ARA operates a Geotechnical Laboratory in Randolph, Vermont, which focuses on specialized testing and analysis for research, design, and engineering projects across various industries. The laboratory supports ARA’s goal of delivering accurate data and insights to improve the understanding of geotechnical materials.
With over three decades of experience in geotechnical research and development, the laboratory conducts advanced mechanical testing and data analysis on soil, rock, concrete, and engineered materials. The facility is equipped to perform controlled tests at confining pressures up to 400 MPa (58,000 psi), which allows for precise measurement of strength, compressibility, fracture toughness, and post-failure behavior under realistic stress conditions.
ARA offers a range of services that include collecting, analyzing, and interpreting geophysical and geotechnical data. These services help provide a thorough understanding of material and subsurface performance. Testing programs at the laboratory cover hydrostatic and uniaxial compression, triaxial and tension testing, as well as jointed rock characterization. These are supported by precision instruments that measure stress, strain, and pore pressure.
The laboratory’s capabilities include rock, soil, and concrete testing; high stress/high pressure testing; geotechnical R&D laboratory testing; triaxial compression testing of rock; and material property analysis.
Courtney Busch, Principal Engineer at ARA stated: “At ARA, our commitment to innovation and precision drives every aspect of our geotechnical services. We are dedicated to providing world-class geotechnical solutions that help our customers meet complex engineering challenges with confidence.”
More information about the Geotechnical Laboratory can be found at www.ara.com/geotechnical-laboratory.
