Engineering geology

ÍSOR has extensive experience of geoscientific measurements in the preparation and design of roads and tunnels. ÍSOR has taken part in the larger tunnelling projects in Iceland, such as the Hvalfjörður tunnel, including seismic surveys for sub-sea tunnelling.

ÍSOR has taken part in ground investigations in Grindavík in connection with the rifting and volcanic activity in the area. Ground-penetrating radar was used, among other methods, to detect cavities underground and so map hidden fissures within the town. Ground-penetrating radar can serve many purposes in engineering geology.

ÍSOR's research and services

Ground-penetrating radar surveys
Seismic refraction surveys on land and in shallow water
Resistivity surveys
Magnetic and gravity surveys
Geological mapping
Collection and testing of rock samples
Investigations of road and building sites
Geological consultancy for tunnelling

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