Construction Material Testing By Testing Service Corporation in Illinois

TSC maintains a field staff of over 30 Technicians, many with over 10 years of experience. The Technicians are supported by a staff of Registered Professional Engineers and laboratories. We adhere to the AASHTO R 18 standard practices for construction material testing as well as the ASTM E329 standard specification for companies engaged in construction testing, inspection, or special inspection. We are also IDOT certified. TSC's field Technicians in northern Illinois are represented by Local 150 of the International Union of Operating Engineers.

Our primary services include:

Soil

Observations of Stripping, Clearing and Proof-rolling
In-Place Nuclear Density Compaction Tests
Observation and Testing During Caisson, Pile Installation, and Aggregate Pier Installation.
Testing, Observation and Verification for Exposed Foundation Bearing Soils

Portland Cement Concrete

On-site Observation and Testing for Air Content, Slump, Unit Weight, Temperature and Sample Casting
Core Sampling and Testing
Rebound Hammer
Locate Rebar
Precast and/or Prestressed Concrete
Reinforcing Steel Placement
PCC Plant Testing

Masonry

Construction Evaluation of Mortar
Flexural Bond Strength

Bituminous Paving Mixtures

Hot Mix Asphalt (HMA) Testing
Batch Plant Inspection and Testing
Field Laydown Observation
In-Place Nuclear Density Measurements

Welding Inspection/Structural Steel

Welding Inspection by Ultrasonic, Magnetic Particle, Dye Penetrant and Visual Procedures
Fabrication Testing at Shop
Welder Certification Testing
Bolt Tension Verification
NDT Technicians Certified to SNT-TC-1A for UT, MT, and PT

Special Projects

On-Site laboratory services for testing soil, concrete and grout at wind farms and other large, dedicated projects.

Whether you have a commercial, industrial, or highway project...for proven, reputable construction material testing in Illinois, Indiana, or Wisconsin choose TSC. Call us and we'd be happy to help you with your next concrete, soil, asphalt, or welding inspection!