Physical & Mechanical Testing Services
PNL provides reliable testing on a wide range of materials from elastomers to cast iron. We commonly test for physical properties of materials and performance testing of finished products. We offer various ASTM tests of metals, elastomers, plastics, and composite materials.
Our Laboratory is environmentally controlled in accordance with ASTM requirements for temperature and humidity (74̊ F 50% RH) and fully equipped with state of the art calibrated test and measurement instruments.
For a more comprehensive list of tests and inspections please see the information below.
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Rope Tensile Strength Test
ASTM Testing
Specialty Testing
AASHTO Testing
ASTM A370 Mechanical Testing of Steel Products
ASTM A615 Tensile and Bend Tests of Rebar and Steel Reinforcement for Concrete
ASTM A706 Tensile and Bend Tests of Low-Alloy Rebar and Steel Reinforcement for Concrete
ASTM C579 Compressive Strength of Chemical-Resistant Mortars, Grouts, Monolithic Surfacings, and Polymer Concretes
ASTM C580 Flexural Strength and Modulus of Elasticity of Chemical-Resistance Mortars, Grouts, Monolithic Surfacings, and Polymer Concretes
ASTM D1043 Instantaneous Thermal Stiffening
ASTM D1149 Rubber Deterioration - Cracking in an Ozone Controlled Environment
ASTM D1229 Compression Set at Low Temperature
ASTM D2137 Brittleness Point of Flexible Polymers and Fabrics
ASTM D2240 Durometer Hardness - Shore A and Shore D
ASTM D2628 Testing of Preformed Elastomeric Joint Seals for Concrete Pavements
ASTM D3542 Testing of Preformed Elastomeric Joint Seals for Bridges
ASTM D395 Compression Set
ASTM D4014 Testing of Plain and Steel-Laminated Elastomeric Bearings for Bridges
ASTM D4014 Annex A Determination of Shear Modulus
ASTM D412 Tensile Strength, Ultimate Elongation, and Permanent Set of Vulcanized Rubber and Thermoplastic Elastomers
ASTM D429 Adhesion Strength (Peel Strength) of Elastomers to Rigid Substrates
ASTM D471 Oil Swell - Change in Mass, Change in Volume
ASTM D4894 Tensile Properties of Plastics
ASTM D4894 Standard Specific Gravity
ASTM D573 Heat Resistance - Deterioration in an Air Oven
ASTM D575 Compression Test at Specified Force
ASTM D624 Tear Strength of Elastomers
ASTM D638 Tensile Properties of Plastics
ASTM D695 Compressive Properties of Rigid Plastics
ASTM D746 Brittleness Temperature of Plastics and Elastomers by impact
ASTM D792 Density and Specific Gravity of Plastics
ASTM E8 Tension Testing of Metallic Materials
AASHTO Testing
Specialty Testing
AASHTO Testing
AASHTO SSHB Sect. 18.7.2.6 Long-term Compression Test
AASHTO SSHB Sect. 18.7.2.5 Short-term Compression Test
AASHTO SSHB Sect. 18.4.5.1 Low Temperature Crystallization (Low Temperature Shear Modulus)
AASHTO M251-06 Sect. 8.9.2 Compression Stiffness
AASHTO M251-06 Sect. 8.9.1 / 9.2 Low Temperature Crystallization (Low Temperature Shear Modulus)
AASHTO M251-06 Sect. 8.8.4 Shear Modulus - Annex A1, A2, or Modified M251-06
AASHTO M251-06 Sect. 8.8.3 / Annex A2 Creep and Shear Bond Strength
AASHTO M251-06 Sect. 8.8.2 Short Duration Compression Test
AASHTO M251-06 Sect. 8.8.1 Compression Strain
AASHTO LRFD Sect. 18.8.2.6 Physical Properties of PTFE Sheet
AASHTO LRFD Sect. 18.3.4.4.4 Proof Load Test
AASHTO LRFD Sect. 18.3.2.8 Physical Properties of Polyether Urethane
AASHTO LRFD Sect. 18.3.2.4 Testing of Elastomeric Element for Pot Bearings
AASHTO LRFD Sect. 18.1.5.2.8 Bearing Horizontal Force Capacity
AASHTO LRFD Sect. 18.1.5.2.7 Long-Term Deterioration Test
AASHTO LRFD Sect. 18.1.5.2.6 Bearing Friction Test
AASHTO LRFD Sect. 18.1.5.2.3 Material Friction Test
Specialty Testing
Specialty Testing
Specialty Testing
Consulting, design and review of test procedure
Customer/Product Specific Tests
Custom test design
Professional Engineers on staff