What We Do
SOIL TESTING & GEOTECHNICAL SERVICES
Central Victorian Soil Testing has a range of resources to meet the most complex geotechnical projects.
CVST prides itself on delivering quality geotechnical services and advice in a timely manner. Our locally based staff are degree qualified engineers and professionals who have diverse working experiences including oil and gas, mining, rail, and civil infrastructure. With over 50 years of combined engineering experience, we can provide solutions for your in-ground construction needs.
Geotechnical Investigation
- Fieldwork
- Excavation guidance
- Batter guidance
- Retaining structures
- Soil parameters
- Inform design of bridges, culverts and retaining structures.
Site Classification
(Soil Testing)
Prior to any new home or extension, a site classification report will be required in order to receive a building permit.
A site classification explores the soils below the surface and assesses how they react when they are exposed to moisture. We can conduct site classification drilling and reporting in accordance with AS2870.
Geotechnical Inspections
- Investigation
- Design
Survey
- Topographical
- Spot levels
Wind Classification Assessment
The design of your structures wall and roof framing is driven partly by the wind speeds your site is exposed to.
CVST can undertake a Wind Classification Assessment which informs the designers of the wind speed for your site using the methods prescribed in AS4055 and AS1170.2 as required.
Bushfire Attack Level (BAL) Assessment
When your property is in a Bushfire Prone Area (BPA) you will require a BAL for your dwelling or extension.
CVST can establish this BAL Level 1 Assessments using Australian Standard AS3959 by assessing the vegetation and topography around your site.
(Trained by FPA Australia)
In-situ Testing
- Standard Penetration Testing (SPT)
- Dynamic Cone Penetrometer (DCP)
- Shear vane penetrometer
- Pocket penetrometer
Laboratory Testing
Whether it’s for bulk sampling, environmental samples, or you’re just interested in what soils are below your property, we conduct drill-only services on hourly rates.
Aggregates
- Particle Size Distribution (PSD)
- Bulk density
Soils
- Sampling
- Moisture content
- Liquid limit
- Plastic limit
- Plasticity index
- Linear shrinkage
- Particle density
- Particle Size Distribution (PSD)
- Fine particle analysis (Hydrometer)
- Dispersion (Emerson class)
- Dry density/
- moisture content relationship
- Compaction control (HILF)
- Bearing ratio/
- California Bearing Ratio (CBR)
- Penetration in-situ
- Reactivity (shrink/swell)
Rock
- Rock coring
- Uniaxial Compressive Strength (UCS)
- Point load strength index
FAQs
Working with CVST, you’ll be engaging a consultant who operates transparently, delivers on time, and is prompt to address your queries and keep your projects moving. We always strive to extend our knowledge and expertise to ensure you are getting the benefits of the latest research on your projects.
- Drawings, plans, or Section 32 detailing location of your dwelling
- Site access requirements including whether there are locked gates, and times the site can be accessed
Call us on 0407 099 596 or drop an email to admin@cvst.com.au
