[Concrete and Masonry Testing and Observations]

Construction Consulting:

• Troubleshoot distresses observed in existing concrete and masonry construction components and provide recommendations for testing and repair
• Provide recommendations for cold weather and hot weather concreting

Construction Testing:

• Obtain samples and perform tests on plastic concrete in the field including slump, air content, unit weight and temperature. Testing can be performed on both normal weight and lightweight concrete
• Prepare 6” x 12” concrete test cylinder specimens for compressive strength testing of the hardened concrete
• Obtain cores of various diameters from existing concrete structures or pavements and determine compressive strength and thickness of in-place concrete
• Prepare shotcrete panels and obtain cores to determine compressive strength of shotcrete material
• Perform inspection of on-site prepared mortar and construction of mortar joints and size, location, and placement of structural elements
• Obtain samples and perform tests on plastic mortar and grout in the field including slump and temperature
• Make 3 inch x 6 inch grout prism specimens or 2 inch x 2 inch mortar cube specimens for compressive strength testing