ATLAS GCC
Expertise in Geotechnical,
Geophysical, and Environmental Engineering
About GCC ATLAS
Integrated Geotechnical, Geophysical & Environmental Services
ATLAS Earth Exploration is a Geotechnical, Geophysical Surveying and Environmental company located in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, providing Geotechnical investigations, Geophysical Surveying and Environmental Consultancy Services.
ATLAS maintains a broad range of Geotechnical, Geophysical and Environmental field a instrumentation and equipment. In-house computing facilities include a wide variety of hardware
and software for data processing, contouring, plotting and presentation.
We welcome the opportunity to participate in our client’s investigation, surveying, and are available to discuss Engineering applications and limitations.
GEOPHYSICAL
Our geophysical services offer detailed subsurface evaluations using advanced technologies, aiding in risk assessment and informed decision-making for various engineering projects.
GEOTECHNICAL
Our geotechnical services focus on analyzing soil and rock mechanics to ensure stable foundations for construction projects. We provide expert assessments and solutions for ground engineering challenges, ensuring structural integrity and safety.
ENVIRONMENTAL
Our environmental engineering focuses on sustainable development, offering solutions in areas like pollution control, waste management, and ecological conservation to balance development with environmental stewardship.
CIVIL
Our civil engineering expertise encompasses the design, construction, and maintenance of infrastructure projects, prioritizing efficiency, durability, and innovation to meet modern urban development needs.
About GCC ATLAS
Integrated Geotechnical, Geophysical & Environmental Services
ATLAS Earth Exploration is a Geotechnical, Geophysical Surveying and Environmental company located in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, providing Geotechnical investigations, Geophysical Surveying and Environmental Consultancy Services.
ATLAS maintains a broad range of Geotechnical, Geophysical and Environmental field a instrumentation and equipment. In-house computing facilities include a wide variety of hardware
and software for data processing, contouring, plotting and presentation.
We welcome the opportunity to participate in our client’s investigation, surveying, and are available to discuss Engineering applications and limitations.
GEOPHYSICAL
Our geophysical services offer detailed subsurface evaluations using advanced technologies, aiding in risk assessment and informed decision-making for various engineering projects.
GEOTECHNICAL
Our geotechnical services focus on analyzing soil and rock mechanics to ensure stable foundations for construction projects. We provide expert assessments and solutions for ground engineering challenges, ensuring structural integrity and safety.
ENVIRONMENTAL
Our environmental engineering focuses on sustainable development, offering solutions in areas like pollution control, waste management, and ecological conservation to balance development with environmental stewardship.
CIVIL
Our civil engineering expertise encompasses the design, construction, and maintenance of infrastructure projects, prioritizing efficiency, durability, and innovation to meet modern urban development needs.
Our Services
Below is a table of our Geophysical & Environmental areas covered as well as our range of projects.
Geophysical Investigations
- Surface Geophysical Surveys
- Borehole Geophysical Surveys and Loggings
- Marine Geophysical Services
- Seismic Refraction, Reflection, Downhole, Crosshole
- Multichannel Analysis of Surface Waves (MASW)
- Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR)
- Suspension P-S velocity logging
Environmental Consultancy
- Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA)
- Environmental and Social Management Planning
- Environmental Baseline Studies (EBS)
- Environmental Risk Assessment (ERA)
- Environmental Emergency Response Planning
- Environmental Site Assessment (ESA)
- Environmental Auditing and Permittin
OUR GEOTECHNICAL SERVICES
Our fleets of rigs are capable of drilling in soil, gravel and rock. Our rigs are equipped with all necessary drilling accessories, and can do drilling to a depth of 200 m.
ATLAS has all the necessary field testing & sampling equipment in order to recover different types of sampling and conduct several field tests such as S.P.T, Split spoon sampler & Shelby tube, CPT + CPTu, Pressure meter test, Plate Load Test, Pile Load Test, Piezometer Installation, Water Pumping Test, Water Data logger Measurements,
Percolation Test, Field Permeability: Constant Head, Raising Head, Falling Head, Lugeon Test (Packer Test) / Single & Double packers.
ATLAS GCC
GEOPHYSICAL INVESTIGATIONS & SURVEYS
ATLAS is a leading provider of geophysical testing services in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and Bahrain. Our methods apply to all fields of engineering geophysics onshore, as well as offshore.
Drilling in Rock
- Wire Line Drilling
- Conventional Coring
- Rotary Wash Boring
- Dry Drilling
- Air Flush
- Drilling in Gravel
- Down the Hole Hammer
- ODX
- Integral Coring
Drilling in Soil
- Wash Boring
- Hollow Stem Auger
Sampling
- Disturbed Sampling
- Undisturbed Sampling
Surface Geophysical Surveys
- Seismic Refraction
- Seismic Reflection
- Seismic Surface Waves
- Electrical Resistivity Tomography
- Vertical Electrical Sounding
- Ground Penetration Radar
- Vibration Monitoring
Borehole Geophysical Survey
- PS Suspension Logging
- Full-Wave Sonic Logging
- Standard Down Hole Seismic
- Standard Cross Hole Seismic
- Cross Hole Seismic Tomography
- Seismic CPT Method
- Parallel Seismic Method
Marine Geophysical Survey
- Bathymetric Survey (Single/ Multi-beam echo-sounding surveys)
- Sub-bottom Profiling
- Marine ERT Survey
- Side Scan Sonar Survey
- Marine Magnetometer survey
- Marine Resistivity Imaging
Borehole Geophysical Survey
- Three Arm Caliper Logging
- Natural Gamma Logging
- Temperature/Conductivity Logging
- Resistivity Logging
- Self Potential Logging (SP)
- Acoustic Televiewer Logging
- Suspension P-S velocity logging
GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATIONS
Borehole Geophysical Survey
- Drilling the required number of boreholes till the required depth in all types of formations encountered.
- Engineering analysis is made and detailed design criteria is provided to design the safe and economical foundation for the structures based on the in-situ and Laboratory testing and findings.
GEOTECHNICAL ANALYSIS AND DESIGN
Soil investigation is done to determine the depth and characteristics of the different subsurface formations, the required foundation depth, the most suitable and economical type of foundations, the allowable bearing capacities and expected settlement for the proposed structures along with the guidelines for earthwork construction specifications, cement type,
backfill and other geotechnical recommendations.
Services
- Shallow Design Foundations (Footings, Raft, Anchored)
- Deep Foundations Design (Diaphragms Walls, piles, Piers)
- Slope Stability Analysis
- Landslide Studies
- Design of Earth Dams
- Soil and Rock Stabilisation
- Foundations Subjected to Vibrations (Machine Foundations)
- Earthquake Studies and Liquefaction Potential Analysis
- Design of Shore Protection Works
- Pavement Analysis, Design, Evaluation and Maintenance
ATLAS GCC
Environmental Consultancy
GCC Atlas is an Environmental Consulting firm registered as Category B with Bahrain Supreme Council of Environment, based in Manama, Bahrain.
Environmental Management Services
- Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA)
- Environmental and Social Management Planning
- Environmental Baseline Studies (EBS)
- Environmental Risk Assessment (ERA)
- Environmental Emergency Response Planning
- Environmental Site Assessment (ESA)
- Environmental Auditing and Permitting
Soil and Groundwater Services
- Groundwater Characterization, Monitoring and Remediation
- Contaminant Assessment and Characterization Studies
- UST and AST Investigation, Remediation and Closure
- Remedial Design and Feasibility Studies
- Remediation Product and solution
Air Quality Monitoring & Odor Control
- Ambient & Indoor Air Quality Monitoring / Testing
- Source/Stack Testing
- Fugitive Emission Monitoring
- Odor Surveys and Control
- Emission Inventory Development
- Air Modeling (AERMOD & CALPUFF)
- Industrial Noise Modeling (SoundPlan)
Waste Management
- Municipal waste management
- Control of oil sludge (a full cycle including bioremediation)
- Solid and Hazardous Waste Management
- Contaminated soil management
Safety Policy
- We provide adequate control of the health and safety risks arising from our activities.
- We consult with our employees on matters affecting their health and safety.
- We provide and maintain safe plant and equipment.
- We ensure safe handling and use of substances.
- We provide information, instruction and supervision for employees.
- We ensure all employees are competent to do their tasks, and to give them adequate training.
- We prevent accidents and cases of work-related ill health.
- We maintain safe and healthy working conditions.
- We review and revise this policy as necessary at regular intervals.