BECA provides a wide range of laboratory and field tests for soils, aggregates, concrete, and bituminous materials, helping clients evaluate the mechanical and physical properties of materials used in construction and infrastructure projects. Our services comply with national and international standards.
Soils & Aggregates Testing
- Gravel absorption
- Weathering test
- Particle size analysis (dry and wet sieving)
- Sedimentometry (particle size analysis by sedimentation)
- Material density
- Los Angeles abrasion test
- Micro-Deval (wet and dry) test
- Sand equivalent test
- Fineness modulus of sand
- Shape index (form test)
- Flakiness index
- Degradability test
- Fragmentation resistance test
Geotechnical Testing:
- Proctor compaction test
- CBR test (wet and after 4 days of immersion)
- Liquid and plastic limits
- In-situ density measurement (Troxler, membrane densitometer, sand cone)
- Plate bearing test
- Chemical analysis of soils, aggregates, and water (sulfates, gypsum, etc.)
- Water content by oven-drying or rapid steaming method
Concrete & Cement Testing
We conduct both destructive and non-destructive tests to assess the quality and performance of concrete mixtures and structural elements.
Destructive Tests:
- Compression test of concrete specimens
- Flexural (bending) test
- Concrete coring and sampling
- Concrete mix design and formulation study
- Slump test (consistency measurement)
Non-Destructive Tests:
- Sonic wave velocity test (ultrasonic auscultation)
- Surface hardness test using a sclerometer (Schmidt hammer)
Bituminous Materials Testing
We evaluate asphalt and bitumen mixtures to ensure conformity with project specifications and performance standards.
- Asphalt mix design
- Marshall stability test
- Duriez test
- Bitumen content (extraction)
- Density measurement by hydrostatic weighing
- Core drilling
Temperature measurement of asphalt mixes
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