Before any foundation is designed, engineers must understand exactly what is happening underground. A geotechnical investigation studies soil, rock, and groundwater conditions so that foundations can be designed safely and efficiently. This critical step helps reduce risks like settlement, instability, or construction delays. At Foundation Test Group (FTG), we treat this work as a comprehensive […]
Learn how FTG’s AASHTO-accredited construction materials testing laboratory ensures accurate, traceable results through rigorous QA/QC systems, technician training, proficiency testing, and independent inspection.
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Integrated monitoring supported the rehabilitation of Baltimore’s Howard Street Tunnel through phased baseline and construction instrumentation.
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North Avenue Bridge replaces historic arches with a modern bridge to meet rising rail demand—with support from FTG.
Foundation Test Group, Inc. is particularly excited that Senior Geotechnical Engineer Kevin Tehansky, P.E. will be presenting, ”Harry Nice Bridge Geotechnical Instrumentation Case Study”
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Emergency Slab Scan When a dorm room at George Mason University was in need of immediate sewer line repair, FTG’s specialty testing team mobilized for same-day services. The contractor, Stingray Welding, LLC called FTG to support the maintenance standby crew with ground penetrating radar scanning of the concrete floor slab. Prior to concrete cutting and
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How do you test in-place concrete? The most common concrete inspection activities include testing the properties of fresh (wet) concrete and casting cylindrical specimens for strength testing, but these cannot directly verify the integrity of the concrete that makes up your structure. This is particularly problematic when dealing with large or inaccessible projects, such as
Drilled shaft installation continues for the foundation of the new College of Health building at Towson University. Foundation Test Group, Inc. is working with Gilbane and Atlantic Caisson to implement a drilled shaft program that satisfies the structural demands of the building foundations. FTG is on site to verify that the shafts are drilled to
Environmental science, and in particular our understanding on pollution and long-term contamination, is constantly evolving. Only recently have we been able to determine just how long certain contaminants generated from activities as seemingly benign as dry-cleaning can remain, often at dangerous levels, in mediums like soil and groundwater. Phase II Environmental Site Assessments involving soil
Since incorporation in 2002, Foundation Test Group, Inc. has encouraged their staff to participate in community service year-round. This season, our team collected items for Carroll County Food Sunday located in Westminster, MD. CCFS is a local non-profit organization that supports Carroll County residents in meeting their emergency and supplemental food needs. Team FTG donated
