(GEO-01)

Test Methods & Laboratory Work Orders

ASTM / BS / AASHTO standardized calculation templates, apparatus calibration metadata, and active technician assignments.

ASTM D3080CALIBRATED

Direct Shear Test of Soils under Consolidated Drained Conditions

Determines consolidated drained shear strength parameters: internal friction angle (φ) and apparent cohesion (c) under multi-stage normal stresses.

Typical Duration4 - 8 hours
Specimens Req.3 specimens
Direct Shear Machine (DS-3000 / Ring #1042)Open Engine
ASTM D698CALIBRATED

Standard Proctor Compaction Test (Laboratory Compaction Characteristics)

Determines the relationship between molding water content and dry unit weight of soils to obtain Maximum Dry Density (MDD) and Optimum Moisture Content (OMC).

Typical Duration24 hours
Specimens Req.5 specimens
Automatic Compactor & 4-inch MoldOpen Engine
ASTM C136CALIBRATED

Sieve Analysis of Fine and Coarse Aggregates

Determines particle size distribution of fine and coarse aggregates by sieving, calculating gradation curve, D10, D30, D60, and Fineness Modulus.

Typical Duration2 - 3 hours
Specimens Req.1 specimens
Motorized Sieve Shaker & ASTM Sieve NestOpen Engine
ASTM D4318CALIBRATED

Liquid Limit, Plastic Limit, and Plasticity Index of Soils (Atterberg)

Determines liquid limit, plastic limit, and plasticity index of soils, classifying soils on the Casagrande Plasticity Chart (A-line USCS classification).

Typical Duration4 hours
Specimens Req.2 specimens
Casagrande Cup & Grooving ToolOpen Engine
ASTM C39CALIBRATED

Compressive Strength of Cylindrical Concrete Specimens

Measures compressive strength of 150×300 mm or 100×200 mm concrete test cylinders at 7, 14, and 28 days with automatic fracture pattern recording.

Typical Duration30 mins
Specimens Req.3 specimens
2000 kN Digital Compression Machine
ASTM D2435CALIBRATED

One-Dimensional Consolidation Properties of Soils (Oedometer)

Determines rate and magnitude of consolidation of soil when restrained laterally and drained axially (Cc, av, mv, and e–log P curve).

Typical Duration7 - 14 days
Specimens Req.1 specimens
Dead Weight Lever Oedometer CellOpen Engine
ASTM D2850CALIBRATED

Mohr Circle Stress & Failure Envelope Analysis

Parametric circle stress solver, principal stresses (σ1, σ3), and tangent Mohr-Coulomb failure envelope (c, φ).

Typical Duration4 - 6 hours
Specimens Req.3 specimens
Triaxial / Direct Shear Stress ApparatusOpen Engine