Laboratory Testing
Construction Materials Testing
For decades construction materials testing has been at the core of what we do. Our laboratory is dedicated to testing, evaluating and understanding the materials you rely on – from routine compliance testing to complex material investigations.
Why Choose SGS TEC Services?
As an independent third-party, we provide you with technical expertise, technology and accredited testing laboratories that test a wide range of national and international standards.
Specialized Testing Beyond Routine Lab Work
Our services go beyond standard laboratory testing, with specialized capabilities in petrographic analysis, engineering consultation and advanced material evaluation.
We Solve Complex Material Challenges
Not every construction materials question can be answered with a standard test method. Our multidisciplinary team combines laboratory testing, petrography, geologists, engineering and materials science to help evaluate difficult or unexpected performance issues.
Depending on the project, multiple analytical techniques may be used to develop a clearer understanding of material composition, condition, deterioration or failure mechanisms.
We support investigations involving:
- Premature material deterioration
- Cracking and distress
- Material failures
- Product performance concerns
- Specification compliance
- Comparative material evaluations
- Construction defects
- Durability concerns
- Material identification and characterization
- Research and product development
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Laboratory Testing
Our team regularly develops testing programs for unusual materials, applications and performance requirements. If you do not see the material or test method you need, contact our laboratory.
Explore Testing by Material
This is just a snapshot of the materials we test. If you don’t see what you’re looking for, contact one of our experts to discuss your testing needs.
- Absorption
- Bond in Direct Tension
- Bond Strength Flexural
- Bond Strength Shear
- Color
- Compress Shear
- Compressive Strength
- Compressive Yield
- Flexural Strength
- Freeze-Thaw
- Gel Time
- Heat Deflection
- Initial Cure
- Initial Viscosity
- Polymer Concrete Compress Strength
- Polymer Concrete Flex Strength
- Polymer Concrete Mod. of Elasticity Compress
- Polymer Concrete Shrinkage
- Polymer Concrete Thermal Compatibility
- Pot Life
- Shore HardnessShrinkage
- Tack Free Time
- Tensile Strength + Elongation
- Temp of Gelation
- Viscosity
- Weight Per Gallon
- Epoxy Test Samples
- Compressive Strength
- Absorption
- Splitting Tensile
- Flexural Strength
- Modulus of Elasticity
- ACI Mix Designs
- Concrete mix-design development
- Admixture Certification
- Length Change
- Yield Tests and Unit Weights
- Pozzolanic Activity
- Freeze Thaw
- Creep & Shrinkage
- Testing Fiber Reinforced Concrete
- Petrography and forensic analysis of concrete, aggregate and cementitious materials
- Physical testing of construction materials, concrete, shotcrete, masonry, wood and steel.
- ASTM C114 Chemical Analysis
- ASTM C150 Physical Analysis
- Compressive & Tensile Strength
- Specific Gravity
- Air Permeability
- Autoclave Expansion
- Time of Setting & Gillmore & Vicat Needles
- Air Content
- Normal Consistency
- False Set
- Compressive Strength
- Absorption
- Prism
- Linear Shrinkage
- Efflorescence
- Fire Rating
- Mortar Design
- Cement and Mortar
- Freeze Thaw
- Chemical/Physical Analysis
- High Strength Bolt Testing
- Anchor Testing
- Elongation
- Modulus of Elasticity
- Tensile Strength
Metals Laboratory – High Strength Bolt Testing
- Freeze/Thaw Testing
- Accelerated Aging Testing
- Modules of Rupture
- Absorption/Bulk Specific Gravity
- Compressive Strength
- Flexural Strength
- Abrasion Resistance
- Full Panel Testing
- Young’s Modulus of Elasticity
- Stone/Anchor System Testing
- Skid Resistance
- Slip Resistance
- Water and Air Infiltration Testing
- Customized Services Are Available Upon Request
Petrographic Laboratory
SGS TEC Services provides petrographic analysis of aggregate, concrete and cementitious-based products and materials to aid in failure analysis investigations and quality control testing of building materials. This analytical tool can determine the following concrete, mortar and other cementitious products characteristics:
- Estimation of water-cement ratio
- Cause of surface defects
- General quality and condition
- Depth of carbonation
- Identification and volumetric estimation of pozzolanic materials
- Identification of deleterious materials and reactions
- Alkali-silica reactivity
- Chemical and physical sulfate attack
- Degree of carbonation and other environmental effects
- Segregation of Materials
- Aggregate quality
- Maximum aggregate size and gradation
- Entrapped and entrained air contents
Petrographic Laboratory Services
Who We Support
Our construction materials testing services support clients throughout the construction, infrastructure and materials industries, including:
- Architects and engineers
- Building and facility owners
- Contractors
- Concrete producers
- Construction material manufacturers
- Product developers
- Transportation and government agencies
- Infrastructure owners
- Legal and insurance professionals
- Research organizations
Whether you need routine quality control testing, product qualification, specialized materials analysis or an in-depth forensic investigation, our laboratory can help you understand how a material is performing and why.