Field Density Testing
A field density test checks how well soil or aggregate fill has been compacted on site. We measure the in-place density and moisture content of the compacted layer and compare it with the required compaction, so the contractor knows whether the layer passes before the next one is placed.
How we test
Our technicians use the sand cone method. A small hole is dug in the compacted layer, the material removed is weighed, and the volume of the hole is measured by filling it with calibrated sand from the cone. The result is reported for each test location.
Where it is used
- Building pads and slab-on-grade subgrades
- Road subgrade and base course
- Backfill around foundations and utilities
- Embankments and site fills
Recent field density work
- Sevenm Construction – Cordova, Cebu
- Rich Lloyd Construction – NGCP Hangar, Lapu-Lapu City
- ARDC – Basak, Lapu-Lapu City
- Ace Builders – Mactan Airbase, Lapu-Lapu City
- Megawide – Plumera project, Bangkal, Lapu-Lapu City
- Cyberage Construction – Babag 2, Lapu-Lapu City
