Testing division
NABL-accredited testing you can build on.
Field investigations and laboratory testing for soil, rock and construction materials, delivered by one team from borehole to final report.
Accreditation
Our NABL accreditation
NABL accredited testing laboratory
- Standard
- ISO/IEC 17025:2017
- Certificate
- TC-17465
- Discipline
- Testing – Mechanical (Soil & Rocks)
- Valid
- 21-01-2026 to 20-01-2030
NABL accreditation applies only to the tests listed in our scope of accreditation.
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Scope of accreditation
NABL-accredited tests
These are the tests covered by our NABL accreditation, certificate TC-17465.
| Material | Test | Method |
|---|---|---|
| Soil | MDD & OMC (light compaction) | IS 2720 (Part 7) |
| Soil | MDD & OMC (heavy compaction) | IS 2720 (Part 8) |
| Soil | California Bearing Ratio | IS 2720 (Part 16) |
| Soil | Direct shear (c, φ) | IS 2720 (Part 13) |
| Soil | Grain size analysis, dry & wet sieving (100 mm–75 µm) | IS 2720 (Part 4) |
| Soil | Liquid limit (mechanical) | IS 2720 (Part 5) |
| Soil | Plastic limit | IS 2720 (Part 5) |
| Soil containing gravel | Direct shear (c, φ) | IS 2720 (Part 39/Sec 1) |
| Rock | Dry density (saturation & buoyancy) | IS 13030 |
| Rock | Porosity (saturation & buoyancy) | IS 13030 |
| Rock | Point load strength index | IS 8764 |
NABL accreditation applies only to the tests listed in our scope of accreditation.
Services
Field and laboratory testing services
We do not offer water testing.
Geotechnical investigation
Borehole drilling, SPT and undisturbed sampling, with laboratory testing and a clear report for foundation design.
IS 1892IS 2131
Geophysical investigation
Non-intrusive subsurface investigation to map strata and support borehole planning.
Plate load test
In-situ bearing capacity and settlement characteristics of soil at foundation level.
IS 1888
Pile load test
Initial and routine load tests to confirm the safe load of piles.
IS 2911 (Part 4)
Anchor and soil-nail pull-out test
Pull-out testing of anchors and soil nails on slopes, retaining structures and hill roads.
NDT on structures
Rebound hammer and ultrasonic pulse velocity (UPV) testing to assess in-place concrete.
IS 516 (Part 5/Sec 4)
Highway and road investigations
Subgrade and pavement investigations for new roads, widening and live corridors.
Topographical and engineering surveys
Total station and DGPS surveys for alignments, sites and engineering drawings.
Traffic and passenger surveys
Classified traffic counts, vehicle monitoring and passenger-movement studies.
Soil, rock and construction material testing
Laboratory testing of soil, rock and construction materials, including the NABL-accredited tests on our scope.
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Why MSIPL
Why clients choose our testing team
Fast turnaround
Field teams mobilise quickly and the lab keeps reports moving.
Reliable, clear reports
Results that engineers can read and use without chasing us for explanations.
Proven in difficult terrain
Hill roads, live highway corridors, rail projects and congested city sites.
Competitive pricing
Practical scopes priced fairly, without cutting corners on the method.
Need a test or a site investigation?
Share your project, the tests or instruments you need and your site location. Our team will get back to you within one working day.