A thorough understanding of concrete’s physical and durability properties is essential for assessing the long-term performance of concrete structures in demanding service environments. Western Geotechnical Laboratory Services (WGLS) provides a comprehensive range of accredited concrete properties and durability testing to Australian Standards, ASTM, and in-house methods, including Air Content of Freshly Mixed Concrete (AS 1012.4.2), Mass Per Unit Volume (AS 1012.5), Determination of Bleed (AS 1012.6), Drying Shrinkage — Casting of Specimens (AS 1012.8.4), Sampling, Mould Cast and Crush, Boil Absorption (AS 1012.21), Specific Gravity, Absorption and Voids in Hardened Concrete (ASTM C642), Carbonation of Concrete (WA 620.1), Sorptivity, Water Permeability, and Concrete Rebound Hammer (ASTM C805). Together these tests provide engineers and durability specialists with a complete picture of concrete performance, supporting structural assessment, mix design validation, and compliance with durability exposure classifications under AS 3600.
