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Welcome to the Materials Testing Institute

The Materials Testing Institute (MTI) is one of the most technically advanced engineering materials laboratories in Namibia. The institute was established in 2010 and has been performing site investigations and testing for the entire spectrum of construction, civil engineering, and mining projects throughout the Namibia

MTI has the necessary equipment to carry out routine and advanced tests for Education, Research and Consultancy purposes with the support of qualified staff in the Faculty of Engineering and Build Environment.

 

About Materials Testing Institute

The Materials Testing Institute (MTI) is a quality control testing laboratory that focuses on construction materials research and testing as specified by standard materials testing methods. The MTI is situated in the Department of Civil Engineering at the Namibian University of Science and technology. As one of the most technically advanced civil engineering laboratories in Namibia. We boast highly specialised personnel in the field of road pavement design, foundation engineering and construction management.

 

Our service lines encompass the following:

  • Training and skills transfer
  • Commercial testing
  • Laboratory management services
  • Materials investigations
  • Research and development within the civil engineering materials disciplines

Our specially tailored client services include:

  • Structuring of testing programmes
  • Exploration of suitable building materials, laboratory- and field-testing.

 

The MTI employs a fully comprehensive quality management system including regular audits and verifications on test methods and equipment.

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Contact Details

Please use the following details:

E-mail for all enquiries ruusizi@nust.na

Tel +264 61 207 2375

Fax +264 61 207 9375

Our Services

  • Soils and gravels
  • Concrete and aggregates for concrete
  • Asphalt and aggregates for asphalt
  • Bituminous products and binders
  • Site investigation
  • Borrow pit and centre line investigations
  • Foundation design
  • Training and skills transfer
  • Commercial testing
  • Laboratory management services
  • Research and development within the civil engineering materials disciplines

 

Our Equipment

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MTI team

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Mr. Rian Uusizi
  • MPhil. Engineering Management, UJ, South Africa (in-progress)
  • B-Tech. Civil Engineering, NUST, Namibia  (2014)
  • ND Civil & Project Management, NUST, Namibia (2012)

Mr. Rian Uusizi

ruusizi@nust.na

Mr. Mervin Muukua
  • BSc. (Hons) Civil Engineering, University of Cape Town, South Africa (2008)
  • Nat. Diploma Civil Engineering, Polytechnic of Namibia, Namibia (2004)

Mr. Mervin Muukua

mmuukua@nust.na

Contact Details

Please use the following details:

E-mail for all enquiries ruusizi@nust.na

Tel +264 61 207 2375

Fax +264 61 207 9375

About Namibia University of Science and Technology

Vision

To be a premier university of science and technology preparing leaders for the knowledge economy.

Mission

To be a responsive university creatively meeting the needs of students, society and the economy through multiple pathways for excellent education, applied research, innovation and service in collaboration with stakeholders.

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