Laboratory Testing
Soil, rock and materials laboratory testing is performed in our Naas laboratories under the direction of experienced and qualified technicians. Tests are undertaken in accordance with the relevant British Standards (BS), European Standard (ES) and International Society for Rock Mechanics (ISRM).
Our soils capability testing includes the following:
- Moisture Content
- Liquid & Plastic Limits
- Particle Size Distribution
- CBR
- Compaction (2.5/4.5/Vib hammer)
- MCV
- Undrained & Drained Triaxials
- Consolidation
- Shear Box
- Permeability (triaxial cell method)
- pH
- Sulfate
- Chloride
- Resistivity
Routine rock testing is carried out in Naas, with specialist testing by associated UK and Norwegian laboratories. Rock testing capability includes:
- Point Load Strength Index
- Unconfined Compressive Strength
- Direct Shear
- Density
- Water Absorbtion
- Flakiness Index
- Abrasiveness
- Ten Per Cent Fines Value
- Thin Section Petrographic Analysis
- X-Ray Diffraction (XRD)
Our materials laboratory has obtained INAB accreditation and provides a wide range of tests on aggregates, bituminous materials and concrete. Testing is carried out in accordance with BS, EN and ISRM standards. Our range of aggregate & bituminous testing services include:
- Particle Size Distribution
- Liquid & Plastic Limits
- Flakiness Index
- Elongation Index
- Particle Density
- Water Absorbtion
- Aggregate Crushing Value
- Aggregate Impact Value
- Los Angeles Coefficient
- Ten Per Cent Fines
- Magnesium & Sodium Sulfate Soundness
- Slake Durability
- Porosity / Density Index
- Compaction
- Thin Section Petrographic Analysis
- Binder Content / PSD Direct
- Percentage Refusal Density
Concrete testing services include:
- Density of Hardened Concrete
- Compressive Strength of Concrete Cube
- Compressive Strength of Concrete Core
- Making & curing of Concrete Cubes
- Slump Tests
- Air Content