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CONCRETE DURABILITY TESTING SERVICE

CONCRETE DURABILITY TESTING

NABL accredited concrete durability and service life testing services including Rapid Chloride Migration Test, Initial Surface Absorption Test, Mass Concrete Temperature Monitoring, Rapid Chloride Penetration Test, Drying Shrinkage, Depth of Water Penetration, and Modulus of Elasticity.

CONCRETE DURABILITY TESTING SERVICE

CONCRETE DURABILITY TESTING

Rapid Chloride Migration Test NT BUILD 492 / AASHTO T357

1. Rapid Chloride Migration Test

Determination of non-steady-state chloride migration coefficient in concrete specimens subjected to electrical potential to evaluate long-term chloride resistance.

  • Chloride Migration Coefficient (D_nssm) Calculation
  • Silver Nitrate Spray Penetration Depth Measurement
  • Service Life Prediction for Marine & Coastal Concrete
  • Standard 100mm dia × 50mm thick cores/cylinders
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Concrete Initial Surface Absorption Test BS 1881 Part 208

2. Concrete Initial Surface Absorption Test

Measurement of surface water absorption rate per unit area of concrete under a constant 200mm head of water at specified time intervals.

  • Capillary Surface Water Absorption Rate (ml/m²/s)
  • Ingress Monitoring at 10 min, 30 min, 1 hr, and 2 hrs
  • Surface Micro-porosity & Permeability Rating
  • Curing Effectiveness & Water-Repellent Sealer Evaluation
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Mass Concrete Temperature Monitoring ACI 207 / IS 456 / IRC 112

3. Mass Concrete Temperature Monitoring

In-situ real-time thermocouple temperature gradient monitoring in mass concrete pours (raft foundations, bridge piers, dams) to prevent thermal cracking.

  • Core Hydration Heat Peak Temperature Tracking
  • Core-to-Surface Differential Monitoring (≤ 20°C)
  • Multi-Depth Embedded Thermocouples & Data Loggers
  • Thermal Cracking Mitigation & Formwork Stripping Schedules
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Rapid Chloride Penetration Test ASTM C1202 / IS 17371

4. Rapid Chloride Penetration Test

6-hour electrical conductance cell test measuring total electrical charge passed in Coulombs to quantify concrete resistance to chloride ingress.

  • Total Charge Passed in Coulombs (6-Hour Monitoring)
  • Chloride Penetration Rating (High, Moderate, Low, Very Low)
  • Automated Voltage Cell Data Logging & Temperature Check
  • Quality Assurance for Bridges, Marine Piles & Tunnels
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Concrete Drying Shrinkage Test IS 1199 Part 8 / ASTM C157

5. Concrete Drying Shrinkage Test

Long-term measurement of length change (shrinkage strain) of concrete prism specimens cured and dried under controlled temperature and relative humidity.

  • Linear Drying Shrinkage Strain (με) Tracking
  • Moisture Movement & Drying Creep Characterization
  • High-Precision Length Comparator with Invar Reference Bar
  • Cracking Risk Evaluation for Slabs, Pavements & Rafts
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Concrete Depth of Water Penetration DIN 1048 Part 5 / BS EN 12390-8

6. Concrete Depth of Water Penetration

5-bar water pressure application for 72 continuous hours on concrete specimens followed by splitting to measure water ingress depth.

  • 5 Bar Hydrostatic Pressure Application for 72 Hours
  • Maximum & Average Water Ingress Depth (mm) Measurement
  • Impermeability Classification for Basements & Tunnels
  • Waterproofing & Crystalline Admixture Performance Assessment
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Modulus of Elasticity of Concrete IS 516 Part 5 / ASTM C469

7. Modulus of Elasticity of Concrete

Determination of Static Young's Modulus of Elasticity (Chord Modulus) and Poisson's ratio by applying compressive stress cycles to cylindrical or prism specimens.

  • Static Young's Modulus of Elasticity (GPa) Determination
  • Poisson's Ratio (μ) Transverse vs Axial Strain Logging
  • Precision Compressometer / Extensometer Strain Gauge Rig
  • Structural Elastic Deflection & Seismic Design Verification
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TESTING LABORATORY & FIELD OPERATIONS

CONCRETE DURABILITY TESTING OPERATIONS

Advanced testing facilities and calibrated digital instrumentation for long-term service life evaluation.

Concrete Durability Specimen Casting

Concrete Cylinder Casting & Curing

Standard cylindrical specimens cast and cured for permeability and migration testing.

Concrete Durability Testing Assessment

Concrete Durability & Material Inspection

Precision inspection of concrete products, absorption rates, and surface integrity.

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Contact our advanced concrete durability laboratory for RCMT, RCPT, ISAT, or E-modulus testing services.

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