Since the start of construction phase in late summer of 2020, bridge development has progressed with successful completion of multiple pile driving pier locations along with the start of land embankment operations on both the Maryland and Virginia shores. In addition to the ongoing bridge instrumentation monitoring, FTG is monitoring land embankment construction using a […]
As Structural Inspector of Record (SIR), part of Prince Georges County’s Third-Party Inspection Program (TPIP), Foundation Test Group, Inc. is working to ensure that the soil retaining wall is built in accordance with the project drawings and specifications. Design elements for the retaining wall specifically address meeting the project goals for extending the parking lot
Site characterization is a systematic study conducted to collect data regarding in-situ ground conditions. The main purpose of a site investigation is to derive the subsurface characteristics in order to predict soil and/or rock behavior at a minimal cost. While cost and value can be synonymous, true value is gained from tailoring site-specific data to
Foundation Test Group Inc. recently performed load testing to verify the lateral capacity of drilled shafts constructed by Cook Drilling for a new expansion at Grand View Hospital in Sellersville, PA. During lateral load testing, two 3.5 ft diameter rock socketed production drilled shafts served as reaction for one another while also being tested and
Whether it’s verifying mix design and performance for acceptance purposes, or confirming in-place strength to ensure safe and effective progress on schedule, testing the compressive strength of concrete remains a crucial component of quality assurance on every project where concrete is used. From field testing, to the lab, and back to the field again, a
Renewable energy production has been at the forefront of global, national, and local investment. SG Inc. (sginc.net/) is a commercial and utility solar contractor based in VA, with projects in several nearby states including right here in Maryland. One such project is taking place at a large warehouse conversion project in Hampstead, Maryland. SG Inc.
Women’s History Month commemorates and encourages the study, observance and celebration of the vital role of women in American history. As Foundation Test Group, Inc. nears two decades as a registered women owned business, we celebrate our Founder and President, Diana Goodwin, P.G., MSCEM, along with all of the other amazing women employed by FTG.
FTG performed testing and inspection services for the placement of asphalt at the SAFStor facility in Temple Hills, MD. Asphalt placement is a rare occurrence in the winter due to how its quality control is heavily dependent on both the ground and air temperature. The colder the temperatures, the faster the asphalt cools and the
The snow can’t stop Foundation Test Group as Cross Hole Sonic Logging testing continues on a new CSX Bridge over Lazelle Road in Columbus, Ohio. This is an important juncture as the last stages of drilling for the abutments are underway. After several trips over the last 18 months, a quality end product is in
Laboratory Soil Classification: Quality Control for Engineering Design and Inspection Sieves are an integral part of soil classification. Sieving a soil sample of a known dry weight by shaking it through a stack of sieves of designated sizes produces what’s known as a grain size distribution curve. This provides information about what proportion of the
