Laboratory testing: An essential part of any geotechnical investigation is the testing of materials by qualified technicians and scientists. Our laboratory personnel perform all tests with strict adherence to ASTM and AASHTO guidelines to provide reliable and accurate results. All laboratory data is reported using
the latest technology in computer software. The combination of a qualified staff, accurate results, and a wide range of testing capabilities insures that all of HBA's projects are analyzed with the utmost care.

Soil Testing:

  • Identification and classification
  • Cyclic and Dynamic Properties
  • Hydrologic Properties
  • Physical-Chemical Properties
  • Structural Properties
  • Texture, Plasticity, and Density Characteristics
  • Permeability and Filtration
  • Load Bearing Tests
  • Stabilization by Admixtures
  • Triaxial Testing
  • Consolidation Testing

Road and Paving Materials Testing:

  • Aggregates
  • Bituminous Materials
  • Bituminous Mixtures