CIVIL ENGINEERING
The Civil Engineering Laboratory of Specialized Technical Laboratories Company (SFT), located in Dammam, Saudi Arabia, provides a comprehensive range of mechanical, physical, and chemical testing services for construction materials, including soils, aggregates, concrete, rocks, cement, asphalt, masonry units, marble, tiles, water, and other building materials.
The laboratory supports geotechnical and construction projects through reliable testing, quality control, and engineering evaluation services conducted in accordance with recognized international standards and specifications.
Our Civil Engineering Laboratory services include:
- Testing and evaluation of construction materials used in building and road projects.
- Laboratory and field characterization of soils and rocks.
- Verification of compliance of aggregates, cement, and other construction materials with applicable standards and project specifications.
- Concrete mix design development to meet specific project requirements.
- Quality control testing, including compressive and tensile strength evaluation of construction materials.
- Assessment of existing structures and materials through core sampling and non-destructive testing (NDT) methods.
- Chemical analysis of construction materials and water for quality control and engineering assessment purposes.
- Engineering interpretation of laboratory and field test results.
- Preparation of technical reports and recommendations to support project design, construction, and quality assurance activities.
Through advanced laboratory facilities, qualified personnel, and a commitment to quality, SFT delivers dependable testing and engineering support services that contribute to the successful execution of construction and infrastructure projects throughout the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia.
Construction Material Testing
Specialized Technical Laboratories Company (SFT) provides comprehensive construction material testing services to support infrastructure, commercial, industrial, and residential projects. Our laboratory is equipped with modern testing equipment and operated by qualified professionals to ensure accurate, reliable, and timely results in accordance with international standards and project specifications.
Scope of Services
Concrete Testing
Sampling and testing of fresh and hardened concrete.
Compressive strength testing of concrete cubes, cylinders, precast elements, blocks, and tiles.
Core extraction and testing of existing concrete structures.
Non-destructive testing (NDT) using Ultrasonic Pulse Velocity (UPV).
Non-destructive testing using Schmidt Rebound Hammer.
Cover meter surveys for reinforcement detection and concrete cover measurement.
Concrete mix design and laboratory trial mixes.
Water absorption testing of concrete products, blocks, kerbs, channels, and paving units.
Soil and Rock Testing
Field sampling and laboratory testing of soils and rocks.
Soil classification and characterization testing.
Particle size distribution by sieve analysis and hydrometer analysis.
Atterberg Limits testing (Liquid Limit, Plastic Limit, Plasticity Index, and Shrinkage Limit).
California Bearing Ratio (CBR) testing (field and laboratory).
Free swell testing of expansive soils.
Unconfined Compressive Strength (UCS) testing of soils and rocks.
Point Load Index testing for rock materials.
Aggregate Testing
Aggregate grading and sieve analysis.
Specific gravity and water absorption testing.
Flakiness and elongation index testing.
Crushed face analysis.
Los Angeles abrasion testing.
Determination of lightweight particles, clay lumps, friable particles, and deleterious materials.
Chloride and sulphate content determination.
Aggregate quality evaluation for construction applications.
Cement Testing
Physical testing of cement in accordance with applicable standards.
Verification of cement compliance with project specifications and quality requirements.
Chemical Testing
Chemical analysis of soils and water for foundation design considerations.
Chemical analysis of construction materials for quality control purposes.
Asphalt and Bitumen Testing
Asphalt mix design using Marshall Method.
Asphalt mix design using Superpave Methodology.
Laboratory trial mixes and asphalt mixture evaluation.
Asphalt core sampling, density testing, and field compaction assessment.
Marshall Stability and Flow testing.
Maximum theoretical density and air voids determination.
Bitumen penetration testing.
Rotational Viscometer (RV) testing.
Rolling Thin Film Oven (RTFO) testing.
Multiple Stress Creep Recovery (MSCR) testing.
Quality control testing of asphalt and bituminous materials.
Engineering Services
Evaluation of construction materials and building components.
Quality control and quality assurance testing services.
Interpretation of laboratory and field test results.
Preparation of technical reports and engineering recommendations.
Technical consultancy related to construction materials and geotechnical engineering.
Through its commitment to quality, technical excellence, and client satisfaction, SFT continues to provide dependable testing and engineering services that support the successful delivery of construction and infrastructure projects throughout the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia.