Measuring Cohesive Strength of Concrete Materials
The Applied Technical Services Family of Companies (ATS FoC) delivers performance validation and compliance testing for coatings, sealants, and other ancillary materials used with concrete and aggregates.
Ancillary materials like caulk, paint, glue, and waterproofing are essential to the long-term durability of concrete structures and help prevent leakage, deterioration, and cohesion loss over time. Testing concrete coatings and sealants provides clear insight into real-world performance. In both laboratory and field settings, our experts help ensure effective bonding, protection, repair, and flexibility of critical concrete systems to extend structural service life.
How are Concrete Coatings and Sealants Evaluated?
At ATS, use ASTM D and C-series standards to evaluate how concrete coatings and sealants protect concrete from environmental stress, moisture, chemical exposure, and movement over time. By applying multiple coatings and sealants testing methods, we improve the reliability of concrete and aggregate testing results.
Coatings: ASTM D16, ASTM D4263, ASTM D4258, ASTM D4259
Sealants: ASTM C920, ASTM C719, ASTM C661, ASTM C792, ASTM C1135
- Tensile and cohesive strength testing: measures a material’s ability to resist cracking, tearing, and failure under stress. This ensures sealants can reliably accommodate joint movement.
- Water and chemical resistance testing: verifies how well coatings block moisture, chlorides, and chemicals from penetrating concrete and causing deterioration.
- Weathering and UV exposure testing: simulates long-term environmental conditions to measure resistance to sunlight, temperature shifts, moisture, and freeze-thaw cycles.
- Joint movement testing: measures sealant flexibility and adhesion as joints expand and contract from thermal or structural changes.
- Abrasion and impact resistance testing: confirms coatings can withstand traffic, wear, and mechanical damage in demanding environments like bridges, parking structures, and industrial facilities.
Backed by Quality and Accreditation
ATS operates a growing network of accredited testing laboratories dedicated to quality and technical excellence. We maintain ISO/IEC 17025:2017 accreditations and ISO 9001:2015 registration to provide our clients with consistent, reliable results. Since 1967, clients across the TICC industry have relied on us for accurate data and responsive service.
In 2026, ATS joined SGS, a global leader in TICC, combining decades of expertise with SGS’s resources to deliver quality, compliance, and long-term performance for clients worldwide. This partnership expanded our capabilities and reach, furthering our mission of creating a safe and reliable world.
Contact Us
Concrete testing relies on the quality of supporting materials. We integrate coatings and sealants testing services with aggregate and concrete testing to provide a comprehensive, single-source testing program for all of your project needs.
Submit a web request or call +1 (888) 287-5227 to speak with our experts today to learn more about our comprehensive concrete coatings and sealants testing services.
