PETROGRAPHIC SERVICES

When problems arise with your concrete structure, our petrographic analysis department can provide forensic services at the microscopic level to determine what type of distress the structure has undergone. Our skilled professionals can determine if the problem is related to the material as delivered, or if it's related to a construction or post-construction practice.

Some common concrete-related distresses include:

• Cracking
• Scaling
• Mortar flaking
• Delamination
• Deleterious aggregates (i.e., pop outs, alkali-aggregate reactivity)
• Coating failures
• Low strength, either compression or flexural
• Fire damage
• Air content issues
• Evidence of freezing prior to initial set

Unique solutions for construction and testing projects.
When you have additional material testing needs, our extensive pool of resources at Braun Intertec can help. Our petrographic department works with our engineers, scientists, technicians and accredited materials laboratories to provide unique solutions for your construction and testing projects.

For more information about our petrographic services, please contact us.