Chemical Analysis of Soil and Water in Riyadh — Gypsum and Sulfates Under the Microscope
Riyadh is the most gypsum-affected city in Saudi Arabia, with geological gypsum layers appearing semi-randomly at depths of 0.5 to 10 m across wide areas. ASAS Lab measures Total Gypsum Content via acid extraction and classifies per Tomlinson's chart (Low <1%, Medium 1-5%, High >5%), with vertical distribution profiles along boreholes. Groundwater analysis (often >2000 mg/L sulfates in some districts) determines cement type, minimum cement content, and waterproofing requirements per BS EN 206 and BS 8500.
Chemical Analysis
Chemical analysis of water, soil, and aggregate covering pH, sulfates, chlorides, and TDS — to determine environmental aggressiveness on construction materials.
Included Tests
2 certified tests per international standards
Chemical analysis — Water & Soil (pH, Chlorides, Sulfates, TDS)
التحليل الكيميائي للمياه والتربة (pH، كلوريدات، كبريتات، TDS)
Unit: sample
Chemical analysis — Aggregate (pH, Chlorides, Sulfates, TDS)
التحليل الكيميائي للركام (pH، كلوريدات، كبريتات، TDS)
Unit: sample
Why ASAS Lab?
Approved by MODON, ACI, NRRC & KIDANA
Over 500 completed projects across KSA
Makkah, Jeddah, Madinah, Riyadh, Qassim
FAQ About Chemical Analysis
Aggressive soil rich in sulfates or chlorides reacts with cement and steel, causing early structural deterioration. SBC 303 mandates chemical analysis in areas with saline soil or near brackish groundwater.
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