Soil Testing Lab Bengaluru | V2 Civil Diagnostics

Geotechnical Soil Testing for Bengaluru Construction

Bengaluru's varied soil conditions — from red laterite to black cotton soil — demand thorough geotechnical investigation before construction. V2 Civil Diagnostics performs a full range of soil tests including CBR, standard and modified Proctor compaction, Atterberg limits, and field density measurements. Our results guide foundation design, road subgrade evaluation, and earthwork specifications. All tests follow IS 2720 methods under NABL accredited, ISO/IEC 17025:2017 certified protocols. We serve residential, commercial, and infrastructure projects across Bengaluru and North Karnataka.

Soil CBR Test Equipment - IS 2720 Part 16 California Bearing Ratio Testing

Soil Compaction Test - IS 2720 Part 7 & 8 Proctor Density Testing Equipment

Soil Atterberg Limits Test - IS 2720 Part 5 Liquid and Plastic Limit Testing

Soil Tests We Perform

Our comprehensive testing covers all essential parameters required by Indian Standards and NABL protocols.

Mechanical Tests (NABL)

Test	IS Code
Water Content	IS 2720 Part 2
Specific Gravity	IS 2720 Part 3
Sieve Analysis (Grain Size Distribution)	IS 2720 Part 4
Liquid Limit / Plastic Limit	IS 2720 Part 5
Light Compaction (MDD & OMC)	IS 2720 Part 7
Heavy Compaction (MDD & OMC)	IS 2720 Part 8
CBR – California Bearing Ratio	IS 2720 Part 16
FSI – Free Swell Index	IS 2720 Part 40
Dry Density by Sand Replacement (Oven Dry Method)	IS 2720 Part 28
Dry Density by Core Cutter Method	IS 2720 Part 29

Chemical Tests (NABL)

Test	IS Code
Organic Matter	IS 2720 Part 22
Sulphate	IS 2720 Part 27
pH	IS 2720 Part 26

Frequently Asked Questions — Soil Testing

V2 Civil Diagnostics is a NABL accredited soil testing lab on Bagalur Main Road, Yelahanka, Bengaluru. We serve projects across the city, including Yelahanka, Devanahalli, Jakkur, and North Bengaluru.

California Bearing Ratio (CBR) measures the strength of subgrade soil. It is essential for road pavement design and is required by NHAI, KPWD, and BBMP for road construction projects in Bengaluru.

Yes. Our team visits your site in Bengaluru for field density testing using the core cutter method per IS 2720 Part 29. This is commonly required during earthwork compaction checks.

Bengaluru's geology includes red laterite soil, red sandy soil, and pockets of black cotton (expansive) soil in some areas. Our soil classification tests (sieve analysis, Atterberg limits, free swell index) help identify the soil type at your specific site.

For a standard suite of tests (CBR, Proctor, Atterberg limits, sieve analysis), approximately 30-50 kg of representative soil is required. Our team can guide you on proper sampling.

Most soil tests are completed within 5-7 working days. CBR (soaked) requires a 4-day soaking period as per IS 2720 Part 16 before testing, which extends the turnaround.

Soil Testing Lab in Bengaluru — Geotechnical Analysis

Geotechnical Soil Testing for Bengaluru Construction

Soil Tests We Perform

Mechanical Tests (NABL)

Chemical Tests (NABL)

Frequently Asked Questions — Soil Testing

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Soil Testing Lab in Bengaluru — Geotechnical Analysis

Geotechnical Soil Testing for Bengaluru Construction

Soil Tests We Perform

Mechanical Tests (NABL)

Chemical Tests (NABL)

Frequently Asked Questions — Soil Testing

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