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Laboratory Testing Facilities

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.