Fresh concrete & constituent materials
Sampling, temperature, slump, density, air content, bleeding and setting time. Cement testing includes consistency, soundness, setting time and strength.
PIONEER READY MIX
Tested beyond the surface.
Seven testing disciplines. One purpose: understand how our materials and concrete perform.
IN-HOUSE CAPABILITY
Seven disciplines.
A deeper understanding.
The profile lists more than 100 pieces of laboratory equipment supporting physical, chemical and durability assessment.
Hardened concrete
Compressive strength of cubes, cylinders and cores; flexural strength of beams; and modulus of elasticity.
Durability
Water permeability, absorption, initial surface absorption, porosity, rapid chloride permeability, chloride migration and diffusion.
Non-destructive testing
Ultrasonic testing, reinforcement cover measurement, rebound hammer assessment and crack detection microscopy.
Aggregate physical testing
Grading, moisture, specific gravity, water absorption, flakiness, elongation, bulk density, crushing, impact and drying shrinkage.
Petrographic analysis
Examination of concrete and aggregates to understand mineral composition and material characteristics.
Chemical analysis
Assessment of chloride, sulphate, pH and other characteristics in concrete, aggregate, cement, admixtures and water.
The test programme, methods and acceptance criteria are agreed against the project specification. Laboratory capabilities are described in the company profile, PDF pages 14–18 and 28.
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