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Concrete and Soil Testing Laboratories

Laboratory tests used to characterize soil and construction materials are conducted in our facilities by well-trained soil technicians. Some of the test performed by qualified soil technicians in our laboratory and in the field include:

A. For Soil Materials
1. Free swell test
2. Unconfined compression test
3. Direct shear test
4. Atterberg Limits
5. Potential volume change tests
6. Specific gravity test
7. Sieve analysis
8. Hydrometer Analysis
9. Modified Proctor Test
10. Standard Proctor Test
11. One dimensional consolidation test
12. Superficial percolation tests
13. Determination of organic content in soils
14. Permeability of soils granular soils
15. Permeability of fine grained soils
16. Triaxial tests

B. For Aggregates
1. Sieve analysis of fine aggregates
2. Sieve analysis of coarse aggregates
3. Test for material finer than No. 200 sieve
4. Specific gravity and absorption of fine aggregate
5. Specific gravity and absorption of coarse aggregate
6. Abrasion Test

C. For Concrete
1. Casting and curing of 6"/12" concrete cylinders
2. Compression testing of concrete cylinders
3. Test for slump of Portland cement concrete
4. Air content by volumetric methods
5. Concrete core retrieval, preparation, and testing

Laboratory Recognition
Technician's Certifications


Our laboratory is enrolled in the AASHTO Materials Reference Laboratory proficiency sample program and obtained their accreditation. While pursuing said accreditation our laboratory has developed a strict quality control program to assure the quality of results obtained.

See our accreditation / validation status .

Details on the qualifications of all personnel as well as certification of calibration and inspection of all instruments is available. Any additional information that you may need regarding laboratory equipment as well as compliance with ASTM and AASHTO Standards is available upon request.

 
 

GEOCONSULT. Urb. Ind. Monterrey, Lote # 6. Puerto Nuevo, San Juan, Puerto Rico 00920.
P.O. Box 362040. San Juan, Puerto Rico 00936-2040. Tel. (787) 783-3585. Fax. (787) 793-0410. E-mail. info @ geoconsult.us