Special Tests
AHSL provides tests on various construction materials like Geotextiles, Waterproofing Membrane, PVC Pipes, Rubber, GRP, GRG, GRC, Bituboard, bolts, etc.
A selection of special tests are accredited by ENAS in AHSL Abu Dhabi facility.
Please Contact Us to discuss your testing program or specific requirement.
List Of Tests
Sl.No. | Test description | Test Method |
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1 | Bursting Strength | ASTM D 3786 |
2 | Weathering Test (Uv) | ASTM D 4355/EN 12224 |
3 | Trapezoidal Tear | ASTM D 4491/BS EN ISO 11058 |
4 | Wide Width Tensile | ASTM D 4595/BS EN ISO 10319 |
5 | Grab Strength | ASTM D 4632 |
6 | Apparent Opening Size | ASTM D 4751/BS EN ISO 12956 |
7 | Index Puncture Resistance | ASTM D 4833 |
8 | Mass Per Unit Area | ASTM D 5261/BS EN 965/BS EN ISO 9864 |
9 | CBR Puncture Strength | ASTM D 6241/BS EN ISO 12236 |
10 | Thickness | BS EN 964/BS EN ISO 9863 |
11 | Tensile Strength – Joints/Seams | BS EN ISO 10321 |
12 | Dynamic Perforation – Cone Drop | BS EN ISO 13433 |
13 | Resistance Of Alkaline Of Geotextile | BS EN 14030 |
14 | Resistance Of Acid Of Geotextile | BS EN 14030 |
15 | Flow Rate | BS EN ISO 11058 |
16 | Permeability | ASTM D 4491 |
17 | Resistance To Microbiological Activity By Burial | BS EN 12225 |
18 | Strip Tensile | ASTM D 5035 |
Sl.No. | Test description | Test Method |
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1 | Water Absorption | ASTMD 570 |
2 | Tensile Strength & Elongation | ASTM D 638/BS 2782 |
3 | Flexural Strength | ASTM D 790/ASTM C 581 |
4 | Density Of Grp Lining | ASTM D 792 |
5 | Stiffness For Grp Pipe | ASTM D 2412 |
6 | Barcol Hardness | ASTM D 2543 |
7 | Dimension Of Pipe | ASTM D 3262 |
8 | Shear Strength | ASTM D 4475 |
9 | Hoop Tensile | ASTM D 2240 |
10 | Compression Test | ASTM D 695 |
11 | Mass Loss On Ignition | ASTM D 2584 |
12 | Changes In physical Properties | After Immersion In Acids & Alkalies ASTM / IHTP |
13 | Modulus Of Elasticity | ASTM D 790 |
14 | Longitudinal Compressive Stress | BS ISO 25780 |
Sl.No. | Test description | Test Method |
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1 | Tensile Strength & Elongation | BS 2782/ASTM D 638/ASTM D 412 |
2 | Tear Strength | ASTM D 624 |
3 | Shore “A” Hardness | ASTM D 2240 |
4 | Specific Gravity | ASTM D 792 |
5 | Water Absorption | ASTM D 570 |
6 | Swell Test | IHTP |
7 | Dimension Of Water Stop | IHTP |
Sl.No. | Test description | Test Method |
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1 | Bending Strength | ASTM D 143/BS 5268/BS EN 789,ASTM D 790, BS EN 408 |
2 | Load Deflection Test | |
3 | Compressive Strength | ASTM D 143/BS 5268/BS EN 789/BS EN 408 |
4 | Tensile Strength | ASTM D 143/BS 5268/BS EN 408 |
5 | Density | BS 5268/BS EN 942/BS EN 323 |
6 | Bending Strength & Modulus Of Elasticity | BS 5268/BS EN 789/ASTM D 143/ BS EN 408 |
7 | Moisture Content | BS EN 942, BS EN 322 |
8 | Shear Strength | DN EN 3377, ASTM D 143 |
9 | Bearing Resistance | DN EN 3378 |
10 | Thermal Conductivity | ASTM C 518 |
Sl.No. | Test description | Test Method |
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1 | Flexural Strength | ASTM C 947 |
2 | Pull Out Test | ASTM C 1230 |
3 | Bending Strength | BS EN 1170 |
4 | Density | BS EN 1170 |
5 | Water Absorption | BS EN 1170 |
6 | Shear Load Test | ASTM E 488 |
7 | Fibre Content (Wash Out Method) | BS EN 1170 |
Sl.No. | Test description | Test Method |
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1 | Dimension & Surface Quality | BS EN ISO 10545/ASTM C 485 |
2 | Thermal Shock | BS EN ISO 10545/ASTM C 484 |
3 | Water Absorption | BS EN ISO 10545 / ASTM |
4 | Modulus Of Rupture & Breaking Strength | BS EN ISO 10545/ASTM C 99 |
5 | Frost Resistance | BS EN ISO 10545 |
6 | Breaking Load | BS EN ISO 10545 |
7 | Thickness | ASTM C 499 |
8 | Moh’s Hardness | BS 6431 |
9 | Crazing Resistance | ASTM C 424 |
10 | Slip Resistance | ASTM E 303 |
11 | Stain Resistance | ASTM C 1378 |
12 | Weathering | ASTM C 1026 |
13 | Chemical Resistance | ISO 10545 |
14 | Porosity | ISO 110545 |
15 | Abrasion Resistance | BS EN 1339 |
Sl.No. | Test description | Test Method |
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1 | Compressive Strength | ASTM D 1621 |
2 | Density | ASTM 1622 |
3 | Long Term Water Absorption | BS EN 12087 |
4 | Thermal Conductivity | ASTM C 518 |
5 | Tensile Adhesion | ASTM D 1623 |
6 | Water Vapour Transmission | ASTM E 96 |
7 | Water Absorption | ASTM C 272 |
8 | Water Absorption By Volume | ASTM D 2842 |
9 | Flexural Strength | ASTM C 203 |
Sl.No. | Test description | Test Method |
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1 | Dimension & Weight | ASTM B 85 |
2 | Physical & Mechanical Properties | IHTP |
3 | Compression | IHTP |
4 | Water Absorption | ASTM C 373 |
5 | Glaze Thickness | IHTP |
6 | Bond Strength | IHTP |
7 | Concavity & Convexity | IHTP |
8 | Moh’s Hardness | BS 6431 |
9 | Bond Strength | IHTP |
Sl.No. | Test description | Test Method |
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1 | Specific Gravity | ASTM C 97 |
2 | Water Absorption | ASTM C 97 |
3 | Modulus Of Rupture | ASTM C 99 |
4 | Flexural Strength | ASTM C 880 |
5 | Skid Resistance | ASTM E 303 |
6 | Shear Load Test | ASTM E 488 |
7 | Compressive Strength | ASTM C 170 |
8 | Specific Gravity | ASTM C 97 |
9 | Moh’s Hardness | BS 6431 |
10 | Breaking Load @ Dowel Hole | BS EN 13364 |
11 | Dimensions | ASTM |
Sl.No. | Test description | Test Method |
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1 | Dimensional Stability | IS 15532 |
2 | Confluence Lime (Weld Line) | IS 15532 |
3 | Resistance To Applied Load | IS 15532 |
4 | Handle Strength | IS 15532 |
5 | Resistance To Drop | IS 15532 |
6 | Appearance & Surface Finish | IS 15532 |
7 | Resistance To Environment Stress Cracking | IS 15532 |
8 | Dimension & Mass | IS 15532 |
Sl.No. | Test description | Test Method |
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1 | Shear Strength | ASTM D 6392 |
2 | Tensile Strength & Elongation | ASTM D 6693 |
3 | Puncture Resistance | ASTM E 154/ASTM D 4833 |
4 | Dimensional Stability | ASTM D 1204 |
5 | Tear Strength | ASTM D 1004/ASTM D 624 |
6 | Specific Gravity | ASTM D 792 |
7 | Melt Flow Index | DIN EN ISO 1133 |
8 | Thickness | ASTM D 5199 |
9 | Specific Gravity | ASTM D 792 |
10 | Peel Strength | ASTM D 6392 |
Sl.No. | Test description | Test Method |
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1 | Tensile Strength & Elongation | ASTM D 146/ASTM D 412/ASTM D 5147/BS 2782/DIN EN 12311/UEAtc |
2 | Tensile Strength & Elongation | ASTM D 638/ASTM D 882 |
3 | Water Absorption | ASTMD 570/ASTM D 5147 |
4 | Tear Strength | ASTM D 624/ASTM D 1004/ASTM D 4073/ASTM D 5147/DIN EN 12310 UEAtc |
5 | Adhesion Test | ASTM D 1000 |
6 | Low Temperature Flexibility | ASTM D 1970/ASTM D 5147 |
7 | Thickness | ASTM D 5147/DIN EN 1849 |
8 | Dimension Stability | ASTM D 5147/UEAtc |
9 | Heat Resistance | ASTM D 5147/DIN EN 1110/DIN 52123 |
10 | Puncture Resistance | ASTM E 154 |
11 | Mass Per Unit Area | DIN EN 1849 |
12 | Shear Resistance To Joints | DIN EN 12317/UEAtc |
13 | Static Puncture | DIN EN 12730/UEAtc |
14 | Drying Time | ASTM C 309, ASTM D 1640 |
15 | Crack Bridging Ability Of Liquid | ASTM C 1305 |
16 | Chisel Puncture | IHTP |
17 | Density | IHTP |
18 | Weathering Test (UV) | ASTM D 5147, UEATC |
19 | Water Vapour Transmission | ASTM E 96 |
20 | Reinforcement | IHTP |
21 | Asphalt Content | ASTM D 545 |
22 | Chemical Resistance | ASTM D 543 |
23 | Hydrosratic Pressure Test | ASTM D 5385, DIN EN 1048, BS EN 12340 UEATC |
24 | Softening Point | ASTM D 36 |
25 | Penetration | ASTM D 5 |
Sl.No. | Test description | Test Method |
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1 | Tensile Strength & Elongation | ASTM D 638/BS 3506/ISO 6259/ISO 13954 |
2 | Delamination | BS 3505 |
3 | Dimension | BS 3506/BS EN 1452, ISO 4427 |
4 | Longitudinal Heat Eversion | BS 3506/BS EN 1452, ISO 4427 |
5 | Impact Resistance | BS 3506/ISO 3127 |
6 | Physical Appearance | BS EN 1452 |
7 | Bend Test On Welded Joints | BS EN 12814, DVS 2203 |
8 | Izod, Charpy Impact Test | ASTM D 256/ASTM D 4508/ASTM D 6110/ASTM D 4812/ISO 180/ISO 25005 |
9 | Hydrostatic Pressure Test | DIN 8061, BS EN 1452, ISO 4427 |
10 | Opacity | ASTM D 1746 |
11 | Melt Flow Index Test | ASTM D 1238/ISO 1133 |
12 | Vicat Softening Point | ASTM D 1525/ISO 306 |
13 | Carbon Black Content | ASTM D 1603 |
14 | Accelerated Weathering Test | ASTM D 4329 |
15 | Temperature Deflection Under Load | ISO 75 1 & 2 |
Sl.No. | Test description | Test Method |
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1 | Flexural Strength | ASTM C 1396/BS EN 520/ASTM C 473 |
2 | Nail Pull Resistance | ASTM C 1396/ASTM C 473 |
3 | Core, End & Edge Hardness | ASTM C 1396/ASTM C 473 |
4 | Humidified Deflection | ASTM C 1396/ASTM C 473 |
5 | Thickness, Length & Width | ASTM C 1396/ASTM C 473 |
6 | End Squareness | ASTM C 1396/BS EN 520/ASTM C 473 |
7 | Water Absorption | ASTM C 1396/ASTM C 473 |
8 | Tapper Profile | ASTM C 1396/ASTM C 473 |
9 | Water Absorption Surface | BS EN 520/ASTM C 473/ASTM C 1177 |
10 | Water Absorption Surface | ASTM C 1396/ASTM C 473 |
11 | Surface Hardness | ASTM C 1396/ASTM C 473 |
12 | Dimension | ASTM C 1396/ASTM C 473 |
13 | Density | BS EN 520 |
14 | Deflection Under Load | BS EN 520 |
15 | Shear Strength | BS EN 520 |
16 | Gypsum Content | IHTP |
17 | Thermal Conductivity | ASTM C 518 |
Sl.No. | Test description | Test Method |
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1 | Shore “A” Hardness | ASTM C 661/ASTM C 920/ASTM D 2240 |
2 | Adhesion In Peel Off Joint | ASTM C 794 |
3 | Application Life | BS 4254 |
4 | Rheological Properties | BS 4254 |
5 | Peel Strength | BS 4254 |
6 | Staining | BS 4254/ASTM D 2203 |
7 | Loss Of Mass After Heat Aging | BS 4254 |
8 | Adhesion & Tensile Modulus | BS 4254 |
9 | Plastic Deformation | BS 4254 |
10 | Tensile Properties | ISO 8339 |
11 | Crack Bridging Ability | ASTM C 1305 |
12 | Volume Shrinkage | IHTP |
13 | Tack Free Time | ASTM C 87/ASTM C 920 |
14 | Flow Of Sealant | SS-S-200E |
15 | Bond To Concrete | SS-S-200E |
16 | Self Levelling | SS-S-200E |
17 | Weight Loss, Cracking | ASTM C 792 |
18 | Extension Recovery & Adhesion | ASTM C 736 |
19 | Accelerated Weathering (UV) | ASTM C 920 |
20 | VOC | USEPA 24 Method |
21 | Density | ASTM D 1475 |
Sl.No. | Test description | Test Method |
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1 | Compression Set | ASTM D 395/BS EN 681/ISO 4633/AASHTO M 251 |
2 | Adhesive Strength | ASM D 429 |
3 | Shore “A” Hardness | ASTM D 2240/ISO 4633 |
4 | Tensile Strength & Elongation | ASTM D 638/ISO 4633/ASTM D 412/ASSHTO M 251 |
5 | Tear Strength | ASTM D 624 |
6 | IRHD Hardness | ISO 48 |
7 | Flexibility | ASTM F 137 |
8 | Dimensional Stability | ASTM D 2199,ASTM D 1204 |
9 | Density | ASTM D 1622,ASTM D 297 |
10 | Volume Change | ISO 4633,ASTM D 471, BS ISO 1847 |
11 | Load Deflection Properties | ASTM D 575 |
12 | Specific Gravity | ASTM D 792 |
Sl.No. | Test description | Test Method |
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1 | Izod, Charpy Impact Test | ASTM D 256/ASTM D 4508/ASTM D 6110/ASTM D 4812/ISO 180/ISO 25005 |
2 | Thickness & Gauge | ASTM D 4397 |
3 | Density | ASTM D 792 |
4 | Water Absorption | ASTM D 570 |
5 | Tensile Strength & Elongation | ASTM D 638,ASTM D 412,BS 2782 |
6 | Tear Resistance | ASTM D 1004, ASTM D 624 |
7 | Breaking Force Of Fiber Rope | BSEN ISO 1346,BSEN ISO 2307 |
8 | Opacity | ASTM D 1746 |
9 | Carbon Black Content | ASTM D 1603 |
Sl.No. | Test description | Test Method |
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1 | Density | ASTM D 545,ASTM D 1751 |
2 | Compression & Recovery | ASTM D 545,ASTM D 1751 |
3 | Extrusion | ASTM D 545,ASTM D 1751 |
4 | Water Absorption | ASTM D 545,ASTM D 570,ASTM D 3575 |
5 | Distortion | ASTM D 994 |
6 | Brittleness | ASTM D 994 |
7 | Weathering Test | DOT Series 1000 |
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Sl.No. | Test description | Test Method |
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1 | Tensile Strength & Elongation | ASTM D 6637,BSEN ISO 10319 |
2 | Mass Per Unit Area | |
3 | Tear Strength | BS 2782, BS EN ISO 527 |
4 | Tensile Strength & Elongation | ASTM D 882, BS EN ISO 527 |
5 | Dimensions & Thickness | |
6 | Dart Impact | ASTM D 1709 |
Sl.No. | Test description | Test Method |
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1 | Salt Spray Test | ASTM B 117, ISO 9227 |
2 | Accelerated Weathering (UV) | ASTM D 4587 |
3 | Pencil Hardness | ASTM D 3363 |
4 | Drying Time | ASTM 1640 |
5 | Mandrel Bend Test | ASTM D 522 |
6 | Adhesion By Tape test | ASTM D 3359 |
7 | Impact Resistance | ASTM D 2794 |
8 | Pull Out Test | ASTM D 4541, BS 1881 |
9 | VOC | USEPA 24, ASTM D 2697, ASTM D 2361 |
10 | Density | ASTM D 1474 |
11 | Ageing Resistance In Boiling Water | ASTM D 6665 |
12 | Ageing Resistance (Dry Heat Test) | ASTM D 6491 |
13 | Coating Flexibility | ASTM D 4145 |