Yuma Proving Ground Department of the Army Vehicle Test Track Rehabilitation

Project Scope & Geotechnical Needs

The rehabilitation project required extensive work to restore and enhance YPG’s hot-weather test tracks. Scope included:

• Geotechnical investigation of subsurface conditions to guide design and rehabilitation
  
• Mill and fill asphalt paving for existing vehicle test tracks
  
• Construction of new drainage systems to improve performance under heavy use and desert storm events
  
  

Our engineers worked closely with contractors and Army representatives to provide construction materials testing and inspection services, ensuring compliance with strict government specifications.

Laboratory Testing & Verification

GTS’s materials testing laboratory conducted a full range of testing services to verify material quality and placement, including:

• Soil classification and compaction testing for subgrade and base stability
  
• Asphalt inspection and testing, including density, gradation, and binder verification
  
• Quality control testing during milling and paving operations
  
• Verification of drainage material properties and installation methods
  
  

By combining laboratory testing with field inspections, we provided accurate data to keep the project on schedule and within quality standards.

Engineering Services & Deliverables

Our team delivered a complete quality control program, including:

• Daily inspection and testing reports for asphalt placement and density
• Documentation of geotechnical investigations and material properties
  
• Engineering recommendations for drainage improvements and long-term pavement performance
  
• On-site oversight from a Quality Control Manager and Asphalt Inspector
  
  

This integrated approach ensured that all construction materials testing and engineering services aligned with Army project requirements.

Project Outcome

The vehicle test track rehabilitation was completed successfully, enhancing YPG’s ability to conduct military vehicle durability and performance evaluations under extreme heat conditions. The new track surfaces, coupled with improved drainage, provided the Army with a reliable and resilient testing environment.

GTS’s expertise in geotechnical engineering, asphalt inspection, and materials testing played a critical role in delivering a project that met both military and regulatory standards for quality, safety, and durability.