Terralab conducts essential tests that play a pivotal role in identifying the fundamental characteristics of soil for classification purposes. The classification tests employed to determine index properties are integral tools used extensively by engineers to distinguish between various types of soil within broad categories.

Chemical testing focuses on quantifying the concentration of chemical substances, encompassing organic matter, in soil and groundwater samples. Additionally, the test list incorporates evaluations of certain electrochemical and corrosivity properties present in the soil and water samples.

The properties of soil - such as its strength, deformation characteristics and permeability - play a crucial role in various construction projects. These characteristics describe the soil's behavior in various conditions and allow us to understand and predict soil behavior with accuracy that can significantly impact value engineering and design safety.

The properties of rock are critical for the design of foundations, retaining structures, tunnels and excavations, especially for important infrastructure that relies heavily on accuracy of rock parameters. These characteristics of strength, deformation and abrasivity properties, are essential factors that can significantly influence the success of construction projects.