Construction Materials Testing

Soil Testing | Concrete Testing

Alpha Environmental Sciences, Inc. maintains a full array of field and laboratory testing equipment for the testing of soil, concrete, asphalt, steel, and roofing materials.

Our field service technicians are trained, experienced professionals who can provide timely answers to questions which can arise during the course of construction. We maintain a thorough in-house quality control and training program for all of our field and laboratory personnel. We work diligently to maintain the highest quality equipment and state-of-the-art engineering testing facilities. Our staff is updated regularly on the latest and most cost-effective techniques. Our engineers and technicians work closely with owners, developers, architects, and contractors to ensure a successful completion to a quality project.

In addition, to provide assistance and rapid contact with clients, our senior personnel are equipped with a cellular telephone. These combined capabilities help reduce the information time lag, and therefore, reduce job costs.

Soil Testing Services

• Foundations
• Pile Foundations (including load testing)
• Caissons
• Mat Foundations
• Earthwork, Fill and Backfill:
• Proofrolling
• Field Soil Compaction Control:
  • Proctor Compaction Tests
  • CBR Tests
  • Atterberg Limits (LL, PL, PI)
  • Grain Size Analysis
  • Shrink/Swell Potential
  • Other Testing for Construction and Engineering Purposes

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Concrete Testing Services

Field Testing of Fluid Concrete:

• Slump Tests
• Air Content
• Temperature
• Cylinders Cast
• Unit Weight

Laboratory Testing:

• Mix Design or Verification
• Compressive Strength of Cylinders, Cores, Mortar Cubes
• Beam Tests
• Splitting Tests

Field Strength Testing:

• Coring of Hardened Concrete
• Rebound Hammer Test
• Sonic Methods
• Windsor Probe Tests

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