Laboratory Testing – TD Construction Testing

Laboratory Testing

Working in partnership with our clients and paying attention to detail, we provide an efficient service that meets their individual needs whilst remaining cost effective by avoiding unnecessary over testing. We fully understand the importance of supplying our clients with the most appropriate testing to the highest of standards in order to meet their specific requirements.

We pride ourselves on providing clients with quick access to their results and will always go out of our way to accommodate their testing requirements, prioritising and fast tracking when necessary.

HERE AT TD WE PROVIDE A WIDE RANGE OF LABORATORY TESTING:

– Soil

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WE PROVIDE A WIDE RANGE OF LABORATORY TESTING:

Soil

Soil Stabilisation Trials / Mix Design
Particle Size Distribution (PSD)
Moisture / Water Content
Plasticity Index – Liquid & Plastic Limits
Dry Density/Moisture Content Relationship (OMC) – 2.5kg, 4.5kg & Vibrating Hammer
Particle Density
Moisture Condition Value (MCV)
MCV / Moisture Content Relationship
California Bearing Ratio (CBR) & Swell Measurement
Degree of Pulverisation
Hand Shear Vane (HSV)
Clegg Hammer
Frost Heave*
Shear Box (Small & Large)*
Undrained Shear Strength – Triaxial*
Permeability*
Resistivity*
Redox Potential*
Organic Matter Content*
Loss on Ignition
pH Value*
Waste Acceptance Criteria (WAC)*

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Aggregate

Particle Size Distribution
Uniformity Coefficient
Water Content
Sample Reduction
Constituents of Course Recycled Aggregate
Los Angeles Coefficient (LA)
Particle Density & Water Absorption
Plastic Limit
Flakiness Index
Laboratory CBR & Swell Measurement
Maximum Dry Density/Optimum Moisture Content (OMC) – Vibrating Hammer
Laboratory Dry Density & Optimum Water Content
Clegg Hammer
Frost Heave*
Magnesium Sulphate*
Shear Box (Large)*
Methylene Blue – Assessment of Fines
Point Load
Polished Stone Value (PSV)*
Aggregate Abrasion Value (AAV)*
Slake Durability
Micro Deval – Resistance to Wear*
Loose Bulk Density & Voids
Shape Index*
Percentage of Crushed & Broken Surfaces*
Drying Shrinkage*
Resistance to Freezing & Thawing*
PAH & Phenol*
Sulphates (TRL-447 / EN-1744)*
Waste Acceptance Criteria (WAC)*
Petrographic Analysis*
Slag Expansion*
Thermal Conductivity / Resistivity*
ENA Technical Specification 97-1 Test Suite*

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Concrete

Making Cubic Specimens
Curing Cubic Specimens
Shape & Dimensions
Compressive Strength of Cubes
Compressive Strength of Cores
Density
Core Cutting
Flexural Strength
Tensile Splitting
Mix Properties
Chloride Content
Sulphate Content
Cement Content
High Alumina Cement (HAC)
Petrographic Analysis
Depth of Carbonation
Mix Design

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Bituminous

Core Logging
Core Cutting
PAK Marker Spray (Tar Identification)
PAH & Phenol (Tar Analysis)*
Sample Reduction
Bulk Density of Cores – Dry, SSD, Sealed, Dimensions
Maximum Density*
Air Voids
Percentage Refusal Density (PRD)
Indirect Tensile Strength Modulus (ITSM)*
Binder & Grading – Difference / Direct*
Hot Sand*
Wheel Tracking*
Bitumen Recovery*
Needle Penetration*
Softening Point*

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Chemical

Waste Acceptance Criteria (WAC)*
Sulphates (TRL-447 / EN-1744)*
PAH & Phenol (Tar Analysis)*
Asbestos Identification & Quantification*
CLEA Metals*
ICRCL*
Total Petroleum Hydrocarbons (TPH’s)
Topsoil Analysis (BS-3882)*
Methylene Blue – Assessment of Fines
Organic Matter Content*
Resistivity*
Redox Potential*
Microbial Index*
Loss on Ignition
pH Value*
XRF*
XRD*

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What We Offer You

TD Construction Testing are an independent materials testing laboratory, UKAS accredited to BS EN ISO/IEC 17025:2017. We carry out a range of testing for the civil engineering and construction industry, both in our laboratory and on site across the UK.

Site Testing

If you’re looking for a professional range of site testing services, then TD are here for you. Our aim is to provide clients with value for money by not only delivering quick and accurate testing but by also being on hand with technical backup and support from our vastly experienced team.

Laboratory Testing

Working in partnership with our clients and paying attention to detail, we provide an efficient service that meets their individual needs whilst remaining cost effective by avoiding unnecessary over testing.

Diamond Drilling

We are well equipped with a number of trailer mounted and stand-on coring rigs, giving us the capability to undertake drilling for access, investigation or testing purposes.

Equipment Hire

We have a selection of testing equipment available for hire. Get in touch to discuss your requirements in further detail.