Testing and inspection of construction materials
Valagussa Laboratori (company of Gruppo Valagussa) performs physical, chemical and mechanical tests on materials used in building and infrastructure, supporting manufacturers, contractors, designers and public bodies in verifying the properties and performance of materials.
We work on both raw materials and finished products, providing comprehensive technical support for quality control, compliance verification and the safety of structures.
The laboratory is authorised by the competent Ministry to carry out tests on construction materials such as concrete, hydraulic binders, bricks and steel.
CONCRETE TESTING AND INSPECTION
The laboratory carries out tests and inspections on concrete in accordance with the main applicable technical standards and with the Guidelines for the production, transport and control of ready-mixed concrete.
Activities include:
- compressive strength on cubes and cylinders
- flexural strength
- indirect tensile strength
- physical and performance tests
- determination of the elastic modulus
- further specific parameters on request
These tests make it possible to verify the material’s performance and support quality control throughout the production and construction process.
TESTING FOR ROADS AND INFRASTRUCTURE
Valagussa Laboratori performs tests on bituminous mixtures used for road pavements, verifying their properties and performance according to their specific applications.
The laboratory also tests cement-bound mixtures and materials for subgrades and infrastructure works, as well as carrying out on-site inspections of embankments, subgrades and road constructions.
The activities include:
tests on bituminous mixtures
- checks on cement-bound mixtures
- inspection of subgrade materials
- on-site tests on embankments and road works
- verification of material behaviour under expected service conditions
TESTING OF BUILDING MATERIALS
Valagussa Laboratori also performs mechanical and physical tests on other materials used in the construction sector.
Main activities include:
- Steel
- Tensile tests with determination of yield strength, ultimate strength and elongation.
- Hydraulic binders
- Physical tests and verification of material properties.
- Mortars
- Mechanical strength tests.
- Bricks and building products
- Tests to verify physical and performance properties.
OTHER TESTS AND INSPECTIONS
Concrete admixtures
Control tests on admixtures used in concrete production to verify their properties and compatibility with cement mixes.
On-site testing
Inspections carried out directly on embankments, subgrades and road constructions to verify material properties and behaviour.
Raw material and finished product control
Checks throughout the production process to support material quality and compliance with applicable requirements.
