Aggregate and sand testing
Testing of aggregate and sand for grading, density, absorption, strength and durability. Results support material selection and mix design.
Confirm the test method, sample requirements and applicable accreditation scope before booking.
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Aggregate Chloride Content Test
Analysis measures chloride content in aggregate samples. Results support checks against the applicable material specification.
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Aggregate Crushing Value Test
Aggregate crushing testing measures resistance to crushing under a specified compressive load. Results support material assessment.
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Aggregate Impact Value Test
Aggregate impact testing measures resistance to impact through the proportion of fines produced under the specified test conditions.
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Aggregate Soundness Test
Soundness testing assesses aggregate resistance to disintegration through specified sulphate exposure cycles. The test is not a guarantee of service life.
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Bulk Density and Voids Test
Testing determines the bulk density and void content of aggregate under specified conditions. Results support proportioning and material assessment.
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Fine Aggregate Compaction Test
Assessment of fine aggregate compaction under an agreed procedure. Confirm the test method and reported property before specifying this service.
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Fines Content Test
Fines content testing measures aggregate material passing the specified fine sieve, including the 75 µm fraction where required by the method.
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Los Angeles Abrasion Test
Los Angeles testing assesses aggregate resistance to degradation in a rotating drum with a specified steel-ball charge.
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Magnesium Sulphate Test (Soundness Test)
Magnesium sulphate soundness testing assesses aggregate resistance to disintegration through specified exposure cycles.
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Methylene Blue Value Test
Methylene blue testing assesses the adsorption of dye by aggregate fines. Results support assessment of clay-related fines under the specified method.
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Organic Impurities Test
Organic impurities testing screens fine aggregate for potentially harmful organic matter. Further testing may be required to assess its effect on concrete.
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Particle Density and Water Absorption Test
Testing determines aggregate particle density and water absorption. The procedure depends on whether the sample is fine or coarse aggregate.
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Particle Size Distribution Test
Particle-size analysis measures aggregate grading by separating material into specified sieve sizes. Results support mix design and material checks.
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Sand Equivalent Test
Sand equivalent testing assesses the relative proportion of sand and clay-like fines in a prepared sample. Results support material quality checks.
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Shape Index Test
Shape index testing assesses coarse aggregate particle proportions under the selected method.
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Sieve Analysis Test
Sieve analysis measures aggregate particle-size distribution. Results show the proportion retained on or passing each specified sieve.
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Sulphate Content Test
Analysis measures sulphate content in aggregate samples. Results support assessment against the applicable material specification.
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