Soil & rock testing
Test the material before it shapes the design
Replace assumptions with measured behaviour
Visual inspection alone cannot confirm how soil or rock will respond to loading, moisture, drainage or long term pressure. Unverified assumptions can affect foundations, earth works and excavation planning.
Geotesta tests recovered samples in its in-house laboratory using methods matched to the design question. Results can define physical properties, strength, permeability, compaction and consolidation behaviour, providing engineers with evidence to apply to analysis and design.
Soil & Rock Testing Scope
Soil index properties
Index testing identifies physical and behavioural properties such as moisture, plasticity and particle characteristics that help engineers classify and understand the material.
Shear strength testing
Triaxial and other strength testing assess how soil responds to loading and confining pressure, supporting foundation, slope and earth-retention analysis.
Permeability testing
Constant head, falling head and triaxial permeability methods measure how readily water moves through soil under different conditions.
Compaction testing
Laboratory compaction testing identifies the moisture condition at which soil can achieve its highest practical density for earthworks and construction control.
Consolidation testing
Consolidation testing measures how soil compresses over time under sustained load, helping assess potential long-term settlement in wetter or compressible ground.
Rock testing
Moisture content, point load and uniaxial compressive strength testing provide evidence about rock condition and its response to applied load.
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Frequently asked questions
Soil and rock laboratory testing determines how soil or rock behaves physically and mechanically, so engineers can apply verified parameters in the selection of foundations, earth works or excavations.
Laboratory testing is usually necessary at the time of detailed investigation, design or construction, when visual logging alone cannot provide sufficient data regarding strength, moisture content, permeability or compaction to make informed engineering decisions.
Yes. Suitable samples can be submitted for testing if their condition, size, storage and identification comply with the standards required for the selected method.
Depending on the testing scope, Geotesta can assess soil moisture, plasticity, particle characteristics, strength, permeability, compaction and consolidation.
Triaxial testing simulates how a soil sample behaves under different levels of axial and confining stress, letting engineers assess both strength and permeability under controlled, real-world conditions.
Constant head, falling head and triaxial permeability testing methods are all available from Geotesta, depending on the specific requirements of the material being assessed and the engineering questions that need to be answered.