Onsite Field Testing -
Site Testing Services for Control and Compliance
Site testing for on-site assurance. Testing, ensuring and building with substance.
SOCOTEC provides a comprehensive range of field testing services providing nationwide sampling and testing including strength testing, structural assessments and surveying of ground density.
Our onsite field testing services enable ensure control and compliance for our clients.
Our key tests include:
Sampling aggregates
BS EN 932-1:1997
In-situ density by nuclear gauge
In-House Method No. IH/BNDM based upon TRRL SR 754 & BS 594987
Sand replacement method (small pouring cylinder)
BS 1377-9:1990
Sand replacement method (large pouring cylinder)
BS 1377-9:1990
In-situ density core cutter method
BS 1377-9:1990
In-situ California Bearing Ratio (CBR)
BS 1377-9:1990
Vertical deformation and strength characteristics by the plate loading test
BS 1377-9:1990
Dynamic Cone Penetration (TRL-DCP)
Documented In-house method including Specification for Highway Works: Design Manual for Road and Bridges, HMSO, HD 29/08
Hand shear vane
Documented In- house method
The list above is not exhaustive, please contact us if the test you require is not listed.
Site Testing Services
Lightweight Deflectometer (LWD)
The LWD is a light weight portable tool used for measuring the bearing capacity (deflection) of subgrade/subsoils and unbound base layers, granular layers and backfilling materials. The zone of influence for the test typically extends to between 1 and 1.5 times the plate diameter.
The LWD is a light weight portable tool used for measuring the bearing capacity (deflection) of subgrade/subsoils and unbound base layers, granular layers and backfilling materials. The zone of influence for the test typically extends to between 1 and 1.5 times the plate diameter.
Site Testing Services
Plate Bearing and CBR Testing
Prior to the construction of buildings and roads, soil load bearing tests are required. Two of the most common tests are the Plate Load Test and the California Bearing Ratio (CBR) Test.
A Plate Load Test determines the actual strength, as well as the bearing capacity of ground, and is used when the testing involves large particle sizes or soils that have a harder texture. The CBR test is commonly used for road/pavement design to assess the strength of the sub-grade and is suitable for areas where the particle sizes are no more than 20mm.
Prior to the construction of buildings and roads, soil load bearing tests are required. Two of the most common tests are the Plate Load Test and the California Bearing Ratio (CBR) Test.
A Plate Load Test determines the actual strength, as well as the bearing capacity of ground, and is used when the testing involves large particle sizes or soils that have a harder texture. The CBR test is commonly used for road/pavement design to assess the strength of the sub-grade and is suitable for areas where the particle sizes are no more than 20mm.
