Materials Testing
Construction techniques have varied vastly through the ages with the requirement for more complex design and durability leading to the development of modern man made materials being the mainstay of all construction. However the production of practical, cost-effective materials to satisfy an ever-increasing need for a durable, safe and yet aesthetically pleasing structure has not been without its failings. The inclusion in construction of materials now known to be harmful to health has led to the development of modern test methods and independent accreditation by government bodies of all modern materials. However the legacy of previous years remains in many structures unnoticed.
Materials Testing
Concrete
Fibre type ( Asbestos )
Cement Content BS1881 Part 124
Chloride Content BS1881 Part 124
Compressive Strength concrete BS1881 Part 120
Sulphate Analysis
Petrographic Analysis concrete
Fire Damage Analysis concrete
Elemental Distribution using EMP
HAC to BRE IS 15/74
Hardness Test ( Steel )
Tensile Strength ( Steel )
Mix Proportions ( Mortars ) BS4551
S.G.M. ( Type and Thickness of Coatings )
Soil Samples ( ICRCL Suite)
Calcium Silicate Analysis
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