Soil Equipment

Full suite of laboratory and field instruments for geotechnical soil analysis, compaction, and bearing capacity testing.

8 devices in this category
1

Liquid & Plastic Limit Device (Atterberg)

Description

Used to determine soil parameters (liquid limit and plastic limit), which are critical indicators in soil classification and understanding its behavior under moisture influence.

Accuracy & Specifications

Device complies with ASTM D4318 specifications, used in all fine-grained soil classification tests.

ASTM D4318
Liquid & Plastic Limit Device (Atterberg)
2

California Bearing Ratio (CBR) Machine

Description

Used to determine the California Bearing Ratio (CBR) of soil samples under specific pressure conditions, an important indicator of soil suitability for road sub-base and foundation layers.

Accuracy & Specifications

Helps evaluate soil bearing capacity and determine required pavement layer thickness per ASTM D1883 engineering specifications.

ASTM D1883
California Bearing Ratio (CBR) Machine
3

CBR Moulds & Accessories

Description

Moulds and supporting tools for precise CBR testing, ensuring sample stability and formation integrity during the test.

Accuracy & Specifications

Precision designs ensure uniform load distribution and full compatibility with loading devices per ASTM D1883.

ASTM D1883
CBR Moulds & Accessories
4

Sand Cone Apparatus

Description

Used to determine field density of soil using the sand replacement method to check compaction quality on site.

Accuracy & Specifications

Accurate results conforming to ASTM D1556, used for field layer inspection.

ASTM D1556
Sand Cone Apparatus
5

Modified Proctor Moulds & Hammer

Description

Standard moulds used in Proctor compaction tests to determine maximum dry density and optimum moisture content of soil.

Accuracy & Specifications

Manufactured from non-deformable materials to ensure highly repeatable measurements.

ASTM D698ASTM D1557
Modified Proctor Moulds & Hammer
6

Sample Riffle Splitter

Description

Mechanical device used to split samples equally to ensure accurate representation of the total sample for soil, sand, asphalt, and aggregate.

Accuracy & Specifications

Essential for minimizing variance and achieving accurate results when analyzing a portion of a sample.

Sample Riffle Splitter
7

Sand Equivalent Apparatus

Description

Used to determine the proportion of non-plastic fine material in fine aggregate, which affects the quality of asphalt and concrete mixes.

Accuracy & Specifications

Conforming to ASTM D2419, provides precise measurements that determine fine aggregate quality.

ASTM D2419
Sand Equivalent Apparatus
8

Drying Ovens

Description

Used to dry and prepare samples for various tests such as moisture content and density determination.

Accuracy & Specifications

Equipped with precise temperature control ±1°C and uniform heat distribution for accurate and reliable results.

ASTM E145
Drying Ovens

Why Is Soil Equipment an Engineering Necessity?

Soil testing equipment forms the backbone of every geotechnical investigation. Without calibrated and certified instruments, results for liquid limit, CBR, and compaction lose their engineering value. ASAS Lab operates all these devices under documented ASTM and SASO testing protocols, ensuring result repeatability and acceptance by all government authorities in Saudi Arabia. Soil testing is an essential prerequisite before any building or infrastructure foundation work.