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Masonry Testing Services
Masonry construction, which has been in existence for centuries, continues to evolve with new products and material applications to meet today's construction demands. Construction materials testing and field inspections are needed to determine that the masonry products used on the job are in conformance with job and product specifications. These testing and inspection procedures will determine that the masonry components possess the required shape, size, strength, consistency, and other physical characteristics required to properly serve their intended purpose. A properly planned and executed program for construction materials testing and field installation inspections will help avoid costly damages resulting from the use of substandard materials or unacceptable installation practices.

Geo-Hydro Engineers, Inc. has the masonry laboratory testing capabilities and experienced field inspection staff you need to make sure the masonry materials and products for your project are in compliance with applicable materials and products specifications. Geo-Hydro has provided construction materials testing and inspection services for thousands of projects over more than 31 years. Concrete masonry unit sampling and testing, masonry mortar and grout testing, masonry prism testing, and field installation inspections are just some of the services that we can provide.

Our state-of-the-art construction materials testing laboratory meets the demanding AASHTO R18, ASTM E329, and ASTM C1093 criteria. Our laboratory is inspected by CCRL and AMRL and accredited by AASHTO, the Georgia Concrete Advisory Board, and the Georgia DOT. We have also been validated by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.

The most commonly requested testing procedures that we provide are listed below. If you require other test procedures, please contact our office.

ASTM C90	Specification for Loadbearing Concrete Masonry Units
ASTM C109	Test Method for Compressive Strength of Hydraulic Cement Mortars (using 2-inch or 50 mm cube specimens)
ASTM C140	Methods for Sampling and Testing Concrete Masonry Units
ASTM C144	Specification for Aggregate for Masonry Mortar
ASTM C185	Test Method for Air Content of Hydraulic Cement Mortar
ASTM C270	Specification for Mortar for Unit Masonry
ASTM C305	Standard Practices for Mechanical Mixing of Hydraulic Cement Pastes and Mortars of Plastic Consistency
ASTM C1019	Test Method for Sampling and Testing of Grout
ASTM C1314	Test Method for Compressive Strength Testing of Masonry Prisms
ASTM C1437	Test Method for Flow of Hydraulic Cement Mortar


9.1.11 Geo-Hydro will be working with CAPE on the repair of potable water distribution at Dobbins Air Reserve Base. We will be providing construction inspection and quality control testing. 8.15.11 Geo-Hydro is pleased to have been selected by Forsyth Technical Community College to provide Special Inspections and Testing for the Phase I additions to the FTCC Career/Administration Facility. 8.4.11 Geo-Hydro is pleased to help the City of Dunwoody with their 2011 road resurfacing project. We are providing construction inspections and testing of the new road surfaces. 7.22.11 Aspen Heights is creating unique student housing neighborhoods near college campuses throughout the southeast. Geo-Hydro is excited to be providing geotechnical engineering and Special Inspections and testing for their newest project in Athens, Georgia. 6.23.11 Geo-Hydro is proud to have been selected to work with Perkins+Will on the new Veterinary Medicine Learning Center at the University of Georgia. 4.15.11 Luis Babler and Milt Schreiber presented "MSE Retaining Walls, The Good, The Bad, and the Ugly" to the Northeast Georgia Branch of ASCE. 3.11.11 Geo-Hydro has been pleased to have been selected to perform Special Inspections and testing for the $25 million reconstruction of Eastbrook Middle School in Whitfield County, Georgia. 2.25.11 Construction is beginning on the extensive renovation of the historic Hoyt Coe Building at North Georgia Technical College. Geo-Hydro is providing Special Inspections and testing for the project. 1.4.11 Geo-Hydro is continuing our long history of helping Six Flags Over Georgia build roller coasters with the Dare Devil Dive. 12.7.10 Geo-Hydro is proud to have been selected to provide special inspections and testing for the historic renovations of Ohio Hall and Miller Hall at Fort Valley State University. 11.12.10 Geo-Hydro has been selected to provide special inspections and testing for the re-construction of the Cave Spring Rehabilitation Center (DOL-20). 11.8.10 Geo-Hydro has been chosen to provide geotechnical engineering for the new Rose Bowl Field indoor football practice facility at Georgia Tech. 11.5.10 Congratulations to White Provision, which was given the 2010 Development of Excellence Award by the Atlanta Regional Commission. 10.14.10 We are pleased to announce that Geo-Hydro has been selected to perform special inspections and testing for the $80 million improvement project to the Hugh A. Wyckoff Water Treatment Plant in Cobb County, Georgia.