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Laboratory and Field testing on materials

Our clients have relied on AP&G to ensure the quality and durability of infrastructure projects and protect the value of their assets by providing Laboratory and Field Testing services on several Natural Soil types, Crushed Aggregates, Bituminious and Concrete Materials.

These professional services are executed with state-of-the-art Field and Laboratory testing equipment owned by AP&G.

Our staff includes experienced test engineers, geologists, technicians and drilling personnel dedicated to client satisfaction. AP&G has developed a reputation for providing high quality services in a responsive manner and at a reasonable cost.

AP&G is well equipped with modern technology and qualified and experienced personnel. The most effective methods are used to get access in the most difficult and unique testing areas. Amphibious vehicles, airboats and  other specialized equipment are used in remote and challenging areas. Our field equipment enables access to areas with minimal disturbance to the environment.

Appropriate Sampling and Testing procedures are strictly followed in accordance with the relevant internationally accepted standards/codes as well as with the latest.

List of Soil and Aggregate Tests
Type of Test Standard / Test Method
Natural Moisture Content ASTM D-2216
Sieve Analysis of Fine and Course Aggregates ASTM C 136
Particle Size Analysis of Soils/ Clay (Hydro-metertest) ASTM D-422
Atterberg Limits (Liquid Limit, Plastic Limit, Plasticity Index) ASTM D-4318
Soil Classification ASTM D-2487
Standard and Modified Proctor Test ASTM D-1557/D-698/EN-13286-2
Continuous Electrical Cone Penetrating (CPT) Test NEN-5140
Standard Penetration Test (SPT) ASTM D1586
Dynamic Penetration Test (DPT) EN ISO 22476-2
Triaxial Test ASTM D2850/ASTM D4767/NEN 5117
Direct Shear Test ASTM D3080
Unconfined Compressive Strength of Cohesive Soil ASTM D 2166
Permeability test (Flexible wall) ASTM D 5084
Consolidation test (Oedometer) NEN5118/ASTM-D2435
Soil Boring NEN 5104/SBB5
Field Density with a Density Driving Sampler ASTM D 2937
CBR-Test Soaked and Unsoaked ASTM-D1883
Los Angeles Abrasion Value ASTM-C 131
Flat and/or Elongated Pieces BS-812

 

List of Mix Designs of Cement Concrete and Cement Treated Materials
Type of Test Standard / Test Method
Mix Design Cement Concrete ASTM, BS and EN standards
Mix Design Cement Treated Base course ASTM D 1633
Mix Design Sand or Soil Cement ASTM D 1633

 

List of Strength Tests on Cement Concrete and Cement Treated Materials
Type of Test Standard / Test Method
Unconfined Compressive Strength Test Soil Cement ASTM D 1633
Unconfined Compressive Strength Test Foam Concrete Cubes and Cylinders ASTM C39
Unconfined Compressive Strength Test Cement Concrete Cubes and Cylinders ASTM C39
Indirect Tensile Test on all here above mentioned materials EN-12697-23/ASTM 4123

 

List of Mix Designs of Asphalt Concrete and Bituminous Treated Materials
Type of Test Standard / Test Method
Mix Design Asphalt Concrete (Wearing Course, Binder Layer and Under Layers) ASTM, BS and RAW standards
Mix Design Bituminous Treated Base Materials ASTM
Mix Design Bituminous Treated Sub Base Materials ASTM

 

List of Test on Asphalt Concrete
Type of Test Standard / Test Method
Asphalt Concrete Mix Design & Review MS-2 / ASTM-D6926
Bitumen Penetration test ASTM D5
Bitumen Content ASTM-D2172
Marshall Stability/ Marshall Flow ASTM-D6927
Gradation of Asphalt Concrete ASTM D5444-05
Bulk Density ASTM-D69025-
Theoretical Specific Gravity MS-2
Void Content Compacted Asphalt ASTM-D6926
Compaction Degree in Laboratory MS-2
Compaction Degree in place with Nuclear gauge ASTM-D2950
Asphalt Coring for Thickness, Density and  Composition Determination Applicable ASTM Standards
Indirect Tensile Strength Test EN-12697-23/ASTM-D4123
Water Sensitivity Test EN 12697-12/ASTM-D4867/D4867M
Asphalt/Pavement Quality Control Testing Applicable ASTM Standards
Falling Weight Deflectometer Measurements on Airport and Road Pavements ICAO/FAA Recommendations, Applicable ASTM/EN Standards
Skid Resistance Measurements on Airport and Road Pavements ICAO / FAA  Recommendation

 

List of Strength Tests on Bituminous Treated Materials
Type of Test Standard / Test Method
Unconfined Compressive Strength Test Cylinders ASTM C39
Indirect Tensile Strength Test EN-12697-23/ASTM 4123
Water Sensitivity Test EN 12697-12/ASTM-D4867/D4867M