GDMS geotechnical laboratory testing and data management software

Geotechnical Laboratory Data

From Raw Measurements to Reviewed Test Reports

GDMS combines calculated geotechnical test workflows, quality control, standardized reporting and managed laboratory records in one project system.

Use consistent test procedures and report formats while keeping results connected to their projects, samples, material types and supporting measurements.

Managed RecordsProjects, samples and tests

CalculationsRepeatable test processing

Quality ControlConsistent review workflow

ReportingStandardized tables and graphs

Feature Groups

Explore the GDMS Laboratory Workflow

Move directly to the capability group that matches the laboratory or project requirement you are evaluating.

Laboratory Records

Centralize projects, samples, measurements and test results.

Test Processing

Apply repeatable calculations and test-specific workflows.

Quality Control

Review completeness, consistency and calculation inputs.

Reporting

Create consistent result sheets, tables, graphs and summaries.

Material Groups

Work with soil, aggregate, concrete, asphalt and rock testing.

Project Integration

Keep laboratory results available within the wider project record.

Repeatable Process

Five Connected Stages

GDMS turns laboratory measurements into reviewable test results without separating calculation, quality control and reporting from the stored project data.

Register

Identify the project, sample, material and requested test.

Measure

Enter the observations and readings required by the test workflow.

Calculate

Process derived values, classifications and chart data consistently.

Review

Confirm inputs, units, calculations, exceptions and test completeness.

Report

Generate a standardized result and retain it with the project record.

Detailed Capabilities

Features for Geotechnical Laboratories and Project Teams

GDMS combines the practical functions of geotechnical test software with a managed laboratory-information workflow.

Laboratory and Sample Records

Store tests and results in a centralized managed database.
Organize records by project, sample, material and test type.
Preserve entered measurements with calculated results.
Reduce disconnected test spreadsheets and duplicate files.
Retrieve laboratory information for continued project use.
Maintain consistent terminology and record structure.

Calculated Test Workflows

Guide data entry through test-specific forms and procedures.
Perform repeatable calculations from entered measurements.
Generate derived values used in tables and graphs.
Reduce repetitive manual calculation and transcription.
Support common geotechnical and construction-material tests.
Retain the relationship between input data and reported output.

Quality Control and Standardization

Use consistent test forms and report layouts.
Review required inputs before accepting calculated results.
Check units, specimen information and measurement entries.
Keep test methods and project requirements visible to reviewers.
Document exceptions or corrections within the managed record.
Standardize laboratory practices across projects and personnel.

Reporting and Presentation

Generate test-specific result sheets and calculation summaries.
Present applicable results in tables and engineering graphs.
Use standardized formats for repeatable project reporting.
Reduce manual recreation of test charts and calculations.
Combine selected test information in wider project outputs.
Preserve the reported result with its source laboratory data.

Retrieval and Data Reuse

Locate historical test records within the managed database.
Compare relevant results across samples or projects.
Reuse structured information without rekeying final values.
Support consistent naming and filtering of laboratory data.
Keep valuable testing information available after reporting.
Build a longer-term project and material-results resource.

GaeaSynergy Project Integration

Maintain GDMS tests with the wider GaeaSynergy project record.
Connect laboratory information to relevant project samples.
Use selected test results in project tables and charts.
Keep geotechnical test data available for downstream interpretation.
Support coordinated laboratory and subsurface-data workflows.
Reduce separate databases for testing and project presentation.

Supported Testing Scope

Four Principal Material Groups

GDMS supports a wide range of test workflows. The dedicated Test Types page provides the searchable test-by-test reference.

SOIL AND AGGREGATES

Classification, Strength and Hydraulic Properties

Examples include grain-size analysis, Atterberg limits, moisture content, specific gravity, compaction, CBR, permeability, consolidation, direct shear and unconfined or triaxial compression.

CONCRETE, GROUT AND MORTAR

Strength and Specimen Testing

Examples include compressive, flexural and splitting-tensile strength workflows, together with applicable grout and mortar testing.

ASPHALT

Density, Binder and Performance Testing

Examples include bitumen content, Marshall stability, absolute and kinematic viscosity, nuclear density and asphalt specific-gravity workflows.

ROCK

Index and Strength Testing

Examples include point-load strength, water content, unconfined compression and triaxial compression for rock specimens.

Review Detailed Test Types

GDMS platform for geotechnical test calculations and standardized reporting — GDMS connects entered laboratory measurements, calculated engineering results and standardized reports within the same managed workflow.

Laboratory Output

Keep the Report Connected to the Test Data

A finished result is more useful when reviewers can trace it back to the project, sample, entered readings and calculated values that produced it.

Consistent test result sheets
Calculated summaries and classifications
Engineering tables and graphs
Project and sample identification
Stored input measurements
Reusable historical results

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Technical Responsibility

Automation Supports Review—It Does Not Replace It

Calculated results and standardized reports reduce repetitive work, but qualified personnel remain responsible for the test method, specimen preparation, equipment, entered values and engineering interpretation.

Confirm the Procedure

Verify the selected test, governing standard, edition, specimen requirements and project-specific acceptance criteria.

Review the Inputs

Check units, measurements, equipment information, specimen details and unusual observations before accepting calculations.

Approve the Result

Review calculated values, graphs, classifications, exceptions and report content before issuing the final laboratory record.

Standards and methods: Test references, procedures and requirements can change. Confirm the applicable ASTM, AASHTO or other governing method and its current edition before relying on a configured workflow or issuing a result.

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GDMS Resources

Use the detailed references for test coverage, reporting examples, migration and wider geotechnical data-management guidance.

GDMS Overview

Return to the main product page for evaluation, purchase and related resources.

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Test Types

Review the current soil, aggregate, concrete, asphalt and rock test reference.

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GDMS Examples

See representative calculated test results and report formats.

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WinSieve Upgrade

Review the migration path from WinSieve to the current GDMS workflow.

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Laboratory Data Management

Learn how structured systems improve test storage, retrieval and reporting.

Read the laboratory guide

Geotechnical Data Management

Explore the wider project-data lifecycle and implementation principles.

Open the complete guide

Standardize Geotechnical Testing from Measurement to Report

Evaluate GDMS using your laboratory procedures, material groups, report formats and project-data requirements.

GDMS Features