Simtec holds UKAS* accreditation for a wide variety of concrete testing services, including concrete sampling, slump testing, and the sampling of concrete cubes for compression testing.
Specialist Concrete Diamond Coring Service From Simtec:
- Specialist coring engineers
- 24/7 nationwide
- CSCS compliant
- Highly professional service
- Precision concrete coring
- High-quality reinstatement
- Competitively priced
- Exemplary safety record
Simtec’s reliable and professional concrete diamond coring service comes with no minimum charge. Call today to find out more or for some friendly advice and guidance.
Fresh Concrete
The control of concrete quality is essential to avoid structural failure. The two primary concrete tests include the slump test for measuring the workability of the mix and the cube compressive strength test for identifying the compressive strength of the mix. For both tests, our specialists use a strict sampling technique to ensure accurate results. These are carried out in accordance with BS EN 12350-1.
Concrete Slump Test
Benefits include:
- Logging and photography of cored specimens
- Compressive strength of hardened concrete
- Void assessment and density
- Cement content
- Depth of carbonation
Concrete Diamond Coring Services
Simtec is a leading diamond drilling specialist. Diamond coring offers a cost-effective, quiet, non-percussive, and precise way of extracting cores in materials such as concrete and asphalt for routine or investigatory testing purposes. Simtec also offer both CBR and Plate Load Testing services.
Diamond coring† testing carried out on extracted concrete cores includes:
- Logging and photography of cored specimens
- Compressive strength of hardened concrete
- Void assessment and density
- Cement content
- Depth of carbonation
† Diamond Coring is outside of Simtec’s UKAS* accredited scope of works.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does concrete need to be tested?
Yes! Concrete testing is an integral part of assessing the quality and durability of concrete bases and structures, ensuring the integrity of buildings, bridges, and other infrastructure.
What is concrete core testing?
Concrete core testing, also known as compressive strength testing, is conducted by extracting concrete cube samples from a material and applying increasing levels of force until it breaks. The rate at which it crushes is measured, determining its compressive strength.
What is the diamond coring method?
Diamond drilling is a type of core drilling which uses a rotary drill featuring a diamond drill bit to cut precisely measured holes. This method is ideal for creating openings in materials such as metal, glass, and concrete.
How often do you need a concrete slump test?
You should complete an on-site concrete slump test at every 1000m3 of concrete produced per grade.