Soils Testing
Lab Manager-Dr. David Love
The Bureau soils laboratory is equipped to conduct a variety of mechanical and hydraulic tests on soil, sediment, and in some cases rock samples. Capabilities include measurements of compaction (standard and modified Proctor), consolidation, Atterberg limits, point load strength, grain-size distribution (sieve and hydrometer), particle specific gravity, bulk density (dry and moist), unconfined compressive strength, moisture content, hydraulic conductivity, and unsaturated moisture diffusivity. A neutron soil moisture/density probe is also available for field studies. Although the soils laboratory cannot accept outside samples on a regular basis, contract testing is possible on a limited number of projects in which test results would benefit the public.
New Mexico Bureau of Geology & Mineral Resources
New Mexico Institute of Mining & Technology
801 Leroy Place
Socorro, NM 87801-4796
information: (575) 835-5420
fax: (575) 835-6333
http://geoinfo.nmt.edu
The New Mexico Bureau of Geology & Mineral Resources is a research and service division of:
