Empire Generating Plant
Location: Rensselaer, New York
Summary: 635-megawatt natural gas-fired power plant.
Services Provided:
- Concrete field and laboratory testing, ranging from low volume placements to placements in excess of 2,000 cubic yards per day
- Non-destructive testing
- Soil compaction testing
- Driven pile inspections - over 3,000 steel piles
ATL has provided Construction Materials Engineering and Testing (CMET) field and laboratory services for nearly a half-century, delivering professional and technical support on over 50,000 projects and counting.
ATL’s diverse client base has grown to include architectural, engineering, industrial, private commercial, non-profit, and governmental entities. Whether performing Quality Control or Quality Assurance, ATL’s wide range of in-house capabilities enhance our ability to provide efficient and flexible service throughout all phases of a project’s progression.
In providing CMET services, ATL meets the requirements of ASTM E 329, ASTM E 543, ASTM C 1077, ASTM C 1093, ASTM D 3666, and ASTM D 3740. ATL has AASHTO accredited, CCRL evaluated, and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers validated laboratories located throughout New York State and we participate in national proficiency sampling programs and conduct internal round-robin testing.
ATL is also an active member of the American Council of Independent Laboratories (ACIL) and recipient of ACIL’s “Seal of Excellence”. We work hard through this association to make a difference in improving quality of services within the CMET sector.
Mobile Laboratory
Our mobile laboratory system offers an innovative approach to providing on-site testing and inspection services, allowing for uninterrupted service and maximum laboratory access throughout a project's duration. Our mobile laboratory units are pre-configured and outfitted with calibrated testing equipment to meet the unique demands of each project. Mobile units can be made available for both short- and long-term assignments and have proven effective in a variety of applications (i.e., landfill construction, large commercial buildings, remote wind farm locations, etc.). If you would like to learn more about the benefits of our mobile laboratory program, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Soil
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Field Services
- Monitoring Lift Thickness of Fill Material
- Moisture/Compaction Testing (Nuclear and Sand Cone Methods)
- California Bearing Ratio (CBR)
- Excavation Monitoring
- Evaluate Subgrade Bearing Capacity
- Percolation Testing
Laboratory Services
- Particle Size Analysis
- Atterberg Limits
- Moisture Density Relationship (Proctor)
- Permeability (Rigid and Flexible Wall)
- Specific Gravity
- Consolidation
- Direct Shear
- Interface Shear
- Thermal Conductivity
- Moisture Content
Concrete/Controlled Low Strength Material (CLSM)
Field Services
- Pre-placement Observation of Forms and Rebar
- Placement Monitoring, to include Temperature, Slump/Flow, Air Content, Unit Weight, and Fabrication of Cylinders/Beams
- Monitoring the Application of Prestressing Forces
- Precast/Prestressed Plant Monitoring
- Core Sampling
- Floor Flatness/Levelness
- Embedded Steel Location
- Moisture Vapor Emission/Relative Humidity Testing
- Rebound Hammer and Windsor Probe Testing
- Anchor Pull-Out Testing
- Bond Testing
Laboratory Services
- Compressive Strength
- Aggregate Testing
- Concrete Mix Design
- Flexural Strength
- Cement Testing
Masonry
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Field Services
- Prequalification Testing of Concrete Masonry Units, Mortar, and Grout
- Construction Monitoring of Masonry Walls
- Fabrication of Mortar and Grout Compressive Strength Specimens
- Monitor fabrication of Prism Test Specimens, slump, air content, and temperature
Laboratory Services
- Mix Design Verification
- Mortar Aggregate Ratio
- Compression/Absorption/Moisture Content Testing of Concrete Masonry Units
- Mortar Water Content
- Air Content
- Water Retention
- Compression Testing of Masonry Prisms
- Compression Testing of Mortar and Grout Specimens
Bituminous
Field Services
- Placement Monitoring
- Bituminous Core Sampling
- Surface Smoothness Testing (Profilometer)
- Batch Plant Inspection
- Nuclear Density Testing
Laboratory Services
- Hot Mix Testing
- Aggregate Testing
- Emulsion Testing
- Marshall, Superpave, and Recycled Mix Designs
- Bulk Specific Gravity
- Theoretical Maximum Specific Gravity
- Air Void Analysis
- Composite Aggregate Gradation (Hot Bin)
- Sieve Analysis of Fine and Coarse Aggregate
- Quantitative Extractions
- Compacted Thickness
Aggregate Laboratory Services
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- Soundness of Aggregate by Use of Sodium Sulfate or Magnesium Sulfate
- Resistance of Coarse Aggregate to Freezing and Thawing
- Organic Impurities
- Percent of Noncarbonate Particles
- Acid Insoluble Residue Test
- Insoluble Residue in Carbonate
- LA Abrasion Testing
- Flat Particles, Elongated Particles, or Flat and Elongated Particlesv
- Sand Equivalency Test
- Uncompacted Void Content
- Percentage of Crushed Fragments in Gravel
- Splitting Cores – Hydraulic or Manual
- Crushing Aggregate with a Jaw Crusher
Structural Steel
- Bolt Torque Tightness
- Bolt Rotational Capacity Testing
- Magnetic Particle Flaw Detection
- Dye Penetrant Flaw Detection
- Welder Qualifications
- Ultrasonic Flaw Detection
- Visual Weld Inspection
- Radiographic (film interpretation)
- Welding Procedure Specification/Procedure
- Qualification Plumb/Levelness Monitoring
- Holiday Testing
Fireproofing/Sprayed Fire Resistive Materials (SFRM)
- Thickness
- Density
- Cohesive/Adhesive Bond Strength
- Substrate Surface Preparation Monitoring
SWPPP Application Monitoring
- Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan Monitoring – PDF Brochure
- Periodic site observations for compliance with project SWPPP
- Observe erosion and sediment control practices for effectiveness and report discrepancies
- Observe post-construction stormwater management practices for compliance with SWPPP
- Observe areas of disturbance that have not achieved final stabilization
- Observe condition of run-off at points of discharge from construction site
- Complete of agency required monitoring documentation
Other Testing and
Engineering Services
Available upon request. Please contact us or download a PDF Brochure.
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Location: Rensselaer, New York
