Integrating Engineering and Laboratory Testing
Advanced Soil Testing Australia is a family owned soil testing and geotechnical engineering consultancy based in Murwullimbah, New South Wales. At ASTA we believe in a holistic approach to soil testing. Our combined 17 years experience in geotechnical engineering and soil testing means we not only value the importance of providing accurate results, but we also understand the relationship of the data we produce to your project.
Laboratory Testing Services
At ASTA all our laboratory testing is conducted by highly qualified and experienced engineers who understand the importance and implications of your project. If you are unsure of what your testing requirements are to reach your desired outcome, feel free to contact us and we can arrange a time to plan or review your testing schedule based on your project deliverables at no cost.
Triaxial Testing
ASTA offers a diverse range of triaxial testing services that can be tailored to suit any needs. Our state-of-the-art triaxial laboratory makes use of high quality equipment manufactured in the UK. Our computer-controlled load frames can be configured to run round the clock and significantly reduce turnaround times. Our modular triaxial cells can be configured to test samples with diameters of 50mm, 63mm, 75, and 100mm. High pressure pumps allow a wide range of effective stresses to be applied to soils of varying stiffnesses, up to a cell pressure of 4MPa.
Waterproof submersible load cells allow an exact measurement of vertical stress, and facilitate the application of anisotropic stress conditions if required. Closed-loop computer-controlled load frames and flushable base-height pore pressure transducers permit stress paths to be accurately monitored in anisotropic as well as isotropic conditions.
Our engineers have experience in testing a wide range of soils; from sensitive, soft undisturbed alluvium to stiff remoulded soil-cement mixtures. Contact us to see if we can assist with your testing schedule.
Oedometer Testing
ASTA makes use of closed loop computer controlled oedometer frames that can be configured to test anything from extremely fine soft clays with long settlement times to hard residual soils. Software controlled loadframes mean turnaround times are kept to an absolute minimum as stresses can be increased around the clock. ASTA offers a typical staged stress oedometer, as well as a constant rate of strain oedometer. Pore pressure measurement at the base of the specimen and the ability to saturate the specimen under a back pressure allow a continuous, rather than incremental, determination of consolidation parameters throughout the loading up to a maximum stress of 25 MPa at 50 mm diameter.
Consulting Services
Construction Supervision
ASTA offers a variety of construction supervision services. From shallow foundation construction inspections to full time supervision of deep piled foundations, contact us to assist with your project.
Analysis and Modelling
ASTA offers a variety of services related to deep basement excavation and foundation analysis and modelling. Our engineers are experienced in the use of finite element (FE) programs such as Strand 7 and Plaxis.
Slope Stability
ASTA has a wealth of experience when it comes to slope stability issues. Our engineers are qualified to perform RMS approved slope stability risk assessments.
ASTA also has extensive experience in failed slope remediation utilising a variety of numerical modelling techniques.
Our Team
Contact ASTA
9/190 Lundberg Drive, South Murwillumbah, NSW 2484
0430 009 443
0417 425 652
