Laboratory Materials Testing

Laboratory Materials Testing

Precision Testing for Construction and Mining Projects

We specialize in the testing of soils, rock, and engineered construction materials; including aggregate, concrete, and asphalt, for the geotechnical engineering and construction and mining industries. We pride ourselves upon our ability to provide accurate and timely results for our clients. With over 18 years in business, we have the experience that enables us to look at the bigger picture of your project, and help you determine the tests required to provide the most cost effective solution to your project’s testing needs.

We are an American Association of the State and Highway Transportation Officials (AASHTO), and US Army Corps of Engineers accredited laboratory. Obtaining and maintaining these accreditations requires us to participate in proficiency sample programs, maintain calibration and training records, and successfully complete inspections from the AASHTO Materials Reference Laboratory (AMRL) and the Cement and Concrete Reference Laboratory (CCRL). Proficiency demonstration in soils, aggregate, concrete, and asphalt is a required standard of all of our technicians. Currently, all NGE-TFT technicians are Western Alliance for Quality Transportation Construction (WAQTC) and American Concrete Institute (ACI) certified.

We offer a full range of materials testing solutions, ranging from basic classification analyses (such as material gradations, moisture content determinations, etc.) to more advanced testing services (such as consolidation, thaw consolidation, hydraulic conductivity and triaxial strength testing, etc.). We also have the ability to perform cold regions materials testing, and we maintain a temperature-controlled cold room. A list of the standard tests we perform along with a brief description of the test can be seen by highlighting the links below. However, if you have a unique materials testing problem, we are experts at providing unique, specialized testing solutions to obtain the answer you need. In addition to our Anchorage based laboratory, we have two complete mobile soils testing labs, a mobile asphalt lab (including burn oven) and a concrete break machine, that are ready to ship out at a moment’s notice for your remote project.

Our construction materials tests are central to our lab, providing reliable data on soils, aggregates, concrete, and asphalt to support geotechnical and construction projects.

For unique project needs, we offer advanced specialty tests, including triaxial and consolidation testing, ensuring accurate geotechnical material evaluations.

We provide concrete and asphalt mix designs, low-temperature testing, and mobile labs, delivering versatile solutions for remote or complex projects.

Laboratory Materials Testing
Projects

Transforming Challenges into Success: Innovative Geotechnical Solutions for Every Project

Client: Kuparuk Runway
Kuparuk Runway
NGE-TFT supported the runway upgrade from gravel to asphalt, conducting testing and inspections to ensure durability and safety.
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Client: Anchorage Intl. Airport Seismic Upgrades
Anchorage Intl. Airport Seismic Upgrades
Seismic upgrades to Concourse A, including steel brace frames and thickened concrete shear walls. NGE-TFT performed special inspections of all steel structural components.
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Client: Anchorage Intl. Airport Retrofit Phase I&II
Anchorage Intl. Airport Retrofit Phase I&II
A 3-story concrete and steel structure. NGE-TFT performed special inspections of structural components and testing of concrete, soils, and asphalt.
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