AWCS Technologies Pte Ltd Certificate No.

: LA-2014-0562-B
157 Kaki Bukit Avenue 1
Shun Li Industrial Park Issue No. : 10
Singapore 416013
Date : 26 March 2024

Expiry of Certificate : 29 January 2026

Page : 1 of 11

FIELD OF TESTING : Civil Engineering Testing

MATERIALS / PRODUCTS STANDARD METHODS /

TESTS / PROPERTIES
TESTED TECHNIQUES / EQUIPMENT

A Soil 1. Plate Load Test BS1377 Part 9: 1990 Section 4.1

2. In-Place Density & Water Content Test ASTM D6938-23

by Nuclear Methods using NDG BS1377 Part 9: 1990 Section 2.5

3. In-situ Density by Sand BS1377 Part 9: 1990 Section 2.1

Replacement Method ASTM D1556/D1556M – 15E1

4. Moisture Content Test BS 1377-2:2022 Section 4.1

ASTM D2216 – 19
ASTM D4944 – 18
ASTM D4643 – 17
BS EN ISO 17892-1:
2014+A1:2022

5. Liquid Limit Test (Cone BS 1377-2:2022 Section 5

Penetrometer method) BS EN ISO 17892-
12:2018+A2:2022

6. Plastic Limit Test BS 1377-2:2022 Section 6

BS EN ISO 17892-
12:2018+A2:2022

7. Particle Size Distribution (Wet & Dry BS 1377-2:2022 Section 10

Sieving method) BS EN ISO17892-4: 2016

8. Particle Size Distribution BS 1377-2:2022 Section 10

(Hydrometer method) BS EN ISO 17892-4: 2016

9. Particle Density (Small Pycnometer BS 1377-2:2022 Section 9.1

method) BS EN ISO 17892-3: 2015

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MATERIALS / PRODUCTS STANDARD METHODS /

TESTS / PROPERTIES
TESTED TECHNIQUES / EQUIPMENT

10. Compaction Test (Dry Density/ BS 1377-2:2022: Clause 11

Optimum Moisture Content) ASTM D558/D558M – 19
ASTM D698 – 12(2021)
ASTM D1557-12(2021)

11. California Bearing Ratio BS 1377-2:2022 Section 15

(Remoulded & Undisturbed) ASTM D1883- 21

12. Linear Shrinkage BS 1377-2:2022; Section 7

13. Bulk Density BS 1377-2:2022; Clause 8

BS EN ISO 17892-2 : 2014

14. Bulk Density (Core Cutter Method) BS 1377-9:1990; Clause 2.4

15. Minimum Dry Density BS 1377-2:2022; Clause 12.3 &

12.4

16. Maximum Dry Density BS 1377-2:2022; Clause 12.1 &

12.2

17. Direct Shear Strength Test BS 1377-2:2022; Clause 25.2

BS EN ISO 17892-10: 2018

18. Unconsolidated Undrained Triaxial BS 1377-2: 2022, Clause 28

(UU) BS EN ISO 17892-8: 2018

19. Consolidated Undrained Triaxial BS 1377-2: 2022, Clause 29

(CU) BS EN ISO 17892-9: 2018

20. Consolidated Drained Triaxial BS 1377-2: 2022, Clause 30

(CD) BS EN ISO 17892-9: 2018

21. Oedometer (One-Dimensional BS 1377-2: 2022, Clause 16

Consolidation) BS EN ISO 17892-5: 2017

22. Unconfined Compressive Strength BS 1377-2: 2022, Clause 27

BS EN ISO 17892-7: 2018

B Aggregate 1. Moisture Content Test BS 812-109:1990

BS EN 1097-5: 2008

2. Particle Size Distribution Test BS 812-103.1: 1985

BS EN 933-1: 2012
ASTM C136/C136M-19
ASTM D546-17

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MATERIALS / PRODUCTS STANDARD METHODS /

TESTS / PROPERTIES
TESTED TECHNIQUES / EQUIPMENT

3. Constituent of Coarse Recycle BS EN 933-11: 2009

Aggregate

4. Clay, Silt, Dust (Decantation Method) BS EN 933-1: 2012

ASTM C117-23
5. Loose Bulk Density and Voids BS EN 1097-3: 1998

6. Particle Density and Water Absorption BS EN 1097-6: 2022

ASTM C127-15
ATM C128-22

7. Determination of Particle Shape- BS EN 933-3: 2012

Flakiness Index BS 812-105.1: 1989

8. Aggregate Impact Value (AIV) BS 812-112: 1990

9. Aggregate Crushing Value (ACV) BS 812-110: 1990

10. Los Angeles Abrasion Test BS EN 1097-2: 2020

ASTM C131/C131M-20
ASTM C535-16

11. Determination of Particle Shape- BS EN 933-4: 2008

Shape Index

12. Determination of Drying Shrinkage BS EN 1367-4: 2008

13. Magnesium Sulfate Test (Soundness) BS EN 1367-2: 2009

ASTM C88/C88M-18

14. Potential Alkali Reactivity ASTM C1260-23

(Mortar Bar Method)

15. Assessment of Fines- Methylene Blue BS EN 933-9: 2022

Test

16. Lightweight Particles in Aggregate ASTM C123/C123M-14

17. Fineness Modulus ASTM C136/C136M-19

18. Influence of Recycle Aggregate Extract BS EN 1744-6: 2006

On the Initial Setting Time of Cement

19. Sampling BS EN 932-1: 1997

20. Elongation Index BS 812-105.2: 1990

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MATERIALS / PRODUCTS STANDARD METHODS /

TESTS / PROPERTIES
TESTED TECHNIQUES / EQUIPMENT

21. Ten Per Cent Fines Value (TFV) BS 812-111: 1990

22. Percentage of Fractured Particles in ASTM D5821-13(2017)

Aggregate

23. Clay Lumps & Friable Particles in

Aggregate ASTM C142/C142M-17(2023)

24. Assessment of Fines- Sand Equivalent BS EN 933-8:2012+A1:2015

Test ASTM D2419-22

25. Shell Content BS EN 933-7: 1998

26. Flat Particles, Elongated Particles, or ASTM D4791-19(2023)

Flat and Elongated Particles in Coarse
Aggregate

C Concrete 1. Rebound Hammer Test BS EN 12504 – 2: 2021

(Non-Destructive
Testing) 2. Ultrasonic Pulse Velocity Test BS EN 12504 – 4: 2021

3. Covermeter Survey BS 1881: Pt 204: 1988

4. Measurement of Carbonation Depth BS EN 14630: 2006

in Hardened Concrete

5. Penetration Resistance Test ASTM C803/C803M -23

D Tile 1. In-situ Pull Out Test In-house AWCS/CE/011: 2014

E Structural Fixing 1. In-situ Pull Out Test of structural In-house AWCS/CE/012: 2014
fixings in concrete and masonry

F Paint / Coating 1. Dry Film Thickness Test ASTM D7091- 22

2. Adhesion (Pull Off) Strength ASTM D4541- 22

ASTM D7234-22

G Repair Material

1 Waterproofing Material 1. Pull Off Strength of Coatings ASTM D7234-22

(External Wall Seepage
Repair)

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MATERIALS / PRODUCTS STANDARD METHODS /

TESTS / PROPERTIES
TESTED TECHNIQUES / EQUIPMENT

2 Flexible Cementitious 1. Pull Off Strength of Coatings ASTM D7234-22

Waterproof Membrane
(Water-based)

3 Flexible Non- 1. Pull Off Strength of Coatings ASTM D7234-22

Cementitious
Waterproof Membrane
(Water-based)

4 Waterproofing 1. Pull Off Strength of Coatings ASTM D7234-22

Membrane for RC Roof
Bituminous Type

5 Non-Shrink Grout 1. Flow Consistency ASTM C939/C939M-22

(For Pressure
Grouting) 2. Compressive Strength ASTM C942/C942M-21

3. Expansion and Bleeding ASTM C940-22

4. Setting Time ASTM C953-17

6 Non-Shrink Grout 1. Flow Consistency ASTM C1437-20

(For Semi-Precast
Construction) 2. Compressive Strength ASTM C109/C109M-21

3. Change in Height at Early Ages ASTM C827/C827M-23

4. Setting Time BS EN 196-3: 2016

7 Polymer Modified 1. Tensile Adhesion Strength BS EN 1015-12: 2016

Cement Mortar
2. Tensile Adhesion Strength BS EN 1015-12: 2016
(After Weathering) ASTM G154-23

3. Compressive Strength ASTM C109/C109M-21

4. Stiffening Time BS EN 1015-9: 1999 (Method A)

5. Linear Shrinkage ASTM C531-18(2023)

8 Bonding Agent 1. Slant Shear Bond Strength ASTM C1042-99

2. Total Solids Content ISO 124: 2014

(at atmospheric pressure)

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MATERIALS / PRODUCTS STANDARD METHODS /

TESTS / PROPERTIES
TESTED TECHNIQUES / EQUIPMENT

9 Epoxy Mortar 1. Compressive Strength ASTM C579-23

BS 6319-2: 1983

2. Water Absorption ASTM C413-18(2023)

3. Tensile Strength ASTM C307-23

BS 6319-7: 1985

4. Flexural Strength ASTM C580-18(2023)

10 Epoxy Resin for 1. Slant Shear Bond Strength ASTM C882/C882M-20

Injection
2. Density ASTM D1475-13(2020)

H Building Material

1 Acrylic Polymer 1. Skid Resistance ASTM E303- 22

Cementitious Coating
2. Compressive Strength ASTM C109/C109M-21

3. Flexural Strength ASTM C348-21

4. Tensile Strength ASTM C307-23

5. UV Accelerated Weathering ASTM G154-23

6. Taber Abrasion ASTM D4060-19

7. Water Penetration DIN 1048 Part 5: 1991

In-house AWCS/CE/014: 2022

8. Shear Adhesion Bond Strength ASTM C482- 20

In-house AWCS/CE/015: 2022

2 Self-Levelling Screed 1. Tensile Adhesion Bond Strength ASTM D7234- 22

BS EN 13892-8: 2002

2. Compressive Strength ASTM C109/C109M-21

3. Linear Shrinkage ASTM C531-18(2023)

4. Slip Resistance SS 485: 2022

AS 4586-2013 (Appendix A)
BS 7976-2: 2002+A1: 2013

5. UV Accelerated Weathering ASTM G154-23

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MATERIALS / PRODUCTS STANDARD METHODS /

TESTS / PROPERTIES
TESTED TECHNIQUES / EQUIPMENT

6. Flowability ASTM C939/C939M-22

7. Water Absorption ASTM C413-18(2023) (Method A)

8. Shear Adhesion Bond Strength ASTM C482-20

In-house AWCS/CE/015: 2022

3 Ceramic Floor Tiles 1. Slip Resistance SS 485: 2022

AS 4586-2013 (Appendix A)

4 Bituminous Mixtures 1. Measure Surface Frictional Properties ASTM E303- 22

using the British Pendulum Tester

2. Measure Pavement Macrotexture ASTM E965- 15 (2019)

Depth using a Volumetric Technique

3. Density of Premix on Cored Samples BS 598-104: 2005

4. Thickness of Core ASTM D3549/D3549M-18(2023)

(Method A)

5. Bulk Specific Gravity and Density of ASTM D2726/D2726M-21

Non-Absorptive Compacted Asphalt
Mixtures

5 Tile Adhesive 1. Tensile Adhesion Strength BS EN 12004-2: 2017

2. Tensile Adhesion Strength After Water BS EN 12004-2: 2017

Immersion

3. Tensile Adhesion Strength After Heat BS EN 12004-2: 2017

Aging

4. Open Time BS EN 12004-2: 2017

5 Transverse Deformation BS EN 12004-2: 2017

6. Slip BS EN 12004-2: 2017

6 Tile Grout 1. Shrinkage BS EN 12808-4: 2009

2. Water Absorption BS EN 12808-5: 2008

3. Compressive Strength BS EN 12808-3: 2008

4. Flexural Strength BS EN 12808-3: 2008

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MATERIALS / PRODUCTS STANDARD METHODS /

TESTS / PROPERTIES
TESTED TECHNIQUES / EQUIPMENT

5 Abrasion Resistance BS EN 12808-2: 2008

7 Prepacked Floor 1. Compressive Strength ASTM C109/C109M-21

Screed/ Prepacked
Waterproof Screed 2. Flow ASTM C1437-20

3. Water Absorption ASTM C413-18(2023)

4. Water Penetration DIN 1048 Part 5: 1991

In-house AWCS/CE/017: 2022

5. Flexural Strength ASTM C348-21

6. Water Retentivity BS 4551: 2005+A2: 2013

7. Stiffening Time BS EN 1015-9: 1999 (Method A)

8. Change in Height at Early Ages ASTM C827/C827M-23

8 Prepacked Plaster/ 1. Tensile Adhesion Strength BS EN 1015-12: 2016

Prepacked Mortar
2. Flexural and Compressive Strength BS EN 1015-11: 2019

3. Consistence Retentivity BS 4551: 2005+A2: 2013

4. Water Retentivity BS 4551: 2005+A2: 2013

5. Stiffening Time BS EN 1015-9: 1999 (Method A)

6. Linear Shrinkage ASTM C531-18(2023)

7 Shear Adhesion Bond Strength In-house AWCS/CE/016: 2022

9 Prepacked Skim Coat 1. Tensile Adhesion Strength BS EN 1015-12: 2016

2. Tensile Adhesion Strength BS EN 1015-12: 2016

(After Weathering) ASTM G154-23

3. Flexural and Compressive Strength BS EN 1015-11: 2019

4. Water Retentivity BS 4551: 2005+A2: 2013

5. Setting Time BS EN 196-3: 2016

6. Linear Shrinkage ASTM C531-18(2023)

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MATERIALS / PRODUCTS STANDARD METHODS /

TESTS / PROPERTIES
TESTED TECHNIQUES / EQUIPMENT

I Precast Concrete
Units

1 Concrete Kerb, 1. Total Water Absorption SS 214: 2022 (Annex D)

Channel BS EN 1340: 2003 (Annex E)

2 Concrete Paving 1. Compressive Strength BS 6717-1: 1993 Annex B

Blocks
2. Surface Layer Thickness In-house AWCS/CE/013: 2021

3. Tensile Splitting Strength BS EN 1338: 2003 Annex F

4. Dimensions BS 6717-1: 1993 Annex A

BS EN 1338: 2003 Annex C

5. Total Water Absorption BS EN 1338: 2003 Annex E

J Hardened Concrete 1. Thickness ASTM C174 / C174M – 17

(Physical tests)
2 Density SS 78 Pt A14: 1987
BS 1881-114: 1983
BS EN 12390-7: 2019

3 Compressive Strength of Cubes SS 78 Pt A16: 1987

BS 1881-116: 1983
BS EN 12390-3: 2019

4. Water Absorption of Cores SS 78 Pt A22: 1987

BS 1881-122: 2011+A1:2020

5. Tensile Splitting Strength SS 78 Pt A17: 1987

BS 1881-117: 1983
BS EN 12390-6: 2009

6. Compressive Strength of Cores SS 78 Pt A20: 1987

BS 1881-120: 1983
BS EN 12504-1: 2019

7. Concrete's Ability to Resist Chloride ASTM C1202-22e1

Ion Penetration

8. Water Permeability DIN 1048 Part 5: 1991

9. Depth of Penetration of Water Under BS EN 12390-8: 2019

Pressure

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MATERIALS / PRODUCTS STANDARD METHODS /

TESTS / PROPERTIES
TESTED TECHNIQUES / EQUIPMENT

10. Initial Surface Absorption Test BS 1881 Pt 208: 1996

11. Shape, Dimensions and other BS EN 12390-1: 2021 CL 5

requirements for Moulds

12. Coefficient of Permeability In-house AWCS/CE/018: 2022

13. Density, Absorption and Voids ASTM C642-21

K Rock 1. Unconfined Compressive Strength of ASTM D7012-23 Method C

Core Specimens

L Cement 1. Determination of Strength BS EN 196-1: 2016

Ordinary Portland
Cement/ Ground 2. Setting Time BS EN 196-3: 2016
Granulated Blast
Furnace Slag/
Sulphate Resisting
Cement/ Portland
Cement

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Approved Signatories

1. Mr Aw Chin Siong – For all tests

2. Mr Saw Win – For tests A4 to A22, B1-3, I1 and J1
3. Mr Myo Zaw Oo – For tests A4 to A22, B1-3, I1 and J1
4. Mr David Sun – For tests A, B, C, F, G, H1 to H3, H4-1, H4-3 to H4-5, H5 to H9, I2, J2 to
J13, K and L
5. Mr Alwin Chang – For tests A1 to A3, C, D, E, F, G1 to G4, H1-1, H2, H3 and H4-1
6. Ms Tang Bee Kim – For tests B2, B4 to B26, G5 to G10, H1 to H3, H4-3 to H4-5, H5 to H9, I2,
J2 to J13, K and L

Note :

This laboratory is accredited in accordance with the recognised International Standard ISO/IEC 17025. A
laboratory's fulfilment of the requirements of ISO/IEC 17025 means the laboratory meets both the technical
competence requirements and management system requirements that are necessary for it to consistently deliver
technically valid test results. The management system requirements in ISO/IEC 17025 are written in language
relevant to laboratory operations and operate generally in accordance with the principles of ISO 9001.

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