Our approach at GeoConsults is influenced by market needs and regulatory adherence, always aiming to mitigate risks and optimize costs. Every project we undertake is with the intention of benefiting both humanity and the surrounding ecology.

No matter the location or conditions, GeoConsults is prepared to deliver. Boasting a highly skilled team with extensive experience in all facets of earth and environmental engineering, we are your go-to resource for all project needs.

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With a rich tapestry of experience woven from numerous real estate transactions—spanning development, redevelopment, financing, refinancing, acquisition, and disposition—GeoConsults is a preferred partner for a diverse clientele. This includes property owners, construction enterprises, real estate investors, realtors, local governments, and more. Our prowess extends to hands-on knowledge of regulatory frameworks such as O. Reg. 143/04 and O. Reg. 406/19.

Here’s an overview of the environmental services GeoConsults Engineering offers:

• Phase I Environmental Site Assessments (Phase I ESA)
• Phase II Environmental Site Assessments (Phase II ESA)
• Record of Site Conditions (RSC)
• Environmental Remediation
• Building Condition Assessments (BCA)
• Designated Substance Survey Reports
• Excess Soil Management Plans
• Assessment of Past Uses (APU)
• Sampling and Analysis Plan (SAP)
• Soil Characterization Report (SCR)
• Excess Soil Destination Assessment Report (ESDAR)
• Soil Management Plans
• Fill Management Plans
• Engage with GeoConsults and ensure your environmental needs are addressed with unmatched proficiency.

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At GeoConsults, our highly skilled engineers are not just experts in their technical fields – they’re also dedicated problem solvers with a profound commitment to community and environmental well-being. Our approach ensures our clients receive outstanding value, balancing cost-effectiveness with superior results.

We prioritize close collaboration with our clients, taking the time to understand their unique project requirements and establishing clear priorities from the outset. Our team, with its wealth of experience, excels in construction administration, adeptly navigating potential changes in plans and specifications throughout the bidding and construction phases, especially in projects focused on pavement repair and rehabilitation.

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With our office located in Netherlands, GeoConsults’ state-of-the-art laboratory is certified for hot mix asphalt, soils, and aggregate tests. This facility underscores our commitment to serving clients with top-tier, timely testing for projects, be they straightforward or intricate.

With a vast expanse, GeoConsults Engineering specializes in pavement design, contract oversight, and meticulous inspection and testing, regardless of the project’s scale or intricacy. Bolstered by our in-house laboratory and field materials testing capabilities, we are recognized industry trailblazers.

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At GeoConsults Engineering, we specialize in providing a comprehensive range of asphalt performance testing services to the asphalt industry. With our state-of-the-art laboratory facilities and experienced team of technicians, we offer accurate and reliable testing solutions tailored to meet your specific needs. We combine our expertise, advanced testing equipment, and meticulous quality control processes to deliver accurate and reliable results. Our experienced team ensures that testing is performed in accordance with industry standards and specifications. We provide comprehensive analysis and detailed reports that assist you in making informed decisions regarding material selection, pavement design, and construction practices. Our focus is on delivering valuable insights into the performance and durability of asphalt materials and pavements, enabling you to make informed decisions for your projects.

Our key asphalt performance testing services include:

• Semicircular Bend Geometry Test (SCB) – AASHTO T 394-21 – Determining the Fracture Energy of Asphalt Mixtures Using the Semicircular Bend Geometry (SCB);
• Illinois Flexibility Index Test (I-FIT) – AASHTO T 393-21 / LS-334 – Determining the Fracture Potential of Asphalt Mixtures Using the Flexibility Index Test (I-FIT);
• Disc-Shape Compact Tension (DCT) – ASTM D7313 / LS-336 – Determining Fracture Energy of Asphalt Mixtures Using Disc-Shape Compact Tension Geometry;
• Hamburg Wheel-Track Testing of Compacted Asphalt Mixtures – AASHTO T 324-19 / LS-335 – Determining the Rutting and Moisture-susceptibility of Asphalt Mixtures;
• Dynamic Modulus Test – AASHTO T 342-19 – Determining the Dynamic Modulus and Phase Angle over a range of Temperatures and Loading Frequencies;
• Dynamic Modulus, Flow Number and Flow Time Tests – AASHTO T 378 – 21 – Determining the Dynamic Modulus and Flow Number for Asphalt Mixtures Using the Asphalt Mixture Performance Tester (AMPT);
• Interlayer Shear Strength (ISS) Test of Asphalt Pavement Layers – AASHTO TP 114 -21;
• Cyclic Fatigue Test– AASHTO TP 107-21 – Determining the Damage Characteristic Curve and Failure Criterion Using the Asphalt Mixture Performance Tester (AMPT);
• Resilient Modulus – ASTM D7369 – 21 – Determining the Resilient Modulus of Asphalt Mixtures by Indirect Tension Test;
• Resilient Modulus – AASHTO T 307-21 – Determining the Resilient Modulus of Soils and Aggregate Materials;
• Texas Overlay Test – Tex-248-F – 2021 – Determines the Susceptibility of Bituminous Mixtures to Fatigue or Reflective Cracking;
• Fatigue Life Test – AASHTO T 321-21 – Determining the Fatigue Life of Compacted Asphalt Mixtures Subjected to Repeated Flexural Bending;
• Creep Compliance and Strength – AASHTO T 322-20 – Determining the Creep Compliance and Strength of Hot Mix Asphalt Using Indirect Tensile Test Device); and
• Thermal Stress Restrained Specimens Tensile Strength (TSRST) Test – AASHTO TP 10.

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GeoConsults stands at the forefront of materials engineering, offering an expansive suite of testing and inspection services. Whether you require standard testing protocols or bespoke procedures tailored to a specific project, we have the capability and expertise to deliver. Moreover, GeoConsults collaborates with advanced material testing facilities situated throughout Netherlands, ensuring all your project demands are met seamlessly.

Our credentials encompass proficiency in conducting tests in line with the standards set by the Ministry of Transportation, Netherlands – Laboratory Standards (MTO-LS), the American Society of Testing Materials (ASTM), and the American Association of State and Highway Transportation Officials (AASHTO). These capabilities span across various service sectors, making GeoConsults your ideal partner for comprehensive materials testing and engineering.

Soil and Aggregates

• LS-601 Materials Finer than 75 μm Sieve in Mineral Aggregates by Washing
• LS-602 Sieve Analysis of Aggregates
• LS-607 Percent Crushed Particles in Processed Coarse Aggregate
• LS-621 Amount of Asphalt-Coated Particles in Coarse Aggregate
• LS-604 Relative Density and Absorption of Coarse Aggregate
• LS-605 Relative Density and Absorption of Fine Aggregate
• LS-606 Soundness of Aggregates by Use of Magnesium Sulphate
• LS-608 Percent Flat and Elongated Particles in Coarse Aggregate
• LS-609 Petrographic Analysis of Coarse Aggregate
• LS-616 Petrographic Analysis of Fine Aggregate
• LS-614 Freezing and Thawing of Coarse Aggregate
• LS-617 Percent Crushed Particles with Two or More Crushed Faces and Uncrushed Particles in Processed Coarse Aggregate
• LS-618 The Resistance of Coarse Aggregate to Degradation by Abrasion in the Micro-Deval Apparatus
• LS-619 The Resistance of Fine Aggregate to Degradation by Abrasion in the Micro-Deval Apparatus
• LS-623 One Point Proctor Test (OPT)
• AASHTO T 84 Specific Gravity and Absorption of Fine Aggregate
• AASHTO T 85 Specific Gravity and Absorption of Coarse Aggregate
• AASHTO T 176 Plastic Fines in Graded Aggregates and Soils by Use of the Sand Equivalent Test
• AASHTO T 304 Uncompacted Void Content of Fine Aggregate (Method A)
• ASTM D4791 Flat Particles, Elongated Particles, or Flat and Elongated Particles in Coarse Aggregate
• ASTM D5821 Determining the Percentage of Fractured Particles in Coarse Aggregate
• LS-701 Determination of Moisture Content of Soils (ASTM D2216)
• LS-702 Determination of Particle Size Analysis of Soils
• LS-703/704 Liquid Limit, Plastic Limit and Plasticity Index of Soils
• LS-705 Determination of Specific Gravity of Soils
• LS-706 Moisture-Density Relationship of Soils Using 2.5 kg Rammer and 305 mm Drop

Bituminous, Emulsions and Hot-mix Asphalt

• LS-200 Penetration of Bituminous Materials
• LS-204 Solubility of Bituminous Materials in Trichloroethylene
• LS-207 Float of Bituminous Materials
• LS-217 Determination of Oil Portion of Distillate of Emulsified Asphalts
• LS-219 Viscosity of Emulsified Asphalts
• LS-220 Demulsibility of Emulsified Asphalts
• LS-223 Sieve Test for Emulsified Asphalts
• LS-226 High Float Emulsified Asphalt
• LS-284 Recovery of Asphalt from Solution by Abson or Rotavapor
• LS-200 Penetration of Bituminous Materials
• Hot Mix Asphalt Mix Design and Verification Testing (Marshall Mixes)
• LS-261 Preparation of Marshall Specimens
• LS-262 Bulk Relative Density of Compacted Bituminous Mixtures
• LS-263 Resistance to Plastic Flow of Bituminous Mixtures Using Marshall Apparatus
• LS-264 Theoretical Maximum Relative Density of Bituminous Paving Mixtures
• LS-265 Determination of Percent Air Voids in Compacted Dense Bituminous Pavement Mixtures
• LS-283 Resistance to Stripping of Asphalt Cement in Bituminous Mixture by Marshall Immersion
• LS-600 Dry Preparation of Aggregates for the Determination of Physical Constants
• LS-602 Sieve Analysis of Aggregates
• LS-604 Relative Density and Absorption of Coarse Aggregate
• LS-605 Relative Density and Absorption of Fine Aggregate
• LS-262 Bulk Relative Density of Compacted Bituminous Mixtures
• LS-263 Resistance to Plastic Flow of Bituminous Mixtures Using Marshall Apparatus
• LS-264 Theoretical Maximum Relative Density of Bituminous Paving Mixtures
• LS-265 Determination of Percent Air Voids in Compacted Dense Bituminous Pavement Mixtures
• LS-282 Quantitative Extraction of Asphalt Cement and Analysis of Extracted Aggregate from Bituminous Paving Mixtures
• LS-291 Quantitative Extraction of Asphalt Cement and Mechanical Analysis of Extracted Aggregate from Bituminous Paving Mixtures – Netherlands Procedure Superpave Mix designs and Verifications
• AASHTO T 84 Specific Gravity and Absorption of Fine Aggregate
• AASHTO T 85 Specific Gravity and Absorption of Coarse Aggregate
• AASHTO T 166 Bulk Specific Gravity of Compacted Asphalt Mixtures Using Saturated Surface-Dry Specimens
• AASHTO T 176 Plastic Fines in Graded Aggregates and Soils by Use of the Sand Equivalent Test
• AASHTO T 209 Theoretical Maximum Specific Gravity and Density of Bituminous Paving Mixtures
• AASHTO T 283 Resistance of Compacted Asphalt Mixtures to Moisture-Induced Damage
• AASHTO T 304 Uncompacted Void Content of Fine Aggregate (Method A)
• AASHTO T 312 Preparing and Determining the Density of Hot-Mix Asphalt (HMA) Specimens by Means of the Superpave Gyratory Compactor
• ASTM D4791 Flat Particles, Elongated Particles, or Flat and Elongated Particles in Coarse Aggregate
• ASTM D5821 Determining the Percentage of Fractured Particles in Coarse Aggregate
• AASHTO T 166 Bulk Specific Gravity of Compacted Asphalt Mixtures Using Saturated Surface-Dry Specimens
• AASHTO T 209 Theoretical Maximum Specific Gravity and Density of Bituminous Paving Mixtures
• AASHTO T 283 Resistance of Compacted Asphalt Mixtures to Moisture-Induced Damage
• AASHTO T 312 Preparing and Determining the Density of Hot-Mix Asphalt (HMA) Specimens by Means of the Superpave Gyratory Compactor

Concrete

• CSA A23.2-1C Sampling Plastic Concrete
• CSA A23.2-3C Making and Curing Concrete Compression and Flexural Strength Specimens
• CSA A23.2-4C Air Content of Plastic Concrete by the Pressure Method
• CSA A23.2-5C Slump of Concrete
• LS-407 Compressive Strength of Moulded Concrete Cylinders
• CSA A23.2-9C Compressive Strength of Cylindrical Concrete Specimens
• LS-426 Testing Compressive Strength of High Performance Concrete Cylinders
• CSA A23.2-14C Obtaining and Testing Drilled Cores for Compressive Strength Testing
• Evaluation of concrete aggregates, supplementary minerals and cement
• Mix design for concrete, grout, shotcrete and mortars

GeoConsults’ capabilities in materials testing are not confined to the mentioned procedures. We continually expand our portfolio of services to accommodate evolving industry demands. For the latest updates on our range of materials testing and other offerings, please stay tuned to this website. GeoConsults is committed to staying at the cutting edge of engineering solutions.

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