Contaminated sites present opportunities but can also pose significant risks. Asbestos and Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are often encountered by our clients. They can be found on open development sites with a history of industrial usage or on sites...
It sounds so straight forward ….. halve the number of lifts by doubling the lift thickness. So why hasn’t it been done more commonly before? Here is the logic. Lifts are typically 300 mm deep and this was originally (historically)...
Insitu Test is proud to have been involved in an innovative project breaking new ground; building Australia’s recently opened first surf park in Melbourne. Civiltest provided Geotechnical advice and testing for the projects main...
The acceptance of earthwork and unbound pavement construction in Australia currently relies mostly on density testing and CBRs for Quality Assurance (QA). Though its National Asset Centre of Excellence (NACoE) research program, Queensland’s Department of...
Have you noticed an increase in the number of questions relating to modulus based testing for soils? We certainly have. We are now wondering how soon this trend will gather pace in Australia and New Zealand for asphalt. It’s already well underway in Europe and...
