One of the problems which occur within the Construction and civil engineering industry, is the need to test construction materials on site,

Tinius Olsen's mobile laboratory concept was conceived keeping in mind the rigorous requirements of QC\QA Managers and materials testing technicians engaged in the business of Commercial laboratories, Cement plants, Ready-Mix plants, Pre- Cast Factories and Contractors construction sites with a requirement for a flexible portable testing facility based on project locations.

At a time of increased need and proposed spending on infrastructure projects, especially in the United States, Tinius Olsen has launched a major expansion of its line of materials testers developed specifically for civil engineering applications. According to C. Robert Tait III, President of Tinius Olsen, “We are already well represented at various state departments of transportation nationwide. These new products will give the engineers and technical teams in charge of quality and safety, many additional test system choices.”

The expanded civil engineering product family from Tinius Olsen now includes materials testers and software for evaluating: concrete; asphalt quality control; cements, plaster, and mortar; and sand, aggregate, and fillers. All its products are designed for specific applications and conform to their relevant ASTM, BS, AASHTO and other internationally recognized standards. The newest models include test equipment for classification and strength properties of cement, concrete, and building materials, as well as for petroleum products, asphalt bitumen, tar and paint, surface flexure, and irregularity of roads.