Pavement Testing – Ensuring New Zealand’s Roads Stand the Test of Time
New Zealand’s roads face unique challenges, from varied weather conditions to heavy traffic loads. To ensure the durability and longevity of your pavement projects, trust the testing services of an IANZ-accredited laboratory with years of experience and a deep understanding of the local construction landscape.
At GEOCIVIL, we provide a comprehensive range of pavement testing services, helping contractors and engineers ensure that roads, highways, and pavements across New Zealand are built to last. Our team delivers reliable, accurate data at every stage of your project, from initial material testing to post-construction evaluations, ensuring that your pavements meet the required standards for performance and safety.
Our Pavement Testing Services Include:
- Water Content: Measure the moisture levels in soils and aggregates to ensure optimal compaction and material performance.
- Compaction Testing (Standard, Heavy, and Vibrating Hammer): Evaluate soil and aggregate compaction using a variety of methods to ensure materials meet the required density for durability.
- Atterberg Limits: Assess the plasticity and shrinkage characteristics of soils to determine their suitability for use in pavements.
- Clay Index: Measure the amount of clay-sized particles in aggregates, ensuring material stability in various environmental conditions.
- Linear Shrinkage: Test for soil shrinkage to prevent cracking and other issues in pavement layers.
- Solid Density: Determine the density of aggregate materials, critical for calculating load-bearing capacity and compaction.
- Particle Size Distribution (PSD): Analyze the gradation of aggregate materials to ensure proper mix designs and structural integrity.
- Benkelman Beam Deflection Testing: Measure pavement deflection under load to assess structural strength and identify potential weaknesses.
- Pit and Augerhole Testing: Use augerhole and pit sampling to assess subsurface conditions and obtain samples for laboratory analysis.
- ITS Pavement Mix Design Testing: Test asphalt and pavement mix designs to ensure that materials meet performance specifications.
- Dynamic Cone Penetrometer (DCP): Evaluate soil strength and compaction at different depths, providing critical data for pavement layer stability.
- Crushing Resistance: Test aggregate materials for their ability to withstand crushing forces, ensuring durability in road construction.
- Piezocone Penetration Test (CPTu): Assess subsurface conditions, including soil resistance and pore pressure, providing valuable data for foundation and pavement design.
Aggregate Testing Services
For more detailed information on our aggregate testing services, including particle size distribution and crushing resistance tests, please visit our Aggregate Testing page.
Why Choose GEOCIVIL for Pavement Testing?
- IANZ-Accredited Expertise: Our laboratory is accredited by IANZ, ensuring that all testing meets the highest standards of accuracy and reliability.
- Extensive Experience: With years of experience working alongside New Zealand’s contractors, we understand the unique challenges of local road construction and deliver data you can trust.
- Comprehensive Testing: From soil and aggregate testing to advanced pavement evaluations, we cover every aspect of pavement performance to ensure long-lasting roads and highways.
We Can Travel to Your Location
At GEOCIVIL, we offer flexible testing solutions and can travel to your site across New Zealand to conduct on-site evaluations and testing. Whether you need compaction testing, Benkelman Beam testing, or pavement mix design testing, we’re here to help ensure your roads meet the highest standards for quality and safety.
Contact Us
To learn more about our Pavement Testing services or to schedule testing at your location, contact GEOCIVIL today. We’re ready to provide the testing solutions you need to ensure your roads stand the test of time.
