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  1. redneckjep

    Effects of Metal Shoring on Nuclear Gauge testing and Trench Offsets?

    I stand corrected on my reply. AGNGA recommends testing away from vehicles and large vertical objects. Their training videos do not mention shoring however. I may direct this question directly to the gauge manufacturer.
  2. redneckjep

    Effects of Metal Shoring on Nuclear Gauge testing and Trench Offsets?

    The gauge's manual only mentions to not perform standard counts on top of a truck tailgate, or other non-solid material. I don't know that is has much to do with the metal itself. In certain scenarios with minimal space to do my standard counts and my compaction testing, I have parked my work...
  3. redneckjep

    Effects of Metal Shoring on Nuclear Gauge testing and Trench Offsets?

    I am updating my company's training manual for compaction testing protocols using a portable nuclear gauge and hope to see if anyone could help me get clarification on using the Trench Offset function. Will a metal trench shield/trench box affect the gauge readings? If so, can it be corrected...

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