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GESTRA performs its own field and laboratory tests for almost all the services offered. We have an geotechnical laboratory and geotechnical field exploration equipment. GESTRA is equipped to handle virtually all of the laboratory and field testing needs of our clients.   GESTRA works closely with each of its clients in order to gain a distinct understanding of the project. When we fully understand the uses of the prospective property or area, GESTRA can design
a unique geotechnical exploration program which will help ensure that the most pertinent data is obtained. Our local knowledge and geotechnical expertise, we can assist our clients in obtaining the most cost effective and useful subsurface information.
 
Subsurface information for a prospective property or structure is imperative in order to reduce the risk of incurring extras during construction pertaining to soil and groundwater issues. If unfavorable conditions do exist, GESTRA consults with the respective party by providing recommendations for remediation options. The costs associated with subsurface remediation can make or break a project, however, if known up front, the project will be a success.
 
Geotechnical services include providing recommendations and/or design for the following  elements or facilities:
• Shallow Foundations
• Deep foundations – Pile and Caisson
• Large Industrial Equipment Foundation Pads
• Underpinning Existing Structures
• Cofferdams
• Slurry Walls
• Slope Stability Enhancement
• Retaining Walls
• Embankments
• Highways/Railways
• Earthen Dams/Dikes/Levees
• Underground Structures of all Types
• Soil Stabilization
• Soil Parameters for Pavement Design
• Detention Ponds
• Bridges
Field Testing: Laboratory Testing:

Hollow Stem Auger Drilling
Rotary Mud Drilling
Flight Auger Drilling
Standard Penetration Testing
Vane Shear Testing
Shelby Tube Sampling
Pressure Meter Testing
Dynamic Cone Penetrometer Testing
Piezometer Installation & Water Level Monitoring
Slope Inclinometer Installation and Testing

 

Consolidated Undrained Triaxial Test
Unconsolidated Undrained Triaxial Test
Swell Test
Rock Quality Designation - (Rock Core)
Unconfined Compressive Strength Testing
Hydrometer Analysis
Atterberg Limits
Mechanical Analysis
Miller Box
Density Test
Specific Gravity
Consolidation Test
Permeability Test
Moisture & Organic Content

 

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