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Takahagi and Tsukuba: geotechnical studies for solar plants

Takahagi and Tsukuba: geotechnical studies for solar plants

In March 2014, IPMA performed geotechnical studies for both EUROPE CLEAN ENERGIES JAPAN Takahagi and Tsukuba solar plants in Japan. As a result of this collaboration, our team has designed a field-work campaign based on: MGeological and Geomorphological Context.....

Ibaraki, Japan: geotechnical study for solar plant

Ibaraki, Japan: geotechnical study for solar plant

In February 2014, IPMA performed geotechnical studies for both UBS GLOBAL ASSET MANAGEMENT (UBS) and Ibaraki prefecture solar plant in Japan. As a result of that, our team has designed a field-work campaign based on: Geological and Geomorphological Context....

Ramming tests in the Atacama Desert, Chile

Ramming tests in the Atacama Desert, Chile

In November 2014, IPMA performed Ramming Pole Test for a solar plant in Atacama Desert (Calama). This geological test of the soil is required to determine the necessary post embedment depth. Consequently, our team has designed a field-work campaign based on: Vertical...

Calama, Chile: geotechnical characterization and ramming test

Calama, Chile: geotechnical characterization and ramming test

In August and september 2014, IPMA performed geotechnical studies and ramming pole test for five solar plants in Atacama Desert. As a result, our team has designed a field-work campaign based on: Vertical pull-out capacity test results. Lateral load capacity test...

Namibe, Angola: geotechnical study and environmental impact

Namibe, Angola: geotechnical study and environmental impact

During May 2013, IPMA carried out, for KALAM, the work corresponding to the Geotechnical and Socio-environmental Impact Studies of the project to construct the training centre Helder Neto Institute in Namibe (Angola). The scope of the work performed was: Geological...