Soil and Material Testing Lab in Northern California

RGH Consultants has a laboratory that offers the most relevant, thorough testing of materials in the area. It contains the tools and equipment necessary for soil and material testing used on projects ranging from public to commercial and residential.

The laboratory has its equipment maintained and inspected on a regular basis, with quality adherent to the National Bureau of Standards. Other accreditations include the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials and the Division of the State Architect, ensuring that the laboratory is certified for work on projects that will be used by the public, including public schools. The State of California Department of Transportation has also certified RGH’s ability to perform quality soil and material testing.

Construction Materials Testing

During construction, materials testing is a vital process that helps ensure a project’s success. Testing of materials such as asphalt concrete can reveal information about gradation, air voids and binder content that are integral to the construction process. Testing will let field inspectors know the best way to proceed, with information including moisture vapor content, Los Angeles abrasion and Hveem mix design and stability.

Conformance of quarried materials can also be determined by these tests. Those tests will provide information for construction such as aggregate gradation, durability, R-value, sand equivalent and specific gravity.

Geologic Soil Testing

Soil testing is an important part of the work that must be done before any construction takes place. It helps engineers make informed decisions and design choices that work with the soil foundations of a building, such as permeability. Our staff has more than 65 years of experience combined, providing them with expert knowledge of California soils. Soil testing services include: