TEC Services’ engineers and scientists help solve a wide range of materials and structural related problems. TEC Services provides condition surveys, engineering observations, structural inspections, forensic investigations, and materials testing services. Here at TEC Services, we can provide comprehensive material testing services and our experts can address material related problems out in the field. TEC Services can provide laboratory and field testing on concrete, steel, masonry, sealants, epoxies, wood, and material compatibility issues.
Our engineers can also provide the following testing and inspections:
- Nondestructive testing including impact echo, ultrasonic, and ground penetrating radar
- Laboratory and field load and bond tests
- Observations and review of reinforcing steel in concrete structures to evaluate constructability and compliance with project plans and specifications
- Nondestructive reinforcing steel and post tension strand locating
- Workmanship or design factors that influence construction quality, concrete cracking, waterproofing and surface delaminations
- Review and recommendations for concrete mix designs
- Evaluate reinforcement, construction techniques, proper materials and conformance to project plans and specifications
- Welded and high strength bolted structural connections to evaluate compliance with project plans and specifications
- Restoration and repair design of distressed and deteriorated structures
- Failure evaluation and expert witness
- Finite element and structural modeling and evaluation
TEC Services’ unique blend of engineers, scientists and certified technicians allow us solve some of the most complex problems involving building materials and field conditions. TEC Services in-house quality assurance and review programs are an important part of maintaining our excellent performance in the field and laboratory. TEC Services laboratory is a AASHTO accredited laboratory and has inspected and approved by several companies within the nuclear building programs.