CALL FOR TESTING & INSPECTION SERVICE | 888-575-6354 HOME ABOUT US OUR SERVICES RESOURCES ARTICLES INSIDE EXCLUSIVE REVIEWS CONTACT US Soil Testing SOIL COMPACTION TESTING (ASTM D698) FOR THE BRONX, BROOKLYN, MANHATTAN & WHITE PLAINS, NY AREAS Most civil engineering projects require the use of soil as fill ing material. It is necessary for the soil to be compacted to a dense state so that satisfactory engineering properties can be acquired. To test the quality of your soil, our dedication team will complete a soil compaction test. Our soil division has equipment for conducting this test. We conduct on-site soil testing in accordance with ASTM and AASHTO standards throughout Manhattan, Brooklyn, The Bronx, White Plains, & Westchester County, NY. This includes sampling, classifying and evaluation of soil properties for road construction, as well as excavations, foundations and earthworks. If this process is not performed properly, soil settlement can occur, resulting in unnecessary failure of the pavement or structure. PROCTOR TEST (ASTM D1557-91) The Standard Proctor Test is used to determine optimal moisture content for soils. This soil test determines the relationship between water content and the dry unit weight of soils to establish the maximum dry density of a soil needed for a fill area. These values are determined before backfilling the area. IN PLACE DENSITY TEST (ASTM D6938-17A) The In-Place Density Test is used to determine the percent of compaction of soil or soil-aggregate mixtures to be used during the backfilling of the area. The sand cone method is one of the most common methods that are used for field density soil testing in road and highway construction. SAND CONE TEST (ASTM D1556-90) A small hole (6″ x 6″ deep) is dug in the compacted material to be tested. The soil is taken out and weighed, then dried and weighed again to determine its moisture content. A soil’s moisture is calculated as a percentage. The specific volume of the hole is determined by filling it with calibrated dry sand from a jar and cone device. The dry weight of the soil removed is divided by the volume of sand needed to fill the hole. CONTACT US TODAY TO SCHEDULE YOUR SOIL TESTING SERVICE IN WESTCHESTER COUNTY, NY! For more information about our soil testing services or to schedule a consultation of your own, please don't hesitate to contact us today! We offer dedicated service that ensures the base of your project is strong and able to last a lifetime. Our soil testing services are available to property owners throughout The Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, White Plains, and the surrounding Westchester County, NY areas. Proudly serving: Manhattan, NY | Brooklyn, NY | The Bronx | White Plains, NY | Westchester County, NY Exclusive Testing Labs, Inc. Main Address: 60 Brook St. Croton-on-Hudson, New York Field Garage: 2266 Quimby Ave, Bronx, New York. Phone: 888-575-6354 Call Us Mold Testing Lead Testing & Lead Abatement Asbestos Testing & Asbestos Abatement Air Quality Testing Soil Testing ACP5 Testing And more! Sitemap Website Design by Hearst Media Services, all rights reserved © 2016