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A New Standard in Accuracy, Safety, & Performance: The Gilson Mechanical Soil Compactor

November 02, 2022

<div><a href="/blog/gilsons-mechanical-compactor-blog-article"><img loading="lazy" src="/Content/Images/uploaded/blog/2022/november/november-blog-hero.jpg" alt="Why Choose Gilson's Mechanical Soil Compactor" style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; width: 100%; max-width: 715px;" /> </a></div><p>Proctor tests of soils are simple to perform and easy to understand. A great way to train inexperienced technicians to follow procedures and pay attention to detail, but also repetitive, tedious, and in some variations, highly physical. Mechanical compactors help, but most have their own issues with accuracy and reliability. This blog article takes a close look at Gilson’s innovative solution to these issues. Our new Mechanical Soil Compactor features an innovative design, quality materials, and the latest technology to generate soil accurate and productive soil moisture/density profiles.</p>

Tags: Mechanical Soil Compactor , Product Insights , ASTM D698 , ASTM D1557 , AASHTO T 99 , AASHTO T 180 , ASTM D1883 , Soil Testing , Proctor , CBR , LBR

California Bearing Ratio Test: CBR Values & Why They Matter

October 01, 2020

<div><a href="/blog/cbr-testing"><img loading="lazy" src="/Content/Images/uploaded/blog/2020/October/cbr-test2025.jpg" alt="CBR Testing Article" style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; width: 100%; max-width: 715px;" /> </a></div><p>In this blog post we discuss why it is important to perform strength tests of soil subgrades for pavement design, and also review what is needed for each type of test method whether it be in the lab or out in the field including the DCP test.</p>