• Weld inspection – Structural / Piping
• Casting / Forgings / Valves

• Mechanical Testing (TS, Hardness, Bend, Fracture, Peel test & YS)
• Mechanical Testing (TS, Hardness, Bend, Fracture, Peel test & YS)
• Macro Etching

UIC has a comprehensive range of Mechanical Testing services with a dedicated machine shop to assist in sample preparation. Test specimens are duly prepared for metallic and non-metallic materials for the evaluation of tensile, compression, impact, weldability, fatigue and bend properties.

The Mechanical Testing Facility at UIC conducts tensile tests for understanding the strength and characteristics of a particular material. It provides a precise determination of Proof Stress by the attachment of various electronic controls and extensometers. The Tensile test at Elevated Temperature is a special service offered by UIC . Tests are conducted as per ASTM, BS, IS, DIN, NACE or other client-specified standards.

Superior technology, responsive versatility, and quality performance ensure reliable and fast turnaround on all test results. A dedicated in-house sample machine shop ensures that all test samples are machined onsite. Experts in the Machine shop are capable of low-stress grinding and machining sub-size specimens to very close tolerances. Professionals in the machine shop can custom design fixtures, mount specimens for metallography examinations, and custom fabrication TOFD weld blocks for NDT operators.

• Tensile / Transverse/Compression test
• Tensile test with 0.2% proof stress, stress / strain diagram with electronic extensometer inclusive of sample machining charges
• Tensile test at an elevated temperature of up to 850 Deg C with Extensometer and without Extensometer upto elevated Temperature of 400 Deg C
• Tensile test for steel bar up to 20mm and up to 36 mm dia
• Bend test / Reverse bend / Re-bend / Root / Face / side bend test
• Flattening / Flaring Test
• Re- bend test including ageing
• Proof load test on Nut up to 40000 kg
• Proof load test on Nut over 40000 kg
• Full size breaking of bolt
• Wedge load test / Head soundness test
• Compression test of springs (up to 3 readings)
• Tensile test for fine wires/foils
• Charpy V notch Impact Test (a) R. T. inclusive of sample machining charges as per ASTM E23 (for a total set of 3 specimens and 3 readings)
• Impact Test above and below 60°C
• Hardness test Rockwell A, B, C
• Vickers Hardness test
• Brinell Hardness test

UIC is an ISO 17025:2017 accredited laboratory by PJLA,USA, that provides analysis and testing of various water parameters with an assurance to quality, appropriate turnaround time, and cost-effective results with the finest customer-care approach.

The UIC Laboratory offers a comprehensive list of parameters according to international AWWA, APHA, ASTM, and WHO methods & guidelines as well as local GCC, PME, SASO, SCE, Royal Commission, and Aramco guidelines.

UIC is equipped with the latest & advanced analytical Instruments that include but are not limited to TOC Analyzer and UV-Vis Spectrophotometer among other laboratory resources being operated by highly qualified and experienced chemists and analysts.

The Material expertise and testing department covers a wide range of specialized services, provides Civil Laboratory & Site Inspection Services for Construction materials, like Concrete, Cement, Precast concrete units, Masonry units, Rocks, Soil, Aggregates, & Sand. UIC provides onsite and in-house testing services for materials being used in Temporary Construction Facilities, roads, bridges, tunnels airports, railways etc

The Material testing in UIC is conducted in accordance with American Standards (ASTM), British Standards (BS), German Standards (DIN), European standards (EN), or International Standards Organization (ISO).

Soil is formed by the combination of rock, organic matter and pieces of minerals, air, and water. It is considered to be the skin of the earth’s crust. The quality of soil varies depending on its composition, strength, and type. Poor quality of the soil is one of the critical issues faced by builders. Before starting any construction on land, it should be ascertained that the land is suitable for the planned infrastructure and the soil can bear the load of the proposed building, roads, etc. Problems and errors can be greatly avoided by conducting a study on soil and site characteristics.

The quality of the soil is judged by analyzing those properties which limit a planned use. Various soil and site factors need to be determined in order to check the limitations before constructing a building or a structure. Some of these include Surface texture, Permeability, Water table, Erosion hazard and Depth of soil and bedrock.

• Soil Sampling – ASTM D75
• Particle-Size Distribution (Gradation) of Soils – ASTM D6913/C136 / BS 1377 – Clause 9.2 & 9.3
• Modified/Standard Proctor Test (Determination of dry density/moisture content relationship) – ASTM D1557/D698 / BS 1377-4
• Liquid Limit, Plastic Limit & Plasticity Index (Casagrande) – ASTM D4318 / BS 1377-2 Clause 4.3/5
• Material Finer Than # 200 Sieve (75µm) – ASTM D1140 / BSEN 933-1
• California Bearing Ratio (CBR) – ASTM D1883 / BS 1377-4 Clause7
• Sand equivalent value of soils and fine aggregates – ASTM D2419
• Oversize Correction for MDD & Moisture Content – ASTM D4718 / BS 1377-4 Clause 3.3, 3.4, 3.5 & 3.6
• Classification of Soil – ASTM D2487, D2488
• In-situ density tests- Sand replacement method for fine, medium & coarse grained soils – ASTM D1556/1556M / BS 1377-9 Clause 2.1&2.2

Concrete is a construction material that is composed of cement (commonly Portland cement) as well as other cementitious materials such as fly ash and slag cement aggregate (generally a coarse aggregate that has gravel, limestone, or granite, plus a fine aggregate such as sand), water, and chemical admixtures. There are various methodologies for concrete testing to ensure that it maintains adequate strength and durability. If major repairs are to be executed in the concrete structure, it is often useful to check the bond strength of the material used in the concrete structure.

Mechanical and physical testing is performed on hardened concrete to determine values such as electrical conductance, the compressive strength of a concrete core, cube or cylinder and classify its durability. Mixing design trials are also carried out to ensure the concrete will exhibit values that are within the normal ranges.

• Compressive Strength of Hydraulic Cement Mortars – ASTM C109/109M / BSEN 445
• Air Content of Freshly prepared Concrete – ASTM C231 / BSEN 12350-7
• Bleeding test of fresh concrete – ASTM C232 / BSEN 480-4
• Water absorption for Hardened concrete – ASTM C642 / BS1881-122
• Sampling, Dimensions, Absorption & Compressive Strength Testing of Concrete Masonry Units/Hollow Blocks – ASTM C140 / BS 6073-1&2
• Water absorption and Bulk Specific Gravity of dimension stones (Kerbstones, Concrete flags, Beam, etc.) – ASTM C97/C97M
• Determination of Flexural strength & Modulus of rupture of dimension stones (Kerbstones, Concrete flags, Beam, etc.) – ASTM C880 & ASTM C99
• Unconfined compressive strength of intact rock core specimens - ASTM D2938
• Dimension measurement, Compressive strength and Water absorption of precast Paving Blocks – ASTM C936/C936M
• Cutting of Concrete Core (Concrete coring on site) – ASTM C42
• Curing, Capping, Compressive Strength & Fracture Type Analysis of Concrete Cores in Laboratory - ASTM C39, C42 & C617
• Compressive strength of dimension stone – ASTM C170

Cement testing is performed to determine if there is alteration/loss of material when in its solid state. Methods of testing include subjecting it to a high temperature to determine loss of material, compressive strength, hand fineness among other factors to ensure that they meet the relevant international standards.

• Sampling of Aggregates – ASTM D75 / BSEN 932-1 Clause8.8 / BS 812-102
• Sieve Analysis of aggregates – ASTM C136 / BSEN 933-1 / BS 812-103 Section 103.1
• Material Finer than # 200 – ASTM C117
• Clay Lumps & Friable Particles – ASTM C142
• Specific Gravity and Water Absorption (Particle density) – ASTM C127&C128 / BSEN 1097-6 Clause 7,8 & 9
• Sand Equivalent Test – ASTM D2419
• Moisture content of aggregates (oven dry method) – ASTM C566 / BS 812-109. Clause-6
• Percentage of fractured particles in coarse aggregate – ASTM D5821
• Soundness of aggregates by sodium sulphate and magnesium sulphate – ASTM C88
• Test method for unit weight for aggregates – ASTM C29

Concrete Mix Design is a method of selecting suitable ingredients for concrete and analyzing their relative quantities for the production of concrete. The produced concrete should be made as economically as possible with minimum properties, significant workability, durability, and strength. An accurate determination of mix proportions by using computer data is usually not possible as the materials used are essentially variable and their properties are not assessable quantitatively.

Concrete Mix is an extremely flexible building material which can be exclusively designed for strength and it may range from M10 to M100. A mix selection needs appropriate knowledge of concrete properties as well as experimental data especially for the person who is conducting the mix design. The objective of preparing a design mix is to achieve good quality concrete in the most economical way. Good quality concrete is dense, homogeneous and imparts better strength and durability

Lifting Inspection is a methodical and detailed examination of the equipment and safety-critical parts conducted by our competent Inspectors at regular intervals.

UIC is full member of Lifting Equipment Engineers Association and in accordance with LEEA best practice & LOLER requirement, UIC can inspect and certify various lifting appliances such as pad eyes, runway beams, etc & and various lifting accessories such as wire slings and shackles, etc.

After the inspection, our clients are able to access the certificates and reports using our online tracking system after the completion of the inspection.

UIC provides wide-ranging inspection of all hoisting and lifting gear on land rigs. Equipment is inspected to the latest version of ASME, API, BS and European guidelines, as well as LOLER 98 and LEEA.

All equipment, from the largest cranes to the smallest shackles and slings of client which are inspected by UIC Inspection team, are registered in our database to ensure a organized and detailed traceability process.

• Elevating /lifting equipment inspection for earth moving/ tower crane/ mobile crane / overhead crane/ forklift (As per ASME & int. relevant standard and as per Saudi Aramco inspection as per SA GI 7.030)
• Load testing for all types of elevating /lifting equipment, and high capacities pad eyes
• 3rd party inspection for industrial equipment, light vehicle, trucks, tankers & power tools
• Onshore & offshore Rigs lifting gears/ accessories inspection in accordance with international standards
• Portable Earthmoving equipment 3rd party inspection

“Valve testing” is a protocol where valves are tested at the operating pressure and temperature ranges specified by the manufacturer. Valve are mechanical devices specially designed to direct, start, stop, mix or regulate the flow, pressure or temperature of pressure fluid.

UIC has the reputation for repairing valves of all types, sizes and pressure ranges. UIC services Gate, Globe, Check, Plug, Ball, Butterfly, Control and Safety Relief Valves etc.

With strategically located, well equipped in-house infra-structure, unique state of the art Mobile Valve Testing Shop, well experienced, factory-trained and certified Technicians, UIC responds to users servicing requirements within hours and undertakes whatever testing & repairs required, either at shop or at site.

For the larger maintenance contracts/ shutdown and turnaround requirements, UIC can deploy mobile workshops to perform all type of valve repair, recertification and commissioning.

UIC is the designated official contractor for many major companies operating in the Kingdom in the Oil Production, Petrochemical and major construction industries. Also operating the on-site mobile testing services backed up by well-equipped workshop facility.The Following Valves are tested by Universal Inspection Co.Ltd

• Shut-Off & Safety Valves
• Pressure & Vacuum Breather Valve
• Thermal Relief Valves
• Gate & Sluice Valves
• Ball Valves
• Butterfly Valves
• Globe & Plug Valves
• Post Indicator Valves
• Check & Non-Return Valves
• Shut-Off & Safety Valves
• Pressure & Vacuum Breather Valve
• Thermal Relief Valves
• Gate & Sluice Valves
• Ball Valves
• Butterfly Valves
• Globe & Plug Valves
• Post Indicator Valves
• Check & Non-Return Valves