Welcome to ACS Analysis

December 1999 saw the formation of ACS Analysis, to provide comprehensive testing facilities for a wide range of geosynthetic, clay soils and bentonite enriched materials. All of which are frequently used in landfill development and the construction industry.

From our purpose built laboratory near Poole, Dorset, we are able to provide a comprehensive range of tests for which we hold UKAS accreditation.

State of the art sample preparation, conditioning and testing equipment, along with experienced staff, enables us to provide quality testing to a nationwide network of clients. Our sample collection and laboratory facilities operate seven days a week, providing a level of service which is second to none.

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Geomembrane Testing

High density polyethylene (HDPE) is commonly used for geomembranes. It has broad chemical resistance and excellent UV resistance, but lacks flexibility and can develop brittle stress cracking at low stresses if not properly formulated. Geomembranes are rolled out with overlapping pieces to enable the joins to be ...more
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Geosynthetic Clay Liner Testing

Geosynthetic clay liners consist of a layer of high swelling sodium bentonite, woven between two geotextile layers. The bentonite swells and extrudes through the geotextile fabric at the overlap, forming a seal by producing a dense and uniform clay barrier with the same hydraulic qualities in all parts of the clay liner. GCLs have low hydraulic conductivity ...more
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Geotextile Testing

Geotextiles are made of synthetic fibres manufactured in a woven or loose non-woven manner to form blanket type products. They are rot proof and permeable to water and offer resistance to penetration damage. In land fill applications they are frequently used as a protection layer to ...more
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Permeability Testing

Permeability testing consists of determining the volume of water passing through a specimen in a known time, under known conditions of effective stress and hydraulic gradient. The two methods in common use in the UK are the BS 1377 : Part 6 method, where the permeability stage is preceded by saturation and consolidation stages, and the Environment Agency accelerated ...more
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