Quarry & Aggregate Services
Sampling, laboratory testing and appraisal of aggregate resources has been performed for a number of quarry operators and private clients. Clients include CRH, Readymix, Kilsaran, Goode, Quinn Group and Caffreys.
Our specialist services in this sector include:
- Desk study / site appraisal
- Evaluating the engineering geological characteristics of bedrock units (e.g. dip, dip direction, fracture state using downhole televiewer)
- Rotary core drilling in bedrock formations
- Installation of standpipes to establish equilibrium groundwater levels
- Laboratory analysis to determine material and engineering properties
- Suitability of aggregate for use in road construction and concrete
- Cable percussion boring and sampling in granular deposits
- Volumetric assessment of deposits
We have a close association with Key GS who specialize in
- minerals extraction,
- health and safety of quarries,
- tips and lagoons,
- blasting,
- mineral evaluations and
- hydrogeology.
IGSL and KEY GS have the capability to carry out geotechnical assessments for quarries to comply with the new quarry regulations. Training is provided to quarry managers and blasting operators to ensure compliance with the regulations.