ISO 13954/13955 — read the full explanation
Peel & adhesionPE electrofusion assemblies — peel decohesion and crushing decohesion tests.
Construction & civil engineering
Material Testing Machines for Construction and Civil Engineering
Connect material performance to the decisions your laboratory makes. DAK testing systems support mechanical testing across reinforcing steel, geosynthetics, timber, building products and bonded materials, with the load frame, fixtures and measurement selected around your specimen and test method.
DAK systems
Configure the system around your laboratory’s work
Start with the materials and results you need, then choose the working range, test space, grips and measurement. The complete setup matters alongside the machine’s maximum capacity.
Flagship platform
Series 7200 Universal Testing Machine
DAK’s flagship platform for demanding material testing, combining flexible method programming, precise specimen setup, measurement and analysis. Explore the range for laboratories working across different construction materials and testing programmes.
Established laboratory methods
Series 9000 Universal Testing Machine
Travel-controlled testing with standalone Console operation or a PC-connected workflow. Explore Series 9000 for established testing programmes, configured around the required specimen, force range and measurement.
Wire torsion testing
For programmes that also assess wire under twisting, explore DAK’s dedicated torsion testing machine alongside the tensile testing setup.
Your material
Start with what you need to test
Reinforcing steel, wire and strand
For TMT bars, reinforcing wire and prestressing strand, identify the grade, section and required tensile or bend result. Grip geometry, test length and the chosen elongation measurement are important parts of the specification.
Concrete, mortar and masonry
Define the specimen shape, dimensions, age and conditioning alongside the required compression or flexural method. Cylinder, cube and beam tests call for their own loading arrangements and reporting requirements.
Timber, panels and rigid building products
Plan bending, compression or bond testing around the material direction, specimen thickness and support geometry. Keep material-specimen testing distinct from a test on a full-sized structural member or assembled product.
Geotextiles, geogrids and membranes
Specify the product construction, test direction and method. Wide-width tension, grab testing, puncture and seam testing measure different aspects of performance and require different specimen-holding arrangements.
Plastic pipes and welded joints
Distinguish tensile tests on prepared specimens, pipe-ring stiffness and joint testing. Include the pipe material, diameter, wall thickness and joint preparation so the setup matches the required result.
Adhesives, sealants and anchored connections
For bonded materials, define the substrates, joint geometry, conditioning and loading direction. Anchor testing adds the installed connection and concrete test element to the setup; it is a different question from testing the strength of a loose steel bar.
Tests and results
Choose the measurement that answers the question
| Required result | What to specify | Explore |
|---|---|---|
| Steel strength and elongation | State the tensile method and required yield, strength and elongation results. Select the gauge length and extensometer arrangement accordingly; crosshead movement and extension measured directly on the specimen are different measurements. | |
| Geotextile tensile performance | Wide-width and grab tests use different gripping arrangements and produce different forms of tensile information. Carry the specified method through specimen preparation, grip selection and the report instead of treating the results as interchangeable. | |
| Flexural strength or bending response | Include the specimen section, support span, loading-point arrangement and required force or deflection result. A three-point fixture and a four-point fixture create different loading conditions. | |
| Pipe-ring stiffness | State the pipe-ring dimensions, conditioning and required load–deflection measurement. Ring-stiffness testing assesses the pipe section under compression; it is distinct from a tensile test on material cut from the pipe. |
Steel strength and elongation
State the tensile method and required yield, strength and elongation results. Select the gauge length and extensometer arrangement accordingly; crosshead movement and extension measured directly on the specimen are different measurements.
Geotextile tensile performance
Wide-width and grab tests use different gripping arrangements and produce different forms of tensile information. Carry the specified method through specimen preparation, grip selection and the report instead of treating the results as interchangeable.
Flexural strength or bending response
Include the specimen section, support span, loading-point arrangement and required force or deflection result. A three-point fixture and a four-point fixture create different loading conditions.
Pipe-ring stiffness
State the pipe-ring dimensions, conditioning and required load–deflection measurement. Ring-stiffness testing assesses the pipe section under compression; it is distinct from a tensile test on material cut from the pipe.
The applicable method also defines the specimen preparation and reporting needed for a meaningful result. Use the linked guides to develop the test specification, with the full standards library below.
Specimen holding
See how the grip changes with the specimen
DAK’s accessory range includes different holding arrangements for rigid bars and wide flexible materials. Specify the grip and machine together, including the specimen dimensions and working load.
Rigid bars and flat specimens
Heavy Duty Circular Hydraulic Wedge Grips accept round bar from 6 to 38 mm and flat specimens from 0 to 25 mm thick, with capacities from 25 to 400 kN by model. Select the grip model and jaw arrangement for the material and load.
Wide geofabrics
Heavy Duty Hydraulic Grips accommodate specimens up to 200 mm wide and loads up to 200 kN. The square-housing arrangement is designed for heavy-duty belts and geo-fabrics, giving the laboratory a specific gripping option to consider for wide specimens.
For compression, bending and joint tests, specify the loading surfaces, alignment, support geometry and available working space. Frame, load cell and fixture ratings should be considered as one test setup.
Laboratory workflow
Keep the material history with the mechanical result
From sample to batch
Define the sample identifiers and context your report needs: material grade or batch, specimen dimensions, test direction, conditioning and preparation. For cementitious specimens, include age and curing history in the laboratory record.
Repeatable methods and reporting
Dyna Desk – Test Bench supports saved test methods, graphing and reporting, with spreadsheet, PDF and CSV exports. Plan the required results and report format alongside the machine and measurement setup.
Installation and ongoing use
Share the laboratory location, available space, utilities, expected workload and service requirements. Include the installation, training and calibration scope in the quotation discussion for an Indian or overseas laboratory.
Methods and references
Connect your construction material to its test method
Use these shortcuts for common starting points, then explore the complete construction and civil-engineering library. Search by designation, material or test type to find the relevant guide.
EN 12004-2 — read the full explanation
TensileTest methods for ceramic tile adhesives, including tensile adhesion strength after several conditioning regimes.
ASTM A938 — read the full explanation
TorsionTorsion testing of wire — twists to fracture, counting turns, for ductility and surface soundness. Equivalent to: ISO 7800
ASTM A370 — read the full explanation
TensileComprehensive mechanical testing (tension, bend, hardness) of steel products including rebar, plate, tube, fasteners.
ASTM A416
Load–deflection & proof loadPre-stressing steel strand — tensile, 0.2% proof force and elongation.
ASTM A615
Flexure & bendTMT rebar — proof stress, elongation, bend and rebend for site and mill certification.
ASTM A931 — read the full explanation
TensileTension testing of wire ropes and strand (breaking force determination).
ASTM C109 — read the full explanation
CompressionCompressive strength of hydraulic cement mortars (50 mm cubes).
ASTM C365 — read the full explanation
CompressionFlatwise compressive properties of sandwich cores.
ASTM C39/C39M — read the full explanation
CompressionCompressive strength of cylindrical concrete specimens.
ASTM C39 / C78
Flexure & bendConcrete cubes, cylinders and beams — compressive and flexural strength.
ASTM C496 — read the full explanation
TensileSplitting tensile strength of cylindrical concrete specimens — withdrawn 2026 with no ASTM replacement; IS 5816 and EN 12390-6 cover the same test and remain current.
ASTM C78/C293 — read the full explanation
Flexure & bendFlexural strength of concrete beams — C78/C78M third-point loading is current; C293/C293M centre-point loading was withdrawn in 2025 with no replacement.
ASTM C794 — read the full explanation
Peel & adhesionAdhesion-in-peel of elastomeric joint sealants (construction sealants).
ASTM D1623 — read the full explanation
TensileTensile and tensile-adhesion properties of rigid cellular plastics.
ASTM D198 — read the full explanation
Flexure & bendStatic tests of lumber in structural sizes.
ASTM D2412 — read the full explanation
CompressionParallel-plate loading of plastic pipe — pipe stiffness and ring deflection.
ASTM D2919 — read the full explanation
Creep & relaxationDurability of adhesive lap-shear joints under sustained static load.
ASTM D2990 — read the full explanation
Creep & relaxationTensile, compressive and flexural creep and creep-rupture of plastics (long-duration static load).
ASTM D4533/D4533M — read the full explanation
TearTrapezoid tearing strength of geotextiles.
ASTM D4541 — read the full explanation
Peel & adhesionPull-off strength of coatings (adhesion testers; also performed on UTM with suitable fixtures).
ASTM D4595/D4595M — read the full explanation
TensileWide-width strip tensile testing of geotextiles and geosynthetics.
ASTM D4595 / D4632
TensileGeotextiles and geogrids for roads, embankments and landfills.
ASTM D4632 — read the full explanation
TensileGrab breaking load and elongation of geotextiles.
ASTM D4885 — read the full explanation
TensilePerformance strength of geomembranes by wide-width strip tensile method.
ASTM D5083 — read the full explanation
TensileTensile properties of reinforced thermosetting plastics using straight-sided specimens.
ASTM D6241 — read the full explanation
Puncture & burstStatic puncture strength of geotextiles using 50 mm probe (CBR puncture).
ASTM D6637 — read the full explanation
TensileTensile properties of geogrids by single- or multi-rib method.
ASTM D6693 — read the full explanation
TensileTensile properties of nonreinforced polyethylene and flexible polypropylene geomembranes.
ASTM D7205/D7205M — read the full explanation
TensileTensile properties of FRP matrix composite bars (FRP rebar).
ASTM D897 / D2095 — read the full explanation
TensileTensile (butt-joint) strength of adhesive bonds — bar and rod specimens.
ASTM D905 — read the full explanation
ShearStrength of adhesive bonds in shear by compression loading (wood block shear).
ASTM D953 — read the full explanation
TensileBearing strength of plastics (pin bearing, tension or compression loading).
ASTM E190 — read the full explanation
Flexure & bendGuided bend test for ductility of welds.
ASTM E290 — read the full explanation
Flexure & bendBend testing of materials for ductility (guided, semi-guided and free bend).
ASTM E488 — read the full explanation
ShearStrength of anchors in concrete elements (cast-in and post-installed anchor pull-out).
ASTM E488 / EAD 330232-adjacent
ShearPost-installed mechanical and chemical anchors — tension and shear capacity.
ASTM E9 — read the full explanation
CompressionCompression testing of metallic materials at room temperature.
ASTM F606
TensileThreaded fastener proof-load and wedge-tensile verification.
ASTM F606/F606M — read the full explanation
Load–deflection & proof loadMechanical properties of externally and internally threaded fasteners, washers and rivets (wedge tensile, proof load, axial tension).
EN 12004
Peel & adhesionTile adhesive tensile adhesion strength classification.
EN 12311
Peel & adhesionBituminous and polymeric waterproofing membranes — tensile, peel and shear of joints.
EN 12316
Peel & adhesionBituminous and polymeric waterproofing membranes — tensile, peel and shear of joints.
EN 12317
Peel & adhesionBituminous and polymeric waterproofing membranes — tensile, peel and shear of joints.
EN 12390-3 / -5
Flexure & bendTesting hardened concrete (European suite) — compressive and flexural strength of specimens.
EN 1348 — read the full explanation
Peel & adhesionAdhesives for tiles — tensile adhesion (pull-off) strength of cementitious adhesives.
EN 310 — read the full explanation
Flexure & bendWood-based panels — modulus of elasticity in bending and bending strength.
EN 319 — read the full explanation
TensileParticleboards and fibreboards — internal bond (tensile strength perpendicular to plane).
EN 74 / ETAG 001-adjacent
TensileSlip, tensile and pull-out testing of scaffolding couplers and construction anchors.
IS 14268
Load–deflection & proof loadPre-stressing steel strand — tensile, 0.2% proof force and elongation. Equivalent to: ASTM A416-adjacent
IS 1599 — read the full explanation
Flexure & bendIndian Standard bend test for metallic materials. Equivalent to: ISO 7438
IS 1608 — read the full explanation
TensileIndian Standard for tensile testing of metallic materials at room temperature (aligned to ISO 6892-1).
IS 1786
Flexure & bendHigh-strength deformed steel bars (rebar) for concrete reinforcement — 0.2% proof stress, elongation, bend and rebend tests. Equivalent to: —
IS 2266 — read the full explanation
TensileSteel wire for ropes and steel wire ropes for general engineering — breaking load verification. Equivalent to: ISO 2408 / 1835-adjacent
IS 2770-1
Peel & adhesionRebar-to-concrete bond strength by pull-out test.
IS 516
Flexure & bendIndian Standard — compressive and flexural strength of hardened concrete (cubes, beams).
ISO 10319 — read the full explanation
TensileWide-width strip tensile testing of geotextiles and geosynthetics.
ISO 10545-4 — read the full explanation
Flexure & bendCeramic tiles — modulus of rupture and breaking strength (3-point bend).
ISO 3108 — read the full explanation
TensileMeasured breaking force of steel wire ropes by tensile test to destruction.
ISO 5178 — read the full explanation
TensileLongitudinal tensile test on weld metal in fusion welded joints.
ISO 9018 — read the full explanation
TensileTensile test on welded cruciform and lapped joints.
IS 516 (Part 1/Sec 1) — read the full explanation
CompressionCompressive, flexural and split tensile strength of hardened concrete.
IS 3495 (Part 1) — read the full explanation
CompressionCompressive strength of burnt clay building bricks.
ISO 12236 — read the full explanation
Puncture & burstGeosynthetics — static puncture test (CBR test, 50 mm plunger).
ISO 13953 — read the full explanation
TensilePE butt-fusion pipe joints — tensile strength and failure mode of test specimens.
ISO 13954 / 13955
Peel & adhesionPE electrofusion assemblies — peel decohesion and crushing decohesion tests.
ISO 1421 — read the full explanation
TensileRubber- or plastics-coated fabrics (belt carcass materials) — tensile strength and elongation.
ISO 15630-1 — read the full explanation
Flexure & bendTest methods for reinforcing steel bars, rods and wire.
ISO 2411 — read the full explanation
Peel & adhesionCoated fabrics — coating adhesion (peel of coating from substrate).
ISO 4674-1 — read the full explanation
TearTear resistance of rubber- or plastics-coated fabrics.
ISO 6259-1 / -3 — read the full explanation
TensileTensile properties of thermoplastics pipes (PE, PP, PVC pipe specimens).
ISO 7438 — read the full explanation
Flexure & bendBend test of metallic materials. Equivalent to: IS 1599
ISO 8339 — read the full explanation
TensileBuilding sealants — tensile properties at maintained extension.
ISO 898-1 — read the full explanation
TensileThreaded fastener proof-load and wedge-tensile verification. Equivalent to: IS 1367-3
ISO 9969 — read the full explanation
CompressionRing stiffness of thermoplastics pipes.
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Plan your laboratory
Tell us the material, the method and the result you need
Share your testing requirements with DAK so the quotation can cover the complete setup, from the machine and specimen holding to measurement and reporting.
- Material or product, grade and the test method or project specification.
- Specimen geometry, dimensions, preparation and expected test load.
- Required strength, elongation, stiffness, deflection or bond results.
- Test frequency, specimen range and any future laboratory requirements.
- Laboratory location, installation needs, reporting, training and calibration scope.