Services
Soil Mechanics Services
Specialized laboratory for analyzing and certifying soils through laboratory testing, compaction, resistance, and site visits.
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Laboratory Testing
We identify and classify soil through granulometry, Atterberg limits, particle density, natural moisture, and cubicity.
Foundations, road design, earthwork
- Soil classification and identification (AASHTO, USCS)
- Granulometry test (Road Manual V8)
- Atterberg limits (NCh 1517/1 and NCh 1517/2)
- Solid particle density (NCh 1532)
- Natural moisture content (NCh 1515)
- Particle cubicity test (Road Manual V8)
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Compaction Testing
We determine maximum density, optimal moisture content, and load-bearing capacity of the terrain.
Foundations, road design, earthwork
- Modified Proctor (NCh 1534/2)
- Bearing ratio / CBR index (NCh 1852)
- Maximum and minimum density (ASTM D4253 / D4254)
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Resistance Testing
We evaluate soil resistance and durability under mechanical loads and stresses.
Foundations, road design, earthwork
- Unconfined compression (ASTM D2166)
- Direct shear (ASTM D3080)
- Los Angeles abrasion (NCh 1369)
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Site Visits
We inspect terrain on-site to identify geotechnical conditions and guide the necessary tests.
Foundations, road design, earthwork
- Professional technical visits
- Terrain density measurement
- Nuclear densometer test (Road Manual Vol.8/2014)
- Sand cone test (NCh1516)
- Sample collection
- Trial pit stratigraphy
- Permeability measurement (Porchet)