1- Soils: · Classification tests–grain size distribution, plasticity characteristics, particle density & specific gravity. · Compaction related tests–proctor,CBR, maximum & minimum dry density. · Shear strength–direct shear test, triaxial test, unconfined Compression Tests. · Permeability – falling and constant head permeability tests. · Compressibility – one dimensional consolidation test. · Chemical Tests – sulphate, chloride, carbonate content, organic matter content. 2- Rocks: · Unconfined compression test. · Modulus elasticity & poisson’s Ratio. · Point load test. · Slake durability index. · Cherchar abrasion. 3- Aggregates & Stone: · Physical properties – grain size distribution, density, specific gravity & water absroption. · Shape – flakiness and elongation tests, partially crushed faces. · Sand equivalent value. · Mechanical properties – aggregate impact value, aggregate crushing value, ten percent fines value, los angeles abrasion value. · Chemical tests – sulphate, chloride, organic impurities, potential silica alkali reactivity. 4- Concrete: · Concrete compression testing machines. · Compression frames for manholes cover, pipes and flexural testing. · Water Permeability testing apparatus, according to DIN 1048. · Fully computerized complete set-up for electrical measurement of concrete ability to resist Chloride Ion Penetration, AASHTO T-277 / ASTM C 1202. · Various testing equipment, mixers, moulds and tools for sampling and testing of concrete. · Pull-off & Pull-out testers, CAPO test. · Initial surface absorption of concrete according to BS1881: Part 208. · Strain gauge sensors & data loggers for monitoring strain in concrete & rock. 5- Cement: · Complete set of instruments to test compressive, flexural & tensile strength of cement. · Heat of hyrdation apparatus. · Blaine air permeability apparatus. · Vicat apparatus. · Le chatelier apparatus. · Atomic absorption spectrometer. · UV-VIS spectro photometer. 6- Asphalt: · Extraction apparatus. · Marshall stability apparatus. · Flash & fire point apparatus. · Ductility apparatus. · Penetration apparatus. · Softening point apparatus. · Indentation of asphalt waterproofing membrane apparatus. · Asphalt cores sampling apparatus. 7- Chemical Testing: · Gas chromatograph-mass spectrometer (GC-MS) with liquid & headspace injection, PME and purge & trap system. · Inductively coupled plasma (ICP) spectrometer. · Atomic absorption spectrometer (AAS) with graphite furnace, hydride vapor generator and mercury vaporizer unit. · UV-VIS spectrophotometer. · Ion meters and ion selective electrodes. · Laboratory and portable PH meters, ORP, conductivity and dissolved oxygen meters. · Complete set of labware for sample preparation, sample extraction and general chemical analysis. 8- Metallurgical Testing: · Universal testing machines with different capacity 1000kN, 600kN, 150kN, & 15kN. · Bend-rebend test equipment and accessories. · Transverse and shear test accessories. · Strands testing accessories. · Various grips and attachments for mechanical testing of different samples, shapes and diameters. · Coating thickness gauges. · Coating holidays detectors, low voltage. · Coating holidays detectors, high voltage (spark tester). · Optical emission apparatus. · Electromagnetic yoke for MPI, magnaflux Y6. · Dye penetrants for dye penetration test. · Brinell hardness test equipment. · Rockwell hardness tester. · Micro hardness tester. · Izod & charpy impact testing machines (ASTM E 23 and BS EN 10045-2). · V Notch apparatus. · Erichsen cupping testing machine for strips up to 2mm thick. |