Laboratory testing services of geotechnical and construction materials.

LABORATORY TESTING

The Soils & Structures laboratory testing facilities offer in house services for a wide range of geotechnical and construction materials that provide you with prompt service and accurate results to create solutions for your project goals.

As an AASHTO accredited laboratory, we participate in a number of inter-laboratory studies and certification to ensure the quality of our results. Our skilled team of technicians, has extensive experience in our newly updated laboratory with the most current testing equipment. We have abilities, that many larger firms do not have including, quick turnaround, daily coordination with field technicians, drillers and engineers to complete and provide you with the data necessary to keep your project on time.

If you do not see a service listed that meets your needs, contact us today, let’s find a solution.

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Geotechnical and Soil Testing

Atterberg Limits, D4318
California Bearing Ratio, D1883
Constant Head Permeability, D2434
Direct Shear
Flexible Wall Permeability, D5084
Grain Size Analysis, D422
pH and Organic Content, D4972, D2974
Soil Classification, D2487, D2488
Specific Gravity, D854
Unconfined Compression, D2166

Asphalt Testing

Core Compaction, D2726
Extraction, D2172
Gradation, D5444
Marshall Bulk Specific Gravity, D6927
Mix Design
Stability and Flow, D6927
Theoretical Max Density, D2041

Masonry Testing

Clay Brick Testing, C67
CMU Block Testing, C140

Masonry Testing Includes:

Density, Absorption, Dimensions, Efflorescence
Grout Compressive Strength C109
Mortar Compressive Strength C1019

Aggregate Testing

Alkali-Silica Reactivity (ASR), C1260, C1567, C1293
Deleterious Particles, C142
Flat & Elongated Particles, D4791
L.A. Abrasion, C131
MDOT Select Backfill Testing
Sieve Analysis and Loss-by-Wash, C136, C117
Specific Gravity and Absorption, C127, C128
Modified and Standard Proctor, D1557, D698
Sand Equivalent Value, D2419
Specific Gravity and Absorption, C642
Sulfate Soundness, C88
Unit Weight, C29

Concrete Testing

Admixture Testing, C260, C494
Beam Flexure, C78
Compressive Strength, C39, C42
Concrete Testing
Concrete Maturity Testing
Shrinkage, C157
Trial Batching

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