Diamond CoringUKAS Accredited
Concrete Site Testing
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Retrospective coring to retrieve test samples or retro-fitting of posts and fences is a common requirement in civil engineering. Simtec offer an excellent service using state of the art hydraulic drilling equipment fitted with quality diamond tipped core barrels of differing diameters. Reinstatement is carried out to the highest standard.
We also offer ancillary laboratory testing for concrete cores at our Leicestershire base.
Our UKAS accreditation is limited to those activities described on our UKAS schedule of accreditation found here.
Frequently Asked Questions
The size of sample depends on the material and the reason for the testing. Simtec Materials Testing can offer advice once we know the nature of the tests required. The more information you can supply, for example, client, site name, date sampled, material type, specification etc the more accurately we can advise you. A purchase order is normally required at this stage.
We specialise in a range of testing
We hold UKAS accreditations for the majority of tests we offer both on site and in the laboratory
FIND OUT MOREOur other range of services
Asphalt and Other Bituminous Materials
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Concrete
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Construction Materials Testing Overview
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Soil, Earthworks and Foundations
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- Utilities
- Quarrying
- Airports and Associated Works
- Rail
- Industrial Development
- Commercial
Purpose-fit for all sectors
Utilities
The compliance of materials used for the reinstatement of utility trenches and excavations are undertaken for many service providers. Simtec also provides end product testing including surface texture and ride quality.
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Quarrying
Simtec are able to sample and test the quality of processed quarry materials on a routine basis. Technicians can be supplied on a longer term basis to satisfy quality control requirements.
FIND OUT MOREAirports and Associated Works
The quality of both bituminous and cementitious materials are regularly tested by Simtec on runway works in addition to the routine sampling and testing of delivered materials. We also test the surface irregularity of the finished runway surfacing.
FIND OUT MORERail
Rail ballast, both newly delivered or uplifted for recycling can be sampled and tested for compliance to specification.
FIND OUT MOREIndustrial Development
Simtec have the facility to provide on-site and laboratory testing services for all aspects of commercial development including plate loading tests for piling rig and crane placement.
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Commercial
In addition to the routine testing of delivered, processed materials, Simtec can provide testing of formation strength and stiffness, fresh concrete testing, coring of hardened concrete and bituminous material quality control for roads and car parks.
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