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Laboratory Asphalt Stress Testing Equipment

Laboratory Services

Our accredited laboratory delivers comprehensive materials testing across five disciplines - giving contractors, agencies, and engineers the accurate, reliable data they need to move projects forward with confidence.

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LABORATORY SERVICES SPECIFICS

Accredited Testing Across Every Material That Matters.

From mix design development to quality assurance testing, our laboratory team brings the same depth of expertise and attention to detail to every sample - because accurate results in the lab protect the integrity of what gets built in the field.

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Hot Mix Asphalt

QC/QA testing for HMA including mix design development, gradation, asphalt content, and performance testing to ensure pavement meets project and agency specifications.

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Liquid Asphalt

Comprehensive binder testing including performance grading, viscosity, and Superpave characterization to verify material quality at the source.

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Concrete

QC/QA testing for PCC including mix design evaluation and compressive strength testing to support field testing and ensure the concrete meets agency and project specifications.

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Soils

Classification, compaction, strength, and consolidation testing to characterize subsurface conditions and support geotechnical design decisions.

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Aggregate

Gradation, soundness, durability, and specific gravity testing to verify that aggregate materials meet the quality requirements of their intended application.

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AASHTO Accreditation

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ACCREDITATIONS & VALIDATIONS

ERDC

U.S. Army Corps Validation

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IL Department of Transportation

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IN Department of Transportation

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AASHTO Accreditation

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ACCREDITATIONS & VALIDATIONS

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U.S. Army Corps Validation

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IL Department of Transportation

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IN Department of Transportation

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EXPERIENCE YOU CAN COUNT ON

110+

Years of Experience

4

Material Disciplines

100%

Accredited

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FEATURED PROJECTS

Real Projects. Real Impacts.

ALL PROJECTS
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DRESDEN LOCK & DAM

Illinois River

 $48 million project included replacement of the miter gates, electrical systems, and valve recesses.

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HUBOLT ROAD EXTENSION

Joliet, IL

A new bridge was constructed over the Des Plaines River providing a new river crossing for the Joliet area.

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METRA PETERSON RIDGE STATION

Chicago, IL

$22 million project consisted of two six-car platforms, ADA compliant ramps and stairs, warming house, two shelters, paved parking area of 50 cars and renovations to the 130-year old bridges at Peterson & Ridge Avenues.

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A Solid Start to Your Next Project

Get in touch with our team today to see how Chicago Testing Laboratory can help you complete your project, on time and on budget.

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