Geotechnical testing services, insitu CBR Testing, Plate Bearing , Nuclear Density

Geotechnical Testing Services
Technical expertise within CMT’s Geotechnical department covers a broad range of client requirements for site investigation and subsequent laboratory testing.

Data is obtained via appropriate site and laboratory techniques advised and conducted by highly qualified and experienced scientists and engineers. The procedures employed meet the quality standard of UKAS accreditation.

Customers receive informative reports supplied to assist and support engineering, design and construction decisions relating to such items as:

Ground improvement
Foundation design
Compaction control of soil aggregate and bituminous material
Bearing capacity assessment
Road pavement design
Subgrade characteristics

Focusing on the need for concise technical information and support, the developed scope incorporates numerous test capabilities for:

Geotechnical Site Testing
In situ CBR Testing
Plate Bearing Testing
In situ Density
Nuclear Density Testing
Ground Gas & Water Installation & Monitoring

Geotechnical Laboratory Testing
Particle Size Distribution
Plasticity Index
Moisture Content
Moisture Content vs. Dry Density
Undrained Triaxial
Bituminous Materials Testing
Laboratory CBR’s
Los Angeles Abrasion
Bulk Density Determination
Aggregate Crushing Value (ACV)
Aggregate Impact Value (AIV)
Air Void Determination of Bituminous Cores
Permeability
Flakiness Index
Frost Susceptibility
Dry Density Moisture Content Relationship
Particle Density
Root Identification
Polished Stone Value
Hydraulic Conductivity
Water Filled Porosity
Air Filled Porosity

Further specialised tests are available ensuring a complete service from initial appraisal to analysis of overall findings meeting the very demanding time scales and technical know-how needs of ground workers, consultants and contractors. For further information contact Richard Cartlidge at richard.cartlidge@cmt-ltd.co.uk