Material Testing
Key Services:
- Half cell mapping, silver or copper anodes;
- Cover meter survey;
- Determination of re-bar size and spacing;
- Determination of chloride ion content;
- Carbonation testing;
- Pull-off tests;
- Core removal for compressive strength or petrographic analysis;
- Schmidt hammer tests;
- Tendon examination/exposure;
- Endoscope examinations of panel fixings;
- In-situ testing of anchor bolts.
We have wide experience, both in the UK and overseas, in the diagnosis of concrete problems in existing structures. We are able to provide these services by means of either conventional or special access methods (Rope Access & Confined Spaces).
Work carried out for Highways Agency, Network Rail, Local Government Housing Clients, Consulting Engineers, Architects and Industrial Clients. All laboratory work carried out under NAMAS/UKAS accreditation.
Projects completed include:
- Detailed testing of a 132 span structure in the Middle East, full interpretation and reporting; included checking the operation of CP systems in situ;
- Concrete testing on high rise buildings, including cover survey and carbonation testing;
- Defect surveys/measurement of defects prior to repair works;
- Ferroscan surveys of water retaining structures;
- Acoustic monitoring of bridge decks;
- Monitoring/supervision of repair works.
