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GEO-APPRAISAL PVT. LTD. AS/NZS ISO 9001 : 2008 CERTIFIED COMPANY PROFICIENT SOLUTIONS PROFICIENT SOLUTIONS PROFICIENT SOLUTIONS PROFICIENT SOLUTIONS FOR ENGINEERING EXCE FOR ENGINEERING EXCE FOR ENGINEERING EXCE FOR ENGINEERING EXCELLENCE LLENCE LLENCE LLENCE COMPANY PROFILE REGD. OFFICE: 5-6/9, JODHPUR WOOLEN MILL CAMPUS, HEAVY INDUSTRIAL AREA, JODHPUR 342003, (RAJASTHAN) INDIA TEL:-0291-2742061, 2742061 Fax:-0291-2742061 MOBILE: +91-9414194631, 9314710579 e-mail: [email protected] http://www.geoappraisal.com GEOLOGICAL EXPLORATION & CORE DRILLING - GEOPHYSICAL SURVEYS – GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATIONS & ENGINEERING GEOLOGY – HYDROLOGICAL & HYDROGEOLOGICAL STUDIES – GEOINFORMATICS & POSITIONING SERVICES – INFORMATION SOLUTIONS – MATERIAL TESTING – STRUCTURAL DESIGN JUNE, 2011

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GEO-APPRAISAL PVT. LTD.

AS/NZS ISO 9001 : 2008 CERTIFIED COMPANY

PROFICIENT SOLUTIONSPROFICIENT SOLUTIONSPROFICIENT SOLUTIONSPROFICIENT SOLUTIONS

FOR ENGINEERING EXCEFOR ENGINEERING EXCEFOR ENGINEERING EXCEFOR ENGINEERING EXCELLENCELLENCELLENCELLENCE

COMPANY PROFILE

REGD. OFFICE: 5-6/9, JODHPUR WOOLEN MILL CAMPUS,

HEAVY INDUSTRIAL AREA, JODHPUR 342003, (RAJASTHAN) INDIA

TEL:-0291-2742061, 2742061 Fax:-0291-2742061 MOBILE: +91-9414194631, 9314710579

e-mail: [email protected] http://www.geoappraisal.com

GEOLOGICAL EXPLORATION & CORE DRILLING - GEOPHYSICAL SURVEYS –

GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATIONS & ENGINEERING GEOLOGY – HYDROLOGICAL &

HYDROGEOLOGICAL STUDIES – GEOINFORMATICS & POSITIONING SERVICES –

INFORMATION SOLUTIONS – MATERIAL TESTING – STRUCTURAL DESIGN

JUNE, 2011

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VNZ is accredited by JAS-ANZ

QUALITY POLICY

Our Quality Policy starts and ends with the customer as a focal point:

Understanding the customer’s requirements, designing optimal solutions to meet those requirements, building systems and processes in place to ensure quality at every stage,

and achieving our commitments on delivery and service.

It is our endeavor to create a culture of Total Quality where continuous improvement of our people, our processes and our products becomes a way of life.

We summarize our quality policy with a slogan

“Conformance To Clients Requirements – First Time & Every Time”

Abhimanyu Mam Director & Head QA/QC

Reg. Office: 5-6/9, Jodhpur Woolen mill Campus,

Heavy Industrial Area, Jodhpur-342003 (Rajasthan) India.

Tel: +91-291-2742061, 2742061 E-mail: [email protected] http://www.geoappraisal.com

Geo-Appraisal Pvt. Ltd. GEOLOGICAL GEOTECHNICAL & INFORMATION SOLUTIONS

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TRAINING POLICY

This organization recognizes that its most important resource is its employees. It is committed to the training and development of its entire workforce so that they will gain the necessary skills to reach

their full potential. This will assist in enabling the organization to achieve its aims and objectives that are to provide specialized, high quality technical services and consultancy through a well trained and

supported working team. By increasing the skills and knowledge of its staff the organization will produce confident, highly qualified staff working as an effective and efficient team.

The individual training and development needs will be identified through

• A training needs analysis questionnaire

• An annual performance appraisal

• Requests from employees.

The training and development needs identified will be met through a variety of activities depending on the nature and extent of the requirements deemed necessary after assessment.

All internal training provided by the organization will be of no cost to the employee. External courses and professional qualifications may be fully or partly funded by the organization depending on the

nature of the training.

Employees are responsible for their own development and as such may inform the organization of their development needs and take part in prescribed development activities.

As part of the organization’s continuing commitment to training and development, employees are asked to provide feedback on the value and effectiveness of the training and development they

undertake. This information will be used to assess and improve the training process.

This policy respects equal opportunities and applies to all employees.

Abhimanyu Mam Director & Head Training

Reg. Office: 5-6/9, Jodhpur Woolen mill Campus,

Heavy Industrial Area, Jodhpur-342003 (Rajasthan) India.

Tel: +91-291-2742061, 2742061 E-mail: [email protected] http://www.geoappraisal.com

Geo-Appraisal Pvt. Ltd. GEOLOGICAL GEOTECHNICAL & INFORMATION SOLUTIONS

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HEALTH & SAFETY POLICY

Geo-Appraisal Pvt. Ltd. is committed towards providing a safe and healthy work

environment to its stakeholders and in conducting its various businesses in a safe manner.

Health and safety are our core values and they will be incorporated into all aspects of our

business. We expect that every one working for Geo-Appraisal Pvt. Ltd. contributes to the

safe environment through responsible behaviour.

We summarize our health & safety policy with a slogan

“Safety First & Paramount”

Mrs. Priya Mam

Head Administration & Safety

Reg. Office: 5-6/9, Jodhpur Woolen mill Campus,

Heavy Industrial Area, Jodhpur-342003 (Rajasthan) India.

Tel: +91-291-2742061, 2742061 E-mail: [email protected] http://www.geoappraisal.com

Geo-Appraisal Pvt. Ltd. GEOLOGICAL GEOTECHNICAL & INFORMATION SOLUTIONS

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PROFILE Geo Appraisal Pvt. Ltd. is a Jodhpur (Rajasthan) based consulting & services

company providing quality consulting & services in the fields of geological

exploration, core drilling, geophysical surveys, engineering geology &

geotechnical investigations, hydrological & hydro-geological studies, geo-

informatics & positioning services, information solutions, material testing &

structural design to clients all over the country. Led by experienced

professionals with a broad exposure to the national and international markets,

the primary business areas of the company remains focussed on each of these

domains, and especially the interface of these areas of expertise.

Although the services we provide are applicable to multiple market segments,

our current core strengths lie in servicing clients in the areas outlined below:

� Organizations Addressing Urban Infrastructure Development Issues

� Organizations Addressing Exploration Of Earth Resources &

Environmental Issues

� Hydro-electric, Solar, Wind, Lignite & Coal Energy Based Power

Projects.

� Housing Townships & Commercial Buildings

� Industrial Projects

� Dams, Barrages, Canals & Bridges

� Roads, Railways, Runways, Tunnels & Pipelines

� Towers, Silos, Tanks & Chimneys

� Irrigation & Drainage Works

� Ports & Harbours

We believe that the expertise offered by Geo Appraisal Pvt. Ltd. is distinctive

from that of other companies and stand apart because of our:

� Broad range of project experience across multiple market segments

� Multi-disciplinary team of Civil Engineers, Geologists, Geophysicists

& Information Solutions Specialists.

� In-house Research & Development team innovating and testing new

solutions

Reg. Office: 5-6/9, Jodhpur Woolen mill Campus,

Heavy Industrial Area, Jodhpur-342003 (Rajasthan) India.

Tel: +91-291-2742061, 2742061 E-mail: [email protected] http://www.geoappraisal.com

Geo-Appraisal Pvt. Ltd. GEOLOGICAL GEOTECHNICAL & INFORMATION SOLUTIONS

MARKET DIFFERENTIATOR

MARKET FOCUS

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PARTNERSHIPS With a focus on our core expertise and on complete customer satisfaction, we

also leverage strategic business partnerships to provide a complete range of

project based services for our clients, providing a single point of operational

responsibility, improved efficiency and better project delivery.

Field Investigations

• Boring & Sampling Of Soil (Disturbed & Undisturbed)

• Standard Penetration Test (SPT)

• Dynamic Cone Penetration Test (Dry & Wet)

• Static Cone Penetration Test (Manual & Hydraulic)

• Plate Load Test (Cyclic & Non Cyclic)

• Electrical Resistivity Test

• Seismic Refraction Test

• Dynamic Block Vibration Test

• Menard Pressure-meter Test

• Sub Grade Modulus (K), Field CBR Test, Field Permeability Test

(Constant and Falling Head), Field Density Test (Bulk and Dry), In -

Situ Vane Shear Test.

• Permeability Test (Single/Double Packers & Const. Head Methods)

• Exploratory Core Drilling & Grouting

• Positioning Services & Detailed Land Surveying using Handheld GPS,

RTK Dual Frequency DGPS & Total Stations.

Laboratory Tests

• Grain Size Analysis & Atterberg Limit Tests.

• Direct & Triaxial Shear Tests (Soil & Rock).

• Consolidation Tests

• CBR, Proctor, Bulk & Dry Density Tests.

• Unconfined Compression Tests, Crushing, Tensile & Point Load

Strength Tests On Rock Samples & Vane Shear Tests.

• Porosity, Water Absorption & Permeability Tests.

• Determination Of Specific Gravity & Moisture Content.

• Free Swell & Swelling Pressure Tests.

• Chemical Testing Of Soil & Water Samples.

GEOTECHNICAL SERVICES

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Analysis & Recommendations

• Computerized Slope Stability Analysis

• Computerized Bearing Capacity & Settlement Calculations

• Computerized Interpretation of Laboratory & Field Test Data

• Isolated & Strip Footings

• Raft Foundation

• Pile Foundations (Bored, Under-Reamed, Compaction and Driven)

• Granular Piles (For Ground Strengthening)

• Special Ground Strengthening Measures Including Use Of Geo-

Textiles.

• Special Problems Due To Complex Soil Conditions

Technology Services

• Exploratory Drilling (Hydraulic Rotary Drilling, Percussion Drilling &

DTH Type Drilling)

• Mineral Prospecting

• Geological & Structural Mapping

• Reserve Estimation

• Chemical Analysis for Minerals, Water & Waste-Water

• Hydrological & Hydro-Geological Studies

• Seismic & Magnetic Surveys for Engineering & Mineral Prospecting

• Ground Water Prospecting Using Electrical Resistivity Surveys

• Corrodibility Studies Of Soils For Laying Of Pipelines

• Location Of Underground Utilities & Soil Stratification Using Pipeline

Locator & Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR)

• Electrical Resistivity Tests Along the Anode Bed for Cathodic Protection

• Geographic Information Systems

• Global Positioning Systems (GPS & DGPS)

• Remotely Sensed & Acquired Image Interpretation Services

• Ground Truth Verification Geo-referencing

• Demarcation Of True & Magnetic North & Estimating Magnetic

Declination.

GEOLOGICAL & GEOPHYSICAL SERVICES

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Technology Domains

• Software Development

• Relational Database Management Systems

• Geographic Information Systems & Remote Sensing

• Global Positioning Systems

• Internet Enabled Systems

Technology Services

• Realtime Monitoring of Seismic Events for Mine Slope Stability

• Realtime Vehicle Tracking & Monitoring

• Alternative Site / Route Selection Analysis

• Customized Engineering Software Development

• Data Creation, Analysis and Reporting

• Mapping and Spatio-Temporal Analysis

• Integrated GIS and Data Management Client/Server Applications

• Web-based GIS and Data Management Applications

• Customized Spatial Decision Support Systems

• Integrated Application Development

Project / Client Services

• User Needs Assessment / Project Scoping & Budgeting

• Software Training

• Application Training

• GIS Project Management Training

• Capacity Building Programmes

INFORMATION SOLUTIONS SERVICES

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Registered, Laboratory & liaison Offices:

Geo Appraisal Pvt. Ltd. has three business establishments. It has a registered

office, workshop and a laboratory at Jodhpur and a liaison office at Delhi. All

these establishments are owned by the company.

• Registered Office: 5-6/9, Jodhpur Woolen mill Campus, Heavy

Industrial Area, Jodhpur-342003 (Rajasthan) India. Tel: +91-291-

2742061, 2742061 E-mail: [email protected]

http://www.geoappraisal.com

• Liaison Office: A-108, Satisar Apartments, Plot No. 6, Sector 7,

Dwarka. New Delhi.

Computers & Networking Infrastructure:

All the offices use a networked, Windows based computing environment

comprising of the latest systems (high end workstations), supported by

scanning devices, colour printers, CD-writers, and backup devices.

Connectivity to the outside world is maintained through Internet connections,

data transfers using our ftp site, and through the multiple phone/ fax lines

available.

Laboratory Facilities:

Geo-Appraisal has well-equipped material testing laboratory. The laboratory

has the facility for testing the physical and chemical properties of Minerals,

Soil, Water, Steel, Cement, Concrete, Aggregate, Bricks & Mortar samples.

We also have necessary equipment for detailed physical tests on rock and also

undertake non-destructive testing. All the tests are carried out as per relevant

Indian Standard (IS) specifications.

Field Equipments & Facilities:

Extensive vertical, horizontal, inclined drilling operations, both on-shore and

near-shore, with hydraulic rotary drilling machines in all kinds of soil and

rocks are undertaken. We have a fleet of 10 hydraulic diamond core drilling

machines capable of drilling up to a maximum depth of 500m in any direction.

CORPORATE

RESOURCES

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The drilling machines comply with established drilling standards and are skid

mounted for better mobility and stability in hilly and remote areas.

All the drilling rigs are supported by duplex, double action & reciprocating

type mud pumps and accessories like drill rods, casing pipes and fishing tools

of established standards.

The refurbishment and overhauling of drilling rigs and pumps is done at our

own workshop in Jodhpur.

Apart from our drilling activity we also own highly specialized field testing

equipments like Menard Pressure-meter, Block Vibration Test Setup, Seismic

Refraction Timer, Electrical Resistivity Setup, Proton Precision

Magnetometers, RTK Dual Frequency DGPS and Total Station.

All field equipments enumerated above are owned by the company and hence

feel that we are self sufficient in carrying out field investigations. We are in a

position to mobilize equipment anywhere in India at a short notice.

We understand that technology is changing at a rapid pace. Hence we have

formulated a policy wherein we constantly update and enhance our capabilities

by renting and purchasing new equipment. The field equipments are

maintained at our workshop.

Software:

We have an in house information solutions division that does in-house

research and produces software for automating several technical processes.

We have developed complete & comprehensive software for use in

geotechnical investigations. This software is called Geotechnical Design

Office 2007. We also have facilities for computerized interpretation of

Electrical Resistivity survey data. Our GIS expertise is platform independent

and we frequently use software from multiple vendors, integrating appropriate

components from ESRI, AutoDesk, and Global-Mapper Products. Remote

sensing software experience and capabilities include ERDAS, Illwis and Idrisi.

Our in-house custom development of a Raster-GIS based Spatial Analysis

System uses Idrisi and Inova as the underlying technology.

Relational Database technologies commonly used include Oracle, SQL Server,

and Microsoft Access, supported by design tools that include Visual Modeler,

and ERWIN. Custom application development and integration environments

commonly used are Visual Basic, C++, ASP, Fortran and Java.

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Principals of the Company

S. K. Mam M Tech (Applied Geophysics), MISET Managing Director & Team Leader Mr. Surendra Kumar Mam has over 40 years of professional / consulting experience

in the fields of Geological, Geophysical and Geotechnical related projects. His

expertise includes dealing with Engineering Geology Problems, Applied Geophysics,

Earthquake Engineering & Supervision of Exploratory Drilling operations.

He has had a post graduate level education at IIT Roorkee, India, and later served the

university in the earthquake engineering department as a scientist. During his

association with the university, he was associated with various geophysical

investigations involving micro earthquake measurements & study of crustal

deformations for river valley projects. Crustal deformation studies, using tilt and

strain meters, were studied for Koyna hydroelectric project in Maharashtra and

Umiam dam project in Meghelaya. Seismological investigations (micro earthquake

studies) around Tehri dam project site in Uttranchal and investigation for geothermal

waters in Puga velley in Laddhak (Jammu & Kashmir) are some of the major projects

in which he was involved.

He also served as a geophysicist in Ground Water Department in Rajasthan and Mines

& Geology Department in Madhya Pradesh. Here he gained expertise in the

investigation of ground water and mineral deposits using different geophysical

techniques. He was also involved in supervision of drilling operations (both coring

and non-coring) for ground water and mineral investigations.

As Managing Director of Geo Appraisal Pvt. Ltd. (previously Geotech India) he has

gained wide ranging professional experience in the fields of Geotechnical

Engineering, Engineering Geophysics and Exploratory Drilling. His core activities at

GAPL involves geotechnical investigations for projects involving infrastructure

development, investigation for dam sites under distress and core drilling projects of

varying scales and sizes. He has supervised more than 35000 meters of drilling

operations for geological and related studies till date. Surveying, being the backbone

of most of the projects, is another focus area where he specializes. He has successfully

supervised projects related to the fixing of road alignments along Indo-Pak Border in

Rajasthan & Gujarat sectors under very hostile conditions. Projects involving

topographical surveys and preparation of base maps are other projects where he

specializes. His professional experience, in India, includes working with clients such

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as MES, CPWD, Local PWD agencies, Public Utilities, Industrial Groups,

Infrastructure Development Agencies, and Local, State, and Regional Planning

Authorities.

In addition to his responsibilities at Geo Appraisal Pvt. Ltd, he currently participated

(in collaboration with experts from Holland) in a project involving the use of Geo

Radars. Mr. Mam also continues to remain actively involved in academia and is

presently a leading expert on Groundwater Exploration and related technologies in

Western Rajasthan. His wide ranging expertises in various disciplines provide a sound

foundation upon which to grow a quality consulting practice.

Dr. D. V. Talwar B.E (Civil), B.Sc (Photogram. Eng), M.E (Geotechnical Eng.), Ph.D (Geotechnical Eng.) Geotechnical &Foundation Engineering Expert With over 40 years of experience, he is widely respected in professional circles for his

vast experience in addition to his detail oriented, quality conscious approach to

Geotechnical engineering and Foundation design projects. Dr. Talwar has extensive

research experience. His research on “Behaviour of reinforced earth in retaining

structures and shallow foundations” fetched him his doctorate from university of

Roorkee in 1981. He was also a co-investigator of R&D project entitled

“Geotechnical Investigations, and Design of Highwall slopes for Giral Lignite mines,

Barmer (Rajasthan)”. This project was sponsored by Rajasthan State Mineral

Development Corporation. He has a long list of research papers that were published in

national and international journals and presented at conferences and symposia. He

was awarded IGS AIMIL prize by Indian Geotechnical Society for the best paper

submitted to the society entitled “Tri-axial performance of reinforced sand” in 1983.

He has worked as Professor of Civil Engineering in Faculty of Technology,

University of Aden, Yemen. He retired as Professor and Head of Geotechnical

Engineering Division, Civil Engineering Department, University of Jodhpur. He has

supervised a number of M.E dissertations.

Dr. Talwar has been responsible for completion of most of the geotechnical related

projects initiated at Geo Appraisal Pvt. Ltd. His expertise in laboratory testing and

evaluation of test results has proved beneficial in presenting quality geotechnical

reports. Dr. Talwar specializes in computerized stability analysis of pit, embankment

and Dam slopes. His expertise in slope stability analysis was utilized for designing a

road embankment in Great Rann Of Kutch, Guajrat.

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Dr. C.L. Kaul M. Sc. (Geology) P.hd (Geology) Engineering Geologist With over 30 years of professional experience in the field of Engineering Geology,

Dr. Kaul has developed significant expertise in geological and structural mapping

related to engineering projects. The company leverages his vast experience in gaining

insight regarding geological and structural behavior of project locations. His services

are also being utilized in projects involving detailed mineral exploration.

Dr. Jagdish Chandra BE (Civil) PhD (Water Resources) Rtd. Professor & Head, Dept. of Civil Eng., University of Jodhpur. Water Resources Expert Prof. Dr. Jagdish Chandra has more than 40 years of diversified experience in Civil

Engineering. His major projects include pursuing research program sponsored by

B.R.N.S Dept. Of Atomic Energy, Govt. Of India, Director Regional Housing

Development Centre, Chief Engineer Building Cell University of Jodhpur and AICTE

project for modernisation of Hydraulics lab at civil engineering Dept., Jodhpur

University. Prof. Chandra has a lot of teaching and research experience. He has also

served as Professor and head of hydraulic engineering dept. at AWTI in Ethiopia. He

continues to contribute towards the field of water resources by actively engaging in

projects of varying scales. The firm mainly utilizes his services in Design of structures

affected by seepage flow (earth dams, canals in alluvium) and in hydraulic design of

flow structures (bridges, culverts etc.). Over the years Dr. Chandra has proved to be

an excellent project manager. He renders his services to the firm as an associate

project manager during execution of large scale projects.

Mr. Abhimanyu Mam MCA MSc (GeoInformatics) Geoinformatics and Geodata Processing Specialist, Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer

In this era of information overflow, getting the right data/reports in a timely fashion is

critical to the success of any project. Having experience with data storage

(databases), data analysis/statistics and presenting the data through the

internet/intranet/extranet, which is becoming the de facto standard for transporting

and displaying data, Abhimanyu brings technical skills that ensure a timely

deliverance of information, with the highest quality of data integrity.

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As a Geoinformatics Specialist & a Certified Microsoft Systems Engineer, Mr. Mam

is involved in integration of technologies and facilitating the exchange of information

and its analysis through customized Geo-Scientific Software Solutions. His expertise

includes programming environments like C, C++, HTML and Java, and in software

documentation and development procedures using UML for modelling.

He is in charge of GAPL’s Information Solutions division. This division under his

leadership has developed a geotechnical software suit called Geotechnical Design

Office 2007 and several customized software specifically aimed at automating and

thereby managing geo-scientific processes. At present this division provides geo-

computation assistance using customized & industry standard software and constantly

innovates and tests new solutions.

Mr. Mam has the experience of envisioning software called “Highway Disaster

Information Management System”. This work was done for Department of Public

Works, Malaysia. This project required the development of a Software Application

leveraging GIS, Remote Sensing and Database capabilities. He in association with

GAPL has also developed an Open Source GIS Viewer component capable of

handling industry standard shape files.

Mr. Mam currently heads Project Execution, Information Solutions & Training

Divisions at Geo-Appraisal Pvt. Ltd.

Dr. S.S Rathore PhD (Chemistry) Engineering Geochemistry Specialist

Dr. Rathore has been instrumental in setting up of facilities for chemical analysis of

soil, water and minerals. He specializes in Geo-Environmental problems like

Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA), Environmental Management Plan (EMP)

and Social Resettlement Studies. His services are being utilized to diversify in the

fields of his specialization. Dr. Rathore during his tenure as senior chemist with the

government of Rajasthan has been instrumental in preparing district wise ground

water chemical quality maps. He is proficient in Pollution monitoring, control and

abatement schemes for air and water.

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In-house Developed Geotechnical Design Office 2007

In-house Developed Intranet Open Source GIS Viewer

Component

In-house Developed Units Converter Menard Pressure-metre

Facility

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Select Project Experience

• Central Public Works Department (New Delhi)

o Soil Investigation for construction of Embankment, road and fencing

along Indo-Pak International boundary from Boundary pillar No. 921

to 976 and from Boundary pillar No. 1051 to 1100. The area under this

investigation falls in the Great Rann Of Kutch in Banas Kantha

and Kutch districts of Gujrat. The work involved detailed sub soil

investigation in highly plastic and compressible clayey / sandy strata,

borrow soil investigation for construction of embankment and stability

analysis of the slopes of the proposed embankment using advanced

computer software.

o Detailed soil Investigation for construction of multistoried government

accommodation for BSF Personnel in Ramgarh. The investigation

involved drilling of boreholes in highly expansive bentonetic soils,

evaluation of their index and engineering properties and

recommendations of the measures for countering swelling pressures

as high as 60 to 90 t/m2.

o Detailed soil investigation for construction of 35m high RCC Light

house tower in SirCreek area (Offshore) along Indo-Pak border near

the mouth of Arabian Sea.

o Investigation for construction of 25m high steel tower in area having

shifting sand as the subsoil. The work involved recommendations on

stabilization of dune sands.

o Construction and testing of 30cm dia. experimental under-reamed

piles in highly expansive bentonetic soils at Ramgarh district

Jaisalmer.

o Geological, structural, subsoil and slope stability analysis of the

world famous Jaisalmer fort for construction of a retaining wall

around the hill on which lies the main fort.

• TCE Consulting Engineers Ltd. (Mumbai)

o Geotechnical Investigation For Asian Development Bank funded

project for infrastructural development of Jodhpur & Bikaner

city. The work involved detailed soil investigation up to a depth of

GEOTECHNICAL PROJECTS

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25m for structures like railway over bridges, high capacity overhead

water reservoirs, sewage treatment plants, construction of roads,

Corrodibility studies for laying of water supply pipelines and Slope

stability analysis for construction of embankments for water supply

and sewage treatment projects.

• Fugro KND Geotech Ltd.

o Geotechnical Investigation For Asian Development Bank funded

project for infrastructural development of Kota and Ajmer Towns.

The work involved detailed soil investigation up to a depth of 3 to 25m

in rock for structures like flyovers and high capacity overhead water

reservoirs. The work also included preparation of a detailed base

map to be used for design of a fresh sewerage system for cities like

Jodhpur, Ajmer and Kota. The complete data was provided in a

customized and normalized relational database to be further used

for GIS studies. We were actively engaged in Ground Penetration

Radars (GPR) studies for location of underground utilities in Jodhpur

city.

• Rajasthan State Mines And Minerals Ltd :

o Core drilling & Geotechnical investigation for design of safe pit slopes

at Giral Lignite area. The Work involved drilling of 85m to 130m

deep boreholes.

o Core Drilling & Geotechnical investigation for design of safe pit slopes

at Matasukh and Kasnau Lignite mine in Dist. Nagaur, Rajasthan.

• Hindustan Petroleum Corporation :

o Soil Investigation for their proposed residential colony at Jodhpur. (Jan

1997).

o Detailed soil investigation for construction of LPG bottling plant near

Kota. The work involved drilling of large number of boreholes in

quartizitic sand stones and recommending design and construction

parameters for rocky strata.

o Detailed soil investigation for construction of a petrol and diesel

retail outlet at Bar district Pali.

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• Military Engineering Services :

o Detailed soil investigation in the technical area if Uttarlai Air Force

base for construction of heavy radar systems and associated

structures

o Geological and geotechnical investigation for construction of a

landing strip and aircraft hangers at Ramgarh in Jaisalmer district.

of Rajasthan.

• Suzlon Energy Developers Ltd. (Pune)

o Soil Investigation for construction of 60 to 80m high steel towers for

electricity generation purpose using wind energy. Bara Bagh Jaisalmer.

o Soil Investigation for construction of 60 to 80m high steel towers for

electricity generation purpose using wind energy. Village Kudi

Jaisalmer.

o Soil Investigation for construction of 60 to 80m high steel towers for

electricity generation purpose using wind energy. Village Sadiya

Jaisalmer.

• Water & Power Consultancy Services (India) Ltd. (WAPCOS)

o Geological and geotechnical investigation for Lata Tapovan

hydroelectric project near Joshi Math in Uttaranchal. A joint venture

project with Integrity Geosciences Pvt. Ltd.

• Indian Telephone Industries (Banglore)

o Detailed soil investigation for construction of microwave towers at

Pune & Bhuj.

• Hill India Hydro Engineering Pvt. Ltd.

o Core drilling for determination of coefficient of permeability at Dauli –

Ganga Hydroelectric project, Darchulla, Uttaranchal.

• Aawas Vikas Sansthan Jodhpur :

o Bearing capacity determination for multistoried building at

Barkatullaha Khan Stadium Jodhpur. (April 1995).

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• Indian Railways :

o Soil Investigation for construction of major & minor bridges on Dausa

Gangapur broad gauge line.

o Soil Investigation for construction of major bridges on Samdari Bhildi

broad gauge line.

o Structural Design of workshop shed for maintenance of railway

wagons at Jodhpur.

o Soil Investigation for construction of a major bridge on Luni river near

Bilada Jodhpur.

• Kirloskar Brothers Limited Pune :

o Detailed Soil Investigation for construction of Power Plant at

Barsingsar Rajasthan (Principal Clients: - Neyveli Lignite Cororation

Limited). The work involved drilling of boreholes, carrying out

dynamic cone penetration tests, electrical resistivity surveys, plate load

tests, standard penetration tests and field permeability tests. The results

of these tests were then analyzed to prepare a detailed geotechnical

report.

• Larsen & Toubro ECC Division Ahmedabad :

o Detailed Soil Investigation for construction of Power substation at

Jalore Rajasthan. The results of these tests were then analyzed to

prepare a detailed geotechnical report.

• Lafarge India Private Limited :

o Detailed Soil Investigation for construction of 5000 ton per day

capacity cement plant at village Bhavaliya near Chhitorgarh Rajasthan.

The project involved core drilling of about 2500 meters. Several

specialized tests like Block Vibration, Seismic Refraction & Electrical

Resistivity Profiling were undertaken. Detailed hydro-geological

investigations were also undertaken.

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• Jindal South West (JSW) Limited :

o Detailed Soil Investigation for construction of 1000 MW Lignite based

power plant near Barmer. The project involved core drilling of about

500 meters and specialized tests like electrical resistivity were

undertaken. Geotechnical investigations for design of safe pit slopes at

Kapurdi lignite area. The work involved drilling of 160m deep

boreholes using triple tube core barrels and tube sampling in various

lithologies. Slope stability analysis of Bunds canals and reservoirs and

ground engineering for control of swelling soils was also unfdertaken.

• Reliance Industries Limited :

o Detailed Soil Investigation, Survey & Groundwater Investigation for

construction of 5 MW Solar based power plant at Khinvsar Dist

Nagour, Rajasthan.

• Umaid Heritage Township :

o Detailed Soil Investigation & Material Testing Services for

construction of a township in the foothills of Umaid Bhawan Palace

Jodhpur.

• Oil India Limited :

o Detailed Soil Investigation for construction of their multistoried

administrative Office building at Jodhpur.

• Ansal Buildwell Ltd.:

o Detailed Soil Investigation & Material Testing Services for

construction of a township at Jhansi Uttar Pradesh. The project involved

core drilling of about 300 meters in hard granite rock.

• Ace Pipeline Pvt. Ltd.:

o Detailed Soil Investigation & Material Testing Services for laying of

GAS pipeline and associated structures between Ramgarh & Langtala

villages of Jaisalmer district, Rajasthan.

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• Shree Cements Ltd. Beawar :

o Carrying out more than 500 meters inclined core drilling for a

limestone deposit in village Ras district Ajmer. Average depth of the

boreholes 45-50 meters. 1994-95

• Consulting Engineering Services Delhi :

o Geological investigation including 150 meters core drilling for

Gambhiri & Alnia Dam site in district Chittorgarh. The work also

included geotechnical investigation. The project was carried out in the

year 1995-96.

• M/s Udaipur Marbles: o Geological investigation including preparation of geological maps and

200 metre core drilling in marble deposit in village Kelwa district

Udaipur. This work was done in the year 1997-98.

• Indian Bureau of Mines, Nagpur: o Drilling of boreholes along the main railway track in Makrana district Nagaur

for installation of strain metres to assess the effect of blasting in adjoining

mining areas on rail track. This work was carried out in the year 1999.

• M/s Golcha Gypsum Pvt. Ltd. Jaipur: o Inclined core drilling for crystalline limestone deposits at village Nohradhar

district Sirmour Himachal Pradesh. This work was carried out in the year

2003. Total drilling carried out was 300 metres and average depth of

boreholes was more than 70 metres. o Another 100 metres of core drilling was carried out in soap stone deposit in

district Dausa Rajasthan for the same business group. o Drilling of 150m deep horizontal boreholes for exploration of soap stone

deposits near Udaipur Rajasthan was undertaken for the same business group.

• Hindustan Copper Ltd. Khetri: o Detailed electrical resistivity and hydro-geological investigation in and

around Basantgarh copper mines area for availability and assessment of

ground water reserves. This work was carried out in 1997.

GEOLOGICAL &

GEOPHYSICAL

PROJECTS

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• RIICO Rajasthan: o Hydro-geological and geo-electrical resistivity survey for industrial area at

Kishangarh district Ajmer.

• Ansal Buildwell Ltd.: o Hydro-geological and geo-electrical resistivity survey for Ansal Basera

Townships at Jhansi Uttar Pradesh.

• Lafarge India Private Limited.: o Core drilling & detailed Hydro-geological and geo-electrical resistivity

survey in mining lease areas & sweetner areas near Chittorgarh Rajasthan. A

total of 4500m of core drilling was undertaken and completed in stipulated

time frame.

• Jindal Saw Limited.: o Inclined Core Drilling for iron ore in mining lease areas of Jindal Saw near

Bhilwara Rajasthan. A total of 1200m of core drilling was undertaken and

completed in stipulated time frame.

• Neveyli Lignite Corporation Limited.: o Core drilling at lignite mine pit bottom for verification of lignite seams at

Barsingsar, Bikaner. A total of 1500m of core drilling was undertaken using a

triple tube NMLC core barrel for 100% core recovery.

• VS Lignite Corporation Limited.: o Core drilling of 120m deep boreholes for prospecting of lignite seams at

Gurah East lignite block, Bikaner Rajasthan. The core drilling was

undertaken using a triple tube NMLC core barrel for 100% core recovery.

• Binani Cements Limited.: o Core drilling of 100m deep boreholes for prospecting of lignite in Kuchera

lignite block, located near Nagaur Rajasthan. A total drilling of 1500m was

completed using a triple tube NMLC core barrel for 100% core recovery.

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• Rajasthan State Mines And Minerals Ltd :

o Core drilling & Geotechnical investigation for design of safe pit slopes

at Gurah West, Senri, Jalipa, Kapurdi Lignite blocks and also for

their deep seated gypsum deposit at Bhadwasi near Nagaur. The work

involved drilling of 85m to 160m deep boreholes at these locations.

• Homex India Pvt. Ltd.: o Deatailed Hydro-geological and geo-electrical resistivity survey for their

proposed Townships near Jaipur Rajasthan.

• SKF India Pvt. Ltd.: o Deatailed Hydro-geological and geo-electrical resistivity survey for their

proposed production plant in SIDCUL Industrial area, Hardwar Uttarakhand.

• Adani Power Ltd.: o Deatailed Hydro-geological and geo-electrical resistivity survey in the

premises of their proposed power plant at Kawai near Baran Rajasthan.

Detailed material testing work for selection of suitable aggregate was also

undertaken by us for them.

• Central Public Works Department :

o Preparation of a detailed topographic map for Osian town district

Jodhpur for development of tourist’s spots. (2003)

o Fixing of road alignment and route survey for construction of

embankment cum road (75km long) along Indo-Pak border in Bhuj

Sector of Gujrat state. (2002)

o Detailed survey for fixing of road alignment from Shahgarh to Bacchia

and lohar in Shahgarh buldge area along Indo-Pak border in district

Jaisalmer. The work involved fixing of road alignment, plotting of

longitudinal and cross sections at close intervals for a 150km long

proposed road that would connect various border outposts. (1992 -93)

o Topographical survey of Indian institute of handloom technology

Jodhpur. (1996)

o Topographic survey at Arid Forest Research Institute. (1996).

GEOINFORMATICS

& GEOPOSITIONING

SURVEY PROJECTS

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o Detailed survey using total station & auto levels for plotting of

longitudinal and cross sections at close intervals for more than 300Km

long lateral & axial border roads along Indo-Pak border in the entire

Punjab Sector. (2009)

• Indian Railways :

o Detailed route survey for fixing of rail alignment from Dausa to

Gangapur ( a distance of 93km) in east Rajasthan. The work involved

fixing of centre line, plotting of longitudinal and cross sections at 15 to

30m intervals and preparation of detailed contour maps. (2003 -2004)

• Sunborne Energy Pvt. Ltd. :

o Demarcation surveys using RTK DGPS for their proposed solar power

plant near Phalodi Rajasthan.

• Videocon Indistries Ltd. :

o Demarcation surveys using GPS & total station for their proposed solar

power plant near Osian, District Jodhpur Rajasthan. Electrical

resistivity surveys were also undertaken for assessment of groundwater

reserves and suggesting ground resistivity values.

• AES Power Ltd. :

o Demarcation surveys using RTK Dual Frequency DGPS, Establishing

True North and Magnitic Declination for their proposed solar power

plants near Osian (Rajasthan) and Radhanpur (Gujrat). Electrical

resistivity surveys were also undertaken for assessment of groundwater

reserves and suggesting ground resistivity values for design of earthing

pits.

• Public Health Engineering Department :

o Pipeline alignment surveys & Establishing Control Points using Dual

Frequency RTK DGPS Device & Georeferencing of Satellite imageries

for an area of 3600 square km.

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Bank Details Company’s Name : GEO-APPRAISAL PVT. LTD. Title Of Account In The Bank : GEO-APPRAISAL PVT. LTD. Account Type : CURRENT ACCOUNT Bank Account Number : 016705007899 Name & Address Of Bank : ICICI BANK. 10, 11, 11A RANI SAGAR, NEAR JALJOG CIRCLE, JODHPUR RAJASTHAN. Bank Contact Persons’ Names : Mr. Mayank Panwar / Mr. Arvind Kumar Bank Tele Numbers With STD Code : 0291-5100606 Bank Branch MICR Code : 342229002 Bank Branch RTGS IFSC Code : ICIC0000167 Our Email Address : [email protected] Name Of The Authorised Signatory : SHRI ABHIMANYU MAM / SHRI S.K.MAM Contact Persons Name : Shri Abhimanyu Mam / Shri S.K.Mam

Reg. Office: 5-6/9, Jodhpur Woolen mill Campus,

Heavy Industrial Area, Jodhpur-342003 (Rajasthan) India.

Tel: +91-291-2742061, 2742061 E-mail: [email protected] http://www.geoappraisal.com

Geo-Appraisal Pvt. Ltd. GEOLOGICAL GEOTECHNICAL & INFORMATION SOLUTIONS

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