a Geotechnical and Materials Testing Company “Quality Assured Testing…. FOR LIFE!!!”

Quezon City Laboratory - No. 79 North Zuzuarregui St.,Holy Spirit, QC Tel No. [02] 951-7162 Telefax No. [02] 454-9839 Cavite Laboratory – 102 Gen. Aguinaldo Hiway, Sampaloc 1, Dasmariñas, Cavite Telefax No. [046] 973-3621 Calamba Laboratory - Km. 54 Bo. Makiling, Calamba, Laguna Tel. No. [049] 545-2028 Pampanga Laboratory – Unit A Genesis Building, Mc Arthur Hiway, San Isidro, San Fernando, Pampanga Tel. No. [045] 455-2331 Sta. Rosa Laboratory – Yatco Compound Purok 1, Pulong-Sta. Cruz, Sta. Rosa, Laguna Tel [049] 534-1163 Cebu Laboratory – 136 Hernan Cortez Street, Subangdaku, Mandaue City, Cebu Tel No. [032] 520-9994

E-mail Address: [email protected]

The COMPANY…

ASTEC Materials Testing Corporation (Formerly Associated Services and Testing Center-ASTEC) has become a brand name and sign of quality in the materials and testing industry. Founded on June of 1998, ASTEC has built its name based on integrity, know-how and unquestioned reputation. Across the construction industry, the name stands for its expertise in the Geotechnical Engineering and materials testing of pre-cast concrete elements, soils, aggregates, steel and cement. Over 20,000 tons of materials have been tested by ASTEC and is continuously increasing. As a service oriented company, ASTEC is dedicated to giving the best service without sacrificing its core value of integrity and unquestioned reputation. ASTEC is always an idea ahead. The technical knowhow in the procedures of the personnel is continuously improved through continuous in-house training. The result is the highly qualified employees in the organization. ASTEC is thus well prepared to meet the present demands of the market and future as well. The construction industry has a very high quality requirement that is why ASTEC strives to be a professional and experienced business partner to its customers. ASTEC continues to strengthen its position in the market and strives to reach this goal through a high degree of knowledge, integrity, unquestioned reputation and utmost services of quality assured testing...for life.

ASTEC’S VISION To be the first private organization to have a network of strategically located civil engineering laboratories, known for its technical competence and integrity in the Philippines.

ASTEC’S MISSION That the organization be a sustainable source of financial returns. For the employees to grow with the organization and achieve their quality of life. That our customers become partners in infrastructure development for nation building. To establish long term trust and unquestioned reputation with our customers by having the highest degree of company integrity.

QUALITY POLICY

The ASTEC are dedicated to providing superior service. ASTEC strives to be the ultimate source for testing services by having the highest degree of integrity and incredible customer service. Full customers satisfaction with providing the customer’s with complete line of testing services for civil engineering requirements is a matter of utmost importance in order that the laboratory may maintain its leadership and to continue as being regarded as a credible and honest company. Full adherence to these policies is required to all ASTEC employees in order that the company vision, mission and objectives be achieved.

SCHEDULE OF SERVICES PROVIDED


SUBSURFACE SOIL INVESTIGATION

ASTEC carried out soil investigation for numerous government and private projects (i.e., Buildings, Site Development, Warehouses, Bridges, Elevated Water Tanks & Slipways) for the soil analysis and engineering properties of the soil for bearing capacity, appropriate type of foundation and other geotechnical engineering requirements.


Plate Load Test


Hardened Concrete Compression Test

ASTEC has eleven (11) modern microprocessor controlled compression testing machines which have force capacities ranging from 1500 kN to 3000kN. Matest cybertronics were installed to enable witnessing party to view the result and actual load rate in a large display.

Three-Edge Bearing Test of Concrete Pipes

ASTEC has carried out three-edge bearing and absorption test of reinforced concrete pipes for numerous private and government projects. We have the capacity to test samples ranging from 152mm to 2100mm diameter class I to V; Wall A, B, C.


Concrete Coring

Quality assured testing for life… QC Lab – T/F (02) 951-7162; T (02) 454-9839 Calamba Lab – T/F (049) 545-2028 Dasma Lab – T/F (026) 9733621 Pampanga Lab – T/F (045) 636-3437 Sta. Rosa Lab – T/F (049) 534-1163 Makati Lab – T/F (02) 899-3073 Email Add: [email protected]

ASTEC has carried out concrete coring for numerous prestigious projects. We have the capability to core samples ranging from 20mm to 254mm diameter.


Rebound Hammer Test

Quality assured testing for life… QC Lab – T/F (02) 951-7162; T (02) 454-9839 Calamba Lab – T/F (049) 545-2028 Dasma Lab – T/F (026) 9733621 Pampanga Lab – T/F (045) 636-3437 Sta. Rosa Lab – T/F (049) 534-1163 Makati Lab – T/F (02) 899-3073 Email Add: [email protected]

ASTEC has carried out Rebound number of hardened concrete for private and government projects. This test method is applicable to assess the in-place uniformity of concrete, to delineate regions in a structure of poor quality or deteriorated concrete, and to estimate in-place strength development.


Structural Load Test

Quality assured testing for life… QC Lab – T/F (02) 951-7162; T (02) 454-9839 Calamba Lab – T/F (049) 545-2028 Dasma Lab – T/F (026) 9733621 Pampanga Lab – T/F (045) 636-3437 Sta. Rosa Lab – T/F (049) 534-1163 Makati Lab – T/F (02) 899-3073 Email Add: [email protected]




Quality Test of Soil & Aggregates

Quality assured testing for life… QC Lab – T/F (02) 951-7162; T (02) 454-9839 Calamba Lab – T/F (049) 545-2028 Dasma Lab – T/F (026) 9733621 Pampanga Lab – T/F (045) 636-3437 Sta. Rosa Lab – T/F (049) 534-1163 Makati Lab – T/F (02) 899-3073 Email Add: [email protected]




Tensile Test of Steel Materials

ASTEC has carried out tensile & bending test of steel materials for private and government projects. We have the capacity to test samples ranging to 6mm to 45mm diameter, Grade 33 to Grade 60.




Field Density Test

ASTEC has carried out density and unit weight of soil in-place by sand cone method conforming to ASTM D-1556 & AASHTO T-191




Verification / Calibration of Testing Equipment

ASTEC / SCHOTTEL Engineering Services is accredited by the Bureau of Research and Standards of the DPWH to meet your calibration requirements. Our company can calibrate compression machines, Rebound Hammer Apparatus and balances.

SCHEDULE OF SERVICES PROVIDED

AGGREGATE TESTING

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Fine Aggregates

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Test Description

Test Standard

Grading/Sieve Analysis/Moisture Content Materials Finer than #200 Sieve Specific Gravity & Water Absorption Soundness (% Loss) Unit Weight, Loose & Rodded Void in Aggregates Organic Impurities Sand Equivalent Clay Lump & Friable Particles Light Particles in Aggregates

ASTM C 136 ASTM C 117 ASTM C 128 ASTM C 88 ASTM C 29 / C 29M ASTM C 29 / C 29M ASTM C 40 ASTM C 2419 ASTM C 142 ASTM C 123

Coarse Aggregates 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14

Grading/Sieve Analysis/Moisture Content Materials Finer than #200 Sieve Specific Gravity & Water Absorption Soundness (% Loss) Unit Weight, Loose & Rodded Void in Aggregates Los Angeles Abrasion Clay Lump & Friable Particles Fractured Face Coefficient of Uniformity / Curvature Unconfined Compression Specific Gravity of Boulders Soundness of Boulders Sample preparation - Soundness or Abrasion (Crushing)

ASTM C 136 ASTM C 117 ASTM C 127 ASTM C 88 ASTM C 29 / C 29M ASTM C 29 / C 29M ASTM C 131 / 535 ASTM C 142 ASTM C 3821 ASTM D 2938 ASTM C 127 AASHTO T 104 ~

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AGGREGATE TESTING

C.

Composite Aggregates (Sub-Base & Base Course) 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11

Test Description Grading/Sieve Analysis/Moisture Content Materials Finer than #200 Sieve Specific Gravity & Water Absorption Los Angeles Abrasion Atterberg Limit Moisture Density Relation of Soil (4.5 Kg ) Soundness Unit Weight, Loose and Rodded Laboratory California Bearing Ratio (CBR) Fractured Face Soil Classification

Test Standard ASTM D 422 ASTM C 117 ASTM C 127 ASTM C131/535 ASTM D 4318 ASTM D 1557 ASTM C 88 ASTM C29/C29M ASTM D 1883 ASTM C 3821 ASTM D 3282

SOIL TESTING A. Soil / Backfill 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10

Particle Size Distribution of Soil / Moist. Content Atterberg Limit Specific Gravity of Soil Hydrometer Test for Soil In situ Density of Soil (FDT) Min. of 3 hole Moisture Content by Speedy Moisture Tester Moisture Content by Denatured Alcohol Moisture Density Relation of Soil (MDD/OMC) a. Standard Proctor b. Modified Proctor Laboratory California Bearing Ratio (CBR) Soil Classification

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Unconfined Comp. Test of Intact Rock Core

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ASTM D 422 ASTM D 4318 ASTM D 854 ASTM D 422 ASTM D 1556

ASTM D 698 ASTM D 1557 ASTM D 1883 ASTM D 2487 D 3282 ASTM D 2938

CONCRETE TESTING

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Hardened Concrete 01

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03 04

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Capping of Concrete Cylinder a. 75mm diameter b. 100mm diameter c. 150mm diameter Compressive Strength of Concrete Core a. 75mm diameter (extraction by ASTEC) b. 100mm diameter (extraction by ASTEC) c. 150mm diameter (extraction by ASTEC) Compressive Strength of Concrete Cube Compressive Strength of Concrete Cylinder a. Neoprene Pad end preparation b. Sulfur Capping end preparation - 150mm diameter - 100mm diameter Compressive Strength of Hollow Block 4” (S) Compressive Strength of Hollow Block 6” (S) Compressive Strength of Hollow Block 8” (S) Compressive Strength of Hollow Block 4” (N) Compressive Strength of Hollow Block 6” (N) Compressive Strength of Hollow Block 8” (N) Compressive Strength of Paving Brick Trimming / Cutting - 75mm diameter Trimming / Cutting - 100mm diameter Trimming / Cutting - 150mm diameter Trimming / Cutting of Pavers Grinding of Concrete Cylinder Density of Hardened Concrete Specific Gravity Absorption and Voids in Hardened Concrete Flexural Strength of T - Joist Flexural Strength of Concrete Beams (Third Point Loading) Schmidt Hammer Test for Hardened Concrete (Min. of 10 Location per visit) Water Absorption for Concrete

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ASTM C 617 ASTM C 617 ASTM C 617 ASTM C 42 / C 42M ASTM C 42 / C 42M ASTM C 42 / C 42M ASTM C 109 / C 109M ASTM C 39 / C 39M ASTM C 39 / C 39M ASTM C 39 / C 39M ASTM C 140 ASTM C 140 ASTM C 140 ASTM C 140 ASTM C 140 ASTM C 140 ASTM C 67 ASTM C 39 / C 39M ASTM C 39 / C 39M ASTM C 39 / C 39M ASTM C 67 ASTM C 39 / C 39M ASTM C 642 ASTM C 642 ASTM C 78 ASTM C 805 ASTM C 642

CONCRETE TESTING B.

Concrete Coring 01 25mm Ø 50mm Initial Depth (V & H Position) 02 25mm Ø over 50mm depth 03 50mm Ø 100mm Initial Depth (V & H Position) 04 50mm Ø over 100mm depth 05 75mm Ø 150mm Initial Depth (V & H Position) 06 75mm Ø Over 150mm depth 07 100mm Ø 200mm Initial Depth (V & H Position) 08 100mm Ø Over 200mm depth 09 127mm Ø 254mm Initial Depth (V & H Position) 10 127mm Ø Over 254mm depth 11 150mm Ø 300mm Initial Depth (V & H Position) 12 150mm Ø Over 300mm depth 13 203mm Ø 406mm Initial Depth (V & H Position) 14 203mm Ø Over 406mm depth 15 Thickness Determination 16 Generator Charge (per visit)

ASTM C 42 / C 42M ASTM C 42 / C 42M ASTM C 42 / C 42M ASTM C 42 / C 42M ASTM C 42 / C 42M ASTM C 42 / C 42M ASTM C 42 / C 42M ASTM C 42 / C 42M ASTM C 42 / C 42M ASTM C 42 / C 42M ASTM C 42 / C 42M ASTM C 42 / C 42M ASTM C 42 / C 42M ASTM C 42 / C 42M ASTM C 174 / C 174M

CONCRETE TESTING C.

Concrete Pipes 01

Three Edge Bearing & Absorption Test

ASTM C 497M - 97

Diameter Inches Millimeter 6-15 152-375 18 450 21 525 24 600 30 750 36 900 42 1050 48 1200 54 1350 60 1500 72 1800 84 2100

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ASPHALT TESTING

A.

Asphalt Coring 01 02 03 04 05

75mm & 100mm Ø Core Extraction 100mm depth initial 75mm & 100mm Ø Core Extraction Over 100mm depth Bulk Specific Gravity / Density of Core Sample Thickness Determination Generator Charge

ASTM D2726 ASTM D3549

STEEL TESTING

A. Steel Bars / Plates 01 02 03 04 05

Tension Test for Structural Steel Section 20mm & below Tension Test for Structural Steel Section 25mm & above Tensile Test for Bolts and Nuts Tensile Test on Deformed Reinforcing Steel / Plain Round Bar (With Bending) 25mm & below Tensile Test on Reinforcing Steel / Plain Round Bar (With Bending) 28mm & above

ASTM A370 ASTM A370 ASTM A325/307 PNS 49 ASTM A615M PNS 49 ASTM A615M

CEMENT TESTING

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Complete Physical & Chemical Test (T-1) Complete Chemical Test (T-1) Complete Physical Test (T-1) Complete Physical & Chemical Test (T-2) Complete Chemical Test (T-2) Complete Physical Test (T-2)

ASTM C150 ASTM C114 ASTM C150 ASTM C150 ASTM C114 ASTM C150

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Quezon City Laboratory: Office / Laboratory Address Telephone Nos. Telefax No. E-mail Address

Calamba Laboratory: Office / Laboratory Address Telephone No. Telefax No. E-mail Address

Cavite Laboratory: Office / Laboratory Address Telephone No. Telefax No. E-mail Address

Pampanga Laboratory: Office / Laboratory Address

Telephone No. Telefax No. E-mail Address

Santa Rosa Laboratory: Office / Laboratory Address Telephone No. Telefax No. E-mail Address

Cebu Laboratory: Office / Laboratory Address Telefax No. E-mail Address

: 79 North Zuzuarregui Street, Brgy. Holy Spirit, Quezon City : (02) 454-9839; 442-0960 : (02) 951-7162 : [email protected] [email protected]

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Km. 54, Brgy. Makiling, Calamba City, Laguna (02) 736-3769 (049) 545-2098 [email protected] [email protected]

: No. 102 Aguinaldo Highway, Brgy. Sampaloc-1, Pala Pala, Dasmariñas, Cavite : (02) 781-7090 : (046) 973-3621 : [email protected] [email protected]

: Unit-A Genesis Building, Mc Arthur Highway, Brgy. San Isidro, City of San Fernando, Pampanga : (02) 781-7069 : (045) 455-2331 : [email protected] [email protected]

: Yatco Compound, Purok-1, Pulong Sta. Cruz, Sta. Rosa, Laguna : (02) 736-5942 : (049) 534-1163 : [email protected] [email protected]

: No. 136 Hernan Cortez Street, Subangdaku, Mandaue City : (032) 520-7790 : [email protected] [email protected]