A materials laboratory is an essential service for the rehabilitation of concrete and steel structures. The service must be performed by a team of professionals with experience and expertise in materials testing, which is used to determine the physical and mechanical properties of materials:

Examples of tests that are performed in a materials laboratory for the rehabilitation of concrete and steel structures:

• Mechanical strength testing:
  • Compression test
  • Tensile test
  • Fatigue test
• Durability tests:
  • Corrosion test
  • Abrasion test
  • Aging test
• Compatibility tests:
  • Adhesion test
  • Chemical compatibility test