The Material Testing & Research Division under SQCA administers the laboratory testing facilities for the purpose of monitoring quality of construction materials. As the only material testing laboratory in the country, this Division will continue to provide testing services to both government and private agencies. Applied research and development to introduce alternative construction materials and techniques will also form part of its functions.
The following testing services are available with SQCA currently:
Tests on Soil
Tests on Stone Aggregate
Tests on Sand
Tests on Bitumen/Bitumen Emulsion
Tests on Steel and Steel Components
Physical Tests on Cement
Compressive strength test on building materials
Tests on Cement concrete
Structural analysis of building using Non-Destructive testing equipment