Geotechnical

New CPT (Cone Penetration Test) service

CSL Environmental & Geotechnical (Thunder Bay/Timmins) has recently acquired new CPT (Cone Penetration Test) equipment from A.P. van den Berg in the Netherlands, state-of-the-art, developed over 50 years, proven best in the world. All our CPT equipment came from recommendations we gathered listening to senior engineers on ITRB teams. We can pair this equipment with any drill rig. Offering cost effective, efficient, and accurate results.

This equipment is ideal for mine tailings dam and surrounding areas, transportation major highway development, hydro power dam locations and construction sites, where soil is exposed to high and varying forces and additional parameters of stability analysis should often be measured.

Determination of shear strength is commonly used to define soil stability. A.P. van den Berg’s Ivane is an excellent tool for in-situ measurement as it provides very accurate shear tests. CSL made the decision to acquire the “slow version” Ivane. This electronic vane provides the most accurate results for shear vane testing as the slower rotation creates a more accurate shearing of the cohesive materials. CSL sees the need for this to ensure that the data acquired during investigation is accurate and to provide the best data to Engineers and Regulators.

We are adding the new and latest “Fast Vain” to our suite of CPT equipment which will enhance our, state-of-the-art, service capability.

CSL’s team of engineers have been fully trained and ready to deploy CPT equipment on-site, provide testing services, high quality data acquisition, accurate reliable data interpretation and report results. Services are cost effective and affordable. Ultimately saving project cost, reducing risk of failure, and improving safety.

We would be happy to share our excitement about this new CPT service/capability and start with a TEAM’S call, or a site visit to better understand your challenges and to provide some immediate insight, as well as sample data to demonstrate deliverables.

We have recently completed several projects for EPCM’s, mining companies and construction contractors as noted under our PROJECTS tab.