Having worked extensively with CPT testing on rental equipment for the past 6 years, MMT announces ownership of a Neptune 5000 CPT. By owning a CPT, MMT has increased its availability of a geotechnical survey spread.
The Neptune 5000 CPT is a heavy duty CPT that allows up to 20m in push depth. This highly advanced equipment is designed for thrusting 5 cm2 or 10 cm2 Digital Cones. The unit can thrust up to a maximum of 70 MPa and has a depth rating of 3000 meters. This is an excellent tool for investigating seabed conditions prior to seabed installations such as pipelines, power cables and underwater constructions. The measurements comprise of penetration depths, cone resistance, sleeve friction, pore pressure and inclination from vertical.
The CPT can be used from MMT’s vessels IceBeam and Franklin as well as from chartered vessels. Over the last few years, IceBeam and Franklin have completed thousands of geotechnical samples. MMT has highly qualified personnel who are experienced in both geophysical and geotechnical surveys. We offer a set-up that allows for geophysical survey operations that are directly followed by a geotechnical survey; both of these operations can be performed from the same vessel. This set-up optimises mobilisation time and allows for swift and efficient performance throughout the operation.
[mappress] Source: MMT, October 04 , 2011