Geotechnical Testing
Your trusted partner for Comprehensive testing services
At GTI Perth, we understand the critical role that accurate and reliable geotechnical data plays in the success of your projects. That’s why we offer a wide range of laboratory testing services tailored to meet your specific needs.
State-of-the-art testing
We Provide unparalleled accuracy & reliability
GTI Perth, your trusted partner for comprehensive geotechnical testing services. With our state-of-the-art laboratory and team of experienced professionals, we are dedicated to unlocking the full potential of your projects across various industries including oil and gas, civil engineering, construction, and mining.
Accurate & Accredited
We focus on high standards,
Quality & accuracy
Our accredited laboratory ensures the highest standards of quality and accuracy in soil testing.
With a focus on material integrity and compliance with industry standards, GTI Perth is committed to providing you with advanced quality testing.
With a focus on material integrity and compliance with industry standards, GTI Perth is committed to providing you with advanced quality testing.
testing services
Testing can be performed on site or at GTI Perth laboratory premises.
See our various testing services below.
Classification Testing
Index Testing
Element Testing
Advanced Testing
Model Testing
Geotechnical Site Characterisation
Data Interpretation & Integration
Research & Development
Classification Testing
Classification Testing
- Particle Size Distribution
- Atterberg Limits
- Moisture Content
- Bulk Densities
- Dry Density
- Air Dry Density for Slurry
- Max & Min Densities
- Carbonate Content
- Organic Content
Index Testing
Index Testing
- Motorised lab vane with continuous torque and rotation angle measurement
- Torvane
- Pocket Penetrometer
- Sensitivity
- Thixotropy
- Electrical Conductivity
- Thermal Conductivity
Element Testing
Element Testing
- Standard consolidation (Oedometer)
- Non-standard consolidation on samples up to 150mm in diameter
- Constant rate of strain (CRS) consolidation
- Rowe cell consolidation
- Falling head/constant head permeability on samples up to 200mm in diameter
- Permeability of sample under confinement
- Standard single and multi-stage direct shear
- Unconfined compressive strength (UCS)
- Unconfined unconsolidated (UU) compression
- Column settlement for slurry
- Standard single and multi-stage consolidated isotropic undrained / drained (CIU / CID) triaxial
- Soil-water characteristic curve (SIVEC) for unsaturated soils
Advanced Testing
Advanced Testing
- Advanced technology capable of performing specific loading patterns including cyclic loading
- Direct shear machines specifically designed to perform pipe-soil interaction (PSI) testing, constant normal load (CNL) constant normal displacement (CNH) and constant stiffness (CNS) test conditions
- Tilt table for interface testing at low stress conditions
- Static consolidated isotropic / anisotropic undrained / drained (CIU / CAU / CID / CAD) triaxial
- Dynamic CIU / CAU / CID / CAD triaxial
- Static CIU / CAU / CID / CAD simple shear
- Dynamic CIU / CAU / CID / CAD simple shear
- Small strain stiffness measurement using Bender Elements
- Maximum shear modulus (Gmax), shear modulus degradation and damping ratio measurement using resonant column and torsional shear modulus
Model Testing
Model Testing
- Model testing can be accommodated in the GTI Perth warehouse with a footprint of 266 m2. We are experienced in setting up large model tests to simulate near real situation conditions for projects
- GTI Perth mini T‑bar system (MTS) was developed in-house and can be purchased or hired for testing in box core samples or similar sample sizes and can achieve penetration up to 750 mm below sample surface. Both static and cyclic loading can be performed with the GTI Perth MTS unit
Geotechnical Site Characterisation
Geotechnical Site Characterisation
- Planning to reporting of geotechnical site investigation scope of work
- Liaise with project team and collect all available data from site
- Explore all relevant databases
- Ensure that work is performed as per specification and to the highest standard
Data Interpretation & Integration
Data Interpretation and Integration
- Interpretation of field and laboratory data to derive engineering parameters required for the design of proposed structures.
Research & Development
Research & Development
- Continuous development and improvement of equipment and software using the latest technology in data acquisition and control.
Classification Testing
Index Testing
Element Testing
Advanced Testing
Model Testing
Geotechnical Site Characterisation
Data Interpretation & Integration
Research & Development
Classification Testing
Classification Testing
- Particle Size Distribution
- Atterberg Limits
- Moisture Content
- Bulk Densities
- Dry Density
- Air Dry Density for Slurry
- Max & Min Densities
- Carbonate Content
- Organic Content
Index Testing
Index Testing
- Motorised lab vane with continuous torque and rotation angle measurement
- Torvane
- Pocket Penetrometer
- Sensitivity
- Thixotropy
- Electrical Conductivity
- Thermal Conductivity
Element Testing
Element Testing
- Standard consolidation (Oedometer)
- Non-standard consolidation on samples up to 150mm in diameter
- Constant rate of strain (CRS) consolidation
- Rowe cell consolidation
- Falling head/constant head permeability on samples up to 200mm in diameter
- Permeability of sample under confinement
- Standard single and multi-stage direct shear
- Unconfined compressive strength (UCS)
- Unconfined unconsolidated (UU) compression
- Column settlement for slurry
- Standard single and multi-stage consolidated isotropic undrained / drained (CIU / CID) triaxial
- Soil-water characteristic curve (SIVEC) for unsaturated soils
Advanced Testing
Advanced Testing
- Advanced technology capable of performing specific loading patterns including cyclic loading
- Direct shear machines specifically designed to perform pipe-soil interaction (PSI) testing, constant normal load (CNL) constant normal displacement (CNH) and constant stiffness (CNS) test conditions
- Tilt table for interface testing at low stress conditions
- Static consolidated isotropic / anisotropic undrained / drained (CIU / CAU / CID / CAD) triaxial
- Dynamic CIU / CAU / CID / CAD triaxial
- Static CIU / CAU / CID / CAD simple shear
- Dynamic CIU / CAU / CID / CAD simple shear
- Small strain stiffness measurement using Bender Elements
- Maximum shear modulus (Gmax), shear modulus degradation and damping ratio measurement using resonant column and torsional shear modulus
Model Testing
Model Testing
- Model testing can be accommodated in the GTI Perth warehouse with a footprint of 266 m2. We are experienced in setting up large model tests to simulate near real situation conditions for projects
- GTI Perth mini T‑bar system (MTS) was developed in-house and can be purchased or hired for testing in box core samples or similar sample sizes and can achieve penetration up to 750 mm below sample surface. Both static and cyclic loading can be performed with the GTI Perth MTS unit
Geotechnical Site Characterisation
Geotechnical Site Characterisation
- Planning to reporting of geotechnical site investigation scope of work
- Liaise with project team and collect all available data from site
- Explore all relevant databases
- Ensure that work is performed as per specification and to the highest standard
Data Interpretation & Integration
Data Interpretation and Integration
- Interpretation of field and laboratory data to derive engineering parameters required for the design of proposed structures.
Research & Development
Research & Development
- Continuous development and improvement of equipment and software using the latest technology in data acquisition and control.