UK Interactive Tour Buy Training & Equipment Careers Client Login Structural Investigation Contact us Quick links SOCOTEC has extensive experience in completing condition surveys together with destructive and non-destructive investigations on all types of reinforced and mass concrete, brick and steel structures including buildings, bridges, tunnels, roads and viaducts. Structural Surveys A powerful combination of in-house expertise and industry standard investigation techniques enable us to provide the following structural surveying methods: Fractured components for surface features Cause of failure and the presence of defects Coatings, materials and corrosion indicators Identification of fibres Comparison of materials Defects in components Qualitative and semi-quantitative analysis of particles and contaminants Our structural testing and assessment services cover the following materials: Brickwork and Masonry Full surveys and testing of brickwork, masonry and mortar are provided to ascertain cause of movement and failure, cracking, delaminations and spalling. Metal Structures Full surveys and testing of metal structures using a variety of techniques including: In situ metallography In situ microscopy Crack determination Strain gauging/proof loading Measurement of residual metal thickness Corrosion testing STRUCTURAL INVESTIGATION Paints and Coatings As experts in paints and coatings consultancy and analysis, SOCOTEC operates from accredited laboratories, using modern accelerated weathering equipment and performing natural weathering site trials, as well as performing testing and analysis throughout the UK. Click here for paints and coatings services STRUCTURAL INVESTIGATION Waterproofing Waterproofing To ensure the water tight operation of a number of materials, SOCOTEC provides holiday testing of, for example, waterproof membranes. Get in touch Want to find out about our other construction material testing services? Contact us using the form, or contact details, below and we will get back to you as soon as possible. General Enquiries: 01283 554400 Sales Enquiries: 0845 603 2112 Sales Email: salesuk@socotec.com Contact us You might also be intrested in: ALL NEWS PRESS RELEASES WHITE PAPERS BUSINESS CASES TESTIMONIAL News Geotechnical & Geophysical Materials Testing SOCOTEC UK Selects Spectra QEST's Platform TUE 05/10/2021 - 09:57 News Materials Testing Waste Geotechnical & Geophysical SOCOTEC Launches New Strategic Development in the Midlands FRI 29/01/2021 - 15:39 News Monitoring Materials Testing SOCOTEC Launches New Bidirectional Method for Pile Load Testing TUE 25/08/2020 - 15:51 News Hot Topic Materials Testing Managing Reclaimed Asphalt Guidance FRI 20/09/2019 - 11:55 News Events Materials Testing SOCOTEC Host Open Day to Showcase Innovative Testing at ALPACA Project THU 19/07/2018 - 13:44 News Training Construction Materials Testing SOCOTEC Presents to Construction Students at Local College THU 21/06/2018 - 16:23 News Frameworks & Contracts Materials Testing Ground Investigation SOCOTEC Supports the Aberdeen Harbour Expansion Project with Scope of Services FRI 08/06/2018 - 16:43 News Frameworks & Contracts Environment Materials Testing SOCOTEC Awarded Three Year Contract with the Coal Authority MON 05/03/2018 - 17:05 Load more Paints & Coatings Discover the section Construction Materials Testing Discover the section Pied de page Your Sector Our Services Case Studies Digital Innovation News and Media Who We Are Work for SOCOTEC View our brochure Employee Login Contact Us Pied de page (secondaire) UK Privacy Policy Modern Slavery Policy Cookies Policy Sitemap