- The “ALBA-BETON” Laboratory covers construction material testing activities, consistently ensuring the quality and impartiality of testing. The scope of our activity includes:
- concrete testing;
- aggregate testing;
- cement testing;
- concrete additive testing;
This service also refers to the following mandatory normative acts:
- ISO 17025:2017 “General Requirements for the competence of testing and calibration laboratories”.
- Law No. 10489, dated 15/12/2011 “On the marketing and market surveillance of non-food products”
- Law No. 8402, dated 10.09.1998, as amended “On the control and discipline of construction works”
- Law No. 9290, dated 07.10.2004 “On construction products”
- Decision of the Council of Ministers No. 272, dated 18.04.2007 “On the approval of the list of construction products for which mandatory conformity assessment is required”
The laboratory maintains its integrity by operating as an independent unit separate from other units of the company.
The strategic development of the laboratory has been achieved through laboratory policies that form the framework for operational objectives of the activity, with the constant goal of continuously improving its performance.
Our laboratory also offers technical consulting services and the provision of expert opinions and interpretations of test reports, experimental and training-based services; and specific services in the field of expertise for the following cases:
- How can we interpret specifications related to concrete?
- How can potential conflicting issues be identified in a given project?
- What is the mix design that meets the technical specifications of the project or standard requirements?
- How can I develop a mix that provides: resistance to alkali-silica reaction (ASR), low permeability to chlorides and water, sulfate resistance, reduced shrinkage, and controlled temperature?
- How can I evaluate/control the raw materials used in concrete?
- What are the best practices for quality control in concrete production and placement?
- How can the quality of concrete be monitored?
- How can I interpret standard requirements for compressive strength and low result values obtained on-site?
- Which result is acceptable?
- How can a non-standard procedure be identified?
- How can I ensure that on-site placement or concrete production fully complies with the relevant standard requirements?
- What are the conditions and methods for handling concrete samples?
- How can I take a representative sample?
- How can I design a mix for self-leveling concrete, foam concrete, gas concrete, or high-strength concrete?
- What are natural and industrial additives, and how can they be applied in concrete?