Laboratory Mix Design Studies

Project specific mix design studies can be tailored to meet project specifications;

Materials Characterisation

  • Optimum Moisture Content Maximum Dry Density (OMC-MDD) – BS EN 13286-4:2003, BS 1377-4:1990
  • Moisture Condition Value (MCV Range) – BS EN 13286-46:2003
  • BRE-SD1 Sulphate Suite
  • Particle Size Distribution (PSD) Wet/Dry BS EN 1377-2:1990
  • Plasticity Index – BS 1377-2: 1990
  • Lime Demand – BS 1924-2 Clause 5.4:2018

Assessment of Strength/Stiffness

  • California Bearing Ratio (CBR) and Immediate Bearing Index (IBI) – BS EN 13286-47:2012, BS 1377-4:1990
  • CBR Swell - BS EN 13286-47:2012, BS 1377-4:1990
  • Accelerated Swell Testing BS EN 13286-49:2004
  • Loss of Strength on Immersion SHW Series 800
  • Unconfined Compressive Strength - BS EN 13286-41:2004
  • Elastic Modulus - BS EN 13286-43: 2003
  • Quick Undrained Triaxial – BS EN 1377-7:1990
  • Permeability (Falling Head) - K H Head:2011

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