The materials technology and testing department covers a wide range of specialized services, which extend from routine testing of construction materials to consultation on complex problems related to materials technology and its applications.

The scope of services of ACES materials technology and testing department is:

• Materials technology.
• Asphalt and concrete mix design
• Testing of:
  • Concrete.
  • Soil and rock.
  • Building components.
  • Water.
  • Chemical.
  • Bitumen, and asphalt mixes.
  • Aggregate and stone.
  • Steel reinforcement.
  • Special engineering materials.
• Non-Destructive testing and loading of structures and piles.
• Water tightness and durability testing of structures.
• Pile sonic integrity and nondestructive testing.
• Consultation on construction materials and quarrying.
• Design of materials testing laboratories.
• Conduct research programs and training courses.

All ACES tests are conducted in accordance with British Standards (BS), American Standards (ASTM), German Standards (DIN), European standards (EN), and International Standards Organization(ISO).