Agglomerated Stone CE Marking
It has been a mandatory requirement for CE marking agglomerated stone for flooring and walling products in the UK since 1 July 2013. Sandberg offers a comprehensive testing programme…
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Aggregate Testing
Sandberg offers physical, mechanical and chemical aggregate testing to determine the properties of aggregate with testing to BS EN Standards, ASTM Standards and superseded BS methods.
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Bricks, Blocks, Flags and Pavers
Sandberg’s Construction Materials Department can carry out mechanical and physical testing for bricks, blocks, paving blocks, flags and kerbs. This page lists a summary of our services.
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Chloride Diffusion and Chloride Migration Testing
This article summarises the differences between the Chloride Diffusion and Chloride Migration Tests and their advantages and disadvantages.
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Concrete Testing
Concrete testing is one of Sandberg’s core activities. It is loosely covered by four main headings: Physical/Mechanical, Chemical, Visual and Microscopical Examination and Durability.
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Fresh Concrete Testing
From Quality Control and Mix Design assessment to Admixture testing, Sandberg can carry out a comprehensive range of fresh concrete tests.
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Hardened Concrete Testing
Once concrete has hardened it can be subjected to a wide range of tests to prove its ability to perform as planned or to discover its characteristics if its history is unknown.
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Masonry: Assessing Strength and Condition
The strength of existing masonry is frequently required when modifications are to be made to a building. There is no British Standard for testing existing brickwork, however.
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Screed Testing
Sandberg can assist with screed testing, and specification compliance and has extensive experience in assessing the quality of screed and in carrying out failure investigations.
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Terrazzo and Agglomerated Stone Floors
Terrazzo and Agglomerated stone flooring is increasingly being used as an alternative to natural stone flooring. Terrazzo tiles are two part (facing and backing) and use cement as a binder; Agglomerated tiles use resin…
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