Laboratory Testing
Materials Testing
SMECON operates premier, in-house laboratories capable of performing a wide range of testing that may be required for your projects. SMECON actively seeks and implements new technological methods and equipment to meet the high industry standards. Our state-of-the-art materials testing capabilities include soils testing, concrete testing, concrete masonry unit (CMU) strength testing, asphalt mix designs and concrete mix designs. Many types of soil stabilization mix designs can be completed by SMECON including fly ash, kiln dust, soil cement, and lime mix designs.
SMECON participates in several national sample programs and is routinely inspected by both the AASHTO Materials Reference Laboratory (AMRL) and the Cement and Concrete Reference Laboratory (CCRL) administered by the Ghana Standard Board (GSB) in Accra, SMECON Maintains accreditation through the AASHTO Accreditation Program (AAP). Our laboratory routinely passes rigorous inspections by the Ministry of Roads and Transport (MRT) and the Ghana Highway Authority.
Internal Quality Control
Our laboratory facilities maintain a rigorous quality assurance and check program. This program includes intensive audits by AASHTO Materials Reference Laboratory (AMRL), the Cement and Concrete Reference Laboratory (CCRL), administered by the Ghana Standard Board (GSB). Laboratory personnel are trained by experienced supervisors and demonstrate proficiency in testing procedures, instrumentation operation and data reduction. The instrumentation in the laboratory is regularly calibrated. Certified professional technicians complete documented calibration of the equipment. Laboratory samples are identified with a unique sample number, which is utilized in tracking the sample through the laboratory and for sample data tracking and archiving.
Mobile Laboratories
SMECON Testing Services has the capability of providing our clients with on-site mobile field laboratories. Our mobile laboratories give SMECON the ability to respond quickly to many challenges which may arise in the day-to-day construction schedule, including testing, curing and sample storage and rapid report generation. An on-site laboratory can be utilized to reduce sample errors due to unfavorable weather construction, and to facilitate faster and more cost effective results.