The Construction Laboratory, strategically located in Ibrahim Khalil and Siji, plays a crucial role in ensuring the quality and safety of construction materials and structures. Staffed by skilled engineers, physicists, and chemists, the laboratory conducts a variety of tests to ensure materials meet industry standards.

Equipped with advanced instruments, the laboratory provides precise and reliable analyses, contributing to the overall safety and durability of construction projects.

Overview of Key Instruments and Their Applications:

1. Flexural Test Machines:
Measures the flexural strength and stiffness of materials such as marble, ceramic tile, limestone, and natural stone.

2. Compressive Test Machine:
Assesses the compressive strength and resistance to crushing in thermal stone, evaluating its load-bearing capacity.

3. Tensile Test Machine for Steel:
Tests the mechanical properties of steel by applying tension until the sample breaks, providing valuable insights into performance under stress.

4. Automatic Film Applicator:
Ensures a uniform application of coating films, eliminating inconsistencies caused by manual application.

5. Scrub Abrasion and Washability Tester:
Conducts washability tests on painted and coated panels, measuring resistance to scratches, wear, and color loss.

6. Taber Rotary Platform Abraser (Model 5135):
Tests the abrasion resistance of various materials' surfaces by simulating rubbing wear.

7. TQC Cylindrical Bend Test:
Evaluates the elasticity, elongation, and adhesion of paint films under bending stress.

8. Impact Test:
Determines the impact resistance and flexibility of coatings.

9. TQC Sheen Mechanized Scratch Tester (Model 705):
Measures coating hardness by assessing resistance to scratching.

10. TQC Sheen Opac Opacity Reflectometer (310):
Measures the opacity or luminous reflectance of a grayscale, crucial for assessing coatings' hiding power.

11. TQC Sheen Glossmeter – Sologloss & Polygloss:
Measures gloss across various applications using two different models.

12. TQC Sheen Digital Rotothinner™:
Evaluates the viscosity of paints, coatings, and inks.

13. Magnetic Stirrer:
Commonly used in laboratories for stirring or mixing solutions.

14. TQC Sheen Drying Time Recorder:
Measures the drying time of paints, varnishes, and adhesives.

15. TQC Sheen Cone and Plate Viscometer CP1:
Used for dynamic viscosity measurements of various coatings and materials.

16. Tag Flash Point Tester:
Measures the flash point of substances such as jet fuels, solvents, and chemicals.

With this extensive range of testing instruments, the Construction Laboratory ensures the reliability and safety of construction materials, delivering accurate and dependable results to clients.