SI Scope Calculator
Estimate soil-investigation scope: boreholes, depth and total drilling metres.
The SI Scope Calculator returns the recommended number of boreholes (from plot area and an investigation-intensity grid), the borehole depth (from building height and/or foundation width, plus embedment, floored at a 10 m minimum) and the total drilling length.
The result can be carried straight into the SI Cost Estimator to price it. Figures are preliminary and for planning only — not for procurement, tender or construction. Onshore investigations only.
References
EN 1997-2:2007 — Eurocode 7: Geotechnical design — Part 2: Ground investigation and testing, Annex B.3.
BS 5930:2015+A1:2020 — Code of practice for ground investigations.
ASTM D420 — Standard Guide to Site Characterization for Engineering Design and Construction Purposes.
Project
Optional — labels the PDF report
No. of Boreholes
Plot area and investigation-grid intensity
Investigation intensity
Depth of Boreholes
Building loading, basements and embedment
Enter the plot area and building details — the recommended investigation scope appears here.
Scope Estimate
Recommended investigation scope
Note · This tool is applicable for onshore investigations only.
Disclaimer
This tool provides an indicative estimate of the recommended geotechnical investigation scope based on the user inputs and selected methodology. The suggested number of boreholes, investigation depths, testing locations, and associated quantities are estimates only and shall not be used as the sole basis for project design, procurement, tendering, or construction. The final investigation scope shall be reviewed, verified, and determined by a qualified geotechnical engineer considering the project-specific conditions, design requirements, ground conditions, applicable standards, and engineering judgement. Orycta makes no representation or warranty regarding the accuracy, completeness, or suitability of the results generated by this tool and accepts no liability arising from its use.