Asphalt Testing

Accurate, independent testing of Asphalt to Irish and European standards.

BHP Laboratories is the largest independent materials testing laboratory in Ireland providing a wide range of engineering & scientific measuring, testing and analysing services to numerous industries throughout Ireland and the UK. We provide a comprehensive range of testing and monitoring solutions for testing asphalt materials on site.

All testing is carried out by experienced technicians on site with many of the tests accredited by INAB ISO 17025. All results are delivered to agreed turnaround times. Our on-site sampling and testing is undertaken with a fleet of fully equipped vehicles and field operatives covering all of Ireland.

Some of the services provided by our Asphalt Testing service include:

Full Pour Log & Temperatures
Sampling of Fresh Materials from the Paver
Rate of Spread of HRA Pre-Coated Chippings
Compaction Testing by Nuclear Density Gauge (NDG)
Volumetric Patch Test (Sand Patch / Texture Analysis)
Longitudinal Regularity by Rolling Beam
Surface Regularity by 3m Straight Edge
Pendulum Skid Tester
Drilling of Asphalt Cores – Trailer Rig for Fast Drilling
Quality Control Testing for ‘Tar & Chip’ Works:
- Sampling of 6, 10, & 14mm chips
- Capet Tile Test for Rate of Spread of Binder
- Rate of Spread of Chippings