Field Tests and Techniques

STATS use a wide range of specialist testing techniques to complement our ground investigation work.

A list of techniques that we incorporate consist of the following.

Dynamic Cone Penetration (DCP) Tests
Perth Sands Penetration (PSP) Tests
ASTM DCP Tests for Compaction Control and Forensic Investigation for runways and highways
Instrumented DCP Tests for complex issues and Tip Resistance
Nuclear Density Measurements for Compaction Control
Plate Load Tests for Bearing Capacity and Settlement
Field Vane Shear Tests for Field Strength
Light Drop Weight Tests for Field CBR Estimation and Compaction Control
Falling Head Permeability Tests
Electrical and Thermal Resistivity Measurements for Soil Property
Geotechnical Instrumentation Installation and Monitoring of Ground Movement

In this regard, we collaborate with the industry’s finest environmental consultants to deliver joint Geotech and Environmental site investigation and provide a customised program for each of our valued clients. STATS is NATA accredited for a range of laboratory of testing services.

ASTM DCP

DCP Test

nuclear Density Measurement

Instrumented DCP

Plate Bearing Test

Light Drop Weight Test

Field Permeability Test

Electrical Resistivity Measurement

Thermal Resistivity Measurement

Geotechnical Inclinometer Monitoring

Standpipe installation and Monitoring

VW Piezometer installation and monitoring

Field Vane Shear Test

Ground Penetrating Radar Survey

YOUR TRUSTED STRATEGIC PARTNER

With a growing number of offices and laboratories worldwide, from Perth to Karratha to Singapore, our experts deliver globally trusted services worldwide. Our professionals are Chartered Engineers of Australia and Professional Engineers of Singapore qualified, while our laboratories are NATA and SINGLAS accredited in line with ISO-17025 covering management, technical implementation and maintenance. STATS is also proud to announce we have achieved ISO 9001:2015 certification.