Proficiency Testing Services
LabSmart offer proficiency testing services for the construction material testing and soil testing industries. Our programs generally involve benchmarking of tests performed on:
- Concrete
- Soil
- Aggregates
Programs
- AS 1289.3.6.1Determination of the particle size distribution of a soil.Standard method of analysis by sieving.
- AS 1289.2.1.1Determination of the moisture content of a soil.Oven drying method (standard method).
- Or equivalent
- AS 1289.5.1.1Determination of the dry density/moisture content relation of a soil using standard compactive effort.
- Or equivalent
- AS 1012.9Compressive strength tests.Concrete, mortar and grout specimens.
- AS 1012.12.1Determination of mass per unit volume of hardened concrete.Rapid measuring method.
- Or equivalent
- AS 1289.6.1.1Standard laboratory method for a remoulded specimen.
- Or equivalent
- AS 1141.11Particle size distribution.Sieving method.
- AS 1141.12Materials finer than 75 µm in aggregates.By washing.
- AS 1141.14Particle shape.By proportional calipe.
- AS 1141.15Flakiness index.
- AS 1141.20.1Average least dimension of aggregate.By direct measurement.
- AS 1141.6.1Particle density and water absorption of coarse aggregate.Weighing-in-water method.
- Or equivalent
- AS 1289.3.1.1Determination of the liquid limit of a soil.Four point Casagrande method.
- AS 1289.3.2.1Determination of the plastic limit of a soil.Standard method.
- AS 1289.3.3.1Calculation of the plasticity index of a soil.
- AS 1289.3.4.1Determination of the linear shrinkage of a soil.Standard method.
- Or equivalent
See our proficiency testing schedule for more information.
About Us
Why choose LabSmart
LabSmart is a proficiency testing company specialising in the construction material testing industry.
We offer a range of proficiency testing programs annually, covering:
- Soils
- Concrete
- Aggregates
LabSmart is accredited by NATA to ISO/IEC 17043. Our programs are suitable for laboratories wishing to acquire or maintain ISO/IEC 17025 compliance with NATA.
Being NATA accredited gives confidence to clients that the laboratory is operating at an international standard.
Internally, participating in proficiency testing programs can assist in maintaining Quality Systems and staff confidence.
LabSmart has been established for over 13 years. We pride ourselves on our industry-knowledge, clear communication, best practice, quality assurance and friendly-service.
If you are looking to meet your NATA accreditation requirements, or if you would like to ensure best practice in your employees and/or laboratory by comparing with your industry peers, check out our program schedule, released annually and updated throughout the year, subject to demand.
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