Materials Technology and Testing

• Materials technology.
• Asphalt, concrete and mortar mix design.
• Mechanical and physical testing of:
  • Concrete.
  • Soil and rock.
  • Aggregates, stone and raw materials.
  • Bitumen, bituminous materials and asphalt mixes.
  • Steel reinforcement.
  • Metals (Metallurgy).
  • Construction materials and products.
  • Building components.
  • Special engineering materials.
  • Paints, additives and resins.
• Chemical analysis of soils and water for foundation design recommendations.
• Chemical analysis of construction materials for quality control purposes (aggregate, cement, steel reinforcement, admixtures, mixing water, coatings, ceramic tiles, etc.).
• Non-destructive testing and loading of structures.
• Water tightness and durability testing of structures.
• Pile testing and instrumentation.
• Consultation on construction materials and quarrying.
• Design of materials testing laboratories.
• Conduct research programs and training courses.