Aggregate Inspection and Testing:
Evaluation of aggregates and aggregate
deposits based upon gradation analysis,
abrasion tests, soundness, hardness and
toughness of particles, freeze/thaw durability
tests, relative density, and proctor density
tests
Asphalt Inspection and Testing:
Design of asphaltic concrete mixes using Marshall, Hubbard Field,
Hveem and Super pave methods.
Design analysis of mix design.
Asphaltic concrete tests such as
Marshall Stability tests, extraction
tests, core density tests, air void
tests, maximum specific gravity
tests and asphalt contest tests.
Field inspection and control of
pavement and field density test,
asphalt plant inspection and
controlling of the mixed formulas.
Concrete Inspection and Testing:
Design and analysis of low and high concrete
mixes. Testing of concrete for compressive and
flexural strengths. Diamond core drilling and
non-destructive testing and evaluation. Testing
of pre-stressed and pre-cast members. Field
control tests and field control during construction.
Batch plant inspection and batch weight analysis
during plant operation. Engineering consultation,
evaluation and reports.
Masonry Inspection and Testing:
Design on non-reinforced and reinforced masonry
wall. Design of mortar mixes, mortar testing, block
and brick tests including compressive strength tests,
prism tests, moisture absorption and linear shrinkage
tests. Field inspection and control of masonry
construction. Engineering, consultation, evaluation,
and reports.
MATERIAL TESTING AND INSPECTION SERVICES:
Non-Destructive and Structural Steel Inspection and Testing
Field erection inspection of structural steel, including high
tension bolt testing and inspection, and welding inspection
and testing. Fabrication and mill inspection and testing,
including welder qualification, testing and inspection.
Testing and inspection of reinforced steel, including field
Examination of steel by ultrasonic and magnetic particle
tests. Inspection of web penetrations in composite steel
beams and rocker support.
Fireproofing and Firestopping Inspection and Testing:
Analysis and review of fireproofing and firestopping mixes
in accordance with Underwriter Laboratories specification.
Field inspection and testing of spread-on- fireproofing and
firestopping materials which include thickness tests and
bond testing. Laboratory test of density for fireproofing
and firestopping materials. Engineering consultation,
evaluation, and reports.
Waterproofing Inspection and Testing:
Analysis and review of waterproofing materials.
Field inspection and testing of waterproofing
materials. Peel Strength Tests of waterproofing
membrane.
DCE also performs the following types of inspections:
Inspection Procedure & Program
Underwater Inspection
Short Term & Long Term Inspection
Proof Testing of Anchor Rods
Load Test of Rebars
Mechanical & Electrical Inspection
