Civil and material testing, calibration and laboratory equipment since 1985
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Civil testing, calibration and laboratory equipment

Civil and material testing for construction and infrastructure.

Concrete, steel, soil, bitumen, bricks and more, tested to IS codes in our Kolkata laboratory or at your project site. Backed by an accredited calibration laboratory and full laboratory equipment support, since 1985.

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Test reportConcrete cube compressive strength
GradeM25 (fck 25 MPa)
Specimens3 cubes, 150 mm
Age at test28 days
Test methodIS 516
SpecimenLoad (kN)Strength (MPa)Result
Average–
Testing

Illustrative example. Reports state specimen details, test standard and results against the specified grade.

1985Operating from Kolkata
16Civil and material tests
9Infrastructure sectors served
18Calibration disciplines

Our services

Testing, calibration and laboratory equipment from one team, for construction projects, plants and laboratories.

Material testing

Construction materials tested to IS codes in our laboratory.

  • Concrete, cement and steel
  • Soil, aggregate and bitumen
  • Bricks, blocks and tiles
Testing services

NDT and inspection

On-site assessment of new and existing structures.

  • Rebound hammer and UPV
  • Core cutting and testing
  • Third-party inspection
On-site testing

Calibration

Accredited calibration in our laboratory or at your site.

  • 18 disciplines
  • Uncertainty stated on every certificate
  • Instrument sales and repair
Calibration services

Laboratory equipment

Supply, installation, training and annual maintenance.

  • Concrete and cement testing
  • Soil, rock and asphalt
  • Hydraulic and geotextile
Equipment range
Also from our team
Third-party inspection
Engineering consultancy
Laboratory setup
Training and technical support
Instrument repair

Since 1985, contractors, consultants and plants have relied on ASKIB for one answer they can build on: does it meet the specification?

1000+Customers served
400+Instruments and machines in our range
75+Instrument brands calibrated and serviced
2Offices, Kolkata and Jamshedpur

Construction material testing

Eight material groups tested to Indian Standards in our Kolkata laboratory, with sampling and on-site testing at your project.

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Cement testing equipment in the laboratory

Cement

Fineness, consistency, setting time, soundness and compressive strength.

IS 4031, IS 269
Aggregate testing equipment in the laboratory

Aggregate

Sieve analysis, specific gravity, water absorption, abrasion and flakiness.

IS 2386, IS 383
Concrete testing equipment in the laboratory

Concrete

Cubes, cores, flexural and split tensile strength, mix design and permeability.

IS 516, IS 10262
Steel and reinforcement testing equipment in the laboratory

Steel and reinforcement

Tensile, bend and rebend, weight and dimensions, chemical analysis.

IS 1608, IS 1786
Soil and geotechnical testing equipment in the laboratory

Soil and geotechnical

Atterberg limits, Proctor compaction, CBR, shear and consolidation.

IS 2720
Bitumen and asphalt testing equipment in the laboratory

Bitumen and asphalt

Penetration, softening point, ductility, viscosity and Marshall stability.

IS 73, IS 1201 to 1220
Bricks and blocks testing equipment in the laboratory

Bricks and blocks

Compressive strength, water absorption, efflorescence and dimensions.

IS 3495, IS 2185
Tiles and pavers testing equipment in the laboratory

Tiles and pavers

Water absorption, breaking strength, abrasion resistance and dimensions.

IS 13630, IS 15658

Concrete and NDT tests

Our most requested concrete tests, in the laboratory and on finished structures. Select one to see how it works.

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Testing at your project site.

Our engineers bring calibrated NDT and sampling equipment to your site, so you get reliable results on new and existing structures without delaying the work.

  • Rebound hammer and UPV surveysSurface hardness, uniformity and hidden defects, to IS 13311.
  • Core cutting and in-situ strengthCores drilled, extracted and tested to IS 516.
  • Sampling and third-party inspectionCubes, steel and materials sampled and documented on site.
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Infrastructure sectors we serve

Contractors, consultants, developers and public agencies rely on our results at every stage of a project.

1Pre-construction

Soil investigation, material evaluation and mix design verification.

2During construction

On-site sampling, concrete, steel and reinforcement testing.

3Post-construction

Non-destructive testing, strength verification and quality audits.

4Long-term

Durability assessment of existing structures and assets.

Metro rail

Structural concrete, rebar, tunnel shotcrete and waterproofing, with NDT on viaducts.

Underground metroElevated viaductsStations and depots
StandardsIS, IRC, RDSO, ASTM, EN

Railways

Ballast gradation and impact, concrete sleepers, rail steel and bridge structures.

Indian RailwaysFreight corridorsRailway bridgesWorkshops
StandardsRDSO, IR specifications, IS

Highways and roads

Subgrade CBR and field density, aggregate, bitumen and Marshall mix testing.

National highwaysExpresswaysState and urban roads
StandardsIRC, MoRTH, IS, ASTM

Bridges and flyovers

Concrete cores, UPV and rebound hammer on piers and decks, rebar and deck bitumen.

Cable-stayed bridgesBox girder flyoversPSC and RCC bridges
StandardsIRC, IS, AASHTO

Airports

Pavement concrete, rebar, soil and CBR, and terminal finishing materials.

TerminalsRunways and taxiwaysHangars and ATC towers
StandardsICAO Annex 14, DGCA, IS, IRC

Ports and marine

Chloride, permeability and durability of marine concrete, structural steel and coatings.

Container terminalsJetties and wharvesBreakwaters
StandardsIS, BS EN, ASTM

Industrial projects

Foundation concrete, structural steel, welds, coatings and instrument calibration.

Power plantsRefineriesSteel and cement plants
StandardsIS, ASTM, ASME, API

Commercial complexes

From soil investigation to finishes, tested at every construction stage.

IT parksMalls and hotelsHospitals
StandardsIS, NBC, ASTM

Residential buildings

Cube, brick and block, rebar and soil bearing tests for builders and societies.

ApartmentsHigh-rise towersGated communities
StandardsIS, NBC

Equipment and instruments

Laboratory and field equipment we supply, install, calibrate and maintain. A selection from our range; ask for the full catalogue.

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Standards we work to

Every test and calibration is carried out to the code your specification names.

ISBureau of Indian Standards
IRCIndian Roads Congress
MoRTHMinistry of Road Transport
RDSOIndian Railways
ICAOAirports, with DGCA
ASTMInternational
BS ENBritish and European
AASHTOHighways, US
ISOInternational
ACIConcrete, US

Instrument brands we calibrate and service

MitutoyoZeissHexagonMahrFlukeMeggerKeysightTektronixHiokiYokogawaEndress+HauserEmersonSiemensKrohneMettler ToledoSartoriusShimadzuInstronZwickRoellTinius OlsenNorbarTestoOmegaBrüel & KjærElcometerAnton PaarLeica GeosystemsTrimbleTopconDräger

Brand names are shown to describe the instruments we work on and are the property of their owners.

Quality materials. Stronger structures. Safer future.

Every sample is tested to the specified IS code with calibrated equipment and trained engineers, and reported clearly for your consultant and client.

1985Serving projects from Kolkata
16 testsCivil and material testing
ISO/IEC 17025Accredited calibration laboratory

Calibration disciplines

Our established, accredited calibration laboratory covers eighteen disciplines in four groups. We also supply and service instruments in every discipline.

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  • Traceable to national and international standards
  • Controlled laboratory environment
  • In-lab and on-site calibration

How we work

The same documented process for a site’s worth of cubes or a single pressure gauge.

1

Enquiry and quotation

Share your test scope or instrument list. We confirm the standards, quotation and turnaround.

2

Sampling or site visit

Send samples to our Kolkata laboratory, or schedule our engineers for sampling and on-site NDT.

3

Testing or calibration

Carried out to the specified IS code with calibrated equipment and trained engineers.

4

Report or certificate

Clear results against the specified grade or tolerance, ready for your consultant and audit.

About ASKIB Engineers

Founded in Kolkata and incorporated in 1988, ASKIB Engineers Pvt. Ltd. provides construction material testing, calibration and laboratory equipment to contractors, consultants, public-sector projects, manufacturers and laboratories.

Material testing to IS codesCement, concrete, steel, soil, bitumen and masonry, tested in our laboratory or at your site.
Accredited calibrationCalibration under an ISO/IEC 17025:2017 quality system. Scope available on request.
Equipment and serviceSupply, installation, training, AMC and genuine spares for laboratory equipment.
ASKIB Engineers Pvt. Ltd.Company information
Established
1985, Kolkata
Incorporated
17 February 1988
CIN
U28133WB1988PTC043789
GSTIN
19AACCA0942Q1ZD
Accreditation
ISO/IEC 17025:2017 (calibration)
Registered office
86D, Dr. Suresh Sarkar Road, Kolkata 700014

Starting a new project or pour?

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Tell us the tests, materials, instruments or equipment you need. Our team responds within one working day.

+91 91637 90000Testing and calibration
+91 99039 69203Equipment sales and service
info@askib.inInstrument lists and test scopes
86D, Dr. Suresh Sarkar Road, Kolkata 700014Laboratory and registered office. Monday to Friday, 9:30 to 18:00
228, Ashiana Trade Centre, Adityapur, Jamshedpur 831013Jamshedpur office

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