Business Details
21 Years
experience
Corrosion Testing & Forensic Engineering Services
Project X Corrosion Engineering has been a leader in corrosion testing and analysis for over two decades. Our team of licensed professional engineers and NACE-certified corrosion experts delivers fast, reliable results for soil and water corrosivity testing, forensic investigations, and material analysis. We serve municipalities, utilities, civil engineers, and construction firms nationwide, with a focus on mitigating corrosion risks through advanced laboratory and field testing. Our Caltrans-accredited lab provides a 3-day turnaround for critical evaluations, including ASTM-compliant soil resistivity, thermal resistivity dry-out curves, and metallurgical failure analysis.With in-house expertise spanning forensic engineering, microbiologically induced corrosion (MIC) testing, and XRF alloy screening, we offer tailored solutions for underground infrastructure, solar farms, and industrial facilities. Our commitment to education and industry leadership is reflected in our participation at professional conferences and our mission to demonstrate that corrosion is a preventable risk through proactive engineering.
Services
Soil Corrosivity Testing
Forensic Investigations
Material Failure Analysis
Thermal Resistivity Testing
XRF Alloy Screening
Wenner 4-Pin Resistivity
Water Corrosivity Analysis
Corrosion Control Reports
MIC Bacteria Testing
Coating Evaluation
Details
- Year established: 2005
Highlights and features
- 20+ years of corrosion engineering expertise with Caltrans accreditation
- 3-day turnaround for soil and water corrosivity testing
- NACE-certified engineers lead all field and lab operations
- In-house metallurgy, XRF, and MIC testing capabilities
- ASTM-compliant thermal resistivity dry-out curves for solar/energy projects
Associations and certifications
- CALTRANS
- NACE International
Services
Soil Corrosivity Testing
Our lab performs comprehensive soil corrosivity testing per ASTM G187 and Caltrans 643 standards. We analyze resistivity, chloride, sulfate, pH, and moisture to assess corrosion risks for buried infrastructure. Results include material selection recommendations and corrosion control strategies for utilities and construction projects.
Forensic Investigations
We investigate plumbing leaks, coating failures, and structural degradation using metallurgy, water chemistry, and soil data. Our root cause reports guide remediation for property managers and insurance adjusters. Services include hydrogen-induced cracking analysis and dezincification testing of brass fittings.
Thermal Resistivity Testing
Using ASTM D5334 protocols, we evaluate soil thermal conductivity for underground power lines and solar facilities. Dry-out curves model heat dissipation under varying moisture conditions. This data optimizes grounding systems and prevents overheating in critical infrastructure projects.
XRF Alloy Screening
Our Niton XL3t handheld XRF analyzer provides rapid alloy identification and heavy metal screening. Applications include RoHS compliance, lead-based paint detection, and positive material identification (PMI) for industrial components. Field-deployable units deliver lab-quality results in 15 seconds.
Wenner 4-Pin Testing
In-situ soil resistivity testing follows ASTM G57 protocols for grounding design and cathodic protection systems. Our NACE-certified crews perform multilayer interpretation to optimize anode bed placement and electrical infrastructure design across California and neighboring states.
Questions
What soil tests are required for construction permits?
Most jurisdictions require minimum resistivity, chloride, sulfate, pH, and redox testing. Our Caltrans-compliant Soil Corrosivity Report includes these factors plus corrosion control recommendations for steel, copper, and concrete materials.
How quickly do you deliver test results?
Our standard turnaround time is 3 business days for soil/water testing and corrosion studies. Expedited options are available for urgent infrastructure projects needing rapid material selection decisions.
Are your engineers qualified for legal cases?
Yes. Our team includes California-licensed professional engineers and NACE-certified corrosion specialists qualified to provide expert witness testimony and forensic investigation reports for insurance claims and litigation.
Can you test for corrosive bacteria in soil?
Yes. We perform MIC (microbiologically induced corrosion) testing to detect corrosive bacteria concentrations in soil and water samples. Results include bacterial type identification and mitigation recommendations.
Do you offer nationwide services?
While based in Murrieta, CA, we serve clients nationwide through sample submission to our lab and field crews available across California and adjacent states for on-site testing.
Reviews (1)
Craig Foster
Nov 01, 2019
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Really a great little company that provides a big service always get work done in a timely fashion and even though our office is in Carlsbad, ca we deliver them to their office in Murrieta. The staff is super knowledgeable and always looking for better ways to do the testing. Wouldn't surprise anyone if they developed something that became an industry standard at some point. They are very knowledgeable in the soils chem testing and there isn't too many people you can say that about and they are great guys.highly recommended
