An Advanced Materials Testing Laboratory testing to the standards of BS 812: Pt 104, BS 7943, BS EN 932-3, SS EN 12620, ASTM C295 for concrete aggregates, and ASTM C856 for hardened

An Advanced Materials Testing Laboratorywww.admaterials.com.sg

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TESTING

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ABOUT US

Admaterials Technologies Pte Ltd

Admaterials Technologies Pte Ltd is an advanced materials testing laboratory accredited by the Singapore Accreditation Council. We provide complete solutions for a wide range of construction and related fields and we specialize mainly, but not restricted to areas con-cerning construction materials, materials specifications and materials testing.

Admaterials Technologies Pte Ltd is also a certification body accredited by the Singapore Accreditation Council to ISO/IEC 17065 and IAF Guidance on the application of ISO/IEC Guide 65, and SAC CT 05- SAC Criteria for Certification Bodies (Ready-Mixed Concrete).

Admaterials Technologies Pte Ltd has a pool of trained and experienced professional team, which provides research and development, consultancy services ranging from building materials, coatings, polymer and plastic to chemical and environmental materials, using state-of-art analytical equipments, proprietary product and practical experiences. We also provide quality testing services for a wide range of civil engineering, chemical, environmental and mechanical fields.

In February 2016, Exova Group plc, the global testing, calibration and advisory services provider, had acquired a 70% stake in Admaterials Technologies Pte Ltd. Exova is one of the world’s leading laboratory-based testing groups, trusted by organisations to test and advise on the safety, quality and performance of their products, systems and operations. It is listed on the London Stock Exchange.

Headquartered in Edinburgh, UK; the Group provides technically demanding testing for a range of materials, components, products and systems to ensure compliance with safety, performance and quality standards. The company specialises in testing across a number of sectors from health sciences to aerospace, transportation, oil and gas, fire and construction.

Exova is a global leader in the provision of technically demanding laboratory-based testing, calibration and advisory services. We support customers in the most dynamic industries, providing independent assurance on safety, quality and performance.

EXOVA AT GLANCE

OUR CUSTOMER SECTORS

AerospaceIntegrity testing for aeroscape and defence component manufacturers.

Oil & Gas IndustrialsSpecialist infrastructure testing to the up-and mid-stream oil & gas market, as well as industrial materials and component testing.Environmental, core sampling and product testing.

Health SciencesSampling, testing and analysis across the food, pharma and water markets and environmental testing.

FireTesting, analysis, and certification of products and materials to fire standards.

TransportationMaterials and components testing for vehiche and Civil engineering markets.

Middle EastMaterials and environmental testing for the Oil & Gas and infrastructure projects.

CalibrationCalibration of intruments for industrial markets.

JOHOR BRANCH

Admaterials had started its first branch laboratory since October 2016 under Admaterials Technologies Sdn Bhd to serve its customers in Johor Bahru, Malaysia. This laboratory is also under SAC-Singlas accreditation.

CONCRETE TEST

AGGREGATE TEST

REBAR TEST

Our JB branch lab is able to provide basic tests for construction materials.

• Concrete Compressive Strength

• Concrete Flexural Strength

• Rebar Tensile & Bend Test

• Aggregate Geometrical & Physical test

Admaterials is one of the leading testing and consultancy Laboratories in Singapore, with operations spanning the civil engineering, chemical, environmental and me-chanical fields and certification sectors. Within Admaterials, we are rich in employee talent and passion. This talent and passion, combined with our corporate culture of excellence, makes us a dynamic, growing company that continues to thrive in the most challenging economic conditions.

Bright People. Right Solutions. At Admaterials, we epitomize the value we bring to our clients, and this is what differentiates us within the industry.

Our corporate culture cultivates passionate, talented problem-solvers who deliver valuable resources with industry-leading teamwork and responsiveness. We provide the right solutions by achieving a deep understanding of our clients’ businesses and needs. Their challenges are treated with urgency and respect, and we work relentlessly to meet or exceed their expectations

Our expertise is research and development, and we build on these two avenues to cre-ate, develop and support a wide range of services.

These extensive capabilities benefit our clients in numerous ways. Whether it is sup-porting the Singapore Government bodies like BCA, HDB, LTA, JTC, working with local material suppliers or contractors, we focus on clients’ needs and strive to exceed their expectations.

In February, the company was acquired by Exova Group plc, a global testing, calibra-tion and advisory services provider. This acquisition presents Admaterials with better opportunities and a wider global network. Exova has a small but growing footprint in Asia, and the acquisition of Admaterials provides a springboard for growth in this re-gion. With few labs offering advanced materials testing services in Asia, the company is set to become Exova’s hub in this region.

For more information about our business, please refer to the particular sections within our brochure. Admaterials’ website (www.admaterials.com.sg) provides a wider per-spective and more detailed focus information of the respective services you are look-ing for.

For any question or enquiry, please contact us at [email protected].

“Bright People. Right Solution”

Lu Jin Ping - Managing Director

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CONCRETE TEST

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VISION & MISSION

OUR VISION

OUR MISSION

To be the global leading testing laboratory of most preferred choice in providing testing, certification and consultancy services.

To provide solution to the customers with quality and efficient services through innova-tive technologies, actively participate to set the new standards to the industries by estab-lishing professional partnerships and strategic alliances and create a professional work environment that fosters and recognizes individual contribution, teamwork, growth and learning.

OUR VALUESIntegrityTo provide reliable and credible services, we are guided by our integrity in each of our action. We believe being ethically unyielding and honest are the foundation of our individual and corporate actions that drive the company to the customers’ trust.

Customer SatisfactionWe are committed to providing solution and value-added services to our customers. We believe in listening to our customers’ requests, knowing their needs and understanding their expectations.

Employee-OrientedWe value high our staff as we see our employees as the company’s greatest asset. We are committed to provide continuously training and guidance for them to grow together with the company.


TESTINGSERVICES

Admaterials models itself as a one stop service platform. From Materials, Chemical, Mechanical and Environmental Test-ing to Ready-Mix Concrete Certification and Consultancy Services for special projects, you name it, we have it. Our flexibility is unri-valled, so is our professionalism.

CIVILENGINEERING

CHEMICAL &ENVIRONMENTAL MECHANICAL

Admaterials is an accredited laboratory conducting a full range of construction materials testing in accordance with SS, ASTM, ISO, BS, EN and in-house methods. In addition, our skilled engineers provide professional advice and technical support based on their knowledge of the properties and composition of the different types of construction materials to ensure complete satisfaction in your finished construction project.

We operate a fully equipped, state-of-the-art materials testing labo-ratory specifically devoted to the testing and analysis of construction materials. We provide comprehensive tests for aggregates, concrete, cement, admixture, repair and building materials.

A wide range of standard and non-standard laboratory tests can be carried out including ad-hoc tests tailored for specific project or cli-ent requirements.


Admaterials provides a comprehensive range of physical, mechanical, and chemical properties testing on aggregate sample using BS, BS EN, and ASTM standards

LA Abrasion

COMPREHENSIVE AGGREGATE TESTINGBASED ON SS EN 12620 SPECIFICATION

TESTINGAGGREGATES

GEOMETRICAL• Grading (particle size distribution)• Fines content• Fines quality• Shell content• Angularity number• Particle shape index• Flakiness & elongation index• Percentage of fractured particles• Flat and/or elongated particles

PHYSICAL• Moisture content• Los Angeles abrasion• Abrasion value• Crushing value• Impact value• 10% fines value• Bulk density• Particle density & water absorption

CHEMICAL• Chloride content• Sulphate content• Humus content• Fulvo acid• Loss on ignition• Potential ASR (chemical method)• Lightweight organic contaminator

DURABILITY• Soundness• Drying shrinkage

SPECIALIST• Petrographic examination• Alkali-silica reactivity by acceler-

ated mortar bar and concrete prism method

Abrasion Value

1. Petrographic Examination (ASTM C295),2. Alkali Silica Reactivity–Mortar Bar Method (ASTM C1260),3. Water Soluble Chloride Content (EN 1744-1, Clause 7),4. Acid Soluble Sulphate Content (EN 1744-1, Clause 12)

We are the expert in ASR tests• We have tested uncountable numbers of sample for ASR, Petro-

graphic Examination and Mortar Bar Method.• We are under the list of BCA Acceptable Analysts with in-house

capabilities to conduct ASR Test.• We are also SAC-SINGLAS Accredited for the ASR test (conforming

to EN, BS, ASTM Standards).

ASR - Mortar Bar Method

1. Sieve Analysis,2. Silt Content & Coral Content,3. Organic Matter Content,

IMPORTED AGGREGATES TESTING

RECLAMATION SAND TESTING

Since early 2007 Building and Construction Authority of Singapore (BCA) has adopted a three-stage testing regime on imported aggre-gates to determine the quality of aggregates imported from overseas sources. Since beginning, Admaterials has provided imported aggre-gate testing for the following tests as required by BCA.

Large-scale land reclamation has been undertaken in different parts of Singapore since the 1960s. We started our business by doing the recla-mation sand testing since 2008. We provide the following reclamation sand testing:

GEOLOGICAL INSPECTIONTesting and evaluation of aggregate’s quality from foreign source be-comes important since its restriction of supply from existing source into Singapore. To ensure the aggregate from one source is suitable for use, Admaterials has the capacity to provide you the geological in-spection on the quarry site, such as:

4. Angle of Shearing Resistance,5. 12 Heavy Metals Analysis

• New source assessment• Specification compliance• Comparison between materials

• Quality control• Prediction of in-service

behaviour

Petrographic examinations of concrete are typically performed when problems arise during construction phase or premature failure of an existing concrete structure occur. Petrographic examinations are also often performed as part of a condition study to determine if a concrete structure needs to be replaced or if it can be rehabilitated.

Our concrete petrography experts can assist you with the investigation the following hardened concrete/aggregate parameters:

• Aggregate type (mineralogical), characteristics, size & distribution• Cement type• Mineral additives (ground granulated blast furnace slag, fly ash,

silica fume, etc.)• Early freezing, bleeding & segregation, micro-cracking, crack age• Degree of cement hydration, air void content, and water cement

(w/c) ratio• Compaction and micro-porosity• Carbonation depth, secondary deposits, contamination• Alkali silica reaction (ASR), Alkali carbonate reaction (ACR)• Sulphate attack (Ettringite & Thaumasite), delayed Ettringite for-

mation (DEF)• Fire damage

Petrographic examinations may be performed on concrete aggregates for a number of reasons. However, most of the reason or objective is to characterize the rock type, name, and its suitability for use as concrete aggregate.

Some of the examples are:• Determination of the amount of a given constituent (ie. pyrite, chert, coal, shale) present in an aggregate sample• Determination of constituents that may be susceptible to alkali-silica reactions in concrete.• Identification of constituents that may be susceptible to pop-out distress when used for concrete in freeze/thaw environments.

PETROGRAPHICEXAMINATION

Admaterials has a pool of professional and experienced experts in petro-graphic analysis, capable of providing concrete petrography, failure analy-sis and retrofitting/repair consultancy.

We have high-end of equipment to satisfy the full range of pe-trographic examination require-ments in the construction indus-try testing to the standards of BS 812: Pt 104, BS 7943, BS EN 932-3, SS EN 12620, ASTM C295 for concrete aggregates, and ASTM C856 for hardened concrete.

PETROGRAPHIC EXAMINATION OF CONCRETE AGGREGATE

PETROGRAPHIC EXAMINATION OF CONCRETE


Admaterials is capable of performing the following tests to assess the fresh concrete properties:

• Sampling• Slump test • Flow Table test

TESTING OF FRESH CONCRETEWe are also able to provide full range of admixture tests as required in SS EN 934 for general and specific requirement:

• Water reduction• Compressive Strength • Air Content-Pressure Method• Increase in Consistence• Retention of Consistence• Bleeding• Setting Time• Capillary Absorption• Effective Component• Absolute Density• pH Value• Alkali Content• Silicon Dioxide Content• Water Soluble Chloride• Conventional Dry Material Content

TESTING OF ADMIXTURE

PETROGRAPHIC EXAMINATION OF CONCRETE

To ensure the quality of the concrete used for every construction project as a part of quality control and compliance of relevant regulation and quality standard, Admaterials is able to provide you a comprehensive range of concrete tests. Our capability is not only providing fresh and hardened concrete tests, but also mix design assessment and admixture testing.

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FRESHCONCRETE TESTING


TESTING OF SELF-COMPACTING CONCRETE (SCC)We also provide self-compacting concrete testing based on BS EN 206-9 specification:

• Slump-flow test• V-funnel test • L box test • Sieve segregation test • J ring test

• Air content test • Density test• Setting time

HARDENEDCONCRETE TESTING

Admaterials provides the testing services for the hardened concrete for the following properties:

• Density test• Water absorption• Flexural strength• Modulus of elasticity• Tensile splitting strength

CHEMICAL TEST

PHYSICAL & MECHANICAL TEST

• Drying Shrinkage• Carbonation depth• Sulphate resistance• Coefficient of permeability• Rapid Chloride Permeability Test

• Compressive strength• Water permeability• Water penetration• Initial surface absorption test

• Chloride & sulphate content• Composition (cement content)

DURABILITY TEST


Admaterials helps you to ensure the quality of your asphalt premix meets with compulsory regu-lations and quality control standards. We provide a basic of pavement tests and evaluations on laboratory prepared samples as well as specimens collected from site.

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BITUMEN CONTENTMARSHALL DENSITY

MARSHALL STABILITY

GRADING ANALYSIS

SKID RESISTANCE

LOS ANGELES ABRASION

DENSITY OF CORED SAMPLE

THICKNESS OF CORED SAMPLE

MACROTEXTURE DEPTH

Admaterials has a pavement testing laboratory equipped with experienced engineer and technician to perform the following tests.


TESTINGASPHALT PREMIX

To ensure and maintain high standard of building quality, materials used in construction projects shall meet regulations and standards. These materials are required to go through a rigorous screening and testing process to ensure that they meet performance standards and statutory requirements. Through implementing a quality control program, Housing & Development Board (HDB) screens and provides a comprehensive selection of quality products needed for HDB construction projects through HDB’s Materials List with a set of product evaluation requirement.

Admaterials provides such testing services based on a set of product evaluation requirements complying with the required standards and technical specifica-tions.

• Non-Shrink Grout• Polymer Modified Cement Mortar• Bonding Agent• Waterproofing• Epoxy Mortar• Epoxy Resin

REPAIR & BUILDINGMATERIALS TESTING

Admaterials is not only able to assist you with repair and building materials testing and specifica-tion compliance, but we also have extensive experience of assessing the quality of the product and give advise on how to improve it.

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BUILDING MATERIALS

REPAIR MATERIALS

• Tile Adhesive• Tile Grout• Prepared Floor Screed/Prepacked Waterproof Screed• Prepacked Plaster/Prepacked Mortar• Prepacked Skim Coat• Acrylic Polymer Cementitious Coating• Self-Leveling Screed• Sealant


BUILDING & REPAIR MATERIALS TESTING

CERAMIC TILES TESTING

• Flow consistency• Setting time• Stiffening time• Water retentivity• Change in height• Flexural strength• Compressive strength• Bond strength• Water absorption• Linear shrinkage• Skid resistance• Taber abrasion• Tensile adhesion strength• Expansion & bleeding

WATERPROOFING MEMBRANE TESTING

• Dimensions• Straightness of sides• Rectangularity• Surface flatness• Surface quality• Deep abrasion• Modulus of rupture• Water absorption• Scratch hardness• Slip resistance • Reverse staining• Stain resistance• Chemical resistance• Coefficient of friction• Shear adhesion bond strength

• Tensile pull off strength• Crack bridging• Shore hardness• Water penetration• Water vapour transmission• Accelerated weathering• Dimensional stability• Tensile shear at joint• Puncture resistance• Impact resistance• Peel adhesion to concrete• Resistance to hydrostatic head• Resistance to leakage at joint• Tensile strength & elongation at break


Direct Shear Box Test CBR Test

TESTINGSOIL

• Particle Size Distribution• Direct Shear Box test• Compaction Test (Maximum & Minimum Dry Density)• Moisture• Unconfined Compressive Strength• Atterberg Limit• Linear Shrinkage• California Bearing Ratio• Constant Head Permeability• Sand Replacement• pH Value• Organic Matter• Mass Loss on Ignition• Sulphate Content• Carbonate Content• Chloride Content• Total Dissolved Salt

Admaterials is capable of carrying out the following soil test services:

Admaterials also provides rock testing services:

• Unconfined Compressive Strength• Water (Moisture) Content• Point Load Strength Index

As the basic structural foundation for almost all construction, soil materials play an important role in the ultimate success of a project. Admaterials is equipped to carry out most of the tests specified in BS 1377, Methods of Tests for Soils for Civil Engineering Purposes, from basic classification testing to chemical analysis.

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TESTINGROCK


PRECAST UNIT &STONE TESTING

MASONRY UNITS

PAVING MATERIALS

NATURAL STONESWe provide the testing services for masonry units based on EN 771 speci-fication (clay masonry units, calcium silicate masonry units , Aggregate concrete masonry units (dense and light weight aggregates), Autoclaved aerated concrete masonry units, manufactured stone masonry units and natural stone masonry units) for the following tests.• Compressive strength• Water absorption• Capillary water absorption• Dry density• Moisture movement

We provide the testing for concrete paving blocks, flags, kerbs and clay pavers according to BS EN 1338, BS EN 1339, BS EN 1340 and BS EN 1344 specifications for the following tests.• Dimension measurements• Total water absorption• Tensile splitting strength• Bending strength• Transverse breaking load• Unpolished Slip Resistance Value• Verification of visual aspects

Admaterials also provides natural (dimension) stones testing for wide range of European (EN) and American (ASTM) test methods for the following tests.• Petrographic description• Compressive strength• Flexural strength• Modulus of rapture• Abrasion resistance• Slip resistance• Stain resistance• Capillary water absorption• Dimensional stability• Water absorption & bulk specific gravity


TESTINGCEMENT

Admaterials offers a comprehensive range of cement testing encompassing both physical and chemical properties.

PHYSICAL TEST

• Loss on ignition,• Residual insoluble• Sulphate• Sulphite• Chloride• Manganese• Major elements (SiO2,

Fe2O3, CaO, MgO, Al2O3)

CHEMICAL TEST

• Carbon dioxide• Alkali (Na2O & K2O)• Reactive silica• Heat of hydration• Pozzolanicity• Specific surface area -

BET method

PORTLAND CEMENT

BLENDED CEMENT

POZZOLANIC MATERIALS

SILICA FUME

FLY ASHES

GRANULATED BLAST FURNACE SLAG

We do a comprehensive test for cementitious materials to check the comformity according to EN 197-1. These ma-terials include traditional Portland cement and other ce-mentitious materials, such as fly ash, ground granulated blastfurnace slag (GGBS), limestone fines and silica fume.

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• Fineness• Activity Index• Moisture content

• Strength• Setting time• Soundness


ANALYSISINSTRUMENTAL

Admaterials has advanced state-of-the-art analytical testing instruments for a wide range of pur-poses from material identification and characterization to quality control monitoring. We have extensive experience of analysing a wide range of materials in surface analysis, composition and contamination measurement, trace elemental analysis and microscopy that is able to help you to understand well the properties of your materials.

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X-ray diffraction (XRD) is a powerful non-destructive technique for characterizing crystalline materials. X-ray diffraction peaks are produced by constructive interference of a monochromatic beam of x-rays scattered at specific angles from each set of lat-tice planes in a sample. The peak intensities are determined by the distribution of atoms within the lattice. Consequently, the x-ray diffraction pattern is the fingerprint of periodic atomic arrangements in a given material. A search of the standard da-tabase of x-ray diffraction patterns enables quick phase identi-fication for a large variety of crystalline samples.

XRD can provide useful information based upon the powder diffraction pattern. Among the most common tests are the identification and quantification of the crystalline phases, determination of the percent crystallinity, and analysis of the crystal structure.

XRD ANALYSIS

Admaterials has invested on various instruments for chemi-cal analysis and materials testing to provide a comprehensive testing services, included Spectroscopy, Mass spectrometry, Thermal analysis and Chromatography.


In many kinds of applications, FTIR can be used to identify chemicals from spills, paints, polymers, coatings, drugs, and contaminants. Admaterials primarily uses FTIR to assist our customers with identifying and analyzing materials.• Identification of unknown materials • Identification of polymers, plastics, and resins• Quantitative determination of compounds in

mixtures• Determinating the quality or consistency of a

sample

Our TGA/DSC is used for testing in many applications at temperatures up to 1100⁰C over a wide range of heating rates. This technique is particularly useful for the following types of measurements:• Compositional analysis of multi-component materials or blends• Thermal stabilities• Effects of reactive atmospheres on materials• Moisture and volatiles content• Collection of thermodynamic mass loss information• Identification of hidden transitions obscured by mass loss

Spark optical emission spectrometers (S-OES) are the ideal in-struments for metal analysis. Optical emission spectrometry using Arc/Spark excitation is the reference technique for rapid, elemental analysis of solid metallic samples. We provide metal composition analysis for the following application:• Iron & steel and its alloys• Aluminum and its alloys• Copper and its alloys

FTIR ANALYSIS

TGA/DSC ANALYSISARC/SPARK OES ANALYSIS


We are able to analyze the following elements:As, Al, Ag, B, Be, Ba, Ca, Cd, Co, Cr, Cu, Fe, K, Mg, Mn, Mo, Na, Ni, P, Pb, Se, Sn, Sr, Tl, V, Zn and Hg.Besides the environmental samples, ICP-AES has been used in many applications such as:• Analysis Children’s toys and Child Care products• Toxicity test• Medical/Pharmacy Products to look for metal

contaminants• Compositional Analysis: RoHS Testing

Energy Dispersive X-ray Fluorescence (EDXRF) analy-sis techniques provide major, minor and trace ele-ment quantification across the broadest range of samples, including bulk solids, granules, powders, thin films and all manner of liquids with extreme ease of sample preparation.It can be used for a wide range of elements, from carbon (9) to uranium (92) and wide variety of industries and applications in-cluding: cement production, mining, mineral ben-eficiation, iron, steel and non-ferrous metals, RoHS screening and quantification, petroleum and pet-rochemicals, polymers and related industries, glass production, pharmaceuticals, healthcare products, environmental, food and cosmetics.

SURFACE AREA & POROSITY ANALYSIS

EDXRF ANALYSIS

ICP-OES ANALYSIS

Brunauer-Emmett-Teller (BET) analysis provides precise specific surface area evaluation of materials by nitrogen multilayer adsorption measured as a function of relative pressure using a fully automated analyser. Barrett-Joyner-Halenda (BJH) analysis can also be employed to determine pore area and spe-cific pore volume using adsorption and desorption techniques. This technique characterises pore size distribution independent of external area due to particle size of the sample. Admaterials is equiped with Micromeritics TriStar II for this analysis.


We are equipped with elemental analyzer which analyses Nitrogen according to the DUMAS combustion principle and measures simultaneously Nitrogen and Total Carbon from a single analysis. The Inorganic Carbon is measured by Acidi-fication of the sample. The Organic Carbon is calculated by difference (TC-IC) or measured as NPOC after pretreatment by acidification of the sample. The analyzer provides fast, accurate and low level analysis for these parameters in applica-tions such as soil & plant, sludges & sediments, animal feed & grain, food, malt, fertilizer etc.

CARBON & NITROGEN ANALYZER

Pyrolysis gas chromatography (Py-GC) allows the analysis of small amounts of polymeric samples in a wide variety of forms including insoluble and composite materials without pretreatments and provides unique information that oth-erwise cannot be obtained. Py-GC is a very useful and powerful analytical technique for polymer characterization. One of the application is determination of silane concentration of the silane treated concrete for quality control of surface protection.

PYROLYSIS-GAS CHROMATOGRAPHY (Py-GC)


TESTINGMICROBIOLOGICAL

Our microbiology laboratory testing services include water testing for routine monitoring, ad-hoc investigation and regulatory monitor-ing.

• TotalBacteriacount• TotalColiform• FecalColiform• E.coli• Klebsiella• Streptococci• Enterococci• PseudomonasAeruginosa• StaphylococcusAureus• Salmonellaspp• Shigellaspp• Legionella

The presence of bacteria and pathogenic organisms is a concern when considering the safety of drinking water or water that we consume daily. Bacterial contamination cannot be detected by sight, smell or taste. The only way to determine if a water supply contains bacteria is to test it. To complete our water analysis, currently Admaterials is able to provide microbiological analysis.

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The scope of our Mechanical Testing includes:

TESTINGMECHANICAL

TENSILE TEST

BEND & REBEND TEST

CHARPY IMPACT TEST

BRINELL HARDNESS TEST

ROCKWELL HARDNESS TEST

VICKERS HARDNESS TEST

WELD SHEAR TEST

CHEMICAL COMPOSITION

Admaterials is equipped with fully integrated, state-of-the-art testing facilities to perform a wide range of mechanical testing to help you to verify the mechanical properties of your materi-als, not limited to metals but also polymers. Our combination of highly experienced technicians, competitive pricing and fast turnaround time pro-vides an ideal solution for your testing needs.

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In order to serve the needs of our mechanical testing services, Admaterials has invested in a com-plete engineering workshop. It is equipped with lathe, miller, grinder and drill machines to fulfill the standard preparation requirement for our test specimen.

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METALS & METALS PRODUCT

REINFORCING STEEL

WELDED STEEL FABRIC

PRESTRESSING STEEL

MECHANICAL COUPLERS

STRUCTURAL STEEL

BOLTS & NUTS

MACHINERY WORKSHOP

Admaterials has a particular expertise in the testing and analysis of steels for use in concrete structures. This includes materials such as:

Admaterials has a diverse fleet of universal testing machines covering a range from 50kN to 2000kN.


Admaterials provides a wide range of environmental analytical testing services, specializing in the analysis of soil, sediment, sludge, water and leachates.Our environmental laboratory testing services for these matrices includes routine, trace and ultra-trace level organics (volatile and semi volatile), metals, nutrients, inorganic non-metallics and microbiological tests.

Admaterials offers comprehensive environ-mental testing services for the following areas.

Water Quality Testing• Potable Water• Non-potable Water• Sewage, effluents and trade wastes• Water for industrial purposes• Swimming pool water• Spapool water• Ground water• RO water• Sea water• Cooling tower water• Chiller & boiler water• Water features • Deionised waterEnvironmental Samples• Soil, Sediment, Sludge

Analytical methods are based on well-established, internationally-recognized procedures such as those published by the United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) and the American Public Health Association (APHA), as well as Singapore standards.

ENVIRONMENTAL TESTING


With our qualified background in civil engineering testing, Admaterials offers a comprehensive non-destructive testing service, including:• Visual inspection• Half-cell electrical potential method• Schmidt/rebound hammer test• Carbonation depth measurement • Penetration resistance or Windsor probe test• Covermeter testing• Strain measurement• Initial surface absorption test• Ultrasonic pulse velocity testing• Impact echo test

Admaterials also provides in-situ soil testing:• Plate loading test• In-situ density by sand replacement method• In-place density and water content of by nuclear methods

SERVICESSITE

IN-SITU SOIL TESTING

CONCRETE NON-DESTUCTIVE TESTING

Covermeter Survey

Plate Load Test Nuclear Density Test

Admaterials has a pool of site team to provide you site testing services mainly for concrete non-destructive testing and in-situ soil testing.

We deliver a team of people who can provide com-prehensive support, covering all aspects of investi-gation and failure analysis, including programming and damage analysis.

We have extensive experience in diagnosing and solving concrete related problems during construction or at some subsequent time. These services include:• Corrosion Status of Concrete Structure • Chloride Content of Concrete Structure • Adhesion Bonding Strength of Coating and Paints • Adhesion Bonding Strength of Tiling • Waterproofing Membrane • Carbonation Depth• Sealant

The scope of our Failure Analysis includes: • Fire damage • Structure distress • Leaks and dampness in structure • Cracking of concrete structure • Concrete problem (Delay setting, low strength, cracking,

water seepage, ASR, Chemical attack, delayed Ettrigite) • Tiling failure

• Stone problems (Breakage, pitting, discoloration, staining, cracking)

• Staining of building • Paint/coating defects (Blistering, peel-

ing, flaking, chalking) • Flooring failure (Pitting, abrasion wear,

cracking, debonding, peeling)

To compliment our site services work, Admaterials also offers a range of specialist services, including:• Structural investigation• Temperature monitoring• Thermographic scanning• Ground-penetrating radar (GPR) survey• Slip resistance testing of floor and paving surfaces

SPECIALIST TESTING

SITE INVESTIGATION &FAILURE ANALYSIS

Temperature Monitoring Slip Resistance Test


Our Company is among the pioneer batch of certifica-tion bodies accredited by SAC to provide certification of ready-mixed concrete (RMC) suppliers in compliant to SAC certification standard.

Admaterials has certified over 90 plants in Singapore and Malaysia. Among our valued clients are Island Concrete (Pte) Ltd, Pan-United Concrete Pte Ltd, YTL Concrete (S) Pte Ltd, Top-Mix Concrete Pte Ltd, Holcim (Singapore) Pte Ltd and Alliance Concrete (S) Pte Ltd.

The basis of the certification for the RMC prod-uct producers will be guided by SS EN 206-1, SS 544-Part 1 & Part 2 and SAC CT-06 and other relevant SS and EN material specifications and conformities.

With a knowledge-based platform and extensive experience, we keep your business on the right track according to the standards, specifications, qualification, and also the authority’s require-ments to maintain your competitive edge in the market.

RMC PRODUCT CERTIFICATION

CERTIFICATIONSERVICES


Admaterials successfully completed a few consultancy jobs, notably Consultancy for Thermal Cracking of Pile Raft at Parkview Eclat Condo Site of Grange Road and “Penyiasatan Keretakan untuk Cadangan Membina dan Menyiapkan Bangunan Gunasama Persekutuan Seberang Perai Utara, Pulau Pinang.”

Admaterials was awarded with a research project: Provision of Consultancy Services for Rock Usage by JTC Corporation on 3 September 2008.

Admaterials also had completed the following projects:

1. Usage of incinerator bottom ash (IBA) as aggregate to produce concrete for Keppel Seghers Engineering Singapore Pte Ltd.

2. Substitution of natural sand by sea sand through the development of chloride absorption admixture for concrete.

3. Consultancy and testing of raw materials for marine clay stabilisation.

Having years of ex-periences involving all aspects of civil en-gineering, building industries, inspection and materials testing; we can expertly guide you through appropi-ate processes in build-ing and construction materials develop-ment and work closely with you to create the processes tailored to your needs.

CONSULTANCYSERVICES


Admaterials has a team of experts who can provide complete development work from concept development, evaluation, prototyping and pilot production. In addition, we also provide consultancy service based on each client individual and unique requirements. Our completed projects include:

VivoCity Feature Wall: Shotcrete Mortar System

Development of lightweight acoustic and thermal insulation composite panels containing recycled spent catalyst

Research and Development on Rehabilitation, Moni-toring and Protection of Marine Concrete Structures

With our comprehen-sive capabilities and capacity, highly experi-enced team, and state-of-the art facilities and equipment, we provide broad services ranging from the development of advanced materials and new applications in industrial R&D, from fundamental research to highly applied de-velopment in both the process and product areas.

APPLIEDRESEARCH &DEVELOPMENT


Quality Assurance and Management • Develop QA plan for client • Execute QA inspection and testing

programme • Appraise QA programme of con-

tractors/manufacturers • Evaluate Quality performance of

contractors

ISO/IEC 17025 specifies two requirements to demonstrate the competency of testing and calibration laboratories – management and technical requirements. Management requirements are related to the operation and effectiveness of the quality management system within the laboratory, and this clause has similar requirements to ISO 9001. Technical requirements address the competence of staff; testing methodology; equip-ment and quality; and reporting of test and calibration results.

Through our numerous and extensive direct involvement in the ISO/IEC 17025 accredita-tion under SAC-SINGLAS, we can guide you through the accreditation process that give you confidence to apply for the accreditation and implement it.

Organisations that implement good practice of quality assurance and management sys-tem will win the trust of customers and employees, reduce costs and increase profitabil-ity, improve the quality of your output, and at the same time overcome daily challenges more easily. In addition, an effective management system serves to create the basis for continual improvement leading to increased customer satisfaction and ultimately to the success of the organisation.

Admaterials will guide you through the process of selecting the relevant rules and regu-lations for your products and services, including relevant standards and specifications for which you need to document compliance. We can perform testing or help you find a suitable laboratory. When you are ready to show your compliance documentation, we will examine these in a professional and systematic manner.

Admaterials provides full support and assistance to meet your needs, from start to finish; we can put you on the right track to ISO/IEC 17025 accredita-tion.

SINGLAS Accreditation• Develop Quality Manual • Conduct Internal Audit• Guide on Equipment Calibration

Program • Testing Methods Evaluation and

Verification

QUALITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

ISO/IEC 17025 CONSULTANCY


Increasing global environmental awareness has created a demand for and the supply of green products. By certifying, and promoting your environmentally responsible product, service or company; you can boost your profitability and en-hance your brand at the same time.

The Singapore Green Labelling Scheme (SGLS) was launched in May 1992 by the Ministry of the Environment. The Green

Label can be used on products which meet the eco standards specified by the scheme. As the criteria and standard have been set up, manufacturers and distributors may ap-ply for the Green Label. The product compliance to the criterion must be 100% and all required documents/test reports and methodologies must be submitted along with the application.

With our professional team of experts, Adma-terials provides consultancy and testing ser-vices for Green Label certification.

Green Label Certification• Product Category Identification • Information Compilation • Test Requirements • Estimated Cost and Schedule • Coordination for samples testing • Test Reports and Product Information

Compilation • Application Submission • Follow up with Application Results

The Singapore Green Building Council (SGBC)’s Green Building Product Certification Scheme, was launched on 14 September 2010 as a key initiative to support the building industry in the drive to-wards sustainability and environment- friendly built environment.

With our years’ experiences in the building and construction mate-rials, Admaterials is also providing the consultancy for this Green Building Product Certification Scheme. We’ll provide you a compre-hensive guidance for your product assessment as well the testing

services according to the required standard and regulation. Admaterials is a corporate mem-ber of the SGBC, and is also a member of the Recycled Materials Taskforce.

Promoting Green BuildingWe are playing our part in mov-ing the Singapore building and construction industry towards environmental sustainability by promoting green building de-sign, practices and technologies

GREEN LABEL CONSULTANCY & TESTING

GREEN BUILDING CONSULTANCY


CONTRIBUTION

Admaterials co-organized the seminar “Aggregate for use in Concrete - Selection, Diagnostics and Risk Control” (29 August 2008)

Our Executive Director, Lu Jin Ping was invited by Trisakti University, Indonesia as a speaker at the International Conference: Questions We Ask Related to Green Development in Indonesia, Jakarta (24 November 2008)

With our deep concern in our professional community develop-ment and the sustainability for the future generation, we actively participate and contribute our time and effort in industry events.

Admaterials was a of gold sponsor for ACI Seminar: Impact of EN on Singapore Standards: Concrete Perspective (23 July 2009)

Our Executive Director, Lu Jin Ping attended the 6th Asia Symposium on Polymers in Concrete, Tongji University, Shanghai and presented 3 papers at the Symposium (29-30 October 2009)

PARTICIPATION


Our Executive Director was invited by KLIUC to give public lecture on high performance concrete in Kuala Lumpur (17 Dec 2010)

Our Executive Director presented a paper in 14th International Con-gress on Polymers in Concrete, Shanghai, China (17-20 April 2013)

Our Executive Director, Lu Jin Ping received a Merit award for his con-tribution to the national Standardisation Programme (17 November 2009)

Training for BCA Staff: Identification of Harmful Essential Construction Materials to the Concrete Production (24 April 2013)

We presented 3 papers at the 35th Conference on OUR WORLD IN CON-CRETE & STRUCTURES, Singapore (25–27 August 2010)

Our Executive Director was invited as key-note speaker at the Confer-ence on High Performance Concrete and Ultra-High performance Con-crete, Shen Zhen, China (28-29, October 2010)


Find out more at our websitewww.admaterials.com.sg

Singapore Prestige Brand Award - Promising Brands 2015

ADMATERIALS TECHNOLOGIES PTE LTD58 Sungei Kadut Loop Singapore 729501Tel : (65) 6362 9066 Fax: (65) 6362 2080Email: [email protected]

ADMATERIALS TECHNOLOGIES SDN BHDNo. 18 Jalan Mega 1/5, Taman Perindustrian Nusa Cemerlang79200 Nusajaya Johor, Johor Bahru, Malaysia Tel: +607-509 6822 Fax: +607-509 9835

Documents

An Advanced Materials Testing Laboratory testing to the standards of BS 812: Pt 104, BS 7943, BS EN 932-3, SS EN 12620, ASTM C295 for concrete aggregates, and ASTM C856 for hardened