Concrete Testing Services
Carbonation Testing
Carbonation testing is a critical aspect of concrete condition assessment for reinforced concrete structures.
Carbonation testing provides information on how far carbonation has progressed into the concrete.
LMS Construction Services Ltd can conduct carbonation depth testing on site to determine the extent of carbonation compared with the measured concrete cover to reinforcement.
This helps provide a clearer understanding of whether carbonation has reached or is approaching the reinforcement.
Carbonation testing can help structural engineers, contractors and clients determine the extent and potential cause of reinforcement corrosion and assist with developing an appropriate repair strategy.
Chloride Testing
Chlorides can enter reinforced concrete through sources such as de-icing salts, marine environments, contaminated materials and other exposure conditions.
Once chloride levels reach the reinforcement, they can break down the protective layer around the steel and increase the risk of corrosion.
LMS Construction Services Ltd conducts chloride testing through concrete core sampling, where we drill into the concrete substrate to collect dust samples.
These samples are sent to a UKAS certified laboratory for a thorough concrete condition assessment to determine the presence and concentration of chloride at relevant depths
Chloride testing can provide valuable information when developing a concrete repair strategy.
Rebar Mapping & Reinforcement Assessment
Rebar mapping is crucial for providing valuable insights into reinforcement location, spacing, and concrete cover within existing reinforced concrete structures.
LMS Construction Services Ltd can carry out rebar mapping and assessment services, which when coupled with concrete condition assessment techniques, can support structural engineers and contractors during investigations.
Concrete Core Sampling
LMS Construction Services Ltd offers concrete core sampling as an integral part of comprehensive concrete condition assessments and structural investigations.
When a visual inspection cannot fully determine the condition of existing concrete, core sampling provides our clients with valuable insights into the material's integrity.
The collected samples can undergo rigorous laboratory testing, including carbonation testing and chloride testing, to evaluate crucial properties such as compressive strength, concrete quality, density, and the presence of carbonation and chloride content.