Cement Testing
Sandberg offers a comprehensive range of cement testing encompassing both physical and chemical cement testing utilising BS, EN and ASTM methods.
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Chemical Testing
All chemical testing is carried out by Sandberg’s experienced technical staff operating from our well equipped UKAS accredited Laboratories.
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Chloride Testing
Chloride can be present in the concrete either as added calcium chloride or as a contaminant of the aggregate. Chloride testing is mainly carried out on reinforced concrete using test methods given in BS 1881.
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Efflorescence
Efflorescence is caused by soluble salts in building materials, or soluble salts transferred into building materials by water, being drawn towards a drying surface by the movement of water.
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Hardened Concrete Analysis
Chemical analysis of hardened concrete can provide a wealth of information about the mix constituents and possible causes of deterioration.
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Infrared Spectroscopy
Infrared spectroscopy is a technique that can be used mainly qualitatively but occasionally quantitatively for identification of organic (and sometimes inorganic) substances.
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Lead in Paint
Lead is added to paint to speed drying, increase durability, retain a fresh appearance and resist moisture, which can cause corrosion and failure of unprotected materials.
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Mortar Testing
Mortar testing, in the case of modern mortars, may be required to establish compliance with a specification or as part of a failure investigation
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Rock Salt Testing
Sandberg can undertake the testing of salt for spreading on highways for winter maintenance using the methods given in British Standard BS 3247:2011+A1:2016.
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Screed Analysis
Sandberg offers a comprehensive range of screed analysis encompassing both physical and chemical cement testing, utilising BS and EN methods.
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Water Testing and Leakage
Chemical analysis can establish the composition of a leakage water sample at the time it was sampled
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