Material Testing

Compaction testing and dowel pull testing

Field Testing for Construction Quality Control

Compaction testing and dowel pull testing for construction quality control

Bridge Way Engineering provides field testing to support construction quality control. Contact us to confirm the testing requirements, site access, schedule and reporting needed for your project.

Compaction Testing

On-site testing of soil and granular materials to assess compaction against project requirements. Results are recorded for review by the project team.

Compaction Testing Details

Dowel Pull Testing

Pull testing of installed dowels to assess performance at project-specified test loads. Test conditions and results are documented for project review.

Dowel Pull Testing Details

Compaction Testing

Field testing of soil and granular materials helps the project team assess compaction against the specified requirements.

Testing scope

Tell us the material being placed, the work area and the required testing locations. BWE will confirm the applicable testing scope before scheduling.

Information to provide

  • Site location and access arrangements
  • Material type and placement schedule
  • Relevant specifications and compaction criteria
  • Available laboratory reference results, where required

Test conditions and results are recorded for project review. The method, frequency and acceptance requirements are confirmed for the assignment.

Compaction Testing Details →

Dowel Pull Testing

Pull testing of installed dowels helps assess their response at project-specified test loads.

Testing scope

Share the dowel details, installation information and required test loads. The testing arrangement and reporting needs are agreed before the site visit.

Information to provide

  • Dowel size, location and installation details
  • Relevant drawings and product information
  • Required test loads and project acceptance criteria
  • Safe access and work-area readiness

Test conditions and results are documented for project review. Testing does not replace the project designer’s design or acceptance requirements.

Dowel Pull Testing Details →

Arrange Testing for Your Project

Start with the scope, location and project requirements

01

Send the Requirements

Provide the site address, testing type, relevant specifications and preferred schedule.

02

Confirm the Visit

Agree the scope, testing locations, access arrangements and reporting requirements with BWE.

03

Review the Results

Use the recorded test results to support the project team’s quality-control review.

Prefer email? info@bweng.ca

Testing Questions

Which testing services can I request?

BWE offers compaction testing and dowel pull testing. Contact us to confirm the scope and requirements for your project.

Can I request testing without a design assignment?

Send BWE the testing requirements so we can confirm whether the requested work can be arranged as a separate assignment.

What determines the test method and acceptance criteria?

The project specifications, drawings and agreed testing scope determine the requirements. Share these documents before the visit.

How do I confirm availability?

Call or email BWE with the site location and preferred dates. Scheduling and reporting requirements are confirmed for each assignment.