Materials Investigation and Consultancy for Consulting Engineers

Specialist Scientific Services for Consulting Engineers

With extensive experience in specialist material science, we can expertly carry out a wide range of materials in-depth analysis, testing and detailed investigation, culminating in reporting, as well as expert witness, where required. Specialist material science services for consulting engineers include:

• Laboratory Services*
• Material identification
• Determination of mechanical properties
• Chemical analysis and weldability
• Weld procedure/welder approval testing
• Component/structural testing
• Flexural testing of concrete
• Determination of “E” value for concrete

Site Services*

• Concrete and steelwork condition assessment
• Material sampling
• Weld inspection
• Paint inspection/testing/sampling
• Fire damage assessment
• Structural testing
• Intrusive surveys
• Reinforced concrete surveys
• Diamond core drilling

Investigation & Consultancy Services

• Component failure investigations
• Performance testing
• Corrosion studies
• Materials selection
• Expert witness

* A listing of SOCOTEC’s UKAS accredited activities can be found in our schedule of accreditation – Testing Laboratory 0001