Aggregates are inert granular materials such as sand, gravel, or crushed stone that, along with water and portland cement are essential ingredient of concrete. Aggregate meet our basic needs for the construction of home and Commercial buildings, bridges, and roads. SML undertakes Mechanical, physical and chemical testing for a variety of Clients on a wide range of natural and recycled aggregates to ensure they are fit for purpose. We also offer a thorough on-site material assessment and sampling service.
| Test Name | Method |
| Percentage of Material Passing Sieve 200 | ASTM C117 |
| Modified Proctor | ASTM D1557 |
| Standard Proctor | ASTM D698 |
| Liquid Limit, Plastic Limit, and Plasticity Index of Soil | ASTM D4318 |
| California Bearing Ratio | ASTM D1883 |
| Particle Size Analysis of Soils | ASTM D422 |
| Classification of Soil | ASTM D2487 |
| Specific Gravity of Soil Using Pycnometer | ASTM C854 |
| Determination of Moisture Content of Soils | ASTM D2216 |
| Consolidation Test of Soil | ASTM D2435 |
| Permeability of Soil | ASTM D5084 |
| Point Load Strength Index of Rock | ASTM D5731 |
| Rock Quality Designation (RQD) | ASTM D6032 |
| Shear Strength Test | ASTM D3080 |
| Determination of Physical Properties of Rock | ISRM 1972 |
| Swelling and Collapse Test | ASTM D4546 |
Soil and rock samples can be obtained from the site subsurface by several means. We test soil and rock properties according to national and international standards (SBC, ASTM, BS, and AASHTO), and other procedures. Physical, mechanical and hydraulical parameters are checked for geological and geotechnical reports for construction and spatial planning. We deliver description and classification of soils and rocks to customer needs and/or requirements. Solutions and Mining Laboratory will provide sufficient data to complete an economical design without incurring excessive tests and costs. Depending on the project type, testing may range from simple soil classification to complex strength and deformation testing.
Aggregates are inert granular materials such as sand, gravel, or crushed stone that, along with water and portland cement are essential ingredient of concrete. Aggregate meet our basic needs for the construction of home and Commercial buildings, bridges, and roads. SML undertakes Mechanical, physical and chemical testing for a variety of Clients on a wide range of natural and recycled aggregates to ensure they are fit for purpose. We also offer a thorough on-site material assessment and sampling service.
Our laboratory provides an extensive range of concrete and related materials testing services which meet the appropriate international standards. Typical testing includes compressive strength of concrete cubes and cores, as well as bricks and blocks. Other testing includes mortar mix proportions and other related chemical tests. We provide an on-site service to facilitate the sampling and making of concrete test cubes as well as a collection service. All cubes are appropriately cured in readiness for testing at our laboratory. Working with our specialist field staff, we are also able to undertake sampling and inspection of concrete structures together with subsequent laboratory testing.
