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Soil Testing Laboratory
Reliable NATA-accredited sampling and testing, delivered with responsive technical support across WA.
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Established in-house in 2021
NATA-accredited testing backed by practical engineering experience
Local Geotechnics operates a fully NATA-accredited soil testing laboratory, providing reliable and high-quality testing services in accordance with Australian Standards.
We collaborate with other NATA-accredited laboratories across WA to deliver a comprehensive range of soil, rock, aggregate and concrete testing services, together with non-NATA methods aligned with Australian and international standards.
Our capabilities support routine QC and QA sampling, testing and investigation across quarrying, civil construction, manufacturing, mining and building projects.
One responsive point of contact for materials testing
A single point of contact for supplied services throughout Western Australia.
Sampling and testing to Australian Standards, Main Roads WA and client-specified methods.
More than 25 years across chemical and physical testing, geology and civil engineering.
Mobile project work, pavement investigation, sampling programmes and audit testing.
Inspection requirements arranged to project specifications, including subcontracted work.
Competitive rates with accurate and timely results for tests undertaken.
NATA-accredited test methods
Accreditation scope should be confirmed against the latest NATA schedule before issue for tender or contract purposes.
| Test method | Test description |
|---|---|
| AS1141.3.1 | Sample collection |
| WA200.1 | Sample collection |
| AS1289.1.2.1 | Sample collection |
| WA100.1 | Sample collection |
| ASTM D2974-14 | Organic matter content |
| WA915.1 | Calcium Carbonate |
| AS1289.2.1.1 / WA110.1 | Moisture content |
| AS1289.3.6.1 | Particle size distribution (PSD) - Grading - Soils |
| AS1289.3.6.1 | Particle size distribution (PSD) - Percent fines |
| WA115.1 | Particle size distribution (PSD) - Grading - Granular materials |
| AS1289.3.9.2, 3.2.1, 3.3.2, 3.4.1 | Plasticity Index (PI) - Liquid limit |
| AS1289.3.9.1, 3.2.1, 3.3.2, 3.4.1 | Plasticity Index (PI) - Cone penetrometer - Liquid limit |
| AS1289.3.1.1, 3.2.1, 3.3.1, 3.4.1 | Casagrande |
| WA120.2, 121.1, 122.1, 123.1 | Casagrande - cone |
| AS1289.3.1.2, 3.2.1, 3.3.1, 3.4.1 | Casagrande |
| WA120.1, 121.1, 122.1, 123.1 | Casagrande |
| WA120.2, 123.1 | Cone penetrometer |
| AS1289.3.4.1 or WA123.1 | Linear shrinkage |
| AS1289.5.2.1 / WA133.1 | Modified compaction effort (MDD) |
| AS1289.5.1.1 / WA132.1 | Standard compaction effort (MDD) |
| AS1289.3.8.1 | Emerson Class |
| WA140.1 | Maximum Dry Compressive Strength |
| WA141.1 | California Bearing Ratio (soaked) |
| WA141.1 | California Bearing Ratio (unsoaked) |
| AS1289.6.1.1 | California Bearing Ratio (soaked) |
| AS1289.6.1.1 | California Bearing Ratio (unsoaked) |
Non-NATA-accredited test methods
| Test method | Test description |
|---|---|
| AS1141.5 | Fine particle density and water absorption |
| AS1141.6.1 | Coarse particle density and water absorption |
| AS1141.11.1 | Grading |
| AS1141.11.1 | Grading - ballast |
| AS1141.14 | Particle shape - aggregate |
| AS1141.14 | Particle shape - ballast |
| AS1141.15 | Flakiness Index |
| AS1141.20.1, 20.2 | Average least dimension (ALD) |
| WA215.1 | Average least dimension (ALD) |
| AS1141.33 | Clay and fine silt (settling method) |
| AS1141.34 | Organic impurities other than sugar |
| WA210.1 | Particle size distribution of aggregate - MRWA grading |
| WA212.1 | MRWA moisture content of aggregate - oven drying |
| WA216.1 | MRWA Flakiness Index |
| AS1012.1 & 3 only | Concrete consistency test* |
| AS1012.1, 3, 8.1, 9, 12 | Concrete routine testing (3 specimens)* |
* Testing may be coordinated with partner laboratories where required. Confirm current accreditation and service availability when requesting a quote.
Testing facilities and practical capability
In-house facilities support reliable soil, aggregate and construction-material testing.
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