EM Structural recently purchased and are in the process of refurbishing a Satec HVL tension and compression machine to upgrade the Atlanta Lab Space testing capabilities.
This machine can produce up to 300,000 pounds of tension and compression force on a specimen and will allow EM Structural to perform our own testing on on a variety of materials.
Testing for the modulus of elasticity for different concrete mixes, verification of elongations on post tensioning strands and performing concrete compression tests up to 14,000 psi are just some of the capabilities.
We look forward to using this knowledge to improve our designs, make them more cost effective, and then be able to share that improvement and pass those savings on to our clients.