- Soil Classification / Material Testing
Soil Classification / Material Testing
Our team of experts conduct soil classification and testing in our NATA-approved laboratory on areas including site investigation and drilling, materials quality testing, insitu compliance testing and engineering reporting.
Our services include:
- Onsite sampling using both disturbed and undisturbed methods
- Sample preparation including artificial weathering and compaction pre-treatment methods
- Atterberg Limits incorporating plastic and liquid limits and linear shrinkage, Emerson Class and a wide range of particle size distribution
- Chemical Testing such as pH
- Strength and bearing tests including compaction, density, Californian Bearing Ratio, maximum dry compressive strength and unconfined compressive strength
- Soil stabilisation and material blending trials
- Site reactivity incorporating the Shrink Swell Index
- Contamination & foreign material testing
- Earthworks & Pavement Construction Testing
Earthworks & Pavement Construction Testing
We conduct efficient earthworks & pavement construction testings including quality assurance, slope stability, construction planning, subsurface drainage, unbound pavements, stabilised pavements, sprayed bituminous surfacings, asphalt pavements/surfacings and concrete pavements.
Our earthworks & pavement construction testing services include:
- Minor and major project compliance testing to RMS & AS specifications
- Site inspections including proof-rolling and monitoring excavating operations
- Laboratory testing of soil characteristics
- Field & laboratory density testing
- Level one earthwork supervision and certification to AS 3798 (specs)
- Engineered fill verification for rail formation or certified bulk earthworks
- California bearing ratio for pavement design and subgrade bearing
- Roadwork testing and supervision
- Benkleman beaming to measure pavement deflection
- Dynamic cone penetrometer testing for ground consolidation
- Concrete Testing & Technical
Concrete Testing & Technical
Hunter Civilab specialise in concrete testing, undertaking the service on a daily basis. We maintain positive relationships with several local and major concrete suppliers in providing quality and efficient service. We also offer unique concrete testing services including NATA Accredited Mix of Uniformity and Permeability / Absorption Testing for Precast Concrete Pipes.
Our services include:
- Minor and major project compliance testing to RMS & AS specifications
- Fresh & hardened concrete sampling including concrete coring
- Consistency testing using slump compliance or compactability index
- Air content
- Mass per unit volume of fresh & hardened concrete
- Making and curing specimens for compressive and flexural strength
- Compression testing for concrete cylinders and cores
- Flexural strength resting
- Mix of Uniformity (Agitator Bowl Conformance)
- Permeability and absorption testing of concrete pipes
- Concrete mix trials & design
- Non-invasive Schmidt Hammer testing
- Grout / Mortar Testing & Technical
Grout / Mortar Testing & Technical
At Hunter Civilab, our team of experienced technicians have conducted several major grout and mortar projects such as mine void backfilling. We have also specialised in conducting laboratory-based trials for major projects both domestically and internationally.
Our services include:
- Minor and major project compliance testing to RMS & AS Specifications
- Fresh & hardened grout sampling including grout coring
- Consistency testing using flow cone and spreading board
- Making and curing specimens for compressive strength
- Grout and mortar mix trials & design
- Aggregate / Quarried Products Testing & Technical
Aggregate / Quarried Products Testing & Technical
With a strong presence throughout the Northern NSW region, Hunter Civilab offers comprehensive aggregate and quarried product testing to the market. Our skilled team of technicians are also able to assist with project supply management, grading mix design and laboratory trials.
Our services include:
- Concrete & asphalt aggregate conformance and annual testing to AS 2758 & RMS specification series
- Roadbase and all other manufactured fill conformance testing to ARRB, AUS-SPEC or RMS specifications
- Physical properties such as strength, density, soundness, absorption & shape
- Onsite sampling and stockpile management
- Discounts available for QA/QC Programs
- Geotechnical Drilling & Investigation
Geotechnical Drilling & Investigation
At Hunter Civilab our trained and qualified geotechnical drillers offer a range of services regarding geotechnical and environmental drilling and investigations. We obtain information about the physical breakdown of soil and rock for the design of pavements and structures in key market segments.
Our services include:
- Subsurface exploration including soil sampling and laboratory tests of the soil samples retrieved.
- NATA Accredited for disturbed and insitu soil sampling
- Geotechnical investigation & drilling
- Environmental investigation & drilling
- Installation & analysis of ground monitoring wells
- Drillers hold certificate II, III, IV and diplomas in geotechnical drilling operations
- Ability to supply raw data and laboratory analysis for other major consultancy firms
- Geotechnical Engineering
Geotechnical Engineering
Geotechnical engineering uses principles of soil mechanics and rock mechanics to investigate subsurface conditions and materials.
- Geotechnical site investigations to AS1726
- Site classification to AS2870 for single house lots to large scale subdivisions
- Onsite effluent disposal investigation to AS1547
- Acid sulfate soil investigations and remediation plans
- Earth retaining structures design to AS4678
- Pile system investigation and design to AS2159
- Wind classification to AS1684
- Pavement investigation and design to AUSTROADS and RMS specifications
- Footing design, construction and certification including piling supervision
- Environmental Engineering
Environmental Engineering
Hunter Civilab understand the importance of environmental compliance and sustainability of your project. We focus on the delivery of a streamlined, fast and reliable service to ease the process and breakdown the hurdles for our clients.
- Evaluating and assessing the significance of hazards
- Advising on treatment and containment of the hazard
- Developing industry-specific regulations to ensure optimum sustainability and safety
- Project management including onsite supervision
- Acid sulfate soil investigations and remediation plans
- Contamination investigations to industry specific guidelines
- Phase 1 and 2 Environmental Assessments
- Remedial Action Plans (RAP’s) for contaminated sites
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