MTI HOME
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Number
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Type of Service |
Rate (N$) |
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5.00
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Road pavements
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5.01 |
Benkelman Beam (per point) |
190.00 |
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(plus variable payment) |
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6.00
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Concrete and artificial stones
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6.01 |
Dimensions (cubes, beams etc), per sample |
2.00 |
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6.02 |
Weight, per sample |
2.00 |
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6.03 |
Capping, per sample |
50.00 |
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6.04 |
Forming of samples |
35.00 |
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6.05 |
Curing |
10.00 |
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6.06 |
Air content (fresh concrete) |
x) |
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6.07 |
Compressive strength, per sample |
26.00 |
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6.08 |
Bending strength |
26.00 |
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6.09 |
Compressometer (strain characteristics) |
120.00 |
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6.10 |
Consistency |
x) |
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6.10.1 |
Slump |
x) |
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6.10.2 |
Flow table |
x) |
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6.10.3 |
Consistency container |
x) |
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6.11 |
Rebound hammer (acc. to Schmidt) |
x) |
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6.11.1 |
Laboratory, per test value |
26.00 |
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6.11.2 |
Building |
x) |
| 6.12 |
Sampling of fresh concrete |
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6.12.1 |
Call-out fee (Windhoek) |
250.00 |
| 6.12.2 | Standing time (per hour) | 100.00 |
ix) Prime costs acc. to chapter 3
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4.00
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Bitumen and bituminous mixtures |
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4.01 |
Ring and ball |
148.00 |
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4.02 |
Penetration |
157.00 |
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4.03 |
Layer thickness (per core) |
40.00 |
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4.04 |
Separation of layers (per layer) |
40.00 |
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4.05 |
Preparation of Marshall samples (per sample) |
58.00 |
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4.06 |
Apparent density of samples |
155.00 |
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4.07 |
Bulk density of samples (3 samples) |
155.00 |
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4.08 |
Marshall-stability and flow (3 samples) |
170.00 |
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Number
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Type of Service |
Rate (N$) |
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2.00 |
Soil Mechanics and Foundation Engineering -In situ Tests-*1
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2.01 |
Density |
120.00 |
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2.02 |
Static plate bearing (truck by client) |
700.00 |
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2.03 |
Dynamic plate bearing |
204.00 |
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2.04 |
Light drop-penetration testing (per m) |
185.00 |
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2.05 |
Sampling with cylinder (per sample) |
50.00 |
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3.00 |
Aggregates |
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3.01 |
Flakiness index |
232.00 |
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3.02 |
Los Angeles |
440.00 |
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3.03 |
Water absorption |
30.00 |
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3.04 |
Affinity to bitumen |
85.00 |
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3.05 |
Sand equivalent |
265.00 |
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3.06 |
Methylenblue-test |
170.00 |
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3.07 |
Bulk density |
135.00 |
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3.08 |
Apparent density |
142.00 |
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3.09 |
Sonnenbrand (basalt) |
215.00 |
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3.10 |
Soundness |
680.00 |
| 3.11 | ACV | 270.00 |
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Number
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Type of Service |
Rate (N$) |
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1.00 |
(link is external)Soil Mechanics and Foundation Engineering -Laboratory Tests-
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1.01 |
Grain Size Distribution (Dry) |
160.00 |
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1.02 |
Grain Size Distribution (Wet) |
210.00 |
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1.03 |
Sedimentation |
325.00 |
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1.04 |
Bulk Density |
95.00 |
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1.05 |
Atterberg limits |
142.00 |
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1.06 |
Shrinkage limit |
80.00 |
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1.07 |
Linear shrinkage |
110.00 |
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1.08 |
Unconfined compression |
110.00 |
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1.09 |
Triaxial testing (D-test, max 4 values) |
2120.00 |
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1.10 |
Triaxial testing (CU-test, max 4 values) |
2120.00 |
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1.11 |
Triaxial testing (UU-test, max 4 values) |
1030.00 |
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1.12 |
Compression with time settlement |
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1.12.1 |
With 5 loadings |
910.00 |
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1.12.2 |
Each further loading |
140.00 |
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1.12.3 |
Permeability in one loading |
215.00 |
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1.13 |
Direct shear test (max 4 values) |
1355.00 |
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Cohesive soils |
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1.13.2 |
Non-cohesive soils |
842.00 |
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1.14 |
Permeability |
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1.14.1 |
Compression permeability apparatus |
700.00 |
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1.14.2 |
Triaxial apparatus |
750.00 |
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1.14.3 |
Pipe (variable piezometric level) |
462.00 |
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1.15 |
Specific density |
155.00 |
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1.16 |
Proctor density |
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1.16.1 |
Cohesive soils |
340.00 |
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1.16.2 |
Non-cohesive soil, d = 100mm |
285.00 |
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1.16.3 |
Non-cohesive soil, d = 150mm |
320.00 |
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1.16.4 |
Non-cohesive soil, d = 250mm |
355.00 |
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1.17 |
CBR-test |
280.00 |
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1.18 |
Water content |
35.00 |
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1.19 |
One Dimensional swell or collapse potential |
1100.00 |
- Materials Testing Institute (MTI) guarantees that the works are carried out with the necessary degree of care of an experienced expert.
- MTI charges fixed payments for frequently occurring services. These are to be found in annex. VAT is not included. Service includes a compiling of results but no interpretations, recommendations or consultancy.
- Annex contains prices for clients of Namibia. Services for foreign clients or for projects in foreign countries are quoted on request.
- MTI will require advance payment for services of high amount and/or which are time consuming. It will be 40% of the total costs as a rule. Part payments may also be required at adequate time periods.
- Client receives a final bill together with the results when works are completed.
- Advance payments and part payments have to be paid within two weeks and final bill within 30 days to:
Namibia University of Science and Technology
First National Bank of Namibia
Corporate Branch
Account No: 55500126319
Branch No: 281872
SWIFTJ: FIRNNANX
Cost Code: 0068 – 5212
- Namibia University of Science and Technology charges 6% interest if client falls into arrears with payments.
Hourly rates
- Consultant: N$ 900-00
- Engineers: N$ 510-00
- Technicians: N$ 340-00
- Workers, Drivers: N$ 150-00
MTI charges prime costs for services which cannot be charged according to fixed payments. Prime costs are only charged for the time which the personnel involved needs for order in question. Special provisions are quoted in tender for extraordinary deployment of equipment and personnel.
Cost rate per km without driver
- Motorcar up to 2000 cm3: N$5-00
- Motorcar up to 2000 to 2500 cm3: N$6-00
- Motorcar greater than 2500 cm3: N$7-00
Actual costs for traveling (air, rail etc.) and for overnight accommodation are charged; also an additional fee of N$350-00 per person per day.
- The Namibia University of Science and Technology, through MTI may accept orders for expertise, testing etc. against payment according to its capacity.
- Acceptance of an order will be confirmed in writing. Clients will also be informed how the unused samples in the testing proceedings not destroyed are handled.
Publications, Copies of results (reports, expertise etc.) need approval of Namibia University of Science and Technology. All third parties have to be named if NUST so requires.
Sieve Analysis
Determination of Particle Size Distribution
Liquid limit device
Determination of the plasticity index (PI)
Triaxial Testing Equipment
- Highly sophisticated equipment.
- Determines cohesion and friction angle for earth static calculations (e.g.stability of excavations and slopes, permissible angle to prevent earth slides, permissible loading of subgrade by buildings).
Oedometer (Consolidation test)
The standard oedometer test, also referred to as consolidation test or one-dimensional compression test is a laboratory test that allows characterising the soil stress-strain behaviour during one-dimensional compression of swelling
Shearbox Test
Determines the consolidated-drained shear strength of sandy to silty soils.
Standpipe Permeability Test Cell
- Measures permeability
- Allows to evaluate water flow in sub grade
- Allows to calculate resistance to hydraulic shear failure in building construction
Constant/Falling Head Permeameter
- Determines the Coefficient of Permeability of sand by constant head method.
- Determines the Coefficient of Permeability of clay by falling head method.
Universal Soil Compactor/Universal Extruder
- Determines degree of compaction in combination with Balloon Density apparatus.
- Determines compactability of unbound material.
CBR Test Machine
- Measures bearing capacity of soils by determining CBR-value for pavement design.
- Evaluates influence of water ingress (rainfall).
Sand Equivalent Test Set
Determines fine particles in granular soils and fine aggregate which may damage concrete and asphalt.
Static Plate Bearing Test
The test is performed for the determination of bearing capacity of soils for allowable settlement under static loads at shallow foundation.
Balloon Density Apparatus
Determines field density by measuring volume of excavated unbound material.
Dynamic Plate Bearing Apparatus
- Provides an indirect method to determine compaction degree.
- Measures bearing capacity of unbound material.
Dynamic Cone penetrometer test
Measures the soil strength attributes of penetrability and compaction.
Los Angeles
Used to characterize toughness and abrasion resistance of course aggregates.
Flakiness Sieves
Provides information about percentage of grains with unfavorable shape (breaking under loading).
Methylen blue Test Set
Determines limit value that must be observed to prevent damage to concrete.
Sand Equivalent
Determination of cohesive particles in fine aggregate.
Marshall Compactor
Specimen are produced to be tested in the Marshall Test equipment.
Marshall Test
Equipment is used to measure stability and flow of Marshall specimen.
Ring and Ball
Determines the softening point of bituminous materials. Softening point is that temperature at which the specimen under test becomes soft enough to allow a steel ball of specific dimensions to fall a required distance under test conditions.
Penetration Test
Test is carried out to classify bitumen
Benkelman Beam
- Determines load-bearing capacity of roads by measuring deflection caused by a wheel load of 5 tons.
- Allows to prognosticate the service life of road pavements by repeated measurements in periods of time.
- Serves as alternative to Falling Weight Deflectometer.
Compressive Test Machine
Determines the compressive strength of concrete
Air Entrainment Meter
- Determines air content in fresh concrete.
- Allows to evaluate the durability of hardened concrete (steel corrosion in coastal areas).
Compressometer
- Determines stress/ strain-relations for hardened concrete.
- Allows calculation of Young’s modulus
Slump test
Assesses the consistency of fresh concrete
Bending Strength Tester
Measure the greatest bending stress up to the rupture of the sample.
Flow Table
- Measures consistency of fresh concrete.
- Provides information about workability of concrete.
Consistency Container
Measures consistency of fresh concrete
Rebound Hammer
Used for testing the quality of hardened concrete in a structure.
Cylinder Capping Frame
Used to prepare concrete cylinders for testing.
M.Sc. (Civil Engineering) (final year), B.Tech. (Civil Engineering), N.D (Civil Engineering & Project Man.)
Mr. Lucas Wakudumo
lwakudumo@nust.na
B.Sc. (Civil Engineering), M.Sc (Foundation Engineering) MNSE, MZIE, COREN.
Mr. David P. Katale
dkatale@nust.na
N.Dipl. Civil Engineering and Project Management
Mr. Obert Mutakalilumo
omutakalilumo@nust.na