At Celtest, we pride ourselves on being at the forefront of geotechnical and landfill clay liner testing services.
Our 35,000-square-foot facility, located in Bangor, North Wales, is equipped with state-of-the-art technology and staffed by experts who are dedicated to delivering accurate and reliable results.
With over 200 UKAS-accredited activities under our belt, we are your trusted partner for all your soil testing laboratory needs.
Our Soil Testing Laboratory Services
At Celtest we offer a wide range of services from our industry-leading soil testing laboratory. This includes the following:
Industry-Leading Geotechnical Testing
Our geotechnical and soil testing laboratory services cover a wide range of parameters, including:
- Shear Strength Testing - We assess the shear strength of soils within our soil testing laboratory to determine their suitability for various construction and engineering applications.
- Permeability Testing - Our triaxial permeability testing helps you understand how water movement affects soil behaviour, critical for hydraulic engineering projects.
- Classification Tests - We provide comprehensive soil classification services, helping you categorise soils for specific project requirements.
Landfill Clay Liner Testing
Properly engineered clay liners are vital for preventing contaminants from leaking into the environment from landfills.
Our experts, working from our soil testing laboratory, conduct thorough and reliable landfill clay liner testing services. These include:
- Hydraulic Conductivity Testing - We determine the permeability of clay liners, ensuring they meet regulatory standards for effective containment.
- Compaction Testing - Our laboratory assesses the density and compaction of clay liners to guarantee their structural integrity.
- Material Characterisation - We provide a thorough analysis of the materials used in clay liners, ensuring they are suited for their intended purpose.
Quality Assurance
We understand the importance of reliable results in your projects. Our soil testing laboratory is accredited by the United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS), and we adhere to strict quality assurance processes to ensure the accuracy and consistency of our testing within our soil testing laboratory.
You can trust Celtest to deliver results that meet the highest industry standards.
Our Soil Testing Laboratory Facilities
Our well-resourced soil testing laboratory boasts an impressive array of cutting-edge equipment to ensure the highest quality of testing services. This includes:
- 7 Shear Boxes
These devices are essential in our soil testing laboratory for measuring the shear strength of soils, providing valuable data for engineering and construction projects. - 50 Triaxial Permeability Testing Units
Triaxial permeability testing is crucial for understanding how water flows through soils, making it an essential component of geotechnical analysis. - High-Volume Classification Testing
We have the capacity to handle large volumes of classification tests, allowing us to efficiently process your samples and provide rapid results.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the meaning of soil testing?
Soils are tested for a wide range of properties dependent upon their final application and end use. These groups of properties include tests for shape, size, strength (stress), durability, compressibility, permeability and chemical resistance.
The test results provide information for design and construction, for classification purposes and to assess compliance with specifications to ensure the material is suitable and safe for its intended use.
What are geotechnical tests for soil?
In the UK, BS 1377: 1990 was the formative series of test methods for Geotechnical testing of soils. In recent years BS EN ISO 17892 series has partially replaced BS 1377. These test methods comprehensively cover a multitude of tests required to assess the following parameters:-
Classification Tests
Chemical and Electro Chemical Tests
Compaction-related results
Compressibility, permeability and durability tests
Consolidation and permeability tests in hydraulic cells.
Shear strength tests (total stress)
Shear strength tests (effective stress)
In-situ tests (density, compaction, strength etc)
What is typically included in a geotechnical soil report?
A typical Geotechnical report will include the following information: -
- Date of sampling and testing and name of sampler.
- Identification of sample and sampling location, sample depth, borehole or trial pit number, if applicable.
- Visual description of soil type.
- Sample type; undisturbed specimen, disturbed sample.
- Specimen dimensions, if applicable.
- Specimen water content.
- Initial and final bulk density, if applicable.
- Testing conditions subjected during testing as required by the specific test method.
- Specific characteristics of test equipment (critical dimensions, volumes, etc), if required.
- Test results to the accuracy specified in the test method.
- Any other information that would be important for interpreting the test results.
Why Choose Celtest for Soil Testing?
Whether you are a construction company, engineering firm, environmental consultant, or government agency, Celtest's soil testing laboratory and experts are on hand to provide thorough geotechnical and landfill clay liner testing.
Our team is ready to assist you in achieving your project goals.
- Experienced and Certified Technicians - Our soil testing laboratory services are undertaken by technicians with extensive experience and Lean Six Sigma certification, ensuring the highest level of proficiency and quality.
- Continuous Improvement - We are dedicated to continuous improvement in our processes and soil testing laboratory services, which translates to better results and faster turnaround times for our clients.
- Industry Leading Turnaround Times - We understand the urgency in the industry. With our swift and efficient operations within our soil testing laboratory. We provide results with unmatched turnaround times.
- Precision and Reliability - Our commitment to excellence means that you can trust the accuracy and reliability of our testing results, crucial for making informed decisions for any project.
- Comprehensive Services - With a wide range of soil testing laboratory services, we cater to diverse needs in the construction and infrastructure sectors.
For enquiries, quotations, or further information, contact our team today.