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Geotechnical Testing

Our experience in geotechnical testing and ground investigation is second to none and allows us to provide the optimum scope of services along with the most appropriate methodology, from initial site appraisal to the recommendation of foundation type.

Our geotechnical testing services include CBR, Plate Bearing, Nuclear Density and Site Investigation.

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Our geotechnical services are used by construction and civil engineers, highways and local authorities.

We offer a wide range of site investigation and laboratory testing services. We are experts in our field, and we can respond quickly to your requirements - we understand the demanding timescales ground workers, consultants and contractors work to. 

Our services include:

  • 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 CBRs
  • 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


Further specialised tests are available.

Additional information

  • CMT geotechnical brochureWEB.pdf
    PDF 6 MiB
  • Earthworks Testing DataSheet
    PDF 1 MiB
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