How Does ASTM C88 Testing Assist with Material Selection?
The Applied Technical Services Family of Companies (ATS FoC) performs ASTM C88 testing to assess the soundness of construction aggregates.
ASTM C88 testing evaluates aggregate performance under weathering in concrete, asphalt, and similar applications. The process simulates water expansion during freezing and measures changes in the aggregate soundness.
The aggregate is immersed in a sodium sulfate or magnesium sulfate solution, oven-dried to dry permeated salt, then rehydrated. The cycle is repeated to simulate real-world weathering conditions.
How Do Professional Aggregate Testing Labs Support Construction Longevity?
Aggregates play a critical role in construction durability. Understanding their physical and chemical properties is essential for material selection, mix design, and quality control. Professional aggregate testing labs help ensure materials withstand long-term environmental and mechanical stresses.
Professional testing labs such as ATS and SGS can help reduce uncertainty in material selection. In addition to ASTM C88 soundness testing, ATS FoC can assess other aggregate characteristics, including but not limited to:
- Material Suitability and Conformity
- Particle Size Distribution
- Density and Porosity
- Aggregate Shape Characteristics
- Mix Design and Compaction
- Structure, Properties, and Composition
- Aggregate Performance Under Specific Conditions
- Wear Resistance and Degradation
The ATS FoC can manage high-volume aggregate testing requirements using our expertise and advanced technological capabilities.
Construction Testing That Takes You One Step Closer to Certainty
With over fifty years of experience, ATS FoC is a leader in testing, inspection, calibration, and consulting (TICC) services. Since joining SGS in 2026, we have expanded our capabilities to serve clients worldwide.
We are committed to operational excellence and adhere to strict quality standards to ensure accurate testing. Our facilities operate under an ISO 9001:2015-registered quality management system, and we hold multiple ISO/IEC 17025:2017 accreditations across our organization.
Our experts support quality control and assurance efforts to maintain project integrity from material selection to structural inspection.
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Contact ATS to evaluate the soundness of your aggregates by submitting our web form or calling +1 (888) 287-5227
