Head of the Division :
Material Engineer
Eng. Mrs. V.W. Rathnasaooriya
Material Testing Laboratory of the Department of Engineering Services contributes greatly to effectively improve the quality of the construction industry in the Central Province. It was established in the year 2008 and provides services to both government and non-government organizations.
Material Testing Laboratory tests and provides reports according to the local and international standards when employers request quality testing services in building materials and constructions in the Central Province.
Tests carried out by the materials testing laboratory
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Category of the test |
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Concrete Tests |
Concrete cube test |
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Concrete cover and reinforcement check |
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Rebound hammer test |
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Slump cone test |
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Concrete mix design |
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Setting time (Cement) |
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Compressing strength of Interlocks |
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Soil Tests |
Particle size distribution test (Sieve analysis) |
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Field density test |
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Consolidation test |
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Direct shear test |
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Hand auger investigation |
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Atterberg limit test |
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Moisture content test |
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Standard compaction test |
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Mackintosh probe test |
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Burnt Clay Brick Tests |
Compressing strength of Burnt clay bricks |
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Water absorption test of Burnt clay bricks |
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Dimension checking of Burnt clay bricks |
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Aggregate tests |
Aggregate grading test |
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Aggregate flakiness test |
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Aggregate elongation test |
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Other Tests |
Powder coating thickness test |
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Hardness test |
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Thickness measurement using Micrometer and Vernier caliper |
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M/S and T/S steel bars weight check |
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