{"id":817,"date":"2025-03-28T17:11:39","date_gmt":"2025-03-28T16:11:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/valagussalaboratori.dev3.sharenow.it\/testing-and-inspection-of-construction-materials\/"},"modified":"2026-11-12T14:58:18","modified_gmt":"2026-11-12T13:58:18","slug":"testing-and-inspection-of-construction-materials","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/valagussalaboratori.com\/en\/services\/testing-and-inspection-of-construction-materials\/","title":{"rendered":"Testing and inspection of construction materials"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"et_pb_section_0 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_block_section\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_0 et_pb_row et_pb_equal_columns et_block_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_0 et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_2 et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_0 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_dark et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><nav aria-label=\"breadcrumbs\" class=\"rank-math-breadcrumb\"><p><span class=\"last\">Home<\/span><\/p><\/nav>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_1 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h1>Testing and inspection of construction materials<\/h1>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/valagussalaboratori.com\/en\/about-us\/\">Valagussa Laboratori<\/a><\/strong> (company of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gruppovalagussa.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span>Gruppo Valagussa<\/span><\/a>) 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.<\/p>\n<p>We work on both raw materials and finished products, providing comprehensive technical support for quality control, compliance verification and the safety of structures.<\/p>\n<p>The laboratory is authorised by the competent Ministry to carry out tests on construction materials such as concrete, hydraulic binders, bricks and steel.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_module et_pb_button_module_wrapper et_pb_button_0_wrapper\"><a class=\"et_pb_button_0 et_pb_button et_pb_bg_layout_dark et_pb_module et_block_module\" href=\"https:\/\/valagussalaboratori.com\/en\/services\/\"><span class=\"et-pb-parallax-content\">Our services<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_1 et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_2 et-last-child et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_image_0 et_pb_image et_animated et_pb_module et_block_module\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/valagussalaboratori.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/analisi-di-laboratorio-Analisi-su-materiali-da-costruzione-.png\" alt=\"laboratory analysis Construction material analysis\" title=\"laboratory analysis Construction material analysis\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1536\" 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et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h2>CONCRETE TESTING AND INSPECTION<\/h2>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p>Activities include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>compressive strength on cubes and cylinders<\/li>\n<li>flexural strength<\/li>\n<li>indirect tensile strength<\/li>\n<li>physical and performance tests<\/li>\n<li>determination of the elastic modulus<\/li>\n<li>further specific parameters on request<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>These tests make it possible to verify the material\u2019s performance and support quality control throughout the production and construction process.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_2 et_pb_row et_pb_equal_columns et_block_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_4 et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_3 et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_image_2 et_pb_image et_animated et_pb_module et_block_module\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/valagussalaboratori.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/prove-su-strade-e-infrastrutture-valagussa-laboratori-.png\" title=\"Testing for roads and infrastructure \u2013 Valagussa Laboratori\" width=\"1448\" height=\"1086\" class=\"wp-image-778\" alt=\"CONCRETE TESTING AND INSPECTION\" \/><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_5 et_pb_column et_pb_column_2_3 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_3 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h2>TESTING FOR ROADS AND INFRASTRUCTURE<\/h2>\n<p>Valagussa Laboratori performs tests on bituminous mixtures used for road pavements, verifying their properties and performance according to their specific applications.<\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p>The activities include:<\/p>\n<p>tests on bituminous mixtures<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>checks on cement-bound mixtures<\/li>\n<li>inspection of subgrade materials<\/li>\n<li>on-site tests on embankments and road works<\/li>\n<li>verification of material behaviour under expected service conditions<\/li>\n<li> <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_3 et_pb_row et_pb_equal_columns et_block_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_6 et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_3 et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_image_3 et_pb_image et_animated et_pb_module et_block_module\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/valagussalaboratori.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/prove-su-materiali-per-ledilizia-valagussa-laboratori.png\" title=\"prove su materiali per l&#039;edilizia - valagussa laboratori\" width=\"1448\" height=\"1086\" class=\"wp-image-791\" alt=\"CONCRETE TESTING AND INSPECTION\" \/><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_7 et_pb_column et_pb_column_2_3 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_4 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h2>TESTING OF BUILDING MATERIALS<\/h2>\n<p>Valagussa Laboratori also performs mechanical and physical tests on other materials used in the construction sector.<\/p>\n<p>Main activities include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Steel<\/li>\n<li>Tensile tests with determination of yield strength, ultimate strength and elongation.<\/li>\n<li>Hydraulic binders<\/li>\n<li>Physical tests and verification of material properties.<\/li>\n<li>Mortars<\/li>\n<li>Mechanical strength tests.<\/li>\n<li>Bricks and building products<\/li>\n<li>Tests to verify physical and performance properties.\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_4 et_pb_row et_pb_equal_columns et_block_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_8 et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_3 et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_image_4 et_pb_image et_animated et_pb_module et_block_module\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/valagussalaboratori.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Consulenza-ambientale-per-imprese-e-attivita-produttive-valagussa-laboratori.png\" title=\"Valagussa Ecological Services \u2013 Environment \u2013 \u200b\u200bLombardy Environmental consulting for businesses and production facilities - Valagussa Laboratori\" width=\"1536\" height=\"1024\" class=\"wp-image-728\" alt=\"CONCRETE TESTING AND INSPECTION\" \/><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_9 et_pb_column et_pb_column_2_3 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_5 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h2>OTHER TESTS AND INSPECTIONS<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Concrete admixtures<\/strong><br \/>\nControl tests on admixtures used in concrete production to verify their properties and compatibility with cement mixes.<\/p>\n<p><strong>On-site testing<br \/>\n<\/strong>Inspections carried out directly on embankments, subgrades and road constructions to verify material properties and behaviour.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Raw material and finished product control<br \/>\n<\/strong>Checks throughout the production process to support material quality and compliance with applicable 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