company profile - Lonestar Alpha Laboratories LLC

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TESTING & INSPECTION SERVICES
COMPANY PROFILE
Civil Material Testing
Metallurgical
Testing
Geotechnical
Engineering
Chemical
Testing
Environmental
Testing
Food & Microbiologycal Testing
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Forward Development …
A
ll praise is due to Allah, giver of blessings, generosity and kindness. He says in
the Holy Quran: “And with Him are the keys of the unseen; none knows them
except Him. And He knows what is on the land and in the sea. Not a leaf falls
but that He knows it. And no grain is there within the darkness of the earth and no
moist or dry (thing) but that is (written) in a clear record” Verse (6:59). And peace and
blessings of God are on the Prophet, the messenger of knowledge and guidance to
the worlds.
The development in our beloved country, Oman, is progressing rapidly due to the strategic location of the region, which contributed to increased huge opportunities, as well
as indulging in mega projects spanning the entire country in infrastructures, industry,
tourism and several others sectors. Therefore, the adoption of sustainable development
strategy and knowledge-based economy stresses the need for more involvement from
the science and technology side. The benefits of knowledge and science can be truly
reflected, witnessed and believed when the implementation of the innovations is applied to benefit humanity at different times and places.
With this vision in mind, Lonestar Alpha Laboratories came into existence in Oman
early 2007 as a third-party independent engineering testing and inspection services
company. Since its establishment, we have aimed that this lab be local in its identity
and international in its standards and quality. Now Lonestar Alpha Laboratories has
become the largest and most diversified lab in Oman with several specializations
including Civil testing, Geotechnical engineering, Metallurgical testing, Environmental
testing, Chemical testing, Oil & Gas, and Microbiological & Food testing. Our services
are reaching all parts of Oman through full-fledged facilities at Four locations: Muscat,
Sohar, Duqm, Salalah, and many project site-laboratories.
The lab is high-tech, multi-disciplinary testing and investigation facility that can deliver
products on time and can stand international scrutiny. Our expertise is made possible
by our integrated team of professionals in the field. More than 200 professional engineers, chemists, microbiologists, metallurgists and technicians provide to clients expert
laboratory analysis, testing, and inspection services. Our dedication to provide highly
accurate results, on time, and with a high degree of support makes Lonestar Alpha
the leading analytical lab in the country. Most importantly, we do all of this accurately,
quickly, exceptionally well, and locally within Oman.
The success of such integrated testing activities with an international dimension cannot be achieved without the involvement of recognized international parties which
have long tradition in laboratory business and their dissemination of knowledge and
experience. Lonester Alpha laboratories is in full association with Lonestar Technical
Services, a leading lab in UAE. Lonestar group companies are certified by ISO 90012008 and accredited with ISO 17025:2005 which maintains a rigorous QA/QC
program, towards chain of custody, sample preparation and analysis.
Calling on the Lord Almighty to help all of us to do that which is good and righteousness; and peace, mercy and blessings of God shall be upon all of us.
Dawood Al Harassi
Chief Executive Officer
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Content
Company Introduction
Vision & Mission Statement
HSE Policy
Quality Policy Statement
Company Hierarchy
Scope of Testing
Civil Engineering Materials Testing
Geotechnical Engineering
Chemical, Environmental & Microbiological Testing
Metallurgy Testing
Company Branches & Contacts
Location Maps
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I N T R OD U C T IO N
COMPANY PROFILE
INTRODUCTION
W
e are pleased to introduce Lonestar Alpha Laboratories as an advanced
multi-disciplinary lab established in the Sultanate of Oman. The lab is promoted by Omani Engineers in association with UAE based Lonestar Technical Services, one of the leading technical labs over the gulf region. Lonestar Alpha
is playing a major role in the growing advancements witnessed in the country by
providing technical testing and inspection services in various fields for sustainable development with ensured quality and controlled environment. Lonestar Alpha conducts
its business in a manner, which demonstrates technical competence and reliability
and in return provides its clients with cost effective, quality, and on-time services. The
management and the technical team of Lonestar Alpha have thoroughly reviewed the
levels of requirements to render quality services and thus have developed the necessary infrastructure to offer a complete range of services and have further proposed to
develop the company capabilities in a progressive manner.
Lonestar Alpha deserves your confident decision to have it as your preferred partner
in your Testing and Inspection Services due to the following points:
Lonestar Alpha is Accredited and certified as operating in accordance with ISO
9001:2008 & ISO/IEC 17025: 2005 for testing, monitoring and evaluation of
materials and fluids both on and off-site.
Four properly designed and full-fledged testing and inspection facilities in Muscat, Sohar, Duqm, and Salalah.
Very comprehensive lab with diverse specializations that include Civil Testing,
Geotechnical Engineering, Metallurgy, Environmental Testing, Chemical Testing,
Oil & Gas Testing and Food & Microbiological Testing.
Qualified and experienced testing and inspection professionals who have been
working in many diverse industrial applications for numerous years in various
countries.
Associated with leading Lab in UAE, Lonestar Technical Services, staffed by professionals with several years of work experience in their respective discipline, in
UAE, Europe, Asia, &USA.
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VI S I ON & MIS S IO N
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VISION STATEMENT
To be the leader in providing comprehensive, high tech and multidisciplinary testing & inspection services for the various industries in
the Sultanate of Oman & other countries.
MISSION STATEMENT
It is the policy of this company to conduct its business in a manner which demonstrates technical competence & reliability while
continuously improving & providing a cost-effective service for the
laboratory’s clients.
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H S E P O L IC Y
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HSE POLICY
It is the policy of the Establishment that its operations are executed at all times in such
a way to ensure the health, safety and welfare of the employees and other persons
including customers, subcontractors and general public.
The establishment accepts the responsibility for health, safety and environment (HSE)
and HSE matters are considered in equal importance to other business Objectives.
To achieve our objectives Lonestar alpha Laboratories maintains an integrated HSE
management system
HSE OBJECTIVES
The establishment strive to maintain HSE standards through training, encouraging interest and enthusiasm in HSE and by developing personal responsibility
for HSE.
The establishment is committed to protect the environment and minimize the
waste and emissions to the environment.
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories shall comply with the HSE legislations and regulations of the Sultanate of Oman and our documented management system
requirements.
HSE policy will be communicated to all employees and other concerned parties
and will be made available to the public.
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories will establish objectives and targets and will adopt
a proactive approach to HSE matters.
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories is committed to review the effectiveness of the HSE
policy and its objectives periodically to ensure the compliance and continual
improvement of its HSE performances.
The Establishment shall provide all necessary resources to provide the safety of
personnel and equipment as per regulatory requirements.
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QUA LI T Y P O L I C Y
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QUALITY POLICY
It is the Policy of this Company to conduct its business in a good professional manner, which demonstrates
technical competence and reliability while continuously improving and providing high quality testing and
cost-effective service for the laboratory’s Customers. For this purpose, we have established and implemented a
formal quality system. It is our goal that this commitment to quality will result in complete customer satisfaction
throughout our service. This will be achieved by:
Maintaining compliance to ISO 9001:2008 and ISO 17025:2005 and the technical requirements.
Continual improvement in the effectiveness of the management system
Ensuring all staff familiarizes themselves with the content of the Quality Assurance Manual and complies
with the policies, procedures and associated documentation and implement at all times
Providing a service built on a well established Quality Management System meeting the requirements of
both our clients and current regulations / standards
Providing accurate and unbiased test results in accordance with the requirement of International or National or Internal or Customer specified test method.
Undertaking assignments only where it has the required competent staff and equipment, which are calibrated and maintained.
Continuous improvement in key processes through involvement in applicable PTP, Intra -laboratory comparisons between analysts and inter laboratory programs.
Building staff skills through training and providing career growth opportunities to all employees
Improving profitability of company in accordance with guidelines set by shareholders each year
Advising the customer, where appropriate, of potential problems detected as a result of tests or investigation in a timely manner
QUALITY OBJECTIVES
Test Results shall be Accurate, Quick and Reliable.
Accept changes and continuously improve our services to meet Customer needs and expectations to
enhance the value to our Customers.
Good Laboratory Practices shall be followed and maintain an environment for the protection of
sonnel, Equipment and Customer properties.
Continuous improvement and development of competence of personnel through awareness,
work, education, training, communication and encouragement.
Perteam-
Advanced methods and practices shall be adopted to enhance customer satisfaction.
Management System is designed to meet the requirements of both Customers and Regulations/Standards.
Achieve a total Customer Satisfaction.
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C OM PA N Y
H I ER A R C H Y
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HR/ADMIN
MANAGER
BUSINESS
DEVELOPMENT
MANAGER
FINANCE
MANAGER
QUALITY
MANAGER
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MUSCAT
CHEMICAL &
ENVIRONMENTAL
MANAGER
CEO
DUQM
FOOD &
MICROBIOLOGY
MANAGER
OPERATIONS
MANAGER
SOHAR
COUNTRY
MANAGER-CIVIL
METALLURGY
MANAGER
SALALAH
GEOTECHNICAL
MANAGER
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SCOPE OF TESTING
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SCOPE OF WORK
Type of Activity
Scope of Tests
Civil Engineering
Construction Material
Mechanical, Physical and Chemical Testing of Soil, Aggregate, Concrete, Cement, Blocks, Marble, Tiles, Water and other Construction Materials.
Projects Quality Control
Establishment and Operation of Site Laboratories for Specific Projects.
Evaluation and Assessment of Materials Quality for Projects. Supervision of
Deep Foundation
Structural Evaluation
Non-destructive Diagnostics of Existing Civil structures & Assessment for Soundness, Strength, Deterioration & Corrosion of Hardened Concrete in the Existing
R.C. Structures.
Deep Foundation Testing
Testing Piles by Low Strain Integrity Testing
Geotechnical Engineering
Field soil investigations for the purpose of assessing soil suitability for building
and civil constructions. Engineering recommendations for the type of foundation and bearing capacity. Settlement analysis and monitoring. Slope stability
analysis. Soil and rock permeability tests. Groundwater analysis and monitoring.
(Soil Investigations)
Highway & Pavements
Visual inspection of the asphalt condition (defects assessment). Benkelman
Beam deflection measurements. Extraction of cores in asphalt pavement.
Saw cut asphalt slabs. Dynamic Cone Penetration (DCP) measurements,
Roughness measurements (IRI) by Roughometer. CBR (lab & In-situ). Excavation of test pits. Asphalt core laboratory analysis.
Metallurgy
Mechanical and metallurgical testing of metals, welds and steel rebars.
Chemical & physical properties of metals. Metallography & corrosion testing
evaluation. Failure analysis and investigation. Condition, usability and remaining life assessment.
Chemical
& Environmental
Engineering
Liquids & Solids
Sample analysis of liquids (domestic water, groundwater, seawater, raw and
treated wastewater, reverse osmosis, marine discharge, etc.) and solids (soil,
sludge, sediment, marine life, plant tissue, etc.). Analysis of trace metals in
parts per billion in soil, sludge and water. Analysis of non-metallic inorganic
components. Environmental analysis of organic constituents (BTEX, PCB, PAH,
Phenols, Volatile organic compounds, Semi volatile organic compounds, etc.)
Analysis of Pesticides, Dioxin & Furan by using equipment like GC/GCMS/
FID/ECD etc in accordance with International Standards..
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Metals & Alloys
Chemical composition of metals, alloys, corrosion products & scales.
Corrosion & Scale Inhibitor Testing & Evaluation. Drilling Fluids Tests. Determination of different grade of Stainless Steel, Carbon Steel, Low Alloy Steel, Cast
Iron, brass Nickel Alloy. Analysis of construction Rebar, Zinc Ingot, Aluminium,
Cast Aluminium by using equipment ICP/AA/OES/LECO etc.
Environmental
Monitoring
Effluent discharges & drinking water compliances. Ambient air & stack emission monitoring. Industrial hygiene monitoring. Commercial and industrial
indoor air quality. Measurement of noise in dB in outdoor, workplace and
from operating equipment. Monitoring particulates in indoor, outdoor and
workplace atmospheres. Determination of Total Hydrocarbon, SO2, NO2,
VOC, Toxic Metals, H2S, Microbiological Toxic Metals, Toxic Gas and Total
Suspended Matter in Internal Air Quality Monitoring. Moisture, Velocity, Flow,
NOX, SO2, TPH,CO2, CO, Dioxin, HF, HCl and Particulate in Stack Monitoring.
Ore Analysis
Analysis of Nickel, Iron, Chromite, Copper, Dolomite, Limestone, and Gold,
Silver, Copper and other minerals using XRF / ICP or by Wet Chemistry.
Oil Analysis
Physical and chemical analysis of crude and lube oils, engine oil, used engine oil, compressor oil, hydraulic oil. The analysis includes viscosity, flash
point, density, cloud and pour point, water content, oil content, salt, colour,
total acid number, metals, etc.
TRANSFORMER OIL
TESTING
Colour, Acidity, Water content , Viscosity, interfiscial Tension , Break down
voltage, complete gas analysis by TOGA GC, Furan, Particle size count and
PCBs in transformer analysis in accordance with ASTM, BS, ISO, and BSEN standard using standard equipment.
Food &
Microbiological
Analysis
Microbiological analysis of food, vegetables, canned vegetables, fish, meat,
meat products, chicken, sausage, ketchup, cooking oil, mayonnaise, cheese,
chips, cooked foods water and wastewater for CFU, fecal coliforms, fecal
streptococcus, fungi, nematods, pseudomononas, ligeonella, etc. in accordance AOAC, CMMEF, ISO and CCFRA methods.
Cosmetics
Chemical and microbiological analysis of Hair Oil, Vanishing Cream, skin
Care, lotion, Soap, Detergent and Hair cream as per the OMAN ministerial
requirement;
Chemical analysis of
Food
Protein, Fiber, moisture, Toxic metals (lead, cadmium, Mercury, selenium) histamine, Ash Content, Fat content, by standard method of chemical analysis
of food by David Pearson, AOAC and ICP
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Drinking water/ bottled
and Unbottled
Chemical and microbiological Analysis of drinking water in accordance with
GULF standard, Omani Standard, WHO, USEPA and international standard including Bromate, Bromide, Chlorate, Chlorite, BTEX, TRI Halo methane,
VOC, TPH, metals and all other Carbonate, Bi Carbonate and cations and
Anions using IC, ICP, GC. & GCMS
Paint
Solids, Density, SG, Hg, Pb, VOC, PCB, drying time , dry film thickness, wet film
thickness, adhesion strength etc..... in accordance with ASTM , BS, BSEN, DIN
standard.
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CIVIL ENGINEERING
MATERIAL TESTING
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Our Civil Engineering Departments at Muscat, Sohar, Duqm, and Salalah covers wide range of mechanical,
physical and chemical testing of soil, aggregate, concrete, cement, asphalt, blocks, marble, tiles, water and
other Construction Materials. The lab also provides a laboratory testing support to our geotechnical Engineering Department.
Covering Wide Areas of Oman
Observing the need to be close to the construction projects that spread all over Oman, full –fledged civil engineering material testing labs have been established by Lonestar Alpha to cover as many regions of Oman
as possible. The presence of more local labs within each region should facilitate providing better services to
our clients and better control of work quality in such projects. Our Civil Engineering laboratories are currently
in Muscat, Sohar, Duqm, and Salalah. In addition to these five labs, Lonestar is capable of providing site labs
for major projects that require labs at their sites.
Locations of Civil Engineering material testing labs that belongs to Lonestar Alpha in Oman
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Construction/Civil Engineering Materials Testing Services
Testing and investigation of building and road construction materials
Laboratory and field characterization of soils and rocks
Compliance of aggregate and cement with standards
Design concrete mixes to specific requirements
Testing of control samples for tensile and compressive strengths
Testing existing material using cores and non-destructive tests
Concrete Strength
The compressive strength of concrete is the most common performance measure used by the engineer in
designing buildings and other structures. The compressive strength is measured by breaking cylindrical (or
cube) concrete specimens in a compression-testing machine. Flexural strength is one of the tensile strength of
concrete. Tensile strength, along with elastic modulus and corrosion resistance, is another important strength
parameter of engineering materials used in structures.
Concrete Durability
While compressive strength is a good indicator of load resistance, it isn’t a major indicator of concrete durability. There is therefore a need for quick, reliable tests for concrete durability that would have to go far beyond
reliance on such standard performance measures as 28-day compressive strength. Three forms of water
penetration tests are commonly used, namely BS EN 12390/DIN 1048 Water Permeability, BS 1881 Part
208 Initial Surface Absorption (ISAT), and BS 1881 Part 122 Water Absorption. There are two similar, modified chloride diffusion tests, namely ASTM C1202 Chloride Penetration and AASHTO 277 Rapid Chloride
Permeability. Chloride Migration Coefficient (NTB 492) is one of the latest test method recently we added in
to our system.
Soil Field Density (soil compaction)
Soil compaction is defined as the method of mechanically increasing the density of soil. In construction, this
is a significant part of the building process. If performed improperly, settlement of the soil could occur and
result in unnecessary maintenance costs or structure failure. Almost all types of building sites and construction
projects utilize mechanical compaction techniques. Therefore, regular testing of soil compaction by independent laboratories is extremely essential and important. Sand Cone Test (ASTM D1556-07 and BS 1377-9:90)
typical field tests are performed for measuring degree of soil compaction).
Investigative Studies
It is often necessary to test concrete structures after the concrete has hardened to determine whether the
structure is suitable for its designed use. The tests available for testing concrete range from the completely
non-destructive, where there is no damage to the concrete, through those where the concrete surface is slightly
damaged, to partially destructive tests, such as core tests, where the surface has to be repaired after the test.
The range of properties that can be assessed using non-destructive tests and partially destructive tests is quite
large and includes such fundamental parameters as density, elastic modulus and strength as well as surface
hardness and surface absorption, and reinforcement location, size and distance from the surface.
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Deep Foundation Testing (Piles)
Confirmation of satisfactory construction of all pile types has lead to the development of practical, inexpensive
and reliable dynamic testing techniques. Let our lab be you independent pile testing specialist. Low strain integrity tests examine the response of a pile to a small hammer blow at the pile head. The induced stress wave
travels down the pile shaft and reflected waves from significant changes in pile shaft acoustic impedance are
registered by a transducer held against the pile head.
Asphalt & Bituminous Binder Testing
New technologies, increased construction liability, and revised building standards have made quality asphalt
testing and inspection integral to the successful completion of today’s construction projects. Lonestar Alpha
provide asphalt testing services that evaluate asphalt binders, asphalt mixtures and other derivatives of asphalt geared for use in the construction industry.
Site Laboratories & Projects Quality Control
One of the problems which occur within the construction and civil engineering industry, is the need to test
construction materials on site. Lonestar Alpha has the full capacity to provide site laboratories for big projects.
Experienced full-time supervisors, lab technicians, and assistant technicians will be devoted to run daily testing
activities of such site labs. We can also furnish the labs with all necessary equipments and tools.
LIST OF TESTS
CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL TESTS
SOIL
AGGREGATE/ROCK
Sampling of Soil samples
Sampling of Aggregate samples
Wet Sieve Analysis
Sieve Analysis
Hydrometer Analysis / Sedimentation
Clay, Silt and Dust particles
Fines percentage
Specific gravity / Particle density
Classification of soils
Water absorption
Liquid Limit & Plastic Limit (Atterberg Limits)
Bulk density (Loose/Rodded)
Plasticity Index
Moisture content
Linear Shrinkage
Clay lumps and Farible particles
Shrinkage limit by wax method
Flakiness Index
Proctor compaction test (Light and Heavy)
Elongation Index
CBR test (Soaked and unsoaked)
Flat and Elongated particles
Specific gravity / Particle density
Shape Index
Moisture content
Crushed broken fractured faces
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Maximum and Minimum Index density
Voided shell content
Bulk density
Light weight particles
Direct Shear test (C and ɸ)
Compaction fraction
1-D Odometer
Cv,mv,Cc, e0)
test
(Consolidation
properties
Aggregate crushing value
Swell Pressure test
Aggregate Impact value
Free swell index
Ten percent fines value
Permeability (Constant and Falling head method)
Uncompacted void content
Unconfined compressive strength (UCS)
Los angeles abrasion value
Sand Equivalent Value
Drying and shrinkage
Soil resistivity
Sand equivalent value
Electrical conductivity
Petrographic examination
Soundness (Magnesium
phate)
sulphate / Sodium sul-
Polished stone value
FIELD TESTS
Coating and Stripping value
Plate Load test
Soundness (Magnesium
phate)
Insitu CBR test
Alkali reactivity – Mortar bar method (3months,
16days)
Dynamic Cone penetration Test (DCPT)
Alkali reactivity – Rocky cylinder method
Compaction test by Sand replacement method
Alkali reactivity – Chemical method
Rock fill compaction test by water fill method
Organic Impurities
ROCK
sulphate / Sodium sul-
ASPHALT
Uniaxial Compressive Strength (UCS)
Bitumen content and grading
Density
Field Core thickness, density and Compaction
Water absorption
Asphalt coring - Insitu
Flexural strength
Marshall stability & Flow
Point load index
Marshall density
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Modulus of rupture
Maximum theoretical density Gmm
Size & Weight gradation - Insitu
Loss of stability
Sodium sulphate crystallization
CEMENT
Drop test - Insitu
Fineness
Slake durability
Initial and Final setting time
Saturation Coefficient and Porosity
Normal consistency
CONCRETE
Soundness by lechartlier method
Sampling of Fresh Concrete
Compressive and flexural strength
Design mix
Heat of hydration
Trial mix
Complete chemical analysis
Fresh concrete temperature, density & Air content
Microsilica
Workability – Slump cone test, Bleeding
Density
Setting time of concrete
Bulk density
Compressive strength of cubes/Cylinders/Cores
Activity index
Tensile splitting strength
Moisture content
Flexural / Transverse strength
Durability tests on concrete
STEEL
Rapid Chloride Penetration Test (RCPT)
Tensile and Elongation test
Initial Saturation Absorption Test (ISAT)
Bend test
Water Permeability
Rebend test
Water absorption
Coating thickness
Chloride Migration test
Holiday test
Modulus of elasticity
Coating flexibility
Dimensions of Various Concrete Blocks/Tiles
Water Absorption of Concrete Kerbs, Channels,
Edgings & Flags
ADMIXTURE
Dimension & Compressive Strength Of Paving Blocks
Physical and Chemical test on admixtures
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OTHER CIVIL TESTS
Rock Testing
Rock Grading; Breakage Index etc.
Concrete Coring
Drilling of concrete cores from existing structures
Destructive and Non
Destructive Tests
Concrete structural evaluation by
Ultra sonic pulse velocity test
Rebound Hammer survey
Half cell potential analysis
Cover meter survey
Depth of carbonation
Bond Strength
Delamination survey
Crack mapping
Reinforcement examination
Corrosion rate measurement
Electrical resistivity in concrete
Load test on concrete structure
Compressive strength determination by drilling and testing core sample
Coating thickness
Pull off strength of concrete repair
Pile Tests
Low Strain Integrity of Piles and witness of pile load test
Rock Fill
Determination of In-Situ Density by water replacement method
Verification
Concrete & Asphalt plant Verification
CHEMISTRY OF CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL
Chemical Analysis of Cement
Chemical Analysis of Lime Powder
Heat of Hydration of cement
Total Alkalies
Chemical Analysis of Micro silica
Chemical Analysis of Ground Granulated Blast Furnace Slag
Sodium Absorption Ratio
Leachibility Tests of Metals from Soil
Testing of Concrete making water
Determination of Alkali carbonates & Bi carbonates
Cation Exchange Capacity of Soil
Organic matter content of soil
Mass loss of Ignition of soil
Total Sulfate content of soil
Water soluble Sulfate content of soil
Water soluble Chloride content of soil
Carbonate content of soil
Acid soluble Chloride content of soil
Gypsum content of soil
Ammonia content of soil
Total Sulfate content of Aggregates
Total Chloride content of Aggregates
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Potential Alkali – Silica reactivity of Aggregates
Water Soluble Chloride Salts in Aggregates
Acid – Soluble Material in fine Aggregate
Organic impurities in fine Aggregates
Determining the water content of freshly mixed concrete
Determining the Portland cement content of the
hardened hydraulic cement concrete
Chemical analysis of hardened concrete
Sulfate content of hardened concrete
Chemical analysis for metals like steel
Chloride content of hardened concrete
Indepth carbonation of hardened concrete
Indepth chloride penetration on hardened concrete
by dust sampling and analysis
LIST OF CIVIL EQUIPMENTS
General Equipments
Electronic Weighing balances of various capacities
Standard calibration weights
Bouyancy balance system for specific gravity
Desiccators
Digital Thermometers of various range
Dial Thermometers of various range
Max. Min Thermometers
Wet & Dry Thermometers
Pressure Gauges
Digital Vernier Callipers
Hot Plates
Vacuum Pumps
Air Compressor
Sand Bath / Water bath
Load Cell for Load measurements calibration
Load Rings of different capacity
Dial indicators of various range
Digital Dial Indicators
Feeler strips
Straight Edges
Magnetic stands
Cube Mould (100*100*100 mm)
Riffle Boxes
Drying Ovens
Soil, Aggregate and Rock Testing Lab.
BS & ASTM Test Sieves
Sieve Shakers
Cone Penetrometers for Liquid Limit
Casagrande Apparatus for Liquid Limit
Shrinkage Limit Apparatus
Hydrometer test apparatus
Direct Shear Test Appaatus
BS / ASTM Proctor Rammers
BS/ ASTM Proctor Moulds
BS/ASTM CBR Moulds & Appartus
Multi Speed Compression Machine 50 kN
Field CBR Apparatus
ASTM Sand cone Apparatus
BS large & Small Pouring Cylinder
Plate bearing Test Apparatus
Dynamic Cone Penetrometer (DCP)
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Nuclear Density Gauge
Electric Resistivity Meter
Speedy Moisture Apparatus
Bulk Density Containers
Flakiness & Elongation Gauges
Los Angeles Abrasion Machines
Sand Equivalent Test Sets
Jaw Crusher
Rock cutting Saw
Drying Shrinkage Apparatus
Point load Index Tester
Slake Durability Apparatus
Aggregate Impact Value Apparatus
Aggregate Crushing / Ten percent Fines Value Apparatus
1-D odometer for consolidation
Flow Cone
Max. Min. Index density equipment
Mortar Consistency apparatus.
Concrete & Cement Testing lab
Fully Automatic & Semi Automatic Compression machines of Various Capacities
Fully Automatic & Semi Automatic Flexural Testing
machines of Various Capacities
Density containers for Fresh concrete Density
Air content meters for Fresh concrete Air content
Concrete Mortar Penetrometers for Setting Time of
Fresh concrete
Concrete Mixers for Trial Mix
Cube / Beam / Cylinder Moulds
Sulphur compound melting pot
Cylinder capping frame
Rapid Chloride Penetration Test Apparatus
Half Cell Potential Test Apparatus
Concrete Cover meter
Concrete Resistivity meter
Rebound hammer
Pull-Off Strength Tester
Ultrasonic pulse Velocity Tester
Concrete Flow Meter
Specimen Cutting Machine
Core Drilling Machines
Diamond Core Bits of different diameter
Micro-coring equipment
Blaine Air permeability Apparatus
Fly ash fineness Apparatus
Vicat Apparatus
Ultrasonic Coating Cover Meter (DFT)
Le Chatelier Apparatus for Cement Soundness
Calorimeter for heat of hydration
Jolting Apparatus
Cement Mortar Mixer
Initial Surface Absorption Apparatus
Compression & Flexural Testing machine for Cement
Strength
Chloride Migration Coefficient Testing apparatus
Water Absorption of Concrete under pressure
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Asphalt Testing laboratory
Bitumen Extractor
Theoretical maximum Specific Gravity Apparatus
Marshall Compaction Stand & Rammer
Marshall Moulds
Marshall Stability & Flow Testing machine
Asphalt Coring machine
KEY STAFF AT CIVIL ENGINEERING LAB
NAME
DESIGNATION
QUALIFICATION
EXPERIENCE
Hukam Chand
Country Manager Civil
B.A
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Naresh Paladugu
Asst. Manager - Muscat
M.Tech – GeoTechnical
Engineering (Civil)
8
Mohammad Al Futaisi
Lab Supervisor
Bachelor in Geo Physics
5
Rakesh. M
Asst. Manager - Sohar
B.Sc.
14
M.D. Francis
Asst. Manager - Salalah
Civil Engineering
37
Vishnu Krishnan
Senior Lab Technician/Supervisor
- Duqm
B.Sc.
10
Dijesh. M D
(Civil)
B.Sc.
10
Seetharam V.S.
(Civil)
B.Sc.
10
Subhash.M
(Civil)
B.Sc.
13
Sumesh.C
(Civil)
B.Sc.
9
Arun S. Anand
(Civil)
B.Sc.
8
Srinivasa Rao.P
(Civil)
B.Sc.
7
MAJOR CIVIL ENGINEERING PROJECTS
Project
Contractor
Douglas OHI
Sohar Aromatics
Al-Hassan Engineering
Hanyang Corporation
Al Deseco
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Project
Contractor
ALSTOM Power Station at Sohar Port
Douglas OHI
Barka Desalination Plant
Douglas OHI
Sohar Development Hotel (Crown Plaza)
Galfar Engineering & Contracting
TOYOTA Showroom in Liwa
Expansion of Sohar Beach Hotel
Gulf Home Contracting
Sam Trading
Social Houses in Liwa
Hussain Fahdil Partners
Eastern Moon Contracting
Sohar Multiplex
Towel Construction
Rehabilitation of Sewerage Network and STP in
Buraimi
IWP Desalination Plant at SUR
Bahwan Engineering & Contracting
Maritime Works on Construction of New Port in
Duqm
CCC-STFA-JDN
Shadeed Iron & Steel
Douglas OHI
Salam Resort & Spa (Dredging Work)
CCC
Bank Muscat Headquarter Building
PDO Headquarter Building
Al-Hajery Trading
Duqm Dry Dock
Daewoo Co.
Duqm Desalination Plant
Larsen & Tubro
Road Bridges from Sarooj to Qurayat
Fedirici Stirling Batco
Road Work at Rahat Al-Andar Farm
Al-Ansari Trading Enterprises
Al-Moultaqa Residential Complex
Dawood Contracting
Diabetic Health Centre
Premier International
Oncology Wards & Day care centre at Royal Hospital
Psychiatric Hospital
Bahwan Engineering
Genetic Hospital
Ay_tek Construction (Oman) LLC
Sea Front Development
Al-Ansari Trading Enterprises
Car Museum at Barka
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Project
Contractor
Expansion of Barka Reservoir and Transmission Facility
A’ Seeb Wastewater Treatment Project
Al Hassan Engineering
Oman Maritime College at Sohar
Al-Khalili Enterprises
Buildings at Sohar University
Al-Hajery Trading
Construction of New Villa and Associated Facilities
at Bahjat Al-Anthar
Development of Muscat International Airport (MC.1)
CCC – TAV Joint Venture
RAFO – Muscat Airport
Desert Line Project
Development of Muscat International Airport - Supply of Dredged material
Boskalis Westminister (Oman)
Duqm Airport Phase . 1
Desert Line Project
Sub Station at Dank/Wadi Saa
Larsen & Toubro Oman
Court Complex at Buraimi
Al Adarak Trading & Contracting
Court Complex at Sohar
Douglas OHI
Al Buraimi Colleage
Al Adarak Trading & Contracting
ROP Building at Buraimi
Nafal Trading
Al Buraimi Public park
Business & Trading
Health Centre at Nizwa
Business & Trading
Ground Improvement Work at Sohar Port
Soletanche Bachy (France)
Duraline ME Factory at Sohar
Shaksy Engineering
Towel Construction
Oman Industrial Complex - VALE
Teejan Trading & Contracting
Galfar Engineering
L&T Oman
Health Centre at Sohar
Dawood Construction Co.
Health Centre at Rahab
Al Dahleez International LLC
Health Centre at Saham
Al Bady Trading & Contracting
Court Complex at Rustaq
Carillion Alawi
Asian beach Game Package. II
Carillion Alawi
Majilis Oman
Carillion Alawi
Health Centre at Al Ajaiz
CIVIL CO
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Project
Contractor
MTL – AL Mawaleh Third Line
CCC Oman LLC
Oman Residence Complex – Al Khuwair
Douglas OHI
Silver House – Ghala
Douglas OHI
Oman Airbase at Musannah
Douglas OHI
Sheraton Hotel Refurbishment
Douglas OHI
Oman Dental College
Douglas OHI
PAC Fahud Extension Phase II
Douglas OHI
Radio Stations at Barka, Bidaya and Bahla
Premier International Projects
SBG Plaza at Ghubra
Simplex Infrastructures LLC
Qalhat Desalination and Water Supply Project
Towell Infrastructure Projects Company
SBG Plaza at Ghubra
Towell Construction
A’Seeb Sewage Collection and Conveyance System, Al-Khoudh Gravity Sewer Networks
United Gulf Contracting Company
Office & Stores Complex at Seeb
Galfar Engineering & Contracting SAOG
Dualization of Bousher Al Amerat Road
Muscat Expressway
Bait Al Barakah Rayaheen Hall & Museum
Car Museum at bait Al Barakah
Suwaiq Fishing harbour
International Contracting & Engineering Services
Duqm Port Complex
Jan De Nul Dredging Ltd
Power Generation & Distribution Facility at Daleel
Field
Larsen & Toubro Electromech LLC
Ministry of manpower Building at Airport Height
Larsen & Toubro (Oman) LLC
Glorei Maktabi2, Commercial Building at Al Wattayah
Oman Botanic Garden Phase-III
33/11kV Primary Sub Station at Al Muna & Al
Ansab
220/33kv Grid Substation & Transmission Line at As
Sawady (Blue City Area)
Primary Substation at Jibroo
132/33kV Grid Station at Misfah Area
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Project
Contractor
Flyover Widening and Junction Improvement at
Athaiba
Dualization of Ghala – Al Ansab Road
Al Amerat – Quriyat Road
Nagarjuna Construction Company
Houses at different location in Quriyat
Nagarjuna Construction Company
Construction of Bridge Across Wadi Bani Hinay at
Wilayat of Al Rustaq
Abu Hatim Company LLC
Construction of State Audit Institution Head Quarters
Building in Muscat, Al Bustan Area
Sultan Qaboos Mosque at Nakhal & Sumail
Proposed main entrance & boundary wall at
samoud garrison,Halban
Al Ansari Contractors
CPF Road Khazzan
Al EZ Trading, Transport & Contracting Co. LLC
Health Center at Nizwa
Al Badi Trading
Sultan Qaboos Mosque at Sumail
Al Badi Trading
RAH Masjed & Sablah for PDO
Al Hajiry Trading L.L.C
Al Seeb Waste Water project
Al Hajiry Trading L.L.C
Emergency Water Resrvoir
Al Hassan Engineering Company SAOG
Construction of Independent Power Plant Project
Roads(Barka-3)
Al Hassan Engineering Company SAOG
Renal Dialysis Center at Seeb
Al khalili Construction LLC
Supply Hanger Rafo Mussannah
Al khalili Construction LLC
Construction of Barracks accommodation at Airport
Heights
Al Nahdha -Al Omaniah Co. L.L.C
Proposed Sports Facilities for Security unit,Al Khoudh
Al Rawahi International Co. LLC
Remedial Works to Bridges Phase - 4A (RU/A/
Works ‘A’ Side)
Al Sarooj Construction LLC
Mohd.Al Ameen Mosque-External Work Package
Al Turki Enterprises
Regional Head Quarters at Ibri & Rustaq
Al Turki Enterprises
Proposed Officers Bedsit Masirah
Alyam Enterprises LLC
Accomodation Complex (Kitchen & Dining)@Bid
Bid Police station Building-1
Arabian Supplies Contracting LLC
Officers Bed sit @ Sumail
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Project
Contractor
Multi - Purpose Hall @ Bahla, Al Hamra, Mudhaibi
& Al Khamil
Innovation Park Muscat
Dualization of Bid-Bid - Sur Road, Section 1,Package 1 A
Astaldi-Ozkar JV
Al Hail Green Residential Developments Phase - 1
Bahwan Contracting Company LLC
3 X 20 MUA Primary Sub Station Ghala
Bahwan Contracting Company LLC
Construction of New HLD Class room @ PDO
Bahwan Engineering Company
Mixed use development at Bausher
Carillion Alawi LLC
Roual Opera House
Carillion Alawi LLC
Al Khairan Hotel Resort & Spa
Carillion Alawi LLC
Sultan Qaboos Mosque, Nizwa
Carillion Alawi LLC
Majlis Oman
Carillion Alawi LLC
Construction of Muscat Airport Interchange on 18th
Nov Street
Consolidated Contractors Company Oman LLC (
CCC )
Construction of Underpass at Bait Al Barka R/A(CUB
Project)
CCC )
Design & Construction of Al Mahaj R/A Interchange
and related drainage & Road works
CCC )
Dualization of Farq Roundabout - Marfa’a Daris
Road
CCC )
Grade Separated Junction Project stage 1
CCC )
3rd laning of the Main Road from Al Mawaleh Interchange to Bait Al Barka R/A-Lot(1)
CCC )
MEDC - Head Office building
Dawood Contracting Company LLC
Jabal Al- AKhadar Resort Hotel
Proposed Villa at Royal Flight Residential Complex
at Seeb.
3rd Laning of the M. Road from Al Mawaleh
Int’change to Bait Al Barka R/A(Lot-2)
Desert Line project LLC
Dualization of Nizwa Ibri Road Sec.-2 from Jabrin
to Ibri Option 2
Construction of Asphalt Road from Al Haisha in
Wilayat Bahla to Hamra Al Duru in Wilayat IBRI
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Project
Contractor
Construction of Water Supply to Wilayat Wadi Bani
Khalid
Additional & Alteration works at Al falaji
Development Services &Maintenance LLC
Armoury / Magazine at R.O.P Academy
Construction of Pump Shed Room and Reatin Wall
Fanja Sports Club
HQ for Ammunition stores at MAM
Immigration Complex at Nizwa
New building for CDC Department at Rustaq Hospital complex
VIF Complex at Mudhaibi
Design & Construction of Additional Interchanges for
Al Mubaila South
Federic Stirling Batco LLC
132/33KV Substation & Associated OHL @ Ghala
& AL Khamil
NHC @ Royal Hospital
Inflight Catering Facilities
Design & Construction of Al-Faroosiya Street Interchange
Border Post complex at Rub Al Khali
Upgradation of Izki,Muthaibi,Rustaq Grid station
New Accident and Emergency + Burns Department
at Khoula Hospital Phase -8
Dualization of Nizwa – Thumrait Road(IZZ-Adam
Section)
Dualization of Nizwa – Ibri Road,Sec.2 from Jabrin
to Ibri – 1
Ras Al Hadd Airport Development Project
Safah and Wadi Latham Oilfield Services Construction
Upgrade of Mukhaizna Airfield – New Runway
construction
Construction of Water Distribution network @ Rustaq
New Darsait STP Project
Galfar-Cadagua JV
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Project
Contractor
Barrack Accomodation @ Suwaiq
Gulf International Contracting LLC
Al Hamriya storm water drainage channel
Hasan Juma Backer Trading & Contracting Co.LLC
Annexe Building for Supreme Council for Planing
Oman National Centre for treatment of Haematological Disorder & Bone Marrow Transplant
Construction of Jr. Rate Accomodation Block @
Wudam
Iskan Contracting Company LLC
8 JOQ at MAM
Military Technical College District Cooling System
Al Amerat Waste Water Project, Contract: A 2
JV Arab Contractors & WUEC
Darsait Al Wadi Al Kabir Road Project
Larsen & Toubro(Oman)LLC
MGI Road Project
Al Athaibah Interchange
Construction of 132/33kv Grid Station at Amrat,
Construction of 132kv Grid Station at Mabella 2 and Installation of Required 132kv Overhead
Line/132kv Cables in Muscat Governorate (Tender
No 143/2012)
6 Class Rooms to Zainab Al Asadiya School at Al
Amerat
Mansoor Al Masroory
Proposed 14 classroom - Girls basic education
School at Qalhat,Sur
Mansoor Al Masroory
Accomodation at Adam
Nafal Contracting & Trading Co. LLC
Wudam Naval Base
Nafal Contracting & Trading Co. LLC
Construction of 33/11KV Primary Sub Station at
Saraya Bandar Jissah
Oman National
Co.(SOAG)
Bait Al Barka Viewing Platform & Sea wall
Oman Shapoorji Construction Co. LLC
Construction of Medium Wave Radio Transmission
Station in Barka,bahla & Buraimi
Premier International Project LLC
Al Batinah Coastal Housing
barka,Musanna & Suwaiq
Radic Construction Company LLC
Project
@
Engineering
Commercial & Residential Building at Mumtaz area
Shaksy Engineering Services LLC
Dualization of Ibri – Al Dariz-Miskin Road
Strabag Oman LLC
Re-Build of Air strip existing at Rusail & Sayq
Strabag Oman LLC
&
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COMPANY PROFILE
Project
Contractor
Wadi Minqal & Wadi Bani Jaber Asphalt Road
Section - 1
Strabag Oman LLC
Dualization of Bid-Bid - Sur Road, Section -1,Package 1 - B
STFA-HLG JV
Civil Work Services for Safah (B-09) Wadi Latham
(B-27) Fields
Special Technical Services
Gas Processing Plant at Abu Tubul Block 60
EPC of RAH Substation
STS Tebodin LLC
Treated Effluent Supply to Al Riyam & Kalbou Parks
Teejan Trading & Contracting
New Supreme Court Building At Al Ghubrah
Towell Construction & Company LLC
MC 4a – Civil Aviation Head Quarters
New Supreme Court Building At Al Ghubrah
Expansion of Distrib’ Network Seeb Wilyat – Seeb
Towell Infrastructure Projects Co.LLC (TIPCO)
Water Distribution Network for Wilyat -AL Qabil &
Ibra
Towell Infrastructure Projects Co.LLC (TIPCO)
Construction of Batinah Expressway (Package -1)
Galfar Engineering & Contracting S.A.O.G
Batinah Expressway Package – 3
Simplex - Konstruktor (JV)
Construction of Batinah Expressway - Package - 4
Larsen & Toubro(Oman) LLC
CCC (Oman) LLC
BP Oman - Khazzan Project
Al EZ Trading,Transport & Contracting Co.LLC
Kempinski Hotel,The Wave Muscat
Carillion Alawi LLC
Upgrading of Sinaw-Mahout Road Section-02
Strabag Oman LLC
Construction of Batinah Highway (Halban Junction)
Strabag Oman LLC
Major Site laboratories
Project
Contractor
Head Quarter Building for PDO at MAF
Development of Muscat International
Supply of dredged material
Al Hajry Trading & Contracting
Airport
Boskalis Westminister (Oman)
Expeditionary Tent Beddown Area at Masirah Island
Cosmopolitan – EMTA Joint Venture
B.P. – Pipeline Installation & Site Construction
Galfar Engineering
Rehabilitation Works (Roads, Bridges) at Quriyat
Federcei Stirling Batco
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Project
Contractor
Health Centre at Saham
Al Badi Trading & Construction
Sohar Bulk Jetty Oman Operation
Saipem – Afcons Joint Venture
PDO – SNDC Project at Qurn Alam
Al Hassan Engineering
2nd Asian Beach Game 2010 at Wudam
Carillion Alawi LLC
Power Generation & Distribution Facility at Daleel
Field
Larsen & Toubro Electromech LLC
Health Centre at Rahab
Al Dahleez International LLC
Sohar Bulk Jetty Project
Saipem- Afcons Joint Venture
Court Complex at Rustaq
Carillion Alawi LLC
PDO Bahja – Plot Development
Sayouh Mahwees Trd & Cont. Co. LLC
Dualization of Bid-Bid Sur Road
Astaldi – Ozkar JV and STFA-HLG JV
ROP – Sidab Harbour Project
Carillion Alawi LLC
Salalah International Airport
L&T Galfar Contortion
Construction of Al Batinah Expressway (Package -1)
Batinah Express way Package – 3
Simplex - Konstruktor (JV)
Larsen & Toubro(Oman) LLC
CCC (Oman) LLC
Air traffic control at Masira
Darim Construction company LLC
Transfer station at Bid Bid
Malik Sohar
STF Complex -Suwaiq
Ras Al Hamra Development Project (RAH - 435)
Al Turki Enterprises LLC
Zulia Power plant (PDO)
Al Hassan Engineering LLC
SNCP Qurnalam
Al Hassan Engineering LLC
RAH International School
Al Hajry Trading & Contracting
Dualization of Bid-Bid - Sur Road, Section 1,Package 1 A
Astaldi-Ozkar JV
Halban parade ground project (SSF)
Trading & Investment LLC
Jabel Akhthar Hotel
Sultan Qaboos Mosque @ Nizwa
Carillion Alawi LLC
SUR IPP
Douglas OHI
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Project
Contractor
MC-5 Salalah International Airport
L & T India and L & T Oman
MC-5 Salalah International Airport
L & T Oman
Simplex Infrastructures LLC
Health Centre@ Ibri
Master Bin Karam
University Of Buraimi
L & T Oman
Trasnsfer Station @ Jalam Bani Bu Ali
Mallak Sohar
Dualization of Mahdha-AL Rawdha Road Buraimi
Duqm Port Road
Strabag Oman LLC
Major Pile Testing Projects
Project
Piling Contractor
Vale, Brazilian Steel Company at Sohar Port
Swissboring Company International Piling Company
Sohar Aromatics and Sohar Port
(More than 20,000 piles)
Swissboring Company
Sambo (Korean Company)
Chinju (Korean Company)
Oman Formaldehyde & Chemical Co.
Arabian Forasol & Foundation
Swissboring Co.
Sharq Sohar Steel
New Mooring Facility at Shanna
Afcon Infra Structure Limited
Construction of Quay Walls & Dredging
STFA
Vehicle Surface Station at Barka
Swissboring Co.
Oil Storage & Terminal Facilities, Sohar
Swissboring Co.
Muscat Airport MC 13
Technibuild LLC
BEW, Package - 1
Swissboring Co.
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HQ – Building for Bank Muscat. Lonestar Alpha Laboratory was the only nominated authority for all the
third party testing requirements.
PDO Head Quarter Building. Lonestar Alpha laboratory Established a Site based laboratory for Testing
Soil, Aggregate & Concrete exclusively for this project.
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Durability Test of Concrete such as Chloride Migration Test and Rapid Chloride Permeability Test
Low strain or Sonic Integrity testing is one of the
most accepted method of ensuring the quality of
deep foundation
Permeability Apparatus Constant &
Falling Head for Granular &Clay/Silt
Field Compaction test is used to provide the basis
for control the fill material compaction
Durability Test of Concrete such as
Water Penetration Test.
Transverse Strength of Kerb Stone
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Rock fill compaction test by Water Fill Method
Temperature monitoring in hardened
concrete using Thermo couples.
Exposure of foundation for visual
inspection and NDT
Cover meter surevy Test indicates position of reinforecemnt bars hardned concrete
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Ultra sonic pulse velocity measurement to assess
the uniformity of concrete. Detects internal flaws,
cracks and segregation etc.
Rebound Hammer test to find the insitu concrete
strength/ Surface hardness.
Non Destructive Structural Investigation
Direct Shear test to find the cohesion(C) and angle
of internal friction(ɸ) in soil samples.
Insitu concrete coring to determine the
compressive strength.
Marshall stability test for asphalt mixes.
Rapid chloride penetration test for
concrete to asses the chloride ion penetration.
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GEOTECHNICAL
ENGINEERING
COMPANY PROFILE
Lonestar Alpha Labs undertake onshore & offshore ground investigations for a wide variety of civil and industrial construction, infrastructure and pipeline projects. We pride ourselves by adopting the same professional
approach to both large multi-disciplinary investigation projects as well as small simple structures. Our Investigation is supervised by highly qualified & experienced geotechnical engineers and geologists.
General Geotechnical Engineering Services
Design and planning of ground investigations
Settlement Monitoring
Foundation Designs and Proof Checking
Design of Reinforced Earth Structures
Design of Deep Foundations (Piles, Well) & Mat Foundations
Borehole drilling & soil investigations (SPT)
Dynamic Cone Penetration Testing (DCPT)
Static Cone Penetration Test with pore-pressure measurement (CPTU)
Sample coring and analysis
Down hole and Cross Hole Seismic Tests
Trial pitting and trenching
Slope stability analysis & studies
Pumping Tests and permeability/ Lugeon Tests
Double Ring Infiltrometer Tests
Plate bearing Tests and in-situ CBRs
Electrical Resistively Test
Thermal Resistivity Test
Resistively Profiling & Resistivity Mapping
Groundwater Monitoring, Sampling, and Analysis
Preparation of factual and interpretative reporting
Soil Investigations
Soil/ Geotechnical investigations are performed by geotechnical engineers to obtain information on the
physical and mechanical properties of soil and rock around a site to design earthworks and foundations for
proposed structures and for repair of distress to earthworks and structures caused by subsurface conditions.
A geotechnical investigation includes surface exploration and subsurface exploration of a site. Our rigs are
cable to drill vertical holes down to 400m and inclined holes down to 200m below existing ground level.
Soil sampling using variety of samplers to collect disturbed samples, relatively undisturbed samples and undisturbed samples. Samplers such as Hand Shovel / Machine driven auger, continuous flight auger, Split-Spoon
/ SPT sampler, Shelby Tube Sampler, Piston Sampler.
Laboratory tests
A wide variety of laboratory tests performed on soils and rocks to measure different properties. Although
detailed list of laboratory testing is presented in Civil section, some of the typical tests involved in the
investigation are given below:
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Water Content
Particle size Analysis/ Grain Size Distribution
Sedimentation/ Hydrometer analysis
Atterberg limits
California Bearing Ratio (CBR)
Direct Shear Test
Oedometer Test (Consolidation)
Swelling Pressure Test
Tri-axial Test
Unconfined Compressive Strength
Chemical Analysis of Soil and Water
In-Situ geotechnical tests
Standard Penetration Test (SPT) - in-situ standard penetration test designed to provide information on the
properties of soil, while also collecting a disturbed soil sample for grain-size analysis and soil classification.
Dynamic Cone Penetration Test (DCPT) - in-situ dynamic cone penetration test designed to provide information on the properties of sub soil of natural ground or for pavement. DCPT is useful to determine the in-situ
CBR and subgrade modulus.
Cone Penetration Test (CPT) – standard Cone Penetration Test is performed using an instrumented probe
with a conical tip, pushed into the soil hydraulically at a constant rate. CPT instrument records tip resistance,
friction resistance along the sleeve and pore-pressure measurement. For bigger sites, usually the CPTs are
performed in combination with drilling of boreholes to correlate, so that the investigation is economical and
appropriate. CPT data interpretation is used for correlation of soil properties and also to determine Soil Bearing Capacity (SBC).
Constant head/ Falling head permeability tests - Estimating Hydraulic conductivity (or permeability) of
different types of soil is the most important step in designing any groundwater control system. The knowledge
of this property is much useful in solving problems involving yield of water bearing strata, seepage through
earthen dams, stability of earthen dams, and embankments of canal bank affected by seepage, settlement
etc. The falling head method of determining permeability is used for soil with low discharge, where as the
constant head permeability test is used for coarse-grained soils with a reasonable discharge in a given time.
For very fine-grained soil, capillarity permeability test is recommended.
Lugeon Test or Packer Tests - Estimating Hydraulic conductivity (or permeability) of different types of rocks is
a key step in designing any groundwater control system in a rock. We do perform Packer Permeability Tests
in Rocks.
Groundwater Monitoring
Our geotechnical field staffs are well trained for installing Piezometers and groundwater monitoring. Piezometers are two types viz. Type-1 is Standpipe Piezometer and Type-2 is Vibrating-Wire Piezometers. Standpipe
piezometer facilitates Groundwater levels measurement using dip meter or water level indicators, while VW
piezometers are useful for monitoring Pore-Water pressures continuously using special devices attached to
data loggers.
Groundwater Samples can be collected for analysis in the chemical and microbiological lab. Routine drinking
water analysis, trace metals, and organic parameters can be tested and evaluated.
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Slope Stability Studies
The field of slope stability encompasses the analysis of static and dynamic stability of slopes of earth and rockfill dams, slopes of other types of embankments, excavated slopes, and natural slopes in soil and soft rock.
Lonestar Alpha can provide slope stability investigation, analysis (including modelling), and design mitigation
which can be completed by our well trained and qualified geologists and geotechnical engineers.
Settlement Monitoring
Settlement Monitoring surveys is performed to determine the degree of horizontal and vertical displacement
of structures, pavements and embankments over a defined period. Severe pavement damage and structural
failure can be a direct result of settlement and therefore it is critical that movement be detected and measured.
Our Senior Engineering Surveyors and Geotechnical Engineers are available to assist you with the development and implementation of a monitoring system to suit individual requirements.
Other Geotechnical Field Tests
Plate Load Tests
In-Situ CBR Tests
Soil Electrical Resistivity Tests
Soil Thermal Resistivity Tests
Pile Integrity Tests
Infiltration Rate Tests using Double Ring Infiltrometer
Geotechnical Field Tests
Geophysical seismic tests are useful to determine dynamic soil/ rock properties, which will be used in design
of machine and any other vibrating equipment foundations.
Two typical seismic tests performed as part of the geotechnical investigations are:
Downhole seismic test and
Crosshole seismic test
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LIST OF GEOTECHNICAL TESTS
SUBSURFACE SOIL / ROCK / GROUNDWATER
Soil Investigation
Drilling in Soils and Rocks
Bearing Capacity & Settlement Analysis
Slope Stability Analysis
Trial Pits
Standard Penetration Test - SPT
Permeability in Soil (Falling / Constant Head)
Dynamic Cone Penetration Test - DCPT
Permeability in Rock (Lugeon Packer Test)
Infiltration Rate Tests
Groundwater Monitoring and Sampling
Installation of Inclinometers & Pressure Meters
In-situ CBR Tests
Installation of Piezometers
Soil Swelling Tests
Plate Load Tests
Vane Shear Tests
Soil Electrical Resistivity Tests
Down Hole Seismic Tests
Cross Hole Seismic Tests
LIST OF GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING EQUIPMENTS
Drilling Rigs Desco Inc., 2No. SP4500S & 3No.
SP3500S (crawler)
Split-Spoon Sampler
Drilling Rig Ellettari EK100S & EK 200S (crawler)
Piston Type Samples
Drilling Rigs Truck Mounted
Vibrating Wire Piezometers Devices & Loggers
Drilling Rods
Tricone Bits
Standard SPT sets and rods
Tungsten Carbide Drilling Bits (96mm & 101mm &
above)
Single, Double & Triple Tube Core Barrels – Conventional & Wireline system
Diamond Bits Surface & Impregnated (96mm &
101mm & above) – Conventional & Wireline
system
Shelby Tubes
Automatic Water level Meter
Dynamic Cone Penetrometer Test equipment
(DCPT)
Bailers for Groundwater Sampling
Down-The-Hole Hammer (DTH Hammer)
Packer Test Apparatus
Surveying Equipments (Auto Levels, Total Station,
GPS, and Accessories)
Variable Geotechnical Softwares (gINT etc.)
Thermal Resistivity Test Apparatus (KD2 Pro)
Electrical Resistivity Test Apparatus (Nillson)
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KEY STAFF AT GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING
NAME
DESIGNATION
QUALIFICATION
EXPERIENCE
Ashok Ambati
Geotechnical Manager
M.B.A. Project Management
M.E. Civil (Geotechnical)
15
Ameerudeen S.
Project Coordinator/
Geotechnical Engineer
B.Sc. Chemistry
16
Ravi N.
Geotechnical Engineer
M.E. Civil (Geotechnical)
3
Anjali
Geologist
B.Sc. in Geology
8
Mohammed Al-Ansari
Logistics and Supervisor
High School
10
Ameen Khalfan
Field Coordinator
High School
8
Abdullah
Field Coordinator
High School
5
Rit Bahadur
Drilling Operator
High School
15
Purna Bahadur
Drilling Operator
High School
16
Rajan Basnet
Drilling Operator
High School
10
Subarna Paija
Drilling Operator
High School
11
Lil Bahadur
Sr. Mechanic
High School
11
RECENT GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING PROJECTS
Project
Client
Consultant
No. of Boreholes
Oman National Railway
Project, Segments 2 & 6
Italferr S.p.A.
MOTC
65 BH, 80 TP &
Piezometers
Bunker Terminal at Duqm
Oman Oil Marketing
Co. (OOMC)
Worley Parsons Oman
Engineering (WPOE)
10 BH & MASW
survey
Mahdah – Rawdah Road
Dualization project
Mott McDonald
22 BH, 15 TP & Slope
stability
Yibal-Khuff FEED project
Galfar Engg & Contracting Co. SAOG
Petroleum Development Oman (PDO)
95 BH, 45 TP & 11
Downhole seismic
Well pad stability investigations at Fahud, Mabrouk, Khulud West D
Petroleum Development Oman (PDO)
18 BH
Batinah Expressway Pkg 3
Simplex Infrastructure
Parsons International/
MOTC
79 BH
Adam – Thumrait
Dualization Project
Parsons International
MOTC
150 BH 365 TP
Lime Calcination project at
Salalah
Carmeuse Inc.
-
15 BH, 10 TP &
Diagraphy drilling
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Project
Client
Consultant
No. of Boreholes
Duqm Area A, B & C
Sultan Qaboos
University (SQU)
SEZAD
65 BH & 20 TP
Various Substation projects
in all Governorates
Dawood Engineering
Consultancy
Mezoon Electricity
50 BH, 25 TP, 50 ERTs
Chromite Quarry Drilling
Arabian Gulf Trading
-
7 BH
Transmission line at Taqah
Rukun Al Yaqeen Int.
Mott McDonald
50 BH & 61 TP
Izz – Adam Road Dualization Project
National Engg. Services of Pakistan (NESPAK)
25 BH & 8 TPs
Bid bid – Sur Road Dualization Project
Astaldi – Ozkar Joint
Venture
Dar Al-Handassah
(Lebonan)
89 BH, 8 TPs Piezometers
Water Distribution Network at Al Amerat
Taeyoung – Hasan
Juma Baker JV
Sogreah Consultants
25 BH, 130 TP & Soil
Resistivity
Taxiway and Airlift Ramp
at Al Musannah Airbase
American International
Contractors Inc.
-
Water Distribution Network at Al Khoud
Towell Infrastructure
Projects Co. LLC
National Engg. Services of Pakistan (NESPAK)
11 BH, 7 TP & Soil
Resistivity
Interchanges btn Airport &
Muscat Expressway
Soares Da
Costa – Oman United
Engg. Services JV
15 BHs & 10 TP
Oman Botanic Garden
Diwan Royal Court
Alatec (Spain)
75 BH
Qurayiat-Al-Amerat Road
Tunnel
Muscat Municipality
6 BH
Al-Haffa District Development Infrastructure
Dohfar Municipality
Dar Al-Handassah
(Lebonan)
Salam Resort & Spa in Yiti,
Muscat
Sama Dubai
Al-Ansab, STP
Galfar Engineering &
Contracting
34 BH & 62 TP
11 BH
Piezometers
58 BH
Halcrow International
& Piezometers
Khatib AlAmi
6 BH
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Project
Client
Consultant
No. of Boreholes
Limestone Quarry for Doqoum Dry Dock
Daewoo Co.
Barka Water Reservoir
Expansion Works
Galfar Engineering &
Contracting
Mott Mac Donald
Information Centers at
Nizwa & Ibri
Ministry of Higher Education
Development Services
& Maintenance
Irrigation System Plan for
Dhofar Municipality
Dhofar Municipality
Consulting Engineering
Services
Cyclone Damage Rehabilitation Works in Ras
Al-Hadd
CCC
Investigation for
Ground Improvement
Soil Resistivity
OMIFCO
-
Soil Resistivity
Seeb Cornice Road Improvement Bridges
Muscat Municipality
Atkins
7 BH
Dualization Farq/Nizwa
to Marfaa Daris Road
Ministry of Transport and
Communication
18 BH
Dualization of Al Kharjiah
Street
Muscat Municipality
6 BH
Bidbid Sur Road Sec-1
MOTC
Dar Al Handasah
31 BH, Piezometers,
120TPs
Flood Protection DamsLiwa and Shinaz Area
Ministry of water resources and regional
municipalities
Renardet & Fitchner
29 BH, 40 TPs
Housing at Hail Al Ghaf,
Quriyat
Muscat Municipality
-
10 BH & 10 TPs
132kV OHL from Harweel
to Thumrait
Petroleum Development
Oman
Worley Parsons
11 BH, 11TPs & ERT
132kV OHL from Dank to
Al Hail
Civil Co Contracting
OETC/ Energoprojekt,
Mott Mac Donald
132kV OHL from Al Wasit
to Buraimi Grid S/s
Civil Co Contracting
OETC/ Energoprojekt,
Mott Mac Donald
Daewoo Co.
6 BH
12 BH
Soil Resistivity
6 BH
7 BH
Infiltration Tests
43 BH, 20 TPs & ERT
27 BH, 11TP’s & ERT
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Project
Client
Consultant
No. of Boreholes
Al Athaiba Junction Improvements
Muscat Municipality
Parsons Intl Co
12 BH, 7 TP, Asphalt
Coring
Third Laneing from Bait Al
Barka to Mabelah
Muscat Municipality
Coring
Design and construction of
Dualization of Al Murtaffa
street
Muscat Municipality
Coring
Proposed Tower Constructions in OMAN
Ministry of Broadcasting
Rohde & Schwarz
16BH
EPC of power plant Daleel
Facility
L & T Electromech
Mott Mac Donald
7 BH, 10TP, ERT
Royal Suite at Haima and
Emergency block
Dewan of Royal Court
Tebodin & Partners LLC
4BH, 4TP
Navigation Aids System
Muscat International Airport and Salalah Airport
Thales Deutschland
Germany
Thales Deutschland
Germany
6BH , 5ERT
Upgrade of DPS & B-Block
facility, Daleel oil Fields
Daleel Petroleum
Attila Dogan
4BH, 2ERT
132/33kV Grid Station at
Quriyat
OETC / LnT Oman
Energoprojekt & Parsons
4BH, TPs
132kV OHL from Quriyat
to Jahloot
OETC / LnT Oman
Energoprojekt & Parsons
Supreme Court at Al Ghubra Guest House
Royal Court Affairs, Royal
Estates, The Palace
Consulting Engineering
Services LLC
60BH, 60TPs, 60ERT
12BH, TPs
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GEOTECH DRILLING RIGS
DESCO SP4500S Rigs
DESCO SP3500S Rigs
Site Work Photographs
GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION – AREA A, B & C at Duqm
Client: SEZAD, Consultant: SQU
GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION – Yibal Khuff Project at Yibal
Client: Galfar Engg & Cont , Consultant: PDO
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GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION – Inclined Coring at Chromite Mine near Sumail
Client: Arabian Gulf Trading
GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION FOR
BARKA WATER RESERVOIR EXPANSION
Client: Galfar, Consultant: Mott Mac Donald
GEOTEC HNICAL INVESTIGATION – Oman National Railway
Project, Segments 2 & 6
Client: MOTC, Consultant: Italferr SpA.
SUBSURFACE INVESTIGATION BIDBID-SUR ROAD SECTION 1, Client: MOTC, Consultant: Dar Al Handasah Shair & Partners
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GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION FOR SEEB-CORNICHE
ROAD IMPROVEMENT: BRIDGE 6, MUSCAT
Client: Muscat Municipality, Consultant: Atkins
GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION FOR 132KV OHL FROM DANK
TO AL HAIL & 132KV OHL FROM SIBETHA TO BURAIMI
Client: CivilCo, Consultant: Mott Mac Donald, Energoprojekt
GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION FOR FLOOD PROTECTION DAMS,
SHINAZ AREA – HATTA-A, HATTA-B, FAYDH & BIDAH
Client: MRMWR, Consultant: Fitchner & Renardet
DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF FLYOVER WIDENING AND JUNCTION IMPROVEMENTS AT AL ATHAIBA INTERCHANGE
Client: Muscat Municipality, Consultant: Parsons
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DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF THIRD LANING OF MAIN ROAD FROM AL MAWELAH INTERCHANGE TO BAIT AL BARKHA R/A
Client: Muscat Municipality, Consultant: Parsons
SURVEYING WITH TOTAL STATION EQUIPMENT FOR
GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING PURPOSES
ELECTRICAL RESISTIVITY TEST
RESISTIVITY MAPPING & RESISTIVITY PROFILING
PIEZOMETER INSTALLATION
INCLINED DRILLING WITH PACKER TEST
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CHEMICAL/
ENVIRONMENTAL
& MICROBIOLOGICAL
TESTING
Lonestar Alpha Lab provides a full range of chemical, environmental, and microbiological analytical services
to industrial, engineering/consulting and government clients throughout the Sultanate of Oman. Lonestar Alpha analytical expertise includes organic and inorganic analyses of water, soil, air, food and many other matrices. The lab production capability, capacity and advancement of instrumentation ensure the reliability and
performance needed to successfully deliver major analytical projects. Instruments are dedicated to specific
matrices and analyses to prevent cross contamination. Our reports are fully supported by QA/QC deliverables
designed to meet the requirements of the regulatory program for which the data will be utilized. Our reports
are designed for ease-of-results interpretation as well as efficient validation of the support data.
TESTING DIFFERENT MATRICES
Domestic/Formation/Ground/Reclamation Water
Desalination Water & Marine Samples
Marine Life
Plant Tissue
Reverse Osmosis
Soils & Sediments
Food Products
Metal Samples
Concrete Products
CHEMICAL/ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS
Water/Wastewater Metallic Constituents
Water/Wastewater Organic Constituents
Water Cations & Anions
Ambient Air Quality Monitoring
Stack & Process Emission Monitoring
Indoor Air Quality
Contamination / Pollution Studies Environmental Chemistry : organics, inorganics, metals
Analytical chemistry using AAS, XRF, OES, IRC and wet chemistry
Noise & Vibration Monitoring
Microbiological Analysis
AMBIENT AIR & STACK EMISSION MONITORING
CO & CO2
Hydrogen Sulfide
Hydrocarbons
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Metal Particulates
NOx, SOx
Oxygen
Volatile Organic Compounds
Dioxin & Furion
MICROBIOLOGICAL AIR QUALITY MONITORING
Bacteria(CFU/m3
Moulds (CFU/m3)
Identification of Microorganisms up to Species level
INDOOR AIR QUALITY (IAQ)
Lonestar Alpha leads the way in Indoor Air Quality Services with our dedicated team of field staff and the latest
equipment. We are equipped to investigate chemical and biological exposure situations.
IAQ Air Monitoring Services:
VOCs and SVOCs
Fungal / Mold Indentification / Quantification
Total / Respirable Particulates
Toxic Vapors
Sick Building Syndrome
Bacterial / Indentification / Quantification
Typical IAQ Surveys:
IAQ profile for preliminary building study
Baseline IAQ monitoring
Mold / Fungal contamination monitoring using spore trap sampling devices
Compliance monitoring for municipal & Government enviromental agencies
HSE monitoring for critical response of environmental hazards
INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE (IH)
Lonestar Alpha is capable of providing a wide variety of Industrial Hygiene Service using state of the art
equipment and depth of experience with IH procedures.
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Noise/Dosimetry TLV+8Hr TWA
Particulates (Total, PM 10, PM 5.0, PM 2.5)
Combustible Gases (Total Hydrocarbons)
VOCs and SVOCs
Total and Respirable Fibers
Metals and Inorganics
Typical Industrial Hygiene Monitoring:
HSE monitoring for corporate or client requirec field data collection.
Compliance monitoring for Municipal or Governmental agency requirements.
Background monitoring for comparative Environmental studies.
HYGIENE AUDITING AND INSPECTIONS
Hygiene Auditing
Hygiene Inspections and Hygiene recommendations
Assisting in ISO/HACCP Certifications
Microbiological Sampling and Analysis of Food and Water
Swab sampling and Air Monitoring
Hotel and Industrial HAACP and Hygiene System Implementation
Assisting in Laboratory setup and Accreditations
Response monitoring for safety analysis and quality assurance audits.
OIL ANALYSIS
Lube Oil
Transformer Oil
Compressor Oil
Diesel
Heavy fuel
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LIST OF CHEMICAL/ENVIRONMENTAL/MICROBIOLOGICAL TESTS
ANALYTIC AL C HEMIS T R Y & E N V I RO N M E N T A L A N A L Y S I S
WATER / EFFLUENT / SEAWATER / SOIL / SEDIMENT ANALYSIS
Acidity
Sulfide
Selenium
Alkalinity
TDS
Silicon
Ammonia
Temperature
Silver
Bicarbonate
Total Hardness
Sodium
BOD
Total Nitrogen
Strontium
Boron
Total Organic Carbon
Thallium
Chlorite
chlorate
Potassium
Bromate
TSS
Tin
Carbonate
Turbidity
Titanium
Chlorides
Aluminum
Vanadium
COD
Antimony
Zink
Color
Arsenic
Aromatic Volatile Orgabicx (BTEX)
Conductivity
Barium
Chlorinated Hydrocarbons
Cyanides
Beryllium
Crude & Refined Product Fingerprinting
Dissolved Oxygen
Cadmium
Extractible Organic Halides
Fluoride
Calcium
Haloacetic Acids
Free Chlorine
Chromium
Halogenated Volatile Organics
Magnesium Hardness
Cobalt
Herbicides & Pesticides
Nitrates
Copper
Nitroaromatic & Cyclic Ketones
Nitrites
Hexavalent Chromium
Organic and Volatile Acids
Oil & Grease
Iron
PCB’s
Organic Nitrogen
Lead
Polynuclear Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAH)
pH
Lithium
Semi Volatile Organic Compounds
Phenols
Magnesium
Total Organic Halides
Phosphates
Mercury
Total Petroleum Hydrocarbons (TPH)
Phosphorus
Molybdenum
Trihalomethanes
Residual Chlorine
Nickel
Salinity
Niobium
Pthalate Esters
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FOOD CHEMICAL AND MICROBIOLOGICAL TEST.
Fish and Value added fish products, vegetable oils, Ketchups, Mayonnaise, Vinegar, Cooked sea food,
Cooked Non sea foods, Canned foods, Vegetables, Snacks, Ghee, Cheese, Honey ,Sweats etc
CHEMICAL ANALYSIS OF FOOD
GIDELINES - OMAN STANDARD/GULF STANDARD/Other International Standards
TEST METHODS- AOAC/ASTA/AOCS/ISO/SASO/ASTM/BS
CHEMICAL ANALYSIS OF FOOD
Protein
Cholesterol
Fat content
Phosphorous
Vitamins
Sodium
Moisture
Potassium
Ash
Calcium
Dietary Fibre
Lead
Sugar
Cadmium
Starch
Mercury
Saturated Fat
Iron
Unsaturated Fat
Magnesium
Arsenic
Aflatoxins
Moisture content
Histamine
Volatile protein
Irradiation
Pesticides
Sudan Dyes
MICROBIOLOGICAL ANALYSIS OF FOOD
TEST METHODS – USFDA BAM/AOAC/CCFRA/CMMEF/ISO
GUIDELINES – OMANI STANDARD/GSO/PHLS
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MICROBIOLOGICAL ANALYSIS OF FOOD
Aerobic Plate Count
Listeria monocytogens
Lactobacillus acidophilus
Shelf Life Analysis
Escherichia coli
Enterobacteriaceae
Escherichia coli O157 H7
Vibrio parahaemolyticus
Fecal Coliforms
Shigella
Total Coliforms
Listeria spp.
Staphylococcus aureus
Clostridium perfringens
Salmonella
Yeast and Mould
Vibrio cholera
Vibrio parahaemolyticus
Anaerobic plate count
Campylobacter
Histamine
Bacillus cereus
Aflatoxin
CHEMISTRY OF CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL
Chemical Analysis of Cement
Chemical Analysis of Lime Powder
Heat of Hydration of cement
Total Alkalis
Chemical Analysis of Micro silica
Chemical Analysis of Ground Granulated Blast Furnace Slag
Leachibility Tests of Metals from Soil
Testing of Concrete making water
Determination of Alkali carbonates & Bi carbonates
Cation Exchange Capacity of Soil
Organic matter content of soil
Mass loss of Ignition of soil
Total Sulphate content of soil
Water soluble Sulphate content of soil
Water soluble Chloride content of soil
Carbonate content of soil
Acid soluble Chloride content of soil
Gypsum content of soil
Ammonia content of soil
Total Sulphate content of Aggregates
Total Chloride content of Aggregates
Potential Alkali – Silica reactivity of Aggregates
Water Soluble Chloride Salts in Aggregates
Acid – Soluble Material in fine Aggregate
Organic impurities in fine Aggregates
Determining the water content of freshly mixed concrete
Determining the Portland cement content of the
hardened hydraulic cement concrete
Chemical analysis of hardened concrete
Sulfate content of hardened concrete
Chemical analysis for metals like steel
Chloride content of hardened concrete
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ORE ANALYSIS
Dolomite Ore
Iron Ore
Copper Ore
Nickel Ore
Chromium Ore
Limestone Ore
Manganese Ore
Gypsum
Dunite
Quartz
STEEL CHEMISTRY
Alloys
Brass & Bronze
Aluminum Alloys
Chemical Composition of Steel
ASTM A 262 (Various)
Diffused Hydrogen Test
ASTM G 48 (Variou)
Purity of Metals
ASTM G 66,67
Nickel Alloys
OIL ANALYSIS
Appearance
Flash Point
Specific Gravity
Ash Content
Water content
Insoluble pentane
Carbon Conradson Residue
Wear Metals
Total Acid Number
Kinematic Viscosity
Break Down voltage
Total Base Number
Dissipation factor
Oil Content
Viscosity Index
Color
Pour Point
Flash Point
Copper Corrosion
BS & W
Density
Neutralization number
Resistivity
Interfacial tension
Dissolve gas
Sediment
Sulphur content
Cloud point
Distillation
PCB
Oxidation test
Gassing
AMBIENT AIR / STACK MONITORING
Carbon Dioxide
RPM (PM 10, 5, 2.5)
Carbon Monoxide
Semi Volatile Organic Compounds
Chlorine Content
SO2
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Hydrogen Sulfide
Total Acid Concentration
Lower Explosion Limit
Total Hydrocarbon
Oxides of Nitrogen
Total Particulate Concentration
Oxygen
Ozone
Dioxin & Furion
INDOOR AIR QUALITY – IAQ / INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE - IH
Asbestos Bulk Sample Analysis
Total & Respirable Fibers
Asbestos Fiber Concentration in Air
Total & Respirable Particulates
Bacterial & Microbial Identification
Total Plate Count
Fungal/Mould Identification
Toxic Vapors
Metals
VOC & SVOC
Noise Monitoring . Dosimetry TWA
Yeast & Mould Identification
MICROBIOLOGICAL ANALYSIS OF WATER
Test Method – BS EN/ISO/APHA/AWWA/CMMEF/ CCFRA
GUIDELINES – Omani standard/GSO/WHO/Dubai Municipality
WATER /WASTE WATER/INDUSTRIES WATER/ SOIL
Heterotrophic plate count
Total Coliforms
Escherichia coli
Enterococci/Fecal streptococci
Pseudomonas aeroginosa
Legionella spp.
Nematodes
Sulphate Reducing Bacteria
Yeast & Mould
Salmonella
Microscopic observations and interpretations
Vibrio cholera
Standard Plate count at 22 o C
Fecal Coliform
Clostridium perfringens
Legionella anisa
Legionella Pneumophila serogroup 1
Legionella Pneumophila serogroup 2-14
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MICROBIOLOGICAL ANALYSIS OF PERSONAL SWABS/SURFACE SWABS/EQUIPMENT SWABS
Total coliforms
Fecal coliforms
Escherichia coli
Aerobic plate count
Yeast and Mould
Salmonella spp.
COSMETICS ANALYSIS
Hairoils,Hair creams, Hair shampoo,Body lotion, Chemical Depilinators,Talcum Powder,Deoderants,
Toilette soap,Skin cream etc As per GSO/OS /SASO /USFDA/AOAC Standards
COSMETICS ANALYSIS
Appearance
Thermal Stability
Color
% Total Fat
Odor
Lead
Homogenous
Cadmium
Texture
Nickel
Seperation
Chromium
Skin Irritation Test
% Ethanol insoluble matter
Marking
% Water insoluble matter
Language
Total free Alkali
Instructions for Use
% Chlorides, calculated as NaCl
Warning phrases concerning the product (if any)
Saponification Value
Chemical and Physical Tests
Free Fatty Acid as Oliec Acid
% Moisture
Extraneous matter
pH
Total Non Acqueos content
Peroxide value
Sediment and suspended matter
Alchohol content
Total Bacterial count
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Formaldehyde
Yeast and Mould
Essential oils
Pseudomonas aeroginosa
Volatile matter
Non volatile alcohol matter
LIST OF CHEMICAL/ENVIRONMENTAL/MICROBIOLOGICAL EQUIPMENTS
pH Meter
Conductivity Meter / pH Meters
Dissolved Oxygen Meter
Turbidity Meter
Flame Atomic Absorption Spectrometer FAAS/
GFAAS/ Hg Analyzer
EDXRF Analyzer – Philips MiniPal2
Muffle Air Furnace (1100˚C)
Breakdown voltage
ICP- OES
Colour apparatus for OIL
GC-MS,GC
centrifuge
IC
Open cup –Closed cup Flash point
UV-VIS-NIR Spectrometer/ HACH
TAN delta Resistivity meter
Dissolved gas Analyser ( TOGA)
AAS
TAN Titrator
Microscope
Copper corrosion
Colony Counter
Karl fisher colometric
Viscometer
Interfacial tensometer
OES
Biological safety Cabinet
UV apparatus
Shaker
Water bath
Freezer
Incubator
Chillier
Autoclave
Micro pipetter
Vortex
pipetter
Weighing Balance
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KEY STAFF AT CHEMICAL/MICROBIOLOGICAL LAB
NAME
DESIGNATION
Qualification
EXPERIENCE
S.Manokaran
Manager Chemical Laboratory
B.Sc Chemistry
20 yrs
Asad Naqvi
Chemical Lab Supervisor
M.Sc Chemistry
17 yrs
OD. Sebastian
Senior Chemist
B.Sc Chemistry
32 yrs
Lakshmi Narayan Samy
Oil Lab in-charge
B.Sc Chemistry
25 yrs
Vinu Mohan
Senior Microbiologist
M.Sc Micro Biology
7 yrs
Nihad Khalfan Al Kindi
Chemist
Diploma in Chemistry
4 yrs
MAJOR CHEMICAL/ENVIRONMENTAL CLIENTS
Client
Client
HMR Consultants
Dhofar Power Company
Geo-Resources
Omani Euro Foods Industries
Al-Safa Environmental Consultancy
Al-Hassan Engineering Company
Five Oceans
Dawood Contracting Company
Fugro Middle East
Natural Resources Consultants
Gulf Mining
ICES
Muscat Chromite
Sohar Steel LLC
Total Management Trading
Construction Materials Industries
Emirates Trading Co.
Al-Shidhani Refreshments Enterprises
Oman Chromite
Oman Aluminium Processing Industries LLC
Muscat Overseas
Radisson Blu
National Arabian Gulf
International Desalination & Water Treatment
ASB Group
Dhofar Beverages
Majan Mining Company
OMASCO
Haya
Oman Liquefied Natural Gas Company
Oman Polyproplene
Swan Foods LLC
Oman Methanol
Bahwan Engineering Co
Sohar Aluminum
OMIFCO
Oman Refreshment
Occidental Mukhaizna LLC
Shangri-La Barr Al Jissa
ENATO
Consolidated Contractors Company
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Blue City
Northern Minerals Company
Andam International
Sweets of Oman
SUR Desalination (Bahwan Veolia Water)
Lalbuksh Voltas Engineering Services
STFA
Bahwan Veolia Water LLC
Larsen & Turbo
COWI-Larsen
GALFAR
Khimji Permoglaze (Oman) LLC
AATCO
United Chrome LLC
Interbeton & Six Construct
Oman Flour Mills Company
Douglas OHI
Oman National Engineering & Investment
VALE -Oman
Petrogas
BP Oman
Sohar aluminium
Siemens-Oman
American Embassy
Tawoos Catering
Wacasco Catering
MAF DALKIA
Al Futtaim & Sons
Enhance
Khimji Ramdas LLC
Oman Oasis
National Mineral water CO LLC
Areej Vegetables& Oil Derivatives
National Pharmaceuticals
Towell Infrastructure
Tulip Inn
The Chedi
Grand Hyatt
Al Bustan Palace
Muscat Holiday INN
Hotel Ibis
Park Inn
Radisson Blu
Mother Care
Tabreed
Taghleef Indusries
NABIL Biscuits
ATTCO
Worely parrsion
AECOM
Honda Rotem
Abensia
Global Gypsum Board
Minvest
Global Engineering
SteamTech
Mazoom Pharmacy
Muscat Pharmacy
IBN- SINA Pharmacy
Golden Jood Trading
Sun rise Global
Beya Global Muscat
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TESTING
COMPANY PROFILE
Lonestar Alpha has the capability to cater to the physical metallurgical testing requirements of a wide range
of materials and products. The testing capability and experience are recognized by reputed organizations
like PDO, OXY and PETRON etc and third party inspection agencies. Tests are generally carried out to
international standards set by ASTM, BS, ASME, API, AWS and others. Lonestar Alpha offers quality service to
international standards, accurate results and quick turnaround at reasonable cost.
Lonestar Alpha Metallurgical Testing Capabilities Include:
Tensile /compression Test
Vickers Hardness
Rockwell/Brinell Hardness
Impact (Ambient temp. to -196°C)
Bend Test
Flattening
Corrosion Test - ASTM A262/
G48/G28,ASTM A 923 C
ASTM E 562, Ferrite measurement by ferritoscope
Flexure
Proof Load
Breaking Load
Failure Load
Coating Thickness
Coating Continuity
Coating Adhesion
Macro/Micro Examination
Fillet Weld Break
Nick Break
HIC / SSCC test in accordance to
NACE standards
Chemistry by OES
Chemical analysis of metallic materials of Fe and Ni base alloys
FMR (In situ Metallography)
Strand wire testing for mechanical properties
Portable hardness testing
Failure Analysis and Material Investigation
Metallic sample collection at site
for chemical analysis.
Materials frequently tested include:
Metals and alloy products such as plates, shapes, bares, pipes and fittings.
Welding procedure qualification test coupons
Welding consumable qualification test coupons
Welder qualification test coupons
Welding procedure test coupons
Steel Bars, Wires and Fabric for concrete reinforcement
Galvanized Steel products
Fasteners
Metal Castings
Cemented Carbide Products
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories offers a wide range of metallurgical services to many diverse industries supported
by an experienced team of metallurgical engineers, trained technicians and modern equipment. The following services are offered:
Laboratory Metallography and Microscopy
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Replica and In-situ Metallography
Corrosion Testing and Evaluation
Condition, Usability and Remaining Life Assessment
Failure Analysis and Investigation
Other Services
Laboratory Metallography and Microscopy
Scanning Electron Microscopy
Stereomicroscopy
Energy Dispersive X-ray Analysis
Fractrography
Macrostructural Examination
Microstructural Examination
Microhardness Evaluation
Replica and In-situ Metallography
Replica Metallography
In-situ Metallography
Replication of Fractures
Replication of Surface Features
Corrosion Testing and Evaluation:
Lonestar Alpha is equipped to undertake corrosion testing and evaluation in accordance with NACE and
ASTM standards for qualification of materials used in corrosive environments, which include sea water, brine,
blackish water and sour service. The following tests are conducted:
Resistance to Pitting and Crevice Corrosion
Susceptibility to Intergranular Corrosion Attack
Resistance to Sulfide Stress Cracking (SSC)
Resistance to Hydrogen Induced Cracking (HIC)
Examination of Scales and Corrosion Products
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Condition, Usability and Remaining Life Assessment
Periodic inspections, serve to identify degradation processes at an early stage and thereby provide necessary information for assessment of condition, usability and remaining life. Further, the initiation of timely repair or replacement actions substantially reduced or eliminates costly capital and downtime losses.
Lonestar has the capability and experience to perform comprehensive inspections necessary for condition, usability and remaining life assessment of a wide range of materials and components used in structures, plants
and operating equipment.
Power plant and auxiliary boiler tubes, headers and connectors
Turbine nozzles, vanes, combustor lines and casings
Oil and gas processing equipment and components
Equipment and components of marine/offshore structures
Drilling and downhole equipment and components
Engine Components
Failure Analysis and Investigation
Supported by its integrated analytical facilities and the diverse professional capabilities of its staff, Lonestar
has, for the last several years, provided accurate and timely analyses and investigations into failures of
components. Reports include comprehensive photographic documentation of observations, discussions of
findings, conclusions on the mechanism and root cause of failure.
Other Services
Lonestar offer assistance in the following areas:
Material selection for intended service.
Preparation of material testing and inspection procedures
Study of failure mechanisms of complex systems
Troubleshooting
Research and development
LIST OF METALLURGY TESTS
STEEL / REBARS / EXOTIC MATERIAL
Tensile Tests
Bend Tests
Macro Preparation & Examination
Fracture Test
Peel Off Test
Vickers / Rockwell Hardness Survey
Charpy Impact Test
Micro Examination with single photograph
Ferrite Count (Point Count method) - count
Ferrite Content (Magnetic Method) - spots
A262 Test Practice C/E
ASTM G48/ASTM G28 tests
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SSCC Test
HIC Test
Chemical Analysis
XRD / EDXRF Analysis
SEM/EDS Analysis
Detailed Failure Investigation/ Material investigation
CTOD
In-situ Replica Metallography
Strand Wire Tensile Test
Manhole Cover Compression Test
Rebar Tensile, Bend and Rebend
Coating thickness test / Holiday Detection Test
LIST OF METALLURGY LAB EQUIPMENTS
Instron Universal Tensile Tester
Lathe Machine
Satec Charpy Impact testing machine
Charpy Broaching Machine
Forcipol Bend Testing machine
Gas Cutting Gear
Olympus Metallurgical Microscope / Carl Zeiss
microscope upto 1600X
Stereo Microscope
Metlabcorp Micro Polisher
Digital Verniers
Automatic Polishing machine
Digital Micrometers
Water Chiller / Bath
Coating thickness Meter
Optorama Shadowgraph
Holiday detector
Digital thermometers
Band Saw Machine
Vickers hardness tester
Hack Saw Machine
Fischer Ferritscope
Universal Milling Machine
KEY STAFF AT METALLURGY LAB
NAME
DESIGNATION
QUALIFICATION
EXPERIENCE
S.Sivasubramanian
Manager Metallurgy
BE(Met Engg), PGDBA
35 years
Abel Martinho Vaz
Test House Supervisor
Diploma
27 years
K.Sasikumar
Senior Metallurgist
BE(Met Engg)
13 years
G.Chezhian
Metallurgist
BE(Met Engg)
05 years
Isehaq Mohammad Al
Harassi
Metallurgist
BE(Mechanical)
05 years
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BRANCHES &
CONTACTS
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LONESTAR ALPHA LABORATORIES
BRA NCH ES & C O NTA C TS
Website: www.lonestaralpha.com
General Email: [email protected]
Branches:
Muscat (Central Laboratory)
P.O. Box 1197, PC 130, Azaiba – Muscat
Sultanate of Oman
Tel: +968 24501524, 24505590
Fax: +968 24503814
Email: [email protected]
Muscat (Chemistry / Microbiology / Environmental)
P.O. Box 1197, PC 130, Azaiba – Muscat
Sultanate of Oman
Tel: +968 24504206, 24504924
Fax: +968 24502635
Sohar
P.O. Box 84, PC 327, Sohar Industrial Estate
Sohar – Sultanate of Oman
Tel.: +968 26751775, 26751920, 26751976
Fax: +968 26751331
Duqm
Tel: +968 99278040, 92303290
Fax: +968 24503814
Salalah
Tel: +968 2321 3390, +968 92038358
Fax: +968 2321 3391
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Key Personals:
Admin ist rati o n
Dawood Al-Harrasi
Chief Executive Officer
+968 91111411, [email protected]
Biji Koshy
Quality Manager
Thiyagaseelan
HR & Administration Manager
Moncy Thomas
Finance Manager
O perat ion s
R. K. Gopinath
Operations Manager
Civil E n g in e er i ng Ma t er i a l La b
Hukam Chand
Civil Engineering, Country Manager - Civil
Naresh Paladugu
Civil Engineering, Assistant Manager - Civil
Rakesh
Civil Engineering, Assistant Manager - Sohar Lab
Francis.M.D.
Civil Engineering, Assistant Manager – Salalah Lab
Vishnu Krishnan
Civil Engineering, Senior Lab Technician - Duqm Lab
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Geot echn ic a l Engi neer i ng La b
Ashok Ambati
Geotechnical Engineering, Manager Geotechnical
Chemical & Envi r o nment a l La b
Seenivasan Manokaran.
Chemical & Environmental Engineering,
Manager Chemistry
F ood & Micro b i o l o gy La b
Vinu Mohan
Food & Microbiology Testing
Met allurg y La b
Sivasubramanian
Metallurgy Lab, Manager Metallurgy
Abel Vaz
Metallurgy Lab, Machine Shop / Test House Supervisor
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LOCATION MAPS
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MUSCAT
Muscat – Chemistry Lab
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SOHAR
DUQM
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SALALAH
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