Whether it’s verifying mix design and performance for acceptance purposes, or confirming in-place strength to ensure safe and effective progress in schedule, testing the compressive strength of concrete is a crucial component of quality assurance for every project where concrete is used. From field testing, to the lab, and back to the field again, quality […]
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
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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 soil is composed of fines, sand, and gravel. Combined with
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Drilled shaft installation is underway for Morgan State University’s new Thurgood Marshall Hall! FTG has teamed with Atlantic Caisson and HCEA to implement a drilled shaft program that satisfies the structural demands of the building foundations. FTG technician, Kory Hart, leads the inspection of the Technique Shaft with downhole casing entry to confirm engineering design
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The Port Covington Development Team (pc.city) has brought an exciting update into the new year that will kick-start their 235-acre construction revitalization effort of the South Baltimore neighborhood. The goal of a mixed-use inclusive waterfront community with capitalization investments now finalized at more than $650 million will include priorities for workforce development, education, economic development,
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Construction is underway on a pedestrian bridge that will provide access between multiple neighborhoods and a local Metro Station in Washington, D.C.. The Parkside Pedestrian Bridge will cross over DC-295, as well as the WMATA/CSX railroad tracks in the area, in order to provide safe foot traffic over its 400-foot span. Auger cast in place
This holiday season we were thrilled to Adopt-A-Family from Owings Mills Elementary School for Christmas! Our team came together to purchase toys like Legos, PS4 games and nerf guns along with children’s clothing, household necessities and gift cards for a family of five. At Foundation Test Group we truly mean it when we say People
