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11
NOV
2020

New Panda Penetrometer

We are now supplying the latest version of the Panda Penetrometer with increased functionality and ease of use. Onboard GPS location and significant software enhancement allows for huge expanse of analysis of ground resistance and compaction control where required. We now also...
11
MAY
2017

Using cone penetrometers for compaction quality testing

One of the primary issues relating to reinstatements in the Highway is compaction of bound and unbound materials. Many stakeholders apply use of Clegg Hammers to determine surface modulus and provide conversion to CBR% where required. It is good practice to apply such methods to...
04
NOV
2015

Street Works Auditing

Corehard are currently undertaking independent auditing for clients in relation to compliance and conformance issues relating to streetworks and maintenance works in the highway. This has proven invaluable where results and findings are completely unbiased in relation to...
29
NOV
2013

Water main failures

  We are currently supplying services to several water companies and Local Authorities in providing information relating to water main failures where investigation into surrounding existing ground is tested to verify if affected by water ingress, subsidence, or undermining...
27
NOV
2013

Penetrometer Compaction Test

The physical difference using penetrometer method to test compaction on granular recycled materials where applying the correct method as prescribed within SROH. Recycled Granular 150mm layers – 8 passes 50kg vibrotamper As compared against backfill of excavation to full...
27
NOV
2013

WRAP – Technical Report on compaction

For those who have not seen a copy of the independent WRAP technical report on compaction trials carried out by Scott Wilson Ltd please use the following link: http://www.sustainableaggregates.com/library/docs/wrap/L0351_MRF106_SW.pdf...
19
NOV
2013

Southern Gas Networks

Corehard have been selected as the preferred supplier for  core extraction, analysis, voids testing, and compaction testing for Southern Gas Networks across south and southeast of the UK . There are seven primary areas which are programed to provide monthly reports to each...
22
OCT
2013

Research report for backfill compaction and bituminous air voids testing

Our research report into compaction testing and voids criteria is now available to download using the link below: Compaction & Air Voids Research Report CHD-RR-1112v1Bpub This was undertaken as a joint venture between Affinity Water, London Borough of Enfield, Corehard...