Laboratory Testing
Rapid geotechnical lab testing: triaxial, consolidation, and direct shear
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The Challenge
- Nuclear safety-related project
- Strict quality requirements for the project
This project involved a feasibility study and potential combined construction and operation license application (COLA) for two nuclear reactors and related infrastructure at an existing nuclear power plant site. As part of the study, a geotechnical subsurface investigation was conducted, and a laboratory testing program in support of that investigation was carried out. Due to the significance of the project, and the fact that testing was being performed in support of a nuclear safety-related project, a major portion of the effort involved attention to quality assurance and quality control.
The Solution
GeoTesting Express, Inc. (GTX) worked directly for the geotechnical consultant for the project. GTX supplemented the consultant’s inhouse laboratory by providing sophisticated geotechnical testing, including: triaxial, consolidation, and direct shear. The GTX laboratory underwent a series of audits which examined and approved both our testing processes and our quality system. Because we have a large number of totally automated test stations, we were able to provide the client with test data very quickly, and saved them money.
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