The main objective of the laboratory is to determine the physical and mechanical properties of materials and soils. To achieve this, various analyses are conducted, including the determination of liquid, plastic, and shrinkage limits, sand percentage, hydrometric analysis, the use of sieves and mechanical and electric sieve shakers, Proctor tests, CBR, field density measurement, field moisture measurement, and triaxial tests. Additionally, it is equipped with modern equipment for performing direct shear and consolidation tests.

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3rd Avenue 9-00, Interior Finca El Zapote, Zone 2,
Guatemala City, Guatemala.
Schedule: Monday to Friday from 07:00 to 17:00 hours  and Saturday from 07:00 to 13:00 hours