Geosynthetics Testing Services for Engineering & Compliance

RSA Geolab is an AASHTO-accredited laboratory with documented quality procedures and third-party oversight. We provide standards-based geosynthetics testing services to support engineering decisions, quality assurance, and regulatory compliance for engineers, contractors, and manufacturers. Our laboratory delivers accurate, repeatable data to support design validation, quality assurance, and regulatory compliance.

With over 30 years of experience and accreditation from leading organizations, we support a wide range of geosynthetic materials and testing requirements. We also provide geotechnical laboratory testing for geosynthetics used in infrastructure, environmental, and containment applications.

 

Applications of Geosynthetics Testing
Geosynthetics testing supports a wide range of project types, including transportation infrastructure, environmental containment systems, stormwater management, landfill construction, and civil engineering development. Accurate laboratory data helps verify material performance, confirm specification compliance, and support long-term durability in demanding field conditions.

 

Why Geosynthetics Testing Matters
Reliable geosynthetics testing helps engineers, contractors, and manufacturers evaluate strength, durability, permeability, and interface behavior before materials are installed in the field. By validating performance in advance, project teams can reduce risk, improve quality control, and support regulatory and design requirements.

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Our Commitment To Quality

Our laboratory operates under strict quality control procedures, with routine audits by both internal teams and external agencies.

All testing follows established standards from ASTM, AASHTO, the Geosynthetic Research Institute (GRI), and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to ensure consistent, accurate, and defensible results.

Over 30 Years Of Experience

RSA Geolab has extensive experience testing geosynthetic materials across a wide range of applications. We work with engineers, contractors, and manufacturers to deliver reliable, standards-based results that meet project specifications and industry requirements.

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Our Geosynthetic Testing Services

Geomembrane Testing

  • Puncture Resistance - FTMS 101c - Method 2065
  • Specific Gravity/Density by Displacement - D792
  • Strip Tensile - D882
  • Initial Tear Resistance - D1064
  • Dimensional Stability - D1204
  • Carbon Black Content - D4218
  • Core Thickness - D5199
  • Dispersion of Carbon Black - D5596
  • Puncture - D5994
  • Peel and Shear - D6392/6496
  • Tensile Properties - D6693

Geotextile Testing

  • Thickness - D1777
  • Permittivity - D4491
  • Trapezoidal Tear - D4533
  • Grab Breaking Load/Elongation - D4632
  • Apparent Opening Size - D4751
  • Index Puncture Resistance - D4833
  • Seam Strength - D4884
  • Mass per Unit Area - D5261
  • CBR/Static Puncture - D6241

Geonet & Geocomposite Testing

  • Ply Adhesion - F904
  • Compressive Behavior - D1621
  • Carbon Black - D4218
  • Tensile Properties by Wide-Width Strip Method - D4595
  • Hydraulic Transmissivity - D4716
  • Breaking Force/Elongation - D5035
  • Thickness - D5199
  • Breaking Force - D7179

Geosynthetic Clay Liner

  • Index Flux/Permeability - D5887
  • Swell Index - D5890
  • Fluid Loss - D5891
  • Bentonite Mass per Unit Area - D5993
  • Internal Shear Resistance - D6243
  • Bond Peel Strength - D6496
  • Tensile Strength - D6768

Direct Shear Testing

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Learn About Our Testing Process

Learn how our testing ensures accuracy, compliance, and reliability

Request Geosynthetics Testing

Need testing for your project? Contact RSA Geolab to discuss your requirements, turnaround times, and sample submission.