Quality Assurance

Overview

Quality at PDL Ready Mix Concrete isn’t based on assumption or supplier promises. It is built on a structured system of testing, verification, and compliance with international standards like ASTM, BS, and AASHTO. Every material used in the mix is carefully examined, both in-house and through certified third-party laboratories such as BUET, ensuring reliability from the very beginning.

The quality assurance process starts with raw materials, where both coarse and fine aggregates are tested for gradation, strength, durability, and moisture control. Results show that aggregate crushing value, abrasion resistance, and particle shape all fall within acceptable limits, ensuring a strong and stable concrete structure. Fine aggregates are also verified for proper gradation and fineness modulus, maintaining the balance between workability and strength.

Admixtures used in the concrete are high-performance and ASTM-compliant, with controlled chemical properties such as pH, specific gravity, and zero chloride content to prevent long-term corrosion. Cement quality is validated through compressive strength tests, showing strong performance from early stages up to 28 days, along with controlled setting time for proper handling and finishing.

Beyond materials, each batch of concrete undergoes process-level checks including density, stability, and moisture adjustments. Water quality is also monitored to ensure no impurities compromise the mix. This layered approach ensures that consistency is maintained across every delivery.

PDL Ready Mix Concrete ensures quality through continuous testing, strict material control, and adherence to international standards. The result is a dependable concrete solution that delivers consistent strength, durability, and long-term structural performance—exactly what modern construction demands, without leaving anything to chance.

Test Results

  • Gradation of Coarse Aggregate (% Passing)
  • Flakiness & Elongation Index of Coarse Aggregate
  • Unit Weight of Coarse Aggregate (Loose & Rodded)
  • Specific Gravity (SSD) and Water Absorption of Coarse Aggregate
  • Clay, Silt and dust content (by wash Passing) of Coarse Aggregate
  • Aggregate Crushing value & Los Angeles Abrasion
  • Moisture Content
  • Average Gradation of Fine Aggregate (% Passing)
  • Fineness Modulus (FM) of Fine Aggregates
  • Unit Weight of Coarse Aggregate (Loose & Rodded)
  • Specific Gravity (SSD) and Water Absorption of Fine Aggregate
  • Clay Lumps and Friable particle (Deleterious Substance by wash Passing) of Fine Aggregates
  • Coal and Lignate of Fine Aggregate
  • Moisture Content
  • pH @ 28°C
  • Chloride Content
  • Viscosity @ 25°C
  • Specific Gravity @ 25°C
  • Solid Content
  • pH
  • TDS (Total Dissolved Solids)
  • Hardness
  • Iron
  • Turbidity
  • Chloride Content
  • Strength for 3-Days
  • Strength for 7-Days
  • Strength for 28-Days
  • Initial & Final Setting Time
  • Consistency