Design and Testing
Every site and soil type in Ireland behaves differently. Proper testing and bespoke design are critical to ensuring your stabilised layers achieve required strengths and perform exactly as engineered under traffic.
Why Design and Testing Matter
Independent design and testing eliminate the guesswork from ground engineering. Without proper pre-treatment assessment, there is a serious risk that stabilised layers may fail to achieve required strengths or be rejected by overseeing authorities.
Our comprehensive testing protocols help to:
Our Design and Testing Services
Working closely with specialist independent partners across Ireland, we offer a complete suite of services from initial feasibility to final sign-off:
Feasibility Studies
Review of ground investigation data, initial assessment of stabilisation potential, and identifying high-value zones.
Lab Testing & Mix Design
Sampling representative soils, testing varying lime/cement dosages, and determining the absolute optimum binder contents.
Specification Support
Development of performance-based specifications alongside clear guidance on target strengths and curing requirements.
On-Site Trials
Controlled trial areas to validate mix designs and methods before breaking ground on the wider site.
Construction Phase Testing
In-situ density, moisture testing, UCS/CBR sampling, and strict monitoring of binder usage in real-time.
Reporting & Certification
Thorough compilation of all test results and final comprehensive reports for client and authority sign-off.
Independent and Transparent
We believe that independence is key to building ultimate confidence in soil stabilisation. That is why we purposefully work with third-party laboratories and consultants who operate independently of SSI.
These partners are intimately familiar with Irish specifications and authority requirements. This approach gives clients, designers, and overseeing authorities clear, impartial assurance that stabilisation has been carried out correctly.
Support at Every Project Stage
We are ready to seamlessly integrate with your site operations. Whether you are a main contractor, a housing developer, or a civil designer, we tailor our service to your stage:
- Early Stage: Feasibility, value engineering, and tender support.
- Pre-construction: Mix design, trials, and spec development.
- Construction: On-site stabilisation, strict testing, and quality control.
- Closeout: Final compliance reporting and certification.
Ready to start treating your soil?
Once testing is complete, our Hybrid Drum Stabilisation fleet is ready to tackle even the toughest Irish glacial till with precision execution.