Construction materials testing and field inspections help to determine the conformance of materials and products to job and product specifications. This helps prevent costly damages resulting from the use of substandard materials or unsatisfactory materials installation.
TEC Services maintains and experienced staff qualified to provide full service masonry testing and field inspection. TEC Services has performed Quality Assurance testing for the block, cement, and aggregate producers, building owners, and contractors. Concrete block sampling and testing, masonry mortar testing, grout placement and prism testing are just some services we can provide.
Our state-of-the-art testing laboratory is inspected by CCRL and is accredited by American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO). Our laboratory supports a diverse private and public sector customer base with differing needs and demands. We perform our testing in accordance with the ASTM, FAA, COE, State DOT’s, or the required standard or specification. Every TEC technician is trained with knowledge of standardized test methods and calibration of testing equipment. Certifications and training status are maintained on each technician. Clients can expect accurate results and reporting when working with TEC Services.
TEC Services brings a wide-range of experience in materials engineering evaluation, testing and inspection to every project. TEC Services engineers will apply their knowledge to help you conduct the appropriate tests, to confirm materials acceptability, and to help you select the appropriate materials and methods to complete your project.
A basic list of some of the testing our laboratory provides is listed below. If a test is desired that is not listed below please call and inquire for further details.
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Methods of Sampling and Testing Brick and Structural Clay Tile
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Specification for Loadbearing Concrete Masonry Units
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Test Method for Compressive Strength of Hydraulic Cement Mortars (Using 2-in or 50-mmCube Specimens)
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Methods of Sampling and Testing Concrete Masonry Units
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Specification for Aggregate for Masonry Mortar
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Specification for Portland Cement
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Specification for Mortar for Unit Masonry
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Specification for Grout for Masonry
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Specification for Blended Hydraulic Cements
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Specification for Coal Fly Ash and Raw or Calcined Natural Pozzolan for Use in Concrete
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Standard Test Method for Preconstruction and “Construction Evaluation for Mortars for Plain and Reinforced Unit Masonry
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Test Method for Pullout Strength of Hardened Concrete
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Standard Test Method for Sampling and Testing Grout
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Performance Specification for Hydraulic Cement
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Test Method for Tensile Strength of Concrete Surfaces and the Bond Strength or Tensile Strength of Concrete Repair and Overlay
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