GeoSystems Consultants, Inc.
Engineering, Earth Sciences and
Geotechnical Laboratory Testing
514 Pennsylvania Avenue
Fort Washington, PA 19034
(215) 654-9600 f: (215) 643-9440About Us Geotechnical
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GeoSystemsSOILS TESTING Tests performed by the GeoSystems geotechnical laboratory include both standard and specialized procedures for determination of physical and engineering properties of soil and rock. All laboratory staff receive test performance training based on American Standards for Testing Materials (ASTM), U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, and GeoSystems' own in-house quality assurance standards. GeoSystems is approved by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
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Testing services can be found under:
Physical Properties - Consolidation - Strength - Compaction - Permeability
Consolidation:
GeoSystems tests undisturbed soil samples to provide data for estimation of foundation and embankment settlements. The laboratory can independently monitor back pressure, loading rate and permeability, and can apply consolidation pressures up to 100 tons per square foot (tsf). Tests include:
ASTM D 2435 Rapid Consolidation Test
" Rapid Consolidation Test with Back Pressure
" Conventional Consolidation Test
" Conventional Consolidation Test with Back Pressure