Special Inspections

• Structural Steel
• Nondestructive Testing
• Concrete
• Post-Tensioned Concrete
• Adhesion Testing
• Shotcrete
• Reinforcing Steel
• Masonry
• Soil Compaction
• Epoxy Bolts
• Batch Plant
• Wood Frame
• Roofing
• Waterproofing
• Torque/Pull Testing
• Fireproofing
• Smoke Control
• Asphalt
• High Strength Bolts
• Demolition Engineering Inspections

Geotechnical Engineering

• Site Investigations
• Feasibility Studies
• Earth Retention
• Slope Stability Analysis
• Soil Treatment
• Pavement Studies
• Laboratory Testing
• Gamma Gamma Logging (GGL)
• Crosshole Sonic Logging (CSL)

Specialized Engineering Services

• Forensic Investigations
• Floor Flatness (FF) and Floor Levelness (FL)
• Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR)
• Impact Echo Testing
• Corrosion
• Curtain Walls
• Modulus of Elasticity Testing (MOE)
• Windsor Probe
• Petrographic Analysis

Concrete:

• Compressive Strength of Cylindrical Concrete Specimens (6×12)
• Compressive Strength of Cylindrical Concrete Specimens (4×8)
• Compressive Strength of Cylindrical Concrete Specimens (over 8000 psi)
• Cylinder molds. 6” x 12” and 4″ x 8″ (Per Case)
• Compressive Strength of Lightweight Insulating Concrete
• Obtaining and Testing Sawed Beams and Drilled Cores of Concrete (cores)
• Flexural Toughness of Fiber Reinforced Concrete (Round Panel)
• Flexural Strength of Concrete (Using Simple Beam with Third-Point Loading)
• Length Change of Hardened Hydraulic-Cement Mortar and Concrete (Shrinkage 1 Sample)
• Shotcrete Nozzleman Qualification
• Shotcrete Pre-Qualification Cores
• Shotcrete Production Cores
• Coefficient of Thermal Expansion
• Determining Density of Structural Lightweight Concrete (Cylinders)
• Standard Specification for Concrete Made by Volumetric Batching and Mixing
• Cement Quality Sampling
• Physical Testing of Gypsum, Gypsum Plasters and Gypsum Concrete
• Splitting Tensile Strength of Cylindrical Concrete Specimens
• Static Modulus of Elasticity and Poisson’s Ratio of Concrete in Compression
• Grab Sample, Sealing and Storing in a Humidity and Temperature Controlled Room
• Density of Hydraulic Cement
• Testing of Controlled Low Strength Material (CLSM) Test Cylinders
• GFRC Pull Test
• GFRC Flexural Test
• Foaming Agents for Use in Producing Cellular Concrete Using Preformed Foam (Cell-Crete)

Masonry:

• Compressive Testing of Grout (Masonry)
• Compressive Strength of Hydraulic Cement Mortars Using 2″ Cube Specimens
• Compressive Strength of Masonry Prisms
• Testing Concrete Masonry Units and Related Units (Core Compression)
• Compressive Strength of Molded Masonry Mortar Cylinders and Cubes (2″ Sample)
• Testing Concrete Masonry Units (CMU) and Related Units (Full Unit)
• Linear Drying Shrinkage of Concrete Masonry Units (Per Unit)
• Masonry Core Shear Testing
• Testing Concrete Masonry Units (Absorption, Moisture Content, Unit Weight)
• Brick and Clay Tile (modulus of rupture, compression, saturation coefficient, suction rate, efflorescence)*
• Mortar Molds. 2” x 4”. Single Use
• Mortar or Grout, Stored and Cured, Not Tested (including mold)

Aggregates (Soils and Concrete):

• Determining Sieve Analysis of Fine and Coarse Aggregates (Coarse Only)
• Sieve Analysis of Fine and Coarse Aggregates (Fine Only)
• Sieve Analysis of Fine and Coarse Aggregates (Wash Included)
• Sieve Analysis of Fine and Coarse Aggregates (200 Wash Only)
• Evaluating Cleanness of Coarse Aggregate
• Soundness of Aggregates by Use of Sodium Sulfate or Magnesium Sulfate
• Unit Weight of Aggregate
• Clay Lumps and Friable Particles in Aggregates
• Flat Particles, Elongated Particles or Flat and Elongated Particles in Coarse Aggregate
• Organic Impurities in Fine Aggregates for Concrete
• Density, Relative Density(Specific Gravity), and Absorption of Coarse Aggregate
• Density, Relative Density(Specific Gravity), and Absorption of Fine Aggregate
• Resistance to Degradation of Small Size Coarse Aggregate by Abrasion and Impact in the Los Angeles Machine
• Percentage of Crushed Particles/Standard Test Method for Determining the Percentage of Fractured Particles in Coarse Aggregate
• Uncompacted Void Content of Fine Aggregate (as Influenced by Particle Shape, Surface Texture, and Grading)
• Sand Equivalent Value of Soils and Fine Aggregate
• Durability Index (Fine)
• Durability Index (Coarse)
• Durability Index (Fine and Coarse)
• Lightweight Particles in Aggregate
• Resistance of Rock to Wetting and Drying

Soils:

• Direct Shear Test of Soils Under Consolidated Drained Conditions ASTM D3080
• Determining Field and Laboratory Resistivity and pH Measurements for Soil and Water CT643
• Soils and Waters for Sulfate Content CT417
• Soils and Waters for Chloride Content CT422
• Swell Test Under 60psf Surcharge (per SNV Amendments to IBC) ASTM D2435 (Modified)
• Particle-Size Analysis of Soils (with Hydrometer) ASTM D422
• Pore Water Extraction and Determination of the Soluble Salt Content of Soils by Refractometer ASTM D4542
• Standard Test Method for Particle-Size Analysis of Soils (without Hydrometer) ASTM D422
• Liquid Limit, Plastic Limit, and Plasticity Index of Soils ASTM D4318
• Laboratory Compaction Characteristics of Soil Using Modified/Standard Effort ASTM D1557/D698
• Field Density Test for Compaction
• Hydrometer Only ASTM D422
• pH of Soils ASTM D4972
• Relative Compaction of Untreated and Treated Soils and Aggregates CT216
• Determining the Resistance “R” Value of Treated and Untreated Bases, Subbases, and Basement Soils by the Stabilometer ASTM D2844
• Laboratory Determination of Water(*moisture) Content of Soil and Rock by Mass ASTM D2216
• Density of Soil in Place by the Drive-Cylinder Method ASTM D2937
• Expansion Index of Soils ASTM  D4829
• Hydraulic Conductivity of Saturated Porous Materials Using a Flexible Wall Permeameter (Permeability) ASTM D5084
• Lab Compaction Characteristics of Soil 1 Point Proctor (Check Point) ASTM D698/D1557
• Maximum Index Density and Unit Weight of Soils Using a Vibratory Table ASTM D4253
• Minimum Index Density and Unit Weight of Soils and Calculation of Relative Density ASTM D4254
• Density of Hydraulic Cement ASTM C188
• Volatile Organic Content EPA 8260B
• Semi Volatile Organics by GC/Ms (Basic Target List) EPA 8270C
• Total Organic Carbon ASTM 2974/EPA 5310Bm
• ICP Metals Concentration EPA 6020 – CAM/CCR 17
• Total Extractable Petroleum Hydrocarbons: TPH, MTBE, Benzene,Toluene, Ethylbenzene, Zylenes, %SS EPA 8015B
• ICP Metals Concentration EPA 6020
• pH EPA  9045D
• Sequential Batch Extraction of Waste with Acidic Extraction Fluid ASTM D5284
• Chromium Soluble EPA 7196A
• Moisture, Ash and Organic Matter of Peat and Other Organic Soils (Organic Content) ASTM D2974
• Universal Soil Classification System (USCS) Test ASTM D2487
• California Bearing Ratio Test ASTM D1883
• Unconfined Compressive Strength of Cohesive Soil ASTM D2166

Asphalt:

• Quantitative Extraction of Bitumen from Bituminous Paving Mixtures (Solvent) ASTM D2172
• Determining Low Temperature Performance Grade (PG) of Asphalt Binders ASTM 6816
• Thickness/Height of Compacted Bituminous Paving Mixture Specimens (Cores) ASTM D3549
• Method of Prep of Bituminous Mixture Test Specimens ASTM D6926
• Bulk Specific Gravity and Density of Compacted Bituminous Mixtures (LTMD) ASTM D1188 and D2726
• Indirect Tensile (IDT) Strength of Bituminous Mixtures (TSR) ASTM D6931
• Mechanical Size Analysis (Coarse and Fine) of Extracted Aggregate ASTM D5444
• Marshall Stability and Flow of Bituminous Mixtures ASTM D6927
• Theoretical Maximum Specific Gravity and Density (Rice) ASTM D2041
• Measuring the Permeability of Bituminous Pavements and Seal Coats CT341
• Swell of Bituminous Mixtures CT305
• Moisture Vapor Susceptibility of Bituminous Mixtures/Moisture or Volatile Distillates in Asphalt ASTM D1461
• Stabilometer Value (1 sample) CT366
• Determination of Asphalt Content of Bituminous Paving Mixtures by the Ignition Method ASTM D6307
• Determination of Correction Factor of Bituminous Paving Mixtures by the Ignition Method ASTM D6307
• Determination of Asphalt and Moisture Contents of Bituminous Mixtures by Microwave Oven
  Effect of Water on Compressive Strength of Compacted Bituminous Mixtures (Set of 6) ASTM D1075
• Compressive Strength of Bituminous Mixtures ASTM D1074

Materials Mechanical Tests

• Mechanical Testing of Steel Products (General Tensile) ASTM A370
• Fillet Weld Break Test for Qualification (Welding) AWS B4.0
  Tension Testing of Metallic Materials, Tension Testing Wrought and Cast Aluminum and Magnesium-Alloy Products, (Welding Coupon Tensile) ASTM E8, B557 and AWS B4.0
• Mechanical Testing of Steel Products (Couplers) ASTM A370
• Impact Testing of Miniaturized Charpy V-Notch Specimens, Notched Bar Impact Testing of Metallic Materials ASTM E2248 and ASTM E23
• Testing, Practices, and Terminology for Chemical Analysis of Steel Products ASTM A751
• Mechanical Testing of Steel Products & Bend Testing of Material for Ductility; #3-#8 ASTM A370 and E290
• Mechanical Testing of Steel Products & Bend Testing of Material for Ductility; #9-#11 ASTM A370 and E290
• Mechanical Testing of Steel Products & Bend Testing of Material for Ductility; #14+ ASTM A370 and E290
• Mechanical Testing of Steel Products, Standard Specification for Steel Wire, Plain, for Concrete Reinforcement ASTM A370, A82 and A185
• Guided Bend Test for Ductility of Welds, Mechanical Testing of Welds ASTM E190 and AWS B4.0
• Determining the Mechanical Properties of Externally and Internally Threaded Fasteners, Anchor Bolts Only (Tension and Yield) ASTM F307, F1554 and F606
• Rockwell Hardness of Metallic Materials ASTM E18
  Proof Test for Carbon and Alloy Steel (Nuts Only) ASTM A194 or A563
• Radiographic Examination of Metallic Castings/Weldments ASTM E94, E1030 and E1032
• Macroetching Metals and Alloys ASTM E340, E381 and AWS
  Determining the Mechanical Properties of Externally and Internally Threaded Fasteners, Washers, Direct Tension Indicators, and Rivets (HSB Assemblies) ASTM F606
• Mechanical Testing of Steel Products (Terminators Tensile) ASTM A370
• Strength for Sewn or Bonded Seams of Geotextiles ASTM D4884
• Tearing Strength of Fabrics by the Tongue (Single Rip) Procedure ASTM D2261
• Breaking Strength and Elongation of Textile Fabrics (Grab Test) ASTM D5034
• Tensile Properties of Fiber Reinforced Polymer Matrix Composite Bars ASTM D3039
• Steel Strand, Uncoated Seven-Wire for Prestressed Concrete ASTM A416 and A1061

Fireproofing:

• Thickness and Density of Sprayed Fire-Resistive Material (SFRM) ASTM E605
• Cohesion of Sprayed Fire-Resistive Materials (Test Kit Only) ASTM E736
• Adhesion of Sprayed Fire-Resistive Materials (Test Kit Only) ASTM E736
• Cohesion/Adhesion of Sprayed Fire-Resistive Materials (Test Kit Only) ASTM E736