CIVIL ENGINEERING MATERIALS

TESTING EQUIPMENT
Civil engineering testing equipment is used in the quality control processes associated with the analysis
of soils, concrete, asphalt, bitumen, cement and mortar, steel, aggregates, and other materials used in
civil engineering. Civil engineering projects largely depend on the quality of their materials; therefore
testing equipment capable of providing consumers with accurate and repeatable results is imperative.
While the mechanism in which the equipment performs analysis procedures varies depending upon the
material to be analyzed, these testing instruments are capable of analyzing the hardness, moisture
content, permeability and other mechanical properties of the material of interest.

Fundamental Principles

Civil engineers uphold and advance the integrity, honor and dignity of the civil engineering profession by:

1. using their knowledge and skill for the enhancement of human welfare and the environment;
2. being honest and impartial and serving with fidelity the public, their employers/employees and clients;
3. striving to increase the competence and prestige of the civil engineering profession; and
4. supporting the professional and technical societies of their disciplines.
Fundamental Canons

1. Civil Engineers shall hold paramount the safety, health and welfare of the public and shall strive to comply
with the principles of sustainable development in the performance of their duties.
2. Civil Engineers shall perform services only in areas of their competence.
3. Civil Engineers shall issue public statements only in an objective and truthful manner.
4. Civil Engineers shall act in professional matters for each employer or client as faithful agents or trustees,
and shall avoid conflicts of interest.
5. Civil Engineers shall build their professional reputation on the merit of their services and shall not
compete unfairly with others.
6. Civil Engineers shall act in such a manner as to uphold and enhance the honor, integrity, and dignity of
the civil engineering profession.
7. Civil Engineers shall continue their professional development throughout their careers, and shall provide
opportunities for the professional development of those civil engineers under their supervision.
Adopted in September 2001 as part of the Manual of Professional Practice for Civil Engineers published by the
Philippine Institute of Civil Engineers.
 Materials Engineering and Equipment Tests
These services include test of materials and equipment under established codes and standards, specialized
examination of equipment and material used in construction and industry, and other inspections and monitoring
required by a client.
 Direct Personal Services
This includes services such as assistance in preparation for legal proceedings. Appearances before courts or
commissions to render expert opinions and conclusions, and investigations of technical matters where specialized civil
engineering knowledge, experience, and judgment is required.
 Research and Development
Research is a specialized investigation and gathering data from existing resources or through laboratory works
and processes related to the purpose and object of the research. Research and Development may cover the following:
(a) Development of new construction materials and methods from concept to commercialization.
(b) Improvement of construction materials and methods through exhaustive studies to reduce total
construction cost and at the same time improve quality.
 Special Services
a.
Value Engineering
b. Appraisal and valuation
c.. Load testing
d. Environmental evaluation
e. Traffic Engineering
f. Forensic Engineering for
structural and other failures
g. Operational assistance
h. Material process design
i. Pilot studies
j. Computer modeling
k. Safety engineering
l. Topographic, sounding
and boundary survey engineering
m. Toxic and hazardous
waste evaluation
n. Permit and application
services
0. Expert witness
p. Representation of
municipal or private entities in
projects proposed for
privatization