Laboratory ServicesConstruction MaterialsConcrete, screed, grouts, epoxy resins, aggregates, cement, pfa, ggbs, admixtures, bricks, precast concrete units, cast stone and bituminous materials. Physical and mechanical testing, materials evaluation and mix design to National and International Standards. Specialised services include non-destructive testing, slip resistance
tests, on-site concrete condition surveys for cover to steel and carbonation,
core and dust sampling, HAC concrete assessment, fire damage and failure
investigation. ChemistryApplied chemical analysis and consultancy covering materials related to construction, ancient and modern. Specialised services include composition assessment of modern and historic
mortars, screeds and plasters, investigations for contamination in buildings,
analysis of paints, plastics and sealants, environmental analysis incl.
water, fire damage analysis, corrosion analysis and assessment, investigations
for stone deterioration on historic buildings. GeomaterialsNatural stone for facades and floors. Dimension stone, slate, rock, aggregate, concrete, cements, cement replacement materials, slags and soils. Consultancy services, geomaterials assessment and testing to National
and International Standards. Petrographical and mineralogical examinations,
engineering geology including site investigation, soils testing and quarry
problems. MetallurgyRoutine testing, inspection, analytical services and failure investigations on components and structures. Metallurgical process evaluation including welding and welding procedure approvals. Diagnosis of corrosion problems. Fire and bomb damage assessment. Load testing of lifting beams, lifting equipment, floors, parapets, crowd control barriers, crash barriers, buildings and structures. Non-destructive testing on site and in the laboratory for investigational work and assessment of finished components, including LP, MP, UT and RT. Specialist and proof/approval testing of new components and materials. |
