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Lonestar Alpha Laboratories
Testing amp Inspection Services
Company Profile
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories Company Profile
Forward Development hellip
All praise is due to Allah giver of blessings generosity and kindness He says in the
Holy Quran ldquoAnd with Him are the keys of the unseen none knows them except
Him And He knows what is on the land and in the sea Not a leaf falls but that He
knows it And no grain is there within the darkness of the earth and no moist or dry
(thing) but that is (written) in a clear recordrdquo Verse (659) And peace and blessings
of God are on the Prophet the messenger of knowledge and guidance to the worlds
The development in our beloved country Oman is progressing rapidly due to the strategic location of
the region which contributed to increased huge opportunities as well as indulging in mega projects
spanning the entire country in infrastructures industry tourism and several others sectors Therefore the
adoption of sustainable development strategy and knowledge-based economy stresses the need for more
involvement from the science and technology side The benefits of knowledge and science can be truly
reflected witnessed and believed when the implementation of the innovations is applied to benefit
humanity at different times and places
With this vision in mind Lonestar Alpha Laboratories came into existence in Oman early 2007 as a
third-party independent engineering testing and inspection services company Since its establishment
we have aimed that this lab be local in its identity and international in its standards and quality Now
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories has become the largest and most diversified lab in Oman with several
specializations including Civil testing Geotechnical engineering Metallurgical testing Environmental
testing Chemical testing Oil amp Gas and Microbiological amp Food testing Our services are reaching all
parts of Oman through full-fledged facilities at Four locations Muscat Sohar Duqm Salalah and many
project site-laboratories
The lab is high-tech multi-disciplinary testing and investigation facility that can deliver products on
time and can stand international scrutiny Our expertise is made possible by our integrated team of
professionals in the field More than 200 professional engineers chemists microbiologists metallurgists
and technicians provide to clients expert laboratory analysis testing and inspection services Our
dedication to provide highly accurate results on time and with a high degree of support makes Lonestar
Alpha the leading analytical lab in the country Most importantly we do all of this accurately quickly
exceptionally well and locally within Oman
The success of such integrated testing activities with an international dimension cannot be achieved
without the involvement of recognized international parties which have long tradition in laboratory
business and their dissemination of knowledge and experience Lonester Alpha laboratories is in full
association with Lonestar Technical Services a leading lab in UAE Lonestar group companies are
certified by ISO 9001-2008 and accredited with ISO 170252005 which maintains a rigorous QAQC
program towards chain of custody sample preparation and analysis
Calling on the Lord Almighty to help all of us to do that which is good and righteousness and peace
mercy and blessings of God shall be upon all of us
Dawood Al Harassi
Chief Executive Officer
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Lonestar Alpha Laboratories Company Profile
INTRODUCTION
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories Company Profile
INTRODUCTION
We are pleased to introduce Lonestar Alpha Laboratories as an advanced multi-disciplinary lab established in the
Sultanate of Oman The lab is promoted by Omani Engineers in association with UAE based Lonestar Technical
Services one of the leading technical labs over the gulf region Lonestar Alpha is playing a major role in the
growing advancements witnessed in the country by providing technical testing and inspection services in various
fields for sustainable development with ensured quality and controlled environment Lonestar Alpha conducts its
business in a manner which demonstrates technical competence and reliability and in return provides its clients
with cost effective quality and on-time services The management and the technical team of Lonestar Alpha have
thoroughly reviewed the levels of requirements to render quality services and thus have developed the necessary
infrastructure to offer a complete range of services and have further proposed to develop the company capabilities
in a progressive manner
Lonestar Alpha deserves your confident decision to have it as your preferred partner in your Testing and
Inspection Services due to the following points
Lonestar Alpha is Accredited and certified as operating in accordance with ISO 90012008 amp
ISOIEC 17025 2005 for testing monitoring and evaluation of materials and fluids both on and off-site
Lonestar Alpha is also ISO 14001 2004 and OHSAS 18001 2007 certified
Four properly designed and full-fledged testing and inspection facilities in Muscat Sohar Duqm and
Salalah
Very comprehensive lab with diverse specializations that include Civil Testing Geotechnical
Engineering Mechanical and Metallurgical testing Environmental Testing Chemical Testing Oil amp
Gas Testing and Food amp Microbiological Testing
Qualified and experienced testing and inspection professionals who have been working in many diverse
industrial applications for numerous years in various countries
Associated with leading Lab in UAE Lonestar Technical Services staffed by professionals with several
years of work experience in their respective discipline in UAE Europe Asia ampUSA
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VISION amp MISSION
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories Company Profile
VISION STATEMENT
To be the leader in providing comprehensive high tech and multi -disciplinary testing amp
inspection services for the various industries in the Sultanate of Oman amp other countries
MISSION STATEMENT
It is the policy of this company to conduct i ts business in a manner which demonstrates
technical competence amp reliabil i ty while continuously improving amp providing a cost -
effective service for the laboratoryrsquos clients
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HSE POLICY
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HSE POLICY
It is the policy of the Establishment that its operations are executed at all times in such a way to ensure the
health safety and welfare of the employees and other persons including customers subcontractors and
general public
The establishment accepts the responsibility for health safety and environment (HSE) and HSE matters are
considered in equal importance to other business Objectives To achieve our objectives Lonestar alpha
Laboratories maintains an integrated HSE management system
HSE OBJECTIVES
The establishment strive to maintain HSE standards through training encouraging interest and enthusiasm in
HSE and by developing personal responsibility for HSE
The establishment is committed to protect the environment and minimize the waste and emissions to the
environment
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories shall comply with the HSE legislations and regulations of the Sultanate of Oman
and our documented management system requirements
HSE policy will be communicated to all employees and other concerned parties and will be made available to
the public
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories will establish objectives and targets and will adopt a proactive approach to HSE
matters
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories is committed to review the effectiveness of the HSE policy and its objectives
periodically to ensure the compliance and continual improvement of its HSE performances
The Establishment shall provide all necessary resources to provide the safety of personnel and equipment as
per regulatory requirements
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QUALITY POLICY
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories Company Profile
QUALITY POLICY
It is the Policy of this Company to conduct its business in a good professional manner which
demonstrates technical competence and reliability while continuously improving and providing high
quality testing and cost-effective service for the laboratorys Customers For this purpose we have
established and implemented a formal quality system It is our goal that this commitment to quality will
result in complete customer satisfaction throughout our service This will be achieved by
Maintaining compliance to ISO 90012008 and ISO 170252005 and the technical requirements
Continual improvement in the effectiveness of the management system
Ensuring all staff familiarizes themselves with the content of the Quality Assurance Manual and
complies with the policies procedures and associated documentation and implement at all times
Providing a service built on a well established Quality Management System meeting the
requirements of both our clients and current regulations standards
Providing accurate and unbiased test results in accordance with the requirement of International or
National or Internal or Customer specified test method
Undertaking assignments only where it has the required competent staff and equipment which are
calibrated and maintained
Continuous improvement in key processes through involvement in applicable PTP Intra -
laboratory comparisons between analysts and inter laboratory programs
Building staff skills through training and providing career growth opportunities to all employees
Improving profitability of company in accordance with guidelines set by shareholders each year
Advising the customer where appropriate of potential problems detected as a result of tests or
investigation in a timely manner
QUALITY OBJECTIVES
Test Results shall be Accurate Quick and Reliable
Accept changes and continuously improve our services to meet Customer needs and expectations to enhance
the value to our Customers
Good Laboratory Practices shall be followed and maintain an environment for the protection of Personnel
Equipment and Customer properties
Continuous improvement and development of competence of personnel through awareness teamwork
education training communication and encouragement
Advanced methods and practices shall be adopted to enhance customer satisfaction
Management System is designed to meet the requirements of both Customers and RegulationsStandards
Achieve a total Customer Satisfaction
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COMPANY HIERARCHY
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LONESTAR ALPHA LABORATORIES - ORGANIZATIONAL CHART
SCOPE OF TESTING
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SCOPE OF WORK
Type of Activity Scope of Tests
Civil Engineering
Construction Material
Mechanical Physical and Chemical Testing of Soil Aggregate Concrete
Cement Blocks Marble Tiles Water and other Construction Materials
Projects Quality Control
Establishment and Operation of Site Laboratories for Specific Projects
Evaluation and Assessment of Materials Quality for Projects Supervision of
Deep Foundation
Structural Evaluation
Non-destructive Diagnostics of Existing Civil structures amp Assessment for
Soundness Strength Deterioration amp Corrosion of Hardened Concrete in the
Existing RC Structures
Deep Foundation Testing
Testing Piles by Low Strain Integrity Testing
Geotechnical
Engineering
(Soil Investigations)
Field soil investigations for the purpose of assessing soil suitability for
building and civil constructions Engineering recommendations for the type
of foundation and bearing capacity Settlement analysis and monitoring
Slope stability analysis Soil and rock permeability tests Groundwater
analysis and monitoring
Highway amp Pavements
Visual inspection of the asphalt condition (defects assessment) Benkelman
Beam deflection measurements Extraction of cores in asphalt pavement
Saw cut asphalt slabs Dynamic Cone Penetration (DCP) measurements
Roughness measurements (IRI) by Roughometer CBR (lab amp In-situ)
Excavation of test pits Asphalt core laboratory analysis
Mechanical Corrosion and Metallurgical Engineering
Mechanical testing of metals welds and steel re-inforcement bars Chemical
analysis Procedure and Welder Qualifications Micro-structural evaluation
NACE Corrosion testing Failure Analysis In-situ Replica Metallography
Corrosion evaluation of SSDSS material Material Selection Manhole Cover
testing Testing of Non-metallics ndash Rubber HDPE GRP Geo-textile
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Chemical amp
Environmental
Engineering
Liquids amp Solids Sample analysis of liquids (domestic water groundwater seawater raw and
treated wastewater reverse osmosis marine discharge etc) and solids (soil
sludge sediment marine life plant tissue etc) Analysis of trace metals in
parts per billion in soil sludge and water Analysis of non-metallic inorganic
components Environmental analysis of organic constituents (BTEX PCB
PAH Phenols Volatile organic compounds Semi volatile organic
compounds etc) Analysis of Pesticides Dioxin amp Furan by using equipment
like GCGCMSFIDECD etc in accordance with International Standards
Metals amp Alloys Chemical composition of metals alloys corrosion products amp scales
Corrosion amp Scale Inhibitor Testing amp Evaluation Drilling Fluids Tests
Determination of different grade of Stainless Steel Carbon Steel Low Alloy
Steel Cast Iron brass Nickel Alloy Analysis of construction Rebar Zinc
Ingot Aluminium Cast Aluminium by using equipment ICPAAOESLECO
etc
Environmental
Monitoring
Effluent discharges amp drinking water compliances Ambient Air amp Stack
emission monitoring Industrial hygiene monitoring Commercial and
industrial indoor air quality Measurement of noise in dB in outdoor
workplace and from operating equipment Monitoring particulates in indoor
outdoor and workplace atmospheres Determination of Total Hydrocarbon
SO2 NO2 VOC Toxic Metals H2S Microbiological Toxic Metals Toxic
Gas and Total Suspended Matter in Internal Air Quality Monitoring
Moisture Velocity Flow NOX SO2 TPHCO2 CO Dioxin HF HCl and
Particulate in Stack Monitoring Ore Analysis Analysis of Nickel Iron Chromite Copper Dolomite Limestone and Gold
Silver Copper and other minerals using XRF ICP or by Wet Chemistry
Oil Analysis Physical and chemical analysis of crude and lube oils engine oil used engine
oil compressor oil hydraulic oil The analysis includes viscosity flash point
density cloud and pour point water content oil content salt colour total
acid number metals etc
TRANSFORMER OIL TESTING
Colour Acidity Water content Viscosity interfiscial Tension Break down
voltage complete gas analysis by TOGA GC Furan Particle size count and
PCBs in transformer analysis in accordance with ASTM BS ISO and
BSEN standard using standard equipment
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Food amp Microbiological Analysis
Microbiological analysis of food vegetables canned vegetables fish meat
meat products chicken sausage ketchup cooking oil mayonnaise cheese
chips cooked foods water and wastewater for CFU fecal coliforms fecal
streptococcus fungi nematods pseudomononas ligeonella etc in
accordance AOAC CMMEF ISO and CCFRA methods Cosmetics
Chemical and microbiological analysis of Hair Oil Vanishing Cream skin
Care lotion Soap Detergent and Hair cream as per the OMAN ministerial
requirement
Chemical analysis of Food
Protein Fiber moisture Toxic metals (lead cadmium Mercury selenium)
histamine Ash Content Fat content by standard method of chemical
analysis of food by David Pearson AOAC and ICP
Drinking water bottled and Unbottled
Chemical and microbiological Analysis of drinking water in accordance with
GULF standard Omani Standard WHO USEPA and international standard
including Bromate Bromide Chlorate Chlorite BTEX TRI Halo methane
VOC TPH metals and all other Carbonate Bi Carbonate and cations and
Anions using IC ICP GC amp GCMS
Paint
Solids Density SG Hg Pb VOC PCB drying time dry film thickness
wet film thickness adhesion strength etc in accordance with ASTM BS
BSEN DIN standard
Bitumen Penetration 25 Softening point Saybolt Furol Viscosity 25
Ductility 25 Water contents
CIVIL ENGINEERING MATERIAL TESTING
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Our Civil Engineering Departments at Muscat Sohar Duqm and Salalah covers wide range of mechanical
physical and chemical testing of soil aggregate concrete concrete durability cement admixtures Microsilica
blocks asphalt bitumen tack coat prime coat marble tiles water and other Construction Materials The lab also
provides a laboratory testing support to our geotechnical Engineering Department
Covering Wide Areas of Oman
Observing the need to be close to the construction projects that spread all over Oman full ndashfledged civil
engineering material testing labs have been established by Lonestar Alpha to cover as many regions of Oman as
possible The presence of more local labs within each region should facilitate providing better services to our
clients and better control of work quality in such projects Our Civil Engineering laboratories are currently in
Muscat Sohar Duqm and Salalah In addition to these five labs Lonestar is capable of providing site labs for
major projects that require labs at their sites
Locations of Civil Engineering material testing labs that belongs to Lonestar Alpha in Oman
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Concrete Strength
The compressive strength of concrete is the most common performance measure used by the engineer in
designing buildings and other structures The compressive strength is measured by breaking cylindrical (or cube)
concrete specimens in a compression-testing machine Flexural strength is one of the tensile strength of concrete
Tensile strength along with elastic modulus and corrosion resistance is another important strength parameter of
engineering materials used in structures
Concrete Durability
While compressive strength is a good indicator of load resistance it isnt a major indicator of concrete durability
There is therefore a need for quick reliable tests for concrete durability that would have to go far beyond reliance
on such standard performance measures as 28-day compressive strength Three forms of water penetration tests
are commonly used namely BS EN 12390DIN 1048 Water Permeability BS 1881 Part 208 Initial Surface
Absorption (ISAT) and BS 1881 Part 122 Water Absorption There are two similar modified chloride diffusion
tests namely ASTM C1202 Chloride Penetration and AASHTO 277 Rapid Chloride Permeability Chloride
Migration Coefficient (NTB 492) is one of the latest test method recently we added in to our system
Soil Field Density (soil compaction)
Soil compaction is defined as the method of mechanically increasing the density of soil In construction this is a
significant part of the building process If performed improperly settlement of the soil could occur and result in
unnecessary maintenance costs or structure failure Almost all types of building sites and construction projects
utilize mechanical compaction techniques Therefore regular testing of soil compaction by independent
laboratories is extremely essential and important Sand Cone Test (ASTM D1556-07 and BS 1377-990) typical
field tests are performed for measuring degree of soil compaction)
Investigative Studies
It is often necessary to test concrete structures after the concrete has hardened to determine whether the structure
is suitable for its designed use The tests available for testing concrete range from the completely non-destructive
where there is no damage to the concrete through those where the concrete surface is slightly damaged to
partially destructive tests such as core tests where the surface has to be repaired after the test The range of
properties that can be assessed using non-destructive tests and partially destructive tests is quite large and includes
such fundamental parameters as density elastic modulus and strength as well as surface hardness and surface
absorption and reinforcement location size and distance from the surface
Deep Foundation Testing (Piles)
Confirmation of satisfactory construction of all pile types has lead to the development of practical inexpensive
and reliable dynamic testing techniques Let our lab be you independent pile testing specialist Low strain
integrity tests examine the response of a pile to a small hammer blow at the pile head The induced stress wave
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travels down the pile shaft and reflected waves from significant changes in pile shaft acoustic impedance are
registered by a transducer held against the pile head
Asphalt amp Bituminous Binder Testing New technologies increased construction liability and revised building standards have made quality asphalt
testing and inspection integral to the successful completion of todayrsquos construction projects Lonestar Alpha
provide asphalt testing services that evaluate asphalt binders asphalt mixtures and other derivatives of asphalt
geared for use in the construction industry
Site Laboratories amp Projects Quality Control
One of the problems which occur within the construction and civil engineering industry is the need to test
construction materials on site Lonestar Alpha has the full capacity to provide site laboratories for big projects
Experienced full-time supervisors lab technicians and assistant technicians will be devoted to run daily testing
activities of such site labs We can also furnish the labs with all necessary equipments and tools
LIST OF TESTS
CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL TESTS
SOIL AGGREGATEROCK
Sampling of Soil samples Sampling of Aggregate samples
Wet Sieve Analysis Sieve Analysis
Hydrometer Analysis Sedimentation Clay Silt and Dust particles
Fines percentage Specific gravity Particle density
Classification of soils Water absorption
Liquid Limit amp Plastic Limit (Atterberg Limits) Bulk density (LooseRodded)
Plasticity Index Moisture content
Linear Shrinkage Clay lumps and Farible particles
Shrinkage limit by wax method Flakiness Index
Proctor compaction test (Light and Heavy) Elongation Index
CBR test (Soaked and unsoaked) Flat and Elongated particles
Specific gravity Particle density Shape Index
Moisture content Crushed broken fractured faces
Maximum and Minimum Index density Voided shell content
Bulk density Light weight particles
Direct Shear test (C and ɸ) Compaction fraction
1-D Odometer test (Consolidation properties
CvmvCc e0) Aggregate crushing value
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Swell Pressure test Aggregate Impact value
Free swell index Ten percent fines value
Permeability (Constant and Falling head method) Uncompacted void content
Unconfined compressive strength (UCS) Los angeles abrasion value
Sand Equivalent Value Drying and shrinkage
Electrical resistivity Sand equivalent value
Electrical conductivity Petrographic examination
Thermal resistivity Polished stone value
FIELD TESTS Coating and Stripping value
Plate Load test Soundness (Magnesium sulphate Sodium sulphate)
Insitu CBR test Alkali reactivity ndash Mortar bar method (3months
16days)
Dynamic Cone penetration Test (DCPT) Alkali reactivity ndash Rocky cylinder method
Compaction test by Sand replacement method Alkali reactivity ndash Chemical method
Rock fill compaction test by water fill method Organic Impurities
ROCK ASPHALT
Uniaxial Compressive Strength (UCS) Bitumen content and grading
Density Field Core thickness density and Compaction
Water absorption Asphalt coring - Insitu
Flexural strength Marshall stability amp Flow
Point load index Marshall density
Modulus of rupture Maximum theoretical density Gmm
Size amp Weight gradation - Insitu Loss of stability
Sodium sulphate crystallization CEMENT
Drop test - Insitu Fineness
Slake durability Initial and Final setting time
Saturation Coefficient and Porosity Normal consistency
CONCRETE Soundness by lechartlier method
Sampling of Fresh Concrete Compressive and flexural strength
Design mix Heat of hydration
Trial mix Complete chemical analysis
Fresh concrete temperature density amp Air
content Microsilica
Workability ndash Slump cone test Bleeding Density
Setting time of concrete Bulk density
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OTHER CIVIL TESTS
Rock Testing Rock Grading Breakage Index etc
Concrete Coring Drilling of concrete cores from existing structures
Destructive and Non Destructive Tests
Concrete structural evaluation by
Ultra sonic pulse velocity test
Rebound Hammer survey
Half cell potential analysis
Cover meter survey
Depth of carbonation
Bond Strength
Delamination survey
Crack mapping
Reinforcement examination
Corrosion rate measurement
Electrical resistivity in concrete
Compressive strength determination by drilling and testing core sample
Coating thickness
Pull off strength of concrete repair
Pile Tests Low Strain Integrity of Piles and witness of pile load test
Compressive strength of cubesCylindersCores Activity index
Tensile splitting strength Moisture content
Flexural Transverse strength Complete chemical analysis
Durability tests on concrete STEEL
Rapid Chloride Penetration Test (RCPT) Tensile and Elongation test
Initial Saturation Absorption Test (ISAT) Bend test
Water Permeability Rebend test
Water absorption Coating thickness
Chloride Migration test Holiday test
Modulus of elasticity Coating flexibility
Dimensions of Various Concrete BlocksTiles Complete chemical analysis
Water Absorption of Concrete Kerbs Channels
Edgings amp Flags ADMIXTURE
Dimension amp Compressive Strength Of Paving
Blocks Physical and Chemical test on admixtures
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CHEMISTRY OF CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL
Chemical Analysis of Cement Chemical Analysis of Lime Powder
Heat of Hydration of cement Total Alkalies
Chemical Analysis of Micro silica Chemical Analysis of Ground Granulated Blast
Furnace Slag
Sodium Absorption Ratio Leachibility Tests of Metals from Soil
Testing of Concrete making water Determination of Alkali carbonates amp Bi
carbonates
Cation Exchange Capacity of Soil Organic matter content of soil
Mass loss of Ignition of soil Total Sulfate content of soil
Water soluble Sulfate content of soil Water soluble Chloride content of soil
Carbonate content of soil Acid soluble Chloride content of soil
Gypsum content of soil Ammonia content of soil
Total Sulfate content of Aggregates Total Chloride content of Aggregates
Potential Alkali ndash Silica reactivity of Aggregates Water Soluble Chloride Salts in Aggregates
Acid ndash Soluble Material in fine Aggregate Organic impurities in fine Aggregates
Determining the water content of freshly mixed
concrete
Determining the Portland cement content of the
hardened hydraulic cement concrete
Chemical analysis of hardened concrete Sulfate content of hardened concrete
Chemical analysis for metals like steel Chloride content of hardened concrete
Indepth carbonation of hardened concrete Indepth chloride penetration on hardened concrete
by dust sampling and analysis
LIST OF CIVIL EQUIPMENTS
General Equipments
Electronic Weighing balances of various capacities Standard calibration weights
Bouyancy balance system for specific gravity Desiccators
Digital Thermometers of various range Dial Thermometers of various range
Max Min Thermometers Wet amp Dry Thermometers
Pressure Gauges Digital Vernier Callipers
Hot Plates Vacuum Pumps
Air Compressor Sand Bath Water bath
Humidity Chamber Load Rings of different capacity
Dial indicators of various range Digital Dial Indicators
Feeler strips Straight Edges
Magnetic stands Cube Mould (150150150 mm)
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Riffle Boxes Drying Ovens
Soil Aggregate and Rock Testing Lab
BS amp ASTM Test Sieves Sieve Shakers
Cone Penetrometers for Liquid Limit Casagrande Apparatus for Liquid Limit
Shrinkage Limit Apparatus Hydrometer test apparatus
Direct Shear Test Appaatus BS ASTM Proctor Rammers
BS ASTM Proctor Moulds BSASTM CBR Moulds amp Appartus
Multi Speed Compression Machine 50 kN Field CBR Apparatus
ASTM Sand cone Apparatus BS large amp Small Pouring Cylinder
Plate bearing Test Apparatus Dynamic Cone Penetrometer (DCP)
Nuclear Density Gauge Electric Resistivity Meter
Speedy Moisture Apparatus Bulk Density Containers
Flakiness amp Elongation Gauges Los Angeles Abrasion Machines
Sand Equivalent Test Sets Jaw Crusher
Rock cutting Saw Drying Shrinkage Apparatus
Point load Index Tester Slake Durability Apparatus
Aggregate Impact Value Apparatus Aggregate Crushing Ten percent Fines Value Apparatus
1-D odometer for consolidation Flow Cone
Max Min Index density equipment Soil Permeability apparatus
Concrete amp Cement Testing lab
Fully Automatic amp Semi Automatic Compression
machines of Various Capacities
Fully Automatic amp Semi Automatic Flexural Testing
machines of Various Capacities
Density containers for Fresh concrete Density Air content meters for Fresh concrete Air content
Concrete Mortar Penetrometers for Setting Time of
Fresh concrete
Concrete Mixers for Trial Mix
Cube Beam Cylinder Moulds Sulphur compound melting pot
Cylinder capping frame Rapid Chloride Penetration Test Apparatus
Half Cell Potential Test Apparatus Concrete Cover meter
Concrete Resistivity meter Rebound hammer
Pull-Off Strength Tester Ultrasonic pulse Velocity Tester
Concrete Flow Meter Specimen Cutting Machine
Core Drilling Machines Diamond Core Bits of different diameter
Micro-coring equipment Blaine Air permeability Apparatus
Fly ash fineness Apparatus Vicat Apparatus
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Ultrasonic Coating Cover Meter (DFT) Le Chatelier Apparatus for Cement Soundness
Calorimeter for heat of hydration Jolting Apparatus
Cement Mortar Mixer Initial Surface Absorption Apparatus
Compression amp Flexural Testing machine for Cement
Strength
Chloride Migration Coefficient Testing apparatus
Water Absorption of Concrete under pressure Mortar Consistency apparatus
Asphalt Testing laboratory
Bitumen Extractor Theoretical maximum Specific Gravity Apparatus
Marshall Compaction Stand amp Rammer Marshall Moulds
Marshall Stability amp Flow Testing machine Asphalt Coring machine
KEY STAFF AT CIVIL ENGINEERING LAB
NAME DESIGNATION QUALIFICATION EXPERIENCE
Hukam Chand Country Manager Civil BA 36
Naresh Paladugu Technical Manager - Muscat MTech ndash GeoTechnical
Engineering (Civil) 11
Dijesh M D Senior Lab TechnicianSupervisor
(Civil) BSc 12
SumeshC Senior Lab TechnicianSupervisor
(Civil) BSc 12
Srinivasa RaoP Senior Lab TechnicianSupervisor
(Civil) BSc 10
Naveen Dhiman Senior Lab TechnicianSupervisor
(Civil) BSc 11
Rakesh M Branch Manager - Sohar BSc 16
Mohammed Al Futaisi Asst Manager BSc 8
Arun S Anand Senior Lab TechnicianSupervisor
(Civil) BSc 11
Seetharam VS Senior Lab TechnicianSupervisor
(Civil) BSc 12
Ajeesh Kumar Senior Lab Technician BSc 9
MD Francis Branch Manager - Salalah Civil Engineering 39
Dhamotharakannan Senior Lab Technician B Tech Civil Engineering 3
Tomiyo Senior Lab TechnicianSupervisor -
Duqm BSc 10
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MAJOR CIVIL ENGINEERING PROJECTS Project Contractor
Construction of Batinah Expressway(Package 1 to 6)
Galfar Engineering amp Contracting SAOG
Nagarjuna construction company international
Simplex - Konstruktor (JV)
Larsen amp Toubro (Oman) LLC
FSB Ferrovial amp Batco JV
Consolidated Contractors Company Oman LLC
Oman Industrial Complex - VALE
Towel Construction
Teejan Trading amp Contracting
Galfar Engineering
LampT Oman
Barka Desalination Plant Douglas OHI Sohar Development Hotel (Crown Plaza) Galfar Engineering amp Contracting TOYOTA Showroom in Liwa Galfar Engineering amp Contracting Expansion of Sohar Beach Hotel Gulf Home Contracting
Social Houses in Liwa
Sam Trading Hussain Fahdil Partners Eastern Moon Contracting
Sohar Multiplex Towel Construction Rehabilitation of Sewerage Network and STP in
Buraimi
Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
IWP Desalination Plant at SUR Bahwan Engineering amp Contracting Maritime Works on Construction of New Port in
Duqm CCC-STFA-JDN
Shadeed Iron amp Steel Douglas OHI Salam Resort amp Spa (Dredging Work) CCC Bank Muscat Headquarter Building Galfar Engineering amp Contracting PDO Headquarter Building Al-Hajery Trading
Duqm Dry Dock Daewoo Co Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
Duqm Desalination Plant
Larsen amp Tubro
Road Bridges from Sarooj to Qurayat
Fedirici Stirling Batco
Road Work at Rahat Al-Andar Farm
Al-Ansari Trading Enterprises
Al-Moultaqa Residential Complex Dawood Contracting
Diabetic Health Centre Premier International
Oncology Wards amp Day care centre at Royal
Hospital Premier International
Psychiatric Hospital Bahwan Engineering Genetic Hospital Ay_tek Construction (Oman) LLC Sea Front Development Al-Ansari Trading Enterprises Car Museum at Barka Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
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Expansion of Barka Reservoir and Transmission
Facility Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
Arsquo Seeb Wastewater Treatment Project Al Hassan Engineering Oman Maritime College at Sohar Al-Khalili Enterprises
Buildings at Sohar University Al-Hajery Trading
Construction of New Villa and Associated Facilities
at Bahjat Al-Anthar Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
Development of Muscat International Airport (MC1) CCC ndash TAV Joint Venture
RAFO ndash Muscat Airport Desert Line Project
Development of Muscat International Airport -
Supply of Dredged material Boskalis Westminister (Oman)
Duqm Airport Phase 1 Desert Line Project
Sub Station at DankWadi Saa Larsen amp Toubro Oman
Court Complex at Buraimi Al Adarak Trading amp Contracting
Court Complex at Sohar Douglas OHI
Al Buraimi Colleage Al Adarak Trading amp Contracting
ROP Building at Buraimi Nafal Trading
Al Buraimi Public park Business amp Trading
Health Centre at Nizwa Business amp Trading
Ground Improvement Work at Sohar Port Soletanche Bachy (France)
Duraline ME Factory at Sohar Shaksy Engineering
Health Centre at Sohar Dawood Construction Co
Health Centre at Rahab Al Dahleez International LLC
Health Centre at Saham Al Bady Trading amp Contracting
Court Complex at Rustaq Carillion Alawi
Asian beach Game Package II Carillion Alawi
Majilis Oman Carillion Alawi
Health Centre at Al Ajaiz CIVIL CO
MTL ndash AL Mawaleh Third Line CCC Oman LLC
Oman Residence Complex ndash Al Khuwair Douglas OHI
Silver House ndash Ghala Douglas OHI
Oman Airbase at Musannah Douglas OHI
Sheraton Hotel Refurbishment Douglas OHI
Oman Dental College Douglas OHI
PAC Fahud Extension Phase II Douglas OHI
Radio Stations at Barka Bidaya and Bahla Premier International Projects
SBG Plaza at Ghubra Simplex Infrastructures LLC
Qalhat Desalination and Water Supply Project Towell Infrastructure Projects Company
SBG Plaza at Ghubra Towell Construction
ArsquoSeeb Sewage Collection and Conveyance System
Al-Khoudh Gravity Sewer Networks
United Gulf Contracting Company
Office amp Stores Complex at Seeb Galfar Engineering amp Contracting SAOG
Dualization of Bousher Al Amerat Road Galfar Engineering amp Contracting SAOG
Muscat Expressway Galfar Engineering amp Contracting SAOG
Bait Al Barakah Rayaheen Hall amp Museum Galfar Engineering amp Contracting SAOG
Car Museum at bait Al Barakah Galfar Engineering amp Contracting SAOG
Suwaiq Fishing harbour International Contracting amp Engineering
Services
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Duqm Port Complex
Jan De Nul Dredging Ltd
Power Generation amp Distribution Facility at Daleel
Field
Larsen amp Toubro Electromech LLC
Ministry of manpower Building at Airport Height Larsen amp Toubro (Oman) LLC
Glorei Maktabi2 Commercial Building at Al
Wattayah
Larsen amp Toubro (Oman) LLC
Oman Botanic Garden Phase-III Larsen amp Toubro (Oman) LLC
3311kV Primary Sub Station at Al Muna amp Al
Ansab
Larsen amp Toubro (Oman) LLC
22033kv Grid Substation amp Transmission Line at As
Sawady (Blue City Area)
Larsen amp Toubro (Oman) LLC
Primary Substation at Jibroo Larsen amp Toubro (Oman) LLC
13233kV Grid Station at Misfah Area Larsen amp Toubro (Oman) LLC
Flyover Widening and Junction Improvement at
Athaiba
Larsen amp Toubro (Oman) LLC
Dualization of Ghala ndash Al Ansab Road Larsen amp Toubro (Oman) LLC
Al Amerat ndash Quriyat Road Nagarjuna Construction Company
Houses at different location in Quriyat Nagarjuna Construction Company
Construction of Bridge Across Wadi Bani Hinay at
Wilayat of Al Rustaq Abu Hatim Company LLC
Construction of State Audit Institution Head Quarters
Building in Muscat Al Bustan Area Abu Hatim Company LLC
Sultan Qaboos Mosque at Nakhal amp Sumail Abu Hatim Company LLC
Proposed main entrance amp boundary wall at samoud
garrisonHalban Al Ansari Contractors
CPF Road Khazzan Al EZ Trading Transport amp Contracting Co
LLC
Health Center at Nizwa Al Badi Trading
Sultan Qaboos Mosque at Sumail Al Badi Trading
RAH Masjed amp Sablah for PDO Al Hajiry Trading LLC
Al Seeb Waste Water project Al Hajiry Trading LLC
Emergency Water Resrvoir Al Hassan Engineering Company SAOG
Construction of Independent Power Plant Project
Roads(Barka-3) Al Hassan Engineering Company SAOG
Renal Dialysis Center at Seeb Al khalili Construction LLC
Supply Hanger Rafo Mussannah Al khalili Construction LLC
Construction of Barracks accommodation at Airport
Heights Al Nahdha -Al Omaniah Co LLC
Proposed Sports Facilities for Security unitAl
Khoudh Al Rawahi International Co LLC
Remedial Works to Bridges Phase - 4A
(RUAWorks A Side) Al Sarooj Construction LLC
MohdAl Ameen Mosque-External Work Package Al Turki Enterprises
Regional Head Quarters at Ibri amp Rustaq Al Turki Enterprises
Proposed Officers Bedsit Masirah Alyam Enterprises LLC
Accomodation Complex (Kitchen amp Dining)Bid
Bid Police station Building-1 Arabian Supplies Contracting LLC
Officers Bed sit Sumail Arabian Supplies Contracting LLC
Multi - Purpose Hall Bahla Al Hamra Mudhaibi Arabian Supplies Contracting LLC
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amp Al Khamil
Innovation Park Muscat Arabian Supplies Contracting LLC
Dualization of Bid-Bid - Sur Road Section
1Package 1 A Astaldi-Ozkar JV
Al Hail Green Residential Developments Phase - 1 Bahwan Contracting Company LLC
3 X 20 MUA Primary Sub Station Ghala Bahwan Contracting Company LLC
Construction of New HLD Class room PDO Bahwan Engineering Company
Mixed use development at Bausher Carillion Alawi LLC
Roual Opera House Carillion Alawi LLC
Al Khairan Hotel Resort amp Spa Carillion Alawi LLC
Sultan Qaboos Mosque Nizwa Carillion Alawi LLC
Majlis Oman Carillion Alawi LLC
Construction of Muscat Airport Interchange on 18th
Nov Street
Consolidated Contractors Company Oman LLC
( CCC )
Construction of Underpass at Bait Al Barka
RA(CUB Project)
Consolidated Contractors Company Oman LLC
( CCC )
Design amp Construction of Al Mahaj RA Interchange
and related drainage amp Road works
Consolidated Contractors Company Oman LLC
( CCC )
Dualization of Farq Roundabout - Marfarsquoa Daris
Road
Consolidated Contractors Company Oman LLC
( CCC )
Grade Separated Junction Project stage 1 Consolidated Contractors Company Oman LLC
( CCC )
3rd laning of the Main Road from Al Mawaleh
Interchange to Bait Al Barka RA-Lot(1)
Consolidated Contractors Company Oman LLC
( CCC )
MEDC - Head Office building Dawood Contracting Company LLC
Jabal Al- AKhadar Resort Hotel Dawood Contracting Company LLC
Proposed Villa at Royal Flight Residential Complex
at Seeb Dawood Contracting Company LLC
3rd Laning of the M Road from Al Mawaleh
Intrsquochange to Bait Al Barka RA(Lot-2) Desert Line project LLC
Dualization of Nizwa Ibri Road Sec-2 from Jabrin to
Ibri Option 2 Desert Line project LLC
Construction of Asphalt Road from Al Haisha in
Wilayat Bahla to Hamra Al Duru in Wilayat IBRI Desert Line project LLC
Construction of Water Supply to Wilayat Wadi Bani
Khalid Desert Line project LLC
Additional amp Alteration works at Al falaji Development Services ampMaintenance LLC
Armoury Magazine at ROP Academy Development Services ampMaintenance LLC
Construction of Pump Shed Room and Reatin Wall Development Services ampMaintenance LLC
Fanja Sports Club Development Services ampMaintenance LLC
HQ for Ammunition stores at MAM Development Services ampMaintenance LLC
Immigration Complex at Nizwa Development Services ampMaintenance LLC
New building for CDC Department at Rustaq
Hospital complex Development Services ampMaintenance LLC
VIF Complex at Mudhaibi Development Services ampMaintenance LLC
Design amp Construction of Additional Interchanges
for Al Mubaila South Federic Stirling Batco LLC
13233KV Substation amp Associated OHL Ghala
amp AL Khamil Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
NHC Royal Hospital Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
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Inflight Catering Facilities Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
Design amp Construction of Al-Faroosiya Street
Interchange Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
Border Post complex at Rub Al Khali Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
Upgradation of IzkiMuthaibiRustaq Grid station Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
New Accident and Emergency + Burns Department
at Khoula Hospital Phase -8 Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
Dualization of Nizwa ndash Thumrait Road(IZZ-Adam
Section) Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
Dualization of Nizwa ndash Ibri RoadSec2 from Jabrin
to Ibri ndash 1 Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
Ras Al Hadd Airport Development Project Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
Safah and Wadi Latham Oilfield Services
Construction Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
Upgrade of Mukhaizna Airfield ndash New Runway
construction Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
Construction of Water Distribution network
Rustaq Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
New Darsait STP Project Galfar-Cadagua JV
Barrack Accomodation Suwaiq Gulf International Contracting LLC
Al Hamriya storm water drainage channel Hasan Juma Backer Trading amp Contracting
CoLLC
Annexe Building for Supreme Council for Planing Hasan Juma Backer Trading amp Contracting
CoLLC
Oman National Centre for treatment of
Haematological Disorder amp Bone Marrow Transplant
Hasan Juma Backer Trading amp Contracting
CoLLC
Construction of Jr Rate Accomodation Block
Wudam Iskan Contracting Company LLC
8 JOQ at MAM Iskan Contracting Company LLC
Military Technical College District Cooling System Iskan Contracting Company LLC
Al Amerat Waste Water Project Contract A 2 JV Arab Contractors amp WUEC
Darsait Al Wadi Al Kabir Road Project Larsen amp Toubro(Oman)LLC
MGI Road Project Larsen amp Toubro(Oman)LLC
Al Athaibah Interchange Larsen amp Toubro(Oman)LLC
Construction of 13233kv Grid Station at Amrat
Construction of 132kv Grid Station at Mabella - 2
and Installation of Required 132kv Overhead
Line132kv Cables in Muscat Governorate (Tender
No 1432012)
Larsen amp Toubro(Oman)LLC
6 Class Rooms to Zainab Al Asadiya School at Al
Amerat Mansoor Al Masroory
Proposed 14 classroom - Girls basic education
School at QalhatSur Mansoor Al Masroory
Accomodation at Adam Nafal Contracting amp Trading Co LLC
Wudam Naval Base Nafal Contracting amp Trading Co LLC
Construction of 3311KV Primary Sub Station at
Saraya Bandar Jissah
Oman National Engineering amp Investment
Co(SOAG)
Bait Al Barka Viewing Platform amp Sea wall Oman Shapoorji Construction Co LLC
Construction of Medium Wave Radio Transmission
Station in Barkabahla amp Buraimi Premier International Project LLC
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Al Batinah Coastal Housing Project
barkaMusanna amp Suwaiq Radic Construction Company LLC
Commercial amp Residential Building at Mumtaz area Shaksy Engineering Services LLC
Dualization of Ibri ndash Al Dariz-Miskin Road Strabag Oman LLC
Re-Build of Air strip existing at Rusail amp Sayq Strabag Oman LLC
Wadi Minqal amp Wadi Bani Jaber Asphalt Road
Section - 1 Strabag Oman LLC
Dualization of Bid-Bid - Sur Road Section -
1Package 1 - B STFA-HLG JV
Civil Work Services for Safah (B-09) Wadi Latham
(B-27) Fields Special Technical Services
Gas Processing Plant at Abu Tubul Block 60 Special Technical Services
EPC of RAH Substation STS Tebodin LLC
Treated Effluent Supply to Al Riyam amp Kalbou
Parks Teejan Trading amp Contracting
New Supreme Court Building At Al Ghubrah Towell Construction amp Company LLC
MC 4a ndash Civil Aviation Head Quarters Towell Construction amp Company LLC
New Supreme Court Building At Al Ghubrah Towell Construction amp Company LLC
Expansion of Distrib Network Seeb Wilyat ndash Seeb Towell Infrastructure Projects CoLLC (TIPCO)
Water Distribution Network for Wilyat -AL Qabil amp
Ibra Towell Infrastructure Projects CoLLC (TIPCO)
Construction of Batinah Expressway (Package -1) Galfar Engineering amp Contracting SAOG
Batinah Expressway Package ndash 3 Simplex - Konstruktor (JV)
Construction of Batinah Expressway - Package - 4 Larsen amp Toubro(Oman) LLC
Construction of Batinah Expressway - Package - 6 CCC (Oman) LLC
BP Oman - Khazzan Project Al EZ TradingTransport amp Contracting CoLLC
Kempinski HotelThe Wave Muscat Carillion Alawi LLC
Upgrading of Sinaw-Mahout Road Section-02 Strabag Oman LLC
Construction of Batinah Highway (Halban Junction) Strabag Oman LLC
Construction of Batinah Highway-Package-2 Nagarjuna Construction Company (NCC)
Major Site laboratories
Project Contractor
Head Quarter Building for PDO at MAF Al Hajry Trading amp Contracting
Development of Muscat International Airport ndash
Supply of dredged material
Boskalis Westminister (Oman)
Expeditionary Tent Beddown Area at Masirah Island
Cosmopolitan ndash EMTA Joint Venture
BP ndash Pipeline Installation amp Site Construction Galfar Engineering
Rehabilitation Works (Roads Bridges) at Quriyat Federcei Stirling Batco
Health Centre at Saham Al Badi Trading amp Construction
Sohar Bulk Jetty Oman Operation Saipem ndash Afcons Joint Venture
PDO ndash SNDC Project at Qurn Alam
Al Hassan Engineering
2nd Asian Beach Game 2010 at Wudam Carillion Alawi LLC
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Power Generation amp Distribution Facility at Daleel
Field
Larsen amp Toubro Electromech LLC
Health Centre at Rahab
Al Dahleez International LLC
Sohar Bulk Jetty Project
Saipem- Afcons Joint Venture
Court Complex at Rustaq
Carillion Alawi LLC
PDO Bahja ndash Plot Development
Sayouh Mahwees Trd amp Cont Co LLC
Dualization of Bid-Bid Sur Road Astaldi ndash Ozkar JV and STFA-HLG JV
ROP ndash Sidab Harbour Project Carillion Alawi LLC
Salalah International Airport LampT Galfar Contortion
Construction of Al Batinah Expressway (Package -1) Galfar Engineering amp Contracting SAOG
Batinah Express way Package ndash 3 Simplex - Konstruktor (JV)
Construction of Batinah Expressway - Package - 4 Larsen amp Toubro(Oman) LLC
Construction of Batinah Expressway - Package - 5 FSB Ferrovial amp Batco JV
Construction of Batinah Expressway - Package - 6 CCC (Oman) LLC
Air traffic control at Masira Darim Construction company LLC
Transfer station at Fanza Malik Sohar
STF Complex -Suwaiq Dawood Contracting Company LLC
Ras Al Hamra Development Project (RAH - 435) Al Turki Enterprises LLC
Zulia Power plant (PDO) Al Hassan Engineering LLC
SNCP Qurnalam Al Hassan Engineering LLC
RAH International School Al Hajry Trading amp Contracting
Dualization of Bid-Bid - Sur Road Section
1Package 1 A
Astaldi-Ozkar JV
Halban prade ground project (SSF) Trading amp Investment LLC
Jabel Akhthar Hotel Dawood Contracting Company LLC
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Sultan Qaboos Mosque Nizwa Carillion Alawi LLC
SUR IPP Douglas OHI
MC-5 Salalah International Airport L amp T India and L amp T Oman
MC-5 Salalah International Airport Galfar Engineering amp Contracting SAOG
Shadeed Iron amp Steel L amp T Oman
Shadeed Iron amp Steel Simplex Infrastructures LLC
Health Centre Ibri Master Bin Karam
University Of Buraimi L amp T Oman
University Of Buraimi L amp T Oman
Trasnsfer Station SUR Mallak Sohar
Dualization of Mahdha-AL Rawdha Road
Buraimi
Premier International
Duqm Port Road Strabag Oman LLC
Mall of Oman - Package - 2 SPCCC
Dualization of Adam - Thumrait Road Part - 2
(ATD Project)
CCC (Oman) LLC
Durability Test of Concrete such as Chloride Migration Test and Rapid Chloride Permeability Test
Field Compaction test is used to provide the basis for control the fill material compaction
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Rapid chloride penetration test for concrete to asses the chloride ion penetration
Durability Test of Concrete such as Water Penetration Test
Permeability Apparatus Constant amp Falling Head for Granular ampClaySilt
Transverse Strength of Kerb Stone
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Non Destructive Structural Investigation
Exposure of foundation for visual inspection and NDT
Cover meter surevy Test indicates position of reinforecemnt bars hardned concrete
Ultra sonic pulse velocity measurement to assess the uniformity of concrete Detects internal flaws cracks and segregation etc
Rebound Hammer test to find the insitu concrete strength Surface hardness
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Direct Shear test to find the cohesion(C) and angle of internal friction(ɸ) in soil samples
Insitu concrete coring to determine the compressive strength
Marshall stability test for asphalt mixes
GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING
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Lonestar Alpha Labs undertake onshore amp offshore ground investigations for a wide variety of civil and
industrial construction infrastructure and pipeline projects We pride ourselves by adopting the same
professional approach to both large multi-disciplinary investigation projects as well as small simple structures
Our Investigation is supervised by highly qualified amp experienced geotechnical engineers and geologists
General Geotechnical Engineering Services
Design and planning of ground investigations
Settlement Monitoring
Foundation Designs and Proof Checking
Design of Reinforced Earth Structures
Design of Deep Foundations (Piles Well) amp Mat Foundations
Borehole drilling amp soil investigations (SPT)
Dynamic Cone Penetration Testing (DCPT)
Static Cone Penetration Test with pore-pressure measurement (CPTU)
Sample coring and analysis
Down hole and Cross Hole Seismic Tests
Trial pitting and trenching
Slope stability analysis amp studies
Pumping Tests and permeability Lugeon Tests
Double Ring Infiltrometer Tests
Plate bearing Tests and in-situ CBRs
Electrical Resistively Test
Thermal Resistivity Test
Resistively Profiling amp Resistivity Mapping
Groundwater Monitoring Sampling and Analysis
Preparation of factual and interpretative reporting
Soil Investigations
Soil Geotechnical investigations are performed by geotechnical engineers to obtain information on the physical
and mechanical properties of soil and rock around a site to design earthworks and foundations for proposed
structures and for repair of distress to earthworks and structures caused by subsurface conditions A geotechnical
investigation includes surface exploration and subsurface exploration of a site Our rigs are cable to drill vertical
holes down to 400m and inclined holes down to 200m below existing ground level
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Soil sampling using variety of samplers to collect disturbed samples relatively undisturbed samples and
undisturbed samples Samplers such as Hand Shovel Machine driven auger continuous flight auger Split-
Spoon SPT sampler Shelby Tube Sampler Piston Sampler
Laboratory tests
A wide variety of laboratory tests performed on soils and rocks to measure different properties
Although detailed list of laboratory testing is presented in Civil section some of the typical tests involved in the
investigation are given below
Water Content
Particle size Analysis Grain Size Distribution
Sedimentation Hydrometer analysis
Atterberg limits
California Bearing Ratio (CBR)
Direct Shear Test
Oedometer Test (Consolidation)
Swelling Pressure Test
Tri-axial Test
Unconfined Compressive Strength
Chemical Analysis of Soil and Water
In-Situ geotechnical tests
Standard Penetration Test (SPT) - in-situ standard penetration test designed to provide information on the
properties of soil while also collecting a disturbed soil sample for grain-size analysis and soil classification
Dynamic Cone Penetration Test (DCPT) - in-situ dynamic cone penetration test designed to provide
information on the properties of sub soil of natural ground or for pavement DCPT is useful to determine the in-
situ CBR and subgrade modulus
Cone Penetration Test (CPT) ndash standard Cone Penetration Test is performed using an instrumented probe
with a conical tip pushed into the soil hydraulically at a constant rate CPT instrument records tip resistance
friction resistance along the sleeve and pore-pressure measurement For bigger sites usually the CPTs are
performed in combination with drilling of boreholes to correlate so that the investigation is economical and
appropriate CPT data interpretation is used for correlation of soil properties and also to determine Soil Bearing
Capacity (SBC)
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Constant head Falling head permeability tests - Estimating Hydraulic conductivity (or permeability)
of different types of soil is the most important step in designing any groundwater control system The knowledge
of this property is much useful in solving problems involving yield of water bearing strata seepage through
earthen dams stability of earthen dams and embankments of canal bank affected by seepage settlement etc The
falling head method of determining permeability is used for soil with low discharge where as the constant head
permeability test is used for coarse-grained soils with a reasonable discharge in a given time For very fine-
grained soil capillarity permeability test is recommended
Lugeon Test or Packer Tests - Estimating Hydraulic conductivity (or permeability) of different types of
rocks is a key step in designing any groundwater control system in a rock We do perform Packer Permeability
Tests in Rocks
Groundwater Monitoring
Our geotechnical field staffs are well trained for installing Piezometers and groundwater monitoring Piezometers
are two types viz Type-1 is Standpipe Piezometer and Type-2 is Vibrating-Wire Piezometers Standpipe
piezometer facilitates Groundwater levels measurement using dip meter or water level indicators while VW
piezometers are useful for monitoring Pore-Water pressures continuously using special devices attached to data
loggers
Groundwater Samples can be collected for analysis in the chemical and microbiological lab Routine drinking
water analysis trace metals and organic parameters can be tested and evaluated
Slope Stability Studies
The field of slope stability encompasses the analysis of static and dynamic stability of slopes of earth and rock-fill
dams slopes of other types of embankments excavated slopes and natural slopes in soil and soft rock Lonestar
Alpha can provide slope stability investigation analysis (including modelling) and design mitigation which can
be completed by our well trained and qualified geologists and geotechnical engineers
Settlement Monitoring
Settlement Monitoring surveys is performed to determine the degree of horizontal and vertical displacement of
structures pavements and embankments over a defined period Severe pavement damage and structural failure
can be a direct result of settlement and therefore it is critical that movement be detected and measured Our Senior
Engineering Surveyors and Geotechnical Engineers are available to assist you with the development and
implementation of a monitoring system to suit individual requirements
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Other Geotechnical Field Tests
Plate Load Tests
In-Situ CBR Tests
Soil Electrical Resistivity Tests
Soil Thermal Resistivity Tests
Pile Integrity Tests
Infiltration Rate Tests using Double Ring Infiltrometer
Geotechnical Field Tests
Geophysical seismic tests are useful to determine dynamic soil rock properties which will be used in
design of machine and any other vibrating equipment foundations
Two typical seismic tests performed as part of the geotechnical investigations are
Downhole seismic test and
Crosshole seismic test
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LIST OF GEOTECHNICAL TESTS
LIST OF GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING EQUIPMENTS
Drilling Rigs Desco Inc 2No SP4500S amp 3No
SP3500S (crawler)
Split-Spoon Sampler
Drilling Rig Ellettari EK100S amp EK 200S (crawler) Piston Type Samples
Drilling Rigs Truck Mounted Vibrating Wire Piezometers Devices amp Loggers
Drilling Rods Tricone Bits
Standard SPT sets and rods Tungsten Carbide Drilling Bits (96mm amp 101mm amp
above)
Single Double amp Triple Tube Core Barrels ndash
Conventional amp Wireline system
Diamond Bits Surface amp Impregnated (96mm amp
101mm amp above) ndash Conventional amp Wireline system
Shelby Tubes Automatic Water level Meter
Dynamic Cone Penetrometer Test equipment (DCPT) Bailers for Groundwater Sampling
Down-The-Hole Hammer (DTH Hammer) Packer Test Apparatus
Surveying Equipments (Auto Levels Total Station
GPS and Accessories)
Variable Geotechnical Softwares (gINT etc)
Thermal Resistivity Test Apparatus (KD2 Pro) Electrical Resistivity Test Apparatus (Nillson)
SUBSURFACE SOIL ROCK GROUNDWATER
Soil Investigation Drilling in Soils and Rocks
Bearing Capacity amp Settlement Analysis Slope Stability Analysis
Trial Pits Standard Penetration Test - SPT
Permeability in Soil (Falling Constant Head) Dynamic Cone Penetration Test - DCPT
Permeability in Rock (Lugeon Packer Test) Infiltration Rate Tests
Groundwater Monitoring and Sampling Installation of Inclinometers amp Pressure Meters
In-situ CBR Tests Installation of Piezometers
Soil Swelling Tests Plate Load Tests
Vane Shear Tests Soil Electrical Resistivity Tests
Down Hole Seismic Tests Cross Hole Seismic Tests
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KEY STAFF AT GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING
NAME DESIGNATION QUALIFICATION EXPERIENCE
J Pavan Kumar Sr Geotechnical Engineer MTech - Geotechnical 8
Tauseef anwar Geologist MSc Geology 5
Bahrudeen assain
Mohammed Geologist MSc Geology 5
Anjali Geologist BSc in Geology 8
Imran Ishaq Engineering asst Dip Civil 5
Mohammed Al-Ansari Logistics and Supervisor High School 10
Ameen Khalfan Field Coordinator High School 8
Abdullah Field Coordinator High School 5
Rit Bahadur Drilling Operator High School 15
Purna Bahadur Drilling Operator High School 16
Rajan Basnet Drilling Operator High School 10
Subarna Paija Drilling Operator High School 11
Lil Bahadur Sr Mechanic High School 11
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Oman National Railway
Project Segments 2 amp 6
Italferr SpA MOTC 65 BH 80 TP amp
Piezometers
Bunker Terminal at Duqm Oman Oil Marketing Co
(OOMC)
Worley Parsons Oman
Engineering (WPOE)
10 BH amp MASW
survey
Mahdah ndash Rawdah Road
Dualization project
Premier International Mott McDonald 22 BH 15 TP amp
Slope stability
Yibal-Khuff FEED project Galfar Engg amp
Contracting Co SAOG
Petroleum Development
Oman (PDO)
95 BH 45 TP amp 11
Downhole seismic
Well pad stability
investigations at Fahud
Mabrouk Khulud West D
Galfar Engg amp
Contracting Co SAOG
Petroleum Development
Oman (PDO)
18 BH
Batinah Expressway Pkg 3 Simplex Infrastructure Parsons International
MOTC
79 BH
Adam ndash Thumrait
Dualization Project
Parsons International MOTC 150 BH 365 TP
Lime Calcination project at
Salalah
Carmeuse Inc - 15 BH 10 TP amp
Diagraphy drilling
Duqm Area A B amp C Sultan Qaboos University
(SQU)
SEZAD 65 BH amp 20 TP
Various Substation projects
in all Governorates
Dawood Engineering
Consultancy
Mezoon Electricity 50 BH 25 TP 50
ERTs
Chromite Quarry Drilling Arabian Gulf Trading - 7 BH
Transmission line at Taqah Rukun Al Yaqeen Int Mott McDonald 50 BH amp 61 TP
Izz ndash Adam Road
Dualization Project
Galfar Engg amp
Contracting Co SAOG
National Engg Services
of Pakistan (NESPAK)
25 BH amp 8 TPs
Bid bid ndash Sur Road
Dualization Project
Astaldi ndash Ozkar Joint
Venture
Dar Al-Handassah
(Lebonan)
89 BH 8 TPs
Piezometers
Water Distribution Network
at Al Amerat
Taeyoung ndash Hasan Juma
Baker JV
Sogreah Consultants 25 BH 130 TP amp Soil
Resistivity
Taxiway and Airlift Ramp
at Al Musannah Airbase
American International
Contractors Inc
- 34 BH amp 62 TP
Water Distribution Network
at Al Khoud
Towell Infrastructure
Projects Co LLC
National Engg Services
of Pakistan (NESPAK)
11 BH 7 TP amp Soil
Resistivity
Interchanges btn Airport amp
Muscat Expressway
Soares Da Costa ndash Oman
United Engg Services JV
Parsons International 15 BHs amp 10 TP
Oman Botanic Garden Diwan Royal Court Alatec (Spain) 75 BH
Qurayiat-Al-Amerat Road Muscat Municipality Parsons International 6 BH
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Tunnel
Al-Haffa District
Development Infrastructure
Dohfar Municipality Dar Al-Handassah
(Lebonan)
11 BH
Piezometers
Salam Resort amp Spa in Yiti
Muscat
Sama Dubai Halcrow International 58 BH
amp Piezometers
Al-Ansab STP Galfar Engineering amp
Contracting
Khatib AlAmi 6 BH
Limestone Quarry for
Doqoum Dry Dock
Daewoo Co Daewoo Co 6 BH
Barka Water Reservoir
Expansion Works
Galfar Engineering amp
Contracting
Mott Mac Donald 12 BH
Soil Resistivity
Information Centers at
Nizwa amp Ibri
Ministry of Higher
Education
Development Services amp
Maintenance
6 BH
Irrigation System Plan for
Dhofar Municipality
Dhofar Municipality Consulting Engineering
Services
7 BH
Infiltration Tests
Cyclone Damage
Rehabilitation Works in Ras
Al-Hadd
CCC Parsons International Investigation for
Ground
Improvement
Soil Resistivity OMIFCO - Soil Resistivity
Seeb Cornice Road
Improvement Bridges
Muscat Municipality Atkins 7 BH
Dualization FarqNizwa to
Marfaa Daris Road
Ministry of Transport and
Communication
Parsons International 18 BH
Dualization of Al Kharjiah
Street
Muscat Municipality Parsons International 6 BH
Bidbid Sur Road Sec-1 MOTC Dar Al Handasah 31 BH Piezometers
120TPs
Flood Protection Dams-
Liwa and Shinaz Area
Ministry of water
resources and regional
municipalities
Renardet amp Fitchner 29 BH 40 TPs
Housing at Hail Al Ghaf
Quriyat
Muscat Municipality - 10 BH amp 10 TPs
132kV OHL from Harweel
to Thumrait
Petroleum Development
Oman
Worley Parsons 11 BH 11TPs amp ERT
132kV OHL from Dank to
Al Hail
Civil Co Contracting OETC Energoprojekt
Mott Mac Donald
43 BH 20 TPs amp
ERT
132kV OHL from Al Wasit
to Buraimi Grid Ss
Civil Co Contracting OETC Energoprojekt
Mott Mac Donald
27 BH 11TPrsquos amp
ERT
Al Athaiba Junction
Improvements
Muscat Municipality Parsons Intl Co 12 BH 7 TP Asphalt
Coring
Third Laneing from Bait Al Muscat Municipality Parsons International 35 BH 34 TP
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Barka to Mabelah Asphalt Coring
Design and construction of
Dualization of Al Murtaffa
street
Muscat Municipality Parsons International 26 BH 15 TP
Asphalt Coring
Proposed Tower
Constructions in OMAN
Ministry of Broadcasting Rohde amp Schwarz 16BH
EPC of power plant Daleel
Facility
L amp T Electromech Mott Mac Donald 7 BH 10TP ERT
Royal Suite at Haima and
Emergency block
Dewan of Royal Court Tebodin amp Partners LLC 4BH 4TP
Navigation Aids System
Muscat International
Airport and Salalah Airport
Thales Deutschland
Germany
Thales Deutschland
Germany
6BH 5ERT
Upgrade of DPS amp B-Block
facility Daleel oil Fields
Daleel Petroleum Attila Dogan 4BH 2ERT
13233kV Grid Station at
Quriyat
OETC LnT Oman Energoprojekt amp Parsons 4BH TPs
132kV OHL from Quriyat
to Jahloot
OETC LnT Oman Energoprojekt amp Parsons 60BH 60TPs 60ERT
Supreme Court at Al
Ghubra Guest House
Royal Court Affairs
Royal Estates The Palace
Consulting Engineering
Services LLC
12BH TPs
GEOTECH DRILLING RIGS
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DESCO SP4500S Rigs DESCO SP3500S Rigs
Site Work Photographs
GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION ndash AREA A B amp C at Duqm
Client SEZAD Consultant SQU
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GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION ndash Yibal Khuff Project at Yibal
Client Galfar Engg amp Cont Consultant PDO
GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION ndash Inclined Coring at Chromite Mine near Sumail
Client Arabian Gulf Trading
GEOTEC
HNICAL INVESTIGATION ndash Oman National Railway Project
Segments 2 amp 6
Client MOTC Consultant Italferr SpA
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GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION FOR
BARKA WATER RESERVOIR EXPANSION
Client Galfar Consultant Mott Mac Donald
SUBSURFACE INVESTIGATION BIDBID-SUR ROAD
SECTION 1
Client MOTC Consultant Dar Al Handasah Shair amp Partners
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GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION FOR SEEB-CORNICHE ROAD
IMPROVEMENT BRIDGE 6 MUSCAT
Client Muscat Municipality Consultant Atkins
GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION FOR 132KV OHL FROM DANK
TO AL HAIL amp 132KV OHL FROM SIBETHA TO BURAIMI
Client CivilCo Consultant Mott Mac Donald Energoprojekt
GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION FOR FLOOD PROTECTION DAMS
SHINAZ AREA ndash HATTA-A HATTA-B FAYDH amp BIDAH
Client MRMWR Consultant Fitchner amp Renardet
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DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF FLYOVER WIDENING AND JUNCTION IMPROVEMENTS AT AL ATHAIBA INTERCHANGE
Client Muscat Municipality Consultant Parsons
DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF THIRD LANING OF MAIN ROAD FROM AL MAWELAH INTERCHANGE TO BAIT AL BARKHA RA
Client Muscat Municipality Consultant Parsons
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SURVEYING WITH TOTAL STATION EQUIPMENT FOR
GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING PURPOSES
ELECTRICAL RESISTIVITY TEST
RESISTIVITY MAPPING amp RESISTIVITY PROFILING
PIEZOMETER INSTALLATION INCLINED DRILLING WITH PACKER TEST
CHEMICALENVIRONMENTAL amp
MICROBIOLOGICAL TESTING
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Lonestar Alpha Lab provides a full range of chemical environmental and microbiological analytical services to
industrial engineeringconsulting and government clients throughout the Sultanate of Oman Lonestar Alpha
analytical expertise includes organic and inorganic analyses of water soil air food and many other matrices The
lab production capability capacity and advancement of instrumentation ensure the reliability and performance
needed to successfully deliver major analytical projects Instruments are dedicated to specific matrices and
analyses to prevent cross contamination Our reports are fully supported by QAQC deliverables designed to meet
the requirements of the regulatory program for which the data will be utilized Our reports are designed for ease-
of-results interpretation as well as efficient validation of the support data
TESTING DIFFERENT MATRICES
DomesticFormationGroundReclamation Water
Desalination Water amp Marine Samples
Marine Life
Plant Tissue
Reverse Osmosis
Soils amp Sediments
Food Products
Metal Samples
Concrete Products
CHEMICALENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS
WaterWastewater Metallic Constituents
WaterWastewater Organic Constituents
Water Cations amp Anions
Ambient Air Quality Monitoring
Stack amp Process Emission Monitoring
Indoor Air Quality
Contamination Pollution Studies Environmental Chemistry organics inorganics metals
Analytical chemistry using AAS XRF OES IRC and wet chemistry
Noise amp Vibration Monitoring
Microbiological Analysis
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AMBIENT AIR amp STACK EMISSION MONITORING
CO amp CO2
Hydrogen Sulfide
Hydrocarbons
Metal Particulates
NOx SOx
Oxygen
Volatile Organic Compounds
Dioxin amp Furion
MICROBIOLOGICAL AIR QUALITY MONITORING
Bacteria(CFUm3
Moulds (CFUm3)
Identification of Microorganisms up to Species level
INDOOR AIR QUALITY (IAQ)
Lonestar Alpha leads the way in Indoor Air Quality Services with our dedicated team of field staff and the latest
equipment We are equipped to investigate chemical and biological exposure situations
IAQ Air Monitoring Services
VOCs and SVOCs
Fungal Mold Indentification Quantification
Total Respirable Particulates
Toxic Vapors
Sick Building Syndrome
Bacterial Indentification Quantification
Typical IAQ Surveys
IAQ profile for preliminary building study
Baseline IAQ monitoring
Mold Fungal contamination monitoring using spore trap sampling devices
Compliance monitoring for municipal amp Government enviromental agencies
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HSE monitoring for critical response of environmental hazards
INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE (IH)
Lonestar Alpha is capable of providing a wide variety of Industrial Hygiene Service
using state of the art equipment and depth of experience with IH procedures
NoiseDosimetry TLV+8Hr TWA
Particulates (Total PM 10 PM 50 PM 25)
Combustible Gases (Total Hydrocarbons)
VOCs and SVOCs
Total and Respirable Fibers
Metals and Inorganics
Typical Industrial Hygiene Monitoring
HSE monitoring for corporate or client requirec field data collection
Compliance monitoring for Municipal or Governmental agency requirements
Background monitoring for comparative Environmental studies
HYGIENE AUDITING AND INSPECTIONS
Hygiene Auditing
Hygiene Inspections and Hygiene recommendations
Assisting in ISOHACCP Certifications
Microbiological Sampling and Analysis of Food and Water
Swab sampling and Air Monitoring
Hotel and Industrial HAACP and Hygiene System Implementation
Assisting in Laboratory setup and Accreditations Response monitoring for safety analysis and quality assurance audits
OIL ANALYSIS
Lube Oil
Transformer Oil
Compressor Oil
Diesel
Heavy fuel
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LIST OF CHEMICALENVIRONMENTALMICROBIOLOGICAL TESTS ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY amp ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS
WATER EFFLUENT SEAWATER SOIL SEDIMENT ANALYSIS
Acidity Sulfide Selenium
Alkalinity TDS Silicon
Ammonia Temperature Silver
Bicarbonate Total Hardness Sodium
BOD Total Nitrogen Strontium
Boron Total Organic Carbon Thallium
Chlorite chlorate Potassium
Bromate TSS Tin
Carbonate Turbidity Titanium
Chlorides Aluminum Vanadium
COD Antimony Zink
Color Arsenic Aromatic Volatile Orgabicx (BTEX)
Conductivity Barium Chlorinated Hydrocarbons
Cyanides Beryllium Crude amp Refined Product Fingerprinting
Dissolved Oxygen Cadmium Extractible Organic Halides
Fluoride Calcium Haloacetic Acids
Free Chlorine Chromium Halogenated Volatile Organics
Magnesium Hardness Cobalt Herbicides amp Pesticides
Nitrates Copper Nitroaromatic amp Cyclic Ketones
Nitrites Hexavalent Chromium Organic and Volatile Acids
Oil amp Grease Iron PCBrsquos
Organic Nitrogen Lead Polynuclear Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAH)
pH Lithium Semi Volatile Organic Compounds
Phenols Magnesium Total Organic Halides
Phosphates Mercury Total Petroleum Hydrocarbons (TPH)
Phosphorus Molybdenum Trihalomethanes
Residual Chlorine Nickel Volatile Organic Compounds
Salinity Niobium Pthalate Esters
Sodium Absorption Ratio
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FOOD CHEMICAL AND MICROBIOLOGICAL TEST
Fish and Value added fish products vegetable oils Ketchups Mayonnaise Vinegar Cooked sea
food Cooked Non sea foods Canned foods Vegetables Snacks Ghee Cheese Honey Sweats etc
CHEMICAL ANALYSIS OF FOOD
GIDELINES - OMAN STANDARDGULF STANDARDOther International Standards
TEST METHODS- AOACASTAAOCSISOSASOASTMBS
CHEMICAL ANALYSIS OF FOOD
Protein Cholesterol
Fat content Phosphorous
Vitamins Sodium
Moisture Potassium
Ash Calcium
Dietary Fibre Lead
Sugar Cadmium
Starch Mercury
Saturated Fat Iron
Unsaturated Fat Magnesium
Arsenic Aflatoxins
Moisture content Histamine
Volatile protein Irradiation
Pesticides Sudan Dyes
MICROBIOLOGICAL ANALYSIS OF FOOD
TEST METHODS ndash USFDA BAMAOACCCFRACMMEFISO
GUIDELINES ndash OMANI STANDARDGSOPHLS
MICROBIOLOGICAL ANALYSIS OF FOOD
Aerobic Plate Count Listeria monocytogens
Lactobacillus acidophilus Shelf Life Analysis
Escherichia coli Enterobacteriaceae
Escherichia coli O157 H7 Vibrio parahaemolyticus
Fecal Coliforms Shigella
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Total Coliforms Listeria spp
Staphylococcus aureus Clostridium perfringens
Salmonella Yeast and Mould
Vibrio cholera Vibrio parahaemolyticus
Anaerobic plate count Campylobacter
Histamine Bacillus cereus
Aflatoxin
CHEMISTRY OF CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL
Chemical Analysis of Cement Chemical Analysis of Lime Powder
Heat of Hydration of cement Total Alkalis
Chemical Analysis of Micro silica Chemical Analysis of Ground Granulated Blast
Furnace Slag
Sodium Absorption Ratio Leachibility Tests of Metals from Soil
Testing of Concrete making water Determination of Alkali carbonates amp Bi carbonates
Cation Exchange Capacity of Soil Organic matter content of soil
Mass loss of Ignition of soil Total Sulphate content of soil
Water soluble Sulphate content of soil Water soluble Chloride content of soil
Carbonate content of soil Acid soluble Chloride content of soil
Gypsum content of soil Ammonia content of soil
Total Sulphate content of Aggregates Total Chloride content of Aggregates
Potential Alkali ndash Silica reactivity of Aggregates Water Soluble Chloride Salts in Aggregates
Acid ndash Soluble Material in fine Aggregate Organic impurities in fine Aggregates
Determining the water content of freshly mixed
concrete
Determining the Portland cement content of the
hardened hydraulic cement concrete
Chemical analysis of hardened concrete Sulfate content of hardened concrete
Chemical analysis for metals like steel Chloride content of hardened concrete
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ORE ANALYSIS
Dolomite Ore Iron Ore
Copper Ore Nickel Ore
Chromium Ore Limestone Ore
Manganese Ore Gypsum
Dunite Quartz
STEEL CHEMISTRY
Alloys Brass amp Bronze
Aluminum Alloys Chemical Composition of Steel
ASTM A 262 (Various) Diffused Hydrogen Test
ASTM G 48 (Variou) Purity of Metals
ASTM G 6667 Nickel Alloys
OIL ANALYSIS
Appearance Flash Point Specific Gravity
Ash Content Water content Insoluble pentane
Carbon Conradson Residue Wear Metals Total Acid Number
Kinematic Viscosity Break Down voltage Total Base Number
Dissipation factor Oil Content Viscosity Index
Color Pour Point Flash Point
Copper Corrosion BS amp W Density
Neutralization number Resistivity Interfacial tension
Dissolve gas Sediment Sulphur content
Cloud point Distillation PCB
Oxidation test Gassing
AMBIENT AIR STACK MONITORING
Carbon Dioxide RPM (PM 10 5 25)
Carbon Monoxide Semi Volatile Organic Compounds
Chlorine Content SO2
Hydrogen Sulfide Total Acid Concentration
Lower Explosion Limit Total Hydrocarbon
Oxides of Nitrogen Total Particulate Concentration
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Oxygen Volatile Organic Compounds
Ozone Dioxin amp Furion
INDOOR AIR QUALITY ndash IAQ INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE - IH
Asbestos Bulk Sample Analysis Total amp Respirable Fibers
Asbestos Fiber Concentration in Air Total amp Respirable Particulates
Bacterial amp Microbial Identification Total Plate Count
FungalMould Identification Toxic Vapors
Metals VOC amp SVOC
Noise Monitoring Dosimetry TWA Yeast amp Mould Identification
MICROBIOLOGICAL ANALYSIS OF WATER
Test Method ndash BS ENISOAPHAAWWACMMEF CCFRA
GUIDELINES ndash Omani standardGSOWHODubai Municipality
WATER WASTE WATERINDUSTRIES WATER SOIL
Heterotrophic plate count
Total Coliforms
Escherichia coli
EnterococciFecal streptococci
Pseudomonas aeroginosa Staphylococcus aureus
Legionella spp Nematodes
Sulphate Reducing Bacteria Yeast amp Mould
Salmonella Microscopic observations and interpretations
Vibrio cholera Standard Plate count at 22 o C
Fecal Coliform Clostridium perfringens
Legionella anisa
Legionella Pneumophila serogroup 1
Legionella Pneumophila serogroup 2-14
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MICROBIOLOGICAL ANALYSIS OF PERSONAL SWABSSURFACE SWABSEQUIPMENT
SWABS
Total coliforms
Fecal coliforms
Escherichia coli
Aerobic plate count
Staphylococcus aureus
Yeast and Mould
Salmonella spp
COSMETICS ANALYSIS
HairoilsHair creams Hair shampooBody lotion Chemical DepilinatorsTalcum PowderDeoderants
Toilette soapSkin cream etc As per GSOOS SASO USFDAAOAC Standards
COSMETICS ANALYSIS
Appearance Thermal Stability
Color Total Fat
Odor Lead
Homogenous Cadmium
Texture Nickel
Seperation Chromium
Skin Irritation Test Ethanol insoluble matter
Marking Water insoluble matter
Language Total free Alkali
Instructions for Use Chlorides calculated as NaCl
Warning phrases concerning the product (if any) Saponification Value
Chemical and Physical Tests Free Fatty Acid as Oliec Acid
Moisture Extraneous matter
pH Total Non Acqueos content
Sediment and suspended matter Peroxide value
Alchohol content Total Bacterial count
Formaldehyde Yeast and Mould
Essential oils Pseudomonas aeroginosa
Volatile matter Staphylococcus aureus
Non volatile alcohol matter
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LIST OF CHEMICALENVIRONMENTALMICROBIOLOGICAL EQUIPMENTS
pH Meter Conductivity Meter pH Meters
Dissolved Oxygen Meter Turbidity Meter
Flame Atomic Absorption Spectrometer
FAASGFAAS Hg Analyzer
EDXRF Analyzer ndash Philips MiniPal2
Muffle Air Furnace (1100˚C) Breakdown voltage
ICP- OES Colour apparatus for OIL
GC-MSGC centrifuge
IC Open cup ndashClosed cup Flash point
UV-VIS-NIR Spectrometer HACH TAN delta Resistivity meter
Dissolved gas Analyser ( TOGA) AAS
TAN Titrator Microscope
Copper corrosion Colony Counter
Karl fisher colometric Viscometer
Interfacial tensometer OES
Biological safety Cabinet UV apparatus
Shaker Water bath
Freezer Incubator
Chillier Autoclave
Micro pipetter Vortex
pipetter
Weighing Balance
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KEY STAFF AT CHEMICALMICROBIOLOGICAL LAB
MAJOR CHEMICALENVIRONMENTAL CLIENTS
Client Client
HMR Consultants Dhofar Power Company
Geo-Resources Omani Euro Foods Industries
Al-Safa Environmental Consultancy Al-Hassan Engineering Company
Five Oceans Dawood Contracting Company
Fugro Middle East Natural Resources Consultants
Gulf Mining ICES
Muscat Chromite Sohar Steel LLC
Total Management Trading Construction Materials Industries
Emirates Trading Co Al-Shidhani Refreshments Enterprises
Oman Chromite Oman Aluminium Processing Industries LLC
Muscat Overseas Radisson Blu
National Arabian Gulf International Desalination amp Water Treatment
ASB Group Dhofar Beverages
Majan Mining Company OMASCO
Haya Oman Liquefied Natural Gas Company
Oman Polyproplene Swan Foods LLC
Oman Methanol Bahwan Engineering Co
NAME DESIGNATION EXPERIENCE
P Tejali Lab Manager 17 yrs
Asad Naqvi Chemical Lab Supervisor 17 yrs
OD Sebastian Senior Chemist 32 yrs
Vinu Mohan Senior Microbiologist 7 yrs
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Sohar Aluminum OMIFCO
Oman Refreshment Occidental Mukhaizna LLC
Shangri-La Barr Al Jissa Special Technical Services
ENATO Consolidated Contractors Company
Blue City Northern Minerals Company
Andam International Sweets of Oman
SUR Desalination (Bahwan Veolia Water) Lalbuksh Voltas Engineering Services
STFA Bahwan Veolia Water LLC
Larsen amp Turbo COWI-Larsen
GALFAR Khimji Permoglaze (Oman) LLC
AATCO United Chrome LLC
Interbeton amp Six Construct Oman Flour Mills Company
Douglas OHI Oman National Engineering amp Investment
VALE -Oman Petrogas
BP Oman Sohar aluminium
Siemens-Oman American Embassy
Tawoos Catering Wacasco Catering
MAF DALKIA Al Futtaim amp Sons
Enhance Khimji Ramdas LLC
Oman Oasis National Mineral water CO LLC
Areej Vegetablesamp Oil Derivatives National Pharmaceuticals
Towell Infrastructure Tulip Inn
The Chedi Grand Hyatt
Al Bustan Palace Muscat Holiday INN
Hotel Ibis Park Inn
Radisson Blu Mother Care
Tabreed Taghleef Indusries
NABIL Biscuits ATTCO
Worely parrsion AECOM
Honda Rotem Abensia
Global Gypsum Board Minvest
Global Engineering SteamTech
Mazoom Pharmacy Muscat Pharmacy
IBN- SINA Pharmacy Golden Jood Trading
Sun rise Global Beya Global Muscat
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MECHANICAL CORROSION AND METALLURGICAL TESTING
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Lonestar Alpha has the capability to cater to the physical metallurgical testing requirements of a wide range of
materials and products The testing capability and experience are recognized by reputed organizations like
PDO OXY BP OGC etc and third party inspection agencies Tests are generally carried out to international
standards set by ASTM BS ASME API AWS and others Lonestar Alpha offers quality service to
international standards accurate results and quick turnaround at reasonable cost
Lonestar Alpha Mechanical Metallurgical Corrosion Testing Capabilities Include
Tensile compression Test Vickers Hardness RockwellBrinell Hardness
Impact (Ambient temp to -196degC) BendFlatteningNick Break Test Elevated Temperature
tensile testing
Corrosion Test - ASTM
A262G48G28ASTM A 923
ASTM E 562 Ferrite measurement
by ferritscope Flexure
Proof Load Breaking Load Failure Load
Coating Thickness Coating Continuity Coating Adhesion
MacroMicro Examination Fillet Weld Break Nick Break
HIC SSCC test in accordance with
NACE standards Chemistry by OES
Failure Analysis and
Material Investigation
Chemical analysis of metallic materials of
Fe and Ni base alloys In situ Replica Metallography
Metallic sample collection at
site for chemical analysis
Strand wire testing for mechanical
properties Portable hardness testing Manhole Cover testing
Rubber testing Geo-textile testing HDPE testing
Materials frequently tested include
Metals and alloy products such as plates shapes bares pipes and fittings
Welding procedure qualification test coupons
Welding consumable qualification test coupons
Welder qualification test coupons
Welding procedure test coupons
Steel Bars Wires and Fabric for concrete reinforcement
Galvanized Steel products
Fasteners
Metal Castings
Cemented Carbide Products
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Lonestar Alpha Laboratories offers a wide range of metallurgical services to many diverse industries supported by
an experienced team of metallurgical engineers trained technicians and modern equipment The following
services are offered
o Laboratory Metallography and Microscopy
o Replica and In-situ Metallography
o Corrosion Testing and Evaluation
o Condition Usability and Remaining Life Assessment
o Failure Analysis and Investigation
o Other Services
Laboratory Metallography and Microscopy
Scanning Electron Microscopy
Stereomicroscopy
Energy Dispersive X-ray Analysis
Fractrography
Macrostructural Examination
Microstructural Examination
Microhardness Evaluation
Replica and In-situ Metallography
In-situ Replica Metallography
Replication of Fractures
Replication of Surface Features
Corrosion Testing and Evaluation
Lonestar Alpha is equipped to undertake corrosion testing and evaluation in accordance with NACE and ASTM
standards for qualification of materials used in corrosive environments which include sea water brine blackish
water and sour service The following tests are conducted
Resistance to Pitting and Crevice Corrosion
Susceptibility to Intergranular Corrosion Attack
Resistance to Sulfide Stress Cracking (SSC)
Resistance to Hydrogen Induced Cracking (HIC)
Examination of Scales and Corrosion Products
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Condition Usability and Remaining Life Assessment
Periodic inspections serve to identify degradation processes at an early stage and thereby provide necessary
information for assessment of condition usability and remaining life Further the initiation of timely repair or
replacement actions substantially reduced or eliminates costly capital and downtime losses
Lonestar has the capability and experience to perform comprehensive inspections necessary for condition
usability and remaining life assessment of a wide range of materials and components used in structures plants and
operating equipment
Power plant and auxiliary boiler tubes headers and connectors
Turbine nozzles vanes combustor lines and casings
Oil and gas processing equipment and components
Equipment and components of marineoffshore structures
Drilling and downhole equipment and components
Engine Components
Failure Analysis and Investigation
Supported by its integrated analytical facilities and the diverse professional capabilities of its staff Lonestar has
for the last several years provided accurate and timely analyses and investigations into failures of components
Reports include comprehensive photographic documentation of observations discussions of findings conclusions
on the mechanism and root cause of failure
Other Services
Lonestar offer assistance in the following areas
Material selection for intended service
Preparation of material testing and inspection procedures
Study of failure mechanisms of complex systems
Troubleshooting
Research and development
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LIST OF METALLURGY TESTS
LIST OF METALLURGY LAB EQUIPMENTS Instron Universal Tensile Tester Lathe Machine
Satec Charpy Impact testing machine Charpy Broaching Machine
Forcipol Bend Testing machine Gas Cutting Gear
Olympus Metallurgical Microscope Carl Zeiss
microscope upto 1600X
Stereo Microscope
Metlabcorp Micro Polisher Digital Verniers
Automatic Polishing machine Digital Micrometers
Water Chiller Bath Coating thickness Meter
Optorama Shadowgraph Holiday detector
Digital thermometers Band Saw Machine
Vickers hardness tester Hack Saw Machine
Fischer Ferritscope Universal Milling Machine
STEEL REBARS EXOTIC MATERIAL
Tensile Tests Bend Tests
Elevated Temperature Tensiles Rebar Tensile Bend and Rebend
Proof Load test Fracture Test
Macro Preparation amp Examination Coating thickness test Holiday Detection Test
Peel Off Test Vickers Rockwell Hardness Survey
Charpy Impact Test Micro Examination with photograph
Ferrite Count (Point Count method) - count Ferrite Content (Magnetic Method) - spots
A262 Test Practice CE ASTM G48ASTM G28 tests
SSCC Test HIC Test
Chemical Analysis XRD EDXRF Analysis
SEMEDS Analysis Detailed Failure Investigation Material investigation
CTOD In-situ Replica Metallography
Strand Wire Tensile Test Manhole Cover Compression Test
Ring Stiffness Test GRE Rubber Plastic Geo-textile Tensile testing
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KEY STAFF AT METALLURGY LAB
Anil Vashishta Pratik Raval Sasikumar Isehaq Chezian
NAME DESIGNATION QUALIFICATION EXPERIENCE
Anil Vashishta Operations Manager
Metallurgical Head
BE Metallurgical
Engineering 24 years
Pratik Raval Test House Supervisor BE Mechanical
Engineering 10 years
KSasikumar Senior Metallurgist BE Metallurgical
Engineering 14 years
GChezhian Metallurgist BE Metallurgical
Engineering 06 years
Ishaq Al Harassi Senior Engineer BE Mechanical
Engineering 08 years
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BRANCHES amp CONTACTS
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LONESTAR ALPHA LABORATORIES BRANCHES amp CONTACTS
Website
wwwlonestaralphacom
General Email infolonestaralphacom
Branches
Muscat (Central Laboratory) PO Box 1197 PC 130 Azaiba ndash Muscat Sultanate of Oman
Tel +968 24501524 24505590
Fax +968 24503814
Email muscatlablonestaralphacom
Muscat (Chemistry Environmental) PO Box 1197 PC 130 Azaiba ndash Muscat Sultanate of Oman
Tel +968 24504206 24504924
Fax +968 24502635
Email chemlablonestaralphacom
Muscat (Micro-biology) PO Box 1197 PC 130 Azaiba ndash Muscat Sultanate of Oman
Tel +968 24504206 24504924
Fax +968 24502635
Email microlablonestaralphacom
Sohar PO Box 84 PC 327 Sohar Industrial Estate Sohar ndash Sultanate of Oman
Tel +968 26751775 26751920 26751976
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Email civilsoharlonestaralphacom
Duqm Tel +968 99278040 92303290
Fax +968 24503814
Email duqmlablonestaralphacom
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Salalah
Tel +968 2321 3390 +968 92038358
Fax +968 2321 3391
Email salalahlablonestaralphacom
Key Personals
Administration
Dawood Al-Harrasi
Chief Executive Officer
+968 91111411 dawoodalharrasilonestaralphacom
Saif Al-Harthi
Business Development Manager
+968 90122471 saifalharthylonestaralphacom
Santosh Elapanda
QHSE Manager
+968 99881224 santoshelapandalonestaralphacom
Moncy Thomas
Finance HR amp Admin Manager
+968 99221293 moncythomaslonestaralphacom
Operations
Anil Vashishta
Operations Manager Metallurgical Head
+968 99866907 anilvashishtalonestaralphacom
Civil Engineering Material Lab Hukam Chand
Civil Engineering Country Manager - Civil
+968 99445354 hukamchandlonestaralphacom
Naresh Paladugu
Civil Engineering Technical Manager - Civil
+968 99063458 nareshpaladugulonestaralphacom
Rakesh
Civil Engineering Lab Manager - Sohar Lab
+968 92869691 civilsoharlonestaralphacom
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FrancisMD
Civil Engineering Lab Manager ndash Salalah Lab
+968 92038358 Salalahlablonestaralphacom
Tomiyo
Civil Engineering Senior Lab Technician - Duqm Lab
+968 99278040 duqmlablonestaralphacom
Geotechnical Engineering Lab
J Pavan Kumar
Geotechnical Engineering Sr Geotechnical engineer
+968 99887852 ameerudeenlonestaralphacom
Chemical Microbiology amp Environmental Lab
P Tejali
Chemical Microbiology amp Environmental Engineering Lab Manager
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Asad
Chemical amp Environmental Engineering Assistant Manager Chemistry
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Vinu Mohan
Food amp Microbiology Testing
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Metallurgy Lab
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Anil Vashishta
Metallurgy Lab Manager Metallurgy
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Pratik Raval
Metallurgy Lab Test House Supervisor
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2 Muscat ndash Chemistry Lab
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4 DUQM
5 SALALAH
Registered with Directorate General for Specification amp measurements
Approved by PDO ISOIEC 170252005 Certified by SGS for ISO 9001
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories
Testing amp Inspection Services
Company Profile
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories Company Profile
Forward Development hellip
All praise is due to Allah giver of blessings generosity and kindness He says in the
Holy Quran ldquoAnd with Him are the keys of the unseen none knows them except
Him And He knows what is on the land and in the sea Not a leaf falls but that He
knows it And no grain is there within the darkness of the earth and no moist or dry
(thing) but that is (written) in a clear recordrdquo Verse (659) And peace and blessings
of God are on the Prophet the messenger of knowledge and guidance to the worlds
The development in our beloved country Oman is progressing rapidly due to the strategic location of
the region which contributed to increased huge opportunities as well as indulging in mega projects
spanning the entire country in infrastructures industry tourism and several others sectors Therefore the
adoption of sustainable development strategy and knowledge-based economy stresses the need for more
involvement from the science and technology side The benefits of knowledge and science can be truly
reflected witnessed and believed when the implementation of the innovations is applied to benefit
humanity at different times and places
With this vision in mind Lonestar Alpha Laboratories came into existence in Oman early 2007 as a
third-party independent engineering testing and inspection services company Since its establishment
we have aimed that this lab be local in its identity and international in its standards and quality Now
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories has become the largest and most diversified lab in Oman with several
specializations including Civil testing Geotechnical engineering Metallurgical testing Environmental
testing Chemical testing Oil amp Gas and Microbiological amp Food testing Our services are reaching all
parts of Oman through full-fledged facilities at Four locations Muscat Sohar Duqm Salalah and many
project site-laboratories
The lab is high-tech multi-disciplinary testing and investigation facility that can deliver products on
time and can stand international scrutiny Our expertise is made possible by our integrated team of
professionals in the field More than 200 professional engineers chemists microbiologists metallurgists
and technicians provide to clients expert laboratory analysis testing and inspection services Our
dedication to provide highly accurate results on time and with a high degree of support makes Lonestar
Alpha the leading analytical lab in the country Most importantly we do all of this accurately quickly
exceptionally well and locally within Oman
The success of such integrated testing activities with an international dimension cannot be achieved
without the involvement of recognized international parties which have long tradition in laboratory
business and their dissemination of knowledge and experience Lonester Alpha laboratories is in full
association with Lonestar Technical Services a leading lab in UAE Lonestar group companies are
certified by ISO 9001-2008 and accredited with ISO 170252005 which maintains a rigorous QAQC
program towards chain of custody sample preparation and analysis
Calling on the Lord Almighty to help all of us to do that which is good and righteousness and peace
mercy and blessings of God shall be upon all of us
Dawood Al Harassi
Chief Executive Officer
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Lonestar Alpha Laboratories Company Profile
INTRODUCTION
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories Company Profile
INTRODUCTION
We are pleased to introduce Lonestar Alpha Laboratories as an advanced multi-disciplinary lab established in the
Sultanate of Oman The lab is promoted by Omani Engineers in association with UAE based Lonestar Technical
Services one of the leading technical labs over the gulf region Lonestar Alpha is playing a major role in the
growing advancements witnessed in the country by providing technical testing and inspection services in various
fields for sustainable development with ensured quality and controlled environment Lonestar Alpha conducts its
business in a manner which demonstrates technical competence and reliability and in return provides its clients
with cost effective quality and on-time services The management and the technical team of Lonestar Alpha have
thoroughly reviewed the levels of requirements to render quality services and thus have developed the necessary
infrastructure to offer a complete range of services and have further proposed to develop the company capabilities
in a progressive manner
Lonestar Alpha deserves your confident decision to have it as your preferred partner in your Testing and
Inspection Services due to the following points
Lonestar Alpha is Accredited and certified as operating in accordance with ISO 90012008 amp
ISOIEC 17025 2005 for testing monitoring and evaluation of materials and fluids both on and off-site
Lonestar Alpha is also ISO 14001 2004 and OHSAS 18001 2007 certified
Four properly designed and full-fledged testing and inspection facilities in Muscat Sohar Duqm and
Salalah
Very comprehensive lab with diverse specializations that include Civil Testing Geotechnical
Engineering Mechanical and Metallurgical testing Environmental Testing Chemical Testing Oil amp
Gas Testing and Food amp Microbiological Testing
Qualified and experienced testing and inspection professionals who have been working in many diverse
industrial applications for numerous years in various countries
Associated with leading Lab in UAE Lonestar Technical Services staffed by professionals with several
years of work experience in their respective discipline in UAE Europe Asia ampUSA
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VISION amp MISSION
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories Company Profile
VISION STATEMENT
To be the leader in providing comprehensive high tech and multi -disciplinary testing amp
inspection services for the various industries in the Sultanate of Oman amp other countries
MISSION STATEMENT
It is the policy of this company to conduct i ts business in a manner which demonstrates
technical competence amp reliabil i ty while continuously improving amp providing a cost -
effective service for the laboratoryrsquos clients
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HSE POLICY
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories Company Profile
HSE POLICY
It is the policy of the Establishment that its operations are executed at all times in such a way to ensure the
health safety and welfare of the employees and other persons including customers subcontractors and
general public
The establishment accepts the responsibility for health safety and environment (HSE) and HSE matters are
considered in equal importance to other business Objectives To achieve our objectives Lonestar alpha
Laboratories maintains an integrated HSE management system
HSE OBJECTIVES
The establishment strive to maintain HSE standards through training encouraging interest and enthusiasm in
HSE and by developing personal responsibility for HSE
The establishment is committed to protect the environment and minimize the waste and emissions to the
environment
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories shall comply with the HSE legislations and regulations of the Sultanate of Oman
and our documented management system requirements
HSE policy will be communicated to all employees and other concerned parties and will be made available to
the public
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories will establish objectives and targets and will adopt a proactive approach to HSE
matters
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories is committed to review the effectiveness of the HSE policy and its objectives
periodically to ensure the compliance and continual improvement of its HSE performances
The Establishment shall provide all necessary resources to provide the safety of personnel and equipment as
per regulatory requirements
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QUALITY POLICY
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories Company Profile
QUALITY POLICY
It is the Policy of this Company to conduct its business in a good professional manner which
demonstrates technical competence and reliability while continuously improving and providing high
quality testing and cost-effective service for the laboratorys Customers For this purpose we have
established and implemented a formal quality system It is our goal that this commitment to quality will
result in complete customer satisfaction throughout our service This will be achieved by
Maintaining compliance to ISO 90012008 and ISO 170252005 and the technical requirements
Continual improvement in the effectiveness of the management system
Ensuring all staff familiarizes themselves with the content of the Quality Assurance Manual and
complies with the policies procedures and associated documentation and implement at all times
Providing a service built on a well established Quality Management System meeting the
requirements of both our clients and current regulations standards
Providing accurate and unbiased test results in accordance with the requirement of International or
National or Internal or Customer specified test method
Undertaking assignments only where it has the required competent staff and equipment which are
calibrated and maintained
Continuous improvement in key processes through involvement in applicable PTP Intra -
laboratory comparisons between analysts and inter laboratory programs
Building staff skills through training and providing career growth opportunities to all employees
Improving profitability of company in accordance with guidelines set by shareholders each year
Advising the customer where appropriate of potential problems detected as a result of tests or
investigation in a timely manner
QUALITY OBJECTIVES
Test Results shall be Accurate Quick and Reliable
Accept changes and continuously improve our services to meet Customer needs and expectations to enhance
the value to our Customers
Good Laboratory Practices shall be followed and maintain an environment for the protection of Personnel
Equipment and Customer properties
Continuous improvement and development of competence of personnel through awareness teamwork
education training communication and encouragement
Advanced methods and practices shall be adopted to enhance customer satisfaction
Management System is designed to meet the requirements of both Customers and RegulationsStandards
Achieve a total Customer Satisfaction
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COMPANY HIERARCHY
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LONESTAR ALPHA LABORATORIES - ORGANIZATIONAL CHART
SCOPE OF TESTING
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SCOPE OF WORK
Type of Activity Scope of Tests
Civil Engineering
Construction Material
Mechanical Physical and Chemical Testing of Soil Aggregate Concrete
Cement Blocks Marble Tiles Water and other Construction Materials
Projects Quality Control
Establishment and Operation of Site Laboratories for Specific Projects
Evaluation and Assessment of Materials Quality for Projects Supervision of
Deep Foundation
Structural Evaluation
Non-destructive Diagnostics of Existing Civil structures amp Assessment for
Soundness Strength Deterioration amp Corrosion of Hardened Concrete in the
Existing RC Structures
Deep Foundation Testing
Testing Piles by Low Strain Integrity Testing
Geotechnical
Engineering
(Soil Investigations)
Field soil investigations for the purpose of assessing soil suitability for
building and civil constructions Engineering recommendations for the type
of foundation and bearing capacity Settlement analysis and monitoring
Slope stability analysis Soil and rock permeability tests Groundwater
analysis and monitoring
Highway amp Pavements
Visual inspection of the asphalt condition (defects assessment) Benkelman
Beam deflection measurements Extraction of cores in asphalt pavement
Saw cut asphalt slabs Dynamic Cone Penetration (DCP) measurements
Roughness measurements (IRI) by Roughometer CBR (lab amp In-situ)
Excavation of test pits Asphalt core laboratory analysis
Mechanical Corrosion and Metallurgical Engineering
Mechanical testing of metals welds and steel re-inforcement bars Chemical
analysis Procedure and Welder Qualifications Micro-structural evaluation
NACE Corrosion testing Failure Analysis In-situ Replica Metallography
Corrosion evaluation of SSDSS material Material Selection Manhole Cover
testing Testing of Non-metallics ndash Rubber HDPE GRP Geo-textile
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Chemical amp
Environmental
Engineering
Liquids amp Solids Sample analysis of liquids (domestic water groundwater seawater raw and
treated wastewater reverse osmosis marine discharge etc) and solids (soil
sludge sediment marine life plant tissue etc) Analysis of trace metals in
parts per billion in soil sludge and water Analysis of non-metallic inorganic
components Environmental analysis of organic constituents (BTEX PCB
PAH Phenols Volatile organic compounds Semi volatile organic
compounds etc) Analysis of Pesticides Dioxin amp Furan by using equipment
like GCGCMSFIDECD etc in accordance with International Standards
Metals amp Alloys Chemical composition of metals alloys corrosion products amp scales
Corrosion amp Scale Inhibitor Testing amp Evaluation Drilling Fluids Tests
Determination of different grade of Stainless Steel Carbon Steel Low Alloy
Steel Cast Iron brass Nickel Alloy Analysis of construction Rebar Zinc
Ingot Aluminium Cast Aluminium by using equipment ICPAAOESLECO
etc
Environmental
Monitoring
Effluent discharges amp drinking water compliances Ambient Air amp Stack
emission monitoring Industrial hygiene monitoring Commercial and
industrial indoor air quality Measurement of noise in dB in outdoor
workplace and from operating equipment Monitoring particulates in indoor
outdoor and workplace atmospheres Determination of Total Hydrocarbon
SO2 NO2 VOC Toxic Metals H2S Microbiological Toxic Metals Toxic
Gas and Total Suspended Matter in Internal Air Quality Monitoring
Moisture Velocity Flow NOX SO2 TPHCO2 CO Dioxin HF HCl and
Particulate in Stack Monitoring Ore Analysis Analysis of Nickel Iron Chromite Copper Dolomite Limestone and Gold
Silver Copper and other minerals using XRF ICP or by Wet Chemistry
Oil Analysis Physical and chemical analysis of crude and lube oils engine oil used engine
oil compressor oil hydraulic oil The analysis includes viscosity flash point
density cloud and pour point water content oil content salt colour total
acid number metals etc
TRANSFORMER OIL TESTING
Colour Acidity Water content Viscosity interfiscial Tension Break down
voltage complete gas analysis by TOGA GC Furan Particle size count and
PCBs in transformer analysis in accordance with ASTM BS ISO and
BSEN standard using standard equipment
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Food amp Microbiological Analysis
Microbiological analysis of food vegetables canned vegetables fish meat
meat products chicken sausage ketchup cooking oil mayonnaise cheese
chips cooked foods water and wastewater for CFU fecal coliforms fecal
streptococcus fungi nematods pseudomononas ligeonella etc in
accordance AOAC CMMEF ISO and CCFRA methods Cosmetics
Chemical and microbiological analysis of Hair Oil Vanishing Cream skin
Care lotion Soap Detergent and Hair cream as per the OMAN ministerial
requirement
Chemical analysis of Food
Protein Fiber moisture Toxic metals (lead cadmium Mercury selenium)
histamine Ash Content Fat content by standard method of chemical
analysis of food by David Pearson AOAC and ICP
Drinking water bottled and Unbottled
Chemical and microbiological Analysis of drinking water in accordance with
GULF standard Omani Standard WHO USEPA and international standard
including Bromate Bromide Chlorate Chlorite BTEX TRI Halo methane
VOC TPH metals and all other Carbonate Bi Carbonate and cations and
Anions using IC ICP GC amp GCMS
Paint
Solids Density SG Hg Pb VOC PCB drying time dry film thickness
wet film thickness adhesion strength etc in accordance with ASTM BS
BSEN DIN standard
Bitumen Penetration 25 Softening point Saybolt Furol Viscosity 25
Ductility 25 Water contents
CIVIL ENGINEERING MATERIAL TESTING
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Our Civil Engineering Departments at Muscat Sohar Duqm and Salalah covers wide range of mechanical
physical and chemical testing of soil aggregate concrete concrete durability cement admixtures Microsilica
blocks asphalt bitumen tack coat prime coat marble tiles water and other Construction Materials The lab also
provides a laboratory testing support to our geotechnical Engineering Department
Covering Wide Areas of Oman
Observing the need to be close to the construction projects that spread all over Oman full ndashfledged civil
engineering material testing labs have been established by Lonestar Alpha to cover as many regions of Oman as
possible The presence of more local labs within each region should facilitate providing better services to our
clients and better control of work quality in such projects Our Civil Engineering laboratories are currently in
Muscat Sohar Duqm and Salalah In addition to these five labs Lonestar is capable of providing site labs for
major projects that require labs at their sites
Locations of Civil Engineering material testing labs that belongs to Lonestar Alpha in Oman
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Concrete Strength
The compressive strength of concrete is the most common performance measure used by the engineer in
designing buildings and other structures The compressive strength is measured by breaking cylindrical (or cube)
concrete specimens in a compression-testing machine Flexural strength is one of the tensile strength of concrete
Tensile strength along with elastic modulus and corrosion resistance is another important strength parameter of
engineering materials used in structures
Concrete Durability
While compressive strength is a good indicator of load resistance it isnt a major indicator of concrete durability
There is therefore a need for quick reliable tests for concrete durability that would have to go far beyond reliance
on such standard performance measures as 28-day compressive strength Three forms of water penetration tests
are commonly used namely BS EN 12390DIN 1048 Water Permeability BS 1881 Part 208 Initial Surface
Absorption (ISAT) and BS 1881 Part 122 Water Absorption There are two similar modified chloride diffusion
tests namely ASTM C1202 Chloride Penetration and AASHTO 277 Rapid Chloride Permeability Chloride
Migration Coefficient (NTB 492) is one of the latest test method recently we added in to our system
Soil Field Density (soil compaction)
Soil compaction is defined as the method of mechanically increasing the density of soil In construction this is a
significant part of the building process If performed improperly settlement of the soil could occur and result in
unnecessary maintenance costs or structure failure Almost all types of building sites and construction projects
utilize mechanical compaction techniques Therefore regular testing of soil compaction by independent
laboratories is extremely essential and important Sand Cone Test (ASTM D1556-07 and BS 1377-990) typical
field tests are performed for measuring degree of soil compaction)
Investigative Studies
It is often necessary to test concrete structures after the concrete has hardened to determine whether the structure
is suitable for its designed use The tests available for testing concrete range from the completely non-destructive
where there is no damage to the concrete through those where the concrete surface is slightly damaged to
partially destructive tests such as core tests where the surface has to be repaired after the test The range of
properties that can be assessed using non-destructive tests and partially destructive tests is quite large and includes
such fundamental parameters as density elastic modulus and strength as well as surface hardness and surface
absorption and reinforcement location size and distance from the surface
Deep Foundation Testing (Piles)
Confirmation of satisfactory construction of all pile types has lead to the development of practical inexpensive
and reliable dynamic testing techniques Let our lab be you independent pile testing specialist Low strain
integrity tests examine the response of a pile to a small hammer blow at the pile head The induced stress wave
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travels down the pile shaft and reflected waves from significant changes in pile shaft acoustic impedance are
registered by a transducer held against the pile head
Asphalt amp Bituminous Binder Testing New technologies increased construction liability and revised building standards have made quality asphalt
testing and inspection integral to the successful completion of todayrsquos construction projects Lonestar Alpha
provide asphalt testing services that evaluate asphalt binders asphalt mixtures and other derivatives of asphalt
geared for use in the construction industry
Site Laboratories amp Projects Quality Control
One of the problems which occur within the construction and civil engineering industry is the need to test
construction materials on site Lonestar Alpha has the full capacity to provide site laboratories for big projects
Experienced full-time supervisors lab technicians and assistant technicians will be devoted to run daily testing
activities of such site labs We can also furnish the labs with all necessary equipments and tools
LIST OF TESTS
CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL TESTS
SOIL AGGREGATEROCK
Sampling of Soil samples Sampling of Aggregate samples
Wet Sieve Analysis Sieve Analysis
Hydrometer Analysis Sedimentation Clay Silt and Dust particles
Fines percentage Specific gravity Particle density
Classification of soils Water absorption
Liquid Limit amp Plastic Limit (Atterberg Limits) Bulk density (LooseRodded)
Plasticity Index Moisture content
Linear Shrinkage Clay lumps and Farible particles
Shrinkage limit by wax method Flakiness Index
Proctor compaction test (Light and Heavy) Elongation Index
CBR test (Soaked and unsoaked) Flat and Elongated particles
Specific gravity Particle density Shape Index
Moisture content Crushed broken fractured faces
Maximum and Minimum Index density Voided shell content
Bulk density Light weight particles
Direct Shear test (C and ɸ) Compaction fraction
1-D Odometer test (Consolidation properties
CvmvCc e0) Aggregate crushing value
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Swell Pressure test Aggregate Impact value
Free swell index Ten percent fines value
Permeability (Constant and Falling head method) Uncompacted void content
Unconfined compressive strength (UCS) Los angeles abrasion value
Sand Equivalent Value Drying and shrinkage
Electrical resistivity Sand equivalent value
Electrical conductivity Petrographic examination
Thermal resistivity Polished stone value
FIELD TESTS Coating and Stripping value
Plate Load test Soundness (Magnesium sulphate Sodium sulphate)
Insitu CBR test Alkali reactivity ndash Mortar bar method (3months
16days)
Dynamic Cone penetration Test (DCPT) Alkali reactivity ndash Rocky cylinder method
Compaction test by Sand replacement method Alkali reactivity ndash Chemical method
Rock fill compaction test by water fill method Organic Impurities
ROCK ASPHALT
Uniaxial Compressive Strength (UCS) Bitumen content and grading
Density Field Core thickness density and Compaction
Water absorption Asphalt coring - Insitu
Flexural strength Marshall stability amp Flow
Point load index Marshall density
Modulus of rupture Maximum theoretical density Gmm
Size amp Weight gradation - Insitu Loss of stability
Sodium sulphate crystallization CEMENT
Drop test - Insitu Fineness
Slake durability Initial and Final setting time
Saturation Coefficient and Porosity Normal consistency
CONCRETE Soundness by lechartlier method
Sampling of Fresh Concrete Compressive and flexural strength
Design mix Heat of hydration
Trial mix Complete chemical analysis
Fresh concrete temperature density amp Air
content Microsilica
Workability ndash Slump cone test Bleeding Density
Setting time of concrete Bulk density
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OTHER CIVIL TESTS
Rock Testing Rock Grading Breakage Index etc
Concrete Coring Drilling of concrete cores from existing structures
Destructive and Non Destructive Tests
Concrete structural evaluation by
Ultra sonic pulse velocity test
Rebound Hammer survey
Half cell potential analysis
Cover meter survey
Depth of carbonation
Bond Strength
Delamination survey
Crack mapping
Reinforcement examination
Corrosion rate measurement
Electrical resistivity in concrete
Compressive strength determination by drilling and testing core sample
Coating thickness
Pull off strength of concrete repair
Pile Tests Low Strain Integrity of Piles and witness of pile load test
Compressive strength of cubesCylindersCores Activity index
Tensile splitting strength Moisture content
Flexural Transverse strength Complete chemical analysis
Durability tests on concrete STEEL
Rapid Chloride Penetration Test (RCPT) Tensile and Elongation test
Initial Saturation Absorption Test (ISAT) Bend test
Water Permeability Rebend test
Water absorption Coating thickness
Chloride Migration test Holiday test
Modulus of elasticity Coating flexibility
Dimensions of Various Concrete BlocksTiles Complete chemical analysis
Water Absorption of Concrete Kerbs Channels
Edgings amp Flags ADMIXTURE
Dimension amp Compressive Strength Of Paving
Blocks Physical and Chemical test on admixtures
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CHEMISTRY OF CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL
Chemical Analysis of Cement Chemical Analysis of Lime Powder
Heat of Hydration of cement Total Alkalies
Chemical Analysis of Micro silica Chemical Analysis of Ground Granulated Blast
Furnace Slag
Sodium Absorption Ratio Leachibility Tests of Metals from Soil
Testing of Concrete making water Determination of Alkali carbonates amp Bi
carbonates
Cation Exchange Capacity of Soil Organic matter content of soil
Mass loss of Ignition of soil Total Sulfate content of soil
Water soluble Sulfate content of soil Water soluble Chloride content of soil
Carbonate content of soil Acid soluble Chloride content of soil
Gypsum content of soil Ammonia content of soil
Total Sulfate content of Aggregates Total Chloride content of Aggregates
Potential Alkali ndash Silica reactivity of Aggregates Water Soluble Chloride Salts in Aggregates
Acid ndash Soluble Material in fine Aggregate Organic impurities in fine Aggregates
Determining the water content of freshly mixed
concrete
Determining the Portland cement content of the
hardened hydraulic cement concrete
Chemical analysis of hardened concrete Sulfate content of hardened concrete
Chemical analysis for metals like steel Chloride content of hardened concrete
Indepth carbonation of hardened concrete Indepth chloride penetration on hardened concrete
by dust sampling and analysis
LIST OF CIVIL EQUIPMENTS
General Equipments
Electronic Weighing balances of various capacities Standard calibration weights
Bouyancy balance system for specific gravity Desiccators
Digital Thermometers of various range Dial Thermometers of various range
Max Min Thermometers Wet amp Dry Thermometers
Pressure Gauges Digital Vernier Callipers
Hot Plates Vacuum Pumps
Air Compressor Sand Bath Water bath
Humidity Chamber Load Rings of different capacity
Dial indicators of various range Digital Dial Indicators
Feeler strips Straight Edges
Magnetic stands Cube Mould (150150150 mm)
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Riffle Boxes Drying Ovens
Soil Aggregate and Rock Testing Lab
BS amp ASTM Test Sieves Sieve Shakers
Cone Penetrometers for Liquid Limit Casagrande Apparatus for Liquid Limit
Shrinkage Limit Apparatus Hydrometer test apparatus
Direct Shear Test Appaatus BS ASTM Proctor Rammers
BS ASTM Proctor Moulds BSASTM CBR Moulds amp Appartus
Multi Speed Compression Machine 50 kN Field CBR Apparatus
ASTM Sand cone Apparatus BS large amp Small Pouring Cylinder
Plate bearing Test Apparatus Dynamic Cone Penetrometer (DCP)
Nuclear Density Gauge Electric Resistivity Meter
Speedy Moisture Apparatus Bulk Density Containers
Flakiness amp Elongation Gauges Los Angeles Abrasion Machines
Sand Equivalent Test Sets Jaw Crusher
Rock cutting Saw Drying Shrinkage Apparatus
Point load Index Tester Slake Durability Apparatus
Aggregate Impact Value Apparatus Aggregate Crushing Ten percent Fines Value Apparatus
1-D odometer for consolidation Flow Cone
Max Min Index density equipment Soil Permeability apparatus
Concrete amp Cement Testing lab
Fully Automatic amp Semi Automatic Compression
machines of Various Capacities
Fully Automatic amp Semi Automatic Flexural Testing
machines of Various Capacities
Density containers for Fresh concrete Density Air content meters for Fresh concrete Air content
Concrete Mortar Penetrometers for Setting Time of
Fresh concrete
Concrete Mixers for Trial Mix
Cube Beam Cylinder Moulds Sulphur compound melting pot
Cylinder capping frame Rapid Chloride Penetration Test Apparatus
Half Cell Potential Test Apparatus Concrete Cover meter
Concrete Resistivity meter Rebound hammer
Pull-Off Strength Tester Ultrasonic pulse Velocity Tester
Concrete Flow Meter Specimen Cutting Machine
Core Drilling Machines Diamond Core Bits of different diameter
Micro-coring equipment Blaine Air permeability Apparatus
Fly ash fineness Apparatus Vicat Apparatus
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Ultrasonic Coating Cover Meter (DFT) Le Chatelier Apparatus for Cement Soundness
Calorimeter for heat of hydration Jolting Apparatus
Cement Mortar Mixer Initial Surface Absorption Apparatus
Compression amp Flexural Testing machine for Cement
Strength
Chloride Migration Coefficient Testing apparatus
Water Absorption of Concrete under pressure Mortar Consistency apparatus
Asphalt Testing laboratory
Bitumen Extractor Theoretical maximum Specific Gravity Apparatus
Marshall Compaction Stand amp Rammer Marshall Moulds
Marshall Stability amp Flow Testing machine Asphalt Coring machine
KEY STAFF AT CIVIL ENGINEERING LAB
NAME DESIGNATION QUALIFICATION EXPERIENCE
Hukam Chand Country Manager Civil BA 36
Naresh Paladugu Technical Manager - Muscat MTech ndash GeoTechnical
Engineering (Civil) 11
Dijesh M D Senior Lab TechnicianSupervisor
(Civil) BSc 12
SumeshC Senior Lab TechnicianSupervisor
(Civil) BSc 12
Srinivasa RaoP Senior Lab TechnicianSupervisor
(Civil) BSc 10
Naveen Dhiman Senior Lab TechnicianSupervisor
(Civil) BSc 11
Rakesh M Branch Manager - Sohar BSc 16
Mohammed Al Futaisi Asst Manager BSc 8
Arun S Anand Senior Lab TechnicianSupervisor
(Civil) BSc 11
Seetharam VS Senior Lab TechnicianSupervisor
(Civil) BSc 12
Ajeesh Kumar Senior Lab Technician BSc 9
MD Francis Branch Manager - Salalah Civil Engineering 39
Dhamotharakannan Senior Lab Technician B Tech Civil Engineering 3
Tomiyo Senior Lab TechnicianSupervisor -
Duqm BSc 10
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MAJOR CIVIL ENGINEERING PROJECTS Project Contractor
Construction of Batinah Expressway(Package 1 to 6)
Galfar Engineering amp Contracting SAOG
Nagarjuna construction company international
Simplex - Konstruktor (JV)
Larsen amp Toubro (Oman) LLC
FSB Ferrovial amp Batco JV
Consolidated Contractors Company Oman LLC
Oman Industrial Complex - VALE
Towel Construction
Teejan Trading amp Contracting
Galfar Engineering
LampT Oman
Barka Desalination Plant Douglas OHI Sohar Development Hotel (Crown Plaza) Galfar Engineering amp Contracting TOYOTA Showroom in Liwa Galfar Engineering amp Contracting Expansion of Sohar Beach Hotel Gulf Home Contracting
Social Houses in Liwa
Sam Trading Hussain Fahdil Partners Eastern Moon Contracting
Sohar Multiplex Towel Construction Rehabilitation of Sewerage Network and STP in
Buraimi
Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
IWP Desalination Plant at SUR Bahwan Engineering amp Contracting Maritime Works on Construction of New Port in
Duqm CCC-STFA-JDN
Shadeed Iron amp Steel Douglas OHI Salam Resort amp Spa (Dredging Work) CCC Bank Muscat Headquarter Building Galfar Engineering amp Contracting PDO Headquarter Building Al-Hajery Trading
Duqm Dry Dock Daewoo Co Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
Duqm Desalination Plant
Larsen amp Tubro
Road Bridges from Sarooj to Qurayat
Fedirici Stirling Batco
Road Work at Rahat Al-Andar Farm
Al-Ansari Trading Enterprises
Al-Moultaqa Residential Complex Dawood Contracting
Diabetic Health Centre Premier International
Oncology Wards amp Day care centre at Royal
Hospital Premier International
Psychiatric Hospital Bahwan Engineering Genetic Hospital Ay_tek Construction (Oman) LLC Sea Front Development Al-Ansari Trading Enterprises Car Museum at Barka Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
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Expansion of Barka Reservoir and Transmission
Facility Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
Arsquo Seeb Wastewater Treatment Project Al Hassan Engineering Oman Maritime College at Sohar Al-Khalili Enterprises
Buildings at Sohar University Al-Hajery Trading
Construction of New Villa and Associated Facilities
at Bahjat Al-Anthar Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
Development of Muscat International Airport (MC1) CCC ndash TAV Joint Venture
RAFO ndash Muscat Airport Desert Line Project
Development of Muscat International Airport -
Supply of Dredged material Boskalis Westminister (Oman)
Duqm Airport Phase 1 Desert Line Project
Sub Station at DankWadi Saa Larsen amp Toubro Oman
Court Complex at Buraimi Al Adarak Trading amp Contracting
Court Complex at Sohar Douglas OHI
Al Buraimi Colleage Al Adarak Trading amp Contracting
ROP Building at Buraimi Nafal Trading
Al Buraimi Public park Business amp Trading
Health Centre at Nizwa Business amp Trading
Ground Improvement Work at Sohar Port Soletanche Bachy (France)
Duraline ME Factory at Sohar Shaksy Engineering
Health Centre at Sohar Dawood Construction Co
Health Centre at Rahab Al Dahleez International LLC
Health Centre at Saham Al Bady Trading amp Contracting
Court Complex at Rustaq Carillion Alawi
Asian beach Game Package II Carillion Alawi
Majilis Oman Carillion Alawi
Health Centre at Al Ajaiz CIVIL CO
MTL ndash AL Mawaleh Third Line CCC Oman LLC
Oman Residence Complex ndash Al Khuwair Douglas OHI
Silver House ndash Ghala Douglas OHI
Oman Airbase at Musannah Douglas OHI
Sheraton Hotel Refurbishment Douglas OHI
Oman Dental College Douglas OHI
PAC Fahud Extension Phase II Douglas OHI
Radio Stations at Barka Bidaya and Bahla Premier International Projects
SBG Plaza at Ghubra Simplex Infrastructures LLC
Qalhat Desalination and Water Supply Project Towell Infrastructure Projects Company
SBG Plaza at Ghubra Towell Construction
ArsquoSeeb Sewage Collection and Conveyance System
Al-Khoudh Gravity Sewer Networks
United Gulf Contracting Company
Office amp Stores Complex at Seeb Galfar Engineering amp Contracting SAOG
Dualization of Bousher Al Amerat Road Galfar Engineering amp Contracting SAOG
Muscat Expressway Galfar Engineering amp Contracting SAOG
Bait Al Barakah Rayaheen Hall amp Museum Galfar Engineering amp Contracting SAOG
Car Museum at bait Al Barakah Galfar Engineering amp Contracting SAOG
Suwaiq Fishing harbour International Contracting amp Engineering
Services
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Duqm Port Complex
Jan De Nul Dredging Ltd
Power Generation amp Distribution Facility at Daleel
Field
Larsen amp Toubro Electromech LLC
Ministry of manpower Building at Airport Height Larsen amp Toubro (Oman) LLC
Glorei Maktabi2 Commercial Building at Al
Wattayah
Larsen amp Toubro (Oman) LLC
Oman Botanic Garden Phase-III Larsen amp Toubro (Oman) LLC
3311kV Primary Sub Station at Al Muna amp Al
Ansab
Larsen amp Toubro (Oman) LLC
22033kv Grid Substation amp Transmission Line at As
Sawady (Blue City Area)
Larsen amp Toubro (Oman) LLC
Primary Substation at Jibroo Larsen amp Toubro (Oman) LLC
13233kV Grid Station at Misfah Area Larsen amp Toubro (Oman) LLC
Flyover Widening and Junction Improvement at
Athaiba
Larsen amp Toubro (Oman) LLC
Dualization of Ghala ndash Al Ansab Road Larsen amp Toubro (Oman) LLC
Al Amerat ndash Quriyat Road Nagarjuna Construction Company
Houses at different location in Quriyat Nagarjuna Construction Company
Construction of Bridge Across Wadi Bani Hinay at
Wilayat of Al Rustaq Abu Hatim Company LLC
Construction of State Audit Institution Head Quarters
Building in Muscat Al Bustan Area Abu Hatim Company LLC
Sultan Qaboos Mosque at Nakhal amp Sumail Abu Hatim Company LLC
Proposed main entrance amp boundary wall at samoud
garrisonHalban Al Ansari Contractors
CPF Road Khazzan Al EZ Trading Transport amp Contracting Co
LLC
Health Center at Nizwa Al Badi Trading
Sultan Qaboos Mosque at Sumail Al Badi Trading
RAH Masjed amp Sablah for PDO Al Hajiry Trading LLC
Al Seeb Waste Water project Al Hajiry Trading LLC
Emergency Water Resrvoir Al Hassan Engineering Company SAOG
Construction of Independent Power Plant Project
Roads(Barka-3) Al Hassan Engineering Company SAOG
Renal Dialysis Center at Seeb Al khalili Construction LLC
Supply Hanger Rafo Mussannah Al khalili Construction LLC
Construction of Barracks accommodation at Airport
Heights Al Nahdha -Al Omaniah Co LLC
Proposed Sports Facilities for Security unitAl
Khoudh Al Rawahi International Co LLC
Remedial Works to Bridges Phase - 4A
(RUAWorks A Side) Al Sarooj Construction LLC
MohdAl Ameen Mosque-External Work Package Al Turki Enterprises
Regional Head Quarters at Ibri amp Rustaq Al Turki Enterprises
Proposed Officers Bedsit Masirah Alyam Enterprises LLC
Accomodation Complex (Kitchen amp Dining)Bid
Bid Police station Building-1 Arabian Supplies Contracting LLC
Officers Bed sit Sumail Arabian Supplies Contracting LLC
Multi - Purpose Hall Bahla Al Hamra Mudhaibi Arabian Supplies Contracting LLC
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amp Al Khamil
Innovation Park Muscat Arabian Supplies Contracting LLC
Dualization of Bid-Bid - Sur Road Section
1Package 1 A Astaldi-Ozkar JV
Al Hail Green Residential Developments Phase - 1 Bahwan Contracting Company LLC
3 X 20 MUA Primary Sub Station Ghala Bahwan Contracting Company LLC
Construction of New HLD Class room PDO Bahwan Engineering Company
Mixed use development at Bausher Carillion Alawi LLC
Roual Opera House Carillion Alawi LLC
Al Khairan Hotel Resort amp Spa Carillion Alawi LLC
Sultan Qaboos Mosque Nizwa Carillion Alawi LLC
Majlis Oman Carillion Alawi LLC
Construction of Muscat Airport Interchange on 18th
Nov Street
Consolidated Contractors Company Oman LLC
( CCC )
Construction of Underpass at Bait Al Barka
RA(CUB Project)
Consolidated Contractors Company Oman LLC
( CCC )
Design amp Construction of Al Mahaj RA Interchange
and related drainage amp Road works
Consolidated Contractors Company Oman LLC
( CCC )
Dualization of Farq Roundabout - Marfarsquoa Daris
Road
Consolidated Contractors Company Oman LLC
( CCC )
Grade Separated Junction Project stage 1 Consolidated Contractors Company Oman LLC
( CCC )
3rd laning of the Main Road from Al Mawaleh
Interchange to Bait Al Barka RA-Lot(1)
Consolidated Contractors Company Oman LLC
( CCC )
MEDC - Head Office building Dawood Contracting Company LLC
Jabal Al- AKhadar Resort Hotel Dawood Contracting Company LLC
Proposed Villa at Royal Flight Residential Complex
at Seeb Dawood Contracting Company LLC
3rd Laning of the M Road from Al Mawaleh
Intrsquochange to Bait Al Barka RA(Lot-2) Desert Line project LLC
Dualization of Nizwa Ibri Road Sec-2 from Jabrin to
Ibri Option 2 Desert Line project LLC
Construction of Asphalt Road from Al Haisha in
Wilayat Bahla to Hamra Al Duru in Wilayat IBRI Desert Line project LLC
Construction of Water Supply to Wilayat Wadi Bani
Khalid Desert Line project LLC
Additional amp Alteration works at Al falaji Development Services ampMaintenance LLC
Armoury Magazine at ROP Academy Development Services ampMaintenance LLC
Construction of Pump Shed Room and Reatin Wall Development Services ampMaintenance LLC
Fanja Sports Club Development Services ampMaintenance LLC
HQ for Ammunition stores at MAM Development Services ampMaintenance LLC
Immigration Complex at Nizwa Development Services ampMaintenance LLC
New building for CDC Department at Rustaq
Hospital complex Development Services ampMaintenance LLC
VIF Complex at Mudhaibi Development Services ampMaintenance LLC
Design amp Construction of Additional Interchanges
for Al Mubaila South Federic Stirling Batco LLC
13233KV Substation amp Associated OHL Ghala
amp AL Khamil Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
NHC Royal Hospital Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
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Inflight Catering Facilities Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
Design amp Construction of Al-Faroosiya Street
Interchange Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
Border Post complex at Rub Al Khali Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
Upgradation of IzkiMuthaibiRustaq Grid station Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
New Accident and Emergency + Burns Department
at Khoula Hospital Phase -8 Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
Dualization of Nizwa ndash Thumrait Road(IZZ-Adam
Section) Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
Dualization of Nizwa ndash Ibri RoadSec2 from Jabrin
to Ibri ndash 1 Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
Ras Al Hadd Airport Development Project Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
Safah and Wadi Latham Oilfield Services
Construction Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
Upgrade of Mukhaizna Airfield ndash New Runway
construction Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
Construction of Water Distribution network
Rustaq Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
New Darsait STP Project Galfar-Cadagua JV
Barrack Accomodation Suwaiq Gulf International Contracting LLC
Al Hamriya storm water drainage channel Hasan Juma Backer Trading amp Contracting
CoLLC
Annexe Building for Supreme Council for Planing Hasan Juma Backer Trading amp Contracting
CoLLC
Oman National Centre for treatment of
Haematological Disorder amp Bone Marrow Transplant
Hasan Juma Backer Trading amp Contracting
CoLLC
Construction of Jr Rate Accomodation Block
Wudam Iskan Contracting Company LLC
8 JOQ at MAM Iskan Contracting Company LLC
Military Technical College District Cooling System Iskan Contracting Company LLC
Al Amerat Waste Water Project Contract A 2 JV Arab Contractors amp WUEC
Darsait Al Wadi Al Kabir Road Project Larsen amp Toubro(Oman)LLC
MGI Road Project Larsen amp Toubro(Oman)LLC
Al Athaibah Interchange Larsen amp Toubro(Oman)LLC
Construction of 13233kv Grid Station at Amrat
Construction of 132kv Grid Station at Mabella - 2
and Installation of Required 132kv Overhead
Line132kv Cables in Muscat Governorate (Tender
No 1432012)
Larsen amp Toubro(Oman)LLC
6 Class Rooms to Zainab Al Asadiya School at Al
Amerat Mansoor Al Masroory
Proposed 14 classroom - Girls basic education
School at QalhatSur Mansoor Al Masroory
Accomodation at Adam Nafal Contracting amp Trading Co LLC
Wudam Naval Base Nafal Contracting amp Trading Co LLC
Construction of 3311KV Primary Sub Station at
Saraya Bandar Jissah
Oman National Engineering amp Investment
Co(SOAG)
Bait Al Barka Viewing Platform amp Sea wall Oman Shapoorji Construction Co LLC
Construction of Medium Wave Radio Transmission
Station in Barkabahla amp Buraimi Premier International Project LLC
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Al Batinah Coastal Housing Project
barkaMusanna amp Suwaiq Radic Construction Company LLC
Commercial amp Residential Building at Mumtaz area Shaksy Engineering Services LLC
Dualization of Ibri ndash Al Dariz-Miskin Road Strabag Oman LLC
Re-Build of Air strip existing at Rusail amp Sayq Strabag Oman LLC
Wadi Minqal amp Wadi Bani Jaber Asphalt Road
Section - 1 Strabag Oman LLC
Dualization of Bid-Bid - Sur Road Section -
1Package 1 - B STFA-HLG JV
Civil Work Services for Safah (B-09) Wadi Latham
(B-27) Fields Special Technical Services
Gas Processing Plant at Abu Tubul Block 60 Special Technical Services
EPC of RAH Substation STS Tebodin LLC
Treated Effluent Supply to Al Riyam amp Kalbou
Parks Teejan Trading amp Contracting
New Supreme Court Building At Al Ghubrah Towell Construction amp Company LLC
MC 4a ndash Civil Aviation Head Quarters Towell Construction amp Company LLC
New Supreme Court Building At Al Ghubrah Towell Construction amp Company LLC
Expansion of Distrib Network Seeb Wilyat ndash Seeb Towell Infrastructure Projects CoLLC (TIPCO)
Water Distribution Network for Wilyat -AL Qabil amp
Ibra Towell Infrastructure Projects CoLLC (TIPCO)
Construction of Batinah Expressway (Package -1) Galfar Engineering amp Contracting SAOG
Batinah Expressway Package ndash 3 Simplex - Konstruktor (JV)
Construction of Batinah Expressway - Package - 4 Larsen amp Toubro(Oman) LLC
Construction of Batinah Expressway - Package - 6 CCC (Oman) LLC
BP Oman - Khazzan Project Al EZ TradingTransport amp Contracting CoLLC
Kempinski HotelThe Wave Muscat Carillion Alawi LLC
Upgrading of Sinaw-Mahout Road Section-02 Strabag Oman LLC
Construction of Batinah Highway (Halban Junction) Strabag Oman LLC
Construction of Batinah Highway-Package-2 Nagarjuna Construction Company (NCC)
Major Site laboratories
Project Contractor
Head Quarter Building for PDO at MAF Al Hajry Trading amp Contracting
Development of Muscat International Airport ndash
Supply of dredged material
Boskalis Westminister (Oman)
Expeditionary Tent Beddown Area at Masirah Island
Cosmopolitan ndash EMTA Joint Venture
BP ndash Pipeline Installation amp Site Construction Galfar Engineering
Rehabilitation Works (Roads Bridges) at Quriyat Federcei Stirling Batco
Health Centre at Saham Al Badi Trading amp Construction
Sohar Bulk Jetty Oman Operation Saipem ndash Afcons Joint Venture
PDO ndash SNDC Project at Qurn Alam
Al Hassan Engineering
2nd Asian Beach Game 2010 at Wudam Carillion Alawi LLC
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Power Generation amp Distribution Facility at Daleel
Field
Larsen amp Toubro Electromech LLC
Health Centre at Rahab
Al Dahleez International LLC
Sohar Bulk Jetty Project
Saipem- Afcons Joint Venture
Court Complex at Rustaq
Carillion Alawi LLC
PDO Bahja ndash Plot Development
Sayouh Mahwees Trd amp Cont Co LLC
Dualization of Bid-Bid Sur Road Astaldi ndash Ozkar JV and STFA-HLG JV
ROP ndash Sidab Harbour Project Carillion Alawi LLC
Salalah International Airport LampT Galfar Contortion
Construction of Al Batinah Expressway (Package -1) Galfar Engineering amp Contracting SAOG
Batinah Express way Package ndash 3 Simplex - Konstruktor (JV)
Construction of Batinah Expressway - Package - 4 Larsen amp Toubro(Oman) LLC
Construction of Batinah Expressway - Package - 5 FSB Ferrovial amp Batco JV
Construction of Batinah Expressway - Package - 6 CCC (Oman) LLC
Air traffic control at Masira Darim Construction company LLC
Transfer station at Fanza Malik Sohar
STF Complex -Suwaiq Dawood Contracting Company LLC
Ras Al Hamra Development Project (RAH - 435) Al Turki Enterprises LLC
Zulia Power plant (PDO) Al Hassan Engineering LLC
SNCP Qurnalam Al Hassan Engineering LLC
RAH International School Al Hajry Trading amp Contracting
Dualization of Bid-Bid - Sur Road Section
1Package 1 A
Astaldi-Ozkar JV
Halban prade ground project (SSF) Trading amp Investment LLC
Jabel Akhthar Hotel Dawood Contracting Company LLC
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Sultan Qaboos Mosque Nizwa Carillion Alawi LLC
SUR IPP Douglas OHI
MC-5 Salalah International Airport L amp T India and L amp T Oman
MC-5 Salalah International Airport Galfar Engineering amp Contracting SAOG
Shadeed Iron amp Steel L amp T Oman
Shadeed Iron amp Steel Simplex Infrastructures LLC
Health Centre Ibri Master Bin Karam
University Of Buraimi L amp T Oman
University Of Buraimi L amp T Oman
Trasnsfer Station SUR Mallak Sohar
Dualization of Mahdha-AL Rawdha Road
Buraimi
Premier International
Duqm Port Road Strabag Oman LLC
Mall of Oman - Package - 2 SPCCC
Dualization of Adam - Thumrait Road Part - 2
(ATD Project)
CCC (Oman) LLC
Durability Test of Concrete such as Chloride Migration Test and Rapid Chloride Permeability Test
Field Compaction test is used to provide the basis for control the fill material compaction
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Rapid chloride penetration test for concrete to asses the chloride ion penetration
Durability Test of Concrete such as Water Penetration Test
Permeability Apparatus Constant amp Falling Head for Granular ampClaySilt
Transverse Strength of Kerb Stone
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Non Destructive Structural Investigation
Exposure of foundation for visual inspection and NDT
Cover meter surevy Test indicates position of reinforecemnt bars hardned concrete
Ultra sonic pulse velocity measurement to assess the uniformity of concrete Detects internal flaws cracks and segregation etc
Rebound Hammer test to find the insitu concrete strength Surface hardness
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Direct Shear test to find the cohesion(C) and angle of internal friction(ɸ) in soil samples
Insitu concrete coring to determine the compressive strength
Marshall stability test for asphalt mixes
GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING
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Lonestar Alpha Labs undertake onshore amp offshore ground investigations for a wide variety of civil and
industrial construction infrastructure and pipeline projects We pride ourselves by adopting the same
professional approach to both large multi-disciplinary investigation projects as well as small simple structures
Our Investigation is supervised by highly qualified amp experienced geotechnical engineers and geologists
General Geotechnical Engineering Services
Design and planning of ground investigations
Settlement Monitoring
Foundation Designs and Proof Checking
Design of Reinforced Earth Structures
Design of Deep Foundations (Piles Well) amp Mat Foundations
Borehole drilling amp soil investigations (SPT)
Dynamic Cone Penetration Testing (DCPT)
Static Cone Penetration Test with pore-pressure measurement (CPTU)
Sample coring and analysis
Down hole and Cross Hole Seismic Tests
Trial pitting and trenching
Slope stability analysis amp studies
Pumping Tests and permeability Lugeon Tests
Double Ring Infiltrometer Tests
Plate bearing Tests and in-situ CBRs
Electrical Resistively Test
Thermal Resistivity Test
Resistively Profiling amp Resistivity Mapping
Groundwater Monitoring Sampling and Analysis
Preparation of factual and interpretative reporting
Soil Investigations
Soil Geotechnical investigations are performed by geotechnical engineers to obtain information on the physical
and mechanical properties of soil and rock around a site to design earthworks and foundations for proposed
structures and for repair of distress to earthworks and structures caused by subsurface conditions A geotechnical
investigation includes surface exploration and subsurface exploration of a site Our rigs are cable to drill vertical
holes down to 400m and inclined holes down to 200m below existing ground level
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Soil sampling using variety of samplers to collect disturbed samples relatively undisturbed samples and
undisturbed samples Samplers such as Hand Shovel Machine driven auger continuous flight auger Split-
Spoon SPT sampler Shelby Tube Sampler Piston Sampler
Laboratory tests
A wide variety of laboratory tests performed on soils and rocks to measure different properties
Although detailed list of laboratory testing is presented in Civil section some of the typical tests involved in the
investigation are given below
Water Content
Particle size Analysis Grain Size Distribution
Sedimentation Hydrometer analysis
Atterberg limits
California Bearing Ratio (CBR)
Direct Shear Test
Oedometer Test (Consolidation)
Swelling Pressure Test
Tri-axial Test
Unconfined Compressive Strength
Chemical Analysis of Soil and Water
In-Situ geotechnical tests
Standard Penetration Test (SPT) - in-situ standard penetration test designed to provide information on the
properties of soil while also collecting a disturbed soil sample for grain-size analysis and soil classification
Dynamic Cone Penetration Test (DCPT) - in-situ dynamic cone penetration test designed to provide
information on the properties of sub soil of natural ground or for pavement DCPT is useful to determine the in-
situ CBR and subgrade modulus
Cone Penetration Test (CPT) ndash standard Cone Penetration Test is performed using an instrumented probe
with a conical tip pushed into the soil hydraulically at a constant rate CPT instrument records tip resistance
friction resistance along the sleeve and pore-pressure measurement For bigger sites usually the CPTs are
performed in combination with drilling of boreholes to correlate so that the investigation is economical and
appropriate CPT data interpretation is used for correlation of soil properties and also to determine Soil Bearing
Capacity (SBC)
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Constant head Falling head permeability tests - Estimating Hydraulic conductivity (or permeability)
of different types of soil is the most important step in designing any groundwater control system The knowledge
of this property is much useful in solving problems involving yield of water bearing strata seepage through
earthen dams stability of earthen dams and embankments of canal bank affected by seepage settlement etc The
falling head method of determining permeability is used for soil with low discharge where as the constant head
permeability test is used for coarse-grained soils with a reasonable discharge in a given time For very fine-
grained soil capillarity permeability test is recommended
Lugeon Test or Packer Tests - Estimating Hydraulic conductivity (or permeability) of different types of
rocks is a key step in designing any groundwater control system in a rock We do perform Packer Permeability
Tests in Rocks
Groundwater Monitoring
Our geotechnical field staffs are well trained for installing Piezometers and groundwater monitoring Piezometers
are two types viz Type-1 is Standpipe Piezometer and Type-2 is Vibrating-Wire Piezometers Standpipe
piezometer facilitates Groundwater levels measurement using dip meter or water level indicators while VW
piezometers are useful for monitoring Pore-Water pressures continuously using special devices attached to data
loggers
Groundwater Samples can be collected for analysis in the chemical and microbiological lab Routine drinking
water analysis trace metals and organic parameters can be tested and evaluated
Slope Stability Studies
The field of slope stability encompasses the analysis of static and dynamic stability of slopes of earth and rock-fill
dams slopes of other types of embankments excavated slopes and natural slopes in soil and soft rock Lonestar
Alpha can provide slope stability investigation analysis (including modelling) and design mitigation which can
be completed by our well trained and qualified geologists and geotechnical engineers
Settlement Monitoring
Settlement Monitoring surveys is performed to determine the degree of horizontal and vertical displacement of
structures pavements and embankments over a defined period Severe pavement damage and structural failure
can be a direct result of settlement and therefore it is critical that movement be detected and measured Our Senior
Engineering Surveyors and Geotechnical Engineers are available to assist you with the development and
implementation of a monitoring system to suit individual requirements
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Other Geotechnical Field Tests
Plate Load Tests
In-Situ CBR Tests
Soil Electrical Resistivity Tests
Soil Thermal Resistivity Tests
Pile Integrity Tests
Infiltration Rate Tests using Double Ring Infiltrometer
Geotechnical Field Tests
Geophysical seismic tests are useful to determine dynamic soil rock properties which will be used in
design of machine and any other vibrating equipment foundations
Two typical seismic tests performed as part of the geotechnical investigations are
Downhole seismic test and
Crosshole seismic test
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LIST OF GEOTECHNICAL TESTS
LIST OF GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING EQUIPMENTS
Drilling Rigs Desco Inc 2No SP4500S amp 3No
SP3500S (crawler)
Split-Spoon Sampler
Drilling Rig Ellettari EK100S amp EK 200S (crawler) Piston Type Samples
Drilling Rigs Truck Mounted Vibrating Wire Piezometers Devices amp Loggers
Drilling Rods Tricone Bits
Standard SPT sets and rods Tungsten Carbide Drilling Bits (96mm amp 101mm amp
above)
Single Double amp Triple Tube Core Barrels ndash
Conventional amp Wireline system
Diamond Bits Surface amp Impregnated (96mm amp
101mm amp above) ndash Conventional amp Wireline system
Shelby Tubes Automatic Water level Meter
Dynamic Cone Penetrometer Test equipment (DCPT) Bailers for Groundwater Sampling
Down-The-Hole Hammer (DTH Hammer) Packer Test Apparatus
Surveying Equipments (Auto Levels Total Station
GPS and Accessories)
Variable Geotechnical Softwares (gINT etc)
Thermal Resistivity Test Apparatus (KD2 Pro) Electrical Resistivity Test Apparatus (Nillson)
SUBSURFACE SOIL ROCK GROUNDWATER
Soil Investigation Drilling in Soils and Rocks
Bearing Capacity amp Settlement Analysis Slope Stability Analysis
Trial Pits Standard Penetration Test - SPT
Permeability in Soil (Falling Constant Head) Dynamic Cone Penetration Test - DCPT
Permeability in Rock (Lugeon Packer Test) Infiltration Rate Tests
Groundwater Monitoring and Sampling Installation of Inclinometers amp Pressure Meters
In-situ CBR Tests Installation of Piezometers
Soil Swelling Tests Plate Load Tests
Vane Shear Tests Soil Electrical Resistivity Tests
Down Hole Seismic Tests Cross Hole Seismic Tests
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KEY STAFF AT GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING
NAME DESIGNATION QUALIFICATION EXPERIENCE
J Pavan Kumar Sr Geotechnical Engineer MTech - Geotechnical 8
Tauseef anwar Geologist MSc Geology 5
Bahrudeen assain
Mohammed Geologist MSc Geology 5
Anjali Geologist BSc in Geology 8
Imran Ishaq Engineering asst Dip Civil 5
Mohammed Al-Ansari Logistics and Supervisor High School 10
Ameen Khalfan Field Coordinator High School 8
Abdullah Field Coordinator High School 5
Rit Bahadur Drilling Operator High School 15
Purna Bahadur Drilling Operator High School 16
Rajan Basnet Drilling Operator High School 10
Subarna Paija Drilling Operator High School 11
Lil Bahadur Sr Mechanic High School 11
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RECENT GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING PROJECTS Project Client Consultant No of Boreholes
Oman National Railway
Project Segments 2 amp 6
Italferr SpA MOTC 65 BH 80 TP amp
Piezometers
Bunker Terminal at Duqm Oman Oil Marketing Co
(OOMC)
Worley Parsons Oman
Engineering (WPOE)
10 BH amp MASW
survey
Mahdah ndash Rawdah Road
Dualization project
Premier International Mott McDonald 22 BH 15 TP amp
Slope stability
Yibal-Khuff FEED project Galfar Engg amp
Contracting Co SAOG
Petroleum Development
Oman (PDO)
95 BH 45 TP amp 11
Downhole seismic
Well pad stability
investigations at Fahud
Mabrouk Khulud West D
Galfar Engg amp
Contracting Co SAOG
Petroleum Development
Oman (PDO)
18 BH
Batinah Expressway Pkg 3 Simplex Infrastructure Parsons International
MOTC
79 BH
Adam ndash Thumrait
Dualization Project
Parsons International MOTC 150 BH 365 TP
Lime Calcination project at
Salalah
Carmeuse Inc - 15 BH 10 TP amp
Diagraphy drilling
Duqm Area A B amp C Sultan Qaboos University
(SQU)
SEZAD 65 BH amp 20 TP
Various Substation projects
in all Governorates
Dawood Engineering
Consultancy
Mezoon Electricity 50 BH 25 TP 50
ERTs
Chromite Quarry Drilling Arabian Gulf Trading - 7 BH
Transmission line at Taqah Rukun Al Yaqeen Int Mott McDonald 50 BH amp 61 TP
Izz ndash Adam Road
Dualization Project
Galfar Engg amp
Contracting Co SAOG
National Engg Services
of Pakistan (NESPAK)
25 BH amp 8 TPs
Bid bid ndash Sur Road
Dualization Project
Astaldi ndash Ozkar Joint
Venture
Dar Al-Handassah
(Lebonan)
89 BH 8 TPs
Piezometers
Water Distribution Network
at Al Amerat
Taeyoung ndash Hasan Juma
Baker JV
Sogreah Consultants 25 BH 130 TP amp Soil
Resistivity
Taxiway and Airlift Ramp
at Al Musannah Airbase
American International
Contractors Inc
- 34 BH amp 62 TP
Water Distribution Network
at Al Khoud
Towell Infrastructure
Projects Co LLC
National Engg Services
of Pakistan (NESPAK)
11 BH 7 TP amp Soil
Resistivity
Interchanges btn Airport amp
Muscat Expressway
Soares Da Costa ndash Oman
United Engg Services JV
Parsons International 15 BHs amp 10 TP
Oman Botanic Garden Diwan Royal Court Alatec (Spain) 75 BH
Qurayiat-Al-Amerat Road Muscat Municipality Parsons International 6 BH
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Tunnel
Al-Haffa District
Development Infrastructure
Dohfar Municipality Dar Al-Handassah
(Lebonan)
11 BH
Piezometers
Salam Resort amp Spa in Yiti
Muscat
Sama Dubai Halcrow International 58 BH
amp Piezometers
Al-Ansab STP Galfar Engineering amp
Contracting
Khatib AlAmi 6 BH
Limestone Quarry for
Doqoum Dry Dock
Daewoo Co Daewoo Co 6 BH
Barka Water Reservoir
Expansion Works
Galfar Engineering amp
Contracting
Mott Mac Donald 12 BH
Soil Resistivity
Information Centers at
Nizwa amp Ibri
Ministry of Higher
Education
Development Services amp
Maintenance
6 BH
Irrigation System Plan for
Dhofar Municipality
Dhofar Municipality Consulting Engineering
Services
7 BH
Infiltration Tests
Cyclone Damage
Rehabilitation Works in Ras
Al-Hadd
CCC Parsons International Investigation for
Ground
Improvement
Soil Resistivity OMIFCO - Soil Resistivity
Seeb Cornice Road
Improvement Bridges
Muscat Municipality Atkins 7 BH
Dualization FarqNizwa to
Marfaa Daris Road
Ministry of Transport and
Communication
Parsons International 18 BH
Dualization of Al Kharjiah
Street
Muscat Municipality Parsons International 6 BH
Bidbid Sur Road Sec-1 MOTC Dar Al Handasah 31 BH Piezometers
120TPs
Flood Protection Dams-
Liwa and Shinaz Area
Ministry of water
resources and regional
municipalities
Renardet amp Fitchner 29 BH 40 TPs
Housing at Hail Al Ghaf
Quriyat
Muscat Municipality - 10 BH amp 10 TPs
132kV OHL from Harweel
to Thumrait
Petroleum Development
Oman
Worley Parsons 11 BH 11TPs amp ERT
132kV OHL from Dank to
Al Hail
Civil Co Contracting OETC Energoprojekt
Mott Mac Donald
43 BH 20 TPs amp
ERT
132kV OHL from Al Wasit
to Buraimi Grid Ss
Civil Co Contracting OETC Energoprojekt
Mott Mac Donald
27 BH 11TPrsquos amp
ERT
Al Athaiba Junction
Improvements
Muscat Municipality Parsons Intl Co 12 BH 7 TP Asphalt
Coring
Third Laneing from Bait Al Muscat Municipality Parsons International 35 BH 34 TP
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Barka to Mabelah Asphalt Coring
Design and construction of
Dualization of Al Murtaffa
street
Muscat Municipality Parsons International 26 BH 15 TP
Asphalt Coring
Proposed Tower
Constructions in OMAN
Ministry of Broadcasting Rohde amp Schwarz 16BH
EPC of power plant Daleel
Facility
L amp T Electromech Mott Mac Donald 7 BH 10TP ERT
Royal Suite at Haima and
Emergency block
Dewan of Royal Court Tebodin amp Partners LLC 4BH 4TP
Navigation Aids System
Muscat International
Airport and Salalah Airport
Thales Deutschland
Germany
Thales Deutschland
Germany
6BH 5ERT
Upgrade of DPS amp B-Block
facility Daleel oil Fields
Daleel Petroleum Attila Dogan 4BH 2ERT
13233kV Grid Station at
Quriyat
OETC LnT Oman Energoprojekt amp Parsons 4BH TPs
132kV OHL from Quriyat
to Jahloot
OETC LnT Oman Energoprojekt amp Parsons 60BH 60TPs 60ERT
Supreme Court at Al
Ghubra Guest House
Royal Court Affairs
Royal Estates The Palace
Consulting Engineering
Services LLC
12BH TPs
GEOTECH DRILLING RIGS
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DESCO SP4500S Rigs DESCO SP3500S Rigs
Site Work Photographs
GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION ndash AREA A B amp C at Duqm
Client SEZAD Consultant SQU
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GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION ndash Yibal Khuff Project at Yibal
Client Galfar Engg amp Cont Consultant PDO
GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION ndash Inclined Coring at Chromite Mine near Sumail
Client Arabian Gulf Trading
GEOTEC
HNICAL INVESTIGATION ndash Oman National Railway Project
Segments 2 amp 6
Client MOTC Consultant Italferr SpA
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GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION FOR
BARKA WATER RESERVOIR EXPANSION
Client Galfar Consultant Mott Mac Donald
SUBSURFACE INVESTIGATION BIDBID-SUR ROAD
SECTION 1
Client MOTC Consultant Dar Al Handasah Shair amp Partners
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GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION FOR SEEB-CORNICHE ROAD
IMPROVEMENT BRIDGE 6 MUSCAT
Client Muscat Municipality Consultant Atkins
GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION FOR 132KV OHL FROM DANK
TO AL HAIL amp 132KV OHL FROM SIBETHA TO BURAIMI
Client CivilCo Consultant Mott Mac Donald Energoprojekt
GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION FOR FLOOD PROTECTION DAMS
SHINAZ AREA ndash HATTA-A HATTA-B FAYDH amp BIDAH
Client MRMWR Consultant Fitchner amp Renardet
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DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF FLYOVER WIDENING AND JUNCTION IMPROVEMENTS AT AL ATHAIBA INTERCHANGE
Client Muscat Municipality Consultant Parsons
DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF THIRD LANING OF MAIN ROAD FROM AL MAWELAH INTERCHANGE TO BAIT AL BARKHA RA
Client Muscat Municipality Consultant Parsons
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SURVEYING WITH TOTAL STATION EQUIPMENT FOR
GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING PURPOSES
ELECTRICAL RESISTIVITY TEST
RESISTIVITY MAPPING amp RESISTIVITY PROFILING
PIEZOMETER INSTALLATION INCLINED DRILLING WITH PACKER TEST
CHEMICALENVIRONMENTAL amp
MICROBIOLOGICAL TESTING
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Lonestar Alpha Lab provides a full range of chemical environmental and microbiological analytical services to
industrial engineeringconsulting and government clients throughout the Sultanate of Oman Lonestar Alpha
analytical expertise includes organic and inorganic analyses of water soil air food and many other matrices The
lab production capability capacity and advancement of instrumentation ensure the reliability and performance
needed to successfully deliver major analytical projects Instruments are dedicated to specific matrices and
analyses to prevent cross contamination Our reports are fully supported by QAQC deliverables designed to meet
the requirements of the regulatory program for which the data will be utilized Our reports are designed for ease-
of-results interpretation as well as efficient validation of the support data
TESTING DIFFERENT MATRICES
DomesticFormationGroundReclamation Water
Desalination Water amp Marine Samples
Marine Life
Plant Tissue
Reverse Osmosis
Soils amp Sediments
Food Products
Metal Samples
Concrete Products
CHEMICALENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS
WaterWastewater Metallic Constituents
WaterWastewater Organic Constituents
Water Cations amp Anions
Ambient Air Quality Monitoring
Stack amp Process Emission Monitoring
Indoor Air Quality
Contamination Pollution Studies Environmental Chemistry organics inorganics metals
Analytical chemistry using AAS XRF OES IRC and wet chemistry
Noise amp Vibration Monitoring
Microbiological Analysis
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AMBIENT AIR amp STACK EMISSION MONITORING
CO amp CO2
Hydrogen Sulfide
Hydrocarbons
Metal Particulates
NOx SOx
Oxygen
Volatile Organic Compounds
Dioxin amp Furion
MICROBIOLOGICAL AIR QUALITY MONITORING
Bacteria(CFUm3
Moulds (CFUm3)
Identification of Microorganisms up to Species level
INDOOR AIR QUALITY (IAQ)
Lonestar Alpha leads the way in Indoor Air Quality Services with our dedicated team of field staff and the latest
equipment We are equipped to investigate chemical and biological exposure situations
IAQ Air Monitoring Services
VOCs and SVOCs
Fungal Mold Indentification Quantification
Total Respirable Particulates
Toxic Vapors
Sick Building Syndrome
Bacterial Indentification Quantification
Typical IAQ Surveys
IAQ profile for preliminary building study
Baseline IAQ monitoring
Mold Fungal contamination monitoring using spore trap sampling devices
Compliance monitoring for municipal amp Government enviromental agencies
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HSE monitoring for critical response of environmental hazards
INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE (IH)
Lonestar Alpha is capable of providing a wide variety of Industrial Hygiene Service
using state of the art equipment and depth of experience with IH procedures
NoiseDosimetry TLV+8Hr TWA
Particulates (Total PM 10 PM 50 PM 25)
Combustible Gases (Total Hydrocarbons)
VOCs and SVOCs
Total and Respirable Fibers
Metals and Inorganics
Typical Industrial Hygiene Monitoring
HSE monitoring for corporate or client requirec field data collection
Compliance monitoring for Municipal or Governmental agency requirements
Background monitoring for comparative Environmental studies
HYGIENE AUDITING AND INSPECTIONS
Hygiene Auditing
Hygiene Inspections and Hygiene recommendations
Assisting in ISOHACCP Certifications
Microbiological Sampling and Analysis of Food and Water
Swab sampling and Air Monitoring
Hotel and Industrial HAACP and Hygiene System Implementation
Assisting in Laboratory setup and Accreditations Response monitoring for safety analysis and quality assurance audits
OIL ANALYSIS
Lube Oil
Transformer Oil
Compressor Oil
Diesel
Heavy fuel
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LIST OF CHEMICALENVIRONMENTALMICROBIOLOGICAL TESTS ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY amp ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS
WATER EFFLUENT SEAWATER SOIL SEDIMENT ANALYSIS
Acidity Sulfide Selenium
Alkalinity TDS Silicon
Ammonia Temperature Silver
Bicarbonate Total Hardness Sodium
BOD Total Nitrogen Strontium
Boron Total Organic Carbon Thallium
Chlorite chlorate Potassium
Bromate TSS Tin
Carbonate Turbidity Titanium
Chlorides Aluminum Vanadium
COD Antimony Zink
Color Arsenic Aromatic Volatile Orgabicx (BTEX)
Conductivity Barium Chlorinated Hydrocarbons
Cyanides Beryllium Crude amp Refined Product Fingerprinting
Dissolved Oxygen Cadmium Extractible Organic Halides
Fluoride Calcium Haloacetic Acids
Free Chlorine Chromium Halogenated Volatile Organics
Magnesium Hardness Cobalt Herbicides amp Pesticides
Nitrates Copper Nitroaromatic amp Cyclic Ketones
Nitrites Hexavalent Chromium Organic and Volatile Acids
Oil amp Grease Iron PCBrsquos
Organic Nitrogen Lead Polynuclear Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAH)
pH Lithium Semi Volatile Organic Compounds
Phenols Magnesium Total Organic Halides
Phosphates Mercury Total Petroleum Hydrocarbons (TPH)
Phosphorus Molybdenum Trihalomethanes
Residual Chlorine Nickel Volatile Organic Compounds
Salinity Niobium Pthalate Esters
Sodium Absorption Ratio
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FOOD CHEMICAL AND MICROBIOLOGICAL TEST
Fish and Value added fish products vegetable oils Ketchups Mayonnaise Vinegar Cooked sea
food Cooked Non sea foods Canned foods Vegetables Snacks Ghee Cheese Honey Sweats etc
CHEMICAL ANALYSIS OF FOOD
GIDELINES - OMAN STANDARDGULF STANDARDOther International Standards
TEST METHODS- AOACASTAAOCSISOSASOASTMBS
CHEMICAL ANALYSIS OF FOOD
Protein Cholesterol
Fat content Phosphorous
Vitamins Sodium
Moisture Potassium
Ash Calcium
Dietary Fibre Lead
Sugar Cadmium
Starch Mercury
Saturated Fat Iron
Unsaturated Fat Magnesium
Arsenic Aflatoxins
Moisture content Histamine
Volatile protein Irradiation
Pesticides Sudan Dyes
MICROBIOLOGICAL ANALYSIS OF FOOD
TEST METHODS ndash USFDA BAMAOACCCFRACMMEFISO
GUIDELINES ndash OMANI STANDARDGSOPHLS
MICROBIOLOGICAL ANALYSIS OF FOOD
Aerobic Plate Count Listeria monocytogens
Lactobacillus acidophilus Shelf Life Analysis
Escherichia coli Enterobacteriaceae
Escherichia coli O157 H7 Vibrio parahaemolyticus
Fecal Coliforms Shigella
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Total Coliforms Listeria spp
Staphylococcus aureus Clostridium perfringens
Salmonella Yeast and Mould
Vibrio cholera Vibrio parahaemolyticus
Anaerobic plate count Campylobacter
Histamine Bacillus cereus
Aflatoxin
CHEMISTRY OF CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL
Chemical Analysis of Cement Chemical Analysis of Lime Powder
Heat of Hydration of cement Total Alkalis
Chemical Analysis of Micro silica Chemical Analysis of Ground Granulated Blast
Furnace Slag
Sodium Absorption Ratio Leachibility Tests of Metals from Soil
Testing of Concrete making water Determination of Alkali carbonates amp Bi carbonates
Cation Exchange Capacity of Soil Organic matter content of soil
Mass loss of Ignition of soil Total Sulphate content of soil
Water soluble Sulphate content of soil Water soluble Chloride content of soil
Carbonate content of soil Acid soluble Chloride content of soil
Gypsum content of soil Ammonia content of soil
Total Sulphate content of Aggregates Total Chloride content of Aggregates
Potential Alkali ndash Silica reactivity of Aggregates Water Soluble Chloride Salts in Aggregates
Acid ndash Soluble Material in fine Aggregate Organic impurities in fine Aggregates
Determining the water content of freshly mixed
concrete
Determining the Portland cement content of the
hardened hydraulic cement concrete
Chemical analysis of hardened concrete Sulfate content of hardened concrete
Chemical analysis for metals like steel Chloride content of hardened concrete
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ORE ANALYSIS
Dolomite Ore Iron Ore
Copper Ore Nickel Ore
Chromium Ore Limestone Ore
Manganese Ore Gypsum
Dunite Quartz
STEEL CHEMISTRY
Alloys Brass amp Bronze
Aluminum Alloys Chemical Composition of Steel
ASTM A 262 (Various) Diffused Hydrogen Test
ASTM G 48 (Variou) Purity of Metals
ASTM G 6667 Nickel Alloys
OIL ANALYSIS
Appearance Flash Point Specific Gravity
Ash Content Water content Insoluble pentane
Carbon Conradson Residue Wear Metals Total Acid Number
Kinematic Viscosity Break Down voltage Total Base Number
Dissipation factor Oil Content Viscosity Index
Color Pour Point Flash Point
Copper Corrosion BS amp W Density
Neutralization number Resistivity Interfacial tension
Dissolve gas Sediment Sulphur content
Cloud point Distillation PCB
Oxidation test Gassing
AMBIENT AIR STACK MONITORING
Carbon Dioxide RPM (PM 10 5 25)
Carbon Monoxide Semi Volatile Organic Compounds
Chlorine Content SO2
Hydrogen Sulfide Total Acid Concentration
Lower Explosion Limit Total Hydrocarbon
Oxides of Nitrogen Total Particulate Concentration
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Oxygen Volatile Organic Compounds
Ozone Dioxin amp Furion
INDOOR AIR QUALITY ndash IAQ INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE - IH
Asbestos Bulk Sample Analysis Total amp Respirable Fibers
Asbestos Fiber Concentration in Air Total amp Respirable Particulates
Bacterial amp Microbial Identification Total Plate Count
FungalMould Identification Toxic Vapors
Metals VOC amp SVOC
Noise Monitoring Dosimetry TWA Yeast amp Mould Identification
MICROBIOLOGICAL ANALYSIS OF WATER
Test Method ndash BS ENISOAPHAAWWACMMEF CCFRA
GUIDELINES ndash Omani standardGSOWHODubai Municipality
WATER WASTE WATERINDUSTRIES WATER SOIL
Heterotrophic plate count
Total Coliforms
Escherichia coli
EnterococciFecal streptococci
Pseudomonas aeroginosa Staphylococcus aureus
Legionella spp Nematodes
Sulphate Reducing Bacteria Yeast amp Mould
Salmonella Microscopic observations and interpretations
Vibrio cholera Standard Plate count at 22 o C
Fecal Coliform Clostridium perfringens
Legionella anisa
Legionella Pneumophila serogroup 1
Legionella Pneumophila serogroup 2-14
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MICROBIOLOGICAL ANALYSIS OF PERSONAL SWABSSURFACE SWABSEQUIPMENT
SWABS
Total coliforms
Fecal coliforms
Escherichia coli
Aerobic plate count
Staphylococcus aureus
Yeast and Mould
Salmonella spp
COSMETICS ANALYSIS
HairoilsHair creams Hair shampooBody lotion Chemical DepilinatorsTalcum PowderDeoderants
Toilette soapSkin cream etc As per GSOOS SASO USFDAAOAC Standards
COSMETICS ANALYSIS
Appearance Thermal Stability
Color Total Fat
Odor Lead
Homogenous Cadmium
Texture Nickel
Seperation Chromium
Skin Irritation Test Ethanol insoluble matter
Marking Water insoluble matter
Language Total free Alkali
Instructions for Use Chlorides calculated as NaCl
Warning phrases concerning the product (if any) Saponification Value
Chemical and Physical Tests Free Fatty Acid as Oliec Acid
Moisture Extraneous matter
pH Total Non Acqueos content
Sediment and suspended matter Peroxide value
Alchohol content Total Bacterial count
Formaldehyde Yeast and Mould
Essential oils Pseudomonas aeroginosa
Volatile matter Staphylococcus aureus
Non volatile alcohol matter
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LIST OF CHEMICALENVIRONMENTALMICROBIOLOGICAL EQUIPMENTS
pH Meter Conductivity Meter pH Meters
Dissolved Oxygen Meter Turbidity Meter
Flame Atomic Absorption Spectrometer
FAASGFAAS Hg Analyzer
EDXRF Analyzer ndash Philips MiniPal2
Muffle Air Furnace (1100˚C) Breakdown voltage
ICP- OES Colour apparatus for OIL
GC-MSGC centrifuge
IC Open cup ndashClosed cup Flash point
UV-VIS-NIR Spectrometer HACH TAN delta Resistivity meter
Dissolved gas Analyser ( TOGA) AAS
TAN Titrator Microscope
Copper corrosion Colony Counter
Karl fisher colometric Viscometer
Interfacial tensometer OES
Biological safety Cabinet UV apparatus
Shaker Water bath
Freezer Incubator
Chillier Autoclave
Micro pipetter Vortex
pipetter
Weighing Balance
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KEY STAFF AT CHEMICALMICROBIOLOGICAL LAB
MAJOR CHEMICALENVIRONMENTAL CLIENTS
Client Client
HMR Consultants Dhofar Power Company
Geo-Resources Omani Euro Foods Industries
Al-Safa Environmental Consultancy Al-Hassan Engineering Company
Five Oceans Dawood Contracting Company
Fugro Middle East Natural Resources Consultants
Gulf Mining ICES
Muscat Chromite Sohar Steel LLC
Total Management Trading Construction Materials Industries
Emirates Trading Co Al-Shidhani Refreshments Enterprises
Oman Chromite Oman Aluminium Processing Industries LLC
Muscat Overseas Radisson Blu
National Arabian Gulf International Desalination amp Water Treatment
ASB Group Dhofar Beverages
Majan Mining Company OMASCO
Haya Oman Liquefied Natural Gas Company
Oman Polyproplene Swan Foods LLC
Oman Methanol Bahwan Engineering Co
NAME DESIGNATION EXPERIENCE
P Tejali Lab Manager 17 yrs
Asad Naqvi Chemical Lab Supervisor 17 yrs
OD Sebastian Senior Chemist 32 yrs
Vinu Mohan Senior Microbiologist 7 yrs
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Sohar Aluminum OMIFCO
Oman Refreshment Occidental Mukhaizna LLC
Shangri-La Barr Al Jissa Special Technical Services
ENATO Consolidated Contractors Company
Blue City Northern Minerals Company
Andam International Sweets of Oman
SUR Desalination (Bahwan Veolia Water) Lalbuksh Voltas Engineering Services
STFA Bahwan Veolia Water LLC
Larsen amp Turbo COWI-Larsen
GALFAR Khimji Permoglaze (Oman) LLC
AATCO United Chrome LLC
Interbeton amp Six Construct Oman Flour Mills Company
Douglas OHI Oman National Engineering amp Investment
VALE -Oman Petrogas
BP Oman Sohar aluminium
Siemens-Oman American Embassy
Tawoos Catering Wacasco Catering
MAF DALKIA Al Futtaim amp Sons
Enhance Khimji Ramdas LLC
Oman Oasis National Mineral water CO LLC
Areej Vegetablesamp Oil Derivatives National Pharmaceuticals
Towell Infrastructure Tulip Inn
The Chedi Grand Hyatt
Al Bustan Palace Muscat Holiday INN
Hotel Ibis Park Inn
Radisson Blu Mother Care
Tabreed Taghleef Indusries
NABIL Biscuits ATTCO
Worely parrsion AECOM
Honda Rotem Abensia
Global Gypsum Board Minvest
Global Engineering SteamTech
Mazoom Pharmacy Muscat Pharmacy
IBN- SINA Pharmacy Golden Jood Trading
Sun rise Global Beya Global Muscat
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MECHANICAL CORROSION AND METALLURGICAL TESTING
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Lonestar Alpha has the capability to cater to the physical metallurgical testing requirements of a wide range of
materials and products The testing capability and experience are recognized by reputed organizations like
PDO OXY BP OGC etc and third party inspection agencies Tests are generally carried out to international
standards set by ASTM BS ASME API AWS and others Lonestar Alpha offers quality service to
international standards accurate results and quick turnaround at reasonable cost
Lonestar Alpha Mechanical Metallurgical Corrosion Testing Capabilities Include
Tensile compression Test Vickers Hardness RockwellBrinell Hardness
Impact (Ambient temp to -196degC) BendFlatteningNick Break Test Elevated Temperature
tensile testing
Corrosion Test - ASTM
A262G48G28ASTM A 923
ASTM E 562 Ferrite measurement
by ferritscope Flexure
Proof Load Breaking Load Failure Load
Coating Thickness Coating Continuity Coating Adhesion
MacroMicro Examination Fillet Weld Break Nick Break
HIC SSCC test in accordance with
NACE standards Chemistry by OES
Failure Analysis and
Material Investigation
Chemical analysis of metallic materials of
Fe and Ni base alloys In situ Replica Metallography
Metallic sample collection at
site for chemical analysis
Strand wire testing for mechanical
properties Portable hardness testing Manhole Cover testing
Rubber testing Geo-textile testing HDPE testing
Materials frequently tested include
Metals and alloy products such as plates shapes bares pipes and fittings
Welding procedure qualification test coupons
Welding consumable qualification test coupons
Welder qualification test coupons
Welding procedure test coupons
Steel Bars Wires and Fabric for concrete reinforcement
Galvanized Steel products
Fasteners
Metal Castings
Cemented Carbide Products
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Lonestar Alpha Laboratories offers a wide range of metallurgical services to many diverse industries supported by
an experienced team of metallurgical engineers trained technicians and modern equipment The following
services are offered
o Laboratory Metallography and Microscopy
o Replica and In-situ Metallography
o Corrosion Testing and Evaluation
o Condition Usability and Remaining Life Assessment
o Failure Analysis and Investigation
o Other Services
Laboratory Metallography and Microscopy
Scanning Electron Microscopy
Stereomicroscopy
Energy Dispersive X-ray Analysis
Fractrography
Macrostructural Examination
Microstructural Examination
Microhardness Evaluation
Replica and In-situ Metallography
In-situ Replica Metallography
Replication of Fractures
Replication of Surface Features
Corrosion Testing and Evaluation
Lonestar Alpha is equipped to undertake corrosion testing and evaluation in accordance with NACE and ASTM
standards for qualification of materials used in corrosive environments which include sea water brine blackish
water and sour service The following tests are conducted
Resistance to Pitting and Crevice Corrosion
Susceptibility to Intergranular Corrosion Attack
Resistance to Sulfide Stress Cracking (SSC)
Resistance to Hydrogen Induced Cracking (HIC)
Examination of Scales and Corrosion Products
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Condition Usability and Remaining Life Assessment
Periodic inspections serve to identify degradation processes at an early stage and thereby provide necessary
information for assessment of condition usability and remaining life Further the initiation of timely repair or
replacement actions substantially reduced or eliminates costly capital and downtime losses
Lonestar has the capability and experience to perform comprehensive inspections necessary for condition
usability and remaining life assessment of a wide range of materials and components used in structures plants and
operating equipment
Power plant and auxiliary boiler tubes headers and connectors
Turbine nozzles vanes combustor lines and casings
Oil and gas processing equipment and components
Equipment and components of marineoffshore structures
Drilling and downhole equipment and components
Engine Components
Failure Analysis and Investigation
Supported by its integrated analytical facilities and the diverse professional capabilities of its staff Lonestar has
for the last several years provided accurate and timely analyses and investigations into failures of components
Reports include comprehensive photographic documentation of observations discussions of findings conclusions
on the mechanism and root cause of failure
Other Services
Lonestar offer assistance in the following areas
Material selection for intended service
Preparation of material testing and inspection procedures
Study of failure mechanisms of complex systems
Troubleshooting
Research and development
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LIST OF METALLURGY TESTS
LIST OF METALLURGY LAB EQUIPMENTS Instron Universal Tensile Tester Lathe Machine
Satec Charpy Impact testing machine Charpy Broaching Machine
Forcipol Bend Testing machine Gas Cutting Gear
Olympus Metallurgical Microscope Carl Zeiss
microscope upto 1600X
Stereo Microscope
Metlabcorp Micro Polisher Digital Verniers
Automatic Polishing machine Digital Micrometers
Water Chiller Bath Coating thickness Meter
Optorama Shadowgraph Holiday detector
Digital thermometers Band Saw Machine
Vickers hardness tester Hack Saw Machine
Fischer Ferritscope Universal Milling Machine
STEEL REBARS EXOTIC MATERIAL
Tensile Tests Bend Tests
Elevated Temperature Tensiles Rebar Tensile Bend and Rebend
Proof Load test Fracture Test
Macro Preparation amp Examination Coating thickness test Holiday Detection Test
Peel Off Test Vickers Rockwell Hardness Survey
Charpy Impact Test Micro Examination with photograph
Ferrite Count (Point Count method) - count Ferrite Content (Magnetic Method) - spots
A262 Test Practice CE ASTM G48ASTM G28 tests
SSCC Test HIC Test
Chemical Analysis XRD EDXRF Analysis
SEMEDS Analysis Detailed Failure Investigation Material investigation
CTOD In-situ Replica Metallography
Strand Wire Tensile Test Manhole Cover Compression Test
Ring Stiffness Test GRE Rubber Plastic Geo-textile Tensile testing
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KEY STAFF AT METALLURGY LAB
Anil Vashishta Pratik Raval Sasikumar Isehaq Chezian
NAME DESIGNATION QUALIFICATION EXPERIENCE
Anil Vashishta Operations Manager
Metallurgical Head
BE Metallurgical
Engineering 24 years
Pratik Raval Test House Supervisor BE Mechanical
Engineering 10 years
KSasikumar Senior Metallurgist BE Metallurgical
Engineering 14 years
GChezhian Metallurgist BE Metallurgical
Engineering 06 years
Ishaq Al Harassi Senior Engineer BE Mechanical
Engineering 08 years
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BRANCHES amp CONTACTS
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LONESTAR ALPHA LABORATORIES BRANCHES amp CONTACTS
Website
wwwlonestaralphacom
General Email infolonestaralphacom
Branches
Muscat (Central Laboratory) PO Box 1197 PC 130 Azaiba ndash Muscat Sultanate of Oman
Tel +968 24501524 24505590
Fax +968 24503814
Email muscatlablonestaralphacom
Muscat (Chemistry Environmental) PO Box 1197 PC 130 Azaiba ndash Muscat Sultanate of Oman
Tel +968 24504206 24504924
Fax +968 24502635
Email chemlablonestaralphacom
Muscat (Micro-biology) PO Box 1197 PC 130 Azaiba ndash Muscat Sultanate of Oman
Tel +968 24504206 24504924
Fax +968 24502635
Email microlablonestaralphacom
Sohar PO Box 84 PC 327 Sohar Industrial Estate Sohar ndash Sultanate of Oman
Tel +968 26751775 26751920 26751976
Fax +968 26751331
Email civilsoharlonestaralphacom
Duqm Tel +968 99278040 92303290
Fax +968 24503814
Email duqmlablonestaralphacom
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Salalah
Tel +968 2321 3390 +968 92038358
Fax +968 2321 3391
Email salalahlablonestaralphacom
Key Personals
Administration
Dawood Al-Harrasi
Chief Executive Officer
+968 91111411 dawoodalharrasilonestaralphacom
Saif Al-Harthi
Business Development Manager
+968 90122471 saifalharthylonestaralphacom
Santosh Elapanda
QHSE Manager
+968 99881224 santoshelapandalonestaralphacom
Moncy Thomas
Finance HR amp Admin Manager
+968 99221293 moncythomaslonestaralphacom
Operations
Anil Vashishta
Operations Manager Metallurgical Head
+968 99866907 anilvashishtalonestaralphacom
Civil Engineering Material Lab Hukam Chand
Civil Engineering Country Manager - Civil
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Naresh Paladugu
Civil Engineering Technical Manager - Civil
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Rakesh
Civil Engineering Lab Manager - Sohar Lab
+968 92869691 civilsoharlonestaralphacom
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FrancisMD
Civil Engineering Lab Manager ndash Salalah Lab
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Tomiyo
Civil Engineering Senior Lab Technician - Duqm Lab
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Geotechnical Engineering Lab
J Pavan Kumar
Geotechnical Engineering Sr Geotechnical engineer
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Chemical Microbiology amp Environmental Lab
P Tejali
Chemical Microbiology amp Environmental Engineering Lab Manager
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Asad
Chemical amp Environmental Engineering Assistant Manager Chemistry
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Vinu Mohan
Food amp Microbiology Testing
+968 99248181 vinumohanlonestaralphacom
Metallurgy Lab
Email metlablonestaralphacom
Anil Vashishta
Metallurgy Lab Manager Metallurgy
+968 99866907 anilvashishtalonestaralphacom
Pratik Raval
Metallurgy Lab Test House Supervisor
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Sasi Kumar
Metallurgy Lab Senior Metallurgist
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LOCATION MAPS
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1 MUSCAT
2 Muscat ndash Chemistry Lab
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3 SOHAR
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4 DUQM
5 SALALAH
Registered with Directorate General for Specification amp measurements
Approved by PDO ISOIEC 170252005 Certified by SGS for ISO 9001
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Forward Development hellip
All praise is due to Allah giver of blessings generosity and kindness He says in the
Holy Quran ldquoAnd with Him are the keys of the unseen none knows them except
Him And He knows what is on the land and in the sea Not a leaf falls but that He
knows it And no grain is there within the darkness of the earth and no moist or dry
(thing) but that is (written) in a clear recordrdquo Verse (659) And peace and blessings
of God are on the Prophet the messenger of knowledge and guidance to the worlds
The development in our beloved country Oman is progressing rapidly due to the strategic location of
the region which contributed to increased huge opportunities as well as indulging in mega projects
spanning the entire country in infrastructures industry tourism and several others sectors Therefore the
adoption of sustainable development strategy and knowledge-based economy stresses the need for more
involvement from the science and technology side The benefits of knowledge and science can be truly
reflected witnessed and believed when the implementation of the innovations is applied to benefit
humanity at different times and places
With this vision in mind Lonestar Alpha Laboratories came into existence in Oman early 2007 as a
third-party independent engineering testing and inspection services company Since its establishment
we have aimed that this lab be local in its identity and international in its standards and quality Now
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories has become the largest and most diversified lab in Oman with several
specializations including Civil testing Geotechnical engineering Metallurgical testing Environmental
testing Chemical testing Oil amp Gas and Microbiological amp Food testing Our services are reaching all
parts of Oman through full-fledged facilities at Four locations Muscat Sohar Duqm Salalah and many
project site-laboratories
The lab is high-tech multi-disciplinary testing and investigation facility that can deliver products on
time and can stand international scrutiny Our expertise is made possible by our integrated team of
professionals in the field More than 200 professional engineers chemists microbiologists metallurgists
and technicians provide to clients expert laboratory analysis testing and inspection services Our
dedication to provide highly accurate results on time and with a high degree of support makes Lonestar
Alpha the leading analytical lab in the country Most importantly we do all of this accurately quickly
exceptionally well and locally within Oman
The success of such integrated testing activities with an international dimension cannot be achieved
without the involvement of recognized international parties which have long tradition in laboratory
business and their dissemination of knowledge and experience Lonester Alpha laboratories is in full
association with Lonestar Technical Services a leading lab in UAE Lonestar group companies are
certified by ISO 9001-2008 and accredited with ISO 170252005 which maintains a rigorous QAQC
program towards chain of custody sample preparation and analysis
Calling on the Lord Almighty to help all of us to do that which is good and righteousness and peace
mercy and blessings of God shall be upon all of us
Dawood Al Harassi
Chief Executive Officer
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Lonestar Alpha Laboratories Company Profile
INTRODUCTION
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories Company Profile
INTRODUCTION
We are pleased to introduce Lonestar Alpha Laboratories as an advanced multi-disciplinary lab established in the
Sultanate of Oman The lab is promoted by Omani Engineers in association with UAE based Lonestar Technical
Services one of the leading technical labs over the gulf region Lonestar Alpha is playing a major role in the
growing advancements witnessed in the country by providing technical testing and inspection services in various
fields for sustainable development with ensured quality and controlled environment Lonestar Alpha conducts its
business in a manner which demonstrates technical competence and reliability and in return provides its clients
with cost effective quality and on-time services The management and the technical team of Lonestar Alpha have
thoroughly reviewed the levels of requirements to render quality services and thus have developed the necessary
infrastructure to offer a complete range of services and have further proposed to develop the company capabilities
in a progressive manner
Lonestar Alpha deserves your confident decision to have it as your preferred partner in your Testing and
Inspection Services due to the following points
Lonestar Alpha is Accredited and certified as operating in accordance with ISO 90012008 amp
ISOIEC 17025 2005 for testing monitoring and evaluation of materials and fluids both on and off-site
Lonestar Alpha is also ISO 14001 2004 and OHSAS 18001 2007 certified
Four properly designed and full-fledged testing and inspection facilities in Muscat Sohar Duqm and
Salalah
Very comprehensive lab with diverse specializations that include Civil Testing Geotechnical
Engineering Mechanical and Metallurgical testing Environmental Testing Chemical Testing Oil amp
Gas Testing and Food amp Microbiological Testing
Qualified and experienced testing and inspection professionals who have been working in many diverse
industrial applications for numerous years in various countries
Associated with leading Lab in UAE Lonestar Technical Services staffed by professionals with several
years of work experience in their respective discipline in UAE Europe Asia ampUSA
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VISION amp MISSION
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories Company Profile
VISION STATEMENT
To be the leader in providing comprehensive high tech and multi -disciplinary testing amp
inspection services for the various industries in the Sultanate of Oman amp other countries
MISSION STATEMENT
It is the policy of this company to conduct i ts business in a manner which demonstrates
technical competence amp reliabil i ty while continuously improving amp providing a cost -
effective service for the laboratoryrsquos clients
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HSE POLICY
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HSE POLICY
It is the policy of the Establishment that its operations are executed at all times in such a way to ensure the
health safety and welfare of the employees and other persons including customers subcontractors and
general public
The establishment accepts the responsibility for health safety and environment (HSE) and HSE matters are
considered in equal importance to other business Objectives To achieve our objectives Lonestar alpha
Laboratories maintains an integrated HSE management system
HSE OBJECTIVES
The establishment strive to maintain HSE standards through training encouraging interest and enthusiasm in
HSE and by developing personal responsibility for HSE
The establishment is committed to protect the environment and minimize the waste and emissions to the
environment
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories shall comply with the HSE legislations and regulations of the Sultanate of Oman
and our documented management system requirements
HSE policy will be communicated to all employees and other concerned parties and will be made available to
the public
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories will establish objectives and targets and will adopt a proactive approach to HSE
matters
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories is committed to review the effectiveness of the HSE policy and its objectives
periodically to ensure the compliance and continual improvement of its HSE performances
The Establishment shall provide all necessary resources to provide the safety of personnel and equipment as
per regulatory requirements
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QUALITY POLICY
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories Company Profile
QUALITY POLICY
It is the Policy of this Company to conduct its business in a good professional manner which
demonstrates technical competence and reliability while continuously improving and providing high
quality testing and cost-effective service for the laboratorys Customers For this purpose we have
established and implemented a formal quality system It is our goal that this commitment to quality will
result in complete customer satisfaction throughout our service This will be achieved by
Maintaining compliance to ISO 90012008 and ISO 170252005 and the technical requirements
Continual improvement in the effectiveness of the management system
Ensuring all staff familiarizes themselves with the content of the Quality Assurance Manual and
complies with the policies procedures and associated documentation and implement at all times
Providing a service built on a well established Quality Management System meeting the
requirements of both our clients and current regulations standards
Providing accurate and unbiased test results in accordance with the requirement of International or
National or Internal or Customer specified test method
Undertaking assignments only where it has the required competent staff and equipment which are
calibrated and maintained
Continuous improvement in key processes through involvement in applicable PTP Intra -
laboratory comparisons between analysts and inter laboratory programs
Building staff skills through training and providing career growth opportunities to all employees
Improving profitability of company in accordance with guidelines set by shareholders each year
Advising the customer where appropriate of potential problems detected as a result of tests or
investigation in a timely manner
QUALITY OBJECTIVES
Test Results shall be Accurate Quick and Reliable
Accept changes and continuously improve our services to meet Customer needs and expectations to enhance
the value to our Customers
Good Laboratory Practices shall be followed and maintain an environment for the protection of Personnel
Equipment and Customer properties
Continuous improvement and development of competence of personnel through awareness teamwork
education training communication and encouragement
Advanced methods and practices shall be adopted to enhance customer satisfaction
Management System is designed to meet the requirements of both Customers and RegulationsStandards
Achieve a total Customer Satisfaction
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COMPANY HIERARCHY
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LONESTAR ALPHA LABORATORIES - ORGANIZATIONAL CHART
SCOPE OF TESTING
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SCOPE OF WORK
Type of Activity Scope of Tests
Civil Engineering
Construction Material
Mechanical Physical and Chemical Testing of Soil Aggregate Concrete
Cement Blocks Marble Tiles Water and other Construction Materials
Projects Quality Control
Establishment and Operation of Site Laboratories for Specific Projects
Evaluation and Assessment of Materials Quality for Projects Supervision of
Deep Foundation
Structural Evaluation
Non-destructive Diagnostics of Existing Civil structures amp Assessment for
Soundness Strength Deterioration amp Corrosion of Hardened Concrete in the
Existing RC Structures
Deep Foundation Testing
Testing Piles by Low Strain Integrity Testing
Geotechnical
Engineering
(Soil Investigations)
Field soil investigations for the purpose of assessing soil suitability for
building and civil constructions Engineering recommendations for the type
of foundation and bearing capacity Settlement analysis and monitoring
Slope stability analysis Soil and rock permeability tests Groundwater
analysis and monitoring
Highway amp Pavements
Visual inspection of the asphalt condition (defects assessment) Benkelman
Beam deflection measurements Extraction of cores in asphalt pavement
Saw cut asphalt slabs Dynamic Cone Penetration (DCP) measurements
Roughness measurements (IRI) by Roughometer CBR (lab amp In-situ)
Excavation of test pits Asphalt core laboratory analysis
Mechanical Corrosion and Metallurgical Engineering
Mechanical testing of metals welds and steel re-inforcement bars Chemical
analysis Procedure and Welder Qualifications Micro-structural evaluation
NACE Corrosion testing Failure Analysis In-situ Replica Metallography
Corrosion evaluation of SSDSS material Material Selection Manhole Cover
testing Testing of Non-metallics ndash Rubber HDPE GRP Geo-textile
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Chemical amp
Environmental
Engineering
Liquids amp Solids Sample analysis of liquids (domestic water groundwater seawater raw and
treated wastewater reverse osmosis marine discharge etc) and solids (soil
sludge sediment marine life plant tissue etc) Analysis of trace metals in
parts per billion in soil sludge and water Analysis of non-metallic inorganic
components Environmental analysis of organic constituents (BTEX PCB
PAH Phenols Volatile organic compounds Semi volatile organic
compounds etc) Analysis of Pesticides Dioxin amp Furan by using equipment
like GCGCMSFIDECD etc in accordance with International Standards
Metals amp Alloys Chemical composition of metals alloys corrosion products amp scales
Corrosion amp Scale Inhibitor Testing amp Evaluation Drilling Fluids Tests
Determination of different grade of Stainless Steel Carbon Steel Low Alloy
Steel Cast Iron brass Nickel Alloy Analysis of construction Rebar Zinc
Ingot Aluminium Cast Aluminium by using equipment ICPAAOESLECO
etc
Environmental
Monitoring
Effluent discharges amp drinking water compliances Ambient Air amp Stack
emission monitoring Industrial hygiene monitoring Commercial and
industrial indoor air quality Measurement of noise in dB in outdoor
workplace and from operating equipment Monitoring particulates in indoor
outdoor and workplace atmospheres Determination of Total Hydrocarbon
SO2 NO2 VOC Toxic Metals H2S Microbiological Toxic Metals Toxic
Gas and Total Suspended Matter in Internal Air Quality Monitoring
Moisture Velocity Flow NOX SO2 TPHCO2 CO Dioxin HF HCl and
Particulate in Stack Monitoring Ore Analysis Analysis of Nickel Iron Chromite Copper Dolomite Limestone and Gold
Silver Copper and other minerals using XRF ICP or by Wet Chemistry
Oil Analysis Physical and chemical analysis of crude and lube oils engine oil used engine
oil compressor oil hydraulic oil The analysis includes viscosity flash point
density cloud and pour point water content oil content salt colour total
acid number metals etc
TRANSFORMER OIL TESTING
Colour Acidity Water content Viscosity interfiscial Tension Break down
voltage complete gas analysis by TOGA GC Furan Particle size count and
PCBs in transformer analysis in accordance with ASTM BS ISO and
BSEN standard using standard equipment
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Food amp Microbiological Analysis
Microbiological analysis of food vegetables canned vegetables fish meat
meat products chicken sausage ketchup cooking oil mayonnaise cheese
chips cooked foods water and wastewater for CFU fecal coliforms fecal
streptococcus fungi nematods pseudomononas ligeonella etc in
accordance AOAC CMMEF ISO and CCFRA methods Cosmetics
Chemical and microbiological analysis of Hair Oil Vanishing Cream skin
Care lotion Soap Detergent and Hair cream as per the OMAN ministerial
requirement
Chemical analysis of Food
Protein Fiber moisture Toxic metals (lead cadmium Mercury selenium)
histamine Ash Content Fat content by standard method of chemical
analysis of food by David Pearson AOAC and ICP
Drinking water bottled and Unbottled
Chemical and microbiological Analysis of drinking water in accordance with
GULF standard Omani Standard WHO USEPA and international standard
including Bromate Bromide Chlorate Chlorite BTEX TRI Halo methane
VOC TPH metals and all other Carbonate Bi Carbonate and cations and
Anions using IC ICP GC amp GCMS
Paint
Solids Density SG Hg Pb VOC PCB drying time dry film thickness
wet film thickness adhesion strength etc in accordance with ASTM BS
BSEN DIN standard
Bitumen Penetration 25 Softening point Saybolt Furol Viscosity 25
Ductility 25 Water contents
CIVIL ENGINEERING MATERIAL TESTING
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Our Civil Engineering Departments at Muscat Sohar Duqm and Salalah covers wide range of mechanical
physical and chemical testing of soil aggregate concrete concrete durability cement admixtures Microsilica
blocks asphalt bitumen tack coat prime coat marble tiles water and other Construction Materials The lab also
provides a laboratory testing support to our geotechnical Engineering Department
Covering Wide Areas of Oman
Observing the need to be close to the construction projects that spread all over Oman full ndashfledged civil
engineering material testing labs have been established by Lonestar Alpha to cover as many regions of Oman as
possible The presence of more local labs within each region should facilitate providing better services to our
clients and better control of work quality in such projects Our Civil Engineering laboratories are currently in
Muscat Sohar Duqm and Salalah In addition to these five labs Lonestar is capable of providing site labs for
major projects that require labs at their sites
Locations of Civil Engineering material testing labs that belongs to Lonestar Alpha in Oman
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Concrete Strength
The compressive strength of concrete is the most common performance measure used by the engineer in
designing buildings and other structures The compressive strength is measured by breaking cylindrical (or cube)
concrete specimens in a compression-testing machine Flexural strength is one of the tensile strength of concrete
Tensile strength along with elastic modulus and corrosion resistance is another important strength parameter of
engineering materials used in structures
Concrete Durability
While compressive strength is a good indicator of load resistance it isnt a major indicator of concrete durability
There is therefore a need for quick reliable tests for concrete durability that would have to go far beyond reliance
on such standard performance measures as 28-day compressive strength Three forms of water penetration tests
are commonly used namely BS EN 12390DIN 1048 Water Permeability BS 1881 Part 208 Initial Surface
Absorption (ISAT) and BS 1881 Part 122 Water Absorption There are two similar modified chloride diffusion
tests namely ASTM C1202 Chloride Penetration and AASHTO 277 Rapid Chloride Permeability Chloride
Migration Coefficient (NTB 492) is one of the latest test method recently we added in to our system
Soil Field Density (soil compaction)
Soil compaction is defined as the method of mechanically increasing the density of soil In construction this is a
significant part of the building process If performed improperly settlement of the soil could occur and result in
unnecessary maintenance costs or structure failure Almost all types of building sites and construction projects
utilize mechanical compaction techniques Therefore regular testing of soil compaction by independent
laboratories is extremely essential and important Sand Cone Test (ASTM D1556-07 and BS 1377-990) typical
field tests are performed for measuring degree of soil compaction)
Investigative Studies
It is often necessary to test concrete structures after the concrete has hardened to determine whether the structure
is suitable for its designed use The tests available for testing concrete range from the completely non-destructive
where there is no damage to the concrete through those where the concrete surface is slightly damaged to
partially destructive tests such as core tests where the surface has to be repaired after the test The range of
properties that can be assessed using non-destructive tests and partially destructive tests is quite large and includes
such fundamental parameters as density elastic modulus and strength as well as surface hardness and surface
absorption and reinforcement location size and distance from the surface
Deep Foundation Testing (Piles)
Confirmation of satisfactory construction of all pile types has lead to the development of practical inexpensive
and reliable dynamic testing techniques Let our lab be you independent pile testing specialist Low strain
integrity tests examine the response of a pile to a small hammer blow at the pile head The induced stress wave
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travels down the pile shaft and reflected waves from significant changes in pile shaft acoustic impedance are
registered by a transducer held against the pile head
Asphalt amp Bituminous Binder Testing New technologies increased construction liability and revised building standards have made quality asphalt
testing and inspection integral to the successful completion of todayrsquos construction projects Lonestar Alpha
provide asphalt testing services that evaluate asphalt binders asphalt mixtures and other derivatives of asphalt
geared for use in the construction industry
Site Laboratories amp Projects Quality Control
One of the problems which occur within the construction and civil engineering industry is the need to test
construction materials on site Lonestar Alpha has the full capacity to provide site laboratories for big projects
Experienced full-time supervisors lab technicians and assistant technicians will be devoted to run daily testing
activities of such site labs We can also furnish the labs with all necessary equipments and tools
LIST OF TESTS
CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL TESTS
SOIL AGGREGATEROCK
Sampling of Soil samples Sampling of Aggregate samples
Wet Sieve Analysis Sieve Analysis
Hydrometer Analysis Sedimentation Clay Silt and Dust particles
Fines percentage Specific gravity Particle density
Classification of soils Water absorption
Liquid Limit amp Plastic Limit (Atterberg Limits) Bulk density (LooseRodded)
Plasticity Index Moisture content
Linear Shrinkage Clay lumps and Farible particles
Shrinkage limit by wax method Flakiness Index
Proctor compaction test (Light and Heavy) Elongation Index
CBR test (Soaked and unsoaked) Flat and Elongated particles
Specific gravity Particle density Shape Index
Moisture content Crushed broken fractured faces
Maximum and Minimum Index density Voided shell content
Bulk density Light weight particles
Direct Shear test (C and ɸ) Compaction fraction
1-D Odometer test (Consolidation properties
CvmvCc e0) Aggregate crushing value
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Swell Pressure test Aggregate Impact value
Free swell index Ten percent fines value
Permeability (Constant and Falling head method) Uncompacted void content
Unconfined compressive strength (UCS) Los angeles abrasion value
Sand Equivalent Value Drying and shrinkage
Electrical resistivity Sand equivalent value
Electrical conductivity Petrographic examination
Thermal resistivity Polished stone value
FIELD TESTS Coating and Stripping value
Plate Load test Soundness (Magnesium sulphate Sodium sulphate)
Insitu CBR test Alkali reactivity ndash Mortar bar method (3months
16days)
Dynamic Cone penetration Test (DCPT) Alkali reactivity ndash Rocky cylinder method
Compaction test by Sand replacement method Alkali reactivity ndash Chemical method
Rock fill compaction test by water fill method Organic Impurities
ROCK ASPHALT
Uniaxial Compressive Strength (UCS) Bitumen content and grading
Density Field Core thickness density and Compaction
Water absorption Asphalt coring - Insitu
Flexural strength Marshall stability amp Flow
Point load index Marshall density
Modulus of rupture Maximum theoretical density Gmm
Size amp Weight gradation - Insitu Loss of stability
Sodium sulphate crystallization CEMENT
Drop test - Insitu Fineness
Slake durability Initial and Final setting time
Saturation Coefficient and Porosity Normal consistency
CONCRETE Soundness by lechartlier method
Sampling of Fresh Concrete Compressive and flexural strength
Design mix Heat of hydration
Trial mix Complete chemical analysis
Fresh concrete temperature density amp Air
content Microsilica
Workability ndash Slump cone test Bleeding Density
Setting time of concrete Bulk density
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OTHER CIVIL TESTS
Rock Testing Rock Grading Breakage Index etc
Concrete Coring Drilling of concrete cores from existing structures
Destructive and Non Destructive Tests
Concrete structural evaluation by
Ultra sonic pulse velocity test
Rebound Hammer survey
Half cell potential analysis
Cover meter survey
Depth of carbonation
Bond Strength
Delamination survey
Crack mapping
Reinforcement examination
Corrosion rate measurement
Electrical resistivity in concrete
Compressive strength determination by drilling and testing core sample
Coating thickness
Pull off strength of concrete repair
Pile Tests Low Strain Integrity of Piles and witness of pile load test
Compressive strength of cubesCylindersCores Activity index
Tensile splitting strength Moisture content
Flexural Transverse strength Complete chemical analysis
Durability tests on concrete STEEL
Rapid Chloride Penetration Test (RCPT) Tensile and Elongation test
Initial Saturation Absorption Test (ISAT) Bend test
Water Permeability Rebend test
Water absorption Coating thickness
Chloride Migration test Holiday test
Modulus of elasticity Coating flexibility
Dimensions of Various Concrete BlocksTiles Complete chemical analysis
Water Absorption of Concrete Kerbs Channels
Edgings amp Flags ADMIXTURE
Dimension amp Compressive Strength Of Paving
Blocks Physical and Chemical test on admixtures
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CHEMISTRY OF CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL
Chemical Analysis of Cement Chemical Analysis of Lime Powder
Heat of Hydration of cement Total Alkalies
Chemical Analysis of Micro silica Chemical Analysis of Ground Granulated Blast
Furnace Slag
Sodium Absorption Ratio Leachibility Tests of Metals from Soil
Testing of Concrete making water Determination of Alkali carbonates amp Bi
carbonates
Cation Exchange Capacity of Soil Organic matter content of soil
Mass loss of Ignition of soil Total Sulfate content of soil
Water soluble Sulfate content of soil Water soluble Chloride content of soil
Carbonate content of soil Acid soluble Chloride content of soil
Gypsum content of soil Ammonia content of soil
Total Sulfate content of Aggregates Total Chloride content of Aggregates
Potential Alkali ndash Silica reactivity of Aggregates Water Soluble Chloride Salts in Aggregates
Acid ndash Soluble Material in fine Aggregate Organic impurities in fine Aggregates
Determining the water content of freshly mixed
concrete
Determining the Portland cement content of the
hardened hydraulic cement concrete
Chemical analysis of hardened concrete Sulfate content of hardened concrete
Chemical analysis for metals like steel Chloride content of hardened concrete
Indepth carbonation of hardened concrete Indepth chloride penetration on hardened concrete
by dust sampling and analysis
LIST OF CIVIL EQUIPMENTS
General Equipments
Electronic Weighing balances of various capacities Standard calibration weights
Bouyancy balance system for specific gravity Desiccators
Digital Thermometers of various range Dial Thermometers of various range
Max Min Thermometers Wet amp Dry Thermometers
Pressure Gauges Digital Vernier Callipers
Hot Plates Vacuum Pumps
Air Compressor Sand Bath Water bath
Humidity Chamber Load Rings of different capacity
Dial indicators of various range Digital Dial Indicators
Feeler strips Straight Edges
Magnetic stands Cube Mould (150150150 mm)
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Riffle Boxes Drying Ovens
Soil Aggregate and Rock Testing Lab
BS amp ASTM Test Sieves Sieve Shakers
Cone Penetrometers for Liquid Limit Casagrande Apparatus for Liquid Limit
Shrinkage Limit Apparatus Hydrometer test apparatus
Direct Shear Test Appaatus BS ASTM Proctor Rammers
BS ASTM Proctor Moulds BSASTM CBR Moulds amp Appartus
Multi Speed Compression Machine 50 kN Field CBR Apparatus
ASTM Sand cone Apparatus BS large amp Small Pouring Cylinder
Plate bearing Test Apparatus Dynamic Cone Penetrometer (DCP)
Nuclear Density Gauge Electric Resistivity Meter
Speedy Moisture Apparatus Bulk Density Containers
Flakiness amp Elongation Gauges Los Angeles Abrasion Machines
Sand Equivalent Test Sets Jaw Crusher
Rock cutting Saw Drying Shrinkage Apparatus
Point load Index Tester Slake Durability Apparatus
Aggregate Impact Value Apparatus Aggregate Crushing Ten percent Fines Value Apparatus
1-D odometer for consolidation Flow Cone
Max Min Index density equipment Soil Permeability apparatus
Concrete amp Cement Testing lab
Fully Automatic amp Semi Automatic Compression
machines of Various Capacities
Fully Automatic amp Semi Automatic Flexural Testing
machines of Various Capacities
Density containers for Fresh concrete Density Air content meters for Fresh concrete Air content
Concrete Mortar Penetrometers for Setting Time of
Fresh concrete
Concrete Mixers for Trial Mix
Cube Beam Cylinder Moulds Sulphur compound melting pot
Cylinder capping frame Rapid Chloride Penetration Test Apparatus
Half Cell Potential Test Apparatus Concrete Cover meter
Concrete Resistivity meter Rebound hammer
Pull-Off Strength Tester Ultrasonic pulse Velocity Tester
Concrete Flow Meter Specimen Cutting Machine
Core Drilling Machines Diamond Core Bits of different diameter
Micro-coring equipment Blaine Air permeability Apparatus
Fly ash fineness Apparatus Vicat Apparatus
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Ultrasonic Coating Cover Meter (DFT) Le Chatelier Apparatus for Cement Soundness
Calorimeter for heat of hydration Jolting Apparatus
Cement Mortar Mixer Initial Surface Absorption Apparatus
Compression amp Flexural Testing machine for Cement
Strength
Chloride Migration Coefficient Testing apparatus
Water Absorption of Concrete under pressure Mortar Consistency apparatus
Asphalt Testing laboratory
Bitumen Extractor Theoretical maximum Specific Gravity Apparatus
Marshall Compaction Stand amp Rammer Marshall Moulds
Marshall Stability amp Flow Testing machine Asphalt Coring machine
KEY STAFF AT CIVIL ENGINEERING LAB
NAME DESIGNATION QUALIFICATION EXPERIENCE
Hukam Chand Country Manager Civil BA 36
Naresh Paladugu Technical Manager - Muscat MTech ndash GeoTechnical
Engineering (Civil) 11
Dijesh M D Senior Lab TechnicianSupervisor
(Civil) BSc 12
SumeshC Senior Lab TechnicianSupervisor
(Civil) BSc 12
Srinivasa RaoP Senior Lab TechnicianSupervisor
(Civil) BSc 10
Naveen Dhiman Senior Lab TechnicianSupervisor
(Civil) BSc 11
Rakesh M Branch Manager - Sohar BSc 16
Mohammed Al Futaisi Asst Manager BSc 8
Arun S Anand Senior Lab TechnicianSupervisor
(Civil) BSc 11
Seetharam VS Senior Lab TechnicianSupervisor
(Civil) BSc 12
Ajeesh Kumar Senior Lab Technician BSc 9
MD Francis Branch Manager - Salalah Civil Engineering 39
Dhamotharakannan Senior Lab Technician B Tech Civil Engineering 3
Tomiyo Senior Lab TechnicianSupervisor -
Duqm BSc 10
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MAJOR CIVIL ENGINEERING PROJECTS Project Contractor
Construction of Batinah Expressway(Package 1 to 6)
Galfar Engineering amp Contracting SAOG
Nagarjuna construction company international
Simplex - Konstruktor (JV)
Larsen amp Toubro (Oman) LLC
FSB Ferrovial amp Batco JV
Consolidated Contractors Company Oman LLC
Oman Industrial Complex - VALE
Towel Construction
Teejan Trading amp Contracting
Galfar Engineering
LampT Oman
Barka Desalination Plant Douglas OHI Sohar Development Hotel (Crown Plaza) Galfar Engineering amp Contracting TOYOTA Showroom in Liwa Galfar Engineering amp Contracting Expansion of Sohar Beach Hotel Gulf Home Contracting
Social Houses in Liwa
Sam Trading Hussain Fahdil Partners Eastern Moon Contracting
Sohar Multiplex Towel Construction Rehabilitation of Sewerage Network and STP in
Buraimi
Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
IWP Desalination Plant at SUR Bahwan Engineering amp Contracting Maritime Works on Construction of New Port in
Duqm CCC-STFA-JDN
Shadeed Iron amp Steel Douglas OHI Salam Resort amp Spa (Dredging Work) CCC Bank Muscat Headquarter Building Galfar Engineering amp Contracting PDO Headquarter Building Al-Hajery Trading
Duqm Dry Dock Daewoo Co Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
Duqm Desalination Plant
Larsen amp Tubro
Road Bridges from Sarooj to Qurayat
Fedirici Stirling Batco
Road Work at Rahat Al-Andar Farm
Al-Ansari Trading Enterprises
Al-Moultaqa Residential Complex Dawood Contracting
Diabetic Health Centre Premier International
Oncology Wards amp Day care centre at Royal
Hospital Premier International
Psychiatric Hospital Bahwan Engineering Genetic Hospital Ay_tek Construction (Oman) LLC Sea Front Development Al-Ansari Trading Enterprises Car Museum at Barka Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
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Expansion of Barka Reservoir and Transmission
Facility Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
Arsquo Seeb Wastewater Treatment Project Al Hassan Engineering Oman Maritime College at Sohar Al-Khalili Enterprises
Buildings at Sohar University Al-Hajery Trading
Construction of New Villa and Associated Facilities
at Bahjat Al-Anthar Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
Development of Muscat International Airport (MC1) CCC ndash TAV Joint Venture
RAFO ndash Muscat Airport Desert Line Project
Development of Muscat International Airport -
Supply of Dredged material Boskalis Westminister (Oman)
Duqm Airport Phase 1 Desert Line Project
Sub Station at DankWadi Saa Larsen amp Toubro Oman
Court Complex at Buraimi Al Adarak Trading amp Contracting
Court Complex at Sohar Douglas OHI
Al Buraimi Colleage Al Adarak Trading amp Contracting
ROP Building at Buraimi Nafal Trading
Al Buraimi Public park Business amp Trading
Health Centre at Nizwa Business amp Trading
Ground Improvement Work at Sohar Port Soletanche Bachy (France)
Duraline ME Factory at Sohar Shaksy Engineering
Health Centre at Sohar Dawood Construction Co
Health Centre at Rahab Al Dahleez International LLC
Health Centre at Saham Al Bady Trading amp Contracting
Court Complex at Rustaq Carillion Alawi
Asian beach Game Package II Carillion Alawi
Majilis Oman Carillion Alawi
Health Centre at Al Ajaiz CIVIL CO
MTL ndash AL Mawaleh Third Line CCC Oman LLC
Oman Residence Complex ndash Al Khuwair Douglas OHI
Silver House ndash Ghala Douglas OHI
Oman Airbase at Musannah Douglas OHI
Sheraton Hotel Refurbishment Douglas OHI
Oman Dental College Douglas OHI
PAC Fahud Extension Phase II Douglas OHI
Radio Stations at Barka Bidaya and Bahla Premier International Projects
SBG Plaza at Ghubra Simplex Infrastructures LLC
Qalhat Desalination and Water Supply Project Towell Infrastructure Projects Company
SBG Plaza at Ghubra Towell Construction
ArsquoSeeb Sewage Collection and Conveyance System
Al-Khoudh Gravity Sewer Networks
United Gulf Contracting Company
Office amp Stores Complex at Seeb Galfar Engineering amp Contracting SAOG
Dualization of Bousher Al Amerat Road Galfar Engineering amp Contracting SAOG
Muscat Expressway Galfar Engineering amp Contracting SAOG
Bait Al Barakah Rayaheen Hall amp Museum Galfar Engineering amp Contracting SAOG
Car Museum at bait Al Barakah Galfar Engineering amp Contracting SAOG
Suwaiq Fishing harbour International Contracting amp Engineering
Services
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Duqm Port Complex
Jan De Nul Dredging Ltd
Power Generation amp Distribution Facility at Daleel
Field
Larsen amp Toubro Electromech LLC
Ministry of manpower Building at Airport Height Larsen amp Toubro (Oman) LLC
Glorei Maktabi2 Commercial Building at Al
Wattayah
Larsen amp Toubro (Oman) LLC
Oman Botanic Garden Phase-III Larsen amp Toubro (Oman) LLC
3311kV Primary Sub Station at Al Muna amp Al
Ansab
Larsen amp Toubro (Oman) LLC
22033kv Grid Substation amp Transmission Line at As
Sawady (Blue City Area)
Larsen amp Toubro (Oman) LLC
Primary Substation at Jibroo Larsen amp Toubro (Oman) LLC
13233kV Grid Station at Misfah Area Larsen amp Toubro (Oman) LLC
Flyover Widening and Junction Improvement at
Athaiba
Larsen amp Toubro (Oman) LLC
Dualization of Ghala ndash Al Ansab Road Larsen amp Toubro (Oman) LLC
Al Amerat ndash Quriyat Road Nagarjuna Construction Company
Houses at different location in Quriyat Nagarjuna Construction Company
Construction of Bridge Across Wadi Bani Hinay at
Wilayat of Al Rustaq Abu Hatim Company LLC
Construction of State Audit Institution Head Quarters
Building in Muscat Al Bustan Area Abu Hatim Company LLC
Sultan Qaboos Mosque at Nakhal amp Sumail Abu Hatim Company LLC
Proposed main entrance amp boundary wall at samoud
garrisonHalban Al Ansari Contractors
CPF Road Khazzan Al EZ Trading Transport amp Contracting Co
LLC
Health Center at Nizwa Al Badi Trading
Sultan Qaboos Mosque at Sumail Al Badi Trading
RAH Masjed amp Sablah for PDO Al Hajiry Trading LLC
Al Seeb Waste Water project Al Hajiry Trading LLC
Emergency Water Resrvoir Al Hassan Engineering Company SAOG
Construction of Independent Power Plant Project
Roads(Barka-3) Al Hassan Engineering Company SAOG
Renal Dialysis Center at Seeb Al khalili Construction LLC
Supply Hanger Rafo Mussannah Al khalili Construction LLC
Construction of Barracks accommodation at Airport
Heights Al Nahdha -Al Omaniah Co LLC
Proposed Sports Facilities for Security unitAl
Khoudh Al Rawahi International Co LLC
Remedial Works to Bridges Phase - 4A
(RUAWorks A Side) Al Sarooj Construction LLC
MohdAl Ameen Mosque-External Work Package Al Turki Enterprises
Regional Head Quarters at Ibri amp Rustaq Al Turki Enterprises
Proposed Officers Bedsit Masirah Alyam Enterprises LLC
Accomodation Complex (Kitchen amp Dining)Bid
Bid Police station Building-1 Arabian Supplies Contracting LLC
Officers Bed sit Sumail Arabian Supplies Contracting LLC
Multi - Purpose Hall Bahla Al Hamra Mudhaibi Arabian Supplies Contracting LLC
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amp Al Khamil
Innovation Park Muscat Arabian Supplies Contracting LLC
Dualization of Bid-Bid - Sur Road Section
1Package 1 A Astaldi-Ozkar JV
Al Hail Green Residential Developments Phase - 1 Bahwan Contracting Company LLC
3 X 20 MUA Primary Sub Station Ghala Bahwan Contracting Company LLC
Construction of New HLD Class room PDO Bahwan Engineering Company
Mixed use development at Bausher Carillion Alawi LLC
Roual Opera House Carillion Alawi LLC
Al Khairan Hotel Resort amp Spa Carillion Alawi LLC
Sultan Qaboos Mosque Nizwa Carillion Alawi LLC
Majlis Oman Carillion Alawi LLC
Construction of Muscat Airport Interchange on 18th
Nov Street
Consolidated Contractors Company Oman LLC
( CCC )
Construction of Underpass at Bait Al Barka
RA(CUB Project)
Consolidated Contractors Company Oman LLC
( CCC )
Design amp Construction of Al Mahaj RA Interchange
and related drainage amp Road works
Consolidated Contractors Company Oman LLC
( CCC )
Dualization of Farq Roundabout - Marfarsquoa Daris
Road
Consolidated Contractors Company Oman LLC
( CCC )
Grade Separated Junction Project stage 1 Consolidated Contractors Company Oman LLC
( CCC )
3rd laning of the Main Road from Al Mawaleh
Interchange to Bait Al Barka RA-Lot(1)
Consolidated Contractors Company Oman LLC
( CCC )
MEDC - Head Office building Dawood Contracting Company LLC
Jabal Al- AKhadar Resort Hotel Dawood Contracting Company LLC
Proposed Villa at Royal Flight Residential Complex
at Seeb Dawood Contracting Company LLC
3rd Laning of the M Road from Al Mawaleh
Intrsquochange to Bait Al Barka RA(Lot-2) Desert Line project LLC
Dualization of Nizwa Ibri Road Sec-2 from Jabrin to
Ibri Option 2 Desert Line project LLC
Construction of Asphalt Road from Al Haisha in
Wilayat Bahla to Hamra Al Duru in Wilayat IBRI Desert Line project LLC
Construction of Water Supply to Wilayat Wadi Bani
Khalid Desert Line project LLC
Additional amp Alteration works at Al falaji Development Services ampMaintenance LLC
Armoury Magazine at ROP Academy Development Services ampMaintenance LLC
Construction of Pump Shed Room and Reatin Wall Development Services ampMaintenance LLC
Fanja Sports Club Development Services ampMaintenance LLC
HQ for Ammunition stores at MAM Development Services ampMaintenance LLC
Immigration Complex at Nizwa Development Services ampMaintenance LLC
New building for CDC Department at Rustaq
Hospital complex Development Services ampMaintenance LLC
VIF Complex at Mudhaibi Development Services ampMaintenance LLC
Design amp Construction of Additional Interchanges
for Al Mubaila South Federic Stirling Batco LLC
13233KV Substation amp Associated OHL Ghala
amp AL Khamil Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
NHC Royal Hospital Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
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Inflight Catering Facilities Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
Design amp Construction of Al-Faroosiya Street
Interchange Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
Border Post complex at Rub Al Khali Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
Upgradation of IzkiMuthaibiRustaq Grid station Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
New Accident and Emergency + Burns Department
at Khoula Hospital Phase -8 Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
Dualization of Nizwa ndash Thumrait Road(IZZ-Adam
Section) Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
Dualization of Nizwa ndash Ibri RoadSec2 from Jabrin
to Ibri ndash 1 Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
Ras Al Hadd Airport Development Project Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
Safah and Wadi Latham Oilfield Services
Construction Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
Upgrade of Mukhaizna Airfield ndash New Runway
construction Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
Construction of Water Distribution network
Rustaq Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
New Darsait STP Project Galfar-Cadagua JV
Barrack Accomodation Suwaiq Gulf International Contracting LLC
Al Hamriya storm water drainage channel Hasan Juma Backer Trading amp Contracting
CoLLC
Annexe Building for Supreme Council for Planing Hasan Juma Backer Trading amp Contracting
CoLLC
Oman National Centre for treatment of
Haematological Disorder amp Bone Marrow Transplant
Hasan Juma Backer Trading amp Contracting
CoLLC
Construction of Jr Rate Accomodation Block
Wudam Iskan Contracting Company LLC
8 JOQ at MAM Iskan Contracting Company LLC
Military Technical College District Cooling System Iskan Contracting Company LLC
Al Amerat Waste Water Project Contract A 2 JV Arab Contractors amp WUEC
Darsait Al Wadi Al Kabir Road Project Larsen amp Toubro(Oman)LLC
MGI Road Project Larsen amp Toubro(Oman)LLC
Al Athaibah Interchange Larsen amp Toubro(Oman)LLC
Construction of 13233kv Grid Station at Amrat
Construction of 132kv Grid Station at Mabella - 2
and Installation of Required 132kv Overhead
Line132kv Cables in Muscat Governorate (Tender
No 1432012)
Larsen amp Toubro(Oman)LLC
6 Class Rooms to Zainab Al Asadiya School at Al
Amerat Mansoor Al Masroory
Proposed 14 classroom - Girls basic education
School at QalhatSur Mansoor Al Masroory
Accomodation at Adam Nafal Contracting amp Trading Co LLC
Wudam Naval Base Nafal Contracting amp Trading Co LLC
Construction of 3311KV Primary Sub Station at
Saraya Bandar Jissah
Oman National Engineering amp Investment
Co(SOAG)
Bait Al Barka Viewing Platform amp Sea wall Oman Shapoorji Construction Co LLC
Construction of Medium Wave Radio Transmission
Station in Barkabahla amp Buraimi Premier International Project LLC
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Al Batinah Coastal Housing Project
barkaMusanna amp Suwaiq Radic Construction Company LLC
Commercial amp Residential Building at Mumtaz area Shaksy Engineering Services LLC
Dualization of Ibri ndash Al Dariz-Miskin Road Strabag Oman LLC
Re-Build of Air strip existing at Rusail amp Sayq Strabag Oman LLC
Wadi Minqal amp Wadi Bani Jaber Asphalt Road
Section - 1 Strabag Oman LLC
Dualization of Bid-Bid - Sur Road Section -
1Package 1 - B STFA-HLG JV
Civil Work Services for Safah (B-09) Wadi Latham
(B-27) Fields Special Technical Services
Gas Processing Plant at Abu Tubul Block 60 Special Technical Services
EPC of RAH Substation STS Tebodin LLC
Treated Effluent Supply to Al Riyam amp Kalbou
Parks Teejan Trading amp Contracting
New Supreme Court Building At Al Ghubrah Towell Construction amp Company LLC
MC 4a ndash Civil Aviation Head Quarters Towell Construction amp Company LLC
New Supreme Court Building At Al Ghubrah Towell Construction amp Company LLC
Expansion of Distrib Network Seeb Wilyat ndash Seeb Towell Infrastructure Projects CoLLC (TIPCO)
Water Distribution Network for Wilyat -AL Qabil amp
Ibra Towell Infrastructure Projects CoLLC (TIPCO)
Construction of Batinah Expressway (Package -1) Galfar Engineering amp Contracting SAOG
Batinah Expressway Package ndash 3 Simplex - Konstruktor (JV)
Construction of Batinah Expressway - Package - 4 Larsen amp Toubro(Oman) LLC
Construction of Batinah Expressway - Package - 6 CCC (Oman) LLC
BP Oman - Khazzan Project Al EZ TradingTransport amp Contracting CoLLC
Kempinski HotelThe Wave Muscat Carillion Alawi LLC
Upgrading of Sinaw-Mahout Road Section-02 Strabag Oman LLC
Construction of Batinah Highway (Halban Junction) Strabag Oman LLC
Construction of Batinah Highway-Package-2 Nagarjuna Construction Company (NCC)
Major Site laboratories
Project Contractor
Head Quarter Building for PDO at MAF Al Hajry Trading amp Contracting
Development of Muscat International Airport ndash
Supply of dredged material
Boskalis Westminister (Oman)
Expeditionary Tent Beddown Area at Masirah Island
Cosmopolitan ndash EMTA Joint Venture
BP ndash Pipeline Installation amp Site Construction Galfar Engineering
Rehabilitation Works (Roads Bridges) at Quriyat Federcei Stirling Batco
Health Centre at Saham Al Badi Trading amp Construction
Sohar Bulk Jetty Oman Operation Saipem ndash Afcons Joint Venture
PDO ndash SNDC Project at Qurn Alam
Al Hassan Engineering
2nd Asian Beach Game 2010 at Wudam Carillion Alawi LLC
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Power Generation amp Distribution Facility at Daleel
Field
Larsen amp Toubro Electromech LLC
Health Centre at Rahab
Al Dahleez International LLC
Sohar Bulk Jetty Project
Saipem- Afcons Joint Venture
Court Complex at Rustaq
Carillion Alawi LLC
PDO Bahja ndash Plot Development
Sayouh Mahwees Trd amp Cont Co LLC
Dualization of Bid-Bid Sur Road Astaldi ndash Ozkar JV and STFA-HLG JV
ROP ndash Sidab Harbour Project Carillion Alawi LLC
Salalah International Airport LampT Galfar Contortion
Construction of Al Batinah Expressway (Package -1) Galfar Engineering amp Contracting SAOG
Batinah Express way Package ndash 3 Simplex - Konstruktor (JV)
Construction of Batinah Expressway - Package - 4 Larsen amp Toubro(Oman) LLC
Construction of Batinah Expressway - Package - 5 FSB Ferrovial amp Batco JV
Construction of Batinah Expressway - Package - 6 CCC (Oman) LLC
Air traffic control at Masira Darim Construction company LLC
Transfer station at Fanza Malik Sohar
STF Complex -Suwaiq Dawood Contracting Company LLC
Ras Al Hamra Development Project (RAH - 435) Al Turki Enterprises LLC
Zulia Power plant (PDO) Al Hassan Engineering LLC
SNCP Qurnalam Al Hassan Engineering LLC
RAH International School Al Hajry Trading amp Contracting
Dualization of Bid-Bid - Sur Road Section
1Package 1 A
Astaldi-Ozkar JV
Halban prade ground project (SSF) Trading amp Investment LLC
Jabel Akhthar Hotel Dawood Contracting Company LLC
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Sultan Qaboos Mosque Nizwa Carillion Alawi LLC
SUR IPP Douglas OHI
MC-5 Salalah International Airport L amp T India and L amp T Oman
MC-5 Salalah International Airport Galfar Engineering amp Contracting SAOG
Shadeed Iron amp Steel L amp T Oman
Shadeed Iron amp Steel Simplex Infrastructures LLC
Health Centre Ibri Master Bin Karam
University Of Buraimi L amp T Oman
University Of Buraimi L amp T Oman
Trasnsfer Station SUR Mallak Sohar
Dualization of Mahdha-AL Rawdha Road
Buraimi
Premier International
Duqm Port Road Strabag Oman LLC
Mall of Oman - Package - 2 SPCCC
Dualization of Adam - Thumrait Road Part - 2
(ATD Project)
CCC (Oman) LLC
Durability Test of Concrete such as Chloride Migration Test and Rapid Chloride Permeability Test
Field Compaction test is used to provide the basis for control the fill material compaction
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Rapid chloride penetration test for concrete to asses the chloride ion penetration
Durability Test of Concrete such as Water Penetration Test
Permeability Apparatus Constant amp Falling Head for Granular ampClaySilt
Transverse Strength of Kerb Stone
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Non Destructive Structural Investigation
Exposure of foundation for visual inspection and NDT
Cover meter surevy Test indicates position of reinforecemnt bars hardned concrete
Ultra sonic pulse velocity measurement to assess the uniformity of concrete Detects internal flaws cracks and segregation etc
Rebound Hammer test to find the insitu concrete strength Surface hardness
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Direct Shear test to find the cohesion(C) and angle of internal friction(ɸ) in soil samples
Insitu concrete coring to determine the compressive strength
Marshall stability test for asphalt mixes
GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING
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Lonestar Alpha Labs undertake onshore amp offshore ground investigations for a wide variety of civil and
industrial construction infrastructure and pipeline projects We pride ourselves by adopting the same
professional approach to both large multi-disciplinary investigation projects as well as small simple structures
Our Investigation is supervised by highly qualified amp experienced geotechnical engineers and geologists
General Geotechnical Engineering Services
Design and planning of ground investigations
Settlement Monitoring
Foundation Designs and Proof Checking
Design of Reinforced Earth Structures
Design of Deep Foundations (Piles Well) amp Mat Foundations
Borehole drilling amp soil investigations (SPT)
Dynamic Cone Penetration Testing (DCPT)
Static Cone Penetration Test with pore-pressure measurement (CPTU)
Sample coring and analysis
Down hole and Cross Hole Seismic Tests
Trial pitting and trenching
Slope stability analysis amp studies
Pumping Tests and permeability Lugeon Tests
Double Ring Infiltrometer Tests
Plate bearing Tests and in-situ CBRs
Electrical Resistively Test
Thermal Resistivity Test
Resistively Profiling amp Resistivity Mapping
Groundwater Monitoring Sampling and Analysis
Preparation of factual and interpretative reporting
Soil Investigations
Soil Geotechnical investigations are performed by geotechnical engineers to obtain information on the physical
and mechanical properties of soil and rock around a site to design earthworks and foundations for proposed
structures and for repair of distress to earthworks and structures caused by subsurface conditions A geotechnical
investigation includes surface exploration and subsurface exploration of a site Our rigs are cable to drill vertical
holes down to 400m and inclined holes down to 200m below existing ground level
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Soil sampling using variety of samplers to collect disturbed samples relatively undisturbed samples and
undisturbed samples Samplers such as Hand Shovel Machine driven auger continuous flight auger Split-
Spoon SPT sampler Shelby Tube Sampler Piston Sampler
Laboratory tests
A wide variety of laboratory tests performed on soils and rocks to measure different properties
Although detailed list of laboratory testing is presented in Civil section some of the typical tests involved in the
investigation are given below
Water Content
Particle size Analysis Grain Size Distribution
Sedimentation Hydrometer analysis
Atterberg limits
California Bearing Ratio (CBR)
Direct Shear Test
Oedometer Test (Consolidation)
Swelling Pressure Test
Tri-axial Test
Unconfined Compressive Strength
Chemical Analysis of Soil and Water
In-Situ geotechnical tests
Standard Penetration Test (SPT) - in-situ standard penetration test designed to provide information on the
properties of soil while also collecting a disturbed soil sample for grain-size analysis and soil classification
Dynamic Cone Penetration Test (DCPT) - in-situ dynamic cone penetration test designed to provide
information on the properties of sub soil of natural ground or for pavement DCPT is useful to determine the in-
situ CBR and subgrade modulus
Cone Penetration Test (CPT) ndash standard Cone Penetration Test is performed using an instrumented probe
with a conical tip pushed into the soil hydraulically at a constant rate CPT instrument records tip resistance
friction resistance along the sleeve and pore-pressure measurement For bigger sites usually the CPTs are
performed in combination with drilling of boreholes to correlate so that the investigation is economical and
appropriate CPT data interpretation is used for correlation of soil properties and also to determine Soil Bearing
Capacity (SBC)
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Constant head Falling head permeability tests - Estimating Hydraulic conductivity (or permeability)
of different types of soil is the most important step in designing any groundwater control system The knowledge
of this property is much useful in solving problems involving yield of water bearing strata seepage through
earthen dams stability of earthen dams and embankments of canal bank affected by seepage settlement etc The
falling head method of determining permeability is used for soil with low discharge where as the constant head
permeability test is used for coarse-grained soils with a reasonable discharge in a given time For very fine-
grained soil capillarity permeability test is recommended
Lugeon Test or Packer Tests - Estimating Hydraulic conductivity (or permeability) of different types of
rocks is a key step in designing any groundwater control system in a rock We do perform Packer Permeability
Tests in Rocks
Groundwater Monitoring
Our geotechnical field staffs are well trained for installing Piezometers and groundwater monitoring Piezometers
are two types viz Type-1 is Standpipe Piezometer and Type-2 is Vibrating-Wire Piezometers Standpipe
piezometer facilitates Groundwater levels measurement using dip meter or water level indicators while VW
piezometers are useful for monitoring Pore-Water pressures continuously using special devices attached to data
loggers
Groundwater Samples can be collected for analysis in the chemical and microbiological lab Routine drinking
water analysis trace metals and organic parameters can be tested and evaluated
Slope Stability Studies
The field of slope stability encompasses the analysis of static and dynamic stability of slopes of earth and rock-fill
dams slopes of other types of embankments excavated slopes and natural slopes in soil and soft rock Lonestar
Alpha can provide slope stability investigation analysis (including modelling) and design mitigation which can
be completed by our well trained and qualified geologists and geotechnical engineers
Settlement Monitoring
Settlement Monitoring surveys is performed to determine the degree of horizontal and vertical displacement of
structures pavements and embankments over a defined period Severe pavement damage and structural failure
can be a direct result of settlement and therefore it is critical that movement be detected and measured Our Senior
Engineering Surveyors and Geotechnical Engineers are available to assist you with the development and
implementation of a monitoring system to suit individual requirements
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Other Geotechnical Field Tests
Plate Load Tests
In-Situ CBR Tests
Soil Electrical Resistivity Tests
Soil Thermal Resistivity Tests
Pile Integrity Tests
Infiltration Rate Tests using Double Ring Infiltrometer
Geotechnical Field Tests
Geophysical seismic tests are useful to determine dynamic soil rock properties which will be used in
design of machine and any other vibrating equipment foundations
Two typical seismic tests performed as part of the geotechnical investigations are
Downhole seismic test and
Crosshole seismic test
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LIST OF GEOTECHNICAL TESTS
LIST OF GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING EQUIPMENTS
Drilling Rigs Desco Inc 2No SP4500S amp 3No
SP3500S (crawler)
Split-Spoon Sampler
Drilling Rig Ellettari EK100S amp EK 200S (crawler) Piston Type Samples
Drilling Rigs Truck Mounted Vibrating Wire Piezometers Devices amp Loggers
Drilling Rods Tricone Bits
Standard SPT sets and rods Tungsten Carbide Drilling Bits (96mm amp 101mm amp
above)
Single Double amp Triple Tube Core Barrels ndash
Conventional amp Wireline system
Diamond Bits Surface amp Impregnated (96mm amp
101mm amp above) ndash Conventional amp Wireline system
Shelby Tubes Automatic Water level Meter
Dynamic Cone Penetrometer Test equipment (DCPT) Bailers for Groundwater Sampling
Down-The-Hole Hammer (DTH Hammer) Packer Test Apparatus
Surveying Equipments (Auto Levels Total Station
GPS and Accessories)
Variable Geotechnical Softwares (gINT etc)
Thermal Resistivity Test Apparatus (KD2 Pro) Electrical Resistivity Test Apparatus (Nillson)
SUBSURFACE SOIL ROCK GROUNDWATER
Soil Investigation Drilling in Soils and Rocks
Bearing Capacity amp Settlement Analysis Slope Stability Analysis
Trial Pits Standard Penetration Test - SPT
Permeability in Soil (Falling Constant Head) Dynamic Cone Penetration Test - DCPT
Permeability in Rock (Lugeon Packer Test) Infiltration Rate Tests
Groundwater Monitoring and Sampling Installation of Inclinometers amp Pressure Meters
In-situ CBR Tests Installation of Piezometers
Soil Swelling Tests Plate Load Tests
Vane Shear Tests Soil Electrical Resistivity Tests
Down Hole Seismic Tests Cross Hole Seismic Tests
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KEY STAFF AT GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING
NAME DESIGNATION QUALIFICATION EXPERIENCE
J Pavan Kumar Sr Geotechnical Engineer MTech - Geotechnical 8
Tauseef anwar Geologist MSc Geology 5
Bahrudeen assain
Mohammed Geologist MSc Geology 5
Anjali Geologist BSc in Geology 8
Imran Ishaq Engineering asst Dip Civil 5
Mohammed Al-Ansari Logistics and Supervisor High School 10
Ameen Khalfan Field Coordinator High School 8
Abdullah Field Coordinator High School 5
Rit Bahadur Drilling Operator High School 15
Purna Bahadur Drilling Operator High School 16
Rajan Basnet Drilling Operator High School 10
Subarna Paija Drilling Operator High School 11
Lil Bahadur Sr Mechanic High School 11
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RECENT GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING PROJECTS Project Client Consultant No of Boreholes
Oman National Railway
Project Segments 2 amp 6
Italferr SpA MOTC 65 BH 80 TP amp
Piezometers
Bunker Terminal at Duqm Oman Oil Marketing Co
(OOMC)
Worley Parsons Oman
Engineering (WPOE)
10 BH amp MASW
survey
Mahdah ndash Rawdah Road
Dualization project
Premier International Mott McDonald 22 BH 15 TP amp
Slope stability
Yibal-Khuff FEED project Galfar Engg amp
Contracting Co SAOG
Petroleum Development
Oman (PDO)
95 BH 45 TP amp 11
Downhole seismic
Well pad stability
investigations at Fahud
Mabrouk Khulud West D
Galfar Engg amp
Contracting Co SAOG
Petroleum Development
Oman (PDO)
18 BH
Batinah Expressway Pkg 3 Simplex Infrastructure Parsons International
MOTC
79 BH
Adam ndash Thumrait
Dualization Project
Parsons International MOTC 150 BH 365 TP
Lime Calcination project at
Salalah
Carmeuse Inc - 15 BH 10 TP amp
Diagraphy drilling
Duqm Area A B amp C Sultan Qaboos University
(SQU)
SEZAD 65 BH amp 20 TP
Various Substation projects
in all Governorates
Dawood Engineering
Consultancy
Mezoon Electricity 50 BH 25 TP 50
ERTs
Chromite Quarry Drilling Arabian Gulf Trading - 7 BH
Transmission line at Taqah Rukun Al Yaqeen Int Mott McDonald 50 BH amp 61 TP
Izz ndash Adam Road
Dualization Project
Galfar Engg amp
Contracting Co SAOG
National Engg Services
of Pakistan (NESPAK)
25 BH amp 8 TPs
Bid bid ndash Sur Road
Dualization Project
Astaldi ndash Ozkar Joint
Venture
Dar Al-Handassah
(Lebonan)
89 BH 8 TPs
Piezometers
Water Distribution Network
at Al Amerat
Taeyoung ndash Hasan Juma
Baker JV
Sogreah Consultants 25 BH 130 TP amp Soil
Resistivity
Taxiway and Airlift Ramp
at Al Musannah Airbase
American International
Contractors Inc
- 34 BH amp 62 TP
Water Distribution Network
at Al Khoud
Towell Infrastructure
Projects Co LLC
National Engg Services
of Pakistan (NESPAK)
11 BH 7 TP amp Soil
Resistivity
Interchanges btn Airport amp
Muscat Expressway
Soares Da Costa ndash Oman
United Engg Services JV
Parsons International 15 BHs amp 10 TP
Oman Botanic Garden Diwan Royal Court Alatec (Spain) 75 BH
Qurayiat-Al-Amerat Road Muscat Municipality Parsons International 6 BH
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Tunnel
Al-Haffa District
Development Infrastructure
Dohfar Municipality Dar Al-Handassah
(Lebonan)
11 BH
Piezometers
Salam Resort amp Spa in Yiti
Muscat
Sama Dubai Halcrow International 58 BH
amp Piezometers
Al-Ansab STP Galfar Engineering amp
Contracting
Khatib AlAmi 6 BH
Limestone Quarry for
Doqoum Dry Dock
Daewoo Co Daewoo Co 6 BH
Barka Water Reservoir
Expansion Works
Galfar Engineering amp
Contracting
Mott Mac Donald 12 BH
Soil Resistivity
Information Centers at
Nizwa amp Ibri
Ministry of Higher
Education
Development Services amp
Maintenance
6 BH
Irrigation System Plan for
Dhofar Municipality
Dhofar Municipality Consulting Engineering
Services
7 BH
Infiltration Tests
Cyclone Damage
Rehabilitation Works in Ras
Al-Hadd
CCC Parsons International Investigation for
Ground
Improvement
Soil Resistivity OMIFCO - Soil Resistivity
Seeb Cornice Road
Improvement Bridges
Muscat Municipality Atkins 7 BH
Dualization FarqNizwa to
Marfaa Daris Road
Ministry of Transport and
Communication
Parsons International 18 BH
Dualization of Al Kharjiah
Street
Muscat Municipality Parsons International 6 BH
Bidbid Sur Road Sec-1 MOTC Dar Al Handasah 31 BH Piezometers
120TPs
Flood Protection Dams-
Liwa and Shinaz Area
Ministry of water
resources and regional
municipalities
Renardet amp Fitchner 29 BH 40 TPs
Housing at Hail Al Ghaf
Quriyat
Muscat Municipality - 10 BH amp 10 TPs
132kV OHL from Harweel
to Thumrait
Petroleum Development
Oman
Worley Parsons 11 BH 11TPs amp ERT
132kV OHL from Dank to
Al Hail
Civil Co Contracting OETC Energoprojekt
Mott Mac Donald
43 BH 20 TPs amp
ERT
132kV OHL from Al Wasit
to Buraimi Grid Ss
Civil Co Contracting OETC Energoprojekt
Mott Mac Donald
27 BH 11TPrsquos amp
ERT
Al Athaiba Junction
Improvements
Muscat Municipality Parsons Intl Co 12 BH 7 TP Asphalt
Coring
Third Laneing from Bait Al Muscat Municipality Parsons International 35 BH 34 TP
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Barka to Mabelah Asphalt Coring
Design and construction of
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street
Muscat Municipality Parsons International 26 BH 15 TP
Asphalt Coring
Proposed Tower
Constructions in OMAN
Ministry of Broadcasting Rohde amp Schwarz 16BH
EPC of power plant Daleel
Facility
L amp T Electromech Mott Mac Donald 7 BH 10TP ERT
Royal Suite at Haima and
Emergency block
Dewan of Royal Court Tebodin amp Partners LLC 4BH 4TP
Navigation Aids System
Muscat International
Airport and Salalah Airport
Thales Deutschland
Germany
Thales Deutschland
Germany
6BH 5ERT
Upgrade of DPS amp B-Block
facility Daleel oil Fields
Daleel Petroleum Attila Dogan 4BH 2ERT
13233kV Grid Station at
Quriyat
OETC LnT Oman Energoprojekt amp Parsons 4BH TPs
132kV OHL from Quriyat
to Jahloot
OETC LnT Oman Energoprojekt amp Parsons 60BH 60TPs 60ERT
Supreme Court at Al
Ghubra Guest House
Royal Court Affairs
Royal Estates The Palace
Consulting Engineering
Services LLC
12BH TPs
GEOTECH DRILLING RIGS
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DESCO SP4500S Rigs DESCO SP3500S Rigs
Site Work Photographs
GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION ndash AREA A B amp C at Duqm
Client SEZAD Consultant SQU
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GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION ndash Yibal Khuff Project at Yibal
Client Galfar Engg amp Cont Consultant PDO
GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION ndash Inclined Coring at Chromite Mine near Sumail
Client Arabian Gulf Trading
GEOTEC
HNICAL INVESTIGATION ndash Oman National Railway Project
Segments 2 amp 6
Client MOTC Consultant Italferr SpA
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GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION FOR
BARKA WATER RESERVOIR EXPANSION
Client Galfar Consultant Mott Mac Donald
SUBSURFACE INVESTIGATION BIDBID-SUR ROAD
SECTION 1
Client MOTC Consultant Dar Al Handasah Shair amp Partners
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GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION FOR SEEB-CORNICHE ROAD
IMPROVEMENT BRIDGE 6 MUSCAT
Client Muscat Municipality Consultant Atkins
GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION FOR 132KV OHL FROM DANK
TO AL HAIL amp 132KV OHL FROM SIBETHA TO BURAIMI
Client CivilCo Consultant Mott Mac Donald Energoprojekt
GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION FOR FLOOD PROTECTION DAMS
SHINAZ AREA ndash HATTA-A HATTA-B FAYDH amp BIDAH
Client MRMWR Consultant Fitchner amp Renardet
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DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF FLYOVER WIDENING AND JUNCTION IMPROVEMENTS AT AL ATHAIBA INTERCHANGE
Client Muscat Municipality Consultant Parsons
DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF THIRD LANING OF MAIN ROAD FROM AL MAWELAH INTERCHANGE TO BAIT AL BARKHA RA
Client Muscat Municipality Consultant Parsons
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SURVEYING WITH TOTAL STATION EQUIPMENT FOR
GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING PURPOSES
ELECTRICAL RESISTIVITY TEST
RESISTIVITY MAPPING amp RESISTIVITY PROFILING
PIEZOMETER INSTALLATION INCLINED DRILLING WITH PACKER TEST
CHEMICALENVIRONMENTAL amp
MICROBIOLOGICAL TESTING
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Lonestar Alpha Lab provides a full range of chemical environmental and microbiological analytical services to
industrial engineeringconsulting and government clients throughout the Sultanate of Oman Lonestar Alpha
analytical expertise includes organic and inorganic analyses of water soil air food and many other matrices The
lab production capability capacity and advancement of instrumentation ensure the reliability and performance
needed to successfully deliver major analytical projects Instruments are dedicated to specific matrices and
analyses to prevent cross contamination Our reports are fully supported by QAQC deliverables designed to meet
the requirements of the regulatory program for which the data will be utilized Our reports are designed for ease-
of-results interpretation as well as efficient validation of the support data
TESTING DIFFERENT MATRICES
DomesticFormationGroundReclamation Water
Desalination Water amp Marine Samples
Marine Life
Plant Tissue
Reverse Osmosis
Soils amp Sediments
Food Products
Metal Samples
Concrete Products
CHEMICALENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS
WaterWastewater Metallic Constituents
WaterWastewater Organic Constituents
Water Cations amp Anions
Ambient Air Quality Monitoring
Stack amp Process Emission Monitoring
Indoor Air Quality
Contamination Pollution Studies Environmental Chemistry organics inorganics metals
Analytical chemistry using AAS XRF OES IRC and wet chemistry
Noise amp Vibration Monitoring
Microbiological Analysis
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AMBIENT AIR amp STACK EMISSION MONITORING
CO amp CO2
Hydrogen Sulfide
Hydrocarbons
Metal Particulates
NOx SOx
Oxygen
Volatile Organic Compounds
Dioxin amp Furion
MICROBIOLOGICAL AIR QUALITY MONITORING
Bacteria(CFUm3
Moulds (CFUm3)
Identification of Microorganisms up to Species level
INDOOR AIR QUALITY (IAQ)
Lonestar Alpha leads the way in Indoor Air Quality Services with our dedicated team of field staff and the latest
equipment We are equipped to investigate chemical and biological exposure situations
IAQ Air Monitoring Services
VOCs and SVOCs
Fungal Mold Indentification Quantification
Total Respirable Particulates
Toxic Vapors
Sick Building Syndrome
Bacterial Indentification Quantification
Typical IAQ Surveys
IAQ profile for preliminary building study
Baseline IAQ monitoring
Mold Fungal contamination monitoring using spore trap sampling devices
Compliance monitoring for municipal amp Government enviromental agencies
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HSE monitoring for critical response of environmental hazards
INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE (IH)
Lonestar Alpha is capable of providing a wide variety of Industrial Hygiene Service
using state of the art equipment and depth of experience with IH procedures
NoiseDosimetry TLV+8Hr TWA
Particulates (Total PM 10 PM 50 PM 25)
Combustible Gases (Total Hydrocarbons)
VOCs and SVOCs
Total and Respirable Fibers
Metals and Inorganics
Typical Industrial Hygiene Monitoring
HSE monitoring for corporate or client requirec field data collection
Compliance monitoring for Municipal or Governmental agency requirements
Background monitoring for comparative Environmental studies
HYGIENE AUDITING AND INSPECTIONS
Hygiene Auditing
Hygiene Inspections and Hygiene recommendations
Assisting in ISOHACCP Certifications
Microbiological Sampling and Analysis of Food and Water
Swab sampling and Air Monitoring
Hotel and Industrial HAACP and Hygiene System Implementation
Assisting in Laboratory setup and Accreditations Response monitoring for safety analysis and quality assurance audits
OIL ANALYSIS
Lube Oil
Transformer Oil
Compressor Oil
Diesel
Heavy fuel
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LIST OF CHEMICALENVIRONMENTALMICROBIOLOGICAL TESTS ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY amp ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS
WATER EFFLUENT SEAWATER SOIL SEDIMENT ANALYSIS
Acidity Sulfide Selenium
Alkalinity TDS Silicon
Ammonia Temperature Silver
Bicarbonate Total Hardness Sodium
BOD Total Nitrogen Strontium
Boron Total Organic Carbon Thallium
Chlorite chlorate Potassium
Bromate TSS Tin
Carbonate Turbidity Titanium
Chlorides Aluminum Vanadium
COD Antimony Zink
Color Arsenic Aromatic Volatile Orgabicx (BTEX)
Conductivity Barium Chlorinated Hydrocarbons
Cyanides Beryllium Crude amp Refined Product Fingerprinting
Dissolved Oxygen Cadmium Extractible Organic Halides
Fluoride Calcium Haloacetic Acids
Free Chlorine Chromium Halogenated Volatile Organics
Magnesium Hardness Cobalt Herbicides amp Pesticides
Nitrates Copper Nitroaromatic amp Cyclic Ketones
Nitrites Hexavalent Chromium Organic and Volatile Acids
Oil amp Grease Iron PCBrsquos
Organic Nitrogen Lead Polynuclear Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAH)
pH Lithium Semi Volatile Organic Compounds
Phenols Magnesium Total Organic Halides
Phosphates Mercury Total Petroleum Hydrocarbons (TPH)
Phosphorus Molybdenum Trihalomethanes
Residual Chlorine Nickel Volatile Organic Compounds
Salinity Niobium Pthalate Esters
Sodium Absorption Ratio
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FOOD CHEMICAL AND MICROBIOLOGICAL TEST
Fish and Value added fish products vegetable oils Ketchups Mayonnaise Vinegar Cooked sea
food Cooked Non sea foods Canned foods Vegetables Snacks Ghee Cheese Honey Sweats etc
CHEMICAL ANALYSIS OF FOOD
GIDELINES - OMAN STANDARDGULF STANDARDOther International Standards
TEST METHODS- AOACASTAAOCSISOSASOASTMBS
CHEMICAL ANALYSIS OF FOOD
Protein Cholesterol
Fat content Phosphorous
Vitamins Sodium
Moisture Potassium
Ash Calcium
Dietary Fibre Lead
Sugar Cadmium
Starch Mercury
Saturated Fat Iron
Unsaturated Fat Magnesium
Arsenic Aflatoxins
Moisture content Histamine
Volatile protein Irradiation
Pesticides Sudan Dyes
MICROBIOLOGICAL ANALYSIS OF FOOD
TEST METHODS ndash USFDA BAMAOACCCFRACMMEFISO
GUIDELINES ndash OMANI STANDARDGSOPHLS
MICROBIOLOGICAL ANALYSIS OF FOOD
Aerobic Plate Count Listeria monocytogens
Lactobacillus acidophilus Shelf Life Analysis
Escherichia coli Enterobacteriaceae
Escherichia coli O157 H7 Vibrio parahaemolyticus
Fecal Coliforms Shigella
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Total Coliforms Listeria spp
Staphylococcus aureus Clostridium perfringens
Salmonella Yeast and Mould
Vibrio cholera Vibrio parahaemolyticus
Anaerobic plate count Campylobacter
Histamine Bacillus cereus
Aflatoxin
CHEMISTRY OF CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL
Chemical Analysis of Cement Chemical Analysis of Lime Powder
Heat of Hydration of cement Total Alkalis
Chemical Analysis of Micro silica Chemical Analysis of Ground Granulated Blast
Furnace Slag
Sodium Absorption Ratio Leachibility Tests of Metals from Soil
Testing of Concrete making water Determination of Alkali carbonates amp Bi carbonates
Cation Exchange Capacity of Soil Organic matter content of soil
Mass loss of Ignition of soil Total Sulphate content of soil
Water soluble Sulphate content of soil Water soluble Chloride content of soil
Carbonate content of soil Acid soluble Chloride content of soil
Gypsum content of soil Ammonia content of soil
Total Sulphate content of Aggregates Total Chloride content of Aggregates
Potential Alkali ndash Silica reactivity of Aggregates Water Soluble Chloride Salts in Aggregates
Acid ndash Soluble Material in fine Aggregate Organic impurities in fine Aggregates
Determining the water content of freshly mixed
concrete
Determining the Portland cement content of the
hardened hydraulic cement concrete
Chemical analysis of hardened concrete Sulfate content of hardened concrete
Chemical analysis for metals like steel Chloride content of hardened concrete
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ORE ANALYSIS
Dolomite Ore Iron Ore
Copper Ore Nickel Ore
Chromium Ore Limestone Ore
Manganese Ore Gypsum
Dunite Quartz
STEEL CHEMISTRY
Alloys Brass amp Bronze
Aluminum Alloys Chemical Composition of Steel
ASTM A 262 (Various) Diffused Hydrogen Test
ASTM G 48 (Variou) Purity of Metals
ASTM G 6667 Nickel Alloys
OIL ANALYSIS
Appearance Flash Point Specific Gravity
Ash Content Water content Insoluble pentane
Carbon Conradson Residue Wear Metals Total Acid Number
Kinematic Viscosity Break Down voltage Total Base Number
Dissipation factor Oil Content Viscosity Index
Color Pour Point Flash Point
Copper Corrosion BS amp W Density
Neutralization number Resistivity Interfacial tension
Dissolve gas Sediment Sulphur content
Cloud point Distillation PCB
Oxidation test Gassing
AMBIENT AIR STACK MONITORING
Carbon Dioxide RPM (PM 10 5 25)
Carbon Monoxide Semi Volatile Organic Compounds
Chlorine Content SO2
Hydrogen Sulfide Total Acid Concentration
Lower Explosion Limit Total Hydrocarbon
Oxides of Nitrogen Total Particulate Concentration
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Oxygen Volatile Organic Compounds
Ozone Dioxin amp Furion
INDOOR AIR QUALITY ndash IAQ INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE - IH
Asbestos Bulk Sample Analysis Total amp Respirable Fibers
Asbestos Fiber Concentration in Air Total amp Respirable Particulates
Bacterial amp Microbial Identification Total Plate Count
FungalMould Identification Toxic Vapors
Metals VOC amp SVOC
Noise Monitoring Dosimetry TWA Yeast amp Mould Identification
MICROBIOLOGICAL ANALYSIS OF WATER
Test Method ndash BS ENISOAPHAAWWACMMEF CCFRA
GUIDELINES ndash Omani standardGSOWHODubai Municipality
WATER WASTE WATERINDUSTRIES WATER SOIL
Heterotrophic plate count
Total Coliforms
Escherichia coli
EnterococciFecal streptococci
Pseudomonas aeroginosa Staphylococcus aureus
Legionella spp Nematodes
Sulphate Reducing Bacteria Yeast amp Mould
Salmonella Microscopic observations and interpretations
Vibrio cholera Standard Plate count at 22 o C
Fecal Coliform Clostridium perfringens
Legionella anisa
Legionella Pneumophila serogroup 1
Legionella Pneumophila serogroup 2-14
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MICROBIOLOGICAL ANALYSIS OF PERSONAL SWABSSURFACE SWABSEQUIPMENT
SWABS
Total coliforms
Fecal coliforms
Escherichia coli
Aerobic plate count
Staphylococcus aureus
Yeast and Mould
Salmonella spp
COSMETICS ANALYSIS
HairoilsHair creams Hair shampooBody lotion Chemical DepilinatorsTalcum PowderDeoderants
Toilette soapSkin cream etc As per GSOOS SASO USFDAAOAC Standards
COSMETICS ANALYSIS
Appearance Thermal Stability
Color Total Fat
Odor Lead
Homogenous Cadmium
Texture Nickel
Seperation Chromium
Skin Irritation Test Ethanol insoluble matter
Marking Water insoluble matter
Language Total free Alkali
Instructions for Use Chlorides calculated as NaCl
Warning phrases concerning the product (if any) Saponification Value
Chemical and Physical Tests Free Fatty Acid as Oliec Acid
Moisture Extraneous matter
pH Total Non Acqueos content
Sediment and suspended matter Peroxide value
Alchohol content Total Bacterial count
Formaldehyde Yeast and Mould
Essential oils Pseudomonas aeroginosa
Volatile matter Staphylococcus aureus
Non volatile alcohol matter
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LIST OF CHEMICALENVIRONMENTALMICROBIOLOGICAL EQUIPMENTS
pH Meter Conductivity Meter pH Meters
Dissolved Oxygen Meter Turbidity Meter
Flame Atomic Absorption Spectrometer
FAASGFAAS Hg Analyzer
EDXRF Analyzer ndash Philips MiniPal2
Muffle Air Furnace (1100˚C) Breakdown voltage
ICP- OES Colour apparatus for OIL
GC-MSGC centrifuge
IC Open cup ndashClosed cup Flash point
UV-VIS-NIR Spectrometer HACH TAN delta Resistivity meter
Dissolved gas Analyser ( TOGA) AAS
TAN Titrator Microscope
Copper corrosion Colony Counter
Karl fisher colometric Viscometer
Interfacial tensometer OES
Biological safety Cabinet UV apparatus
Shaker Water bath
Freezer Incubator
Chillier Autoclave
Micro pipetter Vortex
pipetter
Weighing Balance
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KEY STAFF AT CHEMICALMICROBIOLOGICAL LAB
MAJOR CHEMICALENVIRONMENTAL CLIENTS
Client Client
HMR Consultants Dhofar Power Company
Geo-Resources Omani Euro Foods Industries
Al-Safa Environmental Consultancy Al-Hassan Engineering Company
Five Oceans Dawood Contracting Company
Fugro Middle East Natural Resources Consultants
Gulf Mining ICES
Muscat Chromite Sohar Steel LLC
Total Management Trading Construction Materials Industries
Emirates Trading Co Al-Shidhani Refreshments Enterprises
Oman Chromite Oman Aluminium Processing Industries LLC
Muscat Overseas Radisson Blu
National Arabian Gulf International Desalination amp Water Treatment
ASB Group Dhofar Beverages
Majan Mining Company OMASCO
Haya Oman Liquefied Natural Gas Company
Oman Polyproplene Swan Foods LLC
Oman Methanol Bahwan Engineering Co
NAME DESIGNATION EXPERIENCE
P Tejali Lab Manager 17 yrs
Asad Naqvi Chemical Lab Supervisor 17 yrs
OD Sebastian Senior Chemist 32 yrs
Vinu Mohan Senior Microbiologist 7 yrs
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Sohar Aluminum OMIFCO
Oman Refreshment Occidental Mukhaizna LLC
Shangri-La Barr Al Jissa Special Technical Services
ENATO Consolidated Contractors Company
Blue City Northern Minerals Company
Andam International Sweets of Oman
SUR Desalination (Bahwan Veolia Water) Lalbuksh Voltas Engineering Services
STFA Bahwan Veolia Water LLC
Larsen amp Turbo COWI-Larsen
GALFAR Khimji Permoglaze (Oman) LLC
AATCO United Chrome LLC
Interbeton amp Six Construct Oman Flour Mills Company
Douglas OHI Oman National Engineering amp Investment
VALE -Oman Petrogas
BP Oman Sohar aluminium
Siemens-Oman American Embassy
Tawoos Catering Wacasco Catering
MAF DALKIA Al Futtaim amp Sons
Enhance Khimji Ramdas LLC
Oman Oasis National Mineral water CO LLC
Areej Vegetablesamp Oil Derivatives National Pharmaceuticals
Towell Infrastructure Tulip Inn
The Chedi Grand Hyatt
Al Bustan Palace Muscat Holiday INN
Hotel Ibis Park Inn
Radisson Blu Mother Care
Tabreed Taghleef Indusries
NABIL Biscuits ATTCO
Worely parrsion AECOM
Honda Rotem Abensia
Global Gypsum Board Minvest
Global Engineering SteamTech
Mazoom Pharmacy Muscat Pharmacy
IBN- SINA Pharmacy Golden Jood Trading
Sun rise Global Beya Global Muscat
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MECHANICAL CORROSION AND METALLURGICAL TESTING
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Lonestar Alpha has the capability to cater to the physical metallurgical testing requirements of a wide range of
materials and products The testing capability and experience are recognized by reputed organizations like
PDO OXY BP OGC etc and third party inspection agencies Tests are generally carried out to international
standards set by ASTM BS ASME API AWS and others Lonestar Alpha offers quality service to
international standards accurate results and quick turnaround at reasonable cost
Lonestar Alpha Mechanical Metallurgical Corrosion Testing Capabilities Include
Tensile compression Test Vickers Hardness RockwellBrinell Hardness
Impact (Ambient temp to -196degC) BendFlatteningNick Break Test Elevated Temperature
tensile testing
Corrosion Test - ASTM
A262G48G28ASTM A 923
ASTM E 562 Ferrite measurement
by ferritscope Flexure
Proof Load Breaking Load Failure Load
Coating Thickness Coating Continuity Coating Adhesion
MacroMicro Examination Fillet Weld Break Nick Break
HIC SSCC test in accordance with
NACE standards Chemistry by OES
Failure Analysis and
Material Investigation
Chemical analysis of metallic materials of
Fe and Ni base alloys In situ Replica Metallography
Metallic sample collection at
site for chemical analysis
Strand wire testing for mechanical
properties Portable hardness testing Manhole Cover testing
Rubber testing Geo-textile testing HDPE testing
Materials frequently tested include
Metals and alloy products such as plates shapes bares pipes and fittings
Welding procedure qualification test coupons
Welding consumable qualification test coupons
Welder qualification test coupons
Welding procedure test coupons
Steel Bars Wires and Fabric for concrete reinforcement
Galvanized Steel products
Fasteners
Metal Castings
Cemented Carbide Products
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Lonestar Alpha Laboratories offers a wide range of metallurgical services to many diverse industries supported by
an experienced team of metallurgical engineers trained technicians and modern equipment The following
services are offered
o Laboratory Metallography and Microscopy
o Replica and In-situ Metallography
o Corrosion Testing and Evaluation
o Condition Usability and Remaining Life Assessment
o Failure Analysis and Investigation
o Other Services
Laboratory Metallography and Microscopy
Scanning Electron Microscopy
Stereomicroscopy
Energy Dispersive X-ray Analysis
Fractrography
Macrostructural Examination
Microstructural Examination
Microhardness Evaluation
Replica and In-situ Metallography
In-situ Replica Metallography
Replication of Fractures
Replication of Surface Features
Corrosion Testing and Evaluation
Lonestar Alpha is equipped to undertake corrosion testing and evaluation in accordance with NACE and ASTM
standards for qualification of materials used in corrosive environments which include sea water brine blackish
water and sour service The following tests are conducted
Resistance to Pitting and Crevice Corrosion
Susceptibility to Intergranular Corrosion Attack
Resistance to Sulfide Stress Cracking (SSC)
Resistance to Hydrogen Induced Cracking (HIC)
Examination of Scales and Corrosion Products
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Condition Usability and Remaining Life Assessment
Periodic inspections serve to identify degradation processes at an early stage and thereby provide necessary
information for assessment of condition usability and remaining life Further the initiation of timely repair or
replacement actions substantially reduced or eliminates costly capital and downtime losses
Lonestar has the capability and experience to perform comprehensive inspections necessary for condition
usability and remaining life assessment of a wide range of materials and components used in structures plants and
operating equipment
Power plant and auxiliary boiler tubes headers and connectors
Turbine nozzles vanes combustor lines and casings
Oil and gas processing equipment and components
Equipment and components of marineoffshore structures
Drilling and downhole equipment and components
Engine Components
Failure Analysis and Investigation
Supported by its integrated analytical facilities and the diverse professional capabilities of its staff Lonestar has
for the last several years provided accurate and timely analyses and investigations into failures of components
Reports include comprehensive photographic documentation of observations discussions of findings conclusions
on the mechanism and root cause of failure
Other Services
Lonestar offer assistance in the following areas
Material selection for intended service
Preparation of material testing and inspection procedures
Study of failure mechanisms of complex systems
Troubleshooting
Research and development
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LIST OF METALLURGY TESTS
LIST OF METALLURGY LAB EQUIPMENTS Instron Universal Tensile Tester Lathe Machine
Satec Charpy Impact testing machine Charpy Broaching Machine
Forcipol Bend Testing machine Gas Cutting Gear
Olympus Metallurgical Microscope Carl Zeiss
microscope upto 1600X
Stereo Microscope
Metlabcorp Micro Polisher Digital Verniers
Automatic Polishing machine Digital Micrometers
Water Chiller Bath Coating thickness Meter
Optorama Shadowgraph Holiday detector
Digital thermometers Band Saw Machine
Vickers hardness tester Hack Saw Machine
Fischer Ferritscope Universal Milling Machine
STEEL REBARS EXOTIC MATERIAL
Tensile Tests Bend Tests
Elevated Temperature Tensiles Rebar Tensile Bend and Rebend
Proof Load test Fracture Test
Macro Preparation amp Examination Coating thickness test Holiday Detection Test
Peel Off Test Vickers Rockwell Hardness Survey
Charpy Impact Test Micro Examination with photograph
Ferrite Count (Point Count method) - count Ferrite Content (Magnetic Method) - spots
A262 Test Practice CE ASTM G48ASTM G28 tests
SSCC Test HIC Test
Chemical Analysis XRD EDXRF Analysis
SEMEDS Analysis Detailed Failure Investigation Material investigation
CTOD In-situ Replica Metallography
Strand Wire Tensile Test Manhole Cover Compression Test
Ring Stiffness Test GRE Rubber Plastic Geo-textile Tensile testing
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KEY STAFF AT METALLURGY LAB
Anil Vashishta Pratik Raval Sasikumar Isehaq Chezian
NAME DESIGNATION QUALIFICATION EXPERIENCE
Anil Vashishta Operations Manager
Metallurgical Head
BE Metallurgical
Engineering 24 years
Pratik Raval Test House Supervisor BE Mechanical
Engineering 10 years
KSasikumar Senior Metallurgist BE Metallurgical
Engineering 14 years
GChezhian Metallurgist BE Metallurgical
Engineering 06 years
Ishaq Al Harassi Senior Engineer BE Mechanical
Engineering 08 years
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BRANCHES amp CONTACTS
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LONESTAR ALPHA LABORATORIES BRANCHES amp CONTACTS
Website
wwwlonestaralphacom
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Branches
Muscat (Central Laboratory) PO Box 1197 PC 130 Azaiba ndash Muscat Sultanate of Oman
Tel +968 24501524 24505590
Fax +968 24503814
Email muscatlablonestaralphacom
Muscat (Chemistry Environmental) PO Box 1197 PC 130 Azaiba ndash Muscat Sultanate of Oman
Tel +968 24504206 24504924
Fax +968 24502635
Email chemlablonestaralphacom
Muscat (Micro-biology) PO Box 1197 PC 130 Azaiba ndash Muscat Sultanate of Oman
Tel +968 24504206 24504924
Fax +968 24502635
Email microlablonestaralphacom
Sohar PO Box 84 PC 327 Sohar Industrial Estate Sohar ndash Sultanate of Oman
Tel +968 26751775 26751920 26751976
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Email civilsoharlonestaralphacom
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Tel +968 2321 3390 +968 92038358
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Email salalahlablonestaralphacom
Key Personals
Administration
Dawood Al-Harrasi
Chief Executive Officer
+968 91111411 dawoodalharrasilonestaralphacom
Saif Al-Harthi
Business Development Manager
+968 90122471 saifalharthylonestaralphacom
Santosh Elapanda
QHSE Manager
+968 99881224 santoshelapandalonestaralphacom
Moncy Thomas
Finance HR amp Admin Manager
+968 99221293 moncythomaslonestaralphacom
Operations
Anil Vashishta
Operations Manager Metallurgical Head
+968 99866907 anilvashishtalonestaralphacom
Civil Engineering Material Lab Hukam Chand
Civil Engineering Country Manager - Civil
+968 99445354 hukamchandlonestaralphacom
Naresh Paladugu
Civil Engineering Technical Manager - Civil
+968 99063458 nareshpaladugulonestaralphacom
Rakesh
Civil Engineering Lab Manager - Sohar Lab
+968 92869691 civilsoharlonestaralphacom
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FrancisMD
Civil Engineering Lab Manager ndash Salalah Lab
+968 92038358 Salalahlablonestaralphacom
Tomiyo
Civil Engineering Senior Lab Technician - Duqm Lab
+968 99278040 duqmlablonestaralphacom
Geotechnical Engineering Lab
J Pavan Kumar
Geotechnical Engineering Sr Geotechnical engineer
+968 99887852 ameerudeenlonestaralphacom
Chemical Microbiology amp Environmental Lab
P Tejali
Chemical Microbiology amp Environmental Engineering Lab Manager
+968 99887834 tejaliparsekarlonestaralphacom
Asad
Chemical amp Environmental Engineering Assistant Manager Chemistry
+968 99884612 asadnaqvilonestaralphacom
Vinu Mohan
Food amp Microbiology Testing
+968 99248181 vinumohanlonestaralphacom
Metallurgy Lab
Email metlablonestaralphacom
Anil Vashishta
Metallurgy Lab Manager Metallurgy
+968 99866907 anilvashishtalonestaralphacom
Pratik Raval
Metallurgy Lab Test House Supervisor
+968 99880633 pratikravallonestaralphacom
Sasi Kumar
Metallurgy Lab Senior Metallurgist
+968 99843415 sasikumarlonestaralphacom
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LOCATION MAPS
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2 Muscat ndash Chemistry Lab
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3 SOHAR
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4 DUQM
5 SALALAH
Registered with Directorate General for Specification amp measurements
Approved by PDO ISOIEC 170252005 Certified by SGS for ISO 9001
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Lonestar Alpha Laboratories Company Profile
INTRODUCTION
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories Company Profile
INTRODUCTION
We are pleased to introduce Lonestar Alpha Laboratories as an advanced multi-disciplinary lab established in the
Sultanate of Oman The lab is promoted by Omani Engineers in association with UAE based Lonestar Technical
Services one of the leading technical labs over the gulf region Lonestar Alpha is playing a major role in the
growing advancements witnessed in the country by providing technical testing and inspection services in various
fields for sustainable development with ensured quality and controlled environment Lonestar Alpha conducts its
business in a manner which demonstrates technical competence and reliability and in return provides its clients
with cost effective quality and on-time services The management and the technical team of Lonestar Alpha have
thoroughly reviewed the levels of requirements to render quality services and thus have developed the necessary
infrastructure to offer a complete range of services and have further proposed to develop the company capabilities
in a progressive manner
Lonestar Alpha deserves your confident decision to have it as your preferred partner in your Testing and
Inspection Services due to the following points
Lonestar Alpha is Accredited and certified as operating in accordance with ISO 90012008 amp
ISOIEC 17025 2005 for testing monitoring and evaluation of materials and fluids both on and off-site
Lonestar Alpha is also ISO 14001 2004 and OHSAS 18001 2007 certified
Four properly designed and full-fledged testing and inspection facilities in Muscat Sohar Duqm and
Salalah
Very comprehensive lab with diverse specializations that include Civil Testing Geotechnical
Engineering Mechanical and Metallurgical testing Environmental Testing Chemical Testing Oil amp
Gas Testing and Food amp Microbiological Testing
Qualified and experienced testing and inspection professionals who have been working in many diverse
industrial applications for numerous years in various countries
Associated with leading Lab in UAE Lonestar Technical Services staffed by professionals with several
years of work experience in their respective discipline in UAE Europe Asia ampUSA
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VISION amp MISSION
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories Company Profile
VISION STATEMENT
To be the leader in providing comprehensive high tech and multi -disciplinary testing amp
inspection services for the various industries in the Sultanate of Oman amp other countries
MISSION STATEMENT
It is the policy of this company to conduct i ts business in a manner which demonstrates
technical competence amp reliabil i ty while continuously improving amp providing a cost -
effective service for the laboratoryrsquos clients
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HSE POLICY
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HSE POLICY
It is the policy of the Establishment that its operations are executed at all times in such a way to ensure the
health safety and welfare of the employees and other persons including customers subcontractors and
general public
The establishment accepts the responsibility for health safety and environment (HSE) and HSE matters are
considered in equal importance to other business Objectives To achieve our objectives Lonestar alpha
Laboratories maintains an integrated HSE management system
HSE OBJECTIVES
The establishment strive to maintain HSE standards through training encouraging interest and enthusiasm in
HSE and by developing personal responsibility for HSE
The establishment is committed to protect the environment and minimize the waste and emissions to the
environment
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories shall comply with the HSE legislations and regulations of the Sultanate of Oman
and our documented management system requirements
HSE policy will be communicated to all employees and other concerned parties and will be made available to
the public
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories will establish objectives and targets and will adopt a proactive approach to HSE
matters
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories is committed to review the effectiveness of the HSE policy and its objectives
periodically to ensure the compliance and continual improvement of its HSE performances
The Establishment shall provide all necessary resources to provide the safety of personnel and equipment as
per regulatory requirements
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QUALITY POLICY
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories Company Profile
QUALITY POLICY
It is the Policy of this Company to conduct its business in a good professional manner which
demonstrates technical competence and reliability while continuously improving and providing high
quality testing and cost-effective service for the laboratorys Customers For this purpose we have
established and implemented a formal quality system It is our goal that this commitment to quality will
result in complete customer satisfaction throughout our service This will be achieved by
Maintaining compliance to ISO 90012008 and ISO 170252005 and the technical requirements
Continual improvement in the effectiveness of the management system
Ensuring all staff familiarizes themselves with the content of the Quality Assurance Manual and
complies with the policies procedures and associated documentation and implement at all times
Providing a service built on a well established Quality Management System meeting the
requirements of both our clients and current regulations standards
Providing accurate and unbiased test results in accordance with the requirement of International or
National or Internal or Customer specified test method
Undertaking assignments only where it has the required competent staff and equipment which are
calibrated and maintained
Continuous improvement in key processes through involvement in applicable PTP Intra -
laboratory comparisons between analysts and inter laboratory programs
Building staff skills through training and providing career growth opportunities to all employees
Improving profitability of company in accordance with guidelines set by shareholders each year
Advising the customer where appropriate of potential problems detected as a result of tests or
investigation in a timely manner
QUALITY OBJECTIVES
Test Results shall be Accurate Quick and Reliable
Accept changes and continuously improve our services to meet Customer needs and expectations to enhance
the value to our Customers
Good Laboratory Practices shall be followed and maintain an environment for the protection of Personnel
Equipment and Customer properties
Continuous improvement and development of competence of personnel through awareness teamwork
education training communication and encouragement
Advanced methods and practices shall be adopted to enhance customer satisfaction
Management System is designed to meet the requirements of both Customers and RegulationsStandards
Achieve a total Customer Satisfaction
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COMPANY HIERARCHY
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LONESTAR ALPHA LABORATORIES - ORGANIZATIONAL CHART
SCOPE OF TESTING
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SCOPE OF WORK
Type of Activity Scope of Tests
Civil Engineering
Construction Material
Mechanical Physical and Chemical Testing of Soil Aggregate Concrete
Cement Blocks Marble Tiles Water and other Construction Materials
Projects Quality Control
Establishment and Operation of Site Laboratories for Specific Projects
Evaluation and Assessment of Materials Quality for Projects Supervision of
Deep Foundation
Structural Evaluation
Non-destructive Diagnostics of Existing Civil structures amp Assessment for
Soundness Strength Deterioration amp Corrosion of Hardened Concrete in the
Existing RC Structures
Deep Foundation Testing
Testing Piles by Low Strain Integrity Testing
Geotechnical
Engineering
(Soil Investigations)
Field soil investigations for the purpose of assessing soil suitability for
building and civil constructions Engineering recommendations for the type
of foundation and bearing capacity Settlement analysis and monitoring
Slope stability analysis Soil and rock permeability tests Groundwater
analysis and monitoring
Highway amp Pavements
Visual inspection of the asphalt condition (defects assessment) Benkelman
Beam deflection measurements Extraction of cores in asphalt pavement
Saw cut asphalt slabs Dynamic Cone Penetration (DCP) measurements
Roughness measurements (IRI) by Roughometer CBR (lab amp In-situ)
Excavation of test pits Asphalt core laboratory analysis
Mechanical Corrosion and Metallurgical Engineering
Mechanical testing of metals welds and steel re-inforcement bars Chemical
analysis Procedure and Welder Qualifications Micro-structural evaluation
NACE Corrosion testing Failure Analysis In-situ Replica Metallography
Corrosion evaluation of SSDSS material Material Selection Manhole Cover
testing Testing of Non-metallics ndash Rubber HDPE GRP Geo-textile
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Chemical amp
Environmental
Engineering
Liquids amp Solids Sample analysis of liquids (domestic water groundwater seawater raw and
treated wastewater reverse osmosis marine discharge etc) and solids (soil
sludge sediment marine life plant tissue etc) Analysis of trace metals in
parts per billion in soil sludge and water Analysis of non-metallic inorganic
components Environmental analysis of organic constituents (BTEX PCB
PAH Phenols Volatile organic compounds Semi volatile organic
compounds etc) Analysis of Pesticides Dioxin amp Furan by using equipment
like GCGCMSFIDECD etc in accordance with International Standards
Metals amp Alloys Chemical composition of metals alloys corrosion products amp scales
Corrosion amp Scale Inhibitor Testing amp Evaluation Drilling Fluids Tests
Determination of different grade of Stainless Steel Carbon Steel Low Alloy
Steel Cast Iron brass Nickel Alloy Analysis of construction Rebar Zinc
Ingot Aluminium Cast Aluminium by using equipment ICPAAOESLECO
etc
Environmental
Monitoring
Effluent discharges amp drinking water compliances Ambient Air amp Stack
emission monitoring Industrial hygiene monitoring Commercial and
industrial indoor air quality Measurement of noise in dB in outdoor
workplace and from operating equipment Monitoring particulates in indoor
outdoor and workplace atmospheres Determination of Total Hydrocarbon
SO2 NO2 VOC Toxic Metals H2S Microbiological Toxic Metals Toxic
Gas and Total Suspended Matter in Internal Air Quality Monitoring
Moisture Velocity Flow NOX SO2 TPHCO2 CO Dioxin HF HCl and
Particulate in Stack Monitoring Ore Analysis Analysis of Nickel Iron Chromite Copper Dolomite Limestone and Gold
Silver Copper and other minerals using XRF ICP or by Wet Chemistry
Oil Analysis Physical and chemical analysis of crude and lube oils engine oil used engine
oil compressor oil hydraulic oil The analysis includes viscosity flash point
density cloud and pour point water content oil content salt colour total
acid number metals etc
TRANSFORMER OIL TESTING
Colour Acidity Water content Viscosity interfiscial Tension Break down
voltage complete gas analysis by TOGA GC Furan Particle size count and
PCBs in transformer analysis in accordance with ASTM BS ISO and
BSEN standard using standard equipment
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Food amp Microbiological Analysis
Microbiological analysis of food vegetables canned vegetables fish meat
meat products chicken sausage ketchup cooking oil mayonnaise cheese
chips cooked foods water and wastewater for CFU fecal coliforms fecal
streptococcus fungi nematods pseudomononas ligeonella etc in
accordance AOAC CMMEF ISO and CCFRA methods Cosmetics
Chemical and microbiological analysis of Hair Oil Vanishing Cream skin
Care lotion Soap Detergent and Hair cream as per the OMAN ministerial
requirement
Chemical analysis of Food
Protein Fiber moisture Toxic metals (lead cadmium Mercury selenium)
histamine Ash Content Fat content by standard method of chemical
analysis of food by David Pearson AOAC and ICP
Drinking water bottled and Unbottled
Chemical and microbiological Analysis of drinking water in accordance with
GULF standard Omani Standard WHO USEPA and international standard
including Bromate Bromide Chlorate Chlorite BTEX TRI Halo methane
VOC TPH metals and all other Carbonate Bi Carbonate and cations and
Anions using IC ICP GC amp GCMS
Paint
Solids Density SG Hg Pb VOC PCB drying time dry film thickness
wet film thickness adhesion strength etc in accordance with ASTM BS
BSEN DIN standard
Bitumen Penetration 25 Softening point Saybolt Furol Viscosity 25
Ductility 25 Water contents
CIVIL ENGINEERING MATERIAL TESTING
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Our Civil Engineering Departments at Muscat Sohar Duqm and Salalah covers wide range of mechanical
physical and chemical testing of soil aggregate concrete concrete durability cement admixtures Microsilica
blocks asphalt bitumen tack coat prime coat marble tiles water and other Construction Materials The lab also
provides a laboratory testing support to our geotechnical Engineering Department
Covering Wide Areas of Oman
Observing the need to be close to the construction projects that spread all over Oman full ndashfledged civil
engineering material testing labs have been established by Lonestar Alpha to cover as many regions of Oman as
possible The presence of more local labs within each region should facilitate providing better services to our
clients and better control of work quality in such projects Our Civil Engineering laboratories are currently in
Muscat Sohar Duqm and Salalah In addition to these five labs Lonestar is capable of providing site labs for
major projects that require labs at their sites
Locations of Civil Engineering material testing labs that belongs to Lonestar Alpha in Oman
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Concrete Strength
The compressive strength of concrete is the most common performance measure used by the engineer in
designing buildings and other structures The compressive strength is measured by breaking cylindrical (or cube)
concrete specimens in a compression-testing machine Flexural strength is one of the tensile strength of concrete
Tensile strength along with elastic modulus and corrosion resistance is another important strength parameter of
engineering materials used in structures
Concrete Durability
While compressive strength is a good indicator of load resistance it isnt a major indicator of concrete durability
There is therefore a need for quick reliable tests for concrete durability that would have to go far beyond reliance
on such standard performance measures as 28-day compressive strength Three forms of water penetration tests
are commonly used namely BS EN 12390DIN 1048 Water Permeability BS 1881 Part 208 Initial Surface
Absorption (ISAT) and BS 1881 Part 122 Water Absorption There are two similar modified chloride diffusion
tests namely ASTM C1202 Chloride Penetration and AASHTO 277 Rapid Chloride Permeability Chloride
Migration Coefficient (NTB 492) is one of the latest test method recently we added in to our system
Soil Field Density (soil compaction)
Soil compaction is defined as the method of mechanically increasing the density of soil In construction this is a
significant part of the building process If performed improperly settlement of the soil could occur and result in
unnecessary maintenance costs or structure failure Almost all types of building sites and construction projects
utilize mechanical compaction techniques Therefore regular testing of soil compaction by independent
laboratories is extremely essential and important Sand Cone Test (ASTM D1556-07 and BS 1377-990) typical
field tests are performed for measuring degree of soil compaction)
Investigative Studies
It is often necessary to test concrete structures after the concrete has hardened to determine whether the structure
is suitable for its designed use The tests available for testing concrete range from the completely non-destructive
where there is no damage to the concrete through those where the concrete surface is slightly damaged to
partially destructive tests such as core tests where the surface has to be repaired after the test The range of
properties that can be assessed using non-destructive tests and partially destructive tests is quite large and includes
such fundamental parameters as density elastic modulus and strength as well as surface hardness and surface
absorption and reinforcement location size and distance from the surface
Deep Foundation Testing (Piles)
Confirmation of satisfactory construction of all pile types has lead to the development of practical inexpensive
and reliable dynamic testing techniques Let our lab be you independent pile testing specialist Low strain
integrity tests examine the response of a pile to a small hammer blow at the pile head The induced stress wave
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travels down the pile shaft and reflected waves from significant changes in pile shaft acoustic impedance are
registered by a transducer held against the pile head
Asphalt amp Bituminous Binder Testing New technologies increased construction liability and revised building standards have made quality asphalt
testing and inspection integral to the successful completion of todayrsquos construction projects Lonestar Alpha
provide asphalt testing services that evaluate asphalt binders asphalt mixtures and other derivatives of asphalt
geared for use in the construction industry
Site Laboratories amp Projects Quality Control
One of the problems which occur within the construction and civil engineering industry is the need to test
construction materials on site Lonestar Alpha has the full capacity to provide site laboratories for big projects
Experienced full-time supervisors lab technicians and assistant technicians will be devoted to run daily testing
activities of such site labs We can also furnish the labs with all necessary equipments and tools
LIST OF TESTS
CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL TESTS
SOIL AGGREGATEROCK
Sampling of Soil samples Sampling of Aggregate samples
Wet Sieve Analysis Sieve Analysis
Hydrometer Analysis Sedimentation Clay Silt and Dust particles
Fines percentage Specific gravity Particle density
Classification of soils Water absorption
Liquid Limit amp Plastic Limit (Atterberg Limits) Bulk density (LooseRodded)
Plasticity Index Moisture content
Linear Shrinkage Clay lumps and Farible particles
Shrinkage limit by wax method Flakiness Index
Proctor compaction test (Light and Heavy) Elongation Index
CBR test (Soaked and unsoaked) Flat and Elongated particles
Specific gravity Particle density Shape Index
Moisture content Crushed broken fractured faces
Maximum and Minimum Index density Voided shell content
Bulk density Light weight particles
Direct Shear test (C and ɸ) Compaction fraction
1-D Odometer test (Consolidation properties
CvmvCc e0) Aggregate crushing value
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Swell Pressure test Aggregate Impact value
Free swell index Ten percent fines value
Permeability (Constant and Falling head method) Uncompacted void content
Unconfined compressive strength (UCS) Los angeles abrasion value
Sand Equivalent Value Drying and shrinkage
Electrical resistivity Sand equivalent value
Electrical conductivity Petrographic examination
Thermal resistivity Polished stone value
FIELD TESTS Coating and Stripping value
Plate Load test Soundness (Magnesium sulphate Sodium sulphate)
Insitu CBR test Alkali reactivity ndash Mortar bar method (3months
16days)
Dynamic Cone penetration Test (DCPT) Alkali reactivity ndash Rocky cylinder method
Compaction test by Sand replacement method Alkali reactivity ndash Chemical method
Rock fill compaction test by water fill method Organic Impurities
ROCK ASPHALT
Uniaxial Compressive Strength (UCS) Bitumen content and grading
Density Field Core thickness density and Compaction
Water absorption Asphalt coring - Insitu
Flexural strength Marshall stability amp Flow
Point load index Marshall density
Modulus of rupture Maximum theoretical density Gmm
Size amp Weight gradation - Insitu Loss of stability
Sodium sulphate crystallization CEMENT
Drop test - Insitu Fineness
Slake durability Initial and Final setting time
Saturation Coefficient and Porosity Normal consistency
CONCRETE Soundness by lechartlier method
Sampling of Fresh Concrete Compressive and flexural strength
Design mix Heat of hydration
Trial mix Complete chemical analysis
Fresh concrete temperature density amp Air
content Microsilica
Workability ndash Slump cone test Bleeding Density
Setting time of concrete Bulk density
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OTHER CIVIL TESTS
Rock Testing Rock Grading Breakage Index etc
Concrete Coring Drilling of concrete cores from existing structures
Destructive and Non Destructive Tests
Concrete structural evaluation by
Ultra sonic pulse velocity test
Rebound Hammer survey
Half cell potential analysis
Cover meter survey
Depth of carbonation
Bond Strength
Delamination survey
Crack mapping
Reinforcement examination
Corrosion rate measurement
Electrical resistivity in concrete
Compressive strength determination by drilling and testing core sample
Coating thickness
Pull off strength of concrete repair
Pile Tests Low Strain Integrity of Piles and witness of pile load test
Compressive strength of cubesCylindersCores Activity index
Tensile splitting strength Moisture content
Flexural Transverse strength Complete chemical analysis
Durability tests on concrete STEEL
Rapid Chloride Penetration Test (RCPT) Tensile and Elongation test
Initial Saturation Absorption Test (ISAT) Bend test
Water Permeability Rebend test
Water absorption Coating thickness
Chloride Migration test Holiday test
Modulus of elasticity Coating flexibility
Dimensions of Various Concrete BlocksTiles Complete chemical analysis
Water Absorption of Concrete Kerbs Channels
Edgings amp Flags ADMIXTURE
Dimension amp Compressive Strength Of Paving
Blocks Physical and Chemical test on admixtures
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CHEMISTRY OF CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL
Chemical Analysis of Cement Chemical Analysis of Lime Powder
Heat of Hydration of cement Total Alkalies
Chemical Analysis of Micro silica Chemical Analysis of Ground Granulated Blast
Furnace Slag
Sodium Absorption Ratio Leachibility Tests of Metals from Soil
Testing of Concrete making water Determination of Alkali carbonates amp Bi
carbonates
Cation Exchange Capacity of Soil Organic matter content of soil
Mass loss of Ignition of soil Total Sulfate content of soil
Water soluble Sulfate content of soil Water soluble Chloride content of soil
Carbonate content of soil Acid soluble Chloride content of soil
Gypsum content of soil Ammonia content of soil
Total Sulfate content of Aggregates Total Chloride content of Aggregates
Potential Alkali ndash Silica reactivity of Aggregates Water Soluble Chloride Salts in Aggregates
Acid ndash Soluble Material in fine Aggregate Organic impurities in fine Aggregates
Determining the water content of freshly mixed
concrete
Determining the Portland cement content of the
hardened hydraulic cement concrete
Chemical analysis of hardened concrete Sulfate content of hardened concrete
Chemical analysis for metals like steel Chloride content of hardened concrete
Indepth carbonation of hardened concrete Indepth chloride penetration on hardened concrete
by dust sampling and analysis
LIST OF CIVIL EQUIPMENTS
General Equipments
Electronic Weighing balances of various capacities Standard calibration weights
Bouyancy balance system for specific gravity Desiccators
Digital Thermometers of various range Dial Thermometers of various range
Max Min Thermometers Wet amp Dry Thermometers
Pressure Gauges Digital Vernier Callipers
Hot Plates Vacuum Pumps
Air Compressor Sand Bath Water bath
Humidity Chamber Load Rings of different capacity
Dial indicators of various range Digital Dial Indicators
Feeler strips Straight Edges
Magnetic stands Cube Mould (150150150 mm)
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Riffle Boxes Drying Ovens
Soil Aggregate and Rock Testing Lab
BS amp ASTM Test Sieves Sieve Shakers
Cone Penetrometers for Liquid Limit Casagrande Apparatus for Liquid Limit
Shrinkage Limit Apparatus Hydrometer test apparatus
Direct Shear Test Appaatus BS ASTM Proctor Rammers
BS ASTM Proctor Moulds BSASTM CBR Moulds amp Appartus
Multi Speed Compression Machine 50 kN Field CBR Apparatus
ASTM Sand cone Apparatus BS large amp Small Pouring Cylinder
Plate bearing Test Apparatus Dynamic Cone Penetrometer (DCP)
Nuclear Density Gauge Electric Resistivity Meter
Speedy Moisture Apparatus Bulk Density Containers
Flakiness amp Elongation Gauges Los Angeles Abrasion Machines
Sand Equivalent Test Sets Jaw Crusher
Rock cutting Saw Drying Shrinkage Apparatus
Point load Index Tester Slake Durability Apparatus
Aggregate Impact Value Apparatus Aggregate Crushing Ten percent Fines Value Apparatus
1-D odometer for consolidation Flow Cone
Max Min Index density equipment Soil Permeability apparatus
Concrete amp Cement Testing lab
Fully Automatic amp Semi Automatic Compression
machines of Various Capacities
Fully Automatic amp Semi Automatic Flexural Testing
machines of Various Capacities
Density containers for Fresh concrete Density Air content meters for Fresh concrete Air content
Concrete Mortar Penetrometers for Setting Time of
Fresh concrete
Concrete Mixers for Trial Mix
Cube Beam Cylinder Moulds Sulphur compound melting pot
Cylinder capping frame Rapid Chloride Penetration Test Apparatus
Half Cell Potential Test Apparatus Concrete Cover meter
Concrete Resistivity meter Rebound hammer
Pull-Off Strength Tester Ultrasonic pulse Velocity Tester
Concrete Flow Meter Specimen Cutting Machine
Core Drilling Machines Diamond Core Bits of different diameter
Micro-coring equipment Blaine Air permeability Apparatus
Fly ash fineness Apparatus Vicat Apparatus
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Ultrasonic Coating Cover Meter (DFT) Le Chatelier Apparatus for Cement Soundness
Calorimeter for heat of hydration Jolting Apparatus
Cement Mortar Mixer Initial Surface Absorption Apparatus
Compression amp Flexural Testing machine for Cement
Strength
Chloride Migration Coefficient Testing apparatus
Water Absorption of Concrete under pressure Mortar Consistency apparatus
Asphalt Testing laboratory
Bitumen Extractor Theoretical maximum Specific Gravity Apparatus
Marshall Compaction Stand amp Rammer Marshall Moulds
Marshall Stability amp Flow Testing machine Asphalt Coring machine
KEY STAFF AT CIVIL ENGINEERING LAB
NAME DESIGNATION QUALIFICATION EXPERIENCE
Hukam Chand Country Manager Civil BA 36
Naresh Paladugu Technical Manager - Muscat MTech ndash GeoTechnical
Engineering (Civil) 11
Dijesh M D Senior Lab TechnicianSupervisor
(Civil) BSc 12
SumeshC Senior Lab TechnicianSupervisor
(Civil) BSc 12
Srinivasa RaoP Senior Lab TechnicianSupervisor
(Civil) BSc 10
Naveen Dhiman Senior Lab TechnicianSupervisor
(Civil) BSc 11
Rakesh M Branch Manager - Sohar BSc 16
Mohammed Al Futaisi Asst Manager BSc 8
Arun S Anand Senior Lab TechnicianSupervisor
(Civil) BSc 11
Seetharam VS Senior Lab TechnicianSupervisor
(Civil) BSc 12
Ajeesh Kumar Senior Lab Technician BSc 9
MD Francis Branch Manager - Salalah Civil Engineering 39
Dhamotharakannan Senior Lab Technician B Tech Civil Engineering 3
Tomiyo Senior Lab TechnicianSupervisor -
Duqm BSc 10
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MAJOR CIVIL ENGINEERING PROJECTS Project Contractor
Construction of Batinah Expressway(Package 1 to 6)
Galfar Engineering amp Contracting SAOG
Nagarjuna construction company international
Simplex - Konstruktor (JV)
Larsen amp Toubro (Oman) LLC
FSB Ferrovial amp Batco JV
Consolidated Contractors Company Oman LLC
Oman Industrial Complex - VALE
Towel Construction
Teejan Trading amp Contracting
Galfar Engineering
LampT Oman
Barka Desalination Plant Douglas OHI Sohar Development Hotel (Crown Plaza) Galfar Engineering amp Contracting TOYOTA Showroom in Liwa Galfar Engineering amp Contracting Expansion of Sohar Beach Hotel Gulf Home Contracting
Social Houses in Liwa
Sam Trading Hussain Fahdil Partners Eastern Moon Contracting
Sohar Multiplex Towel Construction Rehabilitation of Sewerage Network and STP in
Buraimi
Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
IWP Desalination Plant at SUR Bahwan Engineering amp Contracting Maritime Works on Construction of New Port in
Duqm CCC-STFA-JDN
Shadeed Iron amp Steel Douglas OHI Salam Resort amp Spa (Dredging Work) CCC Bank Muscat Headquarter Building Galfar Engineering amp Contracting PDO Headquarter Building Al-Hajery Trading
Duqm Dry Dock Daewoo Co Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
Duqm Desalination Plant
Larsen amp Tubro
Road Bridges from Sarooj to Qurayat
Fedirici Stirling Batco
Road Work at Rahat Al-Andar Farm
Al-Ansari Trading Enterprises
Al-Moultaqa Residential Complex Dawood Contracting
Diabetic Health Centre Premier International
Oncology Wards amp Day care centre at Royal
Hospital Premier International
Psychiatric Hospital Bahwan Engineering Genetic Hospital Ay_tek Construction (Oman) LLC Sea Front Development Al-Ansari Trading Enterprises Car Museum at Barka Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
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Expansion of Barka Reservoir and Transmission
Facility Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
Arsquo Seeb Wastewater Treatment Project Al Hassan Engineering Oman Maritime College at Sohar Al-Khalili Enterprises
Buildings at Sohar University Al-Hajery Trading
Construction of New Villa and Associated Facilities
at Bahjat Al-Anthar Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
Development of Muscat International Airport (MC1) CCC ndash TAV Joint Venture
RAFO ndash Muscat Airport Desert Line Project
Development of Muscat International Airport -
Supply of Dredged material Boskalis Westminister (Oman)
Duqm Airport Phase 1 Desert Line Project
Sub Station at DankWadi Saa Larsen amp Toubro Oman
Court Complex at Buraimi Al Adarak Trading amp Contracting
Court Complex at Sohar Douglas OHI
Al Buraimi Colleage Al Adarak Trading amp Contracting
ROP Building at Buraimi Nafal Trading
Al Buraimi Public park Business amp Trading
Health Centre at Nizwa Business amp Trading
Ground Improvement Work at Sohar Port Soletanche Bachy (France)
Duraline ME Factory at Sohar Shaksy Engineering
Health Centre at Sohar Dawood Construction Co
Health Centre at Rahab Al Dahleez International LLC
Health Centre at Saham Al Bady Trading amp Contracting
Court Complex at Rustaq Carillion Alawi
Asian beach Game Package II Carillion Alawi
Majilis Oman Carillion Alawi
Health Centre at Al Ajaiz CIVIL CO
MTL ndash AL Mawaleh Third Line CCC Oman LLC
Oman Residence Complex ndash Al Khuwair Douglas OHI
Silver House ndash Ghala Douglas OHI
Oman Airbase at Musannah Douglas OHI
Sheraton Hotel Refurbishment Douglas OHI
Oman Dental College Douglas OHI
PAC Fahud Extension Phase II Douglas OHI
Radio Stations at Barka Bidaya and Bahla Premier International Projects
SBG Plaza at Ghubra Simplex Infrastructures LLC
Qalhat Desalination and Water Supply Project Towell Infrastructure Projects Company
SBG Plaza at Ghubra Towell Construction
ArsquoSeeb Sewage Collection and Conveyance System
Al-Khoudh Gravity Sewer Networks
United Gulf Contracting Company
Office amp Stores Complex at Seeb Galfar Engineering amp Contracting SAOG
Dualization of Bousher Al Amerat Road Galfar Engineering amp Contracting SAOG
Muscat Expressway Galfar Engineering amp Contracting SAOG
Bait Al Barakah Rayaheen Hall amp Museum Galfar Engineering amp Contracting SAOG
Car Museum at bait Al Barakah Galfar Engineering amp Contracting SAOG
Suwaiq Fishing harbour International Contracting amp Engineering
Services
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Duqm Port Complex
Jan De Nul Dredging Ltd
Power Generation amp Distribution Facility at Daleel
Field
Larsen amp Toubro Electromech LLC
Ministry of manpower Building at Airport Height Larsen amp Toubro (Oman) LLC
Glorei Maktabi2 Commercial Building at Al
Wattayah
Larsen amp Toubro (Oman) LLC
Oman Botanic Garden Phase-III Larsen amp Toubro (Oman) LLC
3311kV Primary Sub Station at Al Muna amp Al
Ansab
Larsen amp Toubro (Oman) LLC
22033kv Grid Substation amp Transmission Line at As
Sawady (Blue City Area)
Larsen amp Toubro (Oman) LLC
Primary Substation at Jibroo Larsen amp Toubro (Oman) LLC
13233kV Grid Station at Misfah Area Larsen amp Toubro (Oman) LLC
Flyover Widening and Junction Improvement at
Athaiba
Larsen amp Toubro (Oman) LLC
Dualization of Ghala ndash Al Ansab Road Larsen amp Toubro (Oman) LLC
Al Amerat ndash Quriyat Road Nagarjuna Construction Company
Houses at different location in Quriyat Nagarjuna Construction Company
Construction of Bridge Across Wadi Bani Hinay at
Wilayat of Al Rustaq Abu Hatim Company LLC
Construction of State Audit Institution Head Quarters
Building in Muscat Al Bustan Area Abu Hatim Company LLC
Sultan Qaboos Mosque at Nakhal amp Sumail Abu Hatim Company LLC
Proposed main entrance amp boundary wall at samoud
garrisonHalban Al Ansari Contractors
CPF Road Khazzan Al EZ Trading Transport amp Contracting Co
LLC
Health Center at Nizwa Al Badi Trading
Sultan Qaboos Mosque at Sumail Al Badi Trading
RAH Masjed amp Sablah for PDO Al Hajiry Trading LLC
Al Seeb Waste Water project Al Hajiry Trading LLC
Emergency Water Resrvoir Al Hassan Engineering Company SAOG
Construction of Independent Power Plant Project
Roads(Barka-3) Al Hassan Engineering Company SAOG
Renal Dialysis Center at Seeb Al khalili Construction LLC
Supply Hanger Rafo Mussannah Al khalili Construction LLC
Construction of Barracks accommodation at Airport
Heights Al Nahdha -Al Omaniah Co LLC
Proposed Sports Facilities for Security unitAl
Khoudh Al Rawahi International Co LLC
Remedial Works to Bridges Phase - 4A
(RUAWorks A Side) Al Sarooj Construction LLC
MohdAl Ameen Mosque-External Work Package Al Turki Enterprises
Regional Head Quarters at Ibri amp Rustaq Al Turki Enterprises
Proposed Officers Bedsit Masirah Alyam Enterprises LLC
Accomodation Complex (Kitchen amp Dining)Bid
Bid Police station Building-1 Arabian Supplies Contracting LLC
Officers Bed sit Sumail Arabian Supplies Contracting LLC
Multi - Purpose Hall Bahla Al Hamra Mudhaibi Arabian Supplies Contracting LLC
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amp Al Khamil
Innovation Park Muscat Arabian Supplies Contracting LLC
Dualization of Bid-Bid - Sur Road Section
1Package 1 A Astaldi-Ozkar JV
Al Hail Green Residential Developments Phase - 1 Bahwan Contracting Company LLC
3 X 20 MUA Primary Sub Station Ghala Bahwan Contracting Company LLC
Construction of New HLD Class room PDO Bahwan Engineering Company
Mixed use development at Bausher Carillion Alawi LLC
Roual Opera House Carillion Alawi LLC
Al Khairan Hotel Resort amp Spa Carillion Alawi LLC
Sultan Qaboos Mosque Nizwa Carillion Alawi LLC
Majlis Oman Carillion Alawi LLC
Construction of Muscat Airport Interchange on 18th
Nov Street
Consolidated Contractors Company Oman LLC
( CCC )
Construction of Underpass at Bait Al Barka
RA(CUB Project)
Consolidated Contractors Company Oman LLC
( CCC )
Design amp Construction of Al Mahaj RA Interchange
and related drainage amp Road works
Consolidated Contractors Company Oman LLC
( CCC )
Dualization of Farq Roundabout - Marfarsquoa Daris
Road
Consolidated Contractors Company Oman LLC
( CCC )
Grade Separated Junction Project stage 1 Consolidated Contractors Company Oman LLC
( CCC )
3rd laning of the Main Road from Al Mawaleh
Interchange to Bait Al Barka RA-Lot(1)
Consolidated Contractors Company Oman LLC
( CCC )
MEDC - Head Office building Dawood Contracting Company LLC
Jabal Al- AKhadar Resort Hotel Dawood Contracting Company LLC
Proposed Villa at Royal Flight Residential Complex
at Seeb Dawood Contracting Company LLC
3rd Laning of the M Road from Al Mawaleh
Intrsquochange to Bait Al Barka RA(Lot-2) Desert Line project LLC
Dualization of Nizwa Ibri Road Sec-2 from Jabrin to
Ibri Option 2 Desert Line project LLC
Construction of Asphalt Road from Al Haisha in
Wilayat Bahla to Hamra Al Duru in Wilayat IBRI Desert Line project LLC
Construction of Water Supply to Wilayat Wadi Bani
Khalid Desert Line project LLC
Additional amp Alteration works at Al falaji Development Services ampMaintenance LLC
Armoury Magazine at ROP Academy Development Services ampMaintenance LLC
Construction of Pump Shed Room and Reatin Wall Development Services ampMaintenance LLC
Fanja Sports Club Development Services ampMaintenance LLC
HQ for Ammunition stores at MAM Development Services ampMaintenance LLC
Immigration Complex at Nizwa Development Services ampMaintenance LLC
New building for CDC Department at Rustaq
Hospital complex Development Services ampMaintenance LLC
VIF Complex at Mudhaibi Development Services ampMaintenance LLC
Design amp Construction of Additional Interchanges
for Al Mubaila South Federic Stirling Batco LLC
13233KV Substation amp Associated OHL Ghala
amp AL Khamil Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
NHC Royal Hospital Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
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Inflight Catering Facilities Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
Design amp Construction of Al-Faroosiya Street
Interchange Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
Border Post complex at Rub Al Khali Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
Upgradation of IzkiMuthaibiRustaq Grid station Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
New Accident and Emergency + Burns Department
at Khoula Hospital Phase -8 Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
Dualization of Nizwa ndash Thumrait Road(IZZ-Adam
Section) Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
Dualization of Nizwa ndash Ibri RoadSec2 from Jabrin
to Ibri ndash 1 Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
Ras Al Hadd Airport Development Project Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
Safah and Wadi Latham Oilfield Services
Construction Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
Upgrade of Mukhaizna Airfield ndash New Runway
construction Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
Construction of Water Distribution network
Rustaq Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
New Darsait STP Project Galfar-Cadagua JV
Barrack Accomodation Suwaiq Gulf International Contracting LLC
Al Hamriya storm water drainage channel Hasan Juma Backer Trading amp Contracting
CoLLC
Annexe Building for Supreme Council for Planing Hasan Juma Backer Trading amp Contracting
CoLLC
Oman National Centre for treatment of
Haematological Disorder amp Bone Marrow Transplant
Hasan Juma Backer Trading amp Contracting
CoLLC
Construction of Jr Rate Accomodation Block
Wudam Iskan Contracting Company LLC
8 JOQ at MAM Iskan Contracting Company LLC
Military Technical College District Cooling System Iskan Contracting Company LLC
Al Amerat Waste Water Project Contract A 2 JV Arab Contractors amp WUEC
Darsait Al Wadi Al Kabir Road Project Larsen amp Toubro(Oman)LLC
MGI Road Project Larsen amp Toubro(Oman)LLC
Al Athaibah Interchange Larsen amp Toubro(Oman)LLC
Construction of 13233kv Grid Station at Amrat
Construction of 132kv Grid Station at Mabella - 2
and Installation of Required 132kv Overhead
Line132kv Cables in Muscat Governorate (Tender
No 1432012)
Larsen amp Toubro(Oman)LLC
6 Class Rooms to Zainab Al Asadiya School at Al
Amerat Mansoor Al Masroory
Proposed 14 classroom - Girls basic education
School at QalhatSur Mansoor Al Masroory
Accomodation at Adam Nafal Contracting amp Trading Co LLC
Wudam Naval Base Nafal Contracting amp Trading Co LLC
Construction of 3311KV Primary Sub Station at
Saraya Bandar Jissah
Oman National Engineering amp Investment
Co(SOAG)
Bait Al Barka Viewing Platform amp Sea wall Oman Shapoorji Construction Co LLC
Construction of Medium Wave Radio Transmission
Station in Barkabahla amp Buraimi Premier International Project LLC
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Al Batinah Coastal Housing Project
barkaMusanna amp Suwaiq Radic Construction Company LLC
Commercial amp Residential Building at Mumtaz area Shaksy Engineering Services LLC
Dualization of Ibri ndash Al Dariz-Miskin Road Strabag Oman LLC
Re-Build of Air strip existing at Rusail amp Sayq Strabag Oman LLC
Wadi Minqal amp Wadi Bani Jaber Asphalt Road
Section - 1 Strabag Oman LLC
Dualization of Bid-Bid - Sur Road Section -
1Package 1 - B STFA-HLG JV
Civil Work Services for Safah (B-09) Wadi Latham
(B-27) Fields Special Technical Services
Gas Processing Plant at Abu Tubul Block 60 Special Technical Services
EPC of RAH Substation STS Tebodin LLC
Treated Effluent Supply to Al Riyam amp Kalbou
Parks Teejan Trading amp Contracting
New Supreme Court Building At Al Ghubrah Towell Construction amp Company LLC
MC 4a ndash Civil Aviation Head Quarters Towell Construction amp Company LLC
New Supreme Court Building At Al Ghubrah Towell Construction amp Company LLC
Expansion of Distrib Network Seeb Wilyat ndash Seeb Towell Infrastructure Projects CoLLC (TIPCO)
Water Distribution Network for Wilyat -AL Qabil amp
Ibra Towell Infrastructure Projects CoLLC (TIPCO)
Construction of Batinah Expressway (Package -1) Galfar Engineering amp Contracting SAOG
Batinah Expressway Package ndash 3 Simplex - Konstruktor (JV)
Construction of Batinah Expressway - Package - 4 Larsen amp Toubro(Oman) LLC
Construction of Batinah Expressway - Package - 6 CCC (Oman) LLC
BP Oman - Khazzan Project Al EZ TradingTransport amp Contracting CoLLC
Kempinski HotelThe Wave Muscat Carillion Alawi LLC
Upgrading of Sinaw-Mahout Road Section-02 Strabag Oman LLC
Construction of Batinah Highway (Halban Junction) Strabag Oman LLC
Construction of Batinah Highway-Package-2 Nagarjuna Construction Company (NCC)
Major Site laboratories
Project Contractor
Head Quarter Building for PDO at MAF Al Hajry Trading amp Contracting
Development of Muscat International Airport ndash
Supply of dredged material
Boskalis Westminister (Oman)
Expeditionary Tent Beddown Area at Masirah Island
Cosmopolitan ndash EMTA Joint Venture
BP ndash Pipeline Installation amp Site Construction Galfar Engineering
Rehabilitation Works (Roads Bridges) at Quriyat Federcei Stirling Batco
Health Centre at Saham Al Badi Trading amp Construction
Sohar Bulk Jetty Oman Operation Saipem ndash Afcons Joint Venture
PDO ndash SNDC Project at Qurn Alam
Al Hassan Engineering
2nd Asian Beach Game 2010 at Wudam Carillion Alawi LLC
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Power Generation amp Distribution Facility at Daleel
Field
Larsen amp Toubro Electromech LLC
Health Centre at Rahab
Al Dahleez International LLC
Sohar Bulk Jetty Project
Saipem- Afcons Joint Venture
Court Complex at Rustaq
Carillion Alawi LLC
PDO Bahja ndash Plot Development
Sayouh Mahwees Trd amp Cont Co LLC
Dualization of Bid-Bid Sur Road Astaldi ndash Ozkar JV and STFA-HLG JV
ROP ndash Sidab Harbour Project Carillion Alawi LLC
Salalah International Airport LampT Galfar Contortion
Construction of Al Batinah Expressway (Package -1) Galfar Engineering amp Contracting SAOG
Batinah Express way Package ndash 3 Simplex - Konstruktor (JV)
Construction of Batinah Expressway - Package - 4 Larsen amp Toubro(Oman) LLC
Construction of Batinah Expressway - Package - 5 FSB Ferrovial amp Batco JV
Construction of Batinah Expressway - Package - 6 CCC (Oman) LLC
Air traffic control at Masira Darim Construction company LLC
Transfer station at Fanza Malik Sohar
STF Complex -Suwaiq Dawood Contracting Company LLC
Ras Al Hamra Development Project (RAH - 435) Al Turki Enterprises LLC
Zulia Power plant (PDO) Al Hassan Engineering LLC
SNCP Qurnalam Al Hassan Engineering LLC
RAH International School Al Hajry Trading amp Contracting
Dualization of Bid-Bid - Sur Road Section
1Package 1 A
Astaldi-Ozkar JV
Halban prade ground project (SSF) Trading amp Investment LLC
Jabel Akhthar Hotel Dawood Contracting Company LLC
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Sultan Qaboos Mosque Nizwa Carillion Alawi LLC
SUR IPP Douglas OHI
MC-5 Salalah International Airport L amp T India and L amp T Oman
MC-5 Salalah International Airport Galfar Engineering amp Contracting SAOG
Shadeed Iron amp Steel L amp T Oman
Shadeed Iron amp Steel Simplex Infrastructures LLC
Health Centre Ibri Master Bin Karam
University Of Buraimi L amp T Oman
University Of Buraimi L amp T Oman
Trasnsfer Station SUR Mallak Sohar
Dualization of Mahdha-AL Rawdha Road
Buraimi
Premier International
Duqm Port Road Strabag Oman LLC
Mall of Oman - Package - 2 SPCCC
Dualization of Adam - Thumrait Road Part - 2
(ATD Project)
CCC (Oman) LLC
Durability Test of Concrete such as Chloride Migration Test and Rapid Chloride Permeability Test
Field Compaction test is used to provide the basis for control the fill material compaction
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Rapid chloride penetration test for concrete to asses the chloride ion penetration
Durability Test of Concrete such as Water Penetration Test
Permeability Apparatus Constant amp Falling Head for Granular ampClaySilt
Transverse Strength of Kerb Stone
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Non Destructive Structural Investigation
Exposure of foundation for visual inspection and NDT
Cover meter surevy Test indicates position of reinforecemnt bars hardned concrete
Ultra sonic pulse velocity measurement to assess the uniformity of concrete Detects internal flaws cracks and segregation etc
Rebound Hammer test to find the insitu concrete strength Surface hardness
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Direct Shear test to find the cohesion(C) and angle of internal friction(ɸ) in soil samples
Insitu concrete coring to determine the compressive strength
Marshall stability test for asphalt mixes
GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING
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Lonestar Alpha Labs undertake onshore amp offshore ground investigations for a wide variety of civil and
industrial construction infrastructure and pipeline projects We pride ourselves by adopting the same
professional approach to both large multi-disciplinary investigation projects as well as small simple structures
Our Investigation is supervised by highly qualified amp experienced geotechnical engineers and geologists
General Geotechnical Engineering Services
Design and planning of ground investigations
Settlement Monitoring
Foundation Designs and Proof Checking
Design of Reinforced Earth Structures
Design of Deep Foundations (Piles Well) amp Mat Foundations
Borehole drilling amp soil investigations (SPT)
Dynamic Cone Penetration Testing (DCPT)
Static Cone Penetration Test with pore-pressure measurement (CPTU)
Sample coring and analysis
Down hole and Cross Hole Seismic Tests
Trial pitting and trenching
Slope stability analysis amp studies
Pumping Tests and permeability Lugeon Tests
Double Ring Infiltrometer Tests
Plate bearing Tests and in-situ CBRs
Electrical Resistively Test
Thermal Resistivity Test
Resistively Profiling amp Resistivity Mapping
Groundwater Monitoring Sampling and Analysis
Preparation of factual and interpretative reporting
Soil Investigations
Soil Geotechnical investigations are performed by geotechnical engineers to obtain information on the physical
and mechanical properties of soil and rock around a site to design earthworks and foundations for proposed
structures and for repair of distress to earthworks and structures caused by subsurface conditions A geotechnical
investigation includes surface exploration and subsurface exploration of a site Our rigs are cable to drill vertical
holes down to 400m and inclined holes down to 200m below existing ground level
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Soil sampling using variety of samplers to collect disturbed samples relatively undisturbed samples and
undisturbed samples Samplers such as Hand Shovel Machine driven auger continuous flight auger Split-
Spoon SPT sampler Shelby Tube Sampler Piston Sampler
Laboratory tests
A wide variety of laboratory tests performed on soils and rocks to measure different properties
Although detailed list of laboratory testing is presented in Civil section some of the typical tests involved in the
investigation are given below
Water Content
Particle size Analysis Grain Size Distribution
Sedimentation Hydrometer analysis
Atterberg limits
California Bearing Ratio (CBR)
Direct Shear Test
Oedometer Test (Consolidation)
Swelling Pressure Test
Tri-axial Test
Unconfined Compressive Strength
Chemical Analysis of Soil and Water
In-Situ geotechnical tests
Standard Penetration Test (SPT) - in-situ standard penetration test designed to provide information on the
properties of soil while also collecting a disturbed soil sample for grain-size analysis and soil classification
Dynamic Cone Penetration Test (DCPT) - in-situ dynamic cone penetration test designed to provide
information on the properties of sub soil of natural ground or for pavement DCPT is useful to determine the in-
situ CBR and subgrade modulus
Cone Penetration Test (CPT) ndash standard Cone Penetration Test is performed using an instrumented probe
with a conical tip pushed into the soil hydraulically at a constant rate CPT instrument records tip resistance
friction resistance along the sleeve and pore-pressure measurement For bigger sites usually the CPTs are
performed in combination with drilling of boreholes to correlate so that the investigation is economical and
appropriate CPT data interpretation is used for correlation of soil properties and also to determine Soil Bearing
Capacity (SBC)
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Constant head Falling head permeability tests - Estimating Hydraulic conductivity (or permeability)
of different types of soil is the most important step in designing any groundwater control system The knowledge
of this property is much useful in solving problems involving yield of water bearing strata seepage through
earthen dams stability of earthen dams and embankments of canal bank affected by seepage settlement etc The
falling head method of determining permeability is used for soil with low discharge where as the constant head
permeability test is used for coarse-grained soils with a reasonable discharge in a given time For very fine-
grained soil capillarity permeability test is recommended
Lugeon Test or Packer Tests - Estimating Hydraulic conductivity (or permeability) of different types of
rocks is a key step in designing any groundwater control system in a rock We do perform Packer Permeability
Tests in Rocks
Groundwater Monitoring
Our geotechnical field staffs are well trained for installing Piezometers and groundwater monitoring Piezometers
are two types viz Type-1 is Standpipe Piezometer and Type-2 is Vibrating-Wire Piezometers Standpipe
piezometer facilitates Groundwater levels measurement using dip meter or water level indicators while VW
piezometers are useful for monitoring Pore-Water pressures continuously using special devices attached to data
loggers
Groundwater Samples can be collected for analysis in the chemical and microbiological lab Routine drinking
water analysis trace metals and organic parameters can be tested and evaluated
Slope Stability Studies
The field of slope stability encompasses the analysis of static and dynamic stability of slopes of earth and rock-fill
dams slopes of other types of embankments excavated slopes and natural slopes in soil and soft rock Lonestar
Alpha can provide slope stability investigation analysis (including modelling) and design mitigation which can
be completed by our well trained and qualified geologists and geotechnical engineers
Settlement Monitoring
Settlement Monitoring surveys is performed to determine the degree of horizontal and vertical displacement of
structures pavements and embankments over a defined period Severe pavement damage and structural failure
can be a direct result of settlement and therefore it is critical that movement be detected and measured Our Senior
Engineering Surveyors and Geotechnical Engineers are available to assist you with the development and
implementation of a monitoring system to suit individual requirements
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Other Geotechnical Field Tests
Plate Load Tests
In-Situ CBR Tests
Soil Electrical Resistivity Tests
Soil Thermal Resistivity Tests
Pile Integrity Tests
Infiltration Rate Tests using Double Ring Infiltrometer
Geotechnical Field Tests
Geophysical seismic tests are useful to determine dynamic soil rock properties which will be used in
design of machine and any other vibrating equipment foundations
Two typical seismic tests performed as part of the geotechnical investigations are
Downhole seismic test and
Crosshole seismic test
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LIST OF GEOTECHNICAL TESTS
LIST OF GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING EQUIPMENTS
Drilling Rigs Desco Inc 2No SP4500S amp 3No
SP3500S (crawler)
Split-Spoon Sampler
Drilling Rig Ellettari EK100S amp EK 200S (crawler) Piston Type Samples
Drilling Rigs Truck Mounted Vibrating Wire Piezometers Devices amp Loggers
Drilling Rods Tricone Bits
Standard SPT sets and rods Tungsten Carbide Drilling Bits (96mm amp 101mm amp
above)
Single Double amp Triple Tube Core Barrels ndash
Conventional amp Wireline system
Diamond Bits Surface amp Impregnated (96mm amp
101mm amp above) ndash Conventional amp Wireline system
Shelby Tubes Automatic Water level Meter
Dynamic Cone Penetrometer Test equipment (DCPT) Bailers for Groundwater Sampling
Down-The-Hole Hammer (DTH Hammer) Packer Test Apparatus
Surveying Equipments (Auto Levels Total Station
GPS and Accessories)
Variable Geotechnical Softwares (gINT etc)
Thermal Resistivity Test Apparatus (KD2 Pro) Electrical Resistivity Test Apparatus (Nillson)
SUBSURFACE SOIL ROCK GROUNDWATER
Soil Investigation Drilling in Soils and Rocks
Bearing Capacity amp Settlement Analysis Slope Stability Analysis
Trial Pits Standard Penetration Test - SPT
Permeability in Soil (Falling Constant Head) Dynamic Cone Penetration Test - DCPT
Permeability in Rock (Lugeon Packer Test) Infiltration Rate Tests
Groundwater Monitoring and Sampling Installation of Inclinometers amp Pressure Meters
In-situ CBR Tests Installation of Piezometers
Soil Swelling Tests Plate Load Tests
Vane Shear Tests Soil Electrical Resistivity Tests
Down Hole Seismic Tests Cross Hole Seismic Tests
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KEY STAFF AT GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING
NAME DESIGNATION QUALIFICATION EXPERIENCE
J Pavan Kumar Sr Geotechnical Engineer MTech - Geotechnical 8
Tauseef anwar Geologist MSc Geology 5
Bahrudeen assain
Mohammed Geologist MSc Geology 5
Anjali Geologist BSc in Geology 8
Imran Ishaq Engineering asst Dip Civil 5
Mohammed Al-Ansari Logistics and Supervisor High School 10
Ameen Khalfan Field Coordinator High School 8
Abdullah Field Coordinator High School 5
Rit Bahadur Drilling Operator High School 15
Purna Bahadur Drilling Operator High School 16
Rajan Basnet Drilling Operator High School 10
Subarna Paija Drilling Operator High School 11
Lil Bahadur Sr Mechanic High School 11
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RECENT GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING PROJECTS Project Client Consultant No of Boreholes
Oman National Railway
Project Segments 2 amp 6
Italferr SpA MOTC 65 BH 80 TP amp
Piezometers
Bunker Terminal at Duqm Oman Oil Marketing Co
(OOMC)
Worley Parsons Oman
Engineering (WPOE)
10 BH amp MASW
survey
Mahdah ndash Rawdah Road
Dualization project
Premier International Mott McDonald 22 BH 15 TP amp
Slope stability
Yibal-Khuff FEED project Galfar Engg amp
Contracting Co SAOG
Petroleum Development
Oman (PDO)
95 BH 45 TP amp 11
Downhole seismic
Well pad stability
investigations at Fahud
Mabrouk Khulud West D
Galfar Engg amp
Contracting Co SAOG
Petroleum Development
Oman (PDO)
18 BH
Batinah Expressway Pkg 3 Simplex Infrastructure Parsons International
MOTC
79 BH
Adam ndash Thumrait
Dualization Project
Parsons International MOTC 150 BH 365 TP
Lime Calcination project at
Salalah
Carmeuse Inc - 15 BH 10 TP amp
Diagraphy drilling
Duqm Area A B amp C Sultan Qaboos University
(SQU)
SEZAD 65 BH amp 20 TP
Various Substation projects
in all Governorates
Dawood Engineering
Consultancy
Mezoon Electricity 50 BH 25 TP 50
ERTs
Chromite Quarry Drilling Arabian Gulf Trading - 7 BH
Transmission line at Taqah Rukun Al Yaqeen Int Mott McDonald 50 BH amp 61 TP
Izz ndash Adam Road
Dualization Project
Galfar Engg amp
Contracting Co SAOG
National Engg Services
of Pakistan (NESPAK)
25 BH amp 8 TPs
Bid bid ndash Sur Road
Dualization Project
Astaldi ndash Ozkar Joint
Venture
Dar Al-Handassah
(Lebonan)
89 BH 8 TPs
Piezometers
Water Distribution Network
at Al Amerat
Taeyoung ndash Hasan Juma
Baker JV
Sogreah Consultants 25 BH 130 TP amp Soil
Resistivity
Taxiway and Airlift Ramp
at Al Musannah Airbase
American International
Contractors Inc
- 34 BH amp 62 TP
Water Distribution Network
at Al Khoud
Towell Infrastructure
Projects Co LLC
National Engg Services
of Pakistan (NESPAK)
11 BH 7 TP amp Soil
Resistivity
Interchanges btn Airport amp
Muscat Expressway
Soares Da Costa ndash Oman
United Engg Services JV
Parsons International 15 BHs amp 10 TP
Oman Botanic Garden Diwan Royal Court Alatec (Spain) 75 BH
Qurayiat-Al-Amerat Road Muscat Municipality Parsons International 6 BH
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Tunnel
Al-Haffa District
Development Infrastructure
Dohfar Municipality Dar Al-Handassah
(Lebonan)
11 BH
Piezometers
Salam Resort amp Spa in Yiti
Muscat
Sama Dubai Halcrow International 58 BH
amp Piezometers
Al-Ansab STP Galfar Engineering amp
Contracting
Khatib AlAmi 6 BH
Limestone Quarry for
Doqoum Dry Dock
Daewoo Co Daewoo Co 6 BH
Barka Water Reservoir
Expansion Works
Galfar Engineering amp
Contracting
Mott Mac Donald 12 BH
Soil Resistivity
Information Centers at
Nizwa amp Ibri
Ministry of Higher
Education
Development Services amp
Maintenance
6 BH
Irrigation System Plan for
Dhofar Municipality
Dhofar Municipality Consulting Engineering
Services
7 BH
Infiltration Tests
Cyclone Damage
Rehabilitation Works in Ras
Al-Hadd
CCC Parsons International Investigation for
Ground
Improvement
Soil Resistivity OMIFCO - Soil Resistivity
Seeb Cornice Road
Improvement Bridges
Muscat Municipality Atkins 7 BH
Dualization FarqNizwa to
Marfaa Daris Road
Ministry of Transport and
Communication
Parsons International 18 BH
Dualization of Al Kharjiah
Street
Muscat Municipality Parsons International 6 BH
Bidbid Sur Road Sec-1 MOTC Dar Al Handasah 31 BH Piezometers
120TPs
Flood Protection Dams-
Liwa and Shinaz Area
Ministry of water
resources and regional
municipalities
Renardet amp Fitchner 29 BH 40 TPs
Housing at Hail Al Ghaf
Quriyat
Muscat Municipality - 10 BH amp 10 TPs
132kV OHL from Harweel
to Thumrait
Petroleum Development
Oman
Worley Parsons 11 BH 11TPs amp ERT
132kV OHL from Dank to
Al Hail
Civil Co Contracting OETC Energoprojekt
Mott Mac Donald
43 BH 20 TPs amp
ERT
132kV OHL from Al Wasit
to Buraimi Grid Ss
Civil Co Contracting OETC Energoprojekt
Mott Mac Donald
27 BH 11TPrsquos amp
ERT
Al Athaiba Junction
Improvements
Muscat Municipality Parsons Intl Co 12 BH 7 TP Asphalt
Coring
Third Laneing from Bait Al Muscat Municipality Parsons International 35 BH 34 TP
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Barka to Mabelah Asphalt Coring
Design and construction of
Dualization of Al Murtaffa
street
Muscat Municipality Parsons International 26 BH 15 TP
Asphalt Coring
Proposed Tower
Constructions in OMAN
Ministry of Broadcasting Rohde amp Schwarz 16BH
EPC of power plant Daleel
Facility
L amp T Electromech Mott Mac Donald 7 BH 10TP ERT
Royal Suite at Haima and
Emergency block
Dewan of Royal Court Tebodin amp Partners LLC 4BH 4TP
Navigation Aids System
Muscat International
Airport and Salalah Airport
Thales Deutschland
Germany
Thales Deutschland
Germany
6BH 5ERT
Upgrade of DPS amp B-Block
facility Daleel oil Fields
Daleel Petroleum Attila Dogan 4BH 2ERT
13233kV Grid Station at
Quriyat
OETC LnT Oman Energoprojekt amp Parsons 4BH TPs
132kV OHL from Quriyat
to Jahloot
OETC LnT Oman Energoprojekt amp Parsons 60BH 60TPs 60ERT
Supreme Court at Al
Ghubra Guest House
Royal Court Affairs
Royal Estates The Palace
Consulting Engineering
Services LLC
12BH TPs
GEOTECH DRILLING RIGS
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DESCO SP4500S Rigs DESCO SP3500S Rigs
Site Work Photographs
GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION ndash AREA A B amp C at Duqm
Client SEZAD Consultant SQU
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GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION ndash Yibal Khuff Project at Yibal
Client Galfar Engg amp Cont Consultant PDO
GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION ndash Inclined Coring at Chromite Mine near Sumail
Client Arabian Gulf Trading
GEOTEC
HNICAL INVESTIGATION ndash Oman National Railway Project
Segments 2 amp 6
Client MOTC Consultant Italferr SpA
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GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION FOR
BARKA WATER RESERVOIR EXPANSION
Client Galfar Consultant Mott Mac Donald
SUBSURFACE INVESTIGATION BIDBID-SUR ROAD
SECTION 1
Client MOTC Consultant Dar Al Handasah Shair amp Partners
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GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION FOR SEEB-CORNICHE ROAD
IMPROVEMENT BRIDGE 6 MUSCAT
Client Muscat Municipality Consultant Atkins
GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION FOR 132KV OHL FROM DANK
TO AL HAIL amp 132KV OHL FROM SIBETHA TO BURAIMI
Client CivilCo Consultant Mott Mac Donald Energoprojekt
GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION FOR FLOOD PROTECTION DAMS
SHINAZ AREA ndash HATTA-A HATTA-B FAYDH amp BIDAH
Client MRMWR Consultant Fitchner amp Renardet
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DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF FLYOVER WIDENING AND JUNCTION IMPROVEMENTS AT AL ATHAIBA INTERCHANGE
Client Muscat Municipality Consultant Parsons
DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF THIRD LANING OF MAIN ROAD FROM AL MAWELAH INTERCHANGE TO BAIT AL BARKHA RA
Client Muscat Municipality Consultant Parsons
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SURVEYING WITH TOTAL STATION EQUIPMENT FOR
GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING PURPOSES
ELECTRICAL RESISTIVITY TEST
RESISTIVITY MAPPING amp RESISTIVITY PROFILING
PIEZOMETER INSTALLATION INCLINED DRILLING WITH PACKER TEST
CHEMICALENVIRONMENTAL amp
MICROBIOLOGICAL TESTING
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Lonestar Alpha Lab provides a full range of chemical environmental and microbiological analytical services to
industrial engineeringconsulting and government clients throughout the Sultanate of Oman Lonestar Alpha
analytical expertise includes organic and inorganic analyses of water soil air food and many other matrices The
lab production capability capacity and advancement of instrumentation ensure the reliability and performance
needed to successfully deliver major analytical projects Instruments are dedicated to specific matrices and
analyses to prevent cross contamination Our reports are fully supported by QAQC deliverables designed to meet
the requirements of the regulatory program for which the data will be utilized Our reports are designed for ease-
of-results interpretation as well as efficient validation of the support data
TESTING DIFFERENT MATRICES
DomesticFormationGroundReclamation Water
Desalination Water amp Marine Samples
Marine Life
Plant Tissue
Reverse Osmosis
Soils amp Sediments
Food Products
Metal Samples
Concrete Products
CHEMICALENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS
WaterWastewater Metallic Constituents
WaterWastewater Organic Constituents
Water Cations amp Anions
Ambient Air Quality Monitoring
Stack amp Process Emission Monitoring
Indoor Air Quality
Contamination Pollution Studies Environmental Chemistry organics inorganics metals
Analytical chemistry using AAS XRF OES IRC and wet chemistry
Noise amp Vibration Monitoring
Microbiological Analysis
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AMBIENT AIR amp STACK EMISSION MONITORING
CO amp CO2
Hydrogen Sulfide
Hydrocarbons
Metal Particulates
NOx SOx
Oxygen
Volatile Organic Compounds
Dioxin amp Furion
MICROBIOLOGICAL AIR QUALITY MONITORING
Bacteria(CFUm3
Moulds (CFUm3)
Identification of Microorganisms up to Species level
INDOOR AIR QUALITY (IAQ)
Lonestar Alpha leads the way in Indoor Air Quality Services with our dedicated team of field staff and the latest
equipment We are equipped to investigate chemical and biological exposure situations
IAQ Air Monitoring Services
VOCs and SVOCs
Fungal Mold Indentification Quantification
Total Respirable Particulates
Toxic Vapors
Sick Building Syndrome
Bacterial Indentification Quantification
Typical IAQ Surveys
IAQ profile for preliminary building study
Baseline IAQ monitoring
Mold Fungal contamination monitoring using spore trap sampling devices
Compliance monitoring for municipal amp Government enviromental agencies
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HSE monitoring for critical response of environmental hazards
INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE (IH)
Lonestar Alpha is capable of providing a wide variety of Industrial Hygiene Service
using state of the art equipment and depth of experience with IH procedures
NoiseDosimetry TLV+8Hr TWA
Particulates (Total PM 10 PM 50 PM 25)
Combustible Gases (Total Hydrocarbons)
VOCs and SVOCs
Total and Respirable Fibers
Metals and Inorganics
Typical Industrial Hygiene Monitoring
HSE monitoring for corporate or client requirec field data collection
Compliance monitoring for Municipal or Governmental agency requirements
Background monitoring for comparative Environmental studies
HYGIENE AUDITING AND INSPECTIONS
Hygiene Auditing
Hygiene Inspections and Hygiene recommendations
Assisting in ISOHACCP Certifications
Microbiological Sampling and Analysis of Food and Water
Swab sampling and Air Monitoring
Hotel and Industrial HAACP and Hygiene System Implementation
Assisting in Laboratory setup and Accreditations Response monitoring for safety analysis and quality assurance audits
OIL ANALYSIS
Lube Oil
Transformer Oil
Compressor Oil
Diesel
Heavy fuel
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LIST OF CHEMICALENVIRONMENTALMICROBIOLOGICAL TESTS ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY amp ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS
WATER EFFLUENT SEAWATER SOIL SEDIMENT ANALYSIS
Acidity Sulfide Selenium
Alkalinity TDS Silicon
Ammonia Temperature Silver
Bicarbonate Total Hardness Sodium
BOD Total Nitrogen Strontium
Boron Total Organic Carbon Thallium
Chlorite chlorate Potassium
Bromate TSS Tin
Carbonate Turbidity Titanium
Chlorides Aluminum Vanadium
COD Antimony Zink
Color Arsenic Aromatic Volatile Orgabicx (BTEX)
Conductivity Barium Chlorinated Hydrocarbons
Cyanides Beryllium Crude amp Refined Product Fingerprinting
Dissolved Oxygen Cadmium Extractible Organic Halides
Fluoride Calcium Haloacetic Acids
Free Chlorine Chromium Halogenated Volatile Organics
Magnesium Hardness Cobalt Herbicides amp Pesticides
Nitrates Copper Nitroaromatic amp Cyclic Ketones
Nitrites Hexavalent Chromium Organic and Volatile Acids
Oil amp Grease Iron PCBrsquos
Organic Nitrogen Lead Polynuclear Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAH)
pH Lithium Semi Volatile Organic Compounds
Phenols Magnesium Total Organic Halides
Phosphates Mercury Total Petroleum Hydrocarbons (TPH)
Phosphorus Molybdenum Trihalomethanes
Residual Chlorine Nickel Volatile Organic Compounds
Salinity Niobium Pthalate Esters
Sodium Absorption Ratio
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FOOD CHEMICAL AND MICROBIOLOGICAL TEST
Fish and Value added fish products vegetable oils Ketchups Mayonnaise Vinegar Cooked sea
food Cooked Non sea foods Canned foods Vegetables Snacks Ghee Cheese Honey Sweats etc
CHEMICAL ANALYSIS OF FOOD
GIDELINES - OMAN STANDARDGULF STANDARDOther International Standards
TEST METHODS- AOACASTAAOCSISOSASOASTMBS
CHEMICAL ANALYSIS OF FOOD
Protein Cholesterol
Fat content Phosphorous
Vitamins Sodium
Moisture Potassium
Ash Calcium
Dietary Fibre Lead
Sugar Cadmium
Starch Mercury
Saturated Fat Iron
Unsaturated Fat Magnesium
Arsenic Aflatoxins
Moisture content Histamine
Volatile protein Irradiation
Pesticides Sudan Dyes
MICROBIOLOGICAL ANALYSIS OF FOOD
TEST METHODS ndash USFDA BAMAOACCCFRACMMEFISO
GUIDELINES ndash OMANI STANDARDGSOPHLS
MICROBIOLOGICAL ANALYSIS OF FOOD
Aerobic Plate Count Listeria monocytogens
Lactobacillus acidophilus Shelf Life Analysis
Escherichia coli Enterobacteriaceae
Escherichia coli O157 H7 Vibrio parahaemolyticus
Fecal Coliforms Shigella
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Total Coliforms Listeria spp
Staphylococcus aureus Clostridium perfringens
Salmonella Yeast and Mould
Vibrio cholera Vibrio parahaemolyticus
Anaerobic plate count Campylobacter
Histamine Bacillus cereus
Aflatoxin
CHEMISTRY OF CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL
Chemical Analysis of Cement Chemical Analysis of Lime Powder
Heat of Hydration of cement Total Alkalis
Chemical Analysis of Micro silica Chemical Analysis of Ground Granulated Blast
Furnace Slag
Sodium Absorption Ratio Leachibility Tests of Metals from Soil
Testing of Concrete making water Determination of Alkali carbonates amp Bi carbonates
Cation Exchange Capacity of Soil Organic matter content of soil
Mass loss of Ignition of soil Total Sulphate content of soil
Water soluble Sulphate content of soil Water soluble Chloride content of soil
Carbonate content of soil Acid soluble Chloride content of soil
Gypsum content of soil Ammonia content of soil
Total Sulphate content of Aggregates Total Chloride content of Aggregates
Potential Alkali ndash Silica reactivity of Aggregates Water Soluble Chloride Salts in Aggregates
Acid ndash Soluble Material in fine Aggregate Organic impurities in fine Aggregates
Determining the water content of freshly mixed
concrete
Determining the Portland cement content of the
hardened hydraulic cement concrete
Chemical analysis of hardened concrete Sulfate content of hardened concrete
Chemical analysis for metals like steel Chloride content of hardened concrete
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ORE ANALYSIS
Dolomite Ore Iron Ore
Copper Ore Nickel Ore
Chromium Ore Limestone Ore
Manganese Ore Gypsum
Dunite Quartz
STEEL CHEMISTRY
Alloys Brass amp Bronze
Aluminum Alloys Chemical Composition of Steel
ASTM A 262 (Various) Diffused Hydrogen Test
ASTM G 48 (Variou) Purity of Metals
ASTM G 6667 Nickel Alloys
OIL ANALYSIS
Appearance Flash Point Specific Gravity
Ash Content Water content Insoluble pentane
Carbon Conradson Residue Wear Metals Total Acid Number
Kinematic Viscosity Break Down voltage Total Base Number
Dissipation factor Oil Content Viscosity Index
Color Pour Point Flash Point
Copper Corrosion BS amp W Density
Neutralization number Resistivity Interfacial tension
Dissolve gas Sediment Sulphur content
Cloud point Distillation PCB
Oxidation test Gassing
AMBIENT AIR STACK MONITORING
Carbon Dioxide RPM (PM 10 5 25)
Carbon Monoxide Semi Volatile Organic Compounds
Chlorine Content SO2
Hydrogen Sulfide Total Acid Concentration
Lower Explosion Limit Total Hydrocarbon
Oxides of Nitrogen Total Particulate Concentration
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Oxygen Volatile Organic Compounds
Ozone Dioxin amp Furion
INDOOR AIR QUALITY ndash IAQ INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE - IH
Asbestos Bulk Sample Analysis Total amp Respirable Fibers
Asbestos Fiber Concentration in Air Total amp Respirable Particulates
Bacterial amp Microbial Identification Total Plate Count
FungalMould Identification Toxic Vapors
Metals VOC amp SVOC
Noise Monitoring Dosimetry TWA Yeast amp Mould Identification
MICROBIOLOGICAL ANALYSIS OF WATER
Test Method ndash BS ENISOAPHAAWWACMMEF CCFRA
GUIDELINES ndash Omani standardGSOWHODubai Municipality
WATER WASTE WATERINDUSTRIES WATER SOIL
Heterotrophic plate count
Total Coliforms
Escherichia coli
EnterococciFecal streptococci
Pseudomonas aeroginosa Staphylococcus aureus
Legionella spp Nematodes
Sulphate Reducing Bacteria Yeast amp Mould
Salmonella Microscopic observations and interpretations
Vibrio cholera Standard Plate count at 22 o C
Fecal Coliform Clostridium perfringens
Legionella anisa
Legionella Pneumophila serogroup 1
Legionella Pneumophila serogroup 2-14
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MICROBIOLOGICAL ANALYSIS OF PERSONAL SWABSSURFACE SWABSEQUIPMENT
SWABS
Total coliforms
Fecal coliforms
Escherichia coli
Aerobic plate count
Staphylococcus aureus
Yeast and Mould
Salmonella spp
COSMETICS ANALYSIS
HairoilsHair creams Hair shampooBody lotion Chemical DepilinatorsTalcum PowderDeoderants
Toilette soapSkin cream etc As per GSOOS SASO USFDAAOAC Standards
COSMETICS ANALYSIS
Appearance Thermal Stability
Color Total Fat
Odor Lead
Homogenous Cadmium
Texture Nickel
Seperation Chromium
Skin Irritation Test Ethanol insoluble matter
Marking Water insoluble matter
Language Total free Alkali
Instructions for Use Chlorides calculated as NaCl
Warning phrases concerning the product (if any) Saponification Value
Chemical and Physical Tests Free Fatty Acid as Oliec Acid
Moisture Extraneous matter
pH Total Non Acqueos content
Sediment and suspended matter Peroxide value
Alchohol content Total Bacterial count
Formaldehyde Yeast and Mould
Essential oils Pseudomonas aeroginosa
Volatile matter Staphylococcus aureus
Non volatile alcohol matter
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LIST OF CHEMICALENVIRONMENTALMICROBIOLOGICAL EQUIPMENTS
pH Meter Conductivity Meter pH Meters
Dissolved Oxygen Meter Turbidity Meter
Flame Atomic Absorption Spectrometer
FAASGFAAS Hg Analyzer
EDXRF Analyzer ndash Philips MiniPal2
Muffle Air Furnace (1100˚C) Breakdown voltage
ICP- OES Colour apparatus for OIL
GC-MSGC centrifuge
IC Open cup ndashClosed cup Flash point
UV-VIS-NIR Spectrometer HACH TAN delta Resistivity meter
Dissolved gas Analyser ( TOGA) AAS
TAN Titrator Microscope
Copper corrosion Colony Counter
Karl fisher colometric Viscometer
Interfacial tensometer OES
Biological safety Cabinet UV apparatus
Shaker Water bath
Freezer Incubator
Chillier Autoclave
Micro pipetter Vortex
pipetter
Weighing Balance
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KEY STAFF AT CHEMICALMICROBIOLOGICAL LAB
MAJOR CHEMICALENVIRONMENTAL CLIENTS
Client Client
HMR Consultants Dhofar Power Company
Geo-Resources Omani Euro Foods Industries
Al-Safa Environmental Consultancy Al-Hassan Engineering Company
Five Oceans Dawood Contracting Company
Fugro Middle East Natural Resources Consultants
Gulf Mining ICES
Muscat Chromite Sohar Steel LLC
Total Management Trading Construction Materials Industries
Emirates Trading Co Al-Shidhani Refreshments Enterprises
Oman Chromite Oman Aluminium Processing Industries LLC
Muscat Overseas Radisson Blu
National Arabian Gulf International Desalination amp Water Treatment
ASB Group Dhofar Beverages
Majan Mining Company OMASCO
Haya Oman Liquefied Natural Gas Company
Oman Polyproplene Swan Foods LLC
Oman Methanol Bahwan Engineering Co
NAME DESIGNATION EXPERIENCE
P Tejali Lab Manager 17 yrs
Asad Naqvi Chemical Lab Supervisor 17 yrs
OD Sebastian Senior Chemist 32 yrs
Vinu Mohan Senior Microbiologist 7 yrs
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Sohar Aluminum OMIFCO
Oman Refreshment Occidental Mukhaizna LLC
Shangri-La Barr Al Jissa Special Technical Services
ENATO Consolidated Contractors Company
Blue City Northern Minerals Company
Andam International Sweets of Oman
SUR Desalination (Bahwan Veolia Water) Lalbuksh Voltas Engineering Services
STFA Bahwan Veolia Water LLC
Larsen amp Turbo COWI-Larsen
GALFAR Khimji Permoglaze (Oman) LLC
AATCO United Chrome LLC
Interbeton amp Six Construct Oman Flour Mills Company
Douglas OHI Oman National Engineering amp Investment
VALE -Oman Petrogas
BP Oman Sohar aluminium
Siemens-Oman American Embassy
Tawoos Catering Wacasco Catering
MAF DALKIA Al Futtaim amp Sons
Enhance Khimji Ramdas LLC
Oman Oasis National Mineral water CO LLC
Areej Vegetablesamp Oil Derivatives National Pharmaceuticals
Towell Infrastructure Tulip Inn
The Chedi Grand Hyatt
Al Bustan Palace Muscat Holiday INN
Hotel Ibis Park Inn
Radisson Blu Mother Care
Tabreed Taghleef Indusries
NABIL Biscuits ATTCO
Worely parrsion AECOM
Honda Rotem Abensia
Global Gypsum Board Minvest
Global Engineering SteamTech
Mazoom Pharmacy Muscat Pharmacy
IBN- SINA Pharmacy Golden Jood Trading
Sun rise Global Beya Global Muscat
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MECHANICAL CORROSION AND METALLURGICAL TESTING
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Lonestar Alpha has the capability to cater to the physical metallurgical testing requirements of a wide range of
materials and products The testing capability and experience are recognized by reputed organizations like
PDO OXY BP OGC etc and third party inspection agencies Tests are generally carried out to international
standards set by ASTM BS ASME API AWS and others Lonestar Alpha offers quality service to
international standards accurate results and quick turnaround at reasonable cost
Lonestar Alpha Mechanical Metallurgical Corrosion Testing Capabilities Include
Tensile compression Test Vickers Hardness RockwellBrinell Hardness
Impact (Ambient temp to -196degC) BendFlatteningNick Break Test Elevated Temperature
tensile testing
Corrosion Test - ASTM
A262G48G28ASTM A 923
ASTM E 562 Ferrite measurement
by ferritscope Flexure
Proof Load Breaking Load Failure Load
Coating Thickness Coating Continuity Coating Adhesion
MacroMicro Examination Fillet Weld Break Nick Break
HIC SSCC test in accordance with
NACE standards Chemistry by OES
Failure Analysis and
Material Investigation
Chemical analysis of metallic materials of
Fe and Ni base alloys In situ Replica Metallography
Metallic sample collection at
site for chemical analysis
Strand wire testing for mechanical
properties Portable hardness testing Manhole Cover testing
Rubber testing Geo-textile testing HDPE testing
Materials frequently tested include
Metals and alloy products such as plates shapes bares pipes and fittings
Welding procedure qualification test coupons
Welding consumable qualification test coupons
Welder qualification test coupons
Welding procedure test coupons
Steel Bars Wires and Fabric for concrete reinforcement
Galvanized Steel products
Fasteners
Metal Castings
Cemented Carbide Products
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Lonestar Alpha Laboratories offers a wide range of metallurgical services to many diverse industries supported by
an experienced team of metallurgical engineers trained technicians and modern equipment The following
services are offered
o Laboratory Metallography and Microscopy
o Replica and In-situ Metallography
o Corrosion Testing and Evaluation
o Condition Usability and Remaining Life Assessment
o Failure Analysis and Investigation
o Other Services
Laboratory Metallography and Microscopy
Scanning Electron Microscopy
Stereomicroscopy
Energy Dispersive X-ray Analysis
Fractrography
Macrostructural Examination
Microstructural Examination
Microhardness Evaluation
Replica and In-situ Metallography
In-situ Replica Metallography
Replication of Fractures
Replication of Surface Features
Corrosion Testing and Evaluation
Lonestar Alpha is equipped to undertake corrosion testing and evaluation in accordance with NACE and ASTM
standards for qualification of materials used in corrosive environments which include sea water brine blackish
water and sour service The following tests are conducted
Resistance to Pitting and Crevice Corrosion
Susceptibility to Intergranular Corrosion Attack
Resistance to Sulfide Stress Cracking (SSC)
Resistance to Hydrogen Induced Cracking (HIC)
Examination of Scales and Corrosion Products
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Condition Usability and Remaining Life Assessment
Periodic inspections serve to identify degradation processes at an early stage and thereby provide necessary
information for assessment of condition usability and remaining life Further the initiation of timely repair or
replacement actions substantially reduced or eliminates costly capital and downtime losses
Lonestar has the capability and experience to perform comprehensive inspections necessary for condition
usability and remaining life assessment of a wide range of materials and components used in structures plants and
operating equipment
Power plant and auxiliary boiler tubes headers and connectors
Turbine nozzles vanes combustor lines and casings
Oil and gas processing equipment and components
Equipment and components of marineoffshore structures
Drilling and downhole equipment and components
Engine Components
Failure Analysis and Investigation
Supported by its integrated analytical facilities and the diverse professional capabilities of its staff Lonestar has
for the last several years provided accurate and timely analyses and investigations into failures of components
Reports include comprehensive photographic documentation of observations discussions of findings conclusions
on the mechanism and root cause of failure
Other Services
Lonestar offer assistance in the following areas
Material selection for intended service
Preparation of material testing and inspection procedures
Study of failure mechanisms of complex systems
Troubleshooting
Research and development
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LIST OF METALLURGY TESTS
LIST OF METALLURGY LAB EQUIPMENTS Instron Universal Tensile Tester Lathe Machine
Satec Charpy Impact testing machine Charpy Broaching Machine
Forcipol Bend Testing machine Gas Cutting Gear
Olympus Metallurgical Microscope Carl Zeiss
microscope upto 1600X
Stereo Microscope
Metlabcorp Micro Polisher Digital Verniers
Automatic Polishing machine Digital Micrometers
Water Chiller Bath Coating thickness Meter
Optorama Shadowgraph Holiday detector
Digital thermometers Band Saw Machine
Vickers hardness tester Hack Saw Machine
Fischer Ferritscope Universal Milling Machine
STEEL REBARS EXOTIC MATERIAL
Tensile Tests Bend Tests
Elevated Temperature Tensiles Rebar Tensile Bend and Rebend
Proof Load test Fracture Test
Macro Preparation amp Examination Coating thickness test Holiday Detection Test
Peel Off Test Vickers Rockwell Hardness Survey
Charpy Impact Test Micro Examination with photograph
Ferrite Count (Point Count method) - count Ferrite Content (Magnetic Method) - spots
A262 Test Practice CE ASTM G48ASTM G28 tests
SSCC Test HIC Test
Chemical Analysis XRD EDXRF Analysis
SEMEDS Analysis Detailed Failure Investigation Material investigation
CTOD In-situ Replica Metallography
Strand Wire Tensile Test Manhole Cover Compression Test
Ring Stiffness Test GRE Rubber Plastic Geo-textile Tensile testing
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KEY STAFF AT METALLURGY LAB
Anil Vashishta Pratik Raval Sasikumar Isehaq Chezian
NAME DESIGNATION QUALIFICATION EXPERIENCE
Anil Vashishta Operations Manager
Metallurgical Head
BE Metallurgical
Engineering 24 years
Pratik Raval Test House Supervisor BE Mechanical
Engineering 10 years
KSasikumar Senior Metallurgist BE Metallurgical
Engineering 14 years
GChezhian Metallurgist BE Metallurgical
Engineering 06 years
Ishaq Al Harassi Senior Engineer BE Mechanical
Engineering 08 years
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BRANCHES amp CONTACTS
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LONESTAR ALPHA LABORATORIES BRANCHES amp CONTACTS
Website
wwwlonestaralphacom
General Email infolonestaralphacom
Branches
Muscat (Central Laboratory) PO Box 1197 PC 130 Azaiba ndash Muscat Sultanate of Oman
Tel +968 24501524 24505590
Fax +968 24503814
Email muscatlablonestaralphacom
Muscat (Chemistry Environmental) PO Box 1197 PC 130 Azaiba ndash Muscat Sultanate of Oman
Tel +968 24504206 24504924
Fax +968 24502635
Email chemlablonestaralphacom
Muscat (Micro-biology) PO Box 1197 PC 130 Azaiba ndash Muscat Sultanate of Oman
Tel +968 24504206 24504924
Fax +968 24502635
Email microlablonestaralphacom
Sohar PO Box 84 PC 327 Sohar Industrial Estate Sohar ndash Sultanate of Oman
Tel +968 26751775 26751920 26751976
Fax +968 26751331
Email civilsoharlonestaralphacom
Duqm Tel +968 99278040 92303290
Fax +968 24503814
Email duqmlablonestaralphacom
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Salalah
Tel +968 2321 3390 +968 92038358
Fax +968 2321 3391
Email salalahlablonestaralphacom
Key Personals
Administration
Dawood Al-Harrasi
Chief Executive Officer
+968 91111411 dawoodalharrasilonestaralphacom
Saif Al-Harthi
Business Development Manager
+968 90122471 saifalharthylonestaralphacom
Santosh Elapanda
QHSE Manager
+968 99881224 santoshelapandalonestaralphacom
Moncy Thomas
Finance HR amp Admin Manager
+968 99221293 moncythomaslonestaralphacom
Operations
Anil Vashishta
Operations Manager Metallurgical Head
+968 99866907 anilvashishtalonestaralphacom
Civil Engineering Material Lab Hukam Chand
Civil Engineering Country Manager - Civil
+968 99445354 hukamchandlonestaralphacom
Naresh Paladugu
Civil Engineering Technical Manager - Civil
+968 99063458 nareshpaladugulonestaralphacom
Rakesh
Civil Engineering Lab Manager - Sohar Lab
+968 92869691 civilsoharlonestaralphacom
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FrancisMD
Civil Engineering Lab Manager ndash Salalah Lab
+968 92038358 Salalahlablonestaralphacom
Tomiyo
Civil Engineering Senior Lab Technician - Duqm Lab
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Geotechnical Engineering Lab
J Pavan Kumar
Geotechnical Engineering Sr Geotechnical engineer
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Chemical Microbiology amp Environmental Lab
P Tejali
Chemical Microbiology amp Environmental Engineering Lab Manager
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Asad
Chemical amp Environmental Engineering Assistant Manager Chemistry
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Vinu Mohan
Food amp Microbiology Testing
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Anil Vashishta
Metallurgy Lab Manager Metallurgy
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Pratik Raval
Metallurgy Lab Test House Supervisor
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LOCATION MAPS
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1 MUSCAT
2 Muscat ndash Chemistry Lab
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3 SOHAR
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4 DUQM
5 SALALAH
Registered with Directorate General for Specification amp measurements
Approved by PDO ISOIEC 170252005 Certified by SGS for ISO 9001
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INTRODUCTION
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories Company Profile
INTRODUCTION
We are pleased to introduce Lonestar Alpha Laboratories as an advanced multi-disciplinary lab established in the
Sultanate of Oman The lab is promoted by Omani Engineers in association with UAE based Lonestar Technical
Services one of the leading technical labs over the gulf region Lonestar Alpha is playing a major role in the
growing advancements witnessed in the country by providing technical testing and inspection services in various
fields for sustainable development with ensured quality and controlled environment Lonestar Alpha conducts its
business in a manner which demonstrates technical competence and reliability and in return provides its clients
with cost effective quality and on-time services The management and the technical team of Lonestar Alpha have
thoroughly reviewed the levels of requirements to render quality services and thus have developed the necessary
infrastructure to offer a complete range of services and have further proposed to develop the company capabilities
in a progressive manner
Lonestar Alpha deserves your confident decision to have it as your preferred partner in your Testing and
Inspection Services due to the following points
Lonestar Alpha is Accredited and certified as operating in accordance with ISO 90012008 amp
ISOIEC 17025 2005 for testing monitoring and evaluation of materials and fluids both on and off-site
Lonestar Alpha is also ISO 14001 2004 and OHSAS 18001 2007 certified
Four properly designed and full-fledged testing and inspection facilities in Muscat Sohar Duqm and
Salalah
Very comprehensive lab with diverse specializations that include Civil Testing Geotechnical
Engineering Mechanical and Metallurgical testing Environmental Testing Chemical Testing Oil amp
Gas Testing and Food amp Microbiological Testing
Qualified and experienced testing and inspection professionals who have been working in many diverse
industrial applications for numerous years in various countries
Associated with leading Lab in UAE Lonestar Technical Services staffed by professionals with several
years of work experience in their respective discipline in UAE Europe Asia ampUSA
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VISION amp MISSION
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories Company Profile
VISION STATEMENT
To be the leader in providing comprehensive high tech and multi -disciplinary testing amp
inspection services for the various industries in the Sultanate of Oman amp other countries
MISSION STATEMENT
It is the policy of this company to conduct i ts business in a manner which demonstrates
technical competence amp reliabil i ty while continuously improving amp providing a cost -
effective service for the laboratoryrsquos clients
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HSE POLICY
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HSE POLICY
It is the policy of the Establishment that its operations are executed at all times in such a way to ensure the
health safety and welfare of the employees and other persons including customers subcontractors and
general public
The establishment accepts the responsibility for health safety and environment (HSE) and HSE matters are
considered in equal importance to other business Objectives To achieve our objectives Lonestar alpha
Laboratories maintains an integrated HSE management system
HSE OBJECTIVES
The establishment strive to maintain HSE standards through training encouraging interest and enthusiasm in
HSE and by developing personal responsibility for HSE
The establishment is committed to protect the environment and minimize the waste and emissions to the
environment
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories shall comply with the HSE legislations and regulations of the Sultanate of Oman
and our documented management system requirements
HSE policy will be communicated to all employees and other concerned parties and will be made available to
the public
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories will establish objectives and targets and will adopt a proactive approach to HSE
matters
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories is committed to review the effectiveness of the HSE policy and its objectives
periodically to ensure the compliance and continual improvement of its HSE performances
The Establishment shall provide all necessary resources to provide the safety of personnel and equipment as
per regulatory requirements
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QUALITY POLICY
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories Company Profile
QUALITY POLICY
It is the Policy of this Company to conduct its business in a good professional manner which
demonstrates technical competence and reliability while continuously improving and providing high
quality testing and cost-effective service for the laboratorys Customers For this purpose we have
established and implemented a formal quality system It is our goal that this commitment to quality will
result in complete customer satisfaction throughout our service This will be achieved by
Maintaining compliance to ISO 90012008 and ISO 170252005 and the technical requirements
Continual improvement in the effectiveness of the management system
Ensuring all staff familiarizes themselves with the content of the Quality Assurance Manual and
complies with the policies procedures and associated documentation and implement at all times
Providing a service built on a well established Quality Management System meeting the
requirements of both our clients and current regulations standards
Providing accurate and unbiased test results in accordance with the requirement of International or
National or Internal or Customer specified test method
Undertaking assignments only where it has the required competent staff and equipment which are
calibrated and maintained
Continuous improvement in key processes through involvement in applicable PTP Intra -
laboratory comparisons between analysts and inter laboratory programs
Building staff skills through training and providing career growth opportunities to all employees
Improving profitability of company in accordance with guidelines set by shareholders each year
Advising the customer where appropriate of potential problems detected as a result of tests or
investigation in a timely manner
QUALITY OBJECTIVES
Test Results shall be Accurate Quick and Reliable
Accept changes and continuously improve our services to meet Customer needs and expectations to enhance
the value to our Customers
Good Laboratory Practices shall be followed and maintain an environment for the protection of Personnel
Equipment and Customer properties
Continuous improvement and development of competence of personnel through awareness teamwork
education training communication and encouragement
Advanced methods and practices shall be adopted to enhance customer satisfaction
Management System is designed to meet the requirements of both Customers and RegulationsStandards
Achieve a total Customer Satisfaction
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COMPANY HIERARCHY
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LONESTAR ALPHA LABORATORIES - ORGANIZATIONAL CHART
SCOPE OF TESTING
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SCOPE OF WORK
Type of Activity Scope of Tests
Civil Engineering
Construction Material
Mechanical Physical and Chemical Testing of Soil Aggregate Concrete
Cement Blocks Marble Tiles Water and other Construction Materials
Projects Quality Control
Establishment and Operation of Site Laboratories for Specific Projects
Evaluation and Assessment of Materials Quality for Projects Supervision of
Deep Foundation
Structural Evaluation
Non-destructive Diagnostics of Existing Civil structures amp Assessment for
Soundness Strength Deterioration amp Corrosion of Hardened Concrete in the
Existing RC Structures
Deep Foundation Testing
Testing Piles by Low Strain Integrity Testing
Geotechnical
Engineering
(Soil Investigations)
Field soil investigations for the purpose of assessing soil suitability for
building and civil constructions Engineering recommendations for the type
of foundation and bearing capacity Settlement analysis and monitoring
Slope stability analysis Soil and rock permeability tests Groundwater
analysis and monitoring
Highway amp Pavements
Visual inspection of the asphalt condition (defects assessment) Benkelman
Beam deflection measurements Extraction of cores in asphalt pavement
Saw cut asphalt slabs Dynamic Cone Penetration (DCP) measurements
Roughness measurements (IRI) by Roughometer CBR (lab amp In-situ)
Excavation of test pits Asphalt core laboratory analysis
Mechanical Corrosion and Metallurgical Engineering
Mechanical testing of metals welds and steel re-inforcement bars Chemical
analysis Procedure and Welder Qualifications Micro-structural evaluation
NACE Corrosion testing Failure Analysis In-situ Replica Metallography
Corrosion evaluation of SSDSS material Material Selection Manhole Cover
testing Testing of Non-metallics ndash Rubber HDPE GRP Geo-textile
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Chemical amp
Environmental
Engineering
Liquids amp Solids Sample analysis of liquids (domestic water groundwater seawater raw and
treated wastewater reverse osmosis marine discharge etc) and solids (soil
sludge sediment marine life plant tissue etc) Analysis of trace metals in
parts per billion in soil sludge and water Analysis of non-metallic inorganic
components Environmental analysis of organic constituents (BTEX PCB
PAH Phenols Volatile organic compounds Semi volatile organic
compounds etc) Analysis of Pesticides Dioxin amp Furan by using equipment
like GCGCMSFIDECD etc in accordance with International Standards
Metals amp Alloys Chemical composition of metals alloys corrosion products amp scales
Corrosion amp Scale Inhibitor Testing amp Evaluation Drilling Fluids Tests
Determination of different grade of Stainless Steel Carbon Steel Low Alloy
Steel Cast Iron brass Nickel Alloy Analysis of construction Rebar Zinc
Ingot Aluminium Cast Aluminium by using equipment ICPAAOESLECO
etc
Environmental
Monitoring
Effluent discharges amp drinking water compliances Ambient Air amp Stack
emission monitoring Industrial hygiene monitoring Commercial and
industrial indoor air quality Measurement of noise in dB in outdoor
workplace and from operating equipment Monitoring particulates in indoor
outdoor and workplace atmospheres Determination of Total Hydrocarbon
SO2 NO2 VOC Toxic Metals H2S Microbiological Toxic Metals Toxic
Gas and Total Suspended Matter in Internal Air Quality Monitoring
Moisture Velocity Flow NOX SO2 TPHCO2 CO Dioxin HF HCl and
Particulate in Stack Monitoring Ore Analysis Analysis of Nickel Iron Chromite Copper Dolomite Limestone and Gold
Silver Copper and other minerals using XRF ICP or by Wet Chemistry
Oil Analysis Physical and chemical analysis of crude and lube oils engine oil used engine
oil compressor oil hydraulic oil The analysis includes viscosity flash point
density cloud and pour point water content oil content salt colour total
acid number metals etc
TRANSFORMER OIL TESTING
Colour Acidity Water content Viscosity interfiscial Tension Break down
voltage complete gas analysis by TOGA GC Furan Particle size count and
PCBs in transformer analysis in accordance with ASTM BS ISO and
BSEN standard using standard equipment
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Food amp Microbiological Analysis
Microbiological analysis of food vegetables canned vegetables fish meat
meat products chicken sausage ketchup cooking oil mayonnaise cheese
chips cooked foods water and wastewater for CFU fecal coliforms fecal
streptococcus fungi nematods pseudomononas ligeonella etc in
accordance AOAC CMMEF ISO and CCFRA methods Cosmetics
Chemical and microbiological analysis of Hair Oil Vanishing Cream skin
Care lotion Soap Detergent and Hair cream as per the OMAN ministerial
requirement
Chemical analysis of Food
Protein Fiber moisture Toxic metals (lead cadmium Mercury selenium)
histamine Ash Content Fat content by standard method of chemical
analysis of food by David Pearson AOAC and ICP
Drinking water bottled and Unbottled
Chemical and microbiological Analysis of drinking water in accordance with
GULF standard Omani Standard WHO USEPA and international standard
including Bromate Bromide Chlorate Chlorite BTEX TRI Halo methane
VOC TPH metals and all other Carbonate Bi Carbonate and cations and
Anions using IC ICP GC amp GCMS
Paint
Solids Density SG Hg Pb VOC PCB drying time dry film thickness
wet film thickness adhesion strength etc in accordance with ASTM BS
BSEN DIN standard
Bitumen Penetration 25 Softening point Saybolt Furol Viscosity 25
Ductility 25 Water contents
CIVIL ENGINEERING MATERIAL TESTING
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Our Civil Engineering Departments at Muscat Sohar Duqm and Salalah covers wide range of mechanical
physical and chemical testing of soil aggregate concrete concrete durability cement admixtures Microsilica
blocks asphalt bitumen tack coat prime coat marble tiles water and other Construction Materials The lab also
provides a laboratory testing support to our geotechnical Engineering Department
Covering Wide Areas of Oman
Observing the need to be close to the construction projects that spread all over Oman full ndashfledged civil
engineering material testing labs have been established by Lonestar Alpha to cover as many regions of Oman as
possible The presence of more local labs within each region should facilitate providing better services to our
clients and better control of work quality in such projects Our Civil Engineering laboratories are currently in
Muscat Sohar Duqm and Salalah In addition to these five labs Lonestar is capable of providing site labs for
major projects that require labs at their sites
Locations of Civil Engineering material testing labs that belongs to Lonestar Alpha in Oman
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Concrete Strength
The compressive strength of concrete is the most common performance measure used by the engineer in
designing buildings and other structures The compressive strength is measured by breaking cylindrical (or cube)
concrete specimens in a compression-testing machine Flexural strength is one of the tensile strength of concrete
Tensile strength along with elastic modulus and corrosion resistance is another important strength parameter of
engineering materials used in structures
Concrete Durability
While compressive strength is a good indicator of load resistance it isnt a major indicator of concrete durability
There is therefore a need for quick reliable tests for concrete durability that would have to go far beyond reliance
on such standard performance measures as 28-day compressive strength Three forms of water penetration tests
are commonly used namely BS EN 12390DIN 1048 Water Permeability BS 1881 Part 208 Initial Surface
Absorption (ISAT) and BS 1881 Part 122 Water Absorption There are two similar modified chloride diffusion
tests namely ASTM C1202 Chloride Penetration and AASHTO 277 Rapid Chloride Permeability Chloride
Migration Coefficient (NTB 492) is one of the latest test method recently we added in to our system
Soil Field Density (soil compaction)
Soil compaction is defined as the method of mechanically increasing the density of soil In construction this is a
significant part of the building process If performed improperly settlement of the soil could occur and result in
unnecessary maintenance costs or structure failure Almost all types of building sites and construction projects
utilize mechanical compaction techniques Therefore regular testing of soil compaction by independent
laboratories is extremely essential and important Sand Cone Test (ASTM D1556-07 and BS 1377-990) typical
field tests are performed for measuring degree of soil compaction)
Investigative Studies
It is often necessary to test concrete structures after the concrete has hardened to determine whether the structure
is suitable for its designed use The tests available for testing concrete range from the completely non-destructive
where there is no damage to the concrete through those where the concrete surface is slightly damaged to
partially destructive tests such as core tests where the surface has to be repaired after the test The range of
properties that can be assessed using non-destructive tests and partially destructive tests is quite large and includes
such fundamental parameters as density elastic modulus and strength as well as surface hardness and surface
absorption and reinforcement location size and distance from the surface
Deep Foundation Testing (Piles)
Confirmation of satisfactory construction of all pile types has lead to the development of practical inexpensive
and reliable dynamic testing techniques Let our lab be you independent pile testing specialist Low strain
integrity tests examine the response of a pile to a small hammer blow at the pile head The induced stress wave
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travels down the pile shaft and reflected waves from significant changes in pile shaft acoustic impedance are
registered by a transducer held against the pile head
Asphalt amp Bituminous Binder Testing New technologies increased construction liability and revised building standards have made quality asphalt
testing and inspection integral to the successful completion of todayrsquos construction projects Lonestar Alpha
provide asphalt testing services that evaluate asphalt binders asphalt mixtures and other derivatives of asphalt
geared for use in the construction industry
Site Laboratories amp Projects Quality Control
One of the problems which occur within the construction and civil engineering industry is the need to test
construction materials on site Lonestar Alpha has the full capacity to provide site laboratories for big projects
Experienced full-time supervisors lab technicians and assistant technicians will be devoted to run daily testing
activities of such site labs We can also furnish the labs with all necessary equipments and tools
LIST OF TESTS
CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL TESTS
SOIL AGGREGATEROCK
Sampling of Soil samples Sampling of Aggregate samples
Wet Sieve Analysis Sieve Analysis
Hydrometer Analysis Sedimentation Clay Silt and Dust particles
Fines percentage Specific gravity Particle density
Classification of soils Water absorption
Liquid Limit amp Plastic Limit (Atterberg Limits) Bulk density (LooseRodded)
Plasticity Index Moisture content
Linear Shrinkage Clay lumps and Farible particles
Shrinkage limit by wax method Flakiness Index
Proctor compaction test (Light and Heavy) Elongation Index
CBR test (Soaked and unsoaked) Flat and Elongated particles
Specific gravity Particle density Shape Index
Moisture content Crushed broken fractured faces
Maximum and Minimum Index density Voided shell content
Bulk density Light weight particles
Direct Shear test (C and ɸ) Compaction fraction
1-D Odometer test (Consolidation properties
CvmvCc e0) Aggregate crushing value
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Swell Pressure test Aggregate Impact value
Free swell index Ten percent fines value
Permeability (Constant and Falling head method) Uncompacted void content
Unconfined compressive strength (UCS) Los angeles abrasion value
Sand Equivalent Value Drying and shrinkage
Electrical resistivity Sand equivalent value
Electrical conductivity Petrographic examination
Thermal resistivity Polished stone value
FIELD TESTS Coating and Stripping value
Plate Load test Soundness (Magnesium sulphate Sodium sulphate)
Insitu CBR test Alkali reactivity ndash Mortar bar method (3months
16days)
Dynamic Cone penetration Test (DCPT) Alkali reactivity ndash Rocky cylinder method
Compaction test by Sand replacement method Alkali reactivity ndash Chemical method
Rock fill compaction test by water fill method Organic Impurities
ROCK ASPHALT
Uniaxial Compressive Strength (UCS) Bitumen content and grading
Density Field Core thickness density and Compaction
Water absorption Asphalt coring - Insitu
Flexural strength Marshall stability amp Flow
Point load index Marshall density
Modulus of rupture Maximum theoretical density Gmm
Size amp Weight gradation - Insitu Loss of stability
Sodium sulphate crystallization CEMENT
Drop test - Insitu Fineness
Slake durability Initial and Final setting time
Saturation Coefficient and Porosity Normal consistency
CONCRETE Soundness by lechartlier method
Sampling of Fresh Concrete Compressive and flexural strength
Design mix Heat of hydration
Trial mix Complete chemical analysis
Fresh concrete temperature density amp Air
content Microsilica
Workability ndash Slump cone test Bleeding Density
Setting time of concrete Bulk density
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OTHER CIVIL TESTS
Rock Testing Rock Grading Breakage Index etc
Concrete Coring Drilling of concrete cores from existing structures
Destructive and Non Destructive Tests
Concrete structural evaluation by
Ultra sonic pulse velocity test
Rebound Hammer survey
Half cell potential analysis
Cover meter survey
Depth of carbonation
Bond Strength
Delamination survey
Crack mapping
Reinforcement examination
Corrosion rate measurement
Electrical resistivity in concrete
Compressive strength determination by drilling and testing core sample
Coating thickness
Pull off strength of concrete repair
Pile Tests Low Strain Integrity of Piles and witness of pile load test
Compressive strength of cubesCylindersCores Activity index
Tensile splitting strength Moisture content
Flexural Transverse strength Complete chemical analysis
Durability tests on concrete STEEL
Rapid Chloride Penetration Test (RCPT) Tensile and Elongation test
Initial Saturation Absorption Test (ISAT) Bend test
Water Permeability Rebend test
Water absorption Coating thickness
Chloride Migration test Holiday test
Modulus of elasticity Coating flexibility
Dimensions of Various Concrete BlocksTiles Complete chemical analysis
Water Absorption of Concrete Kerbs Channels
Edgings amp Flags ADMIXTURE
Dimension amp Compressive Strength Of Paving
Blocks Physical and Chemical test on admixtures
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CHEMISTRY OF CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL
Chemical Analysis of Cement Chemical Analysis of Lime Powder
Heat of Hydration of cement Total Alkalies
Chemical Analysis of Micro silica Chemical Analysis of Ground Granulated Blast
Furnace Slag
Sodium Absorption Ratio Leachibility Tests of Metals from Soil
Testing of Concrete making water Determination of Alkali carbonates amp Bi
carbonates
Cation Exchange Capacity of Soil Organic matter content of soil
Mass loss of Ignition of soil Total Sulfate content of soil
Water soluble Sulfate content of soil Water soluble Chloride content of soil
Carbonate content of soil Acid soluble Chloride content of soil
Gypsum content of soil Ammonia content of soil
Total Sulfate content of Aggregates Total Chloride content of Aggregates
Potential Alkali ndash Silica reactivity of Aggregates Water Soluble Chloride Salts in Aggregates
Acid ndash Soluble Material in fine Aggregate Organic impurities in fine Aggregates
Determining the water content of freshly mixed
concrete
Determining the Portland cement content of the
hardened hydraulic cement concrete
Chemical analysis of hardened concrete Sulfate content of hardened concrete
Chemical analysis for metals like steel Chloride content of hardened concrete
Indepth carbonation of hardened concrete Indepth chloride penetration on hardened concrete
by dust sampling and analysis
LIST OF CIVIL EQUIPMENTS
General Equipments
Electronic Weighing balances of various capacities Standard calibration weights
Bouyancy balance system for specific gravity Desiccators
Digital Thermometers of various range Dial Thermometers of various range
Max Min Thermometers Wet amp Dry Thermometers
Pressure Gauges Digital Vernier Callipers
Hot Plates Vacuum Pumps
Air Compressor Sand Bath Water bath
Humidity Chamber Load Rings of different capacity
Dial indicators of various range Digital Dial Indicators
Feeler strips Straight Edges
Magnetic stands Cube Mould (150150150 mm)
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Riffle Boxes Drying Ovens
Soil Aggregate and Rock Testing Lab
BS amp ASTM Test Sieves Sieve Shakers
Cone Penetrometers for Liquid Limit Casagrande Apparatus for Liquid Limit
Shrinkage Limit Apparatus Hydrometer test apparatus
Direct Shear Test Appaatus BS ASTM Proctor Rammers
BS ASTM Proctor Moulds BSASTM CBR Moulds amp Appartus
Multi Speed Compression Machine 50 kN Field CBR Apparatus
ASTM Sand cone Apparatus BS large amp Small Pouring Cylinder
Plate bearing Test Apparatus Dynamic Cone Penetrometer (DCP)
Nuclear Density Gauge Electric Resistivity Meter
Speedy Moisture Apparatus Bulk Density Containers
Flakiness amp Elongation Gauges Los Angeles Abrasion Machines
Sand Equivalent Test Sets Jaw Crusher
Rock cutting Saw Drying Shrinkage Apparatus
Point load Index Tester Slake Durability Apparatus
Aggregate Impact Value Apparatus Aggregate Crushing Ten percent Fines Value Apparatus
1-D odometer for consolidation Flow Cone
Max Min Index density equipment Soil Permeability apparatus
Concrete amp Cement Testing lab
Fully Automatic amp Semi Automatic Compression
machines of Various Capacities
Fully Automatic amp Semi Automatic Flexural Testing
machines of Various Capacities
Density containers for Fresh concrete Density Air content meters for Fresh concrete Air content
Concrete Mortar Penetrometers for Setting Time of
Fresh concrete
Concrete Mixers for Trial Mix
Cube Beam Cylinder Moulds Sulphur compound melting pot
Cylinder capping frame Rapid Chloride Penetration Test Apparatus
Half Cell Potential Test Apparatus Concrete Cover meter
Concrete Resistivity meter Rebound hammer
Pull-Off Strength Tester Ultrasonic pulse Velocity Tester
Concrete Flow Meter Specimen Cutting Machine
Core Drilling Machines Diamond Core Bits of different diameter
Micro-coring equipment Blaine Air permeability Apparatus
Fly ash fineness Apparatus Vicat Apparatus
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Ultrasonic Coating Cover Meter (DFT) Le Chatelier Apparatus for Cement Soundness
Calorimeter for heat of hydration Jolting Apparatus
Cement Mortar Mixer Initial Surface Absorption Apparatus
Compression amp Flexural Testing machine for Cement
Strength
Chloride Migration Coefficient Testing apparatus
Water Absorption of Concrete under pressure Mortar Consistency apparatus
Asphalt Testing laboratory
Bitumen Extractor Theoretical maximum Specific Gravity Apparatus
Marshall Compaction Stand amp Rammer Marshall Moulds
Marshall Stability amp Flow Testing machine Asphalt Coring machine
KEY STAFF AT CIVIL ENGINEERING LAB
NAME DESIGNATION QUALIFICATION EXPERIENCE
Hukam Chand Country Manager Civil BA 36
Naresh Paladugu Technical Manager - Muscat MTech ndash GeoTechnical
Engineering (Civil) 11
Dijesh M D Senior Lab TechnicianSupervisor
(Civil) BSc 12
SumeshC Senior Lab TechnicianSupervisor
(Civil) BSc 12
Srinivasa RaoP Senior Lab TechnicianSupervisor
(Civil) BSc 10
Naveen Dhiman Senior Lab TechnicianSupervisor
(Civil) BSc 11
Rakesh M Branch Manager - Sohar BSc 16
Mohammed Al Futaisi Asst Manager BSc 8
Arun S Anand Senior Lab TechnicianSupervisor
(Civil) BSc 11
Seetharam VS Senior Lab TechnicianSupervisor
(Civil) BSc 12
Ajeesh Kumar Senior Lab Technician BSc 9
MD Francis Branch Manager - Salalah Civil Engineering 39
Dhamotharakannan Senior Lab Technician B Tech Civil Engineering 3
Tomiyo Senior Lab TechnicianSupervisor -
Duqm BSc 10
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MAJOR CIVIL ENGINEERING PROJECTS Project Contractor
Construction of Batinah Expressway(Package 1 to 6)
Galfar Engineering amp Contracting SAOG
Nagarjuna construction company international
Simplex - Konstruktor (JV)
Larsen amp Toubro (Oman) LLC
FSB Ferrovial amp Batco JV
Consolidated Contractors Company Oman LLC
Oman Industrial Complex - VALE
Towel Construction
Teejan Trading amp Contracting
Galfar Engineering
LampT Oman
Barka Desalination Plant Douglas OHI Sohar Development Hotel (Crown Plaza) Galfar Engineering amp Contracting TOYOTA Showroom in Liwa Galfar Engineering amp Contracting Expansion of Sohar Beach Hotel Gulf Home Contracting
Social Houses in Liwa
Sam Trading Hussain Fahdil Partners Eastern Moon Contracting
Sohar Multiplex Towel Construction Rehabilitation of Sewerage Network and STP in
Buraimi
Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
IWP Desalination Plant at SUR Bahwan Engineering amp Contracting Maritime Works on Construction of New Port in
Duqm CCC-STFA-JDN
Shadeed Iron amp Steel Douglas OHI Salam Resort amp Spa (Dredging Work) CCC Bank Muscat Headquarter Building Galfar Engineering amp Contracting PDO Headquarter Building Al-Hajery Trading
Duqm Dry Dock Daewoo Co Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
Duqm Desalination Plant
Larsen amp Tubro
Road Bridges from Sarooj to Qurayat
Fedirici Stirling Batco
Road Work at Rahat Al-Andar Farm
Al-Ansari Trading Enterprises
Al-Moultaqa Residential Complex Dawood Contracting
Diabetic Health Centre Premier International
Oncology Wards amp Day care centre at Royal
Hospital Premier International
Psychiatric Hospital Bahwan Engineering Genetic Hospital Ay_tek Construction (Oman) LLC Sea Front Development Al-Ansari Trading Enterprises Car Museum at Barka Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
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Expansion of Barka Reservoir and Transmission
Facility Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
Arsquo Seeb Wastewater Treatment Project Al Hassan Engineering Oman Maritime College at Sohar Al-Khalili Enterprises
Buildings at Sohar University Al-Hajery Trading
Construction of New Villa and Associated Facilities
at Bahjat Al-Anthar Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
Development of Muscat International Airport (MC1) CCC ndash TAV Joint Venture
RAFO ndash Muscat Airport Desert Line Project
Development of Muscat International Airport -
Supply of Dredged material Boskalis Westminister (Oman)
Duqm Airport Phase 1 Desert Line Project
Sub Station at DankWadi Saa Larsen amp Toubro Oman
Court Complex at Buraimi Al Adarak Trading amp Contracting
Court Complex at Sohar Douglas OHI
Al Buraimi Colleage Al Adarak Trading amp Contracting
ROP Building at Buraimi Nafal Trading
Al Buraimi Public park Business amp Trading
Health Centre at Nizwa Business amp Trading
Ground Improvement Work at Sohar Port Soletanche Bachy (France)
Duraline ME Factory at Sohar Shaksy Engineering
Health Centre at Sohar Dawood Construction Co
Health Centre at Rahab Al Dahleez International LLC
Health Centre at Saham Al Bady Trading amp Contracting
Court Complex at Rustaq Carillion Alawi
Asian beach Game Package II Carillion Alawi
Majilis Oman Carillion Alawi
Health Centre at Al Ajaiz CIVIL CO
MTL ndash AL Mawaleh Third Line CCC Oman LLC
Oman Residence Complex ndash Al Khuwair Douglas OHI
Silver House ndash Ghala Douglas OHI
Oman Airbase at Musannah Douglas OHI
Sheraton Hotel Refurbishment Douglas OHI
Oman Dental College Douglas OHI
PAC Fahud Extension Phase II Douglas OHI
Radio Stations at Barka Bidaya and Bahla Premier International Projects
SBG Plaza at Ghubra Simplex Infrastructures LLC
Qalhat Desalination and Water Supply Project Towell Infrastructure Projects Company
SBG Plaza at Ghubra Towell Construction
ArsquoSeeb Sewage Collection and Conveyance System
Al-Khoudh Gravity Sewer Networks
United Gulf Contracting Company
Office amp Stores Complex at Seeb Galfar Engineering amp Contracting SAOG
Dualization of Bousher Al Amerat Road Galfar Engineering amp Contracting SAOG
Muscat Expressway Galfar Engineering amp Contracting SAOG
Bait Al Barakah Rayaheen Hall amp Museum Galfar Engineering amp Contracting SAOG
Car Museum at bait Al Barakah Galfar Engineering amp Contracting SAOG
Suwaiq Fishing harbour International Contracting amp Engineering
Services
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Duqm Port Complex
Jan De Nul Dredging Ltd
Power Generation amp Distribution Facility at Daleel
Field
Larsen amp Toubro Electromech LLC
Ministry of manpower Building at Airport Height Larsen amp Toubro (Oman) LLC
Glorei Maktabi2 Commercial Building at Al
Wattayah
Larsen amp Toubro (Oman) LLC
Oman Botanic Garden Phase-III Larsen amp Toubro (Oman) LLC
3311kV Primary Sub Station at Al Muna amp Al
Ansab
Larsen amp Toubro (Oman) LLC
22033kv Grid Substation amp Transmission Line at As
Sawady (Blue City Area)
Larsen amp Toubro (Oman) LLC
Primary Substation at Jibroo Larsen amp Toubro (Oman) LLC
13233kV Grid Station at Misfah Area Larsen amp Toubro (Oman) LLC
Flyover Widening and Junction Improvement at
Athaiba
Larsen amp Toubro (Oman) LLC
Dualization of Ghala ndash Al Ansab Road Larsen amp Toubro (Oman) LLC
Al Amerat ndash Quriyat Road Nagarjuna Construction Company
Houses at different location in Quriyat Nagarjuna Construction Company
Construction of Bridge Across Wadi Bani Hinay at
Wilayat of Al Rustaq Abu Hatim Company LLC
Construction of State Audit Institution Head Quarters
Building in Muscat Al Bustan Area Abu Hatim Company LLC
Sultan Qaboos Mosque at Nakhal amp Sumail Abu Hatim Company LLC
Proposed main entrance amp boundary wall at samoud
garrisonHalban Al Ansari Contractors
CPF Road Khazzan Al EZ Trading Transport amp Contracting Co
LLC
Health Center at Nizwa Al Badi Trading
Sultan Qaboos Mosque at Sumail Al Badi Trading
RAH Masjed amp Sablah for PDO Al Hajiry Trading LLC
Al Seeb Waste Water project Al Hajiry Trading LLC
Emergency Water Resrvoir Al Hassan Engineering Company SAOG
Construction of Independent Power Plant Project
Roads(Barka-3) Al Hassan Engineering Company SAOG
Renal Dialysis Center at Seeb Al khalili Construction LLC
Supply Hanger Rafo Mussannah Al khalili Construction LLC
Construction of Barracks accommodation at Airport
Heights Al Nahdha -Al Omaniah Co LLC
Proposed Sports Facilities for Security unitAl
Khoudh Al Rawahi International Co LLC
Remedial Works to Bridges Phase - 4A
(RUAWorks A Side) Al Sarooj Construction LLC
MohdAl Ameen Mosque-External Work Package Al Turki Enterprises
Regional Head Quarters at Ibri amp Rustaq Al Turki Enterprises
Proposed Officers Bedsit Masirah Alyam Enterprises LLC
Accomodation Complex (Kitchen amp Dining)Bid
Bid Police station Building-1 Arabian Supplies Contracting LLC
Officers Bed sit Sumail Arabian Supplies Contracting LLC
Multi - Purpose Hall Bahla Al Hamra Mudhaibi Arabian Supplies Contracting LLC
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amp Al Khamil
Innovation Park Muscat Arabian Supplies Contracting LLC
Dualization of Bid-Bid - Sur Road Section
1Package 1 A Astaldi-Ozkar JV
Al Hail Green Residential Developments Phase - 1 Bahwan Contracting Company LLC
3 X 20 MUA Primary Sub Station Ghala Bahwan Contracting Company LLC
Construction of New HLD Class room PDO Bahwan Engineering Company
Mixed use development at Bausher Carillion Alawi LLC
Roual Opera House Carillion Alawi LLC
Al Khairan Hotel Resort amp Spa Carillion Alawi LLC
Sultan Qaboos Mosque Nizwa Carillion Alawi LLC
Majlis Oman Carillion Alawi LLC
Construction of Muscat Airport Interchange on 18th
Nov Street
Consolidated Contractors Company Oman LLC
( CCC )
Construction of Underpass at Bait Al Barka
RA(CUB Project)
Consolidated Contractors Company Oman LLC
( CCC )
Design amp Construction of Al Mahaj RA Interchange
and related drainage amp Road works
Consolidated Contractors Company Oman LLC
( CCC )
Dualization of Farq Roundabout - Marfarsquoa Daris
Road
Consolidated Contractors Company Oman LLC
( CCC )
Grade Separated Junction Project stage 1 Consolidated Contractors Company Oman LLC
( CCC )
3rd laning of the Main Road from Al Mawaleh
Interchange to Bait Al Barka RA-Lot(1)
Consolidated Contractors Company Oman LLC
( CCC )
MEDC - Head Office building Dawood Contracting Company LLC
Jabal Al- AKhadar Resort Hotel Dawood Contracting Company LLC
Proposed Villa at Royal Flight Residential Complex
at Seeb Dawood Contracting Company LLC
3rd Laning of the M Road from Al Mawaleh
Intrsquochange to Bait Al Barka RA(Lot-2) Desert Line project LLC
Dualization of Nizwa Ibri Road Sec-2 from Jabrin to
Ibri Option 2 Desert Line project LLC
Construction of Asphalt Road from Al Haisha in
Wilayat Bahla to Hamra Al Duru in Wilayat IBRI Desert Line project LLC
Construction of Water Supply to Wilayat Wadi Bani
Khalid Desert Line project LLC
Additional amp Alteration works at Al falaji Development Services ampMaintenance LLC
Armoury Magazine at ROP Academy Development Services ampMaintenance LLC
Construction of Pump Shed Room and Reatin Wall Development Services ampMaintenance LLC
Fanja Sports Club Development Services ampMaintenance LLC
HQ for Ammunition stores at MAM Development Services ampMaintenance LLC
Immigration Complex at Nizwa Development Services ampMaintenance LLC
New building for CDC Department at Rustaq
Hospital complex Development Services ampMaintenance LLC
VIF Complex at Mudhaibi Development Services ampMaintenance LLC
Design amp Construction of Additional Interchanges
for Al Mubaila South Federic Stirling Batco LLC
13233KV Substation amp Associated OHL Ghala
amp AL Khamil Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
NHC Royal Hospital Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
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Inflight Catering Facilities Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
Design amp Construction of Al-Faroosiya Street
Interchange Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
Border Post complex at Rub Al Khali Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
Upgradation of IzkiMuthaibiRustaq Grid station Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
New Accident and Emergency + Burns Department
at Khoula Hospital Phase -8 Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
Dualization of Nizwa ndash Thumrait Road(IZZ-Adam
Section) Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
Dualization of Nizwa ndash Ibri RoadSec2 from Jabrin
to Ibri ndash 1 Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
Ras Al Hadd Airport Development Project Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
Safah and Wadi Latham Oilfield Services
Construction Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
Upgrade of Mukhaizna Airfield ndash New Runway
construction Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
Construction of Water Distribution network
Rustaq Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
New Darsait STP Project Galfar-Cadagua JV
Barrack Accomodation Suwaiq Gulf International Contracting LLC
Al Hamriya storm water drainage channel Hasan Juma Backer Trading amp Contracting
CoLLC
Annexe Building for Supreme Council for Planing Hasan Juma Backer Trading amp Contracting
CoLLC
Oman National Centre for treatment of
Haematological Disorder amp Bone Marrow Transplant
Hasan Juma Backer Trading amp Contracting
CoLLC
Construction of Jr Rate Accomodation Block
Wudam Iskan Contracting Company LLC
8 JOQ at MAM Iskan Contracting Company LLC
Military Technical College District Cooling System Iskan Contracting Company LLC
Al Amerat Waste Water Project Contract A 2 JV Arab Contractors amp WUEC
Darsait Al Wadi Al Kabir Road Project Larsen amp Toubro(Oman)LLC
MGI Road Project Larsen amp Toubro(Oman)LLC
Al Athaibah Interchange Larsen amp Toubro(Oman)LLC
Construction of 13233kv Grid Station at Amrat
Construction of 132kv Grid Station at Mabella - 2
and Installation of Required 132kv Overhead
Line132kv Cables in Muscat Governorate (Tender
No 1432012)
Larsen amp Toubro(Oman)LLC
6 Class Rooms to Zainab Al Asadiya School at Al
Amerat Mansoor Al Masroory
Proposed 14 classroom - Girls basic education
School at QalhatSur Mansoor Al Masroory
Accomodation at Adam Nafal Contracting amp Trading Co LLC
Wudam Naval Base Nafal Contracting amp Trading Co LLC
Construction of 3311KV Primary Sub Station at
Saraya Bandar Jissah
Oman National Engineering amp Investment
Co(SOAG)
Bait Al Barka Viewing Platform amp Sea wall Oman Shapoorji Construction Co LLC
Construction of Medium Wave Radio Transmission
Station in Barkabahla amp Buraimi Premier International Project LLC
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Al Batinah Coastal Housing Project
barkaMusanna amp Suwaiq Radic Construction Company LLC
Commercial amp Residential Building at Mumtaz area Shaksy Engineering Services LLC
Dualization of Ibri ndash Al Dariz-Miskin Road Strabag Oman LLC
Re-Build of Air strip existing at Rusail amp Sayq Strabag Oman LLC
Wadi Minqal amp Wadi Bani Jaber Asphalt Road
Section - 1 Strabag Oman LLC
Dualization of Bid-Bid - Sur Road Section -
1Package 1 - B STFA-HLG JV
Civil Work Services for Safah (B-09) Wadi Latham
(B-27) Fields Special Technical Services
Gas Processing Plant at Abu Tubul Block 60 Special Technical Services
EPC of RAH Substation STS Tebodin LLC
Treated Effluent Supply to Al Riyam amp Kalbou
Parks Teejan Trading amp Contracting
New Supreme Court Building At Al Ghubrah Towell Construction amp Company LLC
MC 4a ndash Civil Aviation Head Quarters Towell Construction amp Company LLC
New Supreme Court Building At Al Ghubrah Towell Construction amp Company LLC
Expansion of Distrib Network Seeb Wilyat ndash Seeb Towell Infrastructure Projects CoLLC (TIPCO)
Water Distribution Network for Wilyat -AL Qabil amp
Ibra Towell Infrastructure Projects CoLLC (TIPCO)
Construction of Batinah Expressway (Package -1) Galfar Engineering amp Contracting SAOG
Batinah Expressway Package ndash 3 Simplex - Konstruktor (JV)
Construction of Batinah Expressway - Package - 4 Larsen amp Toubro(Oman) LLC
Construction of Batinah Expressway - Package - 6 CCC (Oman) LLC
BP Oman - Khazzan Project Al EZ TradingTransport amp Contracting CoLLC
Kempinski HotelThe Wave Muscat Carillion Alawi LLC
Upgrading of Sinaw-Mahout Road Section-02 Strabag Oman LLC
Construction of Batinah Highway (Halban Junction) Strabag Oman LLC
Construction of Batinah Highway-Package-2 Nagarjuna Construction Company (NCC)
Major Site laboratories
Project Contractor
Head Quarter Building for PDO at MAF Al Hajry Trading amp Contracting
Development of Muscat International Airport ndash
Supply of dredged material
Boskalis Westminister (Oman)
Expeditionary Tent Beddown Area at Masirah Island
Cosmopolitan ndash EMTA Joint Venture
BP ndash Pipeline Installation amp Site Construction Galfar Engineering
Rehabilitation Works (Roads Bridges) at Quriyat Federcei Stirling Batco
Health Centre at Saham Al Badi Trading amp Construction
Sohar Bulk Jetty Oman Operation Saipem ndash Afcons Joint Venture
PDO ndash SNDC Project at Qurn Alam
Al Hassan Engineering
2nd Asian Beach Game 2010 at Wudam Carillion Alawi LLC
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Power Generation amp Distribution Facility at Daleel
Field
Larsen amp Toubro Electromech LLC
Health Centre at Rahab
Al Dahleez International LLC
Sohar Bulk Jetty Project
Saipem- Afcons Joint Venture
Court Complex at Rustaq
Carillion Alawi LLC
PDO Bahja ndash Plot Development
Sayouh Mahwees Trd amp Cont Co LLC
Dualization of Bid-Bid Sur Road Astaldi ndash Ozkar JV and STFA-HLG JV
ROP ndash Sidab Harbour Project Carillion Alawi LLC
Salalah International Airport LampT Galfar Contortion
Construction of Al Batinah Expressway (Package -1) Galfar Engineering amp Contracting SAOG
Batinah Express way Package ndash 3 Simplex - Konstruktor (JV)
Construction of Batinah Expressway - Package - 4 Larsen amp Toubro(Oman) LLC
Construction of Batinah Expressway - Package - 5 FSB Ferrovial amp Batco JV
Construction of Batinah Expressway - Package - 6 CCC (Oman) LLC
Air traffic control at Masira Darim Construction company LLC
Transfer station at Fanza Malik Sohar
STF Complex -Suwaiq Dawood Contracting Company LLC
Ras Al Hamra Development Project (RAH - 435) Al Turki Enterprises LLC
Zulia Power plant (PDO) Al Hassan Engineering LLC
SNCP Qurnalam Al Hassan Engineering LLC
RAH International School Al Hajry Trading amp Contracting
Dualization of Bid-Bid - Sur Road Section
1Package 1 A
Astaldi-Ozkar JV
Halban prade ground project (SSF) Trading amp Investment LLC
Jabel Akhthar Hotel Dawood Contracting Company LLC
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Sultan Qaboos Mosque Nizwa Carillion Alawi LLC
SUR IPP Douglas OHI
MC-5 Salalah International Airport L amp T India and L amp T Oman
MC-5 Salalah International Airport Galfar Engineering amp Contracting SAOG
Shadeed Iron amp Steel L amp T Oman
Shadeed Iron amp Steel Simplex Infrastructures LLC
Health Centre Ibri Master Bin Karam
University Of Buraimi L amp T Oman
University Of Buraimi L amp T Oman
Trasnsfer Station SUR Mallak Sohar
Dualization of Mahdha-AL Rawdha Road
Buraimi
Premier International
Duqm Port Road Strabag Oman LLC
Mall of Oman - Package - 2 SPCCC
Dualization of Adam - Thumrait Road Part - 2
(ATD Project)
CCC (Oman) LLC
Durability Test of Concrete such as Chloride Migration Test and Rapid Chloride Permeability Test
Field Compaction test is used to provide the basis for control the fill material compaction
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Rapid chloride penetration test for concrete to asses the chloride ion penetration
Durability Test of Concrete such as Water Penetration Test
Permeability Apparatus Constant amp Falling Head for Granular ampClaySilt
Transverse Strength of Kerb Stone
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Non Destructive Structural Investigation
Exposure of foundation for visual inspection and NDT
Cover meter surevy Test indicates position of reinforecemnt bars hardned concrete
Ultra sonic pulse velocity measurement to assess the uniformity of concrete Detects internal flaws cracks and segregation etc
Rebound Hammer test to find the insitu concrete strength Surface hardness
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Direct Shear test to find the cohesion(C) and angle of internal friction(ɸ) in soil samples
Insitu concrete coring to determine the compressive strength
Marshall stability test for asphalt mixes
GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING
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Lonestar Alpha Labs undertake onshore amp offshore ground investigations for a wide variety of civil and
industrial construction infrastructure and pipeline projects We pride ourselves by adopting the same
professional approach to both large multi-disciplinary investigation projects as well as small simple structures
Our Investigation is supervised by highly qualified amp experienced geotechnical engineers and geologists
General Geotechnical Engineering Services
Design and planning of ground investigations
Settlement Monitoring
Foundation Designs and Proof Checking
Design of Reinforced Earth Structures
Design of Deep Foundations (Piles Well) amp Mat Foundations
Borehole drilling amp soil investigations (SPT)
Dynamic Cone Penetration Testing (DCPT)
Static Cone Penetration Test with pore-pressure measurement (CPTU)
Sample coring and analysis
Down hole and Cross Hole Seismic Tests
Trial pitting and trenching
Slope stability analysis amp studies
Pumping Tests and permeability Lugeon Tests
Double Ring Infiltrometer Tests
Plate bearing Tests and in-situ CBRs
Electrical Resistively Test
Thermal Resistivity Test
Resistively Profiling amp Resistivity Mapping
Groundwater Monitoring Sampling and Analysis
Preparation of factual and interpretative reporting
Soil Investigations
Soil Geotechnical investigations are performed by geotechnical engineers to obtain information on the physical
and mechanical properties of soil and rock around a site to design earthworks and foundations for proposed
structures and for repair of distress to earthworks and structures caused by subsurface conditions A geotechnical
investigation includes surface exploration and subsurface exploration of a site Our rigs are cable to drill vertical
holes down to 400m and inclined holes down to 200m below existing ground level
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Soil sampling using variety of samplers to collect disturbed samples relatively undisturbed samples and
undisturbed samples Samplers such as Hand Shovel Machine driven auger continuous flight auger Split-
Spoon SPT sampler Shelby Tube Sampler Piston Sampler
Laboratory tests
A wide variety of laboratory tests performed on soils and rocks to measure different properties
Although detailed list of laboratory testing is presented in Civil section some of the typical tests involved in the
investigation are given below
Water Content
Particle size Analysis Grain Size Distribution
Sedimentation Hydrometer analysis
Atterberg limits
California Bearing Ratio (CBR)
Direct Shear Test
Oedometer Test (Consolidation)
Swelling Pressure Test
Tri-axial Test
Unconfined Compressive Strength
Chemical Analysis of Soil and Water
In-Situ geotechnical tests
Standard Penetration Test (SPT) - in-situ standard penetration test designed to provide information on the
properties of soil while also collecting a disturbed soil sample for grain-size analysis and soil classification
Dynamic Cone Penetration Test (DCPT) - in-situ dynamic cone penetration test designed to provide
information on the properties of sub soil of natural ground or for pavement DCPT is useful to determine the in-
situ CBR and subgrade modulus
Cone Penetration Test (CPT) ndash standard Cone Penetration Test is performed using an instrumented probe
with a conical tip pushed into the soil hydraulically at a constant rate CPT instrument records tip resistance
friction resistance along the sleeve and pore-pressure measurement For bigger sites usually the CPTs are
performed in combination with drilling of boreholes to correlate so that the investigation is economical and
appropriate CPT data interpretation is used for correlation of soil properties and also to determine Soil Bearing
Capacity (SBC)
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Constant head Falling head permeability tests - Estimating Hydraulic conductivity (or permeability)
of different types of soil is the most important step in designing any groundwater control system The knowledge
of this property is much useful in solving problems involving yield of water bearing strata seepage through
earthen dams stability of earthen dams and embankments of canal bank affected by seepage settlement etc The
falling head method of determining permeability is used for soil with low discharge where as the constant head
permeability test is used for coarse-grained soils with a reasonable discharge in a given time For very fine-
grained soil capillarity permeability test is recommended
Lugeon Test or Packer Tests - Estimating Hydraulic conductivity (or permeability) of different types of
rocks is a key step in designing any groundwater control system in a rock We do perform Packer Permeability
Tests in Rocks
Groundwater Monitoring
Our geotechnical field staffs are well trained for installing Piezometers and groundwater monitoring Piezometers
are two types viz Type-1 is Standpipe Piezometer and Type-2 is Vibrating-Wire Piezometers Standpipe
piezometer facilitates Groundwater levels measurement using dip meter or water level indicators while VW
piezometers are useful for monitoring Pore-Water pressures continuously using special devices attached to data
loggers
Groundwater Samples can be collected for analysis in the chemical and microbiological lab Routine drinking
water analysis trace metals and organic parameters can be tested and evaluated
Slope Stability Studies
The field of slope stability encompasses the analysis of static and dynamic stability of slopes of earth and rock-fill
dams slopes of other types of embankments excavated slopes and natural slopes in soil and soft rock Lonestar
Alpha can provide slope stability investigation analysis (including modelling) and design mitigation which can
be completed by our well trained and qualified geologists and geotechnical engineers
Settlement Monitoring
Settlement Monitoring surveys is performed to determine the degree of horizontal and vertical displacement of
structures pavements and embankments over a defined period Severe pavement damage and structural failure
can be a direct result of settlement and therefore it is critical that movement be detected and measured Our Senior
Engineering Surveyors and Geotechnical Engineers are available to assist you with the development and
implementation of a monitoring system to suit individual requirements
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Other Geotechnical Field Tests
Plate Load Tests
In-Situ CBR Tests
Soil Electrical Resistivity Tests
Soil Thermal Resistivity Tests
Pile Integrity Tests
Infiltration Rate Tests using Double Ring Infiltrometer
Geotechnical Field Tests
Geophysical seismic tests are useful to determine dynamic soil rock properties which will be used in
design of machine and any other vibrating equipment foundations
Two typical seismic tests performed as part of the geotechnical investigations are
Downhole seismic test and
Crosshole seismic test
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LIST OF GEOTECHNICAL TESTS
LIST OF GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING EQUIPMENTS
Drilling Rigs Desco Inc 2No SP4500S amp 3No
SP3500S (crawler)
Split-Spoon Sampler
Drilling Rig Ellettari EK100S amp EK 200S (crawler) Piston Type Samples
Drilling Rigs Truck Mounted Vibrating Wire Piezometers Devices amp Loggers
Drilling Rods Tricone Bits
Standard SPT sets and rods Tungsten Carbide Drilling Bits (96mm amp 101mm amp
above)
Single Double amp Triple Tube Core Barrels ndash
Conventional amp Wireline system
Diamond Bits Surface amp Impregnated (96mm amp
101mm amp above) ndash Conventional amp Wireline system
Shelby Tubes Automatic Water level Meter
Dynamic Cone Penetrometer Test equipment (DCPT) Bailers for Groundwater Sampling
Down-The-Hole Hammer (DTH Hammer) Packer Test Apparatus
Surveying Equipments (Auto Levels Total Station
GPS and Accessories)
Variable Geotechnical Softwares (gINT etc)
Thermal Resistivity Test Apparatus (KD2 Pro) Electrical Resistivity Test Apparatus (Nillson)
SUBSURFACE SOIL ROCK GROUNDWATER
Soil Investigation Drilling in Soils and Rocks
Bearing Capacity amp Settlement Analysis Slope Stability Analysis
Trial Pits Standard Penetration Test - SPT
Permeability in Soil (Falling Constant Head) Dynamic Cone Penetration Test - DCPT
Permeability in Rock (Lugeon Packer Test) Infiltration Rate Tests
Groundwater Monitoring and Sampling Installation of Inclinometers amp Pressure Meters
In-situ CBR Tests Installation of Piezometers
Soil Swelling Tests Plate Load Tests
Vane Shear Tests Soil Electrical Resistivity Tests
Down Hole Seismic Tests Cross Hole Seismic Tests
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KEY STAFF AT GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING
NAME DESIGNATION QUALIFICATION EXPERIENCE
J Pavan Kumar Sr Geotechnical Engineer MTech - Geotechnical 8
Tauseef anwar Geologist MSc Geology 5
Bahrudeen assain
Mohammed Geologist MSc Geology 5
Anjali Geologist BSc in Geology 8
Imran Ishaq Engineering asst Dip Civil 5
Mohammed Al-Ansari Logistics and Supervisor High School 10
Ameen Khalfan Field Coordinator High School 8
Abdullah Field Coordinator High School 5
Rit Bahadur Drilling Operator High School 15
Purna Bahadur Drilling Operator High School 16
Rajan Basnet Drilling Operator High School 10
Subarna Paija Drilling Operator High School 11
Lil Bahadur Sr Mechanic High School 11
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RECENT GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING PROJECTS Project Client Consultant No of Boreholes
Oman National Railway
Project Segments 2 amp 6
Italferr SpA MOTC 65 BH 80 TP amp
Piezometers
Bunker Terminal at Duqm Oman Oil Marketing Co
(OOMC)
Worley Parsons Oman
Engineering (WPOE)
10 BH amp MASW
survey
Mahdah ndash Rawdah Road
Dualization project
Premier International Mott McDonald 22 BH 15 TP amp
Slope stability
Yibal-Khuff FEED project Galfar Engg amp
Contracting Co SAOG
Petroleum Development
Oman (PDO)
95 BH 45 TP amp 11
Downhole seismic
Well pad stability
investigations at Fahud
Mabrouk Khulud West D
Galfar Engg amp
Contracting Co SAOG
Petroleum Development
Oman (PDO)
18 BH
Batinah Expressway Pkg 3 Simplex Infrastructure Parsons International
MOTC
79 BH
Adam ndash Thumrait
Dualization Project
Parsons International MOTC 150 BH 365 TP
Lime Calcination project at
Salalah
Carmeuse Inc - 15 BH 10 TP amp
Diagraphy drilling
Duqm Area A B amp C Sultan Qaboos University
(SQU)
SEZAD 65 BH amp 20 TP
Various Substation projects
in all Governorates
Dawood Engineering
Consultancy
Mezoon Electricity 50 BH 25 TP 50
ERTs
Chromite Quarry Drilling Arabian Gulf Trading - 7 BH
Transmission line at Taqah Rukun Al Yaqeen Int Mott McDonald 50 BH amp 61 TP
Izz ndash Adam Road
Dualization Project
Galfar Engg amp
Contracting Co SAOG
National Engg Services
of Pakistan (NESPAK)
25 BH amp 8 TPs
Bid bid ndash Sur Road
Dualization Project
Astaldi ndash Ozkar Joint
Venture
Dar Al-Handassah
(Lebonan)
89 BH 8 TPs
Piezometers
Water Distribution Network
at Al Amerat
Taeyoung ndash Hasan Juma
Baker JV
Sogreah Consultants 25 BH 130 TP amp Soil
Resistivity
Taxiway and Airlift Ramp
at Al Musannah Airbase
American International
Contractors Inc
- 34 BH amp 62 TP
Water Distribution Network
at Al Khoud
Towell Infrastructure
Projects Co LLC
National Engg Services
of Pakistan (NESPAK)
11 BH 7 TP amp Soil
Resistivity
Interchanges btn Airport amp
Muscat Expressway
Soares Da Costa ndash Oman
United Engg Services JV
Parsons International 15 BHs amp 10 TP
Oman Botanic Garden Diwan Royal Court Alatec (Spain) 75 BH
Qurayiat-Al-Amerat Road Muscat Municipality Parsons International 6 BH
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Tunnel
Al-Haffa District
Development Infrastructure
Dohfar Municipality Dar Al-Handassah
(Lebonan)
11 BH
Piezometers
Salam Resort amp Spa in Yiti
Muscat
Sama Dubai Halcrow International 58 BH
amp Piezometers
Al-Ansab STP Galfar Engineering amp
Contracting
Khatib AlAmi 6 BH
Limestone Quarry for
Doqoum Dry Dock
Daewoo Co Daewoo Co 6 BH
Barka Water Reservoir
Expansion Works
Galfar Engineering amp
Contracting
Mott Mac Donald 12 BH
Soil Resistivity
Information Centers at
Nizwa amp Ibri
Ministry of Higher
Education
Development Services amp
Maintenance
6 BH
Irrigation System Plan for
Dhofar Municipality
Dhofar Municipality Consulting Engineering
Services
7 BH
Infiltration Tests
Cyclone Damage
Rehabilitation Works in Ras
Al-Hadd
CCC Parsons International Investigation for
Ground
Improvement
Soil Resistivity OMIFCO - Soil Resistivity
Seeb Cornice Road
Improvement Bridges
Muscat Municipality Atkins 7 BH
Dualization FarqNizwa to
Marfaa Daris Road
Ministry of Transport and
Communication
Parsons International 18 BH
Dualization of Al Kharjiah
Street
Muscat Municipality Parsons International 6 BH
Bidbid Sur Road Sec-1 MOTC Dar Al Handasah 31 BH Piezometers
120TPs
Flood Protection Dams-
Liwa and Shinaz Area
Ministry of water
resources and regional
municipalities
Renardet amp Fitchner 29 BH 40 TPs
Housing at Hail Al Ghaf
Quriyat
Muscat Municipality - 10 BH amp 10 TPs
132kV OHL from Harweel
to Thumrait
Petroleum Development
Oman
Worley Parsons 11 BH 11TPs amp ERT
132kV OHL from Dank to
Al Hail
Civil Co Contracting OETC Energoprojekt
Mott Mac Donald
43 BH 20 TPs amp
ERT
132kV OHL from Al Wasit
to Buraimi Grid Ss
Civil Co Contracting OETC Energoprojekt
Mott Mac Donald
27 BH 11TPrsquos amp
ERT
Al Athaiba Junction
Improvements
Muscat Municipality Parsons Intl Co 12 BH 7 TP Asphalt
Coring
Third Laneing from Bait Al Muscat Municipality Parsons International 35 BH 34 TP
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Barka to Mabelah Asphalt Coring
Design and construction of
Dualization of Al Murtaffa
street
Muscat Municipality Parsons International 26 BH 15 TP
Asphalt Coring
Proposed Tower
Constructions in OMAN
Ministry of Broadcasting Rohde amp Schwarz 16BH
EPC of power plant Daleel
Facility
L amp T Electromech Mott Mac Donald 7 BH 10TP ERT
Royal Suite at Haima and
Emergency block
Dewan of Royal Court Tebodin amp Partners LLC 4BH 4TP
Navigation Aids System
Muscat International
Airport and Salalah Airport
Thales Deutschland
Germany
Thales Deutschland
Germany
6BH 5ERT
Upgrade of DPS amp B-Block
facility Daleel oil Fields
Daleel Petroleum Attila Dogan 4BH 2ERT
13233kV Grid Station at
Quriyat
OETC LnT Oman Energoprojekt amp Parsons 4BH TPs
132kV OHL from Quriyat
to Jahloot
OETC LnT Oman Energoprojekt amp Parsons 60BH 60TPs 60ERT
Supreme Court at Al
Ghubra Guest House
Royal Court Affairs
Royal Estates The Palace
Consulting Engineering
Services LLC
12BH TPs
GEOTECH DRILLING RIGS
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DESCO SP4500S Rigs DESCO SP3500S Rigs
Site Work Photographs
GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION ndash AREA A B amp C at Duqm
Client SEZAD Consultant SQU
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GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION ndash Yibal Khuff Project at Yibal
Client Galfar Engg amp Cont Consultant PDO
GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION ndash Inclined Coring at Chromite Mine near Sumail
Client Arabian Gulf Trading
GEOTEC
HNICAL INVESTIGATION ndash Oman National Railway Project
Segments 2 amp 6
Client MOTC Consultant Italferr SpA
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GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION FOR
BARKA WATER RESERVOIR EXPANSION
Client Galfar Consultant Mott Mac Donald
SUBSURFACE INVESTIGATION BIDBID-SUR ROAD
SECTION 1
Client MOTC Consultant Dar Al Handasah Shair amp Partners
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GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION FOR SEEB-CORNICHE ROAD
IMPROVEMENT BRIDGE 6 MUSCAT
Client Muscat Municipality Consultant Atkins
GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION FOR 132KV OHL FROM DANK
TO AL HAIL amp 132KV OHL FROM SIBETHA TO BURAIMI
Client CivilCo Consultant Mott Mac Donald Energoprojekt
GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION FOR FLOOD PROTECTION DAMS
SHINAZ AREA ndash HATTA-A HATTA-B FAYDH amp BIDAH
Client MRMWR Consultant Fitchner amp Renardet
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DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF FLYOVER WIDENING AND JUNCTION IMPROVEMENTS AT AL ATHAIBA INTERCHANGE
Client Muscat Municipality Consultant Parsons
DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF THIRD LANING OF MAIN ROAD FROM AL MAWELAH INTERCHANGE TO BAIT AL BARKHA RA
Client Muscat Municipality Consultant Parsons
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SURVEYING WITH TOTAL STATION EQUIPMENT FOR
GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING PURPOSES
ELECTRICAL RESISTIVITY TEST
RESISTIVITY MAPPING amp RESISTIVITY PROFILING
PIEZOMETER INSTALLATION INCLINED DRILLING WITH PACKER TEST
CHEMICALENVIRONMENTAL amp
MICROBIOLOGICAL TESTING
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Lonestar Alpha Lab provides a full range of chemical environmental and microbiological analytical services to
industrial engineeringconsulting and government clients throughout the Sultanate of Oman Lonestar Alpha
analytical expertise includes organic and inorganic analyses of water soil air food and many other matrices The
lab production capability capacity and advancement of instrumentation ensure the reliability and performance
needed to successfully deliver major analytical projects Instruments are dedicated to specific matrices and
analyses to prevent cross contamination Our reports are fully supported by QAQC deliverables designed to meet
the requirements of the regulatory program for which the data will be utilized Our reports are designed for ease-
of-results interpretation as well as efficient validation of the support data
TESTING DIFFERENT MATRICES
DomesticFormationGroundReclamation Water
Desalination Water amp Marine Samples
Marine Life
Plant Tissue
Reverse Osmosis
Soils amp Sediments
Food Products
Metal Samples
Concrete Products
CHEMICALENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS
WaterWastewater Metallic Constituents
WaterWastewater Organic Constituents
Water Cations amp Anions
Ambient Air Quality Monitoring
Stack amp Process Emission Monitoring
Indoor Air Quality
Contamination Pollution Studies Environmental Chemistry organics inorganics metals
Analytical chemistry using AAS XRF OES IRC and wet chemistry
Noise amp Vibration Monitoring
Microbiological Analysis
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AMBIENT AIR amp STACK EMISSION MONITORING
CO amp CO2
Hydrogen Sulfide
Hydrocarbons
Metal Particulates
NOx SOx
Oxygen
Volatile Organic Compounds
Dioxin amp Furion
MICROBIOLOGICAL AIR QUALITY MONITORING
Bacteria(CFUm3
Moulds (CFUm3)
Identification of Microorganisms up to Species level
INDOOR AIR QUALITY (IAQ)
Lonestar Alpha leads the way in Indoor Air Quality Services with our dedicated team of field staff and the latest
equipment We are equipped to investigate chemical and biological exposure situations
IAQ Air Monitoring Services
VOCs and SVOCs
Fungal Mold Indentification Quantification
Total Respirable Particulates
Toxic Vapors
Sick Building Syndrome
Bacterial Indentification Quantification
Typical IAQ Surveys
IAQ profile for preliminary building study
Baseline IAQ monitoring
Mold Fungal contamination monitoring using spore trap sampling devices
Compliance monitoring for municipal amp Government enviromental agencies
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HSE monitoring for critical response of environmental hazards
INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE (IH)
Lonestar Alpha is capable of providing a wide variety of Industrial Hygiene Service
using state of the art equipment and depth of experience with IH procedures
NoiseDosimetry TLV+8Hr TWA
Particulates (Total PM 10 PM 50 PM 25)
Combustible Gases (Total Hydrocarbons)
VOCs and SVOCs
Total and Respirable Fibers
Metals and Inorganics
Typical Industrial Hygiene Monitoring
HSE monitoring for corporate or client requirec field data collection
Compliance monitoring for Municipal or Governmental agency requirements
Background monitoring for comparative Environmental studies
HYGIENE AUDITING AND INSPECTIONS
Hygiene Auditing
Hygiene Inspections and Hygiene recommendations
Assisting in ISOHACCP Certifications
Microbiological Sampling and Analysis of Food and Water
Swab sampling and Air Monitoring
Hotel and Industrial HAACP and Hygiene System Implementation
Assisting in Laboratory setup and Accreditations Response monitoring for safety analysis and quality assurance audits
OIL ANALYSIS
Lube Oil
Transformer Oil
Compressor Oil
Diesel
Heavy fuel
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LIST OF CHEMICALENVIRONMENTALMICROBIOLOGICAL TESTS ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY amp ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS
WATER EFFLUENT SEAWATER SOIL SEDIMENT ANALYSIS
Acidity Sulfide Selenium
Alkalinity TDS Silicon
Ammonia Temperature Silver
Bicarbonate Total Hardness Sodium
BOD Total Nitrogen Strontium
Boron Total Organic Carbon Thallium
Chlorite chlorate Potassium
Bromate TSS Tin
Carbonate Turbidity Titanium
Chlorides Aluminum Vanadium
COD Antimony Zink
Color Arsenic Aromatic Volatile Orgabicx (BTEX)
Conductivity Barium Chlorinated Hydrocarbons
Cyanides Beryllium Crude amp Refined Product Fingerprinting
Dissolved Oxygen Cadmium Extractible Organic Halides
Fluoride Calcium Haloacetic Acids
Free Chlorine Chromium Halogenated Volatile Organics
Magnesium Hardness Cobalt Herbicides amp Pesticides
Nitrates Copper Nitroaromatic amp Cyclic Ketones
Nitrites Hexavalent Chromium Organic and Volatile Acids
Oil amp Grease Iron PCBrsquos
Organic Nitrogen Lead Polynuclear Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAH)
pH Lithium Semi Volatile Organic Compounds
Phenols Magnesium Total Organic Halides
Phosphates Mercury Total Petroleum Hydrocarbons (TPH)
Phosphorus Molybdenum Trihalomethanes
Residual Chlorine Nickel Volatile Organic Compounds
Salinity Niobium Pthalate Esters
Sodium Absorption Ratio
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FOOD CHEMICAL AND MICROBIOLOGICAL TEST
Fish and Value added fish products vegetable oils Ketchups Mayonnaise Vinegar Cooked sea
food Cooked Non sea foods Canned foods Vegetables Snacks Ghee Cheese Honey Sweats etc
CHEMICAL ANALYSIS OF FOOD
GIDELINES - OMAN STANDARDGULF STANDARDOther International Standards
TEST METHODS- AOACASTAAOCSISOSASOASTMBS
CHEMICAL ANALYSIS OF FOOD
Protein Cholesterol
Fat content Phosphorous
Vitamins Sodium
Moisture Potassium
Ash Calcium
Dietary Fibre Lead
Sugar Cadmium
Starch Mercury
Saturated Fat Iron
Unsaturated Fat Magnesium
Arsenic Aflatoxins
Moisture content Histamine
Volatile protein Irradiation
Pesticides Sudan Dyes
MICROBIOLOGICAL ANALYSIS OF FOOD
TEST METHODS ndash USFDA BAMAOACCCFRACMMEFISO
GUIDELINES ndash OMANI STANDARDGSOPHLS
MICROBIOLOGICAL ANALYSIS OF FOOD
Aerobic Plate Count Listeria monocytogens
Lactobacillus acidophilus Shelf Life Analysis
Escherichia coli Enterobacteriaceae
Escherichia coli O157 H7 Vibrio parahaemolyticus
Fecal Coliforms Shigella
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Total Coliforms Listeria spp
Staphylococcus aureus Clostridium perfringens
Salmonella Yeast and Mould
Vibrio cholera Vibrio parahaemolyticus
Anaerobic plate count Campylobacter
Histamine Bacillus cereus
Aflatoxin
CHEMISTRY OF CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL
Chemical Analysis of Cement Chemical Analysis of Lime Powder
Heat of Hydration of cement Total Alkalis
Chemical Analysis of Micro silica Chemical Analysis of Ground Granulated Blast
Furnace Slag
Sodium Absorption Ratio Leachibility Tests of Metals from Soil
Testing of Concrete making water Determination of Alkali carbonates amp Bi carbonates
Cation Exchange Capacity of Soil Organic matter content of soil
Mass loss of Ignition of soil Total Sulphate content of soil
Water soluble Sulphate content of soil Water soluble Chloride content of soil
Carbonate content of soil Acid soluble Chloride content of soil
Gypsum content of soil Ammonia content of soil
Total Sulphate content of Aggregates Total Chloride content of Aggregates
Potential Alkali ndash Silica reactivity of Aggregates Water Soluble Chloride Salts in Aggregates
Acid ndash Soluble Material in fine Aggregate Organic impurities in fine Aggregates
Determining the water content of freshly mixed
concrete
Determining the Portland cement content of the
hardened hydraulic cement concrete
Chemical analysis of hardened concrete Sulfate content of hardened concrete
Chemical analysis for metals like steel Chloride content of hardened concrete
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ORE ANALYSIS
Dolomite Ore Iron Ore
Copper Ore Nickel Ore
Chromium Ore Limestone Ore
Manganese Ore Gypsum
Dunite Quartz
STEEL CHEMISTRY
Alloys Brass amp Bronze
Aluminum Alloys Chemical Composition of Steel
ASTM A 262 (Various) Diffused Hydrogen Test
ASTM G 48 (Variou) Purity of Metals
ASTM G 6667 Nickel Alloys
OIL ANALYSIS
Appearance Flash Point Specific Gravity
Ash Content Water content Insoluble pentane
Carbon Conradson Residue Wear Metals Total Acid Number
Kinematic Viscosity Break Down voltage Total Base Number
Dissipation factor Oil Content Viscosity Index
Color Pour Point Flash Point
Copper Corrosion BS amp W Density
Neutralization number Resistivity Interfacial tension
Dissolve gas Sediment Sulphur content
Cloud point Distillation PCB
Oxidation test Gassing
AMBIENT AIR STACK MONITORING
Carbon Dioxide RPM (PM 10 5 25)
Carbon Monoxide Semi Volatile Organic Compounds
Chlorine Content SO2
Hydrogen Sulfide Total Acid Concentration
Lower Explosion Limit Total Hydrocarbon
Oxides of Nitrogen Total Particulate Concentration
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Oxygen Volatile Organic Compounds
Ozone Dioxin amp Furion
INDOOR AIR QUALITY ndash IAQ INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE - IH
Asbestos Bulk Sample Analysis Total amp Respirable Fibers
Asbestos Fiber Concentration in Air Total amp Respirable Particulates
Bacterial amp Microbial Identification Total Plate Count
FungalMould Identification Toxic Vapors
Metals VOC amp SVOC
Noise Monitoring Dosimetry TWA Yeast amp Mould Identification
MICROBIOLOGICAL ANALYSIS OF WATER
Test Method ndash BS ENISOAPHAAWWACMMEF CCFRA
GUIDELINES ndash Omani standardGSOWHODubai Municipality
WATER WASTE WATERINDUSTRIES WATER SOIL
Heterotrophic plate count
Total Coliforms
Escherichia coli
EnterococciFecal streptococci
Pseudomonas aeroginosa Staphylococcus aureus
Legionella spp Nematodes
Sulphate Reducing Bacteria Yeast amp Mould
Salmonella Microscopic observations and interpretations
Vibrio cholera Standard Plate count at 22 o C
Fecal Coliform Clostridium perfringens
Legionella anisa
Legionella Pneumophila serogroup 1
Legionella Pneumophila serogroup 2-14
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MICROBIOLOGICAL ANALYSIS OF PERSONAL SWABSSURFACE SWABSEQUIPMENT
SWABS
Total coliforms
Fecal coliforms
Escherichia coli
Aerobic plate count
Staphylococcus aureus
Yeast and Mould
Salmonella spp
COSMETICS ANALYSIS
HairoilsHair creams Hair shampooBody lotion Chemical DepilinatorsTalcum PowderDeoderants
Toilette soapSkin cream etc As per GSOOS SASO USFDAAOAC Standards
COSMETICS ANALYSIS
Appearance Thermal Stability
Color Total Fat
Odor Lead
Homogenous Cadmium
Texture Nickel
Seperation Chromium
Skin Irritation Test Ethanol insoluble matter
Marking Water insoluble matter
Language Total free Alkali
Instructions for Use Chlorides calculated as NaCl
Warning phrases concerning the product (if any) Saponification Value
Chemical and Physical Tests Free Fatty Acid as Oliec Acid
Moisture Extraneous matter
pH Total Non Acqueos content
Sediment and suspended matter Peroxide value
Alchohol content Total Bacterial count
Formaldehyde Yeast and Mould
Essential oils Pseudomonas aeroginosa
Volatile matter Staphylococcus aureus
Non volatile alcohol matter
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LIST OF CHEMICALENVIRONMENTALMICROBIOLOGICAL EQUIPMENTS
pH Meter Conductivity Meter pH Meters
Dissolved Oxygen Meter Turbidity Meter
Flame Atomic Absorption Spectrometer
FAASGFAAS Hg Analyzer
EDXRF Analyzer ndash Philips MiniPal2
Muffle Air Furnace (1100˚C) Breakdown voltage
ICP- OES Colour apparatus for OIL
GC-MSGC centrifuge
IC Open cup ndashClosed cup Flash point
UV-VIS-NIR Spectrometer HACH TAN delta Resistivity meter
Dissolved gas Analyser ( TOGA) AAS
TAN Titrator Microscope
Copper corrosion Colony Counter
Karl fisher colometric Viscometer
Interfacial tensometer OES
Biological safety Cabinet UV apparatus
Shaker Water bath
Freezer Incubator
Chillier Autoclave
Micro pipetter Vortex
pipetter
Weighing Balance
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KEY STAFF AT CHEMICALMICROBIOLOGICAL LAB
MAJOR CHEMICALENVIRONMENTAL CLIENTS
Client Client
HMR Consultants Dhofar Power Company
Geo-Resources Omani Euro Foods Industries
Al-Safa Environmental Consultancy Al-Hassan Engineering Company
Five Oceans Dawood Contracting Company
Fugro Middle East Natural Resources Consultants
Gulf Mining ICES
Muscat Chromite Sohar Steel LLC
Total Management Trading Construction Materials Industries
Emirates Trading Co Al-Shidhani Refreshments Enterprises
Oman Chromite Oman Aluminium Processing Industries LLC
Muscat Overseas Radisson Blu
National Arabian Gulf International Desalination amp Water Treatment
ASB Group Dhofar Beverages
Majan Mining Company OMASCO
Haya Oman Liquefied Natural Gas Company
Oman Polyproplene Swan Foods LLC
Oman Methanol Bahwan Engineering Co
NAME DESIGNATION EXPERIENCE
P Tejali Lab Manager 17 yrs
Asad Naqvi Chemical Lab Supervisor 17 yrs
OD Sebastian Senior Chemist 32 yrs
Vinu Mohan Senior Microbiologist 7 yrs
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Sohar Aluminum OMIFCO
Oman Refreshment Occidental Mukhaizna LLC
Shangri-La Barr Al Jissa Special Technical Services
ENATO Consolidated Contractors Company
Blue City Northern Minerals Company
Andam International Sweets of Oman
SUR Desalination (Bahwan Veolia Water) Lalbuksh Voltas Engineering Services
STFA Bahwan Veolia Water LLC
Larsen amp Turbo COWI-Larsen
GALFAR Khimji Permoglaze (Oman) LLC
AATCO United Chrome LLC
Interbeton amp Six Construct Oman Flour Mills Company
Douglas OHI Oman National Engineering amp Investment
VALE -Oman Petrogas
BP Oman Sohar aluminium
Siemens-Oman American Embassy
Tawoos Catering Wacasco Catering
MAF DALKIA Al Futtaim amp Sons
Enhance Khimji Ramdas LLC
Oman Oasis National Mineral water CO LLC
Areej Vegetablesamp Oil Derivatives National Pharmaceuticals
Towell Infrastructure Tulip Inn
The Chedi Grand Hyatt
Al Bustan Palace Muscat Holiday INN
Hotel Ibis Park Inn
Radisson Blu Mother Care
Tabreed Taghleef Indusries
NABIL Biscuits ATTCO
Worely parrsion AECOM
Honda Rotem Abensia
Global Gypsum Board Minvest
Global Engineering SteamTech
Mazoom Pharmacy Muscat Pharmacy
IBN- SINA Pharmacy Golden Jood Trading
Sun rise Global Beya Global Muscat
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MECHANICAL CORROSION AND METALLURGICAL TESTING
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Lonestar Alpha has the capability to cater to the physical metallurgical testing requirements of a wide range of
materials and products The testing capability and experience are recognized by reputed organizations like
PDO OXY BP OGC etc and third party inspection agencies Tests are generally carried out to international
standards set by ASTM BS ASME API AWS and others Lonestar Alpha offers quality service to
international standards accurate results and quick turnaround at reasonable cost
Lonestar Alpha Mechanical Metallurgical Corrosion Testing Capabilities Include
Tensile compression Test Vickers Hardness RockwellBrinell Hardness
Impact (Ambient temp to -196degC) BendFlatteningNick Break Test Elevated Temperature
tensile testing
Corrosion Test - ASTM
A262G48G28ASTM A 923
ASTM E 562 Ferrite measurement
by ferritscope Flexure
Proof Load Breaking Load Failure Load
Coating Thickness Coating Continuity Coating Adhesion
MacroMicro Examination Fillet Weld Break Nick Break
HIC SSCC test in accordance with
NACE standards Chemistry by OES
Failure Analysis and
Material Investigation
Chemical analysis of metallic materials of
Fe and Ni base alloys In situ Replica Metallography
Metallic sample collection at
site for chemical analysis
Strand wire testing for mechanical
properties Portable hardness testing Manhole Cover testing
Rubber testing Geo-textile testing HDPE testing
Materials frequently tested include
Metals and alloy products such as plates shapes bares pipes and fittings
Welding procedure qualification test coupons
Welding consumable qualification test coupons
Welder qualification test coupons
Welding procedure test coupons
Steel Bars Wires and Fabric for concrete reinforcement
Galvanized Steel products
Fasteners
Metal Castings
Cemented Carbide Products
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Lonestar Alpha Laboratories offers a wide range of metallurgical services to many diverse industries supported by
an experienced team of metallurgical engineers trained technicians and modern equipment The following
services are offered
o Laboratory Metallography and Microscopy
o Replica and In-situ Metallography
o Corrosion Testing and Evaluation
o Condition Usability and Remaining Life Assessment
o Failure Analysis and Investigation
o Other Services
Laboratory Metallography and Microscopy
Scanning Electron Microscopy
Stereomicroscopy
Energy Dispersive X-ray Analysis
Fractrography
Macrostructural Examination
Microstructural Examination
Microhardness Evaluation
Replica and In-situ Metallography
In-situ Replica Metallography
Replication of Fractures
Replication of Surface Features
Corrosion Testing and Evaluation
Lonestar Alpha is equipped to undertake corrosion testing and evaluation in accordance with NACE and ASTM
standards for qualification of materials used in corrosive environments which include sea water brine blackish
water and sour service The following tests are conducted
Resistance to Pitting and Crevice Corrosion
Susceptibility to Intergranular Corrosion Attack
Resistance to Sulfide Stress Cracking (SSC)
Resistance to Hydrogen Induced Cracking (HIC)
Examination of Scales and Corrosion Products
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Condition Usability and Remaining Life Assessment
Periodic inspections serve to identify degradation processes at an early stage and thereby provide necessary
information for assessment of condition usability and remaining life Further the initiation of timely repair or
replacement actions substantially reduced or eliminates costly capital and downtime losses
Lonestar has the capability and experience to perform comprehensive inspections necessary for condition
usability and remaining life assessment of a wide range of materials and components used in structures plants and
operating equipment
Power plant and auxiliary boiler tubes headers and connectors
Turbine nozzles vanes combustor lines and casings
Oil and gas processing equipment and components
Equipment and components of marineoffshore structures
Drilling and downhole equipment and components
Engine Components
Failure Analysis and Investigation
Supported by its integrated analytical facilities and the diverse professional capabilities of its staff Lonestar has
for the last several years provided accurate and timely analyses and investigations into failures of components
Reports include comprehensive photographic documentation of observations discussions of findings conclusions
on the mechanism and root cause of failure
Other Services
Lonestar offer assistance in the following areas
Material selection for intended service
Preparation of material testing and inspection procedures
Study of failure mechanisms of complex systems
Troubleshooting
Research and development
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LIST OF METALLURGY TESTS
LIST OF METALLURGY LAB EQUIPMENTS Instron Universal Tensile Tester Lathe Machine
Satec Charpy Impact testing machine Charpy Broaching Machine
Forcipol Bend Testing machine Gas Cutting Gear
Olympus Metallurgical Microscope Carl Zeiss
microscope upto 1600X
Stereo Microscope
Metlabcorp Micro Polisher Digital Verniers
Automatic Polishing machine Digital Micrometers
Water Chiller Bath Coating thickness Meter
Optorama Shadowgraph Holiday detector
Digital thermometers Band Saw Machine
Vickers hardness tester Hack Saw Machine
Fischer Ferritscope Universal Milling Machine
STEEL REBARS EXOTIC MATERIAL
Tensile Tests Bend Tests
Elevated Temperature Tensiles Rebar Tensile Bend and Rebend
Proof Load test Fracture Test
Macro Preparation amp Examination Coating thickness test Holiday Detection Test
Peel Off Test Vickers Rockwell Hardness Survey
Charpy Impact Test Micro Examination with photograph
Ferrite Count (Point Count method) - count Ferrite Content (Magnetic Method) - spots
A262 Test Practice CE ASTM G48ASTM G28 tests
SSCC Test HIC Test
Chemical Analysis XRD EDXRF Analysis
SEMEDS Analysis Detailed Failure Investigation Material investigation
CTOD In-situ Replica Metallography
Strand Wire Tensile Test Manhole Cover Compression Test
Ring Stiffness Test GRE Rubber Plastic Geo-textile Tensile testing
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KEY STAFF AT METALLURGY LAB
Anil Vashishta Pratik Raval Sasikumar Isehaq Chezian
NAME DESIGNATION QUALIFICATION EXPERIENCE
Anil Vashishta Operations Manager
Metallurgical Head
BE Metallurgical
Engineering 24 years
Pratik Raval Test House Supervisor BE Mechanical
Engineering 10 years
KSasikumar Senior Metallurgist BE Metallurgical
Engineering 14 years
GChezhian Metallurgist BE Metallurgical
Engineering 06 years
Ishaq Al Harassi Senior Engineer BE Mechanical
Engineering 08 years
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BRANCHES amp CONTACTS
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LONESTAR ALPHA LABORATORIES BRANCHES amp CONTACTS
Website
wwwlonestaralphacom
General Email infolonestaralphacom
Branches
Muscat (Central Laboratory) PO Box 1197 PC 130 Azaiba ndash Muscat Sultanate of Oman
Tel +968 24501524 24505590
Fax +968 24503814
Email muscatlablonestaralphacom
Muscat (Chemistry Environmental) PO Box 1197 PC 130 Azaiba ndash Muscat Sultanate of Oman
Tel +968 24504206 24504924
Fax +968 24502635
Email chemlablonestaralphacom
Muscat (Micro-biology) PO Box 1197 PC 130 Azaiba ndash Muscat Sultanate of Oman
Tel +968 24504206 24504924
Fax +968 24502635
Email microlablonestaralphacom
Sohar PO Box 84 PC 327 Sohar Industrial Estate Sohar ndash Sultanate of Oman
Tel +968 26751775 26751920 26751976
Fax +968 26751331
Email civilsoharlonestaralphacom
Duqm Tel +968 99278040 92303290
Fax +968 24503814
Email duqmlablonestaralphacom
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Salalah
Tel +968 2321 3390 +968 92038358
Fax +968 2321 3391
Email salalahlablonestaralphacom
Key Personals
Administration
Dawood Al-Harrasi
Chief Executive Officer
+968 91111411 dawoodalharrasilonestaralphacom
Saif Al-Harthi
Business Development Manager
+968 90122471 saifalharthylonestaralphacom
Santosh Elapanda
QHSE Manager
+968 99881224 santoshelapandalonestaralphacom
Moncy Thomas
Finance HR amp Admin Manager
+968 99221293 moncythomaslonestaralphacom
Operations
Anil Vashishta
Operations Manager Metallurgical Head
+968 99866907 anilvashishtalonestaralphacom
Civil Engineering Material Lab Hukam Chand
Civil Engineering Country Manager - Civil
+968 99445354 hukamchandlonestaralphacom
Naresh Paladugu
Civil Engineering Technical Manager - Civil
+968 99063458 nareshpaladugulonestaralphacom
Rakesh
Civil Engineering Lab Manager - Sohar Lab
+968 92869691 civilsoharlonestaralphacom
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FrancisMD
Civil Engineering Lab Manager ndash Salalah Lab
+968 92038358 Salalahlablonestaralphacom
Tomiyo
Civil Engineering Senior Lab Technician - Duqm Lab
+968 99278040 duqmlablonestaralphacom
Geotechnical Engineering Lab
J Pavan Kumar
Geotechnical Engineering Sr Geotechnical engineer
+968 99887852 ameerudeenlonestaralphacom
Chemical Microbiology amp Environmental Lab
P Tejali
Chemical Microbiology amp Environmental Engineering Lab Manager
+968 99887834 tejaliparsekarlonestaralphacom
Asad
Chemical amp Environmental Engineering Assistant Manager Chemistry
+968 99884612 asadnaqvilonestaralphacom
Vinu Mohan
Food amp Microbiology Testing
+968 99248181 vinumohanlonestaralphacom
Metallurgy Lab
Email metlablonestaralphacom
Anil Vashishta
Metallurgy Lab Manager Metallurgy
+968 99866907 anilvashishtalonestaralphacom
Pratik Raval
Metallurgy Lab Test House Supervisor
+968 99880633 pratikravallonestaralphacom
Sasi Kumar
Metallurgy Lab Senior Metallurgist
+968 99843415 sasikumarlonestaralphacom
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LOCATION MAPS
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories Company Profile
1 MUSCAT
2 Muscat ndash Chemistry Lab
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3 SOHAR
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4 DUQM
5 SALALAH
Registered with Directorate General for Specification amp measurements
Approved by PDO ISOIEC 170252005 Certified by SGS for ISO 9001
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INTRODUCTION
We are pleased to introduce Lonestar Alpha Laboratories as an advanced multi-disciplinary lab established in the
Sultanate of Oman The lab is promoted by Omani Engineers in association with UAE based Lonestar Technical
Services one of the leading technical labs over the gulf region Lonestar Alpha is playing a major role in the
growing advancements witnessed in the country by providing technical testing and inspection services in various
fields for sustainable development with ensured quality and controlled environment Lonestar Alpha conducts its
business in a manner which demonstrates technical competence and reliability and in return provides its clients
with cost effective quality and on-time services The management and the technical team of Lonestar Alpha have
thoroughly reviewed the levels of requirements to render quality services and thus have developed the necessary
infrastructure to offer a complete range of services and have further proposed to develop the company capabilities
in a progressive manner
Lonestar Alpha deserves your confident decision to have it as your preferred partner in your Testing and
Inspection Services due to the following points
Lonestar Alpha is Accredited and certified as operating in accordance with ISO 90012008 amp
ISOIEC 17025 2005 for testing monitoring and evaluation of materials and fluids both on and off-site
Lonestar Alpha is also ISO 14001 2004 and OHSAS 18001 2007 certified
Four properly designed and full-fledged testing and inspection facilities in Muscat Sohar Duqm and
Salalah
Very comprehensive lab with diverse specializations that include Civil Testing Geotechnical
Engineering Mechanical and Metallurgical testing Environmental Testing Chemical Testing Oil amp
Gas Testing and Food amp Microbiological Testing
Qualified and experienced testing and inspection professionals who have been working in many diverse
industrial applications for numerous years in various countries
Associated with leading Lab in UAE Lonestar Technical Services staffed by professionals with several
years of work experience in their respective discipline in UAE Europe Asia ampUSA
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VISION amp MISSION
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories Company Profile
VISION STATEMENT
To be the leader in providing comprehensive high tech and multi -disciplinary testing amp
inspection services for the various industries in the Sultanate of Oman amp other countries
MISSION STATEMENT
It is the policy of this company to conduct i ts business in a manner which demonstrates
technical competence amp reliabil i ty while continuously improving amp providing a cost -
effective service for the laboratoryrsquos clients
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HSE POLICY
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HSE POLICY
It is the policy of the Establishment that its operations are executed at all times in such a way to ensure the
health safety and welfare of the employees and other persons including customers subcontractors and
general public
The establishment accepts the responsibility for health safety and environment (HSE) and HSE matters are
considered in equal importance to other business Objectives To achieve our objectives Lonestar alpha
Laboratories maintains an integrated HSE management system
HSE OBJECTIVES
The establishment strive to maintain HSE standards through training encouraging interest and enthusiasm in
HSE and by developing personal responsibility for HSE
The establishment is committed to protect the environment and minimize the waste and emissions to the
environment
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories shall comply with the HSE legislations and regulations of the Sultanate of Oman
and our documented management system requirements
HSE policy will be communicated to all employees and other concerned parties and will be made available to
the public
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories will establish objectives and targets and will adopt a proactive approach to HSE
matters
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories is committed to review the effectiveness of the HSE policy and its objectives
periodically to ensure the compliance and continual improvement of its HSE performances
The Establishment shall provide all necessary resources to provide the safety of personnel and equipment as
per regulatory requirements
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QUALITY POLICY
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QUALITY POLICY
It is the Policy of this Company to conduct its business in a good professional manner which
demonstrates technical competence and reliability while continuously improving and providing high
quality testing and cost-effective service for the laboratorys Customers For this purpose we have
established and implemented a formal quality system It is our goal that this commitment to quality will
result in complete customer satisfaction throughout our service This will be achieved by
Maintaining compliance to ISO 90012008 and ISO 170252005 and the technical requirements
Continual improvement in the effectiveness of the management system
Ensuring all staff familiarizes themselves with the content of the Quality Assurance Manual and
complies with the policies procedures and associated documentation and implement at all times
Providing a service built on a well established Quality Management System meeting the
requirements of both our clients and current regulations standards
Providing accurate and unbiased test results in accordance with the requirement of International or
National or Internal or Customer specified test method
Undertaking assignments only where it has the required competent staff and equipment which are
calibrated and maintained
Continuous improvement in key processes through involvement in applicable PTP Intra -
laboratory comparisons between analysts and inter laboratory programs
Building staff skills through training and providing career growth opportunities to all employees
Improving profitability of company in accordance with guidelines set by shareholders each year
Advising the customer where appropriate of potential problems detected as a result of tests or
investigation in a timely manner
QUALITY OBJECTIVES
Test Results shall be Accurate Quick and Reliable
Accept changes and continuously improve our services to meet Customer needs and expectations to enhance
the value to our Customers
Good Laboratory Practices shall be followed and maintain an environment for the protection of Personnel
Equipment and Customer properties
Continuous improvement and development of competence of personnel through awareness teamwork
education training communication and encouragement
Advanced methods and practices shall be adopted to enhance customer satisfaction
Management System is designed to meet the requirements of both Customers and RegulationsStandards
Achieve a total Customer Satisfaction
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COMPANY HIERARCHY
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LONESTAR ALPHA LABORATORIES - ORGANIZATIONAL CHART
SCOPE OF TESTING
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SCOPE OF WORK
Type of Activity Scope of Tests
Civil Engineering
Construction Material
Mechanical Physical and Chemical Testing of Soil Aggregate Concrete
Cement Blocks Marble Tiles Water and other Construction Materials
Projects Quality Control
Establishment and Operation of Site Laboratories for Specific Projects
Evaluation and Assessment of Materials Quality for Projects Supervision of
Deep Foundation
Structural Evaluation
Non-destructive Diagnostics of Existing Civil structures amp Assessment for
Soundness Strength Deterioration amp Corrosion of Hardened Concrete in the
Existing RC Structures
Deep Foundation Testing
Testing Piles by Low Strain Integrity Testing
Geotechnical
Engineering
(Soil Investigations)
Field soil investigations for the purpose of assessing soil suitability for
building and civil constructions Engineering recommendations for the type
of foundation and bearing capacity Settlement analysis and monitoring
Slope stability analysis Soil and rock permeability tests Groundwater
analysis and monitoring
Highway amp Pavements
Visual inspection of the asphalt condition (defects assessment) Benkelman
Beam deflection measurements Extraction of cores in asphalt pavement
Saw cut asphalt slabs Dynamic Cone Penetration (DCP) measurements
Roughness measurements (IRI) by Roughometer CBR (lab amp In-situ)
Excavation of test pits Asphalt core laboratory analysis
Mechanical Corrosion and Metallurgical Engineering
Mechanical testing of metals welds and steel re-inforcement bars Chemical
analysis Procedure and Welder Qualifications Micro-structural evaluation
NACE Corrosion testing Failure Analysis In-situ Replica Metallography
Corrosion evaluation of SSDSS material Material Selection Manhole Cover
testing Testing of Non-metallics ndash Rubber HDPE GRP Geo-textile
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Chemical amp
Environmental
Engineering
Liquids amp Solids Sample analysis of liquids (domestic water groundwater seawater raw and
treated wastewater reverse osmosis marine discharge etc) and solids (soil
sludge sediment marine life plant tissue etc) Analysis of trace metals in
parts per billion in soil sludge and water Analysis of non-metallic inorganic
components Environmental analysis of organic constituents (BTEX PCB
PAH Phenols Volatile organic compounds Semi volatile organic
compounds etc) Analysis of Pesticides Dioxin amp Furan by using equipment
like GCGCMSFIDECD etc in accordance with International Standards
Metals amp Alloys Chemical composition of metals alloys corrosion products amp scales
Corrosion amp Scale Inhibitor Testing amp Evaluation Drilling Fluids Tests
Determination of different grade of Stainless Steel Carbon Steel Low Alloy
Steel Cast Iron brass Nickel Alloy Analysis of construction Rebar Zinc
Ingot Aluminium Cast Aluminium by using equipment ICPAAOESLECO
etc
Environmental
Monitoring
Effluent discharges amp drinking water compliances Ambient Air amp Stack
emission monitoring Industrial hygiene monitoring Commercial and
industrial indoor air quality Measurement of noise in dB in outdoor
workplace and from operating equipment Monitoring particulates in indoor
outdoor and workplace atmospheres Determination of Total Hydrocarbon
SO2 NO2 VOC Toxic Metals H2S Microbiological Toxic Metals Toxic
Gas and Total Suspended Matter in Internal Air Quality Monitoring
Moisture Velocity Flow NOX SO2 TPHCO2 CO Dioxin HF HCl and
Particulate in Stack Monitoring Ore Analysis Analysis of Nickel Iron Chromite Copper Dolomite Limestone and Gold
Silver Copper and other minerals using XRF ICP or by Wet Chemistry
Oil Analysis Physical and chemical analysis of crude and lube oils engine oil used engine
oil compressor oil hydraulic oil The analysis includes viscosity flash point
density cloud and pour point water content oil content salt colour total
acid number metals etc
TRANSFORMER OIL TESTING
Colour Acidity Water content Viscosity interfiscial Tension Break down
voltage complete gas analysis by TOGA GC Furan Particle size count and
PCBs in transformer analysis in accordance with ASTM BS ISO and
BSEN standard using standard equipment
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Food amp Microbiological Analysis
Microbiological analysis of food vegetables canned vegetables fish meat
meat products chicken sausage ketchup cooking oil mayonnaise cheese
chips cooked foods water and wastewater for CFU fecal coliforms fecal
streptococcus fungi nematods pseudomononas ligeonella etc in
accordance AOAC CMMEF ISO and CCFRA methods Cosmetics
Chemical and microbiological analysis of Hair Oil Vanishing Cream skin
Care lotion Soap Detergent and Hair cream as per the OMAN ministerial
requirement
Chemical analysis of Food
Protein Fiber moisture Toxic metals (lead cadmium Mercury selenium)
histamine Ash Content Fat content by standard method of chemical
analysis of food by David Pearson AOAC and ICP
Drinking water bottled and Unbottled
Chemical and microbiological Analysis of drinking water in accordance with
GULF standard Omani Standard WHO USEPA and international standard
including Bromate Bromide Chlorate Chlorite BTEX TRI Halo methane
VOC TPH metals and all other Carbonate Bi Carbonate and cations and
Anions using IC ICP GC amp GCMS
Paint
Solids Density SG Hg Pb VOC PCB drying time dry film thickness
wet film thickness adhesion strength etc in accordance with ASTM BS
BSEN DIN standard
Bitumen Penetration 25 Softening point Saybolt Furol Viscosity 25
Ductility 25 Water contents
CIVIL ENGINEERING MATERIAL TESTING
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Our Civil Engineering Departments at Muscat Sohar Duqm and Salalah covers wide range of mechanical
physical and chemical testing of soil aggregate concrete concrete durability cement admixtures Microsilica
blocks asphalt bitumen tack coat prime coat marble tiles water and other Construction Materials The lab also
provides a laboratory testing support to our geotechnical Engineering Department
Covering Wide Areas of Oman
Observing the need to be close to the construction projects that spread all over Oman full ndashfledged civil
engineering material testing labs have been established by Lonestar Alpha to cover as many regions of Oman as
possible The presence of more local labs within each region should facilitate providing better services to our
clients and better control of work quality in such projects Our Civil Engineering laboratories are currently in
Muscat Sohar Duqm and Salalah In addition to these five labs Lonestar is capable of providing site labs for
major projects that require labs at their sites
Locations of Civil Engineering material testing labs that belongs to Lonestar Alpha in Oman
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Concrete Strength
The compressive strength of concrete is the most common performance measure used by the engineer in
designing buildings and other structures The compressive strength is measured by breaking cylindrical (or cube)
concrete specimens in a compression-testing machine Flexural strength is one of the tensile strength of concrete
Tensile strength along with elastic modulus and corrosion resistance is another important strength parameter of
engineering materials used in structures
Concrete Durability
While compressive strength is a good indicator of load resistance it isnt a major indicator of concrete durability
There is therefore a need for quick reliable tests for concrete durability that would have to go far beyond reliance
on such standard performance measures as 28-day compressive strength Three forms of water penetration tests
are commonly used namely BS EN 12390DIN 1048 Water Permeability BS 1881 Part 208 Initial Surface
Absorption (ISAT) and BS 1881 Part 122 Water Absorption There are two similar modified chloride diffusion
tests namely ASTM C1202 Chloride Penetration and AASHTO 277 Rapid Chloride Permeability Chloride
Migration Coefficient (NTB 492) is one of the latest test method recently we added in to our system
Soil Field Density (soil compaction)
Soil compaction is defined as the method of mechanically increasing the density of soil In construction this is a
significant part of the building process If performed improperly settlement of the soil could occur and result in
unnecessary maintenance costs or structure failure Almost all types of building sites and construction projects
utilize mechanical compaction techniques Therefore regular testing of soil compaction by independent
laboratories is extremely essential and important Sand Cone Test (ASTM D1556-07 and BS 1377-990) typical
field tests are performed for measuring degree of soil compaction)
Investigative Studies
It is often necessary to test concrete structures after the concrete has hardened to determine whether the structure
is suitable for its designed use The tests available for testing concrete range from the completely non-destructive
where there is no damage to the concrete through those where the concrete surface is slightly damaged to
partially destructive tests such as core tests where the surface has to be repaired after the test The range of
properties that can be assessed using non-destructive tests and partially destructive tests is quite large and includes
such fundamental parameters as density elastic modulus and strength as well as surface hardness and surface
absorption and reinforcement location size and distance from the surface
Deep Foundation Testing (Piles)
Confirmation of satisfactory construction of all pile types has lead to the development of practical inexpensive
and reliable dynamic testing techniques Let our lab be you independent pile testing specialist Low strain
integrity tests examine the response of a pile to a small hammer blow at the pile head The induced stress wave
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travels down the pile shaft and reflected waves from significant changes in pile shaft acoustic impedance are
registered by a transducer held against the pile head
Asphalt amp Bituminous Binder Testing New technologies increased construction liability and revised building standards have made quality asphalt
testing and inspection integral to the successful completion of todayrsquos construction projects Lonestar Alpha
provide asphalt testing services that evaluate asphalt binders asphalt mixtures and other derivatives of asphalt
geared for use in the construction industry
Site Laboratories amp Projects Quality Control
One of the problems which occur within the construction and civil engineering industry is the need to test
construction materials on site Lonestar Alpha has the full capacity to provide site laboratories for big projects
Experienced full-time supervisors lab technicians and assistant technicians will be devoted to run daily testing
activities of such site labs We can also furnish the labs with all necessary equipments and tools
LIST OF TESTS
CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL TESTS
SOIL AGGREGATEROCK
Sampling of Soil samples Sampling of Aggregate samples
Wet Sieve Analysis Sieve Analysis
Hydrometer Analysis Sedimentation Clay Silt and Dust particles
Fines percentage Specific gravity Particle density
Classification of soils Water absorption
Liquid Limit amp Plastic Limit (Atterberg Limits) Bulk density (LooseRodded)
Plasticity Index Moisture content
Linear Shrinkage Clay lumps and Farible particles
Shrinkage limit by wax method Flakiness Index
Proctor compaction test (Light and Heavy) Elongation Index
CBR test (Soaked and unsoaked) Flat and Elongated particles
Specific gravity Particle density Shape Index
Moisture content Crushed broken fractured faces
Maximum and Minimum Index density Voided shell content
Bulk density Light weight particles
Direct Shear test (C and ɸ) Compaction fraction
1-D Odometer test (Consolidation properties
CvmvCc e0) Aggregate crushing value
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Swell Pressure test Aggregate Impact value
Free swell index Ten percent fines value
Permeability (Constant and Falling head method) Uncompacted void content
Unconfined compressive strength (UCS) Los angeles abrasion value
Sand Equivalent Value Drying and shrinkage
Electrical resistivity Sand equivalent value
Electrical conductivity Petrographic examination
Thermal resistivity Polished stone value
FIELD TESTS Coating and Stripping value
Plate Load test Soundness (Magnesium sulphate Sodium sulphate)
Insitu CBR test Alkali reactivity ndash Mortar bar method (3months
16days)
Dynamic Cone penetration Test (DCPT) Alkali reactivity ndash Rocky cylinder method
Compaction test by Sand replacement method Alkali reactivity ndash Chemical method
Rock fill compaction test by water fill method Organic Impurities
ROCK ASPHALT
Uniaxial Compressive Strength (UCS) Bitumen content and grading
Density Field Core thickness density and Compaction
Water absorption Asphalt coring - Insitu
Flexural strength Marshall stability amp Flow
Point load index Marshall density
Modulus of rupture Maximum theoretical density Gmm
Size amp Weight gradation - Insitu Loss of stability
Sodium sulphate crystallization CEMENT
Drop test - Insitu Fineness
Slake durability Initial and Final setting time
Saturation Coefficient and Porosity Normal consistency
CONCRETE Soundness by lechartlier method
Sampling of Fresh Concrete Compressive and flexural strength
Design mix Heat of hydration
Trial mix Complete chemical analysis
Fresh concrete temperature density amp Air
content Microsilica
Workability ndash Slump cone test Bleeding Density
Setting time of concrete Bulk density
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OTHER CIVIL TESTS
Rock Testing Rock Grading Breakage Index etc
Concrete Coring Drilling of concrete cores from existing structures
Destructive and Non Destructive Tests
Concrete structural evaluation by
Ultra sonic pulse velocity test
Rebound Hammer survey
Half cell potential analysis
Cover meter survey
Depth of carbonation
Bond Strength
Delamination survey
Crack mapping
Reinforcement examination
Corrosion rate measurement
Electrical resistivity in concrete
Compressive strength determination by drilling and testing core sample
Coating thickness
Pull off strength of concrete repair
Pile Tests Low Strain Integrity of Piles and witness of pile load test
Compressive strength of cubesCylindersCores Activity index
Tensile splitting strength Moisture content
Flexural Transverse strength Complete chemical analysis
Durability tests on concrete STEEL
Rapid Chloride Penetration Test (RCPT) Tensile and Elongation test
Initial Saturation Absorption Test (ISAT) Bend test
Water Permeability Rebend test
Water absorption Coating thickness
Chloride Migration test Holiday test
Modulus of elasticity Coating flexibility
Dimensions of Various Concrete BlocksTiles Complete chemical analysis
Water Absorption of Concrete Kerbs Channels
Edgings amp Flags ADMIXTURE
Dimension amp Compressive Strength Of Paving
Blocks Physical and Chemical test on admixtures
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CHEMISTRY OF CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL
Chemical Analysis of Cement Chemical Analysis of Lime Powder
Heat of Hydration of cement Total Alkalies
Chemical Analysis of Micro silica Chemical Analysis of Ground Granulated Blast
Furnace Slag
Sodium Absorption Ratio Leachibility Tests of Metals from Soil
Testing of Concrete making water Determination of Alkali carbonates amp Bi
carbonates
Cation Exchange Capacity of Soil Organic matter content of soil
Mass loss of Ignition of soil Total Sulfate content of soil
Water soluble Sulfate content of soil Water soluble Chloride content of soil
Carbonate content of soil Acid soluble Chloride content of soil
Gypsum content of soil Ammonia content of soil
Total Sulfate content of Aggregates Total Chloride content of Aggregates
Potential Alkali ndash Silica reactivity of Aggregates Water Soluble Chloride Salts in Aggregates
Acid ndash Soluble Material in fine Aggregate Organic impurities in fine Aggregates
Determining the water content of freshly mixed
concrete
Determining the Portland cement content of the
hardened hydraulic cement concrete
Chemical analysis of hardened concrete Sulfate content of hardened concrete
Chemical analysis for metals like steel Chloride content of hardened concrete
Indepth carbonation of hardened concrete Indepth chloride penetration on hardened concrete
by dust sampling and analysis
LIST OF CIVIL EQUIPMENTS
General Equipments
Electronic Weighing balances of various capacities Standard calibration weights
Bouyancy balance system for specific gravity Desiccators
Digital Thermometers of various range Dial Thermometers of various range
Max Min Thermometers Wet amp Dry Thermometers
Pressure Gauges Digital Vernier Callipers
Hot Plates Vacuum Pumps
Air Compressor Sand Bath Water bath
Humidity Chamber Load Rings of different capacity
Dial indicators of various range Digital Dial Indicators
Feeler strips Straight Edges
Magnetic stands Cube Mould (150150150 mm)
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Riffle Boxes Drying Ovens
Soil Aggregate and Rock Testing Lab
BS amp ASTM Test Sieves Sieve Shakers
Cone Penetrometers for Liquid Limit Casagrande Apparatus for Liquid Limit
Shrinkage Limit Apparatus Hydrometer test apparatus
Direct Shear Test Appaatus BS ASTM Proctor Rammers
BS ASTM Proctor Moulds BSASTM CBR Moulds amp Appartus
Multi Speed Compression Machine 50 kN Field CBR Apparatus
ASTM Sand cone Apparatus BS large amp Small Pouring Cylinder
Plate bearing Test Apparatus Dynamic Cone Penetrometer (DCP)
Nuclear Density Gauge Electric Resistivity Meter
Speedy Moisture Apparatus Bulk Density Containers
Flakiness amp Elongation Gauges Los Angeles Abrasion Machines
Sand Equivalent Test Sets Jaw Crusher
Rock cutting Saw Drying Shrinkage Apparatus
Point load Index Tester Slake Durability Apparatus
Aggregate Impact Value Apparatus Aggregate Crushing Ten percent Fines Value Apparatus
1-D odometer for consolidation Flow Cone
Max Min Index density equipment Soil Permeability apparatus
Concrete amp Cement Testing lab
Fully Automatic amp Semi Automatic Compression
machines of Various Capacities
Fully Automatic amp Semi Automatic Flexural Testing
machines of Various Capacities
Density containers for Fresh concrete Density Air content meters for Fresh concrete Air content
Concrete Mortar Penetrometers for Setting Time of
Fresh concrete
Concrete Mixers for Trial Mix
Cube Beam Cylinder Moulds Sulphur compound melting pot
Cylinder capping frame Rapid Chloride Penetration Test Apparatus
Half Cell Potential Test Apparatus Concrete Cover meter
Concrete Resistivity meter Rebound hammer
Pull-Off Strength Tester Ultrasonic pulse Velocity Tester
Concrete Flow Meter Specimen Cutting Machine
Core Drilling Machines Diamond Core Bits of different diameter
Micro-coring equipment Blaine Air permeability Apparatus
Fly ash fineness Apparatus Vicat Apparatus
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Ultrasonic Coating Cover Meter (DFT) Le Chatelier Apparatus for Cement Soundness
Calorimeter for heat of hydration Jolting Apparatus
Cement Mortar Mixer Initial Surface Absorption Apparatus
Compression amp Flexural Testing machine for Cement
Strength
Chloride Migration Coefficient Testing apparatus
Water Absorption of Concrete under pressure Mortar Consistency apparatus
Asphalt Testing laboratory
Bitumen Extractor Theoretical maximum Specific Gravity Apparatus
Marshall Compaction Stand amp Rammer Marshall Moulds
Marshall Stability amp Flow Testing machine Asphalt Coring machine
KEY STAFF AT CIVIL ENGINEERING LAB
NAME DESIGNATION QUALIFICATION EXPERIENCE
Hukam Chand Country Manager Civil BA 36
Naresh Paladugu Technical Manager - Muscat MTech ndash GeoTechnical
Engineering (Civil) 11
Dijesh M D Senior Lab TechnicianSupervisor
(Civil) BSc 12
SumeshC Senior Lab TechnicianSupervisor
(Civil) BSc 12
Srinivasa RaoP Senior Lab TechnicianSupervisor
(Civil) BSc 10
Naveen Dhiman Senior Lab TechnicianSupervisor
(Civil) BSc 11
Rakesh M Branch Manager - Sohar BSc 16
Mohammed Al Futaisi Asst Manager BSc 8
Arun S Anand Senior Lab TechnicianSupervisor
(Civil) BSc 11
Seetharam VS Senior Lab TechnicianSupervisor
(Civil) BSc 12
Ajeesh Kumar Senior Lab Technician BSc 9
MD Francis Branch Manager - Salalah Civil Engineering 39
Dhamotharakannan Senior Lab Technician B Tech Civil Engineering 3
Tomiyo Senior Lab TechnicianSupervisor -
Duqm BSc 10
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MAJOR CIVIL ENGINEERING PROJECTS Project Contractor
Construction of Batinah Expressway(Package 1 to 6)
Galfar Engineering amp Contracting SAOG
Nagarjuna construction company international
Simplex - Konstruktor (JV)
Larsen amp Toubro (Oman) LLC
FSB Ferrovial amp Batco JV
Consolidated Contractors Company Oman LLC
Oman Industrial Complex - VALE
Towel Construction
Teejan Trading amp Contracting
Galfar Engineering
LampT Oman
Barka Desalination Plant Douglas OHI Sohar Development Hotel (Crown Plaza) Galfar Engineering amp Contracting TOYOTA Showroom in Liwa Galfar Engineering amp Contracting Expansion of Sohar Beach Hotel Gulf Home Contracting
Social Houses in Liwa
Sam Trading Hussain Fahdil Partners Eastern Moon Contracting
Sohar Multiplex Towel Construction Rehabilitation of Sewerage Network and STP in
Buraimi
Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
IWP Desalination Plant at SUR Bahwan Engineering amp Contracting Maritime Works on Construction of New Port in
Duqm CCC-STFA-JDN
Shadeed Iron amp Steel Douglas OHI Salam Resort amp Spa (Dredging Work) CCC Bank Muscat Headquarter Building Galfar Engineering amp Contracting PDO Headquarter Building Al-Hajery Trading
Duqm Dry Dock Daewoo Co Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
Duqm Desalination Plant
Larsen amp Tubro
Road Bridges from Sarooj to Qurayat
Fedirici Stirling Batco
Road Work at Rahat Al-Andar Farm
Al-Ansari Trading Enterprises
Al-Moultaqa Residential Complex Dawood Contracting
Diabetic Health Centre Premier International
Oncology Wards amp Day care centre at Royal
Hospital Premier International
Psychiatric Hospital Bahwan Engineering Genetic Hospital Ay_tek Construction (Oman) LLC Sea Front Development Al-Ansari Trading Enterprises Car Museum at Barka Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
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Expansion of Barka Reservoir and Transmission
Facility Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
Arsquo Seeb Wastewater Treatment Project Al Hassan Engineering Oman Maritime College at Sohar Al-Khalili Enterprises
Buildings at Sohar University Al-Hajery Trading
Construction of New Villa and Associated Facilities
at Bahjat Al-Anthar Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
Development of Muscat International Airport (MC1) CCC ndash TAV Joint Venture
RAFO ndash Muscat Airport Desert Line Project
Development of Muscat International Airport -
Supply of Dredged material Boskalis Westminister (Oman)
Duqm Airport Phase 1 Desert Line Project
Sub Station at DankWadi Saa Larsen amp Toubro Oman
Court Complex at Buraimi Al Adarak Trading amp Contracting
Court Complex at Sohar Douglas OHI
Al Buraimi Colleage Al Adarak Trading amp Contracting
ROP Building at Buraimi Nafal Trading
Al Buraimi Public park Business amp Trading
Health Centre at Nizwa Business amp Trading
Ground Improvement Work at Sohar Port Soletanche Bachy (France)
Duraline ME Factory at Sohar Shaksy Engineering
Health Centre at Sohar Dawood Construction Co
Health Centre at Rahab Al Dahleez International LLC
Health Centre at Saham Al Bady Trading amp Contracting
Court Complex at Rustaq Carillion Alawi
Asian beach Game Package II Carillion Alawi
Majilis Oman Carillion Alawi
Health Centre at Al Ajaiz CIVIL CO
MTL ndash AL Mawaleh Third Line CCC Oman LLC
Oman Residence Complex ndash Al Khuwair Douglas OHI
Silver House ndash Ghala Douglas OHI
Oman Airbase at Musannah Douglas OHI
Sheraton Hotel Refurbishment Douglas OHI
Oman Dental College Douglas OHI
PAC Fahud Extension Phase II Douglas OHI
Radio Stations at Barka Bidaya and Bahla Premier International Projects
SBG Plaza at Ghubra Simplex Infrastructures LLC
Qalhat Desalination and Water Supply Project Towell Infrastructure Projects Company
SBG Plaza at Ghubra Towell Construction
ArsquoSeeb Sewage Collection and Conveyance System
Al-Khoudh Gravity Sewer Networks
United Gulf Contracting Company
Office amp Stores Complex at Seeb Galfar Engineering amp Contracting SAOG
Dualization of Bousher Al Amerat Road Galfar Engineering amp Contracting SAOG
Muscat Expressway Galfar Engineering amp Contracting SAOG
Bait Al Barakah Rayaheen Hall amp Museum Galfar Engineering amp Contracting SAOG
Car Museum at bait Al Barakah Galfar Engineering amp Contracting SAOG
Suwaiq Fishing harbour International Contracting amp Engineering
Services
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Duqm Port Complex
Jan De Nul Dredging Ltd
Power Generation amp Distribution Facility at Daleel
Field
Larsen amp Toubro Electromech LLC
Ministry of manpower Building at Airport Height Larsen amp Toubro (Oman) LLC
Glorei Maktabi2 Commercial Building at Al
Wattayah
Larsen amp Toubro (Oman) LLC
Oman Botanic Garden Phase-III Larsen amp Toubro (Oman) LLC
3311kV Primary Sub Station at Al Muna amp Al
Ansab
Larsen amp Toubro (Oman) LLC
22033kv Grid Substation amp Transmission Line at As
Sawady (Blue City Area)
Larsen amp Toubro (Oman) LLC
Primary Substation at Jibroo Larsen amp Toubro (Oman) LLC
13233kV Grid Station at Misfah Area Larsen amp Toubro (Oman) LLC
Flyover Widening and Junction Improvement at
Athaiba
Larsen amp Toubro (Oman) LLC
Dualization of Ghala ndash Al Ansab Road Larsen amp Toubro (Oman) LLC
Al Amerat ndash Quriyat Road Nagarjuna Construction Company
Houses at different location in Quriyat Nagarjuna Construction Company
Construction of Bridge Across Wadi Bani Hinay at
Wilayat of Al Rustaq Abu Hatim Company LLC
Construction of State Audit Institution Head Quarters
Building in Muscat Al Bustan Area Abu Hatim Company LLC
Sultan Qaboos Mosque at Nakhal amp Sumail Abu Hatim Company LLC
Proposed main entrance amp boundary wall at samoud
garrisonHalban Al Ansari Contractors
CPF Road Khazzan Al EZ Trading Transport amp Contracting Co
LLC
Health Center at Nizwa Al Badi Trading
Sultan Qaboos Mosque at Sumail Al Badi Trading
RAH Masjed amp Sablah for PDO Al Hajiry Trading LLC
Al Seeb Waste Water project Al Hajiry Trading LLC
Emergency Water Resrvoir Al Hassan Engineering Company SAOG
Construction of Independent Power Plant Project
Roads(Barka-3) Al Hassan Engineering Company SAOG
Renal Dialysis Center at Seeb Al khalili Construction LLC
Supply Hanger Rafo Mussannah Al khalili Construction LLC
Construction of Barracks accommodation at Airport
Heights Al Nahdha -Al Omaniah Co LLC
Proposed Sports Facilities for Security unitAl
Khoudh Al Rawahi International Co LLC
Remedial Works to Bridges Phase - 4A
(RUAWorks A Side) Al Sarooj Construction LLC
MohdAl Ameen Mosque-External Work Package Al Turki Enterprises
Regional Head Quarters at Ibri amp Rustaq Al Turki Enterprises
Proposed Officers Bedsit Masirah Alyam Enterprises LLC
Accomodation Complex (Kitchen amp Dining)Bid
Bid Police station Building-1 Arabian Supplies Contracting LLC
Officers Bed sit Sumail Arabian Supplies Contracting LLC
Multi - Purpose Hall Bahla Al Hamra Mudhaibi Arabian Supplies Contracting LLC
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amp Al Khamil
Innovation Park Muscat Arabian Supplies Contracting LLC
Dualization of Bid-Bid - Sur Road Section
1Package 1 A Astaldi-Ozkar JV
Al Hail Green Residential Developments Phase - 1 Bahwan Contracting Company LLC
3 X 20 MUA Primary Sub Station Ghala Bahwan Contracting Company LLC
Construction of New HLD Class room PDO Bahwan Engineering Company
Mixed use development at Bausher Carillion Alawi LLC
Roual Opera House Carillion Alawi LLC
Al Khairan Hotel Resort amp Spa Carillion Alawi LLC
Sultan Qaboos Mosque Nizwa Carillion Alawi LLC
Majlis Oman Carillion Alawi LLC
Construction of Muscat Airport Interchange on 18th
Nov Street
Consolidated Contractors Company Oman LLC
( CCC )
Construction of Underpass at Bait Al Barka
RA(CUB Project)
Consolidated Contractors Company Oman LLC
( CCC )
Design amp Construction of Al Mahaj RA Interchange
and related drainage amp Road works
Consolidated Contractors Company Oman LLC
( CCC )
Dualization of Farq Roundabout - Marfarsquoa Daris
Road
Consolidated Contractors Company Oman LLC
( CCC )
Grade Separated Junction Project stage 1 Consolidated Contractors Company Oman LLC
( CCC )
3rd laning of the Main Road from Al Mawaleh
Interchange to Bait Al Barka RA-Lot(1)
Consolidated Contractors Company Oman LLC
( CCC )
MEDC - Head Office building Dawood Contracting Company LLC
Jabal Al- AKhadar Resort Hotel Dawood Contracting Company LLC
Proposed Villa at Royal Flight Residential Complex
at Seeb Dawood Contracting Company LLC
3rd Laning of the M Road from Al Mawaleh
Intrsquochange to Bait Al Barka RA(Lot-2) Desert Line project LLC
Dualization of Nizwa Ibri Road Sec-2 from Jabrin to
Ibri Option 2 Desert Line project LLC
Construction of Asphalt Road from Al Haisha in
Wilayat Bahla to Hamra Al Duru in Wilayat IBRI Desert Line project LLC
Construction of Water Supply to Wilayat Wadi Bani
Khalid Desert Line project LLC
Additional amp Alteration works at Al falaji Development Services ampMaintenance LLC
Armoury Magazine at ROP Academy Development Services ampMaintenance LLC
Construction of Pump Shed Room and Reatin Wall Development Services ampMaintenance LLC
Fanja Sports Club Development Services ampMaintenance LLC
HQ for Ammunition stores at MAM Development Services ampMaintenance LLC
Immigration Complex at Nizwa Development Services ampMaintenance LLC
New building for CDC Department at Rustaq
Hospital complex Development Services ampMaintenance LLC
VIF Complex at Mudhaibi Development Services ampMaintenance LLC
Design amp Construction of Additional Interchanges
for Al Mubaila South Federic Stirling Batco LLC
13233KV Substation amp Associated OHL Ghala
amp AL Khamil Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
NHC Royal Hospital Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
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Inflight Catering Facilities Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
Design amp Construction of Al-Faroosiya Street
Interchange Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
Border Post complex at Rub Al Khali Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
Upgradation of IzkiMuthaibiRustaq Grid station Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
New Accident and Emergency + Burns Department
at Khoula Hospital Phase -8 Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
Dualization of Nizwa ndash Thumrait Road(IZZ-Adam
Section) Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
Dualization of Nizwa ndash Ibri RoadSec2 from Jabrin
to Ibri ndash 1 Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
Ras Al Hadd Airport Development Project Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
Safah and Wadi Latham Oilfield Services
Construction Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
Upgrade of Mukhaizna Airfield ndash New Runway
construction Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
Construction of Water Distribution network
Rustaq Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
New Darsait STP Project Galfar-Cadagua JV
Barrack Accomodation Suwaiq Gulf International Contracting LLC
Al Hamriya storm water drainage channel Hasan Juma Backer Trading amp Contracting
CoLLC
Annexe Building for Supreme Council for Planing Hasan Juma Backer Trading amp Contracting
CoLLC
Oman National Centre for treatment of
Haematological Disorder amp Bone Marrow Transplant
Hasan Juma Backer Trading amp Contracting
CoLLC
Construction of Jr Rate Accomodation Block
Wudam Iskan Contracting Company LLC
8 JOQ at MAM Iskan Contracting Company LLC
Military Technical College District Cooling System Iskan Contracting Company LLC
Al Amerat Waste Water Project Contract A 2 JV Arab Contractors amp WUEC
Darsait Al Wadi Al Kabir Road Project Larsen amp Toubro(Oman)LLC
MGI Road Project Larsen amp Toubro(Oman)LLC
Al Athaibah Interchange Larsen amp Toubro(Oman)LLC
Construction of 13233kv Grid Station at Amrat
Construction of 132kv Grid Station at Mabella - 2
and Installation of Required 132kv Overhead
Line132kv Cables in Muscat Governorate (Tender
No 1432012)
Larsen amp Toubro(Oman)LLC
6 Class Rooms to Zainab Al Asadiya School at Al
Amerat Mansoor Al Masroory
Proposed 14 classroom - Girls basic education
School at QalhatSur Mansoor Al Masroory
Accomodation at Adam Nafal Contracting amp Trading Co LLC
Wudam Naval Base Nafal Contracting amp Trading Co LLC
Construction of 3311KV Primary Sub Station at
Saraya Bandar Jissah
Oman National Engineering amp Investment
Co(SOAG)
Bait Al Barka Viewing Platform amp Sea wall Oman Shapoorji Construction Co LLC
Construction of Medium Wave Radio Transmission
Station in Barkabahla amp Buraimi Premier International Project LLC
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Al Batinah Coastal Housing Project
barkaMusanna amp Suwaiq Radic Construction Company LLC
Commercial amp Residential Building at Mumtaz area Shaksy Engineering Services LLC
Dualization of Ibri ndash Al Dariz-Miskin Road Strabag Oman LLC
Re-Build of Air strip existing at Rusail amp Sayq Strabag Oman LLC
Wadi Minqal amp Wadi Bani Jaber Asphalt Road
Section - 1 Strabag Oman LLC
Dualization of Bid-Bid - Sur Road Section -
1Package 1 - B STFA-HLG JV
Civil Work Services for Safah (B-09) Wadi Latham
(B-27) Fields Special Technical Services
Gas Processing Plant at Abu Tubul Block 60 Special Technical Services
EPC of RAH Substation STS Tebodin LLC
Treated Effluent Supply to Al Riyam amp Kalbou
Parks Teejan Trading amp Contracting
New Supreme Court Building At Al Ghubrah Towell Construction amp Company LLC
MC 4a ndash Civil Aviation Head Quarters Towell Construction amp Company LLC
New Supreme Court Building At Al Ghubrah Towell Construction amp Company LLC
Expansion of Distrib Network Seeb Wilyat ndash Seeb Towell Infrastructure Projects CoLLC (TIPCO)
Water Distribution Network for Wilyat -AL Qabil amp
Ibra Towell Infrastructure Projects CoLLC (TIPCO)
Construction of Batinah Expressway (Package -1) Galfar Engineering amp Contracting SAOG
Batinah Expressway Package ndash 3 Simplex - Konstruktor (JV)
Construction of Batinah Expressway - Package - 4 Larsen amp Toubro(Oman) LLC
Construction of Batinah Expressway - Package - 6 CCC (Oman) LLC
BP Oman - Khazzan Project Al EZ TradingTransport amp Contracting CoLLC
Kempinski HotelThe Wave Muscat Carillion Alawi LLC
Upgrading of Sinaw-Mahout Road Section-02 Strabag Oman LLC
Construction of Batinah Highway (Halban Junction) Strabag Oman LLC
Construction of Batinah Highway-Package-2 Nagarjuna Construction Company (NCC)
Major Site laboratories
Project Contractor
Head Quarter Building for PDO at MAF Al Hajry Trading amp Contracting
Development of Muscat International Airport ndash
Supply of dredged material
Boskalis Westminister (Oman)
Expeditionary Tent Beddown Area at Masirah Island
Cosmopolitan ndash EMTA Joint Venture
BP ndash Pipeline Installation amp Site Construction Galfar Engineering
Rehabilitation Works (Roads Bridges) at Quriyat Federcei Stirling Batco
Health Centre at Saham Al Badi Trading amp Construction
Sohar Bulk Jetty Oman Operation Saipem ndash Afcons Joint Venture
PDO ndash SNDC Project at Qurn Alam
Al Hassan Engineering
2nd Asian Beach Game 2010 at Wudam Carillion Alawi LLC
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Power Generation amp Distribution Facility at Daleel
Field
Larsen amp Toubro Electromech LLC
Health Centre at Rahab
Al Dahleez International LLC
Sohar Bulk Jetty Project
Saipem- Afcons Joint Venture
Court Complex at Rustaq
Carillion Alawi LLC
PDO Bahja ndash Plot Development
Sayouh Mahwees Trd amp Cont Co LLC
Dualization of Bid-Bid Sur Road Astaldi ndash Ozkar JV and STFA-HLG JV
ROP ndash Sidab Harbour Project Carillion Alawi LLC
Salalah International Airport LampT Galfar Contortion
Construction of Al Batinah Expressway (Package -1) Galfar Engineering amp Contracting SAOG
Batinah Express way Package ndash 3 Simplex - Konstruktor (JV)
Construction of Batinah Expressway - Package - 4 Larsen amp Toubro(Oman) LLC
Construction of Batinah Expressway - Package - 5 FSB Ferrovial amp Batco JV
Construction of Batinah Expressway - Package - 6 CCC (Oman) LLC
Air traffic control at Masira Darim Construction company LLC
Transfer station at Fanza Malik Sohar
STF Complex -Suwaiq Dawood Contracting Company LLC
Ras Al Hamra Development Project (RAH - 435) Al Turki Enterprises LLC
Zulia Power plant (PDO) Al Hassan Engineering LLC
SNCP Qurnalam Al Hassan Engineering LLC
RAH International School Al Hajry Trading amp Contracting
Dualization of Bid-Bid - Sur Road Section
1Package 1 A
Astaldi-Ozkar JV
Halban prade ground project (SSF) Trading amp Investment LLC
Jabel Akhthar Hotel Dawood Contracting Company LLC
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Sultan Qaboos Mosque Nizwa Carillion Alawi LLC
SUR IPP Douglas OHI
MC-5 Salalah International Airport L amp T India and L amp T Oman
MC-5 Salalah International Airport Galfar Engineering amp Contracting SAOG
Shadeed Iron amp Steel L amp T Oman
Shadeed Iron amp Steel Simplex Infrastructures LLC
Health Centre Ibri Master Bin Karam
University Of Buraimi L amp T Oman
University Of Buraimi L amp T Oman
Trasnsfer Station SUR Mallak Sohar
Dualization of Mahdha-AL Rawdha Road
Buraimi
Premier International
Duqm Port Road Strabag Oman LLC
Mall of Oman - Package - 2 SPCCC
Dualization of Adam - Thumrait Road Part - 2
(ATD Project)
CCC (Oman) LLC
Durability Test of Concrete such as Chloride Migration Test and Rapid Chloride Permeability Test
Field Compaction test is used to provide the basis for control the fill material compaction
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Rapid chloride penetration test for concrete to asses the chloride ion penetration
Durability Test of Concrete such as Water Penetration Test
Permeability Apparatus Constant amp Falling Head for Granular ampClaySilt
Transverse Strength of Kerb Stone
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Non Destructive Structural Investigation
Exposure of foundation for visual inspection and NDT
Cover meter surevy Test indicates position of reinforecemnt bars hardned concrete
Ultra sonic pulse velocity measurement to assess the uniformity of concrete Detects internal flaws cracks and segregation etc
Rebound Hammer test to find the insitu concrete strength Surface hardness
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Direct Shear test to find the cohesion(C) and angle of internal friction(ɸ) in soil samples
Insitu concrete coring to determine the compressive strength
Marshall stability test for asphalt mixes
GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING
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Lonestar Alpha Labs undertake onshore amp offshore ground investigations for a wide variety of civil and
industrial construction infrastructure and pipeline projects We pride ourselves by adopting the same
professional approach to both large multi-disciplinary investigation projects as well as small simple structures
Our Investigation is supervised by highly qualified amp experienced geotechnical engineers and geologists
General Geotechnical Engineering Services
Design and planning of ground investigations
Settlement Monitoring
Foundation Designs and Proof Checking
Design of Reinforced Earth Structures
Design of Deep Foundations (Piles Well) amp Mat Foundations
Borehole drilling amp soil investigations (SPT)
Dynamic Cone Penetration Testing (DCPT)
Static Cone Penetration Test with pore-pressure measurement (CPTU)
Sample coring and analysis
Down hole and Cross Hole Seismic Tests
Trial pitting and trenching
Slope stability analysis amp studies
Pumping Tests and permeability Lugeon Tests
Double Ring Infiltrometer Tests
Plate bearing Tests and in-situ CBRs
Electrical Resistively Test
Thermal Resistivity Test
Resistively Profiling amp Resistivity Mapping
Groundwater Monitoring Sampling and Analysis
Preparation of factual and interpretative reporting
Soil Investigations
Soil Geotechnical investigations are performed by geotechnical engineers to obtain information on the physical
and mechanical properties of soil and rock around a site to design earthworks and foundations for proposed
structures and for repair of distress to earthworks and structures caused by subsurface conditions A geotechnical
investigation includes surface exploration and subsurface exploration of a site Our rigs are cable to drill vertical
holes down to 400m and inclined holes down to 200m below existing ground level
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Soil sampling using variety of samplers to collect disturbed samples relatively undisturbed samples and
undisturbed samples Samplers such as Hand Shovel Machine driven auger continuous flight auger Split-
Spoon SPT sampler Shelby Tube Sampler Piston Sampler
Laboratory tests
A wide variety of laboratory tests performed on soils and rocks to measure different properties
Although detailed list of laboratory testing is presented in Civil section some of the typical tests involved in the
investigation are given below
Water Content
Particle size Analysis Grain Size Distribution
Sedimentation Hydrometer analysis
Atterberg limits
California Bearing Ratio (CBR)
Direct Shear Test
Oedometer Test (Consolidation)
Swelling Pressure Test
Tri-axial Test
Unconfined Compressive Strength
Chemical Analysis of Soil and Water
In-Situ geotechnical tests
Standard Penetration Test (SPT) - in-situ standard penetration test designed to provide information on the
properties of soil while also collecting a disturbed soil sample for grain-size analysis and soil classification
Dynamic Cone Penetration Test (DCPT) - in-situ dynamic cone penetration test designed to provide
information on the properties of sub soil of natural ground or for pavement DCPT is useful to determine the in-
situ CBR and subgrade modulus
Cone Penetration Test (CPT) ndash standard Cone Penetration Test is performed using an instrumented probe
with a conical tip pushed into the soil hydraulically at a constant rate CPT instrument records tip resistance
friction resistance along the sleeve and pore-pressure measurement For bigger sites usually the CPTs are
performed in combination with drilling of boreholes to correlate so that the investigation is economical and
appropriate CPT data interpretation is used for correlation of soil properties and also to determine Soil Bearing
Capacity (SBC)
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Constant head Falling head permeability tests - Estimating Hydraulic conductivity (or permeability)
of different types of soil is the most important step in designing any groundwater control system The knowledge
of this property is much useful in solving problems involving yield of water bearing strata seepage through
earthen dams stability of earthen dams and embankments of canal bank affected by seepage settlement etc The
falling head method of determining permeability is used for soil with low discharge where as the constant head
permeability test is used for coarse-grained soils with a reasonable discharge in a given time For very fine-
grained soil capillarity permeability test is recommended
Lugeon Test or Packer Tests - Estimating Hydraulic conductivity (or permeability) of different types of
rocks is a key step in designing any groundwater control system in a rock We do perform Packer Permeability
Tests in Rocks
Groundwater Monitoring
Our geotechnical field staffs are well trained for installing Piezometers and groundwater monitoring Piezometers
are two types viz Type-1 is Standpipe Piezometer and Type-2 is Vibrating-Wire Piezometers Standpipe
piezometer facilitates Groundwater levels measurement using dip meter or water level indicators while VW
piezometers are useful for monitoring Pore-Water pressures continuously using special devices attached to data
loggers
Groundwater Samples can be collected for analysis in the chemical and microbiological lab Routine drinking
water analysis trace metals and organic parameters can be tested and evaluated
Slope Stability Studies
The field of slope stability encompasses the analysis of static and dynamic stability of slopes of earth and rock-fill
dams slopes of other types of embankments excavated slopes and natural slopes in soil and soft rock Lonestar
Alpha can provide slope stability investigation analysis (including modelling) and design mitigation which can
be completed by our well trained and qualified geologists and geotechnical engineers
Settlement Monitoring
Settlement Monitoring surveys is performed to determine the degree of horizontal and vertical displacement of
structures pavements and embankments over a defined period Severe pavement damage and structural failure
can be a direct result of settlement and therefore it is critical that movement be detected and measured Our Senior
Engineering Surveyors and Geotechnical Engineers are available to assist you with the development and
implementation of a monitoring system to suit individual requirements
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Other Geotechnical Field Tests
Plate Load Tests
In-Situ CBR Tests
Soil Electrical Resistivity Tests
Soil Thermal Resistivity Tests
Pile Integrity Tests
Infiltration Rate Tests using Double Ring Infiltrometer
Geotechnical Field Tests
Geophysical seismic tests are useful to determine dynamic soil rock properties which will be used in
design of machine and any other vibrating equipment foundations
Two typical seismic tests performed as part of the geotechnical investigations are
Downhole seismic test and
Crosshole seismic test
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LIST OF GEOTECHNICAL TESTS
LIST OF GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING EQUIPMENTS
Drilling Rigs Desco Inc 2No SP4500S amp 3No
SP3500S (crawler)
Split-Spoon Sampler
Drilling Rig Ellettari EK100S amp EK 200S (crawler) Piston Type Samples
Drilling Rigs Truck Mounted Vibrating Wire Piezometers Devices amp Loggers
Drilling Rods Tricone Bits
Standard SPT sets and rods Tungsten Carbide Drilling Bits (96mm amp 101mm amp
above)
Single Double amp Triple Tube Core Barrels ndash
Conventional amp Wireline system
Diamond Bits Surface amp Impregnated (96mm amp
101mm amp above) ndash Conventional amp Wireline system
Shelby Tubes Automatic Water level Meter
Dynamic Cone Penetrometer Test equipment (DCPT) Bailers for Groundwater Sampling
Down-The-Hole Hammer (DTH Hammer) Packer Test Apparatus
Surveying Equipments (Auto Levels Total Station
GPS and Accessories)
Variable Geotechnical Softwares (gINT etc)
Thermal Resistivity Test Apparatus (KD2 Pro) Electrical Resistivity Test Apparatus (Nillson)
SUBSURFACE SOIL ROCK GROUNDWATER
Soil Investigation Drilling in Soils and Rocks
Bearing Capacity amp Settlement Analysis Slope Stability Analysis
Trial Pits Standard Penetration Test - SPT
Permeability in Soil (Falling Constant Head) Dynamic Cone Penetration Test - DCPT
Permeability in Rock (Lugeon Packer Test) Infiltration Rate Tests
Groundwater Monitoring and Sampling Installation of Inclinometers amp Pressure Meters
In-situ CBR Tests Installation of Piezometers
Soil Swelling Tests Plate Load Tests
Vane Shear Tests Soil Electrical Resistivity Tests
Down Hole Seismic Tests Cross Hole Seismic Tests
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KEY STAFF AT GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING
NAME DESIGNATION QUALIFICATION EXPERIENCE
J Pavan Kumar Sr Geotechnical Engineer MTech - Geotechnical 8
Tauseef anwar Geologist MSc Geology 5
Bahrudeen assain
Mohammed Geologist MSc Geology 5
Anjali Geologist BSc in Geology 8
Imran Ishaq Engineering asst Dip Civil 5
Mohammed Al-Ansari Logistics and Supervisor High School 10
Ameen Khalfan Field Coordinator High School 8
Abdullah Field Coordinator High School 5
Rit Bahadur Drilling Operator High School 15
Purna Bahadur Drilling Operator High School 16
Rajan Basnet Drilling Operator High School 10
Subarna Paija Drilling Operator High School 11
Lil Bahadur Sr Mechanic High School 11
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RECENT GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING PROJECTS Project Client Consultant No of Boreholes
Oman National Railway
Project Segments 2 amp 6
Italferr SpA MOTC 65 BH 80 TP amp
Piezometers
Bunker Terminal at Duqm Oman Oil Marketing Co
(OOMC)
Worley Parsons Oman
Engineering (WPOE)
10 BH amp MASW
survey
Mahdah ndash Rawdah Road
Dualization project
Premier International Mott McDonald 22 BH 15 TP amp
Slope stability
Yibal-Khuff FEED project Galfar Engg amp
Contracting Co SAOG
Petroleum Development
Oman (PDO)
95 BH 45 TP amp 11
Downhole seismic
Well pad stability
investigations at Fahud
Mabrouk Khulud West D
Galfar Engg amp
Contracting Co SAOG
Petroleum Development
Oman (PDO)
18 BH
Batinah Expressway Pkg 3 Simplex Infrastructure Parsons International
MOTC
79 BH
Adam ndash Thumrait
Dualization Project
Parsons International MOTC 150 BH 365 TP
Lime Calcination project at
Salalah
Carmeuse Inc - 15 BH 10 TP amp
Diagraphy drilling
Duqm Area A B amp C Sultan Qaboos University
(SQU)
SEZAD 65 BH amp 20 TP
Various Substation projects
in all Governorates
Dawood Engineering
Consultancy
Mezoon Electricity 50 BH 25 TP 50
ERTs
Chromite Quarry Drilling Arabian Gulf Trading - 7 BH
Transmission line at Taqah Rukun Al Yaqeen Int Mott McDonald 50 BH amp 61 TP
Izz ndash Adam Road
Dualization Project
Galfar Engg amp
Contracting Co SAOG
National Engg Services
of Pakistan (NESPAK)
25 BH amp 8 TPs
Bid bid ndash Sur Road
Dualization Project
Astaldi ndash Ozkar Joint
Venture
Dar Al-Handassah
(Lebonan)
89 BH 8 TPs
Piezometers
Water Distribution Network
at Al Amerat
Taeyoung ndash Hasan Juma
Baker JV
Sogreah Consultants 25 BH 130 TP amp Soil
Resistivity
Taxiway and Airlift Ramp
at Al Musannah Airbase
American International
Contractors Inc
- 34 BH amp 62 TP
Water Distribution Network
at Al Khoud
Towell Infrastructure
Projects Co LLC
National Engg Services
of Pakistan (NESPAK)
11 BH 7 TP amp Soil
Resistivity
Interchanges btn Airport amp
Muscat Expressway
Soares Da Costa ndash Oman
United Engg Services JV
Parsons International 15 BHs amp 10 TP
Oman Botanic Garden Diwan Royal Court Alatec (Spain) 75 BH
Qurayiat-Al-Amerat Road Muscat Municipality Parsons International 6 BH
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Tunnel
Al-Haffa District
Development Infrastructure
Dohfar Municipality Dar Al-Handassah
(Lebonan)
11 BH
Piezometers
Salam Resort amp Spa in Yiti
Muscat
Sama Dubai Halcrow International 58 BH
amp Piezometers
Al-Ansab STP Galfar Engineering amp
Contracting
Khatib AlAmi 6 BH
Limestone Quarry for
Doqoum Dry Dock
Daewoo Co Daewoo Co 6 BH
Barka Water Reservoir
Expansion Works
Galfar Engineering amp
Contracting
Mott Mac Donald 12 BH
Soil Resistivity
Information Centers at
Nizwa amp Ibri
Ministry of Higher
Education
Development Services amp
Maintenance
6 BH
Irrigation System Plan for
Dhofar Municipality
Dhofar Municipality Consulting Engineering
Services
7 BH
Infiltration Tests
Cyclone Damage
Rehabilitation Works in Ras
Al-Hadd
CCC Parsons International Investigation for
Ground
Improvement
Soil Resistivity OMIFCO - Soil Resistivity
Seeb Cornice Road
Improvement Bridges
Muscat Municipality Atkins 7 BH
Dualization FarqNizwa to
Marfaa Daris Road
Ministry of Transport and
Communication
Parsons International 18 BH
Dualization of Al Kharjiah
Street
Muscat Municipality Parsons International 6 BH
Bidbid Sur Road Sec-1 MOTC Dar Al Handasah 31 BH Piezometers
120TPs
Flood Protection Dams-
Liwa and Shinaz Area
Ministry of water
resources and regional
municipalities
Renardet amp Fitchner 29 BH 40 TPs
Housing at Hail Al Ghaf
Quriyat
Muscat Municipality - 10 BH amp 10 TPs
132kV OHL from Harweel
to Thumrait
Petroleum Development
Oman
Worley Parsons 11 BH 11TPs amp ERT
132kV OHL from Dank to
Al Hail
Civil Co Contracting OETC Energoprojekt
Mott Mac Donald
43 BH 20 TPs amp
ERT
132kV OHL from Al Wasit
to Buraimi Grid Ss
Civil Co Contracting OETC Energoprojekt
Mott Mac Donald
27 BH 11TPrsquos amp
ERT
Al Athaiba Junction
Improvements
Muscat Municipality Parsons Intl Co 12 BH 7 TP Asphalt
Coring
Third Laneing from Bait Al Muscat Municipality Parsons International 35 BH 34 TP
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Barka to Mabelah Asphalt Coring
Design and construction of
Dualization of Al Murtaffa
street
Muscat Municipality Parsons International 26 BH 15 TP
Asphalt Coring
Proposed Tower
Constructions in OMAN
Ministry of Broadcasting Rohde amp Schwarz 16BH
EPC of power plant Daleel
Facility
L amp T Electromech Mott Mac Donald 7 BH 10TP ERT
Royal Suite at Haima and
Emergency block
Dewan of Royal Court Tebodin amp Partners LLC 4BH 4TP
Navigation Aids System
Muscat International
Airport and Salalah Airport
Thales Deutschland
Germany
Thales Deutschland
Germany
6BH 5ERT
Upgrade of DPS amp B-Block
facility Daleel oil Fields
Daleel Petroleum Attila Dogan 4BH 2ERT
13233kV Grid Station at
Quriyat
OETC LnT Oman Energoprojekt amp Parsons 4BH TPs
132kV OHL from Quriyat
to Jahloot
OETC LnT Oman Energoprojekt amp Parsons 60BH 60TPs 60ERT
Supreme Court at Al
Ghubra Guest House
Royal Court Affairs
Royal Estates The Palace
Consulting Engineering
Services LLC
12BH TPs
GEOTECH DRILLING RIGS
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DESCO SP4500S Rigs DESCO SP3500S Rigs
Site Work Photographs
GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION ndash AREA A B amp C at Duqm
Client SEZAD Consultant SQU
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GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION ndash Yibal Khuff Project at Yibal
Client Galfar Engg amp Cont Consultant PDO
GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION ndash Inclined Coring at Chromite Mine near Sumail
Client Arabian Gulf Trading
GEOTEC
HNICAL INVESTIGATION ndash Oman National Railway Project
Segments 2 amp 6
Client MOTC Consultant Italferr SpA
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GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION FOR
BARKA WATER RESERVOIR EXPANSION
Client Galfar Consultant Mott Mac Donald
SUBSURFACE INVESTIGATION BIDBID-SUR ROAD
SECTION 1
Client MOTC Consultant Dar Al Handasah Shair amp Partners
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GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION FOR SEEB-CORNICHE ROAD
IMPROVEMENT BRIDGE 6 MUSCAT
Client Muscat Municipality Consultant Atkins
GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION FOR 132KV OHL FROM DANK
TO AL HAIL amp 132KV OHL FROM SIBETHA TO BURAIMI
Client CivilCo Consultant Mott Mac Donald Energoprojekt
GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION FOR FLOOD PROTECTION DAMS
SHINAZ AREA ndash HATTA-A HATTA-B FAYDH amp BIDAH
Client MRMWR Consultant Fitchner amp Renardet
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DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF FLYOVER WIDENING AND JUNCTION IMPROVEMENTS AT AL ATHAIBA INTERCHANGE
Client Muscat Municipality Consultant Parsons
DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF THIRD LANING OF MAIN ROAD FROM AL MAWELAH INTERCHANGE TO BAIT AL BARKHA RA
Client Muscat Municipality Consultant Parsons
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SURVEYING WITH TOTAL STATION EQUIPMENT FOR
GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING PURPOSES
ELECTRICAL RESISTIVITY TEST
RESISTIVITY MAPPING amp RESISTIVITY PROFILING
PIEZOMETER INSTALLATION INCLINED DRILLING WITH PACKER TEST
CHEMICALENVIRONMENTAL amp
MICROBIOLOGICAL TESTING
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Lonestar Alpha Lab provides a full range of chemical environmental and microbiological analytical services to
industrial engineeringconsulting and government clients throughout the Sultanate of Oman Lonestar Alpha
analytical expertise includes organic and inorganic analyses of water soil air food and many other matrices The
lab production capability capacity and advancement of instrumentation ensure the reliability and performance
needed to successfully deliver major analytical projects Instruments are dedicated to specific matrices and
analyses to prevent cross contamination Our reports are fully supported by QAQC deliverables designed to meet
the requirements of the regulatory program for which the data will be utilized Our reports are designed for ease-
of-results interpretation as well as efficient validation of the support data
TESTING DIFFERENT MATRICES
DomesticFormationGroundReclamation Water
Desalination Water amp Marine Samples
Marine Life
Plant Tissue
Reverse Osmosis
Soils amp Sediments
Food Products
Metal Samples
Concrete Products
CHEMICALENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS
WaterWastewater Metallic Constituents
WaterWastewater Organic Constituents
Water Cations amp Anions
Ambient Air Quality Monitoring
Stack amp Process Emission Monitoring
Indoor Air Quality
Contamination Pollution Studies Environmental Chemistry organics inorganics metals
Analytical chemistry using AAS XRF OES IRC and wet chemistry
Noise amp Vibration Monitoring
Microbiological Analysis
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AMBIENT AIR amp STACK EMISSION MONITORING
CO amp CO2
Hydrogen Sulfide
Hydrocarbons
Metal Particulates
NOx SOx
Oxygen
Volatile Organic Compounds
Dioxin amp Furion
MICROBIOLOGICAL AIR QUALITY MONITORING
Bacteria(CFUm3
Moulds (CFUm3)
Identification of Microorganisms up to Species level
INDOOR AIR QUALITY (IAQ)
Lonestar Alpha leads the way in Indoor Air Quality Services with our dedicated team of field staff and the latest
equipment We are equipped to investigate chemical and biological exposure situations
IAQ Air Monitoring Services
VOCs and SVOCs
Fungal Mold Indentification Quantification
Total Respirable Particulates
Toxic Vapors
Sick Building Syndrome
Bacterial Indentification Quantification
Typical IAQ Surveys
IAQ profile for preliminary building study
Baseline IAQ monitoring
Mold Fungal contamination monitoring using spore trap sampling devices
Compliance monitoring for municipal amp Government enviromental agencies
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HSE monitoring for critical response of environmental hazards
INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE (IH)
Lonestar Alpha is capable of providing a wide variety of Industrial Hygiene Service
using state of the art equipment and depth of experience with IH procedures
NoiseDosimetry TLV+8Hr TWA
Particulates (Total PM 10 PM 50 PM 25)
Combustible Gases (Total Hydrocarbons)
VOCs and SVOCs
Total and Respirable Fibers
Metals and Inorganics
Typical Industrial Hygiene Monitoring
HSE monitoring for corporate or client requirec field data collection
Compliance monitoring for Municipal or Governmental agency requirements
Background monitoring for comparative Environmental studies
HYGIENE AUDITING AND INSPECTIONS
Hygiene Auditing
Hygiene Inspections and Hygiene recommendations
Assisting in ISOHACCP Certifications
Microbiological Sampling and Analysis of Food and Water
Swab sampling and Air Monitoring
Hotel and Industrial HAACP and Hygiene System Implementation
Assisting in Laboratory setup and Accreditations Response monitoring for safety analysis and quality assurance audits
OIL ANALYSIS
Lube Oil
Transformer Oil
Compressor Oil
Diesel
Heavy fuel
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LIST OF CHEMICALENVIRONMENTALMICROBIOLOGICAL TESTS ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY amp ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS
WATER EFFLUENT SEAWATER SOIL SEDIMENT ANALYSIS
Acidity Sulfide Selenium
Alkalinity TDS Silicon
Ammonia Temperature Silver
Bicarbonate Total Hardness Sodium
BOD Total Nitrogen Strontium
Boron Total Organic Carbon Thallium
Chlorite chlorate Potassium
Bromate TSS Tin
Carbonate Turbidity Titanium
Chlorides Aluminum Vanadium
COD Antimony Zink
Color Arsenic Aromatic Volatile Orgabicx (BTEX)
Conductivity Barium Chlorinated Hydrocarbons
Cyanides Beryllium Crude amp Refined Product Fingerprinting
Dissolved Oxygen Cadmium Extractible Organic Halides
Fluoride Calcium Haloacetic Acids
Free Chlorine Chromium Halogenated Volatile Organics
Magnesium Hardness Cobalt Herbicides amp Pesticides
Nitrates Copper Nitroaromatic amp Cyclic Ketones
Nitrites Hexavalent Chromium Organic and Volatile Acids
Oil amp Grease Iron PCBrsquos
Organic Nitrogen Lead Polynuclear Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAH)
pH Lithium Semi Volatile Organic Compounds
Phenols Magnesium Total Organic Halides
Phosphates Mercury Total Petroleum Hydrocarbons (TPH)
Phosphorus Molybdenum Trihalomethanes
Residual Chlorine Nickel Volatile Organic Compounds
Salinity Niobium Pthalate Esters
Sodium Absorption Ratio
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FOOD CHEMICAL AND MICROBIOLOGICAL TEST
Fish and Value added fish products vegetable oils Ketchups Mayonnaise Vinegar Cooked sea
food Cooked Non sea foods Canned foods Vegetables Snacks Ghee Cheese Honey Sweats etc
CHEMICAL ANALYSIS OF FOOD
GIDELINES - OMAN STANDARDGULF STANDARDOther International Standards
TEST METHODS- AOACASTAAOCSISOSASOASTMBS
CHEMICAL ANALYSIS OF FOOD
Protein Cholesterol
Fat content Phosphorous
Vitamins Sodium
Moisture Potassium
Ash Calcium
Dietary Fibre Lead
Sugar Cadmium
Starch Mercury
Saturated Fat Iron
Unsaturated Fat Magnesium
Arsenic Aflatoxins
Moisture content Histamine
Volatile protein Irradiation
Pesticides Sudan Dyes
MICROBIOLOGICAL ANALYSIS OF FOOD
TEST METHODS ndash USFDA BAMAOACCCFRACMMEFISO
GUIDELINES ndash OMANI STANDARDGSOPHLS
MICROBIOLOGICAL ANALYSIS OF FOOD
Aerobic Plate Count Listeria monocytogens
Lactobacillus acidophilus Shelf Life Analysis
Escherichia coli Enterobacteriaceae
Escherichia coli O157 H7 Vibrio parahaemolyticus
Fecal Coliforms Shigella
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Total Coliforms Listeria spp
Staphylococcus aureus Clostridium perfringens
Salmonella Yeast and Mould
Vibrio cholera Vibrio parahaemolyticus
Anaerobic plate count Campylobacter
Histamine Bacillus cereus
Aflatoxin
CHEMISTRY OF CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL
Chemical Analysis of Cement Chemical Analysis of Lime Powder
Heat of Hydration of cement Total Alkalis
Chemical Analysis of Micro silica Chemical Analysis of Ground Granulated Blast
Furnace Slag
Sodium Absorption Ratio Leachibility Tests of Metals from Soil
Testing of Concrete making water Determination of Alkali carbonates amp Bi carbonates
Cation Exchange Capacity of Soil Organic matter content of soil
Mass loss of Ignition of soil Total Sulphate content of soil
Water soluble Sulphate content of soil Water soluble Chloride content of soil
Carbonate content of soil Acid soluble Chloride content of soil
Gypsum content of soil Ammonia content of soil
Total Sulphate content of Aggregates Total Chloride content of Aggregates
Potential Alkali ndash Silica reactivity of Aggregates Water Soluble Chloride Salts in Aggregates
Acid ndash Soluble Material in fine Aggregate Organic impurities in fine Aggregates
Determining the water content of freshly mixed
concrete
Determining the Portland cement content of the
hardened hydraulic cement concrete
Chemical analysis of hardened concrete Sulfate content of hardened concrete
Chemical analysis for metals like steel Chloride content of hardened concrete
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ORE ANALYSIS
Dolomite Ore Iron Ore
Copper Ore Nickel Ore
Chromium Ore Limestone Ore
Manganese Ore Gypsum
Dunite Quartz
STEEL CHEMISTRY
Alloys Brass amp Bronze
Aluminum Alloys Chemical Composition of Steel
ASTM A 262 (Various) Diffused Hydrogen Test
ASTM G 48 (Variou) Purity of Metals
ASTM G 6667 Nickel Alloys
OIL ANALYSIS
Appearance Flash Point Specific Gravity
Ash Content Water content Insoluble pentane
Carbon Conradson Residue Wear Metals Total Acid Number
Kinematic Viscosity Break Down voltage Total Base Number
Dissipation factor Oil Content Viscosity Index
Color Pour Point Flash Point
Copper Corrosion BS amp W Density
Neutralization number Resistivity Interfacial tension
Dissolve gas Sediment Sulphur content
Cloud point Distillation PCB
Oxidation test Gassing
AMBIENT AIR STACK MONITORING
Carbon Dioxide RPM (PM 10 5 25)
Carbon Monoxide Semi Volatile Organic Compounds
Chlorine Content SO2
Hydrogen Sulfide Total Acid Concentration
Lower Explosion Limit Total Hydrocarbon
Oxides of Nitrogen Total Particulate Concentration
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Oxygen Volatile Organic Compounds
Ozone Dioxin amp Furion
INDOOR AIR QUALITY ndash IAQ INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE - IH
Asbestos Bulk Sample Analysis Total amp Respirable Fibers
Asbestos Fiber Concentration in Air Total amp Respirable Particulates
Bacterial amp Microbial Identification Total Plate Count
FungalMould Identification Toxic Vapors
Metals VOC amp SVOC
Noise Monitoring Dosimetry TWA Yeast amp Mould Identification
MICROBIOLOGICAL ANALYSIS OF WATER
Test Method ndash BS ENISOAPHAAWWACMMEF CCFRA
GUIDELINES ndash Omani standardGSOWHODubai Municipality
WATER WASTE WATERINDUSTRIES WATER SOIL
Heterotrophic plate count
Total Coliforms
Escherichia coli
EnterococciFecal streptococci
Pseudomonas aeroginosa Staphylococcus aureus
Legionella spp Nematodes
Sulphate Reducing Bacteria Yeast amp Mould
Salmonella Microscopic observations and interpretations
Vibrio cholera Standard Plate count at 22 o C
Fecal Coliform Clostridium perfringens
Legionella anisa
Legionella Pneumophila serogroup 1
Legionella Pneumophila serogroup 2-14
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MICROBIOLOGICAL ANALYSIS OF PERSONAL SWABSSURFACE SWABSEQUIPMENT
SWABS
Total coliforms
Fecal coliforms
Escherichia coli
Aerobic plate count
Staphylococcus aureus
Yeast and Mould
Salmonella spp
COSMETICS ANALYSIS
HairoilsHair creams Hair shampooBody lotion Chemical DepilinatorsTalcum PowderDeoderants
Toilette soapSkin cream etc As per GSOOS SASO USFDAAOAC Standards
COSMETICS ANALYSIS
Appearance Thermal Stability
Color Total Fat
Odor Lead
Homogenous Cadmium
Texture Nickel
Seperation Chromium
Skin Irritation Test Ethanol insoluble matter
Marking Water insoluble matter
Language Total free Alkali
Instructions for Use Chlorides calculated as NaCl
Warning phrases concerning the product (if any) Saponification Value
Chemical and Physical Tests Free Fatty Acid as Oliec Acid
Moisture Extraneous matter
pH Total Non Acqueos content
Sediment and suspended matter Peroxide value
Alchohol content Total Bacterial count
Formaldehyde Yeast and Mould
Essential oils Pseudomonas aeroginosa
Volatile matter Staphylococcus aureus
Non volatile alcohol matter
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LIST OF CHEMICALENVIRONMENTALMICROBIOLOGICAL EQUIPMENTS
pH Meter Conductivity Meter pH Meters
Dissolved Oxygen Meter Turbidity Meter
Flame Atomic Absorption Spectrometer
FAASGFAAS Hg Analyzer
EDXRF Analyzer ndash Philips MiniPal2
Muffle Air Furnace (1100˚C) Breakdown voltage
ICP- OES Colour apparatus for OIL
GC-MSGC centrifuge
IC Open cup ndashClosed cup Flash point
UV-VIS-NIR Spectrometer HACH TAN delta Resistivity meter
Dissolved gas Analyser ( TOGA) AAS
TAN Titrator Microscope
Copper corrosion Colony Counter
Karl fisher colometric Viscometer
Interfacial tensometer OES
Biological safety Cabinet UV apparatus
Shaker Water bath
Freezer Incubator
Chillier Autoclave
Micro pipetter Vortex
pipetter
Weighing Balance
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KEY STAFF AT CHEMICALMICROBIOLOGICAL LAB
MAJOR CHEMICALENVIRONMENTAL CLIENTS
Client Client
HMR Consultants Dhofar Power Company
Geo-Resources Omani Euro Foods Industries
Al-Safa Environmental Consultancy Al-Hassan Engineering Company
Five Oceans Dawood Contracting Company
Fugro Middle East Natural Resources Consultants
Gulf Mining ICES
Muscat Chromite Sohar Steel LLC
Total Management Trading Construction Materials Industries
Emirates Trading Co Al-Shidhani Refreshments Enterprises
Oman Chromite Oman Aluminium Processing Industries LLC
Muscat Overseas Radisson Blu
National Arabian Gulf International Desalination amp Water Treatment
ASB Group Dhofar Beverages
Majan Mining Company OMASCO
Haya Oman Liquefied Natural Gas Company
Oman Polyproplene Swan Foods LLC
Oman Methanol Bahwan Engineering Co
NAME DESIGNATION EXPERIENCE
P Tejali Lab Manager 17 yrs
Asad Naqvi Chemical Lab Supervisor 17 yrs
OD Sebastian Senior Chemist 32 yrs
Vinu Mohan Senior Microbiologist 7 yrs
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Sohar Aluminum OMIFCO
Oman Refreshment Occidental Mukhaizna LLC
Shangri-La Barr Al Jissa Special Technical Services
ENATO Consolidated Contractors Company
Blue City Northern Minerals Company
Andam International Sweets of Oman
SUR Desalination (Bahwan Veolia Water) Lalbuksh Voltas Engineering Services
STFA Bahwan Veolia Water LLC
Larsen amp Turbo COWI-Larsen
GALFAR Khimji Permoglaze (Oman) LLC
AATCO United Chrome LLC
Interbeton amp Six Construct Oman Flour Mills Company
Douglas OHI Oman National Engineering amp Investment
VALE -Oman Petrogas
BP Oman Sohar aluminium
Siemens-Oman American Embassy
Tawoos Catering Wacasco Catering
MAF DALKIA Al Futtaim amp Sons
Enhance Khimji Ramdas LLC
Oman Oasis National Mineral water CO LLC
Areej Vegetablesamp Oil Derivatives National Pharmaceuticals
Towell Infrastructure Tulip Inn
The Chedi Grand Hyatt
Al Bustan Palace Muscat Holiday INN
Hotel Ibis Park Inn
Radisson Blu Mother Care
Tabreed Taghleef Indusries
NABIL Biscuits ATTCO
Worely parrsion AECOM
Honda Rotem Abensia
Global Gypsum Board Minvest
Global Engineering SteamTech
Mazoom Pharmacy Muscat Pharmacy
IBN- SINA Pharmacy Golden Jood Trading
Sun rise Global Beya Global Muscat
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MECHANICAL CORROSION AND METALLURGICAL TESTING
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Lonestar Alpha has the capability to cater to the physical metallurgical testing requirements of a wide range of
materials and products The testing capability and experience are recognized by reputed organizations like
PDO OXY BP OGC etc and third party inspection agencies Tests are generally carried out to international
standards set by ASTM BS ASME API AWS and others Lonestar Alpha offers quality service to
international standards accurate results and quick turnaround at reasonable cost
Lonestar Alpha Mechanical Metallurgical Corrosion Testing Capabilities Include
Tensile compression Test Vickers Hardness RockwellBrinell Hardness
Impact (Ambient temp to -196degC) BendFlatteningNick Break Test Elevated Temperature
tensile testing
Corrosion Test - ASTM
A262G48G28ASTM A 923
ASTM E 562 Ferrite measurement
by ferritscope Flexure
Proof Load Breaking Load Failure Load
Coating Thickness Coating Continuity Coating Adhesion
MacroMicro Examination Fillet Weld Break Nick Break
HIC SSCC test in accordance with
NACE standards Chemistry by OES
Failure Analysis and
Material Investigation
Chemical analysis of metallic materials of
Fe and Ni base alloys In situ Replica Metallography
Metallic sample collection at
site for chemical analysis
Strand wire testing for mechanical
properties Portable hardness testing Manhole Cover testing
Rubber testing Geo-textile testing HDPE testing
Materials frequently tested include
Metals and alloy products such as plates shapes bares pipes and fittings
Welding procedure qualification test coupons
Welding consumable qualification test coupons
Welder qualification test coupons
Welding procedure test coupons
Steel Bars Wires and Fabric for concrete reinforcement
Galvanized Steel products
Fasteners
Metal Castings
Cemented Carbide Products
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Lonestar Alpha Laboratories offers a wide range of metallurgical services to many diverse industries supported by
an experienced team of metallurgical engineers trained technicians and modern equipment The following
services are offered
o Laboratory Metallography and Microscopy
o Replica and In-situ Metallography
o Corrosion Testing and Evaluation
o Condition Usability and Remaining Life Assessment
o Failure Analysis and Investigation
o Other Services
Laboratory Metallography and Microscopy
Scanning Electron Microscopy
Stereomicroscopy
Energy Dispersive X-ray Analysis
Fractrography
Macrostructural Examination
Microstructural Examination
Microhardness Evaluation
Replica and In-situ Metallography
In-situ Replica Metallography
Replication of Fractures
Replication of Surface Features
Corrosion Testing and Evaluation
Lonestar Alpha is equipped to undertake corrosion testing and evaluation in accordance with NACE and ASTM
standards for qualification of materials used in corrosive environments which include sea water brine blackish
water and sour service The following tests are conducted
Resistance to Pitting and Crevice Corrosion
Susceptibility to Intergranular Corrosion Attack
Resistance to Sulfide Stress Cracking (SSC)
Resistance to Hydrogen Induced Cracking (HIC)
Examination of Scales and Corrosion Products
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Condition Usability and Remaining Life Assessment
Periodic inspections serve to identify degradation processes at an early stage and thereby provide necessary
information for assessment of condition usability and remaining life Further the initiation of timely repair or
replacement actions substantially reduced or eliminates costly capital and downtime losses
Lonestar has the capability and experience to perform comprehensive inspections necessary for condition
usability and remaining life assessment of a wide range of materials and components used in structures plants and
operating equipment
Power plant and auxiliary boiler tubes headers and connectors
Turbine nozzles vanes combustor lines and casings
Oil and gas processing equipment and components
Equipment and components of marineoffshore structures
Drilling and downhole equipment and components
Engine Components
Failure Analysis and Investigation
Supported by its integrated analytical facilities and the diverse professional capabilities of its staff Lonestar has
for the last several years provided accurate and timely analyses and investigations into failures of components
Reports include comprehensive photographic documentation of observations discussions of findings conclusions
on the mechanism and root cause of failure
Other Services
Lonestar offer assistance in the following areas
Material selection for intended service
Preparation of material testing and inspection procedures
Study of failure mechanisms of complex systems
Troubleshooting
Research and development
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LIST OF METALLURGY TESTS
LIST OF METALLURGY LAB EQUIPMENTS Instron Universal Tensile Tester Lathe Machine
Satec Charpy Impact testing machine Charpy Broaching Machine
Forcipol Bend Testing machine Gas Cutting Gear
Olympus Metallurgical Microscope Carl Zeiss
microscope upto 1600X
Stereo Microscope
Metlabcorp Micro Polisher Digital Verniers
Automatic Polishing machine Digital Micrometers
Water Chiller Bath Coating thickness Meter
Optorama Shadowgraph Holiday detector
Digital thermometers Band Saw Machine
Vickers hardness tester Hack Saw Machine
Fischer Ferritscope Universal Milling Machine
STEEL REBARS EXOTIC MATERIAL
Tensile Tests Bend Tests
Elevated Temperature Tensiles Rebar Tensile Bend and Rebend
Proof Load test Fracture Test
Macro Preparation amp Examination Coating thickness test Holiday Detection Test
Peel Off Test Vickers Rockwell Hardness Survey
Charpy Impact Test Micro Examination with photograph
Ferrite Count (Point Count method) - count Ferrite Content (Magnetic Method) - spots
A262 Test Practice CE ASTM G48ASTM G28 tests
SSCC Test HIC Test
Chemical Analysis XRD EDXRF Analysis
SEMEDS Analysis Detailed Failure Investigation Material investigation
CTOD In-situ Replica Metallography
Strand Wire Tensile Test Manhole Cover Compression Test
Ring Stiffness Test GRE Rubber Plastic Geo-textile Tensile testing
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KEY STAFF AT METALLURGY LAB
Anil Vashishta Pratik Raval Sasikumar Isehaq Chezian
NAME DESIGNATION QUALIFICATION EXPERIENCE
Anil Vashishta Operations Manager
Metallurgical Head
BE Metallurgical
Engineering 24 years
Pratik Raval Test House Supervisor BE Mechanical
Engineering 10 years
KSasikumar Senior Metallurgist BE Metallurgical
Engineering 14 years
GChezhian Metallurgist BE Metallurgical
Engineering 06 years
Ishaq Al Harassi Senior Engineer BE Mechanical
Engineering 08 years
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BRANCHES amp CONTACTS
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LONESTAR ALPHA LABORATORIES BRANCHES amp CONTACTS
Website
wwwlonestaralphacom
General Email infolonestaralphacom
Branches
Muscat (Central Laboratory) PO Box 1197 PC 130 Azaiba ndash Muscat Sultanate of Oman
Tel +968 24501524 24505590
Fax +968 24503814
Email muscatlablonestaralphacom
Muscat (Chemistry Environmental) PO Box 1197 PC 130 Azaiba ndash Muscat Sultanate of Oman
Tel +968 24504206 24504924
Fax +968 24502635
Email chemlablonestaralphacom
Muscat (Micro-biology) PO Box 1197 PC 130 Azaiba ndash Muscat Sultanate of Oman
Tel +968 24504206 24504924
Fax +968 24502635
Email microlablonestaralphacom
Sohar PO Box 84 PC 327 Sohar Industrial Estate Sohar ndash Sultanate of Oman
Tel +968 26751775 26751920 26751976
Fax +968 26751331
Email civilsoharlonestaralphacom
Duqm Tel +968 99278040 92303290
Fax +968 24503814
Email duqmlablonestaralphacom
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Salalah
Tel +968 2321 3390 +968 92038358
Fax +968 2321 3391
Email salalahlablonestaralphacom
Key Personals
Administration
Dawood Al-Harrasi
Chief Executive Officer
+968 91111411 dawoodalharrasilonestaralphacom
Saif Al-Harthi
Business Development Manager
+968 90122471 saifalharthylonestaralphacom
Santosh Elapanda
QHSE Manager
+968 99881224 santoshelapandalonestaralphacom
Moncy Thomas
Finance HR amp Admin Manager
+968 99221293 moncythomaslonestaralphacom
Operations
Anil Vashishta
Operations Manager Metallurgical Head
+968 99866907 anilvashishtalonestaralphacom
Civil Engineering Material Lab Hukam Chand
Civil Engineering Country Manager - Civil
+968 99445354 hukamchandlonestaralphacom
Naresh Paladugu
Civil Engineering Technical Manager - Civil
+968 99063458 nareshpaladugulonestaralphacom
Rakesh
Civil Engineering Lab Manager - Sohar Lab
+968 92869691 civilsoharlonestaralphacom
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FrancisMD
Civil Engineering Lab Manager ndash Salalah Lab
+968 92038358 Salalahlablonestaralphacom
Tomiyo
Civil Engineering Senior Lab Technician - Duqm Lab
+968 99278040 duqmlablonestaralphacom
Geotechnical Engineering Lab
J Pavan Kumar
Geotechnical Engineering Sr Geotechnical engineer
+968 99887852 ameerudeenlonestaralphacom
Chemical Microbiology amp Environmental Lab
P Tejali
Chemical Microbiology amp Environmental Engineering Lab Manager
+968 99887834 tejaliparsekarlonestaralphacom
Asad
Chemical amp Environmental Engineering Assistant Manager Chemistry
+968 99884612 asadnaqvilonestaralphacom
Vinu Mohan
Food amp Microbiology Testing
+968 99248181 vinumohanlonestaralphacom
Metallurgy Lab
Email metlablonestaralphacom
Anil Vashishta
Metallurgy Lab Manager Metallurgy
+968 99866907 anilvashishtalonestaralphacom
Pratik Raval
Metallurgy Lab Test House Supervisor
+968 99880633 pratikravallonestaralphacom
Sasi Kumar
Metallurgy Lab Senior Metallurgist
+968 99843415 sasikumarlonestaralphacom
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LOCATION MAPS
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1 MUSCAT
2 Muscat ndash Chemistry Lab
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3 SOHAR
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4 DUQM
5 SALALAH
Registered with Directorate General for Specification amp measurements
Approved by PDO ISOIEC 170252005 Certified by SGS for ISO 9001
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VISION amp MISSION
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories Company Profile
VISION STATEMENT
To be the leader in providing comprehensive high tech and multi -disciplinary testing amp
inspection services for the various industries in the Sultanate of Oman amp other countries
MISSION STATEMENT
It is the policy of this company to conduct i ts business in a manner which demonstrates
technical competence amp reliabil i ty while continuously improving amp providing a cost -
effective service for the laboratoryrsquos clients
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HSE POLICY
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories Company Profile
HSE POLICY
It is the policy of the Establishment that its operations are executed at all times in such a way to ensure the
health safety and welfare of the employees and other persons including customers subcontractors and
general public
The establishment accepts the responsibility for health safety and environment (HSE) and HSE matters are
considered in equal importance to other business Objectives To achieve our objectives Lonestar alpha
Laboratories maintains an integrated HSE management system
HSE OBJECTIVES
The establishment strive to maintain HSE standards through training encouraging interest and enthusiasm in
HSE and by developing personal responsibility for HSE
The establishment is committed to protect the environment and minimize the waste and emissions to the
environment
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories shall comply with the HSE legislations and regulations of the Sultanate of Oman
and our documented management system requirements
HSE policy will be communicated to all employees and other concerned parties and will be made available to
the public
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories will establish objectives and targets and will adopt a proactive approach to HSE
matters
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories is committed to review the effectiveness of the HSE policy and its objectives
periodically to ensure the compliance and continual improvement of its HSE performances
The Establishment shall provide all necessary resources to provide the safety of personnel and equipment as
per regulatory requirements
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QUALITY POLICY
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QUALITY POLICY
It is the Policy of this Company to conduct its business in a good professional manner which
demonstrates technical competence and reliability while continuously improving and providing high
quality testing and cost-effective service for the laboratorys Customers For this purpose we have
established and implemented a formal quality system It is our goal that this commitment to quality will
result in complete customer satisfaction throughout our service This will be achieved by
Maintaining compliance to ISO 90012008 and ISO 170252005 and the technical requirements
Continual improvement in the effectiveness of the management system
Ensuring all staff familiarizes themselves with the content of the Quality Assurance Manual and
complies with the policies procedures and associated documentation and implement at all times
Providing a service built on a well established Quality Management System meeting the
requirements of both our clients and current regulations standards
Providing accurate and unbiased test results in accordance with the requirement of International or
National or Internal or Customer specified test method
Undertaking assignments only where it has the required competent staff and equipment which are
calibrated and maintained
Continuous improvement in key processes through involvement in applicable PTP Intra -
laboratory comparisons between analysts and inter laboratory programs
Building staff skills through training and providing career growth opportunities to all employees
Improving profitability of company in accordance with guidelines set by shareholders each year
Advising the customer where appropriate of potential problems detected as a result of tests or
investigation in a timely manner
QUALITY OBJECTIVES
Test Results shall be Accurate Quick and Reliable
Accept changes and continuously improve our services to meet Customer needs and expectations to enhance
the value to our Customers
Good Laboratory Practices shall be followed and maintain an environment for the protection of Personnel
Equipment and Customer properties
Continuous improvement and development of competence of personnel through awareness teamwork
education training communication and encouragement
Advanced methods and practices shall be adopted to enhance customer satisfaction
Management System is designed to meet the requirements of both Customers and RegulationsStandards
Achieve a total Customer Satisfaction
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COMPANY HIERARCHY
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LONESTAR ALPHA LABORATORIES - ORGANIZATIONAL CHART
SCOPE OF TESTING
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SCOPE OF WORK
Type of Activity Scope of Tests
Civil Engineering
Construction Material
Mechanical Physical and Chemical Testing of Soil Aggregate Concrete
Cement Blocks Marble Tiles Water and other Construction Materials
Projects Quality Control
Establishment and Operation of Site Laboratories for Specific Projects
Evaluation and Assessment of Materials Quality for Projects Supervision of
Deep Foundation
Structural Evaluation
Non-destructive Diagnostics of Existing Civil structures amp Assessment for
Soundness Strength Deterioration amp Corrosion of Hardened Concrete in the
Existing RC Structures
Deep Foundation Testing
Testing Piles by Low Strain Integrity Testing
Geotechnical
Engineering
(Soil Investigations)
Field soil investigations for the purpose of assessing soil suitability for
building and civil constructions Engineering recommendations for the type
of foundation and bearing capacity Settlement analysis and monitoring
Slope stability analysis Soil and rock permeability tests Groundwater
analysis and monitoring
Highway amp Pavements
Visual inspection of the asphalt condition (defects assessment) Benkelman
Beam deflection measurements Extraction of cores in asphalt pavement
Saw cut asphalt slabs Dynamic Cone Penetration (DCP) measurements
Roughness measurements (IRI) by Roughometer CBR (lab amp In-situ)
Excavation of test pits Asphalt core laboratory analysis
Mechanical Corrosion and Metallurgical Engineering
Mechanical testing of metals welds and steel re-inforcement bars Chemical
analysis Procedure and Welder Qualifications Micro-structural evaluation
NACE Corrosion testing Failure Analysis In-situ Replica Metallography
Corrosion evaluation of SSDSS material Material Selection Manhole Cover
testing Testing of Non-metallics ndash Rubber HDPE GRP Geo-textile
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Chemical amp
Environmental
Engineering
Liquids amp Solids Sample analysis of liquids (domestic water groundwater seawater raw and
treated wastewater reverse osmosis marine discharge etc) and solids (soil
sludge sediment marine life plant tissue etc) Analysis of trace metals in
parts per billion in soil sludge and water Analysis of non-metallic inorganic
components Environmental analysis of organic constituents (BTEX PCB
PAH Phenols Volatile organic compounds Semi volatile organic
compounds etc) Analysis of Pesticides Dioxin amp Furan by using equipment
like GCGCMSFIDECD etc in accordance with International Standards
Metals amp Alloys Chemical composition of metals alloys corrosion products amp scales
Corrosion amp Scale Inhibitor Testing amp Evaluation Drilling Fluids Tests
Determination of different grade of Stainless Steel Carbon Steel Low Alloy
Steel Cast Iron brass Nickel Alloy Analysis of construction Rebar Zinc
Ingot Aluminium Cast Aluminium by using equipment ICPAAOESLECO
etc
Environmental
Monitoring
Effluent discharges amp drinking water compliances Ambient Air amp Stack
emission monitoring Industrial hygiene monitoring Commercial and
industrial indoor air quality Measurement of noise in dB in outdoor
workplace and from operating equipment Monitoring particulates in indoor
outdoor and workplace atmospheres Determination of Total Hydrocarbon
SO2 NO2 VOC Toxic Metals H2S Microbiological Toxic Metals Toxic
Gas and Total Suspended Matter in Internal Air Quality Monitoring
Moisture Velocity Flow NOX SO2 TPHCO2 CO Dioxin HF HCl and
Particulate in Stack Monitoring Ore Analysis Analysis of Nickel Iron Chromite Copper Dolomite Limestone and Gold
Silver Copper and other minerals using XRF ICP or by Wet Chemistry
Oil Analysis Physical and chemical analysis of crude and lube oils engine oil used engine
oil compressor oil hydraulic oil The analysis includes viscosity flash point
density cloud and pour point water content oil content salt colour total
acid number metals etc
TRANSFORMER OIL TESTING
Colour Acidity Water content Viscosity interfiscial Tension Break down
voltage complete gas analysis by TOGA GC Furan Particle size count and
PCBs in transformer analysis in accordance with ASTM BS ISO and
BSEN standard using standard equipment
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Food amp Microbiological Analysis
Microbiological analysis of food vegetables canned vegetables fish meat
meat products chicken sausage ketchup cooking oil mayonnaise cheese
chips cooked foods water and wastewater for CFU fecal coliforms fecal
streptococcus fungi nematods pseudomononas ligeonella etc in
accordance AOAC CMMEF ISO and CCFRA methods Cosmetics
Chemical and microbiological analysis of Hair Oil Vanishing Cream skin
Care lotion Soap Detergent and Hair cream as per the OMAN ministerial
requirement
Chemical analysis of Food
Protein Fiber moisture Toxic metals (lead cadmium Mercury selenium)
histamine Ash Content Fat content by standard method of chemical
analysis of food by David Pearson AOAC and ICP
Drinking water bottled and Unbottled
Chemical and microbiological Analysis of drinking water in accordance with
GULF standard Omani Standard WHO USEPA and international standard
including Bromate Bromide Chlorate Chlorite BTEX TRI Halo methane
VOC TPH metals and all other Carbonate Bi Carbonate and cations and
Anions using IC ICP GC amp GCMS
Paint
Solids Density SG Hg Pb VOC PCB drying time dry film thickness
wet film thickness adhesion strength etc in accordance with ASTM BS
BSEN DIN standard
Bitumen Penetration 25 Softening point Saybolt Furol Viscosity 25
Ductility 25 Water contents
CIVIL ENGINEERING MATERIAL TESTING
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Our Civil Engineering Departments at Muscat Sohar Duqm and Salalah covers wide range of mechanical
physical and chemical testing of soil aggregate concrete concrete durability cement admixtures Microsilica
blocks asphalt bitumen tack coat prime coat marble tiles water and other Construction Materials The lab also
provides a laboratory testing support to our geotechnical Engineering Department
Covering Wide Areas of Oman
Observing the need to be close to the construction projects that spread all over Oman full ndashfledged civil
engineering material testing labs have been established by Lonestar Alpha to cover as many regions of Oman as
possible The presence of more local labs within each region should facilitate providing better services to our
clients and better control of work quality in such projects Our Civil Engineering laboratories are currently in
Muscat Sohar Duqm and Salalah In addition to these five labs Lonestar is capable of providing site labs for
major projects that require labs at their sites
Locations of Civil Engineering material testing labs that belongs to Lonestar Alpha in Oman
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Concrete Strength
The compressive strength of concrete is the most common performance measure used by the engineer in
designing buildings and other structures The compressive strength is measured by breaking cylindrical (or cube)
concrete specimens in a compression-testing machine Flexural strength is one of the tensile strength of concrete
Tensile strength along with elastic modulus and corrosion resistance is another important strength parameter of
engineering materials used in structures
Concrete Durability
While compressive strength is a good indicator of load resistance it isnt a major indicator of concrete durability
There is therefore a need for quick reliable tests for concrete durability that would have to go far beyond reliance
on such standard performance measures as 28-day compressive strength Three forms of water penetration tests
are commonly used namely BS EN 12390DIN 1048 Water Permeability BS 1881 Part 208 Initial Surface
Absorption (ISAT) and BS 1881 Part 122 Water Absorption There are two similar modified chloride diffusion
tests namely ASTM C1202 Chloride Penetration and AASHTO 277 Rapid Chloride Permeability Chloride
Migration Coefficient (NTB 492) is one of the latest test method recently we added in to our system
Soil Field Density (soil compaction)
Soil compaction is defined as the method of mechanically increasing the density of soil In construction this is a
significant part of the building process If performed improperly settlement of the soil could occur and result in
unnecessary maintenance costs or structure failure Almost all types of building sites and construction projects
utilize mechanical compaction techniques Therefore regular testing of soil compaction by independent
laboratories is extremely essential and important Sand Cone Test (ASTM D1556-07 and BS 1377-990) typical
field tests are performed for measuring degree of soil compaction)
Investigative Studies
It is often necessary to test concrete structures after the concrete has hardened to determine whether the structure
is suitable for its designed use The tests available for testing concrete range from the completely non-destructive
where there is no damage to the concrete through those where the concrete surface is slightly damaged to
partially destructive tests such as core tests where the surface has to be repaired after the test The range of
properties that can be assessed using non-destructive tests and partially destructive tests is quite large and includes
such fundamental parameters as density elastic modulus and strength as well as surface hardness and surface
absorption and reinforcement location size and distance from the surface
Deep Foundation Testing (Piles)
Confirmation of satisfactory construction of all pile types has lead to the development of practical inexpensive
and reliable dynamic testing techniques Let our lab be you independent pile testing specialist Low strain
integrity tests examine the response of a pile to a small hammer blow at the pile head The induced stress wave
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travels down the pile shaft and reflected waves from significant changes in pile shaft acoustic impedance are
registered by a transducer held against the pile head
Asphalt amp Bituminous Binder Testing New technologies increased construction liability and revised building standards have made quality asphalt
testing and inspection integral to the successful completion of todayrsquos construction projects Lonestar Alpha
provide asphalt testing services that evaluate asphalt binders asphalt mixtures and other derivatives of asphalt
geared for use in the construction industry
Site Laboratories amp Projects Quality Control
One of the problems which occur within the construction and civil engineering industry is the need to test
construction materials on site Lonestar Alpha has the full capacity to provide site laboratories for big projects
Experienced full-time supervisors lab technicians and assistant technicians will be devoted to run daily testing
activities of such site labs We can also furnish the labs with all necessary equipments and tools
LIST OF TESTS
CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL TESTS
SOIL AGGREGATEROCK
Sampling of Soil samples Sampling of Aggregate samples
Wet Sieve Analysis Sieve Analysis
Hydrometer Analysis Sedimentation Clay Silt and Dust particles
Fines percentage Specific gravity Particle density
Classification of soils Water absorption
Liquid Limit amp Plastic Limit (Atterberg Limits) Bulk density (LooseRodded)
Plasticity Index Moisture content
Linear Shrinkage Clay lumps and Farible particles
Shrinkage limit by wax method Flakiness Index
Proctor compaction test (Light and Heavy) Elongation Index
CBR test (Soaked and unsoaked) Flat and Elongated particles
Specific gravity Particle density Shape Index
Moisture content Crushed broken fractured faces
Maximum and Minimum Index density Voided shell content
Bulk density Light weight particles
Direct Shear test (C and ɸ) Compaction fraction
1-D Odometer test (Consolidation properties
CvmvCc e0) Aggregate crushing value
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Swell Pressure test Aggregate Impact value
Free swell index Ten percent fines value
Permeability (Constant and Falling head method) Uncompacted void content
Unconfined compressive strength (UCS) Los angeles abrasion value
Sand Equivalent Value Drying and shrinkage
Electrical resistivity Sand equivalent value
Electrical conductivity Petrographic examination
Thermal resistivity Polished stone value
FIELD TESTS Coating and Stripping value
Plate Load test Soundness (Magnesium sulphate Sodium sulphate)
Insitu CBR test Alkali reactivity ndash Mortar bar method (3months
16days)
Dynamic Cone penetration Test (DCPT) Alkali reactivity ndash Rocky cylinder method
Compaction test by Sand replacement method Alkali reactivity ndash Chemical method
Rock fill compaction test by water fill method Organic Impurities
ROCK ASPHALT
Uniaxial Compressive Strength (UCS) Bitumen content and grading
Density Field Core thickness density and Compaction
Water absorption Asphalt coring - Insitu
Flexural strength Marshall stability amp Flow
Point load index Marshall density
Modulus of rupture Maximum theoretical density Gmm
Size amp Weight gradation - Insitu Loss of stability
Sodium sulphate crystallization CEMENT
Drop test - Insitu Fineness
Slake durability Initial and Final setting time
Saturation Coefficient and Porosity Normal consistency
CONCRETE Soundness by lechartlier method
Sampling of Fresh Concrete Compressive and flexural strength
Design mix Heat of hydration
Trial mix Complete chemical analysis
Fresh concrete temperature density amp Air
content Microsilica
Workability ndash Slump cone test Bleeding Density
Setting time of concrete Bulk density
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OTHER CIVIL TESTS
Rock Testing Rock Grading Breakage Index etc
Concrete Coring Drilling of concrete cores from existing structures
Destructive and Non Destructive Tests
Concrete structural evaluation by
Ultra sonic pulse velocity test
Rebound Hammer survey
Half cell potential analysis
Cover meter survey
Depth of carbonation
Bond Strength
Delamination survey
Crack mapping
Reinforcement examination
Corrosion rate measurement
Electrical resistivity in concrete
Compressive strength determination by drilling and testing core sample
Coating thickness
Pull off strength of concrete repair
Pile Tests Low Strain Integrity of Piles and witness of pile load test
Compressive strength of cubesCylindersCores Activity index
Tensile splitting strength Moisture content
Flexural Transverse strength Complete chemical analysis
Durability tests on concrete STEEL
Rapid Chloride Penetration Test (RCPT) Tensile and Elongation test
Initial Saturation Absorption Test (ISAT) Bend test
Water Permeability Rebend test
Water absorption Coating thickness
Chloride Migration test Holiday test
Modulus of elasticity Coating flexibility
Dimensions of Various Concrete BlocksTiles Complete chemical analysis
Water Absorption of Concrete Kerbs Channels
Edgings amp Flags ADMIXTURE
Dimension amp Compressive Strength Of Paving
Blocks Physical and Chemical test on admixtures
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CHEMISTRY OF CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL
Chemical Analysis of Cement Chemical Analysis of Lime Powder
Heat of Hydration of cement Total Alkalies
Chemical Analysis of Micro silica Chemical Analysis of Ground Granulated Blast
Furnace Slag
Sodium Absorption Ratio Leachibility Tests of Metals from Soil
Testing of Concrete making water Determination of Alkali carbonates amp Bi
carbonates
Cation Exchange Capacity of Soil Organic matter content of soil
Mass loss of Ignition of soil Total Sulfate content of soil
Water soluble Sulfate content of soil Water soluble Chloride content of soil
Carbonate content of soil Acid soluble Chloride content of soil
Gypsum content of soil Ammonia content of soil
Total Sulfate content of Aggregates Total Chloride content of Aggregates
Potential Alkali ndash Silica reactivity of Aggregates Water Soluble Chloride Salts in Aggregates
Acid ndash Soluble Material in fine Aggregate Organic impurities in fine Aggregates
Determining the water content of freshly mixed
concrete
Determining the Portland cement content of the
hardened hydraulic cement concrete
Chemical analysis of hardened concrete Sulfate content of hardened concrete
Chemical analysis for metals like steel Chloride content of hardened concrete
Indepth carbonation of hardened concrete Indepth chloride penetration on hardened concrete
by dust sampling and analysis
LIST OF CIVIL EQUIPMENTS
General Equipments
Electronic Weighing balances of various capacities Standard calibration weights
Bouyancy balance system for specific gravity Desiccators
Digital Thermometers of various range Dial Thermometers of various range
Max Min Thermometers Wet amp Dry Thermometers
Pressure Gauges Digital Vernier Callipers
Hot Plates Vacuum Pumps
Air Compressor Sand Bath Water bath
Humidity Chamber Load Rings of different capacity
Dial indicators of various range Digital Dial Indicators
Feeler strips Straight Edges
Magnetic stands Cube Mould (150150150 mm)
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Riffle Boxes Drying Ovens
Soil Aggregate and Rock Testing Lab
BS amp ASTM Test Sieves Sieve Shakers
Cone Penetrometers for Liquid Limit Casagrande Apparatus for Liquid Limit
Shrinkage Limit Apparatus Hydrometer test apparatus
Direct Shear Test Appaatus BS ASTM Proctor Rammers
BS ASTM Proctor Moulds BSASTM CBR Moulds amp Appartus
Multi Speed Compression Machine 50 kN Field CBR Apparatus
ASTM Sand cone Apparatus BS large amp Small Pouring Cylinder
Plate bearing Test Apparatus Dynamic Cone Penetrometer (DCP)
Nuclear Density Gauge Electric Resistivity Meter
Speedy Moisture Apparatus Bulk Density Containers
Flakiness amp Elongation Gauges Los Angeles Abrasion Machines
Sand Equivalent Test Sets Jaw Crusher
Rock cutting Saw Drying Shrinkage Apparatus
Point load Index Tester Slake Durability Apparatus
Aggregate Impact Value Apparatus Aggregate Crushing Ten percent Fines Value Apparatus
1-D odometer for consolidation Flow Cone
Max Min Index density equipment Soil Permeability apparatus
Concrete amp Cement Testing lab
Fully Automatic amp Semi Automatic Compression
machines of Various Capacities
Fully Automatic amp Semi Automatic Flexural Testing
machines of Various Capacities
Density containers for Fresh concrete Density Air content meters for Fresh concrete Air content
Concrete Mortar Penetrometers for Setting Time of
Fresh concrete
Concrete Mixers for Trial Mix
Cube Beam Cylinder Moulds Sulphur compound melting pot
Cylinder capping frame Rapid Chloride Penetration Test Apparatus
Half Cell Potential Test Apparatus Concrete Cover meter
Concrete Resistivity meter Rebound hammer
Pull-Off Strength Tester Ultrasonic pulse Velocity Tester
Concrete Flow Meter Specimen Cutting Machine
Core Drilling Machines Diamond Core Bits of different diameter
Micro-coring equipment Blaine Air permeability Apparatus
Fly ash fineness Apparatus Vicat Apparatus
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Ultrasonic Coating Cover Meter (DFT) Le Chatelier Apparatus for Cement Soundness
Calorimeter for heat of hydration Jolting Apparatus
Cement Mortar Mixer Initial Surface Absorption Apparatus
Compression amp Flexural Testing machine for Cement
Strength
Chloride Migration Coefficient Testing apparatus
Water Absorption of Concrete under pressure Mortar Consistency apparatus
Asphalt Testing laboratory
Bitumen Extractor Theoretical maximum Specific Gravity Apparatus
Marshall Compaction Stand amp Rammer Marshall Moulds
Marshall Stability amp Flow Testing machine Asphalt Coring machine
KEY STAFF AT CIVIL ENGINEERING LAB
NAME DESIGNATION QUALIFICATION EXPERIENCE
Hukam Chand Country Manager Civil BA 36
Naresh Paladugu Technical Manager - Muscat MTech ndash GeoTechnical
Engineering (Civil) 11
Dijesh M D Senior Lab TechnicianSupervisor
(Civil) BSc 12
SumeshC Senior Lab TechnicianSupervisor
(Civil) BSc 12
Srinivasa RaoP Senior Lab TechnicianSupervisor
(Civil) BSc 10
Naveen Dhiman Senior Lab TechnicianSupervisor
(Civil) BSc 11
Rakesh M Branch Manager - Sohar BSc 16
Mohammed Al Futaisi Asst Manager BSc 8
Arun S Anand Senior Lab TechnicianSupervisor
(Civil) BSc 11
Seetharam VS Senior Lab TechnicianSupervisor
(Civil) BSc 12
Ajeesh Kumar Senior Lab Technician BSc 9
MD Francis Branch Manager - Salalah Civil Engineering 39
Dhamotharakannan Senior Lab Technician B Tech Civil Engineering 3
Tomiyo Senior Lab TechnicianSupervisor -
Duqm BSc 10
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MAJOR CIVIL ENGINEERING PROJECTS Project Contractor
Construction of Batinah Expressway(Package 1 to 6)
Galfar Engineering amp Contracting SAOG
Nagarjuna construction company international
Simplex - Konstruktor (JV)
Larsen amp Toubro (Oman) LLC
FSB Ferrovial amp Batco JV
Consolidated Contractors Company Oman LLC
Oman Industrial Complex - VALE
Towel Construction
Teejan Trading amp Contracting
Galfar Engineering
LampT Oman
Barka Desalination Plant Douglas OHI Sohar Development Hotel (Crown Plaza) Galfar Engineering amp Contracting TOYOTA Showroom in Liwa Galfar Engineering amp Contracting Expansion of Sohar Beach Hotel Gulf Home Contracting
Social Houses in Liwa
Sam Trading Hussain Fahdil Partners Eastern Moon Contracting
Sohar Multiplex Towel Construction Rehabilitation of Sewerage Network and STP in
Buraimi
Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
IWP Desalination Plant at SUR Bahwan Engineering amp Contracting Maritime Works on Construction of New Port in
Duqm CCC-STFA-JDN
Shadeed Iron amp Steel Douglas OHI Salam Resort amp Spa (Dredging Work) CCC Bank Muscat Headquarter Building Galfar Engineering amp Contracting PDO Headquarter Building Al-Hajery Trading
Duqm Dry Dock Daewoo Co Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
Duqm Desalination Plant
Larsen amp Tubro
Road Bridges from Sarooj to Qurayat
Fedirici Stirling Batco
Road Work at Rahat Al-Andar Farm
Al-Ansari Trading Enterprises
Al-Moultaqa Residential Complex Dawood Contracting
Diabetic Health Centre Premier International
Oncology Wards amp Day care centre at Royal
Hospital Premier International
Psychiatric Hospital Bahwan Engineering Genetic Hospital Ay_tek Construction (Oman) LLC Sea Front Development Al-Ansari Trading Enterprises Car Museum at Barka Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
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Expansion of Barka Reservoir and Transmission
Facility Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
Arsquo Seeb Wastewater Treatment Project Al Hassan Engineering Oman Maritime College at Sohar Al-Khalili Enterprises
Buildings at Sohar University Al-Hajery Trading
Construction of New Villa and Associated Facilities
at Bahjat Al-Anthar Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
Development of Muscat International Airport (MC1) CCC ndash TAV Joint Venture
RAFO ndash Muscat Airport Desert Line Project
Development of Muscat International Airport -
Supply of Dredged material Boskalis Westminister (Oman)
Duqm Airport Phase 1 Desert Line Project
Sub Station at DankWadi Saa Larsen amp Toubro Oman
Court Complex at Buraimi Al Adarak Trading amp Contracting
Court Complex at Sohar Douglas OHI
Al Buraimi Colleage Al Adarak Trading amp Contracting
ROP Building at Buraimi Nafal Trading
Al Buraimi Public park Business amp Trading
Health Centre at Nizwa Business amp Trading
Ground Improvement Work at Sohar Port Soletanche Bachy (France)
Duraline ME Factory at Sohar Shaksy Engineering
Health Centre at Sohar Dawood Construction Co
Health Centre at Rahab Al Dahleez International LLC
Health Centre at Saham Al Bady Trading amp Contracting
Court Complex at Rustaq Carillion Alawi
Asian beach Game Package II Carillion Alawi
Majilis Oman Carillion Alawi
Health Centre at Al Ajaiz CIVIL CO
MTL ndash AL Mawaleh Third Line CCC Oman LLC
Oman Residence Complex ndash Al Khuwair Douglas OHI
Silver House ndash Ghala Douglas OHI
Oman Airbase at Musannah Douglas OHI
Sheraton Hotel Refurbishment Douglas OHI
Oman Dental College Douglas OHI
PAC Fahud Extension Phase II Douglas OHI
Radio Stations at Barka Bidaya and Bahla Premier International Projects
SBG Plaza at Ghubra Simplex Infrastructures LLC
Qalhat Desalination and Water Supply Project Towell Infrastructure Projects Company
SBG Plaza at Ghubra Towell Construction
ArsquoSeeb Sewage Collection and Conveyance System
Al-Khoudh Gravity Sewer Networks
United Gulf Contracting Company
Office amp Stores Complex at Seeb Galfar Engineering amp Contracting SAOG
Dualization of Bousher Al Amerat Road Galfar Engineering amp Contracting SAOG
Muscat Expressway Galfar Engineering amp Contracting SAOG
Bait Al Barakah Rayaheen Hall amp Museum Galfar Engineering amp Contracting SAOG
Car Museum at bait Al Barakah Galfar Engineering amp Contracting SAOG
Suwaiq Fishing harbour International Contracting amp Engineering
Services
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Duqm Port Complex
Jan De Nul Dredging Ltd
Power Generation amp Distribution Facility at Daleel
Field
Larsen amp Toubro Electromech LLC
Ministry of manpower Building at Airport Height Larsen amp Toubro (Oman) LLC
Glorei Maktabi2 Commercial Building at Al
Wattayah
Larsen amp Toubro (Oman) LLC
Oman Botanic Garden Phase-III Larsen amp Toubro (Oman) LLC
3311kV Primary Sub Station at Al Muna amp Al
Ansab
Larsen amp Toubro (Oman) LLC
22033kv Grid Substation amp Transmission Line at As
Sawady (Blue City Area)
Larsen amp Toubro (Oman) LLC
Primary Substation at Jibroo Larsen amp Toubro (Oman) LLC
13233kV Grid Station at Misfah Area Larsen amp Toubro (Oman) LLC
Flyover Widening and Junction Improvement at
Athaiba
Larsen amp Toubro (Oman) LLC
Dualization of Ghala ndash Al Ansab Road Larsen amp Toubro (Oman) LLC
Al Amerat ndash Quriyat Road Nagarjuna Construction Company
Houses at different location in Quriyat Nagarjuna Construction Company
Construction of Bridge Across Wadi Bani Hinay at
Wilayat of Al Rustaq Abu Hatim Company LLC
Construction of State Audit Institution Head Quarters
Building in Muscat Al Bustan Area Abu Hatim Company LLC
Sultan Qaboos Mosque at Nakhal amp Sumail Abu Hatim Company LLC
Proposed main entrance amp boundary wall at samoud
garrisonHalban Al Ansari Contractors
CPF Road Khazzan Al EZ Trading Transport amp Contracting Co
LLC
Health Center at Nizwa Al Badi Trading
Sultan Qaboos Mosque at Sumail Al Badi Trading
RAH Masjed amp Sablah for PDO Al Hajiry Trading LLC
Al Seeb Waste Water project Al Hajiry Trading LLC
Emergency Water Resrvoir Al Hassan Engineering Company SAOG
Construction of Independent Power Plant Project
Roads(Barka-3) Al Hassan Engineering Company SAOG
Renal Dialysis Center at Seeb Al khalili Construction LLC
Supply Hanger Rafo Mussannah Al khalili Construction LLC
Construction of Barracks accommodation at Airport
Heights Al Nahdha -Al Omaniah Co LLC
Proposed Sports Facilities for Security unitAl
Khoudh Al Rawahi International Co LLC
Remedial Works to Bridges Phase - 4A
(RUAWorks A Side) Al Sarooj Construction LLC
MohdAl Ameen Mosque-External Work Package Al Turki Enterprises
Regional Head Quarters at Ibri amp Rustaq Al Turki Enterprises
Proposed Officers Bedsit Masirah Alyam Enterprises LLC
Accomodation Complex (Kitchen amp Dining)Bid
Bid Police station Building-1 Arabian Supplies Contracting LLC
Officers Bed sit Sumail Arabian Supplies Contracting LLC
Multi - Purpose Hall Bahla Al Hamra Mudhaibi Arabian Supplies Contracting LLC
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amp Al Khamil
Innovation Park Muscat Arabian Supplies Contracting LLC
Dualization of Bid-Bid - Sur Road Section
1Package 1 A Astaldi-Ozkar JV
Al Hail Green Residential Developments Phase - 1 Bahwan Contracting Company LLC
3 X 20 MUA Primary Sub Station Ghala Bahwan Contracting Company LLC
Construction of New HLD Class room PDO Bahwan Engineering Company
Mixed use development at Bausher Carillion Alawi LLC
Roual Opera House Carillion Alawi LLC
Al Khairan Hotel Resort amp Spa Carillion Alawi LLC
Sultan Qaboos Mosque Nizwa Carillion Alawi LLC
Majlis Oman Carillion Alawi LLC
Construction of Muscat Airport Interchange on 18th
Nov Street
Consolidated Contractors Company Oman LLC
( CCC )
Construction of Underpass at Bait Al Barka
RA(CUB Project)
Consolidated Contractors Company Oman LLC
( CCC )
Design amp Construction of Al Mahaj RA Interchange
and related drainage amp Road works
Consolidated Contractors Company Oman LLC
( CCC )
Dualization of Farq Roundabout - Marfarsquoa Daris
Road
Consolidated Contractors Company Oman LLC
( CCC )
Grade Separated Junction Project stage 1 Consolidated Contractors Company Oman LLC
( CCC )
3rd laning of the Main Road from Al Mawaleh
Interchange to Bait Al Barka RA-Lot(1)
Consolidated Contractors Company Oman LLC
( CCC )
MEDC - Head Office building Dawood Contracting Company LLC
Jabal Al- AKhadar Resort Hotel Dawood Contracting Company LLC
Proposed Villa at Royal Flight Residential Complex
at Seeb Dawood Contracting Company LLC
3rd Laning of the M Road from Al Mawaleh
Intrsquochange to Bait Al Barka RA(Lot-2) Desert Line project LLC
Dualization of Nizwa Ibri Road Sec-2 from Jabrin to
Ibri Option 2 Desert Line project LLC
Construction of Asphalt Road from Al Haisha in
Wilayat Bahla to Hamra Al Duru in Wilayat IBRI Desert Line project LLC
Construction of Water Supply to Wilayat Wadi Bani
Khalid Desert Line project LLC
Additional amp Alteration works at Al falaji Development Services ampMaintenance LLC
Armoury Magazine at ROP Academy Development Services ampMaintenance LLC
Construction of Pump Shed Room and Reatin Wall Development Services ampMaintenance LLC
Fanja Sports Club Development Services ampMaintenance LLC
HQ for Ammunition stores at MAM Development Services ampMaintenance LLC
Immigration Complex at Nizwa Development Services ampMaintenance LLC
New building for CDC Department at Rustaq
Hospital complex Development Services ampMaintenance LLC
VIF Complex at Mudhaibi Development Services ampMaintenance LLC
Design amp Construction of Additional Interchanges
for Al Mubaila South Federic Stirling Batco LLC
13233KV Substation amp Associated OHL Ghala
amp AL Khamil Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
NHC Royal Hospital Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
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Inflight Catering Facilities Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
Design amp Construction of Al-Faroosiya Street
Interchange Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
Border Post complex at Rub Al Khali Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
Upgradation of IzkiMuthaibiRustaq Grid station Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
New Accident and Emergency + Burns Department
at Khoula Hospital Phase -8 Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
Dualization of Nizwa ndash Thumrait Road(IZZ-Adam
Section) Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
Dualization of Nizwa ndash Ibri RoadSec2 from Jabrin
to Ibri ndash 1 Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
Ras Al Hadd Airport Development Project Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
Safah and Wadi Latham Oilfield Services
Construction Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
Upgrade of Mukhaizna Airfield ndash New Runway
construction Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
Construction of Water Distribution network
Rustaq Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
New Darsait STP Project Galfar-Cadagua JV
Barrack Accomodation Suwaiq Gulf International Contracting LLC
Al Hamriya storm water drainage channel Hasan Juma Backer Trading amp Contracting
CoLLC
Annexe Building for Supreme Council for Planing Hasan Juma Backer Trading amp Contracting
CoLLC
Oman National Centre for treatment of
Haematological Disorder amp Bone Marrow Transplant
Hasan Juma Backer Trading amp Contracting
CoLLC
Construction of Jr Rate Accomodation Block
Wudam Iskan Contracting Company LLC
8 JOQ at MAM Iskan Contracting Company LLC
Military Technical College District Cooling System Iskan Contracting Company LLC
Al Amerat Waste Water Project Contract A 2 JV Arab Contractors amp WUEC
Darsait Al Wadi Al Kabir Road Project Larsen amp Toubro(Oman)LLC
MGI Road Project Larsen amp Toubro(Oman)LLC
Al Athaibah Interchange Larsen amp Toubro(Oman)LLC
Construction of 13233kv Grid Station at Amrat
Construction of 132kv Grid Station at Mabella - 2
and Installation of Required 132kv Overhead
Line132kv Cables in Muscat Governorate (Tender
No 1432012)
Larsen amp Toubro(Oman)LLC
6 Class Rooms to Zainab Al Asadiya School at Al
Amerat Mansoor Al Masroory
Proposed 14 classroom - Girls basic education
School at QalhatSur Mansoor Al Masroory
Accomodation at Adam Nafal Contracting amp Trading Co LLC
Wudam Naval Base Nafal Contracting amp Trading Co LLC
Construction of 3311KV Primary Sub Station at
Saraya Bandar Jissah
Oman National Engineering amp Investment
Co(SOAG)
Bait Al Barka Viewing Platform amp Sea wall Oman Shapoorji Construction Co LLC
Construction of Medium Wave Radio Transmission
Station in Barkabahla amp Buraimi Premier International Project LLC
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Al Batinah Coastal Housing Project
barkaMusanna amp Suwaiq Radic Construction Company LLC
Commercial amp Residential Building at Mumtaz area Shaksy Engineering Services LLC
Dualization of Ibri ndash Al Dariz-Miskin Road Strabag Oman LLC
Re-Build of Air strip existing at Rusail amp Sayq Strabag Oman LLC
Wadi Minqal amp Wadi Bani Jaber Asphalt Road
Section - 1 Strabag Oman LLC
Dualization of Bid-Bid - Sur Road Section -
1Package 1 - B STFA-HLG JV
Civil Work Services for Safah (B-09) Wadi Latham
(B-27) Fields Special Technical Services
Gas Processing Plant at Abu Tubul Block 60 Special Technical Services
EPC of RAH Substation STS Tebodin LLC
Treated Effluent Supply to Al Riyam amp Kalbou
Parks Teejan Trading amp Contracting
New Supreme Court Building At Al Ghubrah Towell Construction amp Company LLC
MC 4a ndash Civil Aviation Head Quarters Towell Construction amp Company LLC
New Supreme Court Building At Al Ghubrah Towell Construction amp Company LLC
Expansion of Distrib Network Seeb Wilyat ndash Seeb Towell Infrastructure Projects CoLLC (TIPCO)
Water Distribution Network for Wilyat -AL Qabil amp
Ibra Towell Infrastructure Projects CoLLC (TIPCO)
Construction of Batinah Expressway (Package -1) Galfar Engineering amp Contracting SAOG
Batinah Expressway Package ndash 3 Simplex - Konstruktor (JV)
Construction of Batinah Expressway - Package - 4 Larsen amp Toubro(Oman) LLC
Construction of Batinah Expressway - Package - 6 CCC (Oman) LLC
BP Oman - Khazzan Project Al EZ TradingTransport amp Contracting CoLLC
Kempinski HotelThe Wave Muscat Carillion Alawi LLC
Upgrading of Sinaw-Mahout Road Section-02 Strabag Oman LLC
Construction of Batinah Highway (Halban Junction) Strabag Oman LLC
Construction of Batinah Highway-Package-2 Nagarjuna Construction Company (NCC)
Major Site laboratories
Project Contractor
Head Quarter Building for PDO at MAF Al Hajry Trading amp Contracting
Development of Muscat International Airport ndash
Supply of dredged material
Boskalis Westminister (Oman)
Expeditionary Tent Beddown Area at Masirah Island
Cosmopolitan ndash EMTA Joint Venture
BP ndash Pipeline Installation amp Site Construction Galfar Engineering
Rehabilitation Works (Roads Bridges) at Quriyat Federcei Stirling Batco
Health Centre at Saham Al Badi Trading amp Construction
Sohar Bulk Jetty Oman Operation Saipem ndash Afcons Joint Venture
PDO ndash SNDC Project at Qurn Alam
Al Hassan Engineering
2nd Asian Beach Game 2010 at Wudam Carillion Alawi LLC
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Power Generation amp Distribution Facility at Daleel
Field
Larsen amp Toubro Electromech LLC
Health Centre at Rahab
Al Dahleez International LLC
Sohar Bulk Jetty Project
Saipem- Afcons Joint Venture
Court Complex at Rustaq
Carillion Alawi LLC
PDO Bahja ndash Plot Development
Sayouh Mahwees Trd amp Cont Co LLC
Dualization of Bid-Bid Sur Road Astaldi ndash Ozkar JV and STFA-HLG JV
ROP ndash Sidab Harbour Project Carillion Alawi LLC
Salalah International Airport LampT Galfar Contortion
Construction of Al Batinah Expressway (Package -1) Galfar Engineering amp Contracting SAOG
Batinah Express way Package ndash 3 Simplex - Konstruktor (JV)
Construction of Batinah Expressway - Package - 4 Larsen amp Toubro(Oman) LLC
Construction of Batinah Expressway - Package - 5 FSB Ferrovial amp Batco JV
Construction of Batinah Expressway - Package - 6 CCC (Oman) LLC
Air traffic control at Masira Darim Construction company LLC
Transfer station at Fanza Malik Sohar
STF Complex -Suwaiq Dawood Contracting Company LLC
Ras Al Hamra Development Project (RAH - 435) Al Turki Enterprises LLC
Zulia Power plant (PDO) Al Hassan Engineering LLC
SNCP Qurnalam Al Hassan Engineering LLC
RAH International School Al Hajry Trading amp Contracting
Dualization of Bid-Bid - Sur Road Section
1Package 1 A
Astaldi-Ozkar JV
Halban prade ground project (SSF) Trading amp Investment LLC
Jabel Akhthar Hotel Dawood Contracting Company LLC
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Sultan Qaboos Mosque Nizwa Carillion Alawi LLC
SUR IPP Douglas OHI
MC-5 Salalah International Airport L amp T India and L amp T Oman
MC-5 Salalah International Airport Galfar Engineering amp Contracting SAOG
Shadeed Iron amp Steel L amp T Oman
Shadeed Iron amp Steel Simplex Infrastructures LLC
Health Centre Ibri Master Bin Karam
University Of Buraimi L amp T Oman
University Of Buraimi L amp T Oman
Trasnsfer Station SUR Mallak Sohar
Dualization of Mahdha-AL Rawdha Road
Buraimi
Premier International
Duqm Port Road Strabag Oman LLC
Mall of Oman - Package - 2 SPCCC
Dualization of Adam - Thumrait Road Part - 2
(ATD Project)
CCC (Oman) LLC
Durability Test of Concrete such as Chloride Migration Test and Rapid Chloride Permeability Test
Field Compaction test is used to provide the basis for control the fill material compaction
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Rapid chloride penetration test for concrete to asses the chloride ion penetration
Durability Test of Concrete such as Water Penetration Test
Permeability Apparatus Constant amp Falling Head for Granular ampClaySilt
Transverse Strength of Kerb Stone
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Non Destructive Structural Investigation
Exposure of foundation for visual inspection and NDT
Cover meter surevy Test indicates position of reinforecemnt bars hardned concrete
Ultra sonic pulse velocity measurement to assess the uniformity of concrete Detects internal flaws cracks and segregation etc
Rebound Hammer test to find the insitu concrete strength Surface hardness
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Direct Shear test to find the cohesion(C) and angle of internal friction(ɸ) in soil samples
Insitu concrete coring to determine the compressive strength
Marshall stability test for asphalt mixes
GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING
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Lonestar Alpha Labs undertake onshore amp offshore ground investigations for a wide variety of civil and
industrial construction infrastructure and pipeline projects We pride ourselves by adopting the same
professional approach to both large multi-disciplinary investigation projects as well as small simple structures
Our Investigation is supervised by highly qualified amp experienced geotechnical engineers and geologists
General Geotechnical Engineering Services
Design and planning of ground investigations
Settlement Monitoring
Foundation Designs and Proof Checking
Design of Reinforced Earth Structures
Design of Deep Foundations (Piles Well) amp Mat Foundations
Borehole drilling amp soil investigations (SPT)
Dynamic Cone Penetration Testing (DCPT)
Static Cone Penetration Test with pore-pressure measurement (CPTU)
Sample coring and analysis
Down hole and Cross Hole Seismic Tests
Trial pitting and trenching
Slope stability analysis amp studies
Pumping Tests and permeability Lugeon Tests
Double Ring Infiltrometer Tests
Plate bearing Tests and in-situ CBRs
Electrical Resistively Test
Thermal Resistivity Test
Resistively Profiling amp Resistivity Mapping
Groundwater Monitoring Sampling and Analysis
Preparation of factual and interpretative reporting
Soil Investigations
Soil Geotechnical investigations are performed by geotechnical engineers to obtain information on the physical
and mechanical properties of soil and rock around a site to design earthworks and foundations for proposed
structures and for repair of distress to earthworks and structures caused by subsurface conditions A geotechnical
investigation includes surface exploration and subsurface exploration of a site Our rigs are cable to drill vertical
holes down to 400m and inclined holes down to 200m below existing ground level
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Soil sampling using variety of samplers to collect disturbed samples relatively undisturbed samples and
undisturbed samples Samplers such as Hand Shovel Machine driven auger continuous flight auger Split-
Spoon SPT sampler Shelby Tube Sampler Piston Sampler
Laboratory tests
A wide variety of laboratory tests performed on soils and rocks to measure different properties
Although detailed list of laboratory testing is presented in Civil section some of the typical tests involved in the
investigation are given below
Water Content
Particle size Analysis Grain Size Distribution
Sedimentation Hydrometer analysis
Atterberg limits
California Bearing Ratio (CBR)
Direct Shear Test
Oedometer Test (Consolidation)
Swelling Pressure Test
Tri-axial Test
Unconfined Compressive Strength
Chemical Analysis of Soil and Water
In-Situ geotechnical tests
Standard Penetration Test (SPT) - in-situ standard penetration test designed to provide information on the
properties of soil while also collecting a disturbed soil sample for grain-size analysis and soil classification
Dynamic Cone Penetration Test (DCPT) - in-situ dynamic cone penetration test designed to provide
information on the properties of sub soil of natural ground or for pavement DCPT is useful to determine the in-
situ CBR and subgrade modulus
Cone Penetration Test (CPT) ndash standard Cone Penetration Test is performed using an instrumented probe
with a conical tip pushed into the soil hydraulically at a constant rate CPT instrument records tip resistance
friction resistance along the sleeve and pore-pressure measurement For bigger sites usually the CPTs are
performed in combination with drilling of boreholes to correlate so that the investigation is economical and
appropriate CPT data interpretation is used for correlation of soil properties and also to determine Soil Bearing
Capacity (SBC)
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Constant head Falling head permeability tests - Estimating Hydraulic conductivity (or permeability)
of different types of soil is the most important step in designing any groundwater control system The knowledge
of this property is much useful in solving problems involving yield of water bearing strata seepage through
earthen dams stability of earthen dams and embankments of canal bank affected by seepage settlement etc The
falling head method of determining permeability is used for soil with low discharge where as the constant head
permeability test is used for coarse-grained soils with a reasonable discharge in a given time For very fine-
grained soil capillarity permeability test is recommended
Lugeon Test or Packer Tests - Estimating Hydraulic conductivity (or permeability) of different types of
rocks is a key step in designing any groundwater control system in a rock We do perform Packer Permeability
Tests in Rocks
Groundwater Monitoring
Our geotechnical field staffs are well trained for installing Piezometers and groundwater monitoring Piezometers
are two types viz Type-1 is Standpipe Piezometer and Type-2 is Vibrating-Wire Piezometers Standpipe
piezometer facilitates Groundwater levels measurement using dip meter or water level indicators while VW
piezometers are useful for monitoring Pore-Water pressures continuously using special devices attached to data
loggers
Groundwater Samples can be collected for analysis in the chemical and microbiological lab Routine drinking
water analysis trace metals and organic parameters can be tested and evaluated
Slope Stability Studies
The field of slope stability encompasses the analysis of static and dynamic stability of slopes of earth and rock-fill
dams slopes of other types of embankments excavated slopes and natural slopes in soil and soft rock Lonestar
Alpha can provide slope stability investigation analysis (including modelling) and design mitigation which can
be completed by our well trained and qualified geologists and geotechnical engineers
Settlement Monitoring
Settlement Monitoring surveys is performed to determine the degree of horizontal and vertical displacement of
structures pavements and embankments over a defined period Severe pavement damage and structural failure
can be a direct result of settlement and therefore it is critical that movement be detected and measured Our Senior
Engineering Surveyors and Geotechnical Engineers are available to assist you with the development and
implementation of a monitoring system to suit individual requirements
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Other Geotechnical Field Tests
Plate Load Tests
In-Situ CBR Tests
Soil Electrical Resistivity Tests
Soil Thermal Resistivity Tests
Pile Integrity Tests
Infiltration Rate Tests using Double Ring Infiltrometer
Geotechnical Field Tests
Geophysical seismic tests are useful to determine dynamic soil rock properties which will be used in
design of machine and any other vibrating equipment foundations
Two typical seismic tests performed as part of the geotechnical investigations are
Downhole seismic test and
Crosshole seismic test
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LIST OF GEOTECHNICAL TESTS
LIST OF GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING EQUIPMENTS
Drilling Rigs Desco Inc 2No SP4500S amp 3No
SP3500S (crawler)
Split-Spoon Sampler
Drilling Rig Ellettari EK100S amp EK 200S (crawler) Piston Type Samples
Drilling Rigs Truck Mounted Vibrating Wire Piezometers Devices amp Loggers
Drilling Rods Tricone Bits
Standard SPT sets and rods Tungsten Carbide Drilling Bits (96mm amp 101mm amp
above)
Single Double amp Triple Tube Core Barrels ndash
Conventional amp Wireline system
Diamond Bits Surface amp Impregnated (96mm amp
101mm amp above) ndash Conventional amp Wireline system
Shelby Tubes Automatic Water level Meter
Dynamic Cone Penetrometer Test equipment (DCPT) Bailers for Groundwater Sampling
Down-The-Hole Hammer (DTH Hammer) Packer Test Apparatus
Surveying Equipments (Auto Levels Total Station
GPS and Accessories)
Variable Geotechnical Softwares (gINT etc)
Thermal Resistivity Test Apparatus (KD2 Pro) Electrical Resistivity Test Apparatus (Nillson)
SUBSURFACE SOIL ROCK GROUNDWATER
Soil Investigation Drilling in Soils and Rocks
Bearing Capacity amp Settlement Analysis Slope Stability Analysis
Trial Pits Standard Penetration Test - SPT
Permeability in Soil (Falling Constant Head) Dynamic Cone Penetration Test - DCPT
Permeability in Rock (Lugeon Packer Test) Infiltration Rate Tests
Groundwater Monitoring and Sampling Installation of Inclinometers amp Pressure Meters
In-situ CBR Tests Installation of Piezometers
Soil Swelling Tests Plate Load Tests
Vane Shear Tests Soil Electrical Resistivity Tests
Down Hole Seismic Tests Cross Hole Seismic Tests
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KEY STAFF AT GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING
NAME DESIGNATION QUALIFICATION EXPERIENCE
J Pavan Kumar Sr Geotechnical Engineer MTech - Geotechnical 8
Tauseef anwar Geologist MSc Geology 5
Bahrudeen assain
Mohammed Geologist MSc Geology 5
Anjali Geologist BSc in Geology 8
Imran Ishaq Engineering asst Dip Civil 5
Mohammed Al-Ansari Logistics and Supervisor High School 10
Ameen Khalfan Field Coordinator High School 8
Abdullah Field Coordinator High School 5
Rit Bahadur Drilling Operator High School 15
Purna Bahadur Drilling Operator High School 16
Rajan Basnet Drilling Operator High School 10
Subarna Paija Drilling Operator High School 11
Lil Bahadur Sr Mechanic High School 11
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RECENT GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING PROJECTS Project Client Consultant No of Boreholes
Oman National Railway
Project Segments 2 amp 6
Italferr SpA MOTC 65 BH 80 TP amp
Piezometers
Bunker Terminal at Duqm Oman Oil Marketing Co
(OOMC)
Worley Parsons Oman
Engineering (WPOE)
10 BH amp MASW
survey
Mahdah ndash Rawdah Road
Dualization project
Premier International Mott McDonald 22 BH 15 TP amp
Slope stability
Yibal-Khuff FEED project Galfar Engg amp
Contracting Co SAOG
Petroleum Development
Oman (PDO)
95 BH 45 TP amp 11
Downhole seismic
Well pad stability
investigations at Fahud
Mabrouk Khulud West D
Galfar Engg amp
Contracting Co SAOG
Petroleum Development
Oman (PDO)
18 BH
Batinah Expressway Pkg 3 Simplex Infrastructure Parsons International
MOTC
79 BH
Adam ndash Thumrait
Dualization Project
Parsons International MOTC 150 BH 365 TP
Lime Calcination project at
Salalah
Carmeuse Inc - 15 BH 10 TP amp
Diagraphy drilling
Duqm Area A B amp C Sultan Qaboos University
(SQU)
SEZAD 65 BH amp 20 TP
Various Substation projects
in all Governorates
Dawood Engineering
Consultancy
Mezoon Electricity 50 BH 25 TP 50
ERTs
Chromite Quarry Drilling Arabian Gulf Trading - 7 BH
Transmission line at Taqah Rukun Al Yaqeen Int Mott McDonald 50 BH amp 61 TP
Izz ndash Adam Road
Dualization Project
Galfar Engg amp
Contracting Co SAOG
National Engg Services
of Pakistan (NESPAK)
25 BH amp 8 TPs
Bid bid ndash Sur Road
Dualization Project
Astaldi ndash Ozkar Joint
Venture
Dar Al-Handassah
(Lebonan)
89 BH 8 TPs
Piezometers
Water Distribution Network
at Al Amerat
Taeyoung ndash Hasan Juma
Baker JV
Sogreah Consultants 25 BH 130 TP amp Soil
Resistivity
Taxiway and Airlift Ramp
at Al Musannah Airbase
American International
Contractors Inc
- 34 BH amp 62 TP
Water Distribution Network
at Al Khoud
Towell Infrastructure
Projects Co LLC
National Engg Services
of Pakistan (NESPAK)
11 BH 7 TP amp Soil
Resistivity
Interchanges btn Airport amp
Muscat Expressway
Soares Da Costa ndash Oman
United Engg Services JV
Parsons International 15 BHs amp 10 TP
Oman Botanic Garden Diwan Royal Court Alatec (Spain) 75 BH
Qurayiat-Al-Amerat Road Muscat Municipality Parsons International 6 BH
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Tunnel
Al-Haffa District
Development Infrastructure
Dohfar Municipality Dar Al-Handassah
(Lebonan)
11 BH
Piezometers
Salam Resort amp Spa in Yiti
Muscat
Sama Dubai Halcrow International 58 BH
amp Piezometers
Al-Ansab STP Galfar Engineering amp
Contracting
Khatib AlAmi 6 BH
Limestone Quarry for
Doqoum Dry Dock
Daewoo Co Daewoo Co 6 BH
Barka Water Reservoir
Expansion Works
Galfar Engineering amp
Contracting
Mott Mac Donald 12 BH
Soil Resistivity
Information Centers at
Nizwa amp Ibri
Ministry of Higher
Education
Development Services amp
Maintenance
6 BH
Irrigation System Plan for
Dhofar Municipality
Dhofar Municipality Consulting Engineering
Services
7 BH
Infiltration Tests
Cyclone Damage
Rehabilitation Works in Ras
Al-Hadd
CCC Parsons International Investigation for
Ground
Improvement
Soil Resistivity OMIFCO - Soil Resistivity
Seeb Cornice Road
Improvement Bridges
Muscat Municipality Atkins 7 BH
Dualization FarqNizwa to
Marfaa Daris Road
Ministry of Transport and
Communication
Parsons International 18 BH
Dualization of Al Kharjiah
Street
Muscat Municipality Parsons International 6 BH
Bidbid Sur Road Sec-1 MOTC Dar Al Handasah 31 BH Piezometers
120TPs
Flood Protection Dams-
Liwa and Shinaz Area
Ministry of water
resources and regional
municipalities
Renardet amp Fitchner 29 BH 40 TPs
Housing at Hail Al Ghaf
Quriyat
Muscat Municipality - 10 BH amp 10 TPs
132kV OHL from Harweel
to Thumrait
Petroleum Development
Oman
Worley Parsons 11 BH 11TPs amp ERT
132kV OHL from Dank to
Al Hail
Civil Co Contracting OETC Energoprojekt
Mott Mac Donald
43 BH 20 TPs amp
ERT
132kV OHL from Al Wasit
to Buraimi Grid Ss
Civil Co Contracting OETC Energoprojekt
Mott Mac Donald
27 BH 11TPrsquos amp
ERT
Al Athaiba Junction
Improvements
Muscat Municipality Parsons Intl Co 12 BH 7 TP Asphalt
Coring
Third Laneing from Bait Al Muscat Municipality Parsons International 35 BH 34 TP
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Barka to Mabelah Asphalt Coring
Design and construction of
Dualization of Al Murtaffa
street
Muscat Municipality Parsons International 26 BH 15 TP
Asphalt Coring
Proposed Tower
Constructions in OMAN
Ministry of Broadcasting Rohde amp Schwarz 16BH
EPC of power plant Daleel
Facility
L amp T Electromech Mott Mac Donald 7 BH 10TP ERT
Royal Suite at Haima and
Emergency block
Dewan of Royal Court Tebodin amp Partners LLC 4BH 4TP
Navigation Aids System
Muscat International
Airport and Salalah Airport
Thales Deutschland
Germany
Thales Deutschland
Germany
6BH 5ERT
Upgrade of DPS amp B-Block
facility Daleel oil Fields
Daleel Petroleum Attila Dogan 4BH 2ERT
13233kV Grid Station at
Quriyat
OETC LnT Oman Energoprojekt amp Parsons 4BH TPs
132kV OHL from Quriyat
to Jahloot
OETC LnT Oman Energoprojekt amp Parsons 60BH 60TPs 60ERT
Supreme Court at Al
Ghubra Guest House
Royal Court Affairs
Royal Estates The Palace
Consulting Engineering
Services LLC
12BH TPs
GEOTECH DRILLING RIGS
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DESCO SP4500S Rigs DESCO SP3500S Rigs
Site Work Photographs
GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION ndash AREA A B amp C at Duqm
Client SEZAD Consultant SQU
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GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION ndash Yibal Khuff Project at Yibal
Client Galfar Engg amp Cont Consultant PDO
GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION ndash Inclined Coring at Chromite Mine near Sumail
Client Arabian Gulf Trading
GEOTEC
HNICAL INVESTIGATION ndash Oman National Railway Project
Segments 2 amp 6
Client MOTC Consultant Italferr SpA
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GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION FOR
BARKA WATER RESERVOIR EXPANSION
Client Galfar Consultant Mott Mac Donald
SUBSURFACE INVESTIGATION BIDBID-SUR ROAD
SECTION 1
Client MOTC Consultant Dar Al Handasah Shair amp Partners
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GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION FOR SEEB-CORNICHE ROAD
IMPROVEMENT BRIDGE 6 MUSCAT
Client Muscat Municipality Consultant Atkins
GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION FOR 132KV OHL FROM DANK
TO AL HAIL amp 132KV OHL FROM SIBETHA TO BURAIMI
Client CivilCo Consultant Mott Mac Donald Energoprojekt
GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION FOR FLOOD PROTECTION DAMS
SHINAZ AREA ndash HATTA-A HATTA-B FAYDH amp BIDAH
Client MRMWR Consultant Fitchner amp Renardet
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DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF FLYOVER WIDENING AND JUNCTION IMPROVEMENTS AT AL ATHAIBA INTERCHANGE
Client Muscat Municipality Consultant Parsons
DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF THIRD LANING OF MAIN ROAD FROM AL MAWELAH INTERCHANGE TO BAIT AL BARKHA RA
Client Muscat Municipality Consultant Parsons
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SURVEYING WITH TOTAL STATION EQUIPMENT FOR
GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING PURPOSES
ELECTRICAL RESISTIVITY TEST
RESISTIVITY MAPPING amp RESISTIVITY PROFILING
PIEZOMETER INSTALLATION INCLINED DRILLING WITH PACKER TEST
CHEMICALENVIRONMENTAL amp
MICROBIOLOGICAL TESTING
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Lonestar Alpha Lab provides a full range of chemical environmental and microbiological analytical services to
industrial engineeringconsulting and government clients throughout the Sultanate of Oman Lonestar Alpha
analytical expertise includes organic and inorganic analyses of water soil air food and many other matrices The
lab production capability capacity and advancement of instrumentation ensure the reliability and performance
needed to successfully deliver major analytical projects Instruments are dedicated to specific matrices and
analyses to prevent cross contamination Our reports are fully supported by QAQC deliverables designed to meet
the requirements of the regulatory program for which the data will be utilized Our reports are designed for ease-
of-results interpretation as well as efficient validation of the support data
TESTING DIFFERENT MATRICES
DomesticFormationGroundReclamation Water
Desalination Water amp Marine Samples
Marine Life
Plant Tissue
Reverse Osmosis
Soils amp Sediments
Food Products
Metal Samples
Concrete Products
CHEMICALENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS
WaterWastewater Metallic Constituents
WaterWastewater Organic Constituents
Water Cations amp Anions
Ambient Air Quality Monitoring
Stack amp Process Emission Monitoring
Indoor Air Quality
Contamination Pollution Studies Environmental Chemistry organics inorganics metals
Analytical chemistry using AAS XRF OES IRC and wet chemistry
Noise amp Vibration Monitoring
Microbiological Analysis
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AMBIENT AIR amp STACK EMISSION MONITORING
CO amp CO2
Hydrogen Sulfide
Hydrocarbons
Metal Particulates
NOx SOx
Oxygen
Volatile Organic Compounds
Dioxin amp Furion
MICROBIOLOGICAL AIR QUALITY MONITORING
Bacteria(CFUm3
Moulds (CFUm3)
Identification of Microorganisms up to Species level
INDOOR AIR QUALITY (IAQ)
Lonestar Alpha leads the way in Indoor Air Quality Services with our dedicated team of field staff and the latest
equipment We are equipped to investigate chemical and biological exposure situations
IAQ Air Monitoring Services
VOCs and SVOCs
Fungal Mold Indentification Quantification
Total Respirable Particulates
Toxic Vapors
Sick Building Syndrome
Bacterial Indentification Quantification
Typical IAQ Surveys
IAQ profile for preliminary building study
Baseline IAQ monitoring
Mold Fungal contamination monitoring using spore trap sampling devices
Compliance monitoring for municipal amp Government enviromental agencies
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HSE monitoring for critical response of environmental hazards
INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE (IH)
Lonestar Alpha is capable of providing a wide variety of Industrial Hygiene Service
using state of the art equipment and depth of experience with IH procedures
NoiseDosimetry TLV+8Hr TWA
Particulates (Total PM 10 PM 50 PM 25)
Combustible Gases (Total Hydrocarbons)
VOCs and SVOCs
Total and Respirable Fibers
Metals and Inorganics
Typical Industrial Hygiene Monitoring
HSE monitoring for corporate or client requirec field data collection
Compliance monitoring for Municipal or Governmental agency requirements
Background monitoring for comparative Environmental studies
HYGIENE AUDITING AND INSPECTIONS
Hygiene Auditing
Hygiene Inspections and Hygiene recommendations
Assisting in ISOHACCP Certifications
Microbiological Sampling and Analysis of Food and Water
Swab sampling and Air Monitoring
Hotel and Industrial HAACP and Hygiene System Implementation
Assisting in Laboratory setup and Accreditations Response monitoring for safety analysis and quality assurance audits
OIL ANALYSIS
Lube Oil
Transformer Oil
Compressor Oil
Diesel
Heavy fuel
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LIST OF CHEMICALENVIRONMENTALMICROBIOLOGICAL TESTS ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY amp ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS
WATER EFFLUENT SEAWATER SOIL SEDIMENT ANALYSIS
Acidity Sulfide Selenium
Alkalinity TDS Silicon
Ammonia Temperature Silver
Bicarbonate Total Hardness Sodium
BOD Total Nitrogen Strontium
Boron Total Organic Carbon Thallium
Chlorite chlorate Potassium
Bromate TSS Tin
Carbonate Turbidity Titanium
Chlorides Aluminum Vanadium
COD Antimony Zink
Color Arsenic Aromatic Volatile Orgabicx (BTEX)
Conductivity Barium Chlorinated Hydrocarbons
Cyanides Beryllium Crude amp Refined Product Fingerprinting
Dissolved Oxygen Cadmium Extractible Organic Halides
Fluoride Calcium Haloacetic Acids
Free Chlorine Chromium Halogenated Volatile Organics
Magnesium Hardness Cobalt Herbicides amp Pesticides
Nitrates Copper Nitroaromatic amp Cyclic Ketones
Nitrites Hexavalent Chromium Organic and Volatile Acids
Oil amp Grease Iron PCBrsquos
Organic Nitrogen Lead Polynuclear Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAH)
pH Lithium Semi Volatile Organic Compounds
Phenols Magnesium Total Organic Halides
Phosphates Mercury Total Petroleum Hydrocarbons (TPH)
Phosphorus Molybdenum Trihalomethanes
Residual Chlorine Nickel Volatile Organic Compounds
Salinity Niobium Pthalate Esters
Sodium Absorption Ratio
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FOOD CHEMICAL AND MICROBIOLOGICAL TEST
Fish and Value added fish products vegetable oils Ketchups Mayonnaise Vinegar Cooked sea
food Cooked Non sea foods Canned foods Vegetables Snacks Ghee Cheese Honey Sweats etc
CHEMICAL ANALYSIS OF FOOD
GIDELINES - OMAN STANDARDGULF STANDARDOther International Standards
TEST METHODS- AOACASTAAOCSISOSASOASTMBS
CHEMICAL ANALYSIS OF FOOD
Protein Cholesterol
Fat content Phosphorous
Vitamins Sodium
Moisture Potassium
Ash Calcium
Dietary Fibre Lead
Sugar Cadmium
Starch Mercury
Saturated Fat Iron
Unsaturated Fat Magnesium
Arsenic Aflatoxins
Moisture content Histamine
Volatile protein Irradiation
Pesticides Sudan Dyes
MICROBIOLOGICAL ANALYSIS OF FOOD
TEST METHODS ndash USFDA BAMAOACCCFRACMMEFISO
GUIDELINES ndash OMANI STANDARDGSOPHLS
MICROBIOLOGICAL ANALYSIS OF FOOD
Aerobic Plate Count Listeria monocytogens
Lactobacillus acidophilus Shelf Life Analysis
Escherichia coli Enterobacteriaceae
Escherichia coli O157 H7 Vibrio parahaemolyticus
Fecal Coliforms Shigella
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Total Coliforms Listeria spp
Staphylococcus aureus Clostridium perfringens
Salmonella Yeast and Mould
Vibrio cholera Vibrio parahaemolyticus
Anaerobic plate count Campylobacter
Histamine Bacillus cereus
Aflatoxin
CHEMISTRY OF CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL
Chemical Analysis of Cement Chemical Analysis of Lime Powder
Heat of Hydration of cement Total Alkalis
Chemical Analysis of Micro silica Chemical Analysis of Ground Granulated Blast
Furnace Slag
Sodium Absorption Ratio Leachibility Tests of Metals from Soil
Testing of Concrete making water Determination of Alkali carbonates amp Bi carbonates
Cation Exchange Capacity of Soil Organic matter content of soil
Mass loss of Ignition of soil Total Sulphate content of soil
Water soluble Sulphate content of soil Water soluble Chloride content of soil
Carbonate content of soil Acid soluble Chloride content of soil
Gypsum content of soil Ammonia content of soil
Total Sulphate content of Aggregates Total Chloride content of Aggregates
Potential Alkali ndash Silica reactivity of Aggregates Water Soluble Chloride Salts in Aggregates
Acid ndash Soluble Material in fine Aggregate Organic impurities in fine Aggregates
Determining the water content of freshly mixed
concrete
Determining the Portland cement content of the
hardened hydraulic cement concrete
Chemical analysis of hardened concrete Sulfate content of hardened concrete
Chemical analysis for metals like steel Chloride content of hardened concrete
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ORE ANALYSIS
Dolomite Ore Iron Ore
Copper Ore Nickel Ore
Chromium Ore Limestone Ore
Manganese Ore Gypsum
Dunite Quartz
STEEL CHEMISTRY
Alloys Brass amp Bronze
Aluminum Alloys Chemical Composition of Steel
ASTM A 262 (Various) Diffused Hydrogen Test
ASTM G 48 (Variou) Purity of Metals
ASTM G 6667 Nickel Alloys
OIL ANALYSIS
Appearance Flash Point Specific Gravity
Ash Content Water content Insoluble pentane
Carbon Conradson Residue Wear Metals Total Acid Number
Kinematic Viscosity Break Down voltage Total Base Number
Dissipation factor Oil Content Viscosity Index
Color Pour Point Flash Point
Copper Corrosion BS amp W Density
Neutralization number Resistivity Interfacial tension
Dissolve gas Sediment Sulphur content
Cloud point Distillation PCB
Oxidation test Gassing
AMBIENT AIR STACK MONITORING
Carbon Dioxide RPM (PM 10 5 25)
Carbon Monoxide Semi Volatile Organic Compounds
Chlorine Content SO2
Hydrogen Sulfide Total Acid Concentration
Lower Explosion Limit Total Hydrocarbon
Oxides of Nitrogen Total Particulate Concentration
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Oxygen Volatile Organic Compounds
Ozone Dioxin amp Furion
INDOOR AIR QUALITY ndash IAQ INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE - IH
Asbestos Bulk Sample Analysis Total amp Respirable Fibers
Asbestos Fiber Concentration in Air Total amp Respirable Particulates
Bacterial amp Microbial Identification Total Plate Count
FungalMould Identification Toxic Vapors
Metals VOC amp SVOC
Noise Monitoring Dosimetry TWA Yeast amp Mould Identification
MICROBIOLOGICAL ANALYSIS OF WATER
Test Method ndash BS ENISOAPHAAWWACMMEF CCFRA
GUIDELINES ndash Omani standardGSOWHODubai Municipality
WATER WASTE WATERINDUSTRIES WATER SOIL
Heterotrophic plate count
Total Coliforms
Escherichia coli
EnterococciFecal streptococci
Pseudomonas aeroginosa Staphylococcus aureus
Legionella spp Nematodes
Sulphate Reducing Bacteria Yeast amp Mould
Salmonella Microscopic observations and interpretations
Vibrio cholera Standard Plate count at 22 o C
Fecal Coliform Clostridium perfringens
Legionella anisa
Legionella Pneumophila serogroup 1
Legionella Pneumophila serogroup 2-14
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MICROBIOLOGICAL ANALYSIS OF PERSONAL SWABSSURFACE SWABSEQUIPMENT
SWABS
Total coliforms
Fecal coliforms
Escherichia coli
Aerobic plate count
Staphylococcus aureus
Yeast and Mould
Salmonella spp
COSMETICS ANALYSIS
HairoilsHair creams Hair shampooBody lotion Chemical DepilinatorsTalcum PowderDeoderants
Toilette soapSkin cream etc As per GSOOS SASO USFDAAOAC Standards
COSMETICS ANALYSIS
Appearance Thermal Stability
Color Total Fat
Odor Lead
Homogenous Cadmium
Texture Nickel
Seperation Chromium
Skin Irritation Test Ethanol insoluble matter
Marking Water insoluble matter
Language Total free Alkali
Instructions for Use Chlorides calculated as NaCl
Warning phrases concerning the product (if any) Saponification Value
Chemical and Physical Tests Free Fatty Acid as Oliec Acid
Moisture Extraneous matter
pH Total Non Acqueos content
Sediment and suspended matter Peroxide value
Alchohol content Total Bacterial count
Formaldehyde Yeast and Mould
Essential oils Pseudomonas aeroginosa
Volatile matter Staphylococcus aureus
Non volatile alcohol matter
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LIST OF CHEMICALENVIRONMENTALMICROBIOLOGICAL EQUIPMENTS
pH Meter Conductivity Meter pH Meters
Dissolved Oxygen Meter Turbidity Meter
Flame Atomic Absorption Spectrometer
FAASGFAAS Hg Analyzer
EDXRF Analyzer ndash Philips MiniPal2
Muffle Air Furnace (1100˚C) Breakdown voltage
ICP- OES Colour apparatus for OIL
GC-MSGC centrifuge
IC Open cup ndashClosed cup Flash point
UV-VIS-NIR Spectrometer HACH TAN delta Resistivity meter
Dissolved gas Analyser ( TOGA) AAS
TAN Titrator Microscope
Copper corrosion Colony Counter
Karl fisher colometric Viscometer
Interfacial tensometer OES
Biological safety Cabinet UV apparatus
Shaker Water bath
Freezer Incubator
Chillier Autoclave
Micro pipetter Vortex
pipetter
Weighing Balance
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KEY STAFF AT CHEMICALMICROBIOLOGICAL LAB
MAJOR CHEMICALENVIRONMENTAL CLIENTS
Client Client
HMR Consultants Dhofar Power Company
Geo-Resources Omani Euro Foods Industries
Al-Safa Environmental Consultancy Al-Hassan Engineering Company
Five Oceans Dawood Contracting Company
Fugro Middle East Natural Resources Consultants
Gulf Mining ICES
Muscat Chromite Sohar Steel LLC
Total Management Trading Construction Materials Industries
Emirates Trading Co Al-Shidhani Refreshments Enterprises
Oman Chromite Oman Aluminium Processing Industries LLC
Muscat Overseas Radisson Blu
National Arabian Gulf International Desalination amp Water Treatment
ASB Group Dhofar Beverages
Majan Mining Company OMASCO
Haya Oman Liquefied Natural Gas Company
Oman Polyproplene Swan Foods LLC
Oman Methanol Bahwan Engineering Co
NAME DESIGNATION EXPERIENCE
P Tejali Lab Manager 17 yrs
Asad Naqvi Chemical Lab Supervisor 17 yrs
OD Sebastian Senior Chemist 32 yrs
Vinu Mohan Senior Microbiologist 7 yrs
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Sohar Aluminum OMIFCO
Oman Refreshment Occidental Mukhaizna LLC
Shangri-La Barr Al Jissa Special Technical Services
ENATO Consolidated Contractors Company
Blue City Northern Minerals Company
Andam International Sweets of Oman
SUR Desalination (Bahwan Veolia Water) Lalbuksh Voltas Engineering Services
STFA Bahwan Veolia Water LLC
Larsen amp Turbo COWI-Larsen
GALFAR Khimji Permoglaze (Oman) LLC
AATCO United Chrome LLC
Interbeton amp Six Construct Oman Flour Mills Company
Douglas OHI Oman National Engineering amp Investment
VALE -Oman Petrogas
BP Oman Sohar aluminium
Siemens-Oman American Embassy
Tawoos Catering Wacasco Catering
MAF DALKIA Al Futtaim amp Sons
Enhance Khimji Ramdas LLC
Oman Oasis National Mineral water CO LLC
Areej Vegetablesamp Oil Derivatives National Pharmaceuticals
Towell Infrastructure Tulip Inn
The Chedi Grand Hyatt
Al Bustan Palace Muscat Holiday INN
Hotel Ibis Park Inn
Radisson Blu Mother Care
Tabreed Taghleef Indusries
NABIL Biscuits ATTCO
Worely parrsion AECOM
Honda Rotem Abensia
Global Gypsum Board Minvest
Global Engineering SteamTech
Mazoom Pharmacy Muscat Pharmacy
IBN- SINA Pharmacy Golden Jood Trading
Sun rise Global Beya Global Muscat
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MECHANICAL CORROSION AND METALLURGICAL TESTING
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Lonestar Alpha has the capability to cater to the physical metallurgical testing requirements of a wide range of
materials and products The testing capability and experience are recognized by reputed organizations like
PDO OXY BP OGC etc and third party inspection agencies Tests are generally carried out to international
standards set by ASTM BS ASME API AWS and others Lonestar Alpha offers quality service to
international standards accurate results and quick turnaround at reasonable cost
Lonestar Alpha Mechanical Metallurgical Corrosion Testing Capabilities Include
Tensile compression Test Vickers Hardness RockwellBrinell Hardness
Impact (Ambient temp to -196degC) BendFlatteningNick Break Test Elevated Temperature
tensile testing
Corrosion Test - ASTM
A262G48G28ASTM A 923
ASTM E 562 Ferrite measurement
by ferritscope Flexure
Proof Load Breaking Load Failure Load
Coating Thickness Coating Continuity Coating Adhesion
MacroMicro Examination Fillet Weld Break Nick Break
HIC SSCC test in accordance with
NACE standards Chemistry by OES
Failure Analysis and
Material Investigation
Chemical analysis of metallic materials of
Fe and Ni base alloys In situ Replica Metallography
Metallic sample collection at
site for chemical analysis
Strand wire testing for mechanical
properties Portable hardness testing Manhole Cover testing
Rubber testing Geo-textile testing HDPE testing
Materials frequently tested include
Metals and alloy products such as plates shapes bares pipes and fittings
Welding procedure qualification test coupons
Welding consumable qualification test coupons
Welder qualification test coupons
Welding procedure test coupons
Steel Bars Wires and Fabric for concrete reinforcement
Galvanized Steel products
Fasteners
Metal Castings
Cemented Carbide Products
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Lonestar Alpha Laboratories offers a wide range of metallurgical services to many diverse industries supported by
an experienced team of metallurgical engineers trained technicians and modern equipment The following
services are offered
o Laboratory Metallography and Microscopy
o Replica and In-situ Metallography
o Corrosion Testing and Evaluation
o Condition Usability and Remaining Life Assessment
o Failure Analysis and Investigation
o Other Services
Laboratory Metallography and Microscopy
Scanning Electron Microscopy
Stereomicroscopy
Energy Dispersive X-ray Analysis
Fractrography
Macrostructural Examination
Microstructural Examination
Microhardness Evaluation
Replica and In-situ Metallography
In-situ Replica Metallography
Replication of Fractures
Replication of Surface Features
Corrosion Testing and Evaluation
Lonestar Alpha is equipped to undertake corrosion testing and evaluation in accordance with NACE and ASTM
standards for qualification of materials used in corrosive environments which include sea water brine blackish
water and sour service The following tests are conducted
Resistance to Pitting and Crevice Corrosion
Susceptibility to Intergranular Corrosion Attack
Resistance to Sulfide Stress Cracking (SSC)
Resistance to Hydrogen Induced Cracking (HIC)
Examination of Scales and Corrosion Products
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Condition Usability and Remaining Life Assessment
Periodic inspections serve to identify degradation processes at an early stage and thereby provide necessary
information for assessment of condition usability and remaining life Further the initiation of timely repair or
replacement actions substantially reduced or eliminates costly capital and downtime losses
Lonestar has the capability and experience to perform comprehensive inspections necessary for condition
usability and remaining life assessment of a wide range of materials and components used in structures plants and
operating equipment
Power plant and auxiliary boiler tubes headers and connectors
Turbine nozzles vanes combustor lines and casings
Oil and gas processing equipment and components
Equipment and components of marineoffshore structures
Drilling and downhole equipment and components
Engine Components
Failure Analysis and Investigation
Supported by its integrated analytical facilities and the diverse professional capabilities of its staff Lonestar has
for the last several years provided accurate and timely analyses and investigations into failures of components
Reports include comprehensive photographic documentation of observations discussions of findings conclusions
on the mechanism and root cause of failure
Other Services
Lonestar offer assistance in the following areas
Material selection for intended service
Preparation of material testing and inspection procedures
Study of failure mechanisms of complex systems
Troubleshooting
Research and development
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LIST OF METALLURGY TESTS
LIST OF METALLURGY LAB EQUIPMENTS Instron Universal Tensile Tester Lathe Machine
Satec Charpy Impact testing machine Charpy Broaching Machine
Forcipol Bend Testing machine Gas Cutting Gear
Olympus Metallurgical Microscope Carl Zeiss
microscope upto 1600X
Stereo Microscope
Metlabcorp Micro Polisher Digital Verniers
Automatic Polishing machine Digital Micrometers
Water Chiller Bath Coating thickness Meter
Optorama Shadowgraph Holiday detector
Digital thermometers Band Saw Machine
Vickers hardness tester Hack Saw Machine
Fischer Ferritscope Universal Milling Machine
STEEL REBARS EXOTIC MATERIAL
Tensile Tests Bend Tests
Elevated Temperature Tensiles Rebar Tensile Bend and Rebend
Proof Load test Fracture Test
Macro Preparation amp Examination Coating thickness test Holiday Detection Test
Peel Off Test Vickers Rockwell Hardness Survey
Charpy Impact Test Micro Examination with photograph
Ferrite Count (Point Count method) - count Ferrite Content (Magnetic Method) - spots
A262 Test Practice CE ASTM G48ASTM G28 tests
SSCC Test HIC Test
Chemical Analysis XRD EDXRF Analysis
SEMEDS Analysis Detailed Failure Investigation Material investigation
CTOD In-situ Replica Metallography
Strand Wire Tensile Test Manhole Cover Compression Test
Ring Stiffness Test GRE Rubber Plastic Geo-textile Tensile testing
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KEY STAFF AT METALLURGY LAB
Anil Vashishta Pratik Raval Sasikumar Isehaq Chezian
NAME DESIGNATION QUALIFICATION EXPERIENCE
Anil Vashishta Operations Manager
Metallurgical Head
BE Metallurgical
Engineering 24 years
Pratik Raval Test House Supervisor BE Mechanical
Engineering 10 years
KSasikumar Senior Metallurgist BE Metallurgical
Engineering 14 years
GChezhian Metallurgist BE Metallurgical
Engineering 06 years
Ishaq Al Harassi Senior Engineer BE Mechanical
Engineering 08 years
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BRANCHES amp CONTACTS
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LONESTAR ALPHA LABORATORIES BRANCHES amp CONTACTS
Website
wwwlonestaralphacom
General Email infolonestaralphacom
Branches
Muscat (Central Laboratory) PO Box 1197 PC 130 Azaiba ndash Muscat Sultanate of Oman
Tel +968 24501524 24505590
Fax +968 24503814
Email muscatlablonestaralphacom
Muscat (Chemistry Environmental) PO Box 1197 PC 130 Azaiba ndash Muscat Sultanate of Oman
Tel +968 24504206 24504924
Fax +968 24502635
Email chemlablonestaralphacom
Muscat (Micro-biology) PO Box 1197 PC 130 Azaiba ndash Muscat Sultanate of Oman
Tel +968 24504206 24504924
Fax +968 24502635
Email microlablonestaralphacom
Sohar PO Box 84 PC 327 Sohar Industrial Estate Sohar ndash Sultanate of Oman
Tel +968 26751775 26751920 26751976
Fax +968 26751331
Email civilsoharlonestaralphacom
Duqm Tel +968 99278040 92303290
Fax +968 24503814
Email duqmlablonestaralphacom
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Salalah
Tel +968 2321 3390 +968 92038358
Fax +968 2321 3391
Email salalahlablonestaralphacom
Key Personals
Administration
Dawood Al-Harrasi
Chief Executive Officer
+968 91111411 dawoodalharrasilonestaralphacom
Saif Al-Harthi
Business Development Manager
+968 90122471 saifalharthylonestaralphacom
Santosh Elapanda
QHSE Manager
+968 99881224 santoshelapandalonestaralphacom
Moncy Thomas
Finance HR amp Admin Manager
+968 99221293 moncythomaslonestaralphacom
Operations
Anil Vashishta
Operations Manager Metallurgical Head
+968 99866907 anilvashishtalonestaralphacom
Civil Engineering Material Lab Hukam Chand
Civil Engineering Country Manager - Civil
+968 99445354 hukamchandlonestaralphacom
Naresh Paladugu
Civil Engineering Technical Manager - Civil
+968 99063458 nareshpaladugulonestaralphacom
Rakesh
Civil Engineering Lab Manager - Sohar Lab
+968 92869691 civilsoharlonestaralphacom
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FrancisMD
Civil Engineering Lab Manager ndash Salalah Lab
+968 92038358 Salalahlablonestaralphacom
Tomiyo
Civil Engineering Senior Lab Technician - Duqm Lab
+968 99278040 duqmlablonestaralphacom
Geotechnical Engineering Lab
J Pavan Kumar
Geotechnical Engineering Sr Geotechnical engineer
+968 99887852 ameerudeenlonestaralphacom
Chemical Microbiology amp Environmental Lab
P Tejali
Chemical Microbiology amp Environmental Engineering Lab Manager
+968 99887834 tejaliparsekarlonestaralphacom
Asad
Chemical amp Environmental Engineering Assistant Manager Chemistry
+968 99884612 asadnaqvilonestaralphacom
Vinu Mohan
Food amp Microbiology Testing
+968 99248181 vinumohanlonestaralphacom
Metallurgy Lab
Email metlablonestaralphacom
Anil Vashishta
Metallurgy Lab Manager Metallurgy
+968 99866907 anilvashishtalonestaralphacom
Pratik Raval
Metallurgy Lab Test House Supervisor
+968 99880633 pratikravallonestaralphacom
Sasi Kumar
Metallurgy Lab Senior Metallurgist
+968 99843415 sasikumarlonestaralphacom
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LOCATION MAPS
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1 MUSCAT
2 Muscat ndash Chemistry Lab
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3 SOHAR
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4 DUQM
5 SALALAH
Registered with Directorate General for Specification amp measurements
Approved by PDO ISOIEC 170252005 Certified by SGS for ISO 9001
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VISION STATEMENT
To be the leader in providing comprehensive high tech and multi -disciplinary testing amp
inspection services for the various industries in the Sultanate of Oman amp other countries
MISSION STATEMENT
It is the policy of this company to conduct i ts business in a manner which demonstrates
technical competence amp reliabil i ty while continuously improving amp providing a cost -
effective service for the laboratoryrsquos clients
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HSE POLICY
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HSE POLICY
It is the policy of the Establishment that its operations are executed at all times in such a way to ensure the
health safety and welfare of the employees and other persons including customers subcontractors and
general public
The establishment accepts the responsibility for health safety and environment (HSE) and HSE matters are
considered in equal importance to other business Objectives To achieve our objectives Lonestar alpha
Laboratories maintains an integrated HSE management system
HSE OBJECTIVES
The establishment strive to maintain HSE standards through training encouraging interest and enthusiasm in
HSE and by developing personal responsibility for HSE
The establishment is committed to protect the environment and minimize the waste and emissions to the
environment
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories shall comply with the HSE legislations and regulations of the Sultanate of Oman
and our documented management system requirements
HSE policy will be communicated to all employees and other concerned parties and will be made available to
the public
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories will establish objectives and targets and will adopt a proactive approach to HSE
matters
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories is committed to review the effectiveness of the HSE policy and its objectives
periodically to ensure the compliance and continual improvement of its HSE performances
The Establishment shall provide all necessary resources to provide the safety of personnel and equipment as
per regulatory requirements
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QUALITY POLICY
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QUALITY POLICY
It is the Policy of this Company to conduct its business in a good professional manner which
demonstrates technical competence and reliability while continuously improving and providing high
quality testing and cost-effective service for the laboratorys Customers For this purpose we have
established and implemented a formal quality system It is our goal that this commitment to quality will
result in complete customer satisfaction throughout our service This will be achieved by
Maintaining compliance to ISO 90012008 and ISO 170252005 and the technical requirements
Continual improvement in the effectiveness of the management system
Ensuring all staff familiarizes themselves with the content of the Quality Assurance Manual and
complies with the policies procedures and associated documentation and implement at all times
Providing a service built on a well established Quality Management System meeting the
requirements of both our clients and current regulations standards
Providing accurate and unbiased test results in accordance with the requirement of International or
National or Internal or Customer specified test method
Undertaking assignments only where it has the required competent staff and equipment which are
calibrated and maintained
Continuous improvement in key processes through involvement in applicable PTP Intra -
laboratory comparisons between analysts and inter laboratory programs
Building staff skills through training and providing career growth opportunities to all employees
Improving profitability of company in accordance with guidelines set by shareholders each year
Advising the customer where appropriate of potential problems detected as a result of tests or
investigation in a timely manner
QUALITY OBJECTIVES
Test Results shall be Accurate Quick and Reliable
Accept changes and continuously improve our services to meet Customer needs and expectations to enhance
the value to our Customers
Good Laboratory Practices shall be followed and maintain an environment for the protection of Personnel
Equipment and Customer properties
Continuous improvement and development of competence of personnel through awareness teamwork
education training communication and encouragement
Advanced methods and practices shall be adopted to enhance customer satisfaction
Management System is designed to meet the requirements of both Customers and RegulationsStandards
Achieve a total Customer Satisfaction
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COMPANY HIERARCHY
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LONESTAR ALPHA LABORATORIES - ORGANIZATIONAL CHART
SCOPE OF TESTING
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SCOPE OF WORK
Type of Activity Scope of Tests
Civil Engineering
Construction Material
Mechanical Physical and Chemical Testing of Soil Aggregate Concrete
Cement Blocks Marble Tiles Water and other Construction Materials
Projects Quality Control
Establishment and Operation of Site Laboratories for Specific Projects
Evaluation and Assessment of Materials Quality for Projects Supervision of
Deep Foundation
Structural Evaluation
Non-destructive Diagnostics of Existing Civil structures amp Assessment for
Soundness Strength Deterioration amp Corrosion of Hardened Concrete in the
Existing RC Structures
Deep Foundation Testing
Testing Piles by Low Strain Integrity Testing
Geotechnical
Engineering
(Soil Investigations)
Field soil investigations for the purpose of assessing soil suitability for
building and civil constructions Engineering recommendations for the type
of foundation and bearing capacity Settlement analysis and monitoring
Slope stability analysis Soil and rock permeability tests Groundwater
analysis and monitoring
Highway amp Pavements
Visual inspection of the asphalt condition (defects assessment) Benkelman
Beam deflection measurements Extraction of cores in asphalt pavement
Saw cut asphalt slabs Dynamic Cone Penetration (DCP) measurements
Roughness measurements (IRI) by Roughometer CBR (lab amp In-situ)
Excavation of test pits Asphalt core laboratory analysis
Mechanical Corrosion and Metallurgical Engineering
Mechanical testing of metals welds and steel re-inforcement bars Chemical
analysis Procedure and Welder Qualifications Micro-structural evaluation
NACE Corrosion testing Failure Analysis In-situ Replica Metallography
Corrosion evaluation of SSDSS material Material Selection Manhole Cover
testing Testing of Non-metallics ndash Rubber HDPE GRP Geo-textile
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Chemical amp
Environmental
Engineering
Liquids amp Solids Sample analysis of liquids (domestic water groundwater seawater raw and
treated wastewater reverse osmosis marine discharge etc) and solids (soil
sludge sediment marine life plant tissue etc) Analysis of trace metals in
parts per billion in soil sludge and water Analysis of non-metallic inorganic
components Environmental analysis of organic constituents (BTEX PCB
PAH Phenols Volatile organic compounds Semi volatile organic
compounds etc) Analysis of Pesticides Dioxin amp Furan by using equipment
like GCGCMSFIDECD etc in accordance with International Standards
Metals amp Alloys Chemical composition of metals alloys corrosion products amp scales
Corrosion amp Scale Inhibitor Testing amp Evaluation Drilling Fluids Tests
Determination of different grade of Stainless Steel Carbon Steel Low Alloy
Steel Cast Iron brass Nickel Alloy Analysis of construction Rebar Zinc
Ingot Aluminium Cast Aluminium by using equipment ICPAAOESLECO
etc
Environmental
Monitoring
Effluent discharges amp drinking water compliances Ambient Air amp Stack
emission monitoring Industrial hygiene monitoring Commercial and
industrial indoor air quality Measurement of noise in dB in outdoor
workplace and from operating equipment Monitoring particulates in indoor
outdoor and workplace atmospheres Determination of Total Hydrocarbon
SO2 NO2 VOC Toxic Metals H2S Microbiological Toxic Metals Toxic
Gas and Total Suspended Matter in Internal Air Quality Monitoring
Moisture Velocity Flow NOX SO2 TPHCO2 CO Dioxin HF HCl and
Particulate in Stack Monitoring Ore Analysis Analysis of Nickel Iron Chromite Copper Dolomite Limestone and Gold
Silver Copper and other minerals using XRF ICP or by Wet Chemistry
Oil Analysis Physical and chemical analysis of crude and lube oils engine oil used engine
oil compressor oil hydraulic oil The analysis includes viscosity flash point
density cloud and pour point water content oil content salt colour total
acid number metals etc
TRANSFORMER OIL TESTING
Colour Acidity Water content Viscosity interfiscial Tension Break down
voltage complete gas analysis by TOGA GC Furan Particle size count and
PCBs in transformer analysis in accordance with ASTM BS ISO and
BSEN standard using standard equipment
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Food amp Microbiological Analysis
Microbiological analysis of food vegetables canned vegetables fish meat
meat products chicken sausage ketchup cooking oil mayonnaise cheese
chips cooked foods water and wastewater for CFU fecal coliforms fecal
streptococcus fungi nematods pseudomononas ligeonella etc in
accordance AOAC CMMEF ISO and CCFRA methods Cosmetics
Chemical and microbiological analysis of Hair Oil Vanishing Cream skin
Care lotion Soap Detergent and Hair cream as per the OMAN ministerial
requirement
Chemical analysis of Food
Protein Fiber moisture Toxic metals (lead cadmium Mercury selenium)
histamine Ash Content Fat content by standard method of chemical
analysis of food by David Pearson AOAC and ICP
Drinking water bottled and Unbottled
Chemical and microbiological Analysis of drinking water in accordance with
GULF standard Omani Standard WHO USEPA and international standard
including Bromate Bromide Chlorate Chlorite BTEX TRI Halo methane
VOC TPH metals and all other Carbonate Bi Carbonate and cations and
Anions using IC ICP GC amp GCMS
Paint
Solids Density SG Hg Pb VOC PCB drying time dry film thickness
wet film thickness adhesion strength etc in accordance with ASTM BS
BSEN DIN standard
Bitumen Penetration 25 Softening point Saybolt Furol Viscosity 25
Ductility 25 Water contents
CIVIL ENGINEERING MATERIAL TESTING
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Our Civil Engineering Departments at Muscat Sohar Duqm and Salalah covers wide range of mechanical
physical and chemical testing of soil aggregate concrete concrete durability cement admixtures Microsilica
blocks asphalt bitumen tack coat prime coat marble tiles water and other Construction Materials The lab also
provides a laboratory testing support to our geotechnical Engineering Department
Covering Wide Areas of Oman
Observing the need to be close to the construction projects that spread all over Oman full ndashfledged civil
engineering material testing labs have been established by Lonestar Alpha to cover as many regions of Oman as
possible The presence of more local labs within each region should facilitate providing better services to our
clients and better control of work quality in such projects Our Civil Engineering laboratories are currently in
Muscat Sohar Duqm and Salalah In addition to these five labs Lonestar is capable of providing site labs for
major projects that require labs at their sites
Locations of Civil Engineering material testing labs that belongs to Lonestar Alpha in Oman
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Concrete Strength
The compressive strength of concrete is the most common performance measure used by the engineer in
designing buildings and other structures The compressive strength is measured by breaking cylindrical (or cube)
concrete specimens in a compression-testing machine Flexural strength is one of the tensile strength of concrete
Tensile strength along with elastic modulus and corrosion resistance is another important strength parameter of
engineering materials used in structures
Concrete Durability
While compressive strength is a good indicator of load resistance it isnt a major indicator of concrete durability
There is therefore a need for quick reliable tests for concrete durability that would have to go far beyond reliance
on such standard performance measures as 28-day compressive strength Three forms of water penetration tests
are commonly used namely BS EN 12390DIN 1048 Water Permeability BS 1881 Part 208 Initial Surface
Absorption (ISAT) and BS 1881 Part 122 Water Absorption There are two similar modified chloride diffusion
tests namely ASTM C1202 Chloride Penetration and AASHTO 277 Rapid Chloride Permeability Chloride
Migration Coefficient (NTB 492) is one of the latest test method recently we added in to our system
Soil Field Density (soil compaction)
Soil compaction is defined as the method of mechanically increasing the density of soil In construction this is a
significant part of the building process If performed improperly settlement of the soil could occur and result in
unnecessary maintenance costs or structure failure Almost all types of building sites and construction projects
utilize mechanical compaction techniques Therefore regular testing of soil compaction by independent
laboratories is extremely essential and important Sand Cone Test (ASTM D1556-07 and BS 1377-990) typical
field tests are performed for measuring degree of soil compaction)
Investigative Studies
It is often necessary to test concrete structures after the concrete has hardened to determine whether the structure
is suitable for its designed use The tests available for testing concrete range from the completely non-destructive
where there is no damage to the concrete through those where the concrete surface is slightly damaged to
partially destructive tests such as core tests where the surface has to be repaired after the test The range of
properties that can be assessed using non-destructive tests and partially destructive tests is quite large and includes
such fundamental parameters as density elastic modulus and strength as well as surface hardness and surface
absorption and reinforcement location size and distance from the surface
Deep Foundation Testing (Piles)
Confirmation of satisfactory construction of all pile types has lead to the development of practical inexpensive
and reliable dynamic testing techniques Let our lab be you independent pile testing specialist Low strain
integrity tests examine the response of a pile to a small hammer blow at the pile head The induced stress wave
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travels down the pile shaft and reflected waves from significant changes in pile shaft acoustic impedance are
registered by a transducer held against the pile head
Asphalt amp Bituminous Binder Testing New technologies increased construction liability and revised building standards have made quality asphalt
testing and inspection integral to the successful completion of todayrsquos construction projects Lonestar Alpha
provide asphalt testing services that evaluate asphalt binders asphalt mixtures and other derivatives of asphalt
geared for use in the construction industry
Site Laboratories amp Projects Quality Control
One of the problems which occur within the construction and civil engineering industry is the need to test
construction materials on site Lonestar Alpha has the full capacity to provide site laboratories for big projects
Experienced full-time supervisors lab technicians and assistant technicians will be devoted to run daily testing
activities of such site labs We can also furnish the labs with all necessary equipments and tools
LIST OF TESTS
CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL TESTS
SOIL AGGREGATEROCK
Sampling of Soil samples Sampling of Aggregate samples
Wet Sieve Analysis Sieve Analysis
Hydrometer Analysis Sedimentation Clay Silt and Dust particles
Fines percentage Specific gravity Particle density
Classification of soils Water absorption
Liquid Limit amp Plastic Limit (Atterberg Limits) Bulk density (LooseRodded)
Plasticity Index Moisture content
Linear Shrinkage Clay lumps and Farible particles
Shrinkage limit by wax method Flakiness Index
Proctor compaction test (Light and Heavy) Elongation Index
CBR test (Soaked and unsoaked) Flat and Elongated particles
Specific gravity Particle density Shape Index
Moisture content Crushed broken fractured faces
Maximum and Minimum Index density Voided shell content
Bulk density Light weight particles
Direct Shear test (C and ɸ) Compaction fraction
1-D Odometer test (Consolidation properties
CvmvCc e0) Aggregate crushing value
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Swell Pressure test Aggregate Impact value
Free swell index Ten percent fines value
Permeability (Constant and Falling head method) Uncompacted void content
Unconfined compressive strength (UCS) Los angeles abrasion value
Sand Equivalent Value Drying and shrinkage
Electrical resistivity Sand equivalent value
Electrical conductivity Petrographic examination
Thermal resistivity Polished stone value
FIELD TESTS Coating and Stripping value
Plate Load test Soundness (Magnesium sulphate Sodium sulphate)
Insitu CBR test Alkali reactivity ndash Mortar bar method (3months
16days)
Dynamic Cone penetration Test (DCPT) Alkali reactivity ndash Rocky cylinder method
Compaction test by Sand replacement method Alkali reactivity ndash Chemical method
Rock fill compaction test by water fill method Organic Impurities
ROCK ASPHALT
Uniaxial Compressive Strength (UCS) Bitumen content and grading
Density Field Core thickness density and Compaction
Water absorption Asphalt coring - Insitu
Flexural strength Marshall stability amp Flow
Point load index Marshall density
Modulus of rupture Maximum theoretical density Gmm
Size amp Weight gradation - Insitu Loss of stability
Sodium sulphate crystallization CEMENT
Drop test - Insitu Fineness
Slake durability Initial and Final setting time
Saturation Coefficient and Porosity Normal consistency
CONCRETE Soundness by lechartlier method
Sampling of Fresh Concrete Compressive and flexural strength
Design mix Heat of hydration
Trial mix Complete chemical analysis
Fresh concrete temperature density amp Air
content Microsilica
Workability ndash Slump cone test Bleeding Density
Setting time of concrete Bulk density
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OTHER CIVIL TESTS
Rock Testing Rock Grading Breakage Index etc
Concrete Coring Drilling of concrete cores from existing structures
Destructive and Non Destructive Tests
Concrete structural evaluation by
Ultra sonic pulse velocity test
Rebound Hammer survey
Half cell potential analysis
Cover meter survey
Depth of carbonation
Bond Strength
Delamination survey
Crack mapping
Reinforcement examination
Corrosion rate measurement
Electrical resistivity in concrete
Compressive strength determination by drilling and testing core sample
Coating thickness
Pull off strength of concrete repair
Pile Tests Low Strain Integrity of Piles and witness of pile load test
Compressive strength of cubesCylindersCores Activity index
Tensile splitting strength Moisture content
Flexural Transverse strength Complete chemical analysis
Durability tests on concrete STEEL
Rapid Chloride Penetration Test (RCPT) Tensile and Elongation test
Initial Saturation Absorption Test (ISAT) Bend test
Water Permeability Rebend test
Water absorption Coating thickness
Chloride Migration test Holiday test
Modulus of elasticity Coating flexibility
Dimensions of Various Concrete BlocksTiles Complete chemical analysis
Water Absorption of Concrete Kerbs Channels
Edgings amp Flags ADMIXTURE
Dimension amp Compressive Strength Of Paving
Blocks Physical and Chemical test on admixtures
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CHEMISTRY OF CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL
Chemical Analysis of Cement Chemical Analysis of Lime Powder
Heat of Hydration of cement Total Alkalies
Chemical Analysis of Micro silica Chemical Analysis of Ground Granulated Blast
Furnace Slag
Sodium Absorption Ratio Leachibility Tests of Metals from Soil
Testing of Concrete making water Determination of Alkali carbonates amp Bi
carbonates
Cation Exchange Capacity of Soil Organic matter content of soil
Mass loss of Ignition of soil Total Sulfate content of soil
Water soluble Sulfate content of soil Water soluble Chloride content of soil
Carbonate content of soil Acid soluble Chloride content of soil
Gypsum content of soil Ammonia content of soil
Total Sulfate content of Aggregates Total Chloride content of Aggregates
Potential Alkali ndash Silica reactivity of Aggregates Water Soluble Chloride Salts in Aggregates
Acid ndash Soluble Material in fine Aggregate Organic impurities in fine Aggregates
Determining the water content of freshly mixed
concrete
Determining the Portland cement content of the
hardened hydraulic cement concrete
Chemical analysis of hardened concrete Sulfate content of hardened concrete
Chemical analysis for metals like steel Chloride content of hardened concrete
Indepth carbonation of hardened concrete Indepth chloride penetration on hardened concrete
by dust sampling and analysis
LIST OF CIVIL EQUIPMENTS
General Equipments
Electronic Weighing balances of various capacities Standard calibration weights
Bouyancy balance system for specific gravity Desiccators
Digital Thermometers of various range Dial Thermometers of various range
Max Min Thermometers Wet amp Dry Thermometers
Pressure Gauges Digital Vernier Callipers
Hot Plates Vacuum Pumps
Air Compressor Sand Bath Water bath
Humidity Chamber Load Rings of different capacity
Dial indicators of various range Digital Dial Indicators
Feeler strips Straight Edges
Magnetic stands Cube Mould (150150150 mm)
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Riffle Boxes Drying Ovens
Soil Aggregate and Rock Testing Lab
BS amp ASTM Test Sieves Sieve Shakers
Cone Penetrometers for Liquid Limit Casagrande Apparatus for Liquid Limit
Shrinkage Limit Apparatus Hydrometer test apparatus
Direct Shear Test Appaatus BS ASTM Proctor Rammers
BS ASTM Proctor Moulds BSASTM CBR Moulds amp Appartus
Multi Speed Compression Machine 50 kN Field CBR Apparatus
ASTM Sand cone Apparatus BS large amp Small Pouring Cylinder
Plate bearing Test Apparatus Dynamic Cone Penetrometer (DCP)
Nuclear Density Gauge Electric Resistivity Meter
Speedy Moisture Apparatus Bulk Density Containers
Flakiness amp Elongation Gauges Los Angeles Abrasion Machines
Sand Equivalent Test Sets Jaw Crusher
Rock cutting Saw Drying Shrinkage Apparatus
Point load Index Tester Slake Durability Apparatus
Aggregate Impact Value Apparatus Aggregate Crushing Ten percent Fines Value Apparatus
1-D odometer for consolidation Flow Cone
Max Min Index density equipment Soil Permeability apparatus
Concrete amp Cement Testing lab
Fully Automatic amp Semi Automatic Compression
machines of Various Capacities
Fully Automatic amp Semi Automatic Flexural Testing
machines of Various Capacities
Density containers for Fresh concrete Density Air content meters for Fresh concrete Air content
Concrete Mortar Penetrometers for Setting Time of
Fresh concrete
Concrete Mixers for Trial Mix
Cube Beam Cylinder Moulds Sulphur compound melting pot
Cylinder capping frame Rapid Chloride Penetration Test Apparatus
Half Cell Potential Test Apparatus Concrete Cover meter
Concrete Resistivity meter Rebound hammer
Pull-Off Strength Tester Ultrasonic pulse Velocity Tester
Concrete Flow Meter Specimen Cutting Machine
Core Drilling Machines Diamond Core Bits of different diameter
Micro-coring equipment Blaine Air permeability Apparatus
Fly ash fineness Apparatus Vicat Apparatus
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Ultrasonic Coating Cover Meter (DFT) Le Chatelier Apparatus for Cement Soundness
Calorimeter for heat of hydration Jolting Apparatus
Cement Mortar Mixer Initial Surface Absorption Apparatus
Compression amp Flexural Testing machine for Cement
Strength
Chloride Migration Coefficient Testing apparatus
Water Absorption of Concrete under pressure Mortar Consistency apparatus
Asphalt Testing laboratory
Bitumen Extractor Theoretical maximum Specific Gravity Apparatus
Marshall Compaction Stand amp Rammer Marshall Moulds
Marshall Stability amp Flow Testing machine Asphalt Coring machine
KEY STAFF AT CIVIL ENGINEERING LAB
NAME DESIGNATION QUALIFICATION EXPERIENCE
Hukam Chand Country Manager Civil BA 36
Naresh Paladugu Technical Manager - Muscat MTech ndash GeoTechnical
Engineering (Civil) 11
Dijesh M D Senior Lab TechnicianSupervisor
(Civil) BSc 12
SumeshC Senior Lab TechnicianSupervisor
(Civil) BSc 12
Srinivasa RaoP Senior Lab TechnicianSupervisor
(Civil) BSc 10
Naveen Dhiman Senior Lab TechnicianSupervisor
(Civil) BSc 11
Rakesh M Branch Manager - Sohar BSc 16
Mohammed Al Futaisi Asst Manager BSc 8
Arun S Anand Senior Lab TechnicianSupervisor
(Civil) BSc 11
Seetharam VS Senior Lab TechnicianSupervisor
(Civil) BSc 12
Ajeesh Kumar Senior Lab Technician BSc 9
MD Francis Branch Manager - Salalah Civil Engineering 39
Dhamotharakannan Senior Lab Technician B Tech Civil Engineering 3
Tomiyo Senior Lab TechnicianSupervisor -
Duqm BSc 10
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MAJOR CIVIL ENGINEERING PROJECTS Project Contractor
Construction of Batinah Expressway(Package 1 to 6)
Galfar Engineering amp Contracting SAOG
Nagarjuna construction company international
Simplex - Konstruktor (JV)
Larsen amp Toubro (Oman) LLC
FSB Ferrovial amp Batco JV
Consolidated Contractors Company Oman LLC
Oman Industrial Complex - VALE
Towel Construction
Teejan Trading amp Contracting
Galfar Engineering
LampT Oman
Barka Desalination Plant Douglas OHI Sohar Development Hotel (Crown Plaza) Galfar Engineering amp Contracting TOYOTA Showroom in Liwa Galfar Engineering amp Contracting Expansion of Sohar Beach Hotel Gulf Home Contracting
Social Houses in Liwa
Sam Trading Hussain Fahdil Partners Eastern Moon Contracting
Sohar Multiplex Towel Construction Rehabilitation of Sewerage Network and STP in
Buraimi
Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
IWP Desalination Plant at SUR Bahwan Engineering amp Contracting Maritime Works on Construction of New Port in
Duqm CCC-STFA-JDN
Shadeed Iron amp Steel Douglas OHI Salam Resort amp Spa (Dredging Work) CCC Bank Muscat Headquarter Building Galfar Engineering amp Contracting PDO Headquarter Building Al-Hajery Trading
Duqm Dry Dock Daewoo Co Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
Duqm Desalination Plant
Larsen amp Tubro
Road Bridges from Sarooj to Qurayat
Fedirici Stirling Batco
Road Work at Rahat Al-Andar Farm
Al-Ansari Trading Enterprises
Al-Moultaqa Residential Complex Dawood Contracting
Diabetic Health Centre Premier International
Oncology Wards amp Day care centre at Royal
Hospital Premier International
Psychiatric Hospital Bahwan Engineering Genetic Hospital Ay_tek Construction (Oman) LLC Sea Front Development Al-Ansari Trading Enterprises Car Museum at Barka Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
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Expansion of Barka Reservoir and Transmission
Facility Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
Arsquo Seeb Wastewater Treatment Project Al Hassan Engineering Oman Maritime College at Sohar Al-Khalili Enterprises
Buildings at Sohar University Al-Hajery Trading
Construction of New Villa and Associated Facilities
at Bahjat Al-Anthar Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
Development of Muscat International Airport (MC1) CCC ndash TAV Joint Venture
RAFO ndash Muscat Airport Desert Line Project
Development of Muscat International Airport -
Supply of Dredged material Boskalis Westminister (Oman)
Duqm Airport Phase 1 Desert Line Project
Sub Station at DankWadi Saa Larsen amp Toubro Oman
Court Complex at Buraimi Al Adarak Trading amp Contracting
Court Complex at Sohar Douglas OHI
Al Buraimi Colleage Al Adarak Trading amp Contracting
ROP Building at Buraimi Nafal Trading
Al Buraimi Public park Business amp Trading
Health Centre at Nizwa Business amp Trading
Ground Improvement Work at Sohar Port Soletanche Bachy (France)
Duraline ME Factory at Sohar Shaksy Engineering
Health Centre at Sohar Dawood Construction Co
Health Centre at Rahab Al Dahleez International LLC
Health Centre at Saham Al Bady Trading amp Contracting
Court Complex at Rustaq Carillion Alawi
Asian beach Game Package II Carillion Alawi
Majilis Oman Carillion Alawi
Health Centre at Al Ajaiz CIVIL CO
MTL ndash AL Mawaleh Third Line CCC Oman LLC
Oman Residence Complex ndash Al Khuwair Douglas OHI
Silver House ndash Ghala Douglas OHI
Oman Airbase at Musannah Douglas OHI
Sheraton Hotel Refurbishment Douglas OHI
Oman Dental College Douglas OHI
PAC Fahud Extension Phase II Douglas OHI
Radio Stations at Barka Bidaya and Bahla Premier International Projects
SBG Plaza at Ghubra Simplex Infrastructures LLC
Qalhat Desalination and Water Supply Project Towell Infrastructure Projects Company
SBG Plaza at Ghubra Towell Construction
ArsquoSeeb Sewage Collection and Conveyance System
Al-Khoudh Gravity Sewer Networks
United Gulf Contracting Company
Office amp Stores Complex at Seeb Galfar Engineering amp Contracting SAOG
Dualization of Bousher Al Amerat Road Galfar Engineering amp Contracting SAOG
Muscat Expressway Galfar Engineering amp Contracting SAOG
Bait Al Barakah Rayaheen Hall amp Museum Galfar Engineering amp Contracting SAOG
Car Museum at bait Al Barakah Galfar Engineering amp Contracting SAOG
Suwaiq Fishing harbour International Contracting amp Engineering
Services
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Duqm Port Complex
Jan De Nul Dredging Ltd
Power Generation amp Distribution Facility at Daleel
Field
Larsen amp Toubro Electromech LLC
Ministry of manpower Building at Airport Height Larsen amp Toubro (Oman) LLC
Glorei Maktabi2 Commercial Building at Al
Wattayah
Larsen amp Toubro (Oman) LLC
Oman Botanic Garden Phase-III Larsen amp Toubro (Oman) LLC
3311kV Primary Sub Station at Al Muna amp Al
Ansab
Larsen amp Toubro (Oman) LLC
22033kv Grid Substation amp Transmission Line at As
Sawady (Blue City Area)
Larsen amp Toubro (Oman) LLC
Primary Substation at Jibroo Larsen amp Toubro (Oman) LLC
13233kV Grid Station at Misfah Area Larsen amp Toubro (Oman) LLC
Flyover Widening and Junction Improvement at
Athaiba
Larsen amp Toubro (Oman) LLC
Dualization of Ghala ndash Al Ansab Road Larsen amp Toubro (Oman) LLC
Al Amerat ndash Quriyat Road Nagarjuna Construction Company
Houses at different location in Quriyat Nagarjuna Construction Company
Construction of Bridge Across Wadi Bani Hinay at
Wilayat of Al Rustaq Abu Hatim Company LLC
Construction of State Audit Institution Head Quarters
Building in Muscat Al Bustan Area Abu Hatim Company LLC
Sultan Qaboos Mosque at Nakhal amp Sumail Abu Hatim Company LLC
Proposed main entrance amp boundary wall at samoud
garrisonHalban Al Ansari Contractors
CPF Road Khazzan Al EZ Trading Transport amp Contracting Co
LLC
Health Center at Nizwa Al Badi Trading
Sultan Qaboos Mosque at Sumail Al Badi Trading
RAH Masjed amp Sablah for PDO Al Hajiry Trading LLC
Al Seeb Waste Water project Al Hajiry Trading LLC
Emergency Water Resrvoir Al Hassan Engineering Company SAOG
Construction of Independent Power Plant Project
Roads(Barka-3) Al Hassan Engineering Company SAOG
Renal Dialysis Center at Seeb Al khalili Construction LLC
Supply Hanger Rafo Mussannah Al khalili Construction LLC
Construction of Barracks accommodation at Airport
Heights Al Nahdha -Al Omaniah Co LLC
Proposed Sports Facilities for Security unitAl
Khoudh Al Rawahi International Co LLC
Remedial Works to Bridges Phase - 4A
(RUAWorks A Side) Al Sarooj Construction LLC
MohdAl Ameen Mosque-External Work Package Al Turki Enterprises
Regional Head Quarters at Ibri amp Rustaq Al Turki Enterprises
Proposed Officers Bedsit Masirah Alyam Enterprises LLC
Accomodation Complex (Kitchen amp Dining)Bid
Bid Police station Building-1 Arabian Supplies Contracting LLC
Officers Bed sit Sumail Arabian Supplies Contracting LLC
Multi - Purpose Hall Bahla Al Hamra Mudhaibi Arabian Supplies Contracting LLC
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amp Al Khamil
Innovation Park Muscat Arabian Supplies Contracting LLC
Dualization of Bid-Bid - Sur Road Section
1Package 1 A Astaldi-Ozkar JV
Al Hail Green Residential Developments Phase - 1 Bahwan Contracting Company LLC
3 X 20 MUA Primary Sub Station Ghala Bahwan Contracting Company LLC
Construction of New HLD Class room PDO Bahwan Engineering Company
Mixed use development at Bausher Carillion Alawi LLC
Roual Opera House Carillion Alawi LLC
Al Khairan Hotel Resort amp Spa Carillion Alawi LLC
Sultan Qaboos Mosque Nizwa Carillion Alawi LLC
Majlis Oman Carillion Alawi LLC
Construction of Muscat Airport Interchange on 18th
Nov Street
Consolidated Contractors Company Oman LLC
( CCC )
Construction of Underpass at Bait Al Barka
RA(CUB Project)
Consolidated Contractors Company Oman LLC
( CCC )
Design amp Construction of Al Mahaj RA Interchange
and related drainage amp Road works
Consolidated Contractors Company Oman LLC
( CCC )
Dualization of Farq Roundabout - Marfarsquoa Daris
Road
Consolidated Contractors Company Oman LLC
( CCC )
Grade Separated Junction Project stage 1 Consolidated Contractors Company Oman LLC
( CCC )
3rd laning of the Main Road from Al Mawaleh
Interchange to Bait Al Barka RA-Lot(1)
Consolidated Contractors Company Oman LLC
( CCC )
MEDC - Head Office building Dawood Contracting Company LLC
Jabal Al- AKhadar Resort Hotel Dawood Contracting Company LLC
Proposed Villa at Royal Flight Residential Complex
at Seeb Dawood Contracting Company LLC
3rd Laning of the M Road from Al Mawaleh
Intrsquochange to Bait Al Barka RA(Lot-2) Desert Line project LLC
Dualization of Nizwa Ibri Road Sec-2 from Jabrin to
Ibri Option 2 Desert Line project LLC
Construction of Asphalt Road from Al Haisha in
Wilayat Bahla to Hamra Al Duru in Wilayat IBRI Desert Line project LLC
Construction of Water Supply to Wilayat Wadi Bani
Khalid Desert Line project LLC
Additional amp Alteration works at Al falaji Development Services ampMaintenance LLC
Armoury Magazine at ROP Academy Development Services ampMaintenance LLC
Construction of Pump Shed Room and Reatin Wall Development Services ampMaintenance LLC
Fanja Sports Club Development Services ampMaintenance LLC
HQ for Ammunition stores at MAM Development Services ampMaintenance LLC
Immigration Complex at Nizwa Development Services ampMaintenance LLC
New building for CDC Department at Rustaq
Hospital complex Development Services ampMaintenance LLC
VIF Complex at Mudhaibi Development Services ampMaintenance LLC
Design amp Construction of Additional Interchanges
for Al Mubaila South Federic Stirling Batco LLC
13233KV Substation amp Associated OHL Ghala
amp AL Khamil Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
NHC Royal Hospital Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
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Inflight Catering Facilities Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
Design amp Construction of Al-Faroosiya Street
Interchange Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
Border Post complex at Rub Al Khali Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
Upgradation of IzkiMuthaibiRustaq Grid station Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
New Accident and Emergency + Burns Department
at Khoula Hospital Phase -8 Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
Dualization of Nizwa ndash Thumrait Road(IZZ-Adam
Section) Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
Dualization of Nizwa ndash Ibri RoadSec2 from Jabrin
to Ibri ndash 1 Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
Ras Al Hadd Airport Development Project Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
Safah and Wadi Latham Oilfield Services
Construction Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
Upgrade of Mukhaizna Airfield ndash New Runway
construction Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
Construction of Water Distribution network
Rustaq Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
New Darsait STP Project Galfar-Cadagua JV
Barrack Accomodation Suwaiq Gulf International Contracting LLC
Al Hamriya storm water drainage channel Hasan Juma Backer Trading amp Contracting
CoLLC
Annexe Building for Supreme Council for Planing Hasan Juma Backer Trading amp Contracting
CoLLC
Oman National Centre for treatment of
Haematological Disorder amp Bone Marrow Transplant
Hasan Juma Backer Trading amp Contracting
CoLLC
Construction of Jr Rate Accomodation Block
Wudam Iskan Contracting Company LLC
8 JOQ at MAM Iskan Contracting Company LLC
Military Technical College District Cooling System Iskan Contracting Company LLC
Al Amerat Waste Water Project Contract A 2 JV Arab Contractors amp WUEC
Darsait Al Wadi Al Kabir Road Project Larsen amp Toubro(Oman)LLC
MGI Road Project Larsen amp Toubro(Oman)LLC
Al Athaibah Interchange Larsen amp Toubro(Oman)LLC
Construction of 13233kv Grid Station at Amrat
Construction of 132kv Grid Station at Mabella - 2
and Installation of Required 132kv Overhead
Line132kv Cables in Muscat Governorate (Tender
No 1432012)
Larsen amp Toubro(Oman)LLC
6 Class Rooms to Zainab Al Asadiya School at Al
Amerat Mansoor Al Masroory
Proposed 14 classroom - Girls basic education
School at QalhatSur Mansoor Al Masroory
Accomodation at Adam Nafal Contracting amp Trading Co LLC
Wudam Naval Base Nafal Contracting amp Trading Co LLC
Construction of 3311KV Primary Sub Station at
Saraya Bandar Jissah
Oman National Engineering amp Investment
Co(SOAG)
Bait Al Barka Viewing Platform amp Sea wall Oman Shapoorji Construction Co LLC
Construction of Medium Wave Radio Transmission
Station in Barkabahla amp Buraimi Premier International Project LLC
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Al Batinah Coastal Housing Project
barkaMusanna amp Suwaiq Radic Construction Company LLC
Commercial amp Residential Building at Mumtaz area Shaksy Engineering Services LLC
Dualization of Ibri ndash Al Dariz-Miskin Road Strabag Oman LLC
Re-Build of Air strip existing at Rusail amp Sayq Strabag Oman LLC
Wadi Minqal amp Wadi Bani Jaber Asphalt Road
Section - 1 Strabag Oman LLC
Dualization of Bid-Bid - Sur Road Section -
1Package 1 - B STFA-HLG JV
Civil Work Services for Safah (B-09) Wadi Latham
(B-27) Fields Special Technical Services
Gas Processing Plant at Abu Tubul Block 60 Special Technical Services
EPC of RAH Substation STS Tebodin LLC
Treated Effluent Supply to Al Riyam amp Kalbou
Parks Teejan Trading amp Contracting
New Supreme Court Building At Al Ghubrah Towell Construction amp Company LLC
MC 4a ndash Civil Aviation Head Quarters Towell Construction amp Company LLC
New Supreme Court Building At Al Ghubrah Towell Construction amp Company LLC
Expansion of Distrib Network Seeb Wilyat ndash Seeb Towell Infrastructure Projects CoLLC (TIPCO)
Water Distribution Network for Wilyat -AL Qabil amp
Ibra Towell Infrastructure Projects CoLLC (TIPCO)
Construction of Batinah Expressway (Package -1) Galfar Engineering amp Contracting SAOG
Batinah Expressway Package ndash 3 Simplex - Konstruktor (JV)
Construction of Batinah Expressway - Package - 4 Larsen amp Toubro(Oman) LLC
Construction of Batinah Expressway - Package - 6 CCC (Oman) LLC
BP Oman - Khazzan Project Al EZ TradingTransport amp Contracting CoLLC
Kempinski HotelThe Wave Muscat Carillion Alawi LLC
Upgrading of Sinaw-Mahout Road Section-02 Strabag Oman LLC
Construction of Batinah Highway (Halban Junction) Strabag Oman LLC
Construction of Batinah Highway-Package-2 Nagarjuna Construction Company (NCC)
Major Site laboratories
Project Contractor
Head Quarter Building for PDO at MAF Al Hajry Trading amp Contracting
Development of Muscat International Airport ndash
Supply of dredged material
Boskalis Westminister (Oman)
Expeditionary Tent Beddown Area at Masirah Island
Cosmopolitan ndash EMTA Joint Venture
BP ndash Pipeline Installation amp Site Construction Galfar Engineering
Rehabilitation Works (Roads Bridges) at Quriyat Federcei Stirling Batco
Health Centre at Saham Al Badi Trading amp Construction
Sohar Bulk Jetty Oman Operation Saipem ndash Afcons Joint Venture
PDO ndash SNDC Project at Qurn Alam
Al Hassan Engineering
2nd Asian Beach Game 2010 at Wudam Carillion Alawi LLC
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Power Generation amp Distribution Facility at Daleel
Field
Larsen amp Toubro Electromech LLC
Health Centre at Rahab
Al Dahleez International LLC
Sohar Bulk Jetty Project
Saipem- Afcons Joint Venture
Court Complex at Rustaq
Carillion Alawi LLC
PDO Bahja ndash Plot Development
Sayouh Mahwees Trd amp Cont Co LLC
Dualization of Bid-Bid Sur Road Astaldi ndash Ozkar JV and STFA-HLG JV
ROP ndash Sidab Harbour Project Carillion Alawi LLC
Salalah International Airport LampT Galfar Contortion
Construction of Al Batinah Expressway (Package -1) Galfar Engineering amp Contracting SAOG
Batinah Express way Package ndash 3 Simplex - Konstruktor (JV)
Construction of Batinah Expressway - Package - 4 Larsen amp Toubro(Oman) LLC
Construction of Batinah Expressway - Package - 5 FSB Ferrovial amp Batco JV
Construction of Batinah Expressway - Package - 6 CCC (Oman) LLC
Air traffic control at Masira Darim Construction company LLC
Transfer station at Fanza Malik Sohar
STF Complex -Suwaiq Dawood Contracting Company LLC
Ras Al Hamra Development Project (RAH - 435) Al Turki Enterprises LLC
Zulia Power plant (PDO) Al Hassan Engineering LLC
SNCP Qurnalam Al Hassan Engineering LLC
RAH International School Al Hajry Trading amp Contracting
Dualization of Bid-Bid - Sur Road Section
1Package 1 A
Astaldi-Ozkar JV
Halban prade ground project (SSF) Trading amp Investment LLC
Jabel Akhthar Hotel Dawood Contracting Company LLC
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Sultan Qaboos Mosque Nizwa Carillion Alawi LLC
SUR IPP Douglas OHI
MC-5 Salalah International Airport L amp T India and L amp T Oman
MC-5 Salalah International Airport Galfar Engineering amp Contracting SAOG
Shadeed Iron amp Steel L amp T Oman
Shadeed Iron amp Steel Simplex Infrastructures LLC
Health Centre Ibri Master Bin Karam
University Of Buraimi L amp T Oman
University Of Buraimi L amp T Oman
Trasnsfer Station SUR Mallak Sohar
Dualization of Mahdha-AL Rawdha Road
Buraimi
Premier International
Duqm Port Road Strabag Oman LLC
Mall of Oman - Package - 2 SPCCC
Dualization of Adam - Thumrait Road Part - 2
(ATD Project)
CCC (Oman) LLC
Durability Test of Concrete such as Chloride Migration Test and Rapid Chloride Permeability Test
Field Compaction test is used to provide the basis for control the fill material compaction
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Rapid chloride penetration test for concrete to asses the chloride ion penetration
Durability Test of Concrete such as Water Penetration Test
Permeability Apparatus Constant amp Falling Head for Granular ampClaySilt
Transverse Strength of Kerb Stone
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Non Destructive Structural Investigation
Exposure of foundation for visual inspection and NDT
Cover meter surevy Test indicates position of reinforecemnt bars hardned concrete
Ultra sonic pulse velocity measurement to assess the uniformity of concrete Detects internal flaws cracks and segregation etc
Rebound Hammer test to find the insitu concrete strength Surface hardness
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Direct Shear test to find the cohesion(C) and angle of internal friction(ɸ) in soil samples
Insitu concrete coring to determine the compressive strength
Marshall stability test for asphalt mixes
GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories Company Profile
Lonestar Alpha Labs undertake onshore amp offshore ground investigations for a wide variety of civil and
industrial construction infrastructure and pipeline projects We pride ourselves by adopting the same
professional approach to both large multi-disciplinary investigation projects as well as small simple structures
Our Investigation is supervised by highly qualified amp experienced geotechnical engineers and geologists
General Geotechnical Engineering Services
Design and planning of ground investigations
Settlement Monitoring
Foundation Designs and Proof Checking
Design of Reinforced Earth Structures
Design of Deep Foundations (Piles Well) amp Mat Foundations
Borehole drilling amp soil investigations (SPT)
Dynamic Cone Penetration Testing (DCPT)
Static Cone Penetration Test with pore-pressure measurement (CPTU)
Sample coring and analysis
Down hole and Cross Hole Seismic Tests
Trial pitting and trenching
Slope stability analysis amp studies
Pumping Tests and permeability Lugeon Tests
Double Ring Infiltrometer Tests
Plate bearing Tests and in-situ CBRs
Electrical Resistively Test
Thermal Resistivity Test
Resistively Profiling amp Resistivity Mapping
Groundwater Monitoring Sampling and Analysis
Preparation of factual and interpretative reporting
Soil Investigations
Soil Geotechnical investigations are performed by geotechnical engineers to obtain information on the physical
and mechanical properties of soil and rock around a site to design earthworks and foundations for proposed
structures and for repair of distress to earthworks and structures caused by subsurface conditions A geotechnical
investigation includes surface exploration and subsurface exploration of a site Our rigs are cable to drill vertical
holes down to 400m and inclined holes down to 200m below existing ground level
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Soil sampling using variety of samplers to collect disturbed samples relatively undisturbed samples and
undisturbed samples Samplers such as Hand Shovel Machine driven auger continuous flight auger Split-
Spoon SPT sampler Shelby Tube Sampler Piston Sampler
Laboratory tests
A wide variety of laboratory tests performed on soils and rocks to measure different properties
Although detailed list of laboratory testing is presented in Civil section some of the typical tests involved in the
investigation are given below
Water Content
Particle size Analysis Grain Size Distribution
Sedimentation Hydrometer analysis
Atterberg limits
California Bearing Ratio (CBR)
Direct Shear Test
Oedometer Test (Consolidation)
Swelling Pressure Test
Tri-axial Test
Unconfined Compressive Strength
Chemical Analysis of Soil and Water
In-Situ geotechnical tests
Standard Penetration Test (SPT) - in-situ standard penetration test designed to provide information on the
properties of soil while also collecting a disturbed soil sample for grain-size analysis and soil classification
Dynamic Cone Penetration Test (DCPT) - in-situ dynamic cone penetration test designed to provide
information on the properties of sub soil of natural ground or for pavement DCPT is useful to determine the in-
situ CBR and subgrade modulus
Cone Penetration Test (CPT) ndash standard Cone Penetration Test is performed using an instrumented probe
with a conical tip pushed into the soil hydraulically at a constant rate CPT instrument records tip resistance
friction resistance along the sleeve and pore-pressure measurement For bigger sites usually the CPTs are
performed in combination with drilling of boreholes to correlate so that the investigation is economical and
appropriate CPT data interpretation is used for correlation of soil properties and also to determine Soil Bearing
Capacity (SBC)
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Constant head Falling head permeability tests - Estimating Hydraulic conductivity (or permeability)
of different types of soil is the most important step in designing any groundwater control system The knowledge
of this property is much useful in solving problems involving yield of water bearing strata seepage through
earthen dams stability of earthen dams and embankments of canal bank affected by seepage settlement etc The
falling head method of determining permeability is used for soil with low discharge where as the constant head
permeability test is used for coarse-grained soils with a reasonable discharge in a given time For very fine-
grained soil capillarity permeability test is recommended
Lugeon Test or Packer Tests - Estimating Hydraulic conductivity (or permeability) of different types of
rocks is a key step in designing any groundwater control system in a rock We do perform Packer Permeability
Tests in Rocks
Groundwater Monitoring
Our geotechnical field staffs are well trained for installing Piezometers and groundwater monitoring Piezometers
are two types viz Type-1 is Standpipe Piezometer and Type-2 is Vibrating-Wire Piezometers Standpipe
piezometer facilitates Groundwater levels measurement using dip meter or water level indicators while VW
piezometers are useful for monitoring Pore-Water pressures continuously using special devices attached to data
loggers
Groundwater Samples can be collected for analysis in the chemical and microbiological lab Routine drinking
water analysis trace metals and organic parameters can be tested and evaluated
Slope Stability Studies
The field of slope stability encompasses the analysis of static and dynamic stability of slopes of earth and rock-fill
dams slopes of other types of embankments excavated slopes and natural slopes in soil and soft rock Lonestar
Alpha can provide slope stability investigation analysis (including modelling) and design mitigation which can
be completed by our well trained and qualified geologists and geotechnical engineers
Settlement Monitoring
Settlement Monitoring surveys is performed to determine the degree of horizontal and vertical displacement of
structures pavements and embankments over a defined period Severe pavement damage and structural failure
can be a direct result of settlement and therefore it is critical that movement be detected and measured Our Senior
Engineering Surveyors and Geotechnical Engineers are available to assist you with the development and
implementation of a monitoring system to suit individual requirements
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Other Geotechnical Field Tests
Plate Load Tests
In-Situ CBR Tests
Soil Electrical Resistivity Tests
Soil Thermal Resistivity Tests
Pile Integrity Tests
Infiltration Rate Tests using Double Ring Infiltrometer
Geotechnical Field Tests
Geophysical seismic tests are useful to determine dynamic soil rock properties which will be used in
design of machine and any other vibrating equipment foundations
Two typical seismic tests performed as part of the geotechnical investigations are
Downhole seismic test and
Crosshole seismic test
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LIST OF GEOTECHNICAL TESTS
LIST OF GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING EQUIPMENTS
Drilling Rigs Desco Inc 2No SP4500S amp 3No
SP3500S (crawler)
Split-Spoon Sampler
Drilling Rig Ellettari EK100S amp EK 200S (crawler) Piston Type Samples
Drilling Rigs Truck Mounted Vibrating Wire Piezometers Devices amp Loggers
Drilling Rods Tricone Bits
Standard SPT sets and rods Tungsten Carbide Drilling Bits (96mm amp 101mm amp
above)
Single Double amp Triple Tube Core Barrels ndash
Conventional amp Wireline system
Diamond Bits Surface amp Impregnated (96mm amp
101mm amp above) ndash Conventional amp Wireline system
Shelby Tubes Automatic Water level Meter
Dynamic Cone Penetrometer Test equipment (DCPT) Bailers for Groundwater Sampling
Down-The-Hole Hammer (DTH Hammer) Packer Test Apparatus
Surveying Equipments (Auto Levels Total Station
GPS and Accessories)
Variable Geotechnical Softwares (gINT etc)
Thermal Resistivity Test Apparatus (KD2 Pro) Electrical Resistivity Test Apparatus (Nillson)
SUBSURFACE SOIL ROCK GROUNDWATER
Soil Investigation Drilling in Soils and Rocks
Bearing Capacity amp Settlement Analysis Slope Stability Analysis
Trial Pits Standard Penetration Test - SPT
Permeability in Soil (Falling Constant Head) Dynamic Cone Penetration Test - DCPT
Permeability in Rock (Lugeon Packer Test) Infiltration Rate Tests
Groundwater Monitoring and Sampling Installation of Inclinometers amp Pressure Meters
In-situ CBR Tests Installation of Piezometers
Soil Swelling Tests Plate Load Tests
Vane Shear Tests Soil Electrical Resistivity Tests
Down Hole Seismic Tests Cross Hole Seismic Tests
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KEY STAFF AT GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING
NAME DESIGNATION QUALIFICATION EXPERIENCE
J Pavan Kumar Sr Geotechnical Engineer MTech - Geotechnical 8
Tauseef anwar Geologist MSc Geology 5
Bahrudeen assain
Mohammed Geologist MSc Geology 5
Anjali Geologist BSc in Geology 8
Imran Ishaq Engineering asst Dip Civil 5
Mohammed Al-Ansari Logistics and Supervisor High School 10
Ameen Khalfan Field Coordinator High School 8
Abdullah Field Coordinator High School 5
Rit Bahadur Drilling Operator High School 15
Purna Bahadur Drilling Operator High School 16
Rajan Basnet Drilling Operator High School 10
Subarna Paija Drilling Operator High School 11
Lil Bahadur Sr Mechanic High School 11
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RECENT GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING PROJECTS Project Client Consultant No of Boreholes
Oman National Railway
Project Segments 2 amp 6
Italferr SpA MOTC 65 BH 80 TP amp
Piezometers
Bunker Terminal at Duqm Oman Oil Marketing Co
(OOMC)
Worley Parsons Oman
Engineering (WPOE)
10 BH amp MASW
survey
Mahdah ndash Rawdah Road
Dualization project
Premier International Mott McDonald 22 BH 15 TP amp
Slope stability
Yibal-Khuff FEED project Galfar Engg amp
Contracting Co SAOG
Petroleum Development
Oman (PDO)
95 BH 45 TP amp 11
Downhole seismic
Well pad stability
investigations at Fahud
Mabrouk Khulud West D
Galfar Engg amp
Contracting Co SAOG
Petroleum Development
Oman (PDO)
18 BH
Batinah Expressway Pkg 3 Simplex Infrastructure Parsons International
MOTC
79 BH
Adam ndash Thumrait
Dualization Project
Parsons International MOTC 150 BH 365 TP
Lime Calcination project at
Salalah
Carmeuse Inc - 15 BH 10 TP amp
Diagraphy drilling
Duqm Area A B amp C Sultan Qaboos University
(SQU)
SEZAD 65 BH amp 20 TP
Various Substation projects
in all Governorates
Dawood Engineering
Consultancy
Mezoon Electricity 50 BH 25 TP 50
ERTs
Chromite Quarry Drilling Arabian Gulf Trading - 7 BH
Transmission line at Taqah Rukun Al Yaqeen Int Mott McDonald 50 BH amp 61 TP
Izz ndash Adam Road
Dualization Project
Galfar Engg amp
Contracting Co SAOG
National Engg Services
of Pakistan (NESPAK)
25 BH amp 8 TPs
Bid bid ndash Sur Road
Dualization Project
Astaldi ndash Ozkar Joint
Venture
Dar Al-Handassah
(Lebonan)
89 BH 8 TPs
Piezometers
Water Distribution Network
at Al Amerat
Taeyoung ndash Hasan Juma
Baker JV
Sogreah Consultants 25 BH 130 TP amp Soil
Resistivity
Taxiway and Airlift Ramp
at Al Musannah Airbase
American International
Contractors Inc
- 34 BH amp 62 TP
Water Distribution Network
at Al Khoud
Towell Infrastructure
Projects Co LLC
National Engg Services
of Pakistan (NESPAK)
11 BH 7 TP amp Soil
Resistivity
Interchanges btn Airport amp
Muscat Expressway
Soares Da Costa ndash Oman
United Engg Services JV
Parsons International 15 BHs amp 10 TP
Oman Botanic Garden Diwan Royal Court Alatec (Spain) 75 BH
Qurayiat-Al-Amerat Road Muscat Municipality Parsons International 6 BH
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Tunnel
Al-Haffa District
Development Infrastructure
Dohfar Municipality Dar Al-Handassah
(Lebonan)
11 BH
Piezometers
Salam Resort amp Spa in Yiti
Muscat
Sama Dubai Halcrow International 58 BH
amp Piezometers
Al-Ansab STP Galfar Engineering amp
Contracting
Khatib AlAmi 6 BH
Limestone Quarry for
Doqoum Dry Dock
Daewoo Co Daewoo Co 6 BH
Barka Water Reservoir
Expansion Works
Galfar Engineering amp
Contracting
Mott Mac Donald 12 BH
Soil Resistivity
Information Centers at
Nizwa amp Ibri
Ministry of Higher
Education
Development Services amp
Maintenance
6 BH
Irrigation System Plan for
Dhofar Municipality
Dhofar Municipality Consulting Engineering
Services
7 BH
Infiltration Tests
Cyclone Damage
Rehabilitation Works in Ras
Al-Hadd
CCC Parsons International Investigation for
Ground
Improvement
Soil Resistivity OMIFCO - Soil Resistivity
Seeb Cornice Road
Improvement Bridges
Muscat Municipality Atkins 7 BH
Dualization FarqNizwa to
Marfaa Daris Road
Ministry of Transport and
Communication
Parsons International 18 BH
Dualization of Al Kharjiah
Street
Muscat Municipality Parsons International 6 BH
Bidbid Sur Road Sec-1 MOTC Dar Al Handasah 31 BH Piezometers
120TPs
Flood Protection Dams-
Liwa and Shinaz Area
Ministry of water
resources and regional
municipalities
Renardet amp Fitchner 29 BH 40 TPs
Housing at Hail Al Ghaf
Quriyat
Muscat Municipality - 10 BH amp 10 TPs
132kV OHL from Harweel
to Thumrait
Petroleum Development
Oman
Worley Parsons 11 BH 11TPs amp ERT
132kV OHL from Dank to
Al Hail
Civil Co Contracting OETC Energoprojekt
Mott Mac Donald
43 BH 20 TPs amp
ERT
132kV OHL from Al Wasit
to Buraimi Grid Ss
Civil Co Contracting OETC Energoprojekt
Mott Mac Donald
27 BH 11TPrsquos amp
ERT
Al Athaiba Junction
Improvements
Muscat Municipality Parsons Intl Co 12 BH 7 TP Asphalt
Coring
Third Laneing from Bait Al Muscat Municipality Parsons International 35 BH 34 TP
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Barka to Mabelah Asphalt Coring
Design and construction of
Dualization of Al Murtaffa
street
Muscat Municipality Parsons International 26 BH 15 TP
Asphalt Coring
Proposed Tower
Constructions in OMAN
Ministry of Broadcasting Rohde amp Schwarz 16BH
EPC of power plant Daleel
Facility
L amp T Electromech Mott Mac Donald 7 BH 10TP ERT
Royal Suite at Haima and
Emergency block
Dewan of Royal Court Tebodin amp Partners LLC 4BH 4TP
Navigation Aids System
Muscat International
Airport and Salalah Airport
Thales Deutschland
Germany
Thales Deutschland
Germany
6BH 5ERT
Upgrade of DPS amp B-Block
facility Daleel oil Fields
Daleel Petroleum Attila Dogan 4BH 2ERT
13233kV Grid Station at
Quriyat
OETC LnT Oman Energoprojekt amp Parsons 4BH TPs
132kV OHL from Quriyat
to Jahloot
OETC LnT Oman Energoprojekt amp Parsons 60BH 60TPs 60ERT
Supreme Court at Al
Ghubra Guest House
Royal Court Affairs
Royal Estates The Palace
Consulting Engineering
Services LLC
12BH TPs
GEOTECH DRILLING RIGS
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DESCO SP4500S Rigs DESCO SP3500S Rigs
Site Work Photographs
GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION ndash AREA A B amp C at Duqm
Client SEZAD Consultant SQU
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GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION ndash Yibal Khuff Project at Yibal
Client Galfar Engg amp Cont Consultant PDO
GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION ndash Inclined Coring at Chromite Mine near Sumail
Client Arabian Gulf Trading
GEOTEC
HNICAL INVESTIGATION ndash Oman National Railway Project
Segments 2 amp 6
Client MOTC Consultant Italferr SpA
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GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION FOR
BARKA WATER RESERVOIR EXPANSION
Client Galfar Consultant Mott Mac Donald
SUBSURFACE INVESTIGATION BIDBID-SUR ROAD
SECTION 1
Client MOTC Consultant Dar Al Handasah Shair amp Partners
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GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION FOR SEEB-CORNICHE ROAD
IMPROVEMENT BRIDGE 6 MUSCAT
Client Muscat Municipality Consultant Atkins
GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION FOR 132KV OHL FROM DANK
TO AL HAIL amp 132KV OHL FROM SIBETHA TO BURAIMI
Client CivilCo Consultant Mott Mac Donald Energoprojekt
GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION FOR FLOOD PROTECTION DAMS
SHINAZ AREA ndash HATTA-A HATTA-B FAYDH amp BIDAH
Client MRMWR Consultant Fitchner amp Renardet
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DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF FLYOVER WIDENING AND JUNCTION IMPROVEMENTS AT AL ATHAIBA INTERCHANGE
Client Muscat Municipality Consultant Parsons
DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF THIRD LANING OF MAIN ROAD FROM AL MAWELAH INTERCHANGE TO BAIT AL BARKHA RA
Client Muscat Municipality Consultant Parsons
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SURVEYING WITH TOTAL STATION EQUIPMENT FOR
GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING PURPOSES
ELECTRICAL RESISTIVITY TEST
RESISTIVITY MAPPING amp RESISTIVITY PROFILING
PIEZOMETER INSTALLATION INCLINED DRILLING WITH PACKER TEST
CHEMICALENVIRONMENTAL amp
MICROBIOLOGICAL TESTING
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Lonestar Alpha Lab provides a full range of chemical environmental and microbiological analytical services to
industrial engineeringconsulting and government clients throughout the Sultanate of Oman Lonestar Alpha
analytical expertise includes organic and inorganic analyses of water soil air food and many other matrices The
lab production capability capacity and advancement of instrumentation ensure the reliability and performance
needed to successfully deliver major analytical projects Instruments are dedicated to specific matrices and
analyses to prevent cross contamination Our reports are fully supported by QAQC deliverables designed to meet
the requirements of the regulatory program for which the data will be utilized Our reports are designed for ease-
of-results interpretation as well as efficient validation of the support data
TESTING DIFFERENT MATRICES
DomesticFormationGroundReclamation Water
Desalination Water amp Marine Samples
Marine Life
Plant Tissue
Reverse Osmosis
Soils amp Sediments
Food Products
Metal Samples
Concrete Products
CHEMICALENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS
WaterWastewater Metallic Constituents
WaterWastewater Organic Constituents
Water Cations amp Anions
Ambient Air Quality Monitoring
Stack amp Process Emission Monitoring
Indoor Air Quality
Contamination Pollution Studies Environmental Chemistry organics inorganics metals
Analytical chemistry using AAS XRF OES IRC and wet chemistry
Noise amp Vibration Monitoring
Microbiological Analysis
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AMBIENT AIR amp STACK EMISSION MONITORING
CO amp CO2
Hydrogen Sulfide
Hydrocarbons
Metal Particulates
NOx SOx
Oxygen
Volatile Organic Compounds
Dioxin amp Furion
MICROBIOLOGICAL AIR QUALITY MONITORING
Bacteria(CFUm3
Moulds (CFUm3)
Identification of Microorganisms up to Species level
INDOOR AIR QUALITY (IAQ)
Lonestar Alpha leads the way in Indoor Air Quality Services with our dedicated team of field staff and the latest
equipment We are equipped to investigate chemical and biological exposure situations
IAQ Air Monitoring Services
VOCs and SVOCs
Fungal Mold Indentification Quantification
Total Respirable Particulates
Toxic Vapors
Sick Building Syndrome
Bacterial Indentification Quantification
Typical IAQ Surveys
IAQ profile for preliminary building study
Baseline IAQ monitoring
Mold Fungal contamination monitoring using spore trap sampling devices
Compliance monitoring for municipal amp Government enviromental agencies
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HSE monitoring for critical response of environmental hazards
INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE (IH)
Lonestar Alpha is capable of providing a wide variety of Industrial Hygiene Service
using state of the art equipment and depth of experience with IH procedures
NoiseDosimetry TLV+8Hr TWA
Particulates (Total PM 10 PM 50 PM 25)
Combustible Gases (Total Hydrocarbons)
VOCs and SVOCs
Total and Respirable Fibers
Metals and Inorganics
Typical Industrial Hygiene Monitoring
HSE monitoring for corporate or client requirec field data collection
Compliance monitoring for Municipal or Governmental agency requirements
Background monitoring for comparative Environmental studies
HYGIENE AUDITING AND INSPECTIONS
Hygiene Auditing
Hygiene Inspections and Hygiene recommendations
Assisting in ISOHACCP Certifications
Microbiological Sampling and Analysis of Food and Water
Swab sampling and Air Monitoring
Hotel and Industrial HAACP and Hygiene System Implementation
Assisting in Laboratory setup and Accreditations Response monitoring for safety analysis and quality assurance audits
OIL ANALYSIS
Lube Oil
Transformer Oil
Compressor Oil
Diesel
Heavy fuel
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LIST OF CHEMICALENVIRONMENTALMICROBIOLOGICAL TESTS ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY amp ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS
WATER EFFLUENT SEAWATER SOIL SEDIMENT ANALYSIS
Acidity Sulfide Selenium
Alkalinity TDS Silicon
Ammonia Temperature Silver
Bicarbonate Total Hardness Sodium
BOD Total Nitrogen Strontium
Boron Total Organic Carbon Thallium
Chlorite chlorate Potassium
Bromate TSS Tin
Carbonate Turbidity Titanium
Chlorides Aluminum Vanadium
COD Antimony Zink
Color Arsenic Aromatic Volatile Orgabicx (BTEX)
Conductivity Barium Chlorinated Hydrocarbons
Cyanides Beryllium Crude amp Refined Product Fingerprinting
Dissolved Oxygen Cadmium Extractible Organic Halides
Fluoride Calcium Haloacetic Acids
Free Chlorine Chromium Halogenated Volatile Organics
Magnesium Hardness Cobalt Herbicides amp Pesticides
Nitrates Copper Nitroaromatic amp Cyclic Ketones
Nitrites Hexavalent Chromium Organic and Volatile Acids
Oil amp Grease Iron PCBrsquos
Organic Nitrogen Lead Polynuclear Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAH)
pH Lithium Semi Volatile Organic Compounds
Phenols Magnesium Total Organic Halides
Phosphates Mercury Total Petroleum Hydrocarbons (TPH)
Phosphorus Molybdenum Trihalomethanes
Residual Chlorine Nickel Volatile Organic Compounds
Salinity Niobium Pthalate Esters
Sodium Absorption Ratio
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FOOD CHEMICAL AND MICROBIOLOGICAL TEST
Fish and Value added fish products vegetable oils Ketchups Mayonnaise Vinegar Cooked sea
food Cooked Non sea foods Canned foods Vegetables Snacks Ghee Cheese Honey Sweats etc
CHEMICAL ANALYSIS OF FOOD
GIDELINES - OMAN STANDARDGULF STANDARDOther International Standards
TEST METHODS- AOACASTAAOCSISOSASOASTMBS
CHEMICAL ANALYSIS OF FOOD
Protein Cholesterol
Fat content Phosphorous
Vitamins Sodium
Moisture Potassium
Ash Calcium
Dietary Fibre Lead
Sugar Cadmium
Starch Mercury
Saturated Fat Iron
Unsaturated Fat Magnesium
Arsenic Aflatoxins
Moisture content Histamine
Volatile protein Irradiation
Pesticides Sudan Dyes
MICROBIOLOGICAL ANALYSIS OF FOOD
TEST METHODS ndash USFDA BAMAOACCCFRACMMEFISO
GUIDELINES ndash OMANI STANDARDGSOPHLS
MICROBIOLOGICAL ANALYSIS OF FOOD
Aerobic Plate Count Listeria monocytogens
Lactobacillus acidophilus Shelf Life Analysis
Escherichia coli Enterobacteriaceae
Escherichia coli O157 H7 Vibrio parahaemolyticus
Fecal Coliforms Shigella
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Total Coliforms Listeria spp
Staphylococcus aureus Clostridium perfringens
Salmonella Yeast and Mould
Vibrio cholera Vibrio parahaemolyticus
Anaerobic plate count Campylobacter
Histamine Bacillus cereus
Aflatoxin
CHEMISTRY OF CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL
Chemical Analysis of Cement Chemical Analysis of Lime Powder
Heat of Hydration of cement Total Alkalis
Chemical Analysis of Micro silica Chemical Analysis of Ground Granulated Blast
Furnace Slag
Sodium Absorption Ratio Leachibility Tests of Metals from Soil
Testing of Concrete making water Determination of Alkali carbonates amp Bi carbonates
Cation Exchange Capacity of Soil Organic matter content of soil
Mass loss of Ignition of soil Total Sulphate content of soil
Water soluble Sulphate content of soil Water soluble Chloride content of soil
Carbonate content of soil Acid soluble Chloride content of soil
Gypsum content of soil Ammonia content of soil
Total Sulphate content of Aggregates Total Chloride content of Aggregates
Potential Alkali ndash Silica reactivity of Aggregates Water Soluble Chloride Salts in Aggregates
Acid ndash Soluble Material in fine Aggregate Organic impurities in fine Aggregates
Determining the water content of freshly mixed
concrete
Determining the Portland cement content of the
hardened hydraulic cement concrete
Chemical analysis of hardened concrete Sulfate content of hardened concrete
Chemical analysis for metals like steel Chloride content of hardened concrete
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ORE ANALYSIS
Dolomite Ore Iron Ore
Copper Ore Nickel Ore
Chromium Ore Limestone Ore
Manganese Ore Gypsum
Dunite Quartz
STEEL CHEMISTRY
Alloys Brass amp Bronze
Aluminum Alloys Chemical Composition of Steel
ASTM A 262 (Various) Diffused Hydrogen Test
ASTM G 48 (Variou) Purity of Metals
ASTM G 6667 Nickel Alloys
OIL ANALYSIS
Appearance Flash Point Specific Gravity
Ash Content Water content Insoluble pentane
Carbon Conradson Residue Wear Metals Total Acid Number
Kinematic Viscosity Break Down voltage Total Base Number
Dissipation factor Oil Content Viscosity Index
Color Pour Point Flash Point
Copper Corrosion BS amp W Density
Neutralization number Resistivity Interfacial tension
Dissolve gas Sediment Sulphur content
Cloud point Distillation PCB
Oxidation test Gassing
AMBIENT AIR STACK MONITORING
Carbon Dioxide RPM (PM 10 5 25)
Carbon Monoxide Semi Volatile Organic Compounds
Chlorine Content SO2
Hydrogen Sulfide Total Acid Concentration
Lower Explosion Limit Total Hydrocarbon
Oxides of Nitrogen Total Particulate Concentration
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Oxygen Volatile Organic Compounds
Ozone Dioxin amp Furion
INDOOR AIR QUALITY ndash IAQ INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE - IH
Asbestos Bulk Sample Analysis Total amp Respirable Fibers
Asbestos Fiber Concentration in Air Total amp Respirable Particulates
Bacterial amp Microbial Identification Total Plate Count
FungalMould Identification Toxic Vapors
Metals VOC amp SVOC
Noise Monitoring Dosimetry TWA Yeast amp Mould Identification
MICROBIOLOGICAL ANALYSIS OF WATER
Test Method ndash BS ENISOAPHAAWWACMMEF CCFRA
GUIDELINES ndash Omani standardGSOWHODubai Municipality
WATER WASTE WATERINDUSTRIES WATER SOIL
Heterotrophic plate count
Total Coliforms
Escherichia coli
EnterococciFecal streptococci
Pseudomonas aeroginosa Staphylococcus aureus
Legionella spp Nematodes
Sulphate Reducing Bacteria Yeast amp Mould
Salmonella Microscopic observations and interpretations
Vibrio cholera Standard Plate count at 22 o C
Fecal Coliform Clostridium perfringens
Legionella anisa
Legionella Pneumophila serogroup 1
Legionella Pneumophila serogroup 2-14
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MICROBIOLOGICAL ANALYSIS OF PERSONAL SWABSSURFACE SWABSEQUIPMENT
SWABS
Total coliforms
Fecal coliforms
Escherichia coli
Aerobic plate count
Staphylococcus aureus
Yeast and Mould
Salmonella spp
COSMETICS ANALYSIS
HairoilsHair creams Hair shampooBody lotion Chemical DepilinatorsTalcum PowderDeoderants
Toilette soapSkin cream etc As per GSOOS SASO USFDAAOAC Standards
COSMETICS ANALYSIS
Appearance Thermal Stability
Color Total Fat
Odor Lead
Homogenous Cadmium
Texture Nickel
Seperation Chromium
Skin Irritation Test Ethanol insoluble matter
Marking Water insoluble matter
Language Total free Alkali
Instructions for Use Chlorides calculated as NaCl
Warning phrases concerning the product (if any) Saponification Value
Chemical and Physical Tests Free Fatty Acid as Oliec Acid
Moisture Extraneous matter
pH Total Non Acqueos content
Sediment and suspended matter Peroxide value
Alchohol content Total Bacterial count
Formaldehyde Yeast and Mould
Essential oils Pseudomonas aeroginosa
Volatile matter Staphylococcus aureus
Non volatile alcohol matter
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LIST OF CHEMICALENVIRONMENTALMICROBIOLOGICAL EQUIPMENTS
pH Meter Conductivity Meter pH Meters
Dissolved Oxygen Meter Turbidity Meter
Flame Atomic Absorption Spectrometer
FAASGFAAS Hg Analyzer
EDXRF Analyzer ndash Philips MiniPal2
Muffle Air Furnace (1100˚C) Breakdown voltage
ICP- OES Colour apparatus for OIL
GC-MSGC centrifuge
IC Open cup ndashClosed cup Flash point
UV-VIS-NIR Spectrometer HACH TAN delta Resistivity meter
Dissolved gas Analyser ( TOGA) AAS
TAN Titrator Microscope
Copper corrosion Colony Counter
Karl fisher colometric Viscometer
Interfacial tensometer OES
Biological safety Cabinet UV apparatus
Shaker Water bath
Freezer Incubator
Chillier Autoclave
Micro pipetter Vortex
pipetter
Weighing Balance
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KEY STAFF AT CHEMICALMICROBIOLOGICAL LAB
MAJOR CHEMICALENVIRONMENTAL CLIENTS
Client Client
HMR Consultants Dhofar Power Company
Geo-Resources Omani Euro Foods Industries
Al-Safa Environmental Consultancy Al-Hassan Engineering Company
Five Oceans Dawood Contracting Company
Fugro Middle East Natural Resources Consultants
Gulf Mining ICES
Muscat Chromite Sohar Steel LLC
Total Management Trading Construction Materials Industries
Emirates Trading Co Al-Shidhani Refreshments Enterprises
Oman Chromite Oman Aluminium Processing Industries LLC
Muscat Overseas Radisson Blu
National Arabian Gulf International Desalination amp Water Treatment
ASB Group Dhofar Beverages
Majan Mining Company OMASCO
Haya Oman Liquefied Natural Gas Company
Oman Polyproplene Swan Foods LLC
Oman Methanol Bahwan Engineering Co
NAME DESIGNATION EXPERIENCE
P Tejali Lab Manager 17 yrs
Asad Naqvi Chemical Lab Supervisor 17 yrs
OD Sebastian Senior Chemist 32 yrs
Vinu Mohan Senior Microbiologist 7 yrs
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Sohar Aluminum OMIFCO
Oman Refreshment Occidental Mukhaizna LLC
Shangri-La Barr Al Jissa Special Technical Services
ENATO Consolidated Contractors Company
Blue City Northern Minerals Company
Andam International Sweets of Oman
SUR Desalination (Bahwan Veolia Water) Lalbuksh Voltas Engineering Services
STFA Bahwan Veolia Water LLC
Larsen amp Turbo COWI-Larsen
GALFAR Khimji Permoglaze (Oman) LLC
AATCO United Chrome LLC
Interbeton amp Six Construct Oman Flour Mills Company
Douglas OHI Oman National Engineering amp Investment
VALE -Oman Petrogas
BP Oman Sohar aluminium
Siemens-Oman American Embassy
Tawoos Catering Wacasco Catering
MAF DALKIA Al Futtaim amp Sons
Enhance Khimji Ramdas LLC
Oman Oasis National Mineral water CO LLC
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MECHANICAL CORROSION AND METALLURGICAL TESTING
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Lonestar Alpha has the capability to cater to the physical metallurgical testing requirements of a wide range of
materials and products The testing capability and experience are recognized by reputed organizations like
PDO OXY BP OGC etc and third party inspection agencies Tests are generally carried out to international
standards set by ASTM BS ASME API AWS and others Lonestar Alpha offers quality service to
international standards accurate results and quick turnaround at reasonable cost
Lonestar Alpha Mechanical Metallurgical Corrosion Testing Capabilities Include
Tensile compression Test Vickers Hardness RockwellBrinell Hardness
Impact (Ambient temp to -196degC) BendFlatteningNick Break Test Elevated Temperature
tensile testing
Corrosion Test - ASTM
A262G48G28ASTM A 923
ASTM E 562 Ferrite measurement
by ferritscope Flexure
Proof Load Breaking Load Failure Load
Coating Thickness Coating Continuity Coating Adhesion
MacroMicro Examination Fillet Weld Break Nick Break
HIC SSCC test in accordance with
NACE standards Chemistry by OES
Failure Analysis and
Material Investigation
Chemical analysis of metallic materials of
Fe and Ni base alloys In situ Replica Metallography
Metallic sample collection at
site for chemical analysis
Strand wire testing for mechanical
properties Portable hardness testing Manhole Cover testing
Rubber testing Geo-textile testing HDPE testing
Materials frequently tested include
Metals and alloy products such as plates shapes bares pipes and fittings
Welding procedure qualification test coupons
Welding consumable qualification test coupons
Welder qualification test coupons
Welding procedure test coupons
Steel Bars Wires and Fabric for concrete reinforcement
Galvanized Steel products
Fasteners
Metal Castings
Cemented Carbide Products
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Lonestar Alpha Laboratories offers a wide range of metallurgical services to many diverse industries supported by
an experienced team of metallurgical engineers trained technicians and modern equipment The following
services are offered
o Laboratory Metallography and Microscopy
o Replica and In-situ Metallography
o Corrosion Testing and Evaluation
o Condition Usability and Remaining Life Assessment
o Failure Analysis and Investigation
o Other Services
Laboratory Metallography and Microscopy
Scanning Electron Microscopy
Stereomicroscopy
Energy Dispersive X-ray Analysis
Fractrography
Macrostructural Examination
Microstructural Examination
Microhardness Evaluation
Replica and In-situ Metallography
In-situ Replica Metallography
Replication of Fractures
Replication of Surface Features
Corrosion Testing and Evaluation
Lonestar Alpha is equipped to undertake corrosion testing and evaluation in accordance with NACE and ASTM
standards for qualification of materials used in corrosive environments which include sea water brine blackish
water and sour service The following tests are conducted
Resistance to Pitting and Crevice Corrosion
Susceptibility to Intergranular Corrosion Attack
Resistance to Sulfide Stress Cracking (SSC)
Resistance to Hydrogen Induced Cracking (HIC)
Examination of Scales and Corrosion Products
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Condition Usability and Remaining Life Assessment
Periodic inspections serve to identify degradation processes at an early stage and thereby provide necessary
information for assessment of condition usability and remaining life Further the initiation of timely repair or
replacement actions substantially reduced or eliminates costly capital and downtime losses
Lonestar has the capability and experience to perform comprehensive inspections necessary for condition
usability and remaining life assessment of a wide range of materials and components used in structures plants and
operating equipment
Power plant and auxiliary boiler tubes headers and connectors
Turbine nozzles vanes combustor lines and casings
Oil and gas processing equipment and components
Equipment and components of marineoffshore structures
Drilling and downhole equipment and components
Engine Components
Failure Analysis and Investigation
Supported by its integrated analytical facilities and the diverse professional capabilities of its staff Lonestar has
for the last several years provided accurate and timely analyses and investigations into failures of components
Reports include comprehensive photographic documentation of observations discussions of findings conclusions
on the mechanism and root cause of failure
Other Services
Lonestar offer assistance in the following areas
Material selection for intended service
Preparation of material testing and inspection procedures
Study of failure mechanisms of complex systems
Troubleshooting
Research and development
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LIST OF METALLURGY TESTS
LIST OF METALLURGY LAB EQUIPMENTS Instron Universal Tensile Tester Lathe Machine
Satec Charpy Impact testing machine Charpy Broaching Machine
Forcipol Bend Testing machine Gas Cutting Gear
Olympus Metallurgical Microscope Carl Zeiss
microscope upto 1600X
Stereo Microscope
Metlabcorp Micro Polisher Digital Verniers
Automatic Polishing machine Digital Micrometers
Water Chiller Bath Coating thickness Meter
Optorama Shadowgraph Holiday detector
Digital thermometers Band Saw Machine
Vickers hardness tester Hack Saw Machine
Fischer Ferritscope Universal Milling Machine
STEEL REBARS EXOTIC MATERIAL
Tensile Tests Bend Tests
Elevated Temperature Tensiles Rebar Tensile Bend and Rebend
Proof Load test Fracture Test
Macro Preparation amp Examination Coating thickness test Holiday Detection Test
Peel Off Test Vickers Rockwell Hardness Survey
Charpy Impact Test Micro Examination with photograph
Ferrite Count (Point Count method) - count Ferrite Content (Magnetic Method) - spots
A262 Test Practice CE ASTM G48ASTM G28 tests
SSCC Test HIC Test
Chemical Analysis XRD EDXRF Analysis
SEMEDS Analysis Detailed Failure Investigation Material investigation
CTOD In-situ Replica Metallography
Strand Wire Tensile Test Manhole Cover Compression Test
Ring Stiffness Test GRE Rubber Plastic Geo-textile Tensile testing
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KEY STAFF AT METALLURGY LAB
Anil Vashishta Pratik Raval Sasikumar Isehaq Chezian
NAME DESIGNATION QUALIFICATION EXPERIENCE
Anil Vashishta Operations Manager
Metallurgical Head
BE Metallurgical
Engineering 24 years
Pratik Raval Test House Supervisor BE Mechanical
Engineering 10 years
KSasikumar Senior Metallurgist BE Metallurgical
Engineering 14 years
GChezhian Metallurgist BE Metallurgical
Engineering 06 years
Ishaq Al Harassi Senior Engineer BE Mechanical
Engineering 08 years
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BRANCHES amp CONTACTS
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LONESTAR ALPHA LABORATORIES BRANCHES amp CONTACTS
Website
wwwlonestaralphacom
General Email infolonestaralphacom
Branches
Muscat (Central Laboratory) PO Box 1197 PC 130 Azaiba ndash Muscat Sultanate of Oman
Tel +968 24501524 24505590
Fax +968 24503814
Email muscatlablonestaralphacom
Muscat (Chemistry Environmental) PO Box 1197 PC 130 Azaiba ndash Muscat Sultanate of Oman
Tel +968 24504206 24504924
Fax +968 24502635
Email chemlablonestaralphacom
Muscat (Micro-biology) PO Box 1197 PC 130 Azaiba ndash Muscat Sultanate of Oman
Tel +968 24504206 24504924
Fax +968 24502635
Email microlablonestaralphacom
Sohar PO Box 84 PC 327 Sohar Industrial Estate Sohar ndash Sultanate of Oman
Tel +968 26751775 26751920 26751976
Fax +968 26751331
Email civilsoharlonestaralphacom
Duqm Tel +968 99278040 92303290
Fax +968 24503814
Email duqmlablonestaralphacom
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Salalah
Tel +968 2321 3390 +968 92038358
Fax +968 2321 3391
Email salalahlablonestaralphacom
Key Personals
Administration
Dawood Al-Harrasi
Chief Executive Officer
+968 91111411 dawoodalharrasilonestaralphacom
Saif Al-Harthi
Business Development Manager
+968 90122471 saifalharthylonestaralphacom
Santosh Elapanda
QHSE Manager
+968 99881224 santoshelapandalonestaralphacom
Moncy Thomas
Finance HR amp Admin Manager
+968 99221293 moncythomaslonestaralphacom
Operations
Anil Vashishta
Operations Manager Metallurgical Head
+968 99866907 anilvashishtalonestaralphacom
Civil Engineering Material Lab Hukam Chand
Civil Engineering Country Manager - Civil
+968 99445354 hukamchandlonestaralphacom
Naresh Paladugu
Civil Engineering Technical Manager - Civil
+968 99063458 nareshpaladugulonestaralphacom
Rakesh
Civil Engineering Lab Manager - Sohar Lab
+968 92869691 civilsoharlonestaralphacom
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FrancisMD
Civil Engineering Lab Manager ndash Salalah Lab
+968 92038358 Salalahlablonestaralphacom
Tomiyo
Civil Engineering Senior Lab Technician - Duqm Lab
+968 99278040 duqmlablonestaralphacom
Geotechnical Engineering Lab
J Pavan Kumar
Geotechnical Engineering Sr Geotechnical engineer
+968 99887852 ameerudeenlonestaralphacom
Chemical Microbiology amp Environmental Lab
P Tejali
Chemical Microbiology amp Environmental Engineering Lab Manager
+968 99887834 tejaliparsekarlonestaralphacom
Asad
Chemical amp Environmental Engineering Assistant Manager Chemistry
+968 99884612 asadnaqvilonestaralphacom
Vinu Mohan
Food amp Microbiology Testing
+968 99248181 vinumohanlonestaralphacom
Metallurgy Lab
Email metlablonestaralphacom
Anil Vashishta
Metallurgy Lab Manager Metallurgy
+968 99866907 anilvashishtalonestaralphacom
Pratik Raval
Metallurgy Lab Test House Supervisor
+968 99880633 pratikravallonestaralphacom
Sasi Kumar
Metallurgy Lab Senior Metallurgist
+968 99843415 sasikumarlonestaralphacom
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LOCATION MAPS
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1 MUSCAT
2 Muscat ndash Chemistry Lab
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3 SOHAR
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4 DUQM
5 SALALAH
Registered with Directorate General for Specification amp measurements
Approved by PDO ISOIEC 170252005 Certified by SGS for ISO 9001
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HSE POLICY
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HSE POLICY
It is the policy of the Establishment that its operations are executed at all times in such a way to ensure the
health safety and welfare of the employees and other persons including customers subcontractors and
general public
The establishment accepts the responsibility for health safety and environment (HSE) and HSE matters are
considered in equal importance to other business Objectives To achieve our objectives Lonestar alpha
Laboratories maintains an integrated HSE management system
HSE OBJECTIVES
The establishment strive to maintain HSE standards through training encouraging interest and enthusiasm in
HSE and by developing personal responsibility for HSE
The establishment is committed to protect the environment and minimize the waste and emissions to the
environment
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories shall comply with the HSE legislations and regulations of the Sultanate of Oman
and our documented management system requirements
HSE policy will be communicated to all employees and other concerned parties and will be made available to
the public
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories will establish objectives and targets and will adopt a proactive approach to HSE
matters
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories is committed to review the effectiveness of the HSE policy and its objectives
periodically to ensure the compliance and continual improvement of its HSE performances
The Establishment shall provide all necessary resources to provide the safety of personnel and equipment as
per regulatory requirements
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QUALITY POLICY
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QUALITY POLICY
It is the Policy of this Company to conduct its business in a good professional manner which
demonstrates technical competence and reliability while continuously improving and providing high
quality testing and cost-effective service for the laboratorys Customers For this purpose we have
established and implemented a formal quality system It is our goal that this commitment to quality will
result in complete customer satisfaction throughout our service This will be achieved by
Maintaining compliance to ISO 90012008 and ISO 170252005 and the technical requirements
Continual improvement in the effectiveness of the management system
Ensuring all staff familiarizes themselves with the content of the Quality Assurance Manual and
complies with the policies procedures and associated documentation and implement at all times
Providing a service built on a well established Quality Management System meeting the
requirements of both our clients and current regulations standards
Providing accurate and unbiased test results in accordance with the requirement of International or
National or Internal or Customer specified test method
Undertaking assignments only where it has the required competent staff and equipment which are
calibrated and maintained
Continuous improvement in key processes through involvement in applicable PTP Intra -
laboratory comparisons between analysts and inter laboratory programs
Building staff skills through training and providing career growth opportunities to all employees
Improving profitability of company in accordance with guidelines set by shareholders each year
Advising the customer where appropriate of potential problems detected as a result of tests or
investigation in a timely manner
QUALITY OBJECTIVES
Test Results shall be Accurate Quick and Reliable
Accept changes and continuously improve our services to meet Customer needs and expectations to enhance
the value to our Customers
Good Laboratory Practices shall be followed and maintain an environment for the protection of Personnel
Equipment and Customer properties
Continuous improvement and development of competence of personnel through awareness teamwork
education training communication and encouragement
Advanced methods and practices shall be adopted to enhance customer satisfaction
Management System is designed to meet the requirements of both Customers and RegulationsStandards
Achieve a total Customer Satisfaction
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COMPANY HIERARCHY
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LONESTAR ALPHA LABORATORIES - ORGANIZATIONAL CHART
SCOPE OF TESTING
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SCOPE OF WORK
Type of Activity Scope of Tests
Civil Engineering
Construction Material
Mechanical Physical and Chemical Testing of Soil Aggregate Concrete
Cement Blocks Marble Tiles Water and other Construction Materials
Projects Quality Control
Establishment and Operation of Site Laboratories for Specific Projects
Evaluation and Assessment of Materials Quality for Projects Supervision of
Deep Foundation
Structural Evaluation
Non-destructive Diagnostics of Existing Civil structures amp Assessment for
Soundness Strength Deterioration amp Corrosion of Hardened Concrete in the
Existing RC Structures
Deep Foundation Testing
Testing Piles by Low Strain Integrity Testing
Geotechnical
Engineering
(Soil Investigations)
Field soil investigations for the purpose of assessing soil suitability for
building and civil constructions Engineering recommendations for the type
of foundation and bearing capacity Settlement analysis and monitoring
Slope stability analysis Soil and rock permeability tests Groundwater
analysis and monitoring
Highway amp Pavements
Visual inspection of the asphalt condition (defects assessment) Benkelman
Beam deflection measurements Extraction of cores in asphalt pavement
Saw cut asphalt slabs Dynamic Cone Penetration (DCP) measurements
Roughness measurements (IRI) by Roughometer CBR (lab amp In-situ)
Excavation of test pits Asphalt core laboratory analysis
Mechanical Corrosion and Metallurgical Engineering
Mechanical testing of metals welds and steel re-inforcement bars Chemical
analysis Procedure and Welder Qualifications Micro-structural evaluation
NACE Corrosion testing Failure Analysis In-situ Replica Metallography
Corrosion evaluation of SSDSS material Material Selection Manhole Cover
testing Testing of Non-metallics ndash Rubber HDPE GRP Geo-textile
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Chemical amp
Environmental
Engineering
Liquids amp Solids Sample analysis of liquids (domestic water groundwater seawater raw and
treated wastewater reverse osmosis marine discharge etc) and solids (soil
sludge sediment marine life plant tissue etc) Analysis of trace metals in
parts per billion in soil sludge and water Analysis of non-metallic inorganic
components Environmental analysis of organic constituents (BTEX PCB
PAH Phenols Volatile organic compounds Semi volatile organic
compounds etc) Analysis of Pesticides Dioxin amp Furan by using equipment
like GCGCMSFIDECD etc in accordance with International Standards
Metals amp Alloys Chemical composition of metals alloys corrosion products amp scales
Corrosion amp Scale Inhibitor Testing amp Evaluation Drilling Fluids Tests
Determination of different grade of Stainless Steel Carbon Steel Low Alloy
Steel Cast Iron brass Nickel Alloy Analysis of construction Rebar Zinc
Ingot Aluminium Cast Aluminium by using equipment ICPAAOESLECO
etc
Environmental
Monitoring
Effluent discharges amp drinking water compliances Ambient Air amp Stack
emission monitoring Industrial hygiene monitoring Commercial and
industrial indoor air quality Measurement of noise in dB in outdoor
workplace and from operating equipment Monitoring particulates in indoor
outdoor and workplace atmospheres Determination of Total Hydrocarbon
SO2 NO2 VOC Toxic Metals H2S Microbiological Toxic Metals Toxic
Gas and Total Suspended Matter in Internal Air Quality Monitoring
Moisture Velocity Flow NOX SO2 TPHCO2 CO Dioxin HF HCl and
Particulate in Stack Monitoring Ore Analysis Analysis of Nickel Iron Chromite Copper Dolomite Limestone and Gold
Silver Copper and other minerals using XRF ICP or by Wet Chemistry
Oil Analysis Physical and chemical analysis of crude and lube oils engine oil used engine
oil compressor oil hydraulic oil The analysis includes viscosity flash point
density cloud and pour point water content oil content salt colour total
acid number metals etc
TRANSFORMER OIL TESTING
Colour Acidity Water content Viscosity interfiscial Tension Break down
voltage complete gas analysis by TOGA GC Furan Particle size count and
PCBs in transformer analysis in accordance with ASTM BS ISO and
BSEN standard using standard equipment
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Food amp Microbiological Analysis
Microbiological analysis of food vegetables canned vegetables fish meat
meat products chicken sausage ketchup cooking oil mayonnaise cheese
chips cooked foods water and wastewater for CFU fecal coliforms fecal
streptococcus fungi nematods pseudomononas ligeonella etc in
accordance AOAC CMMEF ISO and CCFRA methods Cosmetics
Chemical and microbiological analysis of Hair Oil Vanishing Cream skin
Care lotion Soap Detergent and Hair cream as per the OMAN ministerial
requirement
Chemical analysis of Food
Protein Fiber moisture Toxic metals (lead cadmium Mercury selenium)
histamine Ash Content Fat content by standard method of chemical
analysis of food by David Pearson AOAC and ICP
Drinking water bottled and Unbottled
Chemical and microbiological Analysis of drinking water in accordance with
GULF standard Omani Standard WHO USEPA and international standard
including Bromate Bromide Chlorate Chlorite BTEX TRI Halo methane
VOC TPH metals and all other Carbonate Bi Carbonate and cations and
Anions using IC ICP GC amp GCMS
Paint
Solids Density SG Hg Pb VOC PCB drying time dry film thickness
wet film thickness adhesion strength etc in accordance with ASTM BS
BSEN DIN standard
Bitumen Penetration 25 Softening point Saybolt Furol Viscosity 25
Ductility 25 Water contents
CIVIL ENGINEERING MATERIAL TESTING
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Our Civil Engineering Departments at Muscat Sohar Duqm and Salalah covers wide range of mechanical
physical and chemical testing of soil aggregate concrete concrete durability cement admixtures Microsilica
blocks asphalt bitumen tack coat prime coat marble tiles water and other Construction Materials The lab also
provides a laboratory testing support to our geotechnical Engineering Department
Covering Wide Areas of Oman
Observing the need to be close to the construction projects that spread all over Oman full ndashfledged civil
engineering material testing labs have been established by Lonestar Alpha to cover as many regions of Oman as
possible The presence of more local labs within each region should facilitate providing better services to our
clients and better control of work quality in such projects Our Civil Engineering laboratories are currently in
Muscat Sohar Duqm and Salalah In addition to these five labs Lonestar is capable of providing site labs for
major projects that require labs at their sites
Locations of Civil Engineering material testing labs that belongs to Lonestar Alpha in Oman
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Concrete Strength
The compressive strength of concrete is the most common performance measure used by the engineer in
designing buildings and other structures The compressive strength is measured by breaking cylindrical (or cube)
concrete specimens in a compression-testing machine Flexural strength is one of the tensile strength of concrete
Tensile strength along with elastic modulus and corrosion resistance is another important strength parameter of
engineering materials used in structures
Concrete Durability
While compressive strength is a good indicator of load resistance it isnt a major indicator of concrete durability
There is therefore a need for quick reliable tests for concrete durability that would have to go far beyond reliance
on such standard performance measures as 28-day compressive strength Three forms of water penetration tests
are commonly used namely BS EN 12390DIN 1048 Water Permeability BS 1881 Part 208 Initial Surface
Absorption (ISAT) and BS 1881 Part 122 Water Absorption There are two similar modified chloride diffusion
tests namely ASTM C1202 Chloride Penetration and AASHTO 277 Rapid Chloride Permeability Chloride
Migration Coefficient (NTB 492) is one of the latest test method recently we added in to our system
Soil Field Density (soil compaction)
Soil compaction is defined as the method of mechanically increasing the density of soil In construction this is a
significant part of the building process If performed improperly settlement of the soil could occur and result in
unnecessary maintenance costs or structure failure Almost all types of building sites and construction projects
utilize mechanical compaction techniques Therefore regular testing of soil compaction by independent
laboratories is extremely essential and important Sand Cone Test (ASTM D1556-07 and BS 1377-990) typical
field tests are performed for measuring degree of soil compaction)
Investigative Studies
It is often necessary to test concrete structures after the concrete has hardened to determine whether the structure
is suitable for its designed use The tests available for testing concrete range from the completely non-destructive
where there is no damage to the concrete through those where the concrete surface is slightly damaged to
partially destructive tests such as core tests where the surface has to be repaired after the test The range of
properties that can be assessed using non-destructive tests and partially destructive tests is quite large and includes
such fundamental parameters as density elastic modulus and strength as well as surface hardness and surface
absorption and reinforcement location size and distance from the surface
Deep Foundation Testing (Piles)
Confirmation of satisfactory construction of all pile types has lead to the development of practical inexpensive
and reliable dynamic testing techniques Let our lab be you independent pile testing specialist Low strain
integrity tests examine the response of a pile to a small hammer blow at the pile head The induced stress wave
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travels down the pile shaft and reflected waves from significant changes in pile shaft acoustic impedance are
registered by a transducer held against the pile head
Asphalt amp Bituminous Binder Testing New technologies increased construction liability and revised building standards have made quality asphalt
testing and inspection integral to the successful completion of todayrsquos construction projects Lonestar Alpha
provide asphalt testing services that evaluate asphalt binders asphalt mixtures and other derivatives of asphalt
geared for use in the construction industry
Site Laboratories amp Projects Quality Control
One of the problems which occur within the construction and civil engineering industry is the need to test
construction materials on site Lonestar Alpha has the full capacity to provide site laboratories for big projects
Experienced full-time supervisors lab technicians and assistant technicians will be devoted to run daily testing
activities of such site labs We can also furnish the labs with all necessary equipments and tools
LIST OF TESTS
CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL TESTS
SOIL AGGREGATEROCK
Sampling of Soil samples Sampling of Aggregate samples
Wet Sieve Analysis Sieve Analysis
Hydrometer Analysis Sedimentation Clay Silt and Dust particles
Fines percentage Specific gravity Particle density
Classification of soils Water absorption
Liquid Limit amp Plastic Limit (Atterberg Limits) Bulk density (LooseRodded)
Plasticity Index Moisture content
Linear Shrinkage Clay lumps and Farible particles
Shrinkage limit by wax method Flakiness Index
Proctor compaction test (Light and Heavy) Elongation Index
CBR test (Soaked and unsoaked) Flat and Elongated particles
Specific gravity Particle density Shape Index
Moisture content Crushed broken fractured faces
Maximum and Minimum Index density Voided shell content
Bulk density Light weight particles
Direct Shear test (C and ɸ) Compaction fraction
1-D Odometer test (Consolidation properties
CvmvCc e0) Aggregate crushing value
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Swell Pressure test Aggregate Impact value
Free swell index Ten percent fines value
Permeability (Constant and Falling head method) Uncompacted void content
Unconfined compressive strength (UCS) Los angeles abrasion value
Sand Equivalent Value Drying and shrinkage
Electrical resistivity Sand equivalent value
Electrical conductivity Petrographic examination
Thermal resistivity Polished stone value
FIELD TESTS Coating and Stripping value
Plate Load test Soundness (Magnesium sulphate Sodium sulphate)
Insitu CBR test Alkali reactivity ndash Mortar bar method (3months
16days)
Dynamic Cone penetration Test (DCPT) Alkali reactivity ndash Rocky cylinder method
Compaction test by Sand replacement method Alkali reactivity ndash Chemical method
Rock fill compaction test by water fill method Organic Impurities
ROCK ASPHALT
Uniaxial Compressive Strength (UCS) Bitumen content and grading
Density Field Core thickness density and Compaction
Water absorption Asphalt coring - Insitu
Flexural strength Marshall stability amp Flow
Point load index Marshall density
Modulus of rupture Maximum theoretical density Gmm
Size amp Weight gradation - Insitu Loss of stability
Sodium sulphate crystallization CEMENT
Drop test - Insitu Fineness
Slake durability Initial and Final setting time
Saturation Coefficient and Porosity Normal consistency
CONCRETE Soundness by lechartlier method
Sampling of Fresh Concrete Compressive and flexural strength
Design mix Heat of hydration
Trial mix Complete chemical analysis
Fresh concrete temperature density amp Air
content Microsilica
Workability ndash Slump cone test Bleeding Density
Setting time of concrete Bulk density
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OTHER CIVIL TESTS
Rock Testing Rock Grading Breakage Index etc
Concrete Coring Drilling of concrete cores from existing structures
Destructive and Non Destructive Tests
Concrete structural evaluation by
Ultra sonic pulse velocity test
Rebound Hammer survey
Half cell potential analysis
Cover meter survey
Depth of carbonation
Bond Strength
Delamination survey
Crack mapping
Reinforcement examination
Corrosion rate measurement
Electrical resistivity in concrete
Compressive strength determination by drilling and testing core sample
Coating thickness
Pull off strength of concrete repair
Pile Tests Low Strain Integrity of Piles and witness of pile load test
Compressive strength of cubesCylindersCores Activity index
Tensile splitting strength Moisture content
Flexural Transverse strength Complete chemical analysis
Durability tests on concrete STEEL
Rapid Chloride Penetration Test (RCPT) Tensile and Elongation test
Initial Saturation Absorption Test (ISAT) Bend test
Water Permeability Rebend test
Water absorption Coating thickness
Chloride Migration test Holiday test
Modulus of elasticity Coating flexibility
Dimensions of Various Concrete BlocksTiles Complete chemical analysis
Water Absorption of Concrete Kerbs Channels
Edgings amp Flags ADMIXTURE
Dimension amp Compressive Strength Of Paving
Blocks Physical and Chemical test on admixtures
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CHEMISTRY OF CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL
Chemical Analysis of Cement Chemical Analysis of Lime Powder
Heat of Hydration of cement Total Alkalies
Chemical Analysis of Micro silica Chemical Analysis of Ground Granulated Blast
Furnace Slag
Sodium Absorption Ratio Leachibility Tests of Metals from Soil
Testing of Concrete making water Determination of Alkali carbonates amp Bi
carbonates
Cation Exchange Capacity of Soil Organic matter content of soil
Mass loss of Ignition of soil Total Sulfate content of soil
Water soluble Sulfate content of soil Water soluble Chloride content of soil
Carbonate content of soil Acid soluble Chloride content of soil
Gypsum content of soil Ammonia content of soil
Total Sulfate content of Aggregates Total Chloride content of Aggregates
Potential Alkali ndash Silica reactivity of Aggregates Water Soluble Chloride Salts in Aggregates
Acid ndash Soluble Material in fine Aggregate Organic impurities in fine Aggregates
Determining the water content of freshly mixed
concrete
Determining the Portland cement content of the
hardened hydraulic cement concrete
Chemical analysis of hardened concrete Sulfate content of hardened concrete
Chemical analysis for metals like steel Chloride content of hardened concrete
Indepth carbonation of hardened concrete Indepth chloride penetration on hardened concrete
by dust sampling and analysis
LIST OF CIVIL EQUIPMENTS
General Equipments
Electronic Weighing balances of various capacities Standard calibration weights
Bouyancy balance system for specific gravity Desiccators
Digital Thermometers of various range Dial Thermometers of various range
Max Min Thermometers Wet amp Dry Thermometers
Pressure Gauges Digital Vernier Callipers
Hot Plates Vacuum Pumps
Air Compressor Sand Bath Water bath
Humidity Chamber Load Rings of different capacity
Dial indicators of various range Digital Dial Indicators
Feeler strips Straight Edges
Magnetic stands Cube Mould (150150150 mm)
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Riffle Boxes Drying Ovens
Soil Aggregate and Rock Testing Lab
BS amp ASTM Test Sieves Sieve Shakers
Cone Penetrometers for Liquid Limit Casagrande Apparatus for Liquid Limit
Shrinkage Limit Apparatus Hydrometer test apparatus
Direct Shear Test Appaatus BS ASTM Proctor Rammers
BS ASTM Proctor Moulds BSASTM CBR Moulds amp Appartus
Multi Speed Compression Machine 50 kN Field CBR Apparatus
ASTM Sand cone Apparatus BS large amp Small Pouring Cylinder
Plate bearing Test Apparatus Dynamic Cone Penetrometer (DCP)
Nuclear Density Gauge Electric Resistivity Meter
Speedy Moisture Apparatus Bulk Density Containers
Flakiness amp Elongation Gauges Los Angeles Abrasion Machines
Sand Equivalent Test Sets Jaw Crusher
Rock cutting Saw Drying Shrinkage Apparatus
Point load Index Tester Slake Durability Apparatus
Aggregate Impact Value Apparatus Aggregate Crushing Ten percent Fines Value Apparatus
1-D odometer for consolidation Flow Cone
Max Min Index density equipment Soil Permeability apparatus
Concrete amp Cement Testing lab
Fully Automatic amp Semi Automatic Compression
machines of Various Capacities
Fully Automatic amp Semi Automatic Flexural Testing
machines of Various Capacities
Density containers for Fresh concrete Density Air content meters for Fresh concrete Air content
Concrete Mortar Penetrometers for Setting Time of
Fresh concrete
Concrete Mixers for Trial Mix
Cube Beam Cylinder Moulds Sulphur compound melting pot
Cylinder capping frame Rapid Chloride Penetration Test Apparatus
Half Cell Potential Test Apparatus Concrete Cover meter
Concrete Resistivity meter Rebound hammer
Pull-Off Strength Tester Ultrasonic pulse Velocity Tester
Concrete Flow Meter Specimen Cutting Machine
Core Drilling Machines Diamond Core Bits of different diameter
Micro-coring equipment Blaine Air permeability Apparatus
Fly ash fineness Apparatus Vicat Apparatus
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Ultrasonic Coating Cover Meter (DFT) Le Chatelier Apparatus for Cement Soundness
Calorimeter for heat of hydration Jolting Apparatus
Cement Mortar Mixer Initial Surface Absorption Apparatus
Compression amp Flexural Testing machine for Cement
Strength
Chloride Migration Coefficient Testing apparatus
Water Absorption of Concrete under pressure Mortar Consistency apparatus
Asphalt Testing laboratory
Bitumen Extractor Theoretical maximum Specific Gravity Apparatus
Marshall Compaction Stand amp Rammer Marshall Moulds
Marshall Stability amp Flow Testing machine Asphalt Coring machine
KEY STAFF AT CIVIL ENGINEERING LAB
NAME DESIGNATION QUALIFICATION EXPERIENCE
Hukam Chand Country Manager Civil BA 36
Naresh Paladugu Technical Manager - Muscat MTech ndash GeoTechnical
Engineering (Civil) 11
Dijesh M D Senior Lab TechnicianSupervisor
(Civil) BSc 12
SumeshC Senior Lab TechnicianSupervisor
(Civil) BSc 12
Srinivasa RaoP Senior Lab TechnicianSupervisor
(Civil) BSc 10
Naveen Dhiman Senior Lab TechnicianSupervisor
(Civil) BSc 11
Rakesh M Branch Manager - Sohar BSc 16
Mohammed Al Futaisi Asst Manager BSc 8
Arun S Anand Senior Lab TechnicianSupervisor
(Civil) BSc 11
Seetharam VS Senior Lab TechnicianSupervisor
(Civil) BSc 12
Ajeesh Kumar Senior Lab Technician BSc 9
MD Francis Branch Manager - Salalah Civil Engineering 39
Dhamotharakannan Senior Lab Technician B Tech Civil Engineering 3
Tomiyo Senior Lab TechnicianSupervisor -
Duqm BSc 10
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Construction of Batinah Expressway(Package 1 to 6)
Galfar Engineering amp Contracting SAOG
Nagarjuna construction company international
Simplex - Konstruktor (JV)
Larsen amp Toubro (Oman) LLC
FSB Ferrovial amp Batco JV
Consolidated Contractors Company Oman LLC
Oman Industrial Complex - VALE
Towel Construction
Teejan Trading amp Contracting
Galfar Engineering
LampT Oman
Barka Desalination Plant Douglas OHI Sohar Development Hotel (Crown Plaza) Galfar Engineering amp Contracting TOYOTA Showroom in Liwa Galfar Engineering amp Contracting Expansion of Sohar Beach Hotel Gulf Home Contracting
Social Houses in Liwa
Sam Trading Hussain Fahdil Partners Eastern Moon Contracting
Sohar Multiplex Towel Construction Rehabilitation of Sewerage Network and STP in
Buraimi
Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
IWP Desalination Plant at SUR Bahwan Engineering amp Contracting Maritime Works on Construction of New Port in
Duqm CCC-STFA-JDN
Shadeed Iron amp Steel Douglas OHI Salam Resort amp Spa (Dredging Work) CCC Bank Muscat Headquarter Building Galfar Engineering amp Contracting PDO Headquarter Building Al-Hajery Trading
Duqm Dry Dock Daewoo Co Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
Duqm Desalination Plant
Larsen amp Tubro
Road Bridges from Sarooj to Qurayat
Fedirici Stirling Batco
Road Work at Rahat Al-Andar Farm
Al-Ansari Trading Enterprises
Al-Moultaqa Residential Complex Dawood Contracting
Diabetic Health Centre Premier International
Oncology Wards amp Day care centre at Royal
Hospital Premier International
Psychiatric Hospital Bahwan Engineering Genetic Hospital Ay_tek Construction (Oman) LLC Sea Front Development Al-Ansari Trading Enterprises Car Museum at Barka Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
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Expansion of Barka Reservoir and Transmission
Facility Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
Arsquo Seeb Wastewater Treatment Project Al Hassan Engineering Oman Maritime College at Sohar Al-Khalili Enterprises
Buildings at Sohar University Al-Hajery Trading
Construction of New Villa and Associated Facilities
at Bahjat Al-Anthar Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
Development of Muscat International Airport (MC1) CCC ndash TAV Joint Venture
RAFO ndash Muscat Airport Desert Line Project
Development of Muscat International Airport -
Supply of Dredged material Boskalis Westminister (Oman)
Duqm Airport Phase 1 Desert Line Project
Sub Station at DankWadi Saa Larsen amp Toubro Oman
Court Complex at Buraimi Al Adarak Trading amp Contracting
Court Complex at Sohar Douglas OHI
Al Buraimi Colleage Al Adarak Trading amp Contracting
ROP Building at Buraimi Nafal Trading
Al Buraimi Public park Business amp Trading
Health Centre at Nizwa Business amp Trading
Ground Improvement Work at Sohar Port Soletanche Bachy (France)
Duraline ME Factory at Sohar Shaksy Engineering
Health Centre at Sohar Dawood Construction Co
Health Centre at Rahab Al Dahleez International LLC
Health Centre at Saham Al Bady Trading amp Contracting
Court Complex at Rustaq Carillion Alawi
Asian beach Game Package II Carillion Alawi
Majilis Oman Carillion Alawi
Health Centre at Al Ajaiz CIVIL CO
MTL ndash AL Mawaleh Third Line CCC Oman LLC
Oman Residence Complex ndash Al Khuwair Douglas OHI
Silver House ndash Ghala Douglas OHI
Oman Airbase at Musannah Douglas OHI
Sheraton Hotel Refurbishment Douglas OHI
Oman Dental College Douglas OHI
PAC Fahud Extension Phase II Douglas OHI
Radio Stations at Barka Bidaya and Bahla Premier International Projects
SBG Plaza at Ghubra Simplex Infrastructures LLC
Qalhat Desalination and Water Supply Project Towell Infrastructure Projects Company
SBG Plaza at Ghubra Towell Construction
ArsquoSeeb Sewage Collection and Conveyance System
Al-Khoudh Gravity Sewer Networks
United Gulf Contracting Company
Office amp Stores Complex at Seeb Galfar Engineering amp Contracting SAOG
Dualization of Bousher Al Amerat Road Galfar Engineering amp Contracting SAOG
Muscat Expressway Galfar Engineering amp Contracting SAOG
Bait Al Barakah Rayaheen Hall amp Museum Galfar Engineering amp Contracting SAOG
Car Museum at bait Al Barakah Galfar Engineering amp Contracting SAOG
Suwaiq Fishing harbour International Contracting amp Engineering
Services
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Duqm Port Complex
Jan De Nul Dredging Ltd
Power Generation amp Distribution Facility at Daleel
Field
Larsen amp Toubro Electromech LLC
Ministry of manpower Building at Airport Height Larsen amp Toubro (Oman) LLC
Glorei Maktabi2 Commercial Building at Al
Wattayah
Larsen amp Toubro (Oman) LLC
Oman Botanic Garden Phase-III Larsen amp Toubro (Oman) LLC
3311kV Primary Sub Station at Al Muna amp Al
Ansab
Larsen amp Toubro (Oman) LLC
22033kv Grid Substation amp Transmission Line at As
Sawady (Blue City Area)
Larsen amp Toubro (Oman) LLC
Primary Substation at Jibroo Larsen amp Toubro (Oman) LLC
13233kV Grid Station at Misfah Area Larsen amp Toubro (Oman) LLC
Flyover Widening and Junction Improvement at
Athaiba
Larsen amp Toubro (Oman) LLC
Dualization of Ghala ndash Al Ansab Road Larsen amp Toubro (Oman) LLC
Al Amerat ndash Quriyat Road Nagarjuna Construction Company
Houses at different location in Quriyat Nagarjuna Construction Company
Construction of Bridge Across Wadi Bani Hinay at
Wilayat of Al Rustaq Abu Hatim Company LLC
Construction of State Audit Institution Head Quarters
Building in Muscat Al Bustan Area Abu Hatim Company LLC
Sultan Qaboos Mosque at Nakhal amp Sumail Abu Hatim Company LLC
Proposed main entrance amp boundary wall at samoud
garrisonHalban Al Ansari Contractors
CPF Road Khazzan Al EZ Trading Transport amp Contracting Co
LLC
Health Center at Nizwa Al Badi Trading
Sultan Qaboos Mosque at Sumail Al Badi Trading
RAH Masjed amp Sablah for PDO Al Hajiry Trading LLC
Al Seeb Waste Water project Al Hajiry Trading LLC
Emergency Water Resrvoir Al Hassan Engineering Company SAOG
Construction of Independent Power Plant Project
Roads(Barka-3) Al Hassan Engineering Company SAOG
Renal Dialysis Center at Seeb Al khalili Construction LLC
Supply Hanger Rafo Mussannah Al khalili Construction LLC
Construction of Barracks accommodation at Airport
Heights Al Nahdha -Al Omaniah Co LLC
Proposed Sports Facilities for Security unitAl
Khoudh Al Rawahi International Co LLC
Remedial Works to Bridges Phase - 4A
(RUAWorks A Side) Al Sarooj Construction LLC
MohdAl Ameen Mosque-External Work Package Al Turki Enterprises
Regional Head Quarters at Ibri amp Rustaq Al Turki Enterprises
Proposed Officers Bedsit Masirah Alyam Enterprises LLC
Accomodation Complex (Kitchen amp Dining)Bid
Bid Police station Building-1 Arabian Supplies Contracting LLC
Officers Bed sit Sumail Arabian Supplies Contracting LLC
Multi - Purpose Hall Bahla Al Hamra Mudhaibi Arabian Supplies Contracting LLC
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amp Al Khamil
Innovation Park Muscat Arabian Supplies Contracting LLC
Dualization of Bid-Bid - Sur Road Section
1Package 1 A Astaldi-Ozkar JV
Al Hail Green Residential Developments Phase - 1 Bahwan Contracting Company LLC
3 X 20 MUA Primary Sub Station Ghala Bahwan Contracting Company LLC
Construction of New HLD Class room PDO Bahwan Engineering Company
Mixed use development at Bausher Carillion Alawi LLC
Roual Opera House Carillion Alawi LLC
Al Khairan Hotel Resort amp Spa Carillion Alawi LLC
Sultan Qaboos Mosque Nizwa Carillion Alawi LLC
Majlis Oman Carillion Alawi LLC
Construction of Muscat Airport Interchange on 18th
Nov Street
Consolidated Contractors Company Oman LLC
( CCC )
Construction of Underpass at Bait Al Barka
RA(CUB Project)
Consolidated Contractors Company Oman LLC
( CCC )
Design amp Construction of Al Mahaj RA Interchange
and related drainage amp Road works
Consolidated Contractors Company Oman LLC
( CCC )
Dualization of Farq Roundabout - Marfarsquoa Daris
Road
Consolidated Contractors Company Oman LLC
( CCC )
Grade Separated Junction Project stage 1 Consolidated Contractors Company Oman LLC
( CCC )
3rd laning of the Main Road from Al Mawaleh
Interchange to Bait Al Barka RA-Lot(1)
Consolidated Contractors Company Oman LLC
( CCC )
MEDC - Head Office building Dawood Contracting Company LLC
Jabal Al- AKhadar Resort Hotel Dawood Contracting Company LLC
Proposed Villa at Royal Flight Residential Complex
at Seeb Dawood Contracting Company LLC
3rd Laning of the M Road from Al Mawaleh
Intrsquochange to Bait Al Barka RA(Lot-2) Desert Line project LLC
Dualization of Nizwa Ibri Road Sec-2 from Jabrin to
Ibri Option 2 Desert Line project LLC
Construction of Asphalt Road from Al Haisha in
Wilayat Bahla to Hamra Al Duru in Wilayat IBRI Desert Line project LLC
Construction of Water Supply to Wilayat Wadi Bani
Khalid Desert Line project LLC
Additional amp Alteration works at Al falaji Development Services ampMaintenance LLC
Armoury Magazine at ROP Academy Development Services ampMaintenance LLC
Construction of Pump Shed Room and Reatin Wall Development Services ampMaintenance LLC
Fanja Sports Club Development Services ampMaintenance LLC
HQ for Ammunition stores at MAM Development Services ampMaintenance LLC
Immigration Complex at Nizwa Development Services ampMaintenance LLC
New building for CDC Department at Rustaq
Hospital complex Development Services ampMaintenance LLC
VIF Complex at Mudhaibi Development Services ampMaintenance LLC
Design amp Construction of Additional Interchanges
for Al Mubaila South Federic Stirling Batco LLC
13233KV Substation amp Associated OHL Ghala
amp AL Khamil Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
NHC Royal Hospital Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
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Inflight Catering Facilities Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
Design amp Construction of Al-Faroosiya Street
Interchange Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
Border Post complex at Rub Al Khali Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
Upgradation of IzkiMuthaibiRustaq Grid station Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
New Accident and Emergency + Burns Department
at Khoula Hospital Phase -8 Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
Dualization of Nizwa ndash Thumrait Road(IZZ-Adam
Section) Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
Dualization of Nizwa ndash Ibri RoadSec2 from Jabrin
to Ibri ndash 1 Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
Ras Al Hadd Airport Development Project Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
Safah and Wadi Latham Oilfield Services
Construction Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
Upgrade of Mukhaizna Airfield ndash New Runway
construction Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
Construction of Water Distribution network
Rustaq Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
New Darsait STP Project Galfar-Cadagua JV
Barrack Accomodation Suwaiq Gulf International Contracting LLC
Al Hamriya storm water drainage channel Hasan Juma Backer Trading amp Contracting
CoLLC
Annexe Building for Supreme Council for Planing Hasan Juma Backer Trading amp Contracting
CoLLC
Oman National Centre for treatment of
Haematological Disorder amp Bone Marrow Transplant
Hasan Juma Backer Trading amp Contracting
CoLLC
Construction of Jr Rate Accomodation Block
Wudam Iskan Contracting Company LLC
8 JOQ at MAM Iskan Contracting Company LLC
Military Technical College District Cooling System Iskan Contracting Company LLC
Al Amerat Waste Water Project Contract A 2 JV Arab Contractors amp WUEC
Darsait Al Wadi Al Kabir Road Project Larsen amp Toubro(Oman)LLC
MGI Road Project Larsen amp Toubro(Oman)LLC
Al Athaibah Interchange Larsen amp Toubro(Oman)LLC
Construction of 13233kv Grid Station at Amrat
Construction of 132kv Grid Station at Mabella - 2
and Installation of Required 132kv Overhead
Line132kv Cables in Muscat Governorate (Tender
No 1432012)
Larsen amp Toubro(Oman)LLC
6 Class Rooms to Zainab Al Asadiya School at Al
Amerat Mansoor Al Masroory
Proposed 14 classroom - Girls basic education
School at QalhatSur Mansoor Al Masroory
Accomodation at Adam Nafal Contracting amp Trading Co LLC
Wudam Naval Base Nafal Contracting amp Trading Co LLC
Construction of 3311KV Primary Sub Station at
Saraya Bandar Jissah
Oman National Engineering amp Investment
Co(SOAG)
Bait Al Barka Viewing Platform amp Sea wall Oman Shapoorji Construction Co LLC
Construction of Medium Wave Radio Transmission
Station in Barkabahla amp Buraimi Premier International Project LLC
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Al Batinah Coastal Housing Project
barkaMusanna amp Suwaiq Radic Construction Company LLC
Commercial amp Residential Building at Mumtaz area Shaksy Engineering Services LLC
Dualization of Ibri ndash Al Dariz-Miskin Road Strabag Oman LLC
Re-Build of Air strip existing at Rusail amp Sayq Strabag Oman LLC
Wadi Minqal amp Wadi Bani Jaber Asphalt Road
Section - 1 Strabag Oman LLC
Dualization of Bid-Bid - Sur Road Section -
1Package 1 - B STFA-HLG JV
Civil Work Services for Safah (B-09) Wadi Latham
(B-27) Fields Special Technical Services
Gas Processing Plant at Abu Tubul Block 60 Special Technical Services
EPC of RAH Substation STS Tebodin LLC
Treated Effluent Supply to Al Riyam amp Kalbou
Parks Teejan Trading amp Contracting
New Supreme Court Building At Al Ghubrah Towell Construction amp Company LLC
MC 4a ndash Civil Aviation Head Quarters Towell Construction amp Company LLC
New Supreme Court Building At Al Ghubrah Towell Construction amp Company LLC
Expansion of Distrib Network Seeb Wilyat ndash Seeb Towell Infrastructure Projects CoLLC (TIPCO)
Water Distribution Network for Wilyat -AL Qabil amp
Ibra Towell Infrastructure Projects CoLLC (TIPCO)
Construction of Batinah Expressway (Package -1) Galfar Engineering amp Contracting SAOG
Batinah Expressway Package ndash 3 Simplex - Konstruktor (JV)
Construction of Batinah Expressway - Package - 4 Larsen amp Toubro(Oman) LLC
Construction of Batinah Expressway - Package - 6 CCC (Oman) LLC
BP Oman - Khazzan Project Al EZ TradingTransport amp Contracting CoLLC
Kempinski HotelThe Wave Muscat Carillion Alawi LLC
Upgrading of Sinaw-Mahout Road Section-02 Strabag Oman LLC
Construction of Batinah Highway (Halban Junction) Strabag Oman LLC
Construction of Batinah Highway-Package-2 Nagarjuna Construction Company (NCC)
Major Site laboratories
Project Contractor
Head Quarter Building for PDO at MAF Al Hajry Trading amp Contracting
Development of Muscat International Airport ndash
Supply of dredged material
Boskalis Westminister (Oman)
Expeditionary Tent Beddown Area at Masirah Island
Cosmopolitan ndash EMTA Joint Venture
BP ndash Pipeline Installation amp Site Construction Galfar Engineering
Rehabilitation Works (Roads Bridges) at Quriyat Federcei Stirling Batco
Health Centre at Saham Al Badi Trading amp Construction
Sohar Bulk Jetty Oman Operation Saipem ndash Afcons Joint Venture
PDO ndash SNDC Project at Qurn Alam
Al Hassan Engineering
2nd Asian Beach Game 2010 at Wudam Carillion Alawi LLC
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Power Generation amp Distribution Facility at Daleel
Field
Larsen amp Toubro Electromech LLC
Health Centre at Rahab
Al Dahleez International LLC
Sohar Bulk Jetty Project
Saipem- Afcons Joint Venture
Court Complex at Rustaq
Carillion Alawi LLC
PDO Bahja ndash Plot Development
Sayouh Mahwees Trd amp Cont Co LLC
Dualization of Bid-Bid Sur Road Astaldi ndash Ozkar JV and STFA-HLG JV
ROP ndash Sidab Harbour Project Carillion Alawi LLC
Salalah International Airport LampT Galfar Contortion
Construction of Al Batinah Expressway (Package -1) Galfar Engineering amp Contracting SAOG
Batinah Express way Package ndash 3 Simplex - Konstruktor (JV)
Construction of Batinah Expressway - Package - 4 Larsen amp Toubro(Oman) LLC
Construction of Batinah Expressway - Package - 5 FSB Ferrovial amp Batco JV
Construction of Batinah Expressway - Package - 6 CCC (Oman) LLC
Air traffic control at Masira Darim Construction company LLC
Transfer station at Fanza Malik Sohar
STF Complex -Suwaiq Dawood Contracting Company LLC
Ras Al Hamra Development Project (RAH - 435) Al Turki Enterprises LLC
Zulia Power plant (PDO) Al Hassan Engineering LLC
SNCP Qurnalam Al Hassan Engineering LLC
RAH International School Al Hajry Trading amp Contracting
Dualization of Bid-Bid - Sur Road Section
1Package 1 A
Astaldi-Ozkar JV
Halban prade ground project (SSF) Trading amp Investment LLC
Jabel Akhthar Hotel Dawood Contracting Company LLC
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Sultan Qaboos Mosque Nizwa Carillion Alawi LLC
SUR IPP Douglas OHI
MC-5 Salalah International Airport L amp T India and L amp T Oman
MC-5 Salalah International Airport Galfar Engineering amp Contracting SAOG
Shadeed Iron amp Steel L amp T Oman
Shadeed Iron amp Steel Simplex Infrastructures LLC
Health Centre Ibri Master Bin Karam
University Of Buraimi L amp T Oman
University Of Buraimi L amp T Oman
Trasnsfer Station SUR Mallak Sohar
Dualization of Mahdha-AL Rawdha Road
Buraimi
Premier International
Duqm Port Road Strabag Oman LLC
Mall of Oman - Package - 2 SPCCC
Dualization of Adam - Thumrait Road Part - 2
(ATD Project)
CCC (Oman) LLC
Durability Test of Concrete such as Chloride Migration Test and Rapid Chloride Permeability Test
Field Compaction test is used to provide the basis for control the fill material compaction
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Rapid chloride penetration test for concrete to asses the chloride ion penetration
Durability Test of Concrete such as Water Penetration Test
Permeability Apparatus Constant amp Falling Head for Granular ampClaySilt
Transverse Strength of Kerb Stone
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Non Destructive Structural Investigation
Exposure of foundation for visual inspection and NDT
Cover meter surevy Test indicates position of reinforecemnt bars hardned concrete
Ultra sonic pulse velocity measurement to assess the uniformity of concrete Detects internal flaws cracks and segregation etc
Rebound Hammer test to find the insitu concrete strength Surface hardness
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Direct Shear test to find the cohesion(C) and angle of internal friction(ɸ) in soil samples
Insitu concrete coring to determine the compressive strength
Marshall stability test for asphalt mixes
GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING
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Lonestar Alpha Labs undertake onshore amp offshore ground investigations for a wide variety of civil and
industrial construction infrastructure and pipeline projects We pride ourselves by adopting the same
professional approach to both large multi-disciplinary investigation projects as well as small simple structures
Our Investigation is supervised by highly qualified amp experienced geotechnical engineers and geologists
General Geotechnical Engineering Services
Design and planning of ground investigations
Settlement Monitoring
Foundation Designs and Proof Checking
Design of Reinforced Earth Structures
Design of Deep Foundations (Piles Well) amp Mat Foundations
Borehole drilling amp soil investigations (SPT)
Dynamic Cone Penetration Testing (DCPT)
Static Cone Penetration Test with pore-pressure measurement (CPTU)
Sample coring and analysis
Down hole and Cross Hole Seismic Tests
Trial pitting and trenching
Slope stability analysis amp studies
Pumping Tests and permeability Lugeon Tests
Double Ring Infiltrometer Tests
Plate bearing Tests and in-situ CBRs
Electrical Resistively Test
Thermal Resistivity Test
Resistively Profiling amp Resistivity Mapping
Groundwater Monitoring Sampling and Analysis
Preparation of factual and interpretative reporting
Soil Investigations
Soil Geotechnical investigations are performed by geotechnical engineers to obtain information on the physical
and mechanical properties of soil and rock around a site to design earthworks and foundations for proposed
structures and for repair of distress to earthworks and structures caused by subsurface conditions A geotechnical
investigation includes surface exploration and subsurface exploration of a site Our rigs are cable to drill vertical
holes down to 400m and inclined holes down to 200m below existing ground level
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Soil sampling using variety of samplers to collect disturbed samples relatively undisturbed samples and
undisturbed samples Samplers such as Hand Shovel Machine driven auger continuous flight auger Split-
Spoon SPT sampler Shelby Tube Sampler Piston Sampler
Laboratory tests
A wide variety of laboratory tests performed on soils and rocks to measure different properties
Although detailed list of laboratory testing is presented in Civil section some of the typical tests involved in the
investigation are given below
Water Content
Particle size Analysis Grain Size Distribution
Sedimentation Hydrometer analysis
Atterberg limits
California Bearing Ratio (CBR)
Direct Shear Test
Oedometer Test (Consolidation)
Swelling Pressure Test
Tri-axial Test
Unconfined Compressive Strength
Chemical Analysis of Soil and Water
In-Situ geotechnical tests
Standard Penetration Test (SPT) - in-situ standard penetration test designed to provide information on the
properties of soil while also collecting a disturbed soil sample for grain-size analysis and soil classification
Dynamic Cone Penetration Test (DCPT) - in-situ dynamic cone penetration test designed to provide
information on the properties of sub soil of natural ground or for pavement DCPT is useful to determine the in-
situ CBR and subgrade modulus
Cone Penetration Test (CPT) ndash standard Cone Penetration Test is performed using an instrumented probe
with a conical tip pushed into the soil hydraulically at a constant rate CPT instrument records tip resistance
friction resistance along the sleeve and pore-pressure measurement For bigger sites usually the CPTs are
performed in combination with drilling of boreholes to correlate so that the investigation is economical and
appropriate CPT data interpretation is used for correlation of soil properties and also to determine Soil Bearing
Capacity (SBC)
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Constant head Falling head permeability tests - Estimating Hydraulic conductivity (or permeability)
of different types of soil is the most important step in designing any groundwater control system The knowledge
of this property is much useful in solving problems involving yield of water bearing strata seepage through
earthen dams stability of earthen dams and embankments of canal bank affected by seepage settlement etc The
falling head method of determining permeability is used for soil with low discharge where as the constant head
permeability test is used for coarse-grained soils with a reasonable discharge in a given time For very fine-
grained soil capillarity permeability test is recommended
Lugeon Test or Packer Tests - Estimating Hydraulic conductivity (or permeability) of different types of
rocks is a key step in designing any groundwater control system in a rock We do perform Packer Permeability
Tests in Rocks
Groundwater Monitoring
Our geotechnical field staffs are well trained for installing Piezometers and groundwater monitoring Piezometers
are two types viz Type-1 is Standpipe Piezometer and Type-2 is Vibrating-Wire Piezometers Standpipe
piezometer facilitates Groundwater levels measurement using dip meter or water level indicators while VW
piezometers are useful for monitoring Pore-Water pressures continuously using special devices attached to data
loggers
Groundwater Samples can be collected for analysis in the chemical and microbiological lab Routine drinking
water analysis trace metals and organic parameters can be tested and evaluated
Slope Stability Studies
The field of slope stability encompasses the analysis of static and dynamic stability of slopes of earth and rock-fill
dams slopes of other types of embankments excavated slopes and natural slopes in soil and soft rock Lonestar
Alpha can provide slope stability investigation analysis (including modelling) and design mitigation which can
be completed by our well trained and qualified geologists and geotechnical engineers
Settlement Monitoring
Settlement Monitoring surveys is performed to determine the degree of horizontal and vertical displacement of
structures pavements and embankments over a defined period Severe pavement damage and structural failure
can be a direct result of settlement and therefore it is critical that movement be detected and measured Our Senior
Engineering Surveyors and Geotechnical Engineers are available to assist you with the development and
implementation of a monitoring system to suit individual requirements
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Other Geotechnical Field Tests
Plate Load Tests
In-Situ CBR Tests
Soil Electrical Resistivity Tests
Soil Thermal Resistivity Tests
Pile Integrity Tests
Infiltration Rate Tests using Double Ring Infiltrometer
Geotechnical Field Tests
Geophysical seismic tests are useful to determine dynamic soil rock properties which will be used in
design of machine and any other vibrating equipment foundations
Two typical seismic tests performed as part of the geotechnical investigations are
Downhole seismic test and
Crosshole seismic test
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LIST OF GEOTECHNICAL TESTS
LIST OF GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING EQUIPMENTS
Drilling Rigs Desco Inc 2No SP4500S amp 3No
SP3500S (crawler)
Split-Spoon Sampler
Drilling Rig Ellettari EK100S amp EK 200S (crawler) Piston Type Samples
Drilling Rigs Truck Mounted Vibrating Wire Piezometers Devices amp Loggers
Drilling Rods Tricone Bits
Standard SPT sets and rods Tungsten Carbide Drilling Bits (96mm amp 101mm amp
above)
Single Double amp Triple Tube Core Barrels ndash
Conventional amp Wireline system
Diamond Bits Surface amp Impregnated (96mm amp
101mm amp above) ndash Conventional amp Wireline system
Shelby Tubes Automatic Water level Meter
Dynamic Cone Penetrometer Test equipment (DCPT) Bailers for Groundwater Sampling
Down-The-Hole Hammer (DTH Hammer) Packer Test Apparatus
Surveying Equipments (Auto Levels Total Station
GPS and Accessories)
Variable Geotechnical Softwares (gINT etc)
Thermal Resistivity Test Apparatus (KD2 Pro) Electrical Resistivity Test Apparatus (Nillson)
SUBSURFACE SOIL ROCK GROUNDWATER
Soil Investigation Drilling in Soils and Rocks
Bearing Capacity amp Settlement Analysis Slope Stability Analysis
Trial Pits Standard Penetration Test - SPT
Permeability in Soil (Falling Constant Head) Dynamic Cone Penetration Test - DCPT
Permeability in Rock (Lugeon Packer Test) Infiltration Rate Tests
Groundwater Monitoring and Sampling Installation of Inclinometers amp Pressure Meters
In-situ CBR Tests Installation of Piezometers
Soil Swelling Tests Plate Load Tests
Vane Shear Tests Soil Electrical Resistivity Tests
Down Hole Seismic Tests Cross Hole Seismic Tests
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KEY STAFF AT GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING
NAME DESIGNATION QUALIFICATION EXPERIENCE
J Pavan Kumar Sr Geotechnical Engineer MTech - Geotechnical 8
Tauseef anwar Geologist MSc Geology 5
Bahrudeen assain
Mohammed Geologist MSc Geology 5
Anjali Geologist BSc in Geology 8
Imran Ishaq Engineering asst Dip Civil 5
Mohammed Al-Ansari Logistics and Supervisor High School 10
Ameen Khalfan Field Coordinator High School 8
Abdullah Field Coordinator High School 5
Rit Bahadur Drilling Operator High School 15
Purna Bahadur Drilling Operator High School 16
Rajan Basnet Drilling Operator High School 10
Subarna Paija Drilling Operator High School 11
Lil Bahadur Sr Mechanic High School 11
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RECENT GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING PROJECTS Project Client Consultant No of Boreholes
Oman National Railway
Project Segments 2 amp 6
Italferr SpA MOTC 65 BH 80 TP amp
Piezometers
Bunker Terminal at Duqm Oman Oil Marketing Co
(OOMC)
Worley Parsons Oman
Engineering (WPOE)
10 BH amp MASW
survey
Mahdah ndash Rawdah Road
Dualization project
Premier International Mott McDonald 22 BH 15 TP amp
Slope stability
Yibal-Khuff FEED project Galfar Engg amp
Contracting Co SAOG
Petroleum Development
Oman (PDO)
95 BH 45 TP amp 11
Downhole seismic
Well pad stability
investigations at Fahud
Mabrouk Khulud West D
Galfar Engg amp
Contracting Co SAOG
Petroleum Development
Oman (PDO)
18 BH
Batinah Expressway Pkg 3 Simplex Infrastructure Parsons International
MOTC
79 BH
Adam ndash Thumrait
Dualization Project
Parsons International MOTC 150 BH 365 TP
Lime Calcination project at
Salalah
Carmeuse Inc - 15 BH 10 TP amp
Diagraphy drilling
Duqm Area A B amp C Sultan Qaboos University
(SQU)
SEZAD 65 BH amp 20 TP
Various Substation projects
in all Governorates
Dawood Engineering
Consultancy
Mezoon Electricity 50 BH 25 TP 50
ERTs
Chromite Quarry Drilling Arabian Gulf Trading - 7 BH
Transmission line at Taqah Rukun Al Yaqeen Int Mott McDonald 50 BH amp 61 TP
Izz ndash Adam Road
Dualization Project
Galfar Engg amp
Contracting Co SAOG
National Engg Services
of Pakistan (NESPAK)
25 BH amp 8 TPs
Bid bid ndash Sur Road
Dualization Project
Astaldi ndash Ozkar Joint
Venture
Dar Al-Handassah
(Lebonan)
89 BH 8 TPs
Piezometers
Water Distribution Network
at Al Amerat
Taeyoung ndash Hasan Juma
Baker JV
Sogreah Consultants 25 BH 130 TP amp Soil
Resistivity
Taxiway and Airlift Ramp
at Al Musannah Airbase
American International
Contractors Inc
- 34 BH amp 62 TP
Water Distribution Network
at Al Khoud
Towell Infrastructure
Projects Co LLC
National Engg Services
of Pakistan (NESPAK)
11 BH 7 TP amp Soil
Resistivity
Interchanges btn Airport amp
Muscat Expressway
Soares Da Costa ndash Oman
United Engg Services JV
Parsons International 15 BHs amp 10 TP
Oman Botanic Garden Diwan Royal Court Alatec (Spain) 75 BH
Qurayiat-Al-Amerat Road Muscat Municipality Parsons International 6 BH
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Tunnel
Al-Haffa District
Development Infrastructure
Dohfar Municipality Dar Al-Handassah
(Lebonan)
11 BH
Piezometers
Salam Resort amp Spa in Yiti
Muscat
Sama Dubai Halcrow International 58 BH
amp Piezometers
Al-Ansab STP Galfar Engineering amp
Contracting
Khatib AlAmi 6 BH
Limestone Quarry for
Doqoum Dry Dock
Daewoo Co Daewoo Co 6 BH
Barka Water Reservoir
Expansion Works
Galfar Engineering amp
Contracting
Mott Mac Donald 12 BH
Soil Resistivity
Information Centers at
Nizwa amp Ibri
Ministry of Higher
Education
Development Services amp
Maintenance
6 BH
Irrigation System Plan for
Dhofar Municipality
Dhofar Municipality Consulting Engineering
Services
7 BH
Infiltration Tests
Cyclone Damage
Rehabilitation Works in Ras
Al-Hadd
CCC Parsons International Investigation for
Ground
Improvement
Soil Resistivity OMIFCO - Soil Resistivity
Seeb Cornice Road
Improvement Bridges
Muscat Municipality Atkins 7 BH
Dualization FarqNizwa to
Marfaa Daris Road
Ministry of Transport and
Communication
Parsons International 18 BH
Dualization of Al Kharjiah
Street
Muscat Municipality Parsons International 6 BH
Bidbid Sur Road Sec-1 MOTC Dar Al Handasah 31 BH Piezometers
120TPs
Flood Protection Dams-
Liwa and Shinaz Area
Ministry of water
resources and regional
municipalities
Renardet amp Fitchner 29 BH 40 TPs
Housing at Hail Al Ghaf
Quriyat
Muscat Municipality - 10 BH amp 10 TPs
132kV OHL from Harweel
to Thumrait
Petroleum Development
Oman
Worley Parsons 11 BH 11TPs amp ERT
132kV OHL from Dank to
Al Hail
Civil Co Contracting OETC Energoprojekt
Mott Mac Donald
43 BH 20 TPs amp
ERT
132kV OHL from Al Wasit
to Buraimi Grid Ss
Civil Co Contracting OETC Energoprojekt
Mott Mac Donald
27 BH 11TPrsquos amp
ERT
Al Athaiba Junction
Improvements
Muscat Municipality Parsons Intl Co 12 BH 7 TP Asphalt
Coring
Third Laneing from Bait Al Muscat Municipality Parsons International 35 BH 34 TP
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Barka to Mabelah Asphalt Coring
Design and construction of
Dualization of Al Murtaffa
street
Muscat Municipality Parsons International 26 BH 15 TP
Asphalt Coring
Proposed Tower
Constructions in OMAN
Ministry of Broadcasting Rohde amp Schwarz 16BH
EPC of power plant Daleel
Facility
L amp T Electromech Mott Mac Donald 7 BH 10TP ERT
Royal Suite at Haima and
Emergency block
Dewan of Royal Court Tebodin amp Partners LLC 4BH 4TP
Navigation Aids System
Muscat International
Airport and Salalah Airport
Thales Deutschland
Germany
Thales Deutschland
Germany
6BH 5ERT
Upgrade of DPS amp B-Block
facility Daleel oil Fields
Daleel Petroleum Attila Dogan 4BH 2ERT
13233kV Grid Station at
Quriyat
OETC LnT Oman Energoprojekt amp Parsons 4BH TPs
132kV OHL from Quriyat
to Jahloot
OETC LnT Oman Energoprojekt amp Parsons 60BH 60TPs 60ERT
Supreme Court at Al
Ghubra Guest House
Royal Court Affairs
Royal Estates The Palace
Consulting Engineering
Services LLC
12BH TPs
GEOTECH DRILLING RIGS
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DESCO SP4500S Rigs DESCO SP3500S Rigs
Site Work Photographs
GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION ndash AREA A B amp C at Duqm
Client SEZAD Consultant SQU
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GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION ndash Yibal Khuff Project at Yibal
Client Galfar Engg amp Cont Consultant PDO
GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION ndash Inclined Coring at Chromite Mine near Sumail
Client Arabian Gulf Trading
GEOTEC
HNICAL INVESTIGATION ndash Oman National Railway Project
Segments 2 amp 6
Client MOTC Consultant Italferr SpA
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GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION FOR
BARKA WATER RESERVOIR EXPANSION
Client Galfar Consultant Mott Mac Donald
SUBSURFACE INVESTIGATION BIDBID-SUR ROAD
SECTION 1
Client MOTC Consultant Dar Al Handasah Shair amp Partners
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GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION FOR SEEB-CORNICHE ROAD
IMPROVEMENT BRIDGE 6 MUSCAT
Client Muscat Municipality Consultant Atkins
GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION FOR 132KV OHL FROM DANK
TO AL HAIL amp 132KV OHL FROM SIBETHA TO BURAIMI
Client CivilCo Consultant Mott Mac Donald Energoprojekt
GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION FOR FLOOD PROTECTION DAMS
SHINAZ AREA ndash HATTA-A HATTA-B FAYDH amp BIDAH
Client MRMWR Consultant Fitchner amp Renardet
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DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF FLYOVER WIDENING AND JUNCTION IMPROVEMENTS AT AL ATHAIBA INTERCHANGE
Client Muscat Municipality Consultant Parsons
DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF THIRD LANING OF MAIN ROAD FROM AL MAWELAH INTERCHANGE TO BAIT AL BARKHA RA
Client Muscat Municipality Consultant Parsons
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SURVEYING WITH TOTAL STATION EQUIPMENT FOR
GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING PURPOSES
ELECTRICAL RESISTIVITY TEST
RESISTIVITY MAPPING amp RESISTIVITY PROFILING
PIEZOMETER INSTALLATION INCLINED DRILLING WITH PACKER TEST
CHEMICALENVIRONMENTAL amp
MICROBIOLOGICAL TESTING
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Lonestar Alpha Lab provides a full range of chemical environmental and microbiological analytical services to
industrial engineeringconsulting and government clients throughout the Sultanate of Oman Lonestar Alpha
analytical expertise includes organic and inorganic analyses of water soil air food and many other matrices The
lab production capability capacity and advancement of instrumentation ensure the reliability and performance
needed to successfully deliver major analytical projects Instruments are dedicated to specific matrices and
analyses to prevent cross contamination Our reports are fully supported by QAQC deliverables designed to meet
the requirements of the regulatory program for which the data will be utilized Our reports are designed for ease-
of-results interpretation as well as efficient validation of the support data
TESTING DIFFERENT MATRICES
DomesticFormationGroundReclamation Water
Desalination Water amp Marine Samples
Marine Life
Plant Tissue
Reverse Osmosis
Soils amp Sediments
Food Products
Metal Samples
Concrete Products
CHEMICALENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS
WaterWastewater Metallic Constituents
WaterWastewater Organic Constituents
Water Cations amp Anions
Ambient Air Quality Monitoring
Stack amp Process Emission Monitoring
Indoor Air Quality
Contamination Pollution Studies Environmental Chemistry organics inorganics metals
Analytical chemistry using AAS XRF OES IRC and wet chemistry
Noise amp Vibration Monitoring
Microbiological Analysis
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AMBIENT AIR amp STACK EMISSION MONITORING
CO amp CO2
Hydrogen Sulfide
Hydrocarbons
Metal Particulates
NOx SOx
Oxygen
Volatile Organic Compounds
Dioxin amp Furion
MICROBIOLOGICAL AIR QUALITY MONITORING
Bacteria(CFUm3
Moulds (CFUm3)
Identification of Microorganisms up to Species level
INDOOR AIR QUALITY (IAQ)
Lonestar Alpha leads the way in Indoor Air Quality Services with our dedicated team of field staff and the latest
equipment We are equipped to investigate chemical and biological exposure situations
IAQ Air Monitoring Services
VOCs and SVOCs
Fungal Mold Indentification Quantification
Total Respirable Particulates
Toxic Vapors
Sick Building Syndrome
Bacterial Indentification Quantification
Typical IAQ Surveys
IAQ profile for preliminary building study
Baseline IAQ monitoring
Mold Fungal contamination monitoring using spore trap sampling devices
Compliance monitoring for municipal amp Government enviromental agencies
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HSE monitoring for critical response of environmental hazards
INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE (IH)
Lonestar Alpha is capable of providing a wide variety of Industrial Hygiene Service
using state of the art equipment and depth of experience with IH procedures
NoiseDosimetry TLV+8Hr TWA
Particulates (Total PM 10 PM 50 PM 25)
Combustible Gases (Total Hydrocarbons)
VOCs and SVOCs
Total and Respirable Fibers
Metals and Inorganics
Typical Industrial Hygiene Monitoring
HSE monitoring for corporate or client requirec field data collection
Compliance monitoring for Municipal or Governmental agency requirements
Background monitoring for comparative Environmental studies
HYGIENE AUDITING AND INSPECTIONS
Hygiene Auditing
Hygiene Inspections and Hygiene recommendations
Assisting in ISOHACCP Certifications
Microbiological Sampling and Analysis of Food and Water
Swab sampling and Air Monitoring
Hotel and Industrial HAACP and Hygiene System Implementation
Assisting in Laboratory setup and Accreditations Response monitoring for safety analysis and quality assurance audits
OIL ANALYSIS
Lube Oil
Transformer Oil
Compressor Oil
Diesel
Heavy fuel
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LIST OF CHEMICALENVIRONMENTALMICROBIOLOGICAL TESTS ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY amp ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS
WATER EFFLUENT SEAWATER SOIL SEDIMENT ANALYSIS
Acidity Sulfide Selenium
Alkalinity TDS Silicon
Ammonia Temperature Silver
Bicarbonate Total Hardness Sodium
BOD Total Nitrogen Strontium
Boron Total Organic Carbon Thallium
Chlorite chlorate Potassium
Bromate TSS Tin
Carbonate Turbidity Titanium
Chlorides Aluminum Vanadium
COD Antimony Zink
Color Arsenic Aromatic Volatile Orgabicx (BTEX)
Conductivity Barium Chlorinated Hydrocarbons
Cyanides Beryllium Crude amp Refined Product Fingerprinting
Dissolved Oxygen Cadmium Extractible Organic Halides
Fluoride Calcium Haloacetic Acids
Free Chlorine Chromium Halogenated Volatile Organics
Magnesium Hardness Cobalt Herbicides amp Pesticides
Nitrates Copper Nitroaromatic amp Cyclic Ketones
Nitrites Hexavalent Chromium Organic and Volatile Acids
Oil amp Grease Iron PCBrsquos
Organic Nitrogen Lead Polynuclear Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAH)
pH Lithium Semi Volatile Organic Compounds
Phenols Magnesium Total Organic Halides
Phosphates Mercury Total Petroleum Hydrocarbons (TPH)
Phosphorus Molybdenum Trihalomethanes
Residual Chlorine Nickel Volatile Organic Compounds
Salinity Niobium Pthalate Esters
Sodium Absorption Ratio
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FOOD CHEMICAL AND MICROBIOLOGICAL TEST
Fish and Value added fish products vegetable oils Ketchups Mayonnaise Vinegar Cooked sea
food Cooked Non sea foods Canned foods Vegetables Snacks Ghee Cheese Honey Sweats etc
CHEMICAL ANALYSIS OF FOOD
GIDELINES - OMAN STANDARDGULF STANDARDOther International Standards
TEST METHODS- AOACASTAAOCSISOSASOASTMBS
CHEMICAL ANALYSIS OF FOOD
Protein Cholesterol
Fat content Phosphorous
Vitamins Sodium
Moisture Potassium
Ash Calcium
Dietary Fibre Lead
Sugar Cadmium
Starch Mercury
Saturated Fat Iron
Unsaturated Fat Magnesium
Arsenic Aflatoxins
Moisture content Histamine
Volatile protein Irradiation
Pesticides Sudan Dyes
MICROBIOLOGICAL ANALYSIS OF FOOD
TEST METHODS ndash USFDA BAMAOACCCFRACMMEFISO
GUIDELINES ndash OMANI STANDARDGSOPHLS
MICROBIOLOGICAL ANALYSIS OF FOOD
Aerobic Plate Count Listeria monocytogens
Lactobacillus acidophilus Shelf Life Analysis
Escherichia coli Enterobacteriaceae
Escherichia coli O157 H7 Vibrio parahaemolyticus
Fecal Coliforms Shigella
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Total Coliforms Listeria spp
Staphylococcus aureus Clostridium perfringens
Salmonella Yeast and Mould
Vibrio cholera Vibrio parahaemolyticus
Anaerobic plate count Campylobacter
Histamine Bacillus cereus
Aflatoxin
CHEMISTRY OF CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL
Chemical Analysis of Cement Chemical Analysis of Lime Powder
Heat of Hydration of cement Total Alkalis
Chemical Analysis of Micro silica Chemical Analysis of Ground Granulated Blast
Furnace Slag
Sodium Absorption Ratio Leachibility Tests of Metals from Soil
Testing of Concrete making water Determination of Alkali carbonates amp Bi carbonates
Cation Exchange Capacity of Soil Organic matter content of soil
Mass loss of Ignition of soil Total Sulphate content of soil
Water soluble Sulphate content of soil Water soluble Chloride content of soil
Carbonate content of soil Acid soluble Chloride content of soil
Gypsum content of soil Ammonia content of soil
Total Sulphate content of Aggregates Total Chloride content of Aggregates
Potential Alkali ndash Silica reactivity of Aggregates Water Soluble Chloride Salts in Aggregates
Acid ndash Soluble Material in fine Aggregate Organic impurities in fine Aggregates
Determining the water content of freshly mixed
concrete
Determining the Portland cement content of the
hardened hydraulic cement concrete
Chemical analysis of hardened concrete Sulfate content of hardened concrete
Chemical analysis for metals like steel Chloride content of hardened concrete
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ORE ANALYSIS
Dolomite Ore Iron Ore
Copper Ore Nickel Ore
Chromium Ore Limestone Ore
Manganese Ore Gypsum
Dunite Quartz
STEEL CHEMISTRY
Alloys Brass amp Bronze
Aluminum Alloys Chemical Composition of Steel
ASTM A 262 (Various) Diffused Hydrogen Test
ASTM G 48 (Variou) Purity of Metals
ASTM G 6667 Nickel Alloys
OIL ANALYSIS
Appearance Flash Point Specific Gravity
Ash Content Water content Insoluble pentane
Carbon Conradson Residue Wear Metals Total Acid Number
Kinematic Viscosity Break Down voltage Total Base Number
Dissipation factor Oil Content Viscosity Index
Color Pour Point Flash Point
Copper Corrosion BS amp W Density
Neutralization number Resistivity Interfacial tension
Dissolve gas Sediment Sulphur content
Cloud point Distillation PCB
Oxidation test Gassing
AMBIENT AIR STACK MONITORING
Carbon Dioxide RPM (PM 10 5 25)
Carbon Monoxide Semi Volatile Organic Compounds
Chlorine Content SO2
Hydrogen Sulfide Total Acid Concentration
Lower Explosion Limit Total Hydrocarbon
Oxides of Nitrogen Total Particulate Concentration
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Oxygen Volatile Organic Compounds
Ozone Dioxin amp Furion
INDOOR AIR QUALITY ndash IAQ INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE - IH
Asbestos Bulk Sample Analysis Total amp Respirable Fibers
Asbestos Fiber Concentration in Air Total amp Respirable Particulates
Bacterial amp Microbial Identification Total Plate Count
FungalMould Identification Toxic Vapors
Metals VOC amp SVOC
Noise Monitoring Dosimetry TWA Yeast amp Mould Identification
MICROBIOLOGICAL ANALYSIS OF WATER
Test Method ndash BS ENISOAPHAAWWACMMEF CCFRA
GUIDELINES ndash Omani standardGSOWHODubai Municipality
WATER WASTE WATERINDUSTRIES WATER SOIL
Heterotrophic plate count
Total Coliforms
Escherichia coli
EnterococciFecal streptococci
Pseudomonas aeroginosa Staphylococcus aureus
Legionella spp Nematodes
Sulphate Reducing Bacteria Yeast amp Mould
Salmonella Microscopic observations and interpretations
Vibrio cholera Standard Plate count at 22 o C
Fecal Coliform Clostridium perfringens
Legionella anisa
Legionella Pneumophila serogroup 1
Legionella Pneumophila serogroup 2-14
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MICROBIOLOGICAL ANALYSIS OF PERSONAL SWABSSURFACE SWABSEQUIPMENT
SWABS
Total coliforms
Fecal coliforms
Escherichia coli
Aerobic plate count
Staphylococcus aureus
Yeast and Mould
Salmonella spp
COSMETICS ANALYSIS
HairoilsHair creams Hair shampooBody lotion Chemical DepilinatorsTalcum PowderDeoderants
Toilette soapSkin cream etc As per GSOOS SASO USFDAAOAC Standards
COSMETICS ANALYSIS
Appearance Thermal Stability
Color Total Fat
Odor Lead
Homogenous Cadmium
Texture Nickel
Seperation Chromium
Skin Irritation Test Ethanol insoluble matter
Marking Water insoluble matter
Language Total free Alkali
Instructions for Use Chlorides calculated as NaCl
Warning phrases concerning the product (if any) Saponification Value
Chemical and Physical Tests Free Fatty Acid as Oliec Acid
Moisture Extraneous matter
pH Total Non Acqueos content
Sediment and suspended matter Peroxide value
Alchohol content Total Bacterial count
Formaldehyde Yeast and Mould
Essential oils Pseudomonas aeroginosa
Volatile matter Staphylococcus aureus
Non volatile alcohol matter
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LIST OF CHEMICALENVIRONMENTALMICROBIOLOGICAL EQUIPMENTS
pH Meter Conductivity Meter pH Meters
Dissolved Oxygen Meter Turbidity Meter
Flame Atomic Absorption Spectrometer
FAASGFAAS Hg Analyzer
EDXRF Analyzer ndash Philips MiniPal2
Muffle Air Furnace (1100˚C) Breakdown voltage
ICP- OES Colour apparatus for OIL
GC-MSGC centrifuge
IC Open cup ndashClosed cup Flash point
UV-VIS-NIR Spectrometer HACH TAN delta Resistivity meter
Dissolved gas Analyser ( TOGA) AAS
TAN Titrator Microscope
Copper corrosion Colony Counter
Karl fisher colometric Viscometer
Interfacial tensometer OES
Biological safety Cabinet UV apparatus
Shaker Water bath
Freezer Incubator
Chillier Autoclave
Micro pipetter Vortex
pipetter
Weighing Balance
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KEY STAFF AT CHEMICALMICROBIOLOGICAL LAB
MAJOR CHEMICALENVIRONMENTAL CLIENTS
Client Client
HMR Consultants Dhofar Power Company
Geo-Resources Omani Euro Foods Industries
Al-Safa Environmental Consultancy Al-Hassan Engineering Company
Five Oceans Dawood Contracting Company
Fugro Middle East Natural Resources Consultants
Gulf Mining ICES
Muscat Chromite Sohar Steel LLC
Total Management Trading Construction Materials Industries
Emirates Trading Co Al-Shidhani Refreshments Enterprises
Oman Chromite Oman Aluminium Processing Industries LLC
Muscat Overseas Radisson Blu
National Arabian Gulf International Desalination amp Water Treatment
ASB Group Dhofar Beverages
Majan Mining Company OMASCO
Haya Oman Liquefied Natural Gas Company
Oman Polyproplene Swan Foods LLC
Oman Methanol Bahwan Engineering Co
NAME DESIGNATION EXPERIENCE
P Tejali Lab Manager 17 yrs
Asad Naqvi Chemical Lab Supervisor 17 yrs
OD Sebastian Senior Chemist 32 yrs
Vinu Mohan Senior Microbiologist 7 yrs
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Sohar Aluminum OMIFCO
Oman Refreshment Occidental Mukhaizna LLC
Shangri-La Barr Al Jissa Special Technical Services
ENATO Consolidated Contractors Company
Blue City Northern Minerals Company
Andam International Sweets of Oman
SUR Desalination (Bahwan Veolia Water) Lalbuksh Voltas Engineering Services
STFA Bahwan Veolia Water LLC
Larsen amp Turbo COWI-Larsen
GALFAR Khimji Permoglaze (Oman) LLC
AATCO United Chrome LLC
Interbeton amp Six Construct Oman Flour Mills Company
Douglas OHI Oman National Engineering amp Investment
VALE -Oman Petrogas
BP Oman Sohar aluminium
Siemens-Oman American Embassy
Tawoos Catering Wacasco Catering
MAF DALKIA Al Futtaim amp Sons
Enhance Khimji Ramdas LLC
Oman Oasis National Mineral water CO LLC
Areej Vegetablesamp Oil Derivatives National Pharmaceuticals
Towell Infrastructure Tulip Inn
The Chedi Grand Hyatt
Al Bustan Palace Muscat Holiday INN
Hotel Ibis Park Inn
Radisson Blu Mother Care
Tabreed Taghleef Indusries
NABIL Biscuits ATTCO
Worely parrsion AECOM
Honda Rotem Abensia
Global Gypsum Board Minvest
Global Engineering SteamTech
Mazoom Pharmacy Muscat Pharmacy
IBN- SINA Pharmacy Golden Jood Trading
Sun rise Global Beya Global Muscat
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MECHANICAL CORROSION AND METALLURGICAL TESTING
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Lonestar Alpha has the capability to cater to the physical metallurgical testing requirements of a wide range of
materials and products The testing capability and experience are recognized by reputed organizations like
PDO OXY BP OGC etc and third party inspection agencies Tests are generally carried out to international
standards set by ASTM BS ASME API AWS and others Lonestar Alpha offers quality service to
international standards accurate results and quick turnaround at reasonable cost
Lonestar Alpha Mechanical Metallurgical Corrosion Testing Capabilities Include
Tensile compression Test Vickers Hardness RockwellBrinell Hardness
Impact (Ambient temp to -196degC) BendFlatteningNick Break Test Elevated Temperature
tensile testing
Corrosion Test - ASTM
A262G48G28ASTM A 923
ASTM E 562 Ferrite measurement
by ferritscope Flexure
Proof Load Breaking Load Failure Load
Coating Thickness Coating Continuity Coating Adhesion
MacroMicro Examination Fillet Weld Break Nick Break
HIC SSCC test in accordance with
NACE standards Chemistry by OES
Failure Analysis and
Material Investigation
Chemical analysis of metallic materials of
Fe and Ni base alloys In situ Replica Metallography
Metallic sample collection at
site for chemical analysis
Strand wire testing for mechanical
properties Portable hardness testing Manhole Cover testing
Rubber testing Geo-textile testing HDPE testing
Materials frequently tested include
Metals and alloy products such as plates shapes bares pipes and fittings
Welding procedure qualification test coupons
Welding consumable qualification test coupons
Welder qualification test coupons
Welding procedure test coupons
Steel Bars Wires and Fabric for concrete reinforcement
Galvanized Steel products
Fasteners
Metal Castings
Cemented Carbide Products
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Lonestar Alpha Laboratories offers a wide range of metallurgical services to many diverse industries supported by
an experienced team of metallurgical engineers trained technicians and modern equipment The following
services are offered
o Laboratory Metallography and Microscopy
o Replica and In-situ Metallography
o Corrosion Testing and Evaluation
o Condition Usability and Remaining Life Assessment
o Failure Analysis and Investigation
o Other Services
Laboratory Metallography and Microscopy
Scanning Electron Microscopy
Stereomicroscopy
Energy Dispersive X-ray Analysis
Fractrography
Macrostructural Examination
Microstructural Examination
Microhardness Evaluation
Replica and In-situ Metallography
In-situ Replica Metallography
Replication of Fractures
Replication of Surface Features
Corrosion Testing and Evaluation
Lonestar Alpha is equipped to undertake corrosion testing and evaluation in accordance with NACE and ASTM
standards for qualification of materials used in corrosive environments which include sea water brine blackish
water and sour service The following tests are conducted
Resistance to Pitting and Crevice Corrosion
Susceptibility to Intergranular Corrosion Attack
Resistance to Sulfide Stress Cracking (SSC)
Resistance to Hydrogen Induced Cracking (HIC)
Examination of Scales and Corrosion Products
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Condition Usability and Remaining Life Assessment
Periodic inspections serve to identify degradation processes at an early stage and thereby provide necessary
information for assessment of condition usability and remaining life Further the initiation of timely repair or
replacement actions substantially reduced or eliminates costly capital and downtime losses
Lonestar has the capability and experience to perform comprehensive inspections necessary for condition
usability and remaining life assessment of a wide range of materials and components used in structures plants and
operating equipment
Power plant and auxiliary boiler tubes headers and connectors
Turbine nozzles vanes combustor lines and casings
Oil and gas processing equipment and components
Equipment and components of marineoffshore structures
Drilling and downhole equipment and components
Engine Components
Failure Analysis and Investigation
Supported by its integrated analytical facilities and the diverse professional capabilities of its staff Lonestar has
for the last several years provided accurate and timely analyses and investigations into failures of components
Reports include comprehensive photographic documentation of observations discussions of findings conclusions
on the mechanism and root cause of failure
Other Services
Lonestar offer assistance in the following areas
Material selection for intended service
Preparation of material testing and inspection procedures
Study of failure mechanisms of complex systems
Troubleshooting
Research and development
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LIST OF METALLURGY TESTS
LIST OF METALLURGY LAB EQUIPMENTS Instron Universal Tensile Tester Lathe Machine
Satec Charpy Impact testing machine Charpy Broaching Machine
Forcipol Bend Testing machine Gas Cutting Gear
Olympus Metallurgical Microscope Carl Zeiss
microscope upto 1600X
Stereo Microscope
Metlabcorp Micro Polisher Digital Verniers
Automatic Polishing machine Digital Micrometers
Water Chiller Bath Coating thickness Meter
Optorama Shadowgraph Holiday detector
Digital thermometers Band Saw Machine
Vickers hardness tester Hack Saw Machine
Fischer Ferritscope Universal Milling Machine
STEEL REBARS EXOTIC MATERIAL
Tensile Tests Bend Tests
Elevated Temperature Tensiles Rebar Tensile Bend and Rebend
Proof Load test Fracture Test
Macro Preparation amp Examination Coating thickness test Holiday Detection Test
Peel Off Test Vickers Rockwell Hardness Survey
Charpy Impact Test Micro Examination with photograph
Ferrite Count (Point Count method) - count Ferrite Content (Magnetic Method) - spots
A262 Test Practice CE ASTM G48ASTM G28 tests
SSCC Test HIC Test
Chemical Analysis XRD EDXRF Analysis
SEMEDS Analysis Detailed Failure Investigation Material investigation
CTOD In-situ Replica Metallography
Strand Wire Tensile Test Manhole Cover Compression Test
Ring Stiffness Test GRE Rubber Plastic Geo-textile Tensile testing
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KEY STAFF AT METALLURGY LAB
Anil Vashishta Pratik Raval Sasikumar Isehaq Chezian
NAME DESIGNATION QUALIFICATION EXPERIENCE
Anil Vashishta Operations Manager
Metallurgical Head
BE Metallurgical
Engineering 24 years
Pratik Raval Test House Supervisor BE Mechanical
Engineering 10 years
KSasikumar Senior Metallurgist BE Metallurgical
Engineering 14 years
GChezhian Metallurgist BE Metallurgical
Engineering 06 years
Ishaq Al Harassi Senior Engineer BE Mechanical
Engineering 08 years
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BRANCHES amp CONTACTS
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LONESTAR ALPHA LABORATORIES BRANCHES amp CONTACTS
Website
wwwlonestaralphacom
General Email infolonestaralphacom
Branches
Muscat (Central Laboratory) PO Box 1197 PC 130 Azaiba ndash Muscat Sultanate of Oman
Tel +968 24501524 24505590
Fax +968 24503814
Email muscatlablonestaralphacom
Muscat (Chemistry Environmental) PO Box 1197 PC 130 Azaiba ndash Muscat Sultanate of Oman
Tel +968 24504206 24504924
Fax +968 24502635
Email chemlablonestaralphacom
Muscat (Micro-biology) PO Box 1197 PC 130 Azaiba ndash Muscat Sultanate of Oman
Tel +968 24504206 24504924
Fax +968 24502635
Email microlablonestaralphacom
Sohar PO Box 84 PC 327 Sohar Industrial Estate Sohar ndash Sultanate of Oman
Tel +968 26751775 26751920 26751976
Fax +968 26751331
Email civilsoharlonestaralphacom
Duqm Tel +968 99278040 92303290
Fax +968 24503814
Email duqmlablonestaralphacom
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Salalah
Tel +968 2321 3390 +968 92038358
Fax +968 2321 3391
Email salalahlablonestaralphacom
Key Personals
Administration
Dawood Al-Harrasi
Chief Executive Officer
+968 91111411 dawoodalharrasilonestaralphacom
Saif Al-Harthi
Business Development Manager
+968 90122471 saifalharthylonestaralphacom
Santosh Elapanda
QHSE Manager
+968 99881224 santoshelapandalonestaralphacom
Moncy Thomas
Finance HR amp Admin Manager
+968 99221293 moncythomaslonestaralphacom
Operations
Anil Vashishta
Operations Manager Metallurgical Head
+968 99866907 anilvashishtalonestaralphacom
Civil Engineering Material Lab Hukam Chand
Civil Engineering Country Manager - Civil
+968 99445354 hukamchandlonestaralphacom
Naresh Paladugu
Civil Engineering Technical Manager - Civil
+968 99063458 nareshpaladugulonestaralphacom
Rakesh
Civil Engineering Lab Manager - Sohar Lab
+968 92869691 civilsoharlonestaralphacom
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FrancisMD
Civil Engineering Lab Manager ndash Salalah Lab
+968 92038358 Salalahlablonestaralphacom
Tomiyo
Civil Engineering Senior Lab Technician - Duqm Lab
+968 99278040 duqmlablonestaralphacom
Geotechnical Engineering Lab
J Pavan Kumar
Geotechnical Engineering Sr Geotechnical engineer
+968 99887852 ameerudeenlonestaralphacom
Chemical Microbiology amp Environmental Lab
P Tejali
Chemical Microbiology amp Environmental Engineering Lab Manager
+968 99887834 tejaliparsekarlonestaralphacom
Asad
Chemical amp Environmental Engineering Assistant Manager Chemistry
+968 99884612 asadnaqvilonestaralphacom
Vinu Mohan
Food amp Microbiology Testing
+968 99248181 vinumohanlonestaralphacom
Metallurgy Lab
Email metlablonestaralphacom
Anil Vashishta
Metallurgy Lab Manager Metallurgy
+968 99866907 anilvashishtalonestaralphacom
Pratik Raval
Metallurgy Lab Test House Supervisor
+968 99880633 pratikravallonestaralphacom
Sasi Kumar
Metallurgy Lab Senior Metallurgist
+968 99843415 sasikumarlonestaralphacom
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LOCATION MAPS
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1 MUSCAT
2 Muscat ndash Chemistry Lab
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3 SOHAR
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4 DUQM
5 SALALAH
Registered with Directorate General for Specification amp measurements
Approved by PDO ISOIEC 170252005 Certified by SGS for ISO 9001
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HSE POLICY
It is the policy of the Establishment that its operations are executed at all times in such a way to ensure the
health safety and welfare of the employees and other persons including customers subcontractors and
general public
The establishment accepts the responsibility for health safety and environment (HSE) and HSE matters are
considered in equal importance to other business Objectives To achieve our objectives Lonestar alpha
Laboratories maintains an integrated HSE management system
HSE OBJECTIVES
The establishment strive to maintain HSE standards through training encouraging interest and enthusiasm in
HSE and by developing personal responsibility for HSE
The establishment is committed to protect the environment and minimize the waste and emissions to the
environment
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories shall comply with the HSE legislations and regulations of the Sultanate of Oman
and our documented management system requirements
HSE policy will be communicated to all employees and other concerned parties and will be made available to
the public
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories will establish objectives and targets and will adopt a proactive approach to HSE
matters
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories is committed to review the effectiveness of the HSE policy and its objectives
periodically to ensure the compliance and continual improvement of its HSE performances
The Establishment shall provide all necessary resources to provide the safety of personnel and equipment as
per regulatory requirements
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QUALITY POLICY
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QUALITY POLICY
It is the Policy of this Company to conduct its business in a good professional manner which
demonstrates technical competence and reliability while continuously improving and providing high
quality testing and cost-effective service for the laboratorys Customers For this purpose we have
established and implemented a formal quality system It is our goal that this commitment to quality will
result in complete customer satisfaction throughout our service This will be achieved by
Maintaining compliance to ISO 90012008 and ISO 170252005 and the technical requirements
Continual improvement in the effectiveness of the management system
Ensuring all staff familiarizes themselves with the content of the Quality Assurance Manual and
complies with the policies procedures and associated documentation and implement at all times
Providing a service built on a well established Quality Management System meeting the
requirements of both our clients and current regulations standards
Providing accurate and unbiased test results in accordance with the requirement of International or
National or Internal or Customer specified test method
Undertaking assignments only where it has the required competent staff and equipment which are
calibrated and maintained
Continuous improvement in key processes through involvement in applicable PTP Intra -
laboratory comparisons between analysts and inter laboratory programs
Building staff skills through training and providing career growth opportunities to all employees
Improving profitability of company in accordance with guidelines set by shareholders each year
Advising the customer where appropriate of potential problems detected as a result of tests or
investigation in a timely manner
QUALITY OBJECTIVES
Test Results shall be Accurate Quick and Reliable
Accept changes and continuously improve our services to meet Customer needs and expectations to enhance
the value to our Customers
Good Laboratory Practices shall be followed and maintain an environment for the protection of Personnel
Equipment and Customer properties
Continuous improvement and development of competence of personnel through awareness teamwork
education training communication and encouragement
Advanced methods and practices shall be adopted to enhance customer satisfaction
Management System is designed to meet the requirements of both Customers and RegulationsStandards
Achieve a total Customer Satisfaction
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COMPANY HIERARCHY
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LONESTAR ALPHA LABORATORIES - ORGANIZATIONAL CHART
SCOPE OF TESTING
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SCOPE OF WORK
Type of Activity Scope of Tests
Civil Engineering
Construction Material
Mechanical Physical and Chemical Testing of Soil Aggregate Concrete
Cement Blocks Marble Tiles Water and other Construction Materials
Projects Quality Control
Establishment and Operation of Site Laboratories for Specific Projects
Evaluation and Assessment of Materials Quality for Projects Supervision of
Deep Foundation
Structural Evaluation
Non-destructive Diagnostics of Existing Civil structures amp Assessment for
Soundness Strength Deterioration amp Corrosion of Hardened Concrete in the
Existing RC Structures
Deep Foundation Testing
Testing Piles by Low Strain Integrity Testing
Geotechnical
Engineering
(Soil Investigations)
Field soil investigations for the purpose of assessing soil suitability for
building and civil constructions Engineering recommendations for the type
of foundation and bearing capacity Settlement analysis and monitoring
Slope stability analysis Soil and rock permeability tests Groundwater
analysis and monitoring
Highway amp Pavements
Visual inspection of the asphalt condition (defects assessment) Benkelman
Beam deflection measurements Extraction of cores in asphalt pavement
Saw cut asphalt slabs Dynamic Cone Penetration (DCP) measurements
Roughness measurements (IRI) by Roughometer CBR (lab amp In-situ)
Excavation of test pits Asphalt core laboratory analysis
Mechanical Corrosion and Metallurgical Engineering
Mechanical testing of metals welds and steel re-inforcement bars Chemical
analysis Procedure and Welder Qualifications Micro-structural evaluation
NACE Corrosion testing Failure Analysis In-situ Replica Metallography
Corrosion evaluation of SSDSS material Material Selection Manhole Cover
testing Testing of Non-metallics ndash Rubber HDPE GRP Geo-textile
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Chemical amp
Environmental
Engineering
Liquids amp Solids Sample analysis of liquids (domestic water groundwater seawater raw and
treated wastewater reverse osmosis marine discharge etc) and solids (soil
sludge sediment marine life plant tissue etc) Analysis of trace metals in
parts per billion in soil sludge and water Analysis of non-metallic inorganic
components Environmental analysis of organic constituents (BTEX PCB
PAH Phenols Volatile organic compounds Semi volatile organic
compounds etc) Analysis of Pesticides Dioxin amp Furan by using equipment
like GCGCMSFIDECD etc in accordance with International Standards
Metals amp Alloys Chemical composition of metals alloys corrosion products amp scales
Corrosion amp Scale Inhibitor Testing amp Evaluation Drilling Fluids Tests
Determination of different grade of Stainless Steel Carbon Steel Low Alloy
Steel Cast Iron brass Nickel Alloy Analysis of construction Rebar Zinc
Ingot Aluminium Cast Aluminium by using equipment ICPAAOESLECO
etc
Environmental
Monitoring
Effluent discharges amp drinking water compliances Ambient Air amp Stack
emission monitoring Industrial hygiene monitoring Commercial and
industrial indoor air quality Measurement of noise in dB in outdoor
workplace and from operating equipment Monitoring particulates in indoor
outdoor and workplace atmospheres Determination of Total Hydrocarbon
SO2 NO2 VOC Toxic Metals H2S Microbiological Toxic Metals Toxic
Gas and Total Suspended Matter in Internal Air Quality Monitoring
Moisture Velocity Flow NOX SO2 TPHCO2 CO Dioxin HF HCl and
Particulate in Stack Monitoring Ore Analysis Analysis of Nickel Iron Chromite Copper Dolomite Limestone and Gold
Silver Copper and other minerals using XRF ICP or by Wet Chemistry
Oil Analysis Physical and chemical analysis of crude and lube oils engine oil used engine
oil compressor oil hydraulic oil The analysis includes viscosity flash point
density cloud and pour point water content oil content salt colour total
acid number metals etc
TRANSFORMER OIL TESTING
Colour Acidity Water content Viscosity interfiscial Tension Break down
voltage complete gas analysis by TOGA GC Furan Particle size count and
PCBs in transformer analysis in accordance with ASTM BS ISO and
BSEN standard using standard equipment
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Food amp Microbiological Analysis
Microbiological analysis of food vegetables canned vegetables fish meat
meat products chicken sausage ketchup cooking oil mayonnaise cheese
chips cooked foods water and wastewater for CFU fecal coliforms fecal
streptococcus fungi nematods pseudomononas ligeonella etc in
accordance AOAC CMMEF ISO and CCFRA methods Cosmetics
Chemical and microbiological analysis of Hair Oil Vanishing Cream skin
Care lotion Soap Detergent and Hair cream as per the OMAN ministerial
requirement
Chemical analysis of Food
Protein Fiber moisture Toxic metals (lead cadmium Mercury selenium)
histamine Ash Content Fat content by standard method of chemical
analysis of food by David Pearson AOAC and ICP
Drinking water bottled and Unbottled
Chemical and microbiological Analysis of drinking water in accordance with
GULF standard Omani Standard WHO USEPA and international standard
including Bromate Bromide Chlorate Chlorite BTEX TRI Halo methane
VOC TPH metals and all other Carbonate Bi Carbonate and cations and
Anions using IC ICP GC amp GCMS
Paint
Solids Density SG Hg Pb VOC PCB drying time dry film thickness
wet film thickness adhesion strength etc in accordance with ASTM BS
BSEN DIN standard
Bitumen Penetration 25 Softening point Saybolt Furol Viscosity 25
Ductility 25 Water contents
CIVIL ENGINEERING MATERIAL TESTING
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Our Civil Engineering Departments at Muscat Sohar Duqm and Salalah covers wide range of mechanical
physical and chemical testing of soil aggregate concrete concrete durability cement admixtures Microsilica
blocks asphalt bitumen tack coat prime coat marble tiles water and other Construction Materials The lab also
provides a laboratory testing support to our geotechnical Engineering Department
Covering Wide Areas of Oman
Observing the need to be close to the construction projects that spread all over Oman full ndashfledged civil
engineering material testing labs have been established by Lonestar Alpha to cover as many regions of Oman as
possible The presence of more local labs within each region should facilitate providing better services to our
clients and better control of work quality in such projects Our Civil Engineering laboratories are currently in
Muscat Sohar Duqm and Salalah In addition to these five labs Lonestar is capable of providing site labs for
major projects that require labs at their sites
Locations of Civil Engineering material testing labs that belongs to Lonestar Alpha in Oman
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Concrete Strength
The compressive strength of concrete is the most common performance measure used by the engineer in
designing buildings and other structures The compressive strength is measured by breaking cylindrical (or cube)
concrete specimens in a compression-testing machine Flexural strength is one of the tensile strength of concrete
Tensile strength along with elastic modulus and corrosion resistance is another important strength parameter of
engineering materials used in structures
Concrete Durability
While compressive strength is a good indicator of load resistance it isnt a major indicator of concrete durability
There is therefore a need for quick reliable tests for concrete durability that would have to go far beyond reliance
on such standard performance measures as 28-day compressive strength Three forms of water penetration tests
are commonly used namely BS EN 12390DIN 1048 Water Permeability BS 1881 Part 208 Initial Surface
Absorption (ISAT) and BS 1881 Part 122 Water Absorption There are two similar modified chloride diffusion
tests namely ASTM C1202 Chloride Penetration and AASHTO 277 Rapid Chloride Permeability Chloride
Migration Coefficient (NTB 492) is one of the latest test method recently we added in to our system
Soil Field Density (soil compaction)
Soil compaction is defined as the method of mechanically increasing the density of soil In construction this is a
significant part of the building process If performed improperly settlement of the soil could occur and result in
unnecessary maintenance costs or structure failure Almost all types of building sites and construction projects
utilize mechanical compaction techniques Therefore regular testing of soil compaction by independent
laboratories is extremely essential and important Sand Cone Test (ASTM D1556-07 and BS 1377-990) typical
field tests are performed for measuring degree of soil compaction)
Investigative Studies
It is often necessary to test concrete structures after the concrete has hardened to determine whether the structure
is suitable for its designed use The tests available for testing concrete range from the completely non-destructive
where there is no damage to the concrete through those where the concrete surface is slightly damaged to
partially destructive tests such as core tests where the surface has to be repaired after the test The range of
properties that can be assessed using non-destructive tests and partially destructive tests is quite large and includes
such fundamental parameters as density elastic modulus and strength as well as surface hardness and surface
absorption and reinforcement location size and distance from the surface
Deep Foundation Testing (Piles)
Confirmation of satisfactory construction of all pile types has lead to the development of practical inexpensive
and reliable dynamic testing techniques Let our lab be you independent pile testing specialist Low strain
integrity tests examine the response of a pile to a small hammer blow at the pile head The induced stress wave
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travels down the pile shaft and reflected waves from significant changes in pile shaft acoustic impedance are
registered by a transducer held against the pile head
Asphalt amp Bituminous Binder Testing New technologies increased construction liability and revised building standards have made quality asphalt
testing and inspection integral to the successful completion of todayrsquos construction projects Lonestar Alpha
provide asphalt testing services that evaluate asphalt binders asphalt mixtures and other derivatives of asphalt
geared for use in the construction industry
Site Laboratories amp Projects Quality Control
One of the problems which occur within the construction and civil engineering industry is the need to test
construction materials on site Lonestar Alpha has the full capacity to provide site laboratories for big projects
Experienced full-time supervisors lab technicians and assistant technicians will be devoted to run daily testing
activities of such site labs We can also furnish the labs with all necessary equipments and tools
LIST OF TESTS
CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL TESTS
SOIL AGGREGATEROCK
Sampling of Soil samples Sampling of Aggregate samples
Wet Sieve Analysis Sieve Analysis
Hydrometer Analysis Sedimentation Clay Silt and Dust particles
Fines percentage Specific gravity Particle density
Classification of soils Water absorption
Liquid Limit amp Plastic Limit (Atterberg Limits) Bulk density (LooseRodded)
Plasticity Index Moisture content
Linear Shrinkage Clay lumps and Farible particles
Shrinkage limit by wax method Flakiness Index
Proctor compaction test (Light and Heavy) Elongation Index
CBR test (Soaked and unsoaked) Flat and Elongated particles
Specific gravity Particle density Shape Index
Moisture content Crushed broken fractured faces
Maximum and Minimum Index density Voided shell content
Bulk density Light weight particles
Direct Shear test (C and ɸ) Compaction fraction
1-D Odometer test (Consolidation properties
CvmvCc e0) Aggregate crushing value
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Swell Pressure test Aggregate Impact value
Free swell index Ten percent fines value
Permeability (Constant and Falling head method) Uncompacted void content
Unconfined compressive strength (UCS) Los angeles abrasion value
Sand Equivalent Value Drying and shrinkage
Electrical resistivity Sand equivalent value
Electrical conductivity Petrographic examination
Thermal resistivity Polished stone value
FIELD TESTS Coating and Stripping value
Plate Load test Soundness (Magnesium sulphate Sodium sulphate)
Insitu CBR test Alkali reactivity ndash Mortar bar method (3months
16days)
Dynamic Cone penetration Test (DCPT) Alkali reactivity ndash Rocky cylinder method
Compaction test by Sand replacement method Alkali reactivity ndash Chemical method
Rock fill compaction test by water fill method Organic Impurities
ROCK ASPHALT
Uniaxial Compressive Strength (UCS) Bitumen content and grading
Density Field Core thickness density and Compaction
Water absorption Asphalt coring - Insitu
Flexural strength Marshall stability amp Flow
Point load index Marshall density
Modulus of rupture Maximum theoretical density Gmm
Size amp Weight gradation - Insitu Loss of stability
Sodium sulphate crystallization CEMENT
Drop test - Insitu Fineness
Slake durability Initial and Final setting time
Saturation Coefficient and Porosity Normal consistency
CONCRETE Soundness by lechartlier method
Sampling of Fresh Concrete Compressive and flexural strength
Design mix Heat of hydration
Trial mix Complete chemical analysis
Fresh concrete temperature density amp Air
content Microsilica
Workability ndash Slump cone test Bleeding Density
Setting time of concrete Bulk density
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OTHER CIVIL TESTS
Rock Testing Rock Grading Breakage Index etc
Concrete Coring Drilling of concrete cores from existing structures
Destructive and Non Destructive Tests
Concrete structural evaluation by
Ultra sonic pulse velocity test
Rebound Hammer survey
Half cell potential analysis
Cover meter survey
Depth of carbonation
Bond Strength
Delamination survey
Crack mapping
Reinforcement examination
Corrosion rate measurement
Electrical resistivity in concrete
Compressive strength determination by drilling and testing core sample
Coating thickness
Pull off strength of concrete repair
Pile Tests Low Strain Integrity of Piles and witness of pile load test
Compressive strength of cubesCylindersCores Activity index
Tensile splitting strength Moisture content
Flexural Transverse strength Complete chemical analysis
Durability tests on concrete STEEL
Rapid Chloride Penetration Test (RCPT) Tensile and Elongation test
Initial Saturation Absorption Test (ISAT) Bend test
Water Permeability Rebend test
Water absorption Coating thickness
Chloride Migration test Holiday test
Modulus of elasticity Coating flexibility
Dimensions of Various Concrete BlocksTiles Complete chemical analysis
Water Absorption of Concrete Kerbs Channels
Edgings amp Flags ADMIXTURE
Dimension amp Compressive Strength Of Paving
Blocks Physical and Chemical test on admixtures
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CHEMISTRY OF CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL
Chemical Analysis of Cement Chemical Analysis of Lime Powder
Heat of Hydration of cement Total Alkalies
Chemical Analysis of Micro silica Chemical Analysis of Ground Granulated Blast
Furnace Slag
Sodium Absorption Ratio Leachibility Tests of Metals from Soil
Testing of Concrete making water Determination of Alkali carbonates amp Bi
carbonates
Cation Exchange Capacity of Soil Organic matter content of soil
Mass loss of Ignition of soil Total Sulfate content of soil
Water soluble Sulfate content of soil Water soluble Chloride content of soil
Carbonate content of soil Acid soluble Chloride content of soil
Gypsum content of soil Ammonia content of soil
Total Sulfate content of Aggregates Total Chloride content of Aggregates
Potential Alkali ndash Silica reactivity of Aggregates Water Soluble Chloride Salts in Aggregates
Acid ndash Soluble Material in fine Aggregate Organic impurities in fine Aggregates
Determining the water content of freshly mixed
concrete
Determining the Portland cement content of the
hardened hydraulic cement concrete
Chemical analysis of hardened concrete Sulfate content of hardened concrete
Chemical analysis for metals like steel Chloride content of hardened concrete
Indepth carbonation of hardened concrete Indepth chloride penetration on hardened concrete
by dust sampling and analysis
LIST OF CIVIL EQUIPMENTS
General Equipments
Electronic Weighing balances of various capacities Standard calibration weights
Bouyancy balance system for specific gravity Desiccators
Digital Thermometers of various range Dial Thermometers of various range
Max Min Thermometers Wet amp Dry Thermometers
Pressure Gauges Digital Vernier Callipers
Hot Plates Vacuum Pumps
Air Compressor Sand Bath Water bath
Humidity Chamber Load Rings of different capacity
Dial indicators of various range Digital Dial Indicators
Feeler strips Straight Edges
Magnetic stands Cube Mould (150150150 mm)
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Riffle Boxes Drying Ovens
Soil Aggregate and Rock Testing Lab
BS amp ASTM Test Sieves Sieve Shakers
Cone Penetrometers for Liquid Limit Casagrande Apparatus for Liquid Limit
Shrinkage Limit Apparatus Hydrometer test apparatus
Direct Shear Test Appaatus BS ASTM Proctor Rammers
BS ASTM Proctor Moulds BSASTM CBR Moulds amp Appartus
Multi Speed Compression Machine 50 kN Field CBR Apparatus
ASTM Sand cone Apparatus BS large amp Small Pouring Cylinder
Plate bearing Test Apparatus Dynamic Cone Penetrometer (DCP)
Nuclear Density Gauge Electric Resistivity Meter
Speedy Moisture Apparatus Bulk Density Containers
Flakiness amp Elongation Gauges Los Angeles Abrasion Machines
Sand Equivalent Test Sets Jaw Crusher
Rock cutting Saw Drying Shrinkage Apparatus
Point load Index Tester Slake Durability Apparatus
Aggregate Impact Value Apparatus Aggregate Crushing Ten percent Fines Value Apparatus
1-D odometer for consolidation Flow Cone
Max Min Index density equipment Soil Permeability apparatus
Concrete amp Cement Testing lab
Fully Automatic amp Semi Automatic Compression
machines of Various Capacities
Fully Automatic amp Semi Automatic Flexural Testing
machines of Various Capacities
Density containers for Fresh concrete Density Air content meters for Fresh concrete Air content
Concrete Mortar Penetrometers for Setting Time of
Fresh concrete
Concrete Mixers for Trial Mix
Cube Beam Cylinder Moulds Sulphur compound melting pot
Cylinder capping frame Rapid Chloride Penetration Test Apparatus
Half Cell Potential Test Apparatus Concrete Cover meter
Concrete Resistivity meter Rebound hammer
Pull-Off Strength Tester Ultrasonic pulse Velocity Tester
Concrete Flow Meter Specimen Cutting Machine
Core Drilling Machines Diamond Core Bits of different diameter
Micro-coring equipment Blaine Air permeability Apparatus
Fly ash fineness Apparatus Vicat Apparatus
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Ultrasonic Coating Cover Meter (DFT) Le Chatelier Apparatus for Cement Soundness
Calorimeter for heat of hydration Jolting Apparatus
Cement Mortar Mixer Initial Surface Absorption Apparatus
Compression amp Flexural Testing machine for Cement
Strength
Chloride Migration Coefficient Testing apparatus
Water Absorption of Concrete under pressure Mortar Consistency apparatus
Asphalt Testing laboratory
Bitumen Extractor Theoretical maximum Specific Gravity Apparatus
Marshall Compaction Stand amp Rammer Marshall Moulds
Marshall Stability amp Flow Testing machine Asphalt Coring machine
KEY STAFF AT CIVIL ENGINEERING LAB
NAME DESIGNATION QUALIFICATION EXPERIENCE
Hukam Chand Country Manager Civil BA 36
Naresh Paladugu Technical Manager - Muscat MTech ndash GeoTechnical
Engineering (Civil) 11
Dijesh M D Senior Lab TechnicianSupervisor
(Civil) BSc 12
SumeshC Senior Lab TechnicianSupervisor
(Civil) BSc 12
Srinivasa RaoP Senior Lab TechnicianSupervisor
(Civil) BSc 10
Naveen Dhiman Senior Lab TechnicianSupervisor
(Civil) BSc 11
Rakesh M Branch Manager - Sohar BSc 16
Mohammed Al Futaisi Asst Manager BSc 8
Arun S Anand Senior Lab TechnicianSupervisor
(Civil) BSc 11
Seetharam VS Senior Lab TechnicianSupervisor
(Civil) BSc 12
Ajeesh Kumar Senior Lab Technician BSc 9
MD Francis Branch Manager - Salalah Civil Engineering 39
Dhamotharakannan Senior Lab Technician B Tech Civil Engineering 3
Tomiyo Senior Lab TechnicianSupervisor -
Duqm BSc 10
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MAJOR CIVIL ENGINEERING PROJECTS Project Contractor
Construction of Batinah Expressway(Package 1 to 6)
Galfar Engineering amp Contracting SAOG
Nagarjuna construction company international
Simplex - Konstruktor (JV)
Larsen amp Toubro (Oman) LLC
FSB Ferrovial amp Batco JV
Consolidated Contractors Company Oman LLC
Oman Industrial Complex - VALE
Towel Construction
Teejan Trading amp Contracting
Galfar Engineering
LampT Oman
Barka Desalination Plant Douglas OHI Sohar Development Hotel (Crown Plaza) Galfar Engineering amp Contracting TOYOTA Showroom in Liwa Galfar Engineering amp Contracting Expansion of Sohar Beach Hotel Gulf Home Contracting
Social Houses in Liwa
Sam Trading Hussain Fahdil Partners Eastern Moon Contracting
Sohar Multiplex Towel Construction Rehabilitation of Sewerage Network and STP in
Buraimi
Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
IWP Desalination Plant at SUR Bahwan Engineering amp Contracting Maritime Works on Construction of New Port in
Duqm CCC-STFA-JDN
Shadeed Iron amp Steel Douglas OHI Salam Resort amp Spa (Dredging Work) CCC Bank Muscat Headquarter Building Galfar Engineering amp Contracting PDO Headquarter Building Al-Hajery Trading
Duqm Dry Dock Daewoo Co Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
Duqm Desalination Plant
Larsen amp Tubro
Road Bridges from Sarooj to Qurayat
Fedirici Stirling Batco
Road Work at Rahat Al-Andar Farm
Al-Ansari Trading Enterprises
Al-Moultaqa Residential Complex Dawood Contracting
Diabetic Health Centre Premier International
Oncology Wards amp Day care centre at Royal
Hospital Premier International
Psychiatric Hospital Bahwan Engineering Genetic Hospital Ay_tek Construction (Oman) LLC Sea Front Development Al-Ansari Trading Enterprises Car Museum at Barka Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
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Expansion of Barka Reservoir and Transmission
Facility Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
Arsquo Seeb Wastewater Treatment Project Al Hassan Engineering Oman Maritime College at Sohar Al-Khalili Enterprises
Buildings at Sohar University Al-Hajery Trading
Construction of New Villa and Associated Facilities
at Bahjat Al-Anthar Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
Development of Muscat International Airport (MC1) CCC ndash TAV Joint Venture
RAFO ndash Muscat Airport Desert Line Project
Development of Muscat International Airport -
Supply of Dredged material Boskalis Westminister (Oman)
Duqm Airport Phase 1 Desert Line Project
Sub Station at DankWadi Saa Larsen amp Toubro Oman
Court Complex at Buraimi Al Adarak Trading amp Contracting
Court Complex at Sohar Douglas OHI
Al Buraimi Colleage Al Adarak Trading amp Contracting
ROP Building at Buraimi Nafal Trading
Al Buraimi Public park Business amp Trading
Health Centre at Nizwa Business amp Trading
Ground Improvement Work at Sohar Port Soletanche Bachy (France)
Duraline ME Factory at Sohar Shaksy Engineering
Health Centre at Sohar Dawood Construction Co
Health Centre at Rahab Al Dahleez International LLC
Health Centre at Saham Al Bady Trading amp Contracting
Court Complex at Rustaq Carillion Alawi
Asian beach Game Package II Carillion Alawi
Majilis Oman Carillion Alawi
Health Centre at Al Ajaiz CIVIL CO
MTL ndash AL Mawaleh Third Line CCC Oman LLC
Oman Residence Complex ndash Al Khuwair Douglas OHI
Silver House ndash Ghala Douglas OHI
Oman Airbase at Musannah Douglas OHI
Sheraton Hotel Refurbishment Douglas OHI
Oman Dental College Douglas OHI
PAC Fahud Extension Phase II Douglas OHI
Radio Stations at Barka Bidaya and Bahla Premier International Projects
SBG Plaza at Ghubra Simplex Infrastructures LLC
Qalhat Desalination and Water Supply Project Towell Infrastructure Projects Company
SBG Plaza at Ghubra Towell Construction
ArsquoSeeb Sewage Collection and Conveyance System
Al-Khoudh Gravity Sewer Networks
United Gulf Contracting Company
Office amp Stores Complex at Seeb Galfar Engineering amp Contracting SAOG
Dualization of Bousher Al Amerat Road Galfar Engineering amp Contracting SAOG
Muscat Expressway Galfar Engineering amp Contracting SAOG
Bait Al Barakah Rayaheen Hall amp Museum Galfar Engineering amp Contracting SAOG
Car Museum at bait Al Barakah Galfar Engineering amp Contracting SAOG
Suwaiq Fishing harbour International Contracting amp Engineering
Services
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Duqm Port Complex
Jan De Nul Dredging Ltd
Power Generation amp Distribution Facility at Daleel
Field
Larsen amp Toubro Electromech LLC
Ministry of manpower Building at Airport Height Larsen amp Toubro (Oman) LLC
Glorei Maktabi2 Commercial Building at Al
Wattayah
Larsen amp Toubro (Oman) LLC
Oman Botanic Garden Phase-III Larsen amp Toubro (Oman) LLC
3311kV Primary Sub Station at Al Muna amp Al
Ansab
Larsen amp Toubro (Oman) LLC
22033kv Grid Substation amp Transmission Line at As
Sawady (Blue City Area)
Larsen amp Toubro (Oman) LLC
Primary Substation at Jibroo Larsen amp Toubro (Oman) LLC
13233kV Grid Station at Misfah Area Larsen amp Toubro (Oman) LLC
Flyover Widening and Junction Improvement at
Athaiba
Larsen amp Toubro (Oman) LLC
Dualization of Ghala ndash Al Ansab Road Larsen amp Toubro (Oman) LLC
Al Amerat ndash Quriyat Road Nagarjuna Construction Company
Houses at different location in Quriyat Nagarjuna Construction Company
Construction of Bridge Across Wadi Bani Hinay at
Wilayat of Al Rustaq Abu Hatim Company LLC
Construction of State Audit Institution Head Quarters
Building in Muscat Al Bustan Area Abu Hatim Company LLC
Sultan Qaboos Mosque at Nakhal amp Sumail Abu Hatim Company LLC
Proposed main entrance amp boundary wall at samoud
garrisonHalban Al Ansari Contractors
CPF Road Khazzan Al EZ Trading Transport amp Contracting Co
LLC
Health Center at Nizwa Al Badi Trading
Sultan Qaboos Mosque at Sumail Al Badi Trading
RAH Masjed amp Sablah for PDO Al Hajiry Trading LLC
Al Seeb Waste Water project Al Hajiry Trading LLC
Emergency Water Resrvoir Al Hassan Engineering Company SAOG
Construction of Independent Power Plant Project
Roads(Barka-3) Al Hassan Engineering Company SAOG
Renal Dialysis Center at Seeb Al khalili Construction LLC
Supply Hanger Rafo Mussannah Al khalili Construction LLC
Construction of Barracks accommodation at Airport
Heights Al Nahdha -Al Omaniah Co LLC
Proposed Sports Facilities for Security unitAl
Khoudh Al Rawahi International Co LLC
Remedial Works to Bridges Phase - 4A
(RUAWorks A Side) Al Sarooj Construction LLC
MohdAl Ameen Mosque-External Work Package Al Turki Enterprises
Regional Head Quarters at Ibri amp Rustaq Al Turki Enterprises
Proposed Officers Bedsit Masirah Alyam Enterprises LLC
Accomodation Complex (Kitchen amp Dining)Bid
Bid Police station Building-1 Arabian Supplies Contracting LLC
Officers Bed sit Sumail Arabian Supplies Contracting LLC
Multi - Purpose Hall Bahla Al Hamra Mudhaibi Arabian Supplies Contracting LLC
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amp Al Khamil
Innovation Park Muscat Arabian Supplies Contracting LLC
Dualization of Bid-Bid - Sur Road Section
1Package 1 A Astaldi-Ozkar JV
Al Hail Green Residential Developments Phase - 1 Bahwan Contracting Company LLC
3 X 20 MUA Primary Sub Station Ghala Bahwan Contracting Company LLC
Construction of New HLD Class room PDO Bahwan Engineering Company
Mixed use development at Bausher Carillion Alawi LLC
Roual Opera House Carillion Alawi LLC
Al Khairan Hotel Resort amp Spa Carillion Alawi LLC
Sultan Qaboos Mosque Nizwa Carillion Alawi LLC
Majlis Oman Carillion Alawi LLC
Construction of Muscat Airport Interchange on 18th
Nov Street
Consolidated Contractors Company Oman LLC
( CCC )
Construction of Underpass at Bait Al Barka
RA(CUB Project)
Consolidated Contractors Company Oman LLC
( CCC )
Design amp Construction of Al Mahaj RA Interchange
and related drainage amp Road works
Consolidated Contractors Company Oman LLC
( CCC )
Dualization of Farq Roundabout - Marfarsquoa Daris
Road
Consolidated Contractors Company Oman LLC
( CCC )
Grade Separated Junction Project stage 1 Consolidated Contractors Company Oman LLC
( CCC )
3rd laning of the Main Road from Al Mawaleh
Interchange to Bait Al Barka RA-Lot(1)
Consolidated Contractors Company Oman LLC
( CCC )
MEDC - Head Office building Dawood Contracting Company LLC
Jabal Al- AKhadar Resort Hotel Dawood Contracting Company LLC
Proposed Villa at Royal Flight Residential Complex
at Seeb Dawood Contracting Company LLC
3rd Laning of the M Road from Al Mawaleh
Intrsquochange to Bait Al Barka RA(Lot-2) Desert Line project LLC
Dualization of Nizwa Ibri Road Sec-2 from Jabrin to
Ibri Option 2 Desert Line project LLC
Construction of Asphalt Road from Al Haisha in
Wilayat Bahla to Hamra Al Duru in Wilayat IBRI Desert Line project LLC
Construction of Water Supply to Wilayat Wadi Bani
Khalid Desert Line project LLC
Additional amp Alteration works at Al falaji Development Services ampMaintenance LLC
Armoury Magazine at ROP Academy Development Services ampMaintenance LLC
Construction of Pump Shed Room and Reatin Wall Development Services ampMaintenance LLC
Fanja Sports Club Development Services ampMaintenance LLC
HQ for Ammunition stores at MAM Development Services ampMaintenance LLC
Immigration Complex at Nizwa Development Services ampMaintenance LLC
New building for CDC Department at Rustaq
Hospital complex Development Services ampMaintenance LLC
VIF Complex at Mudhaibi Development Services ampMaintenance LLC
Design amp Construction of Additional Interchanges
for Al Mubaila South Federic Stirling Batco LLC
13233KV Substation amp Associated OHL Ghala
amp AL Khamil Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
NHC Royal Hospital Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
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Inflight Catering Facilities Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
Design amp Construction of Al-Faroosiya Street
Interchange Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
Border Post complex at Rub Al Khali Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
Upgradation of IzkiMuthaibiRustaq Grid station Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
New Accident and Emergency + Burns Department
at Khoula Hospital Phase -8 Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
Dualization of Nizwa ndash Thumrait Road(IZZ-Adam
Section) Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
Dualization of Nizwa ndash Ibri RoadSec2 from Jabrin
to Ibri ndash 1 Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
Ras Al Hadd Airport Development Project Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
Safah and Wadi Latham Oilfield Services
Construction Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
Upgrade of Mukhaizna Airfield ndash New Runway
construction Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
Construction of Water Distribution network
Rustaq Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
New Darsait STP Project Galfar-Cadagua JV
Barrack Accomodation Suwaiq Gulf International Contracting LLC
Al Hamriya storm water drainage channel Hasan Juma Backer Trading amp Contracting
CoLLC
Annexe Building for Supreme Council for Planing Hasan Juma Backer Trading amp Contracting
CoLLC
Oman National Centre for treatment of
Haematological Disorder amp Bone Marrow Transplant
Hasan Juma Backer Trading amp Contracting
CoLLC
Construction of Jr Rate Accomodation Block
Wudam Iskan Contracting Company LLC
8 JOQ at MAM Iskan Contracting Company LLC
Military Technical College District Cooling System Iskan Contracting Company LLC
Al Amerat Waste Water Project Contract A 2 JV Arab Contractors amp WUEC
Darsait Al Wadi Al Kabir Road Project Larsen amp Toubro(Oman)LLC
MGI Road Project Larsen amp Toubro(Oman)LLC
Al Athaibah Interchange Larsen amp Toubro(Oman)LLC
Construction of 13233kv Grid Station at Amrat
Construction of 132kv Grid Station at Mabella - 2
and Installation of Required 132kv Overhead
Line132kv Cables in Muscat Governorate (Tender
No 1432012)
Larsen amp Toubro(Oman)LLC
6 Class Rooms to Zainab Al Asadiya School at Al
Amerat Mansoor Al Masroory
Proposed 14 classroom - Girls basic education
School at QalhatSur Mansoor Al Masroory
Accomodation at Adam Nafal Contracting amp Trading Co LLC
Wudam Naval Base Nafal Contracting amp Trading Co LLC
Construction of 3311KV Primary Sub Station at
Saraya Bandar Jissah
Oman National Engineering amp Investment
Co(SOAG)
Bait Al Barka Viewing Platform amp Sea wall Oman Shapoorji Construction Co LLC
Construction of Medium Wave Radio Transmission
Station in Barkabahla amp Buraimi Premier International Project LLC
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Al Batinah Coastal Housing Project
barkaMusanna amp Suwaiq Radic Construction Company LLC
Commercial amp Residential Building at Mumtaz area Shaksy Engineering Services LLC
Dualization of Ibri ndash Al Dariz-Miskin Road Strabag Oman LLC
Re-Build of Air strip existing at Rusail amp Sayq Strabag Oman LLC
Wadi Minqal amp Wadi Bani Jaber Asphalt Road
Section - 1 Strabag Oman LLC
Dualization of Bid-Bid - Sur Road Section -
1Package 1 - B STFA-HLG JV
Civil Work Services for Safah (B-09) Wadi Latham
(B-27) Fields Special Technical Services
Gas Processing Plant at Abu Tubul Block 60 Special Technical Services
EPC of RAH Substation STS Tebodin LLC
Treated Effluent Supply to Al Riyam amp Kalbou
Parks Teejan Trading amp Contracting
New Supreme Court Building At Al Ghubrah Towell Construction amp Company LLC
MC 4a ndash Civil Aviation Head Quarters Towell Construction amp Company LLC
New Supreme Court Building At Al Ghubrah Towell Construction amp Company LLC
Expansion of Distrib Network Seeb Wilyat ndash Seeb Towell Infrastructure Projects CoLLC (TIPCO)
Water Distribution Network for Wilyat -AL Qabil amp
Ibra Towell Infrastructure Projects CoLLC (TIPCO)
Construction of Batinah Expressway (Package -1) Galfar Engineering amp Contracting SAOG
Batinah Expressway Package ndash 3 Simplex - Konstruktor (JV)
Construction of Batinah Expressway - Package - 4 Larsen amp Toubro(Oman) LLC
Construction of Batinah Expressway - Package - 6 CCC (Oman) LLC
BP Oman - Khazzan Project Al EZ TradingTransport amp Contracting CoLLC
Kempinski HotelThe Wave Muscat Carillion Alawi LLC
Upgrading of Sinaw-Mahout Road Section-02 Strabag Oman LLC
Construction of Batinah Highway (Halban Junction) Strabag Oman LLC
Construction of Batinah Highway-Package-2 Nagarjuna Construction Company (NCC)
Major Site laboratories
Project Contractor
Head Quarter Building for PDO at MAF Al Hajry Trading amp Contracting
Development of Muscat International Airport ndash
Supply of dredged material
Boskalis Westminister (Oman)
Expeditionary Tent Beddown Area at Masirah Island
Cosmopolitan ndash EMTA Joint Venture
BP ndash Pipeline Installation amp Site Construction Galfar Engineering
Rehabilitation Works (Roads Bridges) at Quriyat Federcei Stirling Batco
Health Centre at Saham Al Badi Trading amp Construction
Sohar Bulk Jetty Oman Operation Saipem ndash Afcons Joint Venture
PDO ndash SNDC Project at Qurn Alam
Al Hassan Engineering
2nd Asian Beach Game 2010 at Wudam Carillion Alawi LLC
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Power Generation amp Distribution Facility at Daleel
Field
Larsen amp Toubro Electromech LLC
Health Centre at Rahab
Al Dahleez International LLC
Sohar Bulk Jetty Project
Saipem- Afcons Joint Venture
Court Complex at Rustaq
Carillion Alawi LLC
PDO Bahja ndash Plot Development
Sayouh Mahwees Trd amp Cont Co LLC
Dualization of Bid-Bid Sur Road Astaldi ndash Ozkar JV and STFA-HLG JV
ROP ndash Sidab Harbour Project Carillion Alawi LLC
Salalah International Airport LampT Galfar Contortion
Construction of Al Batinah Expressway (Package -1) Galfar Engineering amp Contracting SAOG
Batinah Express way Package ndash 3 Simplex - Konstruktor (JV)
Construction of Batinah Expressway - Package - 4 Larsen amp Toubro(Oman) LLC
Construction of Batinah Expressway - Package - 5 FSB Ferrovial amp Batco JV
Construction of Batinah Expressway - Package - 6 CCC (Oman) LLC
Air traffic control at Masira Darim Construction company LLC
Transfer station at Fanza Malik Sohar
STF Complex -Suwaiq Dawood Contracting Company LLC
Ras Al Hamra Development Project (RAH - 435) Al Turki Enterprises LLC
Zulia Power plant (PDO) Al Hassan Engineering LLC
SNCP Qurnalam Al Hassan Engineering LLC
RAH International School Al Hajry Trading amp Contracting
Dualization of Bid-Bid - Sur Road Section
1Package 1 A
Astaldi-Ozkar JV
Halban prade ground project (SSF) Trading amp Investment LLC
Jabel Akhthar Hotel Dawood Contracting Company LLC
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Sultan Qaboos Mosque Nizwa Carillion Alawi LLC
SUR IPP Douglas OHI
MC-5 Salalah International Airport L amp T India and L amp T Oman
MC-5 Salalah International Airport Galfar Engineering amp Contracting SAOG
Shadeed Iron amp Steel L amp T Oman
Shadeed Iron amp Steel Simplex Infrastructures LLC
Health Centre Ibri Master Bin Karam
University Of Buraimi L amp T Oman
University Of Buraimi L amp T Oman
Trasnsfer Station SUR Mallak Sohar
Dualization of Mahdha-AL Rawdha Road
Buraimi
Premier International
Duqm Port Road Strabag Oman LLC
Mall of Oman - Package - 2 SPCCC
Dualization of Adam - Thumrait Road Part - 2
(ATD Project)
CCC (Oman) LLC
Durability Test of Concrete such as Chloride Migration Test and Rapid Chloride Permeability Test
Field Compaction test is used to provide the basis for control the fill material compaction
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Rapid chloride penetration test for concrete to asses the chloride ion penetration
Durability Test of Concrete such as Water Penetration Test
Permeability Apparatus Constant amp Falling Head for Granular ampClaySilt
Transverse Strength of Kerb Stone
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Non Destructive Structural Investigation
Exposure of foundation for visual inspection and NDT
Cover meter surevy Test indicates position of reinforecemnt bars hardned concrete
Ultra sonic pulse velocity measurement to assess the uniformity of concrete Detects internal flaws cracks and segregation etc
Rebound Hammer test to find the insitu concrete strength Surface hardness
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Direct Shear test to find the cohesion(C) and angle of internal friction(ɸ) in soil samples
Insitu concrete coring to determine the compressive strength
Marshall stability test for asphalt mixes
GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING
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Lonestar Alpha Labs undertake onshore amp offshore ground investigations for a wide variety of civil and
industrial construction infrastructure and pipeline projects We pride ourselves by adopting the same
professional approach to both large multi-disciplinary investigation projects as well as small simple structures
Our Investigation is supervised by highly qualified amp experienced geotechnical engineers and geologists
General Geotechnical Engineering Services
Design and planning of ground investigations
Settlement Monitoring
Foundation Designs and Proof Checking
Design of Reinforced Earth Structures
Design of Deep Foundations (Piles Well) amp Mat Foundations
Borehole drilling amp soil investigations (SPT)
Dynamic Cone Penetration Testing (DCPT)
Static Cone Penetration Test with pore-pressure measurement (CPTU)
Sample coring and analysis
Down hole and Cross Hole Seismic Tests
Trial pitting and trenching
Slope stability analysis amp studies
Pumping Tests and permeability Lugeon Tests
Double Ring Infiltrometer Tests
Plate bearing Tests and in-situ CBRs
Electrical Resistively Test
Thermal Resistivity Test
Resistively Profiling amp Resistivity Mapping
Groundwater Monitoring Sampling and Analysis
Preparation of factual and interpretative reporting
Soil Investigations
Soil Geotechnical investigations are performed by geotechnical engineers to obtain information on the physical
and mechanical properties of soil and rock around a site to design earthworks and foundations for proposed
structures and for repair of distress to earthworks and structures caused by subsurface conditions A geotechnical
investigation includes surface exploration and subsurface exploration of a site Our rigs are cable to drill vertical
holes down to 400m and inclined holes down to 200m below existing ground level
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Soil sampling using variety of samplers to collect disturbed samples relatively undisturbed samples and
undisturbed samples Samplers such as Hand Shovel Machine driven auger continuous flight auger Split-
Spoon SPT sampler Shelby Tube Sampler Piston Sampler
Laboratory tests
A wide variety of laboratory tests performed on soils and rocks to measure different properties
Although detailed list of laboratory testing is presented in Civil section some of the typical tests involved in the
investigation are given below
Water Content
Particle size Analysis Grain Size Distribution
Sedimentation Hydrometer analysis
Atterberg limits
California Bearing Ratio (CBR)
Direct Shear Test
Oedometer Test (Consolidation)
Swelling Pressure Test
Tri-axial Test
Unconfined Compressive Strength
Chemical Analysis of Soil and Water
In-Situ geotechnical tests
Standard Penetration Test (SPT) - in-situ standard penetration test designed to provide information on the
properties of soil while also collecting a disturbed soil sample for grain-size analysis and soil classification
Dynamic Cone Penetration Test (DCPT) - in-situ dynamic cone penetration test designed to provide
information on the properties of sub soil of natural ground or for pavement DCPT is useful to determine the in-
situ CBR and subgrade modulus
Cone Penetration Test (CPT) ndash standard Cone Penetration Test is performed using an instrumented probe
with a conical tip pushed into the soil hydraulically at a constant rate CPT instrument records tip resistance
friction resistance along the sleeve and pore-pressure measurement For bigger sites usually the CPTs are
performed in combination with drilling of boreholes to correlate so that the investigation is economical and
appropriate CPT data interpretation is used for correlation of soil properties and also to determine Soil Bearing
Capacity (SBC)
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Constant head Falling head permeability tests - Estimating Hydraulic conductivity (or permeability)
of different types of soil is the most important step in designing any groundwater control system The knowledge
of this property is much useful in solving problems involving yield of water bearing strata seepage through
earthen dams stability of earthen dams and embankments of canal bank affected by seepage settlement etc The
falling head method of determining permeability is used for soil with low discharge where as the constant head
permeability test is used for coarse-grained soils with a reasonable discharge in a given time For very fine-
grained soil capillarity permeability test is recommended
Lugeon Test or Packer Tests - Estimating Hydraulic conductivity (or permeability) of different types of
rocks is a key step in designing any groundwater control system in a rock We do perform Packer Permeability
Tests in Rocks
Groundwater Monitoring
Our geotechnical field staffs are well trained for installing Piezometers and groundwater monitoring Piezometers
are two types viz Type-1 is Standpipe Piezometer and Type-2 is Vibrating-Wire Piezometers Standpipe
piezometer facilitates Groundwater levels measurement using dip meter or water level indicators while VW
piezometers are useful for monitoring Pore-Water pressures continuously using special devices attached to data
loggers
Groundwater Samples can be collected for analysis in the chemical and microbiological lab Routine drinking
water analysis trace metals and organic parameters can be tested and evaluated
Slope Stability Studies
The field of slope stability encompasses the analysis of static and dynamic stability of slopes of earth and rock-fill
dams slopes of other types of embankments excavated slopes and natural slopes in soil and soft rock Lonestar
Alpha can provide slope stability investigation analysis (including modelling) and design mitigation which can
be completed by our well trained and qualified geologists and geotechnical engineers
Settlement Monitoring
Settlement Monitoring surveys is performed to determine the degree of horizontal and vertical displacement of
structures pavements and embankments over a defined period Severe pavement damage and structural failure
can be a direct result of settlement and therefore it is critical that movement be detected and measured Our Senior
Engineering Surveyors and Geotechnical Engineers are available to assist you with the development and
implementation of a monitoring system to suit individual requirements
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Other Geotechnical Field Tests
Plate Load Tests
In-Situ CBR Tests
Soil Electrical Resistivity Tests
Soil Thermal Resistivity Tests
Pile Integrity Tests
Infiltration Rate Tests using Double Ring Infiltrometer
Geotechnical Field Tests
Geophysical seismic tests are useful to determine dynamic soil rock properties which will be used in
design of machine and any other vibrating equipment foundations
Two typical seismic tests performed as part of the geotechnical investigations are
Downhole seismic test and
Crosshole seismic test
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LIST OF GEOTECHNICAL TESTS
LIST OF GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING EQUIPMENTS
Drilling Rigs Desco Inc 2No SP4500S amp 3No
SP3500S (crawler)
Split-Spoon Sampler
Drilling Rig Ellettari EK100S amp EK 200S (crawler) Piston Type Samples
Drilling Rigs Truck Mounted Vibrating Wire Piezometers Devices amp Loggers
Drilling Rods Tricone Bits
Standard SPT sets and rods Tungsten Carbide Drilling Bits (96mm amp 101mm amp
above)
Single Double amp Triple Tube Core Barrels ndash
Conventional amp Wireline system
Diamond Bits Surface amp Impregnated (96mm amp
101mm amp above) ndash Conventional amp Wireline system
Shelby Tubes Automatic Water level Meter
Dynamic Cone Penetrometer Test equipment (DCPT) Bailers for Groundwater Sampling
Down-The-Hole Hammer (DTH Hammer) Packer Test Apparatus
Surveying Equipments (Auto Levels Total Station
GPS and Accessories)
Variable Geotechnical Softwares (gINT etc)
Thermal Resistivity Test Apparatus (KD2 Pro) Electrical Resistivity Test Apparatus (Nillson)
SUBSURFACE SOIL ROCK GROUNDWATER
Soil Investigation Drilling in Soils and Rocks
Bearing Capacity amp Settlement Analysis Slope Stability Analysis
Trial Pits Standard Penetration Test - SPT
Permeability in Soil (Falling Constant Head) Dynamic Cone Penetration Test - DCPT
Permeability in Rock (Lugeon Packer Test) Infiltration Rate Tests
Groundwater Monitoring and Sampling Installation of Inclinometers amp Pressure Meters
In-situ CBR Tests Installation of Piezometers
Soil Swelling Tests Plate Load Tests
Vane Shear Tests Soil Electrical Resistivity Tests
Down Hole Seismic Tests Cross Hole Seismic Tests
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KEY STAFF AT GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING
NAME DESIGNATION QUALIFICATION EXPERIENCE
J Pavan Kumar Sr Geotechnical Engineer MTech - Geotechnical 8
Tauseef anwar Geologist MSc Geology 5
Bahrudeen assain
Mohammed Geologist MSc Geology 5
Anjali Geologist BSc in Geology 8
Imran Ishaq Engineering asst Dip Civil 5
Mohammed Al-Ansari Logistics and Supervisor High School 10
Ameen Khalfan Field Coordinator High School 8
Abdullah Field Coordinator High School 5
Rit Bahadur Drilling Operator High School 15
Purna Bahadur Drilling Operator High School 16
Rajan Basnet Drilling Operator High School 10
Subarna Paija Drilling Operator High School 11
Lil Bahadur Sr Mechanic High School 11
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RECENT GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING PROJECTS Project Client Consultant No of Boreholes
Oman National Railway
Project Segments 2 amp 6
Italferr SpA MOTC 65 BH 80 TP amp
Piezometers
Bunker Terminal at Duqm Oman Oil Marketing Co
(OOMC)
Worley Parsons Oman
Engineering (WPOE)
10 BH amp MASW
survey
Mahdah ndash Rawdah Road
Dualization project
Premier International Mott McDonald 22 BH 15 TP amp
Slope stability
Yibal-Khuff FEED project Galfar Engg amp
Contracting Co SAOG
Petroleum Development
Oman (PDO)
95 BH 45 TP amp 11
Downhole seismic
Well pad stability
investigations at Fahud
Mabrouk Khulud West D
Galfar Engg amp
Contracting Co SAOG
Petroleum Development
Oman (PDO)
18 BH
Batinah Expressway Pkg 3 Simplex Infrastructure Parsons International
MOTC
79 BH
Adam ndash Thumrait
Dualization Project
Parsons International MOTC 150 BH 365 TP
Lime Calcination project at
Salalah
Carmeuse Inc - 15 BH 10 TP amp
Diagraphy drilling
Duqm Area A B amp C Sultan Qaboos University
(SQU)
SEZAD 65 BH amp 20 TP
Various Substation projects
in all Governorates
Dawood Engineering
Consultancy
Mezoon Electricity 50 BH 25 TP 50
ERTs
Chromite Quarry Drilling Arabian Gulf Trading - 7 BH
Transmission line at Taqah Rukun Al Yaqeen Int Mott McDonald 50 BH amp 61 TP
Izz ndash Adam Road
Dualization Project
Galfar Engg amp
Contracting Co SAOG
National Engg Services
of Pakistan (NESPAK)
25 BH amp 8 TPs
Bid bid ndash Sur Road
Dualization Project
Astaldi ndash Ozkar Joint
Venture
Dar Al-Handassah
(Lebonan)
89 BH 8 TPs
Piezometers
Water Distribution Network
at Al Amerat
Taeyoung ndash Hasan Juma
Baker JV
Sogreah Consultants 25 BH 130 TP amp Soil
Resistivity
Taxiway and Airlift Ramp
at Al Musannah Airbase
American International
Contractors Inc
- 34 BH amp 62 TP
Water Distribution Network
at Al Khoud
Towell Infrastructure
Projects Co LLC
National Engg Services
of Pakistan (NESPAK)
11 BH 7 TP amp Soil
Resistivity
Interchanges btn Airport amp
Muscat Expressway
Soares Da Costa ndash Oman
United Engg Services JV
Parsons International 15 BHs amp 10 TP
Oman Botanic Garden Diwan Royal Court Alatec (Spain) 75 BH
Qurayiat-Al-Amerat Road Muscat Municipality Parsons International 6 BH
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Tunnel
Al-Haffa District
Development Infrastructure
Dohfar Municipality Dar Al-Handassah
(Lebonan)
11 BH
Piezometers
Salam Resort amp Spa in Yiti
Muscat
Sama Dubai Halcrow International 58 BH
amp Piezometers
Al-Ansab STP Galfar Engineering amp
Contracting
Khatib AlAmi 6 BH
Limestone Quarry for
Doqoum Dry Dock
Daewoo Co Daewoo Co 6 BH
Barka Water Reservoir
Expansion Works
Galfar Engineering amp
Contracting
Mott Mac Donald 12 BH
Soil Resistivity
Information Centers at
Nizwa amp Ibri
Ministry of Higher
Education
Development Services amp
Maintenance
6 BH
Irrigation System Plan for
Dhofar Municipality
Dhofar Municipality Consulting Engineering
Services
7 BH
Infiltration Tests
Cyclone Damage
Rehabilitation Works in Ras
Al-Hadd
CCC Parsons International Investigation for
Ground
Improvement
Soil Resistivity OMIFCO - Soil Resistivity
Seeb Cornice Road
Improvement Bridges
Muscat Municipality Atkins 7 BH
Dualization FarqNizwa to
Marfaa Daris Road
Ministry of Transport and
Communication
Parsons International 18 BH
Dualization of Al Kharjiah
Street
Muscat Municipality Parsons International 6 BH
Bidbid Sur Road Sec-1 MOTC Dar Al Handasah 31 BH Piezometers
120TPs
Flood Protection Dams-
Liwa and Shinaz Area
Ministry of water
resources and regional
municipalities
Renardet amp Fitchner 29 BH 40 TPs
Housing at Hail Al Ghaf
Quriyat
Muscat Municipality - 10 BH amp 10 TPs
132kV OHL from Harweel
to Thumrait
Petroleum Development
Oman
Worley Parsons 11 BH 11TPs amp ERT
132kV OHL from Dank to
Al Hail
Civil Co Contracting OETC Energoprojekt
Mott Mac Donald
43 BH 20 TPs amp
ERT
132kV OHL from Al Wasit
to Buraimi Grid Ss
Civil Co Contracting OETC Energoprojekt
Mott Mac Donald
27 BH 11TPrsquos amp
ERT
Al Athaiba Junction
Improvements
Muscat Municipality Parsons Intl Co 12 BH 7 TP Asphalt
Coring
Third Laneing from Bait Al Muscat Municipality Parsons International 35 BH 34 TP
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Barka to Mabelah Asphalt Coring
Design and construction of
Dualization of Al Murtaffa
street
Muscat Municipality Parsons International 26 BH 15 TP
Asphalt Coring
Proposed Tower
Constructions in OMAN
Ministry of Broadcasting Rohde amp Schwarz 16BH
EPC of power plant Daleel
Facility
L amp T Electromech Mott Mac Donald 7 BH 10TP ERT
Royal Suite at Haima and
Emergency block
Dewan of Royal Court Tebodin amp Partners LLC 4BH 4TP
Navigation Aids System
Muscat International
Airport and Salalah Airport
Thales Deutschland
Germany
Thales Deutschland
Germany
6BH 5ERT
Upgrade of DPS amp B-Block
facility Daleel oil Fields
Daleel Petroleum Attila Dogan 4BH 2ERT
13233kV Grid Station at
Quriyat
OETC LnT Oman Energoprojekt amp Parsons 4BH TPs
132kV OHL from Quriyat
to Jahloot
OETC LnT Oman Energoprojekt amp Parsons 60BH 60TPs 60ERT
Supreme Court at Al
Ghubra Guest House
Royal Court Affairs
Royal Estates The Palace
Consulting Engineering
Services LLC
12BH TPs
GEOTECH DRILLING RIGS
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DESCO SP4500S Rigs DESCO SP3500S Rigs
Site Work Photographs
GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION ndash AREA A B amp C at Duqm
Client SEZAD Consultant SQU
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GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION ndash Yibal Khuff Project at Yibal
Client Galfar Engg amp Cont Consultant PDO
GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION ndash Inclined Coring at Chromite Mine near Sumail
Client Arabian Gulf Trading
GEOTEC
HNICAL INVESTIGATION ndash Oman National Railway Project
Segments 2 amp 6
Client MOTC Consultant Italferr SpA
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GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION FOR
BARKA WATER RESERVOIR EXPANSION
Client Galfar Consultant Mott Mac Donald
SUBSURFACE INVESTIGATION BIDBID-SUR ROAD
SECTION 1
Client MOTC Consultant Dar Al Handasah Shair amp Partners
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GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION FOR SEEB-CORNICHE ROAD
IMPROVEMENT BRIDGE 6 MUSCAT
Client Muscat Municipality Consultant Atkins
GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION FOR 132KV OHL FROM DANK
TO AL HAIL amp 132KV OHL FROM SIBETHA TO BURAIMI
Client CivilCo Consultant Mott Mac Donald Energoprojekt
GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION FOR FLOOD PROTECTION DAMS
SHINAZ AREA ndash HATTA-A HATTA-B FAYDH amp BIDAH
Client MRMWR Consultant Fitchner amp Renardet
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DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF FLYOVER WIDENING AND JUNCTION IMPROVEMENTS AT AL ATHAIBA INTERCHANGE
Client Muscat Municipality Consultant Parsons
DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF THIRD LANING OF MAIN ROAD FROM AL MAWELAH INTERCHANGE TO BAIT AL BARKHA RA
Client Muscat Municipality Consultant Parsons
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SURVEYING WITH TOTAL STATION EQUIPMENT FOR
GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING PURPOSES
ELECTRICAL RESISTIVITY TEST
RESISTIVITY MAPPING amp RESISTIVITY PROFILING
PIEZOMETER INSTALLATION INCLINED DRILLING WITH PACKER TEST
CHEMICALENVIRONMENTAL amp
MICROBIOLOGICAL TESTING
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Lonestar Alpha Lab provides a full range of chemical environmental and microbiological analytical services to
industrial engineeringconsulting and government clients throughout the Sultanate of Oman Lonestar Alpha
analytical expertise includes organic and inorganic analyses of water soil air food and many other matrices The
lab production capability capacity and advancement of instrumentation ensure the reliability and performance
needed to successfully deliver major analytical projects Instruments are dedicated to specific matrices and
analyses to prevent cross contamination Our reports are fully supported by QAQC deliverables designed to meet
the requirements of the regulatory program for which the data will be utilized Our reports are designed for ease-
of-results interpretation as well as efficient validation of the support data
TESTING DIFFERENT MATRICES
DomesticFormationGroundReclamation Water
Desalination Water amp Marine Samples
Marine Life
Plant Tissue
Reverse Osmosis
Soils amp Sediments
Food Products
Metal Samples
Concrete Products
CHEMICALENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS
WaterWastewater Metallic Constituents
WaterWastewater Organic Constituents
Water Cations amp Anions
Ambient Air Quality Monitoring
Stack amp Process Emission Monitoring
Indoor Air Quality
Contamination Pollution Studies Environmental Chemistry organics inorganics metals
Analytical chemistry using AAS XRF OES IRC and wet chemistry
Noise amp Vibration Monitoring
Microbiological Analysis
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AMBIENT AIR amp STACK EMISSION MONITORING
CO amp CO2
Hydrogen Sulfide
Hydrocarbons
Metal Particulates
NOx SOx
Oxygen
Volatile Organic Compounds
Dioxin amp Furion
MICROBIOLOGICAL AIR QUALITY MONITORING
Bacteria(CFUm3
Moulds (CFUm3)
Identification of Microorganisms up to Species level
INDOOR AIR QUALITY (IAQ)
Lonestar Alpha leads the way in Indoor Air Quality Services with our dedicated team of field staff and the latest
equipment We are equipped to investigate chemical and biological exposure situations
IAQ Air Monitoring Services
VOCs and SVOCs
Fungal Mold Indentification Quantification
Total Respirable Particulates
Toxic Vapors
Sick Building Syndrome
Bacterial Indentification Quantification
Typical IAQ Surveys
IAQ profile for preliminary building study
Baseline IAQ monitoring
Mold Fungal contamination monitoring using spore trap sampling devices
Compliance monitoring for municipal amp Government enviromental agencies
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HSE monitoring for critical response of environmental hazards
INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE (IH)
Lonestar Alpha is capable of providing a wide variety of Industrial Hygiene Service
using state of the art equipment and depth of experience with IH procedures
NoiseDosimetry TLV+8Hr TWA
Particulates (Total PM 10 PM 50 PM 25)
Combustible Gases (Total Hydrocarbons)
VOCs and SVOCs
Total and Respirable Fibers
Metals and Inorganics
Typical Industrial Hygiene Monitoring
HSE monitoring for corporate or client requirec field data collection
Compliance monitoring for Municipal or Governmental agency requirements
Background monitoring for comparative Environmental studies
HYGIENE AUDITING AND INSPECTIONS
Hygiene Auditing
Hygiene Inspections and Hygiene recommendations
Assisting in ISOHACCP Certifications
Microbiological Sampling and Analysis of Food and Water
Swab sampling and Air Monitoring
Hotel and Industrial HAACP and Hygiene System Implementation
Assisting in Laboratory setup and Accreditations Response monitoring for safety analysis and quality assurance audits
OIL ANALYSIS
Lube Oil
Transformer Oil
Compressor Oil
Diesel
Heavy fuel
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LIST OF CHEMICALENVIRONMENTALMICROBIOLOGICAL TESTS ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY amp ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS
WATER EFFLUENT SEAWATER SOIL SEDIMENT ANALYSIS
Acidity Sulfide Selenium
Alkalinity TDS Silicon
Ammonia Temperature Silver
Bicarbonate Total Hardness Sodium
BOD Total Nitrogen Strontium
Boron Total Organic Carbon Thallium
Chlorite chlorate Potassium
Bromate TSS Tin
Carbonate Turbidity Titanium
Chlorides Aluminum Vanadium
COD Antimony Zink
Color Arsenic Aromatic Volatile Orgabicx (BTEX)
Conductivity Barium Chlorinated Hydrocarbons
Cyanides Beryllium Crude amp Refined Product Fingerprinting
Dissolved Oxygen Cadmium Extractible Organic Halides
Fluoride Calcium Haloacetic Acids
Free Chlorine Chromium Halogenated Volatile Organics
Magnesium Hardness Cobalt Herbicides amp Pesticides
Nitrates Copper Nitroaromatic amp Cyclic Ketones
Nitrites Hexavalent Chromium Organic and Volatile Acids
Oil amp Grease Iron PCBrsquos
Organic Nitrogen Lead Polynuclear Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAH)
pH Lithium Semi Volatile Organic Compounds
Phenols Magnesium Total Organic Halides
Phosphates Mercury Total Petroleum Hydrocarbons (TPH)
Phosphorus Molybdenum Trihalomethanes
Residual Chlorine Nickel Volatile Organic Compounds
Salinity Niobium Pthalate Esters
Sodium Absorption Ratio
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FOOD CHEMICAL AND MICROBIOLOGICAL TEST
Fish and Value added fish products vegetable oils Ketchups Mayonnaise Vinegar Cooked sea
food Cooked Non sea foods Canned foods Vegetables Snacks Ghee Cheese Honey Sweats etc
CHEMICAL ANALYSIS OF FOOD
GIDELINES - OMAN STANDARDGULF STANDARDOther International Standards
TEST METHODS- AOACASTAAOCSISOSASOASTMBS
CHEMICAL ANALYSIS OF FOOD
Protein Cholesterol
Fat content Phosphorous
Vitamins Sodium
Moisture Potassium
Ash Calcium
Dietary Fibre Lead
Sugar Cadmium
Starch Mercury
Saturated Fat Iron
Unsaturated Fat Magnesium
Arsenic Aflatoxins
Moisture content Histamine
Volatile protein Irradiation
Pesticides Sudan Dyes
MICROBIOLOGICAL ANALYSIS OF FOOD
TEST METHODS ndash USFDA BAMAOACCCFRACMMEFISO
GUIDELINES ndash OMANI STANDARDGSOPHLS
MICROBIOLOGICAL ANALYSIS OF FOOD
Aerobic Plate Count Listeria monocytogens
Lactobacillus acidophilus Shelf Life Analysis
Escherichia coli Enterobacteriaceae
Escherichia coli O157 H7 Vibrio parahaemolyticus
Fecal Coliforms Shigella
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Total Coliforms Listeria spp
Staphylococcus aureus Clostridium perfringens
Salmonella Yeast and Mould
Vibrio cholera Vibrio parahaemolyticus
Anaerobic plate count Campylobacter
Histamine Bacillus cereus
Aflatoxin
CHEMISTRY OF CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL
Chemical Analysis of Cement Chemical Analysis of Lime Powder
Heat of Hydration of cement Total Alkalis
Chemical Analysis of Micro silica Chemical Analysis of Ground Granulated Blast
Furnace Slag
Sodium Absorption Ratio Leachibility Tests of Metals from Soil
Testing of Concrete making water Determination of Alkali carbonates amp Bi carbonates
Cation Exchange Capacity of Soil Organic matter content of soil
Mass loss of Ignition of soil Total Sulphate content of soil
Water soluble Sulphate content of soil Water soluble Chloride content of soil
Carbonate content of soil Acid soluble Chloride content of soil
Gypsum content of soil Ammonia content of soil
Total Sulphate content of Aggregates Total Chloride content of Aggregates
Potential Alkali ndash Silica reactivity of Aggregates Water Soluble Chloride Salts in Aggregates
Acid ndash Soluble Material in fine Aggregate Organic impurities in fine Aggregates
Determining the water content of freshly mixed
concrete
Determining the Portland cement content of the
hardened hydraulic cement concrete
Chemical analysis of hardened concrete Sulfate content of hardened concrete
Chemical analysis for metals like steel Chloride content of hardened concrete
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ORE ANALYSIS
Dolomite Ore Iron Ore
Copper Ore Nickel Ore
Chromium Ore Limestone Ore
Manganese Ore Gypsum
Dunite Quartz
STEEL CHEMISTRY
Alloys Brass amp Bronze
Aluminum Alloys Chemical Composition of Steel
ASTM A 262 (Various) Diffused Hydrogen Test
ASTM G 48 (Variou) Purity of Metals
ASTM G 6667 Nickel Alloys
OIL ANALYSIS
Appearance Flash Point Specific Gravity
Ash Content Water content Insoluble pentane
Carbon Conradson Residue Wear Metals Total Acid Number
Kinematic Viscosity Break Down voltage Total Base Number
Dissipation factor Oil Content Viscosity Index
Color Pour Point Flash Point
Copper Corrosion BS amp W Density
Neutralization number Resistivity Interfacial tension
Dissolve gas Sediment Sulphur content
Cloud point Distillation PCB
Oxidation test Gassing
AMBIENT AIR STACK MONITORING
Carbon Dioxide RPM (PM 10 5 25)
Carbon Monoxide Semi Volatile Organic Compounds
Chlorine Content SO2
Hydrogen Sulfide Total Acid Concentration
Lower Explosion Limit Total Hydrocarbon
Oxides of Nitrogen Total Particulate Concentration
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Oxygen Volatile Organic Compounds
Ozone Dioxin amp Furion
INDOOR AIR QUALITY ndash IAQ INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE - IH
Asbestos Bulk Sample Analysis Total amp Respirable Fibers
Asbestos Fiber Concentration in Air Total amp Respirable Particulates
Bacterial amp Microbial Identification Total Plate Count
FungalMould Identification Toxic Vapors
Metals VOC amp SVOC
Noise Monitoring Dosimetry TWA Yeast amp Mould Identification
MICROBIOLOGICAL ANALYSIS OF WATER
Test Method ndash BS ENISOAPHAAWWACMMEF CCFRA
GUIDELINES ndash Omani standardGSOWHODubai Municipality
WATER WASTE WATERINDUSTRIES WATER SOIL
Heterotrophic plate count
Total Coliforms
Escherichia coli
EnterococciFecal streptococci
Pseudomonas aeroginosa Staphylococcus aureus
Legionella spp Nematodes
Sulphate Reducing Bacteria Yeast amp Mould
Salmonella Microscopic observations and interpretations
Vibrio cholera Standard Plate count at 22 o C
Fecal Coliform Clostridium perfringens
Legionella anisa
Legionella Pneumophila serogroup 1
Legionella Pneumophila serogroup 2-14
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MICROBIOLOGICAL ANALYSIS OF PERSONAL SWABSSURFACE SWABSEQUIPMENT
SWABS
Total coliforms
Fecal coliforms
Escherichia coli
Aerobic plate count
Staphylococcus aureus
Yeast and Mould
Salmonella spp
COSMETICS ANALYSIS
HairoilsHair creams Hair shampooBody lotion Chemical DepilinatorsTalcum PowderDeoderants
Toilette soapSkin cream etc As per GSOOS SASO USFDAAOAC Standards
COSMETICS ANALYSIS
Appearance Thermal Stability
Color Total Fat
Odor Lead
Homogenous Cadmium
Texture Nickel
Seperation Chromium
Skin Irritation Test Ethanol insoluble matter
Marking Water insoluble matter
Language Total free Alkali
Instructions for Use Chlorides calculated as NaCl
Warning phrases concerning the product (if any) Saponification Value
Chemical and Physical Tests Free Fatty Acid as Oliec Acid
Moisture Extraneous matter
pH Total Non Acqueos content
Sediment and suspended matter Peroxide value
Alchohol content Total Bacterial count
Formaldehyde Yeast and Mould
Essential oils Pseudomonas aeroginosa
Volatile matter Staphylococcus aureus
Non volatile alcohol matter
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LIST OF CHEMICALENVIRONMENTALMICROBIOLOGICAL EQUIPMENTS
pH Meter Conductivity Meter pH Meters
Dissolved Oxygen Meter Turbidity Meter
Flame Atomic Absorption Spectrometer
FAASGFAAS Hg Analyzer
EDXRF Analyzer ndash Philips MiniPal2
Muffle Air Furnace (1100˚C) Breakdown voltage
ICP- OES Colour apparatus for OIL
GC-MSGC centrifuge
IC Open cup ndashClosed cup Flash point
UV-VIS-NIR Spectrometer HACH TAN delta Resistivity meter
Dissolved gas Analyser ( TOGA) AAS
TAN Titrator Microscope
Copper corrosion Colony Counter
Karl fisher colometric Viscometer
Interfacial tensometer OES
Biological safety Cabinet UV apparatus
Shaker Water bath
Freezer Incubator
Chillier Autoclave
Micro pipetter Vortex
pipetter
Weighing Balance
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KEY STAFF AT CHEMICALMICROBIOLOGICAL LAB
MAJOR CHEMICALENVIRONMENTAL CLIENTS
Client Client
HMR Consultants Dhofar Power Company
Geo-Resources Omani Euro Foods Industries
Al-Safa Environmental Consultancy Al-Hassan Engineering Company
Five Oceans Dawood Contracting Company
Fugro Middle East Natural Resources Consultants
Gulf Mining ICES
Muscat Chromite Sohar Steel LLC
Total Management Trading Construction Materials Industries
Emirates Trading Co Al-Shidhani Refreshments Enterprises
Oman Chromite Oman Aluminium Processing Industries LLC
Muscat Overseas Radisson Blu
National Arabian Gulf International Desalination amp Water Treatment
ASB Group Dhofar Beverages
Majan Mining Company OMASCO
Haya Oman Liquefied Natural Gas Company
Oman Polyproplene Swan Foods LLC
Oman Methanol Bahwan Engineering Co
NAME DESIGNATION EXPERIENCE
P Tejali Lab Manager 17 yrs
Asad Naqvi Chemical Lab Supervisor 17 yrs
OD Sebastian Senior Chemist 32 yrs
Vinu Mohan Senior Microbiologist 7 yrs
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Sohar Aluminum OMIFCO
Oman Refreshment Occidental Mukhaizna LLC
Shangri-La Barr Al Jissa Special Technical Services
ENATO Consolidated Contractors Company
Blue City Northern Minerals Company
Andam International Sweets of Oman
SUR Desalination (Bahwan Veolia Water) Lalbuksh Voltas Engineering Services
STFA Bahwan Veolia Water LLC
Larsen amp Turbo COWI-Larsen
GALFAR Khimji Permoglaze (Oman) LLC
AATCO United Chrome LLC
Interbeton amp Six Construct Oman Flour Mills Company
Douglas OHI Oman National Engineering amp Investment
VALE -Oman Petrogas
BP Oman Sohar aluminium
Siemens-Oman American Embassy
Tawoos Catering Wacasco Catering
MAF DALKIA Al Futtaim amp Sons
Enhance Khimji Ramdas LLC
Oman Oasis National Mineral water CO LLC
Areej Vegetablesamp Oil Derivatives National Pharmaceuticals
Towell Infrastructure Tulip Inn
The Chedi Grand Hyatt
Al Bustan Palace Muscat Holiday INN
Hotel Ibis Park Inn
Radisson Blu Mother Care
Tabreed Taghleef Indusries
NABIL Biscuits ATTCO
Worely parrsion AECOM
Honda Rotem Abensia
Global Gypsum Board Minvest
Global Engineering SteamTech
Mazoom Pharmacy Muscat Pharmacy
IBN- SINA Pharmacy Golden Jood Trading
Sun rise Global Beya Global Muscat
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MECHANICAL CORROSION AND METALLURGICAL TESTING
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Lonestar Alpha has the capability to cater to the physical metallurgical testing requirements of a wide range of
materials and products The testing capability and experience are recognized by reputed organizations like
PDO OXY BP OGC etc and third party inspection agencies Tests are generally carried out to international
standards set by ASTM BS ASME API AWS and others Lonestar Alpha offers quality service to
international standards accurate results and quick turnaround at reasonable cost
Lonestar Alpha Mechanical Metallurgical Corrosion Testing Capabilities Include
Tensile compression Test Vickers Hardness RockwellBrinell Hardness
Impact (Ambient temp to -196degC) BendFlatteningNick Break Test Elevated Temperature
tensile testing
Corrosion Test - ASTM
A262G48G28ASTM A 923
ASTM E 562 Ferrite measurement
by ferritscope Flexure
Proof Load Breaking Load Failure Load
Coating Thickness Coating Continuity Coating Adhesion
MacroMicro Examination Fillet Weld Break Nick Break
HIC SSCC test in accordance with
NACE standards Chemistry by OES
Failure Analysis and
Material Investigation
Chemical analysis of metallic materials of
Fe and Ni base alloys In situ Replica Metallography
Metallic sample collection at
site for chemical analysis
Strand wire testing for mechanical
properties Portable hardness testing Manhole Cover testing
Rubber testing Geo-textile testing HDPE testing
Materials frequently tested include
Metals and alloy products such as plates shapes bares pipes and fittings
Welding procedure qualification test coupons
Welding consumable qualification test coupons
Welder qualification test coupons
Welding procedure test coupons
Steel Bars Wires and Fabric for concrete reinforcement
Galvanized Steel products
Fasteners
Metal Castings
Cemented Carbide Products
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Lonestar Alpha Laboratories offers a wide range of metallurgical services to many diverse industries supported by
an experienced team of metallurgical engineers trained technicians and modern equipment The following
services are offered
o Laboratory Metallography and Microscopy
o Replica and In-situ Metallography
o Corrosion Testing and Evaluation
o Condition Usability and Remaining Life Assessment
o Failure Analysis and Investigation
o Other Services
Laboratory Metallography and Microscopy
Scanning Electron Microscopy
Stereomicroscopy
Energy Dispersive X-ray Analysis
Fractrography
Macrostructural Examination
Microstructural Examination
Microhardness Evaluation
Replica and In-situ Metallography
In-situ Replica Metallography
Replication of Fractures
Replication of Surface Features
Corrosion Testing and Evaluation
Lonestar Alpha is equipped to undertake corrosion testing and evaluation in accordance with NACE and ASTM
standards for qualification of materials used in corrosive environments which include sea water brine blackish
water and sour service The following tests are conducted
Resistance to Pitting and Crevice Corrosion
Susceptibility to Intergranular Corrosion Attack
Resistance to Sulfide Stress Cracking (SSC)
Resistance to Hydrogen Induced Cracking (HIC)
Examination of Scales and Corrosion Products
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Condition Usability and Remaining Life Assessment
Periodic inspections serve to identify degradation processes at an early stage and thereby provide necessary
information for assessment of condition usability and remaining life Further the initiation of timely repair or
replacement actions substantially reduced or eliminates costly capital and downtime losses
Lonestar has the capability and experience to perform comprehensive inspections necessary for condition
usability and remaining life assessment of a wide range of materials and components used in structures plants and
operating equipment
Power plant and auxiliary boiler tubes headers and connectors
Turbine nozzles vanes combustor lines and casings
Oil and gas processing equipment and components
Equipment and components of marineoffshore structures
Drilling and downhole equipment and components
Engine Components
Failure Analysis and Investigation
Supported by its integrated analytical facilities and the diverse professional capabilities of its staff Lonestar has
for the last several years provided accurate and timely analyses and investigations into failures of components
Reports include comprehensive photographic documentation of observations discussions of findings conclusions
on the mechanism and root cause of failure
Other Services
Lonestar offer assistance in the following areas
Material selection for intended service
Preparation of material testing and inspection procedures
Study of failure mechanisms of complex systems
Troubleshooting
Research and development
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LIST OF METALLURGY TESTS
LIST OF METALLURGY LAB EQUIPMENTS Instron Universal Tensile Tester Lathe Machine
Satec Charpy Impact testing machine Charpy Broaching Machine
Forcipol Bend Testing machine Gas Cutting Gear
Olympus Metallurgical Microscope Carl Zeiss
microscope upto 1600X
Stereo Microscope
Metlabcorp Micro Polisher Digital Verniers
Automatic Polishing machine Digital Micrometers
Water Chiller Bath Coating thickness Meter
Optorama Shadowgraph Holiday detector
Digital thermometers Band Saw Machine
Vickers hardness tester Hack Saw Machine
Fischer Ferritscope Universal Milling Machine
STEEL REBARS EXOTIC MATERIAL
Tensile Tests Bend Tests
Elevated Temperature Tensiles Rebar Tensile Bend and Rebend
Proof Load test Fracture Test
Macro Preparation amp Examination Coating thickness test Holiday Detection Test
Peel Off Test Vickers Rockwell Hardness Survey
Charpy Impact Test Micro Examination with photograph
Ferrite Count (Point Count method) - count Ferrite Content (Magnetic Method) - spots
A262 Test Practice CE ASTM G48ASTM G28 tests
SSCC Test HIC Test
Chemical Analysis XRD EDXRF Analysis
SEMEDS Analysis Detailed Failure Investigation Material investigation
CTOD In-situ Replica Metallography
Strand Wire Tensile Test Manhole Cover Compression Test
Ring Stiffness Test GRE Rubber Plastic Geo-textile Tensile testing
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KEY STAFF AT METALLURGY LAB
Anil Vashishta Pratik Raval Sasikumar Isehaq Chezian
NAME DESIGNATION QUALIFICATION EXPERIENCE
Anil Vashishta Operations Manager
Metallurgical Head
BE Metallurgical
Engineering 24 years
Pratik Raval Test House Supervisor BE Mechanical
Engineering 10 years
KSasikumar Senior Metallurgist BE Metallurgical
Engineering 14 years
GChezhian Metallurgist BE Metallurgical
Engineering 06 years
Ishaq Al Harassi Senior Engineer BE Mechanical
Engineering 08 years
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BRANCHES amp CONTACTS
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LONESTAR ALPHA LABORATORIES BRANCHES amp CONTACTS
Website
wwwlonestaralphacom
General Email infolonestaralphacom
Branches
Muscat (Central Laboratory) PO Box 1197 PC 130 Azaiba ndash Muscat Sultanate of Oman
Tel +968 24501524 24505590
Fax +968 24503814
Email muscatlablonestaralphacom
Muscat (Chemistry Environmental) PO Box 1197 PC 130 Azaiba ndash Muscat Sultanate of Oman
Tel +968 24504206 24504924
Fax +968 24502635
Email chemlablonestaralphacom
Muscat (Micro-biology) PO Box 1197 PC 130 Azaiba ndash Muscat Sultanate of Oman
Tel +968 24504206 24504924
Fax +968 24502635
Email microlablonestaralphacom
Sohar PO Box 84 PC 327 Sohar Industrial Estate Sohar ndash Sultanate of Oman
Tel +968 26751775 26751920 26751976
Fax +968 26751331
Email civilsoharlonestaralphacom
Duqm Tel +968 99278040 92303290
Fax +968 24503814
Email duqmlablonestaralphacom
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Salalah
Tel +968 2321 3390 +968 92038358
Fax +968 2321 3391
Email salalahlablonestaralphacom
Key Personals
Administration
Dawood Al-Harrasi
Chief Executive Officer
+968 91111411 dawoodalharrasilonestaralphacom
Saif Al-Harthi
Business Development Manager
+968 90122471 saifalharthylonestaralphacom
Santosh Elapanda
QHSE Manager
+968 99881224 santoshelapandalonestaralphacom
Moncy Thomas
Finance HR amp Admin Manager
+968 99221293 moncythomaslonestaralphacom
Operations
Anil Vashishta
Operations Manager Metallurgical Head
+968 99866907 anilvashishtalonestaralphacom
Civil Engineering Material Lab Hukam Chand
Civil Engineering Country Manager - Civil
+968 99445354 hukamchandlonestaralphacom
Naresh Paladugu
Civil Engineering Technical Manager - Civil
+968 99063458 nareshpaladugulonestaralphacom
Rakesh
Civil Engineering Lab Manager - Sohar Lab
+968 92869691 civilsoharlonestaralphacom
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FrancisMD
Civil Engineering Lab Manager ndash Salalah Lab
+968 92038358 Salalahlablonestaralphacom
Tomiyo
Civil Engineering Senior Lab Technician - Duqm Lab
+968 99278040 duqmlablonestaralphacom
Geotechnical Engineering Lab
J Pavan Kumar
Geotechnical Engineering Sr Geotechnical engineer
+968 99887852 ameerudeenlonestaralphacom
Chemical Microbiology amp Environmental Lab
P Tejali
Chemical Microbiology amp Environmental Engineering Lab Manager
+968 99887834 tejaliparsekarlonestaralphacom
Asad
Chemical amp Environmental Engineering Assistant Manager Chemistry
+968 99884612 asadnaqvilonestaralphacom
Vinu Mohan
Food amp Microbiology Testing
+968 99248181 vinumohanlonestaralphacom
Metallurgy Lab
Email metlablonestaralphacom
Anil Vashishta
Metallurgy Lab Manager Metallurgy
+968 99866907 anilvashishtalonestaralphacom
Pratik Raval
Metallurgy Lab Test House Supervisor
+968 99880633 pratikravallonestaralphacom
Sasi Kumar
Metallurgy Lab Senior Metallurgist
+968 99843415 sasikumarlonestaralphacom
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LOCATION MAPS
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1 MUSCAT
2 Muscat ndash Chemistry Lab
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3 SOHAR
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4 DUQM
5 SALALAH
Registered with Directorate General for Specification amp measurements
Approved by PDO ISOIEC 170252005 Certified by SGS for ISO 9001
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QUALITY POLICY
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QUALITY POLICY
It is the Policy of this Company to conduct its business in a good professional manner which
demonstrates technical competence and reliability while continuously improving and providing high
quality testing and cost-effective service for the laboratorys Customers For this purpose we have
established and implemented a formal quality system It is our goal that this commitment to quality will
result in complete customer satisfaction throughout our service This will be achieved by
Maintaining compliance to ISO 90012008 and ISO 170252005 and the technical requirements
Continual improvement in the effectiveness of the management system
Ensuring all staff familiarizes themselves with the content of the Quality Assurance Manual and
complies with the policies procedures and associated documentation and implement at all times
Providing a service built on a well established Quality Management System meeting the
requirements of both our clients and current regulations standards
Providing accurate and unbiased test results in accordance with the requirement of International or
National or Internal or Customer specified test method
Undertaking assignments only where it has the required competent staff and equipment which are
calibrated and maintained
Continuous improvement in key processes through involvement in applicable PTP Intra -
laboratory comparisons between analysts and inter laboratory programs
Building staff skills through training and providing career growth opportunities to all employees
Improving profitability of company in accordance with guidelines set by shareholders each year
Advising the customer where appropriate of potential problems detected as a result of tests or
investigation in a timely manner
QUALITY OBJECTIVES
Test Results shall be Accurate Quick and Reliable
Accept changes and continuously improve our services to meet Customer needs and expectations to enhance
the value to our Customers
Good Laboratory Practices shall be followed and maintain an environment for the protection of Personnel
Equipment and Customer properties
Continuous improvement and development of competence of personnel through awareness teamwork
education training communication and encouragement
Advanced methods and practices shall be adopted to enhance customer satisfaction
Management System is designed to meet the requirements of both Customers and RegulationsStandards
Achieve a total Customer Satisfaction
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COMPANY HIERARCHY
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LONESTAR ALPHA LABORATORIES - ORGANIZATIONAL CHART
SCOPE OF TESTING
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SCOPE OF WORK
Type of Activity Scope of Tests
Civil Engineering
Construction Material
Mechanical Physical and Chemical Testing of Soil Aggregate Concrete
Cement Blocks Marble Tiles Water and other Construction Materials
Projects Quality Control
Establishment and Operation of Site Laboratories for Specific Projects
Evaluation and Assessment of Materials Quality for Projects Supervision of
Deep Foundation
Structural Evaluation
Non-destructive Diagnostics of Existing Civil structures amp Assessment for
Soundness Strength Deterioration amp Corrosion of Hardened Concrete in the
Existing RC Structures
Deep Foundation Testing
Testing Piles by Low Strain Integrity Testing
Geotechnical
Engineering
(Soil Investigations)
Field soil investigations for the purpose of assessing soil suitability for
building and civil constructions Engineering recommendations for the type
of foundation and bearing capacity Settlement analysis and monitoring
Slope stability analysis Soil and rock permeability tests Groundwater
analysis and monitoring
Highway amp Pavements
Visual inspection of the asphalt condition (defects assessment) Benkelman
Beam deflection measurements Extraction of cores in asphalt pavement
Saw cut asphalt slabs Dynamic Cone Penetration (DCP) measurements
Roughness measurements (IRI) by Roughometer CBR (lab amp In-situ)
Excavation of test pits Asphalt core laboratory analysis
Mechanical Corrosion and Metallurgical Engineering
Mechanical testing of metals welds and steel re-inforcement bars Chemical
analysis Procedure and Welder Qualifications Micro-structural evaluation
NACE Corrosion testing Failure Analysis In-situ Replica Metallography
Corrosion evaluation of SSDSS material Material Selection Manhole Cover
testing Testing of Non-metallics ndash Rubber HDPE GRP Geo-textile
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Chemical amp
Environmental
Engineering
Liquids amp Solids Sample analysis of liquids (domestic water groundwater seawater raw and
treated wastewater reverse osmosis marine discharge etc) and solids (soil
sludge sediment marine life plant tissue etc) Analysis of trace metals in
parts per billion in soil sludge and water Analysis of non-metallic inorganic
components Environmental analysis of organic constituents (BTEX PCB
PAH Phenols Volatile organic compounds Semi volatile organic
compounds etc) Analysis of Pesticides Dioxin amp Furan by using equipment
like GCGCMSFIDECD etc in accordance with International Standards
Metals amp Alloys Chemical composition of metals alloys corrosion products amp scales
Corrosion amp Scale Inhibitor Testing amp Evaluation Drilling Fluids Tests
Determination of different grade of Stainless Steel Carbon Steel Low Alloy
Steel Cast Iron brass Nickel Alloy Analysis of construction Rebar Zinc
Ingot Aluminium Cast Aluminium by using equipment ICPAAOESLECO
etc
Environmental
Monitoring
Effluent discharges amp drinking water compliances Ambient Air amp Stack
emission monitoring Industrial hygiene monitoring Commercial and
industrial indoor air quality Measurement of noise in dB in outdoor
workplace and from operating equipment Monitoring particulates in indoor
outdoor and workplace atmospheres Determination of Total Hydrocarbon
SO2 NO2 VOC Toxic Metals H2S Microbiological Toxic Metals Toxic
Gas and Total Suspended Matter in Internal Air Quality Monitoring
Moisture Velocity Flow NOX SO2 TPHCO2 CO Dioxin HF HCl and
Particulate in Stack Monitoring Ore Analysis Analysis of Nickel Iron Chromite Copper Dolomite Limestone and Gold
Silver Copper and other minerals using XRF ICP or by Wet Chemistry
Oil Analysis Physical and chemical analysis of crude and lube oils engine oil used engine
oil compressor oil hydraulic oil The analysis includes viscosity flash point
density cloud and pour point water content oil content salt colour total
acid number metals etc
TRANSFORMER OIL TESTING
Colour Acidity Water content Viscosity interfiscial Tension Break down
voltage complete gas analysis by TOGA GC Furan Particle size count and
PCBs in transformer analysis in accordance with ASTM BS ISO and
BSEN standard using standard equipment
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Food amp Microbiological Analysis
Microbiological analysis of food vegetables canned vegetables fish meat
meat products chicken sausage ketchup cooking oil mayonnaise cheese
chips cooked foods water and wastewater for CFU fecal coliforms fecal
streptococcus fungi nematods pseudomononas ligeonella etc in
accordance AOAC CMMEF ISO and CCFRA methods Cosmetics
Chemical and microbiological analysis of Hair Oil Vanishing Cream skin
Care lotion Soap Detergent and Hair cream as per the OMAN ministerial
requirement
Chemical analysis of Food
Protein Fiber moisture Toxic metals (lead cadmium Mercury selenium)
histamine Ash Content Fat content by standard method of chemical
analysis of food by David Pearson AOAC and ICP
Drinking water bottled and Unbottled
Chemical and microbiological Analysis of drinking water in accordance with
GULF standard Omani Standard WHO USEPA and international standard
including Bromate Bromide Chlorate Chlorite BTEX TRI Halo methane
VOC TPH metals and all other Carbonate Bi Carbonate and cations and
Anions using IC ICP GC amp GCMS
Paint
Solids Density SG Hg Pb VOC PCB drying time dry film thickness
wet film thickness adhesion strength etc in accordance with ASTM BS
BSEN DIN standard
Bitumen Penetration 25 Softening point Saybolt Furol Viscosity 25
Ductility 25 Water contents
CIVIL ENGINEERING MATERIAL TESTING
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Our Civil Engineering Departments at Muscat Sohar Duqm and Salalah covers wide range of mechanical
physical and chemical testing of soil aggregate concrete concrete durability cement admixtures Microsilica
blocks asphalt bitumen tack coat prime coat marble tiles water and other Construction Materials The lab also
provides a laboratory testing support to our geotechnical Engineering Department
Covering Wide Areas of Oman
Observing the need to be close to the construction projects that spread all over Oman full ndashfledged civil
engineering material testing labs have been established by Lonestar Alpha to cover as many regions of Oman as
possible The presence of more local labs within each region should facilitate providing better services to our
clients and better control of work quality in such projects Our Civil Engineering laboratories are currently in
Muscat Sohar Duqm and Salalah In addition to these five labs Lonestar is capable of providing site labs for
major projects that require labs at their sites
Locations of Civil Engineering material testing labs that belongs to Lonestar Alpha in Oman
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Concrete Strength
The compressive strength of concrete is the most common performance measure used by the engineer in
designing buildings and other structures The compressive strength is measured by breaking cylindrical (or cube)
concrete specimens in a compression-testing machine Flexural strength is one of the tensile strength of concrete
Tensile strength along with elastic modulus and corrosion resistance is another important strength parameter of
engineering materials used in structures
Concrete Durability
While compressive strength is a good indicator of load resistance it isnt a major indicator of concrete durability
There is therefore a need for quick reliable tests for concrete durability that would have to go far beyond reliance
on such standard performance measures as 28-day compressive strength Three forms of water penetration tests
are commonly used namely BS EN 12390DIN 1048 Water Permeability BS 1881 Part 208 Initial Surface
Absorption (ISAT) and BS 1881 Part 122 Water Absorption There are two similar modified chloride diffusion
tests namely ASTM C1202 Chloride Penetration and AASHTO 277 Rapid Chloride Permeability Chloride
Migration Coefficient (NTB 492) is one of the latest test method recently we added in to our system
Soil Field Density (soil compaction)
Soil compaction is defined as the method of mechanically increasing the density of soil In construction this is a
significant part of the building process If performed improperly settlement of the soil could occur and result in
unnecessary maintenance costs or structure failure Almost all types of building sites and construction projects
utilize mechanical compaction techniques Therefore regular testing of soil compaction by independent
laboratories is extremely essential and important Sand Cone Test (ASTM D1556-07 and BS 1377-990) typical
field tests are performed for measuring degree of soil compaction)
Investigative Studies
It is often necessary to test concrete structures after the concrete has hardened to determine whether the structure
is suitable for its designed use The tests available for testing concrete range from the completely non-destructive
where there is no damage to the concrete through those where the concrete surface is slightly damaged to
partially destructive tests such as core tests where the surface has to be repaired after the test The range of
properties that can be assessed using non-destructive tests and partially destructive tests is quite large and includes
such fundamental parameters as density elastic modulus and strength as well as surface hardness and surface
absorption and reinforcement location size and distance from the surface
Deep Foundation Testing (Piles)
Confirmation of satisfactory construction of all pile types has lead to the development of practical inexpensive
and reliable dynamic testing techniques Let our lab be you independent pile testing specialist Low strain
integrity tests examine the response of a pile to a small hammer blow at the pile head The induced stress wave
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travels down the pile shaft and reflected waves from significant changes in pile shaft acoustic impedance are
registered by a transducer held against the pile head
Asphalt amp Bituminous Binder Testing New technologies increased construction liability and revised building standards have made quality asphalt
testing and inspection integral to the successful completion of todayrsquos construction projects Lonestar Alpha
provide asphalt testing services that evaluate asphalt binders asphalt mixtures and other derivatives of asphalt
geared for use in the construction industry
Site Laboratories amp Projects Quality Control
One of the problems which occur within the construction and civil engineering industry is the need to test
construction materials on site Lonestar Alpha has the full capacity to provide site laboratories for big projects
Experienced full-time supervisors lab technicians and assistant technicians will be devoted to run daily testing
activities of such site labs We can also furnish the labs with all necessary equipments and tools
LIST OF TESTS
CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL TESTS
SOIL AGGREGATEROCK
Sampling of Soil samples Sampling of Aggregate samples
Wet Sieve Analysis Sieve Analysis
Hydrometer Analysis Sedimentation Clay Silt and Dust particles
Fines percentage Specific gravity Particle density
Classification of soils Water absorption
Liquid Limit amp Plastic Limit (Atterberg Limits) Bulk density (LooseRodded)
Plasticity Index Moisture content
Linear Shrinkage Clay lumps and Farible particles
Shrinkage limit by wax method Flakiness Index
Proctor compaction test (Light and Heavy) Elongation Index
CBR test (Soaked and unsoaked) Flat and Elongated particles
Specific gravity Particle density Shape Index
Moisture content Crushed broken fractured faces
Maximum and Minimum Index density Voided shell content
Bulk density Light weight particles
Direct Shear test (C and ɸ) Compaction fraction
1-D Odometer test (Consolidation properties
CvmvCc e0) Aggregate crushing value
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Swell Pressure test Aggregate Impact value
Free swell index Ten percent fines value
Permeability (Constant and Falling head method) Uncompacted void content
Unconfined compressive strength (UCS) Los angeles abrasion value
Sand Equivalent Value Drying and shrinkage
Electrical resistivity Sand equivalent value
Electrical conductivity Petrographic examination
Thermal resistivity Polished stone value
FIELD TESTS Coating and Stripping value
Plate Load test Soundness (Magnesium sulphate Sodium sulphate)
Insitu CBR test Alkali reactivity ndash Mortar bar method (3months
16days)
Dynamic Cone penetration Test (DCPT) Alkali reactivity ndash Rocky cylinder method
Compaction test by Sand replacement method Alkali reactivity ndash Chemical method
Rock fill compaction test by water fill method Organic Impurities
ROCK ASPHALT
Uniaxial Compressive Strength (UCS) Bitumen content and grading
Density Field Core thickness density and Compaction
Water absorption Asphalt coring - Insitu
Flexural strength Marshall stability amp Flow
Point load index Marshall density
Modulus of rupture Maximum theoretical density Gmm
Size amp Weight gradation - Insitu Loss of stability
Sodium sulphate crystallization CEMENT
Drop test - Insitu Fineness
Slake durability Initial and Final setting time
Saturation Coefficient and Porosity Normal consistency
CONCRETE Soundness by lechartlier method
Sampling of Fresh Concrete Compressive and flexural strength
Design mix Heat of hydration
Trial mix Complete chemical analysis
Fresh concrete temperature density amp Air
content Microsilica
Workability ndash Slump cone test Bleeding Density
Setting time of concrete Bulk density
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OTHER CIVIL TESTS
Rock Testing Rock Grading Breakage Index etc
Concrete Coring Drilling of concrete cores from existing structures
Destructive and Non Destructive Tests
Concrete structural evaluation by
Ultra sonic pulse velocity test
Rebound Hammer survey
Half cell potential analysis
Cover meter survey
Depth of carbonation
Bond Strength
Delamination survey
Crack mapping
Reinforcement examination
Corrosion rate measurement
Electrical resistivity in concrete
Compressive strength determination by drilling and testing core sample
Coating thickness
Pull off strength of concrete repair
Pile Tests Low Strain Integrity of Piles and witness of pile load test
Compressive strength of cubesCylindersCores Activity index
Tensile splitting strength Moisture content
Flexural Transverse strength Complete chemical analysis
Durability tests on concrete STEEL
Rapid Chloride Penetration Test (RCPT) Tensile and Elongation test
Initial Saturation Absorption Test (ISAT) Bend test
Water Permeability Rebend test
Water absorption Coating thickness
Chloride Migration test Holiday test
Modulus of elasticity Coating flexibility
Dimensions of Various Concrete BlocksTiles Complete chemical analysis
Water Absorption of Concrete Kerbs Channels
Edgings amp Flags ADMIXTURE
Dimension amp Compressive Strength Of Paving
Blocks Physical and Chemical test on admixtures
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CHEMISTRY OF CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL
Chemical Analysis of Cement Chemical Analysis of Lime Powder
Heat of Hydration of cement Total Alkalies
Chemical Analysis of Micro silica Chemical Analysis of Ground Granulated Blast
Furnace Slag
Sodium Absorption Ratio Leachibility Tests of Metals from Soil
Testing of Concrete making water Determination of Alkali carbonates amp Bi
carbonates
Cation Exchange Capacity of Soil Organic matter content of soil
Mass loss of Ignition of soil Total Sulfate content of soil
Water soluble Sulfate content of soil Water soluble Chloride content of soil
Carbonate content of soil Acid soluble Chloride content of soil
Gypsum content of soil Ammonia content of soil
Total Sulfate content of Aggregates Total Chloride content of Aggregates
Potential Alkali ndash Silica reactivity of Aggregates Water Soluble Chloride Salts in Aggregates
Acid ndash Soluble Material in fine Aggregate Organic impurities in fine Aggregates
Determining the water content of freshly mixed
concrete
Determining the Portland cement content of the
hardened hydraulic cement concrete
Chemical analysis of hardened concrete Sulfate content of hardened concrete
Chemical analysis for metals like steel Chloride content of hardened concrete
Indepth carbonation of hardened concrete Indepth chloride penetration on hardened concrete
by dust sampling and analysis
LIST OF CIVIL EQUIPMENTS
General Equipments
Electronic Weighing balances of various capacities Standard calibration weights
Bouyancy balance system for specific gravity Desiccators
Digital Thermometers of various range Dial Thermometers of various range
Max Min Thermometers Wet amp Dry Thermometers
Pressure Gauges Digital Vernier Callipers
Hot Plates Vacuum Pumps
Air Compressor Sand Bath Water bath
Humidity Chamber Load Rings of different capacity
Dial indicators of various range Digital Dial Indicators
Feeler strips Straight Edges
Magnetic stands Cube Mould (150150150 mm)
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Riffle Boxes Drying Ovens
Soil Aggregate and Rock Testing Lab
BS amp ASTM Test Sieves Sieve Shakers
Cone Penetrometers for Liquid Limit Casagrande Apparatus for Liquid Limit
Shrinkage Limit Apparatus Hydrometer test apparatus
Direct Shear Test Appaatus BS ASTM Proctor Rammers
BS ASTM Proctor Moulds BSASTM CBR Moulds amp Appartus
Multi Speed Compression Machine 50 kN Field CBR Apparatus
ASTM Sand cone Apparatus BS large amp Small Pouring Cylinder
Plate bearing Test Apparatus Dynamic Cone Penetrometer (DCP)
Nuclear Density Gauge Electric Resistivity Meter
Speedy Moisture Apparatus Bulk Density Containers
Flakiness amp Elongation Gauges Los Angeles Abrasion Machines
Sand Equivalent Test Sets Jaw Crusher
Rock cutting Saw Drying Shrinkage Apparatus
Point load Index Tester Slake Durability Apparatus
Aggregate Impact Value Apparatus Aggregate Crushing Ten percent Fines Value Apparatus
1-D odometer for consolidation Flow Cone
Max Min Index density equipment Soil Permeability apparatus
Concrete amp Cement Testing lab
Fully Automatic amp Semi Automatic Compression
machines of Various Capacities
Fully Automatic amp Semi Automatic Flexural Testing
machines of Various Capacities
Density containers for Fresh concrete Density Air content meters for Fresh concrete Air content
Concrete Mortar Penetrometers for Setting Time of
Fresh concrete
Concrete Mixers for Trial Mix
Cube Beam Cylinder Moulds Sulphur compound melting pot
Cylinder capping frame Rapid Chloride Penetration Test Apparatus
Half Cell Potential Test Apparatus Concrete Cover meter
Concrete Resistivity meter Rebound hammer
Pull-Off Strength Tester Ultrasonic pulse Velocity Tester
Concrete Flow Meter Specimen Cutting Machine
Core Drilling Machines Diamond Core Bits of different diameter
Micro-coring equipment Blaine Air permeability Apparatus
Fly ash fineness Apparatus Vicat Apparatus
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Ultrasonic Coating Cover Meter (DFT) Le Chatelier Apparatus for Cement Soundness
Calorimeter for heat of hydration Jolting Apparatus
Cement Mortar Mixer Initial Surface Absorption Apparatus
Compression amp Flexural Testing machine for Cement
Strength
Chloride Migration Coefficient Testing apparatus
Water Absorption of Concrete under pressure Mortar Consistency apparatus
Asphalt Testing laboratory
Bitumen Extractor Theoretical maximum Specific Gravity Apparatus
Marshall Compaction Stand amp Rammer Marshall Moulds
Marshall Stability amp Flow Testing machine Asphalt Coring machine
KEY STAFF AT CIVIL ENGINEERING LAB
NAME DESIGNATION QUALIFICATION EXPERIENCE
Hukam Chand Country Manager Civil BA 36
Naresh Paladugu Technical Manager - Muscat MTech ndash GeoTechnical
Engineering (Civil) 11
Dijesh M D Senior Lab TechnicianSupervisor
(Civil) BSc 12
SumeshC Senior Lab TechnicianSupervisor
(Civil) BSc 12
Srinivasa RaoP Senior Lab TechnicianSupervisor
(Civil) BSc 10
Naveen Dhiman Senior Lab TechnicianSupervisor
(Civil) BSc 11
Rakesh M Branch Manager - Sohar BSc 16
Mohammed Al Futaisi Asst Manager BSc 8
Arun S Anand Senior Lab TechnicianSupervisor
(Civil) BSc 11
Seetharam VS Senior Lab TechnicianSupervisor
(Civil) BSc 12
Ajeesh Kumar Senior Lab Technician BSc 9
MD Francis Branch Manager - Salalah Civil Engineering 39
Dhamotharakannan Senior Lab Technician B Tech Civil Engineering 3
Tomiyo Senior Lab TechnicianSupervisor -
Duqm BSc 10
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MAJOR CIVIL ENGINEERING PROJECTS Project Contractor
Construction of Batinah Expressway(Package 1 to 6)
Galfar Engineering amp Contracting SAOG
Nagarjuna construction company international
Simplex - Konstruktor (JV)
Larsen amp Toubro (Oman) LLC
FSB Ferrovial amp Batco JV
Consolidated Contractors Company Oman LLC
Oman Industrial Complex - VALE
Towel Construction
Teejan Trading amp Contracting
Galfar Engineering
LampT Oman
Barka Desalination Plant Douglas OHI Sohar Development Hotel (Crown Plaza) Galfar Engineering amp Contracting TOYOTA Showroom in Liwa Galfar Engineering amp Contracting Expansion of Sohar Beach Hotel Gulf Home Contracting
Social Houses in Liwa
Sam Trading Hussain Fahdil Partners Eastern Moon Contracting
Sohar Multiplex Towel Construction Rehabilitation of Sewerage Network and STP in
Buraimi
Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
IWP Desalination Plant at SUR Bahwan Engineering amp Contracting Maritime Works on Construction of New Port in
Duqm CCC-STFA-JDN
Shadeed Iron amp Steel Douglas OHI Salam Resort amp Spa (Dredging Work) CCC Bank Muscat Headquarter Building Galfar Engineering amp Contracting PDO Headquarter Building Al-Hajery Trading
Duqm Dry Dock Daewoo Co Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
Duqm Desalination Plant
Larsen amp Tubro
Road Bridges from Sarooj to Qurayat
Fedirici Stirling Batco
Road Work at Rahat Al-Andar Farm
Al-Ansari Trading Enterprises
Al-Moultaqa Residential Complex Dawood Contracting
Diabetic Health Centre Premier International
Oncology Wards amp Day care centre at Royal
Hospital Premier International
Psychiatric Hospital Bahwan Engineering Genetic Hospital Ay_tek Construction (Oman) LLC Sea Front Development Al-Ansari Trading Enterprises Car Museum at Barka Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
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Expansion of Barka Reservoir and Transmission
Facility Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
Arsquo Seeb Wastewater Treatment Project Al Hassan Engineering Oman Maritime College at Sohar Al-Khalili Enterprises
Buildings at Sohar University Al-Hajery Trading
Construction of New Villa and Associated Facilities
at Bahjat Al-Anthar Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
Development of Muscat International Airport (MC1) CCC ndash TAV Joint Venture
RAFO ndash Muscat Airport Desert Line Project
Development of Muscat International Airport -
Supply of Dredged material Boskalis Westminister (Oman)
Duqm Airport Phase 1 Desert Line Project
Sub Station at DankWadi Saa Larsen amp Toubro Oman
Court Complex at Buraimi Al Adarak Trading amp Contracting
Court Complex at Sohar Douglas OHI
Al Buraimi Colleage Al Adarak Trading amp Contracting
ROP Building at Buraimi Nafal Trading
Al Buraimi Public park Business amp Trading
Health Centre at Nizwa Business amp Trading
Ground Improvement Work at Sohar Port Soletanche Bachy (France)
Duraline ME Factory at Sohar Shaksy Engineering
Health Centre at Sohar Dawood Construction Co
Health Centre at Rahab Al Dahleez International LLC
Health Centre at Saham Al Bady Trading amp Contracting
Court Complex at Rustaq Carillion Alawi
Asian beach Game Package II Carillion Alawi
Majilis Oman Carillion Alawi
Health Centre at Al Ajaiz CIVIL CO
MTL ndash AL Mawaleh Third Line CCC Oman LLC
Oman Residence Complex ndash Al Khuwair Douglas OHI
Silver House ndash Ghala Douglas OHI
Oman Airbase at Musannah Douglas OHI
Sheraton Hotel Refurbishment Douglas OHI
Oman Dental College Douglas OHI
PAC Fahud Extension Phase II Douglas OHI
Radio Stations at Barka Bidaya and Bahla Premier International Projects
SBG Plaza at Ghubra Simplex Infrastructures LLC
Qalhat Desalination and Water Supply Project Towell Infrastructure Projects Company
SBG Plaza at Ghubra Towell Construction
ArsquoSeeb Sewage Collection and Conveyance System
Al-Khoudh Gravity Sewer Networks
United Gulf Contracting Company
Office amp Stores Complex at Seeb Galfar Engineering amp Contracting SAOG
Dualization of Bousher Al Amerat Road Galfar Engineering amp Contracting SAOG
Muscat Expressway Galfar Engineering amp Contracting SAOG
Bait Al Barakah Rayaheen Hall amp Museum Galfar Engineering amp Contracting SAOG
Car Museum at bait Al Barakah Galfar Engineering amp Contracting SAOG
Suwaiq Fishing harbour International Contracting amp Engineering
Services
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Duqm Port Complex
Jan De Nul Dredging Ltd
Power Generation amp Distribution Facility at Daleel
Field
Larsen amp Toubro Electromech LLC
Ministry of manpower Building at Airport Height Larsen amp Toubro (Oman) LLC
Glorei Maktabi2 Commercial Building at Al
Wattayah
Larsen amp Toubro (Oman) LLC
Oman Botanic Garden Phase-III Larsen amp Toubro (Oman) LLC
3311kV Primary Sub Station at Al Muna amp Al
Ansab
Larsen amp Toubro (Oman) LLC
22033kv Grid Substation amp Transmission Line at As
Sawady (Blue City Area)
Larsen amp Toubro (Oman) LLC
Primary Substation at Jibroo Larsen amp Toubro (Oman) LLC
13233kV Grid Station at Misfah Area Larsen amp Toubro (Oman) LLC
Flyover Widening and Junction Improvement at
Athaiba
Larsen amp Toubro (Oman) LLC
Dualization of Ghala ndash Al Ansab Road Larsen amp Toubro (Oman) LLC
Al Amerat ndash Quriyat Road Nagarjuna Construction Company
Houses at different location in Quriyat Nagarjuna Construction Company
Construction of Bridge Across Wadi Bani Hinay at
Wilayat of Al Rustaq Abu Hatim Company LLC
Construction of State Audit Institution Head Quarters
Building in Muscat Al Bustan Area Abu Hatim Company LLC
Sultan Qaboos Mosque at Nakhal amp Sumail Abu Hatim Company LLC
Proposed main entrance amp boundary wall at samoud
garrisonHalban Al Ansari Contractors
CPF Road Khazzan Al EZ Trading Transport amp Contracting Co
LLC
Health Center at Nizwa Al Badi Trading
Sultan Qaboos Mosque at Sumail Al Badi Trading
RAH Masjed amp Sablah for PDO Al Hajiry Trading LLC
Al Seeb Waste Water project Al Hajiry Trading LLC
Emergency Water Resrvoir Al Hassan Engineering Company SAOG
Construction of Independent Power Plant Project
Roads(Barka-3) Al Hassan Engineering Company SAOG
Renal Dialysis Center at Seeb Al khalili Construction LLC
Supply Hanger Rafo Mussannah Al khalili Construction LLC
Construction of Barracks accommodation at Airport
Heights Al Nahdha -Al Omaniah Co LLC
Proposed Sports Facilities for Security unitAl
Khoudh Al Rawahi International Co LLC
Remedial Works to Bridges Phase - 4A
(RUAWorks A Side) Al Sarooj Construction LLC
MohdAl Ameen Mosque-External Work Package Al Turki Enterprises
Regional Head Quarters at Ibri amp Rustaq Al Turki Enterprises
Proposed Officers Bedsit Masirah Alyam Enterprises LLC
Accomodation Complex (Kitchen amp Dining)Bid
Bid Police station Building-1 Arabian Supplies Contracting LLC
Officers Bed sit Sumail Arabian Supplies Contracting LLC
Multi - Purpose Hall Bahla Al Hamra Mudhaibi Arabian Supplies Contracting LLC
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amp Al Khamil
Innovation Park Muscat Arabian Supplies Contracting LLC
Dualization of Bid-Bid - Sur Road Section
1Package 1 A Astaldi-Ozkar JV
Al Hail Green Residential Developments Phase - 1 Bahwan Contracting Company LLC
3 X 20 MUA Primary Sub Station Ghala Bahwan Contracting Company LLC
Construction of New HLD Class room PDO Bahwan Engineering Company
Mixed use development at Bausher Carillion Alawi LLC
Roual Opera House Carillion Alawi LLC
Al Khairan Hotel Resort amp Spa Carillion Alawi LLC
Sultan Qaboos Mosque Nizwa Carillion Alawi LLC
Majlis Oman Carillion Alawi LLC
Construction of Muscat Airport Interchange on 18th
Nov Street
Consolidated Contractors Company Oman LLC
( CCC )
Construction of Underpass at Bait Al Barka
RA(CUB Project)
Consolidated Contractors Company Oman LLC
( CCC )
Design amp Construction of Al Mahaj RA Interchange
and related drainage amp Road works
Consolidated Contractors Company Oman LLC
( CCC )
Dualization of Farq Roundabout - Marfarsquoa Daris
Road
Consolidated Contractors Company Oman LLC
( CCC )
Grade Separated Junction Project stage 1 Consolidated Contractors Company Oman LLC
( CCC )
3rd laning of the Main Road from Al Mawaleh
Interchange to Bait Al Barka RA-Lot(1)
Consolidated Contractors Company Oman LLC
( CCC )
MEDC - Head Office building Dawood Contracting Company LLC
Jabal Al- AKhadar Resort Hotel Dawood Contracting Company LLC
Proposed Villa at Royal Flight Residential Complex
at Seeb Dawood Contracting Company LLC
3rd Laning of the M Road from Al Mawaleh
Intrsquochange to Bait Al Barka RA(Lot-2) Desert Line project LLC
Dualization of Nizwa Ibri Road Sec-2 from Jabrin to
Ibri Option 2 Desert Line project LLC
Construction of Asphalt Road from Al Haisha in
Wilayat Bahla to Hamra Al Duru in Wilayat IBRI Desert Line project LLC
Construction of Water Supply to Wilayat Wadi Bani
Khalid Desert Line project LLC
Additional amp Alteration works at Al falaji Development Services ampMaintenance LLC
Armoury Magazine at ROP Academy Development Services ampMaintenance LLC
Construction of Pump Shed Room and Reatin Wall Development Services ampMaintenance LLC
Fanja Sports Club Development Services ampMaintenance LLC
HQ for Ammunition stores at MAM Development Services ampMaintenance LLC
Immigration Complex at Nizwa Development Services ampMaintenance LLC
New building for CDC Department at Rustaq
Hospital complex Development Services ampMaintenance LLC
VIF Complex at Mudhaibi Development Services ampMaintenance LLC
Design amp Construction of Additional Interchanges
for Al Mubaila South Federic Stirling Batco LLC
13233KV Substation amp Associated OHL Ghala
amp AL Khamil Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
NHC Royal Hospital Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
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Inflight Catering Facilities Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
Design amp Construction of Al-Faroosiya Street
Interchange Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
Border Post complex at Rub Al Khali Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
Upgradation of IzkiMuthaibiRustaq Grid station Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
New Accident and Emergency + Burns Department
at Khoula Hospital Phase -8 Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
Dualization of Nizwa ndash Thumrait Road(IZZ-Adam
Section) Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
Dualization of Nizwa ndash Ibri RoadSec2 from Jabrin
to Ibri ndash 1 Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
Ras Al Hadd Airport Development Project Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
Safah and Wadi Latham Oilfield Services
Construction Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
Upgrade of Mukhaizna Airfield ndash New Runway
construction Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
Construction of Water Distribution network
Rustaq Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
New Darsait STP Project Galfar-Cadagua JV
Barrack Accomodation Suwaiq Gulf International Contracting LLC
Al Hamriya storm water drainage channel Hasan Juma Backer Trading amp Contracting
CoLLC
Annexe Building for Supreme Council for Planing Hasan Juma Backer Trading amp Contracting
CoLLC
Oman National Centre for treatment of
Haematological Disorder amp Bone Marrow Transplant
Hasan Juma Backer Trading amp Contracting
CoLLC
Construction of Jr Rate Accomodation Block
Wudam Iskan Contracting Company LLC
8 JOQ at MAM Iskan Contracting Company LLC
Military Technical College District Cooling System Iskan Contracting Company LLC
Al Amerat Waste Water Project Contract A 2 JV Arab Contractors amp WUEC
Darsait Al Wadi Al Kabir Road Project Larsen amp Toubro(Oman)LLC
MGI Road Project Larsen amp Toubro(Oman)LLC
Al Athaibah Interchange Larsen amp Toubro(Oman)LLC
Construction of 13233kv Grid Station at Amrat
Construction of 132kv Grid Station at Mabella - 2
and Installation of Required 132kv Overhead
Line132kv Cables in Muscat Governorate (Tender
No 1432012)
Larsen amp Toubro(Oman)LLC
6 Class Rooms to Zainab Al Asadiya School at Al
Amerat Mansoor Al Masroory
Proposed 14 classroom - Girls basic education
School at QalhatSur Mansoor Al Masroory
Accomodation at Adam Nafal Contracting amp Trading Co LLC
Wudam Naval Base Nafal Contracting amp Trading Co LLC
Construction of 3311KV Primary Sub Station at
Saraya Bandar Jissah
Oman National Engineering amp Investment
Co(SOAG)
Bait Al Barka Viewing Platform amp Sea wall Oman Shapoorji Construction Co LLC
Construction of Medium Wave Radio Transmission
Station in Barkabahla amp Buraimi Premier International Project LLC
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Al Batinah Coastal Housing Project
barkaMusanna amp Suwaiq Radic Construction Company LLC
Commercial amp Residential Building at Mumtaz area Shaksy Engineering Services LLC
Dualization of Ibri ndash Al Dariz-Miskin Road Strabag Oman LLC
Re-Build of Air strip existing at Rusail amp Sayq Strabag Oman LLC
Wadi Minqal amp Wadi Bani Jaber Asphalt Road
Section - 1 Strabag Oman LLC
Dualization of Bid-Bid - Sur Road Section -
1Package 1 - B STFA-HLG JV
Civil Work Services for Safah (B-09) Wadi Latham
(B-27) Fields Special Technical Services
Gas Processing Plant at Abu Tubul Block 60 Special Technical Services
EPC of RAH Substation STS Tebodin LLC
Treated Effluent Supply to Al Riyam amp Kalbou
Parks Teejan Trading amp Contracting
New Supreme Court Building At Al Ghubrah Towell Construction amp Company LLC
MC 4a ndash Civil Aviation Head Quarters Towell Construction amp Company LLC
New Supreme Court Building At Al Ghubrah Towell Construction amp Company LLC
Expansion of Distrib Network Seeb Wilyat ndash Seeb Towell Infrastructure Projects CoLLC (TIPCO)
Water Distribution Network for Wilyat -AL Qabil amp
Ibra Towell Infrastructure Projects CoLLC (TIPCO)
Construction of Batinah Expressway (Package -1) Galfar Engineering amp Contracting SAOG
Batinah Expressway Package ndash 3 Simplex - Konstruktor (JV)
Construction of Batinah Expressway - Package - 4 Larsen amp Toubro(Oman) LLC
Construction of Batinah Expressway - Package - 6 CCC (Oman) LLC
BP Oman - Khazzan Project Al EZ TradingTransport amp Contracting CoLLC
Kempinski HotelThe Wave Muscat Carillion Alawi LLC
Upgrading of Sinaw-Mahout Road Section-02 Strabag Oman LLC
Construction of Batinah Highway (Halban Junction) Strabag Oman LLC
Construction of Batinah Highway-Package-2 Nagarjuna Construction Company (NCC)
Major Site laboratories
Project Contractor
Head Quarter Building for PDO at MAF Al Hajry Trading amp Contracting
Development of Muscat International Airport ndash
Supply of dredged material
Boskalis Westminister (Oman)
Expeditionary Tent Beddown Area at Masirah Island
Cosmopolitan ndash EMTA Joint Venture
BP ndash Pipeline Installation amp Site Construction Galfar Engineering
Rehabilitation Works (Roads Bridges) at Quriyat Federcei Stirling Batco
Health Centre at Saham Al Badi Trading amp Construction
Sohar Bulk Jetty Oman Operation Saipem ndash Afcons Joint Venture
PDO ndash SNDC Project at Qurn Alam
Al Hassan Engineering
2nd Asian Beach Game 2010 at Wudam Carillion Alawi LLC
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Power Generation amp Distribution Facility at Daleel
Field
Larsen amp Toubro Electromech LLC
Health Centre at Rahab
Al Dahleez International LLC
Sohar Bulk Jetty Project
Saipem- Afcons Joint Venture
Court Complex at Rustaq
Carillion Alawi LLC
PDO Bahja ndash Plot Development
Sayouh Mahwees Trd amp Cont Co LLC
Dualization of Bid-Bid Sur Road Astaldi ndash Ozkar JV and STFA-HLG JV
ROP ndash Sidab Harbour Project Carillion Alawi LLC
Salalah International Airport LampT Galfar Contortion
Construction of Al Batinah Expressway (Package -1) Galfar Engineering amp Contracting SAOG
Batinah Express way Package ndash 3 Simplex - Konstruktor (JV)
Construction of Batinah Expressway - Package - 4 Larsen amp Toubro(Oman) LLC
Construction of Batinah Expressway - Package - 5 FSB Ferrovial amp Batco JV
Construction of Batinah Expressway - Package - 6 CCC (Oman) LLC
Air traffic control at Masira Darim Construction company LLC
Transfer station at Fanza Malik Sohar
STF Complex -Suwaiq Dawood Contracting Company LLC
Ras Al Hamra Development Project (RAH - 435) Al Turki Enterprises LLC
Zulia Power plant (PDO) Al Hassan Engineering LLC
SNCP Qurnalam Al Hassan Engineering LLC
RAH International School Al Hajry Trading amp Contracting
Dualization of Bid-Bid - Sur Road Section
1Package 1 A
Astaldi-Ozkar JV
Halban prade ground project (SSF) Trading amp Investment LLC
Jabel Akhthar Hotel Dawood Contracting Company LLC
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Sultan Qaboos Mosque Nizwa Carillion Alawi LLC
SUR IPP Douglas OHI
MC-5 Salalah International Airport L amp T India and L amp T Oman
MC-5 Salalah International Airport Galfar Engineering amp Contracting SAOG
Shadeed Iron amp Steel L amp T Oman
Shadeed Iron amp Steel Simplex Infrastructures LLC
Health Centre Ibri Master Bin Karam
University Of Buraimi L amp T Oman
University Of Buraimi L amp T Oman
Trasnsfer Station SUR Mallak Sohar
Dualization of Mahdha-AL Rawdha Road
Buraimi
Premier International
Duqm Port Road Strabag Oman LLC
Mall of Oman - Package - 2 SPCCC
Dualization of Adam - Thumrait Road Part - 2
(ATD Project)
CCC (Oman) LLC
Durability Test of Concrete such as Chloride Migration Test and Rapid Chloride Permeability Test
Field Compaction test is used to provide the basis for control the fill material compaction
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Rapid chloride penetration test for concrete to asses the chloride ion penetration
Durability Test of Concrete such as Water Penetration Test
Permeability Apparatus Constant amp Falling Head for Granular ampClaySilt
Transverse Strength of Kerb Stone
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Non Destructive Structural Investigation
Exposure of foundation for visual inspection and NDT
Cover meter surevy Test indicates position of reinforecemnt bars hardned concrete
Ultra sonic pulse velocity measurement to assess the uniformity of concrete Detects internal flaws cracks and segregation etc
Rebound Hammer test to find the insitu concrete strength Surface hardness
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Direct Shear test to find the cohesion(C) and angle of internal friction(ɸ) in soil samples
Insitu concrete coring to determine the compressive strength
Marshall stability test for asphalt mixes
GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING
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Lonestar Alpha Labs undertake onshore amp offshore ground investigations for a wide variety of civil and
industrial construction infrastructure and pipeline projects We pride ourselves by adopting the same
professional approach to both large multi-disciplinary investigation projects as well as small simple structures
Our Investigation is supervised by highly qualified amp experienced geotechnical engineers and geologists
General Geotechnical Engineering Services
Design and planning of ground investigations
Settlement Monitoring
Foundation Designs and Proof Checking
Design of Reinforced Earth Structures
Design of Deep Foundations (Piles Well) amp Mat Foundations
Borehole drilling amp soil investigations (SPT)
Dynamic Cone Penetration Testing (DCPT)
Static Cone Penetration Test with pore-pressure measurement (CPTU)
Sample coring and analysis
Down hole and Cross Hole Seismic Tests
Trial pitting and trenching
Slope stability analysis amp studies
Pumping Tests and permeability Lugeon Tests
Double Ring Infiltrometer Tests
Plate bearing Tests and in-situ CBRs
Electrical Resistively Test
Thermal Resistivity Test
Resistively Profiling amp Resistivity Mapping
Groundwater Monitoring Sampling and Analysis
Preparation of factual and interpretative reporting
Soil Investigations
Soil Geotechnical investigations are performed by geotechnical engineers to obtain information on the physical
and mechanical properties of soil and rock around a site to design earthworks and foundations for proposed
structures and for repair of distress to earthworks and structures caused by subsurface conditions A geotechnical
investigation includes surface exploration and subsurface exploration of a site Our rigs are cable to drill vertical
holes down to 400m and inclined holes down to 200m below existing ground level
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Soil sampling using variety of samplers to collect disturbed samples relatively undisturbed samples and
undisturbed samples Samplers such as Hand Shovel Machine driven auger continuous flight auger Split-
Spoon SPT sampler Shelby Tube Sampler Piston Sampler
Laboratory tests
A wide variety of laboratory tests performed on soils and rocks to measure different properties
Although detailed list of laboratory testing is presented in Civil section some of the typical tests involved in the
investigation are given below
Water Content
Particle size Analysis Grain Size Distribution
Sedimentation Hydrometer analysis
Atterberg limits
California Bearing Ratio (CBR)
Direct Shear Test
Oedometer Test (Consolidation)
Swelling Pressure Test
Tri-axial Test
Unconfined Compressive Strength
Chemical Analysis of Soil and Water
In-Situ geotechnical tests
Standard Penetration Test (SPT) - in-situ standard penetration test designed to provide information on the
properties of soil while also collecting a disturbed soil sample for grain-size analysis and soil classification
Dynamic Cone Penetration Test (DCPT) - in-situ dynamic cone penetration test designed to provide
information on the properties of sub soil of natural ground or for pavement DCPT is useful to determine the in-
situ CBR and subgrade modulus
Cone Penetration Test (CPT) ndash standard Cone Penetration Test is performed using an instrumented probe
with a conical tip pushed into the soil hydraulically at a constant rate CPT instrument records tip resistance
friction resistance along the sleeve and pore-pressure measurement For bigger sites usually the CPTs are
performed in combination with drilling of boreholes to correlate so that the investigation is economical and
appropriate CPT data interpretation is used for correlation of soil properties and also to determine Soil Bearing
Capacity (SBC)
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Constant head Falling head permeability tests - Estimating Hydraulic conductivity (or permeability)
of different types of soil is the most important step in designing any groundwater control system The knowledge
of this property is much useful in solving problems involving yield of water bearing strata seepage through
earthen dams stability of earthen dams and embankments of canal bank affected by seepage settlement etc The
falling head method of determining permeability is used for soil with low discharge where as the constant head
permeability test is used for coarse-grained soils with a reasonable discharge in a given time For very fine-
grained soil capillarity permeability test is recommended
Lugeon Test or Packer Tests - Estimating Hydraulic conductivity (or permeability) of different types of
rocks is a key step in designing any groundwater control system in a rock We do perform Packer Permeability
Tests in Rocks
Groundwater Monitoring
Our geotechnical field staffs are well trained for installing Piezometers and groundwater monitoring Piezometers
are two types viz Type-1 is Standpipe Piezometer and Type-2 is Vibrating-Wire Piezometers Standpipe
piezometer facilitates Groundwater levels measurement using dip meter or water level indicators while VW
piezometers are useful for monitoring Pore-Water pressures continuously using special devices attached to data
loggers
Groundwater Samples can be collected for analysis in the chemical and microbiological lab Routine drinking
water analysis trace metals and organic parameters can be tested and evaluated
Slope Stability Studies
The field of slope stability encompasses the analysis of static and dynamic stability of slopes of earth and rock-fill
dams slopes of other types of embankments excavated slopes and natural slopes in soil and soft rock Lonestar
Alpha can provide slope stability investigation analysis (including modelling) and design mitigation which can
be completed by our well trained and qualified geologists and geotechnical engineers
Settlement Monitoring
Settlement Monitoring surveys is performed to determine the degree of horizontal and vertical displacement of
structures pavements and embankments over a defined period Severe pavement damage and structural failure
can be a direct result of settlement and therefore it is critical that movement be detected and measured Our Senior
Engineering Surveyors and Geotechnical Engineers are available to assist you with the development and
implementation of a monitoring system to suit individual requirements
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Other Geotechnical Field Tests
Plate Load Tests
In-Situ CBR Tests
Soil Electrical Resistivity Tests
Soil Thermal Resistivity Tests
Pile Integrity Tests
Infiltration Rate Tests using Double Ring Infiltrometer
Geotechnical Field Tests
Geophysical seismic tests are useful to determine dynamic soil rock properties which will be used in
design of machine and any other vibrating equipment foundations
Two typical seismic tests performed as part of the geotechnical investigations are
Downhole seismic test and
Crosshole seismic test
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LIST OF GEOTECHNICAL TESTS
LIST OF GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING EQUIPMENTS
Drilling Rigs Desco Inc 2No SP4500S amp 3No
SP3500S (crawler)
Split-Spoon Sampler
Drilling Rig Ellettari EK100S amp EK 200S (crawler) Piston Type Samples
Drilling Rigs Truck Mounted Vibrating Wire Piezometers Devices amp Loggers
Drilling Rods Tricone Bits
Standard SPT sets and rods Tungsten Carbide Drilling Bits (96mm amp 101mm amp
above)
Single Double amp Triple Tube Core Barrels ndash
Conventional amp Wireline system
Diamond Bits Surface amp Impregnated (96mm amp
101mm amp above) ndash Conventional amp Wireline system
Shelby Tubes Automatic Water level Meter
Dynamic Cone Penetrometer Test equipment (DCPT) Bailers for Groundwater Sampling
Down-The-Hole Hammer (DTH Hammer) Packer Test Apparatus
Surveying Equipments (Auto Levels Total Station
GPS and Accessories)
Variable Geotechnical Softwares (gINT etc)
Thermal Resistivity Test Apparatus (KD2 Pro) Electrical Resistivity Test Apparatus (Nillson)
SUBSURFACE SOIL ROCK GROUNDWATER
Soil Investigation Drilling in Soils and Rocks
Bearing Capacity amp Settlement Analysis Slope Stability Analysis
Trial Pits Standard Penetration Test - SPT
Permeability in Soil (Falling Constant Head) Dynamic Cone Penetration Test - DCPT
Permeability in Rock (Lugeon Packer Test) Infiltration Rate Tests
Groundwater Monitoring and Sampling Installation of Inclinometers amp Pressure Meters
In-situ CBR Tests Installation of Piezometers
Soil Swelling Tests Plate Load Tests
Vane Shear Tests Soil Electrical Resistivity Tests
Down Hole Seismic Tests Cross Hole Seismic Tests
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KEY STAFF AT GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING
NAME DESIGNATION QUALIFICATION EXPERIENCE
J Pavan Kumar Sr Geotechnical Engineer MTech - Geotechnical 8
Tauseef anwar Geologist MSc Geology 5
Bahrudeen assain
Mohammed Geologist MSc Geology 5
Anjali Geologist BSc in Geology 8
Imran Ishaq Engineering asst Dip Civil 5
Mohammed Al-Ansari Logistics and Supervisor High School 10
Ameen Khalfan Field Coordinator High School 8
Abdullah Field Coordinator High School 5
Rit Bahadur Drilling Operator High School 15
Purna Bahadur Drilling Operator High School 16
Rajan Basnet Drilling Operator High School 10
Subarna Paija Drilling Operator High School 11
Lil Bahadur Sr Mechanic High School 11
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RECENT GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING PROJECTS Project Client Consultant No of Boreholes
Oman National Railway
Project Segments 2 amp 6
Italferr SpA MOTC 65 BH 80 TP amp
Piezometers
Bunker Terminal at Duqm Oman Oil Marketing Co
(OOMC)
Worley Parsons Oman
Engineering (WPOE)
10 BH amp MASW
survey
Mahdah ndash Rawdah Road
Dualization project
Premier International Mott McDonald 22 BH 15 TP amp
Slope stability
Yibal-Khuff FEED project Galfar Engg amp
Contracting Co SAOG
Petroleum Development
Oman (PDO)
95 BH 45 TP amp 11
Downhole seismic
Well pad stability
investigations at Fahud
Mabrouk Khulud West D
Galfar Engg amp
Contracting Co SAOG
Petroleum Development
Oman (PDO)
18 BH
Batinah Expressway Pkg 3 Simplex Infrastructure Parsons International
MOTC
79 BH
Adam ndash Thumrait
Dualization Project
Parsons International MOTC 150 BH 365 TP
Lime Calcination project at
Salalah
Carmeuse Inc - 15 BH 10 TP amp
Diagraphy drilling
Duqm Area A B amp C Sultan Qaboos University
(SQU)
SEZAD 65 BH amp 20 TP
Various Substation projects
in all Governorates
Dawood Engineering
Consultancy
Mezoon Electricity 50 BH 25 TP 50
ERTs
Chromite Quarry Drilling Arabian Gulf Trading - 7 BH
Transmission line at Taqah Rukun Al Yaqeen Int Mott McDonald 50 BH amp 61 TP
Izz ndash Adam Road
Dualization Project
Galfar Engg amp
Contracting Co SAOG
National Engg Services
of Pakistan (NESPAK)
25 BH amp 8 TPs
Bid bid ndash Sur Road
Dualization Project
Astaldi ndash Ozkar Joint
Venture
Dar Al-Handassah
(Lebonan)
89 BH 8 TPs
Piezometers
Water Distribution Network
at Al Amerat
Taeyoung ndash Hasan Juma
Baker JV
Sogreah Consultants 25 BH 130 TP amp Soil
Resistivity
Taxiway and Airlift Ramp
at Al Musannah Airbase
American International
Contractors Inc
- 34 BH amp 62 TP
Water Distribution Network
at Al Khoud
Towell Infrastructure
Projects Co LLC
National Engg Services
of Pakistan (NESPAK)
11 BH 7 TP amp Soil
Resistivity
Interchanges btn Airport amp
Muscat Expressway
Soares Da Costa ndash Oman
United Engg Services JV
Parsons International 15 BHs amp 10 TP
Oman Botanic Garden Diwan Royal Court Alatec (Spain) 75 BH
Qurayiat-Al-Amerat Road Muscat Municipality Parsons International 6 BH
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Tunnel
Al-Haffa District
Development Infrastructure
Dohfar Municipality Dar Al-Handassah
(Lebonan)
11 BH
Piezometers
Salam Resort amp Spa in Yiti
Muscat
Sama Dubai Halcrow International 58 BH
amp Piezometers
Al-Ansab STP Galfar Engineering amp
Contracting
Khatib AlAmi 6 BH
Limestone Quarry for
Doqoum Dry Dock
Daewoo Co Daewoo Co 6 BH
Barka Water Reservoir
Expansion Works
Galfar Engineering amp
Contracting
Mott Mac Donald 12 BH
Soil Resistivity
Information Centers at
Nizwa amp Ibri
Ministry of Higher
Education
Development Services amp
Maintenance
6 BH
Irrigation System Plan for
Dhofar Municipality
Dhofar Municipality Consulting Engineering
Services
7 BH
Infiltration Tests
Cyclone Damage
Rehabilitation Works in Ras
Al-Hadd
CCC Parsons International Investigation for
Ground
Improvement
Soil Resistivity OMIFCO - Soil Resistivity
Seeb Cornice Road
Improvement Bridges
Muscat Municipality Atkins 7 BH
Dualization FarqNizwa to
Marfaa Daris Road
Ministry of Transport and
Communication
Parsons International 18 BH
Dualization of Al Kharjiah
Street
Muscat Municipality Parsons International 6 BH
Bidbid Sur Road Sec-1 MOTC Dar Al Handasah 31 BH Piezometers
120TPs
Flood Protection Dams-
Liwa and Shinaz Area
Ministry of water
resources and regional
municipalities
Renardet amp Fitchner 29 BH 40 TPs
Housing at Hail Al Ghaf
Quriyat
Muscat Municipality - 10 BH amp 10 TPs
132kV OHL from Harweel
to Thumrait
Petroleum Development
Oman
Worley Parsons 11 BH 11TPs amp ERT
132kV OHL from Dank to
Al Hail
Civil Co Contracting OETC Energoprojekt
Mott Mac Donald
43 BH 20 TPs amp
ERT
132kV OHL from Al Wasit
to Buraimi Grid Ss
Civil Co Contracting OETC Energoprojekt
Mott Mac Donald
27 BH 11TPrsquos amp
ERT
Al Athaiba Junction
Improvements
Muscat Municipality Parsons Intl Co 12 BH 7 TP Asphalt
Coring
Third Laneing from Bait Al Muscat Municipality Parsons International 35 BH 34 TP
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Barka to Mabelah Asphalt Coring
Design and construction of
Dualization of Al Murtaffa
street
Muscat Municipality Parsons International 26 BH 15 TP
Asphalt Coring
Proposed Tower
Constructions in OMAN
Ministry of Broadcasting Rohde amp Schwarz 16BH
EPC of power plant Daleel
Facility
L amp T Electromech Mott Mac Donald 7 BH 10TP ERT
Royal Suite at Haima and
Emergency block
Dewan of Royal Court Tebodin amp Partners LLC 4BH 4TP
Navigation Aids System
Muscat International
Airport and Salalah Airport
Thales Deutschland
Germany
Thales Deutschland
Germany
6BH 5ERT
Upgrade of DPS amp B-Block
facility Daleel oil Fields
Daleel Petroleum Attila Dogan 4BH 2ERT
13233kV Grid Station at
Quriyat
OETC LnT Oman Energoprojekt amp Parsons 4BH TPs
132kV OHL from Quriyat
to Jahloot
OETC LnT Oman Energoprojekt amp Parsons 60BH 60TPs 60ERT
Supreme Court at Al
Ghubra Guest House
Royal Court Affairs
Royal Estates The Palace
Consulting Engineering
Services LLC
12BH TPs
GEOTECH DRILLING RIGS
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DESCO SP4500S Rigs DESCO SP3500S Rigs
Site Work Photographs
GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION ndash AREA A B amp C at Duqm
Client SEZAD Consultant SQU
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GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION ndash Yibal Khuff Project at Yibal
Client Galfar Engg amp Cont Consultant PDO
GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION ndash Inclined Coring at Chromite Mine near Sumail
Client Arabian Gulf Trading
GEOTEC
HNICAL INVESTIGATION ndash Oman National Railway Project
Segments 2 amp 6
Client MOTC Consultant Italferr SpA
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GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION FOR
BARKA WATER RESERVOIR EXPANSION
Client Galfar Consultant Mott Mac Donald
SUBSURFACE INVESTIGATION BIDBID-SUR ROAD
SECTION 1
Client MOTC Consultant Dar Al Handasah Shair amp Partners
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GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION FOR SEEB-CORNICHE ROAD
IMPROVEMENT BRIDGE 6 MUSCAT
Client Muscat Municipality Consultant Atkins
GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION FOR 132KV OHL FROM DANK
TO AL HAIL amp 132KV OHL FROM SIBETHA TO BURAIMI
Client CivilCo Consultant Mott Mac Donald Energoprojekt
GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION FOR FLOOD PROTECTION DAMS
SHINAZ AREA ndash HATTA-A HATTA-B FAYDH amp BIDAH
Client MRMWR Consultant Fitchner amp Renardet
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DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF FLYOVER WIDENING AND JUNCTION IMPROVEMENTS AT AL ATHAIBA INTERCHANGE
Client Muscat Municipality Consultant Parsons
DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF THIRD LANING OF MAIN ROAD FROM AL MAWELAH INTERCHANGE TO BAIT AL BARKHA RA
Client Muscat Municipality Consultant Parsons
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SURVEYING WITH TOTAL STATION EQUIPMENT FOR
GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING PURPOSES
ELECTRICAL RESISTIVITY TEST
RESISTIVITY MAPPING amp RESISTIVITY PROFILING
PIEZOMETER INSTALLATION INCLINED DRILLING WITH PACKER TEST
CHEMICALENVIRONMENTAL amp
MICROBIOLOGICAL TESTING
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Lonestar Alpha Lab provides a full range of chemical environmental and microbiological analytical services to
industrial engineeringconsulting and government clients throughout the Sultanate of Oman Lonestar Alpha
analytical expertise includes organic and inorganic analyses of water soil air food and many other matrices The
lab production capability capacity and advancement of instrumentation ensure the reliability and performance
needed to successfully deliver major analytical projects Instruments are dedicated to specific matrices and
analyses to prevent cross contamination Our reports are fully supported by QAQC deliverables designed to meet
the requirements of the regulatory program for which the data will be utilized Our reports are designed for ease-
of-results interpretation as well as efficient validation of the support data
TESTING DIFFERENT MATRICES
DomesticFormationGroundReclamation Water
Desalination Water amp Marine Samples
Marine Life
Plant Tissue
Reverse Osmosis
Soils amp Sediments
Food Products
Metal Samples
Concrete Products
CHEMICALENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS
WaterWastewater Metallic Constituents
WaterWastewater Organic Constituents
Water Cations amp Anions
Ambient Air Quality Monitoring
Stack amp Process Emission Monitoring
Indoor Air Quality
Contamination Pollution Studies Environmental Chemistry organics inorganics metals
Analytical chemistry using AAS XRF OES IRC and wet chemistry
Noise amp Vibration Monitoring
Microbiological Analysis
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AMBIENT AIR amp STACK EMISSION MONITORING
CO amp CO2
Hydrogen Sulfide
Hydrocarbons
Metal Particulates
NOx SOx
Oxygen
Volatile Organic Compounds
Dioxin amp Furion
MICROBIOLOGICAL AIR QUALITY MONITORING
Bacteria(CFUm3
Moulds (CFUm3)
Identification of Microorganisms up to Species level
INDOOR AIR QUALITY (IAQ)
Lonestar Alpha leads the way in Indoor Air Quality Services with our dedicated team of field staff and the latest
equipment We are equipped to investigate chemical and biological exposure situations
IAQ Air Monitoring Services
VOCs and SVOCs
Fungal Mold Indentification Quantification
Total Respirable Particulates
Toxic Vapors
Sick Building Syndrome
Bacterial Indentification Quantification
Typical IAQ Surveys
IAQ profile for preliminary building study
Baseline IAQ monitoring
Mold Fungal contamination monitoring using spore trap sampling devices
Compliance monitoring for municipal amp Government enviromental agencies
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HSE monitoring for critical response of environmental hazards
INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE (IH)
Lonestar Alpha is capable of providing a wide variety of Industrial Hygiene Service
using state of the art equipment and depth of experience with IH procedures
NoiseDosimetry TLV+8Hr TWA
Particulates (Total PM 10 PM 50 PM 25)
Combustible Gases (Total Hydrocarbons)
VOCs and SVOCs
Total and Respirable Fibers
Metals and Inorganics
Typical Industrial Hygiene Monitoring
HSE monitoring for corporate or client requirec field data collection
Compliance monitoring for Municipal or Governmental agency requirements
Background monitoring for comparative Environmental studies
HYGIENE AUDITING AND INSPECTIONS
Hygiene Auditing
Hygiene Inspections and Hygiene recommendations
Assisting in ISOHACCP Certifications
Microbiological Sampling and Analysis of Food and Water
Swab sampling and Air Monitoring
Hotel and Industrial HAACP and Hygiene System Implementation
Assisting in Laboratory setup and Accreditations Response monitoring for safety analysis and quality assurance audits
OIL ANALYSIS
Lube Oil
Transformer Oil
Compressor Oil
Diesel
Heavy fuel
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LIST OF CHEMICALENVIRONMENTALMICROBIOLOGICAL TESTS ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY amp ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS
WATER EFFLUENT SEAWATER SOIL SEDIMENT ANALYSIS
Acidity Sulfide Selenium
Alkalinity TDS Silicon
Ammonia Temperature Silver
Bicarbonate Total Hardness Sodium
BOD Total Nitrogen Strontium
Boron Total Organic Carbon Thallium
Chlorite chlorate Potassium
Bromate TSS Tin
Carbonate Turbidity Titanium
Chlorides Aluminum Vanadium
COD Antimony Zink
Color Arsenic Aromatic Volatile Orgabicx (BTEX)
Conductivity Barium Chlorinated Hydrocarbons
Cyanides Beryllium Crude amp Refined Product Fingerprinting
Dissolved Oxygen Cadmium Extractible Organic Halides
Fluoride Calcium Haloacetic Acids
Free Chlorine Chromium Halogenated Volatile Organics
Magnesium Hardness Cobalt Herbicides amp Pesticides
Nitrates Copper Nitroaromatic amp Cyclic Ketones
Nitrites Hexavalent Chromium Organic and Volatile Acids
Oil amp Grease Iron PCBrsquos
Organic Nitrogen Lead Polynuclear Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAH)
pH Lithium Semi Volatile Organic Compounds
Phenols Magnesium Total Organic Halides
Phosphates Mercury Total Petroleum Hydrocarbons (TPH)
Phosphorus Molybdenum Trihalomethanes
Residual Chlorine Nickel Volatile Organic Compounds
Salinity Niobium Pthalate Esters
Sodium Absorption Ratio
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FOOD CHEMICAL AND MICROBIOLOGICAL TEST
Fish and Value added fish products vegetable oils Ketchups Mayonnaise Vinegar Cooked sea
food Cooked Non sea foods Canned foods Vegetables Snacks Ghee Cheese Honey Sweats etc
CHEMICAL ANALYSIS OF FOOD
GIDELINES - OMAN STANDARDGULF STANDARDOther International Standards
TEST METHODS- AOACASTAAOCSISOSASOASTMBS
CHEMICAL ANALYSIS OF FOOD
Protein Cholesterol
Fat content Phosphorous
Vitamins Sodium
Moisture Potassium
Ash Calcium
Dietary Fibre Lead
Sugar Cadmium
Starch Mercury
Saturated Fat Iron
Unsaturated Fat Magnesium
Arsenic Aflatoxins
Moisture content Histamine
Volatile protein Irradiation
Pesticides Sudan Dyes
MICROBIOLOGICAL ANALYSIS OF FOOD
TEST METHODS ndash USFDA BAMAOACCCFRACMMEFISO
GUIDELINES ndash OMANI STANDARDGSOPHLS
MICROBIOLOGICAL ANALYSIS OF FOOD
Aerobic Plate Count Listeria monocytogens
Lactobacillus acidophilus Shelf Life Analysis
Escherichia coli Enterobacteriaceae
Escherichia coli O157 H7 Vibrio parahaemolyticus
Fecal Coliforms Shigella
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Total Coliforms Listeria spp
Staphylococcus aureus Clostridium perfringens
Salmonella Yeast and Mould
Vibrio cholera Vibrio parahaemolyticus
Anaerobic plate count Campylobacter
Histamine Bacillus cereus
Aflatoxin
CHEMISTRY OF CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL
Chemical Analysis of Cement Chemical Analysis of Lime Powder
Heat of Hydration of cement Total Alkalis
Chemical Analysis of Micro silica Chemical Analysis of Ground Granulated Blast
Furnace Slag
Sodium Absorption Ratio Leachibility Tests of Metals from Soil
Testing of Concrete making water Determination of Alkali carbonates amp Bi carbonates
Cation Exchange Capacity of Soil Organic matter content of soil
Mass loss of Ignition of soil Total Sulphate content of soil
Water soluble Sulphate content of soil Water soluble Chloride content of soil
Carbonate content of soil Acid soluble Chloride content of soil
Gypsum content of soil Ammonia content of soil
Total Sulphate content of Aggregates Total Chloride content of Aggregates
Potential Alkali ndash Silica reactivity of Aggregates Water Soluble Chloride Salts in Aggregates
Acid ndash Soluble Material in fine Aggregate Organic impurities in fine Aggregates
Determining the water content of freshly mixed
concrete
Determining the Portland cement content of the
hardened hydraulic cement concrete
Chemical analysis of hardened concrete Sulfate content of hardened concrete
Chemical analysis for metals like steel Chloride content of hardened concrete
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ORE ANALYSIS
Dolomite Ore Iron Ore
Copper Ore Nickel Ore
Chromium Ore Limestone Ore
Manganese Ore Gypsum
Dunite Quartz
STEEL CHEMISTRY
Alloys Brass amp Bronze
Aluminum Alloys Chemical Composition of Steel
ASTM A 262 (Various) Diffused Hydrogen Test
ASTM G 48 (Variou) Purity of Metals
ASTM G 6667 Nickel Alloys
OIL ANALYSIS
Appearance Flash Point Specific Gravity
Ash Content Water content Insoluble pentane
Carbon Conradson Residue Wear Metals Total Acid Number
Kinematic Viscosity Break Down voltage Total Base Number
Dissipation factor Oil Content Viscosity Index
Color Pour Point Flash Point
Copper Corrosion BS amp W Density
Neutralization number Resistivity Interfacial tension
Dissolve gas Sediment Sulphur content
Cloud point Distillation PCB
Oxidation test Gassing
AMBIENT AIR STACK MONITORING
Carbon Dioxide RPM (PM 10 5 25)
Carbon Monoxide Semi Volatile Organic Compounds
Chlorine Content SO2
Hydrogen Sulfide Total Acid Concentration
Lower Explosion Limit Total Hydrocarbon
Oxides of Nitrogen Total Particulate Concentration
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Oxygen Volatile Organic Compounds
Ozone Dioxin amp Furion
INDOOR AIR QUALITY ndash IAQ INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE - IH
Asbestos Bulk Sample Analysis Total amp Respirable Fibers
Asbestos Fiber Concentration in Air Total amp Respirable Particulates
Bacterial amp Microbial Identification Total Plate Count
FungalMould Identification Toxic Vapors
Metals VOC amp SVOC
Noise Monitoring Dosimetry TWA Yeast amp Mould Identification
MICROBIOLOGICAL ANALYSIS OF WATER
Test Method ndash BS ENISOAPHAAWWACMMEF CCFRA
GUIDELINES ndash Omani standardGSOWHODubai Municipality
WATER WASTE WATERINDUSTRIES WATER SOIL
Heterotrophic plate count
Total Coliforms
Escherichia coli
EnterococciFecal streptococci
Pseudomonas aeroginosa Staphylococcus aureus
Legionella spp Nematodes
Sulphate Reducing Bacteria Yeast amp Mould
Salmonella Microscopic observations and interpretations
Vibrio cholera Standard Plate count at 22 o C
Fecal Coliform Clostridium perfringens
Legionella anisa
Legionella Pneumophila serogroup 1
Legionella Pneumophila serogroup 2-14
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MICROBIOLOGICAL ANALYSIS OF PERSONAL SWABSSURFACE SWABSEQUIPMENT
SWABS
Total coliforms
Fecal coliforms
Escherichia coli
Aerobic plate count
Staphylococcus aureus
Yeast and Mould
Salmonella spp
COSMETICS ANALYSIS
HairoilsHair creams Hair shampooBody lotion Chemical DepilinatorsTalcum PowderDeoderants
Toilette soapSkin cream etc As per GSOOS SASO USFDAAOAC Standards
COSMETICS ANALYSIS
Appearance Thermal Stability
Color Total Fat
Odor Lead
Homogenous Cadmium
Texture Nickel
Seperation Chromium
Skin Irritation Test Ethanol insoluble matter
Marking Water insoluble matter
Language Total free Alkali
Instructions for Use Chlorides calculated as NaCl
Warning phrases concerning the product (if any) Saponification Value
Chemical and Physical Tests Free Fatty Acid as Oliec Acid
Moisture Extraneous matter
pH Total Non Acqueos content
Sediment and suspended matter Peroxide value
Alchohol content Total Bacterial count
Formaldehyde Yeast and Mould
Essential oils Pseudomonas aeroginosa
Volatile matter Staphylococcus aureus
Non volatile alcohol matter
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LIST OF CHEMICALENVIRONMENTALMICROBIOLOGICAL EQUIPMENTS
pH Meter Conductivity Meter pH Meters
Dissolved Oxygen Meter Turbidity Meter
Flame Atomic Absorption Spectrometer
FAASGFAAS Hg Analyzer
EDXRF Analyzer ndash Philips MiniPal2
Muffle Air Furnace (1100˚C) Breakdown voltage
ICP- OES Colour apparatus for OIL
GC-MSGC centrifuge
IC Open cup ndashClosed cup Flash point
UV-VIS-NIR Spectrometer HACH TAN delta Resistivity meter
Dissolved gas Analyser ( TOGA) AAS
TAN Titrator Microscope
Copper corrosion Colony Counter
Karl fisher colometric Viscometer
Interfacial tensometer OES
Biological safety Cabinet UV apparatus
Shaker Water bath
Freezer Incubator
Chillier Autoclave
Micro pipetter Vortex
pipetter
Weighing Balance
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KEY STAFF AT CHEMICALMICROBIOLOGICAL LAB
MAJOR CHEMICALENVIRONMENTAL CLIENTS
Client Client
HMR Consultants Dhofar Power Company
Geo-Resources Omani Euro Foods Industries
Al-Safa Environmental Consultancy Al-Hassan Engineering Company
Five Oceans Dawood Contracting Company
Fugro Middle East Natural Resources Consultants
Gulf Mining ICES
Muscat Chromite Sohar Steel LLC
Total Management Trading Construction Materials Industries
Emirates Trading Co Al-Shidhani Refreshments Enterprises
Oman Chromite Oman Aluminium Processing Industries LLC
Muscat Overseas Radisson Blu
National Arabian Gulf International Desalination amp Water Treatment
ASB Group Dhofar Beverages
Majan Mining Company OMASCO
Haya Oman Liquefied Natural Gas Company
Oman Polyproplene Swan Foods LLC
Oman Methanol Bahwan Engineering Co
NAME DESIGNATION EXPERIENCE
P Tejali Lab Manager 17 yrs
Asad Naqvi Chemical Lab Supervisor 17 yrs
OD Sebastian Senior Chemist 32 yrs
Vinu Mohan Senior Microbiologist 7 yrs
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Sohar Aluminum OMIFCO
Oman Refreshment Occidental Mukhaizna LLC
Shangri-La Barr Al Jissa Special Technical Services
ENATO Consolidated Contractors Company
Blue City Northern Minerals Company
Andam International Sweets of Oman
SUR Desalination (Bahwan Veolia Water) Lalbuksh Voltas Engineering Services
STFA Bahwan Veolia Water LLC
Larsen amp Turbo COWI-Larsen
GALFAR Khimji Permoglaze (Oman) LLC
AATCO United Chrome LLC
Interbeton amp Six Construct Oman Flour Mills Company
Douglas OHI Oman National Engineering amp Investment
VALE -Oman Petrogas
BP Oman Sohar aluminium
Siemens-Oman American Embassy
Tawoos Catering Wacasco Catering
MAF DALKIA Al Futtaim amp Sons
Enhance Khimji Ramdas LLC
Oman Oasis National Mineral water CO LLC
Areej Vegetablesamp Oil Derivatives National Pharmaceuticals
Towell Infrastructure Tulip Inn
The Chedi Grand Hyatt
Al Bustan Palace Muscat Holiday INN
Hotel Ibis Park Inn
Radisson Blu Mother Care
Tabreed Taghleef Indusries
NABIL Biscuits ATTCO
Worely parrsion AECOM
Honda Rotem Abensia
Global Gypsum Board Minvest
Global Engineering SteamTech
Mazoom Pharmacy Muscat Pharmacy
IBN- SINA Pharmacy Golden Jood Trading
Sun rise Global Beya Global Muscat
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MECHANICAL CORROSION AND METALLURGICAL TESTING
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Lonestar Alpha has the capability to cater to the physical metallurgical testing requirements of a wide range of
materials and products The testing capability and experience are recognized by reputed organizations like
PDO OXY BP OGC etc and third party inspection agencies Tests are generally carried out to international
standards set by ASTM BS ASME API AWS and others Lonestar Alpha offers quality service to
international standards accurate results and quick turnaround at reasonable cost
Lonestar Alpha Mechanical Metallurgical Corrosion Testing Capabilities Include
Tensile compression Test Vickers Hardness RockwellBrinell Hardness
Impact (Ambient temp to -196degC) BendFlatteningNick Break Test Elevated Temperature
tensile testing
Corrosion Test - ASTM
A262G48G28ASTM A 923
ASTM E 562 Ferrite measurement
by ferritscope Flexure
Proof Load Breaking Load Failure Load
Coating Thickness Coating Continuity Coating Adhesion
MacroMicro Examination Fillet Weld Break Nick Break
HIC SSCC test in accordance with
NACE standards Chemistry by OES
Failure Analysis and
Material Investigation
Chemical analysis of metallic materials of
Fe and Ni base alloys In situ Replica Metallography
Metallic sample collection at
site for chemical analysis
Strand wire testing for mechanical
properties Portable hardness testing Manhole Cover testing
Rubber testing Geo-textile testing HDPE testing
Materials frequently tested include
Metals and alloy products such as plates shapes bares pipes and fittings
Welding procedure qualification test coupons
Welding consumable qualification test coupons
Welder qualification test coupons
Welding procedure test coupons
Steel Bars Wires and Fabric for concrete reinforcement
Galvanized Steel products
Fasteners
Metal Castings
Cemented Carbide Products
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Lonestar Alpha Laboratories offers a wide range of metallurgical services to many diverse industries supported by
an experienced team of metallurgical engineers trained technicians and modern equipment The following
services are offered
o Laboratory Metallography and Microscopy
o Replica and In-situ Metallography
o Corrosion Testing and Evaluation
o Condition Usability and Remaining Life Assessment
o Failure Analysis and Investigation
o Other Services
Laboratory Metallography and Microscopy
Scanning Electron Microscopy
Stereomicroscopy
Energy Dispersive X-ray Analysis
Fractrography
Macrostructural Examination
Microstructural Examination
Microhardness Evaluation
Replica and In-situ Metallography
In-situ Replica Metallography
Replication of Fractures
Replication of Surface Features
Corrosion Testing and Evaluation
Lonestar Alpha is equipped to undertake corrosion testing and evaluation in accordance with NACE and ASTM
standards for qualification of materials used in corrosive environments which include sea water brine blackish
water and sour service The following tests are conducted
Resistance to Pitting and Crevice Corrosion
Susceptibility to Intergranular Corrosion Attack
Resistance to Sulfide Stress Cracking (SSC)
Resistance to Hydrogen Induced Cracking (HIC)
Examination of Scales and Corrosion Products
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Condition Usability and Remaining Life Assessment
Periodic inspections serve to identify degradation processes at an early stage and thereby provide necessary
information for assessment of condition usability and remaining life Further the initiation of timely repair or
replacement actions substantially reduced or eliminates costly capital and downtime losses
Lonestar has the capability and experience to perform comprehensive inspections necessary for condition
usability and remaining life assessment of a wide range of materials and components used in structures plants and
operating equipment
Power plant and auxiliary boiler tubes headers and connectors
Turbine nozzles vanes combustor lines and casings
Oil and gas processing equipment and components
Equipment and components of marineoffshore structures
Drilling and downhole equipment and components
Engine Components
Failure Analysis and Investigation
Supported by its integrated analytical facilities and the diverse professional capabilities of its staff Lonestar has
for the last several years provided accurate and timely analyses and investigations into failures of components
Reports include comprehensive photographic documentation of observations discussions of findings conclusions
on the mechanism and root cause of failure
Other Services
Lonestar offer assistance in the following areas
Material selection for intended service
Preparation of material testing and inspection procedures
Study of failure mechanisms of complex systems
Troubleshooting
Research and development
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LIST OF METALLURGY TESTS
LIST OF METALLURGY LAB EQUIPMENTS Instron Universal Tensile Tester Lathe Machine
Satec Charpy Impact testing machine Charpy Broaching Machine
Forcipol Bend Testing machine Gas Cutting Gear
Olympus Metallurgical Microscope Carl Zeiss
microscope upto 1600X
Stereo Microscope
Metlabcorp Micro Polisher Digital Verniers
Automatic Polishing machine Digital Micrometers
Water Chiller Bath Coating thickness Meter
Optorama Shadowgraph Holiday detector
Digital thermometers Band Saw Machine
Vickers hardness tester Hack Saw Machine
Fischer Ferritscope Universal Milling Machine
STEEL REBARS EXOTIC MATERIAL
Tensile Tests Bend Tests
Elevated Temperature Tensiles Rebar Tensile Bend and Rebend
Proof Load test Fracture Test
Macro Preparation amp Examination Coating thickness test Holiday Detection Test
Peel Off Test Vickers Rockwell Hardness Survey
Charpy Impact Test Micro Examination with photograph
Ferrite Count (Point Count method) - count Ferrite Content (Magnetic Method) - spots
A262 Test Practice CE ASTM G48ASTM G28 tests
SSCC Test HIC Test
Chemical Analysis XRD EDXRF Analysis
SEMEDS Analysis Detailed Failure Investigation Material investigation
CTOD In-situ Replica Metallography
Strand Wire Tensile Test Manhole Cover Compression Test
Ring Stiffness Test GRE Rubber Plastic Geo-textile Tensile testing
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KEY STAFF AT METALLURGY LAB
Anil Vashishta Pratik Raval Sasikumar Isehaq Chezian
NAME DESIGNATION QUALIFICATION EXPERIENCE
Anil Vashishta Operations Manager
Metallurgical Head
BE Metallurgical
Engineering 24 years
Pratik Raval Test House Supervisor BE Mechanical
Engineering 10 years
KSasikumar Senior Metallurgist BE Metallurgical
Engineering 14 years
GChezhian Metallurgist BE Metallurgical
Engineering 06 years
Ishaq Al Harassi Senior Engineer BE Mechanical
Engineering 08 years
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BRANCHES amp CONTACTS
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LONESTAR ALPHA LABORATORIES BRANCHES amp CONTACTS
Website
wwwlonestaralphacom
General Email infolonestaralphacom
Branches
Muscat (Central Laboratory) PO Box 1197 PC 130 Azaiba ndash Muscat Sultanate of Oman
Tel +968 24501524 24505590
Fax +968 24503814
Email muscatlablonestaralphacom
Muscat (Chemistry Environmental) PO Box 1197 PC 130 Azaiba ndash Muscat Sultanate of Oman
Tel +968 24504206 24504924
Fax +968 24502635
Email chemlablonestaralphacom
Muscat (Micro-biology) PO Box 1197 PC 130 Azaiba ndash Muscat Sultanate of Oman
Tel +968 24504206 24504924
Fax +968 24502635
Email microlablonestaralphacom
Sohar PO Box 84 PC 327 Sohar Industrial Estate Sohar ndash Sultanate of Oman
Tel +968 26751775 26751920 26751976
Fax +968 26751331
Email civilsoharlonestaralphacom
Duqm Tel +968 99278040 92303290
Fax +968 24503814
Email duqmlablonestaralphacom
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Salalah
Tel +968 2321 3390 +968 92038358
Fax +968 2321 3391
Email salalahlablonestaralphacom
Key Personals
Administration
Dawood Al-Harrasi
Chief Executive Officer
+968 91111411 dawoodalharrasilonestaralphacom
Saif Al-Harthi
Business Development Manager
+968 90122471 saifalharthylonestaralphacom
Santosh Elapanda
QHSE Manager
+968 99881224 santoshelapandalonestaralphacom
Moncy Thomas
Finance HR amp Admin Manager
+968 99221293 moncythomaslonestaralphacom
Operations
Anil Vashishta
Operations Manager Metallurgical Head
+968 99866907 anilvashishtalonestaralphacom
Civil Engineering Material Lab Hukam Chand
Civil Engineering Country Manager - Civil
+968 99445354 hukamchandlonestaralphacom
Naresh Paladugu
Civil Engineering Technical Manager - Civil
+968 99063458 nareshpaladugulonestaralphacom
Rakesh
Civil Engineering Lab Manager - Sohar Lab
+968 92869691 civilsoharlonestaralphacom
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FrancisMD
Civil Engineering Lab Manager ndash Salalah Lab
+968 92038358 Salalahlablonestaralphacom
Tomiyo
Civil Engineering Senior Lab Technician - Duqm Lab
+968 99278040 duqmlablonestaralphacom
Geotechnical Engineering Lab
J Pavan Kumar
Geotechnical Engineering Sr Geotechnical engineer
+968 99887852 ameerudeenlonestaralphacom
Chemical Microbiology amp Environmental Lab
P Tejali
Chemical Microbiology amp Environmental Engineering Lab Manager
+968 99887834 tejaliparsekarlonestaralphacom
Asad
Chemical amp Environmental Engineering Assistant Manager Chemistry
+968 99884612 asadnaqvilonestaralphacom
Vinu Mohan
Food amp Microbiology Testing
+968 99248181 vinumohanlonestaralphacom
Metallurgy Lab
Email metlablonestaralphacom
Anil Vashishta
Metallurgy Lab Manager Metallurgy
+968 99866907 anilvashishtalonestaralphacom
Pratik Raval
Metallurgy Lab Test House Supervisor
+968 99880633 pratikravallonestaralphacom
Sasi Kumar
Metallurgy Lab Senior Metallurgist
+968 99843415 sasikumarlonestaralphacom
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LOCATION MAPS
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1 MUSCAT
2 Muscat ndash Chemistry Lab
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3 SOHAR
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4 DUQM
5 SALALAH
Registered with Directorate General for Specification amp measurements
Approved by PDO ISOIEC 170252005 Certified by SGS for ISO 9001
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QUALITY POLICY
It is the Policy of this Company to conduct its business in a good professional manner which
demonstrates technical competence and reliability while continuously improving and providing high
quality testing and cost-effective service for the laboratorys Customers For this purpose we have
established and implemented a formal quality system It is our goal that this commitment to quality will
result in complete customer satisfaction throughout our service This will be achieved by
Maintaining compliance to ISO 90012008 and ISO 170252005 and the technical requirements
Continual improvement in the effectiveness of the management system
Ensuring all staff familiarizes themselves with the content of the Quality Assurance Manual and
complies with the policies procedures and associated documentation and implement at all times
Providing a service built on a well established Quality Management System meeting the
requirements of both our clients and current regulations standards
Providing accurate and unbiased test results in accordance with the requirement of International or
National or Internal or Customer specified test method
Undertaking assignments only where it has the required competent staff and equipment which are
calibrated and maintained
Continuous improvement in key processes through involvement in applicable PTP Intra -
laboratory comparisons between analysts and inter laboratory programs
Building staff skills through training and providing career growth opportunities to all employees
Improving profitability of company in accordance with guidelines set by shareholders each year
Advising the customer where appropriate of potential problems detected as a result of tests or
investigation in a timely manner
QUALITY OBJECTIVES
Test Results shall be Accurate Quick and Reliable
Accept changes and continuously improve our services to meet Customer needs and expectations to enhance
the value to our Customers
Good Laboratory Practices shall be followed and maintain an environment for the protection of Personnel
Equipment and Customer properties
Continuous improvement and development of competence of personnel through awareness teamwork
education training communication and encouragement
Advanced methods and practices shall be adopted to enhance customer satisfaction
Management System is designed to meet the requirements of both Customers and RegulationsStandards
Achieve a total Customer Satisfaction
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COMPANY HIERARCHY
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LONESTAR ALPHA LABORATORIES - ORGANIZATIONAL CHART
SCOPE OF TESTING
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SCOPE OF WORK
Type of Activity Scope of Tests
Civil Engineering
Construction Material
Mechanical Physical and Chemical Testing of Soil Aggregate Concrete
Cement Blocks Marble Tiles Water and other Construction Materials
Projects Quality Control
Establishment and Operation of Site Laboratories for Specific Projects
Evaluation and Assessment of Materials Quality for Projects Supervision of
Deep Foundation
Structural Evaluation
Non-destructive Diagnostics of Existing Civil structures amp Assessment for
Soundness Strength Deterioration amp Corrosion of Hardened Concrete in the
Existing RC Structures
Deep Foundation Testing
Testing Piles by Low Strain Integrity Testing
Geotechnical
Engineering
(Soil Investigations)
Field soil investigations for the purpose of assessing soil suitability for
building and civil constructions Engineering recommendations for the type
of foundation and bearing capacity Settlement analysis and monitoring
Slope stability analysis Soil and rock permeability tests Groundwater
analysis and monitoring
Highway amp Pavements
Visual inspection of the asphalt condition (defects assessment) Benkelman
Beam deflection measurements Extraction of cores in asphalt pavement
Saw cut asphalt slabs Dynamic Cone Penetration (DCP) measurements
Roughness measurements (IRI) by Roughometer CBR (lab amp In-situ)
Excavation of test pits Asphalt core laboratory analysis
Mechanical Corrosion and Metallurgical Engineering
Mechanical testing of metals welds and steel re-inforcement bars Chemical
analysis Procedure and Welder Qualifications Micro-structural evaluation
NACE Corrosion testing Failure Analysis In-situ Replica Metallography
Corrosion evaluation of SSDSS material Material Selection Manhole Cover
testing Testing of Non-metallics ndash Rubber HDPE GRP Geo-textile
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Chemical amp
Environmental
Engineering
Liquids amp Solids Sample analysis of liquids (domestic water groundwater seawater raw and
treated wastewater reverse osmosis marine discharge etc) and solids (soil
sludge sediment marine life plant tissue etc) Analysis of trace metals in
parts per billion in soil sludge and water Analysis of non-metallic inorganic
components Environmental analysis of organic constituents (BTEX PCB
PAH Phenols Volatile organic compounds Semi volatile organic
compounds etc) Analysis of Pesticides Dioxin amp Furan by using equipment
like GCGCMSFIDECD etc in accordance with International Standards
Metals amp Alloys Chemical composition of metals alloys corrosion products amp scales
Corrosion amp Scale Inhibitor Testing amp Evaluation Drilling Fluids Tests
Determination of different grade of Stainless Steel Carbon Steel Low Alloy
Steel Cast Iron brass Nickel Alloy Analysis of construction Rebar Zinc
Ingot Aluminium Cast Aluminium by using equipment ICPAAOESLECO
etc
Environmental
Monitoring
Effluent discharges amp drinking water compliances Ambient Air amp Stack
emission monitoring Industrial hygiene monitoring Commercial and
industrial indoor air quality Measurement of noise in dB in outdoor
workplace and from operating equipment Monitoring particulates in indoor
outdoor and workplace atmospheres Determination of Total Hydrocarbon
SO2 NO2 VOC Toxic Metals H2S Microbiological Toxic Metals Toxic
Gas and Total Suspended Matter in Internal Air Quality Monitoring
Moisture Velocity Flow NOX SO2 TPHCO2 CO Dioxin HF HCl and
Particulate in Stack Monitoring Ore Analysis Analysis of Nickel Iron Chromite Copper Dolomite Limestone and Gold
Silver Copper and other minerals using XRF ICP or by Wet Chemistry
Oil Analysis Physical and chemical analysis of crude and lube oils engine oil used engine
oil compressor oil hydraulic oil The analysis includes viscosity flash point
density cloud and pour point water content oil content salt colour total
acid number metals etc
TRANSFORMER OIL TESTING
Colour Acidity Water content Viscosity interfiscial Tension Break down
voltage complete gas analysis by TOGA GC Furan Particle size count and
PCBs in transformer analysis in accordance with ASTM BS ISO and
BSEN standard using standard equipment
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Food amp Microbiological Analysis
Microbiological analysis of food vegetables canned vegetables fish meat
meat products chicken sausage ketchup cooking oil mayonnaise cheese
chips cooked foods water and wastewater for CFU fecal coliforms fecal
streptococcus fungi nematods pseudomononas ligeonella etc in
accordance AOAC CMMEF ISO and CCFRA methods Cosmetics
Chemical and microbiological analysis of Hair Oil Vanishing Cream skin
Care lotion Soap Detergent and Hair cream as per the OMAN ministerial
requirement
Chemical analysis of Food
Protein Fiber moisture Toxic metals (lead cadmium Mercury selenium)
histamine Ash Content Fat content by standard method of chemical
analysis of food by David Pearson AOAC and ICP
Drinking water bottled and Unbottled
Chemical and microbiological Analysis of drinking water in accordance with
GULF standard Omani Standard WHO USEPA and international standard
including Bromate Bromide Chlorate Chlorite BTEX TRI Halo methane
VOC TPH metals and all other Carbonate Bi Carbonate and cations and
Anions using IC ICP GC amp GCMS
Paint
Solids Density SG Hg Pb VOC PCB drying time dry film thickness
wet film thickness adhesion strength etc in accordance with ASTM BS
BSEN DIN standard
Bitumen Penetration 25 Softening point Saybolt Furol Viscosity 25
Ductility 25 Water contents
CIVIL ENGINEERING MATERIAL TESTING
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Our Civil Engineering Departments at Muscat Sohar Duqm and Salalah covers wide range of mechanical
physical and chemical testing of soil aggregate concrete concrete durability cement admixtures Microsilica
blocks asphalt bitumen tack coat prime coat marble tiles water and other Construction Materials The lab also
provides a laboratory testing support to our geotechnical Engineering Department
Covering Wide Areas of Oman
Observing the need to be close to the construction projects that spread all over Oman full ndashfledged civil
engineering material testing labs have been established by Lonestar Alpha to cover as many regions of Oman as
possible The presence of more local labs within each region should facilitate providing better services to our
clients and better control of work quality in such projects Our Civil Engineering laboratories are currently in
Muscat Sohar Duqm and Salalah In addition to these five labs Lonestar is capable of providing site labs for
major projects that require labs at their sites
Locations of Civil Engineering material testing labs that belongs to Lonestar Alpha in Oman
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Concrete Strength
The compressive strength of concrete is the most common performance measure used by the engineer in
designing buildings and other structures The compressive strength is measured by breaking cylindrical (or cube)
concrete specimens in a compression-testing machine Flexural strength is one of the tensile strength of concrete
Tensile strength along with elastic modulus and corrosion resistance is another important strength parameter of
engineering materials used in structures
Concrete Durability
While compressive strength is a good indicator of load resistance it isnt a major indicator of concrete durability
There is therefore a need for quick reliable tests for concrete durability that would have to go far beyond reliance
on such standard performance measures as 28-day compressive strength Three forms of water penetration tests
are commonly used namely BS EN 12390DIN 1048 Water Permeability BS 1881 Part 208 Initial Surface
Absorption (ISAT) and BS 1881 Part 122 Water Absorption There are two similar modified chloride diffusion
tests namely ASTM C1202 Chloride Penetration and AASHTO 277 Rapid Chloride Permeability Chloride
Migration Coefficient (NTB 492) is one of the latest test method recently we added in to our system
Soil Field Density (soil compaction)
Soil compaction is defined as the method of mechanically increasing the density of soil In construction this is a
significant part of the building process If performed improperly settlement of the soil could occur and result in
unnecessary maintenance costs or structure failure Almost all types of building sites and construction projects
utilize mechanical compaction techniques Therefore regular testing of soil compaction by independent
laboratories is extremely essential and important Sand Cone Test (ASTM D1556-07 and BS 1377-990) typical
field tests are performed for measuring degree of soil compaction)
Investigative Studies
It is often necessary to test concrete structures after the concrete has hardened to determine whether the structure
is suitable for its designed use The tests available for testing concrete range from the completely non-destructive
where there is no damage to the concrete through those where the concrete surface is slightly damaged to
partially destructive tests such as core tests where the surface has to be repaired after the test The range of
properties that can be assessed using non-destructive tests and partially destructive tests is quite large and includes
such fundamental parameters as density elastic modulus and strength as well as surface hardness and surface
absorption and reinforcement location size and distance from the surface
Deep Foundation Testing (Piles)
Confirmation of satisfactory construction of all pile types has lead to the development of practical inexpensive
and reliable dynamic testing techniques Let our lab be you independent pile testing specialist Low strain
integrity tests examine the response of a pile to a small hammer blow at the pile head The induced stress wave
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travels down the pile shaft and reflected waves from significant changes in pile shaft acoustic impedance are
registered by a transducer held against the pile head
Asphalt amp Bituminous Binder Testing New technologies increased construction liability and revised building standards have made quality asphalt
testing and inspection integral to the successful completion of todayrsquos construction projects Lonestar Alpha
provide asphalt testing services that evaluate asphalt binders asphalt mixtures and other derivatives of asphalt
geared for use in the construction industry
Site Laboratories amp Projects Quality Control
One of the problems which occur within the construction and civil engineering industry is the need to test
construction materials on site Lonestar Alpha has the full capacity to provide site laboratories for big projects
Experienced full-time supervisors lab technicians and assistant technicians will be devoted to run daily testing
activities of such site labs We can also furnish the labs with all necessary equipments and tools
LIST OF TESTS
CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL TESTS
SOIL AGGREGATEROCK
Sampling of Soil samples Sampling of Aggregate samples
Wet Sieve Analysis Sieve Analysis
Hydrometer Analysis Sedimentation Clay Silt and Dust particles
Fines percentage Specific gravity Particle density
Classification of soils Water absorption
Liquid Limit amp Plastic Limit (Atterberg Limits) Bulk density (LooseRodded)
Plasticity Index Moisture content
Linear Shrinkage Clay lumps and Farible particles
Shrinkage limit by wax method Flakiness Index
Proctor compaction test (Light and Heavy) Elongation Index
CBR test (Soaked and unsoaked) Flat and Elongated particles
Specific gravity Particle density Shape Index
Moisture content Crushed broken fractured faces
Maximum and Minimum Index density Voided shell content
Bulk density Light weight particles
Direct Shear test (C and ɸ) Compaction fraction
1-D Odometer test (Consolidation properties
CvmvCc e0) Aggregate crushing value
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Swell Pressure test Aggregate Impact value
Free swell index Ten percent fines value
Permeability (Constant and Falling head method) Uncompacted void content
Unconfined compressive strength (UCS) Los angeles abrasion value
Sand Equivalent Value Drying and shrinkage
Electrical resistivity Sand equivalent value
Electrical conductivity Petrographic examination
Thermal resistivity Polished stone value
FIELD TESTS Coating and Stripping value
Plate Load test Soundness (Magnesium sulphate Sodium sulphate)
Insitu CBR test Alkali reactivity ndash Mortar bar method (3months
16days)
Dynamic Cone penetration Test (DCPT) Alkali reactivity ndash Rocky cylinder method
Compaction test by Sand replacement method Alkali reactivity ndash Chemical method
Rock fill compaction test by water fill method Organic Impurities
ROCK ASPHALT
Uniaxial Compressive Strength (UCS) Bitumen content and grading
Density Field Core thickness density and Compaction
Water absorption Asphalt coring - Insitu
Flexural strength Marshall stability amp Flow
Point load index Marshall density
Modulus of rupture Maximum theoretical density Gmm
Size amp Weight gradation - Insitu Loss of stability
Sodium sulphate crystallization CEMENT
Drop test - Insitu Fineness
Slake durability Initial and Final setting time
Saturation Coefficient and Porosity Normal consistency
CONCRETE Soundness by lechartlier method
Sampling of Fresh Concrete Compressive and flexural strength
Design mix Heat of hydration
Trial mix Complete chemical analysis
Fresh concrete temperature density amp Air
content Microsilica
Workability ndash Slump cone test Bleeding Density
Setting time of concrete Bulk density
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OTHER CIVIL TESTS
Rock Testing Rock Grading Breakage Index etc
Concrete Coring Drilling of concrete cores from existing structures
Destructive and Non Destructive Tests
Concrete structural evaluation by
Ultra sonic pulse velocity test
Rebound Hammer survey
Half cell potential analysis
Cover meter survey
Depth of carbonation
Bond Strength
Delamination survey
Crack mapping
Reinforcement examination
Corrosion rate measurement
Electrical resistivity in concrete
Compressive strength determination by drilling and testing core sample
Coating thickness
Pull off strength of concrete repair
Pile Tests Low Strain Integrity of Piles and witness of pile load test
Compressive strength of cubesCylindersCores Activity index
Tensile splitting strength Moisture content
Flexural Transverse strength Complete chemical analysis
Durability tests on concrete STEEL
Rapid Chloride Penetration Test (RCPT) Tensile and Elongation test
Initial Saturation Absorption Test (ISAT) Bend test
Water Permeability Rebend test
Water absorption Coating thickness
Chloride Migration test Holiday test
Modulus of elasticity Coating flexibility
Dimensions of Various Concrete BlocksTiles Complete chemical analysis
Water Absorption of Concrete Kerbs Channels
Edgings amp Flags ADMIXTURE
Dimension amp Compressive Strength Of Paving
Blocks Physical and Chemical test on admixtures
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CHEMISTRY OF CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL
Chemical Analysis of Cement Chemical Analysis of Lime Powder
Heat of Hydration of cement Total Alkalies
Chemical Analysis of Micro silica Chemical Analysis of Ground Granulated Blast
Furnace Slag
Sodium Absorption Ratio Leachibility Tests of Metals from Soil
Testing of Concrete making water Determination of Alkali carbonates amp Bi
carbonates
Cation Exchange Capacity of Soil Organic matter content of soil
Mass loss of Ignition of soil Total Sulfate content of soil
Water soluble Sulfate content of soil Water soluble Chloride content of soil
Carbonate content of soil Acid soluble Chloride content of soil
Gypsum content of soil Ammonia content of soil
Total Sulfate content of Aggregates Total Chloride content of Aggregates
Potential Alkali ndash Silica reactivity of Aggregates Water Soluble Chloride Salts in Aggregates
Acid ndash Soluble Material in fine Aggregate Organic impurities in fine Aggregates
Determining the water content of freshly mixed
concrete
Determining the Portland cement content of the
hardened hydraulic cement concrete
Chemical analysis of hardened concrete Sulfate content of hardened concrete
Chemical analysis for metals like steel Chloride content of hardened concrete
Indepth carbonation of hardened concrete Indepth chloride penetration on hardened concrete
by dust sampling and analysis
LIST OF CIVIL EQUIPMENTS
General Equipments
Electronic Weighing balances of various capacities Standard calibration weights
Bouyancy balance system for specific gravity Desiccators
Digital Thermometers of various range Dial Thermometers of various range
Max Min Thermometers Wet amp Dry Thermometers
Pressure Gauges Digital Vernier Callipers
Hot Plates Vacuum Pumps
Air Compressor Sand Bath Water bath
Humidity Chamber Load Rings of different capacity
Dial indicators of various range Digital Dial Indicators
Feeler strips Straight Edges
Magnetic stands Cube Mould (150150150 mm)
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Riffle Boxes Drying Ovens
Soil Aggregate and Rock Testing Lab
BS amp ASTM Test Sieves Sieve Shakers
Cone Penetrometers for Liquid Limit Casagrande Apparatus for Liquid Limit
Shrinkage Limit Apparatus Hydrometer test apparatus
Direct Shear Test Appaatus BS ASTM Proctor Rammers
BS ASTM Proctor Moulds BSASTM CBR Moulds amp Appartus
Multi Speed Compression Machine 50 kN Field CBR Apparatus
ASTM Sand cone Apparatus BS large amp Small Pouring Cylinder
Plate bearing Test Apparatus Dynamic Cone Penetrometer (DCP)
Nuclear Density Gauge Electric Resistivity Meter
Speedy Moisture Apparatus Bulk Density Containers
Flakiness amp Elongation Gauges Los Angeles Abrasion Machines
Sand Equivalent Test Sets Jaw Crusher
Rock cutting Saw Drying Shrinkage Apparatus
Point load Index Tester Slake Durability Apparatus
Aggregate Impact Value Apparatus Aggregate Crushing Ten percent Fines Value Apparatus
1-D odometer for consolidation Flow Cone
Max Min Index density equipment Soil Permeability apparatus
Concrete amp Cement Testing lab
Fully Automatic amp Semi Automatic Compression
machines of Various Capacities
Fully Automatic amp Semi Automatic Flexural Testing
machines of Various Capacities
Density containers for Fresh concrete Density Air content meters for Fresh concrete Air content
Concrete Mortar Penetrometers for Setting Time of
Fresh concrete
Concrete Mixers for Trial Mix
Cube Beam Cylinder Moulds Sulphur compound melting pot
Cylinder capping frame Rapid Chloride Penetration Test Apparatus
Half Cell Potential Test Apparatus Concrete Cover meter
Concrete Resistivity meter Rebound hammer
Pull-Off Strength Tester Ultrasonic pulse Velocity Tester
Concrete Flow Meter Specimen Cutting Machine
Core Drilling Machines Diamond Core Bits of different diameter
Micro-coring equipment Blaine Air permeability Apparatus
Fly ash fineness Apparatus Vicat Apparatus
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Ultrasonic Coating Cover Meter (DFT) Le Chatelier Apparatus for Cement Soundness
Calorimeter for heat of hydration Jolting Apparatus
Cement Mortar Mixer Initial Surface Absorption Apparatus
Compression amp Flexural Testing machine for Cement
Strength
Chloride Migration Coefficient Testing apparatus
Water Absorption of Concrete under pressure Mortar Consistency apparatus
Asphalt Testing laboratory
Bitumen Extractor Theoretical maximum Specific Gravity Apparatus
Marshall Compaction Stand amp Rammer Marshall Moulds
Marshall Stability amp Flow Testing machine Asphalt Coring machine
KEY STAFF AT CIVIL ENGINEERING LAB
NAME DESIGNATION QUALIFICATION EXPERIENCE
Hukam Chand Country Manager Civil BA 36
Naresh Paladugu Technical Manager - Muscat MTech ndash GeoTechnical
Engineering (Civil) 11
Dijesh M D Senior Lab TechnicianSupervisor
(Civil) BSc 12
SumeshC Senior Lab TechnicianSupervisor
(Civil) BSc 12
Srinivasa RaoP Senior Lab TechnicianSupervisor
(Civil) BSc 10
Naveen Dhiman Senior Lab TechnicianSupervisor
(Civil) BSc 11
Rakesh M Branch Manager - Sohar BSc 16
Mohammed Al Futaisi Asst Manager BSc 8
Arun S Anand Senior Lab TechnicianSupervisor
(Civil) BSc 11
Seetharam VS Senior Lab TechnicianSupervisor
(Civil) BSc 12
Ajeesh Kumar Senior Lab Technician BSc 9
MD Francis Branch Manager - Salalah Civil Engineering 39
Dhamotharakannan Senior Lab Technician B Tech Civil Engineering 3
Tomiyo Senior Lab TechnicianSupervisor -
Duqm BSc 10
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MAJOR CIVIL ENGINEERING PROJECTS Project Contractor
Construction of Batinah Expressway(Package 1 to 6)
Galfar Engineering amp Contracting SAOG
Nagarjuna construction company international
Simplex - Konstruktor (JV)
Larsen amp Toubro (Oman) LLC
FSB Ferrovial amp Batco JV
Consolidated Contractors Company Oman LLC
Oman Industrial Complex - VALE
Towel Construction
Teejan Trading amp Contracting
Galfar Engineering
LampT Oman
Barka Desalination Plant Douglas OHI Sohar Development Hotel (Crown Plaza) Galfar Engineering amp Contracting TOYOTA Showroom in Liwa Galfar Engineering amp Contracting Expansion of Sohar Beach Hotel Gulf Home Contracting
Social Houses in Liwa
Sam Trading Hussain Fahdil Partners Eastern Moon Contracting
Sohar Multiplex Towel Construction Rehabilitation of Sewerage Network and STP in
Buraimi
Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
IWP Desalination Plant at SUR Bahwan Engineering amp Contracting Maritime Works on Construction of New Port in
Duqm CCC-STFA-JDN
Shadeed Iron amp Steel Douglas OHI Salam Resort amp Spa (Dredging Work) CCC Bank Muscat Headquarter Building Galfar Engineering amp Contracting PDO Headquarter Building Al-Hajery Trading
Duqm Dry Dock Daewoo Co Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
Duqm Desalination Plant
Larsen amp Tubro
Road Bridges from Sarooj to Qurayat
Fedirici Stirling Batco
Road Work at Rahat Al-Andar Farm
Al-Ansari Trading Enterprises
Al-Moultaqa Residential Complex Dawood Contracting
Diabetic Health Centre Premier International
Oncology Wards amp Day care centre at Royal
Hospital Premier International
Psychiatric Hospital Bahwan Engineering Genetic Hospital Ay_tek Construction (Oman) LLC Sea Front Development Al-Ansari Trading Enterprises Car Museum at Barka Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
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Expansion of Barka Reservoir and Transmission
Facility Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
Arsquo Seeb Wastewater Treatment Project Al Hassan Engineering Oman Maritime College at Sohar Al-Khalili Enterprises
Buildings at Sohar University Al-Hajery Trading
Construction of New Villa and Associated Facilities
at Bahjat Al-Anthar Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
Development of Muscat International Airport (MC1) CCC ndash TAV Joint Venture
RAFO ndash Muscat Airport Desert Line Project
Development of Muscat International Airport -
Supply of Dredged material Boskalis Westminister (Oman)
Duqm Airport Phase 1 Desert Line Project
Sub Station at DankWadi Saa Larsen amp Toubro Oman
Court Complex at Buraimi Al Adarak Trading amp Contracting
Court Complex at Sohar Douglas OHI
Al Buraimi Colleage Al Adarak Trading amp Contracting
ROP Building at Buraimi Nafal Trading
Al Buraimi Public park Business amp Trading
Health Centre at Nizwa Business amp Trading
Ground Improvement Work at Sohar Port Soletanche Bachy (France)
Duraline ME Factory at Sohar Shaksy Engineering
Health Centre at Sohar Dawood Construction Co
Health Centre at Rahab Al Dahleez International LLC
Health Centre at Saham Al Bady Trading amp Contracting
Court Complex at Rustaq Carillion Alawi
Asian beach Game Package II Carillion Alawi
Majilis Oman Carillion Alawi
Health Centre at Al Ajaiz CIVIL CO
MTL ndash AL Mawaleh Third Line CCC Oman LLC
Oman Residence Complex ndash Al Khuwair Douglas OHI
Silver House ndash Ghala Douglas OHI
Oman Airbase at Musannah Douglas OHI
Sheraton Hotel Refurbishment Douglas OHI
Oman Dental College Douglas OHI
PAC Fahud Extension Phase II Douglas OHI
Radio Stations at Barka Bidaya and Bahla Premier International Projects
SBG Plaza at Ghubra Simplex Infrastructures LLC
Qalhat Desalination and Water Supply Project Towell Infrastructure Projects Company
SBG Plaza at Ghubra Towell Construction
ArsquoSeeb Sewage Collection and Conveyance System
Al-Khoudh Gravity Sewer Networks
United Gulf Contracting Company
Office amp Stores Complex at Seeb Galfar Engineering amp Contracting SAOG
Dualization of Bousher Al Amerat Road Galfar Engineering amp Contracting SAOG
Muscat Expressway Galfar Engineering amp Contracting SAOG
Bait Al Barakah Rayaheen Hall amp Museum Galfar Engineering amp Contracting SAOG
Car Museum at bait Al Barakah Galfar Engineering amp Contracting SAOG
Suwaiq Fishing harbour International Contracting amp Engineering
Services
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Duqm Port Complex
Jan De Nul Dredging Ltd
Power Generation amp Distribution Facility at Daleel
Field
Larsen amp Toubro Electromech LLC
Ministry of manpower Building at Airport Height Larsen amp Toubro (Oman) LLC
Glorei Maktabi2 Commercial Building at Al
Wattayah
Larsen amp Toubro (Oman) LLC
Oman Botanic Garden Phase-III Larsen amp Toubro (Oman) LLC
3311kV Primary Sub Station at Al Muna amp Al
Ansab
Larsen amp Toubro (Oman) LLC
22033kv Grid Substation amp Transmission Line at As
Sawady (Blue City Area)
Larsen amp Toubro (Oman) LLC
Primary Substation at Jibroo Larsen amp Toubro (Oman) LLC
13233kV Grid Station at Misfah Area Larsen amp Toubro (Oman) LLC
Flyover Widening and Junction Improvement at
Athaiba
Larsen amp Toubro (Oman) LLC
Dualization of Ghala ndash Al Ansab Road Larsen amp Toubro (Oman) LLC
Al Amerat ndash Quriyat Road Nagarjuna Construction Company
Houses at different location in Quriyat Nagarjuna Construction Company
Construction of Bridge Across Wadi Bani Hinay at
Wilayat of Al Rustaq Abu Hatim Company LLC
Construction of State Audit Institution Head Quarters
Building in Muscat Al Bustan Area Abu Hatim Company LLC
Sultan Qaboos Mosque at Nakhal amp Sumail Abu Hatim Company LLC
Proposed main entrance amp boundary wall at samoud
garrisonHalban Al Ansari Contractors
CPF Road Khazzan Al EZ Trading Transport amp Contracting Co
LLC
Health Center at Nizwa Al Badi Trading
Sultan Qaboos Mosque at Sumail Al Badi Trading
RAH Masjed amp Sablah for PDO Al Hajiry Trading LLC
Al Seeb Waste Water project Al Hajiry Trading LLC
Emergency Water Resrvoir Al Hassan Engineering Company SAOG
Construction of Independent Power Plant Project
Roads(Barka-3) Al Hassan Engineering Company SAOG
Renal Dialysis Center at Seeb Al khalili Construction LLC
Supply Hanger Rafo Mussannah Al khalili Construction LLC
Construction of Barracks accommodation at Airport
Heights Al Nahdha -Al Omaniah Co LLC
Proposed Sports Facilities for Security unitAl
Khoudh Al Rawahi International Co LLC
Remedial Works to Bridges Phase - 4A
(RUAWorks A Side) Al Sarooj Construction LLC
MohdAl Ameen Mosque-External Work Package Al Turki Enterprises
Regional Head Quarters at Ibri amp Rustaq Al Turki Enterprises
Proposed Officers Bedsit Masirah Alyam Enterprises LLC
Accomodation Complex (Kitchen amp Dining)Bid
Bid Police station Building-1 Arabian Supplies Contracting LLC
Officers Bed sit Sumail Arabian Supplies Contracting LLC
Multi - Purpose Hall Bahla Al Hamra Mudhaibi Arabian Supplies Contracting LLC
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amp Al Khamil
Innovation Park Muscat Arabian Supplies Contracting LLC
Dualization of Bid-Bid - Sur Road Section
1Package 1 A Astaldi-Ozkar JV
Al Hail Green Residential Developments Phase - 1 Bahwan Contracting Company LLC
3 X 20 MUA Primary Sub Station Ghala Bahwan Contracting Company LLC
Construction of New HLD Class room PDO Bahwan Engineering Company
Mixed use development at Bausher Carillion Alawi LLC
Roual Opera House Carillion Alawi LLC
Al Khairan Hotel Resort amp Spa Carillion Alawi LLC
Sultan Qaboos Mosque Nizwa Carillion Alawi LLC
Majlis Oman Carillion Alawi LLC
Construction of Muscat Airport Interchange on 18th
Nov Street
Consolidated Contractors Company Oman LLC
( CCC )
Construction of Underpass at Bait Al Barka
RA(CUB Project)
Consolidated Contractors Company Oman LLC
( CCC )
Design amp Construction of Al Mahaj RA Interchange
and related drainage amp Road works
Consolidated Contractors Company Oman LLC
( CCC )
Dualization of Farq Roundabout - Marfarsquoa Daris
Road
Consolidated Contractors Company Oman LLC
( CCC )
Grade Separated Junction Project stage 1 Consolidated Contractors Company Oman LLC
( CCC )
3rd laning of the Main Road from Al Mawaleh
Interchange to Bait Al Barka RA-Lot(1)
Consolidated Contractors Company Oman LLC
( CCC )
MEDC - Head Office building Dawood Contracting Company LLC
Jabal Al- AKhadar Resort Hotel Dawood Contracting Company LLC
Proposed Villa at Royal Flight Residential Complex
at Seeb Dawood Contracting Company LLC
3rd Laning of the M Road from Al Mawaleh
Intrsquochange to Bait Al Barka RA(Lot-2) Desert Line project LLC
Dualization of Nizwa Ibri Road Sec-2 from Jabrin to
Ibri Option 2 Desert Line project LLC
Construction of Asphalt Road from Al Haisha in
Wilayat Bahla to Hamra Al Duru in Wilayat IBRI Desert Line project LLC
Construction of Water Supply to Wilayat Wadi Bani
Khalid Desert Line project LLC
Additional amp Alteration works at Al falaji Development Services ampMaintenance LLC
Armoury Magazine at ROP Academy Development Services ampMaintenance LLC
Construction of Pump Shed Room and Reatin Wall Development Services ampMaintenance LLC
Fanja Sports Club Development Services ampMaintenance LLC
HQ for Ammunition stores at MAM Development Services ampMaintenance LLC
Immigration Complex at Nizwa Development Services ampMaintenance LLC
New building for CDC Department at Rustaq
Hospital complex Development Services ampMaintenance LLC
VIF Complex at Mudhaibi Development Services ampMaintenance LLC
Design amp Construction of Additional Interchanges
for Al Mubaila South Federic Stirling Batco LLC
13233KV Substation amp Associated OHL Ghala
amp AL Khamil Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
NHC Royal Hospital Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
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Inflight Catering Facilities Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
Design amp Construction of Al-Faroosiya Street
Interchange Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
Border Post complex at Rub Al Khali Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
Upgradation of IzkiMuthaibiRustaq Grid station Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
New Accident and Emergency + Burns Department
at Khoula Hospital Phase -8 Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
Dualization of Nizwa ndash Thumrait Road(IZZ-Adam
Section) Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
Dualization of Nizwa ndash Ibri RoadSec2 from Jabrin
to Ibri ndash 1 Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
Ras Al Hadd Airport Development Project Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
Safah and Wadi Latham Oilfield Services
Construction Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
Upgrade of Mukhaizna Airfield ndash New Runway
construction Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
Construction of Water Distribution network
Rustaq Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
New Darsait STP Project Galfar-Cadagua JV
Barrack Accomodation Suwaiq Gulf International Contracting LLC
Al Hamriya storm water drainage channel Hasan Juma Backer Trading amp Contracting
CoLLC
Annexe Building for Supreme Council for Planing Hasan Juma Backer Trading amp Contracting
CoLLC
Oman National Centre for treatment of
Haematological Disorder amp Bone Marrow Transplant
Hasan Juma Backer Trading amp Contracting
CoLLC
Construction of Jr Rate Accomodation Block
Wudam Iskan Contracting Company LLC
8 JOQ at MAM Iskan Contracting Company LLC
Military Technical College District Cooling System Iskan Contracting Company LLC
Al Amerat Waste Water Project Contract A 2 JV Arab Contractors amp WUEC
Darsait Al Wadi Al Kabir Road Project Larsen amp Toubro(Oman)LLC
MGI Road Project Larsen amp Toubro(Oman)LLC
Al Athaibah Interchange Larsen amp Toubro(Oman)LLC
Construction of 13233kv Grid Station at Amrat
Construction of 132kv Grid Station at Mabella - 2
and Installation of Required 132kv Overhead
Line132kv Cables in Muscat Governorate (Tender
No 1432012)
Larsen amp Toubro(Oman)LLC
6 Class Rooms to Zainab Al Asadiya School at Al
Amerat Mansoor Al Masroory
Proposed 14 classroom - Girls basic education
School at QalhatSur Mansoor Al Masroory
Accomodation at Adam Nafal Contracting amp Trading Co LLC
Wudam Naval Base Nafal Contracting amp Trading Co LLC
Construction of 3311KV Primary Sub Station at
Saraya Bandar Jissah
Oman National Engineering amp Investment
Co(SOAG)
Bait Al Barka Viewing Platform amp Sea wall Oman Shapoorji Construction Co LLC
Construction of Medium Wave Radio Transmission
Station in Barkabahla amp Buraimi Premier International Project LLC
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Al Batinah Coastal Housing Project
barkaMusanna amp Suwaiq Radic Construction Company LLC
Commercial amp Residential Building at Mumtaz area Shaksy Engineering Services LLC
Dualization of Ibri ndash Al Dariz-Miskin Road Strabag Oman LLC
Re-Build of Air strip existing at Rusail amp Sayq Strabag Oman LLC
Wadi Minqal amp Wadi Bani Jaber Asphalt Road
Section - 1 Strabag Oman LLC
Dualization of Bid-Bid - Sur Road Section -
1Package 1 - B STFA-HLG JV
Civil Work Services for Safah (B-09) Wadi Latham
(B-27) Fields Special Technical Services
Gas Processing Plant at Abu Tubul Block 60 Special Technical Services
EPC of RAH Substation STS Tebodin LLC
Treated Effluent Supply to Al Riyam amp Kalbou
Parks Teejan Trading amp Contracting
New Supreme Court Building At Al Ghubrah Towell Construction amp Company LLC
MC 4a ndash Civil Aviation Head Quarters Towell Construction amp Company LLC
New Supreme Court Building At Al Ghubrah Towell Construction amp Company LLC
Expansion of Distrib Network Seeb Wilyat ndash Seeb Towell Infrastructure Projects CoLLC (TIPCO)
Water Distribution Network for Wilyat -AL Qabil amp
Ibra Towell Infrastructure Projects CoLLC (TIPCO)
Construction of Batinah Expressway (Package -1) Galfar Engineering amp Contracting SAOG
Batinah Expressway Package ndash 3 Simplex - Konstruktor (JV)
Construction of Batinah Expressway - Package - 4 Larsen amp Toubro(Oman) LLC
Construction of Batinah Expressway - Package - 6 CCC (Oman) LLC
BP Oman - Khazzan Project Al EZ TradingTransport amp Contracting CoLLC
Kempinski HotelThe Wave Muscat Carillion Alawi LLC
Upgrading of Sinaw-Mahout Road Section-02 Strabag Oman LLC
Construction of Batinah Highway (Halban Junction) Strabag Oman LLC
Construction of Batinah Highway-Package-2 Nagarjuna Construction Company (NCC)
Major Site laboratories
Project Contractor
Head Quarter Building for PDO at MAF Al Hajry Trading amp Contracting
Development of Muscat International Airport ndash
Supply of dredged material
Boskalis Westminister (Oman)
Expeditionary Tent Beddown Area at Masirah Island
Cosmopolitan ndash EMTA Joint Venture
BP ndash Pipeline Installation amp Site Construction Galfar Engineering
Rehabilitation Works (Roads Bridges) at Quriyat Federcei Stirling Batco
Health Centre at Saham Al Badi Trading amp Construction
Sohar Bulk Jetty Oman Operation Saipem ndash Afcons Joint Venture
PDO ndash SNDC Project at Qurn Alam
Al Hassan Engineering
2nd Asian Beach Game 2010 at Wudam Carillion Alawi LLC
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Power Generation amp Distribution Facility at Daleel
Field
Larsen amp Toubro Electromech LLC
Health Centre at Rahab
Al Dahleez International LLC
Sohar Bulk Jetty Project
Saipem- Afcons Joint Venture
Court Complex at Rustaq
Carillion Alawi LLC
PDO Bahja ndash Plot Development
Sayouh Mahwees Trd amp Cont Co LLC
Dualization of Bid-Bid Sur Road Astaldi ndash Ozkar JV and STFA-HLG JV
ROP ndash Sidab Harbour Project Carillion Alawi LLC
Salalah International Airport LampT Galfar Contortion
Construction of Al Batinah Expressway (Package -1) Galfar Engineering amp Contracting SAOG
Batinah Express way Package ndash 3 Simplex - Konstruktor (JV)
Construction of Batinah Expressway - Package - 4 Larsen amp Toubro(Oman) LLC
Construction of Batinah Expressway - Package - 5 FSB Ferrovial amp Batco JV
Construction of Batinah Expressway - Package - 6 CCC (Oman) LLC
Air traffic control at Masira Darim Construction company LLC
Transfer station at Fanza Malik Sohar
STF Complex -Suwaiq Dawood Contracting Company LLC
Ras Al Hamra Development Project (RAH - 435) Al Turki Enterprises LLC
Zulia Power plant (PDO) Al Hassan Engineering LLC
SNCP Qurnalam Al Hassan Engineering LLC
RAH International School Al Hajry Trading amp Contracting
Dualization of Bid-Bid - Sur Road Section
1Package 1 A
Astaldi-Ozkar JV
Halban prade ground project (SSF) Trading amp Investment LLC
Jabel Akhthar Hotel Dawood Contracting Company LLC
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Sultan Qaboos Mosque Nizwa Carillion Alawi LLC
SUR IPP Douglas OHI
MC-5 Salalah International Airport L amp T India and L amp T Oman
MC-5 Salalah International Airport Galfar Engineering amp Contracting SAOG
Shadeed Iron amp Steel L amp T Oman
Shadeed Iron amp Steel Simplex Infrastructures LLC
Health Centre Ibri Master Bin Karam
University Of Buraimi L amp T Oman
University Of Buraimi L amp T Oman
Trasnsfer Station SUR Mallak Sohar
Dualization of Mahdha-AL Rawdha Road
Buraimi
Premier International
Duqm Port Road Strabag Oman LLC
Mall of Oman - Package - 2 SPCCC
Dualization of Adam - Thumrait Road Part - 2
(ATD Project)
CCC (Oman) LLC
Durability Test of Concrete such as Chloride Migration Test and Rapid Chloride Permeability Test
Field Compaction test is used to provide the basis for control the fill material compaction
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Rapid chloride penetration test for concrete to asses the chloride ion penetration
Durability Test of Concrete such as Water Penetration Test
Permeability Apparatus Constant amp Falling Head for Granular ampClaySilt
Transverse Strength of Kerb Stone
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Non Destructive Structural Investigation
Exposure of foundation for visual inspection and NDT
Cover meter surevy Test indicates position of reinforecemnt bars hardned concrete
Ultra sonic pulse velocity measurement to assess the uniformity of concrete Detects internal flaws cracks and segregation etc
Rebound Hammer test to find the insitu concrete strength Surface hardness
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Direct Shear test to find the cohesion(C) and angle of internal friction(ɸ) in soil samples
Insitu concrete coring to determine the compressive strength
Marshall stability test for asphalt mixes
GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING
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Lonestar Alpha Labs undertake onshore amp offshore ground investigations for a wide variety of civil and
industrial construction infrastructure and pipeline projects We pride ourselves by adopting the same
professional approach to both large multi-disciplinary investigation projects as well as small simple structures
Our Investigation is supervised by highly qualified amp experienced geotechnical engineers and geologists
General Geotechnical Engineering Services
Design and planning of ground investigations
Settlement Monitoring
Foundation Designs and Proof Checking
Design of Reinforced Earth Structures
Design of Deep Foundations (Piles Well) amp Mat Foundations
Borehole drilling amp soil investigations (SPT)
Dynamic Cone Penetration Testing (DCPT)
Static Cone Penetration Test with pore-pressure measurement (CPTU)
Sample coring and analysis
Down hole and Cross Hole Seismic Tests
Trial pitting and trenching
Slope stability analysis amp studies
Pumping Tests and permeability Lugeon Tests
Double Ring Infiltrometer Tests
Plate bearing Tests and in-situ CBRs
Electrical Resistively Test
Thermal Resistivity Test
Resistively Profiling amp Resistivity Mapping
Groundwater Monitoring Sampling and Analysis
Preparation of factual and interpretative reporting
Soil Investigations
Soil Geotechnical investigations are performed by geotechnical engineers to obtain information on the physical
and mechanical properties of soil and rock around a site to design earthworks and foundations for proposed
structures and for repair of distress to earthworks and structures caused by subsurface conditions A geotechnical
investigation includes surface exploration and subsurface exploration of a site Our rigs are cable to drill vertical
holes down to 400m and inclined holes down to 200m below existing ground level
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Soil sampling using variety of samplers to collect disturbed samples relatively undisturbed samples and
undisturbed samples Samplers such as Hand Shovel Machine driven auger continuous flight auger Split-
Spoon SPT sampler Shelby Tube Sampler Piston Sampler
Laboratory tests
A wide variety of laboratory tests performed on soils and rocks to measure different properties
Although detailed list of laboratory testing is presented in Civil section some of the typical tests involved in the
investigation are given below
Water Content
Particle size Analysis Grain Size Distribution
Sedimentation Hydrometer analysis
Atterberg limits
California Bearing Ratio (CBR)
Direct Shear Test
Oedometer Test (Consolidation)
Swelling Pressure Test
Tri-axial Test
Unconfined Compressive Strength
Chemical Analysis of Soil and Water
In-Situ geotechnical tests
Standard Penetration Test (SPT) - in-situ standard penetration test designed to provide information on the
properties of soil while also collecting a disturbed soil sample for grain-size analysis and soil classification
Dynamic Cone Penetration Test (DCPT) - in-situ dynamic cone penetration test designed to provide
information on the properties of sub soil of natural ground or for pavement DCPT is useful to determine the in-
situ CBR and subgrade modulus
Cone Penetration Test (CPT) ndash standard Cone Penetration Test is performed using an instrumented probe
with a conical tip pushed into the soil hydraulically at a constant rate CPT instrument records tip resistance
friction resistance along the sleeve and pore-pressure measurement For bigger sites usually the CPTs are
performed in combination with drilling of boreholes to correlate so that the investigation is economical and
appropriate CPT data interpretation is used for correlation of soil properties and also to determine Soil Bearing
Capacity (SBC)
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Constant head Falling head permeability tests - Estimating Hydraulic conductivity (or permeability)
of different types of soil is the most important step in designing any groundwater control system The knowledge
of this property is much useful in solving problems involving yield of water bearing strata seepage through
earthen dams stability of earthen dams and embankments of canal bank affected by seepage settlement etc The
falling head method of determining permeability is used for soil with low discharge where as the constant head
permeability test is used for coarse-grained soils with a reasonable discharge in a given time For very fine-
grained soil capillarity permeability test is recommended
Lugeon Test or Packer Tests - Estimating Hydraulic conductivity (or permeability) of different types of
rocks is a key step in designing any groundwater control system in a rock We do perform Packer Permeability
Tests in Rocks
Groundwater Monitoring
Our geotechnical field staffs are well trained for installing Piezometers and groundwater monitoring Piezometers
are two types viz Type-1 is Standpipe Piezometer and Type-2 is Vibrating-Wire Piezometers Standpipe
piezometer facilitates Groundwater levels measurement using dip meter or water level indicators while VW
piezometers are useful for monitoring Pore-Water pressures continuously using special devices attached to data
loggers
Groundwater Samples can be collected for analysis in the chemical and microbiological lab Routine drinking
water analysis trace metals and organic parameters can be tested and evaluated
Slope Stability Studies
The field of slope stability encompasses the analysis of static and dynamic stability of slopes of earth and rock-fill
dams slopes of other types of embankments excavated slopes and natural slopes in soil and soft rock Lonestar
Alpha can provide slope stability investigation analysis (including modelling) and design mitigation which can
be completed by our well trained and qualified geologists and geotechnical engineers
Settlement Monitoring
Settlement Monitoring surveys is performed to determine the degree of horizontal and vertical displacement of
structures pavements and embankments over a defined period Severe pavement damage and structural failure
can be a direct result of settlement and therefore it is critical that movement be detected and measured Our Senior
Engineering Surveyors and Geotechnical Engineers are available to assist you with the development and
implementation of a monitoring system to suit individual requirements
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Other Geotechnical Field Tests
Plate Load Tests
In-Situ CBR Tests
Soil Electrical Resistivity Tests
Soil Thermal Resistivity Tests
Pile Integrity Tests
Infiltration Rate Tests using Double Ring Infiltrometer
Geotechnical Field Tests
Geophysical seismic tests are useful to determine dynamic soil rock properties which will be used in
design of machine and any other vibrating equipment foundations
Two typical seismic tests performed as part of the geotechnical investigations are
Downhole seismic test and
Crosshole seismic test
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LIST OF GEOTECHNICAL TESTS
LIST OF GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING EQUIPMENTS
Drilling Rigs Desco Inc 2No SP4500S amp 3No
SP3500S (crawler)
Split-Spoon Sampler
Drilling Rig Ellettari EK100S amp EK 200S (crawler) Piston Type Samples
Drilling Rigs Truck Mounted Vibrating Wire Piezometers Devices amp Loggers
Drilling Rods Tricone Bits
Standard SPT sets and rods Tungsten Carbide Drilling Bits (96mm amp 101mm amp
above)
Single Double amp Triple Tube Core Barrels ndash
Conventional amp Wireline system
Diamond Bits Surface amp Impregnated (96mm amp
101mm amp above) ndash Conventional amp Wireline system
Shelby Tubes Automatic Water level Meter
Dynamic Cone Penetrometer Test equipment (DCPT) Bailers for Groundwater Sampling
Down-The-Hole Hammer (DTH Hammer) Packer Test Apparatus
Surveying Equipments (Auto Levels Total Station
GPS and Accessories)
Variable Geotechnical Softwares (gINT etc)
Thermal Resistivity Test Apparatus (KD2 Pro) Electrical Resistivity Test Apparatus (Nillson)
SUBSURFACE SOIL ROCK GROUNDWATER
Soil Investigation Drilling in Soils and Rocks
Bearing Capacity amp Settlement Analysis Slope Stability Analysis
Trial Pits Standard Penetration Test - SPT
Permeability in Soil (Falling Constant Head) Dynamic Cone Penetration Test - DCPT
Permeability in Rock (Lugeon Packer Test) Infiltration Rate Tests
Groundwater Monitoring and Sampling Installation of Inclinometers amp Pressure Meters
In-situ CBR Tests Installation of Piezometers
Soil Swelling Tests Plate Load Tests
Vane Shear Tests Soil Electrical Resistivity Tests
Down Hole Seismic Tests Cross Hole Seismic Tests
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KEY STAFF AT GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING
NAME DESIGNATION QUALIFICATION EXPERIENCE
J Pavan Kumar Sr Geotechnical Engineer MTech - Geotechnical 8
Tauseef anwar Geologist MSc Geology 5
Bahrudeen assain
Mohammed Geologist MSc Geology 5
Anjali Geologist BSc in Geology 8
Imran Ishaq Engineering asst Dip Civil 5
Mohammed Al-Ansari Logistics and Supervisor High School 10
Ameen Khalfan Field Coordinator High School 8
Abdullah Field Coordinator High School 5
Rit Bahadur Drilling Operator High School 15
Purna Bahadur Drilling Operator High School 16
Rajan Basnet Drilling Operator High School 10
Subarna Paija Drilling Operator High School 11
Lil Bahadur Sr Mechanic High School 11
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RECENT GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING PROJECTS Project Client Consultant No of Boreholes
Oman National Railway
Project Segments 2 amp 6
Italferr SpA MOTC 65 BH 80 TP amp
Piezometers
Bunker Terminal at Duqm Oman Oil Marketing Co
(OOMC)
Worley Parsons Oman
Engineering (WPOE)
10 BH amp MASW
survey
Mahdah ndash Rawdah Road
Dualization project
Premier International Mott McDonald 22 BH 15 TP amp
Slope stability
Yibal-Khuff FEED project Galfar Engg amp
Contracting Co SAOG
Petroleum Development
Oman (PDO)
95 BH 45 TP amp 11
Downhole seismic
Well pad stability
investigations at Fahud
Mabrouk Khulud West D
Galfar Engg amp
Contracting Co SAOG
Petroleum Development
Oman (PDO)
18 BH
Batinah Expressway Pkg 3 Simplex Infrastructure Parsons International
MOTC
79 BH
Adam ndash Thumrait
Dualization Project
Parsons International MOTC 150 BH 365 TP
Lime Calcination project at
Salalah
Carmeuse Inc - 15 BH 10 TP amp
Diagraphy drilling
Duqm Area A B amp C Sultan Qaboos University
(SQU)
SEZAD 65 BH amp 20 TP
Various Substation projects
in all Governorates
Dawood Engineering
Consultancy
Mezoon Electricity 50 BH 25 TP 50
ERTs
Chromite Quarry Drilling Arabian Gulf Trading - 7 BH
Transmission line at Taqah Rukun Al Yaqeen Int Mott McDonald 50 BH amp 61 TP
Izz ndash Adam Road
Dualization Project
Galfar Engg amp
Contracting Co SAOG
National Engg Services
of Pakistan (NESPAK)
25 BH amp 8 TPs
Bid bid ndash Sur Road
Dualization Project
Astaldi ndash Ozkar Joint
Venture
Dar Al-Handassah
(Lebonan)
89 BH 8 TPs
Piezometers
Water Distribution Network
at Al Amerat
Taeyoung ndash Hasan Juma
Baker JV
Sogreah Consultants 25 BH 130 TP amp Soil
Resistivity
Taxiway and Airlift Ramp
at Al Musannah Airbase
American International
Contractors Inc
- 34 BH amp 62 TP
Water Distribution Network
at Al Khoud
Towell Infrastructure
Projects Co LLC
National Engg Services
of Pakistan (NESPAK)
11 BH 7 TP amp Soil
Resistivity
Interchanges btn Airport amp
Muscat Expressway
Soares Da Costa ndash Oman
United Engg Services JV
Parsons International 15 BHs amp 10 TP
Oman Botanic Garden Diwan Royal Court Alatec (Spain) 75 BH
Qurayiat-Al-Amerat Road Muscat Municipality Parsons International 6 BH
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Tunnel
Al-Haffa District
Development Infrastructure
Dohfar Municipality Dar Al-Handassah
(Lebonan)
11 BH
Piezometers
Salam Resort amp Spa in Yiti
Muscat
Sama Dubai Halcrow International 58 BH
amp Piezometers
Al-Ansab STP Galfar Engineering amp
Contracting
Khatib AlAmi 6 BH
Limestone Quarry for
Doqoum Dry Dock
Daewoo Co Daewoo Co 6 BH
Barka Water Reservoir
Expansion Works
Galfar Engineering amp
Contracting
Mott Mac Donald 12 BH
Soil Resistivity
Information Centers at
Nizwa amp Ibri
Ministry of Higher
Education
Development Services amp
Maintenance
6 BH
Irrigation System Plan for
Dhofar Municipality
Dhofar Municipality Consulting Engineering
Services
7 BH
Infiltration Tests
Cyclone Damage
Rehabilitation Works in Ras
Al-Hadd
CCC Parsons International Investigation for
Ground
Improvement
Soil Resistivity OMIFCO - Soil Resistivity
Seeb Cornice Road
Improvement Bridges
Muscat Municipality Atkins 7 BH
Dualization FarqNizwa to
Marfaa Daris Road
Ministry of Transport and
Communication
Parsons International 18 BH
Dualization of Al Kharjiah
Street
Muscat Municipality Parsons International 6 BH
Bidbid Sur Road Sec-1 MOTC Dar Al Handasah 31 BH Piezometers
120TPs
Flood Protection Dams-
Liwa and Shinaz Area
Ministry of water
resources and regional
municipalities
Renardet amp Fitchner 29 BH 40 TPs
Housing at Hail Al Ghaf
Quriyat
Muscat Municipality - 10 BH amp 10 TPs
132kV OHL from Harweel
to Thumrait
Petroleum Development
Oman
Worley Parsons 11 BH 11TPs amp ERT
132kV OHL from Dank to
Al Hail
Civil Co Contracting OETC Energoprojekt
Mott Mac Donald
43 BH 20 TPs amp
ERT
132kV OHL from Al Wasit
to Buraimi Grid Ss
Civil Co Contracting OETC Energoprojekt
Mott Mac Donald
27 BH 11TPrsquos amp
ERT
Al Athaiba Junction
Improvements
Muscat Municipality Parsons Intl Co 12 BH 7 TP Asphalt
Coring
Third Laneing from Bait Al Muscat Municipality Parsons International 35 BH 34 TP
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Barka to Mabelah Asphalt Coring
Design and construction of
Dualization of Al Murtaffa
street
Muscat Municipality Parsons International 26 BH 15 TP
Asphalt Coring
Proposed Tower
Constructions in OMAN
Ministry of Broadcasting Rohde amp Schwarz 16BH
EPC of power plant Daleel
Facility
L amp T Electromech Mott Mac Donald 7 BH 10TP ERT
Royal Suite at Haima and
Emergency block
Dewan of Royal Court Tebodin amp Partners LLC 4BH 4TP
Navigation Aids System
Muscat International
Airport and Salalah Airport
Thales Deutschland
Germany
Thales Deutschland
Germany
6BH 5ERT
Upgrade of DPS amp B-Block
facility Daleel oil Fields
Daleel Petroleum Attila Dogan 4BH 2ERT
13233kV Grid Station at
Quriyat
OETC LnT Oman Energoprojekt amp Parsons 4BH TPs
132kV OHL from Quriyat
to Jahloot
OETC LnT Oman Energoprojekt amp Parsons 60BH 60TPs 60ERT
Supreme Court at Al
Ghubra Guest House
Royal Court Affairs
Royal Estates The Palace
Consulting Engineering
Services LLC
12BH TPs
GEOTECH DRILLING RIGS
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DESCO SP4500S Rigs DESCO SP3500S Rigs
Site Work Photographs
GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION ndash AREA A B amp C at Duqm
Client SEZAD Consultant SQU
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GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION ndash Yibal Khuff Project at Yibal
Client Galfar Engg amp Cont Consultant PDO
GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION ndash Inclined Coring at Chromite Mine near Sumail
Client Arabian Gulf Trading
GEOTEC
HNICAL INVESTIGATION ndash Oman National Railway Project
Segments 2 amp 6
Client MOTC Consultant Italferr SpA
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GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION FOR
BARKA WATER RESERVOIR EXPANSION
Client Galfar Consultant Mott Mac Donald
SUBSURFACE INVESTIGATION BIDBID-SUR ROAD
SECTION 1
Client MOTC Consultant Dar Al Handasah Shair amp Partners
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GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION FOR SEEB-CORNICHE ROAD
IMPROVEMENT BRIDGE 6 MUSCAT
Client Muscat Municipality Consultant Atkins
GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION FOR 132KV OHL FROM DANK
TO AL HAIL amp 132KV OHL FROM SIBETHA TO BURAIMI
Client CivilCo Consultant Mott Mac Donald Energoprojekt
GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION FOR FLOOD PROTECTION DAMS
SHINAZ AREA ndash HATTA-A HATTA-B FAYDH amp BIDAH
Client MRMWR Consultant Fitchner amp Renardet
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DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF FLYOVER WIDENING AND JUNCTION IMPROVEMENTS AT AL ATHAIBA INTERCHANGE
Client Muscat Municipality Consultant Parsons
DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF THIRD LANING OF MAIN ROAD FROM AL MAWELAH INTERCHANGE TO BAIT AL BARKHA RA
Client Muscat Municipality Consultant Parsons
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SURVEYING WITH TOTAL STATION EQUIPMENT FOR
GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING PURPOSES
ELECTRICAL RESISTIVITY TEST
RESISTIVITY MAPPING amp RESISTIVITY PROFILING
PIEZOMETER INSTALLATION INCLINED DRILLING WITH PACKER TEST
CHEMICALENVIRONMENTAL amp
MICROBIOLOGICAL TESTING
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Lonestar Alpha Lab provides a full range of chemical environmental and microbiological analytical services to
industrial engineeringconsulting and government clients throughout the Sultanate of Oman Lonestar Alpha
analytical expertise includes organic and inorganic analyses of water soil air food and many other matrices The
lab production capability capacity and advancement of instrumentation ensure the reliability and performance
needed to successfully deliver major analytical projects Instruments are dedicated to specific matrices and
analyses to prevent cross contamination Our reports are fully supported by QAQC deliverables designed to meet
the requirements of the regulatory program for which the data will be utilized Our reports are designed for ease-
of-results interpretation as well as efficient validation of the support data
TESTING DIFFERENT MATRICES
DomesticFormationGroundReclamation Water
Desalination Water amp Marine Samples
Marine Life
Plant Tissue
Reverse Osmosis
Soils amp Sediments
Food Products
Metal Samples
Concrete Products
CHEMICALENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS
WaterWastewater Metallic Constituents
WaterWastewater Organic Constituents
Water Cations amp Anions
Ambient Air Quality Monitoring
Stack amp Process Emission Monitoring
Indoor Air Quality
Contamination Pollution Studies Environmental Chemistry organics inorganics metals
Analytical chemistry using AAS XRF OES IRC and wet chemistry
Noise amp Vibration Monitoring
Microbiological Analysis
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AMBIENT AIR amp STACK EMISSION MONITORING
CO amp CO2
Hydrogen Sulfide
Hydrocarbons
Metal Particulates
NOx SOx
Oxygen
Volatile Organic Compounds
Dioxin amp Furion
MICROBIOLOGICAL AIR QUALITY MONITORING
Bacteria(CFUm3
Moulds (CFUm3)
Identification of Microorganisms up to Species level
INDOOR AIR QUALITY (IAQ)
Lonestar Alpha leads the way in Indoor Air Quality Services with our dedicated team of field staff and the latest
equipment We are equipped to investigate chemical and biological exposure situations
IAQ Air Monitoring Services
VOCs and SVOCs
Fungal Mold Indentification Quantification
Total Respirable Particulates
Toxic Vapors
Sick Building Syndrome
Bacterial Indentification Quantification
Typical IAQ Surveys
IAQ profile for preliminary building study
Baseline IAQ monitoring
Mold Fungal contamination monitoring using spore trap sampling devices
Compliance monitoring for municipal amp Government enviromental agencies
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HSE monitoring for critical response of environmental hazards
INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE (IH)
Lonestar Alpha is capable of providing a wide variety of Industrial Hygiene Service
using state of the art equipment and depth of experience with IH procedures
NoiseDosimetry TLV+8Hr TWA
Particulates (Total PM 10 PM 50 PM 25)
Combustible Gases (Total Hydrocarbons)
VOCs and SVOCs
Total and Respirable Fibers
Metals and Inorganics
Typical Industrial Hygiene Monitoring
HSE monitoring for corporate or client requirec field data collection
Compliance monitoring for Municipal or Governmental agency requirements
Background monitoring for comparative Environmental studies
HYGIENE AUDITING AND INSPECTIONS
Hygiene Auditing
Hygiene Inspections and Hygiene recommendations
Assisting in ISOHACCP Certifications
Microbiological Sampling and Analysis of Food and Water
Swab sampling and Air Monitoring
Hotel and Industrial HAACP and Hygiene System Implementation
Assisting in Laboratory setup and Accreditations Response monitoring for safety analysis and quality assurance audits
OIL ANALYSIS
Lube Oil
Transformer Oil
Compressor Oil
Diesel
Heavy fuel
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LIST OF CHEMICALENVIRONMENTALMICROBIOLOGICAL TESTS ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY amp ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS
WATER EFFLUENT SEAWATER SOIL SEDIMENT ANALYSIS
Acidity Sulfide Selenium
Alkalinity TDS Silicon
Ammonia Temperature Silver
Bicarbonate Total Hardness Sodium
BOD Total Nitrogen Strontium
Boron Total Organic Carbon Thallium
Chlorite chlorate Potassium
Bromate TSS Tin
Carbonate Turbidity Titanium
Chlorides Aluminum Vanadium
COD Antimony Zink
Color Arsenic Aromatic Volatile Orgabicx (BTEX)
Conductivity Barium Chlorinated Hydrocarbons
Cyanides Beryllium Crude amp Refined Product Fingerprinting
Dissolved Oxygen Cadmium Extractible Organic Halides
Fluoride Calcium Haloacetic Acids
Free Chlorine Chromium Halogenated Volatile Organics
Magnesium Hardness Cobalt Herbicides amp Pesticides
Nitrates Copper Nitroaromatic amp Cyclic Ketones
Nitrites Hexavalent Chromium Organic and Volatile Acids
Oil amp Grease Iron PCBrsquos
Organic Nitrogen Lead Polynuclear Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAH)
pH Lithium Semi Volatile Organic Compounds
Phenols Magnesium Total Organic Halides
Phosphates Mercury Total Petroleum Hydrocarbons (TPH)
Phosphorus Molybdenum Trihalomethanes
Residual Chlorine Nickel Volatile Organic Compounds
Salinity Niobium Pthalate Esters
Sodium Absorption Ratio
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FOOD CHEMICAL AND MICROBIOLOGICAL TEST
Fish and Value added fish products vegetable oils Ketchups Mayonnaise Vinegar Cooked sea
food Cooked Non sea foods Canned foods Vegetables Snacks Ghee Cheese Honey Sweats etc
CHEMICAL ANALYSIS OF FOOD
GIDELINES - OMAN STANDARDGULF STANDARDOther International Standards
TEST METHODS- AOACASTAAOCSISOSASOASTMBS
CHEMICAL ANALYSIS OF FOOD
Protein Cholesterol
Fat content Phosphorous
Vitamins Sodium
Moisture Potassium
Ash Calcium
Dietary Fibre Lead
Sugar Cadmium
Starch Mercury
Saturated Fat Iron
Unsaturated Fat Magnesium
Arsenic Aflatoxins
Moisture content Histamine
Volatile protein Irradiation
Pesticides Sudan Dyes
MICROBIOLOGICAL ANALYSIS OF FOOD
TEST METHODS ndash USFDA BAMAOACCCFRACMMEFISO
GUIDELINES ndash OMANI STANDARDGSOPHLS
MICROBIOLOGICAL ANALYSIS OF FOOD
Aerobic Plate Count Listeria monocytogens
Lactobacillus acidophilus Shelf Life Analysis
Escherichia coli Enterobacteriaceae
Escherichia coli O157 H7 Vibrio parahaemolyticus
Fecal Coliforms Shigella
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Total Coliforms Listeria spp
Staphylococcus aureus Clostridium perfringens
Salmonella Yeast and Mould
Vibrio cholera Vibrio parahaemolyticus
Anaerobic plate count Campylobacter
Histamine Bacillus cereus
Aflatoxin
CHEMISTRY OF CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL
Chemical Analysis of Cement Chemical Analysis of Lime Powder
Heat of Hydration of cement Total Alkalis
Chemical Analysis of Micro silica Chemical Analysis of Ground Granulated Blast
Furnace Slag
Sodium Absorption Ratio Leachibility Tests of Metals from Soil
Testing of Concrete making water Determination of Alkali carbonates amp Bi carbonates
Cation Exchange Capacity of Soil Organic matter content of soil
Mass loss of Ignition of soil Total Sulphate content of soil
Water soluble Sulphate content of soil Water soluble Chloride content of soil
Carbonate content of soil Acid soluble Chloride content of soil
Gypsum content of soil Ammonia content of soil
Total Sulphate content of Aggregates Total Chloride content of Aggregates
Potential Alkali ndash Silica reactivity of Aggregates Water Soluble Chloride Salts in Aggregates
Acid ndash Soluble Material in fine Aggregate Organic impurities in fine Aggregates
Determining the water content of freshly mixed
concrete
Determining the Portland cement content of the
hardened hydraulic cement concrete
Chemical analysis of hardened concrete Sulfate content of hardened concrete
Chemical analysis for metals like steel Chloride content of hardened concrete
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ORE ANALYSIS
Dolomite Ore Iron Ore
Copper Ore Nickel Ore
Chromium Ore Limestone Ore
Manganese Ore Gypsum
Dunite Quartz
STEEL CHEMISTRY
Alloys Brass amp Bronze
Aluminum Alloys Chemical Composition of Steel
ASTM A 262 (Various) Diffused Hydrogen Test
ASTM G 48 (Variou) Purity of Metals
ASTM G 6667 Nickel Alloys
OIL ANALYSIS
Appearance Flash Point Specific Gravity
Ash Content Water content Insoluble pentane
Carbon Conradson Residue Wear Metals Total Acid Number
Kinematic Viscosity Break Down voltage Total Base Number
Dissipation factor Oil Content Viscosity Index
Color Pour Point Flash Point
Copper Corrosion BS amp W Density
Neutralization number Resistivity Interfacial tension
Dissolve gas Sediment Sulphur content
Cloud point Distillation PCB
Oxidation test Gassing
AMBIENT AIR STACK MONITORING
Carbon Dioxide RPM (PM 10 5 25)
Carbon Monoxide Semi Volatile Organic Compounds
Chlorine Content SO2
Hydrogen Sulfide Total Acid Concentration
Lower Explosion Limit Total Hydrocarbon
Oxides of Nitrogen Total Particulate Concentration
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Oxygen Volatile Organic Compounds
Ozone Dioxin amp Furion
INDOOR AIR QUALITY ndash IAQ INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE - IH
Asbestos Bulk Sample Analysis Total amp Respirable Fibers
Asbestos Fiber Concentration in Air Total amp Respirable Particulates
Bacterial amp Microbial Identification Total Plate Count
FungalMould Identification Toxic Vapors
Metals VOC amp SVOC
Noise Monitoring Dosimetry TWA Yeast amp Mould Identification
MICROBIOLOGICAL ANALYSIS OF WATER
Test Method ndash BS ENISOAPHAAWWACMMEF CCFRA
GUIDELINES ndash Omani standardGSOWHODubai Municipality
WATER WASTE WATERINDUSTRIES WATER SOIL
Heterotrophic plate count
Total Coliforms
Escherichia coli
EnterococciFecal streptococci
Pseudomonas aeroginosa Staphylococcus aureus
Legionella spp Nematodes
Sulphate Reducing Bacteria Yeast amp Mould
Salmonella Microscopic observations and interpretations
Vibrio cholera Standard Plate count at 22 o C
Fecal Coliform Clostridium perfringens
Legionella anisa
Legionella Pneumophila serogroup 1
Legionella Pneumophila serogroup 2-14
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MICROBIOLOGICAL ANALYSIS OF PERSONAL SWABSSURFACE SWABSEQUIPMENT
SWABS
Total coliforms
Fecal coliforms
Escherichia coli
Aerobic plate count
Staphylococcus aureus
Yeast and Mould
Salmonella spp
COSMETICS ANALYSIS
HairoilsHair creams Hair shampooBody lotion Chemical DepilinatorsTalcum PowderDeoderants
Toilette soapSkin cream etc As per GSOOS SASO USFDAAOAC Standards
COSMETICS ANALYSIS
Appearance Thermal Stability
Color Total Fat
Odor Lead
Homogenous Cadmium
Texture Nickel
Seperation Chromium
Skin Irritation Test Ethanol insoluble matter
Marking Water insoluble matter
Language Total free Alkali
Instructions for Use Chlorides calculated as NaCl
Warning phrases concerning the product (if any) Saponification Value
Chemical and Physical Tests Free Fatty Acid as Oliec Acid
Moisture Extraneous matter
pH Total Non Acqueos content
Sediment and suspended matter Peroxide value
Alchohol content Total Bacterial count
Formaldehyde Yeast and Mould
Essential oils Pseudomonas aeroginosa
Volatile matter Staphylococcus aureus
Non volatile alcohol matter
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LIST OF CHEMICALENVIRONMENTALMICROBIOLOGICAL EQUIPMENTS
pH Meter Conductivity Meter pH Meters
Dissolved Oxygen Meter Turbidity Meter
Flame Atomic Absorption Spectrometer
FAASGFAAS Hg Analyzer
EDXRF Analyzer ndash Philips MiniPal2
Muffle Air Furnace (1100˚C) Breakdown voltage
ICP- OES Colour apparatus for OIL
GC-MSGC centrifuge
IC Open cup ndashClosed cup Flash point
UV-VIS-NIR Spectrometer HACH TAN delta Resistivity meter
Dissolved gas Analyser ( TOGA) AAS
TAN Titrator Microscope
Copper corrosion Colony Counter
Karl fisher colometric Viscometer
Interfacial tensometer OES
Biological safety Cabinet UV apparatus
Shaker Water bath
Freezer Incubator
Chillier Autoclave
Micro pipetter Vortex
pipetter
Weighing Balance
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KEY STAFF AT CHEMICALMICROBIOLOGICAL LAB
MAJOR CHEMICALENVIRONMENTAL CLIENTS
Client Client
HMR Consultants Dhofar Power Company
Geo-Resources Omani Euro Foods Industries
Al-Safa Environmental Consultancy Al-Hassan Engineering Company
Five Oceans Dawood Contracting Company
Fugro Middle East Natural Resources Consultants
Gulf Mining ICES
Muscat Chromite Sohar Steel LLC
Total Management Trading Construction Materials Industries
Emirates Trading Co Al-Shidhani Refreshments Enterprises
Oman Chromite Oman Aluminium Processing Industries LLC
Muscat Overseas Radisson Blu
National Arabian Gulf International Desalination amp Water Treatment
ASB Group Dhofar Beverages
Majan Mining Company OMASCO
Haya Oman Liquefied Natural Gas Company
Oman Polyproplene Swan Foods LLC
Oman Methanol Bahwan Engineering Co
NAME DESIGNATION EXPERIENCE
P Tejali Lab Manager 17 yrs
Asad Naqvi Chemical Lab Supervisor 17 yrs
OD Sebastian Senior Chemist 32 yrs
Vinu Mohan Senior Microbiologist 7 yrs
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Sohar Aluminum OMIFCO
Oman Refreshment Occidental Mukhaizna LLC
Shangri-La Barr Al Jissa Special Technical Services
ENATO Consolidated Contractors Company
Blue City Northern Minerals Company
Andam International Sweets of Oman
SUR Desalination (Bahwan Veolia Water) Lalbuksh Voltas Engineering Services
STFA Bahwan Veolia Water LLC
Larsen amp Turbo COWI-Larsen
GALFAR Khimji Permoglaze (Oman) LLC
AATCO United Chrome LLC
Interbeton amp Six Construct Oman Flour Mills Company
Douglas OHI Oman National Engineering amp Investment
VALE -Oman Petrogas
BP Oman Sohar aluminium
Siemens-Oman American Embassy
Tawoos Catering Wacasco Catering
MAF DALKIA Al Futtaim amp Sons
Enhance Khimji Ramdas LLC
Oman Oasis National Mineral water CO LLC
Areej Vegetablesamp Oil Derivatives National Pharmaceuticals
Towell Infrastructure Tulip Inn
The Chedi Grand Hyatt
Al Bustan Palace Muscat Holiday INN
Hotel Ibis Park Inn
Radisson Blu Mother Care
Tabreed Taghleef Indusries
NABIL Biscuits ATTCO
Worely parrsion AECOM
Honda Rotem Abensia
Global Gypsum Board Minvest
Global Engineering SteamTech
Mazoom Pharmacy Muscat Pharmacy
IBN- SINA Pharmacy Golden Jood Trading
Sun rise Global Beya Global Muscat
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MECHANICAL CORROSION AND METALLURGICAL TESTING
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Lonestar Alpha has the capability to cater to the physical metallurgical testing requirements of a wide range of
materials and products The testing capability and experience are recognized by reputed organizations like
PDO OXY BP OGC etc and third party inspection agencies Tests are generally carried out to international
standards set by ASTM BS ASME API AWS and others Lonestar Alpha offers quality service to
international standards accurate results and quick turnaround at reasonable cost
Lonestar Alpha Mechanical Metallurgical Corrosion Testing Capabilities Include
Tensile compression Test Vickers Hardness RockwellBrinell Hardness
Impact (Ambient temp to -196degC) BendFlatteningNick Break Test Elevated Temperature
tensile testing
Corrosion Test - ASTM
A262G48G28ASTM A 923
ASTM E 562 Ferrite measurement
by ferritscope Flexure
Proof Load Breaking Load Failure Load
Coating Thickness Coating Continuity Coating Adhesion
MacroMicro Examination Fillet Weld Break Nick Break
HIC SSCC test in accordance with
NACE standards Chemistry by OES
Failure Analysis and
Material Investigation
Chemical analysis of metallic materials of
Fe and Ni base alloys In situ Replica Metallography
Metallic sample collection at
site for chemical analysis
Strand wire testing for mechanical
properties Portable hardness testing Manhole Cover testing
Rubber testing Geo-textile testing HDPE testing
Materials frequently tested include
Metals and alloy products such as plates shapes bares pipes and fittings
Welding procedure qualification test coupons
Welding consumable qualification test coupons
Welder qualification test coupons
Welding procedure test coupons
Steel Bars Wires and Fabric for concrete reinforcement
Galvanized Steel products
Fasteners
Metal Castings
Cemented Carbide Products
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Lonestar Alpha Laboratories offers a wide range of metallurgical services to many diverse industries supported by
an experienced team of metallurgical engineers trained technicians and modern equipment The following
services are offered
o Laboratory Metallography and Microscopy
o Replica and In-situ Metallography
o Corrosion Testing and Evaluation
o Condition Usability and Remaining Life Assessment
o Failure Analysis and Investigation
o Other Services
Laboratory Metallography and Microscopy
Scanning Electron Microscopy
Stereomicroscopy
Energy Dispersive X-ray Analysis
Fractrography
Macrostructural Examination
Microstructural Examination
Microhardness Evaluation
Replica and In-situ Metallography
In-situ Replica Metallography
Replication of Fractures
Replication of Surface Features
Corrosion Testing and Evaluation
Lonestar Alpha is equipped to undertake corrosion testing and evaluation in accordance with NACE and ASTM
standards for qualification of materials used in corrosive environments which include sea water brine blackish
water and sour service The following tests are conducted
Resistance to Pitting and Crevice Corrosion
Susceptibility to Intergranular Corrosion Attack
Resistance to Sulfide Stress Cracking (SSC)
Resistance to Hydrogen Induced Cracking (HIC)
Examination of Scales and Corrosion Products
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Condition Usability and Remaining Life Assessment
Periodic inspections serve to identify degradation processes at an early stage and thereby provide necessary
information for assessment of condition usability and remaining life Further the initiation of timely repair or
replacement actions substantially reduced or eliminates costly capital and downtime losses
Lonestar has the capability and experience to perform comprehensive inspections necessary for condition
usability and remaining life assessment of a wide range of materials and components used in structures plants and
operating equipment
Power plant and auxiliary boiler tubes headers and connectors
Turbine nozzles vanes combustor lines and casings
Oil and gas processing equipment and components
Equipment and components of marineoffshore structures
Drilling and downhole equipment and components
Engine Components
Failure Analysis and Investigation
Supported by its integrated analytical facilities and the diverse professional capabilities of its staff Lonestar has
for the last several years provided accurate and timely analyses and investigations into failures of components
Reports include comprehensive photographic documentation of observations discussions of findings conclusions
on the mechanism and root cause of failure
Other Services
Lonestar offer assistance in the following areas
Material selection for intended service
Preparation of material testing and inspection procedures
Study of failure mechanisms of complex systems
Troubleshooting
Research and development
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LIST OF METALLURGY TESTS
LIST OF METALLURGY LAB EQUIPMENTS Instron Universal Tensile Tester Lathe Machine
Satec Charpy Impact testing machine Charpy Broaching Machine
Forcipol Bend Testing machine Gas Cutting Gear
Olympus Metallurgical Microscope Carl Zeiss
microscope upto 1600X
Stereo Microscope
Metlabcorp Micro Polisher Digital Verniers
Automatic Polishing machine Digital Micrometers
Water Chiller Bath Coating thickness Meter
Optorama Shadowgraph Holiday detector
Digital thermometers Band Saw Machine
Vickers hardness tester Hack Saw Machine
Fischer Ferritscope Universal Milling Machine
STEEL REBARS EXOTIC MATERIAL
Tensile Tests Bend Tests
Elevated Temperature Tensiles Rebar Tensile Bend and Rebend
Proof Load test Fracture Test
Macro Preparation amp Examination Coating thickness test Holiday Detection Test
Peel Off Test Vickers Rockwell Hardness Survey
Charpy Impact Test Micro Examination with photograph
Ferrite Count (Point Count method) - count Ferrite Content (Magnetic Method) - spots
A262 Test Practice CE ASTM G48ASTM G28 tests
SSCC Test HIC Test
Chemical Analysis XRD EDXRF Analysis
SEMEDS Analysis Detailed Failure Investigation Material investigation
CTOD In-situ Replica Metallography
Strand Wire Tensile Test Manhole Cover Compression Test
Ring Stiffness Test GRE Rubber Plastic Geo-textile Tensile testing
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KEY STAFF AT METALLURGY LAB
Anil Vashishta Pratik Raval Sasikumar Isehaq Chezian
NAME DESIGNATION QUALIFICATION EXPERIENCE
Anil Vashishta Operations Manager
Metallurgical Head
BE Metallurgical
Engineering 24 years
Pratik Raval Test House Supervisor BE Mechanical
Engineering 10 years
KSasikumar Senior Metallurgist BE Metallurgical
Engineering 14 years
GChezhian Metallurgist BE Metallurgical
Engineering 06 years
Ishaq Al Harassi Senior Engineer BE Mechanical
Engineering 08 years
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BRANCHES amp CONTACTS
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LONESTAR ALPHA LABORATORIES BRANCHES amp CONTACTS
Website
wwwlonestaralphacom
General Email infolonestaralphacom
Branches
Muscat (Central Laboratory) PO Box 1197 PC 130 Azaiba ndash Muscat Sultanate of Oman
Tel +968 24501524 24505590
Fax +968 24503814
Email muscatlablonestaralphacom
Muscat (Chemistry Environmental) PO Box 1197 PC 130 Azaiba ndash Muscat Sultanate of Oman
Tel +968 24504206 24504924
Fax +968 24502635
Email chemlablonestaralphacom
Muscat (Micro-biology) PO Box 1197 PC 130 Azaiba ndash Muscat Sultanate of Oman
Tel +968 24504206 24504924
Fax +968 24502635
Email microlablonestaralphacom
Sohar PO Box 84 PC 327 Sohar Industrial Estate Sohar ndash Sultanate of Oman
Tel +968 26751775 26751920 26751976
Fax +968 26751331
Email civilsoharlonestaralphacom
Duqm Tel +968 99278040 92303290
Fax +968 24503814
Email duqmlablonestaralphacom
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Salalah
Tel +968 2321 3390 +968 92038358
Fax +968 2321 3391
Email salalahlablonestaralphacom
Key Personals
Administration
Dawood Al-Harrasi
Chief Executive Officer
+968 91111411 dawoodalharrasilonestaralphacom
Saif Al-Harthi
Business Development Manager
+968 90122471 saifalharthylonestaralphacom
Santosh Elapanda
QHSE Manager
+968 99881224 santoshelapandalonestaralphacom
Moncy Thomas
Finance HR amp Admin Manager
+968 99221293 moncythomaslonestaralphacom
Operations
Anil Vashishta
Operations Manager Metallurgical Head
+968 99866907 anilvashishtalonestaralphacom
Civil Engineering Material Lab Hukam Chand
Civil Engineering Country Manager - Civil
+968 99445354 hukamchandlonestaralphacom
Naresh Paladugu
Civil Engineering Technical Manager - Civil
+968 99063458 nareshpaladugulonestaralphacom
Rakesh
Civil Engineering Lab Manager - Sohar Lab
+968 92869691 civilsoharlonestaralphacom
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FrancisMD
Civil Engineering Lab Manager ndash Salalah Lab
+968 92038358 Salalahlablonestaralphacom
Tomiyo
Civil Engineering Senior Lab Technician - Duqm Lab
+968 99278040 duqmlablonestaralphacom
Geotechnical Engineering Lab
J Pavan Kumar
Geotechnical Engineering Sr Geotechnical engineer
+968 99887852 ameerudeenlonestaralphacom
Chemical Microbiology amp Environmental Lab
P Tejali
Chemical Microbiology amp Environmental Engineering Lab Manager
+968 99887834 tejaliparsekarlonestaralphacom
Asad
Chemical amp Environmental Engineering Assistant Manager Chemistry
+968 99884612 asadnaqvilonestaralphacom
Vinu Mohan
Food amp Microbiology Testing
+968 99248181 vinumohanlonestaralphacom
Metallurgy Lab
Email metlablonestaralphacom
Anil Vashishta
Metallurgy Lab Manager Metallurgy
+968 99866907 anilvashishtalonestaralphacom
Pratik Raval
Metallurgy Lab Test House Supervisor
+968 99880633 pratikravallonestaralphacom
Sasi Kumar
Metallurgy Lab Senior Metallurgist
+968 99843415 sasikumarlonestaralphacom
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LOCATION MAPS
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1 MUSCAT
2 Muscat ndash Chemistry Lab
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3 SOHAR
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4 DUQM
5 SALALAH
Registered with Directorate General for Specification amp measurements
Approved by PDO ISOIEC 170252005 Certified by SGS for ISO 9001
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COMPANY HIERARCHY
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LONESTAR ALPHA LABORATORIES - ORGANIZATIONAL CHART
SCOPE OF TESTING
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SCOPE OF WORK
Type of Activity Scope of Tests
Civil Engineering
Construction Material
Mechanical Physical and Chemical Testing of Soil Aggregate Concrete
Cement Blocks Marble Tiles Water and other Construction Materials
Projects Quality Control
Establishment and Operation of Site Laboratories for Specific Projects
Evaluation and Assessment of Materials Quality for Projects Supervision of
Deep Foundation
Structural Evaluation
Non-destructive Diagnostics of Existing Civil structures amp Assessment for
Soundness Strength Deterioration amp Corrosion of Hardened Concrete in the
Existing RC Structures
Deep Foundation Testing
Testing Piles by Low Strain Integrity Testing
Geotechnical
Engineering
(Soil Investigations)
Field soil investigations for the purpose of assessing soil suitability for
building and civil constructions Engineering recommendations for the type
of foundation and bearing capacity Settlement analysis and monitoring
Slope stability analysis Soil and rock permeability tests Groundwater
analysis and monitoring
Highway amp Pavements
Visual inspection of the asphalt condition (defects assessment) Benkelman
Beam deflection measurements Extraction of cores in asphalt pavement
Saw cut asphalt slabs Dynamic Cone Penetration (DCP) measurements
Roughness measurements (IRI) by Roughometer CBR (lab amp In-situ)
Excavation of test pits Asphalt core laboratory analysis
Mechanical Corrosion and Metallurgical Engineering
Mechanical testing of metals welds and steel re-inforcement bars Chemical
analysis Procedure and Welder Qualifications Micro-structural evaluation
NACE Corrosion testing Failure Analysis In-situ Replica Metallography
Corrosion evaluation of SSDSS material Material Selection Manhole Cover
testing Testing of Non-metallics ndash Rubber HDPE GRP Geo-textile
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Chemical amp
Environmental
Engineering
Liquids amp Solids Sample analysis of liquids (domestic water groundwater seawater raw and
treated wastewater reverse osmosis marine discharge etc) and solids (soil
sludge sediment marine life plant tissue etc) Analysis of trace metals in
parts per billion in soil sludge and water Analysis of non-metallic inorganic
components Environmental analysis of organic constituents (BTEX PCB
PAH Phenols Volatile organic compounds Semi volatile organic
compounds etc) Analysis of Pesticides Dioxin amp Furan by using equipment
like GCGCMSFIDECD etc in accordance with International Standards
Metals amp Alloys Chemical composition of metals alloys corrosion products amp scales
Corrosion amp Scale Inhibitor Testing amp Evaluation Drilling Fluids Tests
Determination of different grade of Stainless Steel Carbon Steel Low Alloy
Steel Cast Iron brass Nickel Alloy Analysis of construction Rebar Zinc
Ingot Aluminium Cast Aluminium by using equipment ICPAAOESLECO
etc
Environmental
Monitoring
Effluent discharges amp drinking water compliances Ambient Air amp Stack
emission monitoring Industrial hygiene monitoring Commercial and
industrial indoor air quality Measurement of noise in dB in outdoor
workplace and from operating equipment Monitoring particulates in indoor
outdoor and workplace atmospheres Determination of Total Hydrocarbon
SO2 NO2 VOC Toxic Metals H2S Microbiological Toxic Metals Toxic
Gas and Total Suspended Matter in Internal Air Quality Monitoring
Moisture Velocity Flow NOX SO2 TPHCO2 CO Dioxin HF HCl and
Particulate in Stack Monitoring Ore Analysis Analysis of Nickel Iron Chromite Copper Dolomite Limestone and Gold
Silver Copper and other minerals using XRF ICP or by Wet Chemistry
Oil Analysis Physical and chemical analysis of crude and lube oils engine oil used engine
oil compressor oil hydraulic oil The analysis includes viscosity flash point
density cloud and pour point water content oil content salt colour total
acid number metals etc
TRANSFORMER OIL TESTING
Colour Acidity Water content Viscosity interfiscial Tension Break down
voltage complete gas analysis by TOGA GC Furan Particle size count and
PCBs in transformer analysis in accordance with ASTM BS ISO and
BSEN standard using standard equipment
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Food amp Microbiological Analysis
Microbiological analysis of food vegetables canned vegetables fish meat
meat products chicken sausage ketchup cooking oil mayonnaise cheese
chips cooked foods water and wastewater for CFU fecal coliforms fecal
streptococcus fungi nematods pseudomononas ligeonella etc in
accordance AOAC CMMEF ISO and CCFRA methods Cosmetics
Chemical and microbiological analysis of Hair Oil Vanishing Cream skin
Care lotion Soap Detergent and Hair cream as per the OMAN ministerial
requirement
Chemical analysis of Food
Protein Fiber moisture Toxic metals (lead cadmium Mercury selenium)
histamine Ash Content Fat content by standard method of chemical
analysis of food by David Pearson AOAC and ICP
Drinking water bottled and Unbottled
Chemical and microbiological Analysis of drinking water in accordance with
GULF standard Omani Standard WHO USEPA and international standard
including Bromate Bromide Chlorate Chlorite BTEX TRI Halo methane
VOC TPH metals and all other Carbonate Bi Carbonate and cations and
Anions using IC ICP GC amp GCMS
Paint
Solids Density SG Hg Pb VOC PCB drying time dry film thickness
wet film thickness adhesion strength etc in accordance with ASTM BS
BSEN DIN standard
Bitumen Penetration 25 Softening point Saybolt Furol Viscosity 25
Ductility 25 Water contents
CIVIL ENGINEERING MATERIAL TESTING
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Our Civil Engineering Departments at Muscat Sohar Duqm and Salalah covers wide range of mechanical
physical and chemical testing of soil aggregate concrete concrete durability cement admixtures Microsilica
blocks asphalt bitumen tack coat prime coat marble tiles water and other Construction Materials The lab also
provides a laboratory testing support to our geotechnical Engineering Department
Covering Wide Areas of Oman
Observing the need to be close to the construction projects that spread all over Oman full ndashfledged civil
engineering material testing labs have been established by Lonestar Alpha to cover as many regions of Oman as
possible The presence of more local labs within each region should facilitate providing better services to our
clients and better control of work quality in such projects Our Civil Engineering laboratories are currently in
Muscat Sohar Duqm and Salalah In addition to these five labs Lonestar is capable of providing site labs for
major projects that require labs at their sites
Locations of Civil Engineering material testing labs that belongs to Lonestar Alpha in Oman
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Concrete Strength
The compressive strength of concrete is the most common performance measure used by the engineer in
designing buildings and other structures The compressive strength is measured by breaking cylindrical (or cube)
concrete specimens in a compression-testing machine Flexural strength is one of the tensile strength of concrete
Tensile strength along with elastic modulus and corrosion resistance is another important strength parameter of
engineering materials used in structures
Concrete Durability
While compressive strength is a good indicator of load resistance it isnt a major indicator of concrete durability
There is therefore a need for quick reliable tests for concrete durability that would have to go far beyond reliance
on such standard performance measures as 28-day compressive strength Three forms of water penetration tests
are commonly used namely BS EN 12390DIN 1048 Water Permeability BS 1881 Part 208 Initial Surface
Absorption (ISAT) and BS 1881 Part 122 Water Absorption There are two similar modified chloride diffusion
tests namely ASTM C1202 Chloride Penetration and AASHTO 277 Rapid Chloride Permeability Chloride
Migration Coefficient (NTB 492) is one of the latest test method recently we added in to our system
Soil Field Density (soil compaction)
Soil compaction is defined as the method of mechanically increasing the density of soil In construction this is a
significant part of the building process If performed improperly settlement of the soil could occur and result in
unnecessary maintenance costs or structure failure Almost all types of building sites and construction projects
utilize mechanical compaction techniques Therefore regular testing of soil compaction by independent
laboratories is extremely essential and important Sand Cone Test (ASTM D1556-07 and BS 1377-990) typical
field tests are performed for measuring degree of soil compaction)
Investigative Studies
It is often necessary to test concrete structures after the concrete has hardened to determine whether the structure
is suitable for its designed use The tests available for testing concrete range from the completely non-destructive
where there is no damage to the concrete through those where the concrete surface is slightly damaged to
partially destructive tests such as core tests where the surface has to be repaired after the test The range of
properties that can be assessed using non-destructive tests and partially destructive tests is quite large and includes
such fundamental parameters as density elastic modulus and strength as well as surface hardness and surface
absorption and reinforcement location size and distance from the surface
Deep Foundation Testing (Piles)
Confirmation of satisfactory construction of all pile types has lead to the development of practical inexpensive
and reliable dynamic testing techniques Let our lab be you independent pile testing specialist Low strain
integrity tests examine the response of a pile to a small hammer blow at the pile head The induced stress wave
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travels down the pile shaft and reflected waves from significant changes in pile shaft acoustic impedance are
registered by a transducer held against the pile head
Asphalt amp Bituminous Binder Testing New technologies increased construction liability and revised building standards have made quality asphalt
testing and inspection integral to the successful completion of todayrsquos construction projects Lonestar Alpha
provide asphalt testing services that evaluate asphalt binders asphalt mixtures and other derivatives of asphalt
geared for use in the construction industry
Site Laboratories amp Projects Quality Control
One of the problems which occur within the construction and civil engineering industry is the need to test
construction materials on site Lonestar Alpha has the full capacity to provide site laboratories for big projects
Experienced full-time supervisors lab technicians and assistant technicians will be devoted to run daily testing
activities of such site labs We can also furnish the labs with all necessary equipments and tools
LIST OF TESTS
CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL TESTS
SOIL AGGREGATEROCK
Sampling of Soil samples Sampling of Aggregate samples
Wet Sieve Analysis Sieve Analysis
Hydrometer Analysis Sedimentation Clay Silt and Dust particles
Fines percentage Specific gravity Particle density
Classification of soils Water absorption
Liquid Limit amp Plastic Limit (Atterberg Limits) Bulk density (LooseRodded)
Plasticity Index Moisture content
Linear Shrinkage Clay lumps and Farible particles
Shrinkage limit by wax method Flakiness Index
Proctor compaction test (Light and Heavy) Elongation Index
CBR test (Soaked and unsoaked) Flat and Elongated particles
Specific gravity Particle density Shape Index
Moisture content Crushed broken fractured faces
Maximum and Minimum Index density Voided shell content
Bulk density Light weight particles
Direct Shear test (C and ɸ) Compaction fraction
1-D Odometer test (Consolidation properties
CvmvCc e0) Aggregate crushing value
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Swell Pressure test Aggregate Impact value
Free swell index Ten percent fines value
Permeability (Constant and Falling head method) Uncompacted void content
Unconfined compressive strength (UCS) Los angeles abrasion value
Sand Equivalent Value Drying and shrinkage
Electrical resistivity Sand equivalent value
Electrical conductivity Petrographic examination
Thermal resistivity Polished stone value
FIELD TESTS Coating and Stripping value
Plate Load test Soundness (Magnesium sulphate Sodium sulphate)
Insitu CBR test Alkali reactivity ndash Mortar bar method (3months
16days)
Dynamic Cone penetration Test (DCPT) Alkali reactivity ndash Rocky cylinder method
Compaction test by Sand replacement method Alkali reactivity ndash Chemical method
Rock fill compaction test by water fill method Organic Impurities
ROCK ASPHALT
Uniaxial Compressive Strength (UCS) Bitumen content and grading
Density Field Core thickness density and Compaction
Water absorption Asphalt coring - Insitu
Flexural strength Marshall stability amp Flow
Point load index Marshall density
Modulus of rupture Maximum theoretical density Gmm
Size amp Weight gradation - Insitu Loss of stability
Sodium sulphate crystallization CEMENT
Drop test - Insitu Fineness
Slake durability Initial and Final setting time
Saturation Coefficient and Porosity Normal consistency
CONCRETE Soundness by lechartlier method
Sampling of Fresh Concrete Compressive and flexural strength
Design mix Heat of hydration
Trial mix Complete chemical analysis
Fresh concrete temperature density amp Air
content Microsilica
Workability ndash Slump cone test Bleeding Density
Setting time of concrete Bulk density
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OTHER CIVIL TESTS
Rock Testing Rock Grading Breakage Index etc
Concrete Coring Drilling of concrete cores from existing structures
Destructive and Non Destructive Tests
Concrete structural evaluation by
Ultra sonic pulse velocity test
Rebound Hammer survey
Half cell potential analysis
Cover meter survey
Depth of carbonation
Bond Strength
Delamination survey
Crack mapping
Reinforcement examination
Corrosion rate measurement
Electrical resistivity in concrete
Compressive strength determination by drilling and testing core sample
Coating thickness
Pull off strength of concrete repair
Pile Tests Low Strain Integrity of Piles and witness of pile load test
Compressive strength of cubesCylindersCores Activity index
Tensile splitting strength Moisture content
Flexural Transverse strength Complete chemical analysis
Durability tests on concrete STEEL
Rapid Chloride Penetration Test (RCPT) Tensile and Elongation test
Initial Saturation Absorption Test (ISAT) Bend test
Water Permeability Rebend test
Water absorption Coating thickness
Chloride Migration test Holiday test
Modulus of elasticity Coating flexibility
Dimensions of Various Concrete BlocksTiles Complete chemical analysis
Water Absorption of Concrete Kerbs Channels
Edgings amp Flags ADMIXTURE
Dimension amp Compressive Strength Of Paving
Blocks Physical and Chemical test on admixtures
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CHEMISTRY OF CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL
Chemical Analysis of Cement Chemical Analysis of Lime Powder
Heat of Hydration of cement Total Alkalies
Chemical Analysis of Micro silica Chemical Analysis of Ground Granulated Blast
Furnace Slag
Sodium Absorption Ratio Leachibility Tests of Metals from Soil
Testing of Concrete making water Determination of Alkali carbonates amp Bi
carbonates
Cation Exchange Capacity of Soil Organic matter content of soil
Mass loss of Ignition of soil Total Sulfate content of soil
Water soluble Sulfate content of soil Water soluble Chloride content of soil
Carbonate content of soil Acid soluble Chloride content of soil
Gypsum content of soil Ammonia content of soil
Total Sulfate content of Aggregates Total Chloride content of Aggregates
Potential Alkali ndash Silica reactivity of Aggregates Water Soluble Chloride Salts in Aggregates
Acid ndash Soluble Material in fine Aggregate Organic impurities in fine Aggregates
Determining the water content of freshly mixed
concrete
Determining the Portland cement content of the
hardened hydraulic cement concrete
Chemical analysis of hardened concrete Sulfate content of hardened concrete
Chemical analysis for metals like steel Chloride content of hardened concrete
Indepth carbonation of hardened concrete Indepth chloride penetration on hardened concrete
by dust sampling and analysis
LIST OF CIVIL EQUIPMENTS
General Equipments
Electronic Weighing balances of various capacities Standard calibration weights
Bouyancy balance system for specific gravity Desiccators
Digital Thermometers of various range Dial Thermometers of various range
Max Min Thermometers Wet amp Dry Thermometers
Pressure Gauges Digital Vernier Callipers
Hot Plates Vacuum Pumps
Air Compressor Sand Bath Water bath
Humidity Chamber Load Rings of different capacity
Dial indicators of various range Digital Dial Indicators
Feeler strips Straight Edges
Magnetic stands Cube Mould (150150150 mm)
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Riffle Boxes Drying Ovens
Soil Aggregate and Rock Testing Lab
BS amp ASTM Test Sieves Sieve Shakers
Cone Penetrometers for Liquid Limit Casagrande Apparatus for Liquid Limit
Shrinkage Limit Apparatus Hydrometer test apparatus
Direct Shear Test Appaatus BS ASTM Proctor Rammers
BS ASTM Proctor Moulds BSASTM CBR Moulds amp Appartus
Multi Speed Compression Machine 50 kN Field CBR Apparatus
ASTM Sand cone Apparatus BS large amp Small Pouring Cylinder
Plate bearing Test Apparatus Dynamic Cone Penetrometer (DCP)
Nuclear Density Gauge Electric Resistivity Meter
Speedy Moisture Apparatus Bulk Density Containers
Flakiness amp Elongation Gauges Los Angeles Abrasion Machines
Sand Equivalent Test Sets Jaw Crusher
Rock cutting Saw Drying Shrinkage Apparatus
Point load Index Tester Slake Durability Apparatus
Aggregate Impact Value Apparatus Aggregate Crushing Ten percent Fines Value Apparatus
1-D odometer for consolidation Flow Cone
Max Min Index density equipment Soil Permeability apparatus
Concrete amp Cement Testing lab
Fully Automatic amp Semi Automatic Compression
machines of Various Capacities
Fully Automatic amp Semi Automatic Flexural Testing
machines of Various Capacities
Density containers for Fresh concrete Density Air content meters for Fresh concrete Air content
Concrete Mortar Penetrometers for Setting Time of
Fresh concrete
Concrete Mixers for Trial Mix
Cube Beam Cylinder Moulds Sulphur compound melting pot
Cylinder capping frame Rapid Chloride Penetration Test Apparatus
Half Cell Potential Test Apparatus Concrete Cover meter
Concrete Resistivity meter Rebound hammer
Pull-Off Strength Tester Ultrasonic pulse Velocity Tester
Concrete Flow Meter Specimen Cutting Machine
Core Drilling Machines Diamond Core Bits of different diameter
Micro-coring equipment Blaine Air permeability Apparatus
Fly ash fineness Apparatus Vicat Apparatus
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Ultrasonic Coating Cover Meter (DFT) Le Chatelier Apparatus for Cement Soundness
Calorimeter for heat of hydration Jolting Apparatus
Cement Mortar Mixer Initial Surface Absorption Apparatus
Compression amp Flexural Testing machine for Cement
Strength
Chloride Migration Coefficient Testing apparatus
Water Absorption of Concrete under pressure Mortar Consistency apparatus
Asphalt Testing laboratory
Bitumen Extractor Theoretical maximum Specific Gravity Apparatus
Marshall Compaction Stand amp Rammer Marshall Moulds
Marshall Stability amp Flow Testing machine Asphalt Coring machine
KEY STAFF AT CIVIL ENGINEERING LAB
NAME DESIGNATION QUALIFICATION EXPERIENCE
Hukam Chand Country Manager Civil BA 36
Naresh Paladugu Technical Manager - Muscat MTech ndash GeoTechnical
Engineering (Civil) 11
Dijesh M D Senior Lab TechnicianSupervisor
(Civil) BSc 12
SumeshC Senior Lab TechnicianSupervisor
(Civil) BSc 12
Srinivasa RaoP Senior Lab TechnicianSupervisor
(Civil) BSc 10
Naveen Dhiman Senior Lab TechnicianSupervisor
(Civil) BSc 11
Rakesh M Branch Manager - Sohar BSc 16
Mohammed Al Futaisi Asst Manager BSc 8
Arun S Anand Senior Lab TechnicianSupervisor
(Civil) BSc 11
Seetharam VS Senior Lab TechnicianSupervisor
(Civil) BSc 12
Ajeesh Kumar Senior Lab Technician BSc 9
MD Francis Branch Manager - Salalah Civil Engineering 39
Dhamotharakannan Senior Lab Technician B Tech Civil Engineering 3
Tomiyo Senior Lab TechnicianSupervisor -
Duqm BSc 10
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MAJOR CIVIL ENGINEERING PROJECTS Project Contractor
Construction of Batinah Expressway(Package 1 to 6)
Galfar Engineering amp Contracting SAOG
Nagarjuna construction company international
Simplex - Konstruktor (JV)
Larsen amp Toubro (Oman) LLC
FSB Ferrovial amp Batco JV
Consolidated Contractors Company Oman LLC
Oman Industrial Complex - VALE
Towel Construction
Teejan Trading amp Contracting
Galfar Engineering
LampT Oman
Barka Desalination Plant Douglas OHI Sohar Development Hotel (Crown Plaza) Galfar Engineering amp Contracting TOYOTA Showroom in Liwa Galfar Engineering amp Contracting Expansion of Sohar Beach Hotel Gulf Home Contracting
Social Houses in Liwa
Sam Trading Hussain Fahdil Partners Eastern Moon Contracting
Sohar Multiplex Towel Construction Rehabilitation of Sewerage Network and STP in
Buraimi
Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
IWP Desalination Plant at SUR Bahwan Engineering amp Contracting Maritime Works on Construction of New Port in
Duqm CCC-STFA-JDN
Shadeed Iron amp Steel Douglas OHI Salam Resort amp Spa (Dredging Work) CCC Bank Muscat Headquarter Building Galfar Engineering amp Contracting PDO Headquarter Building Al-Hajery Trading
Duqm Dry Dock Daewoo Co Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
Duqm Desalination Plant
Larsen amp Tubro
Road Bridges from Sarooj to Qurayat
Fedirici Stirling Batco
Road Work at Rahat Al-Andar Farm
Al-Ansari Trading Enterprises
Al-Moultaqa Residential Complex Dawood Contracting
Diabetic Health Centre Premier International
Oncology Wards amp Day care centre at Royal
Hospital Premier International
Psychiatric Hospital Bahwan Engineering Genetic Hospital Ay_tek Construction (Oman) LLC Sea Front Development Al-Ansari Trading Enterprises Car Museum at Barka Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
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Expansion of Barka Reservoir and Transmission
Facility Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
Arsquo Seeb Wastewater Treatment Project Al Hassan Engineering Oman Maritime College at Sohar Al-Khalili Enterprises
Buildings at Sohar University Al-Hajery Trading
Construction of New Villa and Associated Facilities
at Bahjat Al-Anthar Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
Development of Muscat International Airport (MC1) CCC ndash TAV Joint Venture
RAFO ndash Muscat Airport Desert Line Project
Development of Muscat International Airport -
Supply of Dredged material Boskalis Westminister (Oman)
Duqm Airport Phase 1 Desert Line Project
Sub Station at DankWadi Saa Larsen amp Toubro Oman
Court Complex at Buraimi Al Adarak Trading amp Contracting
Court Complex at Sohar Douglas OHI
Al Buraimi Colleage Al Adarak Trading amp Contracting
ROP Building at Buraimi Nafal Trading
Al Buraimi Public park Business amp Trading
Health Centre at Nizwa Business amp Trading
Ground Improvement Work at Sohar Port Soletanche Bachy (France)
Duraline ME Factory at Sohar Shaksy Engineering
Health Centre at Sohar Dawood Construction Co
Health Centre at Rahab Al Dahleez International LLC
Health Centre at Saham Al Bady Trading amp Contracting
Court Complex at Rustaq Carillion Alawi
Asian beach Game Package II Carillion Alawi
Majilis Oman Carillion Alawi
Health Centre at Al Ajaiz CIVIL CO
MTL ndash AL Mawaleh Third Line CCC Oman LLC
Oman Residence Complex ndash Al Khuwair Douglas OHI
Silver House ndash Ghala Douglas OHI
Oman Airbase at Musannah Douglas OHI
Sheraton Hotel Refurbishment Douglas OHI
Oman Dental College Douglas OHI
PAC Fahud Extension Phase II Douglas OHI
Radio Stations at Barka Bidaya and Bahla Premier International Projects
SBG Plaza at Ghubra Simplex Infrastructures LLC
Qalhat Desalination and Water Supply Project Towell Infrastructure Projects Company
SBG Plaza at Ghubra Towell Construction
ArsquoSeeb Sewage Collection and Conveyance System
Al-Khoudh Gravity Sewer Networks
United Gulf Contracting Company
Office amp Stores Complex at Seeb Galfar Engineering amp Contracting SAOG
Dualization of Bousher Al Amerat Road Galfar Engineering amp Contracting SAOG
Muscat Expressway Galfar Engineering amp Contracting SAOG
Bait Al Barakah Rayaheen Hall amp Museum Galfar Engineering amp Contracting SAOG
Car Museum at bait Al Barakah Galfar Engineering amp Contracting SAOG
Suwaiq Fishing harbour International Contracting amp Engineering
Services
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Duqm Port Complex
Jan De Nul Dredging Ltd
Power Generation amp Distribution Facility at Daleel
Field
Larsen amp Toubro Electromech LLC
Ministry of manpower Building at Airport Height Larsen amp Toubro (Oman) LLC
Glorei Maktabi2 Commercial Building at Al
Wattayah
Larsen amp Toubro (Oman) LLC
Oman Botanic Garden Phase-III Larsen amp Toubro (Oman) LLC
3311kV Primary Sub Station at Al Muna amp Al
Ansab
Larsen amp Toubro (Oman) LLC
22033kv Grid Substation amp Transmission Line at As
Sawady (Blue City Area)
Larsen amp Toubro (Oman) LLC
Primary Substation at Jibroo Larsen amp Toubro (Oman) LLC
13233kV Grid Station at Misfah Area Larsen amp Toubro (Oman) LLC
Flyover Widening and Junction Improvement at
Athaiba
Larsen amp Toubro (Oman) LLC
Dualization of Ghala ndash Al Ansab Road Larsen amp Toubro (Oman) LLC
Al Amerat ndash Quriyat Road Nagarjuna Construction Company
Houses at different location in Quriyat Nagarjuna Construction Company
Construction of Bridge Across Wadi Bani Hinay at
Wilayat of Al Rustaq Abu Hatim Company LLC
Construction of State Audit Institution Head Quarters
Building in Muscat Al Bustan Area Abu Hatim Company LLC
Sultan Qaboos Mosque at Nakhal amp Sumail Abu Hatim Company LLC
Proposed main entrance amp boundary wall at samoud
garrisonHalban Al Ansari Contractors
CPF Road Khazzan Al EZ Trading Transport amp Contracting Co
LLC
Health Center at Nizwa Al Badi Trading
Sultan Qaboos Mosque at Sumail Al Badi Trading
RAH Masjed amp Sablah for PDO Al Hajiry Trading LLC
Al Seeb Waste Water project Al Hajiry Trading LLC
Emergency Water Resrvoir Al Hassan Engineering Company SAOG
Construction of Independent Power Plant Project
Roads(Barka-3) Al Hassan Engineering Company SAOG
Renal Dialysis Center at Seeb Al khalili Construction LLC
Supply Hanger Rafo Mussannah Al khalili Construction LLC
Construction of Barracks accommodation at Airport
Heights Al Nahdha -Al Omaniah Co LLC
Proposed Sports Facilities for Security unitAl
Khoudh Al Rawahi International Co LLC
Remedial Works to Bridges Phase - 4A
(RUAWorks A Side) Al Sarooj Construction LLC
MohdAl Ameen Mosque-External Work Package Al Turki Enterprises
Regional Head Quarters at Ibri amp Rustaq Al Turki Enterprises
Proposed Officers Bedsit Masirah Alyam Enterprises LLC
Accomodation Complex (Kitchen amp Dining)Bid
Bid Police station Building-1 Arabian Supplies Contracting LLC
Officers Bed sit Sumail Arabian Supplies Contracting LLC
Multi - Purpose Hall Bahla Al Hamra Mudhaibi Arabian Supplies Contracting LLC
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amp Al Khamil
Innovation Park Muscat Arabian Supplies Contracting LLC
Dualization of Bid-Bid - Sur Road Section
1Package 1 A Astaldi-Ozkar JV
Al Hail Green Residential Developments Phase - 1 Bahwan Contracting Company LLC
3 X 20 MUA Primary Sub Station Ghala Bahwan Contracting Company LLC
Construction of New HLD Class room PDO Bahwan Engineering Company
Mixed use development at Bausher Carillion Alawi LLC
Roual Opera House Carillion Alawi LLC
Al Khairan Hotel Resort amp Spa Carillion Alawi LLC
Sultan Qaboos Mosque Nizwa Carillion Alawi LLC
Majlis Oman Carillion Alawi LLC
Construction of Muscat Airport Interchange on 18th
Nov Street
Consolidated Contractors Company Oman LLC
( CCC )
Construction of Underpass at Bait Al Barka
RA(CUB Project)
Consolidated Contractors Company Oman LLC
( CCC )
Design amp Construction of Al Mahaj RA Interchange
and related drainage amp Road works
Consolidated Contractors Company Oman LLC
( CCC )
Dualization of Farq Roundabout - Marfarsquoa Daris
Road
Consolidated Contractors Company Oman LLC
( CCC )
Grade Separated Junction Project stage 1 Consolidated Contractors Company Oman LLC
( CCC )
3rd laning of the Main Road from Al Mawaleh
Interchange to Bait Al Barka RA-Lot(1)
Consolidated Contractors Company Oman LLC
( CCC )
MEDC - Head Office building Dawood Contracting Company LLC
Jabal Al- AKhadar Resort Hotel Dawood Contracting Company LLC
Proposed Villa at Royal Flight Residential Complex
at Seeb Dawood Contracting Company LLC
3rd Laning of the M Road from Al Mawaleh
Intrsquochange to Bait Al Barka RA(Lot-2) Desert Line project LLC
Dualization of Nizwa Ibri Road Sec-2 from Jabrin to
Ibri Option 2 Desert Line project LLC
Construction of Asphalt Road from Al Haisha in
Wilayat Bahla to Hamra Al Duru in Wilayat IBRI Desert Line project LLC
Construction of Water Supply to Wilayat Wadi Bani
Khalid Desert Line project LLC
Additional amp Alteration works at Al falaji Development Services ampMaintenance LLC
Armoury Magazine at ROP Academy Development Services ampMaintenance LLC
Construction of Pump Shed Room and Reatin Wall Development Services ampMaintenance LLC
Fanja Sports Club Development Services ampMaintenance LLC
HQ for Ammunition stores at MAM Development Services ampMaintenance LLC
Immigration Complex at Nizwa Development Services ampMaintenance LLC
New building for CDC Department at Rustaq
Hospital complex Development Services ampMaintenance LLC
VIF Complex at Mudhaibi Development Services ampMaintenance LLC
Design amp Construction of Additional Interchanges
for Al Mubaila South Federic Stirling Batco LLC
13233KV Substation amp Associated OHL Ghala
amp AL Khamil Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
NHC Royal Hospital Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
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Inflight Catering Facilities Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
Design amp Construction of Al-Faroosiya Street
Interchange Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
Border Post complex at Rub Al Khali Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
Upgradation of IzkiMuthaibiRustaq Grid station Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
New Accident and Emergency + Burns Department
at Khoula Hospital Phase -8 Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
Dualization of Nizwa ndash Thumrait Road(IZZ-Adam
Section) Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
Dualization of Nizwa ndash Ibri RoadSec2 from Jabrin
to Ibri ndash 1 Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
Ras Al Hadd Airport Development Project Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
Safah and Wadi Latham Oilfield Services
Construction Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
Upgrade of Mukhaizna Airfield ndash New Runway
construction Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
Construction of Water Distribution network
Rustaq Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
New Darsait STP Project Galfar-Cadagua JV
Barrack Accomodation Suwaiq Gulf International Contracting LLC
Al Hamriya storm water drainage channel Hasan Juma Backer Trading amp Contracting
CoLLC
Annexe Building for Supreme Council for Planing Hasan Juma Backer Trading amp Contracting
CoLLC
Oman National Centre for treatment of
Haematological Disorder amp Bone Marrow Transplant
Hasan Juma Backer Trading amp Contracting
CoLLC
Construction of Jr Rate Accomodation Block
Wudam Iskan Contracting Company LLC
8 JOQ at MAM Iskan Contracting Company LLC
Military Technical College District Cooling System Iskan Contracting Company LLC
Al Amerat Waste Water Project Contract A 2 JV Arab Contractors amp WUEC
Darsait Al Wadi Al Kabir Road Project Larsen amp Toubro(Oman)LLC
MGI Road Project Larsen amp Toubro(Oman)LLC
Al Athaibah Interchange Larsen amp Toubro(Oman)LLC
Construction of 13233kv Grid Station at Amrat
Construction of 132kv Grid Station at Mabella - 2
and Installation of Required 132kv Overhead
Line132kv Cables in Muscat Governorate (Tender
No 1432012)
Larsen amp Toubro(Oman)LLC
6 Class Rooms to Zainab Al Asadiya School at Al
Amerat Mansoor Al Masroory
Proposed 14 classroom - Girls basic education
School at QalhatSur Mansoor Al Masroory
Accomodation at Adam Nafal Contracting amp Trading Co LLC
Wudam Naval Base Nafal Contracting amp Trading Co LLC
Construction of 3311KV Primary Sub Station at
Saraya Bandar Jissah
Oman National Engineering amp Investment
Co(SOAG)
Bait Al Barka Viewing Platform amp Sea wall Oman Shapoorji Construction Co LLC
Construction of Medium Wave Radio Transmission
Station in Barkabahla amp Buraimi Premier International Project LLC
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Al Batinah Coastal Housing Project
barkaMusanna amp Suwaiq Radic Construction Company LLC
Commercial amp Residential Building at Mumtaz area Shaksy Engineering Services LLC
Dualization of Ibri ndash Al Dariz-Miskin Road Strabag Oman LLC
Re-Build of Air strip existing at Rusail amp Sayq Strabag Oman LLC
Wadi Minqal amp Wadi Bani Jaber Asphalt Road
Section - 1 Strabag Oman LLC
Dualization of Bid-Bid - Sur Road Section -
1Package 1 - B STFA-HLG JV
Civil Work Services for Safah (B-09) Wadi Latham
(B-27) Fields Special Technical Services
Gas Processing Plant at Abu Tubul Block 60 Special Technical Services
EPC of RAH Substation STS Tebodin LLC
Treated Effluent Supply to Al Riyam amp Kalbou
Parks Teejan Trading amp Contracting
New Supreme Court Building At Al Ghubrah Towell Construction amp Company LLC
MC 4a ndash Civil Aviation Head Quarters Towell Construction amp Company LLC
New Supreme Court Building At Al Ghubrah Towell Construction amp Company LLC
Expansion of Distrib Network Seeb Wilyat ndash Seeb Towell Infrastructure Projects CoLLC (TIPCO)
Water Distribution Network for Wilyat -AL Qabil amp
Ibra Towell Infrastructure Projects CoLLC (TIPCO)
Construction of Batinah Expressway (Package -1) Galfar Engineering amp Contracting SAOG
Batinah Expressway Package ndash 3 Simplex - Konstruktor (JV)
Construction of Batinah Expressway - Package - 4 Larsen amp Toubro(Oman) LLC
Construction of Batinah Expressway - Package - 6 CCC (Oman) LLC
BP Oman - Khazzan Project Al EZ TradingTransport amp Contracting CoLLC
Kempinski HotelThe Wave Muscat Carillion Alawi LLC
Upgrading of Sinaw-Mahout Road Section-02 Strabag Oman LLC
Construction of Batinah Highway (Halban Junction) Strabag Oman LLC
Construction of Batinah Highway-Package-2 Nagarjuna Construction Company (NCC)
Major Site laboratories
Project Contractor
Head Quarter Building for PDO at MAF Al Hajry Trading amp Contracting
Development of Muscat International Airport ndash
Supply of dredged material
Boskalis Westminister (Oman)
Expeditionary Tent Beddown Area at Masirah Island
Cosmopolitan ndash EMTA Joint Venture
BP ndash Pipeline Installation amp Site Construction Galfar Engineering
Rehabilitation Works (Roads Bridges) at Quriyat Federcei Stirling Batco
Health Centre at Saham Al Badi Trading amp Construction
Sohar Bulk Jetty Oman Operation Saipem ndash Afcons Joint Venture
PDO ndash SNDC Project at Qurn Alam
Al Hassan Engineering
2nd Asian Beach Game 2010 at Wudam Carillion Alawi LLC
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Power Generation amp Distribution Facility at Daleel
Field
Larsen amp Toubro Electromech LLC
Health Centre at Rahab
Al Dahleez International LLC
Sohar Bulk Jetty Project
Saipem- Afcons Joint Venture
Court Complex at Rustaq
Carillion Alawi LLC
PDO Bahja ndash Plot Development
Sayouh Mahwees Trd amp Cont Co LLC
Dualization of Bid-Bid Sur Road Astaldi ndash Ozkar JV and STFA-HLG JV
ROP ndash Sidab Harbour Project Carillion Alawi LLC
Salalah International Airport LampT Galfar Contortion
Construction of Al Batinah Expressway (Package -1) Galfar Engineering amp Contracting SAOG
Batinah Express way Package ndash 3 Simplex - Konstruktor (JV)
Construction of Batinah Expressway - Package - 4 Larsen amp Toubro(Oman) LLC
Construction of Batinah Expressway - Package - 5 FSB Ferrovial amp Batco JV
Construction of Batinah Expressway - Package - 6 CCC (Oman) LLC
Air traffic control at Masira Darim Construction company LLC
Transfer station at Fanza Malik Sohar
STF Complex -Suwaiq Dawood Contracting Company LLC
Ras Al Hamra Development Project (RAH - 435) Al Turki Enterprises LLC
Zulia Power plant (PDO) Al Hassan Engineering LLC
SNCP Qurnalam Al Hassan Engineering LLC
RAH International School Al Hajry Trading amp Contracting
Dualization of Bid-Bid - Sur Road Section
1Package 1 A
Astaldi-Ozkar JV
Halban prade ground project (SSF) Trading amp Investment LLC
Jabel Akhthar Hotel Dawood Contracting Company LLC
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Sultan Qaboos Mosque Nizwa Carillion Alawi LLC
SUR IPP Douglas OHI
MC-5 Salalah International Airport L amp T India and L amp T Oman
MC-5 Salalah International Airport Galfar Engineering amp Contracting SAOG
Shadeed Iron amp Steel L amp T Oman
Shadeed Iron amp Steel Simplex Infrastructures LLC
Health Centre Ibri Master Bin Karam
University Of Buraimi L amp T Oman
University Of Buraimi L amp T Oman
Trasnsfer Station SUR Mallak Sohar
Dualization of Mahdha-AL Rawdha Road
Buraimi
Premier International
Duqm Port Road Strabag Oman LLC
Mall of Oman - Package - 2 SPCCC
Dualization of Adam - Thumrait Road Part - 2
(ATD Project)
CCC (Oman) LLC
Durability Test of Concrete such as Chloride Migration Test and Rapid Chloride Permeability Test
Field Compaction test is used to provide the basis for control the fill material compaction
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Rapid chloride penetration test for concrete to asses the chloride ion penetration
Durability Test of Concrete such as Water Penetration Test
Permeability Apparatus Constant amp Falling Head for Granular ampClaySilt
Transverse Strength of Kerb Stone
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Non Destructive Structural Investigation
Exposure of foundation for visual inspection and NDT
Cover meter surevy Test indicates position of reinforecemnt bars hardned concrete
Ultra sonic pulse velocity measurement to assess the uniformity of concrete Detects internal flaws cracks and segregation etc
Rebound Hammer test to find the insitu concrete strength Surface hardness
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Direct Shear test to find the cohesion(C) and angle of internal friction(ɸ) in soil samples
Insitu concrete coring to determine the compressive strength
Marshall stability test for asphalt mixes
GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING
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Lonestar Alpha Labs undertake onshore amp offshore ground investigations for a wide variety of civil and
industrial construction infrastructure and pipeline projects We pride ourselves by adopting the same
professional approach to both large multi-disciplinary investigation projects as well as small simple structures
Our Investigation is supervised by highly qualified amp experienced geotechnical engineers and geologists
General Geotechnical Engineering Services
Design and planning of ground investigations
Settlement Monitoring
Foundation Designs and Proof Checking
Design of Reinforced Earth Structures
Design of Deep Foundations (Piles Well) amp Mat Foundations
Borehole drilling amp soil investigations (SPT)
Dynamic Cone Penetration Testing (DCPT)
Static Cone Penetration Test with pore-pressure measurement (CPTU)
Sample coring and analysis
Down hole and Cross Hole Seismic Tests
Trial pitting and trenching
Slope stability analysis amp studies
Pumping Tests and permeability Lugeon Tests
Double Ring Infiltrometer Tests
Plate bearing Tests and in-situ CBRs
Electrical Resistively Test
Thermal Resistivity Test
Resistively Profiling amp Resistivity Mapping
Groundwater Monitoring Sampling and Analysis
Preparation of factual and interpretative reporting
Soil Investigations
Soil Geotechnical investigations are performed by geotechnical engineers to obtain information on the physical
and mechanical properties of soil and rock around a site to design earthworks and foundations for proposed
structures and for repair of distress to earthworks and structures caused by subsurface conditions A geotechnical
investigation includes surface exploration and subsurface exploration of a site Our rigs are cable to drill vertical
holes down to 400m and inclined holes down to 200m below existing ground level
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Soil sampling using variety of samplers to collect disturbed samples relatively undisturbed samples and
undisturbed samples Samplers such as Hand Shovel Machine driven auger continuous flight auger Split-
Spoon SPT sampler Shelby Tube Sampler Piston Sampler
Laboratory tests
A wide variety of laboratory tests performed on soils and rocks to measure different properties
Although detailed list of laboratory testing is presented in Civil section some of the typical tests involved in the
investigation are given below
Water Content
Particle size Analysis Grain Size Distribution
Sedimentation Hydrometer analysis
Atterberg limits
California Bearing Ratio (CBR)
Direct Shear Test
Oedometer Test (Consolidation)
Swelling Pressure Test
Tri-axial Test
Unconfined Compressive Strength
Chemical Analysis of Soil and Water
In-Situ geotechnical tests
Standard Penetration Test (SPT) - in-situ standard penetration test designed to provide information on the
properties of soil while also collecting a disturbed soil sample for grain-size analysis and soil classification
Dynamic Cone Penetration Test (DCPT) - in-situ dynamic cone penetration test designed to provide
information on the properties of sub soil of natural ground or for pavement DCPT is useful to determine the in-
situ CBR and subgrade modulus
Cone Penetration Test (CPT) ndash standard Cone Penetration Test is performed using an instrumented probe
with a conical tip pushed into the soil hydraulically at a constant rate CPT instrument records tip resistance
friction resistance along the sleeve and pore-pressure measurement For bigger sites usually the CPTs are
performed in combination with drilling of boreholes to correlate so that the investigation is economical and
appropriate CPT data interpretation is used for correlation of soil properties and also to determine Soil Bearing
Capacity (SBC)
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Constant head Falling head permeability tests - Estimating Hydraulic conductivity (or permeability)
of different types of soil is the most important step in designing any groundwater control system The knowledge
of this property is much useful in solving problems involving yield of water bearing strata seepage through
earthen dams stability of earthen dams and embankments of canal bank affected by seepage settlement etc The
falling head method of determining permeability is used for soil with low discharge where as the constant head
permeability test is used for coarse-grained soils with a reasonable discharge in a given time For very fine-
grained soil capillarity permeability test is recommended
Lugeon Test or Packer Tests - Estimating Hydraulic conductivity (or permeability) of different types of
rocks is a key step in designing any groundwater control system in a rock We do perform Packer Permeability
Tests in Rocks
Groundwater Monitoring
Our geotechnical field staffs are well trained for installing Piezometers and groundwater monitoring Piezometers
are two types viz Type-1 is Standpipe Piezometer and Type-2 is Vibrating-Wire Piezometers Standpipe
piezometer facilitates Groundwater levels measurement using dip meter or water level indicators while VW
piezometers are useful for monitoring Pore-Water pressures continuously using special devices attached to data
loggers
Groundwater Samples can be collected for analysis in the chemical and microbiological lab Routine drinking
water analysis trace metals and organic parameters can be tested and evaluated
Slope Stability Studies
The field of slope stability encompasses the analysis of static and dynamic stability of slopes of earth and rock-fill
dams slopes of other types of embankments excavated slopes and natural slopes in soil and soft rock Lonestar
Alpha can provide slope stability investigation analysis (including modelling) and design mitigation which can
be completed by our well trained and qualified geologists and geotechnical engineers
Settlement Monitoring
Settlement Monitoring surveys is performed to determine the degree of horizontal and vertical displacement of
structures pavements and embankments over a defined period Severe pavement damage and structural failure
can be a direct result of settlement and therefore it is critical that movement be detected and measured Our Senior
Engineering Surveyors and Geotechnical Engineers are available to assist you with the development and
implementation of a monitoring system to suit individual requirements
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Other Geotechnical Field Tests
Plate Load Tests
In-Situ CBR Tests
Soil Electrical Resistivity Tests
Soil Thermal Resistivity Tests
Pile Integrity Tests
Infiltration Rate Tests using Double Ring Infiltrometer
Geotechnical Field Tests
Geophysical seismic tests are useful to determine dynamic soil rock properties which will be used in
design of machine and any other vibrating equipment foundations
Two typical seismic tests performed as part of the geotechnical investigations are
Downhole seismic test and
Crosshole seismic test
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LIST OF GEOTECHNICAL TESTS
LIST OF GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING EQUIPMENTS
Drilling Rigs Desco Inc 2No SP4500S amp 3No
SP3500S (crawler)
Split-Spoon Sampler
Drilling Rig Ellettari EK100S amp EK 200S (crawler) Piston Type Samples
Drilling Rigs Truck Mounted Vibrating Wire Piezometers Devices amp Loggers
Drilling Rods Tricone Bits
Standard SPT sets and rods Tungsten Carbide Drilling Bits (96mm amp 101mm amp
above)
Single Double amp Triple Tube Core Barrels ndash
Conventional amp Wireline system
Diamond Bits Surface amp Impregnated (96mm amp
101mm amp above) ndash Conventional amp Wireline system
Shelby Tubes Automatic Water level Meter
Dynamic Cone Penetrometer Test equipment (DCPT) Bailers for Groundwater Sampling
Down-The-Hole Hammer (DTH Hammer) Packer Test Apparatus
Surveying Equipments (Auto Levels Total Station
GPS and Accessories)
Variable Geotechnical Softwares (gINT etc)
Thermal Resistivity Test Apparatus (KD2 Pro) Electrical Resistivity Test Apparatus (Nillson)
SUBSURFACE SOIL ROCK GROUNDWATER
Soil Investigation Drilling in Soils and Rocks
Bearing Capacity amp Settlement Analysis Slope Stability Analysis
Trial Pits Standard Penetration Test - SPT
Permeability in Soil (Falling Constant Head) Dynamic Cone Penetration Test - DCPT
Permeability in Rock (Lugeon Packer Test) Infiltration Rate Tests
Groundwater Monitoring and Sampling Installation of Inclinometers amp Pressure Meters
In-situ CBR Tests Installation of Piezometers
Soil Swelling Tests Plate Load Tests
Vane Shear Tests Soil Electrical Resistivity Tests
Down Hole Seismic Tests Cross Hole Seismic Tests
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KEY STAFF AT GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING
NAME DESIGNATION QUALIFICATION EXPERIENCE
J Pavan Kumar Sr Geotechnical Engineer MTech - Geotechnical 8
Tauseef anwar Geologist MSc Geology 5
Bahrudeen assain
Mohammed Geologist MSc Geology 5
Anjali Geologist BSc in Geology 8
Imran Ishaq Engineering asst Dip Civil 5
Mohammed Al-Ansari Logistics and Supervisor High School 10
Ameen Khalfan Field Coordinator High School 8
Abdullah Field Coordinator High School 5
Rit Bahadur Drilling Operator High School 15
Purna Bahadur Drilling Operator High School 16
Rajan Basnet Drilling Operator High School 10
Subarna Paija Drilling Operator High School 11
Lil Bahadur Sr Mechanic High School 11
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RECENT GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING PROJECTS Project Client Consultant No of Boreholes
Oman National Railway
Project Segments 2 amp 6
Italferr SpA MOTC 65 BH 80 TP amp
Piezometers
Bunker Terminal at Duqm Oman Oil Marketing Co
(OOMC)
Worley Parsons Oman
Engineering (WPOE)
10 BH amp MASW
survey
Mahdah ndash Rawdah Road
Dualization project
Premier International Mott McDonald 22 BH 15 TP amp
Slope stability
Yibal-Khuff FEED project Galfar Engg amp
Contracting Co SAOG
Petroleum Development
Oman (PDO)
95 BH 45 TP amp 11
Downhole seismic
Well pad stability
investigations at Fahud
Mabrouk Khulud West D
Galfar Engg amp
Contracting Co SAOG
Petroleum Development
Oman (PDO)
18 BH
Batinah Expressway Pkg 3 Simplex Infrastructure Parsons International
MOTC
79 BH
Adam ndash Thumrait
Dualization Project
Parsons International MOTC 150 BH 365 TP
Lime Calcination project at
Salalah
Carmeuse Inc - 15 BH 10 TP amp
Diagraphy drilling
Duqm Area A B amp C Sultan Qaboos University
(SQU)
SEZAD 65 BH amp 20 TP
Various Substation projects
in all Governorates
Dawood Engineering
Consultancy
Mezoon Electricity 50 BH 25 TP 50
ERTs
Chromite Quarry Drilling Arabian Gulf Trading - 7 BH
Transmission line at Taqah Rukun Al Yaqeen Int Mott McDonald 50 BH amp 61 TP
Izz ndash Adam Road
Dualization Project
Galfar Engg amp
Contracting Co SAOG
National Engg Services
of Pakistan (NESPAK)
25 BH amp 8 TPs
Bid bid ndash Sur Road
Dualization Project
Astaldi ndash Ozkar Joint
Venture
Dar Al-Handassah
(Lebonan)
89 BH 8 TPs
Piezometers
Water Distribution Network
at Al Amerat
Taeyoung ndash Hasan Juma
Baker JV
Sogreah Consultants 25 BH 130 TP amp Soil
Resistivity
Taxiway and Airlift Ramp
at Al Musannah Airbase
American International
Contractors Inc
- 34 BH amp 62 TP
Water Distribution Network
at Al Khoud
Towell Infrastructure
Projects Co LLC
National Engg Services
of Pakistan (NESPAK)
11 BH 7 TP amp Soil
Resistivity
Interchanges btn Airport amp
Muscat Expressway
Soares Da Costa ndash Oman
United Engg Services JV
Parsons International 15 BHs amp 10 TP
Oman Botanic Garden Diwan Royal Court Alatec (Spain) 75 BH
Qurayiat-Al-Amerat Road Muscat Municipality Parsons International 6 BH
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Tunnel
Al-Haffa District
Development Infrastructure
Dohfar Municipality Dar Al-Handassah
(Lebonan)
11 BH
Piezometers
Salam Resort amp Spa in Yiti
Muscat
Sama Dubai Halcrow International 58 BH
amp Piezometers
Al-Ansab STP Galfar Engineering amp
Contracting
Khatib AlAmi 6 BH
Limestone Quarry for
Doqoum Dry Dock
Daewoo Co Daewoo Co 6 BH
Barka Water Reservoir
Expansion Works
Galfar Engineering amp
Contracting
Mott Mac Donald 12 BH
Soil Resistivity
Information Centers at
Nizwa amp Ibri
Ministry of Higher
Education
Development Services amp
Maintenance
6 BH
Irrigation System Plan for
Dhofar Municipality
Dhofar Municipality Consulting Engineering
Services
7 BH
Infiltration Tests
Cyclone Damage
Rehabilitation Works in Ras
Al-Hadd
CCC Parsons International Investigation for
Ground
Improvement
Soil Resistivity OMIFCO - Soil Resistivity
Seeb Cornice Road
Improvement Bridges
Muscat Municipality Atkins 7 BH
Dualization FarqNizwa to
Marfaa Daris Road
Ministry of Transport and
Communication
Parsons International 18 BH
Dualization of Al Kharjiah
Street
Muscat Municipality Parsons International 6 BH
Bidbid Sur Road Sec-1 MOTC Dar Al Handasah 31 BH Piezometers
120TPs
Flood Protection Dams-
Liwa and Shinaz Area
Ministry of water
resources and regional
municipalities
Renardet amp Fitchner 29 BH 40 TPs
Housing at Hail Al Ghaf
Quriyat
Muscat Municipality - 10 BH amp 10 TPs
132kV OHL from Harweel
to Thumrait
Petroleum Development
Oman
Worley Parsons 11 BH 11TPs amp ERT
132kV OHL from Dank to
Al Hail
Civil Co Contracting OETC Energoprojekt
Mott Mac Donald
43 BH 20 TPs amp
ERT
132kV OHL from Al Wasit
to Buraimi Grid Ss
Civil Co Contracting OETC Energoprojekt
Mott Mac Donald
27 BH 11TPrsquos amp
ERT
Al Athaiba Junction
Improvements
Muscat Municipality Parsons Intl Co 12 BH 7 TP Asphalt
Coring
Third Laneing from Bait Al Muscat Municipality Parsons International 35 BH 34 TP
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Barka to Mabelah Asphalt Coring
Design and construction of
Dualization of Al Murtaffa
street
Muscat Municipality Parsons International 26 BH 15 TP
Asphalt Coring
Proposed Tower
Constructions in OMAN
Ministry of Broadcasting Rohde amp Schwarz 16BH
EPC of power plant Daleel
Facility
L amp T Electromech Mott Mac Donald 7 BH 10TP ERT
Royal Suite at Haima and
Emergency block
Dewan of Royal Court Tebodin amp Partners LLC 4BH 4TP
Navigation Aids System
Muscat International
Airport and Salalah Airport
Thales Deutschland
Germany
Thales Deutschland
Germany
6BH 5ERT
Upgrade of DPS amp B-Block
facility Daleel oil Fields
Daleel Petroleum Attila Dogan 4BH 2ERT
13233kV Grid Station at
Quriyat
OETC LnT Oman Energoprojekt amp Parsons 4BH TPs
132kV OHL from Quriyat
to Jahloot
OETC LnT Oman Energoprojekt amp Parsons 60BH 60TPs 60ERT
Supreme Court at Al
Ghubra Guest House
Royal Court Affairs
Royal Estates The Palace
Consulting Engineering
Services LLC
12BH TPs
GEOTECH DRILLING RIGS
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DESCO SP4500S Rigs DESCO SP3500S Rigs
Site Work Photographs
GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION ndash AREA A B amp C at Duqm
Client SEZAD Consultant SQU
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GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION ndash Yibal Khuff Project at Yibal
Client Galfar Engg amp Cont Consultant PDO
GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION ndash Inclined Coring at Chromite Mine near Sumail
Client Arabian Gulf Trading
GEOTEC
HNICAL INVESTIGATION ndash Oman National Railway Project
Segments 2 amp 6
Client MOTC Consultant Italferr SpA
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GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION FOR
BARKA WATER RESERVOIR EXPANSION
Client Galfar Consultant Mott Mac Donald
SUBSURFACE INVESTIGATION BIDBID-SUR ROAD
SECTION 1
Client MOTC Consultant Dar Al Handasah Shair amp Partners
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GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION FOR SEEB-CORNICHE ROAD
IMPROVEMENT BRIDGE 6 MUSCAT
Client Muscat Municipality Consultant Atkins
GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION FOR 132KV OHL FROM DANK
TO AL HAIL amp 132KV OHL FROM SIBETHA TO BURAIMI
Client CivilCo Consultant Mott Mac Donald Energoprojekt
GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION FOR FLOOD PROTECTION DAMS
SHINAZ AREA ndash HATTA-A HATTA-B FAYDH amp BIDAH
Client MRMWR Consultant Fitchner amp Renardet
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DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF FLYOVER WIDENING AND JUNCTION IMPROVEMENTS AT AL ATHAIBA INTERCHANGE
Client Muscat Municipality Consultant Parsons
DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF THIRD LANING OF MAIN ROAD FROM AL MAWELAH INTERCHANGE TO BAIT AL BARKHA RA
Client Muscat Municipality Consultant Parsons
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SURVEYING WITH TOTAL STATION EQUIPMENT FOR
GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING PURPOSES
ELECTRICAL RESISTIVITY TEST
RESISTIVITY MAPPING amp RESISTIVITY PROFILING
PIEZOMETER INSTALLATION INCLINED DRILLING WITH PACKER TEST
CHEMICALENVIRONMENTAL amp
MICROBIOLOGICAL TESTING
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Lonestar Alpha Lab provides a full range of chemical environmental and microbiological analytical services to
industrial engineeringconsulting and government clients throughout the Sultanate of Oman Lonestar Alpha
analytical expertise includes organic and inorganic analyses of water soil air food and many other matrices The
lab production capability capacity and advancement of instrumentation ensure the reliability and performance
needed to successfully deliver major analytical projects Instruments are dedicated to specific matrices and
analyses to prevent cross contamination Our reports are fully supported by QAQC deliverables designed to meet
the requirements of the regulatory program for which the data will be utilized Our reports are designed for ease-
of-results interpretation as well as efficient validation of the support data
TESTING DIFFERENT MATRICES
DomesticFormationGroundReclamation Water
Desalination Water amp Marine Samples
Marine Life
Plant Tissue
Reverse Osmosis
Soils amp Sediments
Food Products
Metal Samples
Concrete Products
CHEMICALENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS
WaterWastewater Metallic Constituents
WaterWastewater Organic Constituents
Water Cations amp Anions
Ambient Air Quality Monitoring
Stack amp Process Emission Monitoring
Indoor Air Quality
Contamination Pollution Studies Environmental Chemistry organics inorganics metals
Analytical chemistry using AAS XRF OES IRC and wet chemistry
Noise amp Vibration Monitoring
Microbiological Analysis
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AMBIENT AIR amp STACK EMISSION MONITORING
CO amp CO2
Hydrogen Sulfide
Hydrocarbons
Metal Particulates
NOx SOx
Oxygen
Volatile Organic Compounds
Dioxin amp Furion
MICROBIOLOGICAL AIR QUALITY MONITORING
Bacteria(CFUm3
Moulds (CFUm3)
Identification of Microorganisms up to Species level
INDOOR AIR QUALITY (IAQ)
Lonestar Alpha leads the way in Indoor Air Quality Services with our dedicated team of field staff and the latest
equipment We are equipped to investigate chemical and biological exposure situations
IAQ Air Monitoring Services
VOCs and SVOCs
Fungal Mold Indentification Quantification
Total Respirable Particulates
Toxic Vapors
Sick Building Syndrome
Bacterial Indentification Quantification
Typical IAQ Surveys
IAQ profile for preliminary building study
Baseline IAQ monitoring
Mold Fungal contamination monitoring using spore trap sampling devices
Compliance monitoring for municipal amp Government enviromental agencies
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HSE monitoring for critical response of environmental hazards
INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE (IH)
Lonestar Alpha is capable of providing a wide variety of Industrial Hygiene Service
using state of the art equipment and depth of experience with IH procedures
NoiseDosimetry TLV+8Hr TWA
Particulates (Total PM 10 PM 50 PM 25)
Combustible Gases (Total Hydrocarbons)
VOCs and SVOCs
Total and Respirable Fibers
Metals and Inorganics
Typical Industrial Hygiene Monitoring
HSE monitoring for corporate or client requirec field data collection
Compliance monitoring for Municipal or Governmental agency requirements
Background monitoring for comparative Environmental studies
HYGIENE AUDITING AND INSPECTIONS
Hygiene Auditing
Hygiene Inspections and Hygiene recommendations
Assisting in ISOHACCP Certifications
Microbiological Sampling and Analysis of Food and Water
Swab sampling and Air Monitoring
Hotel and Industrial HAACP and Hygiene System Implementation
Assisting in Laboratory setup and Accreditations Response monitoring for safety analysis and quality assurance audits
OIL ANALYSIS
Lube Oil
Transformer Oil
Compressor Oil
Diesel
Heavy fuel
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LIST OF CHEMICALENVIRONMENTALMICROBIOLOGICAL TESTS ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY amp ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS
WATER EFFLUENT SEAWATER SOIL SEDIMENT ANALYSIS
Acidity Sulfide Selenium
Alkalinity TDS Silicon
Ammonia Temperature Silver
Bicarbonate Total Hardness Sodium
BOD Total Nitrogen Strontium
Boron Total Organic Carbon Thallium
Chlorite chlorate Potassium
Bromate TSS Tin
Carbonate Turbidity Titanium
Chlorides Aluminum Vanadium
COD Antimony Zink
Color Arsenic Aromatic Volatile Orgabicx (BTEX)
Conductivity Barium Chlorinated Hydrocarbons
Cyanides Beryllium Crude amp Refined Product Fingerprinting
Dissolved Oxygen Cadmium Extractible Organic Halides
Fluoride Calcium Haloacetic Acids
Free Chlorine Chromium Halogenated Volatile Organics
Magnesium Hardness Cobalt Herbicides amp Pesticides
Nitrates Copper Nitroaromatic amp Cyclic Ketones
Nitrites Hexavalent Chromium Organic and Volatile Acids
Oil amp Grease Iron PCBrsquos
Organic Nitrogen Lead Polynuclear Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAH)
pH Lithium Semi Volatile Organic Compounds
Phenols Magnesium Total Organic Halides
Phosphates Mercury Total Petroleum Hydrocarbons (TPH)
Phosphorus Molybdenum Trihalomethanes
Residual Chlorine Nickel Volatile Organic Compounds
Salinity Niobium Pthalate Esters
Sodium Absorption Ratio
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FOOD CHEMICAL AND MICROBIOLOGICAL TEST
Fish and Value added fish products vegetable oils Ketchups Mayonnaise Vinegar Cooked sea
food Cooked Non sea foods Canned foods Vegetables Snacks Ghee Cheese Honey Sweats etc
CHEMICAL ANALYSIS OF FOOD
GIDELINES - OMAN STANDARDGULF STANDARDOther International Standards
TEST METHODS- AOACASTAAOCSISOSASOASTMBS
CHEMICAL ANALYSIS OF FOOD
Protein Cholesterol
Fat content Phosphorous
Vitamins Sodium
Moisture Potassium
Ash Calcium
Dietary Fibre Lead
Sugar Cadmium
Starch Mercury
Saturated Fat Iron
Unsaturated Fat Magnesium
Arsenic Aflatoxins
Moisture content Histamine
Volatile protein Irradiation
Pesticides Sudan Dyes
MICROBIOLOGICAL ANALYSIS OF FOOD
TEST METHODS ndash USFDA BAMAOACCCFRACMMEFISO
GUIDELINES ndash OMANI STANDARDGSOPHLS
MICROBIOLOGICAL ANALYSIS OF FOOD
Aerobic Plate Count Listeria monocytogens
Lactobacillus acidophilus Shelf Life Analysis
Escherichia coli Enterobacteriaceae
Escherichia coli O157 H7 Vibrio parahaemolyticus
Fecal Coliforms Shigella
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Total Coliforms Listeria spp
Staphylococcus aureus Clostridium perfringens
Salmonella Yeast and Mould
Vibrio cholera Vibrio parahaemolyticus
Anaerobic plate count Campylobacter
Histamine Bacillus cereus
Aflatoxin
CHEMISTRY OF CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL
Chemical Analysis of Cement Chemical Analysis of Lime Powder
Heat of Hydration of cement Total Alkalis
Chemical Analysis of Micro silica Chemical Analysis of Ground Granulated Blast
Furnace Slag
Sodium Absorption Ratio Leachibility Tests of Metals from Soil
Testing of Concrete making water Determination of Alkali carbonates amp Bi carbonates
Cation Exchange Capacity of Soil Organic matter content of soil
Mass loss of Ignition of soil Total Sulphate content of soil
Water soluble Sulphate content of soil Water soluble Chloride content of soil
Carbonate content of soil Acid soluble Chloride content of soil
Gypsum content of soil Ammonia content of soil
Total Sulphate content of Aggregates Total Chloride content of Aggregates
Potential Alkali ndash Silica reactivity of Aggregates Water Soluble Chloride Salts in Aggregates
Acid ndash Soluble Material in fine Aggregate Organic impurities in fine Aggregates
Determining the water content of freshly mixed
concrete
Determining the Portland cement content of the
hardened hydraulic cement concrete
Chemical analysis of hardened concrete Sulfate content of hardened concrete
Chemical analysis for metals like steel Chloride content of hardened concrete
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ORE ANALYSIS
Dolomite Ore Iron Ore
Copper Ore Nickel Ore
Chromium Ore Limestone Ore
Manganese Ore Gypsum
Dunite Quartz
STEEL CHEMISTRY
Alloys Brass amp Bronze
Aluminum Alloys Chemical Composition of Steel
ASTM A 262 (Various) Diffused Hydrogen Test
ASTM G 48 (Variou) Purity of Metals
ASTM G 6667 Nickel Alloys
OIL ANALYSIS
Appearance Flash Point Specific Gravity
Ash Content Water content Insoluble pentane
Carbon Conradson Residue Wear Metals Total Acid Number
Kinematic Viscosity Break Down voltage Total Base Number
Dissipation factor Oil Content Viscosity Index
Color Pour Point Flash Point
Copper Corrosion BS amp W Density
Neutralization number Resistivity Interfacial tension
Dissolve gas Sediment Sulphur content
Cloud point Distillation PCB
Oxidation test Gassing
AMBIENT AIR STACK MONITORING
Carbon Dioxide RPM (PM 10 5 25)
Carbon Monoxide Semi Volatile Organic Compounds
Chlorine Content SO2
Hydrogen Sulfide Total Acid Concentration
Lower Explosion Limit Total Hydrocarbon
Oxides of Nitrogen Total Particulate Concentration
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Oxygen Volatile Organic Compounds
Ozone Dioxin amp Furion
INDOOR AIR QUALITY ndash IAQ INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE - IH
Asbestos Bulk Sample Analysis Total amp Respirable Fibers
Asbestos Fiber Concentration in Air Total amp Respirable Particulates
Bacterial amp Microbial Identification Total Plate Count
FungalMould Identification Toxic Vapors
Metals VOC amp SVOC
Noise Monitoring Dosimetry TWA Yeast amp Mould Identification
MICROBIOLOGICAL ANALYSIS OF WATER
Test Method ndash BS ENISOAPHAAWWACMMEF CCFRA
GUIDELINES ndash Omani standardGSOWHODubai Municipality
WATER WASTE WATERINDUSTRIES WATER SOIL
Heterotrophic plate count
Total Coliforms
Escherichia coli
EnterococciFecal streptococci
Pseudomonas aeroginosa Staphylococcus aureus
Legionella spp Nematodes
Sulphate Reducing Bacteria Yeast amp Mould
Salmonella Microscopic observations and interpretations
Vibrio cholera Standard Plate count at 22 o C
Fecal Coliform Clostridium perfringens
Legionella anisa
Legionella Pneumophila serogroup 1
Legionella Pneumophila serogroup 2-14
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MICROBIOLOGICAL ANALYSIS OF PERSONAL SWABSSURFACE SWABSEQUIPMENT
SWABS
Total coliforms
Fecal coliforms
Escherichia coli
Aerobic plate count
Staphylococcus aureus
Yeast and Mould
Salmonella spp
COSMETICS ANALYSIS
HairoilsHair creams Hair shampooBody lotion Chemical DepilinatorsTalcum PowderDeoderants
Toilette soapSkin cream etc As per GSOOS SASO USFDAAOAC Standards
COSMETICS ANALYSIS
Appearance Thermal Stability
Color Total Fat
Odor Lead
Homogenous Cadmium
Texture Nickel
Seperation Chromium
Skin Irritation Test Ethanol insoluble matter
Marking Water insoluble matter
Language Total free Alkali
Instructions for Use Chlorides calculated as NaCl
Warning phrases concerning the product (if any) Saponification Value
Chemical and Physical Tests Free Fatty Acid as Oliec Acid
Moisture Extraneous matter
pH Total Non Acqueos content
Sediment and suspended matter Peroxide value
Alchohol content Total Bacterial count
Formaldehyde Yeast and Mould
Essential oils Pseudomonas aeroginosa
Volatile matter Staphylococcus aureus
Non volatile alcohol matter
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LIST OF CHEMICALENVIRONMENTALMICROBIOLOGICAL EQUIPMENTS
pH Meter Conductivity Meter pH Meters
Dissolved Oxygen Meter Turbidity Meter
Flame Atomic Absorption Spectrometer
FAASGFAAS Hg Analyzer
EDXRF Analyzer ndash Philips MiniPal2
Muffle Air Furnace (1100˚C) Breakdown voltage
ICP- OES Colour apparatus for OIL
GC-MSGC centrifuge
IC Open cup ndashClosed cup Flash point
UV-VIS-NIR Spectrometer HACH TAN delta Resistivity meter
Dissolved gas Analyser ( TOGA) AAS
TAN Titrator Microscope
Copper corrosion Colony Counter
Karl fisher colometric Viscometer
Interfacial tensometer OES
Biological safety Cabinet UV apparatus
Shaker Water bath
Freezer Incubator
Chillier Autoclave
Micro pipetter Vortex
pipetter
Weighing Balance
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KEY STAFF AT CHEMICALMICROBIOLOGICAL LAB
MAJOR CHEMICALENVIRONMENTAL CLIENTS
Client Client
HMR Consultants Dhofar Power Company
Geo-Resources Omani Euro Foods Industries
Al-Safa Environmental Consultancy Al-Hassan Engineering Company
Five Oceans Dawood Contracting Company
Fugro Middle East Natural Resources Consultants
Gulf Mining ICES
Muscat Chromite Sohar Steel LLC
Total Management Trading Construction Materials Industries
Emirates Trading Co Al-Shidhani Refreshments Enterprises
Oman Chromite Oman Aluminium Processing Industries LLC
Muscat Overseas Radisson Blu
National Arabian Gulf International Desalination amp Water Treatment
ASB Group Dhofar Beverages
Majan Mining Company OMASCO
Haya Oman Liquefied Natural Gas Company
Oman Polyproplene Swan Foods LLC
Oman Methanol Bahwan Engineering Co
NAME DESIGNATION EXPERIENCE
P Tejali Lab Manager 17 yrs
Asad Naqvi Chemical Lab Supervisor 17 yrs
OD Sebastian Senior Chemist 32 yrs
Vinu Mohan Senior Microbiologist 7 yrs
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Sohar Aluminum OMIFCO
Oman Refreshment Occidental Mukhaizna LLC
Shangri-La Barr Al Jissa Special Technical Services
ENATO Consolidated Contractors Company
Blue City Northern Minerals Company
Andam International Sweets of Oman
SUR Desalination (Bahwan Veolia Water) Lalbuksh Voltas Engineering Services
STFA Bahwan Veolia Water LLC
Larsen amp Turbo COWI-Larsen
GALFAR Khimji Permoglaze (Oman) LLC
AATCO United Chrome LLC
Interbeton amp Six Construct Oman Flour Mills Company
Douglas OHI Oman National Engineering amp Investment
VALE -Oman Petrogas
BP Oman Sohar aluminium
Siemens-Oman American Embassy
Tawoos Catering Wacasco Catering
MAF DALKIA Al Futtaim amp Sons
Enhance Khimji Ramdas LLC
Oman Oasis National Mineral water CO LLC
Areej Vegetablesamp Oil Derivatives National Pharmaceuticals
Towell Infrastructure Tulip Inn
The Chedi Grand Hyatt
Al Bustan Palace Muscat Holiday INN
Hotel Ibis Park Inn
Radisson Blu Mother Care
Tabreed Taghleef Indusries
NABIL Biscuits ATTCO
Worely parrsion AECOM
Honda Rotem Abensia
Global Gypsum Board Minvest
Global Engineering SteamTech
Mazoom Pharmacy Muscat Pharmacy
IBN- SINA Pharmacy Golden Jood Trading
Sun rise Global Beya Global Muscat
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MECHANICAL CORROSION AND METALLURGICAL TESTING
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Lonestar Alpha has the capability to cater to the physical metallurgical testing requirements of a wide range of
materials and products The testing capability and experience are recognized by reputed organizations like
PDO OXY BP OGC etc and third party inspection agencies Tests are generally carried out to international
standards set by ASTM BS ASME API AWS and others Lonestar Alpha offers quality service to
international standards accurate results and quick turnaround at reasonable cost
Lonestar Alpha Mechanical Metallurgical Corrosion Testing Capabilities Include
Tensile compression Test Vickers Hardness RockwellBrinell Hardness
Impact (Ambient temp to -196degC) BendFlatteningNick Break Test Elevated Temperature
tensile testing
Corrosion Test - ASTM
A262G48G28ASTM A 923
ASTM E 562 Ferrite measurement
by ferritscope Flexure
Proof Load Breaking Load Failure Load
Coating Thickness Coating Continuity Coating Adhesion
MacroMicro Examination Fillet Weld Break Nick Break
HIC SSCC test in accordance with
NACE standards Chemistry by OES
Failure Analysis and
Material Investigation
Chemical analysis of metallic materials of
Fe and Ni base alloys In situ Replica Metallography
Metallic sample collection at
site for chemical analysis
Strand wire testing for mechanical
properties Portable hardness testing Manhole Cover testing
Rubber testing Geo-textile testing HDPE testing
Materials frequently tested include
Metals and alloy products such as plates shapes bares pipes and fittings
Welding procedure qualification test coupons
Welding consumable qualification test coupons
Welder qualification test coupons
Welding procedure test coupons
Steel Bars Wires and Fabric for concrete reinforcement
Galvanized Steel products
Fasteners
Metal Castings
Cemented Carbide Products
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Lonestar Alpha Laboratories offers a wide range of metallurgical services to many diverse industries supported by
an experienced team of metallurgical engineers trained technicians and modern equipment The following
services are offered
o Laboratory Metallography and Microscopy
o Replica and In-situ Metallography
o Corrosion Testing and Evaluation
o Condition Usability and Remaining Life Assessment
o Failure Analysis and Investigation
o Other Services
Laboratory Metallography and Microscopy
Scanning Electron Microscopy
Stereomicroscopy
Energy Dispersive X-ray Analysis
Fractrography
Macrostructural Examination
Microstructural Examination
Microhardness Evaluation
Replica and In-situ Metallography
In-situ Replica Metallography
Replication of Fractures
Replication of Surface Features
Corrosion Testing and Evaluation
Lonestar Alpha is equipped to undertake corrosion testing and evaluation in accordance with NACE and ASTM
standards for qualification of materials used in corrosive environments which include sea water brine blackish
water and sour service The following tests are conducted
Resistance to Pitting and Crevice Corrosion
Susceptibility to Intergranular Corrosion Attack
Resistance to Sulfide Stress Cracking (SSC)
Resistance to Hydrogen Induced Cracking (HIC)
Examination of Scales and Corrosion Products
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Condition Usability and Remaining Life Assessment
Periodic inspections serve to identify degradation processes at an early stage and thereby provide necessary
information for assessment of condition usability and remaining life Further the initiation of timely repair or
replacement actions substantially reduced or eliminates costly capital and downtime losses
Lonestar has the capability and experience to perform comprehensive inspections necessary for condition
usability and remaining life assessment of a wide range of materials and components used in structures plants and
operating equipment
Power plant and auxiliary boiler tubes headers and connectors
Turbine nozzles vanes combustor lines and casings
Oil and gas processing equipment and components
Equipment and components of marineoffshore structures
Drilling and downhole equipment and components
Engine Components
Failure Analysis and Investigation
Supported by its integrated analytical facilities and the diverse professional capabilities of its staff Lonestar has
for the last several years provided accurate and timely analyses and investigations into failures of components
Reports include comprehensive photographic documentation of observations discussions of findings conclusions
on the mechanism and root cause of failure
Other Services
Lonestar offer assistance in the following areas
Material selection for intended service
Preparation of material testing and inspection procedures
Study of failure mechanisms of complex systems
Troubleshooting
Research and development
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LIST OF METALLURGY TESTS
LIST OF METALLURGY LAB EQUIPMENTS Instron Universal Tensile Tester Lathe Machine
Satec Charpy Impact testing machine Charpy Broaching Machine
Forcipol Bend Testing machine Gas Cutting Gear
Olympus Metallurgical Microscope Carl Zeiss
microscope upto 1600X
Stereo Microscope
Metlabcorp Micro Polisher Digital Verniers
Automatic Polishing machine Digital Micrometers
Water Chiller Bath Coating thickness Meter
Optorama Shadowgraph Holiday detector
Digital thermometers Band Saw Machine
Vickers hardness tester Hack Saw Machine
Fischer Ferritscope Universal Milling Machine
STEEL REBARS EXOTIC MATERIAL
Tensile Tests Bend Tests
Elevated Temperature Tensiles Rebar Tensile Bend and Rebend
Proof Load test Fracture Test
Macro Preparation amp Examination Coating thickness test Holiday Detection Test
Peel Off Test Vickers Rockwell Hardness Survey
Charpy Impact Test Micro Examination with photograph
Ferrite Count (Point Count method) - count Ferrite Content (Magnetic Method) - spots
A262 Test Practice CE ASTM G48ASTM G28 tests
SSCC Test HIC Test
Chemical Analysis XRD EDXRF Analysis
SEMEDS Analysis Detailed Failure Investigation Material investigation
CTOD In-situ Replica Metallography
Strand Wire Tensile Test Manhole Cover Compression Test
Ring Stiffness Test GRE Rubber Plastic Geo-textile Tensile testing
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KEY STAFF AT METALLURGY LAB
Anil Vashishta Pratik Raval Sasikumar Isehaq Chezian
NAME DESIGNATION QUALIFICATION EXPERIENCE
Anil Vashishta Operations Manager
Metallurgical Head
BE Metallurgical
Engineering 24 years
Pratik Raval Test House Supervisor BE Mechanical
Engineering 10 years
KSasikumar Senior Metallurgist BE Metallurgical
Engineering 14 years
GChezhian Metallurgist BE Metallurgical
Engineering 06 years
Ishaq Al Harassi Senior Engineer BE Mechanical
Engineering 08 years
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BRANCHES amp CONTACTS
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LONESTAR ALPHA LABORATORIES BRANCHES amp CONTACTS
Website
wwwlonestaralphacom
General Email infolonestaralphacom
Branches
Muscat (Central Laboratory) PO Box 1197 PC 130 Azaiba ndash Muscat Sultanate of Oman
Tel +968 24501524 24505590
Fax +968 24503814
Email muscatlablonestaralphacom
Muscat (Chemistry Environmental) PO Box 1197 PC 130 Azaiba ndash Muscat Sultanate of Oman
Tel +968 24504206 24504924
Fax +968 24502635
Email chemlablonestaralphacom
Muscat (Micro-biology) PO Box 1197 PC 130 Azaiba ndash Muscat Sultanate of Oman
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Sohar PO Box 84 PC 327 Sohar Industrial Estate Sohar ndash Sultanate of Oman
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Tel +968 2321 3390 +968 92038358
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Key Personals
Administration
Dawood Al-Harrasi
Chief Executive Officer
+968 91111411 dawoodalharrasilonestaralphacom
Saif Al-Harthi
Business Development Manager
+968 90122471 saifalharthylonestaralphacom
Santosh Elapanda
QHSE Manager
+968 99881224 santoshelapandalonestaralphacom
Moncy Thomas
Finance HR amp Admin Manager
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Operations
Anil Vashishta
Operations Manager Metallurgical Head
+968 99866907 anilvashishtalonestaralphacom
Civil Engineering Material Lab Hukam Chand
Civil Engineering Country Manager - Civil
+968 99445354 hukamchandlonestaralphacom
Naresh Paladugu
Civil Engineering Technical Manager - Civil
+968 99063458 nareshpaladugulonestaralphacom
Rakesh
Civil Engineering Lab Manager - Sohar Lab
+968 92869691 civilsoharlonestaralphacom
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FrancisMD
Civil Engineering Lab Manager ndash Salalah Lab
+968 92038358 Salalahlablonestaralphacom
Tomiyo
Civil Engineering Senior Lab Technician - Duqm Lab
+968 99278040 duqmlablonestaralphacom
Geotechnical Engineering Lab
J Pavan Kumar
Geotechnical Engineering Sr Geotechnical engineer
+968 99887852 ameerudeenlonestaralphacom
Chemical Microbiology amp Environmental Lab
P Tejali
Chemical Microbiology amp Environmental Engineering Lab Manager
+968 99887834 tejaliparsekarlonestaralphacom
Asad
Chemical amp Environmental Engineering Assistant Manager Chemistry
+968 99884612 asadnaqvilonestaralphacom
Vinu Mohan
Food amp Microbiology Testing
+968 99248181 vinumohanlonestaralphacom
Metallurgy Lab
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Anil Vashishta
Metallurgy Lab Manager Metallurgy
+968 99866907 anilvashishtalonestaralphacom
Pratik Raval
Metallurgy Lab Test House Supervisor
+968 99880633 pratikravallonestaralphacom
Sasi Kumar
Metallurgy Lab Senior Metallurgist
+968 99843415 sasikumarlonestaralphacom
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LOCATION MAPS
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1 MUSCAT
2 Muscat ndash Chemistry Lab
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3 SOHAR
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4 DUQM
5 SALALAH
Registered with Directorate General for Specification amp measurements
Approved by PDO ISOIEC 170252005 Certified by SGS for ISO 9001
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LONESTAR ALPHA LABORATORIES - ORGANIZATIONAL CHART
SCOPE OF TESTING
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SCOPE OF WORK
Type of Activity Scope of Tests
Civil Engineering
Construction Material
Mechanical Physical and Chemical Testing of Soil Aggregate Concrete
Cement Blocks Marble Tiles Water and other Construction Materials
Projects Quality Control
Establishment and Operation of Site Laboratories for Specific Projects
Evaluation and Assessment of Materials Quality for Projects Supervision of
Deep Foundation
Structural Evaluation
Non-destructive Diagnostics of Existing Civil structures amp Assessment for
Soundness Strength Deterioration amp Corrosion of Hardened Concrete in the
Existing RC Structures
Deep Foundation Testing
Testing Piles by Low Strain Integrity Testing
Geotechnical
Engineering
(Soil Investigations)
Field soil investigations for the purpose of assessing soil suitability for
building and civil constructions Engineering recommendations for the type
of foundation and bearing capacity Settlement analysis and monitoring
Slope stability analysis Soil and rock permeability tests Groundwater
analysis and monitoring
Highway amp Pavements
Visual inspection of the asphalt condition (defects assessment) Benkelman
Beam deflection measurements Extraction of cores in asphalt pavement
Saw cut asphalt slabs Dynamic Cone Penetration (DCP) measurements
Roughness measurements (IRI) by Roughometer CBR (lab amp In-situ)
Excavation of test pits Asphalt core laboratory analysis
Mechanical Corrosion and Metallurgical Engineering
Mechanical testing of metals welds and steel re-inforcement bars Chemical
analysis Procedure and Welder Qualifications Micro-structural evaluation
NACE Corrosion testing Failure Analysis In-situ Replica Metallography
Corrosion evaluation of SSDSS material Material Selection Manhole Cover
testing Testing of Non-metallics ndash Rubber HDPE GRP Geo-textile
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Chemical amp
Environmental
Engineering
Liquids amp Solids Sample analysis of liquids (domestic water groundwater seawater raw and
treated wastewater reverse osmosis marine discharge etc) and solids (soil
sludge sediment marine life plant tissue etc) Analysis of trace metals in
parts per billion in soil sludge and water Analysis of non-metallic inorganic
components Environmental analysis of organic constituents (BTEX PCB
PAH Phenols Volatile organic compounds Semi volatile organic
compounds etc) Analysis of Pesticides Dioxin amp Furan by using equipment
like GCGCMSFIDECD etc in accordance with International Standards
Metals amp Alloys Chemical composition of metals alloys corrosion products amp scales
Corrosion amp Scale Inhibitor Testing amp Evaluation Drilling Fluids Tests
Determination of different grade of Stainless Steel Carbon Steel Low Alloy
Steel Cast Iron brass Nickel Alloy Analysis of construction Rebar Zinc
Ingot Aluminium Cast Aluminium by using equipment ICPAAOESLECO
etc
Environmental
Monitoring
Effluent discharges amp drinking water compliances Ambient Air amp Stack
emission monitoring Industrial hygiene monitoring Commercial and
industrial indoor air quality Measurement of noise in dB in outdoor
workplace and from operating equipment Monitoring particulates in indoor
outdoor and workplace atmospheres Determination of Total Hydrocarbon
SO2 NO2 VOC Toxic Metals H2S Microbiological Toxic Metals Toxic
Gas and Total Suspended Matter in Internal Air Quality Monitoring
Moisture Velocity Flow NOX SO2 TPHCO2 CO Dioxin HF HCl and
Particulate in Stack Monitoring Ore Analysis Analysis of Nickel Iron Chromite Copper Dolomite Limestone and Gold
Silver Copper and other minerals using XRF ICP or by Wet Chemistry
Oil Analysis Physical and chemical analysis of crude and lube oils engine oil used engine
oil compressor oil hydraulic oil The analysis includes viscosity flash point
density cloud and pour point water content oil content salt colour total
acid number metals etc
TRANSFORMER OIL TESTING
Colour Acidity Water content Viscosity interfiscial Tension Break down
voltage complete gas analysis by TOGA GC Furan Particle size count and
PCBs in transformer analysis in accordance with ASTM BS ISO and
BSEN standard using standard equipment
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Food amp Microbiological Analysis
Microbiological analysis of food vegetables canned vegetables fish meat
meat products chicken sausage ketchup cooking oil mayonnaise cheese
chips cooked foods water and wastewater for CFU fecal coliforms fecal
streptococcus fungi nematods pseudomononas ligeonella etc in
accordance AOAC CMMEF ISO and CCFRA methods Cosmetics
Chemical and microbiological analysis of Hair Oil Vanishing Cream skin
Care lotion Soap Detergent and Hair cream as per the OMAN ministerial
requirement
Chemical analysis of Food
Protein Fiber moisture Toxic metals (lead cadmium Mercury selenium)
histamine Ash Content Fat content by standard method of chemical
analysis of food by David Pearson AOAC and ICP
Drinking water bottled and Unbottled
Chemical and microbiological Analysis of drinking water in accordance with
GULF standard Omani Standard WHO USEPA and international standard
including Bromate Bromide Chlorate Chlorite BTEX TRI Halo methane
VOC TPH metals and all other Carbonate Bi Carbonate and cations and
Anions using IC ICP GC amp GCMS
Paint
Solids Density SG Hg Pb VOC PCB drying time dry film thickness
wet film thickness adhesion strength etc in accordance with ASTM BS
BSEN DIN standard
Bitumen Penetration 25 Softening point Saybolt Furol Viscosity 25
Ductility 25 Water contents
CIVIL ENGINEERING MATERIAL TESTING
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Our Civil Engineering Departments at Muscat Sohar Duqm and Salalah covers wide range of mechanical
physical and chemical testing of soil aggregate concrete concrete durability cement admixtures Microsilica
blocks asphalt bitumen tack coat prime coat marble tiles water and other Construction Materials The lab also
provides a laboratory testing support to our geotechnical Engineering Department
Covering Wide Areas of Oman
Observing the need to be close to the construction projects that spread all over Oman full ndashfledged civil
engineering material testing labs have been established by Lonestar Alpha to cover as many regions of Oman as
possible The presence of more local labs within each region should facilitate providing better services to our
clients and better control of work quality in such projects Our Civil Engineering laboratories are currently in
Muscat Sohar Duqm and Salalah In addition to these five labs Lonestar is capable of providing site labs for
major projects that require labs at their sites
Locations of Civil Engineering material testing labs that belongs to Lonestar Alpha in Oman
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Concrete Strength
The compressive strength of concrete is the most common performance measure used by the engineer in
designing buildings and other structures The compressive strength is measured by breaking cylindrical (or cube)
concrete specimens in a compression-testing machine Flexural strength is one of the tensile strength of concrete
Tensile strength along with elastic modulus and corrosion resistance is another important strength parameter of
engineering materials used in structures
Concrete Durability
While compressive strength is a good indicator of load resistance it isnt a major indicator of concrete durability
There is therefore a need for quick reliable tests for concrete durability that would have to go far beyond reliance
on such standard performance measures as 28-day compressive strength Three forms of water penetration tests
are commonly used namely BS EN 12390DIN 1048 Water Permeability BS 1881 Part 208 Initial Surface
Absorption (ISAT) and BS 1881 Part 122 Water Absorption There are two similar modified chloride diffusion
tests namely ASTM C1202 Chloride Penetration and AASHTO 277 Rapid Chloride Permeability Chloride
Migration Coefficient (NTB 492) is one of the latest test method recently we added in to our system
Soil Field Density (soil compaction)
Soil compaction is defined as the method of mechanically increasing the density of soil In construction this is a
significant part of the building process If performed improperly settlement of the soil could occur and result in
unnecessary maintenance costs or structure failure Almost all types of building sites and construction projects
utilize mechanical compaction techniques Therefore regular testing of soil compaction by independent
laboratories is extremely essential and important Sand Cone Test (ASTM D1556-07 and BS 1377-990) typical
field tests are performed for measuring degree of soil compaction)
Investigative Studies
It is often necessary to test concrete structures after the concrete has hardened to determine whether the structure
is suitable for its designed use The tests available for testing concrete range from the completely non-destructive
where there is no damage to the concrete through those where the concrete surface is slightly damaged to
partially destructive tests such as core tests where the surface has to be repaired after the test The range of
properties that can be assessed using non-destructive tests and partially destructive tests is quite large and includes
such fundamental parameters as density elastic modulus and strength as well as surface hardness and surface
absorption and reinforcement location size and distance from the surface
Deep Foundation Testing (Piles)
Confirmation of satisfactory construction of all pile types has lead to the development of practical inexpensive
and reliable dynamic testing techniques Let our lab be you independent pile testing specialist Low strain
integrity tests examine the response of a pile to a small hammer blow at the pile head The induced stress wave
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travels down the pile shaft and reflected waves from significant changes in pile shaft acoustic impedance are
registered by a transducer held against the pile head
Asphalt amp Bituminous Binder Testing New technologies increased construction liability and revised building standards have made quality asphalt
testing and inspection integral to the successful completion of todayrsquos construction projects Lonestar Alpha
provide asphalt testing services that evaluate asphalt binders asphalt mixtures and other derivatives of asphalt
geared for use in the construction industry
Site Laboratories amp Projects Quality Control
One of the problems which occur within the construction and civil engineering industry is the need to test
construction materials on site Lonestar Alpha has the full capacity to provide site laboratories for big projects
Experienced full-time supervisors lab technicians and assistant technicians will be devoted to run daily testing
activities of such site labs We can also furnish the labs with all necessary equipments and tools
LIST OF TESTS
CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL TESTS
SOIL AGGREGATEROCK
Sampling of Soil samples Sampling of Aggregate samples
Wet Sieve Analysis Sieve Analysis
Hydrometer Analysis Sedimentation Clay Silt and Dust particles
Fines percentage Specific gravity Particle density
Classification of soils Water absorption
Liquid Limit amp Plastic Limit (Atterberg Limits) Bulk density (LooseRodded)
Plasticity Index Moisture content
Linear Shrinkage Clay lumps and Farible particles
Shrinkage limit by wax method Flakiness Index
Proctor compaction test (Light and Heavy) Elongation Index
CBR test (Soaked and unsoaked) Flat and Elongated particles
Specific gravity Particle density Shape Index
Moisture content Crushed broken fractured faces
Maximum and Minimum Index density Voided shell content
Bulk density Light weight particles
Direct Shear test (C and ɸ) Compaction fraction
1-D Odometer test (Consolidation properties
CvmvCc e0) Aggregate crushing value
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Swell Pressure test Aggregate Impact value
Free swell index Ten percent fines value
Permeability (Constant and Falling head method) Uncompacted void content
Unconfined compressive strength (UCS) Los angeles abrasion value
Sand Equivalent Value Drying and shrinkage
Electrical resistivity Sand equivalent value
Electrical conductivity Petrographic examination
Thermal resistivity Polished stone value
FIELD TESTS Coating and Stripping value
Plate Load test Soundness (Magnesium sulphate Sodium sulphate)
Insitu CBR test Alkali reactivity ndash Mortar bar method (3months
16days)
Dynamic Cone penetration Test (DCPT) Alkali reactivity ndash Rocky cylinder method
Compaction test by Sand replacement method Alkali reactivity ndash Chemical method
Rock fill compaction test by water fill method Organic Impurities
ROCK ASPHALT
Uniaxial Compressive Strength (UCS) Bitumen content and grading
Density Field Core thickness density and Compaction
Water absorption Asphalt coring - Insitu
Flexural strength Marshall stability amp Flow
Point load index Marshall density
Modulus of rupture Maximum theoretical density Gmm
Size amp Weight gradation - Insitu Loss of stability
Sodium sulphate crystallization CEMENT
Drop test - Insitu Fineness
Slake durability Initial and Final setting time
Saturation Coefficient and Porosity Normal consistency
CONCRETE Soundness by lechartlier method
Sampling of Fresh Concrete Compressive and flexural strength
Design mix Heat of hydration
Trial mix Complete chemical analysis
Fresh concrete temperature density amp Air
content Microsilica
Workability ndash Slump cone test Bleeding Density
Setting time of concrete Bulk density
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OTHER CIVIL TESTS
Rock Testing Rock Grading Breakage Index etc
Concrete Coring Drilling of concrete cores from existing structures
Destructive and Non Destructive Tests
Concrete structural evaluation by
Ultra sonic pulse velocity test
Rebound Hammer survey
Half cell potential analysis
Cover meter survey
Depth of carbonation
Bond Strength
Delamination survey
Crack mapping
Reinforcement examination
Corrosion rate measurement
Electrical resistivity in concrete
Compressive strength determination by drilling and testing core sample
Coating thickness
Pull off strength of concrete repair
Pile Tests Low Strain Integrity of Piles and witness of pile load test
Compressive strength of cubesCylindersCores Activity index
Tensile splitting strength Moisture content
Flexural Transverse strength Complete chemical analysis
Durability tests on concrete STEEL
Rapid Chloride Penetration Test (RCPT) Tensile and Elongation test
Initial Saturation Absorption Test (ISAT) Bend test
Water Permeability Rebend test
Water absorption Coating thickness
Chloride Migration test Holiday test
Modulus of elasticity Coating flexibility
Dimensions of Various Concrete BlocksTiles Complete chemical analysis
Water Absorption of Concrete Kerbs Channels
Edgings amp Flags ADMIXTURE
Dimension amp Compressive Strength Of Paving
Blocks Physical and Chemical test on admixtures
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CHEMISTRY OF CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL
Chemical Analysis of Cement Chemical Analysis of Lime Powder
Heat of Hydration of cement Total Alkalies
Chemical Analysis of Micro silica Chemical Analysis of Ground Granulated Blast
Furnace Slag
Sodium Absorption Ratio Leachibility Tests of Metals from Soil
Testing of Concrete making water Determination of Alkali carbonates amp Bi
carbonates
Cation Exchange Capacity of Soil Organic matter content of soil
Mass loss of Ignition of soil Total Sulfate content of soil
Water soluble Sulfate content of soil Water soluble Chloride content of soil
Carbonate content of soil Acid soluble Chloride content of soil
Gypsum content of soil Ammonia content of soil
Total Sulfate content of Aggregates Total Chloride content of Aggregates
Potential Alkali ndash Silica reactivity of Aggregates Water Soluble Chloride Salts in Aggregates
Acid ndash Soluble Material in fine Aggregate Organic impurities in fine Aggregates
Determining the water content of freshly mixed
concrete
Determining the Portland cement content of the
hardened hydraulic cement concrete
Chemical analysis of hardened concrete Sulfate content of hardened concrete
Chemical analysis for metals like steel Chloride content of hardened concrete
Indepth carbonation of hardened concrete Indepth chloride penetration on hardened concrete
by dust sampling and analysis
LIST OF CIVIL EQUIPMENTS
General Equipments
Electronic Weighing balances of various capacities Standard calibration weights
Bouyancy balance system for specific gravity Desiccators
Digital Thermometers of various range Dial Thermometers of various range
Max Min Thermometers Wet amp Dry Thermometers
Pressure Gauges Digital Vernier Callipers
Hot Plates Vacuum Pumps
Air Compressor Sand Bath Water bath
Humidity Chamber Load Rings of different capacity
Dial indicators of various range Digital Dial Indicators
Feeler strips Straight Edges
Magnetic stands Cube Mould (150150150 mm)
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Riffle Boxes Drying Ovens
Soil Aggregate and Rock Testing Lab
BS amp ASTM Test Sieves Sieve Shakers
Cone Penetrometers for Liquid Limit Casagrande Apparatus for Liquid Limit
Shrinkage Limit Apparatus Hydrometer test apparatus
Direct Shear Test Appaatus BS ASTM Proctor Rammers
BS ASTM Proctor Moulds BSASTM CBR Moulds amp Appartus
Multi Speed Compression Machine 50 kN Field CBR Apparatus
ASTM Sand cone Apparatus BS large amp Small Pouring Cylinder
Plate bearing Test Apparatus Dynamic Cone Penetrometer (DCP)
Nuclear Density Gauge Electric Resistivity Meter
Speedy Moisture Apparatus Bulk Density Containers
Flakiness amp Elongation Gauges Los Angeles Abrasion Machines
Sand Equivalent Test Sets Jaw Crusher
Rock cutting Saw Drying Shrinkage Apparatus
Point load Index Tester Slake Durability Apparatus
Aggregate Impact Value Apparatus Aggregate Crushing Ten percent Fines Value Apparatus
1-D odometer for consolidation Flow Cone
Max Min Index density equipment Soil Permeability apparatus
Concrete amp Cement Testing lab
Fully Automatic amp Semi Automatic Compression
machines of Various Capacities
Fully Automatic amp Semi Automatic Flexural Testing
machines of Various Capacities
Density containers for Fresh concrete Density Air content meters for Fresh concrete Air content
Concrete Mortar Penetrometers for Setting Time of
Fresh concrete
Concrete Mixers for Trial Mix
Cube Beam Cylinder Moulds Sulphur compound melting pot
Cylinder capping frame Rapid Chloride Penetration Test Apparatus
Half Cell Potential Test Apparatus Concrete Cover meter
Concrete Resistivity meter Rebound hammer
Pull-Off Strength Tester Ultrasonic pulse Velocity Tester
Concrete Flow Meter Specimen Cutting Machine
Core Drilling Machines Diamond Core Bits of different diameter
Micro-coring equipment Blaine Air permeability Apparatus
Fly ash fineness Apparatus Vicat Apparatus
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Ultrasonic Coating Cover Meter (DFT) Le Chatelier Apparatus for Cement Soundness
Calorimeter for heat of hydration Jolting Apparatus
Cement Mortar Mixer Initial Surface Absorption Apparatus
Compression amp Flexural Testing machine for Cement
Strength
Chloride Migration Coefficient Testing apparatus
Water Absorption of Concrete under pressure Mortar Consistency apparatus
Asphalt Testing laboratory
Bitumen Extractor Theoretical maximum Specific Gravity Apparatus
Marshall Compaction Stand amp Rammer Marshall Moulds
Marshall Stability amp Flow Testing machine Asphalt Coring machine
KEY STAFF AT CIVIL ENGINEERING LAB
NAME DESIGNATION QUALIFICATION EXPERIENCE
Hukam Chand Country Manager Civil BA 36
Naresh Paladugu Technical Manager - Muscat MTech ndash GeoTechnical
Engineering (Civil) 11
Dijesh M D Senior Lab TechnicianSupervisor
(Civil) BSc 12
SumeshC Senior Lab TechnicianSupervisor
(Civil) BSc 12
Srinivasa RaoP Senior Lab TechnicianSupervisor
(Civil) BSc 10
Naveen Dhiman Senior Lab TechnicianSupervisor
(Civil) BSc 11
Rakesh M Branch Manager - Sohar BSc 16
Mohammed Al Futaisi Asst Manager BSc 8
Arun S Anand Senior Lab TechnicianSupervisor
(Civil) BSc 11
Seetharam VS Senior Lab TechnicianSupervisor
(Civil) BSc 12
Ajeesh Kumar Senior Lab Technician BSc 9
MD Francis Branch Manager - Salalah Civil Engineering 39
Dhamotharakannan Senior Lab Technician B Tech Civil Engineering 3
Tomiyo Senior Lab TechnicianSupervisor -
Duqm BSc 10
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MAJOR CIVIL ENGINEERING PROJECTS Project Contractor
Construction of Batinah Expressway(Package 1 to 6)
Galfar Engineering amp Contracting SAOG
Nagarjuna construction company international
Simplex - Konstruktor (JV)
Larsen amp Toubro (Oman) LLC
FSB Ferrovial amp Batco JV
Consolidated Contractors Company Oman LLC
Oman Industrial Complex - VALE
Towel Construction
Teejan Trading amp Contracting
Galfar Engineering
LampT Oman
Barka Desalination Plant Douglas OHI Sohar Development Hotel (Crown Plaza) Galfar Engineering amp Contracting TOYOTA Showroom in Liwa Galfar Engineering amp Contracting Expansion of Sohar Beach Hotel Gulf Home Contracting
Social Houses in Liwa
Sam Trading Hussain Fahdil Partners Eastern Moon Contracting
Sohar Multiplex Towel Construction Rehabilitation of Sewerage Network and STP in
Buraimi
Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
IWP Desalination Plant at SUR Bahwan Engineering amp Contracting Maritime Works on Construction of New Port in
Duqm CCC-STFA-JDN
Shadeed Iron amp Steel Douglas OHI Salam Resort amp Spa (Dredging Work) CCC Bank Muscat Headquarter Building Galfar Engineering amp Contracting PDO Headquarter Building Al-Hajery Trading
Duqm Dry Dock Daewoo Co Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
Duqm Desalination Plant
Larsen amp Tubro
Road Bridges from Sarooj to Qurayat
Fedirici Stirling Batco
Road Work at Rahat Al-Andar Farm
Al-Ansari Trading Enterprises
Al-Moultaqa Residential Complex Dawood Contracting
Diabetic Health Centre Premier International
Oncology Wards amp Day care centre at Royal
Hospital Premier International
Psychiatric Hospital Bahwan Engineering Genetic Hospital Ay_tek Construction (Oman) LLC Sea Front Development Al-Ansari Trading Enterprises Car Museum at Barka Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
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Expansion of Barka Reservoir and Transmission
Facility Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
Arsquo Seeb Wastewater Treatment Project Al Hassan Engineering Oman Maritime College at Sohar Al-Khalili Enterprises
Buildings at Sohar University Al-Hajery Trading
Construction of New Villa and Associated Facilities
at Bahjat Al-Anthar Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
Development of Muscat International Airport (MC1) CCC ndash TAV Joint Venture
RAFO ndash Muscat Airport Desert Line Project
Development of Muscat International Airport -
Supply of Dredged material Boskalis Westminister (Oman)
Duqm Airport Phase 1 Desert Line Project
Sub Station at DankWadi Saa Larsen amp Toubro Oman
Court Complex at Buraimi Al Adarak Trading amp Contracting
Court Complex at Sohar Douglas OHI
Al Buraimi Colleage Al Adarak Trading amp Contracting
ROP Building at Buraimi Nafal Trading
Al Buraimi Public park Business amp Trading
Health Centre at Nizwa Business amp Trading
Ground Improvement Work at Sohar Port Soletanche Bachy (France)
Duraline ME Factory at Sohar Shaksy Engineering
Health Centre at Sohar Dawood Construction Co
Health Centre at Rahab Al Dahleez International LLC
Health Centre at Saham Al Bady Trading amp Contracting
Court Complex at Rustaq Carillion Alawi
Asian beach Game Package II Carillion Alawi
Majilis Oman Carillion Alawi
Health Centre at Al Ajaiz CIVIL CO
MTL ndash AL Mawaleh Third Line CCC Oman LLC
Oman Residence Complex ndash Al Khuwair Douglas OHI
Silver House ndash Ghala Douglas OHI
Oman Airbase at Musannah Douglas OHI
Sheraton Hotel Refurbishment Douglas OHI
Oman Dental College Douglas OHI
PAC Fahud Extension Phase II Douglas OHI
Radio Stations at Barka Bidaya and Bahla Premier International Projects
SBG Plaza at Ghubra Simplex Infrastructures LLC
Qalhat Desalination and Water Supply Project Towell Infrastructure Projects Company
SBG Plaza at Ghubra Towell Construction
ArsquoSeeb Sewage Collection and Conveyance System
Al-Khoudh Gravity Sewer Networks
United Gulf Contracting Company
Office amp Stores Complex at Seeb Galfar Engineering amp Contracting SAOG
Dualization of Bousher Al Amerat Road Galfar Engineering amp Contracting SAOG
Muscat Expressway Galfar Engineering amp Contracting SAOG
Bait Al Barakah Rayaheen Hall amp Museum Galfar Engineering amp Contracting SAOG
Car Museum at bait Al Barakah Galfar Engineering amp Contracting SAOG
Suwaiq Fishing harbour International Contracting amp Engineering
Services
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Duqm Port Complex
Jan De Nul Dredging Ltd
Power Generation amp Distribution Facility at Daleel
Field
Larsen amp Toubro Electromech LLC
Ministry of manpower Building at Airport Height Larsen amp Toubro (Oman) LLC
Glorei Maktabi2 Commercial Building at Al
Wattayah
Larsen amp Toubro (Oman) LLC
Oman Botanic Garden Phase-III Larsen amp Toubro (Oman) LLC
3311kV Primary Sub Station at Al Muna amp Al
Ansab
Larsen amp Toubro (Oman) LLC
22033kv Grid Substation amp Transmission Line at As
Sawady (Blue City Area)
Larsen amp Toubro (Oman) LLC
Primary Substation at Jibroo Larsen amp Toubro (Oman) LLC
13233kV Grid Station at Misfah Area Larsen amp Toubro (Oman) LLC
Flyover Widening and Junction Improvement at
Athaiba
Larsen amp Toubro (Oman) LLC
Dualization of Ghala ndash Al Ansab Road Larsen amp Toubro (Oman) LLC
Al Amerat ndash Quriyat Road Nagarjuna Construction Company
Houses at different location in Quriyat Nagarjuna Construction Company
Construction of Bridge Across Wadi Bani Hinay at
Wilayat of Al Rustaq Abu Hatim Company LLC
Construction of State Audit Institution Head Quarters
Building in Muscat Al Bustan Area Abu Hatim Company LLC
Sultan Qaboos Mosque at Nakhal amp Sumail Abu Hatim Company LLC
Proposed main entrance amp boundary wall at samoud
garrisonHalban Al Ansari Contractors
CPF Road Khazzan Al EZ Trading Transport amp Contracting Co
LLC
Health Center at Nizwa Al Badi Trading
Sultan Qaboos Mosque at Sumail Al Badi Trading
RAH Masjed amp Sablah for PDO Al Hajiry Trading LLC
Al Seeb Waste Water project Al Hajiry Trading LLC
Emergency Water Resrvoir Al Hassan Engineering Company SAOG
Construction of Independent Power Plant Project
Roads(Barka-3) Al Hassan Engineering Company SAOG
Renal Dialysis Center at Seeb Al khalili Construction LLC
Supply Hanger Rafo Mussannah Al khalili Construction LLC
Construction of Barracks accommodation at Airport
Heights Al Nahdha -Al Omaniah Co LLC
Proposed Sports Facilities for Security unitAl
Khoudh Al Rawahi International Co LLC
Remedial Works to Bridges Phase - 4A
(RUAWorks A Side) Al Sarooj Construction LLC
MohdAl Ameen Mosque-External Work Package Al Turki Enterprises
Regional Head Quarters at Ibri amp Rustaq Al Turki Enterprises
Proposed Officers Bedsit Masirah Alyam Enterprises LLC
Accomodation Complex (Kitchen amp Dining)Bid
Bid Police station Building-1 Arabian Supplies Contracting LLC
Officers Bed sit Sumail Arabian Supplies Contracting LLC
Multi - Purpose Hall Bahla Al Hamra Mudhaibi Arabian Supplies Contracting LLC
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amp Al Khamil
Innovation Park Muscat Arabian Supplies Contracting LLC
Dualization of Bid-Bid - Sur Road Section
1Package 1 A Astaldi-Ozkar JV
Al Hail Green Residential Developments Phase - 1 Bahwan Contracting Company LLC
3 X 20 MUA Primary Sub Station Ghala Bahwan Contracting Company LLC
Construction of New HLD Class room PDO Bahwan Engineering Company
Mixed use development at Bausher Carillion Alawi LLC
Roual Opera House Carillion Alawi LLC
Al Khairan Hotel Resort amp Spa Carillion Alawi LLC
Sultan Qaboos Mosque Nizwa Carillion Alawi LLC
Majlis Oman Carillion Alawi LLC
Construction of Muscat Airport Interchange on 18th
Nov Street
Consolidated Contractors Company Oman LLC
( CCC )
Construction of Underpass at Bait Al Barka
RA(CUB Project)
Consolidated Contractors Company Oman LLC
( CCC )
Design amp Construction of Al Mahaj RA Interchange
and related drainage amp Road works
Consolidated Contractors Company Oman LLC
( CCC )
Dualization of Farq Roundabout - Marfarsquoa Daris
Road
Consolidated Contractors Company Oman LLC
( CCC )
Grade Separated Junction Project stage 1 Consolidated Contractors Company Oman LLC
( CCC )
3rd laning of the Main Road from Al Mawaleh
Interchange to Bait Al Barka RA-Lot(1)
Consolidated Contractors Company Oman LLC
( CCC )
MEDC - Head Office building Dawood Contracting Company LLC
Jabal Al- AKhadar Resort Hotel Dawood Contracting Company LLC
Proposed Villa at Royal Flight Residential Complex
at Seeb Dawood Contracting Company LLC
3rd Laning of the M Road from Al Mawaleh
Intrsquochange to Bait Al Barka RA(Lot-2) Desert Line project LLC
Dualization of Nizwa Ibri Road Sec-2 from Jabrin to
Ibri Option 2 Desert Line project LLC
Construction of Asphalt Road from Al Haisha in
Wilayat Bahla to Hamra Al Duru in Wilayat IBRI Desert Line project LLC
Construction of Water Supply to Wilayat Wadi Bani
Khalid Desert Line project LLC
Additional amp Alteration works at Al falaji Development Services ampMaintenance LLC
Armoury Magazine at ROP Academy Development Services ampMaintenance LLC
Construction of Pump Shed Room and Reatin Wall Development Services ampMaintenance LLC
Fanja Sports Club Development Services ampMaintenance LLC
HQ for Ammunition stores at MAM Development Services ampMaintenance LLC
Immigration Complex at Nizwa Development Services ampMaintenance LLC
New building for CDC Department at Rustaq
Hospital complex Development Services ampMaintenance LLC
VIF Complex at Mudhaibi Development Services ampMaintenance LLC
Design amp Construction of Additional Interchanges
for Al Mubaila South Federic Stirling Batco LLC
13233KV Substation amp Associated OHL Ghala
amp AL Khamil Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
NHC Royal Hospital Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
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Inflight Catering Facilities Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
Design amp Construction of Al-Faroosiya Street
Interchange Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
Border Post complex at Rub Al Khali Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
Upgradation of IzkiMuthaibiRustaq Grid station Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
New Accident and Emergency + Burns Department
at Khoula Hospital Phase -8 Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
Dualization of Nizwa ndash Thumrait Road(IZZ-Adam
Section) Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
Dualization of Nizwa ndash Ibri RoadSec2 from Jabrin
to Ibri ndash 1 Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
Ras Al Hadd Airport Development Project Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
Safah and Wadi Latham Oilfield Services
Construction Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
Upgrade of Mukhaizna Airfield ndash New Runway
construction Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
Construction of Water Distribution network
Rustaq Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
New Darsait STP Project Galfar-Cadagua JV
Barrack Accomodation Suwaiq Gulf International Contracting LLC
Al Hamriya storm water drainage channel Hasan Juma Backer Trading amp Contracting
CoLLC
Annexe Building for Supreme Council for Planing Hasan Juma Backer Trading amp Contracting
CoLLC
Oman National Centre for treatment of
Haematological Disorder amp Bone Marrow Transplant
Hasan Juma Backer Trading amp Contracting
CoLLC
Construction of Jr Rate Accomodation Block
Wudam Iskan Contracting Company LLC
8 JOQ at MAM Iskan Contracting Company LLC
Military Technical College District Cooling System Iskan Contracting Company LLC
Al Amerat Waste Water Project Contract A 2 JV Arab Contractors amp WUEC
Darsait Al Wadi Al Kabir Road Project Larsen amp Toubro(Oman)LLC
MGI Road Project Larsen amp Toubro(Oman)LLC
Al Athaibah Interchange Larsen amp Toubro(Oman)LLC
Construction of 13233kv Grid Station at Amrat
Construction of 132kv Grid Station at Mabella - 2
and Installation of Required 132kv Overhead
Line132kv Cables in Muscat Governorate (Tender
No 1432012)
Larsen amp Toubro(Oman)LLC
6 Class Rooms to Zainab Al Asadiya School at Al
Amerat Mansoor Al Masroory
Proposed 14 classroom - Girls basic education
School at QalhatSur Mansoor Al Masroory
Accomodation at Adam Nafal Contracting amp Trading Co LLC
Wudam Naval Base Nafal Contracting amp Trading Co LLC
Construction of 3311KV Primary Sub Station at
Saraya Bandar Jissah
Oman National Engineering amp Investment
Co(SOAG)
Bait Al Barka Viewing Platform amp Sea wall Oman Shapoorji Construction Co LLC
Construction of Medium Wave Radio Transmission
Station in Barkabahla amp Buraimi Premier International Project LLC
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Al Batinah Coastal Housing Project
barkaMusanna amp Suwaiq Radic Construction Company LLC
Commercial amp Residential Building at Mumtaz area Shaksy Engineering Services LLC
Dualization of Ibri ndash Al Dariz-Miskin Road Strabag Oman LLC
Re-Build of Air strip existing at Rusail amp Sayq Strabag Oman LLC
Wadi Minqal amp Wadi Bani Jaber Asphalt Road
Section - 1 Strabag Oman LLC
Dualization of Bid-Bid - Sur Road Section -
1Package 1 - B STFA-HLG JV
Civil Work Services for Safah (B-09) Wadi Latham
(B-27) Fields Special Technical Services
Gas Processing Plant at Abu Tubul Block 60 Special Technical Services
EPC of RAH Substation STS Tebodin LLC
Treated Effluent Supply to Al Riyam amp Kalbou
Parks Teejan Trading amp Contracting
New Supreme Court Building At Al Ghubrah Towell Construction amp Company LLC
MC 4a ndash Civil Aviation Head Quarters Towell Construction amp Company LLC
New Supreme Court Building At Al Ghubrah Towell Construction amp Company LLC
Expansion of Distrib Network Seeb Wilyat ndash Seeb Towell Infrastructure Projects CoLLC (TIPCO)
Water Distribution Network for Wilyat -AL Qabil amp
Ibra Towell Infrastructure Projects CoLLC (TIPCO)
Construction of Batinah Expressway (Package -1) Galfar Engineering amp Contracting SAOG
Batinah Expressway Package ndash 3 Simplex - Konstruktor (JV)
Construction of Batinah Expressway - Package - 4 Larsen amp Toubro(Oman) LLC
Construction of Batinah Expressway - Package - 6 CCC (Oman) LLC
BP Oman - Khazzan Project Al EZ TradingTransport amp Contracting CoLLC
Kempinski HotelThe Wave Muscat Carillion Alawi LLC
Upgrading of Sinaw-Mahout Road Section-02 Strabag Oman LLC
Construction of Batinah Highway (Halban Junction) Strabag Oman LLC
Construction of Batinah Highway-Package-2 Nagarjuna Construction Company (NCC)
Major Site laboratories
Project Contractor
Head Quarter Building for PDO at MAF Al Hajry Trading amp Contracting
Development of Muscat International Airport ndash
Supply of dredged material
Boskalis Westminister (Oman)
Expeditionary Tent Beddown Area at Masirah Island
Cosmopolitan ndash EMTA Joint Venture
BP ndash Pipeline Installation amp Site Construction Galfar Engineering
Rehabilitation Works (Roads Bridges) at Quriyat Federcei Stirling Batco
Health Centre at Saham Al Badi Trading amp Construction
Sohar Bulk Jetty Oman Operation Saipem ndash Afcons Joint Venture
PDO ndash SNDC Project at Qurn Alam
Al Hassan Engineering
2nd Asian Beach Game 2010 at Wudam Carillion Alawi LLC
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Power Generation amp Distribution Facility at Daleel
Field
Larsen amp Toubro Electromech LLC
Health Centre at Rahab
Al Dahleez International LLC
Sohar Bulk Jetty Project
Saipem- Afcons Joint Venture
Court Complex at Rustaq
Carillion Alawi LLC
PDO Bahja ndash Plot Development
Sayouh Mahwees Trd amp Cont Co LLC
Dualization of Bid-Bid Sur Road Astaldi ndash Ozkar JV and STFA-HLG JV
ROP ndash Sidab Harbour Project Carillion Alawi LLC
Salalah International Airport LampT Galfar Contortion
Construction of Al Batinah Expressway (Package -1) Galfar Engineering amp Contracting SAOG
Batinah Express way Package ndash 3 Simplex - Konstruktor (JV)
Construction of Batinah Expressway - Package - 4 Larsen amp Toubro(Oman) LLC
Construction of Batinah Expressway - Package - 5 FSB Ferrovial amp Batco JV
Construction of Batinah Expressway - Package - 6 CCC (Oman) LLC
Air traffic control at Masira Darim Construction company LLC
Transfer station at Fanza Malik Sohar
STF Complex -Suwaiq Dawood Contracting Company LLC
Ras Al Hamra Development Project (RAH - 435) Al Turki Enterprises LLC
Zulia Power plant (PDO) Al Hassan Engineering LLC
SNCP Qurnalam Al Hassan Engineering LLC
RAH International School Al Hajry Trading amp Contracting
Dualization of Bid-Bid - Sur Road Section
1Package 1 A
Astaldi-Ozkar JV
Halban prade ground project (SSF) Trading amp Investment LLC
Jabel Akhthar Hotel Dawood Contracting Company LLC
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Sultan Qaboos Mosque Nizwa Carillion Alawi LLC
SUR IPP Douglas OHI
MC-5 Salalah International Airport L amp T India and L amp T Oman
MC-5 Salalah International Airport Galfar Engineering amp Contracting SAOG
Shadeed Iron amp Steel L amp T Oman
Shadeed Iron amp Steel Simplex Infrastructures LLC
Health Centre Ibri Master Bin Karam
University Of Buraimi L amp T Oman
University Of Buraimi L amp T Oman
Trasnsfer Station SUR Mallak Sohar
Dualization of Mahdha-AL Rawdha Road
Buraimi
Premier International
Duqm Port Road Strabag Oman LLC
Mall of Oman - Package - 2 SPCCC
Dualization of Adam - Thumrait Road Part - 2
(ATD Project)
CCC (Oman) LLC
Durability Test of Concrete such as Chloride Migration Test and Rapid Chloride Permeability Test
Field Compaction test is used to provide the basis for control the fill material compaction
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Rapid chloride penetration test for concrete to asses the chloride ion penetration
Durability Test of Concrete such as Water Penetration Test
Permeability Apparatus Constant amp Falling Head for Granular ampClaySilt
Transverse Strength of Kerb Stone
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Non Destructive Structural Investigation
Exposure of foundation for visual inspection and NDT
Cover meter surevy Test indicates position of reinforecemnt bars hardned concrete
Ultra sonic pulse velocity measurement to assess the uniformity of concrete Detects internal flaws cracks and segregation etc
Rebound Hammer test to find the insitu concrete strength Surface hardness
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Direct Shear test to find the cohesion(C) and angle of internal friction(ɸ) in soil samples
Insitu concrete coring to determine the compressive strength
Marshall stability test for asphalt mixes
GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING
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Lonestar Alpha Labs undertake onshore amp offshore ground investigations for a wide variety of civil and
industrial construction infrastructure and pipeline projects We pride ourselves by adopting the same
professional approach to both large multi-disciplinary investigation projects as well as small simple structures
Our Investigation is supervised by highly qualified amp experienced geotechnical engineers and geologists
General Geotechnical Engineering Services
Design and planning of ground investigations
Settlement Monitoring
Foundation Designs and Proof Checking
Design of Reinforced Earth Structures
Design of Deep Foundations (Piles Well) amp Mat Foundations
Borehole drilling amp soil investigations (SPT)
Dynamic Cone Penetration Testing (DCPT)
Static Cone Penetration Test with pore-pressure measurement (CPTU)
Sample coring and analysis
Down hole and Cross Hole Seismic Tests
Trial pitting and trenching
Slope stability analysis amp studies
Pumping Tests and permeability Lugeon Tests
Double Ring Infiltrometer Tests
Plate bearing Tests and in-situ CBRs
Electrical Resistively Test
Thermal Resistivity Test
Resistively Profiling amp Resistivity Mapping
Groundwater Monitoring Sampling and Analysis
Preparation of factual and interpretative reporting
Soil Investigations
Soil Geotechnical investigations are performed by geotechnical engineers to obtain information on the physical
and mechanical properties of soil and rock around a site to design earthworks and foundations for proposed
structures and for repair of distress to earthworks and structures caused by subsurface conditions A geotechnical
investigation includes surface exploration and subsurface exploration of a site Our rigs are cable to drill vertical
holes down to 400m and inclined holes down to 200m below existing ground level
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Soil sampling using variety of samplers to collect disturbed samples relatively undisturbed samples and
undisturbed samples Samplers such as Hand Shovel Machine driven auger continuous flight auger Split-
Spoon SPT sampler Shelby Tube Sampler Piston Sampler
Laboratory tests
A wide variety of laboratory tests performed on soils and rocks to measure different properties
Although detailed list of laboratory testing is presented in Civil section some of the typical tests involved in the
investigation are given below
Water Content
Particle size Analysis Grain Size Distribution
Sedimentation Hydrometer analysis
Atterberg limits
California Bearing Ratio (CBR)
Direct Shear Test
Oedometer Test (Consolidation)
Swelling Pressure Test
Tri-axial Test
Unconfined Compressive Strength
Chemical Analysis of Soil and Water
In-Situ geotechnical tests
Standard Penetration Test (SPT) - in-situ standard penetration test designed to provide information on the
properties of soil while also collecting a disturbed soil sample for grain-size analysis and soil classification
Dynamic Cone Penetration Test (DCPT) - in-situ dynamic cone penetration test designed to provide
information on the properties of sub soil of natural ground or for pavement DCPT is useful to determine the in-
situ CBR and subgrade modulus
Cone Penetration Test (CPT) ndash standard Cone Penetration Test is performed using an instrumented probe
with a conical tip pushed into the soil hydraulically at a constant rate CPT instrument records tip resistance
friction resistance along the sleeve and pore-pressure measurement For bigger sites usually the CPTs are
performed in combination with drilling of boreholes to correlate so that the investigation is economical and
appropriate CPT data interpretation is used for correlation of soil properties and also to determine Soil Bearing
Capacity (SBC)
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Constant head Falling head permeability tests - Estimating Hydraulic conductivity (or permeability)
of different types of soil is the most important step in designing any groundwater control system The knowledge
of this property is much useful in solving problems involving yield of water bearing strata seepage through
earthen dams stability of earthen dams and embankments of canal bank affected by seepage settlement etc The
falling head method of determining permeability is used for soil with low discharge where as the constant head
permeability test is used for coarse-grained soils with a reasonable discharge in a given time For very fine-
grained soil capillarity permeability test is recommended
Lugeon Test or Packer Tests - Estimating Hydraulic conductivity (or permeability) of different types of
rocks is a key step in designing any groundwater control system in a rock We do perform Packer Permeability
Tests in Rocks
Groundwater Monitoring
Our geotechnical field staffs are well trained for installing Piezometers and groundwater monitoring Piezometers
are two types viz Type-1 is Standpipe Piezometer and Type-2 is Vibrating-Wire Piezometers Standpipe
piezometer facilitates Groundwater levels measurement using dip meter or water level indicators while VW
piezometers are useful for monitoring Pore-Water pressures continuously using special devices attached to data
loggers
Groundwater Samples can be collected for analysis in the chemical and microbiological lab Routine drinking
water analysis trace metals and organic parameters can be tested and evaluated
Slope Stability Studies
The field of slope stability encompasses the analysis of static and dynamic stability of slopes of earth and rock-fill
dams slopes of other types of embankments excavated slopes and natural slopes in soil and soft rock Lonestar
Alpha can provide slope stability investigation analysis (including modelling) and design mitigation which can
be completed by our well trained and qualified geologists and geotechnical engineers
Settlement Monitoring
Settlement Monitoring surveys is performed to determine the degree of horizontal and vertical displacement of
structures pavements and embankments over a defined period Severe pavement damage and structural failure
can be a direct result of settlement and therefore it is critical that movement be detected and measured Our Senior
Engineering Surveyors and Geotechnical Engineers are available to assist you with the development and
implementation of a monitoring system to suit individual requirements
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Other Geotechnical Field Tests
Plate Load Tests
In-Situ CBR Tests
Soil Electrical Resistivity Tests
Soil Thermal Resistivity Tests
Pile Integrity Tests
Infiltration Rate Tests using Double Ring Infiltrometer
Geotechnical Field Tests
Geophysical seismic tests are useful to determine dynamic soil rock properties which will be used in
design of machine and any other vibrating equipment foundations
Two typical seismic tests performed as part of the geotechnical investigations are
Downhole seismic test and
Crosshole seismic test
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LIST OF GEOTECHNICAL TESTS
LIST OF GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING EQUIPMENTS
Drilling Rigs Desco Inc 2No SP4500S amp 3No
SP3500S (crawler)
Split-Spoon Sampler
Drilling Rig Ellettari EK100S amp EK 200S (crawler) Piston Type Samples
Drilling Rigs Truck Mounted Vibrating Wire Piezometers Devices amp Loggers
Drilling Rods Tricone Bits
Standard SPT sets and rods Tungsten Carbide Drilling Bits (96mm amp 101mm amp
above)
Single Double amp Triple Tube Core Barrels ndash
Conventional amp Wireline system
Diamond Bits Surface amp Impregnated (96mm amp
101mm amp above) ndash Conventional amp Wireline system
Shelby Tubes Automatic Water level Meter
Dynamic Cone Penetrometer Test equipment (DCPT) Bailers for Groundwater Sampling
Down-The-Hole Hammer (DTH Hammer) Packer Test Apparatus
Surveying Equipments (Auto Levels Total Station
GPS and Accessories)
Variable Geotechnical Softwares (gINT etc)
Thermal Resistivity Test Apparatus (KD2 Pro) Electrical Resistivity Test Apparatus (Nillson)
SUBSURFACE SOIL ROCK GROUNDWATER
Soil Investigation Drilling in Soils and Rocks
Bearing Capacity amp Settlement Analysis Slope Stability Analysis
Trial Pits Standard Penetration Test - SPT
Permeability in Soil (Falling Constant Head) Dynamic Cone Penetration Test - DCPT
Permeability in Rock (Lugeon Packer Test) Infiltration Rate Tests
Groundwater Monitoring and Sampling Installation of Inclinometers amp Pressure Meters
In-situ CBR Tests Installation of Piezometers
Soil Swelling Tests Plate Load Tests
Vane Shear Tests Soil Electrical Resistivity Tests
Down Hole Seismic Tests Cross Hole Seismic Tests
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KEY STAFF AT GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING
NAME DESIGNATION QUALIFICATION EXPERIENCE
J Pavan Kumar Sr Geotechnical Engineer MTech - Geotechnical 8
Tauseef anwar Geologist MSc Geology 5
Bahrudeen assain
Mohammed Geologist MSc Geology 5
Anjali Geologist BSc in Geology 8
Imran Ishaq Engineering asst Dip Civil 5
Mohammed Al-Ansari Logistics and Supervisor High School 10
Ameen Khalfan Field Coordinator High School 8
Abdullah Field Coordinator High School 5
Rit Bahadur Drilling Operator High School 15
Purna Bahadur Drilling Operator High School 16
Rajan Basnet Drilling Operator High School 10
Subarna Paija Drilling Operator High School 11
Lil Bahadur Sr Mechanic High School 11
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RECENT GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING PROJECTS Project Client Consultant No of Boreholes
Oman National Railway
Project Segments 2 amp 6
Italferr SpA MOTC 65 BH 80 TP amp
Piezometers
Bunker Terminal at Duqm Oman Oil Marketing Co
(OOMC)
Worley Parsons Oman
Engineering (WPOE)
10 BH amp MASW
survey
Mahdah ndash Rawdah Road
Dualization project
Premier International Mott McDonald 22 BH 15 TP amp
Slope stability
Yibal-Khuff FEED project Galfar Engg amp
Contracting Co SAOG
Petroleum Development
Oman (PDO)
95 BH 45 TP amp 11
Downhole seismic
Well pad stability
investigations at Fahud
Mabrouk Khulud West D
Galfar Engg amp
Contracting Co SAOG
Petroleum Development
Oman (PDO)
18 BH
Batinah Expressway Pkg 3 Simplex Infrastructure Parsons International
MOTC
79 BH
Adam ndash Thumrait
Dualization Project
Parsons International MOTC 150 BH 365 TP
Lime Calcination project at
Salalah
Carmeuse Inc - 15 BH 10 TP amp
Diagraphy drilling
Duqm Area A B amp C Sultan Qaboos University
(SQU)
SEZAD 65 BH amp 20 TP
Various Substation projects
in all Governorates
Dawood Engineering
Consultancy
Mezoon Electricity 50 BH 25 TP 50
ERTs
Chromite Quarry Drilling Arabian Gulf Trading - 7 BH
Transmission line at Taqah Rukun Al Yaqeen Int Mott McDonald 50 BH amp 61 TP
Izz ndash Adam Road
Dualization Project
Galfar Engg amp
Contracting Co SAOG
National Engg Services
of Pakistan (NESPAK)
25 BH amp 8 TPs
Bid bid ndash Sur Road
Dualization Project
Astaldi ndash Ozkar Joint
Venture
Dar Al-Handassah
(Lebonan)
89 BH 8 TPs
Piezometers
Water Distribution Network
at Al Amerat
Taeyoung ndash Hasan Juma
Baker JV
Sogreah Consultants 25 BH 130 TP amp Soil
Resistivity
Taxiway and Airlift Ramp
at Al Musannah Airbase
American International
Contractors Inc
- 34 BH amp 62 TP
Water Distribution Network
at Al Khoud
Towell Infrastructure
Projects Co LLC
National Engg Services
of Pakistan (NESPAK)
11 BH 7 TP amp Soil
Resistivity
Interchanges btn Airport amp
Muscat Expressway
Soares Da Costa ndash Oman
United Engg Services JV
Parsons International 15 BHs amp 10 TP
Oman Botanic Garden Diwan Royal Court Alatec (Spain) 75 BH
Qurayiat-Al-Amerat Road Muscat Municipality Parsons International 6 BH
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Tunnel
Al-Haffa District
Development Infrastructure
Dohfar Municipality Dar Al-Handassah
(Lebonan)
11 BH
Piezometers
Salam Resort amp Spa in Yiti
Muscat
Sama Dubai Halcrow International 58 BH
amp Piezometers
Al-Ansab STP Galfar Engineering amp
Contracting
Khatib AlAmi 6 BH
Limestone Quarry for
Doqoum Dry Dock
Daewoo Co Daewoo Co 6 BH
Barka Water Reservoir
Expansion Works
Galfar Engineering amp
Contracting
Mott Mac Donald 12 BH
Soil Resistivity
Information Centers at
Nizwa amp Ibri
Ministry of Higher
Education
Development Services amp
Maintenance
6 BH
Irrigation System Plan for
Dhofar Municipality
Dhofar Municipality Consulting Engineering
Services
7 BH
Infiltration Tests
Cyclone Damage
Rehabilitation Works in Ras
Al-Hadd
CCC Parsons International Investigation for
Ground
Improvement
Soil Resistivity OMIFCO - Soil Resistivity
Seeb Cornice Road
Improvement Bridges
Muscat Municipality Atkins 7 BH
Dualization FarqNizwa to
Marfaa Daris Road
Ministry of Transport and
Communication
Parsons International 18 BH
Dualization of Al Kharjiah
Street
Muscat Municipality Parsons International 6 BH
Bidbid Sur Road Sec-1 MOTC Dar Al Handasah 31 BH Piezometers
120TPs
Flood Protection Dams-
Liwa and Shinaz Area
Ministry of water
resources and regional
municipalities
Renardet amp Fitchner 29 BH 40 TPs
Housing at Hail Al Ghaf
Quriyat
Muscat Municipality - 10 BH amp 10 TPs
132kV OHL from Harweel
to Thumrait
Petroleum Development
Oman
Worley Parsons 11 BH 11TPs amp ERT
132kV OHL from Dank to
Al Hail
Civil Co Contracting OETC Energoprojekt
Mott Mac Donald
43 BH 20 TPs amp
ERT
132kV OHL from Al Wasit
to Buraimi Grid Ss
Civil Co Contracting OETC Energoprojekt
Mott Mac Donald
27 BH 11TPrsquos amp
ERT
Al Athaiba Junction
Improvements
Muscat Municipality Parsons Intl Co 12 BH 7 TP Asphalt
Coring
Third Laneing from Bait Al Muscat Municipality Parsons International 35 BH 34 TP
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Barka to Mabelah Asphalt Coring
Design and construction of
Dualization of Al Murtaffa
street
Muscat Municipality Parsons International 26 BH 15 TP
Asphalt Coring
Proposed Tower
Constructions in OMAN
Ministry of Broadcasting Rohde amp Schwarz 16BH
EPC of power plant Daleel
Facility
L amp T Electromech Mott Mac Donald 7 BH 10TP ERT
Royal Suite at Haima and
Emergency block
Dewan of Royal Court Tebodin amp Partners LLC 4BH 4TP
Navigation Aids System
Muscat International
Airport and Salalah Airport
Thales Deutschland
Germany
Thales Deutschland
Germany
6BH 5ERT
Upgrade of DPS amp B-Block
facility Daleel oil Fields
Daleel Petroleum Attila Dogan 4BH 2ERT
13233kV Grid Station at
Quriyat
OETC LnT Oman Energoprojekt amp Parsons 4BH TPs
132kV OHL from Quriyat
to Jahloot
OETC LnT Oman Energoprojekt amp Parsons 60BH 60TPs 60ERT
Supreme Court at Al
Ghubra Guest House
Royal Court Affairs
Royal Estates The Palace
Consulting Engineering
Services LLC
12BH TPs
GEOTECH DRILLING RIGS
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DESCO SP4500S Rigs DESCO SP3500S Rigs
Site Work Photographs
GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION ndash AREA A B amp C at Duqm
Client SEZAD Consultant SQU
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GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION ndash Yibal Khuff Project at Yibal
Client Galfar Engg amp Cont Consultant PDO
GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION ndash Inclined Coring at Chromite Mine near Sumail
Client Arabian Gulf Trading
GEOTEC
HNICAL INVESTIGATION ndash Oman National Railway Project
Segments 2 amp 6
Client MOTC Consultant Italferr SpA
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GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION FOR
BARKA WATER RESERVOIR EXPANSION
Client Galfar Consultant Mott Mac Donald
SUBSURFACE INVESTIGATION BIDBID-SUR ROAD
SECTION 1
Client MOTC Consultant Dar Al Handasah Shair amp Partners
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GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION FOR SEEB-CORNICHE ROAD
IMPROVEMENT BRIDGE 6 MUSCAT
Client Muscat Municipality Consultant Atkins
GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION FOR 132KV OHL FROM DANK
TO AL HAIL amp 132KV OHL FROM SIBETHA TO BURAIMI
Client CivilCo Consultant Mott Mac Donald Energoprojekt
GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION FOR FLOOD PROTECTION DAMS
SHINAZ AREA ndash HATTA-A HATTA-B FAYDH amp BIDAH
Client MRMWR Consultant Fitchner amp Renardet
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DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF FLYOVER WIDENING AND JUNCTION IMPROVEMENTS AT AL ATHAIBA INTERCHANGE
Client Muscat Municipality Consultant Parsons
DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF THIRD LANING OF MAIN ROAD FROM AL MAWELAH INTERCHANGE TO BAIT AL BARKHA RA
Client Muscat Municipality Consultant Parsons
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SURVEYING WITH TOTAL STATION EQUIPMENT FOR
GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING PURPOSES
ELECTRICAL RESISTIVITY TEST
RESISTIVITY MAPPING amp RESISTIVITY PROFILING
PIEZOMETER INSTALLATION INCLINED DRILLING WITH PACKER TEST
CHEMICALENVIRONMENTAL amp
MICROBIOLOGICAL TESTING
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Lonestar Alpha Lab provides a full range of chemical environmental and microbiological analytical services to
industrial engineeringconsulting and government clients throughout the Sultanate of Oman Lonestar Alpha
analytical expertise includes organic and inorganic analyses of water soil air food and many other matrices The
lab production capability capacity and advancement of instrumentation ensure the reliability and performance
needed to successfully deliver major analytical projects Instruments are dedicated to specific matrices and
analyses to prevent cross contamination Our reports are fully supported by QAQC deliverables designed to meet
the requirements of the regulatory program for which the data will be utilized Our reports are designed for ease-
of-results interpretation as well as efficient validation of the support data
TESTING DIFFERENT MATRICES
DomesticFormationGroundReclamation Water
Desalination Water amp Marine Samples
Marine Life
Plant Tissue
Reverse Osmosis
Soils amp Sediments
Food Products
Metal Samples
Concrete Products
CHEMICALENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS
WaterWastewater Metallic Constituents
WaterWastewater Organic Constituents
Water Cations amp Anions
Ambient Air Quality Monitoring
Stack amp Process Emission Monitoring
Indoor Air Quality
Contamination Pollution Studies Environmental Chemistry organics inorganics metals
Analytical chemistry using AAS XRF OES IRC and wet chemistry
Noise amp Vibration Monitoring
Microbiological Analysis
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AMBIENT AIR amp STACK EMISSION MONITORING
CO amp CO2
Hydrogen Sulfide
Hydrocarbons
Metal Particulates
NOx SOx
Oxygen
Volatile Organic Compounds
Dioxin amp Furion
MICROBIOLOGICAL AIR QUALITY MONITORING
Bacteria(CFUm3
Moulds (CFUm3)
Identification of Microorganisms up to Species level
INDOOR AIR QUALITY (IAQ)
Lonestar Alpha leads the way in Indoor Air Quality Services with our dedicated team of field staff and the latest
equipment We are equipped to investigate chemical and biological exposure situations
IAQ Air Monitoring Services
VOCs and SVOCs
Fungal Mold Indentification Quantification
Total Respirable Particulates
Toxic Vapors
Sick Building Syndrome
Bacterial Indentification Quantification
Typical IAQ Surveys
IAQ profile for preliminary building study
Baseline IAQ monitoring
Mold Fungal contamination monitoring using spore trap sampling devices
Compliance monitoring for municipal amp Government enviromental agencies
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HSE monitoring for critical response of environmental hazards
INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE (IH)
Lonestar Alpha is capable of providing a wide variety of Industrial Hygiene Service
using state of the art equipment and depth of experience with IH procedures
NoiseDosimetry TLV+8Hr TWA
Particulates (Total PM 10 PM 50 PM 25)
Combustible Gases (Total Hydrocarbons)
VOCs and SVOCs
Total and Respirable Fibers
Metals and Inorganics
Typical Industrial Hygiene Monitoring
HSE monitoring for corporate or client requirec field data collection
Compliance monitoring for Municipal or Governmental agency requirements
Background monitoring for comparative Environmental studies
HYGIENE AUDITING AND INSPECTIONS
Hygiene Auditing
Hygiene Inspections and Hygiene recommendations
Assisting in ISOHACCP Certifications
Microbiological Sampling and Analysis of Food and Water
Swab sampling and Air Monitoring
Hotel and Industrial HAACP and Hygiene System Implementation
Assisting in Laboratory setup and Accreditations Response monitoring for safety analysis and quality assurance audits
OIL ANALYSIS
Lube Oil
Transformer Oil
Compressor Oil
Diesel
Heavy fuel
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LIST OF CHEMICALENVIRONMENTALMICROBIOLOGICAL TESTS ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY amp ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS
WATER EFFLUENT SEAWATER SOIL SEDIMENT ANALYSIS
Acidity Sulfide Selenium
Alkalinity TDS Silicon
Ammonia Temperature Silver
Bicarbonate Total Hardness Sodium
BOD Total Nitrogen Strontium
Boron Total Organic Carbon Thallium
Chlorite chlorate Potassium
Bromate TSS Tin
Carbonate Turbidity Titanium
Chlorides Aluminum Vanadium
COD Antimony Zink
Color Arsenic Aromatic Volatile Orgabicx (BTEX)
Conductivity Barium Chlorinated Hydrocarbons
Cyanides Beryllium Crude amp Refined Product Fingerprinting
Dissolved Oxygen Cadmium Extractible Organic Halides
Fluoride Calcium Haloacetic Acids
Free Chlorine Chromium Halogenated Volatile Organics
Magnesium Hardness Cobalt Herbicides amp Pesticides
Nitrates Copper Nitroaromatic amp Cyclic Ketones
Nitrites Hexavalent Chromium Organic and Volatile Acids
Oil amp Grease Iron PCBrsquos
Organic Nitrogen Lead Polynuclear Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAH)
pH Lithium Semi Volatile Organic Compounds
Phenols Magnesium Total Organic Halides
Phosphates Mercury Total Petroleum Hydrocarbons (TPH)
Phosphorus Molybdenum Trihalomethanes
Residual Chlorine Nickel Volatile Organic Compounds
Salinity Niobium Pthalate Esters
Sodium Absorption Ratio
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FOOD CHEMICAL AND MICROBIOLOGICAL TEST
Fish and Value added fish products vegetable oils Ketchups Mayonnaise Vinegar Cooked sea
food Cooked Non sea foods Canned foods Vegetables Snacks Ghee Cheese Honey Sweats etc
CHEMICAL ANALYSIS OF FOOD
GIDELINES - OMAN STANDARDGULF STANDARDOther International Standards
TEST METHODS- AOACASTAAOCSISOSASOASTMBS
CHEMICAL ANALYSIS OF FOOD
Protein Cholesterol
Fat content Phosphorous
Vitamins Sodium
Moisture Potassium
Ash Calcium
Dietary Fibre Lead
Sugar Cadmium
Starch Mercury
Saturated Fat Iron
Unsaturated Fat Magnesium
Arsenic Aflatoxins
Moisture content Histamine
Volatile protein Irradiation
Pesticides Sudan Dyes
MICROBIOLOGICAL ANALYSIS OF FOOD
TEST METHODS ndash USFDA BAMAOACCCFRACMMEFISO
GUIDELINES ndash OMANI STANDARDGSOPHLS
MICROBIOLOGICAL ANALYSIS OF FOOD
Aerobic Plate Count Listeria monocytogens
Lactobacillus acidophilus Shelf Life Analysis
Escherichia coli Enterobacteriaceae
Escherichia coli O157 H7 Vibrio parahaemolyticus
Fecal Coliforms Shigella
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Total Coliforms Listeria spp
Staphylococcus aureus Clostridium perfringens
Salmonella Yeast and Mould
Vibrio cholera Vibrio parahaemolyticus
Anaerobic plate count Campylobacter
Histamine Bacillus cereus
Aflatoxin
CHEMISTRY OF CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL
Chemical Analysis of Cement Chemical Analysis of Lime Powder
Heat of Hydration of cement Total Alkalis
Chemical Analysis of Micro silica Chemical Analysis of Ground Granulated Blast
Furnace Slag
Sodium Absorption Ratio Leachibility Tests of Metals from Soil
Testing of Concrete making water Determination of Alkali carbonates amp Bi carbonates
Cation Exchange Capacity of Soil Organic matter content of soil
Mass loss of Ignition of soil Total Sulphate content of soil
Water soluble Sulphate content of soil Water soluble Chloride content of soil
Carbonate content of soil Acid soluble Chloride content of soil
Gypsum content of soil Ammonia content of soil
Total Sulphate content of Aggregates Total Chloride content of Aggregates
Potential Alkali ndash Silica reactivity of Aggregates Water Soluble Chloride Salts in Aggregates
Acid ndash Soluble Material in fine Aggregate Organic impurities in fine Aggregates
Determining the water content of freshly mixed
concrete
Determining the Portland cement content of the
hardened hydraulic cement concrete
Chemical analysis of hardened concrete Sulfate content of hardened concrete
Chemical analysis for metals like steel Chloride content of hardened concrete
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ORE ANALYSIS
Dolomite Ore Iron Ore
Copper Ore Nickel Ore
Chromium Ore Limestone Ore
Manganese Ore Gypsum
Dunite Quartz
STEEL CHEMISTRY
Alloys Brass amp Bronze
Aluminum Alloys Chemical Composition of Steel
ASTM A 262 (Various) Diffused Hydrogen Test
ASTM G 48 (Variou) Purity of Metals
ASTM G 6667 Nickel Alloys
OIL ANALYSIS
Appearance Flash Point Specific Gravity
Ash Content Water content Insoluble pentane
Carbon Conradson Residue Wear Metals Total Acid Number
Kinematic Viscosity Break Down voltage Total Base Number
Dissipation factor Oil Content Viscosity Index
Color Pour Point Flash Point
Copper Corrosion BS amp W Density
Neutralization number Resistivity Interfacial tension
Dissolve gas Sediment Sulphur content
Cloud point Distillation PCB
Oxidation test Gassing
AMBIENT AIR STACK MONITORING
Carbon Dioxide RPM (PM 10 5 25)
Carbon Monoxide Semi Volatile Organic Compounds
Chlorine Content SO2
Hydrogen Sulfide Total Acid Concentration
Lower Explosion Limit Total Hydrocarbon
Oxides of Nitrogen Total Particulate Concentration
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Oxygen Volatile Organic Compounds
Ozone Dioxin amp Furion
INDOOR AIR QUALITY ndash IAQ INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE - IH
Asbestos Bulk Sample Analysis Total amp Respirable Fibers
Asbestos Fiber Concentration in Air Total amp Respirable Particulates
Bacterial amp Microbial Identification Total Plate Count
FungalMould Identification Toxic Vapors
Metals VOC amp SVOC
Noise Monitoring Dosimetry TWA Yeast amp Mould Identification
MICROBIOLOGICAL ANALYSIS OF WATER
Test Method ndash BS ENISOAPHAAWWACMMEF CCFRA
GUIDELINES ndash Omani standardGSOWHODubai Municipality
WATER WASTE WATERINDUSTRIES WATER SOIL
Heterotrophic plate count
Total Coliforms
Escherichia coli
EnterococciFecal streptococci
Pseudomonas aeroginosa Staphylococcus aureus
Legionella spp Nematodes
Sulphate Reducing Bacteria Yeast amp Mould
Salmonella Microscopic observations and interpretations
Vibrio cholera Standard Plate count at 22 o C
Fecal Coliform Clostridium perfringens
Legionella anisa
Legionella Pneumophila serogroup 1
Legionella Pneumophila serogroup 2-14
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MICROBIOLOGICAL ANALYSIS OF PERSONAL SWABSSURFACE SWABSEQUIPMENT
SWABS
Total coliforms
Fecal coliforms
Escherichia coli
Aerobic plate count
Staphylococcus aureus
Yeast and Mould
Salmonella spp
COSMETICS ANALYSIS
HairoilsHair creams Hair shampooBody lotion Chemical DepilinatorsTalcum PowderDeoderants
Toilette soapSkin cream etc As per GSOOS SASO USFDAAOAC Standards
COSMETICS ANALYSIS
Appearance Thermal Stability
Color Total Fat
Odor Lead
Homogenous Cadmium
Texture Nickel
Seperation Chromium
Skin Irritation Test Ethanol insoluble matter
Marking Water insoluble matter
Language Total free Alkali
Instructions for Use Chlorides calculated as NaCl
Warning phrases concerning the product (if any) Saponification Value
Chemical and Physical Tests Free Fatty Acid as Oliec Acid
Moisture Extraneous matter
pH Total Non Acqueos content
Sediment and suspended matter Peroxide value
Alchohol content Total Bacterial count
Formaldehyde Yeast and Mould
Essential oils Pseudomonas aeroginosa
Volatile matter Staphylococcus aureus
Non volatile alcohol matter
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LIST OF CHEMICALENVIRONMENTALMICROBIOLOGICAL EQUIPMENTS
pH Meter Conductivity Meter pH Meters
Dissolved Oxygen Meter Turbidity Meter
Flame Atomic Absorption Spectrometer
FAASGFAAS Hg Analyzer
EDXRF Analyzer ndash Philips MiniPal2
Muffle Air Furnace (1100˚C) Breakdown voltage
ICP- OES Colour apparatus for OIL
GC-MSGC centrifuge
IC Open cup ndashClosed cup Flash point
UV-VIS-NIR Spectrometer HACH TAN delta Resistivity meter
Dissolved gas Analyser ( TOGA) AAS
TAN Titrator Microscope
Copper corrosion Colony Counter
Karl fisher colometric Viscometer
Interfacial tensometer OES
Biological safety Cabinet UV apparatus
Shaker Water bath
Freezer Incubator
Chillier Autoclave
Micro pipetter Vortex
pipetter
Weighing Balance
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KEY STAFF AT CHEMICALMICROBIOLOGICAL LAB
MAJOR CHEMICALENVIRONMENTAL CLIENTS
Client Client
HMR Consultants Dhofar Power Company
Geo-Resources Omani Euro Foods Industries
Al-Safa Environmental Consultancy Al-Hassan Engineering Company
Five Oceans Dawood Contracting Company
Fugro Middle East Natural Resources Consultants
Gulf Mining ICES
Muscat Chromite Sohar Steel LLC
Total Management Trading Construction Materials Industries
Emirates Trading Co Al-Shidhani Refreshments Enterprises
Oman Chromite Oman Aluminium Processing Industries LLC
Muscat Overseas Radisson Blu
National Arabian Gulf International Desalination amp Water Treatment
ASB Group Dhofar Beverages
Majan Mining Company OMASCO
Haya Oman Liquefied Natural Gas Company
Oman Polyproplene Swan Foods LLC
Oman Methanol Bahwan Engineering Co
NAME DESIGNATION EXPERIENCE
P Tejali Lab Manager 17 yrs
Asad Naqvi Chemical Lab Supervisor 17 yrs
OD Sebastian Senior Chemist 32 yrs
Vinu Mohan Senior Microbiologist 7 yrs
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Sohar Aluminum OMIFCO
Oman Refreshment Occidental Mukhaizna LLC
Shangri-La Barr Al Jissa Special Technical Services
ENATO Consolidated Contractors Company
Blue City Northern Minerals Company
Andam International Sweets of Oman
SUR Desalination (Bahwan Veolia Water) Lalbuksh Voltas Engineering Services
STFA Bahwan Veolia Water LLC
Larsen amp Turbo COWI-Larsen
GALFAR Khimji Permoglaze (Oman) LLC
AATCO United Chrome LLC
Interbeton amp Six Construct Oman Flour Mills Company
Douglas OHI Oman National Engineering amp Investment
VALE -Oman Petrogas
BP Oman Sohar aluminium
Siemens-Oman American Embassy
Tawoos Catering Wacasco Catering
MAF DALKIA Al Futtaim amp Sons
Enhance Khimji Ramdas LLC
Oman Oasis National Mineral water CO LLC
Areej Vegetablesamp Oil Derivatives National Pharmaceuticals
Towell Infrastructure Tulip Inn
The Chedi Grand Hyatt
Al Bustan Palace Muscat Holiday INN
Hotel Ibis Park Inn
Radisson Blu Mother Care
Tabreed Taghleef Indusries
NABIL Biscuits ATTCO
Worely parrsion AECOM
Honda Rotem Abensia
Global Gypsum Board Minvest
Global Engineering SteamTech
Mazoom Pharmacy Muscat Pharmacy
IBN- SINA Pharmacy Golden Jood Trading
Sun rise Global Beya Global Muscat
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MECHANICAL CORROSION AND METALLURGICAL TESTING
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Lonestar Alpha has the capability to cater to the physical metallurgical testing requirements of a wide range of
materials and products The testing capability and experience are recognized by reputed organizations like
PDO OXY BP OGC etc and third party inspection agencies Tests are generally carried out to international
standards set by ASTM BS ASME API AWS and others Lonestar Alpha offers quality service to
international standards accurate results and quick turnaround at reasonable cost
Lonestar Alpha Mechanical Metallurgical Corrosion Testing Capabilities Include
Tensile compression Test Vickers Hardness RockwellBrinell Hardness
Impact (Ambient temp to -196degC) BendFlatteningNick Break Test Elevated Temperature
tensile testing
Corrosion Test - ASTM
A262G48G28ASTM A 923
ASTM E 562 Ferrite measurement
by ferritscope Flexure
Proof Load Breaking Load Failure Load
Coating Thickness Coating Continuity Coating Adhesion
MacroMicro Examination Fillet Weld Break Nick Break
HIC SSCC test in accordance with
NACE standards Chemistry by OES
Failure Analysis and
Material Investigation
Chemical analysis of metallic materials of
Fe and Ni base alloys In situ Replica Metallography
Metallic sample collection at
site for chemical analysis
Strand wire testing for mechanical
properties Portable hardness testing Manhole Cover testing
Rubber testing Geo-textile testing HDPE testing
Materials frequently tested include
Metals and alloy products such as plates shapes bares pipes and fittings
Welding procedure qualification test coupons
Welding consumable qualification test coupons
Welder qualification test coupons
Welding procedure test coupons
Steel Bars Wires and Fabric for concrete reinforcement
Galvanized Steel products
Fasteners
Metal Castings
Cemented Carbide Products
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Lonestar Alpha Laboratories offers a wide range of metallurgical services to many diverse industries supported by
an experienced team of metallurgical engineers trained technicians and modern equipment The following
services are offered
o Laboratory Metallography and Microscopy
o Replica and In-situ Metallography
o Corrosion Testing and Evaluation
o Condition Usability and Remaining Life Assessment
o Failure Analysis and Investigation
o Other Services
Laboratory Metallography and Microscopy
Scanning Electron Microscopy
Stereomicroscopy
Energy Dispersive X-ray Analysis
Fractrography
Macrostructural Examination
Microstructural Examination
Microhardness Evaluation
Replica and In-situ Metallography
In-situ Replica Metallography
Replication of Fractures
Replication of Surface Features
Corrosion Testing and Evaluation
Lonestar Alpha is equipped to undertake corrosion testing and evaluation in accordance with NACE and ASTM
standards for qualification of materials used in corrosive environments which include sea water brine blackish
water and sour service The following tests are conducted
Resistance to Pitting and Crevice Corrosion
Susceptibility to Intergranular Corrosion Attack
Resistance to Sulfide Stress Cracking (SSC)
Resistance to Hydrogen Induced Cracking (HIC)
Examination of Scales and Corrosion Products
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Condition Usability and Remaining Life Assessment
Periodic inspections serve to identify degradation processes at an early stage and thereby provide necessary
information for assessment of condition usability and remaining life Further the initiation of timely repair or
replacement actions substantially reduced or eliminates costly capital and downtime losses
Lonestar has the capability and experience to perform comprehensive inspections necessary for condition
usability and remaining life assessment of a wide range of materials and components used in structures plants and
operating equipment
Power plant and auxiliary boiler tubes headers and connectors
Turbine nozzles vanes combustor lines and casings
Oil and gas processing equipment and components
Equipment and components of marineoffshore structures
Drilling and downhole equipment and components
Engine Components
Failure Analysis and Investigation
Supported by its integrated analytical facilities and the diverse professional capabilities of its staff Lonestar has
for the last several years provided accurate and timely analyses and investigations into failures of components
Reports include comprehensive photographic documentation of observations discussions of findings conclusions
on the mechanism and root cause of failure
Other Services
Lonestar offer assistance in the following areas
Material selection for intended service
Preparation of material testing and inspection procedures
Study of failure mechanisms of complex systems
Troubleshooting
Research and development
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LIST OF METALLURGY TESTS
LIST OF METALLURGY LAB EQUIPMENTS Instron Universal Tensile Tester Lathe Machine
Satec Charpy Impact testing machine Charpy Broaching Machine
Forcipol Bend Testing machine Gas Cutting Gear
Olympus Metallurgical Microscope Carl Zeiss
microscope upto 1600X
Stereo Microscope
Metlabcorp Micro Polisher Digital Verniers
Automatic Polishing machine Digital Micrometers
Water Chiller Bath Coating thickness Meter
Optorama Shadowgraph Holiday detector
Digital thermometers Band Saw Machine
Vickers hardness tester Hack Saw Machine
Fischer Ferritscope Universal Milling Machine
STEEL REBARS EXOTIC MATERIAL
Tensile Tests Bend Tests
Elevated Temperature Tensiles Rebar Tensile Bend and Rebend
Proof Load test Fracture Test
Macro Preparation amp Examination Coating thickness test Holiday Detection Test
Peel Off Test Vickers Rockwell Hardness Survey
Charpy Impact Test Micro Examination with photograph
Ferrite Count (Point Count method) - count Ferrite Content (Magnetic Method) - spots
A262 Test Practice CE ASTM G48ASTM G28 tests
SSCC Test HIC Test
Chemical Analysis XRD EDXRF Analysis
SEMEDS Analysis Detailed Failure Investigation Material investigation
CTOD In-situ Replica Metallography
Strand Wire Tensile Test Manhole Cover Compression Test
Ring Stiffness Test GRE Rubber Plastic Geo-textile Tensile testing
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KEY STAFF AT METALLURGY LAB
Anil Vashishta Pratik Raval Sasikumar Isehaq Chezian
NAME DESIGNATION QUALIFICATION EXPERIENCE
Anil Vashishta Operations Manager
Metallurgical Head
BE Metallurgical
Engineering 24 years
Pratik Raval Test House Supervisor BE Mechanical
Engineering 10 years
KSasikumar Senior Metallurgist BE Metallurgical
Engineering 14 years
GChezhian Metallurgist BE Metallurgical
Engineering 06 years
Ishaq Al Harassi Senior Engineer BE Mechanical
Engineering 08 years
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BRANCHES amp CONTACTS
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LONESTAR ALPHA LABORATORIES BRANCHES amp CONTACTS
Website
wwwlonestaralphacom
General Email infolonestaralphacom
Branches
Muscat (Central Laboratory) PO Box 1197 PC 130 Azaiba ndash Muscat Sultanate of Oman
Tel +968 24501524 24505590
Fax +968 24503814
Email muscatlablonestaralphacom
Muscat (Chemistry Environmental) PO Box 1197 PC 130 Azaiba ndash Muscat Sultanate of Oman
Tel +968 24504206 24504924
Fax +968 24502635
Email chemlablonestaralphacom
Muscat (Micro-biology) PO Box 1197 PC 130 Azaiba ndash Muscat Sultanate of Oman
Tel +968 24504206 24504924
Fax +968 24502635
Email microlablonestaralphacom
Sohar PO Box 84 PC 327 Sohar Industrial Estate Sohar ndash Sultanate of Oman
Tel +968 26751775 26751920 26751976
Fax +968 26751331
Email civilsoharlonestaralphacom
Duqm Tel +968 99278040 92303290
Fax +968 24503814
Email duqmlablonestaralphacom
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Salalah
Tel +968 2321 3390 +968 92038358
Fax +968 2321 3391
Email salalahlablonestaralphacom
Key Personals
Administration
Dawood Al-Harrasi
Chief Executive Officer
+968 91111411 dawoodalharrasilonestaralphacom
Saif Al-Harthi
Business Development Manager
+968 90122471 saifalharthylonestaralphacom
Santosh Elapanda
QHSE Manager
+968 99881224 santoshelapandalonestaralphacom
Moncy Thomas
Finance HR amp Admin Manager
+968 99221293 moncythomaslonestaralphacom
Operations
Anil Vashishta
Operations Manager Metallurgical Head
+968 99866907 anilvashishtalonestaralphacom
Civil Engineering Material Lab Hukam Chand
Civil Engineering Country Manager - Civil
+968 99445354 hukamchandlonestaralphacom
Naresh Paladugu
Civil Engineering Technical Manager - Civil
+968 99063458 nareshpaladugulonestaralphacom
Rakesh
Civil Engineering Lab Manager - Sohar Lab
+968 92869691 civilsoharlonestaralphacom
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FrancisMD
Civil Engineering Lab Manager ndash Salalah Lab
+968 92038358 Salalahlablonestaralphacom
Tomiyo
Civil Engineering Senior Lab Technician - Duqm Lab
+968 99278040 duqmlablonestaralphacom
Geotechnical Engineering Lab
J Pavan Kumar
Geotechnical Engineering Sr Geotechnical engineer
+968 99887852 ameerudeenlonestaralphacom
Chemical Microbiology amp Environmental Lab
P Tejali
Chemical Microbiology amp Environmental Engineering Lab Manager
+968 99887834 tejaliparsekarlonestaralphacom
Asad
Chemical amp Environmental Engineering Assistant Manager Chemistry
+968 99884612 asadnaqvilonestaralphacom
Vinu Mohan
Food amp Microbiology Testing
+968 99248181 vinumohanlonestaralphacom
Metallurgy Lab
Email metlablonestaralphacom
Anil Vashishta
Metallurgy Lab Manager Metallurgy
+968 99866907 anilvashishtalonestaralphacom
Pratik Raval
Metallurgy Lab Test House Supervisor
+968 99880633 pratikravallonestaralphacom
Sasi Kumar
Metallurgy Lab Senior Metallurgist
+968 99843415 sasikumarlonestaralphacom
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LOCATION MAPS
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1 MUSCAT
2 Muscat ndash Chemistry Lab
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3 SOHAR
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4 DUQM
5 SALALAH
Registered with Directorate General for Specification amp measurements
Approved by PDO ISOIEC 170252005 Certified by SGS for ISO 9001
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LONESTAR ALPHA LABORATORIES - ORGANIZATIONAL CHART
SCOPE OF TESTING
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SCOPE OF WORK
Type of Activity Scope of Tests
Civil Engineering
Construction Material
Mechanical Physical and Chemical Testing of Soil Aggregate Concrete
Cement Blocks Marble Tiles Water and other Construction Materials
Projects Quality Control
Establishment and Operation of Site Laboratories for Specific Projects
Evaluation and Assessment of Materials Quality for Projects Supervision of
Deep Foundation
Structural Evaluation
Non-destructive Diagnostics of Existing Civil structures amp Assessment for
Soundness Strength Deterioration amp Corrosion of Hardened Concrete in the
Existing RC Structures
Deep Foundation Testing
Testing Piles by Low Strain Integrity Testing
Geotechnical
Engineering
(Soil Investigations)
Field soil investigations for the purpose of assessing soil suitability for
building and civil constructions Engineering recommendations for the type
of foundation and bearing capacity Settlement analysis and monitoring
Slope stability analysis Soil and rock permeability tests Groundwater
analysis and monitoring
Highway amp Pavements
Visual inspection of the asphalt condition (defects assessment) Benkelman
Beam deflection measurements Extraction of cores in asphalt pavement
Saw cut asphalt slabs Dynamic Cone Penetration (DCP) measurements
Roughness measurements (IRI) by Roughometer CBR (lab amp In-situ)
Excavation of test pits Asphalt core laboratory analysis
Mechanical Corrosion and Metallurgical Engineering
Mechanical testing of metals welds and steel re-inforcement bars Chemical
analysis Procedure and Welder Qualifications Micro-structural evaluation
NACE Corrosion testing Failure Analysis In-situ Replica Metallography
Corrosion evaluation of SSDSS material Material Selection Manhole Cover
testing Testing of Non-metallics ndash Rubber HDPE GRP Geo-textile
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Chemical amp
Environmental
Engineering
Liquids amp Solids Sample analysis of liquids (domestic water groundwater seawater raw and
treated wastewater reverse osmosis marine discharge etc) and solids (soil
sludge sediment marine life plant tissue etc) Analysis of trace metals in
parts per billion in soil sludge and water Analysis of non-metallic inorganic
components Environmental analysis of organic constituents (BTEX PCB
PAH Phenols Volatile organic compounds Semi volatile organic
compounds etc) Analysis of Pesticides Dioxin amp Furan by using equipment
like GCGCMSFIDECD etc in accordance with International Standards
Metals amp Alloys Chemical composition of metals alloys corrosion products amp scales
Corrosion amp Scale Inhibitor Testing amp Evaluation Drilling Fluids Tests
Determination of different grade of Stainless Steel Carbon Steel Low Alloy
Steel Cast Iron brass Nickel Alloy Analysis of construction Rebar Zinc
Ingot Aluminium Cast Aluminium by using equipment ICPAAOESLECO
etc
Environmental
Monitoring
Effluent discharges amp drinking water compliances Ambient Air amp Stack
emission monitoring Industrial hygiene monitoring Commercial and
industrial indoor air quality Measurement of noise in dB in outdoor
workplace and from operating equipment Monitoring particulates in indoor
outdoor and workplace atmospheres Determination of Total Hydrocarbon
SO2 NO2 VOC Toxic Metals H2S Microbiological Toxic Metals Toxic
Gas and Total Suspended Matter in Internal Air Quality Monitoring
Moisture Velocity Flow NOX SO2 TPHCO2 CO Dioxin HF HCl and
Particulate in Stack Monitoring Ore Analysis Analysis of Nickel Iron Chromite Copper Dolomite Limestone and Gold
Silver Copper and other minerals using XRF ICP or by Wet Chemistry
Oil Analysis Physical and chemical analysis of crude and lube oils engine oil used engine
oil compressor oil hydraulic oil The analysis includes viscosity flash point
density cloud and pour point water content oil content salt colour total
acid number metals etc
TRANSFORMER OIL TESTING
Colour Acidity Water content Viscosity interfiscial Tension Break down
voltage complete gas analysis by TOGA GC Furan Particle size count and
PCBs in transformer analysis in accordance with ASTM BS ISO and
BSEN standard using standard equipment
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Food amp Microbiological Analysis
Microbiological analysis of food vegetables canned vegetables fish meat
meat products chicken sausage ketchup cooking oil mayonnaise cheese
chips cooked foods water and wastewater for CFU fecal coliforms fecal
streptococcus fungi nematods pseudomononas ligeonella etc in
accordance AOAC CMMEF ISO and CCFRA methods Cosmetics
Chemical and microbiological analysis of Hair Oil Vanishing Cream skin
Care lotion Soap Detergent and Hair cream as per the OMAN ministerial
requirement
Chemical analysis of Food
Protein Fiber moisture Toxic metals (lead cadmium Mercury selenium)
histamine Ash Content Fat content by standard method of chemical
analysis of food by David Pearson AOAC and ICP
Drinking water bottled and Unbottled
Chemical and microbiological Analysis of drinking water in accordance with
GULF standard Omani Standard WHO USEPA and international standard
including Bromate Bromide Chlorate Chlorite BTEX TRI Halo methane
VOC TPH metals and all other Carbonate Bi Carbonate and cations and
Anions using IC ICP GC amp GCMS
Paint
Solids Density SG Hg Pb VOC PCB drying time dry film thickness
wet film thickness adhesion strength etc in accordance with ASTM BS
BSEN DIN standard
Bitumen Penetration 25 Softening point Saybolt Furol Viscosity 25
Ductility 25 Water contents
CIVIL ENGINEERING MATERIAL TESTING
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Our Civil Engineering Departments at Muscat Sohar Duqm and Salalah covers wide range of mechanical
physical and chemical testing of soil aggregate concrete concrete durability cement admixtures Microsilica
blocks asphalt bitumen tack coat prime coat marble tiles water and other Construction Materials The lab also
provides a laboratory testing support to our geotechnical Engineering Department
Covering Wide Areas of Oman
Observing the need to be close to the construction projects that spread all over Oman full ndashfledged civil
engineering material testing labs have been established by Lonestar Alpha to cover as many regions of Oman as
possible The presence of more local labs within each region should facilitate providing better services to our
clients and better control of work quality in such projects Our Civil Engineering laboratories are currently in
Muscat Sohar Duqm and Salalah In addition to these five labs Lonestar is capable of providing site labs for
major projects that require labs at their sites
Locations of Civil Engineering material testing labs that belongs to Lonestar Alpha in Oman
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Concrete Strength
The compressive strength of concrete is the most common performance measure used by the engineer in
designing buildings and other structures The compressive strength is measured by breaking cylindrical (or cube)
concrete specimens in a compression-testing machine Flexural strength is one of the tensile strength of concrete
Tensile strength along with elastic modulus and corrosion resistance is another important strength parameter of
engineering materials used in structures
Concrete Durability
While compressive strength is a good indicator of load resistance it isnt a major indicator of concrete durability
There is therefore a need for quick reliable tests for concrete durability that would have to go far beyond reliance
on such standard performance measures as 28-day compressive strength Three forms of water penetration tests
are commonly used namely BS EN 12390DIN 1048 Water Permeability BS 1881 Part 208 Initial Surface
Absorption (ISAT) and BS 1881 Part 122 Water Absorption There are two similar modified chloride diffusion
tests namely ASTM C1202 Chloride Penetration and AASHTO 277 Rapid Chloride Permeability Chloride
Migration Coefficient (NTB 492) is one of the latest test method recently we added in to our system
Soil Field Density (soil compaction)
Soil compaction is defined as the method of mechanically increasing the density of soil In construction this is a
significant part of the building process If performed improperly settlement of the soil could occur and result in
unnecessary maintenance costs or structure failure Almost all types of building sites and construction projects
utilize mechanical compaction techniques Therefore regular testing of soil compaction by independent
laboratories is extremely essential and important Sand Cone Test (ASTM D1556-07 and BS 1377-990) typical
field tests are performed for measuring degree of soil compaction)
Investigative Studies
It is often necessary to test concrete structures after the concrete has hardened to determine whether the structure
is suitable for its designed use The tests available for testing concrete range from the completely non-destructive
where there is no damage to the concrete through those where the concrete surface is slightly damaged to
partially destructive tests such as core tests where the surface has to be repaired after the test The range of
properties that can be assessed using non-destructive tests and partially destructive tests is quite large and includes
such fundamental parameters as density elastic modulus and strength as well as surface hardness and surface
absorption and reinforcement location size and distance from the surface
Deep Foundation Testing (Piles)
Confirmation of satisfactory construction of all pile types has lead to the development of practical inexpensive
and reliable dynamic testing techniques Let our lab be you independent pile testing specialist Low strain
integrity tests examine the response of a pile to a small hammer blow at the pile head The induced stress wave
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travels down the pile shaft and reflected waves from significant changes in pile shaft acoustic impedance are
registered by a transducer held against the pile head
Asphalt amp Bituminous Binder Testing New technologies increased construction liability and revised building standards have made quality asphalt
testing and inspection integral to the successful completion of todayrsquos construction projects Lonestar Alpha
provide asphalt testing services that evaluate asphalt binders asphalt mixtures and other derivatives of asphalt
geared for use in the construction industry
Site Laboratories amp Projects Quality Control
One of the problems which occur within the construction and civil engineering industry is the need to test
construction materials on site Lonestar Alpha has the full capacity to provide site laboratories for big projects
Experienced full-time supervisors lab technicians and assistant technicians will be devoted to run daily testing
activities of such site labs We can also furnish the labs with all necessary equipments and tools
LIST OF TESTS
CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL TESTS
SOIL AGGREGATEROCK
Sampling of Soil samples Sampling of Aggregate samples
Wet Sieve Analysis Sieve Analysis
Hydrometer Analysis Sedimentation Clay Silt and Dust particles
Fines percentage Specific gravity Particle density
Classification of soils Water absorption
Liquid Limit amp Plastic Limit (Atterberg Limits) Bulk density (LooseRodded)
Plasticity Index Moisture content
Linear Shrinkage Clay lumps and Farible particles
Shrinkage limit by wax method Flakiness Index
Proctor compaction test (Light and Heavy) Elongation Index
CBR test (Soaked and unsoaked) Flat and Elongated particles
Specific gravity Particle density Shape Index
Moisture content Crushed broken fractured faces
Maximum and Minimum Index density Voided shell content
Bulk density Light weight particles
Direct Shear test (C and ɸ) Compaction fraction
1-D Odometer test (Consolidation properties
CvmvCc e0) Aggregate crushing value
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Swell Pressure test Aggregate Impact value
Free swell index Ten percent fines value
Permeability (Constant and Falling head method) Uncompacted void content
Unconfined compressive strength (UCS) Los angeles abrasion value
Sand Equivalent Value Drying and shrinkage
Electrical resistivity Sand equivalent value
Electrical conductivity Petrographic examination
Thermal resistivity Polished stone value
FIELD TESTS Coating and Stripping value
Plate Load test Soundness (Magnesium sulphate Sodium sulphate)
Insitu CBR test Alkali reactivity ndash Mortar bar method (3months
16days)
Dynamic Cone penetration Test (DCPT) Alkali reactivity ndash Rocky cylinder method
Compaction test by Sand replacement method Alkali reactivity ndash Chemical method
Rock fill compaction test by water fill method Organic Impurities
ROCK ASPHALT
Uniaxial Compressive Strength (UCS) Bitumen content and grading
Density Field Core thickness density and Compaction
Water absorption Asphalt coring - Insitu
Flexural strength Marshall stability amp Flow
Point load index Marshall density
Modulus of rupture Maximum theoretical density Gmm
Size amp Weight gradation - Insitu Loss of stability
Sodium sulphate crystallization CEMENT
Drop test - Insitu Fineness
Slake durability Initial and Final setting time
Saturation Coefficient and Porosity Normal consistency
CONCRETE Soundness by lechartlier method
Sampling of Fresh Concrete Compressive and flexural strength
Design mix Heat of hydration
Trial mix Complete chemical analysis
Fresh concrete temperature density amp Air
content Microsilica
Workability ndash Slump cone test Bleeding Density
Setting time of concrete Bulk density
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OTHER CIVIL TESTS
Rock Testing Rock Grading Breakage Index etc
Concrete Coring Drilling of concrete cores from existing structures
Destructive and Non Destructive Tests
Concrete structural evaluation by
Ultra sonic pulse velocity test
Rebound Hammer survey
Half cell potential analysis
Cover meter survey
Depth of carbonation
Bond Strength
Delamination survey
Crack mapping
Reinforcement examination
Corrosion rate measurement
Electrical resistivity in concrete
Compressive strength determination by drilling and testing core sample
Coating thickness
Pull off strength of concrete repair
Pile Tests Low Strain Integrity of Piles and witness of pile load test
Compressive strength of cubesCylindersCores Activity index
Tensile splitting strength Moisture content
Flexural Transverse strength Complete chemical analysis
Durability tests on concrete STEEL
Rapid Chloride Penetration Test (RCPT) Tensile and Elongation test
Initial Saturation Absorption Test (ISAT) Bend test
Water Permeability Rebend test
Water absorption Coating thickness
Chloride Migration test Holiday test
Modulus of elasticity Coating flexibility
Dimensions of Various Concrete BlocksTiles Complete chemical analysis
Water Absorption of Concrete Kerbs Channels
Edgings amp Flags ADMIXTURE
Dimension amp Compressive Strength Of Paving
Blocks Physical and Chemical test on admixtures
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CHEMISTRY OF CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL
Chemical Analysis of Cement Chemical Analysis of Lime Powder
Heat of Hydration of cement Total Alkalies
Chemical Analysis of Micro silica Chemical Analysis of Ground Granulated Blast
Furnace Slag
Sodium Absorption Ratio Leachibility Tests of Metals from Soil
Testing of Concrete making water Determination of Alkali carbonates amp Bi
carbonates
Cation Exchange Capacity of Soil Organic matter content of soil
Mass loss of Ignition of soil Total Sulfate content of soil
Water soluble Sulfate content of soil Water soluble Chloride content of soil
Carbonate content of soil Acid soluble Chloride content of soil
Gypsum content of soil Ammonia content of soil
Total Sulfate content of Aggregates Total Chloride content of Aggregates
Potential Alkali ndash Silica reactivity of Aggregates Water Soluble Chloride Salts in Aggregates
Acid ndash Soluble Material in fine Aggregate Organic impurities in fine Aggregates
Determining the water content of freshly mixed
concrete
Determining the Portland cement content of the
hardened hydraulic cement concrete
Chemical analysis of hardened concrete Sulfate content of hardened concrete
Chemical analysis for metals like steel Chloride content of hardened concrete
Indepth carbonation of hardened concrete Indepth chloride penetration on hardened concrete
by dust sampling and analysis
LIST OF CIVIL EQUIPMENTS
General Equipments
Electronic Weighing balances of various capacities Standard calibration weights
Bouyancy balance system for specific gravity Desiccators
Digital Thermometers of various range Dial Thermometers of various range
Max Min Thermometers Wet amp Dry Thermometers
Pressure Gauges Digital Vernier Callipers
Hot Plates Vacuum Pumps
Air Compressor Sand Bath Water bath
Humidity Chamber Load Rings of different capacity
Dial indicators of various range Digital Dial Indicators
Feeler strips Straight Edges
Magnetic stands Cube Mould (150150150 mm)
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Riffle Boxes Drying Ovens
Soil Aggregate and Rock Testing Lab
BS amp ASTM Test Sieves Sieve Shakers
Cone Penetrometers for Liquid Limit Casagrande Apparatus for Liquid Limit
Shrinkage Limit Apparatus Hydrometer test apparatus
Direct Shear Test Appaatus BS ASTM Proctor Rammers
BS ASTM Proctor Moulds BSASTM CBR Moulds amp Appartus
Multi Speed Compression Machine 50 kN Field CBR Apparatus
ASTM Sand cone Apparatus BS large amp Small Pouring Cylinder
Plate bearing Test Apparatus Dynamic Cone Penetrometer (DCP)
Nuclear Density Gauge Electric Resistivity Meter
Speedy Moisture Apparatus Bulk Density Containers
Flakiness amp Elongation Gauges Los Angeles Abrasion Machines
Sand Equivalent Test Sets Jaw Crusher
Rock cutting Saw Drying Shrinkage Apparatus
Point load Index Tester Slake Durability Apparatus
Aggregate Impact Value Apparatus Aggregate Crushing Ten percent Fines Value Apparatus
1-D odometer for consolidation Flow Cone
Max Min Index density equipment Soil Permeability apparatus
Concrete amp Cement Testing lab
Fully Automatic amp Semi Automatic Compression
machines of Various Capacities
Fully Automatic amp Semi Automatic Flexural Testing
machines of Various Capacities
Density containers for Fresh concrete Density Air content meters for Fresh concrete Air content
Concrete Mortar Penetrometers for Setting Time of
Fresh concrete
Concrete Mixers for Trial Mix
Cube Beam Cylinder Moulds Sulphur compound melting pot
Cylinder capping frame Rapid Chloride Penetration Test Apparatus
Half Cell Potential Test Apparatus Concrete Cover meter
Concrete Resistivity meter Rebound hammer
Pull-Off Strength Tester Ultrasonic pulse Velocity Tester
Concrete Flow Meter Specimen Cutting Machine
Core Drilling Machines Diamond Core Bits of different diameter
Micro-coring equipment Blaine Air permeability Apparatus
Fly ash fineness Apparatus Vicat Apparatus
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Ultrasonic Coating Cover Meter (DFT) Le Chatelier Apparatus for Cement Soundness
Calorimeter for heat of hydration Jolting Apparatus
Cement Mortar Mixer Initial Surface Absorption Apparatus
Compression amp Flexural Testing machine for Cement
Strength
Chloride Migration Coefficient Testing apparatus
Water Absorption of Concrete under pressure Mortar Consistency apparatus
Asphalt Testing laboratory
Bitumen Extractor Theoretical maximum Specific Gravity Apparatus
Marshall Compaction Stand amp Rammer Marshall Moulds
Marshall Stability amp Flow Testing machine Asphalt Coring machine
KEY STAFF AT CIVIL ENGINEERING LAB
NAME DESIGNATION QUALIFICATION EXPERIENCE
Hukam Chand Country Manager Civil BA 36
Naresh Paladugu Technical Manager - Muscat MTech ndash GeoTechnical
Engineering (Civil) 11
Dijesh M D Senior Lab TechnicianSupervisor
(Civil) BSc 12
SumeshC Senior Lab TechnicianSupervisor
(Civil) BSc 12
Srinivasa RaoP Senior Lab TechnicianSupervisor
(Civil) BSc 10
Naveen Dhiman Senior Lab TechnicianSupervisor
(Civil) BSc 11
Rakesh M Branch Manager - Sohar BSc 16
Mohammed Al Futaisi Asst Manager BSc 8
Arun S Anand Senior Lab TechnicianSupervisor
(Civil) BSc 11
Seetharam VS Senior Lab TechnicianSupervisor
(Civil) BSc 12
Ajeesh Kumar Senior Lab Technician BSc 9
MD Francis Branch Manager - Salalah Civil Engineering 39
Dhamotharakannan Senior Lab Technician B Tech Civil Engineering 3
Tomiyo Senior Lab TechnicianSupervisor -
Duqm BSc 10
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MAJOR CIVIL ENGINEERING PROJECTS Project Contractor
Construction of Batinah Expressway(Package 1 to 6)
Galfar Engineering amp Contracting SAOG
Nagarjuna construction company international
Simplex - Konstruktor (JV)
Larsen amp Toubro (Oman) LLC
FSB Ferrovial amp Batco JV
Consolidated Contractors Company Oman LLC
Oman Industrial Complex - VALE
Towel Construction
Teejan Trading amp Contracting
Galfar Engineering
LampT Oman
Barka Desalination Plant Douglas OHI Sohar Development Hotel (Crown Plaza) Galfar Engineering amp Contracting TOYOTA Showroom in Liwa Galfar Engineering amp Contracting Expansion of Sohar Beach Hotel Gulf Home Contracting
Social Houses in Liwa
Sam Trading Hussain Fahdil Partners Eastern Moon Contracting
Sohar Multiplex Towel Construction Rehabilitation of Sewerage Network and STP in
Buraimi
Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
IWP Desalination Plant at SUR Bahwan Engineering amp Contracting Maritime Works on Construction of New Port in
Duqm CCC-STFA-JDN
Shadeed Iron amp Steel Douglas OHI Salam Resort amp Spa (Dredging Work) CCC Bank Muscat Headquarter Building Galfar Engineering amp Contracting PDO Headquarter Building Al-Hajery Trading
Duqm Dry Dock Daewoo Co Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
Duqm Desalination Plant
Larsen amp Tubro
Road Bridges from Sarooj to Qurayat
Fedirici Stirling Batco
Road Work at Rahat Al-Andar Farm
Al-Ansari Trading Enterprises
Al-Moultaqa Residential Complex Dawood Contracting
Diabetic Health Centre Premier International
Oncology Wards amp Day care centre at Royal
Hospital Premier International
Psychiatric Hospital Bahwan Engineering Genetic Hospital Ay_tek Construction (Oman) LLC Sea Front Development Al-Ansari Trading Enterprises Car Museum at Barka Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
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Expansion of Barka Reservoir and Transmission
Facility Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
Arsquo Seeb Wastewater Treatment Project Al Hassan Engineering Oman Maritime College at Sohar Al-Khalili Enterprises
Buildings at Sohar University Al-Hajery Trading
Construction of New Villa and Associated Facilities
at Bahjat Al-Anthar Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
Development of Muscat International Airport (MC1) CCC ndash TAV Joint Venture
RAFO ndash Muscat Airport Desert Line Project
Development of Muscat International Airport -
Supply of Dredged material Boskalis Westminister (Oman)
Duqm Airport Phase 1 Desert Line Project
Sub Station at DankWadi Saa Larsen amp Toubro Oman
Court Complex at Buraimi Al Adarak Trading amp Contracting
Court Complex at Sohar Douglas OHI
Al Buraimi Colleage Al Adarak Trading amp Contracting
ROP Building at Buraimi Nafal Trading
Al Buraimi Public park Business amp Trading
Health Centre at Nizwa Business amp Trading
Ground Improvement Work at Sohar Port Soletanche Bachy (France)
Duraline ME Factory at Sohar Shaksy Engineering
Health Centre at Sohar Dawood Construction Co
Health Centre at Rahab Al Dahleez International LLC
Health Centre at Saham Al Bady Trading amp Contracting
Court Complex at Rustaq Carillion Alawi
Asian beach Game Package II Carillion Alawi
Majilis Oman Carillion Alawi
Health Centre at Al Ajaiz CIVIL CO
MTL ndash AL Mawaleh Third Line CCC Oman LLC
Oman Residence Complex ndash Al Khuwair Douglas OHI
Silver House ndash Ghala Douglas OHI
Oman Airbase at Musannah Douglas OHI
Sheraton Hotel Refurbishment Douglas OHI
Oman Dental College Douglas OHI
PAC Fahud Extension Phase II Douglas OHI
Radio Stations at Barka Bidaya and Bahla Premier International Projects
SBG Plaza at Ghubra Simplex Infrastructures LLC
Qalhat Desalination and Water Supply Project Towell Infrastructure Projects Company
SBG Plaza at Ghubra Towell Construction
ArsquoSeeb Sewage Collection and Conveyance System
Al-Khoudh Gravity Sewer Networks
United Gulf Contracting Company
Office amp Stores Complex at Seeb Galfar Engineering amp Contracting SAOG
Dualization of Bousher Al Amerat Road Galfar Engineering amp Contracting SAOG
Muscat Expressway Galfar Engineering amp Contracting SAOG
Bait Al Barakah Rayaheen Hall amp Museum Galfar Engineering amp Contracting SAOG
Car Museum at bait Al Barakah Galfar Engineering amp Contracting SAOG
Suwaiq Fishing harbour International Contracting amp Engineering
Services
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Duqm Port Complex
Jan De Nul Dredging Ltd
Power Generation amp Distribution Facility at Daleel
Field
Larsen amp Toubro Electromech LLC
Ministry of manpower Building at Airport Height Larsen amp Toubro (Oman) LLC
Glorei Maktabi2 Commercial Building at Al
Wattayah
Larsen amp Toubro (Oman) LLC
Oman Botanic Garden Phase-III Larsen amp Toubro (Oman) LLC
3311kV Primary Sub Station at Al Muna amp Al
Ansab
Larsen amp Toubro (Oman) LLC
22033kv Grid Substation amp Transmission Line at As
Sawady (Blue City Area)
Larsen amp Toubro (Oman) LLC
Primary Substation at Jibroo Larsen amp Toubro (Oman) LLC
13233kV Grid Station at Misfah Area Larsen amp Toubro (Oman) LLC
Flyover Widening and Junction Improvement at
Athaiba
Larsen amp Toubro (Oman) LLC
Dualization of Ghala ndash Al Ansab Road Larsen amp Toubro (Oman) LLC
Al Amerat ndash Quriyat Road Nagarjuna Construction Company
Houses at different location in Quriyat Nagarjuna Construction Company
Construction of Bridge Across Wadi Bani Hinay at
Wilayat of Al Rustaq Abu Hatim Company LLC
Construction of State Audit Institution Head Quarters
Building in Muscat Al Bustan Area Abu Hatim Company LLC
Sultan Qaboos Mosque at Nakhal amp Sumail Abu Hatim Company LLC
Proposed main entrance amp boundary wall at samoud
garrisonHalban Al Ansari Contractors
CPF Road Khazzan Al EZ Trading Transport amp Contracting Co
LLC
Health Center at Nizwa Al Badi Trading
Sultan Qaboos Mosque at Sumail Al Badi Trading
RAH Masjed amp Sablah for PDO Al Hajiry Trading LLC
Al Seeb Waste Water project Al Hajiry Trading LLC
Emergency Water Resrvoir Al Hassan Engineering Company SAOG
Construction of Independent Power Plant Project
Roads(Barka-3) Al Hassan Engineering Company SAOG
Renal Dialysis Center at Seeb Al khalili Construction LLC
Supply Hanger Rafo Mussannah Al khalili Construction LLC
Construction of Barracks accommodation at Airport
Heights Al Nahdha -Al Omaniah Co LLC
Proposed Sports Facilities for Security unitAl
Khoudh Al Rawahi International Co LLC
Remedial Works to Bridges Phase - 4A
(RUAWorks A Side) Al Sarooj Construction LLC
MohdAl Ameen Mosque-External Work Package Al Turki Enterprises
Regional Head Quarters at Ibri amp Rustaq Al Turki Enterprises
Proposed Officers Bedsit Masirah Alyam Enterprises LLC
Accomodation Complex (Kitchen amp Dining)Bid
Bid Police station Building-1 Arabian Supplies Contracting LLC
Officers Bed sit Sumail Arabian Supplies Contracting LLC
Multi - Purpose Hall Bahla Al Hamra Mudhaibi Arabian Supplies Contracting LLC
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amp Al Khamil
Innovation Park Muscat Arabian Supplies Contracting LLC
Dualization of Bid-Bid - Sur Road Section
1Package 1 A Astaldi-Ozkar JV
Al Hail Green Residential Developments Phase - 1 Bahwan Contracting Company LLC
3 X 20 MUA Primary Sub Station Ghala Bahwan Contracting Company LLC
Construction of New HLD Class room PDO Bahwan Engineering Company
Mixed use development at Bausher Carillion Alawi LLC
Roual Opera House Carillion Alawi LLC
Al Khairan Hotel Resort amp Spa Carillion Alawi LLC
Sultan Qaboos Mosque Nizwa Carillion Alawi LLC
Majlis Oman Carillion Alawi LLC
Construction of Muscat Airport Interchange on 18th
Nov Street
Consolidated Contractors Company Oman LLC
( CCC )
Construction of Underpass at Bait Al Barka
RA(CUB Project)
Consolidated Contractors Company Oman LLC
( CCC )
Design amp Construction of Al Mahaj RA Interchange
and related drainage amp Road works
Consolidated Contractors Company Oman LLC
( CCC )
Dualization of Farq Roundabout - Marfarsquoa Daris
Road
Consolidated Contractors Company Oman LLC
( CCC )
Grade Separated Junction Project stage 1 Consolidated Contractors Company Oman LLC
( CCC )
3rd laning of the Main Road from Al Mawaleh
Interchange to Bait Al Barka RA-Lot(1)
Consolidated Contractors Company Oman LLC
( CCC )
MEDC - Head Office building Dawood Contracting Company LLC
Jabal Al- AKhadar Resort Hotel Dawood Contracting Company LLC
Proposed Villa at Royal Flight Residential Complex
at Seeb Dawood Contracting Company LLC
3rd Laning of the M Road from Al Mawaleh
Intrsquochange to Bait Al Barka RA(Lot-2) Desert Line project LLC
Dualization of Nizwa Ibri Road Sec-2 from Jabrin to
Ibri Option 2 Desert Line project LLC
Construction of Asphalt Road from Al Haisha in
Wilayat Bahla to Hamra Al Duru in Wilayat IBRI Desert Line project LLC
Construction of Water Supply to Wilayat Wadi Bani
Khalid Desert Line project LLC
Additional amp Alteration works at Al falaji Development Services ampMaintenance LLC
Armoury Magazine at ROP Academy Development Services ampMaintenance LLC
Construction of Pump Shed Room and Reatin Wall Development Services ampMaintenance LLC
Fanja Sports Club Development Services ampMaintenance LLC
HQ for Ammunition stores at MAM Development Services ampMaintenance LLC
Immigration Complex at Nizwa Development Services ampMaintenance LLC
New building for CDC Department at Rustaq
Hospital complex Development Services ampMaintenance LLC
VIF Complex at Mudhaibi Development Services ampMaintenance LLC
Design amp Construction of Additional Interchanges
for Al Mubaila South Federic Stirling Batco LLC
13233KV Substation amp Associated OHL Ghala
amp AL Khamil Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
NHC Royal Hospital Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
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Inflight Catering Facilities Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
Design amp Construction of Al-Faroosiya Street
Interchange Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
Border Post complex at Rub Al Khali Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
Upgradation of IzkiMuthaibiRustaq Grid station Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
New Accident and Emergency + Burns Department
at Khoula Hospital Phase -8 Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
Dualization of Nizwa ndash Thumrait Road(IZZ-Adam
Section) Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
Dualization of Nizwa ndash Ibri RoadSec2 from Jabrin
to Ibri ndash 1 Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
Ras Al Hadd Airport Development Project Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
Safah and Wadi Latham Oilfield Services
Construction Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
Upgrade of Mukhaizna Airfield ndash New Runway
construction Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
Construction of Water Distribution network
Rustaq Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
New Darsait STP Project Galfar-Cadagua JV
Barrack Accomodation Suwaiq Gulf International Contracting LLC
Al Hamriya storm water drainage channel Hasan Juma Backer Trading amp Contracting
CoLLC
Annexe Building for Supreme Council for Planing Hasan Juma Backer Trading amp Contracting
CoLLC
Oman National Centre for treatment of
Haematological Disorder amp Bone Marrow Transplant
Hasan Juma Backer Trading amp Contracting
CoLLC
Construction of Jr Rate Accomodation Block
Wudam Iskan Contracting Company LLC
8 JOQ at MAM Iskan Contracting Company LLC
Military Technical College District Cooling System Iskan Contracting Company LLC
Al Amerat Waste Water Project Contract A 2 JV Arab Contractors amp WUEC
Darsait Al Wadi Al Kabir Road Project Larsen amp Toubro(Oman)LLC
MGI Road Project Larsen amp Toubro(Oman)LLC
Al Athaibah Interchange Larsen amp Toubro(Oman)LLC
Construction of 13233kv Grid Station at Amrat
Construction of 132kv Grid Station at Mabella - 2
and Installation of Required 132kv Overhead
Line132kv Cables in Muscat Governorate (Tender
No 1432012)
Larsen amp Toubro(Oman)LLC
6 Class Rooms to Zainab Al Asadiya School at Al
Amerat Mansoor Al Masroory
Proposed 14 classroom - Girls basic education
School at QalhatSur Mansoor Al Masroory
Accomodation at Adam Nafal Contracting amp Trading Co LLC
Wudam Naval Base Nafal Contracting amp Trading Co LLC
Construction of 3311KV Primary Sub Station at
Saraya Bandar Jissah
Oman National Engineering amp Investment
Co(SOAG)
Bait Al Barka Viewing Platform amp Sea wall Oman Shapoorji Construction Co LLC
Construction of Medium Wave Radio Transmission
Station in Barkabahla amp Buraimi Premier International Project LLC
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Al Batinah Coastal Housing Project
barkaMusanna amp Suwaiq Radic Construction Company LLC
Commercial amp Residential Building at Mumtaz area Shaksy Engineering Services LLC
Dualization of Ibri ndash Al Dariz-Miskin Road Strabag Oman LLC
Re-Build of Air strip existing at Rusail amp Sayq Strabag Oman LLC
Wadi Minqal amp Wadi Bani Jaber Asphalt Road
Section - 1 Strabag Oman LLC
Dualization of Bid-Bid - Sur Road Section -
1Package 1 - B STFA-HLG JV
Civil Work Services for Safah (B-09) Wadi Latham
(B-27) Fields Special Technical Services
Gas Processing Plant at Abu Tubul Block 60 Special Technical Services
EPC of RAH Substation STS Tebodin LLC
Treated Effluent Supply to Al Riyam amp Kalbou
Parks Teejan Trading amp Contracting
New Supreme Court Building At Al Ghubrah Towell Construction amp Company LLC
MC 4a ndash Civil Aviation Head Quarters Towell Construction amp Company LLC
New Supreme Court Building At Al Ghubrah Towell Construction amp Company LLC
Expansion of Distrib Network Seeb Wilyat ndash Seeb Towell Infrastructure Projects CoLLC (TIPCO)
Water Distribution Network for Wilyat -AL Qabil amp
Ibra Towell Infrastructure Projects CoLLC (TIPCO)
Construction of Batinah Expressway (Package -1) Galfar Engineering amp Contracting SAOG
Batinah Expressway Package ndash 3 Simplex - Konstruktor (JV)
Construction of Batinah Expressway - Package - 4 Larsen amp Toubro(Oman) LLC
Construction of Batinah Expressway - Package - 6 CCC (Oman) LLC
BP Oman - Khazzan Project Al EZ TradingTransport amp Contracting CoLLC
Kempinski HotelThe Wave Muscat Carillion Alawi LLC
Upgrading of Sinaw-Mahout Road Section-02 Strabag Oman LLC
Construction of Batinah Highway (Halban Junction) Strabag Oman LLC
Construction of Batinah Highway-Package-2 Nagarjuna Construction Company (NCC)
Major Site laboratories
Project Contractor
Head Quarter Building for PDO at MAF Al Hajry Trading amp Contracting
Development of Muscat International Airport ndash
Supply of dredged material
Boskalis Westminister (Oman)
Expeditionary Tent Beddown Area at Masirah Island
Cosmopolitan ndash EMTA Joint Venture
BP ndash Pipeline Installation amp Site Construction Galfar Engineering
Rehabilitation Works (Roads Bridges) at Quriyat Federcei Stirling Batco
Health Centre at Saham Al Badi Trading amp Construction
Sohar Bulk Jetty Oman Operation Saipem ndash Afcons Joint Venture
PDO ndash SNDC Project at Qurn Alam
Al Hassan Engineering
2nd Asian Beach Game 2010 at Wudam Carillion Alawi LLC
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Power Generation amp Distribution Facility at Daleel
Field
Larsen amp Toubro Electromech LLC
Health Centre at Rahab
Al Dahleez International LLC
Sohar Bulk Jetty Project
Saipem- Afcons Joint Venture
Court Complex at Rustaq
Carillion Alawi LLC
PDO Bahja ndash Plot Development
Sayouh Mahwees Trd amp Cont Co LLC
Dualization of Bid-Bid Sur Road Astaldi ndash Ozkar JV and STFA-HLG JV
ROP ndash Sidab Harbour Project Carillion Alawi LLC
Salalah International Airport LampT Galfar Contortion
Construction of Al Batinah Expressway (Package -1) Galfar Engineering amp Contracting SAOG
Batinah Express way Package ndash 3 Simplex - Konstruktor (JV)
Construction of Batinah Expressway - Package - 4 Larsen amp Toubro(Oman) LLC
Construction of Batinah Expressway - Package - 5 FSB Ferrovial amp Batco JV
Construction of Batinah Expressway - Package - 6 CCC (Oman) LLC
Air traffic control at Masira Darim Construction company LLC
Transfer station at Fanza Malik Sohar
STF Complex -Suwaiq Dawood Contracting Company LLC
Ras Al Hamra Development Project (RAH - 435) Al Turki Enterprises LLC
Zulia Power plant (PDO) Al Hassan Engineering LLC
SNCP Qurnalam Al Hassan Engineering LLC
RAH International School Al Hajry Trading amp Contracting
Dualization of Bid-Bid - Sur Road Section
1Package 1 A
Astaldi-Ozkar JV
Halban prade ground project (SSF) Trading amp Investment LLC
Jabel Akhthar Hotel Dawood Contracting Company LLC
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories Company Profile
Sultan Qaboos Mosque Nizwa Carillion Alawi LLC
SUR IPP Douglas OHI
MC-5 Salalah International Airport L amp T India and L amp T Oman
MC-5 Salalah International Airport Galfar Engineering amp Contracting SAOG
Shadeed Iron amp Steel L amp T Oman
Shadeed Iron amp Steel Simplex Infrastructures LLC
Health Centre Ibri Master Bin Karam
University Of Buraimi L amp T Oman
University Of Buraimi L amp T Oman
Trasnsfer Station SUR Mallak Sohar
Dualization of Mahdha-AL Rawdha Road
Buraimi
Premier International
Duqm Port Road Strabag Oman LLC
Mall of Oman - Package - 2 SPCCC
Dualization of Adam - Thumrait Road Part - 2
(ATD Project)
CCC (Oman) LLC
Durability Test of Concrete such as Chloride Migration Test and Rapid Chloride Permeability Test
Field Compaction test is used to provide the basis for control the fill material compaction
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Rapid chloride penetration test for concrete to asses the chloride ion penetration
Durability Test of Concrete such as Water Penetration Test
Permeability Apparatus Constant amp Falling Head for Granular ampClaySilt
Transverse Strength of Kerb Stone
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Non Destructive Structural Investigation
Exposure of foundation for visual inspection and NDT
Cover meter surevy Test indicates position of reinforecemnt bars hardned concrete
Ultra sonic pulse velocity measurement to assess the uniformity of concrete Detects internal flaws cracks and segregation etc
Rebound Hammer test to find the insitu concrete strength Surface hardness
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Direct Shear test to find the cohesion(C) and angle of internal friction(ɸ) in soil samples
Insitu concrete coring to determine the compressive strength
Marshall stability test for asphalt mixes
GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING
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Lonestar Alpha Labs undertake onshore amp offshore ground investigations for a wide variety of civil and
industrial construction infrastructure and pipeline projects We pride ourselves by adopting the same
professional approach to both large multi-disciplinary investigation projects as well as small simple structures
Our Investigation is supervised by highly qualified amp experienced geotechnical engineers and geologists
General Geotechnical Engineering Services
Design and planning of ground investigations
Settlement Monitoring
Foundation Designs and Proof Checking
Design of Reinforced Earth Structures
Design of Deep Foundations (Piles Well) amp Mat Foundations
Borehole drilling amp soil investigations (SPT)
Dynamic Cone Penetration Testing (DCPT)
Static Cone Penetration Test with pore-pressure measurement (CPTU)
Sample coring and analysis
Down hole and Cross Hole Seismic Tests
Trial pitting and trenching
Slope stability analysis amp studies
Pumping Tests and permeability Lugeon Tests
Double Ring Infiltrometer Tests
Plate bearing Tests and in-situ CBRs
Electrical Resistively Test
Thermal Resistivity Test
Resistively Profiling amp Resistivity Mapping
Groundwater Monitoring Sampling and Analysis
Preparation of factual and interpretative reporting
Soil Investigations
Soil Geotechnical investigations are performed by geotechnical engineers to obtain information on the physical
and mechanical properties of soil and rock around a site to design earthworks and foundations for proposed
structures and for repair of distress to earthworks and structures caused by subsurface conditions A geotechnical
investigation includes surface exploration and subsurface exploration of a site Our rigs are cable to drill vertical
holes down to 400m and inclined holes down to 200m below existing ground level
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Soil sampling using variety of samplers to collect disturbed samples relatively undisturbed samples and
undisturbed samples Samplers such as Hand Shovel Machine driven auger continuous flight auger Split-
Spoon SPT sampler Shelby Tube Sampler Piston Sampler
Laboratory tests
A wide variety of laboratory tests performed on soils and rocks to measure different properties
Although detailed list of laboratory testing is presented in Civil section some of the typical tests involved in the
investigation are given below
Water Content
Particle size Analysis Grain Size Distribution
Sedimentation Hydrometer analysis
Atterberg limits
California Bearing Ratio (CBR)
Direct Shear Test
Oedometer Test (Consolidation)
Swelling Pressure Test
Tri-axial Test
Unconfined Compressive Strength
Chemical Analysis of Soil and Water
In-Situ geotechnical tests
Standard Penetration Test (SPT) - in-situ standard penetration test designed to provide information on the
properties of soil while also collecting a disturbed soil sample for grain-size analysis and soil classification
Dynamic Cone Penetration Test (DCPT) - in-situ dynamic cone penetration test designed to provide
information on the properties of sub soil of natural ground or for pavement DCPT is useful to determine the in-
situ CBR and subgrade modulus
Cone Penetration Test (CPT) ndash standard Cone Penetration Test is performed using an instrumented probe
with a conical tip pushed into the soil hydraulically at a constant rate CPT instrument records tip resistance
friction resistance along the sleeve and pore-pressure measurement For bigger sites usually the CPTs are
performed in combination with drilling of boreholes to correlate so that the investigation is economical and
appropriate CPT data interpretation is used for correlation of soil properties and also to determine Soil Bearing
Capacity (SBC)
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Constant head Falling head permeability tests - Estimating Hydraulic conductivity (or permeability)
of different types of soil is the most important step in designing any groundwater control system The knowledge
of this property is much useful in solving problems involving yield of water bearing strata seepage through
earthen dams stability of earthen dams and embankments of canal bank affected by seepage settlement etc The
falling head method of determining permeability is used for soil with low discharge where as the constant head
permeability test is used for coarse-grained soils with a reasonable discharge in a given time For very fine-
grained soil capillarity permeability test is recommended
Lugeon Test or Packer Tests - Estimating Hydraulic conductivity (or permeability) of different types of
rocks is a key step in designing any groundwater control system in a rock We do perform Packer Permeability
Tests in Rocks
Groundwater Monitoring
Our geotechnical field staffs are well trained for installing Piezometers and groundwater monitoring Piezometers
are two types viz Type-1 is Standpipe Piezometer and Type-2 is Vibrating-Wire Piezometers Standpipe
piezometer facilitates Groundwater levels measurement using dip meter or water level indicators while VW
piezometers are useful for monitoring Pore-Water pressures continuously using special devices attached to data
loggers
Groundwater Samples can be collected for analysis in the chemical and microbiological lab Routine drinking
water analysis trace metals and organic parameters can be tested and evaluated
Slope Stability Studies
The field of slope stability encompasses the analysis of static and dynamic stability of slopes of earth and rock-fill
dams slopes of other types of embankments excavated slopes and natural slopes in soil and soft rock Lonestar
Alpha can provide slope stability investigation analysis (including modelling) and design mitigation which can
be completed by our well trained and qualified geologists and geotechnical engineers
Settlement Monitoring
Settlement Monitoring surveys is performed to determine the degree of horizontal and vertical displacement of
structures pavements and embankments over a defined period Severe pavement damage and structural failure
can be a direct result of settlement and therefore it is critical that movement be detected and measured Our Senior
Engineering Surveyors and Geotechnical Engineers are available to assist you with the development and
implementation of a monitoring system to suit individual requirements
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Other Geotechnical Field Tests
Plate Load Tests
In-Situ CBR Tests
Soil Electrical Resistivity Tests
Soil Thermal Resistivity Tests
Pile Integrity Tests
Infiltration Rate Tests using Double Ring Infiltrometer
Geotechnical Field Tests
Geophysical seismic tests are useful to determine dynamic soil rock properties which will be used in
design of machine and any other vibrating equipment foundations
Two typical seismic tests performed as part of the geotechnical investigations are
Downhole seismic test and
Crosshole seismic test
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LIST OF GEOTECHNICAL TESTS
LIST OF GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING EQUIPMENTS
Drilling Rigs Desco Inc 2No SP4500S amp 3No
SP3500S (crawler)
Split-Spoon Sampler
Drilling Rig Ellettari EK100S amp EK 200S (crawler) Piston Type Samples
Drilling Rigs Truck Mounted Vibrating Wire Piezometers Devices amp Loggers
Drilling Rods Tricone Bits
Standard SPT sets and rods Tungsten Carbide Drilling Bits (96mm amp 101mm amp
above)
Single Double amp Triple Tube Core Barrels ndash
Conventional amp Wireline system
Diamond Bits Surface amp Impregnated (96mm amp
101mm amp above) ndash Conventional amp Wireline system
Shelby Tubes Automatic Water level Meter
Dynamic Cone Penetrometer Test equipment (DCPT) Bailers for Groundwater Sampling
Down-The-Hole Hammer (DTH Hammer) Packer Test Apparatus
Surveying Equipments (Auto Levels Total Station
GPS and Accessories)
Variable Geotechnical Softwares (gINT etc)
Thermal Resistivity Test Apparatus (KD2 Pro) Electrical Resistivity Test Apparatus (Nillson)
SUBSURFACE SOIL ROCK GROUNDWATER
Soil Investigation Drilling in Soils and Rocks
Bearing Capacity amp Settlement Analysis Slope Stability Analysis
Trial Pits Standard Penetration Test - SPT
Permeability in Soil (Falling Constant Head) Dynamic Cone Penetration Test - DCPT
Permeability in Rock (Lugeon Packer Test) Infiltration Rate Tests
Groundwater Monitoring and Sampling Installation of Inclinometers amp Pressure Meters
In-situ CBR Tests Installation of Piezometers
Soil Swelling Tests Plate Load Tests
Vane Shear Tests Soil Electrical Resistivity Tests
Down Hole Seismic Tests Cross Hole Seismic Tests
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KEY STAFF AT GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING
NAME DESIGNATION QUALIFICATION EXPERIENCE
J Pavan Kumar Sr Geotechnical Engineer MTech - Geotechnical 8
Tauseef anwar Geologist MSc Geology 5
Bahrudeen assain
Mohammed Geologist MSc Geology 5
Anjali Geologist BSc in Geology 8
Imran Ishaq Engineering asst Dip Civil 5
Mohammed Al-Ansari Logistics and Supervisor High School 10
Ameen Khalfan Field Coordinator High School 8
Abdullah Field Coordinator High School 5
Rit Bahadur Drilling Operator High School 15
Purna Bahadur Drilling Operator High School 16
Rajan Basnet Drilling Operator High School 10
Subarna Paija Drilling Operator High School 11
Lil Bahadur Sr Mechanic High School 11
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RECENT GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING PROJECTS Project Client Consultant No of Boreholes
Oman National Railway
Project Segments 2 amp 6
Italferr SpA MOTC 65 BH 80 TP amp
Piezometers
Bunker Terminal at Duqm Oman Oil Marketing Co
(OOMC)
Worley Parsons Oman
Engineering (WPOE)
10 BH amp MASW
survey
Mahdah ndash Rawdah Road
Dualization project
Premier International Mott McDonald 22 BH 15 TP amp
Slope stability
Yibal-Khuff FEED project Galfar Engg amp
Contracting Co SAOG
Petroleum Development
Oman (PDO)
95 BH 45 TP amp 11
Downhole seismic
Well pad stability
investigations at Fahud
Mabrouk Khulud West D
Galfar Engg amp
Contracting Co SAOG
Petroleum Development
Oman (PDO)
18 BH
Batinah Expressway Pkg 3 Simplex Infrastructure Parsons International
MOTC
79 BH
Adam ndash Thumrait
Dualization Project
Parsons International MOTC 150 BH 365 TP
Lime Calcination project at
Salalah
Carmeuse Inc - 15 BH 10 TP amp
Diagraphy drilling
Duqm Area A B amp C Sultan Qaboos University
(SQU)
SEZAD 65 BH amp 20 TP
Various Substation projects
in all Governorates
Dawood Engineering
Consultancy
Mezoon Electricity 50 BH 25 TP 50
ERTs
Chromite Quarry Drilling Arabian Gulf Trading - 7 BH
Transmission line at Taqah Rukun Al Yaqeen Int Mott McDonald 50 BH amp 61 TP
Izz ndash Adam Road
Dualization Project
Galfar Engg amp
Contracting Co SAOG
National Engg Services
of Pakistan (NESPAK)
25 BH amp 8 TPs
Bid bid ndash Sur Road
Dualization Project
Astaldi ndash Ozkar Joint
Venture
Dar Al-Handassah
(Lebonan)
89 BH 8 TPs
Piezometers
Water Distribution Network
at Al Amerat
Taeyoung ndash Hasan Juma
Baker JV
Sogreah Consultants 25 BH 130 TP amp Soil
Resistivity
Taxiway and Airlift Ramp
at Al Musannah Airbase
American International
Contractors Inc
- 34 BH amp 62 TP
Water Distribution Network
at Al Khoud
Towell Infrastructure
Projects Co LLC
National Engg Services
of Pakistan (NESPAK)
11 BH 7 TP amp Soil
Resistivity
Interchanges btn Airport amp
Muscat Expressway
Soares Da Costa ndash Oman
United Engg Services JV
Parsons International 15 BHs amp 10 TP
Oman Botanic Garden Diwan Royal Court Alatec (Spain) 75 BH
Qurayiat-Al-Amerat Road Muscat Municipality Parsons International 6 BH
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Tunnel
Al-Haffa District
Development Infrastructure
Dohfar Municipality Dar Al-Handassah
(Lebonan)
11 BH
Piezometers
Salam Resort amp Spa in Yiti
Muscat
Sama Dubai Halcrow International 58 BH
amp Piezometers
Al-Ansab STP Galfar Engineering amp
Contracting
Khatib AlAmi 6 BH
Limestone Quarry for
Doqoum Dry Dock
Daewoo Co Daewoo Co 6 BH
Barka Water Reservoir
Expansion Works
Galfar Engineering amp
Contracting
Mott Mac Donald 12 BH
Soil Resistivity
Information Centers at
Nizwa amp Ibri
Ministry of Higher
Education
Development Services amp
Maintenance
6 BH
Irrigation System Plan for
Dhofar Municipality
Dhofar Municipality Consulting Engineering
Services
7 BH
Infiltration Tests
Cyclone Damage
Rehabilitation Works in Ras
Al-Hadd
CCC Parsons International Investigation for
Ground
Improvement
Soil Resistivity OMIFCO - Soil Resistivity
Seeb Cornice Road
Improvement Bridges
Muscat Municipality Atkins 7 BH
Dualization FarqNizwa to
Marfaa Daris Road
Ministry of Transport and
Communication
Parsons International 18 BH
Dualization of Al Kharjiah
Street
Muscat Municipality Parsons International 6 BH
Bidbid Sur Road Sec-1 MOTC Dar Al Handasah 31 BH Piezometers
120TPs
Flood Protection Dams-
Liwa and Shinaz Area
Ministry of water
resources and regional
municipalities
Renardet amp Fitchner 29 BH 40 TPs
Housing at Hail Al Ghaf
Quriyat
Muscat Municipality - 10 BH amp 10 TPs
132kV OHL from Harweel
to Thumrait
Petroleum Development
Oman
Worley Parsons 11 BH 11TPs amp ERT
132kV OHL from Dank to
Al Hail
Civil Co Contracting OETC Energoprojekt
Mott Mac Donald
43 BH 20 TPs amp
ERT
132kV OHL from Al Wasit
to Buraimi Grid Ss
Civil Co Contracting OETC Energoprojekt
Mott Mac Donald
27 BH 11TPrsquos amp
ERT
Al Athaiba Junction
Improvements
Muscat Municipality Parsons Intl Co 12 BH 7 TP Asphalt
Coring
Third Laneing from Bait Al Muscat Municipality Parsons International 35 BH 34 TP
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Barka to Mabelah Asphalt Coring
Design and construction of
Dualization of Al Murtaffa
street
Muscat Municipality Parsons International 26 BH 15 TP
Asphalt Coring
Proposed Tower
Constructions in OMAN
Ministry of Broadcasting Rohde amp Schwarz 16BH
EPC of power plant Daleel
Facility
L amp T Electromech Mott Mac Donald 7 BH 10TP ERT
Royal Suite at Haima and
Emergency block
Dewan of Royal Court Tebodin amp Partners LLC 4BH 4TP
Navigation Aids System
Muscat International
Airport and Salalah Airport
Thales Deutschland
Germany
Thales Deutschland
Germany
6BH 5ERT
Upgrade of DPS amp B-Block
facility Daleel oil Fields
Daleel Petroleum Attila Dogan 4BH 2ERT
13233kV Grid Station at
Quriyat
OETC LnT Oman Energoprojekt amp Parsons 4BH TPs
132kV OHL from Quriyat
to Jahloot
OETC LnT Oman Energoprojekt amp Parsons 60BH 60TPs 60ERT
Supreme Court at Al
Ghubra Guest House
Royal Court Affairs
Royal Estates The Palace
Consulting Engineering
Services LLC
12BH TPs
GEOTECH DRILLING RIGS
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DESCO SP4500S Rigs DESCO SP3500S Rigs
Site Work Photographs
GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION ndash AREA A B amp C at Duqm
Client SEZAD Consultant SQU
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GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION ndash Yibal Khuff Project at Yibal
Client Galfar Engg amp Cont Consultant PDO
GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION ndash Inclined Coring at Chromite Mine near Sumail
Client Arabian Gulf Trading
GEOTEC
HNICAL INVESTIGATION ndash Oman National Railway Project
Segments 2 amp 6
Client MOTC Consultant Italferr SpA
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GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION FOR
BARKA WATER RESERVOIR EXPANSION
Client Galfar Consultant Mott Mac Donald
SUBSURFACE INVESTIGATION BIDBID-SUR ROAD
SECTION 1
Client MOTC Consultant Dar Al Handasah Shair amp Partners
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GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION FOR SEEB-CORNICHE ROAD
IMPROVEMENT BRIDGE 6 MUSCAT
Client Muscat Municipality Consultant Atkins
GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION FOR 132KV OHL FROM DANK
TO AL HAIL amp 132KV OHL FROM SIBETHA TO BURAIMI
Client CivilCo Consultant Mott Mac Donald Energoprojekt
GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION FOR FLOOD PROTECTION DAMS
SHINAZ AREA ndash HATTA-A HATTA-B FAYDH amp BIDAH
Client MRMWR Consultant Fitchner amp Renardet
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DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF FLYOVER WIDENING AND JUNCTION IMPROVEMENTS AT AL ATHAIBA INTERCHANGE
Client Muscat Municipality Consultant Parsons
DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF THIRD LANING OF MAIN ROAD FROM AL MAWELAH INTERCHANGE TO BAIT AL BARKHA RA
Client Muscat Municipality Consultant Parsons
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SURVEYING WITH TOTAL STATION EQUIPMENT FOR
GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING PURPOSES
ELECTRICAL RESISTIVITY TEST
RESISTIVITY MAPPING amp RESISTIVITY PROFILING
PIEZOMETER INSTALLATION INCLINED DRILLING WITH PACKER TEST
CHEMICALENVIRONMENTAL amp
MICROBIOLOGICAL TESTING
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Lonestar Alpha Lab provides a full range of chemical environmental and microbiological analytical services to
industrial engineeringconsulting and government clients throughout the Sultanate of Oman Lonestar Alpha
analytical expertise includes organic and inorganic analyses of water soil air food and many other matrices The
lab production capability capacity and advancement of instrumentation ensure the reliability and performance
needed to successfully deliver major analytical projects Instruments are dedicated to specific matrices and
analyses to prevent cross contamination Our reports are fully supported by QAQC deliverables designed to meet
the requirements of the regulatory program for which the data will be utilized Our reports are designed for ease-
of-results interpretation as well as efficient validation of the support data
TESTING DIFFERENT MATRICES
DomesticFormationGroundReclamation Water
Desalination Water amp Marine Samples
Marine Life
Plant Tissue
Reverse Osmosis
Soils amp Sediments
Food Products
Metal Samples
Concrete Products
CHEMICALENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS
WaterWastewater Metallic Constituents
WaterWastewater Organic Constituents
Water Cations amp Anions
Ambient Air Quality Monitoring
Stack amp Process Emission Monitoring
Indoor Air Quality
Contamination Pollution Studies Environmental Chemistry organics inorganics metals
Analytical chemistry using AAS XRF OES IRC and wet chemistry
Noise amp Vibration Monitoring
Microbiological Analysis
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AMBIENT AIR amp STACK EMISSION MONITORING
CO amp CO2
Hydrogen Sulfide
Hydrocarbons
Metal Particulates
NOx SOx
Oxygen
Volatile Organic Compounds
Dioxin amp Furion
MICROBIOLOGICAL AIR QUALITY MONITORING
Bacteria(CFUm3
Moulds (CFUm3)
Identification of Microorganisms up to Species level
INDOOR AIR QUALITY (IAQ)
Lonestar Alpha leads the way in Indoor Air Quality Services with our dedicated team of field staff and the latest
equipment We are equipped to investigate chemical and biological exposure situations
IAQ Air Monitoring Services
VOCs and SVOCs
Fungal Mold Indentification Quantification
Total Respirable Particulates
Toxic Vapors
Sick Building Syndrome
Bacterial Indentification Quantification
Typical IAQ Surveys
IAQ profile for preliminary building study
Baseline IAQ monitoring
Mold Fungal contamination monitoring using spore trap sampling devices
Compliance monitoring for municipal amp Government enviromental agencies
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HSE monitoring for critical response of environmental hazards
INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE (IH)
Lonestar Alpha is capable of providing a wide variety of Industrial Hygiene Service
using state of the art equipment and depth of experience with IH procedures
NoiseDosimetry TLV+8Hr TWA
Particulates (Total PM 10 PM 50 PM 25)
Combustible Gases (Total Hydrocarbons)
VOCs and SVOCs
Total and Respirable Fibers
Metals and Inorganics
Typical Industrial Hygiene Monitoring
HSE monitoring for corporate or client requirec field data collection
Compliance monitoring for Municipal or Governmental agency requirements
Background monitoring for comparative Environmental studies
HYGIENE AUDITING AND INSPECTIONS
Hygiene Auditing
Hygiene Inspections and Hygiene recommendations
Assisting in ISOHACCP Certifications
Microbiological Sampling and Analysis of Food and Water
Swab sampling and Air Monitoring
Hotel and Industrial HAACP and Hygiene System Implementation
Assisting in Laboratory setup and Accreditations Response monitoring for safety analysis and quality assurance audits
OIL ANALYSIS
Lube Oil
Transformer Oil
Compressor Oil
Diesel
Heavy fuel
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LIST OF CHEMICALENVIRONMENTALMICROBIOLOGICAL TESTS ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY amp ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS
WATER EFFLUENT SEAWATER SOIL SEDIMENT ANALYSIS
Acidity Sulfide Selenium
Alkalinity TDS Silicon
Ammonia Temperature Silver
Bicarbonate Total Hardness Sodium
BOD Total Nitrogen Strontium
Boron Total Organic Carbon Thallium
Chlorite chlorate Potassium
Bromate TSS Tin
Carbonate Turbidity Titanium
Chlorides Aluminum Vanadium
COD Antimony Zink
Color Arsenic Aromatic Volatile Orgabicx (BTEX)
Conductivity Barium Chlorinated Hydrocarbons
Cyanides Beryllium Crude amp Refined Product Fingerprinting
Dissolved Oxygen Cadmium Extractible Organic Halides
Fluoride Calcium Haloacetic Acids
Free Chlorine Chromium Halogenated Volatile Organics
Magnesium Hardness Cobalt Herbicides amp Pesticides
Nitrates Copper Nitroaromatic amp Cyclic Ketones
Nitrites Hexavalent Chromium Organic and Volatile Acids
Oil amp Grease Iron PCBrsquos
Organic Nitrogen Lead Polynuclear Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAH)
pH Lithium Semi Volatile Organic Compounds
Phenols Magnesium Total Organic Halides
Phosphates Mercury Total Petroleum Hydrocarbons (TPH)
Phosphorus Molybdenum Trihalomethanes
Residual Chlorine Nickel Volatile Organic Compounds
Salinity Niobium Pthalate Esters
Sodium Absorption Ratio
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FOOD CHEMICAL AND MICROBIOLOGICAL TEST
Fish and Value added fish products vegetable oils Ketchups Mayonnaise Vinegar Cooked sea
food Cooked Non sea foods Canned foods Vegetables Snacks Ghee Cheese Honey Sweats etc
CHEMICAL ANALYSIS OF FOOD
GIDELINES - OMAN STANDARDGULF STANDARDOther International Standards
TEST METHODS- AOACASTAAOCSISOSASOASTMBS
CHEMICAL ANALYSIS OF FOOD
Protein Cholesterol
Fat content Phosphorous
Vitamins Sodium
Moisture Potassium
Ash Calcium
Dietary Fibre Lead
Sugar Cadmium
Starch Mercury
Saturated Fat Iron
Unsaturated Fat Magnesium
Arsenic Aflatoxins
Moisture content Histamine
Volatile protein Irradiation
Pesticides Sudan Dyes
MICROBIOLOGICAL ANALYSIS OF FOOD
TEST METHODS ndash USFDA BAMAOACCCFRACMMEFISO
GUIDELINES ndash OMANI STANDARDGSOPHLS
MICROBIOLOGICAL ANALYSIS OF FOOD
Aerobic Plate Count Listeria monocytogens
Lactobacillus acidophilus Shelf Life Analysis
Escherichia coli Enterobacteriaceae
Escherichia coli O157 H7 Vibrio parahaemolyticus
Fecal Coliforms Shigella
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Total Coliforms Listeria spp
Staphylococcus aureus Clostridium perfringens
Salmonella Yeast and Mould
Vibrio cholera Vibrio parahaemolyticus
Anaerobic plate count Campylobacter
Histamine Bacillus cereus
Aflatoxin
CHEMISTRY OF CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL
Chemical Analysis of Cement Chemical Analysis of Lime Powder
Heat of Hydration of cement Total Alkalis
Chemical Analysis of Micro silica Chemical Analysis of Ground Granulated Blast
Furnace Slag
Sodium Absorption Ratio Leachibility Tests of Metals from Soil
Testing of Concrete making water Determination of Alkali carbonates amp Bi carbonates
Cation Exchange Capacity of Soil Organic matter content of soil
Mass loss of Ignition of soil Total Sulphate content of soil
Water soluble Sulphate content of soil Water soluble Chloride content of soil
Carbonate content of soil Acid soluble Chloride content of soil
Gypsum content of soil Ammonia content of soil
Total Sulphate content of Aggregates Total Chloride content of Aggregates
Potential Alkali ndash Silica reactivity of Aggregates Water Soluble Chloride Salts in Aggregates
Acid ndash Soluble Material in fine Aggregate Organic impurities in fine Aggregates
Determining the water content of freshly mixed
concrete
Determining the Portland cement content of the
hardened hydraulic cement concrete
Chemical analysis of hardened concrete Sulfate content of hardened concrete
Chemical analysis for metals like steel Chloride content of hardened concrete
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ORE ANALYSIS
Dolomite Ore Iron Ore
Copper Ore Nickel Ore
Chromium Ore Limestone Ore
Manganese Ore Gypsum
Dunite Quartz
STEEL CHEMISTRY
Alloys Brass amp Bronze
Aluminum Alloys Chemical Composition of Steel
ASTM A 262 (Various) Diffused Hydrogen Test
ASTM G 48 (Variou) Purity of Metals
ASTM G 6667 Nickel Alloys
OIL ANALYSIS
Appearance Flash Point Specific Gravity
Ash Content Water content Insoluble pentane
Carbon Conradson Residue Wear Metals Total Acid Number
Kinematic Viscosity Break Down voltage Total Base Number
Dissipation factor Oil Content Viscosity Index
Color Pour Point Flash Point
Copper Corrosion BS amp W Density
Neutralization number Resistivity Interfacial tension
Dissolve gas Sediment Sulphur content
Cloud point Distillation PCB
Oxidation test Gassing
AMBIENT AIR STACK MONITORING
Carbon Dioxide RPM (PM 10 5 25)
Carbon Monoxide Semi Volatile Organic Compounds
Chlorine Content SO2
Hydrogen Sulfide Total Acid Concentration
Lower Explosion Limit Total Hydrocarbon
Oxides of Nitrogen Total Particulate Concentration
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Oxygen Volatile Organic Compounds
Ozone Dioxin amp Furion
INDOOR AIR QUALITY ndash IAQ INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE - IH
Asbestos Bulk Sample Analysis Total amp Respirable Fibers
Asbestos Fiber Concentration in Air Total amp Respirable Particulates
Bacterial amp Microbial Identification Total Plate Count
FungalMould Identification Toxic Vapors
Metals VOC amp SVOC
Noise Monitoring Dosimetry TWA Yeast amp Mould Identification
MICROBIOLOGICAL ANALYSIS OF WATER
Test Method ndash BS ENISOAPHAAWWACMMEF CCFRA
GUIDELINES ndash Omani standardGSOWHODubai Municipality
WATER WASTE WATERINDUSTRIES WATER SOIL
Heterotrophic plate count
Total Coliforms
Escherichia coli
EnterococciFecal streptococci
Pseudomonas aeroginosa Staphylococcus aureus
Legionella spp Nematodes
Sulphate Reducing Bacteria Yeast amp Mould
Salmonella Microscopic observations and interpretations
Vibrio cholera Standard Plate count at 22 o C
Fecal Coliform Clostridium perfringens
Legionella anisa
Legionella Pneumophila serogroup 1
Legionella Pneumophila serogroup 2-14
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MICROBIOLOGICAL ANALYSIS OF PERSONAL SWABSSURFACE SWABSEQUIPMENT
SWABS
Total coliforms
Fecal coliforms
Escherichia coli
Aerobic plate count
Staphylococcus aureus
Yeast and Mould
Salmonella spp
COSMETICS ANALYSIS
HairoilsHair creams Hair shampooBody lotion Chemical DepilinatorsTalcum PowderDeoderants
Toilette soapSkin cream etc As per GSOOS SASO USFDAAOAC Standards
COSMETICS ANALYSIS
Appearance Thermal Stability
Color Total Fat
Odor Lead
Homogenous Cadmium
Texture Nickel
Seperation Chromium
Skin Irritation Test Ethanol insoluble matter
Marking Water insoluble matter
Language Total free Alkali
Instructions for Use Chlorides calculated as NaCl
Warning phrases concerning the product (if any) Saponification Value
Chemical and Physical Tests Free Fatty Acid as Oliec Acid
Moisture Extraneous matter
pH Total Non Acqueos content
Sediment and suspended matter Peroxide value
Alchohol content Total Bacterial count
Formaldehyde Yeast and Mould
Essential oils Pseudomonas aeroginosa
Volatile matter Staphylococcus aureus
Non volatile alcohol matter
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LIST OF CHEMICALENVIRONMENTALMICROBIOLOGICAL EQUIPMENTS
pH Meter Conductivity Meter pH Meters
Dissolved Oxygen Meter Turbidity Meter
Flame Atomic Absorption Spectrometer
FAASGFAAS Hg Analyzer
EDXRF Analyzer ndash Philips MiniPal2
Muffle Air Furnace (1100˚C) Breakdown voltage
ICP- OES Colour apparatus for OIL
GC-MSGC centrifuge
IC Open cup ndashClosed cup Flash point
UV-VIS-NIR Spectrometer HACH TAN delta Resistivity meter
Dissolved gas Analyser ( TOGA) AAS
TAN Titrator Microscope
Copper corrosion Colony Counter
Karl fisher colometric Viscometer
Interfacial tensometer OES
Biological safety Cabinet UV apparatus
Shaker Water bath
Freezer Incubator
Chillier Autoclave
Micro pipetter Vortex
pipetter
Weighing Balance
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KEY STAFF AT CHEMICALMICROBIOLOGICAL LAB
MAJOR CHEMICALENVIRONMENTAL CLIENTS
Client Client
HMR Consultants Dhofar Power Company
Geo-Resources Omani Euro Foods Industries
Al-Safa Environmental Consultancy Al-Hassan Engineering Company
Five Oceans Dawood Contracting Company
Fugro Middle East Natural Resources Consultants
Gulf Mining ICES
Muscat Chromite Sohar Steel LLC
Total Management Trading Construction Materials Industries
Emirates Trading Co Al-Shidhani Refreshments Enterprises
Oman Chromite Oman Aluminium Processing Industries LLC
Muscat Overseas Radisson Blu
National Arabian Gulf International Desalination amp Water Treatment
ASB Group Dhofar Beverages
Majan Mining Company OMASCO
Haya Oman Liquefied Natural Gas Company
Oman Polyproplene Swan Foods LLC
Oman Methanol Bahwan Engineering Co
NAME DESIGNATION EXPERIENCE
P Tejali Lab Manager 17 yrs
Asad Naqvi Chemical Lab Supervisor 17 yrs
OD Sebastian Senior Chemist 32 yrs
Vinu Mohan Senior Microbiologist 7 yrs
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Sohar Aluminum OMIFCO
Oman Refreshment Occidental Mukhaizna LLC
Shangri-La Barr Al Jissa Special Technical Services
ENATO Consolidated Contractors Company
Blue City Northern Minerals Company
Andam International Sweets of Oman
SUR Desalination (Bahwan Veolia Water) Lalbuksh Voltas Engineering Services
STFA Bahwan Veolia Water LLC
Larsen amp Turbo COWI-Larsen
GALFAR Khimji Permoglaze (Oman) LLC
AATCO United Chrome LLC
Interbeton amp Six Construct Oman Flour Mills Company
Douglas OHI Oman National Engineering amp Investment
VALE -Oman Petrogas
BP Oman Sohar aluminium
Siemens-Oman American Embassy
Tawoos Catering Wacasco Catering
MAF DALKIA Al Futtaim amp Sons
Enhance Khimji Ramdas LLC
Oman Oasis National Mineral water CO LLC
Areej Vegetablesamp Oil Derivatives National Pharmaceuticals
Towell Infrastructure Tulip Inn
The Chedi Grand Hyatt
Al Bustan Palace Muscat Holiday INN
Hotel Ibis Park Inn
Radisson Blu Mother Care
Tabreed Taghleef Indusries
NABIL Biscuits ATTCO
Worely parrsion AECOM
Honda Rotem Abensia
Global Gypsum Board Minvest
Global Engineering SteamTech
Mazoom Pharmacy Muscat Pharmacy
IBN- SINA Pharmacy Golden Jood Trading
Sun rise Global Beya Global Muscat
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MECHANICAL CORROSION AND METALLURGICAL TESTING
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Lonestar Alpha has the capability to cater to the physical metallurgical testing requirements of a wide range of
materials and products The testing capability and experience are recognized by reputed organizations like
PDO OXY BP OGC etc and third party inspection agencies Tests are generally carried out to international
standards set by ASTM BS ASME API AWS and others Lonestar Alpha offers quality service to
international standards accurate results and quick turnaround at reasonable cost
Lonestar Alpha Mechanical Metallurgical Corrosion Testing Capabilities Include
Tensile compression Test Vickers Hardness RockwellBrinell Hardness
Impact (Ambient temp to -196degC) BendFlatteningNick Break Test Elevated Temperature
tensile testing
Corrosion Test - ASTM
A262G48G28ASTM A 923
ASTM E 562 Ferrite measurement
by ferritscope Flexure
Proof Load Breaking Load Failure Load
Coating Thickness Coating Continuity Coating Adhesion
MacroMicro Examination Fillet Weld Break Nick Break
HIC SSCC test in accordance with
NACE standards Chemistry by OES
Failure Analysis and
Material Investigation
Chemical analysis of metallic materials of
Fe and Ni base alloys In situ Replica Metallography
Metallic sample collection at
site for chemical analysis
Strand wire testing for mechanical
properties Portable hardness testing Manhole Cover testing
Rubber testing Geo-textile testing HDPE testing
Materials frequently tested include
Metals and alloy products such as plates shapes bares pipes and fittings
Welding procedure qualification test coupons
Welding consumable qualification test coupons
Welder qualification test coupons
Welding procedure test coupons
Steel Bars Wires and Fabric for concrete reinforcement
Galvanized Steel products
Fasteners
Metal Castings
Cemented Carbide Products
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Lonestar Alpha Laboratories offers a wide range of metallurgical services to many diverse industries supported by
an experienced team of metallurgical engineers trained technicians and modern equipment The following
services are offered
o Laboratory Metallography and Microscopy
o Replica and In-situ Metallography
o Corrosion Testing and Evaluation
o Condition Usability and Remaining Life Assessment
o Failure Analysis and Investigation
o Other Services
Laboratory Metallography and Microscopy
Scanning Electron Microscopy
Stereomicroscopy
Energy Dispersive X-ray Analysis
Fractrography
Macrostructural Examination
Microstructural Examination
Microhardness Evaluation
Replica and In-situ Metallography
In-situ Replica Metallography
Replication of Fractures
Replication of Surface Features
Corrosion Testing and Evaluation
Lonestar Alpha is equipped to undertake corrosion testing and evaluation in accordance with NACE and ASTM
standards for qualification of materials used in corrosive environments which include sea water brine blackish
water and sour service The following tests are conducted
Resistance to Pitting and Crevice Corrosion
Susceptibility to Intergranular Corrosion Attack
Resistance to Sulfide Stress Cracking (SSC)
Resistance to Hydrogen Induced Cracking (HIC)
Examination of Scales and Corrosion Products
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Condition Usability and Remaining Life Assessment
Periodic inspections serve to identify degradation processes at an early stage and thereby provide necessary
information for assessment of condition usability and remaining life Further the initiation of timely repair or
replacement actions substantially reduced or eliminates costly capital and downtime losses
Lonestar has the capability and experience to perform comprehensive inspections necessary for condition
usability and remaining life assessment of a wide range of materials and components used in structures plants and
operating equipment
Power plant and auxiliary boiler tubes headers and connectors
Turbine nozzles vanes combustor lines and casings
Oil and gas processing equipment and components
Equipment and components of marineoffshore structures
Drilling and downhole equipment and components
Engine Components
Failure Analysis and Investigation
Supported by its integrated analytical facilities and the diverse professional capabilities of its staff Lonestar has
for the last several years provided accurate and timely analyses and investigations into failures of components
Reports include comprehensive photographic documentation of observations discussions of findings conclusions
on the mechanism and root cause of failure
Other Services
Lonestar offer assistance in the following areas
Material selection for intended service
Preparation of material testing and inspection procedures
Study of failure mechanisms of complex systems
Troubleshooting
Research and development
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LIST OF METALLURGY TESTS
LIST OF METALLURGY LAB EQUIPMENTS Instron Universal Tensile Tester Lathe Machine
Satec Charpy Impact testing machine Charpy Broaching Machine
Forcipol Bend Testing machine Gas Cutting Gear
Olympus Metallurgical Microscope Carl Zeiss
microscope upto 1600X
Stereo Microscope
Metlabcorp Micro Polisher Digital Verniers
Automatic Polishing machine Digital Micrometers
Water Chiller Bath Coating thickness Meter
Optorama Shadowgraph Holiday detector
Digital thermometers Band Saw Machine
Vickers hardness tester Hack Saw Machine
Fischer Ferritscope Universal Milling Machine
STEEL REBARS EXOTIC MATERIAL
Tensile Tests Bend Tests
Elevated Temperature Tensiles Rebar Tensile Bend and Rebend
Proof Load test Fracture Test
Macro Preparation amp Examination Coating thickness test Holiday Detection Test
Peel Off Test Vickers Rockwell Hardness Survey
Charpy Impact Test Micro Examination with photograph
Ferrite Count (Point Count method) - count Ferrite Content (Magnetic Method) - spots
A262 Test Practice CE ASTM G48ASTM G28 tests
SSCC Test HIC Test
Chemical Analysis XRD EDXRF Analysis
SEMEDS Analysis Detailed Failure Investigation Material investigation
CTOD In-situ Replica Metallography
Strand Wire Tensile Test Manhole Cover Compression Test
Ring Stiffness Test GRE Rubber Plastic Geo-textile Tensile testing
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KEY STAFF AT METALLURGY LAB
Anil Vashishta Pratik Raval Sasikumar Isehaq Chezian
NAME DESIGNATION QUALIFICATION EXPERIENCE
Anil Vashishta Operations Manager
Metallurgical Head
BE Metallurgical
Engineering 24 years
Pratik Raval Test House Supervisor BE Mechanical
Engineering 10 years
KSasikumar Senior Metallurgist BE Metallurgical
Engineering 14 years
GChezhian Metallurgist BE Metallurgical
Engineering 06 years
Ishaq Al Harassi Senior Engineer BE Mechanical
Engineering 08 years
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BRANCHES amp CONTACTS
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LONESTAR ALPHA LABORATORIES BRANCHES amp CONTACTS
Website
wwwlonestaralphacom
General Email infolonestaralphacom
Branches
Muscat (Central Laboratory) PO Box 1197 PC 130 Azaiba ndash Muscat Sultanate of Oman
Tel +968 24501524 24505590
Fax +968 24503814
Email muscatlablonestaralphacom
Muscat (Chemistry Environmental) PO Box 1197 PC 130 Azaiba ndash Muscat Sultanate of Oman
Tel +968 24504206 24504924
Fax +968 24502635
Email chemlablonestaralphacom
Muscat (Micro-biology) PO Box 1197 PC 130 Azaiba ndash Muscat Sultanate of Oman
Tel +968 24504206 24504924
Fax +968 24502635
Email microlablonestaralphacom
Sohar PO Box 84 PC 327 Sohar Industrial Estate Sohar ndash Sultanate of Oman
Tel +968 26751775 26751920 26751976
Fax +968 26751331
Email civilsoharlonestaralphacom
Duqm Tel +968 99278040 92303290
Fax +968 24503814
Email duqmlablonestaralphacom
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Salalah
Tel +968 2321 3390 +968 92038358
Fax +968 2321 3391
Email salalahlablonestaralphacom
Key Personals
Administration
Dawood Al-Harrasi
Chief Executive Officer
+968 91111411 dawoodalharrasilonestaralphacom
Saif Al-Harthi
Business Development Manager
+968 90122471 saifalharthylonestaralphacom
Santosh Elapanda
QHSE Manager
+968 99881224 santoshelapandalonestaralphacom
Moncy Thomas
Finance HR amp Admin Manager
+968 99221293 moncythomaslonestaralphacom
Operations
Anil Vashishta
Operations Manager Metallurgical Head
+968 99866907 anilvashishtalonestaralphacom
Civil Engineering Material Lab Hukam Chand
Civil Engineering Country Manager - Civil
+968 99445354 hukamchandlonestaralphacom
Naresh Paladugu
Civil Engineering Technical Manager - Civil
+968 99063458 nareshpaladugulonestaralphacom
Rakesh
Civil Engineering Lab Manager - Sohar Lab
+968 92869691 civilsoharlonestaralphacom
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FrancisMD
Civil Engineering Lab Manager ndash Salalah Lab
+968 92038358 Salalahlablonestaralphacom
Tomiyo
Civil Engineering Senior Lab Technician - Duqm Lab
+968 99278040 duqmlablonestaralphacom
Geotechnical Engineering Lab
J Pavan Kumar
Geotechnical Engineering Sr Geotechnical engineer
+968 99887852 ameerudeenlonestaralphacom
Chemical Microbiology amp Environmental Lab
P Tejali
Chemical Microbiology amp Environmental Engineering Lab Manager
+968 99887834 tejaliparsekarlonestaralphacom
Asad
Chemical amp Environmental Engineering Assistant Manager Chemistry
+968 99884612 asadnaqvilonestaralphacom
Vinu Mohan
Food amp Microbiology Testing
+968 99248181 vinumohanlonestaralphacom
Metallurgy Lab
Email metlablonestaralphacom
Anil Vashishta
Metallurgy Lab Manager Metallurgy
+968 99866907 anilvashishtalonestaralphacom
Pratik Raval
Metallurgy Lab Test House Supervisor
+968 99880633 pratikravallonestaralphacom
Sasi Kumar
Metallurgy Lab Senior Metallurgist
+968 99843415 sasikumarlonestaralphacom
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LOCATION MAPS
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1 MUSCAT
2 Muscat ndash Chemistry Lab
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3 SOHAR
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4 DUQM
5 SALALAH
Registered with Directorate General for Specification amp measurements
Approved by PDO ISOIEC 170252005 Certified by SGS for ISO 9001
SCOPE OF TESTING
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SCOPE OF WORK
Type of Activity Scope of Tests
Civil Engineering
Construction Material
Mechanical Physical and Chemical Testing of Soil Aggregate Concrete
Cement Blocks Marble Tiles Water and other Construction Materials
Projects Quality Control
Establishment and Operation of Site Laboratories for Specific Projects
Evaluation and Assessment of Materials Quality for Projects Supervision of
Deep Foundation
Structural Evaluation
Non-destructive Diagnostics of Existing Civil structures amp Assessment for
Soundness Strength Deterioration amp Corrosion of Hardened Concrete in the
Existing RC Structures
Deep Foundation Testing
Testing Piles by Low Strain Integrity Testing
Geotechnical
Engineering
(Soil Investigations)
Field soil investigations for the purpose of assessing soil suitability for
building and civil constructions Engineering recommendations for the type
of foundation and bearing capacity Settlement analysis and monitoring
Slope stability analysis Soil and rock permeability tests Groundwater
analysis and monitoring
Highway amp Pavements
Visual inspection of the asphalt condition (defects assessment) Benkelman
Beam deflection measurements Extraction of cores in asphalt pavement
Saw cut asphalt slabs Dynamic Cone Penetration (DCP) measurements
Roughness measurements (IRI) by Roughometer CBR (lab amp In-situ)
Excavation of test pits Asphalt core laboratory analysis
Mechanical Corrosion and Metallurgical Engineering
Mechanical testing of metals welds and steel re-inforcement bars Chemical
analysis Procedure and Welder Qualifications Micro-structural evaluation
NACE Corrosion testing Failure Analysis In-situ Replica Metallography
Corrosion evaluation of SSDSS material Material Selection Manhole Cover
testing Testing of Non-metallics ndash Rubber HDPE GRP Geo-textile
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Chemical amp
Environmental
Engineering
Liquids amp Solids Sample analysis of liquids (domestic water groundwater seawater raw and
treated wastewater reverse osmosis marine discharge etc) and solids (soil
sludge sediment marine life plant tissue etc) Analysis of trace metals in
parts per billion in soil sludge and water Analysis of non-metallic inorganic
components Environmental analysis of organic constituents (BTEX PCB
PAH Phenols Volatile organic compounds Semi volatile organic
compounds etc) Analysis of Pesticides Dioxin amp Furan by using equipment
like GCGCMSFIDECD etc in accordance with International Standards
Metals amp Alloys Chemical composition of metals alloys corrosion products amp scales
Corrosion amp Scale Inhibitor Testing amp Evaluation Drilling Fluids Tests
Determination of different grade of Stainless Steel Carbon Steel Low Alloy
Steel Cast Iron brass Nickel Alloy Analysis of construction Rebar Zinc
Ingot Aluminium Cast Aluminium by using equipment ICPAAOESLECO
etc
Environmental
Monitoring
Effluent discharges amp drinking water compliances Ambient Air amp Stack
emission monitoring Industrial hygiene monitoring Commercial and
industrial indoor air quality Measurement of noise in dB in outdoor
workplace and from operating equipment Monitoring particulates in indoor
outdoor and workplace atmospheres Determination of Total Hydrocarbon
SO2 NO2 VOC Toxic Metals H2S Microbiological Toxic Metals Toxic
Gas and Total Suspended Matter in Internal Air Quality Monitoring
Moisture Velocity Flow NOX SO2 TPHCO2 CO Dioxin HF HCl and
Particulate in Stack Monitoring Ore Analysis Analysis of Nickel Iron Chromite Copper Dolomite Limestone and Gold
Silver Copper and other minerals using XRF ICP or by Wet Chemistry
Oil Analysis Physical and chemical analysis of crude and lube oils engine oil used engine
oil compressor oil hydraulic oil The analysis includes viscosity flash point
density cloud and pour point water content oil content salt colour total
acid number metals etc
TRANSFORMER OIL TESTING
Colour Acidity Water content Viscosity interfiscial Tension Break down
voltage complete gas analysis by TOGA GC Furan Particle size count and
PCBs in transformer analysis in accordance with ASTM BS ISO and
BSEN standard using standard equipment
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Food amp Microbiological Analysis
Microbiological analysis of food vegetables canned vegetables fish meat
meat products chicken sausage ketchup cooking oil mayonnaise cheese
chips cooked foods water and wastewater for CFU fecal coliforms fecal
streptococcus fungi nematods pseudomononas ligeonella etc in
accordance AOAC CMMEF ISO and CCFRA methods Cosmetics
Chemical and microbiological analysis of Hair Oil Vanishing Cream skin
Care lotion Soap Detergent and Hair cream as per the OMAN ministerial
requirement
Chemical analysis of Food
Protein Fiber moisture Toxic metals (lead cadmium Mercury selenium)
histamine Ash Content Fat content by standard method of chemical
analysis of food by David Pearson AOAC and ICP
Drinking water bottled and Unbottled
Chemical and microbiological Analysis of drinking water in accordance with
GULF standard Omani Standard WHO USEPA and international standard
including Bromate Bromide Chlorate Chlorite BTEX TRI Halo methane
VOC TPH metals and all other Carbonate Bi Carbonate and cations and
Anions using IC ICP GC amp GCMS
Paint
Solids Density SG Hg Pb VOC PCB drying time dry film thickness
wet film thickness adhesion strength etc in accordance with ASTM BS
BSEN DIN standard
Bitumen Penetration 25 Softening point Saybolt Furol Viscosity 25
Ductility 25 Water contents
CIVIL ENGINEERING MATERIAL TESTING
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Our Civil Engineering Departments at Muscat Sohar Duqm and Salalah covers wide range of mechanical
physical and chemical testing of soil aggregate concrete concrete durability cement admixtures Microsilica
blocks asphalt bitumen tack coat prime coat marble tiles water and other Construction Materials The lab also
provides a laboratory testing support to our geotechnical Engineering Department
Covering Wide Areas of Oman
Observing the need to be close to the construction projects that spread all over Oman full ndashfledged civil
engineering material testing labs have been established by Lonestar Alpha to cover as many regions of Oman as
possible The presence of more local labs within each region should facilitate providing better services to our
clients and better control of work quality in such projects Our Civil Engineering laboratories are currently in
Muscat Sohar Duqm and Salalah In addition to these five labs Lonestar is capable of providing site labs for
major projects that require labs at their sites
Locations of Civil Engineering material testing labs that belongs to Lonestar Alpha in Oman
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Concrete Strength
The compressive strength of concrete is the most common performance measure used by the engineer in
designing buildings and other structures The compressive strength is measured by breaking cylindrical (or cube)
concrete specimens in a compression-testing machine Flexural strength is one of the tensile strength of concrete
Tensile strength along with elastic modulus and corrosion resistance is another important strength parameter of
engineering materials used in structures
Concrete Durability
While compressive strength is a good indicator of load resistance it isnt a major indicator of concrete durability
There is therefore a need for quick reliable tests for concrete durability that would have to go far beyond reliance
on such standard performance measures as 28-day compressive strength Three forms of water penetration tests
are commonly used namely BS EN 12390DIN 1048 Water Permeability BS 1881 Part 208 Initial Surface
Absorption (ISAT) and BS 1881 Part 122 Water Absorption There are two similar modified chloride diffusion
tests namely ASTM C1202 Chloride Penetration and AASHTO 277 Rapid Chloride Permeability Chloride
Migration Coefficient (NTB 492) is one of the latest test method recently we added in to our system
Soil Field Density (soil compaction)
Soil compaction is defined as the method of mechanically increasing the density of soil In construction this is a
significant part of the building process If performed improperly settlement of the soil could occur and result in
unnecessary maintenance costs or structure failure Almost all types of building sites and construction projects
utilize mechanical compaction techniques Therefore regular testing of soil compaction by independent
laboratories is extremely essential and important Sand Cone Test (ASTM D1556-07 and BS 1377-990) typical
field tests are performed for measuring degree of soil compaction)
Investigative Studies
It is often necessary to test concrete structures after the concrete has hardened to determine whether the structure
is suitable for its designed use The tests available for testing concrete range from the completely non-destructive
where there is no damage to the concrete through those where the concrete surface is slightly damaged to
partially destructive tests such as core tests where the surface has to be repaired after the test The range of
properties that can be assessed using non-destructive tests and partially destructive tests is quite large and includes
such fundamental parameters as density elastic modulus and strength as well as surface hardness and surface
absorption and reinforcement location size and distance from the surface
Deep Foundation Testing (Piles)
Confirmation of satisfactory construction of all pile types has lead to the development of practical inexpensive
and reliable dynamic testing techniques Let our lab be you independent pile testing specialist Low strain
integrity tests examine the response of a pile to a small hammer blow at the pile head The induced stress wave
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travels down the pile shaft and reflected waves from significant changes in pile shaft acoustic impedance are
registered by a transducer held against the pile head
Asphalt amp Bituminous Binder Testing New technologies increased construction liability and revised building standards have made quality asphalt
testing and inspection integral to the successful completion of todayrsquos construction projects Lonestar Alpha
provide asphalt testing services that evaluate asphalt binders asphalt mixtures and other derivatives of asphalt
geared for use in the construction industry
Site Laboratories amp Projects Quality Control
One of the problems which occur within the construction and civil engineering industry is the need to test
construction materials on site Lonestar Alpha has the full capacity to provide site laboratories for big projects
Experienced full-time supervisors lab technicians and assistant technicians will be devoted to run daily testing
activities of such site labs We can also furnish the labs with all necessary equipments and tools
LIST OF TESTS
CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL TESTS
SOIL AGGREGATEROCK
Sampling of Soil samples Sampling of Aggregate samples
Wet Sieve Analysis Sieve Analysis
Hydrometer Analysis Sedimentation Clay Silt and Dust particles
Fines percentage Specific gravity Particle density
Classification of soils Water absorption
Liquid Limit amp Plastic Limit (Atterberg Limits) Bulk density (LooseRodded)
Plasticity Index Moisture content
Linear Shrinkage Clay lumps and Farible particles
Shrinkage limit by wax method Flakiness Index
Proctor compaction test (Light and Heavy) Elongation Index
CBR test (Soaked and unsoaked) Flat and Elongated particles
Specific gravity Particle density Shape Index
Moisture content Crushed broken fractured faces
Maximum and Minimum Index density Voided shell content
Bulk density Light weight particles
Direct Shear test (C and ɸ) Compaction fraction
1-D Odometer test (Consolidation properties
CvmvCc e0) Aggregate crushing value
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Swell Pressure test Aggregate Impact value
Free swell index Ten percent fines value
Permeability (Constant and Falling head method) Uncompacted void content
Unconfined compressive strength (UCS) Los angeles abrasion value
Sand Equivalent Value Drying and shrinkage
Electrical resistivity Sand equivalent value
Electrical conductivity Petrographic examination
Thermal resistivity Polished stone value
FIELD TESTS Coating and Stripping value
Plate Load test Soundness (Magnesium sulphate Sodium sulphate)
Insitu CBR test Alkali reactivity ndash Mortar bar method (3months
16days)
Dynamic Cone penetration Test (DCPT) Alkali reactivity ndash Rocky cylinder method
Compaction test by Sand replacement method Alkali reactivity ndash Chemical method
Rock fill compaction test by water fill method Organic Impurities
ROCK ASPHALT
Uniaxial Compressive Strength (UCS) Bitumen content and grading
Density Field Core thickness density and Compaction
Water absorption Asphalt coring - Insitu
Flexural strength Marshall stability amp Flow
Point load index Marshall density
Modulus of rupture Maximum theoretical density Gmm
Size amp Weight gradation - Insitu Loss of stability
Sodium sulphate crystallization CEMENT
Drop test - Insitu Fineness
Slake durability Initial and Final setting time
Saturation Coefficient and Porosity Normal consistency
CONCRETE Soundness by lechartlier method
Sampling of Fresh Concrete Compressive and flexural strength
Design mix Heat of hydration
Trial mix Complete chemical analysis
Fresh concrete temperature density amp Air
content Microsilica
Workability ndash Slump cone test Bleeding Density
Setting time of concrete Bulk density
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OTHER CIVIL TESTS
Rock Testing Rock Grading Breakage Index etc
Concrete Coring Drilling of concrete cores from existing structures
Destructive and Non Destructive Tests
Concrete structural evaluation by
Ultra sonic pulse velocity test
Rebound Hammer survey
Half cell potential analysis
Cover meter survey
Depth of carbonation
Bond Strength
Delamination survey
Crack mapping
Reinforcement examination
Corrosion rate measurement
Electrical resistivity in concrete
Compressive strength determination by drilling and testing core sample
Coating thickness
Pull off strength of concrete repair
Pile Tests Low Strain Integrity of Piles and witness of pile load test
Compressive strength of cubesCylindersCores Activity index
Tensile splitting strength Moisture content
Flexural Transverse strength Complete chemical analysis
Durability tests on concrete STEEL
Rapid Chloride Penetration Test (RCPT) Tensile and Elongation test
Initial Saturation Absorption Test (ISAT) Bend test
Water Permeability Rebend test
Water absorption Coating thickness
Chloride Migration test Holiday test
Modulus of elasticity Coating flexibility
Dimensions of Various Concrete BlocksTiles Complete chemical analysis
Water Absorption of Concrete Kerbs Channels
Edgings amp Flags ADMIXTURE
Dimension amp Compressive Strength Of Paving
Blocks Physical and Chemical test on admixtures
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CHEMISTRY OF CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL
Chemical Analysis of Cement Chemical Analysis of Lime Powder
Heat of Hydration of cement Total Alkalies
Chemical Analysis of Micro silica Chemical Analysis of Ground Granulated Blast
Furnace Slag
Sodium Absorption Ratio Leachibility Tests of Metals from Soil
Testing of Concrete making water Determination of Alkali carbonates amp Bi
carbonates
Cation Exchange Capacity of Soil Organic matter content of soil
Mass loss of Ignition of soil Total Sulfate content of soil
Water soluble Sulfate content of soil Water soluble Chloride content of soil
Carbonate content of soil Acid soluble Chloride content of soil
Gypsum content of soil Ammonia content of soil
Total Sulfate content of Aggregates Total Chloride content of Aggregates
Potential Alkali ndash Silica reactivity of Aggregates Water Soluble Chloride Salts in Aggregates
Acid ndash Soluble Material in fine Aggregate Organic impurities in fine Aggregates
Determining the water content of freshly mixed
concrete
Determining the Portland cement content of the
hardened hydraulic cement concrete
Chemical analysis of hardened concrete Sulfate content of hardened concrete
Chemical analysis for metals like steel Chloride content of hardened concrete
Indepth carbonation of hardened concrete Indepth chloride penetration on hardened concrete
by dust sampling and analysis
LIST OF CIVIL EQUIPMENTS
General Equipments
Electronic Weighing balances of various capacities Standard calibration weights
Bouyancy balance system for specific gravity Desiccators
Digital Thermometers of various range Dial Thermometers of various range
Max Min Thermometers Wet amp Dry Thermometers
Pressure Gauges Digital Vernier Callipers
Hot Plates Vacuum Pumps
Air Compressor Sand Bath Water bath
Humidity Chamber Load Rings of different capacity
Dial indicators of various range Digital Dial Indicators
Feeler strips Straight Edges
Magnetic stands Cube Mould (150150150 mm)
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Riffle Boxes Drying Ovens
Soil Aggregate and Rock Testing Lab
BS amp ASTM Test Sieves Sieve Shakers
Cone Penetrometers for Liquid Limit Casagrande Apparatus for Liquid Limit
Shrinkage Limit Apparatus Hydrometer test apparatus
Direct Shear Test Appaatus BS ASTM Proctor Rammers
BS ASTM Proctor Moulds BSASTM CBR Moulds amp Appartus
Multi Speed Compression Machine 50 kN Field CBR Apparatus
ASTM Sand cone Apparatus BS large amp Small Pouring Cylinder
Plate bearing Test Apparatus Dynamic Cone Penetrometer (DCP)
Nuclear Density Gauge Electric Resistivity Meter
Speedy Moisture Apparatus Bulk Density Containers
Flakiness amp Elongation Gauges Los Angeles Abrasion Machines
Sand Equivalent Test Sets Jaw Crusher
Rock cutting Saw Drying Shrinkage Apparatus
Point load Index Tester Slake Durability Apparatus
Aggregate Impact Value Apparatus Aggregate Crushing Ten percent Fines Value Apparatus
1-D odometer for consolidation Flow Cone
Max Min Index density equipment Soil Permeability apparatus
Concrete amp Cement Testing lab
Fully Automatic amp Semi Automatic Compression
machines of Various Capacities
Fully Automatic amp Semi Automatic Flexural Testing
machines of Various Capacities
Density containers for Fresh concrete Density Air content meters for Fresh concrete Air content
Concrete Mortar Penetrometers for Setting Time of
Fresh concrete
Concrete Mixers for Trial Mix
Cube Beam Cylinder Moulds Sulphur compound melting pot
Cylinder capping frame Rapid Chloride Penetration Test Apparatus
Half Cell Potential Test Apparatus Concrete Cover meter
Concrete Resistivity meter Rebound hammer
Pull-Off Strength Tester Ultrasonic pulse Velocity Tester
Concrete Flow Meter Specimen Cutting Machine
Core Drilling Machines Diamond Core Bits of different diameter
Micro-coring equipment Blaine Air permeability Apparatus
Fly ash fineness Apparatus Vicat Apparatus
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Ultrasonic Coating Cover Meter (DFT) Le Chatelier Apparatus for Cement Soundness
Calorimeter for heat of hydration Jolting Apparatus
Cement Mortar Mixer Initial Surface Absorption Apparatus
Compression amp Flexural Testing machine for Cement
Strength
Chloride Migration Coefficient Testing apparatus
Water Absorption of Concrete under pressure Mortar Consistency apparatus
Asphalt Testing laboratory
Bitumen Extractor Theoretical maximum Specific Gravity Apparatus
Marshall Compaction Stand amp Rammer Marshall Moulds
Marshall Stability amp Flow Testing machine Asphalt Coring machine
KEY STAFF AT CIVIL ENGINEERING LAB
NAME DESIGNATION QUALIFICATION EXPERIENCE
Hukam Chand Country Manager Civil BA 36
Naresh Paladugu Technical Manager - Muscat MTech ndash GeoTechnical
Engineering (Civil) 11
Dijesh M D Senior Lab TechnicianSupervisor
(Civil) BSc 12
SumeshC Senior Lab TechnicianSupervisor
(Civil) BSc 12
Srinivasa RaoP Senior Lab TechnicianSupervisor
(Civil) BSc 10
Naveen Dhiman Senior Lab TechnicianSupervisor
(Civil) BSc 11
Rakesh M Branch Manager - Sohar BSc 16
Mohammed Al Futaisi Asst Manager BSc 8
Arun S Anand Senior Lab TechnicianSupervisor
(Civil) BSc 11
Seetharam VS Senior Lab TechnicianSupervisor
(Civil) BSc 12
Ajeesh Kumar Senior Lab Technician BSc 9
MD Francis Branch Manager - Salalah Civil Engineering 39
Dhamotharakannan Senior Lab Technician B Tech Civil Engineering 3
Tomiyo Senior Lab TechnicianSupervisor -
Duqm BSc 10
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MAJOR CIVIL ENGINEERING PROJECTS Project Contractor
Construction of Batinah Expressway(Package 1 to 6)
Galfar Engineering amp Contracting SAOG
Nagarjuna construction company international
Simplex - Konstruktor (JV)
Larsen amp Toubro (Oman) LLC
FSB Ferrovial amp Batco JV
Consolidated Contractors Company Oman LLC
Oman Industrial Complex - VALE
Towel Construction
Teejan Trading amp Contracting
Galfar Engineering
LampT Oman
Barka Desalination Plant Douglas OHI Sohar Development Hotel (Crown Plaza) Galfar Engineering amp Contracting TOYOTA Showroom in Liwa Galfar Engineering amp Contracting Expansion of Sohar Beach Hotel Gulf Home Contracting
Social Houses in Liwa
Sam Trading Hussain Fahdil Partners Eastern Moon Contracting
Sohar Multiplex Towel Construction Rehabilitation of Sewerage Network and STP in
Buraimi
Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
IWP Desalination Plant at SUR Bahwan Engineering amp Contracting Maritime Works on Construction of New Port in
Duqm CCC-STFA-JDN
Shadeed Iron amp Steel Douglas OHI Salam Resort amp Spa (Dredging Work) CCC Bank Muscat Headquarter Building Galfar Engineering amp Contracting PDO Headquarter Building Al-Hajery Trading
Duqm Dry Dock Daewoo Co Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
Duqm Desalination Plant
Larsen amp Tubro
Road Bridges from Sarooj to Qurayat
Fedirici Stirling Batco
Road Work at Rahat Al-Andar Farm
Al-Ansari Trading Enterprises
Al-Moultaqa Residential Complex Dawood Contracting
Diabetic Health Centre Premier International
Oncology Wards amp Day care centre at Royal
Hospital Premier International
Psychiatric Hospital Bahwan Engineering Genetic Hospital Ay_tek Construction (Oman) LLC Sea Front Development Al-Ansari Trading Enterprises Car Museum at Barka Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
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Expansion of Barka Reservoir and Transmission
Facility Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
Arsquo Seeb Wastewater Treatment Project Al Hassan Engineering Oman Maritime College at Sohar Al-Khalili Enterprises
Buildings at Sohar University Al-Hajery Trading
Construction of New Villa and Associated Facilities
at Bahjat Al-Anthar Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
Development of Muscat International Airport (MC1) CCC ndash TAV Joint Venture
RAFO ndash Muscat Airport Desert Line Project
Development of Muscat International Airport -
Supply of Dredged material Boskalis Westminister (Oman)
Duqm Airport Phase 1 Desert Line Project
Sub Station at DankWadi Saa Larsen amp Toubro Oman
Court Complex at Buraimi Al Adarak Trading amp Contracting
Court Complex at Sohar Douglas OHI
Al Buraimi Colleage Al Adarak Trading amp Contracting
ROP Building at Buraimi Nafal Trading
Al Buraimi Public park Business amp Trading
Health Centre at Nizwa Business amp Trading
Ground Improvement Work at Sohar Port Soletanche Bachy (France)
Duraline ME Factory at Sohar Shaksy Engineering
Health Centre at Sohar Dawood Construction Co
Health Centre at Rahab Al Dahleez International LLC
Health Centre at Saham Al Bady Trading amp Contracting
Court Complex at Rustaq Carillion Alawi
Asian beach Game Package II Carillion Alawi
Majilis Oman Carillion Alawi
Health Centre at Al Ajaiz CIVIL CO
MTL ndash AL Mawaleh Third Line CCC Oman LLC
Oman Residence Complex ndash Al Khuwair Douglas OHI
Silver House ndash Ghala Douglas OHI
Oman Airbase at Musannah Douglas OHI
Sheraton Hotel Refurbishment Douglas OHI
Oman Dental College Douglas OHI
PAC Fahud Extension Phase II Douglas OHI
Radio Stations at Barka Bidaya and Bahla Premier International Projects
SBG Plaza at Ghubra Simplex Infrastructures LLC
Qalhat Desalination and Water Supply Project Towell Infrastructure Projects Company
SBG Plaza at Ghubra Towell Construction
ArsquoSeeb Sewage Collection and Conveyance System
Al-Khoudh Gravity Sewer Networks
United Gulf Contracting Company
Office amp Stores Complex at Seeb Galfar Engineering amp Contracting SAOG
Dualization of Bousher Al Amerat Road Galfar Engineering amp Contracting SAOG
Muscat Expressway Galfar Engineering amp Contracting SAOG
Bait Al Barakah Rayaheen Hall amp Museum Galfar Engineering amp Contracting SAOG
Car Museum at bait Al Barakah Galfar Engineering amp Contracting SAOG
Suwaiq Fishing harbour International Contracting amp Engineering
Services
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Duqm Port Complex
Jan De Nul Dredging Ltd
Power Generation amp Distribution Facility at Daleel
Field
Larsen amp Toubro Electromech LLC
Ministry of manpower Building at Airport Height Larsen amp Toubro (Oman) LLC
Glorei Maktabi2 Commercial Building at Al
Wattayah
Larsen amp Toubro (Oman) LLC
Oman Botanic Garden Phase-III Larsen amp Toubro (Oman) LLC
3311kV Primary Sub Station at Al Muna amp Al
Ansab
Larsen amp Toubro (Oman) LLC
22033kv Grid Substation amp Transmission Line at As
Sawady (Blue City Area)
Larsen amp Toubro (Oman) LLC
Primary Substation at Jibroo Larsen amp Toubro (Oman) LLC
13233kV Grid Station at Misfah Area Larsen amp Toubro (Oman) LLC
Flyover Widening and Junction Improvement at
Athaiba
Larsen amp Toubro (Oman) LLC
Dualization of Ghala ndash Al Ansab Road Larsen amp Toubro (Oman) LLC
Al Amerat ndash Quriyat Road Nagarjuna Construction Company
Houses at different location in Quriyat Nagarjuna Construction Company
Construction of Bridge Across Wadi Bani Hinay at
Wilayat of Al Rustaq Abu Hatim Company LLC
Construction of State Audit Institution Head Quarters
Building in Muscat Al Bustan Area Abu Hatim Company LLC
Sultan Qaboos Mosque at Nakhal amp Sumail Abu Hatim Company LLC
Proposed main entrance amp boundary wall at samoud
garrisonHalban Al Ansari Contractors
CPF Road Khazzan Al EZ Trading Transport amp Contracting Co
LLC
Health Center at Nizwa Al Badi Trading
Sultan Qaboos Mosque at Sumail Al Badi Trading
RAH Masjed amp Sablah for PDO Al Hajiry Trading LLC
Al Seeb Waste Water project Al Hajiry Trading LLC
Emergency Water Resrvoir Al Hassan Engineering Company SAOG
Construction of Independent Power Plant Project
Roads(Barka-3) Al Hassan Engineering Company SAOG
Renal Dialysis Center at Seeb Al khalili Construction LLC
Supply Hanger Rafo Mussannah Al khalili Construction LLC
Construction of Barracks accommodation at Airport
Heights Al Nahdha -Al Omaniah Co LLC
Proposed Sports Facilities for Security unitAl
Khoudh Al Rawahi International Co LLC
Remedial Works to Bridges Phase - 4A
(RUAWorks A Side) Al Sarooj Construction LLC
MohdAl Ameen Mosque-External Work Package Al Turki Enterprises
Regional Head Quarters at Ibri amp Rustaq Al Turki Enterprises
Proposed Officers Bedsit Masirah Alyam Enterprises LLC
Accomodation Complex (Kitchen amp Dining)Bid
Bid Police station Building-1 Arabian Supplies Contracting LLC
Officers Bed sit Sumail Arabian Supplies Contracting LLC
Multi - Purpose Hall Bahla Al Hamra Mudhaibi Arabian Supplies Contracting LLC
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amp Al Khamil
Innovation Park Muscat Arabian Supplies Contracting LLC
Dualization of Bid-Bid - Sur Road Section
1Package 1 A Astaldi-Ozkar JV
Al Hail Green Residential Developments Phase - 1 Bahwan Contracting Company LLC
3 X 20 MUA Primary Sub Station Ghala Bahwan Contracting Company LLC
Construction of New HLD Class room PDO Bahwan Engineering Company
Mixed use development at Bausher Carillion Alawi LLC
Roual Opera House Carillion Alawi LLC
Al Khairan Hotel Resort amp Spa Carillion Alawi LLC
Sultan Qaboos Mosque Nizwa Carillion Alawi LLC
Majlis Oman Carillion Alawi LLC
Construction of Muscat Airport Interchange on 18th
Nov Street
Consolidated Contractors Company Oman LLC
( CCC )
Construction of Underpass at Bait Al Barka
RA(CUB Project)
Consolidated Contractors Company Oman LLC
( CCC )
Design amp Construction of Al Mahaj RA Interchange
and related drainage amp Road works
Consolidated Contractors Company Oman LLC
( CCC )
Dualization of Farq Roundabout - Marfarsquoa Daris
Road
Consolidated Contractors Company Oman LLC
( CCC )
Grade Separated Junction Project stage 1 Consolidated Contractors Company Oman LLC
( CCC )
3rd laning of the Main Road from Al Mawaleh
Interchange to Bait Al Barka RA-Lot(1)
Consolidated Contractors Company Oman LLC
( CCC )
MEDC - Head Office building Dawood Contracting Company LLC
Jabal Al- AKhadar Resort Hotel Dawood Contracting Company LLC
Proposed Villa at Royal Flight Residential Complex
at Seeb Dawood Contracting Company LLC
3rd Laning of the M Road from Al Mawaleh
Intrsquochange to Bait Al Barka RA(Lot-2) Desert Line project LLC
Dualization of Nizwa Ibri Road Sec-2 from Jabrin to
Ibri Option 2 Desert Line project LLC
Construction of Asphalt Road from Al Haisha in
Wilayat Bahla to Hamra Al Duru in Wilayat IBRI Desert Line project LLC
Construction of Water Supply to Wilayat Wadi Bani
Khalid Desert Line project LLC
Additional amp Alteration works at Al falaji Development Services ampMaintenance LLC
Armoury Magazine at ROP Academy Development Services ampMaintenance LLC
Construction of Pump Shed Room and Reatin Wall Development Services ampMaintenance LLC
Fanja Sports Club Development Services ampMaintenance LLC
HQ for Ammunition stores at MAM Development Services ampMaintenance LLC
Immigration Complex at Nizwa Development Services ampMaintenance LLC
New building for CDC Department at Rustaq
Hospital complex Development Services ampMaintenance LLC
VIF Complex at Mudhaibi Development Services ampMaintenance LLC
Design amp Construction of Additional Interchanges
for Al Mubaila South Federic Stirling Batco LLC
13233KV Substation amp Associated OHL Ghala
amp AL Khamil Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
NHC Royal Hospital Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
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Inflight Catering Facilities Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
Design amp Construction of Al-Faroosiya Street
Interchange Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
Border Post complex at Rub Al Khali Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
Upgradation of IzkiMuthaibiRustaq Grid station Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
New Accident and Emergency + Burns Department
at Khoula Hospital Phase -8 Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
Dualization of Nizwa ndash Thumrait Road(IZZ-Adam
Section) Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
Dualization of Nizwa ndash Ibri RoadSec2 from Jabrin
to Ibri ndash 1 Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
Ras Al Hadd Airport Development Project Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
Safah and Wadi Latham Oilfield Services
Construction Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
Upgrade of Mukhaizna Airfield ndash New Runway
construction Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
Construction of Water Distribution network
Rustaq Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
New Darsait STP Project Galfar-Cadagua JV
Barrack Accomodation Suwaiq Gulf International Contracting LLC
Al Hamriya storm water drainage channel Hasan Juma Backer Trading amp Contracting
CoLLC
Annexe Building for Supreme Council for Planing Hasan Juma Backer Trading amp Contracting
CoLLC
Oman National Centre for treatment of
Haematological Disorder amp Bone Marrow Transplant
Hasan Juma Backer Trading amp Contracting
CoLLC
Construction of Jr Rate Accomodation Block
Wudam Iskan Contracting Company LLC
8 JOQ at MAM Iskan Contracting Company LLC
Military Technical College District Cooling System Iskan Contracting Company LLC
Al Amerat Waste Water Project Contract A 2 JV Arab Contractors amp WUEC
Darsait Al Wadi Al Kabir Road Project Larsen amp Toubro(Oman)LLC
MGI Road Project Larsen amp Toubro(Oman)LLC
Al Athaibah Interchange Larsen amp Toubro(Oman)LLC
Construction of 13233kv Grid Station at Amrat
Construction of 132kv Grid Station at Mabella - 2
and Installation of Required 132kv Overhead
Line132kv Cables in Muscat Governorate (Tender
No 1432012)
Larsen amp Toubro(Oman)LLC
6 Class Rooms to Zainab Al Asadiya School at Al
Amerat Mansoor Al Masroory
Proposed 14 classroom - Girls basic education
School at QalhatSur Mansoor Al Masroory
Accomodation at Adam Nafal Contracting amp Trading Co LLC
Wudam Naval Base Nafal Contracting amp Trading Co LLC
Construction of 3311KV Primary Sub Station at
Saraya Bandar Jissah
Oman National Engineering amp Investment
Co(SOAG)
Bait Al Barka Viewing Platform amp Sea wall Oman Shapoorji Construction Co LLC
Construction of Medium Wave Radio Transmission
Station in Barkabahla amp Buraimi Premier International Project LLC
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Al Batinah Coastal Housing Project
barkaMusanna amp Suwaiq Radic Construction Company LLC
Commercial amp Residential Building at Mumtaz area Shaksy Engineering Services LLC
Dualization of Ibri ndash Al Dariz-Miskin Road Strabag Oman LLC
Re-Build of Air strip existing at Rusail amp Sayq Strabag Oman LLC
Wadi Minqal amp Wadi Bani Jaber Asphalt Road
Section - 1 Strabag Oman LLC
Dualization of Bid-Bid - Sur Road Section -
1Package 1 - B STFA-HLG JV
Civil Work Services for Safah (B-09) Wadi Latham
(B-27) Fields Special Technical Services
Gas Processing Plant at Abu Tubul Block 60 Special Technical Services
EPC of RAH Substation STS Tebodin LLC
Treated Effluent Supply to Al Riyam amp Kalbou
Parks Teejan Trading amp Contracting
New Supreme Court Building At Al Ghubrah Towell Construction amp Company LLC
MC 4a ndash Civil Aviation Head Quarters Towell Construction amp Company LLC
New Supreme Court Building At Al Ghubrah Towell Construction amp Company LLC
Expansion of Distrib Network Seeb Wilyat ndash Seeb Towell Infrastructure Projects CoLLC (TIPCO)
Water Distribution Network for Wilyat -AL Qabil amp
Ibra Towell Infrastructure Projects CoLLC (TIPCO)
Construction of Batinah Expressway (Package -1) Galfar Engineering amp Contracting SAOG
Batinah Expressway Package ndash 3 Simplex - Konstruktor (JV)
Construction of Batinah Expressway - Package - 4 Larsen amp Toubro(Oman) LLC
Construction of Batinah Expressway - Package - 6 CCC (Oman) LLC
BP Oman - Khazzan Project Al EZ TradingTransport amp Contracting CoLLC
Kempinski HotelThe Wave Muscat Carillion Alawi LLC
Upgrading of Sinaw-Mahout Road Section-02 Strabag Oman LLC
Construction of Batinah Highway (Halban Junction) Strabag Oman LLC
Construction of Batinah Highway-Package-2 Nagarjuna Construction Company (NCC)
Major Site laboratories
Project Contractor
Head Quarter Building for PDO at MAF Al Hajry Trading amp Contracting
Development of Muscat International Airport ndash
Supply of dredged material
Boskalis Westminister (Oman)
Expeditionary Tent Beddown Area at Masirah Island
Cosmopolitan ndash EMTA Joint Venture
BP ndash Pipeline Installation amp Site Construction Galfar Engineering
Rehabilitation Works (Roads Bridges) at Quriyat Federcei Stirling Batco
Health Centre at Saham Al Badi Trading amp Construction
Sohar Bulk Jetty Oman Operation Saipem ndash Afcons Joint Venture
PDO ndash SNDC Project at Qurn Alam
Al Hassan Engineering
2nd Asian Beach Game 2010 at Wudam Carillion Alawi LLC
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Power Generation amp Distribution Facility at Daleel
Field
Larsen amp Toubro Electromech LLC
Health Centre at Rahab
Al Dahleez International LLC
Sohar Bulk Jetty Project
Saipem- Afcons Joint Venture
Court Complex at Rustaq
Carillion Alawi LLC
PDO Bahja ndash Plot Development
Sayouh Mahwees Trd amp Cont Co LLC
Dualization of Bid-Bid Sur Road Astaldi ndash Ozkar JV and STFA-HLG JV
ROP ndash Sidab Harbour Project Carillion Alawi LLC
Salalah International Airport LampT Galfar Contortion
Construction of Al Batinah Expressway (Package -1) Galfar Engineering amp Contracting SAOG
Batinah Express way Package ndash 3 Simplex - Konstruktor (JV)
Construction of Batinah Expressway - Package - 4 Larsen amp Toubro(Oman) LLC
Construction of Batinah Expressway - Package - 5 FSB Ferrovial amp Batco JV
Construction of Batinah Expressway - Package - 6 CCC (Oman) LLC
Air traffic control at Masira Darim Construction company LLC
Transfer station at Fanza Malik Sohar
STF Complex -Suwaiq Dawood Contracting Company LLC
Ras Al Hamra Development Project (RAH - 435) Al Turki Enterprises LLC
Zulia Power plant (PDO) Al Hassan Engineering LLC
SNCP Qurnalam Al Hassan Engineering LLC
RAH International School Al Hajry Trading amp Contracting
Dualization of Bid-Bid - Sur Road Section
1Package 1 A
Astaldi-Ozkar JV
Halban prade ground project (SSF) Trading amp Investment LLC
Jabel Akhthar Hotel Dawood Contracting Company LLC
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Sultan Qaboos Mosque Nizwa Carillion Alawi LLC
SUR IPP Douglas OHI
MC-5 Salalah International Airport L amp T India and L amp T Oman
MC-5 Salalah International Airport Galfar Engineering amp Contracting SAOG
Shadeed Iron amp Steel L amp T Oman
Shadeed Iron amp Steel Simplex Infrastructures LLC
Health Centre Ibri Master Bin Karam
University Of Buraimi L amp T Oman
University Of Buraimi L amp T Oman
Trasnsfer Station SUR Mallak Sohar
Dualization of Mahdha-AL Rawdha Road
Buraimi
Premier International
Duqm Port Road Strabag Oman LLC
Mall of Oman - Package - 2 SPCCC
Dualization of Adam - Thumrait Road Part - 2
(ATD Project)
CCC (Oman) LLC
Durability Test of Concrete such as Chloride Migration Test and Rapid Chloride Permeability Test
Field Compaction test is used to provide the basis for control the fill material compaction
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Rapid chloride penetration test for concrete to asses the chloride ion penetration
Durability Test of Concrete such as Water Penetration Test
Permeability Apparatus Constant amp Falling Head for Granular ampClaySilt
Transverse Strength of Kerb Stone
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Non Destructive Structural Investigation
Exposure of foundation for visual inspection and NDT
Cover meter surevy Test indicates position of reinforecemnt bars hardned concrete
Ultra sonic pulse velocity measurement to assess the uniformity of concrete Detects internal flaws cracks and segregation etc
Rebound Hammer test to find the insitu concrete strength Surface hardness
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Direct Shear test to find the cohesion(C) and angle of internal friction(ɸ) in soil samples
Insitu concrete coring to determine the compressive strength
Marshall stability test for asphalt mixes
GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING
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Lonestar Alpha Labs undertake onshore amp offshore ground investigations for a wide variety of civil and
industrial construction infrastructure and pipeline projects We pride ourselves by adopting the same
professional approach to both large multi-disciplinary investigation projects as well as small simple structures
Our Investigation is supervised by highly qualified amp experienced geotechnical engineers and geologists
General Geotechnical Engineering Services
Design and planning of ground investigations
Settlement Monitoring
Foundation Designs and Proof Checking
Design of Reinforced Earth Structures
Design of Deep Foundations (Piles Well) amp Mat Foundations
Borehole drilling amp soil investigations (SPT)
Dynamic Cone Penetration Testing (DCPT)
Static Cone Penetration Test with pore-pressure measurement (CPTU)
Sample coring and analysis
Down hole and Cross Hole Seismic Tests
Trial pitting and trenching
Slope stability analysis amp studies
Pumping Tests and permeability Lugeon Tests
Double Ring Infiltrometer Tests
Plate bearing Tests and in-situ CBRs
Electrical Resistively Test
Thermal Resistivity Test
Resistively Profiling amp Resistivity Mapping
Groundwater Monitoring Sampling and Analysis
Preparation of factual and interpretative reporting
Soil Investigations
Soil Geotechnical investigations are performed by geotechnical engineers to obtain information on the physical
and mechanical properties of soil and rock around a site to design earthworks and foundations for proposed
structures and for repair of distress to earthworks and structures caused by subsurface conditions A geotechnical
investigation includes surface exploration and subsurface exploration of a site Our rigs are cable to drill vertical
holes down to 400m and inclined holes down to 200m below existing ground level
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Soil sampling using variety of samplers to collect disturbed samples relatively undisturbed samples and
undisturbed samples Samplers such as Hand Shovel Machine driven auger continuous flight auger Split-
Spoon SPT sampler Shelby Tube Sampler Piston Sampler
Laboratory tests
A wide variety of laboratory tests performed on soils and rocks to measure different properties
Although detailed list of laboratory testing is presented in Civil section some of the typical tests involved in the
investigation are given below
Water Content
Particle size Analysis Grain Size Distribution
Sedimentation Hydrometer analysis
Atterberg limits
California Bearing Ratio (CBR)
Direct Shear Test
Oedometer Test (Consolidation)
Swelling Pressure Test
Tri-axial Test
Unconfined Compressive Strength
Chemical Analysis of Soil and Water
In-Situ geotechnical tests
Standard Penetration Test (SPT) - in-situ standard penetration test designed to provide information on the
properties of soil while also collecting a disturbed soil sample for grain-size analysis and soil classification
Dynamic Cone Penetration Test (DCPT) - in-situ dynamic cone penetration test designed to provide
information on the properties of sub soil of natural ground or for pavement DCPT is useful to determine the in-
situ CBR and subgrade modulus
Cone Penetration Test (CPT) ndash standard Cone Penetration Test is performed using an instrumented probe
with a conical tip pushed into the soil hydraulically at a constant rate CPT instrument records tip resistance
friction resistance along the sleeve and pore-pressure measurement For bigger sites usually the CPTs are
performed in combination with drilling of boreholes to correlate so that the investigation is economical and
appropriate CPT data interpretation is used for correlation of soil properties and also to determine Soil Bearing
Capacity (SBC)
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Constant head Falling head permeability tests - Estimating Hydraulic conductivity (or permeability)
of different types of soil is the most important step in designing any groundwater control system The knowledge
of this property is much useful in solving problems involving yield of water bearing strata seepage through
earthen dams stability of earthen dams and embankments of canal bank affected by seepage settlement etc The
falling head method of determining permeability is used for soil with low discharge where as the constant head
permeability test is used for coarse-grained soils with a reasonable discharge in a given time For very fine-
grained soil capillarity permeability test is recommended
Lugeon Test or Packer Tests - Estimating Hydraulic conductivity (or permeability) of different types of
rocks is a key step in designing any groundwater control system in a rock We do perform Packer Permeability
Tests in Rocks
Groundwater Monitoring
Our geotechnical field staffs are well trained for installing Piezometers and groundwater monitoring Piezometers
are two types viz Type-1 is Standpipe Piezometer and Type-2 is Vibrating-Wire Piezometers Standpipe
piezometer facilitates Groundwater levels measurement using dip meter or water level indicators while VW
piezometers are useful for monitoring Pore-Water pressures continuously using special devices attached to data
loggers
Groundwater Samples can be collected for analysis in the chemical and microbiological lab Routine drinking
water analysis trace metals and organic parameters can be tested and evaluated
Slope Stability Studies
The field of slope stability encompasses the analysis of static and dynamic stability of slopes of earth and rock-fill
dams slopes of other types of embankments excavated slopes and natural slopes in soil and soft rock Lonestar
Alpha can provide slope stability investigation analysis (including modelling) and design mitigation which can
be completed by our well trained and qualified geologists and geotechnical engineers
Settlement Monitoring
Settlement Monitoring surveys is performed to determine the degree of horizontal and vertical displacement of
structures pavements and embankments over a defined period Severe pavement damage and structural failure
can be a direct result of settlement and therefore it is critical that movement be detected and measured Our Senior
Engineering Surveyors and Geotechnical Engineers are available to assist you with the development and
implementation of a monitoring system to suit individual requirements
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Other Geotechnical Field Tests
Plate Load Tests
In-Situ CBR Tests
Soil Electrical Resistivity Tests
Soil Thermal Resistivity Tests
Pile Integrity Tests
Infiltration Rate Tests using Double Ring Infiltrometer
Geotechnical Field Tests
Geophysical seismic tests are useful to determine dynamic soil rock properties which will be used in
design of machine and any other vibrating equipment foundations
Two typical seismic tests performed as part of the geotechnical investigations are
Downhole seismic test and
Crosshole seismic test
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LIST OF GEOTECHNICAL TESTS
LIST OF GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING EQUIPMENTS
Drilling Rigs Desco Inc 2No SP4500S amp 3No
SP3500S (crawler)
Split-Spoon Sampler
Drilling Rig Ellettari EK100S amp EK 200S (crawler) Piston Type Samples
Drilling Rigs Truck Mounted Vibrating Wire Piezometers Devices amp Loggers
Drilling Rods Tricone Bits
Standard SPT sets and rods Tungsten Carbide Drilling Bits (96mm amp 101mm amp
above)
Single Double amp Triple Tube Core Barrels ndash
Conventional amp Wireline system
Diamond Bits Surface amp Impregnated (96mm amp
101mm amp above) ndash Conventional amp Wireline system
Shelby Tubes Automatic Water level Meter
Dynamic Cone Penetrometer Test equipment (DCPT) Bailers for Groundwater Sampling
Down-The-Hole Hammer (DTH Hammer) Packer Test Apparatus
Surveying Equipments (Auto Levels Total Station
GPS and Accessories)
Variable Geotechnical Softwares (gINT etc)
Thermal Resistivity Test Apparatus (KD2 Pro) Electrical Resistivity Test Apparatus (Nillson)
SUBSURFACE SOIL ROCK GROUNDWATER
Soil Investigation Drilling in Soils and Rocks
Bearing Capacity amp Settlement Analysis Slope Stability Analysis
Trial Pits Standard Penetration Test - SPT
Permeability in Soil (Falling Constant Head) Dynamic Cone Penetration Test - DCPT
Permeability in Rock (Lugeon Packer Test) Infiltration Rate Tests
Groundwater Monitoring and Sampling Installation of Inclinometers amp Pressure Meters
In-situ CBR Tests Installation of Piezometers
Soil Swelling Tests Plate Load Tests
Vane Shear Tests Soil Electrical Resistivity Tests
Down Hole Seismic Tests Cross Hole Seismic Tests
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KEY STAFF AT GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING
NAME DESIGNATION QUALIFICATION EXPERIENCE
J Pavan Kumar Sr Geotechnical Engineer MTech - Geotechnical 8
Tauseef anwar Geologist MSc Geology 5
Bahrudeen assain
Mohammed Geologist MSc Geology 5
Anjali Geologist BSc in Geology 8
Imran Ishaq Engineering asst Dip Civil 5
Mohammed Al-Ansari Logistics and Supervisor High School 10
Ameen Khalfan Field Coordinator High School 8
Abdullah Field Coordinator High School 5
Rit Bahadur Drilling Operator High School 15
Purna Bahadur Drilling Operator High School 16
Rajan Basnet Drilling Operator High School 10
Subarna Paija Drilling Operator High School 11
Lil Bahadur Sr Mechanic High School 11
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RECENT GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING PROJECTS Project Client Consultant No of Boreholes
Oman National Railway
Project Segments 2 amp 6
Italferr SpA MOTC 65 BH 80 TP amp
Piezometers
Bunker Terminal at Duqm Oman Oil Marketing Co
(OOMC)
Worley Parsons Oman
Engineering (WPOE)
10 BH amp MASW
survey
Mahdah ndash Rawdah Road
Dualization project
Premier International Mott McDonald 22 BH 15 TP amp
Slope stability
Yibal-Khuff FEED project Galfar Engg amp
Contracting Co SAOG
Petroleum Development
Oman (PDO)
95 BH 45 TP amp 11
Downhole seismic
Well pad stability
investigations at Fahud
Mabrouk Khulud West D
Galfar Engg amp
Contracting Co SAOG
Petroleum Development
Oman (PDO)
18 BH
Batinah Expressway Pkg 3 Simplex Infrastructure Parsons International
MOTC
79 BH
Adam ndash Thumrait
Dualization Project
Parsons International MOTC 150 BH 365 TP
Lime Calcination project at
Salalah
Carmeuse Inc - 15 BH 10 TP amp
Diagraphy drilling
Duqm Area A B amp C Sultan Qaboos University
(SQU)
SEZAD 65 BH amp 20 TP
Various Substation projects
in all Governorates
Dawood Engineering
Consultancy
Mezoon Electricity 50 BH 25 TP 50
ERTs
Chromite Quarry Drilling Arabian Gulf Trading - 7 BH
Transmission line at Taqah Rukun Al Yaqeen Int Mott McDonald 50 BH amp 61 TP
Izz ndash Adam Road
Dualization Project
Galfar Engg amp
Contracting Co SAOG
National Engg Services
of Pakistan (NESPAK)
25 BH amp 8 TPs
Bid bid ndash Sur Road
Dualization Project
Astaldi ndash Ozkar Joint
Venture
Dar Al-Handassah
(Lebonan)
89 BH 8 TPs
Piezometers
Water Distribution Network
at Al Amerat
Taeyoung ndash Hasan Juma
Baker JV
Sogreah Consultants 25 BH 130 TP amp Soil
Resistivity
Taxiway and Airlift Ramp
at Al Musannah Airbase
American International
Contractors Inc
- 34 BH amp 62 TP
Water Distribution Network
at Al Khoud
Towell Infrastructure
Projects Co LLC
National Engg Services
of Pakistan (NESPAK)
11 BH 7 TP amp Soil
Resistivity
Interchanges btn Airport amp
Muscat Expressway
Soares Da Costa ndash Oman
United Engg Services JV
Parsons International 15 BHs amp 10 TP
Oman Botanic Garden Diwan Royal Court Alatec (Spain) 75 BH
Qurayiat-Al-Amerat Road Muscat Municipality Parsons International 6 BH
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Tunnel
Al-Haffa District
Development Infrastructure
Dohfar Municipality Dar Al-Handassah
(Lebonan)
11 BH
Piezometers
Salam Resort amp Spa in Yiti
Muscat
Sama Dubai Halcrow International 58 BH
amp Piezometers
Al-Ansab STP Galfar Engineering amp
Contracting
Khatib AlAmi 6 BH
Limestone Quarry for
Doqoum Dry Dock
Daewoo Co Daewoo Co 6 BH
Barka Water Reservoir
Expansion Works
Galfar Engineering amp
Contracting
Mott Mac Donald 12 BH
Soil Resistivity
Information Centers at
Nizwa amp Ibri
Ministry of Higher
Education
Development Services amp
Maintenance
6 BH
Irrigation System Plan for
Dhofar Municipality
Dhofar Municipality Consulting Engineering
Services
7 BH
Infiltration Tests
Cyclone Damage
Rehabilitation Works in Ras
Al-Hadd
CCC Parsons International Investigation for
Ground
Improvement
Soil Resistivity OMIFCO - Soil Resistivity
Seeb Cornice Road
Improvement Bridges
Muscat Municipality Atkins 7 BH
Dualization FarqNizwa to
Marfaa Daris Road
Ministry of Transport and
Communication
Parsons International 18 BH
Dualization of Al Kharjiah
Street
Muscat Municipality Parsons International 6 BH
Bidbid Sur Road Sec-1 MOTC Dar Al Handasah 31 BH Piezometers
120TPs
Flood Protection Dams-
Liwa and Shinaz Area
Ministry of water
resources and regional
municipalities
Renardet amp Fitchner 29 BH 40 TPs
Housing at Hail Al Ghaf
Quriyat
Muscat Municipality - 10 BH amp 10 TPs
132kV OHL from Harweel
to Thumrait
Petroleum Development
Oman
Worley Parsons 11 BH 11TPs amp ERT
132kV OHL from Dank to
Al Hail
Civil Co Contracting OETC Energoprojekt
Mott Mac Donald
43 BH 20 TPs amp
ERT
132kV OHL from Al Wasit
to Buraimi Grid Ss
Civil Co Contracting OETC Energoprojekt
Mott Mac Donald
27 BH 11TPrsquos amp
ERT
Al Athaiba Junction
Improvements
Muscat Municipality Parsons Intl Co 12 BH 7 TP Asphalt
Coring
Third Laneing from Bait Al Muscat Municipality Parsons International 35 BH 34 TP
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Barka to Mabelah Asphalt Coring
Design and construction of
Dualization of Al Murtaffa
street
Muscat Municipality Parsons International 26 BH 15 TP
Asphalt Coring
Proposed Tower
Constructions in OMAN
Ministry of Broadcasting Rohde amp Schwarz 16BH
EPC of power plant Daleel
Facility
L amp T Electromech Mott Mac Donald 7 BH 10TP ERT
Royal Suite at Haima and
Emergency block
Dewan of Royal Court Tebodin amp Partners LLC 4BH 4TP
Navigation Aids System
Muscat International
Airport and Salalah Airport
Thales Deutschland
Germany
Thales Deutschland
Germany
6BH 5ERT
Upgrade of DPS amp B-Block
facility Daleel oil Fields
Daleel Petroleum Attila Dogan 4BH 2ERT
13233kV Grid Station at
Quriyat
OETC LnT Oman Energoprojekt amp Parsons 4BH TPs
132kV OHL from Quriyat
to Jahloot
OETC LnT Oman Energoprojekt amp Parsons 60BH 60TPs 60ERT
Supreme Court at Al
Ghubra Guest House
Royal Court Affairs
Royal Estates The Palace
Consulting Engineering
Services LLC
12BH TPs
GEOTECH DRILLING RIGS
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DESCO SP4500S Rigs DESCO SP3500S Rigs
Site Work Photographs
GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION ndash AREA A B amp C at Duqm
Client SEZAD Consultant SQU
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GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION ndash Yibal Khuff Project at Yibal
Client Galfar Engg amp Cont Consultant PDO
GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION ndash Inclined Coring at Chromite Mine near Sumail
Client Arabian Gulf Trading
GEOTEC
HNICAL INVESTIGATION ndash Oman National Railway Project
Segments 2 amp 6
Client MOTC Consultant Italferr SpA
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GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION FOR
BARKA WATER RESERVOIR EXPANSION
Client Galfar Consultant Mott Mac Donald
SUBSURFACE INVESTIGATION BIDBID-SUR ROAD
SECTION 1
Client MOTC Consultant Dar Al Handasah Shair amp Partners
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GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION FOR SEEB-CORNICHE ROAD
IMPROVEMENT BRIDGE 6 MUSCAT
Client Muscat Municipality Consultant Atkins
GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION FOR 132KV OHL FROM DANK
TO AL HAIL amp 132KV OHL FROM SIBETHA TO BURAIMI
Client CivilCo Consultant Mott Mac Donald Energoprojekt
GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION FOR FLOOD PROTECTION DAMS
SHINAZ AREA ndash HATTA-A HATTA-B FAYDH amp BIDAH
Client MRMWR Consultant Fitchner amp Renardet
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DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF FLYOVER WIDENING AND JUNCTION IMPROVEMENTS AT AL ATHAIBA INTERCHANGE
Client Muscat Municipality Consultant Parsons
DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF THIRD LANING OF MAIN ROAD FROM AL MAWELAH INTERCHANGE TO BAIT AL BARKHA RA
Client Muscat Municipality Consultant Parsons
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SURVEYING WITH TOTAL STATION EQUIPMENT FOR
GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING PURPOSES
ELECTRICAL RESISTIVITY TEST
RESISTIVITY MAPPING amp RESISTIVITY PROFILING
PIEZOMETER INSTALLATION INCLINED DRILLING WITH PACKER TEST
CHEMICALENVIRONMENTAL amp
MICROBIOLOGICAL TESTING
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Lonestar Alpha Lab provides a full range of chemical environmental and microbiological analytical services to
industrial engineeringconsulting and government clients throughout the Sultanate of Oman Lonestar Alpha
analytical expertise includes organic and inorganic analyses of water soil air food and many other matrices The
lab production capability capacity and advancement of instrumentation ensure the reliability and performance
needed to successfully deliver major analytical projects Instruments are dedicated to specific matrices and
analyses to prevent cross contamination Our reports are fully supported by QAQC deliverables designed to meet
the requirements of the regulatory program for which the data will be utilized Our reports are designed for ease-
of-results interpretation as well as efficient validation of the support data
TESTING DIFFERENT MATRICES
DomesticFormationGroundReclamation Water
Desalination Water amp Marine Samples
Marine Life
Plant Tissue
Reverse Osmosis
Soils amp Sediments
Food Products
Metal Samples
Concrete Products
CHEMICALENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS
WaterWastewater Metallic Constituents
WaterWastewater Organic Constituents
Water Cations amp Anions
Ambient Air Quality Monitoring
Stack amp Process Emission Monitoring
Indoor Air Quality
Contamination Pollution Studies Environmental Chemistry organics inorganics metals
Analytical chemistry using AAS XRF OES IRC and wet chemistry
Noise amp Vibration Monitoring
Microbiological Analysis
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AMBIENT AIR amp STACK EMISSION MONITORING
CO amp CO2
Hydrogen Sulfide
Hydrocarbons
Metal Particulates
NOx SOx
Oxygen
Volatile Organic Compounds
Dioxin amp Furion
MICROBIOLOGICAL AIR QUALITY MONITORING
Bacteria(CFUm3
Moulds (CFUm3)
Identification of Microorganisms up to Species level
INDOOR AIR QUALITY (IAQ)
Lonestar Alpha leads the way in Indoor Air Quality Services with our dedicated team of field staff and the latest
equipment We are equipped to investigate chemical and biological exposure situations
IAQ Air Monitoring Services
VOCs and SVOCs
Fungal Mold Indentification Quantification
Total Respirable Particulates
Toxic Vapors
Sick Building Syndrome
Bacterial Indentification Quantification
Typical IAQ Surveys
IAQ profile for preliminary building study
Baseline IAQ monitoring
Mold Fungal contamination monitoring using spore trap sampling devices
Compliance monitoring for municipal amp Government enviromental agencies
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HSE monitoring for critical response of environmental hazards
INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE (IH)
Lonestar Alpha is capable of providing a wide variety of Industrial Hygiene Service
using state of the art equipment and depth of experience with IH procedures
NoiseDosimetry TLV+8Hr TWA
Particulates (Total PM 10 PM 50 PM 25)
Combustible Gases (Total Hydrocarbons)
VOCs and SVOCs
Total and Respirable Fibers
Metals and Inorganics
Typical Industrial Hygiene Monitoring
HSE monitoring for corporate or client requirec field data collection
Compliance monitoring for Municipal or Governmental agency requirements
Background monitoring for comparative Environmental studies
HYGIENE AUDITING AND INSPECTIONS
Hygiene Auditing
Hygiene Inspections and Hygiene recommendations
Assisting in ISOHACCP Certifications
Microbiological Sampling and Analysis of Food and Water
Swab sampling and Air Monitoring
Hotel and Industrial HAACP and Hygiene System Implementation
Assisting in Laboratory setup and Accreditations Response monitoring for safety analysis and quality assurance audits
OIL ANALYSIS
Lube Oil
Transformer Oil
Compressor Oil
Diesel
Heavy fuel
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LIST OF CHEMICALENVIRONMENTALMICROBIOLOGICAL TESTS ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY amp ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS
WATER EFFLUENT SEAWATER SOIL SEDIMENT ANALYSIS
Acidity Sulfide Selenium
Alkalinity TDS Silicon
Ammonia Temperature Silver
Bicarbonate Total Hardness Sodium
BOD Total Nitrogen Strontium
Boron Total Organic Carbon Thallium
Chlorite chlorate Potassium
Bromate TSS Tin
Carbonate Turbidity Titanium
Chlorides Aluminum Vanadium
COD Antimony Zink
Color Arsenic Aromatic Volatile Orgabicx (BTEX)
Conductivity Barium Chlorinated Hydrocarbons
Cyanides Beryllium Crude amp Refined Product Fingerprinting
Dissolved Oxygen Cadmium Extractible Organic Halides
Fluoride Calcium Haloacetic Acids
Free Chlorine Chromium Halogenated Volatile Organics
Magnesium Hardness Cobalt Herbicides amp Pesticides
Nitrates Copper Nitroaromatic amp Cyclic Ketones
Nitrites Hexavalent Chromium Organic and Volatile Acids
Oil amp Grease Iron PCBrsquos
Organic Nitrogen Lead Polynuclear Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAH)
pH Lithium Semi Volatile Organic Compounds
Phenols Magnesium Total Organic Halides
Phosphates Mercury Total Petroleum Hydrocarbons (TPH)
Phosphorus Molybdenum Trihalomethanes
Residual Chlorine Nickel Volatile Organic Compounds
Salinity Niobium Pthalate Esters
Sodium Absorption Ratio
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FOOD CHEMICAL AND MICROBIOLOGICAL TEST
Fish and Value added fish products vegetable oils Ketchups Mayonnaise Vinegar Cooked sea
food Cooked Non sea foods Canned foods Vegetables Snacks Ghee Cheese Honey Sweats etc
CHEMICAL ANALYSIS OF FOOD
GIDELINES - OMAN STANDARDGULF STANDARDOther International Standards
TEST METHODS- AOACASTAAOCSISOSASOASTMBS
CHEMICAL ANALYSIS OF FOOD
Protein Cholesterol
Fat content Phosphorous
Vitamins Sodium
Moisture Potassium
Ash Calcium
Dietary Fibre Lead
Sugar Cadmium
Starch Mercury
Saturated Fat Iron
Unsaturated Fat Magnesium
Arsenic Aflatoxins
Moisture content Histamine
Volatile protein Irradiation
Pesticides Sudan Dyes
MICROBIOLOGICAL ANALYSIS OF FOOD
TEST METHODS ndash USFDA BAMAOACCCFRACMMEFISO
GUIDELINES ndash OMANI STANDARDGSOPHLS
MICROBIOLOGICAL ANALYSIS OF FOOD
Aerobic Plate Count Listeria monocytogens
Lactobacillus acidophilus Shelf Life Analysis
Escherichia coli Enterobacteriaceae
Escherichia coli O157 H7 Vibrio parahaemolyticus
Fecal Coliforms Shigella
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Total Coliforms Listeria spp
Staphylococcus aureus Clostridium perfringens
Salmonella Yeast and Mould
Vibrio cholera Vibrio parahaemolyticus
Anaerobic plate count Campylobacter
Histamine Bacillus cereus
Aflatoxin
CHEMISTRY OF CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL
Chemical Analysis of Cement Chemical Analysis of Lime Powder
Heat of Hydration of cement Total Alkalis
Chemical Analysis of Micro silica Chemical Analysis of Ground Granulated Blast
Furnace Slag
Sodium Absorption Ratio Leachibility Tests of Metals from Soil
Testing of Concrete making water Determination of Alkali carbonates amp Bi carbonates
Cation Exchange Capacity of Soil Organic matter content of soil
Mass loss of Ignition of soil Total Sulphate content of soil
Water soluble Sulphate content of soil Water soluble Chloride content of soil
Carbonate content of soil Acid soluble Chloride content of soil
Gypsum content of soil Ammonia content of soil
Total Sulphate content of Aggregates Total Chloride content of Aggregates
Potential Alkali ndash Silica reactivity of Aggregates Water Soluble Chloride Salts in Aggregates
Acid ndash Soluble Material in fine Aggregate Organic impurities in fine Aggregates
Determining the water content of freshly mixed
concrete
Determining the Portland cement content of the
hardened hydraulic cement concrete
Chemical analysis of hardened concrete Sulfate content of hardened concrete
Chemical analysis for metals like steel Chloride content of hardened concrete
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ORE ANALYSIS
Dolomite Ore Iron Ore
Copper Ore Nickel Ore
Chromium Ore Limestone Ore
Manganese Ore Gypsum
Dunite Quartz
STEEL CHEMISTRY
Alloys Brass amp Bronze
Aluminum Alloys Chemical Composition of Steel
ASTM A 262 (Various) Diffused Hydrogen Test
ASTM G 48 (Variou) Purity of Metals
ASTM G 6667 Nickel Alloys
OIL ANALYSIS
Appearance Flash Point Specific Gravity
Ash Content Water content Insoluble pentane
Carbon Conradson Residue Wear Metals Total Acid Number
Kinematic Viscosity Break Down voltage Total Base Number
Dissipation factor Oil Content Viscosity Index
Color Pour Point Flash Point
Copper Corrosion BS amp W Density
Neutralization number Resistivity Interfacial tension
Dissolve gas Sediment Sulphur content
Cloud point Distillation PCB
Oxidation test Gassing
AMBIENT AIR STACK MONITORING
Carbon Dioxide RPM (PM 10 5 25)
Carbon Monoxide Semi Volatile Organic Compounds
Chlorine Content SO2
Hydrogen Sulfide Total Acid Concentration
Lower Explosion Limit Total Hydrocarbon
Oxides of Nitrogen Total Particulate Concentration
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Oxygen Volatile Organic Compounds
Ozone Dioxin amp Furion
INDOOR AIR QUALITY ndash IAQ INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE - IH
Asbestos Bulk Sample Analysis Total amp Respirable Fibers
Asbestos Fiber Concentration in Air Total amp Respirable Particulates
Bacterial amp Microbial Identification Total Plate Count
FungalMould Identification Toxic Vapors
Metals VOC amp SVOC
Noise Monitoring Dosimetry TWA Yeast amp Mould Identification
MICROBIOLOGICAL ANALYSIS OF WATER
Test Method ndash BS ENISOAPHAAWWACMMEF CCFRA
GUIDELINES ndash Omani standardGSOWHODubai Municipality
WATER WASTE WATERINDUSTRIES WATER SOIL
Heterotrophic plate count
Total Coliforms
Escherichia coli
EnterococciFecal streptococci
Pseudomonas aeroginosa Staphylococcus aureus
Legionella spp Nematodes
Sulphate Reducing Bacteria Yeast amp Mould
Salmonella Microscopic observations and interpretations
Vibrio cholera Standard Plate count at 22 o C
Fecal Coliform Clostridium perfringens
Legionella anisa
Legionella Pneumophila serogroup 1
Legionella Pneumophila serogroup 2-14
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MICROBIOLOGICAL ANALYSIS OF PERSONAL SWABSSURFACE SWABSEQUIPMENT
SWABS
Total coliforms
Fecal coliforms
Escherichia coli
Aerobic plate count
Staphylococcus aureus
Yeast and Mould
Salmonella spp
COSMETICS ANALYSIS
HairoilsHair creams Hair shampooBody lotion Chemical DepilinatorsTalcum PowderDeoderants
Toilette soapSkin cream etc As per GSOOS SASO USFDAAOAC Standards
COSMETICS ANALYSIS
Appearance Thermal Stability
Color Total Fat
Odor Lead
Homogenous Cadmium
Texture Nickel
Seperation Chromium
Skin Irritation Test Ethanol insoluble matter
Marking Water insoluble matter
Language Total free Alkali
Instructions for Use Chlorides calculated as NaCl
Warning phrases concerning the product (if any) Saponification Value
Chemical and Physical Tests Free Fatty Acid as Oliec Acid
Moisture Extraneous matter
pH Total Non Acqueos content
Sediment and suspended matter Peroxide value
Alchohol content Total Bacterial count
Formaldehyde Yeast and Mould
Essential oils Pseudomonas aeroginosa
Volatile matter Staphylococcus aureus
Non volatile alcohol matter
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LIST OF CHEMICALENVIRONMENTALMICROBIOLOGICAL EQUIPMENTS
pH Meter Conductivity Meter pH Meters
Dissolved Oxygen Meter Turbidity Meter
Flame Atomic Absorption Spectrometer
FAASGFAAS Hg Analyzer
EDXRF Analyzer ndash Philips MiniPal2
Muffle Air Furnace (1100˚C) Breakdown voltage
ICP- OES Colour apparatus for OIL
GC-MSGC centrifuge
IC Open cup ndashClosed cup Flash point
UV-VIS-NIR Spectrometer HACH TAN delta Resistivity meter
Dissolved gas Analyser ( TOGA) AAS
TAN Titrator Microscope
Copper corrosion Colony Counter
Karl fisher colometric Viscometer
Interfacial tensometer OES
Biological safety Cabinet UV apparatus
Shaker Water bath
Freezer Incubator
Chillier Autoclave
Micro pipetter Vortex
pipetter
Weighing Balance
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KEY STAFF AT CHEMICALMICROBIOLOGICAL LAB
MAJOR CHEMICALENVIRONMENTAL CLIENTS
Client Client
HMR Consultants Dhofar Power Company
Geo-Resources Omani Euro Foods Industries
Al-Safa Environmental Consultancy Al-Hassan Engineering Company
Five Oceans Dawood Contracting Company
Fugro Middle East Natural Resources Consultants
Gulf Mining ICES
Muscat Chromite Sohar Steel LLC
Total Management Trading Construction Materials Industries
Emirates Trading Co Al-Shidhani Refreshments Enterprises
Oman Chromite Oman Aluminium Processing Industries LLC
Muscat Overseas Radisson Blu
National Arabian Gulf International Desalination amp Water Treatment
ASB Group Dhofar Beverages
Majan Mining Company OMASCO
Haya Oman Liquefied Natural Gas Company
Oman Polyproplene Swan Foods LLC
Oman Methanol Bahwan Engineering Co
NAME DESIGNATION EXPERIENCE
P Tejali Lab Manager 17 yrs
Asad Naqvi Chemical Lab Supervisor 17 yrs
OD Sebastian Senior Chemist 32 yrs
Vinu Mohan Senior Microbiologist 7 yrs
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Sohar Aluminum OMIFCO
Oman Refreshment Occidental Mukhaizna LLC
Shangri-La Barr Al Jissa Special Technical Services
ENATO Consolidated Contractors Company
Blue City Northern Minerals Company
Andam International Sweets of Oman
SUR Desalination (Bahwan Veolia Water) Lalbuksh Voltas Engineering Services
STFA Bahwan Veolia Water LLC
Larsen amp Turbo COWI-Larsen
GALFAR Khimji Permoglaze (Oman) LLC
AATCO United Chrome LLC
Interbeton amp Six Construct Oman Flour Mills Company
Douglas OHI Oman National Engineering amp Investment
VALE -Oman Petrogas
BP Oman Sohar aluminium
Siemens-Oman American Embassy
Tawoos Catering Wacasco Catering
MAF DALKIA Al Futtaim amp Sons
Enhance Khimji Ramdas LLC
Oman Oasis National Mineral water CO LLC
Areej Vegetablesamp Oil Derivatives National Pharmaceuticals
Towell Infrastructure Tulip Inn
The Chedi Grand Hyatt
Al Bustan Palace Muscat Holiday INN
Hotel Ibis Park Inn
Radisson Blu Mother Care
Tabreed Taghleef Indusries
NABIL Biscuits ATTCO
Worely parrsion AECOM
Honda Rotem Abensia
Global Gypsum Board Minvest
Global Engineering SteamTech
Mazoom Pharmacy Muscat Pharmacy
IBN- SINA Pharmacy Golden Jood Trading
Sun rise Global Beya Global Muscat
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MECHANICAL CORROSION AND METALLURGICAL TESTING
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Lonestar Alpha has the capability to cater to the physical metallurgical testing requirements of a wide range of
materials and products The testing capability and experience are recognized by reputed organizations like
PDO OXY BP OGC etc and third party inspection agencies Tests are generally carried out to international
standards set by ASTM BS ASME API AWS and others Lonestar Alpha offers quality service to
international standards accurate results and quick turnaround at reasonable cost
Lonestar Alpha Mechanical Metallurgical Corrosion Testing Capabilities Include
Tensile compression Test Vickers Hardness RockwellBrinell Hardness
Impact (Ambient temp to -196degC) BendFlatteningNick Break Test Elevated Temperature
tensile testing
Corrosion Test - ASTM
A262G48G28ASTM A 923
ASTM E 562 Ferrite measurement
by ferritscope Flexure
Proof Load Breaking Load Failure Load
Coating Thickness Coating Continuity Coating Adhesion
MacroMicro Examination Fillet Weld Break Nick Break
HIC SSCC test in accordance with
NACE standards Chemistry by OES
Failure Analysis and
Material Investigation
Chemical analysis of metallic materials of
Fe and Ni base alloys In situ Replica Metallography
Metallic sample collection at
site for chemical analysis
Strand wire testing for mechanical
properties Portable hardness testing Manhole Cover testing
Rubber testing Geo-textile testing HDPE testing
Materials frequently tested include
Metals and alloy products such as plates shapes bares pipes and fittings
Welding procedure qualification test coupons
Welding consumable qualification test coupons
Welder qualification test coupons
Welding procedure test coupons
Steel Bars Wires and Fabric for concrete reinforcement
Galvanized Steel products
Fasteners
Metal Castings
Cemented Carbide Products
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Lonestar Alpha Laboratories offers a wide range of metallurgical services to many diverse industries supported by
an experienced team of metallurgical engineers trained technicians and modern equipment The following
services are offered
o Laboratory Metallography and Microscopy
o Replica and In-situ Metallography
o Corrosion Testing and Evaluation
o Condition Usability and Remaining Life Assessment
o Failure Analysis and Investigation
o Other Services
Laboratory Metallography and Microscopy
Scanning Electron Microscopy
Stereomicroscopy
Energy Dispersive X-ray Analysis
Fractrography
Macrostructural Examination
Microstructural Examination
Microhardness Evaluation
Replica and In-situ Metallography
In-situ Replica Metallography
Replication of Fractures
Replication of Surface Features
Corrosion Testing and Evaluation
Lonestar Alpha is equipped to undertake corrosion testing and evaluation in accordance with NACE and ASTM
standards for qualification of materials used in corrosive environments which include sea water brine blackish
water and sour service The following tests are conducted
Resistance to Pitting and Crevice Corrosion
Susceptibility to Intergranular Corrosion Attack
Resistance to Sulfide Stress Cracking (SSC)
Resistance to Hydrogen Induced Cracking (HIC)
Examination of Scales and Corrosion Products
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Condition Usability and Remaining Life Assessment
Periodic inspections serve to identify degradation processes at an early stage and thereby provide necessary
information for assessment of condition usability and remaining life Further the initiation of timely repair or
replacement actions substantially reduced or eliminates costly capital and downtime losses
Lonestar has the capability and experience to perform comprehensive inspections necessary for condition
usability and remaining life assessment of a wide range of materials and components used in structures plants and
operating equipment
Power plant and auxiliary boiler tubes headers and connectors
Turbine nozzles vanes combustor lines and casings
Oil and gas processing equipment and components
Equipment and components of marineoffshore structures
Drilling and downhole equipment and components
Engine Components
Failure Analysis and Investigation
Supported by its integrated analytical facilities and the diverse professional capabilities of its staff Lonestar has
for the last several years provided accurate and timely analyses and investigations into failures of components
Reports include comprehensive photographic documentation of observations discussions of findings conclusions
on the mechanism and root cause of failure
Other Services
Lonestar offer assistance in the following areas
Material selection for intended service
Preparation of material testing and inspection procedures
Study of failure mechanisms of complex systems
Troubleshooting
Research and development
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LIST OF METALLURGY TESTS
LIST OF METALLURGY LAB EQUIPMENTS Instron Universal Tensile Tester Lathe Machine
Satec Charpy Impact testing machine Charpy Broaching Machine
Forcipol Bend Testing machine Gas Cutting Gear
Olympus Metallurgical Microscope Carl Zeiss
microscope upto 1600X
Stereo Microscope
Metlabcorp Micro Polisher Digital Verniers
Automatic Polishing machine Digital Micrometers
Water Chiller Bath Coating thickness Meter
Optorama Shadowgraph Holiday detector
Digital thermometers Band Saw Machine
Vickers hardness tester Hack Saw Machine
Fischer Ferritscope Universal Milling Machine
STEEL REBARS EXOTIC MATERIAL
Tensile Tests Bend Tests
Elevated Temperature Tensiles Rebar Tensile Bend and Rebend
Proof Load test Fracture Test
Macro Preparation amp Examination Coating thickness test Holiday Detection Test
Peel Off Test Vickers Rockwell Hardness Survey
Charpy Impact Test Micro Examination with photograph
Ferrite Count (Point Count method) - count Ferrite Content (Magnetic Method) - spots
A262 Test Practice CE ASTM G48ASTM G28 tests
SSCC Test HIC Test
Chemical Analysis XRD EDXRF Analysis
SEMEDS Analysis Detailed Failure Investigation Material investigation
CTOD In-situ Replica Metallography
Strand Wire Tensile Test Manhole Cover Compression Test
Ring Stiffness Test GRE Rubber Plastic Geo-textile Tensile testing
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KEY STAFF AT METALLURGY LAB
Anil Vashishta Pratik Raval Sasikumar Isehaq Chezian
NAME DESIGNATION QUALIFICATION EXPERIENCE
Anil Vashishta Operations Manager
Metallurgical Head
BE Metallurgical
Engineering 24 years
Pratik Raval Test House Supervisor BE Mechanical
Engineering 10 years
KSasikumar Senior Metallurgist BE Metallurgical
Engineering 14 years
GChezhian Metallurgist BE Metallurgical
Engineering 06 years
Ishaq Al Harassi Senior Engineer BE Mechanical
Engineering 08 years
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BRANCHES amp CONTACTS
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LONESTAR ALPHA LABORATORIES BRANCHES amp CONTACTS
Website
wwwlonestaralphacom
General Email infolonestaralphacom
Branches
Muscat (Central Laboratory) PO Box 1197 PC 130 Azaiba ndash Muscat Sultanate of Oman
Tel +968 24501524 24505590
Fax +968 24503814
Email muscatlablonestaralphacom
Muscat (Chemistry Environmental) PO Box 1197 PC 130 Azaiba ndash Muscat Sultanate of Oman
Tel +968 24504206 24504924
Fax +968 24502635
Email chemlablonestaralphacom
Muscat (Micro-biology) PO Box 1197 PC 130 Azaiba ndash Muscat Sultanate of Oman
Tel +968 24504206 24504924
Fax +968 24502635
Email microlablonestaralphacom
Sohar PO Box 84 PC 327 Sohar Industrial Estate Sohar ndash Sultanate of Oman
Tel +968 26751775 26751920 26751976
Fax +968 26751331
Email civilsoharlonestaralphacom
Duqm Tel +968 99278040 92303290
Fax +968 24503814
Email duqmlablonestaralphacom
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Salalah
Tel +968 2321 3390 +968 92038358
Fax +968 2321 3391
Email salalahlablonestaralphacom
Key Personals
Administration
Dawood Al-Harrasi
Chief Executive Officer
+968 91111411 dawoodalharrasilonestaralphacom
Saif Al-Harthi
Business Development Manager
+968 90122471 saifalharthylonestaralphacom
Santosh Elapanda
QHSE Manager
+968 99881224 santoshelapandalonestaralphacom
Moncy Thomas
Finance HR amp Admin Manager
+968 99221293 moncythomaslonestaralphacom
Operations
Anil Vashishta
Operations Manager Metallurgical Head
+968 99866907 anilvashishtalonestaralphacom
Civil Engineering Material Lab Hukam Chand
Civil Engineering Country Manager - Civil
+968 99445354 hukamchandlonestaralphacom
Naresh Paladugu
Civil Engineering Technical Manager - Civil
+968 99063458 nareshpaladugulonestaralphacom
Rakesh
Civil Engineering Lab Manager - Sohar Lab
+968 92869691 civilsoharlonestaralphacom
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FrancisMD
Civil Engineering Lab Manager ndash Salalah Lab
+968 92038358 Salalahlablonestaralphacom
Tomiyo
Civil Engineering Senior Lab Technician - Duqm Lab
+968 99278040 duqmlablonestaralphacom
Geotechnical Engineering Lab
J Pavan Kumar
Geotechnical Engineering Sr Geotechnical engineer
+968 99887852 ameerudeenlonestaralphacom
Chemical Microbiology amp Environmental Lab
P Tejali
Chemical Microbiology amp Environmental Engineering Lab Manager
+968 99887834 tejaliparsekarlonestaralphacom
Asad
Chemical amp Environmental Engineering Assistant Manager Chemistry
+968 99884612 asadnaqvilonestaralphacom
Vinu Mohan
Food amp Microbiology Testing
+968 99248181 vinumohanlonestaralphacom
Metallurgy Lab
Email metlablonestaralphacom
Anil Vashishta
Metallurgy Lab Manager Metallurgy
+968 99866907 anilvashishtalonestaralphacom
Pratik Raval
Metallurgy Lab Test House Supervisor
+968 99880633 pratikravallonestaralphacom
Sasi Kumar
Metallurgy Lab Senior Metallurgist
+968 99843415 sasikumarlonestaralphacom
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LOCATION MAPS
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1 MUSCAT
2 Muscat ndash Chemistry Lab
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3 SOHAR
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4 DUQM
5 SALALAH
Registered with Directorate General for Specification amp measurements
Approved by PDO ISOIEC 170252005 Certified by SGS for ISO 9001
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SCOPE OF WORK
Type of Activity Scope of Tests
Civil Engineering
Construction Material
Mechanical Physical and Chemical Testing of Soil Aggregate Concrete
Cement Blocks Marble Tiles Water and other Construction Materials
Projects Quality Control
Establishment and Operation of Site Laboratories for Specific Projects
Evaluation and Assessment of Materials Quality for Projects Supervision of
Deep Foundation
Structural Evaluation
Non-destructive Diagnostics of Existing Civil structures amp Assessment for
Soundness Strength Deterioration amp Corrosion of Hardened Concrete in the
Existing RC Structures
Deep Foundation Testing
Testing Piles by Low Strain Integrity Testing
Geotechnical
Engineering
(Soil Investigations)
Field soil investigations for the purpose of assessing soil suitability for
building and civil constructions Engineering recommendations for the type
of foundation and bearing capacity Settlement analysis and monitoring
Slope stability analysis Soil and rock permeability tests Groundwater
analysis and monitoring
Highway amp Pavements
Visual inspection of the asphalt condition (defects assessment) Benkelman
Beam deflection measurements Extraction of cores in asphalt pavement
Saw cut asphalt slabs Dynamic Cone Penetration (DCP) measurements
Roughness measurements (IRI) by Roughometer CBR (lab amp In-situ)
Excavation of test pits Asphalt core laboratory analysis
Mechanical Corrosion and Metallurgical Engineering
Mechanical testing of metals welds and steel re-inforcement bars Chemical
analysis Procedure and Welder Qualifications Micro-structural evaluation
NACE Corrosion testing Failure Analysis In-situ Replica Metallography
Corrosion evaluation of SSDSS material Material Selection Manhole Cover
testing Testing of Non-metallics ndash Rubber HDPE GRP Geo-textile
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Chemical amp
Environmental
Engineering
Liquids amp Solids Sample analysis of liquids (domestic water groundwater seawater raw and
treated wastewater reverse osmosis marine discharge etc) and solids (soil
sludge sediment marine life plant tissue etc) Analysis of trace metals in
parts per billion in soil sludge and water Analysis of non-metallic inorganic
components Environmental analysis of organic constituents (BTEX PCB
PAH Phenols Volatile organic compounds Semi volatile organic
compounds etc) Analysis of Pesticides Dioxin amp Furan by using equipment
like GCGCMSFIDECD etc in accordance with International Standards
Metals amp Alloys Chemical composition of metals alloys corrosion products amp scales
Corrosion amp Scale Inhibitor Testing amp Evaluation Drilling Fluids Tests
Determination of different grade of Stainless Steel Carbon Steel Low Alloy
Steel Cast Iron brass Nickel Alloy Analysis of construction Rebar Zinc
Ingot Aluminium Cast Aluminium by using equipment ICPAAOESLECO
etc
Environmental
Monitoring
Effluent discharges amp drinking water compliances Ambient Air amp Stack
emission monitoring Industrial hygiene monitoring Commercial and
industrial indoor air quality Measurement of noise in dB in outdoor
workplace and from operating equipment Monitoring particulates in indoor
outdoor and workplace atmospheres Determination of Total Hydrocarbon
SO2 NO2 VOC Toxic Metals H2S Microbiological Toxic Metals Toxic
Gas and Total Suspended Matter in Internal Air Quality Monitoring
Moisture Velocity Flow NOX SO2 TPHCO2 CO Dioxin HF HCl and
Particulate in Stack Monitoring Ore Analysis Analysis of Nickel Iron Chromite Copper Dolomite Limestone and Gold
Silver Copper and other minerals using XRF ICP or by Wet Chemistry
Oil Analysis Physical and chemical analysis of crude and lube oils engine oil used engine
oil compressor oil hydraulic oil The analysis includes viscosity flash point
density cloud and pour point water content oil content salt colour total
acid number metals etc
TRANSFORMER OIL TESTING
Colour Acidity Water content Viscosity interfiscial Tension Break down
voltage complete gas analysis by TOGA GC Furan Particle size count and
PCBs in transformer analysis in accordance with ASTM BS ISO and
BSEN standard using standard equipment
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Food amp Microbiological Analysis
Microbiological analysis of food vegetables canned vegetables fish meat
meat products chicken sausage ketchup cooking oil mayonnaise cheese
chips cooked foods water and wastewater for CFU fecal coliforms fecal
streptococcus fungi nematods pseudomononas ligeonella etc in
accordance AOAC CMMEF ISO and CCFRA methods Cosmetics
Chemical and microbiological analysis of Hair Oil Vanishing Cream skin
Care lotion Soap Detergent and Hair cream as per the OMAN ministerial
requirement
Chemical analysis of Food
Protein Fiber moisture Toxic metals (lead cadmium Mercury selenium)
histamine Ash Content Fat content by standard method of chemical
analysis of food by David Pearson AOAC and ICP
Drinking water bottled and Unbottled
Chemical and microbiological Analysis of drinking water in accordance with
GULF standard Omani Standard WHO USEPA and international standard
including Bromate Bromide Chlorate Chlorite BTEX TRI Halo methane
VOC TPH metals and all other Carbonate Bi Carbonate and cations and
Anions using IC ICP GC amp GCMS
Paint
Solids Density SG Hg Pb VOC PCB drying time dry film thickness
wet film thickness adhesion strength etc in accordance with ASTM BS
BSEN DIN standard
Bitumen Penetration 25 Softening point Saybolt Furol Viscosity 25
Ductility 25 Water contents
CIVIL ENGINEERING MATERIAL TESTING
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Our Civil Engineering Departments at Muscat Sohar Duqm and Salalah covers wide range of mechanical
physical and chemical testing of soil aggregate concrete concrete durability cement admixtures Microsilica
blocks asphalt bitumen tack coat prime coat marble tiles water and other Construction Materials The lab also
provides a laboratory testing support to our geotechnical Engineering Department
Covering Wide Areas of Oman
Observing the need to be close to the construction projects that spread all over Oman full ndashfledged civil
engineering material testing labs have been established by Lonestar Alpha to cover as many regions of Oman as
possible The presence of more local labs within each region should facilitate providing better services to our
clients and better control of work quality in such projects Our Civil Engineering laboratories are currently in
Muscat Sohar Duqm and Salalah In addition to these five labs Lonestar is capable of providing site labs for
major projects that require labs at their sites
Locations of Civil Engineering material testing labs that belongs to Lonestar Alpha in Oman
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Concrete Strength
The compressive strength of concrete is the most common performance measure used by the engineer in
designing buildings and other structures The compressive strength is measured by breaking cylindrical (or cube)
concrete specimens in a compression-testing machine Flexural strength is one of the tensile strength of concrete
Tensile strength along with elastic modulus and corrosion resistance is another important strength parameter of
engineering materials used in structures
Concrete Durability
While compressive strength is a good indicator of load resistance it isnt a major indicator of concrete durability
There is therefore a need for quick reliable tests for concrete durability that would have to go far beyond reliance
on such standard performance measures as 28-day compressive strength Three forms of water penetration tests
are commonly used namely BS EN 12390DIN 1048 Water Permeability BS 1881 Part 208 Initial Surface
Absorption (ISAT) and BS 1881 Part 122 Water Absorption There are two similar modified chloride diffusion
tests namely ASTM C1202 Chloride Penetration and AASHTO 277 Rapid Chloride Permeability Chloride
Migration Coefficient (NTB 492) is one of the latest test method recently we added in to our system
Soil Field Density (soil compaction)
Soil compaction is defined as the method of mechanically increasing the density of soil In construction this is a
significant part of the building process If performed improperly settlement of the soil could occur and result in
unnecessary maintenance costs or structure failure Almost all types of building sites and construction projects
utilize mechanical compaction techniques Therefore regular testing of soil compaction by independent
laboratories is extremely essential and important Sand Cone Test (ASTM D1556-07 and BS 1377-990) typical
field tests are performed for measuring degree of soil compaction)
Investigative Studies
It is often necessary to test concrete structures after the concrete has hardened to determine whether the structure
is suitable for its designed use The tests available for testing concrete range from the completely non-destructive
where there is no damage to the concrete through those where the concrete surface is slightly damaged to
partially destructive tests such as core tests where the surface has to be repaired after the test The range of
properties that can be assessed using non-destructive tests and partially destructive tests is quite large and includes
such fundamental parameters as density elastic modulus and strength as well as surface hardness and surface
absorption and reinforcement location size and distance from the surface
Deep Foundation Testing (Piles)
Confirmation of satisfactory construction of all pile types has lead to the development of practical inexpensive
and reliable dynamic testing techniques Let our lab be you independent pile testing specialist Low strain
integrity tests examine the response of a pile to a small hammer blow at the pile head The induced stress wave
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travels down the pile shaft and reflected waves from significant changes in pile shaft acoustic impedance are
registered by a transducer held against the pile head
Asphalt amp Bituminous Binder Testing New technologies increased construction liability and revised building standards have made quality asphalt
testing and inspection integral to the successful completion of todayrsquos construction projects Lonestar Alpha
provide asphalt testing services that evaluate asphalt binders asphalt mixtures and other derivatives of asphalt
geared for use in the construction industry
Site Laboratories amp Projects Quality Control
One of the problems which occur within the construction and civil engineering industry is the need to test
construction materials on site Lonestar Alpha has the full capacity to provide site laboratories for big projects
Experienced full-time supervisors lab technicians and assistant technicians will be devoted to run daily testing
activities of such site labs We can also furnish the labs with all necessary equipments and tools
LIST OF TESTS
CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL TESTS
SOIL AGGREGATEROCK
Sampling of Soil samples Sampling of Aggregate samples
Wet Sieve Analysis Sieve Analysis
Hydrometer Analysis Sedimentation Clay Silt and Dust particles
Fines percentage Specific gravity Particle density
Classification of soils Water absorption
Liquid Limit amp Plastic Limit (Atterberg Limits) Bulk density (LooseRodded)
Plasticity Index Moisture content
Linear Shrinkage Clay lumps and Farible particles
Shrinkage limit by wax method Flakiness Index
Proctor compaction test (Light and Heavy) Elongation Index
CBR test (Soaked and unsoaked) Flat and Elongated particles
Specific gravity Particle density Shape Index
Moisture content Crushed broken fractured faces
Maximum and Minimum Index density Voided shell content
Bulk density Light weight particles
Direct Shear test (C and ɸ) Compaction fraction
1-D Odometer test (Consolidation properties
CvmvCc e0) Aggregate crushing value
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Swell Pressure test Aggregate Impact value
Free swell index Ten percent fines value
Permeability (Constant and Falling head method) Uncompacted void content
Unconfined compressive strength (UCS) Los angeles abrasion value
Sand Equivalent Value Drying and shrinkage
Electrical resistivity Sand equivalent value
Electrical conductivity Petrographic examination
Thermal resistivity Polished stone value
FIELD TESTS Coating and Stripping value
Plate Load test Soundness (Magnesium sulphate Sodium sulphate)
Insitu CBR test Alkali reactivity ndash Mortar bar method (3months
16days)
Dynamic Cone penetration Test (DCPT) Alkali reactivity ndash Rocky cylinder method
Compaction test by Sand replacement method Alkali reactivity ndash Chemical method
Rock fill compaction test by water fill method Organic Impurities
ROCK ASPHALT
Uniaxial Compressive Strength (UCS) Bitumen content and grading
Density Field Core thickness density and Compaction
Water absorption Asphalt coring - Insitu
Flexural strength Marshall stability amp Flow
Point load index Marshall density
Modulus of rupture Maximum theoretical density Gmm
Size amp Weight gradation - Insitu Loss of stability
Sodium sulphate crystallization CEMENT
Drop test - Insitu Fineness
Slake durability Initial and Final setting time
Saturation Coefficient and Porosity Normal consistency
CONCRETE Soundness by lechartlier method
Sampling of Fresh Concrete Compressive and flexural strength
Design mix Heat of hydration
Trial mix Complete chemical analysis
Fresh concrete temperature density amp Air
content Microsilica
Workability ndash Slump cone test Bleeding Density
Setting time of concrete Bulk density
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OTHER CIVIL TESTS
Rock Testing Rock Grading Breakage Index etc
Concrete Coring Drilling of concrete cores from existing structures
Destructive and Non Destructive Tests
Concrete structural evaluation by
Ultra sonic pulse velocity test
Rebound Hammer survey
Half cell potential analysis
Cover meter survey
Depth of carbonation
Bond Strength
Delamination survey
Crack mapping
Reinforcement examination
Corrosion rate measurement
Electrical resistivity in concrete
Compressive strength determination by drilling and testing core sample
Coating thickness
Pull off strength of concrete repair
Pile Tests Low Strain Integrity of Piles and witness of pile load test
Compressive strength of cubesCylindersCores Activity index
Tensile splitting strength Moisture content
Flexural Transverse strength Complete chemical analysis
Durability tests on concrete STEEL
Rapid Chloride Penetration Test (RCPT) Tensile and Elongation test
Initial Saturation Absorption Test (ISAT) Bend test
Water Permeability Rebend test
Water absorption Coating thickness
Chloride Migration test Holiday test
Modulus of elasticity Coating flexibility
Dimensions of Various Concrete BlocksTiles Complete chemical analysis
Water Absorption of Concrete Kerbs Channels
Edgings amp Flags ADMIXTURE
Dimension amp Compressive Strength Of Paving
Blocks Physical and Chemical test on admixtures
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CHEMISTRY OF CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL
Chemical Analysis of Cement Chemical Analysis of Lime Powder
Heat of Hydration of cement Total Alkalies
Chemical Analysis of Micro silica Chemical Analysis of Ground Granulated Blast
Furnace Slag
Sodium Absorption Ratio Leachibility Tests of Metals from Soil
Testing of Concrete making water Determination of Alkali carbonates amp Bi
carbonates
Cation Exchange Capacity of Soil Organic matter content of soil
Mass loss of Ignition of soil Total Sulfate content of soil
Water soluble Sulfate content of soil Water soluble Chloride content of soil
Carbonate content of soil Acid soluble Chloride content of soil
Gypsum content of soil Ammonia content of soil
Total Sulfate content of Aggregates Total Chloride content of Aggregates
Potential Alkali ndash Silica reactivity of Aggregates Water Soluble Chloride Salts in Aggregates
Acid ndash Soluble Material in fine Aggregate Organic impurities in fine Aggregates
Determining the water content of freshly mixed
concrete
Determining the Portland cement content of the
hardened hydraulic cement concrete
Chemical analysis of hardened concrete Sulfate content of hardened concrete
Chemical analysis for metals like steel Chloride content of hardened concrete
Indepth carbonation of hardened concrete Indepth chloride penetration on hardened concrete
by dust sampling and analysis
LIST OF CIVIL EQUIPMENTS
General Equipments
Electronic Weighing balances of various capacities Standard calibration weights
Bouyancy balance system for specific gravity Desiccators
Digital Thermometers of various range Dial Thermometers of various range
Max Min Thermometers Wet amp Dry Thermometers
Pressure Gauges Digital Vernier Callipers
Hot Plates Vacuum Pumps
Air Compressor Sand Bath Water bath
Humidity Chamber Load Rings of different capacity
Dial indicators of various range Digital Dial Indicators
Feeler strips Straight Edges
Magnetic stands Cube Mould (150150150 mm)
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Riffle Boxes Drying Ovens
Soil Aggregate and Rock Testing Lab
BS amp ASTM Test Sieves Sieve Shakers
Cone Penetrometers for Liquid Limit Casagrande Apparatus for Liquid Limit
Shrinkage Limit Apparatus Hydrometer test apparatus
Direct Shear Test Appaatus BS ASTM Proctor Rammers
BS ASTM Proctor Moulds BSASTM CBR Moulds amp Appartus
Multi Speed Compression Machine 50 kN Field CBR Apparatus
ASTM Sand cone Apparatus BS large amp Small Pouring Cylinder
Plate bearing Test Apparatus Dynamic Cone Penetrometer (DCP)
Nuclear Density Gauge Electric Resistivity Meter
Speedy Moisture Apparatus Bulk Density Containers
Flakiness amp Elongation Gauges Los Angeles Abrasion Machines
Sand Equivalent Test Sets Jaw Crusher
Rock cutting Saw Drying Shrinkage Apparatus
Point load Index Tester Slake Durability Apparatus
Aggregate Impact Value Apparatus Aggregate Crushing Ten percent Fines Value Apparatus
1-D odometer for consolidation Flow Cone
Max Min Index density equipment Soil Permeability apparatus
Concrete amp Cement Testing lab
Fully Automatic amp Semi Automatic Compression
machines of Various Capacities
Fully Automatic amp Semi Automatic Flexural Testing
machines of Various Capacities
Density containers for Fresh concrete Density Air content meters for Fresh concrete Air content
Concrete Mortar Penetrometers for Setting Time of
Fresh concrete
Concrete Mixers for Trial Mix
Cube Beam Cylinder Moulds Sulphur compound melting pot
Cylinder capping frame Rapid Chloride Penetration Test Apparatus
Half Cell Potential Test Apparatus Concrete Cover meter
Concrete Resistivity meter Rebound hammer
Pull-Off Strength Tester Ultrasonic pulse Velocity Tester
Concrete Flow Meter Specimen Cutting Machine
Core Drilling Machines Diamond Core Bits of different diameter
Micro-coring equipment Blaine Air permeability Apparatus
Fly ash fineness Apparatus Vicat Apparatus
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Ultrasonic Coating Cover Meter (DFT) Le Chatelier Apparatus for Cement Soundness
Calorimeter for heat of hydration Jolting Apparatus
Cement Mortar Mixer Initial Surface Absorption Apparatus
Compression amp Flexural Testing machine for Cement
Strength
Chloride Migration Coefficient Testing apparatus
Water Absorption of Concrete under pressure Mortar Consistency apparatus
Asphalt Testing laboratory
Bitumen Extractor Theoretical maximum Specific Gravity Apparatus
Marshall Compaction Stand amp Rammer Marshall Moulds
Marshall Stability amp Flow Testing machine Asphalt Coring machine
KEY STAFF AT CIVIL ENGINEERING LAB
NAME DESIGNATION QUALIFICATION EXPERIENCE
Hukam Chand Country Manager Civil BA 36
Naresh Paladugu Technical Manager - Muscat MTech ndash GeoTechnical
Engineering (Civil) 11
Dijesh M D Senior Lab TechnicianSupervisor
(Civil) BSc 12
SumeshC Senior Lab TechnicianSupervisor
(Civil) BSc 12
Srinivasa RaoP Senior Lab TechnicianSupervisor
(Civil) BSc 10
Naveen Dhiman Senior Lab TechnicianSupervisor
(Civil) BSc 11
Rakesh M Branch Manager - Sohar BSc 16
Mohammed Al Futaisi Asst Manager BSc 8
Arun S Anand Senior Lab TechnicianSupervisor
(Civil) BSc 11
Seetharam VS Senior Lab TechnicianSupervisor
(Civil) BSc 12
Ajeesh Kumar Senior Lab Technician BSc 9
MD Francis Branch Manager - Salalah Civil Engineering 39
Dhamotharakannan Senior Lab Technician B Tech Civil Engineering 3
Tomiyo Senior Lab TechnicianSupervisor -
Duqm BSc 10
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MAJOR CIVIL ENGINEERING PROJECTS Project Contractor
Construction of Batinah Expressway(Package 1 to 6)
Galfar Engineering amp Contracting SAOG
Nagarjuna construction company international
Simplex - Konstruktor (JV)
Larsen amp Toubro (Oman) LLC
FSB Ferrovial amp Batco JV
Consolidated Contractors Company Oman LLC
Oman Industrial Complex - VALE
Towel Construction
Teejan Trading amp Contracting
Galfar Engineering
LampT Oman
Barka Desalination Plant Douglas OHI Sohar Development Hotel (Crown Plaza) Galfar Engineering amp Contracting TOYOTA Showroom in Liwa Galfar Engineering amp Contracting Expansion of Sohar Beach Hotel Gulf Home Contracting
Social Houses in Liwa
Sam Trading Hussain Fahdil Partners Eastern Moon Contracting
Sohar Multiplex Towel Construction Rehabilitation of Sewerage Network and STP in
Buraimi
Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
IWP Desalination Plant at SUR Bahwan Engineering amp Contracting Maritime Works on Construction of New Port in
Duqm CCC-STFA-JDN
Shadeed Iron amp Steel Douglas OHI Salam Resort amp Spa (Dredging Work) CCC Bank Muscat Headquarter Building Galfar Engineering amp Contracting PDO Headquarter Building Al-Hajery Trading
Duqm Dry Dock Daewoo Co Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
Duqm Desalination Plant
Larsen amp Tubro
Road Bridges from Sarooj to Qurayat
Fedirici Stirling Batco
Road Work at Rahat Al-Andar Farm
Al-Ansari Trading Enterprises
Al-Moultaqa Residential Complex Dawood Contracting
Diabetic Health Centre Premier International
Oncology Wards amp Day care centre at Royal
Hospital Premier International
Psychiatric Hospital Bahwan Engineering Genetic Hospital Ay_tek Construction (Oman) LLC Sea Front Development Al-Ansari Trading Enterprises Car Museum at Barka Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
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Expansion of Barka Reservoir and Transmission
Facility Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
Arsquo Seeb Wastewater Treatment Project Al Hassan Engineering Oman Maritime College at Sohar Al-Khalili Enterprises
Buildings at Sohar University Al-Hajery Trading
Construction of New Villa and Associated Facilities
at Bahjat Al-Anthar Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
Development of Muscat International Airport (MC1) CCC ndash TAV Joint Venture
RAFO ndash Muscat Airport Desert Line Project
Development of Muscat International Airport -
Supply of Dredged material Boskalis Westminister (Oman)
Duqm Airport Phase 1 Desert Line Project
Sub Station at DankWadi Saa Larsen amp Toubro Oman
Court Complex at Buraimi Al Adarak Trading amp Contracting
Court Complex at Sohar Douglas OHI
Al Buraimi Colleage Al Adarak Trading amp Contracting
ROP Building at Buraimi Nafal Trading
Al Buraimi Public park Business amp Trading
Health Centre at Nizwa Business amp Trading
Ground Improvement Work at Sohar Port Soletanche Bachy (France)
Duraline ME Factory at Sohar Shaksy Engineering
Health Centre at Sohar Dawood Construction Co
Health Centre at Rahab Al Dahleez International LLC
Health Centre at Saham Al Bady Trading amp Contracting
Court Complex at Rustaq Carillion Alawi
Asian beach Game Package II Carillion Alawi
Majilis Oman Carillion Alawi
Health Centre at Al Ajaiz CIVIL CO
MTL ndash AL Mawaleh Third Line CCC Oman LLC
Oman Residence Complex ndash Al Khuwair Douglas OHI
Silver House ndash Ghala Douglas OHI
Oman Airbase at Musannah Douglas OHI
Sheraton Hotel Refurbishment Douglas OHI
Oman Dental College Douglas OHI
PAC Fahud Extension Phase II Douglas OHI
Radio Stations at Barka Bidaya and Bahla Premier International Projects
SBG Plaza at Ghubra Simplex Infrastructures LLC
Qalhat Desalination and Water Supply Project Towell Infrastructure Projects Company
SBG Plaza at Ghubra Towell Construction
ArsquoSeeb Sewage Collection and Conveyance System
Al-Khoudh Gravity Sewer Networks
United Gulf Contracting Company
Office amp Stores Complex at Seeb Galfar Engineering amp Contracting SAOG
Dualization of Bousher Al Amerat Road Galfar Engineering amp Contracting SAOG
Muscat Expressway Galfar Engineering amp Contracting SAOG
Bait Al Barakah Rayaheen Hall amp Museum Galfar Engineering amp Contracting SAOG
Car Museum at bait Al Barakah Galfar Engineering amp Contracting SAOG
Suwaiq Fishing harbour International Contracting amp Engineering
Services
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Duqm Port Complex
Jan De Nul Dredging Ltd
Power Generation amp Distribution Facility at Daleel
Field
Larsen amp Toubro Electromech LLC
Ministry of manpower Building at Airport Height Larsen amp Toubro (Oman) LLC
Glorei Maktabi2 Commercial Building at Al
Wattayah
Larsen amp Toubro (Oman) LLC
Oman Botanic Garden Phase-III Larsen amp Toubro (Oman) LLC
3311kV Primary Sub Station at Al Muna amp Al
Ansab
Larsen amp Toubro (Oman) LLC
22033kv Grid Substation amp Transmission Line at As
Sawady (Blue City Area)
Larsen amp Toubro (Oman) LLC
Primary Substation at Jibroo Larsen amp Toubro (Oman) LLC
13233kV Grid Station at Misfah Area Larsen amp Toubro (Oman) LLC
Flyover Widening and Junction Improvement at
Athaiba
Larsen amp Toubro (Oman) LLC
Dualization of Ghala ndash Al Ansab Road Larsen amp Toubro (Oman) LLC
Al Amerat ndash Quriyat Road Nagarjuna Construction Company
Houses at different location in Quriyat Nagarjuna Construction Company
Construction of Bridge Across Wadi Bani Hinay at
Wilayat of Al Rustaq Abu Hatim Company LLC
Construction of State Audit Institution Head Quarters
Building in Muscat Al Bustan Area Abu Hatim Company LLC
Sultan Qaboos Mosque at Nakhal amp Sumail Abu Hatim Company LLC
Proposed main entrance amp boundary wall at samoud
garrisonHalban Al Ansari Contractors
CPF Road Khazzan Al EZ Trading Transport amp Contracting Co
LLC
Health Center at Nizwa Al Badi Trading
Sultan Qaboos Mosque at Sumail Al Badi Trading
RAH Masjed amp Sablah for PDO Al Hajiry Trading LLC
Al Seeb Waste Water project Al Hajiry Trading LLC
Emergency Water Resrvoir Al Hassan Engineering Company SAOG
Construction of Independent Power Plant Project
Roads(Barka-3) Al Hassan Engineering Company SAOG
Renal Dialysis Center at Seeb Al khalili Construction LLC
Supply Hanger Rafo Mussannah Al khalili Construction LLC
Construction of Barracks accommodation at Airport
Heights Al Nahdha -Al Omaniah Co LLC
Proposed Sports Facilities for Security unitAl
Khoudh Al Rawahi International Co LLC
Remedial Works to Bridges Phase - 4A
(RUAWorks A Side) Al Sarooj Construction LLC
MohdAl Ameen Mosque-External Work Package Al Turki Enterprises
Regional Head Quarters at Ibri amp Rustaq Al Turki Enterprises
Proposed Officers Bedsit Masirah Alyam Enterprises LLC
Accomodation Complex (Kitchen amp Dining)Bid
Bid Police station Building-1 Arabian Supplies Contracting LLC
Officers Bed sit Sumail Arabian Supplies Contracting LLC
Multi - Purpose Hall Bahla Al Hamra Mudhaibi Arabian Supplies Contracting LLC
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amp Al Khamil
Innovation Park Muscat Arabian Supplies Contracting LLC
Dualization of Bid-Bid - Sur Road Section
1Package 1 A Astaldi-Ozkar JV
Al Hail Green Residential Developments Phase - 1 Bahwan Contracting Company LLC
3 X 20 MUA Primary Sub Station Ghala Bahwan Contracting Company LLC
Construction of New HLD Class room PDO Bahwan Engineering Company
Mixed use development at Bausher Carillion Alawi LLC
Roual Opera House Carillion Alawi LLC
Al Khairan Hotel Resort amp Spa Carillion Alawi LLC
Sultan Qaboos Mosque Nizwa Carillion Alawi LLC
Majlis Oman Carillion Alawi LLC
Construction of Muscat Airport Interchange on 18th
Nov Street
Consolidated Contractors Company Oman LLC
( CCC )
Construction of Underpass at Bait Al Barka
RA(CUB Project)
Consolidated Contractors Company Oman LLC
( CCC )
Design amp Construction of Al Mahaj RA Interchange
and related drainage amp Road works
Consolidated Contractors Company Oman LLC
( CCC )
Dualization of Farq Roundabout - Marfarsquoa Daris
Road
Consolidated Contractors Company Oman LLC
( CCC )
Grade Separated Junction Project stage 1 Consolidated Contractors Company Oman LLC
( CCC )
3rd laning of the Main Road from Al Mawaleh
Interchange to Bait Al Barka RA-Lot(1)
Consolidated Contractors Company Oman LLC
( CCC )
MEDC - Head Office building Dawood Contracting Company LLC
Jabal Al- AKhadar Resort Hotel Dawood Contracting Company LLC
Proposed Villa at Royal Flight Residential Complex
at Seeb Dawood Contracting Company LLC
3rd Laning of the M Road from Al Mawaleh
Intrsquochange to Bait Al Barka RA(Lot-2) Desert Line project LLC
Dualization of Nizwa Ibri Road Sec-2 from Jabrin to
Ibri Option 2 Desert Line project LLC
Construction of Asphalt Road from Al Haisha in
Wilayat Bahla to Hamra Al Duru in Wilayat IBRI Desert Line project LLC
Construction of Water Supply to Wilayat Wadi Bani
Khalid Desert Line project LLC
Additional amp Alteration works at Al falaji Development Services ampMaintenance LLC
Armoury Magazine at ROP Academy Development Services ampMaintenance LLC
Construction of Pump Shed Room and Reatin Wall Development Services ampMaintenance LLC
Fanja Sports Club Development Services ampMaintenance LLC
HQ for Ammunition stores at MAM Development Services ampMaintenance LLC
Immigration Complex at Nizwa Development Services ampMaintenance LLC
New building for CDC Department at Rustaq
Hospital complex Development Services ampMaintenance LLC
VIF Complex at Mudhaibi Development Services ampMaintenance LLC
Design amp Construction of Additional Interchanges
for Al Mubaila South Federic Stirling Batco LLC
13233KV Substation amp Associated OHL Ghala
amp AL Khamil Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
NHC Royal Hospital Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
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Inflight Catering Facilities Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
Design amp Construction of Al-Faroosiya Street
Interchange Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
Border Post complex at Rub Al Khali Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
Upgradation of IzkiMuthaibiRustaq Grid station Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
New Accident and Emergency + Burns Department
at Khoula Hospital Phase -8 Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
Dualization of Nizwa ndash Thumrait Road(IZZ-Adam
Section) Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
Dualization of Nizwa ndash Ibri RoadSec2 from Jabrin
to Ibri ndash 1 Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
Ras Al Hadd Airport Development Project Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
Safah and Wadi Latham Oilfield Services
Construction Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
Upgrade of Mukhaizna Airfield ndash New Runway
construction Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
Construction of Water Distribution network
Rustaq Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
New Darsait STP Project Galfar-Cadagua JV
Barrack Accomodation Suwaiq Gulf International Contracting LLC
Al Hamriya storm water drainage channel Hasan Juma Backer Trading amp Contracting
CoLLC
Annexe Building for Supreme Council for Planing Hasan Juma Backer Trading amp Contracting
CoLLC
Oman National Centre for treatment of
Haematological Disorder amp Bone Marrow Transplant
Hasan Juma Backer Trading amp Contracting
CoLLC
Construction of Jr Rate Accomodation Block
Wudam Iskan Contracting Company LLC
8 JOQ at MAM Iskan Contracting Company LLC
Military Technical College District Cooling System Iskan Contracting Company LLC
Al Amerat Waste Water Project Contract A 2 JV Arab Contractors amp WUEC
Darsait Al Wadi Al Kabir Road Project Larsen amp Toubro(Oman)LLC
MGI Road Project Larsen amp Toubro(Oman)LLC
Al Athaibah Interchange Larsen amp Toubro(Oman)LLC
Construction of 13233kv Grid Station at Amrat
Construction of 132kv Grid Station at Mabella - 2
and Installation of Required 132kv Overhead
Line132kv Cables in Muscat Governorate (Tender
No 1432012)
Larsen amp Toubro(Oman)LLC
6 Class Rooms to Zainab Al Asadiya School at Al
Amerat Mansoor Al Masroory
Proposed 14 classroom - Girls basic education
School at QalhatSur Mansoor Al Masroory
Accomodation at Adam Nafal Contracting amp Trading Co LLC
Wudam Naval Base Nafal Contracting amp Trading Co LLC
Construction of 3311KV Primary Sub Station at
Saraya Bandar Jissah
Oman National Engineering amp Investment
Co(SOAG)
Bait Al Barka Viewing Platform amp Sea wall Oman Shapoorji Construction Co LLC
Construction of Medium Wave Radio Transmission
Station in Barkabahla amp Buraimi Premier International Project LLC
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Al Batinah Coastal Housing Project
barkaMusanna amp Suwaiq Radic Construction Company LLC
Commercial amp Residential Building at Mumtaz area Shaksy Engineering Services LLC
Dualization of Ibri ndash Al Dariz-Miskin Road Strabag Oman LLC
Re-Build of Air strip existing at Rusail amp Sayq Strabag Oman LLC
Wadi Minqal amp Wadi Bani Jaber Asphalt Road
Section - 1 Strabag Oman LLC
Dualization of Bid-Bid - Sur Road Section -
1Package 1 - B STFA-HLG JV
Civil Work Services for Safah (B-09) Wadi Latham
(B-27) Fields Special Technical Services
Gas Processing Plant at Abu Tubul Block 60 Special Technical Services
EPC of RAH Substation STS Tebodin LLC
Treated Effluent Supply to Al Riyam amp Kalbou
Parks Teejan Trading amp Contracting
New Supreme Court Building At Al Ghubrah Towell Construction amp Company LLC
MC 4a ndash Civil Aviation Head Quarters Towell Construction amp Company LLC
New Supreme Court Building At Al Ghubrah Towell Construction amp Company LLC
Expansion of Distrib Network Seeb Wilyat ndash Seeb Towell Infrastructure Projects CoLLC (TIPCO)
Water Distribution Network for Wilyat -AL Qabil amp
Ibra Towell Infrastructure Projects CoLLC (TIPCO)
Construction of Batinah Expressway (Package -1) Galfar Engineering amp Contracting SAOG
Batinah Expressway Package ndash 3 Simplex - Konstruktor (JV)
Construction of Batinah Expressway - Package - 4 Larsen amp Toubro(Oman) LLC
Construction of Batinah Expressway - Package - 6 CCC (Oman) LLC
BP Oman - Khazzan Project Al EZ TradingTransport amp Contracting CoLLC
Kempinski HotelThe Wave Muscat Carillion Alawi LLC
Upgrading of Sinaw-Mahout Road Section-02 Strabag Oman LLC
Construction of Batinah Highway (Halban Junction) Strabag Oman LLC
Construction of Batinah Highway-Package-2 Nagarjuna Construction Company (NCC)
Major Site laboratories
Project Contractor
Head Quarter Building for PDO at MAF Al Hajry Trading amp Contracting
Development of Muscat International Airport ndash
Supply of dredged material
Boskalis Westminister (Oman)
Expeditionary Tent Beddown Area at Masirah Island
Cosmopolitan ndash EMTA Joint Venture
BP ndash Pipeline Installation amp Site Construction Galfar Engineering
Rehabilitation Works (Roads Bridges) at Quriyat Federcei Stirling Batco
Health Centre at Saham Al Badi Trading amp Construction
Sohar Bulk Jetty Oman Operation Saipem ndash Afcons Joint Venture
PDO ndash SNDC Project at Qurn Alam
Al Hassan Engineering
2nd Asian Beach Game 2010 at Wudam Carillion Alawi LLC
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Power Generation amp Distribution Facility at Daleel
Field
Larsen amp Toubro Electromech LLC
Health Centre at Rahab
Al Dahleez International LLC
Sohar Bulk Jetty Project
Saipem- Afcons Joint Venture
Court Complex at Rustaq
Carillion Alawi LLC
PDO Bahja ndash Plot Development
Sayouh Mahwees Trd amp Cont Co LLC
Dualization of Bid-Bid Sur Road Astaldi ndash Ozkar JV and STFA-HLG JV
ROP ndash Sidab Harbour Project Carillion Alawi LLC
Salalah International Airport LampT Galfar Contortion
Construction of Al Batinah Expressway (Package -1) Galfar Engineering amp Contracting SAOG
Batinah Express way Package ndash 3 Simplex - Konstruktor (JV)
Construction of Batinah Expressway - Package - 4 Larsen amp Toubro(Oman) LLC
Construction of Batinah Expressway - Package - 5 FSB Ferrovial amp Batco JV
Construction of Batinah Expressway - Package - 6 CCC (Oman) LLC
Air traffic control at Masira Darim Construction company LLC
Transfer station at Fanza Malik Sohar
STF Complex -Suwaiq Dawood Contracting Company LLC
Ras Al Hamra Development Project (RAH - 435) Al Turki Enterprises LLC
Zulia Power plant (PDO) Al Hassan Engineering LLC
SNCP Qurnalam Al Hassan Engineering LLC
RAH International School Al Hajry Trading amp Contracting
Dualization of Bid-Bid - Sur Road Section
1Package 1 A
Astaldi-Ozkar JV
Halban prade ground project (SSF) Trading amp Investment LLC
Jabel Akhthar Hotel Dawood Contracting Company LLC
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Sultan Qaboos Mosque Nizwa Carillion Alawi LLC
SUR IPP Douglas OHI
MC-5 Salalah International Airport L amp T India and L amp T Oman
MC-5 Salalah International Airport Galfar Engineering amp Contracting SAOG
Shadeed Iron amp Steel L amp T Oman
Shadeed Iron amp Steel Simplex Infrastructures LLC
Health Centre Ibri Master Bin Karam
University Of Buraimi L amp T Oman
University Of Buraimi L amp T Oman
Trasnsfer Station SUR Mallak Sohar
Dualization of Mahdha-AL Rawdha Road
Buraimi
Premier International
Duqm Port Road Strabag Oman LLC
Mall of Oman - Package - 2 SPCCC
Dualization of Adam - Thumrait Road Part - 2
(ATD Project)
CCC (Oman) LLC
Durability Test of Concrete such as Chloride Migration Test and Rapid Chloride Permeability Test
Field Compaction test is used to provide the basis for control the fill material compaction
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Rapid chloride penetration test for concrete to asses the chloride ion penetration
Durability Test of Concrete such as Water Penetration Test
Permeability Apparatus Constant amp Falling Head for Granular ampClaySilt
Transverse Strength of Kerb Stone
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Non Destructive Structural Investigation
Exposure of foundation for visual inspection and NDT
Cover meter surevy Test indicates position of reinforecemnt bars hardned concrete
Ultra sonic pulse velocity measurement to assess the uniformity of concrete Detects internal flaws cracks and segregation etc
Rebound Hammer test to find the insitu concrete strength Surface hardness
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Direct Shear test to find the cohesion(C) and angle of internal friction(ɸ) in soil samples
Insitu concrete coring to determine the compressive strength
Marshall stability test for asphalt mixes
GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING
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Lonestar Alpha Labs undertake onshore amp offshore ground investigations for a wide variety of civil and
industrial construction infrastructure and pipeline projects We pride ourselves by adopting the same
professional approach to both large multi-disciplinary investigation projects as well as small simple structures
Our Investigation is supervised by highly qualified amp experienced geotechnical engineers and geologists
General Geotechnical Engineering Services
Design and planning of ground investigations
Settlement Monitoring
Foundation Designs and Proof Checking
Design of Reinforced Earth Structures
Design of Deep Foundations (Piles Well) amp Mat Foundations
Borehole drilling amp soil investigations (SPT)
Dynamic Cone Penetration Testing (DCPT)
Static Cone Penetration Test with pore-pressure measurement (CPTU)
Sample coring and analysis
Down hole and Cross Hole Seismic Tests
Trial pitting and trenching
Slope stability analysis amp studies
Pumping Tests and permeability Lugeon Tests
Double Ring Infiltrometer Tests
Plate bearing Tests and in-situ CBRs
Electrical Resistively Test
Thermal Resistivity Test
Resistively Profiling amp Resistivity Mapping
Groundwater Monitoring Sampling and Analysis
Preparation of factual and interpretative reporting
Soil Investigations
Soil Geotechnical investigations are performed by geotechnical engineers to obtain information on the physical
and mechanical properties of soil and rock around a site to design earthworks and foundations for proposed
structures and for repair of distress to earthworks and structures caused by subsurface conditions A geotechnical
investigation includes surface exploration and subsurface exploration of a site Our rigs are cable to drill vertical
holes down to 400m and inclined holes down to 200m below existing ground level
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Soil sampling using variety of samplers to collect disturbed samples relatively undisturbed samples and
undisturbed samples Samplers such as Hand Shovel Machine driven auger continuous flight auger Split-
Spoon SPT sampler Shelby Tube Sampler Piston Sampler
Laboratory tests
A wide variety of laboratory tests performed on soils and rocks to measure different properties
Although detailed list of laboratory testing is presented in Civil section some of the typical tests involved in the
investigation are given below
Water Content
Particle size Analysis Grain Size Distribution
Sedimentation Hydrometer analysis
Atterberg limits
California Bearing Ratio (CBR)
Direct Shear Test
Oedometer Test (Consolidation)
Swelling Pressure Test
Tri-axial Test
Unconfined Compressive Strength
Chemical Analysis of Soil and Water
In-Situ geotechnical tests
Standard Penetration Test (SPT) - in-situ standard penetration test designed to provide information on the
properties of soil while also collecting a disturbed soil sample for grain-size analysis and soil classification
Dynamic Cone Penetration Test (DCPT) - in-situ dynamic cone penetration test designed to provide
information on the properties of sub soil of natural ground or for pavement DCPT is useful to determine the in-
situ CBR and subgrade modulus
Cone Penetration Test (CPT) ndash standard Cone Penetration Test is performed using an instrumented probe
with a conical tip pushed into the soil hydraulically at a constant rate CPT instrument records tip resistance
friction resistance along the sleeve and pore-pressure measurement For bigger sites usually the CPTs are
performed in combination with drilling of boreholes to correlate so that the investigation is economical and
appropriate CPT data interpretation is used for correlation of soil properties and also to determine Soil Bearing
Capacity (SBC)
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Constant head Falling head permeability tests - Estimating Hydraulic conductivity (or permeability)
of different types of soil is the most important step in designing any groundwater control system The knowledge
of this property is much useful in solving problems involving yield of water bearing strata seepage through
earthen dams stability of earthen dams and embankments of canal bank affected by seepage settlement etc The
falling head method of determining permeability is used for soil with low discharge where as the constant head
permeability test is used for coarse-grained soils with a reasonable discharge in a given time For very fine-
grained soil capillarity permeability test is recommended
Lugeon Test or Packer Tests - Estimating Hydraulic conductivity (or permeability) of different types of
rocks is a key step in designing any groundwater control system in a rock We do perform Packer Permeability
Tests in Rocks
Groundwater Monitoring
Our geotechnical field staffs are well trained for installing Piezometers and groundwater monitoring Piezometers
are two types viz Type-1 is Standpipe Piezometer and Type-2 is Vibrating-Wire Piezometers Standpipe
piezometer facilitates Groundwater levels measurement using dip meter or water level indicators while VW
piezometers are useful for monitoring Pore-Water pressures continuously using special devices attached to data
loggers
Groundwater Samples can be collected for analysis in the chemical and microbiological lab Routine drinking
water analysis trace metals and organic parameters can be tested and evaluated
Slope Stability Studies
The field of slope stability encompasses the analysis of static and dynamic stability of slopes of earth and rock-fill
dams slopes of other types of embankments excavated slopes and natural slopes in soil and soft rock Lonestar
Alpha can provide slope stability investigation analysis (including modelling) and design mitigation which can
be completed by our well trained and qualified geologists and geotechnical engineers
Settlement Monitoring
Settlement Monitoring surveys is performed to determine the degree of horizontal and vertical displacement of
structures pavements and embankments over a defined period Severe pavement damage and structural failure
can be a direct result of settlement and therefore it is critical that movement be detected and measured Our Senior
Engineering Surveyors and Geotechnical Engineers are available to assist you with the development and
implementation of a monitoring system to suit individual requirements
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Other Geotechnical Field Tests
Plate Load Tests
In-Situ CBR Tests
Soil Electrical Resistivity Tests
Soil Thermal Resistivity Tests
Pile Integrity Tests
Infiltration Rate Tests using Double Ring Infiltrometer
Geotechnical Field Tests
Geophysical seismic tests are useful to determine dynamic soil rock properties which will be used in
design of machine and any other vibrating equipment foundations
Two typical seismic tests performed as part of the geotechnical investigations are
Downhole seismic test and
Crosshole seismic test
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LIST OF GEOTECHNICAL TESTS
LIST OF GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING EQUIPMENTS
Drilling Rigs Desco Inc 2No SP4500S amp 3No
SP3500S (crawler)
Split-Spoon Sampler
Drilling Rig Ellettari EK100S amp EK 200S (crawler) Piston Type Samples
Drilling Rigs Truck Mounted Vibrating Wire Piezometers Devices amp Loggers
Drilling Rods Tricone Bits
Standard SPT sets and rods Tungsten Carbide Drilling Bits (96mm amp 101mm amp
above)
Single Double amp Triple Tube Core Barrels ndash
Conventional amp Wireline system
Diamond Bits Surface amp Impregnated (96mm amp
101mm amp above) ndash Conventional amp Wireline system
Shelby Tubes Automatic Water level Meter
Dynamic Cone Penetrometer Test equipment (DCPT) Bailers for Groundwater Sampling
Down-The-Hole Hammer (DTH Hammer) Packer Test Apparatus
Surveying Equipments (Auto Levels Total Station
GPS and Accessories)
Variable Geotechnical Softwares (gINT etc)
Thermal Resistivity Test Apparatus (KD2 Pro) Electrical Resistivity Test Apparatus (Nillson)
SUBSURFACE SOIL ROCK GROUNDWATER
Soil Investigation Drilling in Soils and Rocks
Bearing Capacity amp Settlement Analysis Slope Stability Analysis
Trial Pits Standard Penetration Test - SPT
Permeability in Soil (Falling Constant Head) Dynamic Cone Penetration Test - DCPT
Permeability in Rock (Lugeon Packer Test) Infiltration Rate Tests
Groundwater Monitoring and Sampling Installation of Inclinometers amp Pressure Meters
In-situ CBR Tests Installation of Piezometers
Soil Swelling Tests Plate Load Tests
Vane Shear Tests Soil Electrical Resistivity Tests
Down Hole Seismic Tests Cross Hole Seismic Tests
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KEY STAFF AT GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING
NAME DESIGNATION QUALIFICATION EXPERIENCE
J Pavan Kumar Sr Geotechnical Engineer MTech - Geotechnical 8
Tauseef anwar Geologist MSc Geology 5
Bahrudeen assain
Mohammed Geologist MSc Geology 5
Anjali Geologist BSc in Geology 8
Imran Ishaq Engineering asst Dip Civil 5
Mohammed Al-Ansari Logistics and Supervisor High School 10
Ameen Khalfan Field Coordinator High School 8
Abdullah Field Coordinator High School 5
Rit Bahadur Drilling Operator High School 15
Purna Bahadur Drilling Operator High School 16
Rajan Basnet Drilling Operator High School 10
Subarna Paija Drilling Operator High School 11
Lil Bahadur Sr Mechanic High School 11
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RECENT GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING PROJECTS Project Client Consultant No of Boreholes
Oman National Railway
Project Segments 2 amp 6
Italferr SpA MOTC 65 BH 80 TP amp
Piezometers
Bunker Terminal at Duqm Oman Oil Marketing Co
(OOMC)
Worley Parsons Oman
Engineering (WPOE)
10 BH amp MASW
survey
Mahdah ndash Rawdah Road
Dualization project
Premier International Mott McDonald 22 BH 15 TP amp
Slope stability
Yibal-Khuff FEED project Galfar Engg amp
Contracting Co SAOG
Petroleum Development
Oman (PDO)
95 BH 45 TP amp 11
Downhole seismic
Well pad stability
investigations at Fahud
Mabrouk Khulud West D
Galfar Engg amp
Contracting Co SAOG
Petroleum Development
Oman (PDO)
18 BH
Batinah Expressway Pkg 3 Simplex Infrastructure Parsons International
MOTC
79 BH
Adam ndash Thumrait
Dualization Project
Parsons International MOTC 150 BH 365 TP
Lime Calcination project at
Salalah
Carmeuse Inc - 15 BH 10 TP amp
Diagraphy drilling
Duqm Area A B amp C Sultan Qaboos University
(SQU)
SEZAD 65 BH amp 20 TP
Various Substation projects
in all Governorates
Dawood Engineering
Consultancy
Mezoon Electricity 50 BH 25 TP 50
ERTs
Chromite Quarry Drilling Arabian Gulf Trading - 7 BH
Transmission line at Taqah Rukun Al Yaqeen Int Mott McDonald 50 BH amp 61 TP
Izz ndash Adam Road
Dualization Project
Galfar Engg amp
Contracting Co SAOG
National Engg Services
of Pakistan (NESPAK)
25 BH amp 8 TPs
Bid bid ndash Sur Road
Dualization Project
Astaldi ndash Ozkar Joint
Venture
Dar Al-Handassah
(Lebonan)
89 BH 8 TPs
Piezometers
Water Distribution Network
at Al Amerat
Taeyoung ndash Hasan Juma
Baker JV
Sogreah Consultants 25 BH 130 TP amp Soil
Resistivity
Taxiway and Airlift Ramp
at Al Musannah Airbase
American International
Contractors Inc
- 34 BH amp 62 TP
Water Distribution Network
at Al Khoud
Towell Infrastructure
Projects Co LLC
National Engg Services
of Pakistan (NESPAK)
11 BH 7 TP amp Soil
Resistivity
Interchanges btn Airport amp
Muscat Expressway
Soares Da Costa ndash Oman
United Engg Services JV
Parsons International 15 BHs amp 10 TP
Oman Botanic Garden Diwan Royal Court Alatec (Spain) 75 BH
Qurayiat-Al-Amerat Road Muscat Municipality Parsons International 6 BH
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Tunnel
Al-Haffa District
Development Infrastructure
Dohfar Municipality Dar Al-Handassah
(Lebonan)
11 BH
Piezometers
Salam Resort amp Spa in Yiti
Muscat
Sama Dubai Halcrow International 58 BH
amp Piezometers
Al-Ansab STP Galfar Engineering amp
Contracting
Khatib AlAmi 6 BH
Limestone Quarry for
Doqoum Dry Dock
Daewoo Co Daewoo Co 6 BH
Barka Water Reservoir
Expansion Works
Galfar Engineering amp
Contracting
Mott Mac Donald 12 BH
Soil Resistivity
Information Centers at
Nizwa amp Ibri
Ministry of Higher
Education
Development Services amp
Maintenance
6 BH
Irrigation System Plan for
Dhofar Municipality
Dhofar Municipality Consulting Engineering
Services
7 BH
Infiltration Tests
Cyclone Damage
Rehabilitation Works in Ras
Al-Hadd
CCC Parsons International Investigation for
Ground
Improvement
Soil Resistivity OMIFCO - Soil Resistivity
Seeb Cornice Road
Improvement Bridges
Muscat Municipality Atkins 7 BH
Dualization FarqNizwa to
Marfaa Daris Road
Ministry of Transport and
Communication
Parsons International 18 BH
Dualization of Al Kharjiah
Street
Muscat Municipality Parsons International 6 BH
Bidbid Sur Road Sec-1 MOTC Dar Al Handasah 31 BH Piezometers
120TPs
Flood Protection Dams-
Liwa and Shinaz Area
Ministry of water
resources and regional
municipalities
Renardet amp Fitchner 29 BH 40 TPs
Housing at Hail Al Ghaf
Quriyat
Muscat Municipality - 10 BH amp 10 TPs
132kV OHL from Harweel
to Thumrait
Petroleum Development
Oman
Worley Parsons 11 BH 11TPs amp ERT
132kV OHL from Dank to
Al Hail
Civil Co Contracting OETC Energoprojekt
Mott Mac Donald
43 BH 20 TPs amp
ERT
132kV OHL from Al Wasit
to Buraimi Grid Ss
Civil Co Contracting OETC Energoprojekt
Mott Mac Donald
27 BH 11TPrsquos amp
ERT
Al Athaiba Junction
Improvements
Muscat Municipality Parsons Intl Co 12 BH 7 TP Asphalt
Coring
Third Laneing from Bait Al Muscat Municipality Parsons International 35 BH 34 TP
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Barka to Mabelah Asphalt Coring
Design and construction of
Dualization of Al Murtaffa
street
Muscat Municipality Parsons International 26 BH 15 TP
Asphalt Coring
Proposed Tower
Constructions in OMAN
Ministry of Broadcasting Rohde amp Schwarz 16BH
EPC of power plant Daleel
Facility
L amp T Electromech Mott Mac Donald 7 BH 10TP ERT
Royal Suite at Haima and
Emergency block
Dewan of Royal Court Tebodin amp Partners LLC 4BH 4TP
Navigation Aids System
Muscat International
Airport and Salalah Airport
Thales Deutschland
Germany
Thales Deutschland
Germany
6BH 5ERT
Upgrade of DPS amp B-Block
facility Daleel oil Fields
Daleel Petroleum Attila Dogan 4BH 2ERT
13233kV Grid Station at
Quriyat
OETC LnT Oman Energoprojekt amp Parsons 4BH TPs
132kV OHL from Quriyat
to Jahloot
OETC LnT Oman Energoprojekt amp Parsons 60BH 60TPs 60ERT
Supreme Court at Al
Ghubra Guest House
Royal Court Affairs
Royal Estates The Palace
Consulting Engineering
Services LLC
12BH TPs
GEOTECH DRILLING RIGS
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DESCO SP4500S Rigs DESCO SP3500S Rigs
Site Work Photographs
GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION ndash AREA A B amp C at Duqm
Client SEZAD Consultant SQU
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GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION ndash Yibal Khuff Project at Yibal
Client Galfar Engg amp Cont Consultant PDO
GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION ndash Inclined Coring at Chromite Mine near Sumail
Client Arabian Gulf Trading
GEOTEC
HNICAL INVESTIGATION ndash Oman National Railway Project
Segments 2 amp 6
Client MOTC Consultant Italferr SpA
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GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION FOR
BARKA WATER RESERVOIR EXPANSION
Client Galfar Consultant Mott Mac Donald
SUBSURFACE INVESTIGATION BIDBID-SUR ROAD
SECTION 1
Client MOTC Consultant Dar Al Handasah Shair amp Partners
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GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION FOR SEEB-CORNICHE ROAD
IMPROVEMENT BRIDGE 6 MUSCAT
Client Muscat Municipality Consultant Atkins
GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION FOR 132KV OHL FROM DANK
TO AL HAIL amp 132KV OHL FROM SIBETHA TO BURAIMI
Client CivilCo Consultant Mott Mac Donald Energoprojekt
GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION FOR FLOOD PROTECTION DAMS
SHINAZ AREA ndash HATTA-A HATTA-B FAYDH amp BIDAH
Client MRMWR Consultant Fitchner amp Renardet
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DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF FLYOVER WIDENING AND JUNCTION IMPROVEMENTS AT AL ATHAIBA INTERCHANGE
Client Muscat Municipality Consultant Parsons
DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF THIRD LANING OF MAIN ROAD FROM AL MAWELAH INTERCHANGE TO BAIT AL BARKHA RA
Client Muscat Municipality Consultant Parsons
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SURVEYING WITH TOTAL STATION EQUIPMENT FOR
GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING PURPOSES
ELECTRICAL RESISTIVITY TEST
RESISTIVITY MAPPING amp RESISTIVITY PROFILING
PIEZOMETER INSTALLATION INCLINED DRILLING WITH PACKER TEST
CHEMICALENVIRONMENTAL amp
MICROBIOLOGICAL TESTING
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Lonestar Alpha Lab provides a full range of chemical environmental and microbiological analytical services to
industrial engineeringconsulting and government clients throughout the Sultanate of Oman Lonestar Alpha
analytical expertise includes organic and inorganic analyses of water soil air food and many other matrices The
lab production capability capacity and advancement of instrumentation ensure the reliability and performance
needed to successfully deliver major analytical projects Instruments are dedicated to specific matrices and
analyses to prevent cross contamination Our reports are fully supported by QAQC deliverables designed to meet
the requirements of the regulatory program for which the data will be utilized Our reports are designed for ease-
of-results interpretation as well as efficient validation of the support data
TESTING DIFFERENT MATRICES
DomesticFormationGroundReclamation Water
Desalination Water amp Marine Samples
Marine Life
Plant Tissue
Reverse Osmosis
Soils amp Sediments
Food Products
Metal Samples
Concrete Products
CHEMICALENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS
WaterWastewater Metallic Constituents
WaterWastewater Organic Constituents
Water Cations amp Anions
Ambient Air Quality Monitoring
Stack amp Process Emission Monitoring
Indoor Air Quality
Contamination Pollution Studies Environmental Chemistry organics inorganics metals
Analytical chemistry using AAS XRF OES IRC and wet chemistry
Noise amp Vibration Monitoring
Microbiological Analysis
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AMBIENT AIR amp STACK EMISSION MONITORING
CO amp CO2
Hydrogen Sulfide
Hydrocarbons
Metal Particulates
NOx SOx
Oxygen
Volatile Organic Compounds
Dioxin amp Furion
MICROBIOLOGICAL AIR QUALITY MONITORING
Bacteria(CFUm3
Moulds (CFUm3)
Identification of Microorganisms up to Species level
INDOOR AIR QUALITY (IAQ)
Lonestar Alpha leads the way in Indoor Air Quality Services with our dedicated team of field staff and the latest
equipment We are equipped to investigate chemical and biological exposure situations
IAQ Air Monitoring Services
VOCs and SVOCs
Fungal Mold Indentification Quantification
Total Respirable Particulates
Toxic Vapors
Sick Building Syndrome
Bacterial Indentification Quantification
Typical IAQ Surveys
IAQ profile for preliminary building study
Baseline IAQ monitoring
Mold Fungal contamination monitoring using spore trap sampling devices
Compliance monitoring for municipal amp Government enviromental agencies
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HSE monitoring for critical response of environmental hazards
INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE (IH)
Lonestar Alpha is capable of providing a wide variety of Industrial Hygiene Service
using state of the art equipment and depth of experience with IH procedures
NoiseDosimetry TLV+8Hr TWA
Particulates (Total PM 10 PM 50 PM 25)
Combustible Gases (Total Hydrocarbons)
VOCs and SVOCs
Total and Respirable Fibers
Metals and Inorganics
Typical Industrial Hygiene Monitoring
HSE monitoring for corporate or client requirec field data collection
Compliance monitoring for Municipal or Governmental agency requirements
Background monitoring for comparative Environmental studies
HYGIENE AUDITING AND INSPECTIONS
Hygiene Auditing
Hygiene Inspections and Hygiene recommendations
Assisting in ISOHACCP Certifications
Microbiological Sampling and Analysis of Food and Water
Swab sampling and Air Monitoring
Hotel and Industrial HAACP and Hygiene System Implementation
Assisting in Laboratory setup and Accreditations Response monitoring for safety analysis and quality assurance audits
OIL ANALYSIS
Lube Oil
Transformer Oil
Compressor Oil
Diesel
Heavy fuel
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LIST OF CHEMICALENVIRONMENTALMICROBIOLOGICAL TESTS ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY amp ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS
WATER EFFLUENT SEAWATER SOIL SEDIMENT ANALYSIS
Acidity Sulfide Selenium
Alkalinity TDS Silicon
Ammonia Temperature Silver
Bicarbonate Total Hardness Sodium
BOD Total Nitrogen Strontium
Boron Total Organic Carbon Thallium
Chlorite chlorate Potassium
Bromate TSS Tin
Carbonate Turbidity Titanium
Chlorides Aluminum Vanadium
COD Antimony Zink
Color Arsenic Aromatic Volatile Orgabicx (BTEX)
Conductivity Barium Chlorinated Hydrocarbons
Cyanides Beryllium Crude amp Refined Product Fingerprinting
Dissolved Oxygen Cadmium Extractible Organic Halides
Fluoride Calcium Haloacetic Acids
Free Chlorine Chromium Halogenated Volatile Organics
Magnesium Hardness Cobalt Herbicides amp Pesticides
Nitrates Copper Nitroaromatic amp Cyclic Ketones
Nitrites Hexavalent Chromium Organic and Volatile Acids
Oil amp Grease Iron PCBrsquos
Organic Nitrogen Lead Polynuclear Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAH)
pH Lithium Semi Volatile Organic Compounds
Phenols Magnesium Total Organic Halides
Phosphates Mercury Total Petroleum Hydrocarbons (TPH)
Phosphorus Molybdenum Trihalomethanes
Residual Chlorine Nickel Volatile Organic Compounds
Salinity Niobium Pthalate Esters
Sodium Absorption Ratio
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FOOD CHEMICAL AND MICROBIOLOGICAL TEST
Fish and Value added fish products vegetable oils Ketchups Mayonnaise Vinegar Cooked sea
food Cooked Non sea foods Canned foods Vegetables Snacks Ghee Cheese Honey Sweats etc
CHEMICAL ANALYSIS OF FOOD
GIDELINES - OMAN STANDARDGULF STANDARDOther International Standards
TEST METHODS- AOACASTAAOCSISOSASOASTMBS
CHEMICAL ANALYSIS OF FOOD
Protein Cholesterol
Fat content Phosphorous
Vitamins Sodium
Moisture Potassium
Ash Calcium
Dietary Fibre Lead
Sugar Cadmium
Starch Mercury
Saturated Fat Iron
Unsaturated Fat Magnesium
Arsenic Aflatoxins
Moisture content Histamine
Volatile protein Irradiation
Pesticides Sudan Dyes
MICROBIOLOGICAL ANALYSIS OF FOOD
TEST METHODS ndash USFDA BAMAOACCCFRACMMEFISO
GUIDELINES ndash OMANI STANDARDGSOPHLS
MICROBIOLOGICAL ANALYSIS OF FOOD
Aerobic Plate Count Listeria monocytogens
Lactobacillus acidophilus Shelf Life Analysis
Escherichia coli Enterobacteriaceae
Escherichia coli O157 H7 Vibrio parahaemolyticus
Fecal Coliforms Shigella
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Total Coliforms Listeria spp
Staphylococcus aureus Clostridium perfringens
Salmonella Yeast and Mould
Vibrio cholera Vibrio parahaemolyticus
Anaerobic plate count Campylobacter
Histamine Bacillus cereus
Aflatoxin
CHEMISTRY OF CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL
Chemical Analysis of Cement Chemical Analysis of Lime Powder
Heat of Hydration of cement Total Alkalis
Chemical Analysis of Micro silica Chemical Analysis of Ground Granulated Blast
Furnace Slag
Sodium Absorption Ratio Leachibility Tests of Metals from Soil
Testing of Concrete making water Determination of Alkali carbonates amp Bi carbonates
Cation Exchange Capacity of Soil Organic matter content of soil
Mass loss of Ignition of soil Total Sulphate content of soil
Water soluble Sulphate content of soil Water soluble Chloride content of soil
Carbonate content of soil Acid soluble Chloride content of soil
Gypsum content of soil Ammonia content of soil
Total Sulphate content of Aggregates Total Chloride content of Aggregates
Potential Alkali ndash Silica reactivity of Aggregates Water Soluble Chloride Salts in Aggregates
Acid ndash Soluble Material in fine Aggregate Organic impurities in fine Aggregates
Determining the water content of freshly mixed
concrete
Determining the Portland cement content of the
hardened hydraulic cement concrete
Chemical analysis of hardened concrete Sulfate content of hardened concrete
Chemical analysis for metals like steel Chloride content of hardened concrete
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ORE ANALYSIS
Dolomite Ore Iron Ore
Copper Ore Nickel Ore
Chromium Ore Limestone Ore
Manganese Ore Gypsum
Dunite Quartz
STEEL CHEMISTRY
Alloys Brass amp Bronze
Aluminum Alloys Chemical Composition of Steel
ASTM A 262 (Various) Diffused Hydrogen Test
ASTM G 48 (Variou) Purity of Metals
ASTM G 6667 Nickel Alloys
OIL ANALYSIS
Appearance Flash Point Specific Gravity
Ash Content Water content Insoluble pentane
Carbon Conradson Residue Wear Metals Total Acid Number
Kinematic Viscosity Break Down voltage Total Base Number
Dissipation factor Oil Content Viscosity Index
Color Pour Point Flash Point
Copper Corrosion BS amp W Density
Neutralization number Resistivity Interfacial tension
Dissolve gas Sediment Sulphur content
Cloud point Distillation PCB
Oxidation test Gassing
AMBIENT AIR STACK MONITORING
Carbon Dioxide RPM (PM 10 5 25)
Carbon Monoxide Semi Volatile Organic Compounds
Chlorine Content SO2
Hydrogen Sulfide Total Acid Concentration
Lower Explosion Limit Total Hydrocarbon
Oxides of Nitrogen Total Particulate Concentration
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Oxygen Volatile Organic Compounds
Ozone Dioxin amp Furion
INDOOR AIR QUALITY ndash IAQ INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE - IH
Asbestos Bulk Sample Analysis Total amp Respirable Fibers
Asbestos Fiber Concentration in Air Total amp Respirable Particulates
Bacterial amp Microbial Identification Total Plate Count
FungalMould Identification Toxic Vapors
Metals VOC amp SVOC
Noise Monitoring Dosimetry TWA Yeast amp Mould Identification
MICROBIOLOGICAL ANALYSIS OF WATER
Test Method ndash BS ENISOAPHAAWWACMMEF CCFRA
GUIDELINES ndash Omani standardGSOWHODubai Municipality
WATER WASTE WATERINDUSTRIES WATER SOIL
Heterotrophic plate count
Total Coliforms
Escherichia coli
EnterococciFecal streptococci
Pseudomonas aeroginosa Staphylococcus aureus
Legionella spp Nematodes
Sulphate Reducing Bacteria Yeast amp Mould
Salmonella Microscopic observations and interpretations
Vibrio cholera Standard Plate count at 22 o C
Fecal Coliform Clostridium perfringens
Legionella anisa
Legionella Pneumophila serogroup 1
Legionella Pneumophila serogroup 2-14
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MICROBIOLOGICAL ANALYSIS OF PERSONAL SWABSSURFACE SWABSEQUIPMENT
SWABS
Total coliforms
Fecal coliforms
Escherichia coli
Aerobic plate count
Staphylococcus aureus
Yeast and Mould
Salmonella spp
COSMETICS ANALYSIS
HairoilsHair creams Hair shampooBody lotion Chemical DepilinatorsTalcum PowderDeoderants
Toilette soapSkin cream etc As per GSOOS SASO USFDAAOAC Standards
COSMETICS ANALYSIS
Appearance Thermal Stability
Color Total Fat
Odor Lead
Homogenous Cadmium
Texture Nickel
Seperation Chromium
Skin Irritation Test Ethanol insoluble matter
Marking Water insoluble matter
Language Total free Alkali
Instructions for Use Chlorides calculated as NaCl
Warning phrases concerning the product (if any) Saponification Value
Chemical and Physical Tests Free Fatty Acid as Oliec Acid
Moisture Extraneous matter
pH Total Non Acqueos content
Sediment and suspended matter Peroxide value
Alchohol content Total Bacterial count
Formaldehyde Yeast and Mould
Essential oils Pseudomonas aeroginosa
Volatile matter Staphylococcus aureus
Non volatile alcohol matter
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LIST OF CHEMICALENVIRONMENTALMICROBIOLOGICAL EQUIPMENTS
pH Meter Conductivity Meter pH Meters
Dissolved Oxygen Meter Turbidity Meter
Flame Atomic Absorption Spectrometer
FAASGFAAS Hg Analyzer
EDXRF Analyzer ndash Philips MiniPal2
Muffle Air Furnace (1100˚C) Breakdown voltage
ICP- OES Colour apparatus for OIL
GC-MSGC centrifuge
IC Open cup ndashClosed cup Flash point
UV-VIS-NIR Spectrometer HACH TAN delta Resistivity meter
Dissolved gas Analyser ( TOGA) AAS
TAN Titrator Microscope
Copper corrosion Colony Counter
Karl fisher colometric Viscometer
Interfacial tensometer OES
Biological safety Cabinet UV apparatus
Shaker Water bath
Freezer Incubator
Chillier Autoclave
Micro pipetter Vortex
pipetter
Weighing Balance
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KEY STAFF AT CHEMICALMICROBIOLOGICAL LAB
MAJOR CHEMICALENVIRONMENTAL CLIENTS
Client Client
HMR Consultants Dhofar Power Company
Geo-Resources Omani Euro Foods Industries
Al-Safa Environmental Consultancy Al-Hassan Engineering Company
Five Oceans Dawood Contracting Company
Fugro Middle East Natural Resources Consultants
Gulf Mining ICES
Muscat Chromite Sohar Steel LLC
Total Management Trading Construction Materials Industries
Emirates Trading Co Al-Shidhani Refreshments Enterprises
Oman Chromite Oman Aluminium Processing Industries LLC
Muscat Overseas Radisson Blu
National Arabian Gulf International Desalination amp Water Treatment
ASB Group Dhofar Beverages
Majan Mining Company OMASCO
Haya Oman Liquefied Natural Gas Company
Oman Polyproplene Swan Foods LLC
Oman Methanol Bahwan Engineering Co
NAME DESIGNATION EXPERIENCE
P Tejali Lab Manager 17 yrs
Asad Naqvi Chemical Lab Supervisor 17 yrs
OD Sebastian Senior Chemist 32 yrs
Vinu Mohan Senior Microbiologist 7 yrs
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Sohar Aluminum OMIFCO
Oman Refreshment Occidental Mukhaizna LLC
Shangri-La Barr Al Jissa Special Technical Services
ENATO Consolidated Contractors Company
Blue City Northern Minerals Company
Andam International Sweets of Oman
SUR Desalination (Bahwan Veolia Water) Lalbuksh Voltas Engineering Services
STFA Bahwan Veolia Water LLC
Larsen amp Turbo COWI-Larsen
GALFAR Khimji Permoglaze (Oman) LLC
AATCO United Chrome LLC
Interbeton amp Six Construct Oman Flour Mills Company
Douglas OHI Oman National Engineering amp Investment
VALE -Oman Petrogas
BP Oman Sohar aluminium
Siemens-Oman American Embassy
Tawoos Catering Wacasco Catering
MAF DALKIA Al Futtaim amp Sons
Enhance Khimji Ramdas LLC
Oman Oasis National Mineral water CO LLC
Areej Vegetablesamp Oil Derivatives National Pharmaceuticals
Towell Infrastructure Tulip Inn
The Chedi Grand Hyatt
Al Bustan Palace Muscat Holiday INN
Hotel Ibis Park Inn
Radisson Blu Mother Care
Tabreed Taghleef Indusries
NABIL Biscuits ATTCO
Worely parrsion AECOM
Honda Rotem Abensia
Global Gypsum Board Minvest
Global Engineering SteamTech
Mazoom Pharmacy Muscat Pharmacy
IBN- SINA Pharmacy Golden Jood Trading
Sun rise Global Beya Global Muscat
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MECHANICAL CORROSION AND METALLURGICAL TESTING
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Lonestar Alpha has the capability to cater to the physical metallurgical testing requirements of a wide range of
materials and products The testing capability and experience are recognized by reputed organizations like
PDO OXY BP OGC etc and third party inspection agencies Tests are generally carried out to international
standards set by ASTM BS ASME API AWS and others Lonestar Alpha offers quality service to
international standards accurate results and quick turnaround at reasonable cost
Lonestar Alpha Mechanical Metallurgical Corrosion Testing Capabilities Include
Tensile compression Test Vickers Hardness RockwellBrinell Hardness
Impact (Ambient temp to -196degC) BendFlatteningNick Break Test Elevated Temperature
tensile testing
Corrosion Test - ASTM
A262G48G28ASTM A 923
ASTM E 562 Ferrite measurement
by ferritscope Flexure
Proof Load Breaking Load Failure Load
Coating Thickness Coating Continuity Coating Adhesion
MacroMicro Examination Fillet Weld Break Nick Break
HIC SSCC test in accordance with
NACE standards Chemistry by OES
Failure Analysis and
Material Investigation
Chemical analysis of metallic materials of
Fe and Ni base alloys In situ Replica Metallography
Metallic sample collection at
site for chemical analysis
Strand wire testing for mechanical
properties Portable hardness testing Manhole Cover testing
Rubber testing Geo-textile testing HDPE testing
Materials frequently tested include
Metals and alloy products such as plates shapes bares pipes and fittings
Welding procedure qualification test coupons
Welding consumable qualification test coupons
Welder qualification test coupons
Welding procedure test coupons
Steel Bars Wires and Fabric for concrete reinforcement
Galvanized Steel products
Fasteners
Metal Castings
Cemented Carbide Products
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Lonestar Alpha Laboratories offers a wide range of metallurgical services to many diverse industries supported by
an experienced team of metallurgical engineers trained technicians and modern equipment The following
services are offered
o Laboratory Metallography and Microscopy
o Replica and In-situ Metallography
o Corrosion Testing and Evaluation
o Condition Usability and Remaining Life Assessment
o Failure Analysis and Investigation
o Other Services
Laboratory Metallography and Microscopy
Scanning Electron Microscopy
Stereomicroscopy
Energy Dispersive X-ray Analysis
Fractrography
Macrostructural Examination
Microstructural Examination
Microhardness Evaluation
Replica and In-situ Metallography
In-situ Replica Metallography
Replication of Fractures
Replication of Surface Features
Corrosion Testing and Evaluation
Lonestar Alpha is equipped to undertake corrosion testing and evaluation in accordance with NACE and ASTM
standards for qualification of materials used in corrosive environments which include sea water brine blackish
water and sour service The following tests are conducted
Resistance to Pitting and Crevice Corrosion
Susceptibility to Intergranular Corrosion Attack
Resistance to Sulfide Stress Cracking (SSC)
Resistance to Hydrogen Induced Cracking (HIC)
Examination of Scales and Corrosion Products
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Condition Usability and Remaining Life Assessment
Periodic inspections serve to identify degradation processes at an early stage and thereby provide necessary
information for assessment of condition usability and remaining life Further the initiation of timely repair or
replacement actions substantially reduced or eliminates costly capital and downtime losses
Lonestar has the capability and experience to perform comprehensive inspections necessary for condition
usability and remaining life assessment of a wide range of materials and components used in structures plants and
operating equipment
Power plant and auxiliary boiler tubes headers and connectors
Turbine nozzles vanes combustor lines and casings
Oil and gas processing equipment and components
Equipment and components of marineoffshore structures
Drilling and downhole equipment and components
Engine Components
Failure Analysis and Investigation
Supported by its integrated analytical facilities and the diverse professional capabilities of its staff Lonestar has
for the last several years provided accurate and timely analyses and investigations into failures of components
Reports include comprehensive photographic documentation of observations discussions of findings conclusions
on the mechanism and root cause of failure
Other Services
Lonestar offer assistance in the following areas
Material selection for intended service
Preparation of material testing and inspection procedures
Study of failure mechanisms of complex systems
Troubleshooting
Research and development
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LIST OF METALLURGY TESTS
LIST OF METALLURGY LAB EQUIPMENTS Instron Universal Tensile Tester Lathe Machine
Satec Charpy Impact testing machine Charpy Broaching Machine
Forcipol Bend Testing machine Gas Cutting Gear
Olympus Metallurgical Microscope Carl Zeiss
microscope upto 1600X
Stereo Microscope
Metlabcorp Micro Polisher Digital Verniers
Automatic Polishing machine Digital Micrometers
Water Chiller Bath Coating thickness Meter
Optorama Shadowgraph Holiday detector
Digital thermometers Band Saw Machine
Vickers hardness tester Hack Saw Machine
Fischer Ferritscope Universal Milling Machine
STEEL REBARS EXOTIC MATERIAL
Tensile Tests Bend Tests
Elevated Temperature Tensiles Rebar Tensile Bend and Rebend
Proof Load test Fracture Test
Macro Preparation amp Examination Coating thickness test Holiday Detection Test
Peel Off Test Vickers Rockwell Hardness Survey
Charpy Impact Test Micro Examination with photograph
Ferrite Count (Point Count method) - count Ferrite Content (Magnetic Method) - spots
A262 Test Practice CE ASTM G48ASTM G28 tests
SSCC Test HIC Test
Chemical Analysis XRD EDXRF Analysis
SEMEDS Analysis Detailed Failure Investigation Material investigation
CTOD In-situ Replica Metallography
Strand Wire Tensile Test Manhole Cover Compression Test
Ring Stiffness Test GRE Rubber Plastic Geo-textile Tensile testing
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KEY STAFF AT METALLURGY LAB
Anil Vashishta Pratik Raval Sasikumar Isehaq Chezian
NAME DESIGNATION QUALIFICATION EXPERIENCE
Anil Vashishta Operations Manager
Metallurgical Head
BE Metallurgical
Engineering 24 years
Pratik Raval Test House Supervisor BE Mechanical
Engineering 10 years
KSasikumar Senior Metallurgist BE Metallurgical
Engineering 14 years
GChezhian Metallurgist BE Metallurgical
Engineering 06 years
Ishaq Al Harassi Senior Engineer BE Mechanical
Engineering 08 years
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BRANCHES amp CONTACTS
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LONESTAR ALPHA LABORATORIES BRANCHES amp CONTACTS
Website
wwwlonestaralphacom
General Email infolonestaralphacom
Branches
Muscat (Central Laboratory) PO Box 1197 PC 130 Azaiba ndash Muscat Sultanate of Oman
Tel +968 24501524 24505590
Fax +968 24503814
Email muscatlablonestaralphacom
Muscat (Chemistry Environmental) PO Box 1197 PC 130 Azaiba ndash Muscat Sultanate of Oman
Tel +968 24504206 24504924
Fax +968 24502635
Email chemlablonestaralphacom
Muscat (Micro-biology) PO Box 1197 PC 130 Azaiba ndash Muscat Sultanate of Oman
Tel +968 24504206 24504924
Fax +968 24502635
Email microlablonestaralphacom
Sohar PO Box 84 PC 327 Sohar Industrial Estate Sohar ndash Sultanate of Oman
Tel +968 26751775 26751920 26751976
Fax +968 26751331
Email civilsoharlonestaralphacom
Duqm Tel +968 99278040 92303290
Fax +968 24503814
Email duqmlablonestaralphacom
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Salalah
Tel +968 2321 3390 +968 92038358
Fax +968 2321 3391
Email salalahlablonestaralphacom
Key Personals
Administration
Dawood Al-Harrasi
Chief Executive Officer
+968 91111411 dawoodalharrasilonestaralphacom
Saif Al-Harthi
Business Development Manager
+968 90122471 saifalharthylonestaralphacom
Santosh Elapanda
QHSE Manager
+968 99881224 santoshelapandalonestaralphacom
Moncy Thomas
Finance HR amp Admin Manager
+968 99221293 moncythomaslonestaralphacom
Operations
Anil Vashishta
Operations Manager Metallurgical Head
+968 99866907 anilvashishtalonestaralphacom
Civil Engineering Material Lab Hukam Chand
Civil Engineering Country Manager - Civil
+968 99445354 hukamchandlonestaralphacom
Naresh Paladugu
Civil Engineering Technical Manager - Civil
+968 99063458 nareshpaladugulonestaralphacom
Rakesh
Civil Engineering Lab Manager - Sohar Lab
+968 92869691 civilsoharlonestaralphacom
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FrancisMD
Civil Engineering Lab Manager ndash Salalah Lab
+968 92038358 Salalahlablonestaralphacom
Tomiyo
Civil Engineering Senior Lab Technician - Duqm Lab
+968 99278040 duqmlablonestaralphacom
Geotechnical Engineering Lab
J Pavan Kumar
Geotechnical Engineering Sr Geotechnical engineer
+968 99887852 ameerudeenlonestaralphacom
Chemical Microbiology amp Environmental Lab
P Tejali
Chemical Microbiology amp Environmental Engineering Lab Manager
+968 99887834 tejaliparsekarlonestaralphacom
Asad
Chemical amp Environmental Engineering Assistant Manager Chemistry
+968 99884612 asadnaqvilonestaralphacom
Vinu Mohan
Food amp Microbiology Testing
+968 99248181 vinumohanlonestaralphacom
Metallurgy Lab
Email metlablonestaralphacom
Anil Vashishta
Metallurgy Lab Manager Metallurgy
+968 99866907 anilvashishtalonestaralphacom
Pratik Raval
Metallurgy Lab Test House Supervisor
+968 99880633 pratikravallonestaralphacom
Sasi Kumar
Metallurgy Lab Senior Metallurgist
+968 99843415 sasikumarlonestaralphacom
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LOCATION MAPS
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1 MUSCAT
2 Muscat ndash Chemistry Lab
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3 SOHAR
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4 DUQM
5 SALALAH
Registered with Directorate General for Specification amp measurements
Approved by PDO ISOIEC 170252005 Certified by SGS for ISO 9001
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Chemical amp
Environmental
Engineering
Liquids amp Solids Sample analysis of liquids (domestic water groundwater seawater raw and
treated wastewater reverse osmosis marine discharge etc) and solids (soil
sludge sediment marine life plant tissue etc) Analysis of trace metals in
parts per billion in soil sludge and water Analysis of non-metallic inorganic
components Environmental analysis of organic constituents (BTEX PCB
PAH Phenols Volatile organic compounds Semi volatile organic
compounds etc) Analysis of Pesticides Dioxin amp Furan by using equipment
like GCGCMSFIDECD etc in accordance with International Standards
Metals amp Alloys Chemical composition of metals alloys corrosion products amp scales
Corrosion amp Scale Inhibitor Testing amp Evaluation Drilling Fluids Tests
Determination of different grade of Stainless Steel Carbon Steel Low Alloy
Steel Cast Iron brass Nickel Alloy Analysis of construction Rebar Zinc
Ingot Aluminium Cast Aluminium by using equipment ICPAAOESLECO
etc
Environmental
Monitoring
Effluent discharges amp drinking water compliances Ambient Air amp Stack
emission monitoring Industrial hygiene monitoring Commercial and
industrial indoor air quality Measurement of noise in dB in outdoor
workplace and from operating equipment Monitoring particulates in indoor
outdoor and workplace atmospheres Determination of Total Hydrocarbon
SO2 NO2 VOC Toxic Metals H2S Microbiological Toxic Metals Toxic
Gas and Total Suspended Matter in Internal Air Quality Monitoring
Moisture Velocity Flow NOX SO2 TPHCO2 CO Dioxin HF HCl and
Particulate in Stack Monitoring Ore Analysis Analysis of Nickel Iron Chromite Copper Dolomite Limestone and Gold
Silver Copper and other minerals using XRF ICP or by Wet Chemistry
Oil Analysis Physical and chemical analysis of crude and lube oils engine oil used engine
oil compressor oil hydraulic oil The analysis includes viscosity flash point
density cloud and pour point water content oil content salt colour total
acid number metals etc
TRANSFORMER OIL TESTING
Colour Acidity Water content Viscosity interfiscial Tension Break down
voltage complete gas analysis by TOGA GC Furan Particle size count and
PCBs in transformer analysis in accordance with ASTM BS ISO and
BSEN standard using standard equipment
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Food amp Microbiological Analysis
Microbiological analysis of food vegetables canned vegetables fish meat
meat products chicken sausage ketchup cooking oil mayonnaise cheese
chips cooked foods water and wastewater for CFU fecal coliforms fecal
streptococcus fungi nematods pseudomononas ligeonella etc in
accordance AOAC CMMEF ISO and CCFRA methods Cosmetics
Chemical and microbiological analysis of Hair Oil Vanishing Cream skin
Care lotion Soap Detergent and Hair cream as per the OMAN ministerial
requirement
Chemical analysis of Food
Protein Fiber moisture Toxic metals (lead cadmium Mercury selenium)
histamine Ash Content Fat content by standard method of chemical
analysis of food by David Pearson AOAC and ICP
Drinking water bottled and Unbottled
Chemical and microbiological Analysis of drinking water in accordance with
GULF standard Omani Standard WHO USEPA and international standard
including Bromate Bromide Chlorate Chlorite BTEX TRI Halo methane
VOC TPH metals and all other Carbonate Bi Carbonate and cations and
Anions using IC ICP GC amp GCMS
Paint
Solids Density SG Hg Pb VOC PCB drying time dry film thickness
wet film thickness adhesion strength etc in accordance with ASTM BS
BSEN DIN standard
Bitumen Penetration 25 Softening point Saybolt Furol Viscosity 25
Ductility 25 Water contents
CIVIL ENGINEERING MATERIAL TESTING
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Our Civil Engineering Departments at Muscat Sohar Duqm and Salalah covers wide range of mechanical
physical and chemical testing of soil aggregate concrete concrete durability cement admixtures Microsilica
blocks asphalt bitumen tack coat prime coat marble tiles water and other Construction Materials The lab also
provides a laboratory testing support to our geotechnical Engineering Department
Covering Wide Areas of Oman
Observing the need to be close to the construction projects that spread all over Oman full ndashfledged civil
engineering material testing labs have been established by Lonestar Alpha to cover as many regions of Oman as
possible The presence of more local labs within each region should facilitate providing better services to our
clients and better control of work quality in such projects Our Civil Engineering laboratories are currently in
Muscat Sohar Duqm and Salalah In addition to these five labs Lonestar is capable of providing site labs for
major projects that require labs at their sites
Locations of Civil Engineering material testing labs that belongs to Lonestar Alpha in Oman
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Concrete Strength
The compressive strength of concrete is the most common performance measure used by the engineer in
designing buildings and other structures The compressive strength is measured by breaking cylindrical (or cube)
concrete specimens in a compression-testing machine Flexural strength is one of the tensile strength of concrete
Tensile strength along with elastic modulus and corrosion resistance is another important strength parameter of
engineering materials used in structures
Concrete Durability
While compressive strength is a good indicator of load resistance it isnt a major indicator of concrete durability
There is therefore a need for quick reliable tests for concrete durability that would have to go far beyond reliance
on such standard performance measures as 28-day compressive strength Three forms of water penetration tests
are commonly used namely BS EN 12390DIN 1048 Water Permeability BS 1881 Part 208 Initial Surface
Absorption (ISAT) and BS 1881 Part 122 Water Absorption There are two similar modified chloride diffusion
tests namely ASTM C1202 Chloride Penetration and AASHTO 277 Rapid Chloride Permeability Chloride
Migration Coefficient (NTB 492) is one of the latest test method recently we added in to our system
Soil Field Density (soil compaction)
Soil compaction is defined as the method of mechanically increasing the density of soil In construction this is a
significant part of the building process If performed improperly settlement of the soil could occur and result in
unnecessary maintenance costs or structure failure Almost all types of building sites and construction projects
utilize mechanical compaction techniques Therefore regular testing of soil compaction by independent
laboratories is extremely essential and important Sand Cone Test (ASTM D1556-07 and BS 1377-990) typical
field tests are performed for measuring degree of soil compaction)
Investigative Studies
It is often necessary to test concrete structures after the concrete has hardened to determine whether the structure
is suitable for its designed use The tests available for testing concrete range from the completely non-destructive
where there is no damage to the concrete through those where the concrete surface is slightly damaged to
partially destructive tests such as core tests where the surface has to be repaired after the test The range of
properties that can be assessed using non-destructive tests and partially destructive tests is quite large and includes
such fundamental parameters as density elastic modulus and strength as well as surface hardness and surface
absorption and reinforcement location size and distance from the surface
Deep Foundation Testing (Piles)
Confirmation of satisfactory construction of all pile types has lead to the development of practical inexpensive
and reliable dynamic testing techniques Let our lab be you independent pile testing specialist Low strain
integrity tests examine the response of a pile to a small hammer blow at the pile head The induced stress wave
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travels down the pile shaft and reflected waves from significant changes in pile shaft acoustic impedance are
registered by a transducer held against the pile head
Asphalt amp Bituminous Binder Testing New technologies increased construction liability and revised building standards have made quality asphalt
testing and inspection integral to the successful completion of todayrsquos construction projects Lonestar Alpha
provide asphalt testing services that evaluate asphalt binders asphalt mixtures and other derivatives of asphalt
geared for use in the construction industry
Site Laboratories amp Projects Quality Control
One of the problems which occur within the construction and civil engineering industry is the need to test
construction materials on site Lonestar Alpha has the full capacity to provide site laboratories for big projects
Experienced full-time supervisors lab technicians and assistant technicians will be devoted to run daily testing
activities of such site labs We can also furnish the labs with all necessary equipments and tools
LIST OF TESTS
CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL TESTS
SOIL AGGREGATEROCK
Sampling of Soil samples Sampling of Aggregate samples
Wet Sieve Analysis Sieve Analysis
Hydrometer Analysis Sedimentation Clay Silt and Dust particles
Fines percentage Specific gravity Particle density
Classification of soils Water absorption
Liquid Limit amp Plastic Limit (Atterberg Limits) Bulk density (LooseRodded)
Plasticity Index Moisture content
Linear Shrinkage Clay lumps and Farible particles
Shrinkage limit by wax method Flakiness Index
Proctor compaction test (Light and Heavy) Elongation Index
CBR test (Soaked and unsoaked) Flat and Elongated particles
Specific gravity Particle density Shape Index
Moisture content Crushed broken fractured faces
Maximum and Minimum Index density Voided shell content
Bulk density Light weight particles
Direct Shear test (C and ɸ) Compaction fraction
1-D Odometer test (Consolidation properties
CvmvCc e0) Aggregate crushing value
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Swell Pressure test Aggregate Impact value
Free swell index Ten percent fines value
Permeability (Constant and Falling head method) Uncompacted void content
Unconfined compressive strength (UCS) Los angeles abrasion value
Sand Equivalent Value Drying and shrinkage
Electrical resistivity Sand equivalent value
Electrical conductivity Petrographic examination
Thermal resistivity Polished stone value
FIELD TESTS Coating and Stripping value
Plate Load test Soundness (Magnesium sulphate Sodium sulphate)
Insitu CBR test Alkali reactivity ndash Mortar bar method (3months
16days)
Dynamic Cone penetration Test (DCPT) Alkali reactivity ndash Rocky cylinder method
Compaction test by Sand replacement method Alkali reactivity ndash Chemical method
Rock fill compaction test by water fill method Organic Impurities
ROCK ASPHALT
Uniaxial Compressive Strength (UCS) Bitumen content and grading
Density Field Core thickness density and Compaction
Water absorption Asphalt coring - Insitu
Flexural strength Marshall stability amp Flow
Point load index Marshall density
Modulus of rupture Maximum theoretical density Gmm
Size amp Weight gradation - Insitu Loss of stability
Sodium sulphate crystallization CEMENT
Drop test - Insitu Fineness
Slake durability Initial and Final setting time
Saturation Coefficient and Porosity Normal consistency
CONCRETE Soundness by lechartlier method
Sampling of Fresh Concrete Compressive and flexural strength
Design mix Heat of hydration
Trial mix Complete chemical analysis
Fresh concrete temperature density amp Air
content Microsilica
Workability ndash Slump cone test Bleeding Density
Setting time of concrete Bulk density
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OTHER CIVIL TESTS
Rock Testing Rock Grading Breakage Index etc
Concrete Coring Drilling of concrete cores from existing structures
Destructive and Non Destructive Tests
Concrete structural evaluation by
Ultra sonic pulse velocity test
Rebound Hammer survey
Half cell potential analysis
Cover meter survey
Depth of carbonation
Bond Strength
Delamination survey
Crack mapping
Reinforcement examination
Corrosion rate measurement
Electrical resistivity in concrete
Compressive strength determination by drilling and testing core sample
Coating thickness
Pull off strength of concrete repair
Pile Tests Low Strain Integrity of Piles and witness of pile load test
Compressive strength of cubesCylindersCores Activity index
Tensile splitting strength Moisture content
Flexural Transverse strength Complete chemical analysis
Durability tests on concrete STEEL
Rapid Chloride Penetration Test (RCPT) Tensile and Elongation test
Initial Saturation Absorption Test (ISAT) Bend test
Water Permeability Rebend test
Water absorption Coating thickness
Chloride Migration test Holiday test
Modulus of elasticity Coating flexibility
Dimensions of Various Concrete BlocksTiles Complete chemical analysis
Water Absorption of Concrete Kerbs Channels
Edgings amp Flags ADMIXTURE
Dimension amp Compressive Strength Of Paving
Blocks Physical and Chemical test on admixtures
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CHEMISTRY OF CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL
Chemical Analysis of Cement Chemical Analysis of Lime Powder
Heat of Hydration of cement Total Alkalies
Chemical Analysis of Micro silica Chemical Analysis of Ground Granulated Blast
Furnace Slag
Sodium Absorption Ratio Leachibility Tests of Metals from Soil
Testing of Concrete making water Determination of Alkali carbonates amp Bi
carbonates
Cation Exchange Capacity of Soil Organic matter content of soil
Mass loss of Ignition of soil Total Sulfate content of soil
Water soluble Sulfate content of soil Water soluble Chloride content of soil
Carbonate content of soil Acid soluble Chloride content of soil
Gypsum content of soil Ammonia content of soil
Total Sulfate content of Aggregates Total Chloride content of Aggregates
Potential Alkali ndash Silica reactivity of Aggregates Water Soluble Chloride Salts in Aggregates
Acid ndash Soluble Material in fine Aggregate Organic impurities in fine Aggregates
Determining the water content of freshly mixed
concrete
Determining the Portland cement content of the
hardened hydraulic cement concrete
Chemical analysis of hardened concrete Sulfate content of hardened concrete
Chemical analysis for metals like steel Chloride content of hardened concrete
Indepth carbonation of hardened concrete Indepth chloride penetration on hardened concrete
by dust sampling and analysis
LIST OF CIVIL EQUIPMENTS
General Equipments
Electronic Weighing balances of various capacities Standard calibration weights
Bouyancy balance system for specific gravity Desiccators
Digital Thermometers of various range Dial Thermometers of various range
Max Min Thermometers Wet amp Dry Thermometers
Pressure Gauges Digital Vernier Callipers
Hot Plates Vacuum Pumps
Air Compressor Sand Bath Water bath
Humidity Chamber Load Rings of different capacity
Dial indicators of various range Digital Dial Indicators
Feeler strips Straight Edges
Magnetic stands Cube Mould (150150150 mm)
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Riffle Boxes Drying Ovens
Soil Aggregate and Rock Testing Lab
BS amp ASTM Test Sieves Sieve Shakers
Cone Penetrometers for Liquid Limit Casagrande Apparatus for Liquid Limit
Shrinkage Limit Apparatus Hydrometer test apparatus
Direct Shear Test Appaatus BS ASTM Proctor Rammers
BS ASTM Proctor Moulds BSASTM CBR Moulds amp Appartus
Multi Speed Compression Machine 50 kN Field CBR Apparatus
ASTM Sand cone Apparatus BS large amp Small Pouring Cylinder
Plate bearing Test Apparatus Dynamic Cone Penetrometer (DCP)
Nuclear Density Gauge Electric Resistivity Meter
Speedy Moisture Apparatus Bulk Density Containers
Flakiness amp Elongation Gauges Los Angeles Abrasion Machines
Sand Equivalent Test Sets Jaw Crusher
Rock cutting Saw Drying Shrinkage Apparatus
Point load Index Tester Slake Durability Apparatus
Aggregate Impact Value Apparatus Aggregate Crushing Ten percent Fines Value Apparatus
1-D odometer for consolidation Flow Cone
Max Min Index density equipment Soil Permeability apparatus
Concrete amp Cement Testing lab
Fully Automatic amp Semi Automatic Compression
machines of Various Capacities
Fully Automatic amp Semi Automatic Flexural Testing
machines of Various Capacities
Density containers for Fresh concrete Density Air content meters for Fresh concrete Air content
Concrete Mortar Penetrometers for Setting Time of
Fresh concrete
Concrete Mixers for Trial Mix
Cube Beam Cylinder Moulds Sulphur compound melting pot
Cylinder capping frame Rapid Chloride Penetration Test Apparatus
Half Cell Potential Test Apparatus Concrete Cover meter
Concrete Resistivity meter Rebound hammer
Pull-Off Strength Tester Ultrasonic pulse Velocity Tester
Concrete Flow Meter Specimen Cutting Machine
Core Drilling Machines Diamond Core Bits of different diameter
Micro-coring equipment Blaine Air permeability Apparatus
Fly ash fineness Apparatus Vicat Apparatus
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Ultrasonic Coating Cover Meter (DFT) Le Chatelier Apparatus for Cement Soundness
Calorimeter for heat of hydration Jolting Apparatus
Cement Mortar Mixer Initial Surface Absorption Apparatus
Compression amp Flexural Testing machine for Cement
Strength
Chloride Migration Coefficient Testing apparatus
Water Absorption of Concrete under pressure Mortar Consistency apparatus
Asphalt Testing laboratory
Bitumen Extractor Theoretical maximum Specific Gravity Apparatus
Marshall Compaction Stand amp Rammer Marshall Moulds
Marshall Stability amp Flow Testing machine Asphalt Coring machine
KEY STAFF AT CIVIL ENGINEERING LAB
NAME DESIGNATION QUALIFICATION EXPERIENCE
Hukam Chand Country Manager Civil BA 36
Naresh Paladugu Technical Manager - Muscat MTech ndash GeoTechnical
Engineering (Civil) 11
Dijesh M D Senior Lab TechnicianSupervisor
(Civil) BSc 12
SumeshC Senior Lab TechnicianSupervisor
(Civil) BSc 12
Srinivasa RaoP Senior Lab TechnicianSupervisor
(Civil) BSc 10
Naveen Dhiman Senior Lab TechnicianSupervisor
(Civil) BSc 11
Rakesh M Branch Manager - Sohar BSc 16
Mohammed Al Futaisi Asst Manager BSc 8
Arun S Anand Senior Lab TechnicianSupervisor
(Civil) BSc 11
Seetharam VS Senior Lab TechnicianSupervisor
(Civil) BSc 12
Ajeesh Kumar Senior Lab Technician BSc 9
MD Francis Branch Manager - Salalah Civil Engineering 39
Dhamotharakannan Senior Lab Technician B Tech Civil Engineering 3
Tomiyo Senior Lab TechnicianSupervisor -
Duqm BSc 10
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MAJOR CIVIL ENGINEERING PROJECTS Project Contractor
Construction of Batinah Expressway(Package 1 to 6)
Galfar Engineering amp Contracting SAOG
Nagarjuna construction company international
Simplex - Konstruktor (JV)
Larsen amp Toubro (Oman) LLC
FSB Ferrovial amp Batco JV
Consolidated Contractors Company Oman LLC
Oman Industrial Complex - VALE
Towel Construction
Teejan Trading amp Contracting
Galfar Engineering
LampT Oman
Barka Desalination Plant Douglas OHI Sohar Development Hotel (Crown Plaza) Galfar Engineering amp Contracting TOYOTA Showroom in Liwa Galfar Engineering amp Contracting Expansion of Sohar Beach Hotel Gulf Home Contracting
Social Houses in Liwa
Sam Trading Hussain Fahdil Partners Eastern Moon Contracting
Sohar Multiplex Towel Construction Rehabilitation of Sewerage Network and STP in
Buraimi
Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
IWP Desalination Plant at SUR Bahwan Engineering amp Contracting Maritime Works on Construction of New Port in
Duqm CCC-STFA-JDN
Shadeed Iron amp Steel Douglas OHI Salam Resort amp Spa (Dredging Work) CCC Bank Muscat Headquarter Building Galfar Engineering amp Contracting PDO Headquarter Building Al-Hajery Trading
Duqm Dry Dock Daewoo Co Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
Duqm Desalination Plant
Larsen amp Tubro
Road Bridges from Sarooj to Qurayat
Fedirici Stirling Batco
Road Work at Rahat Al-Andar Farm
Al-Ansari Trading Enterprises
Al-Moultaqa Residential Complex Dawood Contracting
Diabetic Health Centre Premier International
Oncology Wards amp Day care centre at Royal
Hospital Premier International
Psychiatric Hospital Bahwan Engineering Genetic Hospital Ay_tek Construction (Oman) LLC Sea Front Development Al-Ansari Trading Enterprises Car Museum at Barka Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
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Expansion of Barka Reservoir and Transmission
Facility Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
Arsquo Seeb Wastewater Treatment Project Al Hassan Engineering Oman Maritime College at Sohar Al-Khalili Enterprises
Buildings at Sohar University Al-Hajery Trading
Construction of New Villa and Associated Facilities
at Bahjat Al-Anthar Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
Development of Muscat International Airport (MC1) CCC ndash TAV Joint Venture
RAFO ndash Muscat Airport Desert Line Project
Development of Muscat International Airport -
Supply of Dredged material Boskalis Westminister (Oman)
Duqm Airport Phase 1 Desert Line Project
Sub Station at DankWadi Saa Larsen amp Toubro Oman
Court Complex at Buraimi Al Adarak Trading amp Contracting
Court Complex at Sohar Douglas OHI
Al Buraimi Colleage Al Adarak Trading amp Contracting
ROP Building at Buraimi Nafal Trading
Al Buraimi Public park Business amp Trading
Health Centre at Nizwa Business amp Trading
Ground Improvement Work at Sohar Port Soletanche Bachy (France)
Duraline ME Factory at Sohar Shaksy Engineering
Health Centre at Sohar Dawood Construction Co
Health Centre at Rahab Al Dahleez International LLC
Health Centre at Saham Al Bady Trading amp Contracting
Court Complex at Rustaq Carillion Alawi
Asian beach Game Package II Carillion Alawi
Majilis Oman Carillion Alawi
Health Centre at Al Ajaiz CIVIL CO
MTL ndash AL Mawaleh Third Line CCC Oman LLC
Oman Residence Complex ndash Al Khuwair Douglas OHI
Silver House ndash Ghala Douglas OHI
Oman Airbase at Musannah Douglas OHI
Sheraton Hotel Refurbishment Douglas OHI
Oman Dental College Douglas OHI
PAC Fahud Extension Phase II Douglas OHI
Radio Stations at Barka Bidaya and Bahla Premier International Projects
SBG Plaza at Ghubra Simplex Infrastructures LLC
Qalhat Desalination and Water Supply Project Towell Infrastructure Projects Company
SBG Plaza at Ghubra Towell Construction
ArsquoSeeb Sewage Collection and Conveyance System
Al-Khoudh Gravity Sewer Networks
United Gulf Contracting Company
Office amp Stores Complex at Seeb Galfar Engineering amp Contracting SAOG
Dualization of Bousher Al Amerat Road Galfar Engineering amp Contracting SAOG
Muscat Expressway Galfar Engineering amp Contracting SAOG
Bait Al Barakah Rayaheen Hall amp Museum Galfar Engineering amp Contracting SAOG
Car Museum at bait Al Barakah Galfar Engineering amp Contracting SAOG
Suwaiq Fishing harbour International Contracting amp Engineering
Services
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Duqm Port Complex
Jan De Nul Dredging Ltd
Power Generation amp Distribution Facility at Daleel
Field
Larsen amp Toubro Electromech LLC
Ministry of manpower Building at Airport Height Larsen amp Toubro (Oman) LLC
Glorei Maktabi2 Commercial Building at Al
Wattayah
Larsen amp Toubro (Oman) LLC
Oman Botanic Garden Phase-III Larsen amp Toubro (Oman) LLC
3311kV Primary Sub Station at Al Muna amp Al
Ansab
Larsen amp Toubro (Oman) LLC
22033kv Grid Substation amp Transmission Line at As
Sawady (Blue City Area)
Larsen amp Toubro (Oman) LLC
Primary Substation at Jibroo Larsen amp Toubro (Oman) LLC
13233kV Grid Station at Misfah Area Larsen amp Toubro (Oman) LLC
Flyover Widening and Junction Improvement at
Athaiba
Larsen amp Toubro (Oman) LLC
Dualization of Ghala ndash Al Ansab Road Larsen amp Toubro (Oman) LLC
Al Amerat ndash Quriyat Road Nagarjuna Construction Company
Houses at different location in Quriyat Nagarjuna Construction Company
Construction of Bridge Across Wadi Bani Hinay at
Wilayat of Al Rustaq Abu Hatim Company LLC
Construction of State Audit Institution Head Quarters
Building in Muscat Al Bustan Area Abu Hatim Company LLC
Sultan Qaboos Mosque at Nakhal amp Sumail Abu Hatim Company LLC
Proposed main entrance amp boundary wall at samoud
garrisonHalban Al Ansari Contractors
CPF Road Khazzan Al EZ Trading Transport amp Contracting Co
LLC
Health Center at Nizwa Al Badi Trading
Sultan Qaboos Mosque at Sumail Al Badi Trading
RAH Masjed amp Sablah for PDO Al Hajiry Trading LLC
Al Seeb Waste Water project Al Hajiry Trading LLC
Emergency Water Resrvoir Al Hassan Engineering Company SAOG
Construction of Independent Power Plant Project
Roads(Barka-3) Al Hassan Engineering Company SAOG
Renal Dialysis Center at Seeb Al khalili Construction LLC
Supply Hanger Rafo Mussannah Al khalili Construction LLC
Construction of Barracks accommodation at Airport
Heights Al Nahdha -Al Omaniah Co LLC
Proposed Sports Facilities for Security unitAl
Khoudh Al Rawahi International Co LLC
Remedial Works to Bridges Phase - 4A
(RUAWorks A Side) Al Sarooj Construction LLC
MohdAl Ameen Mosque-External Work Package Al Turki Enterprises
Regional Head Quarters at Ibri amp Rustaq Al Turki Enterprises
Proposed Officers Bedsit Masirah Alyam Enterprises LLC
Accomodation Complex (Kitchen amp Dining)Bid
Bid Police station Building-1 Arabian Supplies Contracting LLC
Officers Bed sit Sumail Arabian Supplies Contracting LLC
Multi - Purpose Hall Bahla Al Hamra Mudhaibi Arabian Supplies Contracting LLC
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amp Al Khamil
Innovation Park Muscat Arabian Supplies Contracting LLC
Dualization of Bid-Bid - Sur Road Section
1Package 1 A Astaldi-Ozkar JV
Al Hail Green Residential Developments Phase - 1 Bahwan Contracting Company LLC
3 X 20 MUA Primary Sub Station Ghala Bahwan Contracting Company LLC
Construction of New HLD Class room PDO Bahwan Engineering Company
Mixed use development at Bausher Carillion Alawi LLC
Roual Opera House Carillion Alawi LLC
Al Khairan Hotel Resort amp Spa Carillion Alawi LLC
Sultan Qaboos Mosque Nizwa Carillion Alawi LLC
Majlis Oman Carillion Alawi LLC
Construction of Muscat Airport Interchange on 18th
Nov Street
Consolidated Contractors Company Oman LLC
( CCC )
Construction of Underpass at Bait Al Barka
RA(CUB Project)
Consolidated Contractors Company Oman LLC
( CCC )
Design amp Construction of Al Mahaj RA Interchange
and related drainage amp Road works
Consolidated Contractors Company Oman LLC
( CCC )
Dualization of Farq Roundabout - Marfarsquoa Daris
Road
Consolidated Contractors Company Oman LLC
( CCC )
Grade Separated Junction Project stage 1 Consolidated Contractors Company Oman LLC
( CCC )
3rd laning of the Main Road from Al Mawaleh
Interchange to Bait Al Barka RA-Lot(1)
Consolidated Contractors Company Oman LLC
( CCC )
MEDC - Head Office building Dawood Contracting Company LLC
Jabal Al- AKhadar Resort Hotel Dawood Contracting Company LLC
Proposed Villa at Royal Flight Residential Complex
at Seeb Dawood Contracting Company LLC
3rd Laning of the M Road from Al Mawaleh
Intrsquochange to Bait Al Barka RA(Lot-2) Desert Line project LLC
Dualization of Nizwa Ibri Road Sec-2 from Jabrin to
Ibri Option 2 Desert Line project LLC
Construction of Asphalt Road from Al Haisha in
Wilayat Bahla to Hamra Al Duru in Wilayat IBRI Desert Line project LLC
Construction of Water Supply to Wilayat Wadi Bani
Khalid Desert Line project LLC
Additional amp Alteration works at Al falaji Development Services ampMaintenance LLC
Armoury Magazine at ROP Academy Development Services ampMaintenance LLC
Construction of Pump Shed Room and Reatin Wall Development Services ampMaintenance LLC
Fanja Sports Club Development Services ampMaintenance LLC
HQ for Ammunition stores at MAM Development Services ampMaintenance LLC
Immigration Complex at Nizwa Development Services ampMaintenance LLC
New building for CDC Department at Rustaq
Hospital complex Development Services ampMaintenance LLC
VIF Complex at Mudhaibi Development Services ampMaintenance LLC
Design amp Construction of Additional Interchanges
for Al Mubaila South Federic Stirling Batco LLC
13233KV Substation amp Associated OHL Ghala
amp AL Khamil Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
NHC Royal Hospital Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
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Inflight Catering Facilities Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
Design amp Construction of Al-Faroosiya Street
Interchange Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
Border Post complex at Rub Al Khali Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
Upgradation of IzkiMuthaibiRustaq Grid station Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
New Accident and Emergency + Burns Department
at Khoula Hospital Phase -8 Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
Dualization of Nizwa ndash Thumrait Road(IZZ-Adam
Section) Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
Dualization of Nizwa ndash Ibri RoadSec2 from Jabrin
to Ibri ndash 1 Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
Ras Al Hadd Airport Development Project Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
Safah and Wadi Latham Oilfield Services
Construction Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
Upgrade of Mukhaizna Airfield ndash New Runway
construction Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
Construction of Water Distribution network
Rustaq Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
New Darsait STP Project Galfar-Cadagua JV
Barrack Accomodation Suwaiq Gulf International Contracting LLC
Al Hamriya storm water drainage channel Hasan Juma Backer Trading amp Contracting
CoLLC
Annexe Building for Supreme Council for Planing Hasan Juma Backer Trading amp Contracting
CoLLC
Oman National Centre for treatment of
Haematological Disorder amp Bone Marrow Transplant
Hasan Juma Backer Trading amp Contracting
CoLLC
Construction of Jr Rate Accomodation Block
Wudam Iskan Contracting Company LLC
8 JOQ at MAM Iskan Contracting Company LLC
Military Technical College District Cooling System Iskan Contracting Company LLC
Al Amerat Waste Water Project Contract A 2 JV Arab Contractors amp WUEC
Darsait Al Wadi Al Kabir Road Project Larsen amp Toubro(Oman)LLC
MGI Road Project Larsen amp Toubro(Oman)LLC
Al Athaibah Interchange Larsen amp Toubro(Oman)LLC
Construction of 13233kv Grid Station at Amrat
Construction of 132kv Grid Station at Mabella - 2
and Installation of Required 132kv Overhead
Line132kv Cables in Muscat Governorate (Tender
No 1432012)
Larsen amp Toubro(Oman)LLC
6 Class Rooms to Zainab Al Asadiya School at Al
Amerat Mansoor Al Masroory
Proposed 14 classroom - Girls basic education
School at QalhatSur Mansoor Al Masroory
Accomodation at Adam Nafal Contracting amp Trading Co LLC
Wudam Naval Base Nafal Contracting amp Trading Co LLC
Construction of 3311KV Primary Sub Station at
Saraya Bandar Jissah
Oman National Engineering amp Investment
Co(SOAG)
Bait Al Barka Viewing Platform amp Sea wall Oman Shapoorji Construction Co LLC
Construction of Medium Wave Radio Transmission
Station in Barkabahla amp Buraimi Premier International Project LLC
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Al Batinah Coastal Housing Project
barkaMusanna amp Suwaiq Radic Construction Company LLC
Commercial amp Residential Building at Mumtaz area Shaksy Engineering Services LLC
Dualization of Ibri ndash Al Dariz-Miskin Road Strabag Oman LLC
Re-Build of Air strip existing at Rusail amp Sayq Strabag Oman LLC
Wadi Minqal amp Wadi Bani Jaber Asphalt Road
Section - 1 Strabag Oman LLC
Dualization of Bid-Bid - Sur Road Section -
1Package 1 - B STFA-HLG JV
Civil Work Services for Safah (B-09) Wadi Latham
(B-27) Fields Special Technical Services
Gas Processing Plant at Abu Tubul Block 60 Special Technical Services
EPC of RAH Substation STS Tebodin LLC
Treated Effluent Supply to Al Riyam amp Kalbou
Parks Teejan Trading amp Contracting
New Supreme Court Building At Al Ghubrah Towell Construction amp Company LLC
MC 4a ndash Civil Aviation Head Quarters Towell Construction amp Company LLC
New Supreme Court Building At Al Ghubrah Towell Construction amp Company LLC
Expansion of Distrib Network Seeb Wilyat ndash Seeb Towell Infrastructure Projects CoLLC (TIPCO)
Water Distribution Network for Wilyat -AL Qabil amp
Ibra Towell Infrastructure Projects CoLLC (TIPCO)
Construction of Batinah Expressway (Package -1) Galfar Engineering amp Contracting SAOG
Batinah Expressway Package ndash 3 Simplex - Konstruktor (JV)
Construction of Batinah Expressway - Package - 4 Larsen amp Toubro(Oman) LLC
Construction of Batinah Expressway - Package - 6 CCC (Oman) LLC
BP Oman - Khazzan Project Al EZ TradingTransport amp Contracting CoLLC
Kempinski HotelThe Wave Muscat Carillion Alawi LLC
Upgrading of Sinaw-Mahout Road Section-02 Strabag Oman LLC
Construction of Batinah Highway (Halban Junction) Strabag Oman LLC
Construction of Batinah Highway-Package-2 Nagarjuna Construction Company (NCC)
Major Site laboratories
Project Contractor
Head Quarter Building for PDO at MAF Al Hajry Trading amp Contracting
Development of Muscat International Airport ndash
Supply of dredged material
Boskalis Westminister (Oman)
Expeditionary Tent Beddown Area at Masirah Island
Cosmopolitan ndash EMTA Joint Venture
BP ndash Pipeline Installation amp Site Construction Galfar Engineering
Rehabilitation Works (Roads Bridges) at Quriyat Federcei Stirling Batco
Health Centre at Saham Al Badi Trading amp Construction
Sohar Bulk Jetty Oman Operation Saipem ndash Afcons Joint Venture
PDO ndash SNDC Project at Qurn Alam
Al Hassan Engineering
2nd Asian Beach Game 2010 at Wudam Carillion Alawi LLC
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Power Generation amp Distribution Facility at Daleel
Field
Larsen amp Toubro Electromech LLC
Health Centre at Rahab
Al Dahleez International LLC
Sohar Bulk Jetty Project
Saipem- Afcons Joint Venture
Court Complex at Rustaq
Carillion Alawi LLC
PDO Bahja ndash Plot Development
Sayouh Mahwees Trd amp Cont Co LLC
Dualization of Bid-Bid Sur Road Astaldi ndash Ozkar JV and STFA-HLG JV
ROP ndash Sidab Harbour Project Carillion Alawi LLC
Salalah International Airport LampT Galfar Contortion
Construction of Al Batinah Expressway (Package -1) Galfar Engineering amp Contracting SAOG
Batinah Express way Package ndash 3 Simplex - Konstruktor (JV)
Construction of Batinah Expressway - Package - 4 Larsen amp Toubro(Oman) LLC
Construction of Batinah Expressway - Package - 5 FSB Ferrovial amp Batco JV
Construction of Batinah Expressway - Package - 6 CCC (Oman) LLC
Air traffic control at Masira Darim Construction company LLC
Transfer station at Fanza Malik Sohar
STF Complex -Suwaiq Dawood Contracting Company LLC
Ras Al Hamra Development Project (RAH - 435) Al Turki Enterprises LLC
Zulia Power plant (PDO) Al Hassan Engineering LLC
SNCP Qurnalam Al Hassan Engineering LLC
RAH International School Al Hajry Trading amp Contracting
Dualization of Bid-Bid - Sur Road Section
1Package 1 A
Astaldi-Ozkar JV
Halban prade ground project (SSF) Trading amp Investment LLC
Jabel Akhthar Hotel Dawood Contracting Company LLC
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Sultan Qaboos Mosque Nizwa Carillion Alawi LLC
SUR IPP Douglas OHI
MC-5 Salalah International Airport L amp T India and L amp T Oman
MC-5 Salalah International Airport Galfar Engineering amp Contracting SAOG
Shadeed Iron amp Steel L amp T Oman
Shadeed Iron amp Steel Simplex Infrastructures LLC
Health Centre Ibri Master Bin Karam
University Of Buraimi L amp T Oman
University Of Buraimi L amp T Oman
Trasnsfer Station SUR Mallak Sohar
Dualization of Mahdha-AL Rawdha Road
Buraimi
Premier International
Duqm Port Road Strabag Oman LLC
Mall of Oman - Package - 2 SPCCC
Dualization of Adam - Thumrait Road Part - 2
(ATD Project)
CCC (Oman) LLC
Durability Test of Concrete such as Chloride Migration Test and Rapid Chloride Permeability Test
Field Compaction test is used to provide the basis for control the fill material compaction
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Rapid chloride penetration test for concrete to asses the chloride ion penetration
Durability Test of Concrete such as Water Penetration Test
Permeability Apparatus Constant amp Falling Head for Granular ampClaySilt
Transverse Strength of Kerb Stone
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Non Destructive Structural Investigation
Exposure of foundation for visual inspection and NDT
Cover meter surevy Test indicates position of reinforecemnt bars hardned concrete
Ultra sonic pulse velocity measurement to assess the uniformity of concrete Detects internal flaws cracks and segregation etc
Rebound Hammer test to find the insitu concrete strength Surface hardness
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Direct Shear test to find the cohesion(C) and angle of internal friction(ɸ) in soil samples
Insitu concrete coring to determine the compressive strength
Marshall stability test for asphalt mixes
GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING
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Lonestar Alpha Labs undertake onshore amp offshore ground investigations for a wide variety of civil and
industrial construction infrastructure and pipeline projects We pride ourselves by adopting the same
professional approach to both large multi-disciplinary investigation projects as well as small simple structures
Our Investigation is supervised by highly qualified amp experienced geotechnical engineers and geologists
General Geotechnical Engineering Services
Design and planning of ground investigations
Settlement Monitoring
Foundation Designs and Proof Checking
Design of Reinforced Earth Structures
Design of Deep Foundations (Piles Well) amp Mat Foundations
Borehole drilling amp soil investigations (SPT)
Dynamic Cone Penetration Testing (DCPT)
Static Cone Penetration Test with pore-pressure measurement (CPTU)
Sample coring and analysis
Down hole and Cross Hole Seismic Tests
Trial pitting and trenching
Slope stability analysis amp studies
Pumping Tests and permeability Lugeon Tests
Double Ring Infiltrometer Tests
Plate bearing Tests and in-situ CBRs
Electrical Resistively Test
Thermal Resistivity Test
Resistively Profiling amp Resistivity Mapping
Groundwater Monitoring Sampling and Analysis
Preparation of factual and interpretative reporting
Soil Investigations
Soil Geotechnical investigations are performed by geotechnical engineers to obtain information on the physical
and mechanical properties of soil and rock around a site to design earthworks and foundations for proposed
structures and for repair of distress to earthworks and structures caused by subsurface conditions A geotechnical
investigation includes surface exploration and subsurface exploration of a site Our rigs are cable to drill vertical
holes down to 400m and inclined holes down to 200m below existing ground level
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Soil sampling using variety of samplers to collect disturbed samples relatively undisturbed samples and
undisturbed samples Samplers such as Hand Shovel Machine driven auger continuous flight auger Split-
Spoon SPT sampler Shelby Tube Sampler Piston Sampler
Laboratory tests
A wide variety of laboratory tests performed on soils and rocks to measure different properties
Although detailed list of laboratory testing is presented in Civil section some of the typical tests involved in the
investigation are given below
Water Content
Particle size Analysis Grain Size Distribution
Sedimentation Hydrometer analysis
Atterberg limits
California Bearing Ratio (CBR)
Direct Shear Test
Oedometer Test (Consolidation)
Swelling Pressure Test
Tri-axial Test
Unconfined Compressive Strength
Chemical Analysis of Soil and Water
In-Situ geotechnical tests
Standard Penetration Test (SPT) - in-situ standard penetration test designed to provide information on the
properties of soil while also collecting a disturbed soil sample for grain-size analysis and soil classification
Dynamic Cone Penetration Test (DCPT) - in-situ dynamic cone penetration test designed to provide
information on the properties of sub soil of natural ground or for pavement DCPT is useful to determine the in-
situ CBR and subgrade modulus
Cone Penetration Test (CPT) ndash standard Cone Penetration Test is performed using an instrumented probe
with a conical tip pushed into the soil hydraulically at a constant rate CPT instrument records tip resistance
friction resistance along the sleeve and pore-pressure measurement For bigger sites usually the CPTs are
performed in combination with drilling of boreholes to correlate so that the investigation is economical and
appropriate CPT data interpretation is used for correlation of soil properties and also to determine Soil Bearing
Capacity (SBC)
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Constant head Falling head permeability tests - Estimating Hydraulic conductivity (or permeability)
of different types of soil is the most important step in designing any groundwater control system The knowledge
of this property is much useful in solving problems involving yield of water bearing strata seepage through
earthen dams stability of earthen dams and embankments of canal bank affected by seepage settlement etc The
falling head method of determining permeability is used for soil with low discharge where as the constant head
permeability test is used for coarse-grained soils with a reasonable discharge in a given time For very fine-
grained soil capillarity permeability test is recommended
Lugeon Test or Packer Tests - Estimating Hydraulic conductivity (or permeability) of different types of
rocks is a key step in designing any groundwater control system in a rock We do perform Packer Permeability
Tests in Rocks
Groundwater Monitoring
Our geotechnical field staffs are well trained for installing Piezometers and groundwater monitoring Piezometers
are two types viz Type-1 is Standpipe Piezometer and Type-2 is Vibrating-Wire Piezometers Standpipe
piezometer facilitates Groundwater levels measurement using dip meter or water level indicators while VW
piezometers are useful for monitoring Pore-Water pressures continuously using special devices attached to data
loggers
Groundwater Samples can be collected for analysis in the chemical and microbiological lab Routine drinking
water analysis trace metals and organic parameters can be tested and evaluated
Slope Stability Studies
The field of slope stability encompasses the analysis of static and dynamic stability of slopes of earth and rock-fill
dams slopes of other types of embankments excavated slopes and natural slopes in soil and soft rock Lonestar
Alpha can provide slope stability investigation analysis (including modelling) and design mitigation which can
be completed by our well trained and qualified geologists and geotechnical engineers
Settlement Monitoring
Settlement Monitoring surveys is performed to determine the degree of horizontal and vertical displacement of
structures pavements and embankments over a defined period Severe pavement damage and structural failure
can be a direct result of settlement and therefore it is critical that movement be detected and measured Our Senior
Engineering Surveyors and Geotechnical Engineers are available to assist you with the development and
implementation of a monitoring system to suit individual requirements
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Other Geotechnical Field Tests
Plate Load Tests
In-Situ CBR Tests
Soil Electrical Resistivity Tests
Soil Thermal Resistivity Tests
Pile Integrity Tests
Infiltration Rate Tests using Double Ring Infiltrometer
Geotechnical Field Tests
Geophysical seismic tests are useful to determine dynamic soil rock properties which will be used in
design of machine and any other vibrating equipment foundations
Two typical seismic tests performed as part of the geotechnical investigations are
Downhole seismic test and
Crosshole seismic test
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LIST OF GEOTECHNICAL TESTS
LIST OF GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING EQUIPMENTS
Drilling Rigs Desco Inc 2No SP4500S amp 3No
SP3500S (crawler)
Split-Spoon Sampler
Drilling Rig Ellettari EK100S amp EK 200S (crawler) Piston Type Samples
Drilling Rigs Truck Mounted Vibrating Wire Piezometers Devices amp Loggers
Drilling Rods Tricone Bits
Standard SPT sets and rods Tungsten Carbide Drilling Bits (96mm amp 101mm amp
above)
Single Double amp Triple Tube Core Barrels ndash
Conventional amp Wireline system
Diamond Bits Surface amp Impregnated (96mm amp
101mm amp above) ndash Conventional amp Wireline system
Shelby Tubes Automatic Water level Meter
Dynamic Cone Penetrometer Test equipment (DCPT) Bailers for Groundwater Sampling
Down-The-Hole Hammer (DTH Hammer) Packer Test Apparatus
Surveying Equipments (Auto Levels Total Station
GPS and Accessories)
Variable Geotechnical Softwares (gINT etc)
Thermal Resistivity Test Apparatus (KD2 Pro) Electrical Resistivity Test Apparatus (Nillson)
SUBSURFACE SOIL ROCK GROUNDWATER
Soil Investigation Drilling in Soils and Rocks
Bearing Capacity amp Settlement Analysis Slope Stability Analysis
Trial Pits Standard Penetration Test - SPT
Permeability in Soil (Falling Constant Head) Dynamic Cone Penetration Test - DCPT
Permeability in Rock (Lugeon Packer Test) Infiltration Rate Tests
Groundwater Monitoring and Sampling Installation of Inclinometers amp Pressure Meters
In-situ CBR Tests Installation of Piezometers
Soil Swelling Tests Plate Load Tests
Vane Shear Tests Soil Electrical Resistivity Tests
Down Hole Seismic Tests Cross Hole Seismic Tests
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KEY STAFF AT GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING
NAME DESIGNATION QUALIFICATION EXPERIENCE
J Pavan Kumar Sr Geotechnical Engineer MTech - Geotechnical 8
Tauseef anwar Geologist MSc Geology 5
Bahrudeen assain
Mohammed Geologist MSc Geology 5
Anjali Geologist BSc in Geology 8
Imran Ishaq Engineering asst Dip Civil 5
Mohammed Al-Ansari Logistics and Supervisor High School 10
Ameen Khalfan Field Coordinator High School 8
Abdullah Field Coordinator High School 5
Rit Bahadur Drilling Operator High School 15
Purna Bahadur Drilling Operator High School 16
Rajan Basnet Drilling Operator High School 10
Subarna Paija Drilling Operator High School 11
Lil Bahadur Sr Mechanic High School 11
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RECENT GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING PROJECTS Project Client Consultant No of Boreholes
Oman National Railway
Project Segments 2 amp 6
Italferr SpA MOTC 65 BH 80 TP amp
Piezometers
Bunker Terminal at Duqm Oman Oil Marketing Co
(OOMC)
Worley Parsons Oman
Engineering (WPOE)
10 BH amp MASW
survey
Mahdah ndash Rawdah Road
Dualization project
Premier International Mott McDonald 22 BH 15 TP amp
Slope stability
Yibal-Khuff FEED project Galfar Engg amp
Contracting Co SAOG
Petroleum Development
Oman (PDO)
95 BH 45 TP amp 11
Downhole seismic
Well pad stability
investigations at Fahud
Mabrouk Khulud West D
Galfar Engg amp
Contracting Co SAOG
Petroleum Development
Oman (PDO)
18 BH
Batinah Expressway Pkg 3 Simplex Infrastructure Parsons International
MOTC
79 BH
Adam ndash Thumrait
Dualization Project
Parsons International MOTC 150 BH 365 TP
Lime Calcination project at
Salalah
Carmeuse Inc - 15 BH 10 TP amp
Diagraphy drilling
Duqm Area A B amp C Sultan Qaboos University
(SQU)
SEZAD 65 BH amp 20 TP
Various Substation projects
in all Governorates
Dawood Engineering
Consultancy
Mezoon Electricity 50 BH 25 TP 50
ERTs
Chromite Quarry Drilling Arabian Gulf Trading - 7 BH
Transmission line at Taqah Rukun Al Yaqeen Int Mott McDonald 50 BH amp 61 TP
Izz ndash Adam Road
Dualization Project
Galfar Engg amp
Contracting Co SAOG
National Engg Services
of Pakistan (NESPAK)
25 BH amp 8 TPs
Bid bid ndash Sur Road
Dualization Project
Astaldi ndash Ozkar Joint
Venture
Dar Al-Handassah
(Lebonan)
89 BH 8 TPs
Piezometers
Water Distribution Network
at Al Amerat
Taeyoung ndash Hasan Juma
Baker JV
Sogreah Consultants 25 BH 130 TP amp Soil
Resistivity
Taxiway and Airlift Ramp
at Al Musannah Airbase
American International
Contractors Inc
- 34 BH amp 62 TP
Water Distribution Network
at Al Khoud
Towell Infrastructure
Projects Co LLC
National Engg Services
of Pakistan (NESPAK)
11 BH 7 TP amp Soil
Resistivity
Interchanges btn Airport amp
Muscat Expressway
Soares Da Costa ndash Oman
United Engg Services JV
Parsons International 15 BHs amp 10 TP
Oman Botanic Garden Diwan Royal Court Alatec (Spain) 75 BH
Qurayiat-Al-Amerat Road Muscat Municipality Parsons International 6 BH
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Tunnel
Al-Haffa District
Development Infrastructure
Dohfar Municipality Dar Al-Handassah
(Lebonan)
11 BH
Piezometers
Salam Resort amp Spa in Yiti
Muscat
Sama Dubai Halcrow International 58 BH
amp Piezometers
Al-Ansab STP Galfar Engineering amp
Contracting
Khatib AlAmi 6 BH
Limestone Quarry for
Doqoum Dry Dock
Daewoo Co Daewoo Co 6 BH
Barka Water Reservoir
Expansion Works
Galfar Engineering amp
Contracting
Mott Mac Donald 12 BH
Soil Resistivity
Information Centers at
Nizwa amp Ibri
Ministry of Higher
Education
Development Services amp
Maintenance
6 BH
Irrigation System Plan for
Dhofar Municipality
Dhofar Municipality Consulting Engineering
Services
7 BH
Infiltration Tests
Cyclone Damage
Rehabilitation Works in Ras
Al-Hadd
CCC Parsons International Investigation for
Ground
Improvement
Soil Resistivity OMIFCO - Soil Resistivity
Seeb Cornice Road
Improvement Bridges
Muscat Municipality Atkins 7 BH
Dualization FarqNizwa to
Marfaa Daris Road
Ministry of Transport and
Communication
Parsons International 18 BH
Dualization of Al Kharjiah
Street
Muscat Municipality Parsons International 6 BH
Bidbid Sur Road Sec-1 MOTC Dar Al Handasah 31 BH Piezometers
120TPs
Flood Protection Dams-
Liwa and Shinaz Area
Ministry of water
resources and regional
municipalities
Renardet amp Fitchner 29 BH 40 TPs
Housing at Hail Al Ghaf
Quriyat
Muscat Municipality - 10 BH amp 10 TPs
132kV OHL from Harweel
to Thumrait
Petroleum Development
Oman
Worley Parsons 11 BH 11TPs amp ERT
132kV OHL from Dank to
Al Hail
Civil Co Contracting OETC Energoprojekt
Mott Mac Donald
43 BH 20 TPs amp
ERT
132kV OHL from Al Wasit
to Buraimi Grid Ss
Civil Co Contracting OETC Energoprojekt
Mott Mac Donald
27 BH 11TPrsquos amp
ERT
Al Athaiba Junction
Improvements
Muscat Municipality Parsons Intl Co 12 BH 7 TP Asphalt
Coring
Third Laneing from Bait Al Muscat Municipality Parsons International 35 BH 34 TP
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Barka to Mabelah Asphalt Coring
Design and construction of
Dualization of Al Murtaffa
street
Muscat Municipality Parsons International 26 BH 15 TP
Asphalt Coring
Proposed Tower
Constructions in OMAN
Ministry of Broadcasting Rohde amp Schwarz 16BH
EPC of power plant Daleel
Facility
L amp T Electromech Mott Mac Donald 7 BH 10TP ERT
Royal Suite at Haima and
Emergency block
Dewan of Royal Court Tebodin amp Partners LLC 4BH 4TP
Navigation Aids System
Muscat International
Airport and Salalah Airport
Thales Deutschland
Germany
Thales Deutschland
Germany
6BH 5ERT
Upgrade of DPS amp B-Block
facility Daleel oil Fields
Daleel Petroleum Attila Dogan 4BH 2ERT
13233kV Grid Station at
Quriyat
OETC LnT Oman Energoprojekt amp Parsons 4BH TPs
132kV OHL from Quriyat
to Jahloot
OETC LnT Oman Energoprojekt amp Parsons 60BH 60TPs 60ERT
Supreme Court at Al
Ghubra Guest House
Royal Court Affairs
Royal Estates The Palace
Consulting Engineering
Services LLC
12BH TPs
GEOTECH DRILLING RIGS
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DESCO SP4500S Rigs DESCO SP3500S Rigs
Site Work Photographs
GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION ndash AREA A B amp C at Duqm
Client SEZAD Consultant SQU
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GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION ndash Yibal Khuff Project at Yibal
Client Galfar Engg amp Cont Consultant PDO
GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION ndash Inclined Coring at Chromite Mine near Sumail
Client Arabian Gulf Trading
GEOTEC
HNICAL INVESTIGATION ndash Oman National Railway Project
Segments 2 amp 6
Client MOTC Consultant Italferr SpA
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GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION FOR
BARKA WATER RESERVOIR EXPANSION
Client Galfar Consultant Mott Mac Donald
SUBSURFACE INVESTIGATION BIDBID-SUR ROAD
SECTION 1
Client MOTC Consultant Dar Al Handasah Shair amp Partners
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GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION FOR SEEB-CORNICHE ROAD
IMPROVEMENT BRIDGE 6 MUSCAT
Client Muscat Municipality Consultant Atkins
GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION FOR 132KV OHL FROM DANK
TO AL HAIL amp 132KV OHL FROM SIBETHA TO BURAIMI
Client CivilCo Consultant Mott Mac Donald Energoprojekt
GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION FOR FLOOD PROTECTION DAMS
SHINAZ AREA ndash HATTA-A HATTA-B FAYDH amp BIDAH
Client MRMWR Consultant Fitchner amp Renardet
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DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF FLYOVER WIDENING AND JUNCTION IMPROVEMENTS AT AL ATHAIBA INTERCHANGE
Client Muscat Municipality Consultant Parsons
DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF THIRD LANING OF MAIN ROAD FROM AL MAWELAH INTERCHANGE TO BAIT AL BARKHA RA
Client Muscat Municipality Consultant Parsons
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SURVEYING WITH TOTAL STATION EQUIPMENT FOR
GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING PURPOSES
ELECTRICAL RESISTIVITY TEST
RESISTIVITY MAPPING amp RESISTIVITY PROFILING
PIEZOMETER INSTALLATION INCLINED DRILLING WITH PACKER TEST
CHEMICALENVIRONMENTAL amp
MICROBIOLOGICAL TESTING
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Lonestar Alpha Lab provides a full range of chemical environmental and microbiological analytical services to
industrial engineeringconsulting and government clients throughout the Sultanate of Oman Lonestar Alpha
analytical expertise includes organic and inorganic analyses of water soil air food and many other matrices The
lab production capability capacity and advancement of instrumentation ensure the reliability and performance
needed to successfully deliver major analytical projects Instruments are dedicated to specific matrices and
analyses to prevent cross contamination Our reports are fully supported by QAQC deliverables designed to meet
the requirements of the regulatory program for which the data will be utilized Our reports are designed for ease-
of-results interpretation as well as efficient validation of the support data
TESTING DIFFERENT MATRICES
DomesticFormationGroundReclamation Water
Desalination Water amp Marine Samples
Marine Life
Plant Tissue
Reverse Osmosis
Soils amp Sediments
Food Products
Metal Samples
Concrete Products
CHEMICALENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS
WaterWastewater Metallic Constituents
WaterWastewater Organic Constituents
Water Cations amp Anions
Ambient Air Quality Monitoring
Stack amp Process Emission Monitoring
Indoor Air Quality
Contamination Pollution Studies Environmental Chemistry organics inorganics metals
Analytical chemistry using AAS XRF OES IRC and wet chemistry
Noise amp Vibration Monitoring
Microbiological Analysis
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AMBIENT AIR amp STACK EMISSION MONITORING
CO amp CO2
Hydrogen Sulfide
Hydrocarbons
Metal Particulates
NOx SOx
Oxygen
Volatile Organic Compounds
Dioxin amp Furion
MICROBIOLOGICAL AIR QUALITY MONITORING
Bacteria(CFUm3
Moulds (CFUm3)
Identification of Microorganisms up to Species level
INDOOR AIR QUALITY (IAQ)
Lonestar Alpha leads the way in Indoor Air Quality Services with our dedicated team of field staff and the latest
equipment We are equipped to investigate chemical and biological exposure situations
IAQ Air Monitoring Services
VOCs and SVOCs
Fungal Mold Indentification Quantification
Total Respirable Particulates
Toxic Vapors
Sick Building Syndrome
Bacterial Indentification Quantification
Typical IAQ Surveys
IAQ profile for preliminary building study
Baseline IAQ monitoring
Mold Fungal contamination monitoring using spore trap sampling devices
Compliance monitoring for municipal amp Government enviromental agencies
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HSE monitoring for critical response of environmental hazards
INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE (IH)
Lonestar Alpha is capable of providing a wide variety of Industrial Hygiene Service
using state of the art equipment and depth of experience with IH procedures
NoiseDosimetry TLV+8Hr TWA
Particulates (Total PM 10 PM 50 PM 25)
Combustible Gases (Total Hydrocarbons)
VOCs and SVOCs
Total and Respirable Fibers
Metals and Inorganics
Typical Industrial Hygiene Monitoring
HSE monitoring for corporate or client requirec field data collection
Compliance monitoring for Municipal or Governmental agency requirements
Background monitoring for comparative Environmental studies
HYGIENE AUDITING AND INSPECTIONS
Hygiene Auditing
Hygiene Inspections and Hygiene recommendations
Assisting in ISOHACCP Certifications
Microbiological Sampling and Analysis of Food and Water
Swab sampling and Air Monitoring
Hotel and Industrial HAACP and Hygiene System Implementation
Assisting in Laboratory setup and Accreditations Response monitoring for safety analysis and quality assurance audits
OIL ANALYSIS
Lube Oil
Transformer Oil
Compressor Oil
Diesel
Heavy fuel
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LIST OF CHEMICALENVIRONMENTALMICROBIOLOGICAL TESTS ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY amp ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS
WATER EFFLUENT SEAWATER SOIL SEDIMENT ANALYSIS
Acidity Sulfide Selenium
Alkalinity TDS Silicon
Ammonia Temperature Silver
Bicarbonate Total Hardness Sodium
BOD Total Nitrogen Strontium
Boron Total Organic Carbon Thallium
Chlorite chlorate Potassium
Bromate TSS Tin
Carbonate Turbidity Titanium
Chlorides Aluminum Vanadium
COD Antimony Zink
Color Arsenic Aromatic Volatile Orgabicx (BTEX)
Conductivity Barium Chlorinated Hydrocarbons
Cyanides Beryllium Crude amp Refined Product Fingerprinting
Dissolved Oxygen Cadmium Extractible Organic Halides
Fluoride Calcium Haloacetic Acids
Free Chlorine Chromium Halogenated Volatile Organics
Magnesium Hardness Cobalt Herbicides amp Pesticides
Nitrates Copper Nitroaromatic amp Cyclic Ketones
Nitrites Hexavalent Chromium Organic and Volatile Acids
Oil amp Grease Iron PCBrsquos
Organic Nitrogen Lead Polynuclear Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAH)
pH Lithium Semi Volatile Organic Compounds
Phenols Magnesium Total Organic Halides
Phosphates Mercury Total Petroleum Hydrocarbons (TPH)
Phosphorus Molybdenum Trihalomethanes
Residual Chlorine Nickel Volatile Organic Compounds
Salinity Niobium Pthalate Esters
Sodium Absorption Ratio
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FOOD CHEMICAL AND MICROBIOLOGICAL TEST
Fish and Value added fish products vegetable oils Ketchups Mayonnaise Vinegar Cooked sea
food Cooked Non sea foods Canned foods Vegetables Snacks Ghee Cheese Honey Sweats etc
CHEMICAL ANALYSIS OF FOOD
GIDELINES - OMAN STANDARDGULF STANDARDOther International Standards
TEST METHODS- AOACASTAAOCSISOSASOASTMBS
CHEMICAL ANALYSIS OF FOOD
Protein Cholesterol
Fat content Phosphorous
Vitamins Sodium
Moisture Potassium
Ash Calcium
Dietary Fibre Lead
Sugar Cadmium
Starch Mercury
Saturated Fat Iron
Unsaturated Fat Magnesium
Arsenic Aflatoxins
Moisture content Histamine
Volatile protein Irradiation
Pesticides Sudan Dyes
MICROBIOLOGICAL ANALYSIS OF FOOD
TEST METHODS ndash USFDA BAMAOACCCFRACMMEFISO
GUIDELINES ndash OMANI STANDARDGSOPHLS
MICROBIOLOGICAL ANALYSIS OF FOOD
Aerobic Plate Count Listeria monocytogens
Lactobacillus acidophilus Shelf Life Analysis
Escherichia coli Enterobacteriaceae
Escherichia coli O157 H7 Vibrio parahaemolyticus
Fecal Coliforms Shigella
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Total Coliforms Listeria spp
Staphylococcus aureus Clostridium perfringens
Salmonella Yeast and Mould
Vibrio cholera Vibrio parahaemolyticus
Anaerobic plate count Campylobacter
Histamine Bacillus cereus
Aflatoxin
CHEMISTRY OF CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL
Chemical Analysis of Cement Chemical Analysis of Lime Powder
Heat of Hydration of cement Total Alkalis
Chemical Analysis of Micro silica Chemical Analysis of Ground Granulated Blast
Furnace Slag
Sodium Absorption Ratio Leachibility Tests of Metals from Soil
Testing of Concrete making water Determination of Alkali carbonates amp Bi carbonates
Cation Exchange Capacity of Soil Organic matter content of soil
Mass loss of Ignition of soil Total Sulphate content of soil
Water soluble Sulphate content of soil Water soluble Chloride content of soil
Carbonate content of soil Acid soluble Chloride content of soil
Gypsum content of soil Ammonia content of soil
Total Sulphate content of Aggregates Total Chloride content of Aggregates
Potential Alkali ndash Silica reactivity of Aggregates Water Soluble Chloride Salts in Aggregates
Acid ndash Soluble Material in fine Aggregate Organic impurities in fine Aggregates
Determining the water content of freshly mixed
concrete
Determining the Portland cement content of the
hardened hydraulic cement concrete
Chemical analysis of hardened concrete Sulfate content of hardened concrete
Chemical analysis for metals like steel Chloride content of hardened concrete
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ORE ANALYSIS
Dolomite Ore Iron Ore
Copper Ore Nickel Ore
Chromium Ore Limestone Ore
Manganese Ore Gypsum
Dunite Quartz
STEEL CHEMISTRY
Alloys Brass amp Bronze
Aluminum Alloys Chemical Composition of Steel
ASTM A 262 (Various) Diffused Hydrogen Test
ASTM G 48 (Variou) Purity of Metals
ASTM G 6667 Nickel Alloys
OIL ANALYSIS
Appearance Flash Point Specific Gravity
Ash Content Water content Insoluble pentane
Carbon Conradson Residue Wear Metals Total Acid Number
Kinematic Viscosity Break Down voltage Total Base Number
Dissipation factor Oil Content Viscosity Index
Color Pour Point Flash Point
Copper Corrosion BS amp W Density
Neutralization number Resistivity Interfacial tension
Dissolve gas Sediment Sulphur content
Cloud point Distillation PCB
Oxidation test Gassing
AMBIENT AIR STACK MONITORING
Carbon Dioxide RPM (PM 10 5 25)
Carbon Monoxide Semi Volatile Organic Compounds
Chlorine Content SO2
Hydrogen Sulfide Total Acid Concentration
Lower Explosion Limit Total Hydrocarbon
Oxides of Nitrogen Total Particulate Concentration
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Oxygen Volatile Organic Compounds
Ozone Dioxin amp Furion
INDOOR AIR QUALITY ndash IAQ INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE - IH
Asbestos Bulk Sample Analysis Total amp Respirable Fibers
Asbestos Fiber Concentration in Air Total amp Respirable Particulates
Bacterial amp Microbial Identification Total Plate Count
FungalMould Identification Toxic Vapors
Metals VOC amp SVOC
Noise Monitoring Dosimetry TWA Yeast amp Mould Identification
MICROBIOLOGICAL ANALYSIS OF WATER
Test Method ndash BS ENISOAPHAAWWACMMEF CCFRA
GUIDELINES ndash Omani standardGSOWHODubai Municipality
WATER WASTE WATERINDUSTRIES WATER SOIL
Heterotrophic plate count
Total Coliforms
Escherichia coli
EnterococciFecal streptococci
Pseudomonas aeroginosa Staphylococcus aureus
Legionella spp Nematodes
Sulphate Reducing Bacteria Yeast amp Mould
Salmonella Microscopic observations and interpretations
Vibrio cholera Standard Plate count at 22 o C
Fecal Coliform Clostridium perfringens
Legionella anisa
Legionella Pneumophila serogroup 1
Legionella Pneumophila serogroup 2-14
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MICROBIOLOGICAL ANALYSIS OF PERSONAL SWABSSURFACE SWABSEQUIPMENT
SWABS
Total coliforms
Fecal coliforms
Escherichia coli
Aerobic plate count
Staphylococcus aureus
Yeast and Mould
Salmonella spp
COSMETICS ANALYSIS
HairoilsHair creams Hair shampooBody lotion Chemical DepilinatorsTalcum PowderDeoderants
Toilette soapSkin cream etc As per GSOOS SASO USFDAAOAC Standards
COSMETICS ANALYSIS
Appearance Thermal Stability
Color Total Fat
Odor Lead
Homogenous Cadmium
Texture Nickel
Seperation Chromium
Skin Irritation Test Ethanol insoluble matter
Marking Water insoluble matter
Language Total free Alkali
Instructions for Use Chlorides calculated as NaCl
Warning phrases concerning the product (if any) Saponification Value
Chemical and Physical Tests Free Fatty Acid as Oliec Acid
Moisture Extraneous matter
pH Total Non Acqueos content
Sediment and suspended matter Peroxide value
Alchohol content Total Bacterial count
Formaldehyde Yeast and Mould
Essential oils Pseudomonas aeroginosa
Volatile matter Staphylococcus aureus
Non volatile alcohol matter
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LIST OF CHEMICALENVIRONMENTALMICROBIOLOGICAL EQUIPMENTS
pH Meter Conductivity Meter pH Meters
Dissolved Oxygen Meter Turbidity Meter
Flame Atomic Absorption Spectrometer
FAASGFAAS Hg Analyzer
EDXRF Analyzer ndash Philips MiniPal2
Muffle Air Furnace (1100˚C) Breakdown voltage
ICP- OES Colour apparatus for OIL
GC-MSGC centrifuge
IC Open cup ndashClosed cup Flash point
UV-VIS-NIR Spectrometer HACH TAN delta Resistivity meter
Dissolved gas Analyser ( TOGA) AAS
TAN Titrator Microscope
Copper corrosion Colony Counter
Karl fisher colometric Viscometer
Interfacial tensometer OES
Biological safety Cabinet UV apparatus
Shaker Water bath
Freezer Incubator
Chillier Autoclave
Micro pipetter Vortex
pipetter
Weighing Balance
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KEY STAFF AT CHEMICALMICROBIOLOGICAL LAB
MAJOR CHEMICALENVIRONMENTAL CLIENTS
Client Client
HMR Consultants Dhofar Power Company
Geo-Resources Omani Euro Foods Industries
Al-Safa Environmental Consultancy Al-Hassan Engineering Company
Five Oceans Dawood Contracting Company
Fugro Middle East Natural Resources Consultants
Gulf Mining ICES
Muscat Chromite Sohar Steel LLC
Total Management Trading Construction Materials Industries
Emirates Trading Co Al-Shidhani Refreshments Enterprises
Oman Chromite Oman Aluminium Processing Industries LLC
Muscat Overseas Radisson Blu
National Arabian Gulf International Desalination amp Water Treatment
ASB Group Dhofar Beverages
Majan Mining Company OMASCO
Haya Oman Liquefied Natural Gas Company
Oman Polyproplene Swan Foods LLC
Oman Methanol Bahwan Engineering Co
NAME DESIGNATION EXPERIENCE
P Tejali Lab Manager 17 yrs
Asad Naqvi Chemical Lab Supervisor 17 yrs
OD Sebastian Senior Chemist 32 yrs
Vinu Mohan Senior Microbiologist 7 yrs
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Sohar Aluminum OMIFCO
Oman Refreshment Occidental Mukhaizna LLC
Shangri-La Barr Al Jissa Special Technical Services
ENATO Consolidated Contractors Company
Blue City Northern Minerals Company
Andam International Sweets of Oman
SUR Desalination (Bahwan Veolia Water) Lalbuksh Voltas Engineering Services
STFA Bahwan Veolia Water LLC
Larsen amp Turbo COWI-Larsen
GALFAR Khimji Permoglaze (Oman) LLC
AATCO United Chrome LLC
Interbeton amp Six Construct Oman Flour Mills Company
Douglas OHI Oman National Engineering amp Investment
VALE -Oman Petrogas
BP Oman Sohar aluminium
Siemens-Oman American Embassy
Tawoos Catering Wacasco Catering
MAF DALKIA Al Futtaim amp Sons
Enhance Khimji Ramdas LLC
Oman Oasis National Mineral water CO LLC
Areej Vegetablesamp Oil Derivatives National Pharmaceuticals
Towell Infrastructure Tulip Inn
The Chedi Grand Hyatt
Al Bustan Palace Muscat Holiday INN
Hotel Ibis Park Inn
Radisson Blu Mother Care
Tabreed Taghleef Indusries
NABIL Biscuits ATTCO
Worely parrsion AECOM
Honda Rotem Abensia
Global Gypsum Board Minvest
Global Engineering SteamTech
Mazoom Pharmacy Muscat Pharmacy
IBN- SINA Pharmacy Golden Jood Trading
Sun rise Global Beya Global Muscat
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MECHANICAL CORROSION AND METALLURGICAL TESTING
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Lonestar Alpha has the capability to cater to the physical metallurgical testing requirements of a wide range of
materials and products The testing capability and experience are recognized by reputed organizations like
PDO OXY BP OGC etc and third party inspection agencies Tests are generally carried out to international
standards set by ASTM BS ASME API AWS and others Lonestar Alpha offers quality service to
international standards accurate results and quick turnaround at reasonable cost
Lonestar Alpha Mechanical Metallurgical Corrosion Testing Capabilities Include
Tensile compression Test Vickers Hardness RockwellBrinell Hardness
Impact (Ambient temp to -196degC) BendFlatteningNick Break Test Elevated Temperature
tensile testing
Corrosion Test - ASTM
A262G48G28ASTM A 923
ASTM E 562 Ferrite measurement
by ferritscope Flexure
Proof Load Breaking Load Failure Load
Coating Thickness Coating Continuity Coating Adhesion
MacroMicro Examination Fillet Weld Break Nick Break
HIC SSCC test in accordance with
NACE standards Chemistry by OES
Failure Analysis and
Material Investigation
Chemical analysis of metallic materials of
Fe and Ni base alloys In situ Replica Metallography
Metallic sample collection at
site for chemical analysis
Strand wire testing for mechanical
properties Portable hardness testing Manhole Cover testing
Rubber testing Geo-textile testing HDPE testing
Materials frequently tested include
Metals and alloy products such as plates shapes bares pipes and fittings
Welding procedure qualification test coupons
Welding consumable qualification test coupons
Welder qualification test coupons
Welding procedure test coupons
Steel Bars Wires and Fabric for concrete reinforcement
Galvanized Steel products
Fasteners
Metal Castings
Cemented Carbide Products
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Lonestar Alpha Laboratories offers a wide range of metallurgical services to many diverse industries supported by
an experienced team of metallurgical engineers trained technicians and modern equipment The following
services are offered
o Laboratory Metallography and Microscopy
o Replica and In-situ Metallography
o Corrosion Testing and Evaluation
o Condition Usability and Remaining Life Assessment
o Failure Analysis and Investigation
o Other Services
Laboratory Metallography and Microscopy
Scanning Electron Microscopy
Stereomicroscopy
Energy Dispersive X-ray Analysis
Fractrography
Macrostructural Examination
Microstructural Examination
Microhardness Evaluation
Replica and In-situ Metallography
In-situ Replica Metallography
Replication of Fractures
Replication of Surface Features
Corrosion Testing and Evaluation
Lonestar Alpha is equipped to undertake corrosion testing and evaluation in accordance with NACE and ASTM
standards for qualification of materials used in corrosive environments which include sea water brine blackish
water and sour service The following tests are conducted
Resistance to Pitting and Crevice Corrosion
Susceptibility to Intergranular Corrosion Attack
Resistance to Sulfide Stress Cracking (SSC)
Resistance to Hydrogen Induced Cracking (HIC)
Examination of Scales and Corrosion Products
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Condition Usability and Remaining Life Assessment
Periodic inspections serve to identify degradation processes at an early stage and thereby provide necessary
information for assessment of condition usability and remaining life Further the initiation of timely repair or
replacement actions substantially reduced or eliminates costly capital and downtime losses
Lonestar has the capability and experience to perform comprehensive inspections necessary for condition
usability and remaining life assessment of a wide range of materials and components used in structures plants and
operating equipment
Power plant and auxiliary boiler tubes headers and connectors
Turbine nozzles vanes combustor lines and casings
Oil and gas processing equipment and components
Equipment and components of marineoffshore structures
Drilling and downhole equipment and components
Engine Components
Failure Analysis and Investigation
Supported by its integrated analytical facilities and the diverse professional capabilities of its staff Lonestar has
for the last several years provided accurate and timely analyses and investigations into failures of components
Reports include comprehensive photographic documentation of observations discussions of findings conclusions
on the mechanism and root cause of failure
Other Services
Lonestar offer assistance in the following areas
Material selection for intended service
Preparation of material testing and inspection procedures
Study of failure mechanisms of complex systems
Troubleshooting
Research and development
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LIST OF METALLURGY TESTS
LIST OF METALLURGY LAB EQUIPMENTS Instron Universal Tensile Tester Lathe Machine
Satec Charpy Impact testing machine Charpy Broaching Machine
Forcipol Bend Testing machine Gas Cutting Gear
Olympus Metallurgical Microscope Carl Zeiss
microscope upto 1600X
Stereo Microscope
Metlabcorp Micro Polisher Digital Verniers
Automatic Polishing machine Digital Micrometers
Water Chiller Bath Coating thickness Meter
Optorama Shadowgraph Holiday detector
Digital thermometers Band Saw Machine
Vickers hardness tester Hack Saw Machine
Fischer Ferritscope Universal Milling Machine
STEEL REBARS EXOTIC MATERIAL
Tensile Tests Bend Tests
Elevated Temperature Tensiles Rebar Tensile Bend and Rebend
Proof Load test Fracture Test
Macro Preparation amp Examination Coating thickness test Holiday Detection Test
Peel Off Test Vickers Rockwell Hardness Survey
Charpy Impact Test Micro Examination with photograph
Ferrite Count (Point Count method) - count Ferrite Content (Magnetic Method) - spots
A262 Test Practice CE ASTM G48ASTM G28 tests
SSCC Test HIC Test
Chemical Analysis XRD EDXRF Analysis
SEMEDS Analysis Detailed Failure Investigation Material investigation
CTOD In-situ Replica Metallography
Strand Wire Tensile Test Manhole Cover Compression Test
Ring Stiffness Test GRE Rubber Plastic Geo-textile Tensile testing
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KEY STAFF AT METALLURGY LAB
Anil Vashishta Pratik Raval Sasikumar Isehaq Chezian
NAME DESIGNATION QUALIFICATION EXPERIENCE
Anil Vashishta Operations Manager
Metallurgical Head
BE Metallurgical
Engineering 24 years
Pratik Raval Test House Supervisor BE Mechanical
Engineering 10 years
KSasikumar Senior Metallurgist BE Metallurgical
Engineering 14 years
GChezhian Metallurgist BE Metallurgical
Engineering 06 years
Ishaq Al Harassi Senior Engineer BE Mechanical
Engineering 08 years
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BRANCHES amp CONTACTS
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LONESTAR ALPHA LABORATORIES BRANCHES amp CONTACTS
Website
wwwlonestaralphacom
General Email infolonestaralphacom
Branches
Muscat (Central Laboratory) PO Box 1197 PC 130 Azaiba ndash Muscat Sultanate of Oman
Tel +968 24501524 24505590
Fax +968 24503814
Email muscatlablonestaralphacom
Muscat (Chemistry Environmental) PO Box 1197 PC 130 Azaiba ndash Muscat Sultanate of Oman
Tel +968 24504206 24504924
Fax +968 24502635
Email chemlablonestaralphacom
Muscat (Micro-biology) PO Box 1197 PC 130 Azaiba ndash Muscat Sultanate of Oman
Tel +968 24504206 24504924
Fax +968 24502635
Email microlablonestaralphacom
Sohar PO Box 84 PC 327 Sohar Industrial Estate Sohar ndash Sultanate of Oman
Tel +968 26751775 26751920 26751976
Fax +968 26751331
Email civilsoharlonestaralphacom
Duqm Tel +968 99278040 92303290
Fax +968 24503814
Email duqmlablonestaralphacom
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Salalah
Tel +968 2321 3390 +968 92038358
Fax +968 2321 3391
Email salalahlablonestaralphacom
Key Personals
Administration
Dawood Al-Harrasi
Chief Executive Officer
+968 91111411 dawoodalharrasilonestaralphacom
Saif Al-Harthi
Business Development Manager
+968 90122471 saifalharthylonestaralphacom
Santosh Elapanda
QHSE Manager
+968 99881224 santoshelapandalonestaralphacom
Moncy Thomas
Finance HR amp Admin Manager
+968 99221293 moncythomaslonestaralphacom
Operations
Anil Vashishta
Operations Manager Metallurgical Head
+968 99866907 anilvashishtalonestaralphacom
Civil Engineering Material Lab Hukam Chand
Civil Engineering Country Manager - Civil
+968 99445354 hukamchandlonestaralphacom
Naresh Paladugu
Civil Engineering Technical Manager - Civil
+968 99063458 nareshpaladugulonestaralphacom
Rakesh
Civil Engineering Lab Manager - Sohar Lab
+968 92869691 civilsoharlonestaralphacom
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FrancisMD
Civil Engineering Lab Manager ndash Salalah Lab
+968 92038358 Salalahlablonestaralphacom
Tomiyo
Civil Engineering Senior Lab Technician - Duqm Lab
+968 99278040 duqmlablonestaralphacom
Geotechnical Engineering Lab
J Pavan Kumar
Geotechnical Engineering Sr Geotechnical engineer
+968 99887852 ameerudeenlonestaralphacom
Chemical Microbiology amp Environmental Lab
P Tejali
Chemical Microbiology amp Environmental Engineering Lab Manager
+968 99887834 tejaliparsekarlonestaralphacom
Asad
Chemical amp Environmental Engineering Assistant Manager Chemistry
+968 99884612 asadnaqvilonestaralphacom
Vinu Mohan
Food amp Microbiology Testing
+968 99248181 vinumohanlonestaralphacom
Metallurgy Lab
Email metlablonestaralphacom
Anil Vashishta
Metallurgy Lab Manager Metallurgy
+968 99866907 anilvashishtalonestaralphacom
Pratik Raval
Metallurgy Lab Test House Supervisor
+968 99880633 pratikravallonestaralphacom
Sasi Kumar
Metallurgy Lab Senior Metallurgist
+968 99843415 sasikumarlonestaralphacom
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LOCATION MAPS
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1 MUSCAT
2 Muscat ndash Chemistry Lab
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3 SOHAR
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4 DUQM
5 SALALAH
Registered with Directorate General for Specification amp measurements
Approved by PDO ISOIEC 170252005 Certified by SGS for ISO 9001
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Food amp Microbiological Analysis
Microbiological analysis of food vegetables canned vegetables fish meat
meat products chicken sausage ketchup cooking oil mayonnaise cheese
chips cooked foods water and wastewater for CFU fecal coliforms fecal
streptococcus fungi nematods pseudomononas ligeonella etc in
accordance AOAC CMMEF ISO and CCFRA methods Cosmetics
Chemical and microbiological analysis of Hair Oil Vanishing Cream skin
Care lotion Soap Detergent and Hair cream as per the OMAN ministerial
requirement
Chemical analysis of Food
Protein Fiber moisture Toxic metals (lead cadmium Mercury selenium)
histamine Ash Content Fat content by standard method of chemical
analysis of food by David Pearson AOAC and ICP
Drinking water bottled and Unbottled
Chemical and microbiological Analysis of drinking water in accordance with
GULF standard Omani Standard WHO USEPA and international standard
including Bromate Bromide Chlorate Chlorite BTEX TRI Halo methane
VOC TPH metals and all other Carbonate Bi Carbonate and cations and
Anions using IC ICP GC amp GCMS
Paint
Solids Density SG Hg Pb VOC PCB drying time dry film thickness
wet film thickness adhesion strength etc in accordance with ASTM BS
BSEN DIN standard
Bitumen Penetration 25 Softening point Saybolt Furol Viscosity 25
Ductility 25 Water contents
CIVIL ENGINEERING MATERIAL TESTING
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Our Civil Engineering Departments at Muscat Sohar Duqm and Salalah covers wide range of mechanical
physical and chemical testing of soil aggregate concrete concrete durability cement admixtures Microsilica
blocks asphalt bitumen tack coat prime coat marble tiles water and other Construction Materials The lab also
provides a laboratory testing support to our geotechnical Engineering Department
Covering Wide Areas of Oman
Observing the need to be close to the construction projects that spread all over Oman full ndashfledged civil
engineering material testing labs have been established by Lonestar Alpha to cover as many regions of Oman as
possible The presence of more local labs within each region should facilitate providing better services to our
clients and better control of work quality in such projects Our Civil Engineering laboratories are currently in
Muscat Sohar Duqm and Salalah In addition to these five labs Lonestar is capable of providing site labs for
major projects that require labs at their sites
Locations of Civil Engineering material testing labs that belongs to Lonestar Alpha in Oman
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Concrete Strength
The compressive strength of concrete is the most common performance measure used by the engineer in
designing buildings and other structures The compressive strength is measured by breaking cylindrical (or cube)
concrete specimens in a compression-testing machine Flexural strength is one of the tensile strength of concrete
Tensile strength along with elastic modulus and corrosion resistance is another important strength parameter of
engineering materials used in structures
Concrete Durability
While compressive strength is a good indicator of load resistance it isnt a major indicator of concrete durability
There is therefore a need for quick reliable tests for concrete durability that would have to go far beyond reliance
on such standard performance measures as 28-day compressive strength Three forms of water penetration tests
are commonly used namely BS EN 12390DIN 1048 Water Permeability BS 1881 Part 208 Initial Surface
Absorption (ISAT) and BS 1881 Part 122 Water Absorption There are two similar modified chloride diffusion
tests namely ASTM C1202 Chloride Penetration and AASHTO 277 Rapid Chloride Permeability Chloride
Migration Coefficient (NTB 492) is one of the latest test method recently we added in to our system
Soil Field Density (soil compaction)
Soil compaction is defined as the method of mechanically increasing the density of soil In construction this is a
significant part of the building process If performed improperly settlement of the soil could occur and result in
unnecessary maintenance costs or structure failure Almost all types of building sites and construction projects
utilize mechanical compaction techniques Therefore regular testing of soil compaction by independent
laboratories is extremely essential and important Sand Cone Test (ASTM D1556-07 and BS 1377-990) typical
field tests are performed for measuring degree of soil compaction)
Investigative Studies
It is often necessary to test concrete structures after the concrete has hardened to determine whether the structure
is suitable for its designed use The tests available for testing concrete range from the completely non-destructive
where there is no damage to the concrete through those where the concrete surface is slightly damaged to
partially destructive tests such as core tests where the surface has to be repaired after the test The range of
properties that can be assessed using non-destructive tests and partially destructive tests is quite large and includes
such fundamental parameters as density elastic modulus and strength as well as surface hardness and surface
absorption and reinforcement location size and distance from the surface
Deep Foundation Testing (Piles)
Confirmation of satisfactory construction of all pile types has lead to the development of practical inexpensive
and reliable dynamic testing techniques Let our lab be you independent pile testing specialist Low strain
integrity tests examine the response of a pile to a small hammer blow at the pile head The induced stress wave
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travels down the pile shaft and reflected waves from significant changes in pile shaft acoustic impedance are
registered by a transducer held against the pile head
Asphalt amp Bituminous Binder Testing New technologies increased construction liability and revised building standards have made quality asphalt
testing and inspection integral to the successful completion of todayrsquos construction projects Lonestar Alpha
provide asphalt testing services that evaluate asphalt binders asphalt mixtures and other derivatives of asphalt
geared for use in the construction industry
Site Laboratories amp Projects Quality Control
One of the problems which occur within the construction and civil engineering industry is the need to test
construction materials on site Lonestar Alpha has the full capacity to provide site laboratories for big projects
Experienced full-time supervisors lab technicians and assistant technicians will be devoted to run daily testing
activities of such site labs We can also furnish the labs with all necessary equipments and tools
LIST OF TESTS
CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL TESTS
SOIL AGGREGATEROCK
Sampling of Soil samples Sampling of Aggregate samples
Wet Sieve Analysis Sieve Analysis
Hydrometer Analysis Sedimentation Clay Silt and Dust particles
Fines percentage Specific gravity Particle density
Classification of soils Water absorption
Liquid Limit amp Plastic Limit (Atterberg Limits) Bulk density (LooseRodded)
Plasticity Index Moisture content
Linear Shrinkage Clay lumps and Farible particles
Shrinkage limit by wax method Flakiness Index
Proctor compaction test (Light and Heavy) Elongation Index
CBR test (Soaked and unsoaked) Flat and Elongated particles
Specific gravity Particle density Shape Index
Moisture content Crushed broken fractured faces
Maximum and Minimum Index density Voided shell content
Bulk density Light weight particles
Direct Shear test (C and ɸ) Compaction fraction
1-D Odometer test (Consolidation properties
CvmvCc e0) Aggregate crushing value
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Swell Pressure test Aggregate Impact value
Free swell index Ten percent fines value
Permeability (Constant and Falling head method) Uncompacted void content
Unconfined compressive strength (UCS) Los angeles abrasion value
Sand Equivalent Value Drying and shrinkage
Electrical resistivity Sand equivalent value
Electrical conductivity Petrographic examination
Thermal resistivity Polished stone value
FIELD TESTS Coating and Stripping value
Plate Load test Soundness (Magnesium sulphate Sodium sulphate)
Insitu CBR test Alkali reactivity ndash Mortar bar method (3months
16days)
Dynamic Cone penetration Test (DCPT) Alkali reactivity ndash Rocky cylinder method
Compaction test by Sand replacement method Alkali reactivity ndash Chemical method
Rock fill compaction test by water fill method Organic Impurities
ROCK ASPHALT
Uniaxial Compressive Strength (UCS) Bitumen content and grading
Density Field Core thickness density and Compaction
Water absorption Asphalt coring - Insitu
Flexural strength Marshall stability amp Flow
Point load index Marshall density
Modulus of rupture Maximum theoretical density Gmm
Size amp Weight gradation - Insitu Loss of stability
Sodium sulphate crystallization CEMENT
Drop test - Insitu Fineness
Slake durability Initial and Final setting time
Saturation Coefficient and Porosity Normal consistency
CONCRETE Soundness by lechartlier method
Sampling of Fresh Concrete Compressive and flexural strength
Design mix Heat of hydration
Trial mix Complete chemical analysis
Fresh concrete temperature density amp Air
content Microsilica
Workability ndash Slump cone test Bleeding Density
Setting time of concrete Bulk density
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OTHER CIVIL TESTS
Rock Testing Rock Grading Breakage Index etc
Concrete Coring Drilling of concrete cores from existing structures
Destructive and Non Destructive Tests
Concrete structural evaluation by
Ultra sonic pulse velocity test
Rebound Hammer survey
Half cell potential analysis
Cover meter survey
Depth of carbonation
Bond Strength
Delamination survey
Crack mapping
Reinforcement examination
Corrosion rate measurement
Electrical resistivity in concrete
Compressive strength determination by drilling and testing core sample
Coating thickness
Pull off strength of concrete repair
Pile Tests Low Strain Integrity of Piles and witness of pile load test
Compressive strength of cubesCylindersCores Activity index
Tensile splitting strength Moisture content
Flexural Transverse strength Complete chemical analysis
Durability tests on concrete STEEL
Rapid Chloride Penetration Test (RCPT) Tensile and Elongation test
Initial Saturation Absorption Test (ISAT) Bend test
Water Permeability Rebend test
Water absorption Coating thickness
Chloride Migration test Holiday test
Modulus of elasticity Coating flexibility
Dimensions of Various Concrete BlocksTiles Complete chemical analysis
Water Absorption of Concrete Kerbs Channels
Edgings amp Flags ADMIXTURE
Dimension amp Compressive Strength Of Paving
Blocks Physical and Chemical test on admixtures
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CHEMISTRY OF CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL
Chemical Analysis of Cement Chemical Analysis of Lime Powder
Heat of Hydration of cement Total Alkalies
Chemical Analysis of Micro silica Chemical Analysis of Ground Granulated Blast
Furnace Slag
Sodium Absorption Ratio Leachibility Tests of Metals from Soil
Testing of Concrete making water Determination of Alkali carbonates amp Bi
carbonates
Cation Exchange Capacity of Soil Organic matter content of soil
Mass loss of Ignition of soil Total Sulfate content of soil
Water soluble Sulfate content of soil Water soluble Chloride content of soil
Carbonate content of soil Acid soluble Chloride content of soil
Gypsum content of soil Ammonia content of soil
Total Sulfate content of Aggregates Total Chloride content of Aggregates
Potential Alkali ndash Silica reactivity of Aggregates Water Soluble Chloride Salts in Aggregates
Acid ndash Soluble Material in fine Aggregate Organic impurities in fine Aggregates
Determining the water content of freshly mixed
concrete
Determining the Portland cement content of the
hardened hydraulic cement concrete
Chemical analysis of hardened concrete Sulfate content of hardened concrete
Chemical analysis for metals like steel Chloride content of hardened concrete
Indepth carbonation of hardened concrete Indepth chloride penetration on hardened concrete
by dust sampling and analysis
LIST OF CIVIL EQUIPMENTS
General Equipments
Electronic Weighing balances of various capacities Standard calibration weights
Bouyancy balance system for specific gravity Desiccators
Digital Thermometers of various range Dial Thermometers of various range
Max Min Thermometers Wet amp Dry Thermometers
Pressure Gauges Digital Vernier Callipers
Hot Plates Vacuum Pumps
Air Compressor Sand Bath Water bath
Humidity Chamber Load Rings of different capacity
Dial indicators of various range Digital Dial Indicators
Feeler strips Straight Edges
Magnetic stands Cube Mould (150150150 mm)
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Riffle Boxes Drying Ovens
Soil Aggregate and Rock Testing Lab
BS amp ASTM Test Sieves Sieve Shakers
Cone Penetrometers for Liquid Limit Casagrande Apparatus for Liquid Limit
Shrinkage Limit Apparatus Hydrometer test apparatus
Direct Shear Test Appaatus BS ASTM Proctor Rammers
BS ASTM Proctor Moulds BSASTM CBR Moulds amp Appartus
Multi Speed Compression Machine 50 kN Field CBR Apparatus
ASTM Sand cone Apparatus BS large amp Small Pouring Cylinder
Plate bearing Test Apparatus Dynamic Cone Penetrometer (DCP)
Nuclear Density Gauge Electric Resistivity Meter
Speedy Moisture Apparatus Bulk Density Containers
Flakiness amp Elongation Gauges Los Angeles Abrasion Machines
Sand Equivalent Test Sets Jaw Crusher
Rock cutting Saw Drying Shrinkage Apparatus
Point load Index Tester Slake Durability Apparatus
Aggregate Impact Value Apparatus Aggregate Crushing Ten percent Fines Value Apparatus
1-D odometer for consolidation Flow Cone
Max Min Index density equipment Soil Permeability apparatus
Concrete amp Cement Testing lab
Fully Automatic amp Semi Automatic Compression
machines of Various Capacities
Fully Automatic amp Semi Automatic Flexural Testing
machines of Various Capacities
Density containers for Fresh concrete Density Air content meters for Fresh concrete Air content
Concrete Mortar Penetrometers for Setting Time of
Fresh concrete
Concrete Mixers for Trial Mix
Cube Beam Cylinder Moulds Sulphur compound melting pot
Cylinder capping frame Rapid Chloride Penetration Test Apparatus
Half Cell Potential Test Apparatus Concrete Cover meter
Concrete Resistivity meter Rebound hammer
Pull-Off Strength Tester Ultrasonic pulse Velocity Tester
Concrete Flow Meter Specimen Cutting Machine
Core Drilling Machines Diamond Core Bits of different diameter
Micro-coring equipment Blaine Air permeability Apparatus
Fly ash fineness Apparatus Vicat Apparatus
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Ultrasonic Coating Cover Meter (DFT) Le Chatelier Apparatus for Cement Soundness
Calorimeter for heat of hydration Jolting Apparatus
Cement Mortar Mixer Initial Surface Absorption Apparatus
Compression amp Flexural Testing machine for Cement
Strength
Chloride Migration Coefficient Testing apparatus
Water Absorption of Concrete under pressure Mortar Consistency apparatus
Asphalt Testing laboratory
Bitumen Extractor Theoretical maximum Specific Gravity Apparatus
Marshall Compaction Stand amp Rammer Marshall Moulds
Marshall Stability amp Flow Testing machine Asphalt Coring machine
KEY STAFF AT CIVIL ENGINEERING LAB
NAME DESIGNATION QUALIFICATION EXPERIENCE
Hukam Chand Country Manager Civil BA 36
Naresh Paladugu Technical Manager - Muscat MTech ndash GeoTechnical
Engineering (Civil) 11
Dijesh M D Senior Lab TechnicianSupervisor
(Civil) BSc 12
SumeshC Senior Lab TechnicianSupervisor
(Civil) BSc 12
Srinivasa RaoP Senior Lab TechnicianSupervisor
(Civil) BSc 10
Naveen Dhiman Senior Lab TechnicianSupervisor
(Civil) BSc 11
Rakesh M Branch Manager - Sohar BSc 16
Mohammed Al Futaisi Asst Manager BSc 8
Arun S Anand Senior Lab TechnicianSupervisor
(Civil) BSc 11
Seetharam VS Senior Lab TechnicianSupervisor
(Civil) BSc 12
Ajeesh Kumar Senior Lab Technician BSc 9
MD Francis Branch Manager - Salalah Civil Engineering 39
Dhamotharakannan Senior Lab Technician B Tech Civil Engineering 3
Tomiyo Senior Lab TechnicianSupervisor -
Duqm BSc 10
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MAJOR CIVIL ENGINEERING PROJECTS Project Contractor
Construction of Batinah Expressway(Package 1 to 6)
Galfar Engineering amp Contracting SAOG
Nagarjuna construction company international
Simplex - Konstruktor (JV)
Larsen amp Toubro (Oman) LLC
FSB Ferrovial amp Batco JV
Consolidated Contractors Company Oman LLC
Oman Industrial Complex - VALE
Towel Construction
Teejan Trading amp Contracting
Galfar Engineering
LampT Oman
Barka Desalination Plant Douglas OHI Sohar Development Hotel (Crown Plaza) Galfar Engineering amp Contracting TOYOTA Showroom in Liwa Galfar Engineering amp Contracting Expansion of Sohar Beach Hotel Gulf Home Contracting
Social Houses in Liwa
Sam Trading Hussain Fahdil Partners Eastern Moon Contracting
Sohar Multiplex Towel Construction Rehabilitation of Sewerage Network and STP in
Buraimi
Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
IWP Desalination Plant at SUR Bahwan Engineering amp Contracting Maritime Works on Construction of New Port in
Duqm CCC-STFA-JDN
Shadeed Iron amp Steel Douglas OHI Salam Resort amp Spa (Dredging Work) CCC Bank Muscat Headquarter Building Galfar Engineering amp Contracting PDO Headquarter Building Al-Hajery Trading
Duqm Dry Dock Daewoo Co Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
Duqm Desalination Plant
Larsen amp Tubro
Road Bridges from Sarooj to Qurayat
Fedirici Stirling Batco
Road Work at Rahat Al-Andar Farm
Al-Ansari Trading Enterprises
Al-Moultaqa Residential Complex Dawood Contracting
Diabetic Health Centre Premier International
Oncology Wards amp Day care centre at Royal
Hospital Premier International
Psychiatric Hospital Bahwan Engineering Genetic Hospital Ay_tek Construction (Oman) LLC Sea Front Development Al-Ansari Trading Enterprises Car Museum at Barka Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
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Expansion of Barka Reservoir and Transmission
Facility Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
Arsquo Seeb Wastewater Treatment Project Al Hassan Engineering Oman Maritime College at Sohar Al-Khalili Enterprises
Buildings at Sohar University Al-Hajery Trading
Construction of New Villa and Associated Facilities
at Bahjat Al-Anthar Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
Development of Muscat International Airport (MC1) CCC ndash TAV Joint Venture
RAFO ndash Muscat Airport Desert Line Project
Development of Muscat International Airport -
Supply of Dredged material Boskalis Westminister (Oman)
Duqm Airport Phase 1 Desert Line Project
Sub Station at DankWadi Saa Larsen amp Toubro Oman
Court Complex at Buraimi Al Adarak Trading amp Contracting
Court Complex at Sohar Douglas OHI
Al Buraimi Colleage Al Adarak Trading amp Contracting
ROP Building at Buraimi Nafal Trading
Al Buraimi Public park Business amp Trading
Health Centre at Nizwa Business amp Trading
Ground Improvement Work at Sohar Port Soletanche Bachy (France)
Duraline ME Factory at Sohar Shaksy Engineering
Health Centre at Sohar Dawood Construction Co
Health Centre at Rahab Al Dahleez International LLC
Health Centre at Saham Al Bady Trading amp Contracting
Court Complex at Rustaq Carillion Alawi
Asian beach Game Package II Carillion Alawi
Majilis Oman Carillion Alawi
Health Centre at Al Ajaiz CIVIL CO
MTL ndash AL Mawaleh Third Line CCC Oman LLC
Oman Residence Complex ndash Al Khuwair Douglas OHI
Silver House ndash Ghala Douglas OHI
Oman Airbase at Musannah Douglas OHI
Sheraton Hotel Refurbishment Douglas OHI
Oman Dental College Douglas OHI
PAC Fahud Extension Phase II Douglas OHI
Radio Stations at Barka Bidaya and Bahla Premier International Projects
SBG Plaza at Ghubra Simplex Infrastructures LLC
Qalhat Desalination and Water Supply Project Towell Infrastructure Projects Company
SBG Plaza at Ghubra Towell Construction
ArsquoSeeb Sewage Collection and Conveyance System
Al-Khoudh Gravity Sewer Networks
United Gulf Contracting Company
Office amp Stores Complex at Seeb Galfar Engineering amp Contracting SAOG
Dualization of Bousher Al Amerat Road Galfar Engineering amp Contracting SAOG
Muscat Expressway Galfar Engineering amp Contracting SAOG
Bait Al Barakah Rayaheen Hall amp Museum Galfar Engineering amp Contracting SAOG
Car Museum at bait Al Barakah Galfar Engineering amp Contracting SAOG
Suwaiq Fishing harbour International Contracting amp Engineering
Services
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Duqm Port Complex
Jan De Nul Dredging Ltd
Power Generation amp Distribution Facility at Daleel
Field
Larsen amp Toubro Electromech LLC
Ministry of manpower Building at Airport Height Larsen amp Toubro (Oman) LLC
Glorei Maktabi2 Commercial Building at Al
Wattayah
Larsen amp Toubro (Oman) LLC
Oman Botanic Garden Phase-III Larsen amp Toubro (Oman) LLC
3311kV Primary Sub Station at Al Muna amp Al
Ansab
Larsen amp Toubro (Oman) LLC
22033kv Grid Substation amp Transmission Line at As
Sawady (Blue City Area)
Larsen amp Toubro (Oman) LLC
Primary Substation at Jibroo Larsen amp Toubro (Oman) LLC
13233kV Grid Station at Misfah Area Larsen amp Toubro (Oman) LLC
Flyover Widening and Junction Improvement at
Athaiba
Larsen amp Toubro (Oman) LLC
Dualization of Ghala ndash Al Ansab Road Larsen amp Toubro (Oman) LLC
Al Amerat ndash Quriyat Road Nagarjuna Construction Company
Houses at different location in Quriyat Nagarjuna Construction Company
Construction of Bridge Across Wadi Bani Hinay at
Wilayat of Al Rustaq Abu Hatim Company LLC
Construction of State Audit Institution Head Quarters
Building in Muscat Al Bustan Area Abu Hatim Company LLC
Sultan Qaboos Mosque at Nakhal amp Sumail Abu Hatim Company LLC
Proposed main entrance amp boundary wall at samoud
garrisonHalban Al Ansari Contractors
CPF Road Khazzan Al EZ Trading Transport amp Contracting Co
LLC
Health Center at Nizwa Al Badi Trading
Sultan Qaboos Mosque at Sumail Al Badi Trading
RAH Masjed amp Sablah for PDO Al Hajiry Trading LLC
Al Seeb Waste Water project Al Hajiry Trading LLC
Emergency Water Resrvoir Al Hassan Engineering Company SAOG
Construction of Independent Power Plant Project
Roads(Barka-3) Al Hassan Engineering Company SAOG
Renal Dialysis Center at Seeb Al khalili Construction LLC
Supply Hanger Rafo Mussannah Al khalili Construction LLC
Construction of Barracks accommodation at Airport
Heights Al Nahdha -Al Omaniah Co LLC
Proposed Sports Facilities for Security unitAl
Khoudh Al Rawahi International Co LLC
Remedial Works to Bridges Phase - 4A
(RUAWorks A Side) Al Sarooj Construction LLC
MohdAl Ameen Mosque-External Work Package Al Turki Enterprises
Regional Head Quarters at Ibri amp Rustaq Al Turki Enterprises
Proposed Officers Bedsit Masirah Alyam Enterprises LLC
Accomodation Complex (Kitchen amp Dining)Bid
Bid Police station Building-1 Arabian Supplies Contracting LLC
Officers Bed sit Sumail Arabian Supplies Contracting LLC
Multi - Purpose Hall Bahla Al Hamra Mudhaibi Arabian Supplies Contracting LLC
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amp Al Khamil
Innovation Park Muscat Arabian Supplies Contracting LLC
Dualization of Bid-Bid - Sur Road Section
1Package 1 A Astaldi-Ozkar JV
Al Hail Green Residential Developments Phase - 1 Bahwan Contracting Company LLC
3 X 20 MUA Primary Sub Station Ghala Bahwan Contracting Company LLC
Construction of New HLD Class room PDO Bahwan Engineering Company
Mixed use development at Bausher Carillion Alawi LLC
Roual Opera House Carillion Alawi LLC
Al Khairan Hotel Resort amp Spa Carillion Alawi LLC
Sultan Qaboos Mosque Nizwa Carillion Alawi LLC
Majlis Oman Carillion Alawi LLC
Construction of Muscat Airport Interchange on 18th
Nov Street
Consolidated Contractors Company Oman LLC
( CCC )
Construction of Underpass at Bait Al Barka
RA(CUB Project)
Consolidated Contractors Company Oman LLC
( CCC )
Design amp Construction of Al Mahaj RA Interchange
and related drainage amp Road works
Consolidated Contractors Company Oman LLC
( CCC )
Dualization of Farq Roundabout - Marfarsquoa Daris
Road
Consolidated Contractors Company Oman LLC
( CCC )
Grade Separated Junction Project stage 1 Consolidated Contractors Company Oman LLC
( CCC )
3rd laning of the Main Road from Al Mawaleh
Interchange to Bait Al Barka RA-Lot(1)
Consolidated Contractors Company Oman LLC
( CCC )
MEDC - Head Office building Dawood Contracting Company LLC
Jabal Al- AKhadar Resort Hotel Dawood Contracting Company LLC
Proposed Villa at Royal Flight Residential Complex
at Seeb Dawood Contracting Company LLC
3rd Laning of the M Road from Al Mawaleh
Intrsquochange to Bait Al Barka RA(Lot-2) Desert Line project LLC
Dualization of Nizwa Ibri Road Sec-2 from Jabrin to
Ibri Option 2 Desert Line project LLC
Construction of Asphalt Road from Al Haisha in
Wilayat Bahla to Hamra Al Duru in Wilayat IBRI Desert Line project LLC
Construction of Water Supply to Wilayat Wadi Bani
Khalid Desert Line project LLC
Additional amp Alteration works at Al falaji Development Services ampMaintenance LLC
Armoury Magazine at ROP Academy Development Services ampMaintenance LLC
Construction of Pump Shed Room and Reatin Wall Development Services ampMaintenance LLC
Fanja Sports Club Development Services ampMaintenance LLC
HQ for Ammunition stores at MAM Development Services ampMaintenance LLC
Immigration Complex at Nizwa Development Services ampMaintenance LLC
New building for CDC Department at Rustaq
Hospital complex Development Services ampMaintenance LLC
VIF Complex at Mudhaibi Development Services ampMaintenance LLC
Design amp Construction of Additional Interchanges
for Al Mubaila South Federic Stirling Batco LLC
13233KV Substation amp Associated OHL Ghala
amp AL Khamil Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
NHC Royal Hospital Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
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Inflight Catering Facilities Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
Design amp Construction of Al-Faroosiya Street
Interchange Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
Border Post complex at Rub Al Khali Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
Upgradation of IzkiMuthaibiRustaq Grid station Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
New Accident and Emergency + Burns Department
at Khoula Hospital Phase -8 Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
Dualization of Nizwa ndash Thumrait Road(IZZ-Adam
Section) Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
Dualization of Nizwa ndash Ibri RoadSec2 from Jabrin
to Ibri ndash 1 Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
Ras Al Hadd Airport Development Project Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
Safah and Wadi Latham Oilfield Services
Construction Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
Upgrade of Mukhaizna Airfield ndash New Runway
construction Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
Construction of Water Distribution network
Rustaq Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
New Darsait STP Project Galfar-Cadagua JV
Barrack Accomodation Suwaiq Gulf International Contracting LLC
Al Hamriya storm water drainage channel Hasan Juma Backer Trading amp Contracting
CoLLC
Annexe Building for Supreme Council for Planing Hasan Juma Backer Trading amp Contracting
CoLLC
Oman National Centre for treatment of
Haematological Disorder amp Bone Marrow Transplant
Hasan Juma Backer Trading amp Contracting
CoLLC
Construction of Jr Rate Accomodation Block
Wudam Iskan Contracting Company LLC
8 JOQ at MAM Iskan Contracting Company LLC
Military Technical College District Cooling System Iskan Contracting Company LLC
Al Amerat Waste Water Project Contract A 2 JV Arab Contractors amp WUEC
Darsait Al Wadi Al Kabir Road Project Larsen amp Toubro(Oman)LLC
MGI Road Project Larsen amp Toubro(Oman)LLC
Al Athaibah Interchange Larsen amp Toubro(Oman)LLC
Construction of 13233kv Grid Station at Amrat
Construction of 132kv Grid Station at Mabella - 2
and Installation of Required 132kv Overhead
Line132kv Cables in Muscat Governorate (Tender
No 1432012)
Larsen amp Toubro(Oman)LLC
6 Class Rooms to Zainab Al Asadiya School at Al
Amerat Mansoor Al Masroory
Proposed 14 classroom - Girls basic education
School at QalhatSur Mansoor Al Masroory
Accomodation at Adam Nafal Contracting amp Trading Co LLC
Wudam Naval Base Nafal Contracting amp Trading Co LLC
Construction of 3311KV Primary Sub Station at
Saraya Bandar Jissah
Oman National Engineering amp Investment
Co(SOAG)
Bait Al Barka Viewing Platform amp Sea wall Oman Shapoorji Construction Co LLC
Construction of Medium Wave Radio Transmission
Station in Barkabahla amp Buraimi Premier International Project LLC
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Al Batinah Coastal Housing Project
barkaMusanna amp Suwaiq Radic Construction Company LLC
Commercial amp Residential Building at Mumtaz area Shaksy Engineering Services LLC
Dualization of Ibri ndash Al Dariz-Miskin Road Strabag Oman LLC
Re-Build of Air strip existing at Rusail amp Sayq Strabag Oman LLC
Wadi Minqal amp Wadi Bani Jaber Asphalt Road
Section - 1 Strabag Oman LLC
Dualization of Bid-Bid - Sur Road Section -
1Package 1 - B STFA-HLG JV
Civil Work Services for Safah (B-09) Wadi Latham
(B-27) Fields Special Technical Services
Gas Processing Plant at Abu Tubul Block 60 Special Technical Services
EPC of RAH Substation STS Tebodin LLC
Treated Effluent Supply to Al Riyam amp Kalbou
Parks Teejan Trading amp Contracting
New Supreme Court Building At Al Ghubrah Towell Construction amp Company LLC
MC 4a ndash Civil Aviation Head Quarters Towell Construction amp Company LLC
New Supreme Court Building At Al Ghubrah Towell Construction amp Company LLC
Expansion of Distrib Network Seeb Wilyat ndash Seeb Towell Infrastructure Projects CoLLC (TIPCO)
Water Distribution Network for Wilyat -AL Qabil amp
Ibra Towell Infrastructure Projects CoLLC (TIPCO)
Construction of Batinah Expressway (Package -1) Galfar Engineering amp Contracting SAOG
Batinah Expressway Package ndash 3 Simplex - Konstruktor (JV)
Construction of Batinah Expressway - Package - 4 Larsen amp Toubro(Oman) LLC
Construction of Batinah Expressway - Package - 6 CCC (Oman) LLC
BP Oman - Khazzan Project Al EZ TradingTransport amp Contracting CoLLC
Kempinski HotelThe Wave Muscat Carillion Alawi LLC
Upgrading of Sinaw-Mahout Road Section-02 Strabag Oman LLC
Construction of Batinah Highway (Halban Junction) Strabag Oman LLC
Construction of Batinah Highway-Package-2 Nagarjuna Construction Company (NCC)
Major Site laboratories
Project Contractor
Head Quarter Building for PDO at MAF Al Hajry Trading amp Contracting
Development of Muscat International Airport ndash
Supply of dredged material
Boskalis Westminister (Oman)
Expeditionary Tent Beddown Area at Masirah Island
Cosmopolitan ndash EMTA Joint Venture
BP ndash Pipeline Installation amp Site Construction Galfar Engineering
Rehabilitation Works (Roads Bridges) at Quriyat Federcei Stirling Batco
Health Centre at Saham Al Badi Trading amp Construction
Sohar Bulk Jetty Oman Operation Saipem ndash Afcons Joint Venture
PDO ndash SNDC Project at Qurn Alam
Al Hassan Engineering
2nd Asian Beach Game 2010 at Wudam Carillion Alawi LLC
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Power Generation amp Distribution Facility at Daleel
Field
Larsen amp Toubro Electromech LLC
Health Centre at Rahab
Al Dahleez International LLC
Sohar Bulk Jetty Project
Saipem- Afcons Joint Venture
Court Complex at Rustaq
Carillion Alawi LLC
PDO Bahja ndash Plot Development
Sayouh Mahwees Trd amp Cont Co LLC
Dualization of Bid-Bid Sur Road Astaldi ndash Ozkar JV and STFA-HLG JV
ROP ndash Sidab Harbour Project Carillion Alawi LLC
Salalah International Airport LampT Galfar Contortion
Construction of Al Batinah Expressway (Package -1) Galfar Engineering amp Contracting SAOG
Batinah Express way Package ndash 3 Simplex - Konstruktor (JV)
Construction of Batinah Expressway - Package - 4 Larsen amp Toubro(Oman) LLC
Construction of Batinah Expressway - Package - 5 FSB Ferrovial amp Batco JV
Construction of Batinah Expressway - Package - 6 CCC (Oman) LLC
Air traffic control at Masira Darim Construction company LLC
Transfer station at Fanza Malik Sohar
STF Complex -Suwaiq Dawood Contracting Company LLC
Ras Al Hamra Development Project (RAH - 435) Al Turki Enterprises LLC
Zulia Power plant (PDO) Al Hassan Engineering LLC
SNCP Qurnalam Al Hassan Engineering LLC
RAH International School Al Hajry Trading amp Contracting
Dualization of Bid-Bid - Sur Road Section
1Package 1 A
Astaldi-Ozkar JV
Halban prade ground project (SSF) Trading amp Investment LLC
Jabel Akhthar Hotel Dawood Contracting Company LLC
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Sultan Qaboos Mosque Nizwa Carillion Alawi LLC
SUR IPP Douglas OHI
MC-5 Salalah International Airport L amp T India and L amp T Oman
MC-5 Salalah International Airport Galfar Engineering amp Contracting SAOG
Shadeed Iron amp Steel L amp T Oman
Shadeed Iron amp Steel Simplex Infrastructures LLC
Health Centre Ibri Master Bin Karam
University Of Buraimi L amp T Oman
University Of Buraimi L amp T Oman
Trasnsfer Station SUR Mallak Sohar
Dualization of Mahdha-AL Rawdha Road
Buraimi
Premier International
Duqm Port Road Strabag Oman LLC
Mall of Oman - Package - 2 SPCCC
Dualization of Adam - Thumrait Road Part - 2
(ATD Project)
CCC (Oman) LLC
Durability Test of Concrete such as Chloride Migration Test and Rapid Chloride Permeability Test
Field Compaction test is used to provide the basis for control the fill material compaction
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Rapid chloride penetration test for concrete to asses the chloride ion penetration
Durability Test of Concrete such as Water Penetration Test
Permeability Apparatus Constant amp Falling Head for Granular ampClaySilt
Transverse Strength of Kerb Stone
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Non Destructive Structural Investigation
Exposure of foundation for visual inspection and NDT
Cover meter surevy Test indicates position of reinforecemnt bars hardned concrete
Ultra sonic pulse velocity measurement to assess the uniformity of concrete Detects internal flaws cracks and segregation etc
Rebound Hammer test to find the insitu concrete strength Surface hardness
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Direct Shear test to find the cohesion(C) and angle of internal friction(ɸ) in soil samples
Insitu concrete coring to determine the compressive strength
Marshall stability test for asphalt mixes
GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING
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Lonestar Alpha Labs undertake onshore amp offshore ground investigations for a wide variety of civil and
industrial construction infrastructure and pipeline projects We pride ourselves by adopting the same
professional approach to both large multi-disciplinary investigation projects as well as small simple structures
Our Investigation is supervised by highly qualified amp experienced geotechnical engineers and geologists
General Geotechnical Engineering Services
Design and planning of ground investigations
Settlement Monitoring
Foundation Designs and Proof Checking
Design of Reinforced Earth Structures
Design of Deep Foundations (Piles Well) amp Mat Foundations
Borehole drilling amp soil investigations (SPT)
Dynamic Cone Penetration Testing (DCPT)
Static Cone Penetration Test with pore-pressure measurement (CPTU)
Sample coring and analysis
Down hole and Cross Hole Seismic Tests
Trial pitting and trenching
Slope stability analysis amp studies
Pumping Tests and permeability Lugeon Tests
Double Ring Infiltrometer Tests
Plate bearing Tests and in-situ CBRs
Electrical Resistively Test
Thermal Resistivity Test
Resistively Profiling amp Resistivity Mapping
Groundwater Monitoring Sampling and Analysis
Preparation of factual and interpretative reporting
Soil Investigations
Soil Geotechnical investigations are performed by geotechnical engineers to obtain information on the physical
and mechanical properties of soil and rock around a site to design earthworks and foundations for proposed
structures and for repair of distress to earthworks and structures caused by subsurface conditions A geotechnical
investigation includes surface exploration and subsurface exploration of a site Our rigs are cable to drill vertical
holes down to 400m and inclined holes down to 200m below existing ground level
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Soil sampling using variety of samplers to collect disturbed samples relatively undisturbed samples and
undisturbed samples Samplers such as Hand Shovel Machine driven auger continuous flight auger Split-
Spoon SPT sampler Shelby Tube Sampler Piston Sampler
Laboratory tests
A wide variety of laboratory tests performed on soils and rocks to measure different properties
Although detailed list of laboratory testing is presented in Civil section some of the typical tests involved in the
investigation are given below
Water Content
Particle size Analysis Grain Size Distribution
Sedimentation Hydrometer analysis
Atterberg limits
California Bearing Ratio (CBR)
Direct Shear Test
Oedometer Test (Consolidation)
Swelling Pressure Test
Tri-axial Test
Unconfined Compressive Strength
Chemical Analysis of Soil and Water
In-Situ geotechnical tests
Standard Penetration Test (SPT) - in-situ standard penetration test designed to provide information on the
properties of soil while also collecting a disturbed soil sample for grain-size analysis and soil classification
Dynamic Cone Penetration Test (DCPT) - in-situ dynamic cone penetration test designed to provide
information on the properties of sub soil of natural ground or for pavement DCPT is useful to determine the in-
situ CBR and subgrade modulus
Cone Penetration Test (CPT) ndash standard Cone Penetration Test is performed using an instrumented probe
with a conical tip pushed into the soil hydraulically at a constant rate CPT instrument records tip resistance
friction resistance along the sleeve and pore-pressure measurement For bigger sites usually the CPTs are
performed in combination with drilling of boreholes to correlate so that the investigation is economical and
appropriate CPT data interpretation is used for correlation of soil properties and also to determine Soil Bearing
Capacity (SBC)
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Constant head Falling head permeability tests - Estimating Hydraulic conductivity (or permeability)
of different types of soil is the most important step in designing any groundwater control system The knowledge
of this property is much useful in solving problems involving yield of water bearing strata seepage through
earthen dams stability of earthen dams and embankments of canal bank affected by seepage settlement etc The
falling head method of determining permeability is used for soil with low discharge where as the constant head
permeability test is used for coarse-grained soils with a reasonable discharge in a given time For very fine-
grained soil capillarity permeability test is recommended
Lugeon Test or Packer Tests - Estimating Hydraulic conductivity (or permeability) of different types of
rocks is a key step in designing any groundwater control system in a rock We do perform Packer Permeability
Tests in Rocks
Groundwater Monitoring
Our geotechnical field staffs are well trained for installing Piezometers and groundwater monitoring Piezometers
are two types viz Type-1 is Standpipe Piezometer and Type-2 is Vibrating-Wire Piezometers Standpipe
piezometer facilitates Groundwater levels measurement using dip meter or water level indicators while VW
piezometers are useful for monitoring Pore-Water pressures continuously using special devices attached to data
loggers
Groundwater Samples can be collected for analysis in the chemical and microbiological lab Routine drinking
water analysis trace metals and organic parameters can be tested and evaluated
Slope Stability Studies
The field of slope stability encompasses the analysis of static and dynamic stability of slopes of earth and rock-fill
dams slopes of other types of embankments excavated slopes and natural slopes in soil and soft rock Lonestar
Alpha can provide slope stability investigation analysis (including modelling) and design mitigation which can
be completed by our well trained and qualified geologists and geotechnical engineers
Settlement Monitoring
Settlement Monitoring surveys is performed to determine the degree of horizontal and vertical displacement of
structures pavements and embankments over a defined period Severe pavement damage and structural failure
can be a direct result of settlement and therefore it is critical that movement be detected and measured Our Senior
Engineering Surveyors and Geotechnical Engineers are available to assist you with the development and
implementation of a monitoring system to suit individual requirements
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Other Geotechnical Field Tests
Plate Load Tests
In-Situ CBR Tests
Soil Electrical Resistivity Tests
Soil Thermal Resistivity Tests
Pile Integrity Tests
Infiltration Rate Tests using Double Ring Infiltrometer
Geotechnical Field Tests
Geophysical seismic tests are useful to determine dynamic soil rock properties which will be used in
design of machine and any other vibrating equipment foundations
Two typical seismic tests performed as part of the geotechnical investigations are
Downhole seismic test and
Crosshole seismic test
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LIST OF GEOTECHNICAL TESTS
LIST OF GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING EQUIPMENTS
Drilling Rigs Desco Inc 2No SP4500S amp 3No
SP3500S (crawler)
Split-Spoon Sampler
Drilling Rig Ellettari EK100S amp EK 200S (crawler) Piston Type Samples
Drilling Rigs Truck Mounted Vibrating Wire Piezometers Devices amp Loggers
Drilling Rods Tricone Bits
Standard SPT sets and rods Tungsten Carbide Drilling Bits (96mm amp 101mm amp
above)
Single Double amp Triple Tube Core Barrels ndash
Conventional amp Wireline system
Diamond Bits Surface amp Impregnated (96mm amp
101mm amp above) ndash Conventional amp Wireline system
Shelby Tubes Automatic Water level Meter
Dynamic Cone Penetrometer Test equipment (DCPT) Bailers for Groundwater Sampling
Down-The-Hole Hammer (DTH Hammer) Packer Test Apparatus
Surveying Equipments (Auto Levels Total Station
GPS and Accessories)
Variable Geotechnical Softwares (gINT etc)
Thermal Resistivity Test Apparatus (KD2 Pro) Electrical Resistivity Test Apparatus (Nillson)
SUBSURFACE SOIL ROCK GROUNDWATER
Soil Investigation Drilling in Soils and Rocks
Bearing Capacity amp Settlement Analysis Slope Stability Analysis
Trial Pits Standard Penetration Test - SPT
Permeability in Soil (Falling Constant Head) Dynamic Cone Penetration Test - DCPT
Permeability in Rock (Lugeon Packer Test) Infiltration Rate Tests
Groundwater Monitoring and Sampling Installation of Inclinometers amp Pressure Meters
In-situ CBR Tests Installation of Piezometers
Soil Swelling Tests Plate Load Tests
Vane Shear Tests Soil Electrical Resistivity Tests
Down Hole Seismic Tests Cross Hole Seismic Tests
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KEY STAFF AT GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING
NAME DESIGNATION QUALIFICATION EXPERIENCE
J Pavan Kumar Sr Geotechnical Engineer MTech - Geotechnical 8
Tauseef anwar Geologist MSc Geology 5
Bahrudeen assain
Mohammed Geologist MSc Geology 5
Anjali Geologist BSc in Geology 8
Imran Ishaq Engineering asst Dip Civil 5
Mohammed Al-Ansari Logistics and Supervisor High School 10
Ameen Khalfan Field Coordinator High School 8
Abdullah Field Coordinator High School 5
Rit Bahadur Drilling Operator High School 15
Purna Bahadur Drilling Operator High School 16
Rajan Basnet Drilling Operator High School 10
Subarna Paija Drilling Operator High School 11
Lil Bahadur Sr Mechanic High School 11
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RECENT GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING PROJECTS Project Client Consultant No of Boreholes
Oman National Railway
Project Segments 2 amp 6
Italferr SpA MOTC 65 BH 80 TP amp
Piezometers
Bunker Terminal at Duqm Oman Oil Marketing Co
(OOMC)
Worley Parsons Oman
Engineering (WPOE)
10 BH amp MASW
survey
Mahdah ndash Rawdah Road
Dualization project
Premier International Mott McDonald 22 BH 15 TP amp
Slope stability
Yibal-Khuff FEED project Galfar Engg amp
Contracting Co SAOG
Petroleum Development
Oman (PDO)
95 BH 45 TP amp 11
Downhole seismic
Well pad stability
investigations at Fahud
Mabrouk Khulud West D
Galfar Engg amp
Contracting Co SAOG
Petroleum Development
Oman (PDO)
18 BH
Batinah Expressway Pkg 3 Simplex Infrastructure Parsons International
MOTC
79 BH
Adam ndash Thumrait
Dualization Project
Parsons International MOTC 150 BH 365 TP
Lime Calcination project at
Salalah
Carmeuse Inc - 15 BH 10 TP amp
Diagraphy drilling
Duqm Area A B amp C Sultan Qaboos University
(SQU)
SEZAD 65 BH amp 20 TP
Various Substation projects
in all Governorates
Dawood Engineering
Consultancy
Mezoon Electricity 50 BH 25 TP 50
ERTs
Chromite Quarry Drilling Arabian Gulf Trading - 7 BH
Transmission line at Taqah Rukun Al Yaqeen Int Mott McDonald 50 BH amp 61 TP
Izz ndash Adam Road
Dualization Project
Galfar Engg amp
Contracting Co SAOG
National Engg Services
of Pakistan (NESPAK)
25 BH amp 8 TPs
Bid bid ndash Sur Road
Dualization Project
Astaldi ndash Ozkar Joint
Venture
Dar Al-Handassah
(Lebonan)
89 BH 8 TPs
Piezometers
Water Distribution Network
at Al Amerat
Taeyoung ndash Hasan Juma
Baker JV
Sogreah Consultants 25 BH 130 TP amp Soil
Resistivity
Taxiway and Airlift Ramp
at Al Musannah Airbase
American International
Contractors Inc
- 34 BH amp 62 TP
Water Distribution Network
at Al Khoud
Towell Infrastructure
Projects Co LLC
National Engg Services
of Pakistan (NESPAK)
11 BH 7 TP amp Soil
Resistivity
Interchanges btn Airport amp
Muscat Expressway
Soares Da Costa ndash Oman
United Engg Services JV
Parsons International 15 BHs amp 10 TP
Oman Botanic Garden Diwan Royal Court Alatec (Spain) 75 BH
Qurayiat-Al-Amerat Road Muscat Municipality Parsons International 6 BH
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Tunnel
Al-Haffa District
Development Infrastructure
Dohfar Municipality Dar Al-Handassah
(Lebonan)
11 BH
Piezometers
Salam Resort amp Spa in Yiti
Muscat
Sama Dubai Halcrow International 58 BH
amp Piezometers
Al-Ansab STP Galfar Engineering amp
Contracting
Khatib AlAmi 6 BH
Limestone Quarry for
Doqoum Dry Dock
Daewoo Co Daewoo Co 6 BH
Barka Water Reservoir
Expansion Works
Galfar Engineering amp
Contracting
Mott Mac Donald 12 BH
Soil Resistivity
Information Centers at
Nizwa amp Ibri
Ministry of Higher
Education
Development Services amp
Maintenance
6 BH
Irrigation System Plan for
Dhofar Municipality
Dhofar Municipality Consulting Engineering
Services
7 BH
Infiltration Tests
Cyclone Damage
Rehabilitation Works in Ras
Al-Hadd
CCC Parsons International Investigation for
Ground
Improvement
Soil Resistivity OMIFCO - Soil Resistivity
Seeb Cornice Road
Improvement Bridges
Muscat Municipality Atkins 7 BH
Dualization FarqNizwa to
Marfaa Daris Road
Ministry of Transport and
Communication
Parsons International 18 BH
Dualization of Al Kharjiah
Street
Muscat Municipality Parsons International 6 BH
Bidbid Sur Road Sec-1 MOTC Dar Al Handasah 31 BH Piezometers
120TPs
Flood Protection Dams-
Liwa and Shinaz Area
Ministry of water
resources and regional
municipalities
Renardet amp Fitchner 29 BH 40 TPs
Housing at Hail Al Ghaf
Quriyat
Muscat Municipality - 10 BH amp 10 TPs
132kV OHL from Harweel
to Thumrait
Petroleum Development
Oman
Worley Parsons 11 BH 11TPs amp ERT
132kV OHL from Dank to
Al Hail
Civil Co Contracting OETC Energoprojekt
Mott Mac Donald
43 BH 20 TPs amp
ERT
132kV OHL from Al Wasit
to Buraimi Grid Ss
Civil Co Contracting OETC Energoprojekt
Mott Mac Donald
27 BH 11TPrsquos amp
ERT
Al Athaiba Junction
Improvements
Muscat Municipality Parsons Intl Co 12 BH 7 TP Asphalt
Coring
Third Laneing from Bait Al Muscat Municipality Parsons International 35 BH 34 TP
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Barka to Mabelah Asphalt Coring
Design and construction of
Dualization of Al Murtaffa
street
Muscat Municipality Parsons International 26 BH 15 TP
Asphalt Coring
Proposed Tower
Constructions in OMAN
Ministry of Broadcasting Rohde amp Schwarz 16BH
EPC of power plant Daleel
Facility
L amp T Electromech Mott Mac Donald 7 BH 10TP ERT
Royal Suite at Haima and
Emergency block
Dewan of Royal Court Tebodin amp Partners LLC 4BH 4TP
Navigation Aids System
Muscat International
Airport and Salalah Airport
Thales Deutschland
Germany
Thales Deutschland
Germany
6BH 5ERT
Upgrade of DPS amp B-Block
facility Daleel oil Fields
Daleel Petroleum Attila Dogan 4BH 2ERT
13233kV Grid Station at
Quriyat
OETC LnT Oman Energoprojekt amp Parsons 4BH TPs
132kV OHL from Quriyat
to Jahloot
OETC LnT Oman Energoprojekt amp Parsons 60BH 60TPs 60ERT
Supreme Court at Al
Ghubra Guest House
Royal Court Affairs
Royal Estates The Palace
Consulting Engineering
Services LLC
12BH TPs
GEOTECH DRILLING RIGS
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DESCO SP4500S Rigs DESCO SP3500S Rigs
Site Work Photographs
GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION ndash AREA A B amp C at Duqm
Client SEZAD Consultant SQU
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GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION ndash Yibal Khuff Project at Yibal
Client Galfar Engg amp Cont Consultant PDO
GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION ndash Inclined Coring at Chromite Mine near Sumail
Client Arabian Gulf Trading
GEOTEC
HNICAL INVESTIGATION ndash Oman National Railway Project
Segments 2 amp 6
Client MOTC Consultant Italferr SpA
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GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION FOR
BARKA WATER RESERVOIR EXPANSION
Client Galfar Consultant Mott Mac Donald
SUBSURFACE INVESTIGATION BIDBID-SUR ROAD
SECTION 1
Client MOTC Consultant Dar Al Handasah Shair amp Partners
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GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION FOR SEEB-CORNICHE ROAD
IMPROVEMENT BRIDGE 6 MUSCAT
Client Muscat Municipality Consultant Atkins
GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION FOR 132KV OHL FROM DANK
TO AL HAIL amp 132KV OHL FROM SIBETHA TO BURAIMI
Client CivilCo Consultant Mott Mac Donald Energoprojekt
GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION FOR FLOOD PROTECTION DAMS
SHINAZ AREA ndash HATTA-A HATTA-B FAYDH amp BIDAH
Client MRMWR Consultant Fitchner amp Renardet
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DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF FLYOVER WIDENING AND JUNCTION IMPROVEMENTS AT AL ATHAIBA INTERCHANGE
Client Muscat Municipality Consultant Parsons
DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF THIRD LANING OF MAIN ROAD FROM AL MAWELAH INTERCHANGE TO BAIT AL BARKHA RA
Client Muscat Municipality Consultant Parsons
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SURVEYING WITH TOTAL STATION EQUIPMENT FOR
GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING PURPOSES
ELECTRICAL RESISTIVITY TEST
RESISTIVITY MAPPING amp RESISTIVITY PROFILING
PIEZOMETER INSTALLATION INCLINED DRILLING WITH PACKER TEST
CHEMICALENVIRONMENTAL amp
MICROBIOLOGICAL TESTING
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Lonestar Alpha Lab provides a full range of chemical environmental and microbiological analytical services to
industrial engineeringconsulting and government clients throughout the Sultanate of Oman Lonestar Alpha
analytical expertise includes organic and inorganic analyses of water soil air food and many other matrices The
lab production capability capacity and advancement of instrumentation ensure the reliability and performance
needed to successfully deliver major analytical projects Instruments are dedicated to specific matrices and
analyses to prevent cross contamination Our reports are fully supported by QAQC deliverables designed to meet
the requirements of the regulatory program for which the data will be utilized Our reports are designed for ease-
of-results interpretation as well as efficient validation of the support data
TESTING DIFFERENT MATRICES
DomesticFormationGroundReclamation Water
Desalination Water amp Marine Samples
Marine Life
Plant Tissue
Reverse Osmosis
Soils amp Sediments
Food Products
Metal Samples
Concrete Products
CHEMICALENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS
WaterWastewater Metallic Constituents
WaterWastewater Organic Constituents
Water Cations amp Anions
Ambient Air Quality Monitoring
Stack amp Process Emission Monitoring
Indoor Air Quality
Contamination Pollution Studies Environmental Chemistry organics inorganics metals
Analytical chemistry using AAS XRF OES IRC and wet chemistry
Noise amp Vibration Monitoring
Microbiological Analysis
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AMBIENT AIR amp STACK EMISSION MONITORING
CO amp CO2
Hydrogen Sulfide
Hydrocarbons
Metal Particulates
NOx SOx
Oxygen
Volatile Organic Compounds
Dioxin amp Furion
MICROBIOLOGICAL AIR QUALITY MONITORING
Bacteria(CFUm3
Moulds (CFUm3)
Identification of Microorganisms up to Species level
INDOOR AIR QUALITY (IAQ)
Lonestar Alpha leads the way in Indoor Air Quality Services with our dedicated team of field staff and the latest
equipment We are equipped to investigate chemical and biological exposure situations
IAQ Air Monitoring Services
VOCs and SVOCs
Fungal Mold Indentification Quantification
Total Respirable Particulates
Toxic Vapors
Sick Building Syndrome
Bacterial Indentification Quantification
Typical IAQ Surveys
IAQ profile for preliminary building study
Baseline IAQ monitoring
Mold Fungal contamination monitoring using spore trap sampling devices
Compliance monitoring for municipal amp Government enviromental agencies
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HSE monitoring for critical response of environmental hazards
INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE (IH)
Lonestar Alpha is capable of providing a wide variety of Industrial Hygiene Service
using state of the art equipment and depth of experience with IH procedures
NoiseDosimetry TLV+8Hr TWA
Particulates (Total PM 10 PM 50 PM 25)
Combustible Gases (Total Hydrocarbons)
VOCs and SVOCs
Total and Respirable Fibers
Metals and Inorganics
Typical Industrial Hygiene Monitoring
HSE monitoring for corporate or client requirec field data collection
Compliance monitoring for Municipal or Governmental agency requirements
Background monitoring for comparative Environmental studies
HYGIENE AUDITING AND INSPECTIONS
Hygiene Auditing
Hygiene Inspections and Hygiene recommendations
Assisting in ISOHACCP Certifications
Microbiological Sampling and Analysis of Food and Water
Swab sampling and Air Monitoring
Hotel and Industrial HAACP and Hygiene System Implementation
Assisting in Laboratory setup and Accreditations Response monitoring for safety analysis and quality assurance audits
OIL ANALYSIS
Lube Oil
Transformer Oil
Compressor Oil
Diesel
Heavy fuel
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LIST OF CHEMICALENVIRONMENTALMICROBIOLOGICAL TESTS ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY amp ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS
WATER EFFLUENT SEAWATER SOIL SEDIMENT ANALYSIS
Acidity Sulfide Selenium
Alkalinity TDS Silicon
Ammonia Temperature Silver
Bicarbonate Total Hardness Sodium
BOD Total Nitrogen Strontium
Boron Total Organic Carbon Thallium
Chlorite chlorate Potassium
Bromate TSS Tin
Carbonate Turbidity Titanium
Chlorides Aluminum Vanadium
COD Antimony Zink
Color Arsenic Aromatic Volatile Orgabicx (BTEX)
Conductivity Barium Chlorinated Hydrocarbons
Cyanides Beryllium Crude amp Refined Product Fingerprinting
Dissolved Oxygen Cadmium Extractible Organic Halides
Fluoride Calcium Haloacetic Acids
Free Chlorine Chromium Halogenated Volatile Organics
Magnesium Hardness Cobalt Herbicides amp Pesticides
Nitrates Copper Nitroaromatic amp Cyclic Ketones
Nitrites Hexavalent Chromium Organic and Volatile Acids
Oil amp Grease Iron PCBrsquos
Organic Nitrogen Lead Polynuclear Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAH)
pH Lithium Semi Volatile Organic Compounds
Phenols Magnesium Total Organic Halides
Phosphates Mercury Total Petroleum Hydrocarbons (TPH)
Phosphorus Molybdenum Trihalomethanes
Residual Chlorine Nickel Volatile Organic Compounds
Salinity Niobium Pthalate Esters
Sodium Absorption Ratio
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FOOD CHEMICAL AND MICROBIOLOGICAL TEST
Fish and Value added fish products vegetable oils Ketchups Mayonnaise Vinegar Cooked sea
food Cooked Non sea foods Canned foods Vegetables Snacks Ghee Cheese Honey Sweats etc
CHEMICAL ANALYSIS OF FOOD
GIDELINES - OMAN STANDARDGULF STANDARDOther International Standards
TEST METHODS- AOACASTAAOCSISOSASOASTMBS
CHEMICAL ANALYSIS OF FOOD
Protein Cholesterol
Fat content Phosphorous
Vitamins Sodium
Moisture Potassium
Ash Calcium
Dietary Fibre Lead
Sugar Cadmium
Starch Mercury
Saturated Fat Iron
Unsaturated Fat Magnesium
Arsenic Aflatoxins
Moisture content Histamine
Volatile protein Irradiation
Pesticides Sudan Dyes
MICROBIOLOGICAL ANALYSIS OF FOOD
TEST METHODS ndash USFDA BAMAOACCCFRACMMEFISO
GUIDELINES ndash OMANI STANDARDGSOPHLS
MICROBIOLOGICAL ANALYSIS OF FOOD
Aerobic Plate Count Listeria monocytogens
Lactobacillus acidophilus Shelf Life Analysis
Escherichia coli Enterobacteriaceae
Escherichia coli O157 H7 Vibrio parahaemolyticus
Fecal Coliforms Shigella
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Total Coliforms Listeria spp
Staphylococcus aureus Clostridium perfringens
Salmonella Yeast and Mould
Vibrio cholera Vibrio parahaemolyticus
Anaerobic plate count Campylobacter
Histamine Bacillus cereus
Aflatoxin
CHEMISTRY OF CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL
Chemical Analysis of Cement Chemical Analysis of Lime Powder
Heat of Hydration of cement Total Alkalis
Chemical Analysis of Micro silica Chemical Analysis of Ground Granulated Blast
Furnace Slag
Sodium Absorption Ratio Leachibility Tests of Metals from Soil
Testing of Concrete making water Determination of Alkali carbonates amp Bi carbonates
Cation Exchange Capacity of Soil Organic matter content of soil
Mass loss of Ignition of soil Total Sulphate content of soil
Water soluble Sulphate content of soil Water soluble Chloride content of soil
Carbonate content of soil Acid soluble Chloride content of soil
Gypsum content of soil Ammonia content of soil
Total Sulphate content of Aggregates Total Chloride content of Aggregates
Potential Alkali ndash Silica reactivity of Aggregates Water Soluble Chloride Salts in Aggregates
Acid ndash Soluble Material in fine Aggregate Organic impurities in fine Aggregates
Determining the water content of freshly mixed
concrete
Determining the Portland cement content of the
hardened hydraulic cement concrete
Chemical analysis of hardened concrete Sulfate content of hardened concrete
Chemical analysis for metals like steel Chloride content of hardened concrete
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ORE ANALYSIS
Dolomite Ore Iron Ore
Copper Ore Nickel Ore
Chromium Ore Limestone Ore
Manganese Ore Gypsum
Dunite Quartz
STEEL CHEMISTRY
Alloys Brass amp Bronze
Aluminum Alloys Chemical Composition of Steel
ASTM A 262 (Various) Diffused Hydrogen Test
ASTM G 48 (Variou) Purity of Metals
ASTM G 6667 Nickel Alloys
OIL ANALYSIS
Appearance Flash Point Specific Gravity
Ash Content Water content Insoluble pentane
Carbon Conradson Residue Wear Metals Total Acid Number
Kinematic Viscosity Break Down voltage Total Base Number
Dissipation factor Oil Content Viscosity Index
Color Pour Point Flash Point
Copper Corrosion BS amp W Density
Neutralization number Resistivity Interfacial tension
Dissolve gas Sediment Sulphur content
Cloud point Distillation PCB
Oxidation test Gassing
AMBIENT AIR STACK MONITORING
Carbon Dioxide RPM (PM 10 5 25)
Carbon Monoxide Semi Volatile Organic Compounds
Chlorine Content SO2
Hydrogen Sulfide Total Acid Concentration
Lower Explosion Limit Total Hydrocarbon
Oxides of Nitrogen Total Particulate Concentration
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Oxygen Volatile Organic Compounds
Ozone Dioxin amp Furion
INDOOR AIR QUALITY ndash IAQ INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE - IH
Asbestos Bulk Sample Analysis Total amp Respirable Fibers
Asbestos Fiber Concentration in Air Total amp Respirable Particulates
Bacterial amp Microbial Identification Total Plate Count
FungalMould Identification Toxic Vapors
Metals VOC amp SVOC
Noise Monitoring Dosimetry TWA Yeast amp Mould Identification
MICROBIOLOGICAL ANALYSIS OF WATER
Test Method ndash BS ENISOAPHAAWWACMMEF CCFRA
GUIDELINES ndash Omani standardGSOWHODubai Municipality
WATER WASTE WATERINDUSTRIES WATER SOIL
Heterotrophic plate count
Total Coliforms
Escherichia coli
EnterococciFecal streptococci
Pseudomonas aeroginosa Staphylococcus aureus
Legionella spp Nematodes
Sulphate Reducing Bacteria Yeast amp Mould
Salmonella Microscopic observations and interpretations
Vibrio cholera Standard Plate count at 22 o C
Fecal Coliform Clostridium perfringens
Legionella anisa
Legionella Pneumophila serogroup 1
Legionella Pneumophila serogroup 2-14
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MICROBIOLOGICAL ANALYSIS OF PERSONAL SWABSSURFACE SWABSEQUIPMENT
SWABS
Total coliforms
Fecal coliforms
Escherichia coli
Aerobic plate count
Staphylococcus aureus
Yeast and Mould
Salmonella spp
COSMETICS ANALYSIS
HairoilsHair creams Hair shampooBody lotion Chemical DepilinatorsTalcum PowderDeoderants
Toilette soapSkin cream etc As per GSOOS SASO USFDAAOAC Standards
COSMETICS ANALYSIS
Appearance Thermal Stability
Color Total Fat
Odor Lead
Homogenous Cadmium
Texture Nickel
Seperation Chromium
Skin Irritation Test Ethanol insoluble matter
Marking Water insoluble matter
Language Total free Alkali
Instructions for Use Chlorides calculated as NaCl
Warning phrases concerning the product (if any) Saponification Value
Chemical and Physical Tests Free Fatty Acid as Oliec Acid
Moisture Extraneous matter
pH Total Non Acqueos content
Sediment and suspended matter Peroxide value
Alchohol content Total Bacterial count
Formaldehyde Yeast and Mould
Essential oils Pseudomonas aeroginosa
Volatile matter Staphylococcus aureus
Non volatile alcohol matter
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LIST OF CHEMICALENVIRONMENTALMICROBIOLOGICAL EQUIPMENTS
pH Meter Conductivity Meter pH Meters
Dissolved Oxygen Meter Turbidity Meter
Flame Atomic Absorption Spectrometer
FAASGFAAS Hg Analyzer
EDXRF Analyzer ndash Philips MiniPal2
Muffle Air Furnace (1100˚C) Breakdown voltage
ICP- OES Colour apparatus for OIL
GC-MSGC centrifuge
IC Open cup ndashClosed cup Flash point
UV-VIS-NIR Spectrometer HACH TAN delta Resistivity meter
Dissolved gas Analyser ( TOGA) AAS
TAN Titrator Microscope
Copper corrosion Colony Counter
Karl fisher colometric Viscometer
Interfacial tensometer OES
Biological safety Cabinet UV apparatus
Shaker Water bath
Freezer Incubator
Chillier Autoclave
Micro pipetter Vortex
pipetter
Weighing Balance
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KEY STAFF AT CHEMICALMICROBIOLOGICAL LAB
MAJOR CHEMICALENVIRONMENTAL CLIENTS
Client Client
HMR Consultants Dhofar Power Company
Geo-Resources Omani Euro Foods Industries
Al-Safa Environmental Consultancy Al-Hassan Engineering Company
Five Oceans Dawood Contracting Company
Fugro Middle East Natural Resources Consultants
Gulf Mining ICES
Muscat Chromite Sohar Steel LLC
Total Management Trading Construction Materials Industries
Emirates Trading Co Al-Shidhani Refreshments Enterprises
Oman Chromite Oman Aluminium Processing Industries LLC
Muscat Overseas Radisson Blu
National Arabian Gulf International Desalination amp Water Treatment
ASB Group Dhofar Beverages
Majan Mining Company OMASCO
Haya Oman Liquefied Natural Gas Company
Oman Polyproplene Swan Foods LLC
Oman Methanol Bahwan Engineering Co
NAME DESIGNATION EXPERIENCE
P Tejali Lab Manager 17 yrs
Asad Naqvi Chemical Lab Supervisor 17 yrs
OD Sebastian Senior Chemist 32 yrs
Vinu Mohan Senior Microbiologist 7 yrs
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Sohar Aluminum OMIFCO
Oman Refreshment Occidental Mukhaizna LLC
Shangri-La Barr Al Jissa Special Technical Services
ENATO Consolidated Contractors Company
Blue City Northern Minerals Company
Andam International Sweets of Oman
SUR Desalination (Bahwan Veolia Water) Lalbuksh Voltas Engineering Services
STFA Bahwan Veolia Water LLC
Larsen amp Turbo COWI-Larsen
GALFAR Khimji Permoglaze (Oman) LLC
AATCO United Chrome LLC
Interbeton amp Six Construct Oman Flour Mills Company
Douglas OHI Oman National Engineering amp Investment
VALE -Oman Petrogas
BP Oman Sohar aluminium
Siemens-Oman American Embassy
Tawoos Catering Wacasco Catering
MAF DALKIA Al Futtaim amp Sons
Enhance Khimji Ramdas LLC
Oman Oasis National Mineral water CO LLC
Areej Vegetablesamp Oil Derivatives National Pharmaceuticals
Towell Infrastructure Tulip Inn
The Chedi Grand Hyatt
Al Bustan Palace Muscat Holiday INN
Hotel Ibis Park Inn
Radisson Blu Mother Care
Tabreed Taghleef Indusries
NABIL Biscuits ATTCO
Worely parrsion AECOM
Honda Rotem Abensia
Global Gypsum Board Minvest
Global Engineering SteamTech
Mazoom Pharmacy Muscat Pharmacy
IBN- SINA Pharmacy Golden Jood Trading
Sun rise Global Beya Global Muscat
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MECHANICAL CORROSION AND METALLURGICAL TESTING
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Lonestar Alpha has the capability to cater to the physical metallurgical testing requirements of a wide range of
materials and products The testing capability and experience are recognized by reputed organizations like
PDO OXY BP OGC etc and third party inspection agencies Tests are generally carried out to international
standards set by ASTM BS ASME API AWS and others Lonestar Alpha offers quality service to
international standards accurate results and quick turnaround at reasonable cost
Lonestar Alpha Mechanical Metallurgical Corrosion Testing Capabilities Include
Tensile compression Test Vickers Hardness RockwellBrinell Hardness
Impact (Ambient temp to -196degC) BendFlatteningNick Break Test Elevated Temperature
tensile testing
Corrosion Test - ASTM
A262G48G28ASTM A 923
ASTM E 562 Ferrite measurement
by ferritscope Flexure
Proof Load Breaking Load Failure Load
Coating Thickness Coating Continuity Coating Adhesion
MacroMicro Examination Fillet Weld Break Nick Break
HIC SSCC test in accordance with
NACE standards Chemistry by OES
Failure Analysis and
Material Investigation
Chemical analysis of metallic materials of
Fe and Ni base alloys In situ Replica Metallography
Metallic sample collection at
site for chemical analysis
Strand wire testing for mechanical
properties Portable hardness testing Manhole Cover testing
Rubber testing Geo-textile testing HDPE testing
Materials frequently tested include
Metals and alloy products such as plates shapes bares pipes and fittings
Welding procedure qualification test coupons
Welding consumable qualification test coupons
Welder qualification test coupons
Welding procedure test coupons
Steel Bars Wires and Fabric for concrete reinforcement
Galvanized Steel products
Fasteners
Metal Castings
Cemented Carbide Products
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Lonestar Alpha Laboratories offers a wide range of metallurgical services to many diverse industries supported by
an experienced team of metallurgical engineers trained technicians and modern equipment The following
services are offered
o Laboratory Metallography and Microscopy
o Replica and In-situ Metallography
o Corrosion Testing and Evaluation
o Condition Usability and Remaining Life Assessment
o Failure Analysis and Investigation
o Other Services
Laboratory Metallography and Microscopy
Scanning Electron Microscopy
Stereomicroscopy
Energy Dispersive X-ray Analysis
Fractrography
Macrostructural Examination
Microstructural Examination
Microhardness Evaluation
Replica and In-situ Metallography
In-situ Replica Metallography
Replication of Fractures
Replication of Surface Features
Corrosion Testing and Evaluation
Lonestar Alpha is equipped to undertake corrosion testing and evaluation in accordance with NACE and ASTM
standards for qualification of materials used in corrosive environments which include sea water brine blackish
water and sour service The following tests are conducted
Resistance to Pitting and Crevice Corrosion
Susceptibility to Intergranular Corrosion Attack
Resistance to Sulfide Stress Cracking (SSC)
Resistance to Hydrogen Induced Cracking (HIC)
Examination of Scales and Corrosion Products
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Condition Usability and Remaining Life Assessment
Periodic inspections serve to identify degradation processes at an early stage and thereby provide necessary
information for assessment of condition usability and remaining life Further the initiation of timely repair or
replacement actions substantially reduced or eliminates costly capital and downtime losses
Lonestar has the capability and experience to perform comprehensive inspections necessary for condition
usability and remaining life assessment of a wide range of materials and components used in structures plants and
operating equipment
Power plant and auxiliary boiler tubes headers and connectors
Turbine nozzles vanes combustor lines and casings
Oil and gas processing equipment and components
Equipment and components of marineoffshore structures
Drilling and downhole equipment and components
Engine Components
Failure Analysis and Investigation
Supported by its integrated analytical facilities and the diverse professional capabilities of its staff Lonestar has
for the last several years provided accurate and timely analyses and investigations into failures of components
Reports include comprehensive photographic documentation of observations discussions of findings conclusions
on the mechanism and root cause of failure
Other Services
Lonestar offer assistance in the following areas
Material selection for intended service
Preparation of material testing and inspection procedures
Study of failure mechanisms of complex systems
Troubleshooting
Research and development
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LIST OF METALLURGY TESTS
LIST OF METALLURGY LAB EQUIPMENTS Instron Universal Tensile Tester Lathe Machine
Satec Charpy Impact testing machine Charpy Broaching Machine
Forcipol Bend Testing machine Gas Cutting Gear
Olympus Metallurgical Microscope Carl Zeiss
microscope upto 1600X
Stereo Microscope
Metlabcorp Micro Polisher Digital Verniers
Automatic Polishing machine Digital Micrometers
Water Chiller Bath Coating thickness Meter
Optorama Shadowgraph Holiday detector
Digital thermometers Band Saw Machine
Vickers hardness tester Hack Saw Machine
Fischer Ferritscope Universal Milling Machine
STEEL REBARS EXOTIC MATERIAL
Tensile Tests Bend Tests
Elevated Temperature Tensiles Rebar Tensile Bend and Rebend
Proof Load test Fracture Test
Macro Preparation amp Examination Coating thickness test Holiday Detection Test
Peel Off Test Vickers Rockwell Hardness Survey
Charpy Impact Test Micro Examination with photograph
Ferrite Count (Point Count method) - count Ferrite Content (Magnetic Method) - spots
A262 Test Practice CE ASTM G48ASTM G28 tests
SSCC Test HIC Test
Chemical Analysis XRD EDXRF Analysis
SEMEDS Analysis Detailed Failure Investigation Material investigation
CTOD In-situ Replica Metallography
Strand Wire Tensile Test Manhole Cover Compression Test
Ring Stiffness Test GRE Rubber Plastic Geo-textile Tensile testing
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KEY STAFF AT METALLURGY LAB
Anil Vashishta Pratik Raval Sasikumar Isehaq Chezian
NAME DESIGNATION QUALIFICATION EXPERIENCE
Anil Vashishta Operations Manager
Metallurgical Head
BE Metallurgical
Engineering 24 years
Pratik Raval Test House Supervisor BE Mechanical
Engineering 10 years
KSasikumar Senior Metallurgist BE Metallurgical
Engineering 14 years
GChezhian Metallurgist BE Metallurgical
Engineering 06 years
Ishaq Al Harassi Senior Engineer BE Mechanical
Engineering 08 years
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BRANCHES amp CONTACTS
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LONESTAR ALPHA LABORATORIES BRANCHES amp CONTACTS
Website
wwwlonestaralphacom
General Email infolonestaralphacom
Branches
Muscat (Central Laboratory) PO Box 1197 PC 130 Azaiba ndash Muscat Sultanate of Oman
Tel +968 24501524 24505590
Fax +968 24503814
Email muscatlablonestaralphacom
Muscat (Chemistry Environmental) PO Box 1197 PC 130 Azaiba ndash Muscat Sultanate of Oman
Tel +968 24504206 24504924
Fax +968 24502635
Email chemlablonestaralphacom
Muscat (Micro-biology) PO Box 1197 PC 130 Azaiba ndash Muscat Sultanate of Oman
Tel +968 24504206 24504924
Fax +968 24502635
Email microlablonestaralphacom
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Tel +968 26751775 26751920 26751976
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Email civilsoharlonestaralphacom
Duqm Tel +968 99278040 92303290
Fax +968 24503814
Email duqmlablonestaralphacom
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Tel +968 2321 3390 +968 92038358
Fax +968 2321 3391
Email salalahlablonestaralphacom
Key Personals
Administration
Dawood Al-Harrasi
Chief Executive Officer
+968 91111411 dawoodalharrasilonestaralphacom
Saif Al-Harthi
Business Development Manager
+968 90122471 saifalharthylonestaralphacom
Santosh Elapanda
QHSE Manager
+968 99881224 santoshelapandalonestaralphacom
Moncy Thomas
Finance HR amp Admin Manager
+968 99221293 moncythomaslonestaralphacom
Operations
Anil Vashishta
Operations Manager Metallurgical Head
+968 99866907 anilvashishtalonestaralphacom
Civil Engineering Material Lab Hukam Chand
Civil Engineering Country Manager - Civil
+968 99445354 hukamchandlonestaralphacom
Naresh Paladugu
Civil Engineering Technical Manager - Civil
+968 99063458 nareshpaladugulonestaralphacom
Rakesh
Civil Engineering Lab Manager - Sohar Lab
+968 92869691 civilsoharlonestaralphacom
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FrancisMD
Civil Engineering Lab Manager ndash Salalah Lab
+968 92038358 Salalahlablonestaralphacom
Tomiyo
Civil Engineering Senior Lab Technician - Duqm Lab
+968 99278040 duqmlablonestaralphacom
Geotechnical Engineering Lab
J Pavan Kumar
Geotechnical Engineering Sr Geotechnical engineer
+968 99887852 ameerudeenlonestaralphacom
Chemical Microbiology amp Environmental Lab
P Tejali
Chemical Microbiology amp Environmental Engineering Lab Manager
+968 99887834 tejaliparsekarlonestaralphacom
Asad
Chemical amp Environmental Engineering Assistant Manager Chemistry
+968 99884612 asadnaqvilonestaralphacom
Vinu Mohan
Food amp Microbiology Testing
+968 99248181 vinumohanlonestaralphacom
Metallurgy Lab
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Anil Vashishta
Metallurgy Lab Manager Metallurgy
+968 99866907 anilvashishtalonestaralphacom
Pratik Raval
Metallurgy Lab Test House Supervisor
+968 99880633 pratikravallonestaralphacom
Sasi Kumar
Metallurgy Lab Senior Metallurgist
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LOCATION MAPS
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1 MUSCAT
2 Muscat ndash Chemistry Lab
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3 SOHAR
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4 DUQM
5 SALALAH
Registered with Directorate General for Specification amp measurements
Approved by PDO ISOIEC 170252005 Certified by SGS for ISO 9001
CIVIL ENGINEERING MATERIAL TESTING
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Our Civil Engineering Departments at Muscat Sohar Duqm and Salalah covers wide range of mechanical
physical and chemical testing of soil aggregate concrete concrete durability cement admixtures Microsilica
blocks asphalt bitumen tack coat prime coat marble tiles water and other Construction Materials The lab also
provides a laboratory testing support to our geotechnical Engineering Department
Covering Wide Areas of Oman
Observing the need to be close to the construction projects that spread all over Oman full ndashfledged civil
engineering material testing labs have been established by Lonestar Alpha to cover as many regions of Oman as
possible The presence of more local labs within each region should facilitate providing better services to our
clients and better control of work quality in such projects Our Civil Engineering laboratories are currently in
Muscat Sohar Duqm and Salalah In addition to these five labs Lonestar is capable of providing site labs for
major projects that require labs at their sites
Locations of Civil Engineering material testing labs that belongs to Lonestar Alpha in Oman
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Concrete Strength
The compressive strength of concrete is the most common performance measure used by the engineer in
designing buildings and other structures The compressive strength is measured by breaking cylindrical (or cube)
concrete specimens in a compression-testing machine Flexural strength is one of the tensile strength of concrete
Tensile strength along with elastic modulus and corrosion resistance is another important strength parameter of
engineering materials used in structures
Concrete Durability
While compressive strength is a good indicator of load resistance it isnt a major indicator of concrete durability
There is therefore a need for quick reliable tests for concrete durability that would have to go far beyond reliance
on such standard performance measures as 28-day compressive strength Three forms of water penetration tests
are commonly used namely BS EN 12390DIN 1048 Water Permeability BS 1881 Part 208 Initial Surface
Absorption (ISAT) and BS 1881 Part 122 Water Absorption There are two similar modified chloride diffusion
tests namely ASTM C1202 Chloride Penetration and AASHTO 277 Rapid Chloride Permeability Chloride
Migration Coefficient (NTB 492) is one of the latest test method recently we added in to our system
Soil Field Density (soil compaction)
Soil compaction is defined as the method of mechanically increasing the density of soil In construction this is a
significant part of the building process If performed improperly settlement of the soil could occur and result in
unnecessary maintenance costs or structure failure Almost all types of building sites and construction projects
utilize mechanical compaction techniques Therefore regular testing of soil compaction by independent
laboratories is extremely essential and important Sand Cone Test (ASTM D1556-07 and BS 1377-990) typical
field tests are performed for measuring degree of soil compaction)
Investigative Studies
It is often necessary to test concrete structures after the concrete has hardened to determine whether the structure
is suitable for its designed use The tests available for testing concrete range from the completely non-destructive
where there is no damage to the concrete through those where the concrete surface is slightly damaged to
partially destructive tests such as core tests where the surface has to be repaired after the test The range of
properties that can be assessed using non-destructive tests and partially destructive tests is quite large and includes
such fundamental parameters as density elastic modulus and strength as well as surface hardness and surface
absorption and reinforcement location size and distance from the surface
Deep Foundation Testing (Piles)
Confirmation of satisfactory construction of all pile types has lead to the development of practical inexpensive
and reliable dynamic testing techniques Let our lab be you independent pile testing specialist Low strain
integrity tests examine the response of a pile to a small hammer blow at the pile head The induced stress wave
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travels down the pile shaft and reflected waves from significant changes in pile shaft acoustic impedance are
registered by a transducer held against the pile head
Asphalt amp Bituminous Binder Testing New technologies increased construction liability and revised building standards have made quality asphalt
testing and inspection integral to the successful completion of todayrsquos construction projects Lonestar Alpha
provide asphalt testing services that evaluate asphalt binders asphalt mixtures and other derivatives of asphalt
geared for use in the construction industry
Site Laboratories amp Projects Quality Control
One of the problems which occur within the construction and civil engineering industry is the need to test
construction materials on site Lonestar Alpha has the full capacity to provide site laboratories for big projects
Experienced full-time supervisors lab technicians and assistant technicians will be devoted to run daily testing
activities of such site labs We can also furnish the labs with all necessary equipments and tools
LIST OF TESTS
CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL TESTS
SOIL AGGREGATEROCK
Sampling of Soil samples Sampling of Aggregate samples
Wet Sieve Analysis Sieve Analysis
Hydrometer Analysis Sedimentation Clay Silt and Dust particles
Fines percentage Specific gravity Particle density
Classification of soils Water absorption
Liquid Limit amp Plastic Limit (Atterberg Limits) Bulk density (LooseRodded)
Plasticity Index Moisture content
Linear Shrinkage Clay lumps and Farible particles
Shrinkage limit by wax method Flakiness Index
Proctor compaction test (Light and Heavy) Elongation Index
CBR test (Soaked and unsoaked) Flat and Elongated particles
Specific gravity Particle density Shape Index
Moisture content Crushed broken fractured faces
Maximum and Minimum Index density Voided shell content
Bulk density Light weight particles
Direct Shear test (C and ɸ) Compaction fraction
1-D Odometer test (Consolidation properties
CvmvCc e0) Aggregate crushing value
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Swell Pressure test Aggregate Impact value
Free swell index Ten percent fines value
Permeability (Constant and Falling head method) Uncompacted void content
Unconfined compressive strength (UCS) Los angeles abrasion value
Sand Equivalent Value Drying and shrinkage
Electrical resistivity Sand equivalent value
Electrical conductivity Petrographic examination
Thermal resistivity Polished stone value
FIELD TESTS Coating and Stripping value
Plate Load test Soundness (Magnesium sulphate Sodium sulphate)
Insitu CBR test Alkali reactivity ndash Mortar bar method (3months
16days)
Dynamic Cone penetration Test (DCPT) Alkali reactivity ndash Rocky cylinder method
Compaction test by Sand replacement method Alkali reactivity ndash Chemical method
Rock fill compaction test by water fill method Organic Impurities
ROCK ASPHALT
Uniaxial Compressive Strength (UCS) Bitumen content and grading
Density Field Core thickness density and Compaction
Water absorption Asphalt coring - Insitu
Flexural strength Marshall stability amp Flow
Point load index Marshall density
Modulus of rupture Maximum theoretical density Gmm
Size amp Weight gradation - Insitu Loss of stability
Sodium sulphate crystallization CEMENT
Drop test - Insitu Fineness
Slake durability Initial and Final setting time
Saturation Coefficient and Porosity Normal consistency
CONCRETE Soundness by lechartlier method
Sampling of Fresh Concrete Compressive and flexural strength
Design mix Heat of hydration
Trial mix Complete chemical analysis
Fresh concrete temperature density amp Air
content Microsilica
Workability ndash Slump cone test Bleeding Density
Setting time of concrete Bulk density
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OTHER CIVIL TESTS
Rock Testing Rock Grading Breakage Index etc
Concrete Coring Drilling of concrete cores from existing structures
Destructive and Non Destructive Tests
Concrete structural evaluation by
Ultra sonic pulse velocity test
Rebound Hammer survey
Half cell potential analysis
Cover meter survey
Depth of carbonation
Bond Strength
Delamination survey
Crack mapping
Reinforcement examination
Corrosion rate measurement
Electrical resistivity in concrete
Compressive strength determination by drilling and testing core sample
Coating thickness
Pull off strength of concrete repair
Pile Tests Low Strain Integrity of Piles and witness of pile load test
Compressive strength of cubesCylindersCores Activity index
Tensile splitting strength Moisture content
Flexural Transverse strength Complete chemical analysis
Durability tests on concrete STEEL
Rapid Chloride Penetration Test (RCPT) Tensile and Elongation test
Initial Saturation Absorption Test (ISAT) Bend test
Water Permeability Rebend test
Water absorption Coating thickness
Chloride Migration test Holiday test
Modulus of elasticity Coating flexibility
Dimensions of Various Concrete BlocksTiles Complete chemical analysis
Water Absorption of Concrete Kerbs Channels
Edgings amp Flags ADMIXTURE
Dimension amp Compressive Strength Of Paving
Blocks Physical and Chemical test on admixtures
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CHEMISTRY OF CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL
Chemical Analysis of Cement Chemical Analysis of Lime Powder
Heat of Hydration of cement Total Alkalies
Chemical Analysis of Micro silica Chemical Analysis of Ground Granulated Blast
Furnace Slag
Sodium Absorption Ratio Leachibility Tests of Metals from Soil
Testing of Concrete making water Determination of Alkali carbonates amp Bi
carbonates
Cation Exchange Capacity of Soil Organic matter content of soil
Mass loss of Ignition of soil Total Sulfate content of soil
Water soluble Sulfate content of soil Water soluble Chloride content of soil
Carbonate content of soil Acid soluble Chloride content of soil
Gypsum content of soil Ammonia content of soil
Total Sulfate content of Aggregates Total Chloride content of Aggregates
Potential Alkali ndash Silica reactivity of Aggregates Water Soluble Chloride Salts in Aggregates
Acid ndash Soluble Material in fine Aggregate Organic impurities in fine Aggregates
Determining the water content of freshly mixed
concrete
Determining the Portland cement content of the
hardened hydraulic cement concrete
Chemical analysis of hardened concrete Sulfate content of hardened concrete
Chemical analysis for metals like steel Chloride content of hardened concrete
Indepth carbonation of hardened concrete Indepth chloride penetration on hardened concrete
by dust sampling and analysis
LIST OF CIVIL EQUIPMENTS
General Equipments
Electronic Weighing balances of various capacities Standard calibration weights
Bouyancy balance system for specific gravity Desiccators
Digital Thermometers of various range Dial Thermometers of various range
Max Min Thermometers Wet amp Dry Thermometers
Pressure Gauges Digital Vernier Callipers
Hot Plates Vacuum Pumps
Air Compressor Sand Bath Water bath
Humidity Chamber Load Rings of different capacity
Dial indicators of various range Digital Dial Indicators
Feeler strips Straight Edges
Magnetic stands Cube Mould (150150150 mm)
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Riffle Boxes Drying Ovens
Soil Aggregate and Rock Testing Lab
BS amp ASTM Test Sieves Sieve Shakers
Cone Penetrometers for Liquid Limit Casagrande Apparatus for Liquid Limit
Shrinkage Limit Apparatus Hydrometer test apparatus
Direct Shear Test Appaatus BS ASTM Proctor Rammers
BS ASTM Proctor Moulds BSASTM CBR Moulds amp Appartus
Multi Speed Compression Machine 50 kN Field CBR Apparatus
ASTM Sand cone Apparatus BS large amp Small Pouring Cylinder
Plate bearing Test Apparatus Dynamic Cone Penetrometer (DCP)
Nuclear Density Gauge Electric Resistivity Meter
Speedy Moisture Apparatus Bulk Density Containers
Flakiness amp Elongation Gauges Los Angeles Abrasion Machines
Sand Equivalent Test Sets Jaw Crusher
Rock cutting Saw Drying Shrinkage Apparatus
Point load Index Tester Slake Durability Apparatus
Aggregate Impact Value Apparatus Aggregate Crushing Ten percent Fines Value Apparatus
1-D odometer for consolidation Flow Cone
Max Min Index density equipment Soil Permeability apparatus
Concrete amp Cement Testing lab
Fully Automatic amp Semi Automatic Compression
machines of Various Capacities
Fully Automatic amp Semi Automatic Flexural Testing
machines of Various Capacities
Density containers for Fresh concrete Density Air content meters for Fresh concrete Air content
Concrete Mortar Penetrometers for Setting Time of
Fresh concrete
Concrete Mixers for Trial Mix
Cube Beam Cylinder Moulds Sulphur compound melting pot
Cylinder capping frame Rapid Chloride Penetration Test Apparatus
Half Cell Potential Test Apparatus Concrete Cover meter
Concrete Resistivity meter Rebound hammer
Pull-Off Strength Tester Ultrasonic pulse Velocity Tester
Concrete Flow Meter Specimen Cutting Machine
Core Drilling Machines Diamond Core Bits of different diameter
Micro-coring equipment Blaine Air permeability Apparatus
Fly ash fineness Apparatus Vicat Apparatus
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Ultrasonic Coating Cover Meter (DFT) Le Chatelier Apparatus for Cement Soundness
Calorimeter for heat of hydration Jolting Apparatus
Cement Mortar Mixer Initial Surface Absorption Apparatus
Compression amp Flexural Testing machine for Cement
Strength
Chloride Migration Coefficient Testing apparatus
Water Absorption of Concrete under pressure Mortar Consistency apparatus
Asphalt Testing laboratory
Bitumen Extractor Theoretical maximum Specific Gravity Apparatus
Marshall Compaction Stand amp Rammer Marshall Moulds
Marshall Stability amp Flow Testing machine Asphalt Coring machine
KEY STAFF AT CIVIL ENGINEERING LAB
NAME DESIGNATION QUALIFICATION EXPERIENCE
Hukam Chand Country Manager Civil BA 36
Naresh Paladugu Technical Manager - Muscat MTech ndash GeoTechnical
Engineering (Civil) 11
Dijesh M D Senior Lab TechnicianSupervisor
(Civil) BSc 12
SumeshC Senior Lab TechnicianSupervisor
(Civil) BSc 12
Srinivasa RaoP Senior Lab TechnicianSupervisor
(Civil) BSc 10
Naveen Dhiman Senior Lab TechnicianSupervisor
(Civil) BSc 11
Rakesh M Branch Manager - Sohar BSc 16
Mohammed Al Futaisi Asst Manager BSc 8
Arun S Anand Senior Lab TechnicianSupervisor
(Civil) BSc 11
Seetharam VS Senior Lab TechnicianSupervisor
(Civil) BSc 12
Ajeesh Kumar Senior Lab Technician BSc 9
MD Francis Branch Manager - Salalah Civil Engineering 39
Dhamotharakannan Senior Lab Technician B Tech Civil Engineering 3
Tomiyo Senior Lab TechnicianSupervisor -
Duqm BSc 10
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MAJOR CIVIL ENGINEERING PROJECTS Project Contractor
Construction of Batinah Expressway(Package 1 to 6)
Galfar Engineering amp Contracting SAOG
Nagarjuna construction company international
Simplex - Konstruktor (JV)
Larsen amp Toubro (Oman) LLC
FSB Ferrovial amp Batco JV
Consolidated Contractors Company Oman LLC
Oman Industrial Complex - VALE
Towel Construction
Teejan Trading amp Contracting
Galfar Engineering
LampT Oman
Barka Desalination Plant Douglas OHI Sohar Development Hotel (Crown Plaza) Galfar Engineering amp Contracting TOYOTA Showroom in Liwa Galfar Engineering amp Contracting Expansion of Sohar Beach Hotel Gulf Home Contracting
Social Houses in Liwa
Sam Trading Hussain Fahdil Partners Eastern Moon Contracting
Sohar Multiplex Towel Construction Rehabilitation of Sewerage Network and STP in
Buraimi
Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
IWP Desalination Plant at SUR Bahwan Engineering amp Contracting Maritime Works on Construction of New Port in
Duqm CCC-STFA-JDN
Shadeed Iron amp Steel Douglas OHI Salam Resort amp Spa (Dredging Work) CCC Bank Muscat Headquarter Building Galfar Engineering amp Contracting PDO Headquarter Building Al-Hajery Trading
Duqm Dry Dock Daewoo Co Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
Duqm Desalination Plant
Larsen amp Tubro
Road Bridges from Sarooj to Qurayat
Fedirici Stirling Batco
Road Work at Rahat Al-Andar Farm
Al-Ansari Trading Enterprises
Al-Moultaqa Residential Complex Dawood Contracting
Diabetic Health Centre Premier International
Oncology Wards amp Day care centre at Royal
Hospital Premier International
Psychiatric Hospital Bahwan Engineering Genetic Hospital Ay_tek Construction (Oman) LLC Sea Front Development Al-Ansari Trading Enterprises Car Museum at Barka Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
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Expansion of Barka Reservoir and Transmission
Facility Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
Arsquo Seeb Wastewater Treatment Project Al Hassan Engineering Oman Maritime College at Sohar Al-Khalili Enterprises
Buildings at Sohar University Al-Hajery Trading
Construction of New Villa and Associated Facilities
at Bahjat Al-Anthar Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
Development of Muscat International Airport (MC1) CCC ndash TAV Joint Venture
RAFO ndash Muscat Airport Desert Line Project
Development of Muscat International Airport -
Supply of Dredged material Boskalis Westminister (Oman)
Duqm Airport Phase 1 Desert Line Project
Sub Station at DankWadi Saa Larsen amp Toubro Oman
Court Complex at Buraimi Al Adarak Trading amp Contracting
Court Complex at Sohar Douglas OHI
Al Buraimi Colleage Al Adarak Trading amp Contracting
ROP Building at Buraimi Nafal Trading
Al Buraimi Public park Business amp Trading
Health Centre at Nizwa Business amp Trading
Ground Improvement Work at Sohar Port Soletanche Bachy (France)
Duraline ME Factory at Sohar Shaksy Engineering
Health Centre at Sohar Dawood Construction Co
Health Centre at Rahab Al Dahleez International LLC
Health Centre at Saham Al Bady Trading amp Contracting
Court Complex at Rustaq Carillion Alawi
Asian beach Game Package II Carillion Alawi
Majilis Oman Carillion Alawi
Health Centre at Al Ajaiz CIVIL CO
MTL ndash AL Mawaleh Third Line CCC Oman LLC
Oman Residence Complex ndash Al Khuwair Douglas OHI
Silver House ndash Ghala Douglas OHI
Oman Airbase at Musannah Douglas OHI
Sheraton Hotel Refurbishment Douglas OHI
Oman Dental College Douglas OHI
PAC Fahud Extension Phase II Douglas OHI
Radio Stations at Barka Bidaya and Bahla Premier International Projects
SBG Plaza at Ghubra Simplex Infrastructures LLC
Qalhat Desalination and Water Supply Project Towell Infrastructure Projects Company
SBG Plaza at Ghubra Towell Construction
ArsquoSeeb Sewage Collection and Conveyance System
Al-Khoudh Gravity Sewer Networks
United Gulf Contracting Company
Office amp Stores Complex at Seeb Galfar Engineering amp Contracting SAOG
Dualization of Bousher Al Amerat Road Galfar Engineering amp Contracting SAOG
Muscat Expressway Galfar Engineering amp Contracting SAOG
Bait Al Barakah Rayaheen Hall amp Museum Galfar Engineering amp Contracting SAOG
Car Museum at bait Al Barakah Galfar Engineering amp Contracting SAOG
Suwaiq Fishing harbour International Contracting amp Engineering
Services
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Duqm Port Complex
Jan De Nul Dredging Ltd
Power Generation amp Distribution Facility at Daleel
Field
Larsen amp Toubro Electromech LLC
Ministry of manpower Building at Airport Height Larsen amp Toubro (Oman) LLC
Glorei Maktabi2 Commercial Building at Al
Wattayah
Larsen amp Toubro (Oman) LLC
Oman Botanic Garden Phase-III Larsen amp Toubro (Oman) LLC
3311kV Primary Sub Station at Al Muna amp Al
Ansab
Larsen amp Toubro (Oman) LLC
22033kv Grid Substation amp Transmission Line at As
Sawady (Blue City Area)
Larsen amp Toubro (Oman) LLC
Primary Substation at Jibroo Larsen amp Toubro (Oman) LLC
13233kV Grid Station at Misfah Area Larsen amp Toubro (Oman) LLC
Flyover Widening and Junction Improvement at
Athaiba
Larsen amp Toubro (Oman) LLC
Dualization of Ghala ndash Al Ansab Road Larsen amp Toubro (Oman) LLC
Al Amerat ndash Quriyat Road Nagarjuna Construction Company
Houses at different location in Quriyat Nagarjuna Construction Company
Construction of Bridge Across Wadi Bani Hinay at
Wilayat of Al Rustaq Abu Hatim Company LLC
Construction of State Audit Institution Head Quarters
Building in Muscat Al Bustan Area Abu Hatim Company LLC
Sultan Qaboos Mosque at Nakhal amp Sumail Abu Hatim Company LLC
Proposed main entrance amp boundary wall at samoud
garrisonHalban Al Ansari Contractors
CPF Road Khazzan Al EZ Trading Transport amp Contracting Co
LLC
Health Center at Nizwa Al Badi Trading
Sultan Qaboos Mosque at Sumail Al Badi Trading
RAH Masjed amp Sablah for PDO Al Hajiry Trading LLC
Al Seeb Waste Water project Al Hajiry Trading LLC
Emergency Water Resrvoir Al Hassan Engineering Company SAOG
Construction of Independent Power Plant Project
Roads(Barka-3) Al Hassan Engineering Company SAOG
Renal Dialysis Center at Seeb Al khalili Construction LLC
Supply Hanger Rafo Mussannah Al khalili Construction LLC
Construction of Barracks accommodation at Airport
Heights Al Nahdha -Al Omaniah Co LLC
Proposed Sports Facilities for Security unitAl
Khoudh Al Rawahi International Co LLC
Remedial Works to Bridges Phase - 4A
(RUAWorks A Side) Al Sarooj Construction LLC
MohdAl Ameen Mosque-External Work Package Al Turki Enterprises
Regional Head Quarters at Ibri amp Rustaq Al Turki Enterprises
Proposed Officers Bedsit Masirah Alyam Enterprises LLC
Accomodation Complex (Kitchen amp Dining)Bid
Bid Police station Building-1 Arabian Supplies Contracting LLC
Officers Bed sit Sumail Arabian Supplies Contracting LLC
Multi - Purpose Hall Bahla Al Hamra Mudhaibi Arabian Supplies Contracting LLC
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amp Al Khamil
Innovation Park Muscat Arabian Supplies Contracting LLC
Dualization of Bid-Bid - Sur Road Section
1Package 1 A Astaldi-Ozkar JV
Al Hail Green Residential Developments Phase - 1 Bahwan Contracting Company LLC
3 X 20 MUA Primary Sub Station Ghala Bahwan Contracting Company LLC
Construction of New HLD Class room PDO Bahwan Engineering Company
Mixed use development at Bausher Carillion Alawi LLC
Roual Opera House Carillion Alawi LLC
Al Khairan Hotel Resort amp Spa Carillion Alawi LLC
Sultan Qaboos Mosque Nizwa Carillion Alawi LLC
Majlis Oman Carillion Alawi LLC
Construction of Muscat Airport Interchange on 18th
Nov Street
Consolidated Contractors Company Oman LLC
( CCC )
Construction of Underpass at Bait Al Barka
RA(CUB Project)
Consolidated Contractors Company Oman LLC
( CCC )
Design amp Construction of Al Mahaj RA Interchange
and related drainage amp Road works
Consolidated Contractors Company Oman LLC
( CCC )
Dualization of Farq Roundabout - Marfarsquoa Daris
Road
Consolidated Contractors Company Oman LLC
( CCC )
Grade Separated Junction Project stage 1 Consolidated Contractors Company Oman LLC
( CCC )
3rd laning of the Main Road from Al Mawaleh
Interchange to Bait Al Barka RA-Lot(1)
Consolidated Contractors Company Oman LLC
( CCC )
MEDC - Head Office building Dawood Contracting Company LLC
Jabal Al- AKhadar Resort Hotel Dawood Contracting Company LLC
Proposed Villa at Royal Flight Residential Complex
at Seeb Dawood Contracting Company LLC
3rd Laning of the M Road from Al Mawaleh
Intrsquochange to Bait Al Barka RA(Lot-2) Desert Line project LLC
Dualization of Nizwa Ibri Road Sec-2 from Jabrin to
Ibri Option 2 Desert Line project LLC
Construction of Asphalt Road from Al Haisha in
Wilayat Bahla to Hamra Al Duru in Wilayat IBRI Desert Line project LLC
Construction of Water Supply to Wilayat Wadi Bani
Khalid Desert Line project LLC
Additional amp Alteration works at Al falaji Development Services ampMaintenance LLC
Armoury Magazine at ROP Academy Development Services ampMaintenance LLC
Construction of Pump Shed Room and Reatin Wall Development Services ampMaintenance LLC
Fanja Sports Club Development Services ampMaintenance LLC
HQ for Ammunition stores at MAM Development Services ampMaintenance LLC
Immigration Complex at Nizwa Development Services ampMaintenance LLC
New building for CDC Department at Rustaq
Hospital complex Development Services ampMaintenance LLC
VIF Complex at Mudhaibi Development Services ampMaintenance LLC
Design amp Construction of Additional Interchanges
for Al Mubaila South Federic Stirling Batco LLC
13233KV Substation amp Associated OHL Ghala
amp AL Khamil Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
NHC Royal Hospital Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
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Inflight Catering Facilities Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
Design amp Construction of Al-Faroosiya Street
Interchange Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
Border Post complex at Rub Al Khali Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
Upgradation of IzkiMuthaibiRustaq Grid station Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
New Accident and Emergency + Burns Department
at Khoula Hospital Phase -8 Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
Dualization of Nizwa ndash Thumrait Road(IZZ-Adam
Section) Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
Dualization of Nizwa ndash Ibri RoadSec2 from Jabrin
to Ibri ndash 1 Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
Ras Al Hadd Airport Development Project Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
Safah and Wadi Latham Oilfield Services
Construction Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
Upgrade of Mukhaizna Airfield ndash New Runway
construction Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
Construction of Water Distribution network
Rustaq Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
New Darsait STP Project Galfar-Cadagua JV
Barrack Accomodation Suwaiq Gulf International Contracting LLC
Al Hamriya storm water drainage channel Hasan Juma Backer Trading amp Contracting
CoLLC
Annexe Building for Supreme Council for Planing Hasan Juma Backer Trading amp Contracting
CoLLC
Oman National Centre for treatment of
Haematological Disorder amp Bone Marrow Transplant
Hasan Juma Backer Trading amp Contracting
CoLLC
Construction of Jr Rate Accomodation Block
Wudam Iskan Contracting Company LLC
8 JOQ at MAM Iskan Contracting Company LLC
Military Technical College District Cooling System Iskan Contracting Company LLC
Al Amerat Waste Water Project Contract A 2 JV Arab Contractors amp WUEC
Darsait Al Wadi Al Kabir Road Project Larsen amp Toubro(Oman)LLC
MGI Road Project Larsen amp Toubro(Oman)LLC
Al Athaibah Interchange Larsen amp Toubro(Oman)LLC
Construction of 13233kv Grid Station at Amrat
Construction of 132kv Grid Station at Mabella - 2
and Installation of Required 132kv Overhead
Line132kv Cables in Muscat Governorate (Tender
No 1432012)
Larsen amp Toubro(Oman)LLC
6 Class Rooms to Zainab Al Asadiya School at Al
Amerat Mansoor Al Masroory
Proposed 14 classroom - Girls basic education
School at QalhatSur Mansoor Al Masroory
Accomodation at Adam Nafal Contracting amp Trading Co LLC
Wudam Naval Base Nafal Contracting amp Trading Co LLC
Construction of 3311KV Primary Sub Station at
Saraya Bandar Jissah
Oman National Engineering amp Investment
Co(SOAG)
Bait Al Barka Viewing Platform amp Sea wall Oman Shapoorji Construction Co LLC
Construction of Medium Wave Radio Transmission
Station in Barkabahla amp Buraimi Premier International Project LLC
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Al Batinah Coastal Housing Project
barkaMusanna amp Suwaiq Radic Construction Company LLC
Commercial amp Residential Building at Mumtaz area Shaksy Engineering Services LLC
Dualization of Ibri ndash Al Dariz-Miskin Road Strabag Oman LLC
Re-Build of Air strip existing at Rusail amp Sayq Strabag Oman LLC
Wadi Minqal amp Wadi Bani Jaber Asphalt Road
Section - 1 Strabag Oman LLC
Dualization of Bid-Bid - Sur Road Section -
1Package 1 - B STFA-HLG JV
Civil Work Services for Safah (B-09) Wadi Latham
(B-27) Fields Special Technical Services
Gas Processing Plant at Abu Tubul Block 60 Special Technical Services
EPC of RAH Substation STS Tebodin LLC
Treated Effluent Supply to Al Riyam amp Kalbou
Parks Teejan Trading amp Contracting
New Supreme Court Building At Al Ghubrah Towell Construction amp Company LLC
MC 4a ndash Civil Aviation Head Quarters Towell Construction amp Company LLC
New Supreme Court Building At Al Ghubrah Towell Construction amp Company LLC
Expansion of Distrib Network Seeb Wilyat ndash Seeb Towell Infrastructure Projects CoLLC (TIPCO)
Water Distribution Network for Wilyat -AL Qabil amp
Ibra Towell Infrastructure Projects CoLLC (TIPCO)
Construction of Batinah Expressway (Package -1) Galfar Engineering amp Contracting SAOG
Batinah Expressway Package ndash 3 Simplex - Konstruktor (JV)
Construction of Batinah Expressway - Package - 4 Larsen amp Toubro(Oman) LLC
Construction of Batinah Expressway - Package - 6 CCC (Oman) LLC
BP Oman - Khazzan Project Al EZ TradingTransport amp Contracting CoLLC
Kempinski HotelThe Wave Muscat Carillion Alawi LLC
Upgrading of Sinaw-Mahout Road Section-02 Strabag Oman LLC
Construction of Batinah Highway (Halban Junction) Strabag Oman LLC
Construction of Batinah Highway-Package-2 Nagarjuna Construction Company (NCC)
Major Site laboratories
Project Contractor
Head Quarter Building for PDO at MAF Al Hajry Trading amp Contracting
Development of Muscat International Airport ndash
Supply of dredged material
Boskalis Westminister (Oman)
Expeditionary Tent Beddown Area at Masirah Island
Cosmopolitan ndash EMTA Joint Venture
BP ndash Pipeline Installation amp Site Construction Galfar Engineering
Rehabilitation Works (Roads Bridges) at Quriyat Federcei Stirling Batco
Health Centre at Saham Al Badi Trading amp Construction
Sohar Bulk Jetty Oman Operation Saipem ndash Afcons Joint Venture
PDO ndash SNDC Project at Qurn Alam
Al Hassan Engineering
2nd Asian Beach Game 2010 at Wudam Carillion Alawi LLC
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Power Generation amp Distribution Facility at Daleel
Field
Larsen amp Toubro Electromech LLC
Health Centre at Rahab
Al Dahleez International LLC
Sohar Bulk Jetty Project
Saipem- Afcons Joint Venture
Court Complex at Rustaq
Carillion Alawi LLC
PDO Bahja ndash Plot Development
Sayouh Mahwees Trd amp Cont Co LLC
Dualization of Bid-Bid Sur Road Astaldi ndash Ozkar JV and STFA-HLG JV
ROP ndash Sidab Harbour Project Carillion Alawi LLC
Salalah International Airport LampT Galfar Contortion
Construction of Al Batinah Expressway (Package -1) Galfar Engineering amp Contracting SAOG
Batinah Express way Package ndash 3 Simplex - Konstruktor (JV)
Construction of Batinah Expressway - Package - 4 Larsen amp Toubro(Oman) LLC
Construction of Batinah Expressway - Package - 5 FSB Ferrovial amp Batco JV
Construction of Batinah Expressway - Package - 6 CCC (Oman) LLC
Air traffic control at Masira Darim Construction company LLC
Transfer station at Fanza Malik Sohar
STF Complex -Suwaiq Dawood Contracting Company LLC
Ras Al Hamra Development Project (RAH - 435) Al Turki Enterprises LLC
Zulia Power plant (PDO) Al Hassan Engineering LLC
SNCP Qurnalam Al Hassan Engineering LLC
RAH International School Al Hajry Trading amp Contracting
Dualization of Bid-Bid - Sur Road Section
1Package 1 A
Astaldi-Ozkar JV
Halban prade ground project (SSF) Trading amp Investment LLC
Jabel Akhthar Hotel Dawood Contracting Company LLC
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Sultan Qaboos Mosque Nizwa Carillion Alawi LLC
SUR IPP Douglas OHI
MC-5 Salalah International Airport L amp T India and L amp T Oman
MC-5 Salalah International Airport Galfar Engineering amp Contracting SAOG
Shadeed Iron amp Steel L amp T Oman
Shadeed Iron amp Steel Simplex Infrastructures LLC
Health Centre Ibri Master Bin Karam
University Of Buraimi L amp T Oman
University Of Buraimi L amp T Oman
Trasnsfer Station SUR Mallak Sohar
Dualization of Mahdha-AL Rawdha Road
Buraimi
Premier International
Duqm Port Road Strabag Oman LLC
Mall of Oman - Package - 2 SPCCC
Dualization of Adam - Thumrait Road Part - 2
(ATD Project)
CCC (Oman) LLC
Durability Test of Concrete such as Chloride Migration Test and Rapid Chloride Permeability Test
Field Compaction test is used to provide the basis for control the fill material compaction
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Rapid chloride penetration test for concrete to asses the chloride ion penetration
Durability Test of Concrete such as Water Penetration Test
Permeability Apparatus Constant amp Falling Head for Granular ampClaySilt
Transverse Strength of Kerb Stone
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Non Destructive Structural Investigation
Exposure of foundation for visual inspection and NDT
Cover meter surevy Test indicates position of reinforecemnt bars hardned concrete
Ultra sonic pulse velocity measurement to assess the uniformity of concrete Detects internal flaws cracks and segregation etc
Rebound Hammer test to find the insitu concrete strength Surface hardness
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Direct Shear test to find the cohesion(C) and angle of internal friction(ɸ) in soil samples
Insitu concrete coring to determine the compressive strength
Marshall stability test for asphalt mixes
GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING
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Lonestar Alpha Labs undertake onshore amp offshore ground investigations for a wide variety of civil and
industrial construction infrastructure and pipeline projects We pride ourselves by adopting the same
professional approach to both large multi-disciplinary investigation projects as well as small simple structures
Our Investigation is supervised by highly qualified amp experienced geotechnical engineers and geologists
General Geotechnical Engineering Services
Design and planning of ground investigations
Settlement Monitoring
Foundation Designs and Proof Checking
Design of Reinforced Earth Structures
Design of Deep Foundations (Piles Well) amp Mat Foundations
Borehole drilling amp soil investigations (SPT)
Dynamic Cone Penetration Testing (DCPT)
Static Cone Penetration Test with pore-pressure measurement (CPTU)
Sample coring and analysis
Down hole and Cross Hole Seismic Tests
Trial pitting and trenching
Slope stability analysis amp studies
Pumping Tests and permeability Lugeon Tests
Double Ring Infiltrometer Tests
Plate bearing Tests and in-situ CBRs
Electrical Resistively Test
Thermal Resistivity Test
Resistively Profiling amp Resistivity Mapping
Groundwater Monitoring Sampling and Analysis
Preparation of factual and interpretative reporting
Soil Investigations
Soil Geotechnical investigations are performed by geotechnical engineers to obtain information on the physical
and mechanical properties of soil and rock around a site to design earthworks and foundations for proposed
structures and for repair of distress to earthworks and structures caused by subsurface conditions A geotechnical
investigation includes surface exploration and subsurface exploration of a site Our rigs are cable to drill vertical
holes down to 400m and inclined holes down to 200m below existing ground level
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Soil sampling using variety of samplers to collect disturbed samples relatively undisturbed samples and
undisturbed samples Samplers such as Hand Shovel Machine driven auger continuous flight auger Split-
Spoon SPT sampler Shelby Tube Sampler Piston Sampler
Laboratory tests
A wide variety of laboratory tests performed on soils and rocks to measure different properties
Although detailed list of laboratory testing is presented in Civil section some of the typical tests involved in the
investigation are given below
Water Content
Particle size Analysis Grain Size Distribution
Sedimentation Hydrometer analysis
Atterberg limits
California Bearing Ratio (CBR)
Direct Shear Test
Oedometer Test (Consolidation)
Swelling Pressure Test
Tri-axial Test
Unconfined Compressive Strength
Chemical Analysis of Soil and Water
In-Situ geotechnical tests
Standard Penetration Test (SPT) - in-situ standard penetration test designed to provide information on the
properties of soil while also collecting a disturbed soil sample for grain-size analysis and soil classification
Dynamic Cone Penetration Test (DCPT) - in-situ dynamic cone penetration test designed to provide
information on the properties of sub soil of natural ground or for pavement DCPT is useful to determine the in-
situ CBR and subgrade modulus
Cone Penetration Test (CPT) ndash standard Cone Penetration Test is performed using an instrumented probe
with a conical tip pushed into the soil hydraulically at a constant rate CPT instrument records tip resistance
friction resistance along the sleeve and pore-pressure measurement For bigger sites usually the CPTs are
performed in combination with drilling of boreholes to correlate so that the investigation is economical and
appropriate CPT data interpretation is used for correlation of soil properties and also to determine Soil Bearing
Capacity (SBC)
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Constant head Falling head permeability tests - Estimating Hydraulic conductivity (or permeability)
of different types of soil is the most important step in designing any groundwater control system The knowledge
of this property is much useful in solving problems involving yield of water bearing strata seepage through
earthen dams stability of earthen dams and embankments of canal bank affected by seepage settlement etc The
falling head method of determining permeability is used for soil with low discharge where as the constant head
permeability test is used for coarse-grained soils with a reasonable discharge in a given time For very fine-
grained soil capillarity permeability test is recommended
Lugeon Test or Packer Tests - Estimating Hydraulic conductivity (or permeability) of different types of
rocks is a key step in designing any groundwater control system in a rock We do perform Packer Permeability
Tests in Rocks
Groundwater Monitoring
Our geotechnical field staffs are well trained for installing Piezometers and groundwater monitoring Piezometers
are two types viz Type-1 is Standpipe Piezometer and Type-2 is Vibrating-Wire Piezometers Standpipe
piezometer facilitates Groundwater levels measurement using dip meter or water level indicators while VW
piezometers are useful for monitoring Pore-Water pressures continuously using special devices attached to data
loggers
Groundwater Samples can be collected for analysis in the chemical and microbiological lab Routine drinking
water analysis trace metals and organic parameters can be tested and evaluated
Slope Stability Studies
The field of slope stability encompasses the analysis of static and dynamic stability of slopes of earth and rock-fill
dams slopes of other types of embankments excavated slopes and natural slopes in soil and soft rock Lonestar
Alpha can provide slope stability investigation analysis (including modelling) and design mitigation which can
be completed by our well trained and qualified geologists and geotechnical engineers
Settlement Monitoring
Settlement Monitoring surveys is performed to determine the degree of horizontal and vertical displacement of
structures pavements and embankments over a defined period Severe pavement damage and structural failure
can be a direct result of settlement and therefore it is critical that movement be detected and measured Our Senior
Engineering Surveyors and Geotechnical Engineers are available to assist you with the development and
implementation of a monitoring system to suit individual requirements
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Other Geotechnical Field Tests
Plate Load Tests
In-Situ CBR Tests
Soil Electrical Resistivity Tests
Soil Thermal Resistivity Tests
Pile Integrity Tests
Infiltration Rate Tests using Double Ring Infiltrometer
Geotechnical Field Tests
Geophysical seismic tests are useful to determine dynamic soil rock properties which will be used in
design of machine and any other vibrating equipment foundations
Two typical seismic tests performed as part of the geotechnical investigations are
Downhole seismic test and
Crosshole seismic test
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LIST OF GEOTECHNICAL TESTS
LIST OF GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING EQUIPMENTS
Drilling Rigs Desco Inc 2No SP4500S amp 3No
SP3500S (crawler)
Split-Spoon Sampler
Drilling Rig Ellettari EK100S amp EK 200S (crawler) Piston Type Samples
Drilling Rigs Truck Mounted Vibrating Wire Piezometers Devices amp Loggers
Drilling Rods Tricone Bits
Standard SPT sets and rods Tungsten Carbide Drilling Bits (96mm amp 101mm amp
above)
Single Double amp Triple Tube Core Barrels ndash
Conventional amp Wireline system
Diamond Bits Surface amp Impregnated (96mm amp
101mm amp above) ndash Conventional amp Wireline system
Shelby Tubes Automatic Water level Meter
Dynamic Cone Penetrometer Test equipment (DCPT) Bailers for Groundwater Sampling
Down-The-Hole Hammer (DTH Hammer) Packer Test Apparatus
Surveying Equipments (Auto Levels Total Station
GPS and Accessories)
Variable Geotechnical Softwares (gINT etc)
Thermal Resistivity Test Apparatus (KD2 Pro) Electrical Resistivity Test Apparatus (Nillson)
SUBSURFACE SOIL ROCK GROUNDWATER
Soil Investigation Drilling in Soils and Rocks
Bearing Capacity amp Settlement Analysis Slope Stability Analysis
Trial Pits Standard Penetration Test - SPT
Permeability in Soil (Falling Constant Head) Dynamic Cone Penetration Test - DCPT
Permeability in Rock (Lugeon Packer Test) Infiltration Rate Tests
Groundwater Monitoring and Sampling Installation of Inclinometers amp Pressure Meters
In-situ CBR Tests Installation of Piezometers
Soil Swelling Tests Plate Load Tests
Vane Shear Tests Soil Electrical Resistivity Tests
Down Hole Seismic Tests Cross Hole Seismic Tests
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KEY STAFF AT GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING
NAME DESIGNATION QUALIFICATION EXPERIENCE
J Pavan Kumar Sr Geotechnical Engineer MTech - Geotechnical 8
Tauseef anwar Geologist MSc Geology 5
Bahrudeen assain
Mohammed Geologist MSc Geology 5
Anjali Geologist BSc in Geology 8
Imran Ishaq Engineering asst Dip Civil 5
Mohammed Al-Ansari Logistics and Supervisor High School 10
Ameen Khalfan Field Coordinator High School 8
Abdullah Field Coordinator High School 5
Rit Bahadur Drilling Operator High School 15
Purna Bahadur Drilling Operator High School 16
Rajan Basnet Drilling Operator High School 10
Subarna Paija Drilling Operator High School 11
Lil Bahadur Sr Mechanic High School 11
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RECENT GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING PROJECTS Project Client Consultant No of Boreholes
Oman National Railway
Project Segments 2 amp 6
Italferr SpA MOTC 65 BH 80 TP amp
Piezometers
Bunker Terminal at Duqm Oman Oil Marketing Co
(OOMC)
Worley Parsons Oman
Engineering (WPOE)
10 BH amp MASW
survey
Mahdah ndash Rawdah Road
Dualization project
Premier International Mott McDonald 22 BH 15 TP amp
Slope stability
Yibal-Khuff FEED project Galfar Engg amp
Contracting Co SAOG
Petroleum Development
Oman (PDO)
95 BH 45 TP amp 11
Downhole seismic
Well pad stability
investigations at Fahud
Mabrouk Khulud West D
Galfar Engg amp
Contracting Co SAOG
Petroleum Development
Oman (PDO)
18 BH
Batinah Expressway Pkg 3 Simplex Infrastructure Parsons International
MOTC
79 BH
Adam ndash Thumrait
Dualization Project
Parsons International MOTC 150 BH 365 TP
Lime Calcination project at
Salalah
Carmeuse Inc - 15 BH 10 TP amp
Diagraphy drilling
Duqm Area A B amp C Sultan Qaboos University
(SQU)
SEZAD 65 BH amp 20 TP
Various Substation projects
in all Governorates
Dawood Engineering
Consultancy
Mezoon Electricity 50 BH 25 TP 50
ERTs
Chromite Quarry Drilling Arabian Gulf Trading - 7 BH
Transmission line at Taqah Rukun Al Yaqeen Int Mott McDonald 50 BH amp 61 TP
Izz ndash Adam Road
Dualization Project
Galfar Engg amp
Contracting Co SAOG
National Engg Services
of Pakistan (NESPAK)
25 BH amp 8 TPs
Bid bid ndash Sur Road
Dualization Project
Astaldi ndash Ozkar Joint
Venture
Dar Al-Handassah
(Lebonan)
89 BH 8 TPs
Piezometers
Water Distribution Network
at Al Amerat
Taeyoung ndash Hasan Juma
Baker JV
Sogreah Consultants 25 BH 130 TP amp Soil
Resistivity
Taxiway and Airlift Ramp
at Al Musannah Airbase
American International
Contractors Inc
- 34 BH amp 62 TP
Water Distribution Network
at Al Khoud
Towell Infrastructure
Projects Co LLC
National Engg Services
of Pakistan (NESPAK)
11 BH 7 TP amp Soil
Resistivity
Interchanges btn Airport amp
Muscat Expressway
Soares Da Costa ndash Oman
United Engg Services JV
Parsons International 15 BHs amp 10 TP
Oman Botanic Garden Diwan Royal Court Alatec (Spain) 75 BH
Qurayiat-Al-Amerat Road Muscat Municipality Parsons International 6 BH
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Tunnel
Al-Haffa District
Development Infrastructure
Dohfar Municipality Dar Al-Handassah
(Lebonan)
11 BH
Piezometers
Salam Resort amp Spa in Yiti
Muscat
Sama Dubai Halcrow International 58 BH
amp Piezometers
Al-Ansab STP Galfar Engineering amp
Contracting
Khatib AlAmi 6 BH
Limestone Quarry for
Doqoum Dry Dock
Daewoo Co Daewoo Co 6 BH
Barka Water Reservoir
Expansion Works
Galfar Engineering amp
Contracting
Mott Mac Donald 12 BH
Soil Resistivity
Information Centers at
Nizwa amp Ibri
Ministry of Higher
Education
Development Services amp
Maintenance
6 BH
Irrigation System Plan for
Dhofar Municipality
Dhofar Municipality Consulting Engineering
Services
7 BH
Infiltration Tests
Cyclone Damage
Rehabilitation Works in Ras
Al-Hadd
CCC Parsons International Investigation for
Ground
Improvement
Soil Resistivity OMIFCO - Soil Resistivity
Seeb Cornice Road
Improvement Bridges
Muscat Municipality Atkins 7 BH
Dualization FarqNizwa to
Marfaa Daris Road
Ministry of Transport and
Communication
Parsons International 18 BH
Dualization of Al Kharjiah
Street
Muscat Municipality Parsons International 6 BH
Bidbid Sur Road Sec-1 MOTC Dar Al Handasah 31 BH Piezometers
120TPs
Flood Protection Dams-
Liwa and Shinaz Area
Ministry of water
resources and regional
municipalities
Renardet amp Fitchner 29 BH 40 TPs
Housing at Hail Al Ghaf
Quriyat
Muscat Municipality - 10 BH amp 10 TPs
132kV OHL from Harweel
to Thumrait
Petroleum Development
Oman
Worley Parsons 11 BH 11TPs amp ERT
132kV OHL from Dank to
Al Hail
Civil Co Contracting OETC Energoprojekt
Mott Mac Donald
43 BH 20 TPs amp
ERT
132kV OHL from Al Wasit
to Buraimi Grid Ss
Civil Co Contracting OETC Energoprojekt
Mott Mac Donald
27 BH 11TPrsquos amp
ERT
Al Athaiba Junction
Improvements
Muscat Municipality Parsons Intl Co 12 BH 7 TP Asphalt
Coring
Third Laneing from Bait Al Muscat Municipality Parsons International 35 BH 34 TP
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Barka to Mabelah Asphalt Coring
Design and construction of
Dualization of Al Murtaffa
street
Muscat Municipality Parsons International 26 BH 15 TP
Asphalt Coring
Proposed Tower
Constructions in OMAN
Ministry of Broadcasting Rohde amp Schwarz 16BH
EPC of power plant Daleel
Facility
L amp T Electromech Mott Mac Donald 7 BH 10TP ERT
Royal Suite at Haima and
Emergency block
Dewan of Royal Court Tebodin amp Partners LLC 4BH 4TP
Navigation Aids System
Muscat International
Airport and Salalah Airport
Thales Deutschland
Germany
Thales Deutschland
Germany
6BH 5ERT
Upgrade of DPS amp B-Block
facility Daleel oil Fields
Daleel Petroleum Attila Dogan 4BH 2ERT
13233kV Grid Station at
Quriyat
OETC LnT Oman Energoprojekt amp Parsons 4BH TPs
132kV OHL from Quriyat
to Jahloot
OETC LnT Oman Energoprojekt amp Parsons 60BH 60TPs 60ERT
Supreme Court at Al
Ghubra Guest House
Royal Court Affairs
Royal Estates The Palace
Consulting Engineering
Services LLC
12BH TPs
GEOTECH DRILLING RIGS
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DESCO SP4500S Rigs DESCO SP3500S Rigs
Site Work Photographs
GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION ndash AREA A B amp C at Duqm
Client SEZAD Consultant SQU
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GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION ndash Yibal Khuff Project at Yibal
Client Galfar Engg amp Cont Consultant PDO
GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION ndash Inclined Coring at Chromite Mine near Sumail
Client Arabian Gulf Trading
GEOTEC
HNICAL INVESTIGATION ndash Oman National Railway Project
Segments 2 amp 6
Client MOTC Consultant Italferr SpA
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GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION FOR
BARKA WATER RESERVOIR EXPANSION
Client Galfar Consultant Mott Mac Donald
SUBSURFACE INVESTIGATION BIDBID-SUR ROAD
SECTION 1
Client MOTC Consultant Dar Al Handasah Shair amp Partners
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GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION FOR SEEB-CORNICHE ROAD
IMPROVEMENT BRIDGE 6 MUSCAT
Client Muscat Municipality Consultant Atkins
GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION FOR 132KV OHL FROM DANK
TO AL HAIL amp 132KV OHL FROM SIBETHA TO BURAIMI
Client CivilCo Consultant Mott Mac Donald Energoprojekt
GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION FOR FLOOD PROTECTION DAMS
SHINAZ AREA ndash HATTA-A HATTA-B FAYDH amp BIDAH
Client MRMWR Consultant Fitchner amp Renardet
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DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF FLYOVER WIDENING AND JUNCTION IMPROVEMENTS AT AL ATHAIBA INTERCHANGE
Client Muscat Municipality Consultant Parsons
DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF THIRD LANING OF MAIN ROAD FROM AL MAWELAH INTERCHANGE TO BAIT AL BARKHA RA
Client Muscat Municipality Consultant Parsons
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SURVEYING WITH TOTAL STATION EQUIPMENT FOR
GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING PURPOSES
ELECTRICAL RESISTIVITY TEST
RESISTIVITY MAPPING amp RESISTIVITY PROFILING
PIEZOMETER INSTALLATION INCLINED DRILLING WITH PACKER TEST
CHEMICALENVIRONMENTAL amp
MICROBIOLOGICAL TESTING
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Lonestar Alpha Lab provides a full range of chemical environmental and microbiological analytical services to
industrial engineeringconsulting and government clients throughout the Sultanate of Oman Lonestar Alpha
analytical expertise includes organic and inorganic analyses of water soil air food and many other matrices The
lab production capability capacity and advancement of instrumentation ensure the reliability and performance
needed to successfully deliver major analytical projects Instruments are dedicated to specific matrices and
analyses to prevent cross contamination Our reports are fully supported by QAQC deliverables designed to meet
the requirements of the regulatory program for which the data will be utilized Our reports are designed for ease-
of-results interpretation as well as efficient validation of the support data
TESTING DIFFERENT MATRICES
DomesticFormationGroundReclamation Water
Desalination Water amp Marine Samples
Marine Life
Plant Tissue
Reverse Osmosis
Soils amp Sediments
Food Products
Metal Samples
Concrete Products
CHEMICALENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS
WaterWastewater Metallic Constituents
WaterWastewater Organic Constituents
Water Cations amp Anions
Ambient Air Quality Monitoring
Stack amp Process Emission Monitoring
Indoor Air Quality
Contamination Pollution Studies Environmental Chemistry organics inorganics metals
Analytical chemistry using AAS XRF OES IRC and wet chemistry
Noise amp Vibration Monitoring
Microbiological Analysis
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AMBIENT AIR amp STACK EMISSION MONITORING
CO amp CO2
Hydrogen Sulfide
Hydrocarbons
Metal Particulates
NOx SOx
Oxygen
Volatile Organic Compounds
Dioxin amp Furion
MICROBIOLOGICAL AIR QUALITY MONITORING
Bacteria(CFUm3
Moulds (CFUm3)
Identification of Microorganisms up to Species level
INDOOR AIR QUALITY (IAQ)
Lonestar Alpha leads the way in Indoor Air Quality Services with our dedicated team of field staff and the latest
equipment We are equipped to investigate chemical and biological exposure situations
IAQ Air Monitoring Services
VOCs and SVOCs
Fungal Mold Indentification Quantification
Total Respirable Particulates
Toxic Vapors
Sick Building Syndrome
Bacterial Indentification Quantification
Typical IAQ Surveys
IAQ profile for preliminary building study
Baseline IAQ monitoring
Mold Fungal contamination monitoring using spore trap sampling devices
Compliance monitoring for municipal amp Government enviromental agencies
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HSE monitoring for critical response of environmental hazards
INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE (IH)
Lonestar Alpha is capable of providing a wide variety of Industrial Hygiene Service
using state of the art equipment and depth of experience with IH procedures
NoiseDosimetry TLV+8Hr TWA
Particulates (Total PM 10 PM 50 PM 25)
Combustible Gases (Total Hydrocarbons)
VOCs and SVOCs
Total and Respirable Fibers
Metals and Inorganics
Typical Industrial Hygiene Monitoring
HSE monitoring for corporate or client requirec field data collection
Compliance monitoring for Municipal or Governmental agency requirements
Background monitoring for comparative Environmental studies
HYGIENE AUDITING AND INSPECTIONS
Hygiene Auditing
Hygiene Inspections and Hygiene recommendations
Assisting in ISOHACCP Certifications
Microbiological Sampling and Analysis of Food and Water
Swab sampling and Air Monitoring
Hotel and Industrial HAACP and Hygiene System Implementation
Assisting in Laboratory setup and Accreditations Response monitoring for safety analysis and quality assurance audits
OIL ANALYSIS
Lube Oil
Transformer Oil
Compressor Oil
Diesel
Heavy fuel
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LIST OF CHEMICALENVIRONMENTALMICROBIOLOGICAL TESTS ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY amp ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS
WATER EFFLUENT SEAWATER SOIL SEDIMENT ANALYSIS
Acidity Sulfide Selenium
Alkalinity TDS Silicon
Ammonia Temperature Silver
Bicarbonate Total Hardness Sodium
BOD Total Nitrogen Strontium
Boron Total Organic Carbon Thallium
Chlorite chlorate Potassium
Bromate TSS Tin
Carbonate Turbidity Titanium
Chlorides Aluminum Vanadium
COD Antimony Zink
Color Arsenic Aromatic Volatile Orgabicx (BTEX)
Conductivity Barium Chlorinated Hydrocarbons
Cyanides Beryllium Crude amp Refined Product Fingerprinting
Dissolved Oxygen Cadmium Extractible Organic Halides
Fluoride Calcium Haloacetic Acids
Free Chlorine Chromium Halogenated Volatile Organics
Magnesium Hardness Cobalt Herbicides amp Pesticides
Nitrates Copper Nitroaromatic amp Cyclic Ketones
Nitrites Hexavalent Chromium Organic and Volatile Acids
Oil amp Grease Iron PCBrsquos
Organic Nitrogen Lead Polynuclear Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAH)
pH Lithium Semi Volatile Organic Compounds
Phenols Magnesium Total Organic Halides
Phosphates Mercury Total Petroleum Hydrocarbons (TPH)
Phosphorus Molybdenum Trihalomethanes
Residual Chlorine Nickel Volatile Organic Compounds
Salinity Niobium Pthalate Esters
Sodium Absorption Ratio
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FOOD CHEMICAL AND MICROBIOLOGICAL TEST
Fish and Value added fish products vegetable oils Ketchups Mayonnaise Vinegar Cooked sea
food Cooked Non sea foods Canned foods Vegetables Snacks Ghee Cheese Honey Sweats etc
CHEMICAL ANALYSIS OF FOOD
GIDELINES - OMAN STANDARDGULF STANDARDOther International Standards
TEST METHODS- AOACASTAAOCSISOSASOASTMBS
CHEMICAL ANALYSIS OF FOOD
Protein Cholesterol
Fat content Phosphorous
Vitamins Sodium
Moisture Potassium
Ash Calcium
Dietary Fibre Lead
Sugar Cadmium
Starch Mercury
Saturated Fat Iron
Unsaturated Fat Magnesium
Arsenic Aflatoxins
Moisture content Histamine
Volatile protein Irradiation
Pesticides Sudan Dyes
MICROBIOLOGICAL ANALYSIS OF FOOD
TEST METHODS ndash USFDA BAMAOACCCFRACMMEFISO
GUIDELINES ndash OMANI STANDARDGSOPHLS
MICROBIOLOGICAL ANALYSIS OF FOOD
Aerobic Plate Count Listeria monocytogens
Lactobacillus acidophilus Shelf Life Analysis
Escherichia coli Enterobacteriaceae
Escherichia coli O157 H7 Vibrio parahaemolyticus
Fecal Coliforms Shigella
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Total Coliforms Listeria spp
Staphylococcus aureus Clostridium perfringens
Salmonella Yeast and Mould
Vibrio cholera Vibrio parahaemolyticus
Anaerobic plate count Campylobacter
Histamine Bacillus cereus
Aflatoxin
CHEMISTRY OF CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL
Chemical Analysis of Cement Chemical Analysis of Lime Powder
Heat of Hydration of cement Total Alkalis
Chemical Analysis of Micro silica Chemical Analysis of Ground Granulated Blast
Furnace Slag
Sodium Absorption Ratio Leachibility Tests of Metals from Soil
Testing of Concrete making water Determination of Alkali carbonates amp Bi carbonates
Cation Exchange Capacity of Soil Organic matter content of soil
Mass loss of Ignition of soil Total Sulphate content of soil
Water soluble Sulphate content of soil Water soluble Chloride content of soil
Carbonate content of soil Acid soluble Chloride content of soil
Gypsum content of soil Ammonia content of soil
Total Sulphate content of Aggregates Total Chloride content of Aggregates
Potential Alkali ndash Silica reactivity of Aggregates Water Soluble Chloride Salts in Aggregates
Acid ndash Soluble Material in fine Aggregate Organic impurities in fine Aggregates
Determining the water content of freshly mixed
concrete
Determining the Portland cement content of the
hardened hydraulic cement concrete
Chemical analysis of hardened concrete Sulfate content of hardened concrete
Chemical analysis for metals like steel Chloride content of hardened concrete
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ORE ANALYSIS
Dolomite Ore Iron Ore
Copper Ore Nickel Ore
Chromium Ore Limestone Ore
Manganese Ore Gypsum
Dunite Quartz
STEEL CHEMISTRY
Alloys Brass amp Bronze
Aluminum Alloys Chemical Composition of Steel
ASTM A 262 (Various) Diffused Hydrogen Test
ASTM G 48 (Variou) Purity of Metals
ASTM G 6667 Nickel Alloys
OIL ANALYSIS
Appearance Flash Point Specific Gravity
Ash Content Water content Insoluble pentane
Carbon Conradson Residue Wear Metals Total Acid Number
Kinematic Viscosity Break Down voltage Total Base Number
Dissipation factor Oil Content Viscosity Index
Color Pour Point Flash Point
Copper Corrosion BS amp W Density
Neutralization number Resistivity Interfacial tension
Dissolve gas Sediment Sulphur content
Cloud point Distillation PCB
Oxidation test Gassing
AMBIENT AIR STACK MONITORING
Carbon Dioxide RPM (PM 10 5 25)
Carbon Monoxide Semi Volatile Organic Compounds
Chlorine Content SO2
Hydrogen Sulfide Total Acid Concentration
Lower Explosion Limit Total Hydrocarbon
Oxides of Nitrogen Total Particulate Concentration
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Oxygen Volatile Organic Compounds
Ozone Dioxin amp Furion
INDOOR AIR QUALITY ndash IAQ INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE - IH
Asbestos Bulk Sample Analysis Total amp Respirable Fibers
Asbestos Fiber Concentration in Air Total amp Respirable Particulates
Bacterial amp Microbial Identification Total Plate Count
FungalMould Identification Toxic Vapors
Metals VOC amp SVOC
Noise Monitoring Dosimetry TWA Yeast amp Mould Identification
MICROBIOLOGICAL ANALYSIS OF WATER
Test Method ndash BS ENISOAPHAAWWACMMEF CCFRA
GUIDELINES ndash Omani standardGSOWHODubai Municipality
WATER WASTE WATERINDUSTRIES WATER SOIL
Heterotrophic plate count
Total Coliforms
Escherichia coli
EnterococciFecal streptococci
Pseudomonas aeroginosa Staphylococcus aureus
Legionella spp Nematodes
Sulphate Reducing Bacteria Yeast amp Mould
Salmonella Microscopic observations and interpretations
Vibrio cholera Standard Plate count at 22 o C
Fecal Coliform Clostridium perfringens
Legionella anisa
Legionella Pneumophila serogroup 1
Legionella Pneumophila serogroup 2-14
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MICROBIOLOGICAL ANALYSIS OF PERSONAL SWABSSURFACE SWABSEQUIPMENT
SWABS
Total coliforms
Fecal coliforms
Escherichia coli
Aerobic plate count
Staphylococcus aureus
Yeast and Mould
Salmonella spp
COSMETICS ANALYSIS
HairoilsHair creams Hair shampooBody lotion Chemical DepilinatorsTalcum PowderDeoderants
Toilette soapSkin cream etc As per GSOOS SASO USFDAAOAC Standards
COSMETICS ANALYSIS
Appearance Thermal Stability
Color Total Fat
Odor Lead
Homogenous Cadmium
Texture Nickel
Seperation Chromium
Skin Irritation Test Ethanol insoluble matter
Marking Water insoluble matter
Language Total free Alkali
Instructions for Use Chlorides calculated as NaCl
Warning phrases concerning the product (if any) Saponification Value
Chemical and Physical Tests Free Fatty Acid as Oliec Acid
Moisture Extraneous matter
pH Total Non Acqueos content
Sediment and suspended matter Peroxide value
Alchohol content Total Bacterial count
Formaldehyde Yeast and Mould
Essential oils Pseudomonas aeroginosa
Volatile matter Staphylococcus aureus
Non volatile alcohol matter
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LIST OF CHEMICALENVIRONMENTALMICROBIOLOGICAL EQUIPMENTS
pH Meter Conductivity Meter pH Meters
Dissolved Oxygen Meter Turbidity Meter
Flame Atomic Absorption Spectrometer
FAASGFAAS Hg Analyzer
EDXRF Analyzer ndash Philips MiniPal2
Muffle Air Furnace (1100˚C) Breakdown voltage
ICP- OES Colour apparatus for OIL
GC-MSGC centrifuge
IC Open cup ndashClosed cup Flash point
UV-VIS-NIR Spectrometer HACH TAN delta Resistivity meter
Dissolved gas Analyser ( TOGA) AAS
TAN Titrator Microscope
Copper corrosion Colony Counter
Karl fisher colometric Viscometer
Interfacial tensometer OES
Biological safety Cabinet UV apparatus
Shaker Water bath
Freezer Incubator
Chillier Autoclave
Micro pipetter Vortex
pipetter
Weighing Balance
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KEY STAFF AT CHEMICALMICROBIOLOGICAL LAB
MAJOR CHEMICALENVIRONMENTAL CLIENTS
Client Client
HMR Consultants Dhofar Power Company
Geo-Resources Omani Euro Foods Industries
Al-Safa Environmental Consultancy Al-Hassan Engineering Company
Five Oceans Dawood Contracting Company
Fugro Middle East Natural Resources Consultants
Gulf Mining ICES
Muscat Chromite Sohar Steel LLC
Total Management Trading Construction Materials Industries
Emirates Trading Co Al-Shidhani Refreshments Enterprises
Oman Chromite Oman Aluminium Processing Industries LLC
Muscat Overseas Radisson Blu
National Arabian Gulf International Desalination amp Water Treatment
ASB Group Dhofar Beverages
Majan Mining Company OMASCO
Haya Oman Liquefied Natural Gas Company
Oman Polyproplene Swan Foods LLC
Oman Methanol Bahwan Engineering Co
NAME DESIGNATION EXPERIENCE
P Tejali Lab Manager 17 yrs
Asad Naqvi Chemical Lab Supervisor 17 yrs
OD Sebastian Senior Chemist 32 yrs
Vinu Mohan Senior Microbiologist 7 yrs
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Sohar Aluminum OMIFCO
Oman Refreshment Occidental Mukhaizna LLC
Shangri-La Barr Al Jissa Special Technical Services
ENATO Consolidated Contractors Company
Blue City Northern Minerals Company
Andam International Sweets of Oman
SUR Desalination (Bahwan Veolia Water) Lalbuksh Voltas Engineering Services
STFA Bahwan Veolia Water LLC
Larsen amp Turbo COWI-Larsen
GALFAR Khimji Permoglaze (Oman) LLC
AATCO United Chrome LLC
Interbeton amp Six Construct Oman Flour Mills Company
Douglas OHI Oman National Engineering amp Investment
VALE -Oman Petrogas
BP Oman Sohar aluminium
Siemens-Oman American Embassy
Tawoos Catering Wacasco Catering
MAF DALKIA Al Futtaim amp Sons
Enhance Khimji Ramdas LLC
Oman Oasis National Mineral water CO LLC
Areej Vegetablesamp Oil Derivatives National Pharmaceuticals
Towell Infrastructure Tulip Inn
The Chedi Grand Hyatt
Al Bustan Palace Muscat Holiday INN
Hotel Ibis Park Inn
Radisson Blu Mother Care
Tabreed Taghleef Indusries
NABIL Biscuits ATTCO
Worely parrsion AECOM
Honda Rotem Abensia
Global Gypsum Board Minvest
Global Engineering SteamTech
Mazoom Pharmacy Muscat Pharmacy
IBN- SINA Pharmacy Golden Jood Trading
Sun rise Global Beya Global Muscat
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MECHANICAL CORROSION AND METALLURGICAL TESTING
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Lonestar Alpha has the capability to cater to the physical metallurgical testing requirements of a wide range of
materials and products The testing capability and experience are recognized by reputed organizations like
PDO OXY BP OGC etc and third party inspection agencies Tests are generally carried out to international
standards set by ASTM BS ASME API AWS and others Lonestar Alpha offers quality service to
international standards accurate results and quick turnaround at reasonable cost
Lonestar Alpha Mechanical Metallurgical Corrosion Testing Capabilities Include
Tensile compression Test Vickers Hardness RockwellBrinell Hardness
Impact (Ambient temp to -196degC) BendFlatteningNick Break Test Elevated Temperature
tensile testing
Corrosion Test - ASTM
A262G48G28ASTM A 923
ASTM E 562 Ferrite measurement
by ferritscope Flexure
Proof Load Breaking Load Failure Load
Coating Thickness Coating Continuity Coating Adhesion
MacroMicro Examination Fillet Weld Break Nick Break
HIC SSCC test in accordance with
NACE standards Chemistry by OES
Failure Analysis and
Material Investigation
Chemical analysis of metallic materials of
Fe and Ni base alloys In situ Replica Metallography
Metallic sample collection at
site for chemical analysis
Strand wire testing for mechanical
properties Portable hardness testing Manhole Cover testing
Rubber testing Geo-textile testing HDPE testing
Materials frequently tested include
Metals and alloy products such as plates shapes bares pipes and fittings
Welding procedure qualification test coupons
Welding consumable qualification test coupons
Welder qualification test coupons
Welding procedure test coupons
Steel Bars Wires and Fabric for concrete reinforcement
Galvanized Steel products
Fasteners
Metal Castings
Cemented Carbide Products
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Lonestar Alpha Laboratories offers a wide range of metallurgical services to many diverse industries supported by
an experienced team of metallurgical engineers trained technicians and modern equipment The following
services are offered
o Laboratory Metallography and Microscopy
o Replica and In-situ Metallography
o Corrosion Testing and Evaluation
o Condition Usability and Remaining Life Assessment
o Failure Analysis and Investigation
o Other Services
Laboratory Metallography and Microscopy
Scanning Electron Microscopy
Stereomicroscopy
Energy Dispersive X-ray Analysis
Fractrography
Macrostructural Examination
Microstructural Examination
Microhardness Evaluation
Replica and In-situ Metallography
In-situ Replica Metallography
Replication of Fractures
Replication of Surface Features
Corrosion Testing and Evaluation
Lonestar Alpha is equipped to undertake corrosion testing and evaluation in accordance with NACE and ASTM
standards for qualification of materials used in corrosive environments which include sea water brine blackish
water and sour service The following tests are conducted
Resistance to Pitting and Crevice Corrosion
Susceptibility to Intergranular Corrosion Attack
Resistance to Sulfide Stress Cracking (SSC)
Resistance to Hydrogen Induced Cracking (HIC)
Examination of Scales and Corrosion Products
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Condition Usability and Remaining Life Assessment
Periodic inspections serve to identify degradation processes at an early stage and thereby provide necessary
information for assessment of condition usability and remaining life Further the initiation of timely repair or
replacement actions substantially reduced or eliminates costly capital and downtime losses
Lonestar has the capability and experience to perform comprehensive inspections necessary for condition
usability and remaining life assessment of a wide range of materials and components used in structures plants and
operating equipment
Power plant and auxiliary boiler tubes headers and connectors
Turbine nozzles vanes combustor lines and casings
Oil and gas processing equipment and components
Equipment and components of marineoffshore structures
Drilling and downhole equipment and components
Engine Components
Failure Analysis and Investigation
Supported by its integrated analytical facilities and the diverse professional capabilities of its staff Lonestar has
for the last several years provided accurate and timely analyses and investigations into failures of components
Reports include comprehensive photographic documentation of observations discussions of findings conclusions
on the mechanism and root cause of failure
Other Services
Lonestar offer assistance in the following areas
Material selection for intended service
Preparation of material testing and inspection procedures
Study of failure mechanisms of complex systems
Troubleshooting
Research and development
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LIST OF METALLURGY TESTS
LIST OF METALLURGY LAB EQUIPMENTS Instron Universal Tensile Tester Lathe Machine
Satec Charpy Impact testing machine Charpy Broaching Machine
Forcipol Bend Testing machine Gas Cutting Gear
Olympus Metallurgical Microscope Carl Zeiss
microscope upto 1600X
Stereo Microscope
Metlabcorp Micro Polisher Digital Verniers
Automatic Polishing machine Digital Micrometers
Water Chiller Bath Coating thickness Meter
Optorama Shadowgraph Holiday detector
Digital thermometers Band Saw Machine
Vickers hardness tester Hack Saw Machine
Fischer Ferritscope Universal Milling Machine
STEEL REBARS EXOTIC MATERIAL
Tensile Tests Bend Tests
Elevated Temperature Tensiles Rebar Tensile Bend and Rebend
Proof Load test Fracture Test
Macro Preparation amp Examination Coating thickness test Holiday Detection Test
Peel Off Test Vickers Rockwell Hardness Survey
Charpy Impact Test Micro Examination with photograph
Ferrite Count (Point Count method) - count Ferrite Content (Magnetic Method) - spots
A262 Test Practice CE ASTM G48ASTM G28 tests
SSCC Test HIC Test
Chemical Analysis XRD EDXRF Analysis
SEMEDS Analysis Detailed Failure Investigation Material investigation
CTOD In-situ Replica Metallography
Strand Wire Tensile Test Manhole Cover Compression Test
Ring Stiffness Test GRE Rubber Plastic Geo-textile Tensile testing
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KEY STAFF AT METALLURGY LAB
Anil Vashishta Pratik Raval Sasikumar Isehaq Chezian
NAME DESIGNATION QUALIFICATION EXPERIENCE
Anil Vashishta Operations Manager
Metallurgical Head
BE Metallurgical
Engineering 24 years
Pratik Raval Test House Supervisor BE Mechanical
Engineering 10 years
KSasikumar Senior Metallurgist BE Metallurgical
Engineering 14 years
GChezhian Metallurgist BE Metallurgical
Engineering 06 years
Ishaq Al Harassi Senior Engineer BE Mechanical
Engineering 08 years
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BRANCHES amp CONTACTS
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LONESTAR ALPHA LABORATORIES BRANCHES amp CONTACTS
Website
wwwlonestaralphacom
General Email infolonestaralphacom
Branches
Muscat (Central Laboratory) PO Box 1197 PC 130 Azaiba ndash Muscat Sultanate of Oman
Tel +968 24501524 24505590
Fax +968 24503814
Email muscatlablonestaralphacom
Muscat (Chemistry Environmental) PO Box 1197 PC 130 Azaiba ndash Muscat Sultanate of Oman
Tel +968 24504206 24504924
Fax +968 24502635
Email chemlablonestaralphacom
Muscat (Micro-biology) PO Box 1197 PC 130 Azaiba ndash Muscat Sultanate of Oman
Tel +968 24504206 24504924
Fax +968 24502635
Email microlablonestaralphacom
Sohar PO Box 84 PC 327 Sohar Industrial Estate Sohar ndash Sultanate of Oman
Tel +968 26751775 26751920 26751976
Fax +968 26751331
Email civilsoharlonestaralphacom
Duqm Tel +968 99278040 92303290
Fax +968 24503814
Email duqmlablonestaralphacom
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Salalah
Tel +968 2321 3390 +968 92038358
Fax +968 2321 3391
Email salalahlablonestaralphacom
Key Personals
Administration
Dawood Al-Harrasi
Chief Executive Officer
+968 91111411 dawoodalharrasilonestaralphacom
Saif Al-Harthi
Business Development Manager
+968 90122471 saifalharthylonestaralphacom
Santosh Elapanda
QHSE Manager
+968 99881224 santoshelapandalonestaralphacom
Moncy Thomas
Finance HR amp Admin Manager
+968 99221293 moncythomaslonestaralphacom
Operations
Anil Vashishta
Operations Manager Metallurgical Head
+968 99866907 anilvashishtalonestaralphacom
Civil Engineering Material Lab Hukam Chand
Civil Engineering Country Manager - Civil
+968 99445354 hukamchandlonestaralphacom
Naresh Paladugu
Civil Engineering Technical Manager - Civil
+968 99063458 nareshpaladugulonestaralphacom
Rakesh
Civil Engineering Lab Manager - Sohar Lab
+968 92869691 civilsoharlonestaralphacom
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FrancisMD
Civil Engineering Lab Manager ndash Salalah Lab
+968 92038358 Salalahlablonestaralphacom
Tomiyo
Civil Engineering Senior Lab Technician - Duqm Lab
+968 99278040 duqmlablonestaralphacom
Geotechnical Engineering Lab
J Pavan Kumar
Geotechnical Engineering Sr Geotechnical engineer
+968 99887852 ameerudeenlonestaralphacom
Chemical Microbiology amp Environmental Lab
P Tejali
Chemical Microbiology amp Environmental Engineering Lab Manager
+968 99887834 tejaliparsekarlonestaralphacom
Asad
Chemical amp Environmental Engineering Assistant Manager Chemistry
+968 99884612 asadnaqvilonestaralphacom
Vinu Mohan
Food amp Microbiology Testing
+968 99248181 vinumohanlonestaralphacom
Metallurgy Lab
Email metlablonestaralphacom
Anil Vashishta
Metallurgy Lab Manager Metallurgy
+968 99866907 anilvashishtalonestaralphacom
Pratik Raval
Metallurgy Lab Test House Supervisor
+968 99880633 pratikravallonestaralphacom
Sasi Kumar
Metallurgy Lab Senior Metallurgist
+968 99843415 sasikumarlonestaralphacom
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LOCATION MAPS
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1 MUSCAT
2 Muscat ndash Chemistry Lab
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3 SOHAR
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4 DUQM
5 SALALAH
Registered with Directorate General for Specification amp measurements
Approved by PDO ISOIEC 170252005 Certified by SGS for ISO 9001
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Our Civil Engineering Departments at Muscat Sohar Duqm and Salalah covers wide range of mechanical
physical and chemical testing of soil aggregate concrete concrete durability cement admixtures Microsilica
blocks asphalt bitumen tack coat prime coat marble tiles water and other Construction Materials The lab also
provides a laboratory testing support to our geotechnical Engineering Department
Covering Wide Areas of Oman
Observing the need to be close to the construction projects that spread all over Oman full ndashfledged civil
engineering material testing labs have been established by Lonestar Alpha to cover as many regions of Oman as
possible The presence of more local labs within each region should facilitate providing better services to our
clients and better control of work quality in such projects Our Civil Engineering laboratories are currently in
Muscat Sohar Duqm and Salalah In addition to these five labs Lonestar is capable of providing site labs for
major projects that require labs at their sites
Locations of Civil Engineering material testing labs that belongs to Lonestar Alpha in Oman
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Concrete Strength
The compressive strength of concrete is the most common performance measure used by the engineer in
designing buildings and other structures The compressive strength is measured by breaking cylindrical (or cube)
concrete specimens in a compression-testing machine Flexural strength is one of the tensile strength of concrete
Tensile strength along with elastic modulus and corrosion resistance is another important strength parameter of
engineering materials used in structures
Concrete Durability
While compressive strength is a good indicator of load resistance it isnt a major indicator of concrete durability
There is therefore a need for quick reliable tests for concrete durability that would have to go far beyond reliance
on such standard performance measures as 28-day compressive strength Three forms of water penetration tests
are commonly used namely BS EN 12390DIN 1048 Water Permeability BS 1881 Part 208 Initial Surface
Absorption (ISAT) and BS 1881 Part 122 Water Absorption There are two similar modified chloride diffusion
tests namely ASTM C1202 Chloride Penetration and AASHTO 277 Rapid Chloride Permeability Chloride
Migration Coefficient (NTB 492) is one of the latest test method recently we added in to our system
Soil Field Density (soil compaction)
Soil compaction is defined as the method of mechanically increasing the density of soil In construction this is a
significant part of the building process If performed improperly settlement of the soil could occur and result in
unnecessary maintenance costs or structure failure Almost all types of building sites and construction projects
utilize mechanical compaction techniques Therefore regular testing of soil compaction by independent
laboratories is extremely essential and important Sand Cone Test (ASTM D1556-07 and BS 1377-990) typical
field tests are performed for measuring degree of soil compaction)
Investigative Studies
It is often necessary to test concrete structures after the concrete has hardened to determine whether the structure
is suitable for its designed use The tests available for testing concrete range from the completely non-destructive
where there is no damage to the concrete through those where the concrete surface is slightly damaged to
partially destructive tests such as core tests where the surface has to be repaired after the test The range of
properties that can be assessed using non-destructive tests and partially destructive tests is quite large and includes
such fundamental parameters as density elastic modulus and strength as well as surface hardness and surface
absorption and reinforcement location size and distance from the surface
Deep Foundation Testing (Piles)
Confirmation of satisfactory construction of all pile types has lead to the development of practical inexpensive
and reliable dynamic testing techniques Let our lab be you independent pile testing specialist Low strain
integrity tests examine the response of a pile to a small hammer blow at the pile head The induced stress wave
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travels down the pile shaft and reflected waves from significant changes in pile shaft acoustic impedance are
registered by a transducer held against the pile head
Asphalt amp Bituminous Binder Testing New technologies increased construction liability and revised building standards have made quality asphalt
testing and inspection integral to the successful completion of todayrsquos construction projects Lonestar Alpha
provide asphalt testing services that evaluate asphalt binders asphalt mixtures and other derivatives of asphalt
geared for use in the construction industry
Site Laboratories amp Projects Quality Control
One of the problems which occur within the construction and civil engineering industry is the need to test
construction materials on site Lonestar Alpha has the full capacity to provide site laboratories for big projects
Experienced full-time supervisors lab technicians and assistant technicians will be devoted to run daily testing
activities of such site labs We can also furnish the labs with all necessary equipments and tools
LIST OF TESTS
CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL TESTS
SOIL AGGREGATEROCK
Sampling of Soil samples Sampling of Aggregate samples
Wet Sieve Analysis Sieve Analysis
Hydrometer Analysis Sedimentation Clay Silt and Dust particles
Fines percentage Specific gravity Particle density
Classification of soils Water absorption
Liquid Limit amp Plastic Limit (Atterberg Limits) Bulk density (LooseRodded)
Plasticity Index Moisture content
Linear Shrinkage Clay lumps and Farible particles
Shrinkage limit by wax method Flakiness Index
Proctor compaction test (Light and Heavy) Elongation Index
CBR test (Soaked and unsoaked) Flat and Elongated particles
Specific gravity Particle density Shape Index
Moisture content Crushed broken fractured faces
Maximum and Minimum Index density Voided shell content
Bulk density Light weight particles
Direct Shear test (C and ɸ) Compaction fraction
1-D Odometer test (Consolidation properties
CvmvCc e0) Aggregate crushing value
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Swell Pressure test Aggregate Impact value
Free swell index Ten percent fines value
Permeability (Constant and Falling head method) Uncompacted void content
Unconfined compressive strength (UCS) Los angeles abrasion value
Sand Equivalent Value Drying and shrinkage
Electrical resistivity Sand equivalent value
Electrical conductivity Petrographic examination
Thermal resistivity Polished stone value
FIELD TESTS Coating and Stripping value
Plate Load test Soundness (Magnesium sulphate Sodium sulphate)
Insitu CBR test Alkali reactivity ndash Mortar bar method (3months
16days)
Dynamic Cone penetration Test (DCPT) Alkali reactivity ndash Rocky cylinder method
Compaction test by Sand replacement method Alkali reactivity ndash Chemical method
Rock fill compaction test by water fill method Organic Impurities
ROCK ASPHALT
Uniaxial Compressive Strength (UCS) Bitumen content and grading
Density Field Core thickness density and Compaction
Water absorption Asphalt coring - Insitu
Flexural strength Marshall stability amp Flow
Point load index Marshall density
Modulus of rupture Maximum theoretical density Gmm
Size amp Weight gradation - Insitu Loss of stability
Sodium sulphate crystallization CEMENT
Drop test - Insitu Fineness
Slake durability Initial and Final setting time
Saturation Coefficient and Porosity Normal consistency
CONCRETE Soundness by lechartlier method
Sampling of Fresh Concrete Compressive and flexural strength
Design mix Heat of hydration
Trial mix Complete chemical analysis
Fresh concrete temperature density amp Air
content Microsilica
Workability ndash Slump cone test Bleeding Density
Setting time of concrete Bulk density
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OTHER CIVIL TESTS
Rock Testing Rock Grading Breakage Index etc
Concrete Coring Drilling of concrete cores from existing structures
Destructive and Non Destructive Tests
Concrete structural evaluation by
Ultra sonic pulse velocity test
Rebound Hammer survey
Half cell potential analysis
Cover meter survey
Depth of carbonation
Bond Strength
Delamination survey
Crack mapping
Reinforcement examination
Corrosion rate measurement
Electrical resistivity in concrete
Compressive strength determination by drilling and testing core sample
Coating thickness
Pull off strength of concrete repair
Pile Tests Low Strain Integrity of Piles and witness of pile load test
Compressive strength of cubesCylindersCores Activity index
Tensile splitting strength Moisture content
Flexural Transverse strength Complete chemical analysis
Durability tests on concrete STEEL
Rapid Chloride Penetration Test (RCPT) Tensile and Elongation test
Initial Saturation Absorption Test (ISAT) Bend test
Water Permeability Rebend test
Water absorption Coating thickness
Chloride Migration test Holiday test
Modulus of elasticity Coating flexibility
Dimensions of Various Concrete BlocksTiles Complete chemical analysis
Water Absorption of Concrete Kerbs Channels
Edgings amp Flags ADMIXTURE
Dimension amp Compressive Strength Of Paving
Blocks Physical and Chemical test on admixtures
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CHEMISTRY OF CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL
Chemical Analysis of Cement Chemical Analysis of Lime Powder
Heat of Hydration of cement Total Alkalies
Chemical Analysis of Micro silica Chemical Analysis of Ground Granulated Blast
Furnace Slag
Sodium Absorption Ratio Leachibility Tests of Metals from Soil
Testing of Concrete making water Determination of Alkali carbonates amp Bi
carbonates
Cation Exchange Capacity of Soil Organic matter content of soil
Mass loss of Ignition of soil Total Sulfate content of soil
Water soluble Sulfate content of soil Water soluble Chloride content of soil
Carbonate content of soil Acid soluble Chloride content of soil
Gypsum content of soil Ammonia content of soil
Total Sulfate content of Aggregates Total Chloride content of Aggregates
Potential Alkali ndash Silica reactivity of Aggregates Water Soluble Chloride Salts in Aggregates
Acid ndash Soluble Material in fine Aggregate Organic impurities in fine Aggregates
Determining the water content of freshly mixed
concrete
Determining the Portland cement content of the
hardened hydraulic cement concrete
Chemical analysis of hardened concrete Sulfate content of hardened concrete
Chemical analysis for metals like steel Chloride content of hardened concrete
Indepth carbonation of hardened concrete Indepth chloride penetration on hardened concrete
by dust sampling and analysis
LIST OF CIVIL EQUIPMENTS
General Equipments
Electronic Weighing balances of various capacities Standard calibration weights
Bouyancy balance system for specific gravity Desiccators
Digital Thermometers of various range Dial Thermometers of various range
Max Min Thermometers Wet amp Dry Thermometers
Pressure Gauges Digital Vernier Callipers
Hot Plates Vacuum Pumps
Air Compressor Sand Bath Water bath
Humidity Chamber Load Rings of different capacity
Dial indicators of various range Digital Dial Indicators
Feeler strips Straight Edges
Magnetic stands Cube Mould (150150150 mm)
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Riffle Boxes Drying Ovens
Soil Aggregate and Rock Testing Lab
BS amp ASTM Test Sieves Sieve Shakers
Cone Penetrometers for Liquid Limit Casagrande Apparatus for Liquid Limit
Shrinkage Limit Apparatus Hydrometer test apparatus
Direct Shear Test Appaatus BS ASTM Proctor Rammers
BS ASTM Proctor Moulds BSASTM CBR Moulds amp Appartus
Multi Speed Compression Machine 50 kN Field CBR Apparatus
ASTM Sand cone Apparatus BS large amp Small Pouring Cylinder
Plate bearing Test Apparatus Dynamic Cone Penetrometer (DCP)
Nuclear Density Gauge Electric Resistivity Meter
Speedy Moisture Apparatus Bulk Density Containers
Flakiness amp Elongation Gauges Los Angeles Abrasion Machines
Sand Equivalent Test Sets Jaw Crusher
Rock cutting Saw Drying Shrinkage Apparatus
Point load Index Tester Slake Durability Apparatus
Aggregate Impact Value Apparatus Aggregate Crushing Ten percent Fines Value Apparatus
1-D odometer for consolidation Flow Cone
Max Min Index density equipment Soil Permeability apparatus
Concrete amp Cement Testing lab
Fully Automatic amp Semi Automatic Compression
machines of Various Capacities
Fully Automatic amp Semi Automatic Flexural Testing
machines of Various Capacities
Density containers for Fresh concrete Density Air content meters for Fresh concrete Air content
Concrete Mortar Penetrometers for Setting Time of
Fresh concrete
Concrete Mixers for Trial Mix
Cube Beam Cylinder Moulds Sulphur compound melting pot
Cylinder capping frame Rapid Chloride Penetration Test Apparatus
Half Cell Potential Test Apparatus Concrete Cover meter
Concrete Resistivity meter Rebound hammer
Pull-Off Strength Tester Ultrasonic pulse Velocity Tester
Concrete Flow Meter Specimen Cutting Machine
Core Drilling Machines Diamond Core Bits of different diameter
Micro-coring equipment Blaine Air permeability Apparatus
Fly ash fineness Apparatus Vicat Apparatus
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Ultrasonic Coating Cover Meter (DFT) Le Chatelier Apparatus for Cement Soundness
Calorimeter for heat of hydration Jolting Apparatus
Cement Mortar Mixer Initial Surface Absorption Apparatus
Compression amp Flexural Testing machine for Cement
Strength
Chloride Migration Coefficient Testing apparatus
Water Absorption of Concrete under pressure Mortar Consistency apparatus
Asphalt Testing laboratory
Bitumen Extractor Theoretical maximum Specific Gravity Apparatus
Marshall Compaction Stand amp Rammer Marshall Moulds
Marshall Stability amp Flow Testing machine Asphalt Coring machine
KEY STAFF AT CIVIL ENGINEERING LAB
NAME DESIGNATION QUALIFICATION EXPERIENCE
Hukam Chand Country Manager Civil BA 36
Naresh Paladugu Technical Manager - Muscat MTech ndash GeoTechnical
Engineering (Civil) 11
Dijesh M D Senior Lab TechnicianSupervisor
(Civil) BSc 12
SumeshC Senior Lab TechnicianSupervisor
(Civil) BSc 12
Srinivasa RaoP Senior Lab TechnicianSupervisor
(Civil) BSc 10
Naveen Dhiman Senior Lab TechnicianSupervisor
(Civil) BSc 11
Rakesh M Branch Manager - Sohar BSc 16
Mohammed Al Futaisi Asst Manager BSc 8
Arun S Anand Senior Lab TechnicianSupervisor
(Civil) BSc 11
Seetharam VS Senior Lab TechnicianSupervisor
(Civil) BSc 12
Ajeesh Kumar Senior Lab Technician BSc 9
MD Francis Branch Manager - Salalah Civil Engineering 39
Dhamotharakannan Senior Lab Technician B Tech Civil Engineering 3
Tomiyo Senior Lab TechnicianSupervisor -
Duqm BSc 10
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MAJOR CIVIL ENGINEERING PROJECTS Project Contractor
Construction of Batinah Expressway(Package 1 to 6)
Galfar Engineering amp Contracting SAOG
Nagarjuna construction company international
Simplex - Konstruktor (JV)
Larsen amp Toubro (Oman) LLC
FSB Ferrovial amp Batco JV
Consolidated Contractors Company Oman LLC
Oman Industrial Complex - VALE
Towel Construction
Teejan Trading amp Contracting
Galfar Engineering
LampT Oman
Barka Desalination Plant Douglas OHI Sohar Development Hotel (Crown Plaza) Galfar Engineering amp Contracting TOYOTA Showroom in Liwa Galfar Engineering amp Contracting Expansion of Sohar Beach Hotel Gulf Home Contracting
Social Houses in Liwa
Sam Trading Hussain Fahdil Partners Eastern Moon Contracting
Sohar Multiplex Towel Construction Rehabilitation of Sewerage Network and STP in
Buraimi
Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
IWP Desalination Plant at SUR Bahwan Engineering amp Contracting Maritime Works on Construction of New Port in
Duqm CCC-STFA-JDN
Shadeed Iron amp Steel Douglas OHI Salam Resort amp Spa (Dredging Work) CCC Bank Muscat Headquarter Building Galfar Engineering amp Contracting PDO Headquarter Building Al-Hajery Trading
Duqm Dry Dock Daewoo Co Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
Duqm Desalination Plant
Larsen amp Tubro
Road Bridges from Sarooj to Qurayat
Fedirici Stirling Batco
Road Work at Rahat Al-Andar Farm
Al-Ansari Trading Enterprises
Al-Moultaqa Residential Complex Dawood Contracting
Diabetic Health Centre Premier International
Oncology Wards amp Day care centre at Royal
Hospital Premier International
Psychiatric Hospital Bahwan Engineering Genetic Hospital Ay_tek Construction (Oman) LLC Sea Front Development Al-Ansari Trading Enterprises Car Museum at Barka Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
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Expansion of Barka Reservoir and Transmission
Facility Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
Arsquo Seeb Wastewater Treatment Project Al Hassan Engineering Oman Maritime College at Sohar Al-Khalili Enterprises
Buildings at Sohar University Al-Hajery Trading
Construction of New Villa and Associated Facilities
at Bahjat Al-Anthar Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
Development of Muscat International Airport (MC1) CCC ndash TAV Joint Venture
RAFO ndash Muscat Airport Desert Line Project
Development of Muscat International Airport -
Supply of Dredged material Boskalis Westminister (Oman)
Duqm Airport Phase 1 Desert Line Project
Sub Station at DankWadi Saa Larsen amp Toubro Oman
Court Complex at Buraimi Al Adarak Trading amp Contracting
Court Complex at Sohar Douglas OHI
Al Buraimi Colleage Al Adarak Trading amp Contracting
ROP Building at Buraimi Nafal Trading
Al Buraimi Public park Business amp Trading
Health Centre at Nizwa Business amp Trading
Ground Improvement Work at Sohar Port Soletanche Bachy (France)
Duraline ME Factory at Sohar Shaksy Engineering
Health Centre at Sohar Dawood Construction Co
Health Centre at Rahab Al Dahleez International LLC
Health Centre at Saham Al Bady Trading amp Contracting
Court Complex at Rustaq Carillion Alawi
Asian beach Game Package II Carillion Alawi
Majilis Oman Carillion Alawi
Health Centre at Al Ajaiz CIVIL CO
MTL ndash AL Mawaleh Third Line CCC Oman LLC
Oman Residence Complex ndash Al Khuwair Douglas OHI
Silver House ndash Ghala Douglas OHI
Oman Airbase at Musannah Douglas OHI
Sheraton Hotel Refurbishment Douglas OHI
Oman Dental College Douglas OHI
PAC Fahud Extension Phase II Douglas OHI
Radio Stations at Barka Bidaya and Bahla Premier International Projects
SBG Plaza at Ghubra Simplex Infrastructures LLC
Qalhat Desalination and Water Supply Project Towell Infrastructure Projects Company
SBG Plaza at Ghubra Towell Construction
ArsquoSeeb Sewage Collection and Conveyance System
Al-Khoudh Gravity Sewer Networks
United Gulf Contracting Company
Office amp Stores Complex at Seeb Galfar Engineering amp Contracting SAOG
Dualization of Bousher Al Amerat Road Galfar Engineering amp Contracting SAOG
Muscat Expressway Galfar Engineering amp Contracting SAOG
Bait Al Barakah Rayaheen Hall amp Museum Galfar Engineering amp Contracting SAOG
Car Museum at bait Al Barakah Galfar Engineering amp Contracting SAOG
Suwaiq Fishing harbour International Contracting amp Engineering
Services
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Duqm Port Complex
Jan De Nul Dredging Ltd
Power Generation amp Distribution Facility at Daleel
Field
Larsen amp Toubro Electromech LLC
Ministry of manpower Building at Airport Height Larsen amp Toubro (Oman) LLC
Glorei Maktabi2 Commercial Building at Al
Wattayah
Larsen amp Toubro (Oman) LLC
Oman Botanic Garden Phase-III Larsen amp Toubro (Oman) LLC
3311kV Primary Sub Station at Al Muna amp Al
Ansab
Larsen amp Toubro (Oman) LLC
22033kv Grid Substation amp Transmission Line at As
Sawady (Blue City Area)
Larsen amp Toubro (Oman) LLC
Primary Substation at Jibroo Larsen amp Toubro (Oman) LLC
13233kV Grid Station at Misfah Area Larsen amp Toubro (Oman) LLC
Flyover Widening and Junction Improvement at
Athaiba
Larsen amp Toubro (Oman) LLC
Dualization of Ghala ndash Al Ansab Road Larsen amp Toubro (Oman) LLC
Al Amerat ndash Quriyat Road Nagarjuna Construction Company
Houses at different location in Quriyat Nagarjuna Construction Company
Construction of Bridge Across Wadi Bani Hinay at
Wilayat of Al Rustaq Abu Hatim Company LLC
Construction of State Audit Institution Head Quarters
Building in Muscat Al Bustan Area Abu Hatim Company LLC
Sultan Qaboos Mosque at Nakhal amp Sumail Abu Hatim Company LLC
Proposed main entrance amp boundary wall at samoud
garrisonHalban Al Ansari Contractors
CPF Road Khazzan Al EZ Trading Transport amp Contracting Co
LLC
Health Center at Nizwa Al Badi Trading
Sultan Qaboos Mosque at Sumail Al Badi Trading
RAH Masjed amp Sablah for PDO Al Hajiry Trading LLC
Al Seeb Waste Water project Al Hajiry Trading LLC
Emergency Water Resrvoir Al Hassan Engineering Company SAOG
Construction of Independent Power Plant Project
Roads(Barka-3) Al Hassan Engineering Company SAOG
Renal Dialysis Center at Seeb Al khalili Construction LLC
Supply Hanger Rafo Mussannah Al khalili Construction LLC
Construction of Barracks accommodation at Airport
Heights Al Nahdha -Al Omaniah Co LLC
Proposed Sports Facilities for Security unitAl
Khoudh Al Rawahi International Co LLC
Remedial Works to Bridges Phase - 4A
(RUAWorks A Side) Al Sarooj Construction LLC
MohdAl Ameen Mosque-External Work Package Al Turki Enterprises
Regional Head Quarters at Ibri amp Rustaq Al Turki Enterprises
Proposed Officers Bedsit Masirah Alyam Enterprises LLC
Accomodation Complex (Kitchen amp Dining)Bid
Bid Police station Building-1 Arabian Supplies Contracting LLC
Officers Bed sit Sumail Arabian Supplies Contracting LLC
Multi - Purpose Hall Bahla Al Hamra Mudhaibi Arabian Supplies Contracting LLC
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amp Al Khamil
Innovation Park Muscat Arabian Supplies Contracting LLC
Dualization of Bid-Bid - Sur Road Section
1Package 1 A Astaldi-Ozkar JV
Al Hail Green Residential Developments Phase - 1 Bahwan Contracting Company LLC
3 X 20 MUA Primary Sub Station Ghala Bahwan Contracting Company LLC
Construction of New HLD Class room PDO Bahwan Engineering Company
Mixed use development at Bausher Carillion Alawi LLC
Roual Opera House Carillion Alawi LLC
Al Khairan Hotel Resort amp Spa Carillion Alawi LLC
Sultan Qaboos Mosque Nizwa Carillion Alawi LLC
Majlis Oman Carillion Alawi LLC
Construction of Muscat Airport Interchange on 18th
Nov Street
Consolidated Contractors Company Oman LLC
( CCC )
Construction of Underpass at Bait Al Barka
RA(CUB Project)
Consolidated Contractors Company Oman LLC
( CCC )
Design amp Construction of Al Mahaj RA Interchange
and related drainage amp Road works
Consolidated Contractors Company Oman LLC
( CCC )
Dualization of Farq Roundabout - Marfarsquoa Daris
Road
Consolidated Contractors Company Oman LLC
( CCC )
Grade Separated Junction Project stage 1 Consolidated Contractors Company Oman LLC
( CCC )
3rd laning of the Main Road from Al Mawaleh
Interchange to Bait Al Barka RA-Lot(1)
Consolidated Contractors Company Oman LLC
( CCC )
MEDC - Head Office building Dawood Contracting Company LLC
Jabal Al- AKhadar Resort Hotel Dawood Contracting Company LLC
Proposed Villa at Royal Flight Residential Complex
at Seeb Dawood Contracting Company LLC
3rd Laning of the M Road from Al Mawaleh
Intrsquochange to Bait Al Barka RA(Lot-2) Desert Line project LLC
Dualization of Nizwa Ibri Road Sec-2 from Jabrin to
Ibri Option 2 Desert Line project LLC
Construction of Asphalt Road from Al Haisha in
Wilayat Bahla to Hamra Al Duru in Wilayat IBRI Desert Line project LLC
Construction of Water Supply to Wilayat Wadi Bani
Khalid Desert Line project LLC
Additional amp Alteration works at Al falaji Development Services ampMaintenance LLC
Armoury Magazine at ROP Academy Development Services ampMaintenance LLC
Construction of Pump Shed Room and Reatin Wall Development Services ampMaintenance LLC
Fanja Sports Club Development Services ampMaintenance LLC
HQ for Ammunition stores at MAM Development Services ampMaintenance LLC
Immigration Complex at Nizwa Development Services ampMaintenance LLC
New building for CDC Department at Rustaq
Hospital complex Development Services ampMaintenance LLC
VIF Complex at Mudhaibi Development Services ampMaintenance LLC
Design amp Construction of Additional Interchanges
for Al Mubaila South Federic Stirling Batco LLC
13233KV Substation amp Associated OHL Ghala
amp AL Khamil Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
NHC Royal Hospital Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
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Inflight Catering Facilities Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
Design amp Construction of Al-Faroosiya Street
Interchange Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
Border Post complex at Rub Al Khali Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
Upgradation of IzkiMuthaibiRustaq Grid station Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
New Accident and Emergency + Burns Department
at Khoula Hospital Phase -8 Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
Dualization of Nizwa ndash Thumrait Road(IZZ-Adam
Section) Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
Dualization of Nizwa ndash Ibri RoadSec2 from Jabrin
to Ibri ndash 1 Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
Ras Al Hadd Airport Development Project Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
Safah and Wadi Latham Oilfield Services
Construction Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
Upgrade of Mukhaizna Airfield ndash New Runway
construction Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
Construction of Water Distribution network
Rustaq Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
New Darsait STP Project Galfar-Cadagua JV
Barrack Accomodation Suwaiq Gulf International Contracting LLC
Al Hamriya storm water drainage channel Hasan Juma Backer Trading amp Contracting
CoLLC
Annexe Building for Supreme Council for Planing Hasan Juma Backer Trading amp Contracting
CoLLC
Oman National Centre for treatment of
Haematological Disorder amp Bone Marrow Transplant
Hasan Juma Backer Trading amp Contracting
CoLLC
Construction of Jr Rate Accomodation Block
Wudam Iskan Contracting Company LLC
8 JOQ at MAM Iskan Contracting Company LLC
Military Technical College District Cooling System Iskan Contracting Company LLC
Al Amerat Waste Water Project Contract A 2 JV Arab Contractors amp WUEC
Darsait Al Wadi Al Kabir Road Project Larsen amp Toubro(Oman)LLC
MGI Road Project Larsen amp Toubro(Oman)LLC
Al Athaibah Interchange Larsen amp Toubro(Oman)LLC
Construction of 13233kv Grid Station at Amrat
Construction of 132kv Grid Station at Mabella - 2
and Installation of Required 132kv Overhead
Line132kv Cables in Muscat Governorate (Tender
No 1432012)
Larsen amp Toubro(Oman)LLC
6 Class Rooms to Zainab Al Asadiya School at Al
Amerat Mansoor Al Masroory
Proposed 14 classroom - Girls basic education
School at QalhatSur Mansoor Al Masroory
Accomodation at Adam Nafal Contracting amp Trading Co LLC
Wudam Naval Base Nafal Contracting amp Trading Co LLC
Construction of 3311KV Primary Sub Station at
Saraya Bandar Jissah
Oman National Engineering amp Investment
Co(SOAG)
Bait Al Barka Viewing Platform amp Sea wall Oman Shapoorji Construction Co LLC
Construction of Medium Wave Radio Transmission
Station in Barkabahla amp Buraimi Premier International Project LLC
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Al Batinah Coastal Housing Project
barkaMusanna amp Suwaiq Radic Construction Company LLC
Commercial amp Residential Building at Mumtaz area Shaksy Engineering Services LLC
Dualization of Ibri ndash Al Dariz-Miskin Road Strabag Oman LLC
Re-Build of Air strip existing at Rusail amp Sayq Strabag Oman LLC
Wadi Minqal amp Wadi Bani Jaber Asphalt Road
Section - 1 Strabag Oman LLC
Dualization of Bid-Bid - Sur Road Section -
1Package 1 - B STFA-HLG JV
Civil Work Services for Safah (B-09) Wadi Latham
(B-27) Fields Special Technical Services
Gas Processing Plant at Abu Tubul Block 60 Special Technical Services
EPC of RAH Substation STS Tebodin LLC
Treated Effluent Supply to Al Riyam amp Kalbou
Parks Teejan Trading amp Contracting
New Supreme Court Building At Al Ghubrah Towell Construction amp Company LLC
MC 4a ndash Civil Aviation Head Quarters Towell Construction amp Company LLC
New Supreme Court Building At Al Ghubrah Towell Construction amp Company LLC
Expansion of Distrib Network Seeb Wilyat ndash Seeb Towell Infrastructure Projects CoLLC (TIPCO)
Water Distribution Network for Wilyat -AL Qabil amp
Ibra Towell Infrastructure Projects CoLLC (TIPCO)
Construction of Batinah Expressway (Package -1) Galfar Engineering amp Contracting SAOG
Batinah Expressway Package ndash 3 Simplex - Konstruktor (JV)
Construction of Batinah Expressway - Package - 4 Larsen amp Toubro(Oman) LLC
Construction of Batinah Expressway - Package - 6 CCC (Oman) LLC
BP Oman - Khazzan Project Al EZ TradingTransport amp Contracting CoLLC
Kempinski HotelThe Wave Muscat Carillion Alawi LLC
Upgrading of Sinaw-Mahout Road Section-02 Strabag Oman LLC
Construction of Batinah Highway (Halban Junction) Strabag Oman LLC
Construction of Batinah Highway-Package-2 Nagarjuna Construction Company (NCC)
Major Site laboratories
Project Contractor
Head Quarter Building for PDO at MAF Al Hajry Trading amp Contracting
Development of Muscat International Airport ndash
Supply of dredged material
Boskalis Westminister (Oman)
Expeditionary Tent Beddown Area at Masirah Island
Cosmopolitan ndash EMTA Joint Venture
BP ndash Pipeline Installation amp Site Construction Galfar Engineering
Rehabilitation Works (Roads Bridges) at Quriyat Federcei Stirling Batco
Health Centre at Saham Al Badi Trading amp Construction
Sohar Bulk Jetty Oman Operation Saipem ndash Afcons Joint Venture
PDO ndash SNDC Project at Qurn Alam
Al Hassan Engineering
2nd Asian Beach Game 2010 at Wudam Carillion Alawi LLC
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Power Generation amp Distribution Facility at Daleel
Field
Larsen amp Toubro Electromech LLC
Health Centre at Rahab
Al Dahleez International LLC
Sohar Bulk Jetty Project
Saipem- Afcons Joint Venture
Court Complex at Rustaq
Carillion Alawi LLC
PDO Bahja ndash Plot Development
Sayouh Mahwees Trd amp Cont Co LLC
Dualization of Bid-Bid Sur Road Astaldi ndash Ozkar JV and STFA-HLG JV
ROP ndash Sidab Harbour Project Carillion Alawi LLC
Salalah International Airport LampT Galfar Contortion
Construction of Al Batinah Expressway (Package -1) Galfar Engineering amp Contracting SAOG
Batinah Express way Package ndash 3 Simplex - Konstruktor (JV)
Construction of Batinah Expressway - Package - 4 Larsen amp Toubro(Oman) LLC
Construction of Batinah Expressway - Package - 5 FSB Ferrovial amp Batco JV
Construction of Batinah Expressway - Package - 6 CCC (Oman) LLC
Air traffic control at Masira Darim Construction company LLC
Transfer station at Fanza Malik Sohar
STF Complex -Suwaiq Dawood Contracting Company LLC
Ras Al Hamra Development Project (RAH - 435) Al Turki Enterprises LLC
Zulia Power plant (PDO) Al Hassan Engineering LLC
SNCP Qurnalam Al Hassan Engineering LLC
RAH International School Al Hajry Trading amp Contracting
Dualization of Bid-Bid - Sur Road Section
1Package 1 A
Astaldi-Ozkar JV
Halban prade ground project (SSF) Trading amp Investment LLC
Jabel Akhthar Hotel Dawood Contracting Company LLC
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Sultan Qaboos Mosque Nizwa Carillion Alawi LLC
SUR IPP Douglas OHI
MC-5 Salalah International Airport L amp T India and L amp T Oman
MC-5 Salalah International Airport Galfar Engineering amp Contracting SAOG
Shadeed Iron amp Steel L amp T Oman
Shadeed Iron amp Steel Simplex Infrastructures LLC
Health Centre Ibri Master Bin Karam
University Of Buraimi L amp T Oman
University Of Buraimi L amp T Oman
Trasnsfer Station SUR Mallak Sohar
Dualization of Mahdha-AL Rawdha Road
Buraimi
Premier International
Duqm Port Road Strabag Oman LLC
Mall of Oman - Package - 2 SPCCC
Dualization of Adam - Thumrait Road Part - 2
(ATD Project)
CCC (Oman) LLC
Durability Test of Concrete such as Chloride Migration Test and Rapid Chloride Permeability Test
Field Compaction test is used to provide the basis for control the fill material compaction
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Rapid chloride penetration test for concrete to asses the chloride ion penetration
Durability Test of Concrete such as Water Penetration Test
Permeability Apparatus Constant amp Falling Head for Granular ampClaySilt
Transverse Strength of Kerb Stone
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Non Destructive Structural Investigation
Exposure of foundation for visual inspection and NDT
Cover meter surevy Test indicates position of reinforecemnt bars hardned concrete
Ultra sonic pulse velocity measurement to assess the uniformity of concrete Detects internal flaws cracks and segregation etc
Rebound Hammer test to find the insitu concrete strength Surface hardness
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Direct Shear test to find the cohesion(C) and angle of internal friction(ɸ) in soil samples
Insitu concrete coring to determine the compressive strength
Marshall stability test for asphalt mixes
GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING
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Lonestar Alpha Labs undertake onshore amp offshore ground investigations for a wide variety of civil and
industrial construction infrastructure and pipeline projects We pride ourselves by adopting the same
professional approach to both large multi-disciplinary investigation projects as well as small simple structures
Our Investigation is supervised by highly qualified amp experienced geotechnical engineers and geologists
General Geotechnical Engineering Services
Design and planning of ground investigations
Settlement Monitoring
Foundation Designs and Proof Checking
Design of Reinforced Earth Structures
Design of Deep Foundations (Piles Well) amp Mat Foundations
Borehole drilling amp soil investigations (SPT)
Dynamic Cone Penetration Testing (DCPT)
Static Cone Penetration Test with pore-pressure measurement (CPTU)
Sample coring and analysis
Down hole and Cross Hole Seismic Tests
Trial pitting and trenching
Slope stability analysis amp studies
Pumping Tests and permeability Lugeon Tests
Double Ring Infiltrometer Tests
Plate bearing Tests and in-situ CBRs
Electrical Resistively Test
Thermal Resistivity Test
Resistively Profiling amp Resistivity Mapping
Groundwater Monitoring Sampling and Analysis
Preparation of factual and interpretative reporting
Soil Investigations
Soil Geotechnical investigations are performed by geotechnical engineers to obtain information on the physical
and mechanical properties of soil and rock around a site to design earthworks and foundations for proposed
structures and for repair of distress to earthworks and structures caused by subsurface conditions A geotechnical
investigation includes surface exploration and subsurface exploration of a site Our rigs are cable to drill vertical
holes down to 400m and inclined holes down to 200m below existing ground level
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Soil sampling using variety of samplers to collect disturbed samples relatively undisturbed samples and
undisturbed samples Samplers such as Hand Shovel Machine driven auger continuous flight auger Split-
Spoon SPT sampler Shelby Tube Sampler Piston Sampler
Laboratory tests
A wide variety of laboratory tests performed on soils and rocks to measure different properties
Although detailed list of laboratory testing is presented in Civil section some of the typical tests involved in the
investigation are given below
Water Content
Particle size Analysis Grain Size Distribution
Sedimentation Hydrometer analysis
Atterberg limits
California Bearing Ratio (CBR)
Direct Shear Test
Oedometer Test (Consolidation)
Swelling Pressure Test
Tri-axial Test
Unconfined Compressive Strength
Chemical Analysis of Soil and Water
In-Situ geotechnical tests
Standard Penetration Test (SPT) - in-situ standard penetration test designed to provide information on the
properties of soil while also collecting a disturbed soil sample for grain-size analysis and soil classification
Dynamic Cone Penetration Test (DCPT) - in-situ dynamic cone penetration test designed to provide
information on the properties of sub soil of natural ground or for pavement DCPT is useful to determine the in-
situ CBR and subgrade modulus
Cone Penetration Test (CPT) ndash standard Cone Penetration Test is performed using an instrumented probe
with a conical tip pushed into the soil hydraulically at a constant rate CPT instrument records tip resistance
friction resistance along the sleeve and pore-pressure measurement For bigger sites usually the CPTs are
performed in combination with drilling of boreholes to correlate so that the investigation is economical and
appropriate CPT data interpretation is used for correlation of soil properties and also to determine Soil Bearing
Capacity (SBC)
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Constant head Falling head permeability tests - Estimating Hydraulic conductivity (or permeability)
of different types of soil is the most important step in designing any groundwater control system The knowledge
of this property is much useful in solving problems involving yield of water bearing strata seepage through
earthen dams stability of earthen dams and embankments of canal bank affected by seepage settlement etc The
falling head method of determining permeability is used for soil with low discharge where as the constant head
permeability test is used for coarse-grained soils with a reasonable discharge in a given time For very fine-
grained soil capillarity permeability test is recommended
Lugeon Test or Packer Tests - Estimating Hydraulic conductivity (or permeability) of different types of
rocks is a key step in designing any groundwater control system in a rock We do perform Packer Permeability
Tests in Rocks
Groundwater Monitoring
Our geotechnical field staffs are well trained for installing Piezometers and groundwater monitoring Piezometers
are two types viz Type-1 is Standpipe Piezometer and Type-2 is Vibrating-Wire Piezometers Standpipe
piezometer facilitates Groundwater levels measurement using dip meter or water level indicators while VW
piezometers are useful for monitoring Pore-Water pressures continuously using special devices attached to data
loggers
Groundwater Samples can be collected for analysis in the chemical and microbiological lab Routine drinking
water analysis trace metals and organic parameters can be tested and evaluated
Slope Stability Studies
The field of slope stability encompasses the analysis of static and dynamic stability of slopes of earth and rock-fill
dams slopes of other types of embankments excavated slopes and natural slopes in soil and soft rock Lonestar
Alpha can provide slope stability investigation analysis (including modelling) and design mitigation which can
be completed by our well trained and qualified geologists and geotechnical engineers
Settlement Monitoring
Settlement Monitoring surveys is performed to determine the degree of horizontal and vertical displacement of
structures pavements and embankments over a defined period Severe pavement damage and structural failure
can be a direct result of settlement and therefore it is critical that movement be detected and measured Our Senior
Engineering Surveyors and Geotechnical Engineers are available to assist you with the development and
implementation of a monitoring system to suit individual requirements
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Other Geotechnical Field Tests
Plate Load Tests
In-Situ CBR Tests
Soil Electrical Resistivity Tests
Soil Thermal Resistivity Tests
Pile Integrity Tests
Infiltration Rate Tests using Double Ring Infiltrometer
Geotechnical Field Tests
Geophysical seismic tests are useful to determine dynamic soil rock properties which will be used in
design of machine and any other vibrating equipment foundations
Two typical seismic tests performed as part of the geotechnical investigations are
Downhole seismic test and
Crosshole seismic test
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LIST OF GEOTECHNICAL TESTS
LIST OF GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING EQUIPMENTS
Drilling Rigs Desco Inc 2No SP4500S amp 3No
SP3500S (crawler)
Split-Spoon Sampler
Drilling Rig Ellettari EK100S amp EK 200S (crawler) Piston Type Samples
Drilling Rigs Truck Mounted Vibrating Wire Piezometers Devices amp Loggers
Drilling Rods Tricone Bits
Standard SPT sets and rods Tungsten Carbide Drilling Bits (96mm amp 101mm amp
above)
Single Double amp Triple Tube Core Barrels ndash
Conventional amp Wireline system
Diamond Bits Surface amp Impregnated (96mm amp
101mm amp above) ndash Conventional amp Wireline system
Shelby Tubes Automatic Water level Meter
Dynamic Cone Penetrometer Test equipment (DCPT) Bailers for Groundwater Sampling
Down-The-Hole Hammer (DTH Hammer) Packer Test Apparatus
Surveying Equipments (Auto Levels Total Station
GPS and Accessories)
Variable Geotechnical Softwares (gINT etc)
Thermal Resistivity Test Apparatus (KD2 Pro) Electrical Resistivity Test Apparatus (Nillson)
SUBSURFACE SOIL ROCK GROUNDWATER
Soil Investigation Drilling in Soils and Rocks
Bearing Capacity amp Settlement Analysis Slope Stability Analysis
Trial Pits Standard Penetration Test - SPT
Permeability in Soil (Falling Constant Head) Dynamic Cone Penetration Test - DCPT
Permeability in Rock (Lugeon Packer Test) Infiltration Rate Tests
Groundwater Monitoring and Sampling Installation of Inclinometers amp Pressure Meters
In-situ CBR Tests Installation of Piezometers
Soil Swelling Tests Plate Load Tests
Vane Shear Tests Soil Electrical Resistivity Tests
Down Hole Seismic Tests Cross Hole Seismic Tests
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KEY STAFF AT GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING
NAME DESIGNATION QUALIFICATION EXPERIENCE
J Pavan Kumar Sr Geotechnical Engineer MTech - Geotechnical 8
Tauseef anwar Geologist MSc Geology 5
Bahrudeen assain
Mohammed Geologist MSc Geology 5
Anjali Geologist BSc in Geology 8
Imran Ishaq Engineering asst Dip Civil 5
Mohammed Al-Ansari Logistics and Supervisor High School 10
Ameen Khalfan Field Coordinator High School 8
Abdullah Field Coordinator High School 5
Rit Bahadur Drilling Operator High School 15
Purna Bahadur Drilling Operator High School 16
Rajan Basnet Drilling Operator High School 10
Subarna Paija Drilling Operator High School 11
Lil Bahadur Sr Mechanic High School 11
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RECENT GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING PROJECTS Project Client Consultant No of Boreholes
Oman National Railway
Project Segments 2 amp 6
Italferr SpA MOTC 65 BH 80 TP amp
Piezometers
Bunker Terminal at Duqm Oman Oil Marketing Co
(OOMC)
Worley Parsons Oman
Engineering (WPOE)
10 BH amp MASW
survey
Mahdah ndash Rawdah Road
Dualization project
Premier International Mott McDonald 22 BH 15 TP amp
Slope stability
Yibal-Khuff FEED project Galfar Engg amp
Contracting Co SAOG
Petroleum Development
Oman (PDO)
95 BH 45 TP amp 11
Downhole seismic
Well pad stability
investigations at Fahud
Mabrouk Khulud West D
Galfar Engg amp
Contracting Co SAOG
Petroleum Development
Oman (PDO)
18 BH
Batinah Expressway Pkg 3 Simplex Infrastructure Parsons International
MOTC
79 BH
Adam ndash Thumrait
Dualization Project
Parsons International MOTC 150 BH 365 TP
Lime Calcination project at
Salalah
Carmeuse Inc - 15 BH 10 TP amp
Diagraphy drilling
Duqm Area A B amp C Sultan Qaboos University
(SQU)
SEZAD 65 BH amp 20 TP
Various Substation projects
in all Governorates
Dawood Engineering
Consultancy
Mezoon Electricity 50 BH 25 TP 50
ERTs
Chromite Quarry Drilling Arabian Gulf Trading - 7 BH
Transmission line at Taqah Rukun Al Yaqeen Int Mott McDonald 50 BH amp 61 TP
Izz ndash Adam Road
Dualization Project
Galfar Engg amp
Contracting Co SAOG
National Engg Services
of Pakistan (NESPAK)
25 BH amp 8 TPs
Bid bid ndash Sur Road
Dualization Project
Astaldi ndash Ozkar Joint
Venture
Dar Al-Handassah
(Lebonan)
89 BH 8 TPs
Piezometers
Water Distribution Network
at Al Amerat
Taeyoung ndash Hasan Juma
Baker JV
Sogreah Consultants 25 BH 130 TP amp Soil
Resistivity
Taxiway and Airlift Ramp
at Al Musannah Airbase
American International
Contractors Inc
- 34 BH amp 62 TP
Water Distribution Network
at Al Khoud
Towell Infrastructure
Projects Co LLC
National Engg Services
of Pakistan (NESPAK)
11 BH 7 TP amp Soil
Resistivity
Interchanges btn Airport amp
Muscat Expressway
Soares Da Costa ndash Oman
United Engg Services JV
Parsons International 15 BHs amp 10 TP
Oman Botanic Garden Diwan Royal Court Alatec (Spain) 75 BH
Qurayiat-Al-Amerat Road Muscat Municipality Parsons International 6 BH
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Tunnel
Al-Haffa District
Development Infrastructure
Dohfar Municipality Dar Al-Handassah
(Lebonan)
11 BH
Piezometers
Salam Resort amp Spa in Yiti
Muscat
Sama Dubai Halcrow International 58 BH
amp Piezometers
Al-Ansab STP Galfar Engineering amp
Contracting
Khatib AlAmi 6 BH
Limestone Quarry for
Doqoum Dry Dock
Daewoo Co Daewoo Co 6 BH
Barka Water Reservoir
Expansion Works
Galfar Engineering amp
Contracting
Mott Mac Donald 12 BH
Soil Resistivity
Information Centers at
Nizwa amp Ibri
Ministry of Higher
Education
Development Services amp
Maintenance
6 BH
Irrigation System Plan for
Dhofar Municipality
Dhofar Municipality Consulting Engineering
Services
7 BH
Infiltration Tests
Cyclone Damage
Rehabilitation Works in Ras
Al-Hadd
CCC Parsons International Investigation for
Ground
Improvement
Soil Resistivity OMIFCO - Soil Resistivity
Seeb Cornice Road
Improvement Bridges
Muscat Municipality Atkins 7 BH
Dualization FarqNizwa to
Marfaa Daris Road
Ministry of Transport and
Communication
Parsons International 18 BH
Dualization of Al Kharjiah
Street
Muscat Municipality Parsons International 6 BH
Bidbid Sur Road Sec-1 MOTC Dar Al Handasah 31 BH Piezometers
120TPs
Flood Protection Dams-
Liwa and Shinaz Area
Ministry of water
resources and regional
municipalities
Renardet amp Fitchner 29 BH 40 TPs
Housing at Hail Al Ghaf
Quriyat
Muscat Municipality - 10 BH amp 10 TPs
132kV OHL from Harweel
to Thumrait
Petroleum Development
Oman
Worley Parsons 11 BH 11TPs amp ERT
132kV OHL from Dank to
Al Hail
Civil Co Contracting OETC Energoprojekt
Mott Mac Donald
43 BH 20 TPs amp
ERT
132kV OHL from Al Wasit
to Buraimi Grid Ss
Civil Co Contracting OETC Energoprojekt
Mott Mac Donald
27 BH 11TPrsquos amp
ERT
Al Athaiba Junction
Improvements
Muscat Municipality Parsons Intl Co 12 BH 7 TP Asphalt
Coring
Third Laneing from Bait Al Muscat Municipality Parsons International 35 BH 34 TP
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Barka to Mabelah Asphalt Coring
Design and construction of
Dualization of Al Murtaffa
street
Muscat Municipality Parsons International 26 BH 15 TP
Asphalt Coring
Proposed Tower
Constructions in OMAN
Ministry of Broadcasting Rohde amp Schwarz 16BH
EPC of power plant Daleel
Facility
L amp T Electromech Mott Mac Donald 7 BH 10TP ERT
Royal Suite at Haima and
Emergency block
Dewan of Royal Court Tebodin amp Partners LLC 4BH 4TP
Navigation Aids System
Muscat International
Airport and Salalah Airport
Thales Deutschland
Germany
Thales Deutschland
Germany
6BH 5ERT
Upgrade of DPS amp B-Block
facility Daleel oil Fields
Daleel Petroleum Attila Dogan 4BH 2ERT
13233kV Grid Station at
Quriyat
OETC LnT Oman Energoprojekt amp Parsons 4BH TPs
132kV OHL from Quriyat
to Jahloot
OETC LnT Oman Energoprojekt amp Parsons 60BH 60TPs 60ERT
Supreme Court at Al
Ghubra Guest House
Royal Court Affairs
Royal Estates The Palace
Consulting Engineering
Services LLC
12BH TPs
GEOTECH DRILLING RIGS
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DESCO SP4500S Rigs DESCO SP3500S Rigs
Site Work Photographs
GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION ndash AREA A B amp C at Duqm
Client SEZAD Consultant SQU
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GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION ndash Yibal Khuff Project at Yibal
Client Galfar Engg amp Cont Consultant PDO
GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION ndash Inclined Coring at Chromite Mine near Sumail
Client Arabian Gulf Trading
GEOTEC
HNICAL INVESTIGATION ndash Oman National Railway Project
Segments 2 amp 6
Client MOTC Consultant Italferr SpA
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GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION FOR
BARKA WATER RESERVOIR EXPANSION
Client Galfar Consultant Mott Mac Donald
SUBSURFACE INVESTIGATION BIDBID-SUR ROAD
SECTION 1
Client MOTC Consultant Dar Al Handasah Shair amp Partners
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GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION FOR SEEB-CORNICHE ROAD
IMPROVEMENT BRIDGE 6 MUSCAT
Client Muscat Municipality Consultant Atkins
GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION FOR 132KV OHL FROM DANK
TO AL HAIL amp 132KV OHL FROM SIBETHA TO BURAIMI
Client CivilCo Consultant Mott Mac Donald Energoprojekt
GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION FOR FLOOD PROTECTION DAMS
SHINAZ AREA ndash HATTA-A HATTA-B FAYDH amp BIDAH
Client MRMWR Consultant Fitchner amp Renardet
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DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF FLYOVER WIDENING AND JUNCTION IMPROVEMENTS AT AL ATHAIBA INTERCHANGE
Client Muscat Municipality Consultant Parsons
DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF THIRD LANING OF MAIN ROAD FROM AL MAWELAH INTERCHANGE TO BAIT AL BARKHA RA
Client Muscat Municipality Consultant Parsons
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SURVEYING WITH TOTAL STATION EQUIPMENT FOR
GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING PURPOSES
ELECTRICAL RESISTIVITY TEST
RESISTIVITY MAPPING amp RESISTIVITY PROFILING
PIEZOMETER INSTALLATION INCLINED DRILLING WITH PACKER TEST
CHEMICALENVIRONMENTAL amp
MICROBIOLOGICAL TESTING
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Lonestar Alpha Lab provides a full range of chemical environmental and microbiological analytical services to
industrial engineeringconsulting and government clients throughout the Sultanate of Oman Lonestar Alpha
analytical expertise includes organic and inorganic analyses of water soil air food and many other matrices The
lab production capability capacity and advancement of instrumentation ensure the reliability and performance
needed to successfully deliver major analytical projects Instruments are dedicated to specific matrices and
analyses to prevent cross contamination Our reports are fully supported by QAQC deliverables designed to meet
the requirements of the regulatory program for which the data will be utilized Our reports are designed for ease-
of-results interpretation as well as efficient validation of the support data
TESTING DIFFERENT MATRICES
DomesticFormationGroundReclamation Water
Desalination Water amp Marine Samples
Marine Life
Plant Tissue
Reverse Osmosis
Soils amp Sediments
Food Products
Metal Samples
Concrete Products
CHEMICALENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS
WaterWastewater Metallic Constituents
WaterWastewater Organic Constituents
Water Cations amp Anions
Ambient Air Quality Monitoring
Stack amp Process Emission Monitoring
Indoor Air Quality
Contamination Pollution Studies Environmental Chemistry organics inorganics metals
Analytical chemistry using AAS XRF OES IRC and wet chemistry
Noise amp Vibration Monitoring
Microbiological Analysis
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AMBIENT AIR amp STACK EMISSION MONITORING
CO amp CO2
Hydrogen Sulfide
Hydrocarbons
Metal Particulates
NOx SOx
Oxygen
Volatile Organic Compounds
Dioxin amp Furion
MICROBIOLOGICAL AIR QUALITY MONITORING
Bacteria(CFUm3
Moulds (CFUm3)
Identification of Microorganisms up to Species level
INDOOR AIR QUALITY (IAQ)
Lonestar Alpha leads the way in Indoor Air Quality Services with our dedicated team of field staff and the latest
equipment We are equipped to investigate chemical and biological exposure situations
IAQ Air Monitoring Services
VOCs and SVOCs
Fungal Mold Indentification Quantification
Total Respirable Particulates
Toxic Vapors
Sick Building Syndrome
Bacterial Indentification Quantification
Typical IAQ Surveys
IAQ profile for preliminary building study
Baseline IAQ monitoring
Mold Fungal contamination monitoring using spore trap sampling devices
Compliance monitoring for municipal amp Government enviromental agencies
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HSE monitoring for critical response of environmental hazards
INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE (IH)
Lonestar Alpha is capable of providing a wide variety of Industrial Hygiene Service
using state of the art equipment and depth of experience with IH procedures
NoiseDosimetry TLV+8Hr TWA
Particulates (Total PM 10 PM 50 PM 25)
Combustible Gases (Total Hydrocarbons)
VOCs and SVOCs
Total and Respirable Fibers
Metals and Inorganics
Typical Industrial Hygiene Monitoring
HSE monitoring for corporate or client requirec field data collection
Compliance monitoring for Municipal or Governmental agency requirements
Background monitoring for comparative Environmental studies
HYGIENE AUDITING AND INSPECTIONS
Hygiene Auditing
Hygiene Inspections and Hygiene recommendations
Assisting in ISOHACCP Certifications
Microbiological Sampling and Analysis of Food and Water
Swab sampling and Air Monitoring
Hotel and Industrial HAACP and Hygiene System Implementation
Assisting in Laboratory setup and Accreditations Response monitoring for safety analysis and quality assurance audits
OIL ANALYSIS
Lube Oil
Transformer Oil
Compressor Oil
Diesel
Heavy fuel
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LIST OF CHEMICALENVIRONMENTALMICROBIOLOGICAL TESTS ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY amp ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS
WATER EFFLUENT SEAWATER SOIL SEDIMENT ANALYSIS
Acidity Sulfide Selenium
Alkalinity TDS Silicon
Ammonia Temperature Silver
Bicarbonate Total Hardness Sodium
BOD Total Nitrogen Strontium
Boron Total Organic Carbon Thallium
Chlorite chlorate Potassium
Bromate TSS Tin
Carbonate Turbidity Titanium
Chlorides Aluminum Vanadium
COD Antimony Zink
Color Arsenic Aromatic Volatile Orgabicx (BTEX)
Conductivity Barium Chlorinated Hydrocarbons
Cyanides Beryllium Crude amp Refined Product Fingerprinting
Dissolved Oxygen Cadmium Extractible Organic Halides
Fluoride Calcium Haloacetic Acids
Free Chlorine Chromium Halogenated Volatile Organics
Magnesium Hardness Cobalt Herbicides amp Pesticides
Nitrates Copper Nitroaromatic amp Cyclic Ketones
Nitrites Hexavalent Chromium Organic and Volatile Acids
Oil amp Grease Iron PCBrsquos
Organic Nitrogen Lead Polynuclear Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAH)
pH Lithium Semi Volatile Organic Compounds
Phenols Magnesium Total Organic Halides
Phosphates Mercury Total Petroleum Hydrocarbons (TPH)
Phosphorus Molybdenum Trihalomethanes
Residual Chlorine Nickel Volatile Organic Compounds
Salinity Niobium Pthalate Esters
Sodium Absorption Ratio
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FOOD CHEMICAL AND MICROBIOLOGICAL TEST
Fish and Value added fish products vegetable oils Ketchups Mayonnaise Vinegar Cooked sea
food Cooked Non sea foods Canned foods Vegetables Snacks Ghee Cheese Honey Sweats etc
CHEMICAL ANALYSIS OF FOOD
GIDELINES - OMAN STANDARDGULF STANDARDOther International Standards
TEST METHODS- AOACASTAAOCSISOSASOASTMBS
CHEMICAL ANALYSIS OF FOOD
Protein Cholesterol
Fat content Phosphorous
Vitamins Sodium
Moisture Potassium
Ash Calcium
Dietary Fibre Lead
Sugar Cadmium
Starch Mercury
Saturated Fat Iron
Unsaturated Fat Magnesium
Arsenic Aflatoxins
Moisture content Histamine
Volatile protein Irradiation
Pesticides Sudan Dyes
MICROBIOLOGICAL ANALYSIS OF FOOD
TEST METHODS ndash USFDA BAMAOACCCFRACMMEFISO
GUIDELINES ndash OMANI STANDARDGSOPHLS
MICROBIOLOGICAL ANALYSIS OF FOOD
Aerobic Plate Count Listeria monocytogens
Lactobacillus acidophilus Shelf Life Analysis
Escherichia coli Enterobacteriaceae
Escherichia coli O157 H7 Vibrio parahaemolyticus
Fecal Coliforms Shigella
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Total Coliforms Listeria spp
Staphylococcus aureus Clostridium perfringens
Salmonella Yeast and Mould
Vibrio cholera Vibrio parahaemolyticus
Anaerobic plate count Campylobacter
Histamine Bacillus cereus
Aflatoxin
CHEMISTRY OF CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL
Chemical Analysis of Cement Chemical Analysis of Lime Powder
Heat of Hydration of cement Total Alkalis
Chemical Analysis of Micro silica Chemical Analysis of Ground Granulated Blast
Furnace Slag
Sodium Absorption Ratio Leachibility Tests of Metals from Soil
Testing of Concrete making water Determination of Alkali carbonates amp Bi carbonates
Cation Exchange Capacity of Soil Organic matter content of soil
Mass loss of Ignition of soil Total Sulphate content of soil
Water soluble Sulphate content of soil Water soluble Chloride content of soil
Carbonate content of soil Acid soluble Chloride content of soil
Gypsum content of soil Ammonia content of soil
Total Sulphate content of Aggregates Total Chloride content of Aggregates
Potential Alkali ndash Silica reactivity of Aggregates Water Soluble Chloride Salts in Aggregates
Acid ndash Soluble Material in fine Aggregate Organic impurities in fine Aggregates
Determining the water content of freshly mixed
concrete
Determining the Portland cement content of the
hardened hydraulic cement concrete
Chemical analysis of hardened concrete Sulfate content of hardened concrete
Chemical analysis for metals like steel Chloride content of hardened concrete
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ORE ANALYSIS
Dolomite Ore Iron Ore
Copper Ore Nickel Ore
Chromium Ore Limestone Ore
Manganese Ore Gypsum
Dunite Quartz
STEEL CHEMISTRY
Alloys Brass amp Bronze
Aluminum Alloys Chemical Composition of Steel
ASTM A 262 (Various) Diffused Hydrogen Test
ASTM G 48 (Variou) Purity of Metals
ASTM G 6667 Nickel Alloys
OIL ANALYSIS
Appearance Flash Point Specific Gravity
Ash Content Water content Insoluble pentane
Carbon Conradson Residue Wear Metals Total Acid Number
Kinematic Viscosity Break Down voltage Total Base Number
Dissipation factor Oil Content Viscosity Index
Color Pour Point Flash Point
Copper Corrosion BS amp W Density
Neutralization number Resistivity Interfacial tension
Dissolve gas Sediment Sulphur content
Cloud point Distillation PCB
Oxidation test Gassing
AMBIENT AIR STACK MONITORING
Carbon Dioxide RPM (PM 10 5 25)
Carbon Monoxide Semi Volatile Organic Compounds
Chlorine Content SO2
Hydrogen Sulfide Total Acid Concentration
Lower Explosion Limit Total Hydrocarbon
Oxides of Nitrogen Total Particulate Concentration
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Oxygen Volatile Organic Compounds
Ozone Dioxin amp Furion
INDOOR AIR QUALITY ndash IAQ INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE - IH
Asbestos Bulk Sample Analysis Total amp Respirable Fibers
Asbestos Fiber Concentration in Air Total amp Respirable Particulates
Bacterial amp Microbial Identification Total Plate Count
FungalMould Identification Toxic Vapors
Metals VOC amp SVOC
Noise Monitoring Dosimetry TWA Yeast amp Mould Identification
MICROBIOLOGICAL ANALYSIS OF WATER
Test Method ndash BS ENISOAPHAAWWACMMEF CCFRA
GUIDELINES ndash Omani standardGSOWHODubai Municipality
WATER WASTE WATERINDUSTRIES WATER SOIL
Heterotrophic plate count
Total Coliforms
Escherichia coli
EnterococciFecal streptococci
Pseudomonas aeroginosa Staphylococcus aureus
Legionella spp Nematodes
Sulphate Reducing Bacteria Yeast amp Mould
Salmonella Microscopic observations and interpretations
Vibrio cholera Standard Plate count at 22 o C
Fecal Coliform Clostridium perfringens
Legionella anisa
Legionella Pneumophila serogroup 1
Legionella Pneumophila serogroup 2-14
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MICROBIOLOGICAL ANALYSIS OF PERSONAL SWABSSURFACE SWABSEQUIPMENT
SWABS
Total coliforms
Fecal coliforms
Escherichia coli
Aerobic plate count
Staphylococcus aureus
Yeast and Mould
Salmonella spp
COSMETICS ANALYSIS
HairoilsHair creams Hair shampooBody lotion Chemical DepilinatorsTalcum PowderDeoderants
Toilette soapSkin cream etc As per GSOOS SASO USFDAAOAC Standards
COSMETICS ANALYSIS
Appearance Thermal Stability
Color Total Fat
Odor Lead
Homogenous Cadmium
Texture Nickel
Seperation Chromium
Skin Irritation Test Ethanol insoluble matter
Marking Water insoluble matter
Language Total free Alkali
Instructions for Use Chlorides calculated as NaCl
Warning phrases concerning the product (if any) Saponification Value
Chemical and Physical Tests Free Fatty Acid as Oliec Acid
Moisture Extraneous matter
pH Total Non Acqueos content
Sediment and suspended matter Peroxide value
Alchohol content Total Bacterial count
Formaldehyde Yeast and Mould
Essential oils Pseudomonas aeroginosa
Volatile matter Staphylococcus aureus
Non volatile alcohol matter
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LIST OF CHEMICALENVIRONMENTALMICROBIOLOGICAL EQUIPMENTS
pH Meter Conductivity Meter pH Meters
Dissolved Oxygen Meter Turbidity Meter
Flame Atomic Absorption Spectrometer
FAASGFAAS Hg Analyzer
EDXRF Analyzer ndash Philips MiniPal2
Muffle Air Furnace (1100˚C) Breakdown voltage
ICP- OES Colour apparatus for OIL
GC-MSGC centrifuge
IC Open cup ndashClosed cup Flash point
UV-VIS-NIR Spectrometer HACH TAN delta Resistivity meter
Dissolved gas Analyser ( TOGA) AAS
TAN Titrator Microscope
Copper corrosion Colony Counter
Karl fisher colometric Viscometer
Interfacial tensometer OES
Biological safety Cabinet UV apparatus
Shaker Water bath
Freezer Incubator
Chillier Autoclave
Micro pipetter Vortex
pipetter
Weighing Balance
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KEY STAFF AT CHEMICALMICROBIOLOGICAL LAB
MAJOR CHEMICALENVIRONMENTAL CLIENTS
Client Client
HMR Consultants Dhofar Power Company
Geo-Resources Omani Euro Foods Industries
Al-Safa Environmental Consultancy Al-Hassan Engineering Company
Five Oceans Dawood Contracting Company
Fugro Middle East Natural Resources Consultants
Gulf Mining ICES
Muscat Chromite Sohar Steel LLC
Total Management Trading Construction Materials Industries
Emirates Trading Co Al-Shidhani Refreshments Enterprises
Oman Chromite Oman Aluminium Processing Industries LLC
Muscat Overseas Radisson Blu
National Arabian Gulf International Desalination amp Water Treatment
ASB Group Dhofar Beverages
Majan Mining Company OMASCO
Haya Oman Liquefied Natural Gas Company
Oman Polyproplene Swan Foods LLC
Oman Methanol Bahwan Engineering Co
NAME DESIGNATION EXPERIENCE
P Tejali Lab Manager 17 yrs
Asad Naqvi Chemical Lab Supervisor 17 yrs
OD Sebastian Senior Chemist 32 yrs
Vinu Mohan Senior Microbiologist 7 yrs
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Sohar Aluminum OMIFCO
Oman Refreshment Occidental Mukhaizna LLC
Shangri-La Barr Al Jissa Special Technical Services
ENATO Consolidated Contractors Company
Blue City Northern Minerals Company
Andam International Sweets of Oman
SUR Desalination (Bahwan Veolia Water) Lalbuksh Voltas Engineering Services
STFA Bahwan Veolia Water LLC
Larsen amp Turbo COWI-Larsen
GALFAR Khimji Permoglaze (Oman) LLC
AATCO United Chrome LLC
Interbeton amp Six Construct Oman Flour Mills Company
Douglas OHI Oman National Engineering amp Investment
VALE -Oman Petrogas
BP Oman Sohar aluminium
Siemens-Oman American Embassy
Tawoos Catering Wacasco Catering
MAF DALKIA Al Futtaim amp Sons
Enhance Khimji Ramdas LLC
Oman Oasis National Mineral water CO LLC
Areej Vegetablesamp Oil Derivatives National Pharmaceuticals
Towell Infrastructure Tulip Inn
The Chedi Grand Hyatt
Al Bustan Palace Muscat Holiday INN
Hotel Ibis Park Inn
Radisson Blu Mother Care
Tabreed Taghleef Indusries
NABIL Biscuits ATTCO
Worely parrsion AECOM
Honda Rotem Abensia
Global Gypsum Board Minvest
Global Engineering SteamTech
Mazoom Pharmacy Muscat Pharmacy
IBN- SINA Pharmacy Golden Jood Trading
Sun rise Global Beya Global Muscat
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MECHANICAL CORROSION AND METALLURGICAL TESTING
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Lonestar Alpha has the capability to cater to the physical metallurgical testing requirements of a wide range of
materials and products The testing capability and experience are recognized by reputed organizations like
PDO OXY BP OGC etc and third party inspection agencies Tests are generally carried out to international
standards set by ASTM BS ASME API AWS and others Lonestar Alpha offers quality service to
international standards accurate results and quick turnaround at reasonable cost
Lonestar Alpha Mechanical Metallurgical Corrosion Testing Capabilities Include
Tensile compression Test Vickers Hardness RockwellBrinell Hardness
Impact (Ambient temp to -196degC) BendFlatteningNick Break Test Elevated Temperature
tensile testing
Corrosion Test - ASTM
A262G48G28ASTM A 923
ASTM E 562 Ferrite measurement
by ferritscope Flexure
Proof Load Breaking Load Failure Load
Coating Thickness Coating Continuity Coating Adhesion
MacroMicro Examination Fillet Weld Break Nick Break
HIC SSCC test in accordance with
NACE standards Chemistry by OES
Failure Analysis and
Material Investigation
Chemical analysis of metallic materials of
Fe and Ni base alloys In situ Replica Metallography
Metallic sample collection at
site for chemical analysis
Strand wire testing for mechanical
properties Portable hardness testing Manhole Cover testing
Rubber testing Geo-textile testing HDPE testing
Materials frequently tested include
Metals and alloy products such as plates shapes bares pipes and fittings
Welding procedure qualification test coupons
Welding consumable qualification test coupons
Welder qualification test coupons
Welding procedure test coupons
Steel Bars Wires and Fabric for concrete reinforcement
Galvanized Steel products
Fasteners
Metal Castings
Cemented Carbide Products
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Lonestar Alpha Laboratories offers a wide range of metallurgical services to many diverse industries supported by
an experienced team of metallurgical engineers trained technicians and modern equipment The following
services are offered
o Laboratory Metallography and Microscopy
o Replica and In-situ Metallography
o Corrosion Testing and Evaluation
o Condition Usability and Remaining Life Assessment
o Failure Analysis and Investigation
o Other Services
Laboratory Metallography and Microscopy
Scanning Electron Microscopy
Stereomicroscopy
Energy Dispersive X-ray Analysis
Fractrography
Macrostructural Examination
Microstructural Examination
Microhardness Evaluation
Replica and In-situ Metallography
In-situ Replica Metallography
Replication of Fractures
Replication of Surface Features
Corrosion Testing and Evaluation
Lonestar Alpha is equipped to undertake corrosion testing and evaluation in accordance with NACE and ASTM
standards for qualification of materials used in corrosive environments which include sea water brine blackish
water and sour service The following tests are conducted
Resistance to Pitting and Crevice Corrosion
Susceptibility to Intergranular Corrosion Attack
Resistance to Sulfide Stress Cracking (SSC)
Resistance to Hydrogen Induced Cracking (HIC)
Examination of Scales and Corrosion Products
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Condition Usability and Remaining Life Assessment
Periodic inspections serve to identify degradation processes at an early stage and thereby provide necessary
information for assessment of condition usability and remaining life Further the initiation of timely repair or
replacement actions substantially reduced or eliminates costly capital and downtime losses
Lonestar has the capability and experience to perform comprehensive inspections necessary for condition
usability and remaining life assessment of a wide range of materials and components used in structures plants and
operating equipment
Power plant and auxiliary boiler tubes headers and connectors
Turbine nozzles vanes combustor lines and casings
Oil and gas processing equipment and components
Equipment and components of marineoffshore structures
Drilling and downhole equipment and components
Engine Components
Failure Analysis and Investigation
Supported by its integrated analytical facilities and the diverse professional capabilities of its staff Lonestar has
for the last several years provided accurate and timely analyses and investigations into failures of components
Reports include comprehensive photographic documentation of observations discussions of findings conclusions
on the mechanism and root cause of failure
Other Services
Lonestar offer assistance in the following areas
Material selection for intended service
Preparation of material testing and inspection procedures
Study of failure mechanisms of complex systems
Troubleshooting
Research and development
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LIST OF METALLURGY TESTS
LIST OF METALLURGY LAB EQUIPMENTS Instron Universal Tensile Tester Lathe Machine
Satec Charpy Impact testing machine Charpy Broaching Machine
Forcipol Bend Testing machine Gas Cutting Gear
Olympus Metallurgical Microscope Carl Zeiss
microscope upto 1600X
Stereo Microscope
Metlabcorp Micro Polisher Digital Verniers
Automatic Polishing machine Digital Micrometers
Water Chiller Bath Coating thickness Meter
Optorama Shadowgraph Holiday detector
Digital thermometers Band Saw Machine
Vickers hardness tester Hack Saw Machine
Fischer Ferritscope Universal Milling Machine
STEEL REBARS EXOTIC MATERIAL
Tensile Tests Bend Tests
Elevated Temperature Tensiles Rebar Tensile Bend and Rebend
Proof Load test Fracture Test
Macro Preparation amp Examination Coating thickness test Holiday Detection Test
Peel Off Test Vickers Rockwell Hardness Survey
Charpy Impact Test Micro Examination with photograph
Ferrite Count (Point Count method) - count Ferrite Content (Magnetic Method) - spots
A262 Test Practice CE ASTM G48ASTM G28 tests
SSCC Test HIC Test
Chemical Analysis XRD EDXRF Analysis
SEMEDS Analysis Detailed Failure Investigation Material investigation
CTOD In-situ Replica Metallography
Strand Wire Tensile Test Manhole Cover Compression Test
Ring Stiffness Test GRE Rubber Plastic Geo-textile Tensile testing
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KEY STAFF AT METALLURGY LAB
Anil Vashishta Pratik Raval Sasikumar Isehaq Chezian
NAME DESIGNATION QUALIFICATION EXPERIENCE
Anil Vashishta Operations Manager
Metallurgical Head
BE Metallurgical
Engineering 24 years
Pratik Raval Test House Supervisor BE Mechanical
Engineering 10 years
KSasikumar Senior Metallurgist BE Metallurgical
Engineering 14 years
GChezhian Metallurgist BE Metallurgical
Engineering 06 years
Ishaq Al Harassi Senior Engineer BE Mechanical
Engineering 08 years
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BRANCHES amp CONTACTS
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LONESTAR ALPHA LABORATORIES BRANCHES amp CONTACTS
Website
wwwlonestaralphacom
General Email infolonestaralphacom
Branches
Muscat (Central Laboratory) PO Box 1197 PC 130 Azaiba ndash Muscat Sultanate of Oman
Tel +968 24501524 24505590
Fax +968 24503814
Email muscatlablonestaralphacom
Muscat (Chemistry Environmental) PO Box 1197 PC 130 Azaiba ndash Muscat Sultanate of Oman
Tel +968 24504206 24504924
Fax +968 24502635
Email chemlablonestaralphacom
Muscat (Micro-biology) PO Box 1197 PC 130 Azaiba ndash Muscat Sultanate of Oman
Tel +968 24504206 24504924
Fax +968 24502635
Email microlablonestaralphacom
Sohar PO Box 84 PC 327 Sohar Industrial Estate Sohar ndash Sultanate of Oman
Tel +968 26751775 26751920 26751976
Fax +968 26751331
Email civilsoharlonestaralphacom
Duqm Tel +968 99278040 92303290
Fax +968 24503814
Email duqmlablonestaralphacom
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Salalah
Tel +968 2321 3390 +968 92038358
Fax +968 2321 3391
Email salalahlablonestaralphacom
Key Personals
Administration
Dawood Al-Harrasi
Chief Executive Officer
+968 91111411 dawoodalharrasilonestaralphacom
Saif Al-Harthi
Business Development Manager
+968 90122471 saifalharthylonestaralphacom
Santosh Elapanda
QHSE Manager
+968 99881224 santoshelapandalonestaralphacom
Moncy Thomas
Finance HR amp Admin Manager
+968 99221293 moncythomaslonestaralphacom
Operations
Anil Vashishta
Operations Manager Metallurgical Head
+968 99866907 anilvashishtalonestaralphacom
Civil Engineering Material Lab Hukam Chand
Civil Engineering Country Manager - Civil
+968 99445354 hukamchandlonestaralphacom
Naresh Paladugu
Civil Engineering Technical Manager - Civil
+968 99063458 nareshpaladugulonestaralphacom
Rakesh
Civil Engineering Lab Manager - Sohar Lab
+968 92869691 civilsoharlonestaralphacom
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FrancisMD
Civil Engineering Lab Manager ndash Salalah Lab
+968 92038358 Salalahlablonestaralphacom
Tomiyo
Civil Engineering Senior Lab Technician - Duqm Lab
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Geotechnical Engineering Lab
J Pavan Kumar
Geotechnical Engineering Sr Geotechnical engineer
+968 99887852 ameerudeenlonestaralphacom
Chemical Microbiology amp Environmental Lab
P Tejali
Chemical Microbiology amp Environmental Engineering Lab Manager
+968 99887834 tejaliparsekarlonestaralphacom
Asad
Chemical amp Environmental Engineering Assistant Manager Chemistry
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Vinu Mohan
Food amp Microbiology Testing
+968 99248181 vinumohanlonestaralphacom
Metallurgy Lab
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Anil Vashishta
Metallurgy Lab Manager Metallurgy
+968 99866907 anilvashishtalonestaralphacom
Pratik Raval
Metallurgy Lab Test House Supervisor
+968 99880633 pratikravallonestaralphacom
Sasi Kumar
Metallurgy Lab Senior Metallurgist
+968 99843415 sasikumarlonestaralphacom
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LOCATION MAPS
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1 MUSCAT
2 Muscat ndash Chemistry Lab
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3 SOHAR
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4 DUQM
5 SALALAH
Registered with Directorate General for Specification amp measurements
Approved by PDO ISOIEC 170252005 Certified by SGS for ISO 9001
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Concrete Strength
The compressive strength of concrete is the most common performance measure used by the engineer in
designing buildings and other structures The compressive strength is measured by breaking cylindrical (or cube)
concrete specimens in a compression-testing machine Flexural strength is one of the tensile strength of concrete
Tensile strength along with elastic modulus and corrosion resistance is another important strength parameter of
engineering materials used in structures
Concrete Durability
While compressive strength is a good indicator of load resistance it isnt a major indicator of concrete durability
There is therefore a need for quick reliable tests for concrete durability that would have to go far beyond reliance
on such standard performance measures as 28-day compressive strength Three forms of water penetration tests
are commonly used namely BS EN 12390DIN 1048 Water Permeability BS 1881 Part 208 Initial Surface
Absorption (ISAT) and BS 1881 Part 122 Water Absorption There are two similar modified chloride diffusion
tests namely ASTM C1202 Chloride Penetration and AASHTO 277 Rapid Chloride Permeability Chloride
Migration Coefficient (NTB 492) is one of the latest test method recently we added in to our system
Soil Field Density (soil compaction)
Soil compaction is defined as the method of mechanically increasing the density of soil In construction this is a
significant part of the building process If performed improperly settlement of the soil could occur and result in
unnecessary maintenance costs or structure failure Almost all types of building sites and construction projects
utilize mechanical compaction techniques Therefore regular testing of soil compaction by independent
laboratories is extremely essential and important Sand Cone Test (ASTM D1556-07 and BS 1377-990) typical
field tests are performed for measuring degree of soil compaction)
Investigative Studies
It is often necessary to test concrete structures after the concrete has hardened to determine whether the structure
is suitable for its designed use The tests available for testing concrete range from the completely non-destructive
where there is no damage to the concrete through those where the concrete surface is slightly damaged to
partially destructive tests such as core tests where the surface has to be repaired after the test The range of
properties that can be assessed using non-destructive tests and partially destructive tests is quite large and includes
such fundamental parameters as density elastic modulus and strength as well as surface hardness and surface
absorption and reinforcement location size and distance from the surface
Deep Foundation Testing (Piles)
Confirmation of satisfactory construction of all pile types has lead to the development of practical inexpensive
and reliable dynamic testing techniques Let our lab be you independent pile testing specialist Low strain
integrity tests examine the response of a pile to a small hammer blow at the pile head The induced stress wave
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travels down the pile shaft and reflected waves from significant changes in pile shaft acoustic impedance are
registered by a transducer held against the pile head
Asphalt amp Bituminous Binder Testing New technologies increased construction liability and revised building standards have made quality asphalt
testing and inspection integral to the successful completion of todayrsquos construction projects Lonestar Alpha
provide asphalt testing services that evaluate asphalt binders asphalt mixtures and other derivatives of asphalt
geared for use in the construction industry
Site Laboratories amp Projects Quality Control
One of the problems which occur within the construction and civil engineering industry is the need to test
construction materials on site Lonestar Alpha has the full capacity to provide site laboratories for big projects
Experienced full-time supervisors lab technicians and assistant technicians will be devoted to run daily testing
activities of such site labs We can also furnish the labs with all necessary equipments and tools
LIST OF TESTS
CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL TESTS
SOIL AGGREGATEROCK
Sampling of Soil samples Sampling of Aggregate samples
Wet Sieve Analysis Sieve Analysis
Hydrometer Analysis Sedimentation Clay Silt and Dust particles
Fines percentage Specific gravity Particle density
Classification of soils Water absorption
Liquid Limit amp Plastic Limit (Atterberg Limits) Bulk density (LooseRodded)
Plasticity Index Moisture content
Linear Shrinkage Clay lumps and Farible particles
Shrinkage limit by wax method Flakiness Index
Proctor compaction test (Light and Heavy) Elongation Index
CBR test (Soaked and unsoaked) Flat and Elongated particles
Specific gravity Particle density Shape Index
Moisture content Crushed broken fractured faces
Maximum and Minimum Index density Voided shell content
Bulk density Light weight particles
Direct Shear test (C and ɸ) Compaction fraction
1-D Odometer test (Consolidation properties
CvmvCc e0) Aggregate crushing value
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Swell Pressure test Aggregate Impact value
Free swell index Ten percent fines value
Permeability (Constant and Falling head method) Uncompacted void content
Unconfined compressive strength (UCS) Los angeles abrasion value
Sand Equivalent Value Drying and shrinkage
Electrical resistivity Sand equivalent value
Electrical conductivity Petrographic examination
Thermal resistivity Polished stone value
FIELD TESTS Coating and Stripping value
Plate Load test Soundness (Magnesium sulphate Sodium sulphate)
Insitu CBR test Alkali reactivity ndash Mortar bar method (3months
16days)
Dynamic Cone penetration Test (DCPT) Alkali reactivity ndash Rocky cylinder method
Compaction test by Sand replacement method Alkali reactivity ndash Chemical method
Rock fill compaction test by water fill method Organic Impurities
ROCK ASPHALT
Uniaxial Compressive Strength (UCS) Bitumen content and grading
Density Field Core thickness density and Compaction
Water absorption Asphalt coring - Insitu
Flexural strength Marshall stability amp Flow
Point load index Marshall density
Modulus of rupture Maximum theoretical density Gmm
Size amp Weight gradation - Insitu Loss of stability
Sodium sulphate crystallization CEMENT
Drop test - Insitu Fineness
Slake durability Initial and Final setting time
Saturation Coefficient and Porosity Normal consistency
CONCRETE Soundness by lechartlier method
Sampling of Fresh Concrete Compressive and flexural strength
Design mix Heat of hydration
Trial mix Complete chemical analysis
Fresh concrete temperature density amp Air
content Microsilica
Workability ndash Slump cone test Bleeding Density
Setting time of concrete Bulk density
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OTHER CIVIL TESTS
Rock Testing Rock Grading Breakage Index etc
Concrete Coring Drilling of concrete cores from existing structures
Destructive and Non Destructive Tests
Concrete structural evaluation by
Ultra sonic pulse velocity test
Rebound Hammer survey
Half cell potential analysis
Cover meter survey
Depth of carbonation
Bond Strength
Delamination survey
Crack mapping
Reinforcement examination
Corrosion rate measurement
Electrical resistivity in concrete
Compressive strength determination by drilling and testing core sample
Coating thickness
Pull off strength of concrete repair
Pile Tests Low Strain Integrity of Piles and witness of pile load test
Compressive strength of cubesCylindersCores Activity index
Tensile splitting strength Moisture content
Flexural Transverse strength Complete chemical analysis
Durability tests on concrete STEEL
Rapid Chloride Penetration Test (RCPT) Tensile and Elongation test
Initial Saturation Absorption Test (ISAT) Bend test
Water Permeability Rebend test
Water absorption Coating thickness
Chloride Migration test Holiday test
Modulus of elasticity Coating flexibility
Dimensions of Various Concrete BlocksTiles Complete chemical analysis
Water Absorption of Concrete Kerbs Channels
Edgings amp Flags ADMIXTURE
Dimension amp Compressive Strength Of Paving
Blocks Physical and Chemical test on admixtures
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CHEMISTRY OF CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL
Chemical Analysis of Cement Chemical Analysis of Lime Powder
Heat of Hydration of cement Total Alkalies
Chemical Analysis of Micro silica Chemical Analysis of Ground Granulated Blast
Furnace Slag
Sodium Absorption Ratio Leachibility Tests of Metals from Soil
Testing of Concrete making water Determination of Alkali carbonates amp Bi
carbonates
Cation Exchange Capacity of Soil Organic matter content of soil
Mass loss of Ignition of soil Total Sulfate content of soil
Water soluble Sulfate content of soil Water soluble Chloride content of soil
Carbonate content of soil Acid soluble Chloride content of soil
Gypsum content of soil Ammonia content of soil
Total Sulfate content of Aggregates Total Chloride content of Aggregates
Potential Alkali ndash Silica reactivity of Aggregates Water Soluble Chloride Salts in Aggregates
Acid ndash Soluble Material in fine Aggregate Organic impurities in fine Aggregates
Determining the water content of freshly mixed
concrete
Determining the Portland cement content of the
hardened hydraulic cement concrete
Chemical analysis of hardened concrete Sulfate content of hardened concrete
Chemical analysis for metals like steel Chloride content of hardened concrete
Indepth carbonation of hardened concrete Indepth chloride penetration on hardened concrete
by dust sampling and analysis
LIST OF CIVIL EQUIPMENTS
General Equipments
Electronic Weighing balances of various capacities Standard calibration weights
Bouyancy balance system for specific gravity Desiccators
Digital Thermometers of various range Dial Thermometers of various range
Max Min Thermometers Wet amp Dry Thermometers
Pressure Gauges Digital Vernier Callipers
Hot Plates Vacuum Pumps
Air Compressor Sand Bath Water bath
Humidity Chamber Load Rings of different capacity
Dial indicators of various range Digital Dial Indicators
Feeler strips Straight Edges
Magnetic stands Cube Mould (150150150 mm)
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Riffle Boxes Drying Ovens
Soil Aggregate and Rock Testing Lab
BS amp ASTM Test Sieves Sieve Shakers
Cone Penetrometers for Liquid Limit Casagrande Apparatus for Liquid Limit
Shrinkage Limit Apparatus Hydrometer test apparatus
Direct Shear Test Appaatus BS ASTM Proctor Rammers
BS ASTM Proctor Moulds BSASTM CBR Moulds amp Appartus
Multi Speed Compression Machine 50 kN Field CBR Apparatus
ASTM Sand cone Apparatus BS large amp Small Pouring Cylinder
Plate bearing Test Apparatus Dynamic Cone Penetrometer (DCP)
Nuclear Density Gauge Electric Resistivity Meter
Speedy Moisture Apparatus Bulk Density Containers
Flakiness amp Elongation Gauges Los Angeles Abrasion Machines
Sand Equivalent Test Sets Jaw Crusher
Rock cutting Saw Drying Shrinkage Apparatus
Point load Index Tester Slake Durability Apparatus
Aggregate Impact Value Apparatus Aggregate Crushing Ten percent Fines Value Apparatus
1-D odometer for consolidation Flow Cone
Max Min Index density equipment Soil Permeability apparatus
Concrete amp Cement Testing lab
Fully Automatic amp Semi Automatic Compression
machines of Various Capacities
Fully Automatic amp Semi Automatic Flexural Testing
machines of Various Capacities
Density containers for Fresh concrete Density Air content meters for Fresh concrete Air content
Concrete Mortar Penetrometers for Setting Time of
Fresh concrete
Concrete Mixers for Trial Mix
Cube Beam Cylinder Moulds Sulphur compound melting pot
Cylinder capping frame Rapid Chloride Penetration Test Apparatus
Half Cell Potential Test Apparatus Concrete Cover meter
Concrete Resistivity meter Rebound hammer
Pull-Off Strength Tester Ultrasonic pulse Velocity Tester
Concrete Flow Meter Specimen Cutting Machine
Core Drilling Machines Diamond Core Bits of different diameter
Micro-coring equipment Blaine Air permeability Apparatus
Fly ash fineness Apparatus Vicat Apparatus
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Ultrasonic Coating Cover Meter (DFT) Le Chatelier Apparatus for Cement Soundness
Calorimeter for heat of hydration Jolting Apparatus
Cement Mortar Mixer Initial Surface Absorption Apparatus
Compression amp Flexural Testing machine for Cement
Strength
Chloride Migration Coefficient Testing apparatus
Water Absorption of Concrete under pressure Mortar Consistency apparatus
Asphalt Testing laboratory
Bitumen Extractor Theoretical maximum Specific Gravity Apparatus
Marshall Compaction Stand amp Rammer Marshall Moulds
Marshall Stability amp Flow Testing machine Asphalt Coring machine
KEY STAFF AT CIVIL ENGINEERING LAB
NAME DESIGNATION QUALIFICATION EXPERIENCE
Hukam Chand Country Manager Civil BA 36
Naresh Paladugu Technical Manager - Muscat MTech ndash GeoTechnical
Engineering (Civil) 11
Dijesh M D Senior Lab TechnicianSupervisor
(Civil) BSc 12
SumeshC Senior Lab TechnicianSupervisor
(Civil) BSc 12
Srinivasa RaoP Senior Lab TechnicianSupervisor
(Civil) BSc 10
Naveen Dhiman Senior Lab TechnicianSupervisor
(Civil) BSc 11
Rakesh M Branch Manager - Sohar BSc 16
Mohammed Al Futaisi Asst Manager BSc 8
Arun S Anand Senior Lab TechnicianSupervisor
(Civil) BSc 11
Seetharam VS Senior Lab TechnicianSupervisor
(Civil) BSc 12
Ajeesh Kumar Senior Lab Technician BSc 9
MD Francis Branch Manager - Salalah Civil Engineering 39
Dhamotharakannan Senior Lab Technician B Tech Civil Engineering 3
Tomiyo Senior Lab TechnicianSupervisor -
Duqm BSc 10
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MAJOR CIVIL ENGINEERING PROJECTS Project Contractor
Construction of Batinah Expressway(Package 1 to 6)
Galfar Engineering amp Contracting SAOG
Nagarjuna construction company international
Simplex - Konstruktor (JV)
Larsen amp Toubro (Oman) LLC
FSB Ferrovial amp Batco JV
Consolidated Contractors Company Oman LLC
Oman Industrial Complex - VALE
Towel Construction
Teejan Trading amp Contracting
Galfar Engineering
LampT Oman
Barka Desalination Plant Douglas OHI Sohar Development Hotel (Crown Plaza) Galfar Engineering amp Contracting TOYOTA Showroom in Liwa Galfar Engineering amp Contracting Expansion of Sohar Beach Hotel Gulf Home Contracting
Social Houses in Liwa
Sam Trading Hussain Fahdil Partners Eastern Moon Contracting
Sohar Multiplex Towel Construction Rehabilitation of Sewerage Network and STP in
Buraimi
Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
IWP Desalination Plant at SUR Bahwan Engineering amp Contracting Maritime Works on Construction of New Port in
Duqm CCC-STFA-JDN
Shadeed Iron amp Steel Douglas OHI Salam Resort amp Spa (Dredging Work) CCC Bank Muscat Headquarter Building Galfar Engineering amp Contracting PDO Headquarter Building Al-Hajery Trading
Duqm Dry Dock Daewoo Co Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
Duqm Desalination Plant
Larsen amp Tubro
Road Bridges from Sarooj to Qurayat
Fedirici Stirling Batco
Road Work at Rahat Al-Andar Farm
Al-Ansari Trading Enterprises
Al-Moultaqa Residential Complex Dawood Contracting
Diabetic Health Centre Premier International
Oncology Wards amp Day care centre at Royal
Hospital Premier International
Psychiatric Hospital Bahwan Engineering Genetic Hospital Ay_tek Construction (Oman) LLC Sea Front Development Al-Ansari Trading Enterprises Car Museum at Barka Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
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Expansion of Barka Reservoir and Transmission
Facility Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
Arsquo Seeb Wastewater Treatment Project Al Hassan Engineering Oman Maritime College at Sohar Al-Khalili Enterprises
Buildings at Sohar University Al-Hajery Trading
Construction of New Villa and Associated Facilities
at Bahjat Al-Anthar Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
Development of Muscat International Airport (MC1) CCC ndash TAV Joint Venture
RAFO ndash Muscat Airport Desert Line Project
Development of Muscat International Airport -
Supply of Dredged material Boskalis Westminister (Oman)
Duqm Airport Phase 1 Desert Line Project
Sub Station at DankWadi Saa Larsen amp Toubro Oman
Court Complex at Buraimi Al Adarak Trading amp Contracting
Court Complex at Sohar Douglas OHI
Al Buraimi Colleage Al Adarak Trading amp Contracting
ROP Building at Buraimi Nafal Trading
Al Buraimi Public park Business amp Trading
Health Centre at Nizwa Business amp Trading
Ground Improvement Work at Sohar Port Soletanche Bachy (France)
Duraline ME Factory at Sohar Shaksy Engineering
Health Centre at Sohar Dawood Construction Co
Health Centre at Rahab Al Dahleez International LLC
Health Centre at Saham Al Bady Trading amp Contracting
Court Complex at Rustaq Carillion Alawi
Asian beach Game Package II Carillion Alawi
Majilis Oman Carillion Alawi
Health Centre at Al Ajaiz CIVIL CO
MTL ndash AL Mawaleh Third Line CCC Oman LLC
Oman Residence Complex ndash Al Khuwair Douglas OHI
Silver House ndash Ghala Douglas OHI
Oman Airbase at Musannah Douglas OHI
Sheraton Hotel Refurbishment Douglas OHI
Oman Dental College Douglas OHI
PAC Fahud Extension Phase II Douglas OHI
Radio Stations at Barka Bidaya and Bahla Premier International Projects
SBG Plaza at Ghubra Simplex Infrastructures LLC
Qalhat Desalination and Water Supply Project Towell Infrastructure Projects Company
SBG Plaza at Ghubra Towell Construction
ArsquoSeeb Sewage Collection and Conveyance System
Al-Khoudh Gravity Sewer Networks
United Gulf Contracting Company
Office amp Stores Complex at Seeb Galfar Engineering amp Contracting SAOG
Dualization of Bousher Al Amerat Road Galfar Engineering amp Contracting SAOG
Muscat Expressway Galfar Engineering amp Contracting SAOG
Bait Al Barakah Rayaheen Hall amp Museum Galfar Engineering amp Contracting SAOG
Car Museum at bait Al Barakah Galfar Engineering amp Contracting SAOG
Suwaiq Fishing harbour International Contracting amp Engineering
Services
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Duqm Port Complex
Jan De Nul Dredging Ltd
Power Generation amp Distribution Facility at Daleel
Field
Larsen amp Toubro Electromech LLC
Ministry of manpower Building at Airport Height Larsen amp Toubro (Oman) LLC
Glorei Maktabi2 Commercial Building at Al
Wattayah
Larsen amp Toubro (Oman) LLC
Oman Botanic Garden Phase-III Larsen amp Toubro (Oman) LLC
3311kV Primary Sub Station at Al Muna amp Al
Ansab
Larsen amp Toubro (Oman) LLC
22033kv Grid Substation amp Transmission Line at As
Sawady (Blue City Area)
Larsen amp Toubro (Oman) LLC
Primary Substation at Jibroo Larsen amp Toubro (Oman) LLC
13233kV Grid Station at Misfah Area Larsen amp Toubro (Oman) LLC
Flyover Widening and Junction Improvement at
Athaiba
Larsen amp Toubro (Oman) LLC
Dualization of Ghala ndash Al Ansab Road Larsen amp Toubro (Oman) LLC
Al Amerat ndash Quriyat Road Nagarjuna Construction Company
Houses at different location in Quriyat Nagarjuna Construction Company
Construction of Bridge Across Wadi Bani Hinay at
Wilayat of Al Rustaq Abu Hatim Company LLC
Construction of State Audit Institution Head Quarters
Building in Muscat Al Bustan Area Abu Hatim Company LLC
Sultan Qaboos Mosque at Nakhal amp Sumail Abu Hatim Company LLC
Proposed main entrance amp boundary wall at samoud
garrisonHalban Al Ansari Contractors
CPF Road Khazzan Al EZ Trading Transport amp Contracting Co
LLC
Health Center at Nizwa Al Badi Trading
Sultan Qaboos Mosque at Sumail Al Badi Trading
RAH Masjed amp Sablah for PDO Al Hajiry Trading LLC
Al Seeb Waste Water project Al Hajiry Trading LLC
Emergency Water Resrvoir Al Hassan Engineering Company SAOG
Construction of Independent Power Plant Project
Roads(Barka-3) Al Hassan Engineering Company SAOG
Renal Dialysis Center at Seeb Al khalili Construction LLC
Supply Hanger Rafo Mussannah Al khalili Construction LLC
Construction of Barracks accommodation at Airport
Heights Al Nahdha -Al Omaniah Co LLC
Proposed Sports Facilities for Security unitAl
Khoudh Al Rawahi International Co LLC
Remedial Works to Bridges Phase - 4A
(RUAWorks A Side) Al Sarooj Construction LLC
MohdAl Ameen Mosque-External Work Package Al Turki Enterprises
Regional Head Quarters at Ibri amp Rustaq Al Turki Enterprises
Proposed Officers Bedsit Masirah Alyam Enterprises LLC
Accomodation Complex (Kitchen amp Dining)Bid
Bid Police station Building-1 Arabian Supplies Contracting LLC
Officers Bed sit Sumail Arabian Supplies Contracting LLC
Multi - Purpose Hall Bahla Al Hamra Mudhaibi Arabian Supplies Contracting LLC
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amp Al Khamil
Innovation Park Muscat Arabian Supplies Contracting LLC
Dualization of Bid-Bid - Sur Road Section
1Package 1 A Astaldi-Ozkar JV
Al Hail Green Residential Developments Phase - 1 Bahwan Contracting Company LLC
3 X 20 MUA Primary Sub Station Ghala Bahwan Contracting Company LLC
Construction of New HLD Class room PDO Bahwan Engineering Company
Mixed use development at Bausher Carillion Alawi LLC
Roual Opera House Carillion Alawi LLC
Al Khairan Hotel Resort amp Spa Carillion Alawi LLC
Sultan Qaboos Mosque Nizwa Carillion Alawi LLC
Majlis Oman Carillion Alawi LLC
Construction of Muscat Airport Interchange on 18th
Nov Street
Consolidated Contractors Company Oman LLC
( CCC )
Construction of Underpass at Bait Al Barka
RA(CUB Project)
Consolidated Contractors Company Oman LLC
( CCC )
Design amp Construction of Al Mahaj RA Interchange
and related drainage amp Road works
Consolidated Contractors Company Oman LLC
( CCC )
Dualization of Farq Roundabout - Marfarsquoa Daris
Road
Consolidated Contractors Company Oman LLC
( CCC )
Grade Separated Junction Project stage 1 Consolidated Contractors Company Oman LLC
( CCC )
3rd laning of the Main Road from Al Mawaleh
Interchange to Bait Al Barka RA-Lot(1)
Consolidated Contractors Company Oman LLC
( CCC )
MEDC - Head Office building Dawood Contracting Company LLC
Jabal Al- AKhadar Resort Hotel Dawood Contracting Company LLC
Proposed Villa at Royal Flight Residential Complex
at Seeb Dawood Contracting Company LLC
3rd Laning of the M Road from Al Mawaleh
Intrsquochange to Bait Al Barka RA(Lot-2) Desert Line project LLC
Dualization of Nizwa Ibri Road Sec-2 from Jabrin to
Ibri Option 2 Desert Line project LLC
Construction of Asphalt Road from Al Haisha in
Wilayat Bahla to Hamra Al Duru in Wilayat IBRI Desert Line project LLC
Construction of Water Supply to Wilayat Wadi Bani
Khalid Desert Line project LLC
Additional amp Alteration works at Al falaji Development Services ampMaintenance LLC
Armoury Magazine at ROP Academy Development Services ampMaintenance LLC
Construction of Pump Shed Room and Reatin Wall Development Services ampMaintenance LLC
Fanja Sports Club Development Services ampMaintenance LLC
HQ for Ammunition stores at MAM Development Services ampMaintenance LLC
Immigration Complex at Nizwa Development Services ampMaintenance LLC
New building for CDC Department at Rustaq
Hospital complex Development Services ampMaintenance LLC
VIF Complex at Mudhaibi Development Services ampMaintenance LLC
Design amp Construction of Additional Interchanges
for Al Mubaila South Federic Stirling Batco LLC
13233KV Substation amp Associated OHL Ghala
amp AL Khamil Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
NHC Royal Hospital Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
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Inflight Catering Facilities Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
Design amp Construction of Al-Faroosiya Street
Interchange Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
Border Post complex at Rub Al Khali Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
Upgradation of IzkiMuthaibiRustaq Grid station Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
New Accident and Emergency + Burns Department
at Khoula Hospital Phase -8 Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
Dualization of Nizwa ndash Thumrait Road(IZZ-Adam
Section) Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
Dualization of Nizwa ndash Ibri RoadSec2 from Jabrin
to Ibri ndash 1 Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
Ras Al Hadd Airport Development Project Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
Safah and Wadi Latham Oilfield Services
Construction Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
Upgrade of Mukhaizna Airfield ndash New Runway
construction Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
Construction of Water Distribution network
Rustaq Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
New Darsait STP Project Galfar-Cadagua JV
Barrack Accomodation Suwaiq Gulf International Contracting LLC
Al Hamriya storm water drainage channel Hasan Juma Backer Trading amp Contracting
CoLLC
Annexe Building for Supreme Council for Planing Hasan Juma Backer Trading amp Contracting
CoLLC
Oman National Centre for treatment of
Haematological Disorder amp Bone Marrow Transplant
Hasan Juma Backer Trading amp Contracting
CoLLC
Construction of Jr Rate Accomodation Block
Wudam Iskan Contracting Company LLC
8 JOQ at MAM Iskan Contracting Company LLC
Military Technical College District Cooling System Iskan Contracting Company LLC
Al Amerat Waste Water Project Contract A 2 JV Arab Contractors amp WUEC
Darsait Al Wadi Al Kabir Road Project Larsen amp Toubro(Oman)LLC
MGI Road Project Larsen amp Toubro(Oman)LLC
Al Athaibah Interchange Larsen amp Toubro(Oman)LLC
Construction of 13233kv Grid Station at Amrat
Construction of 132kv Grid Station at Mabella - 2
and Installation of Required 132kv Overhead
Line132kv Cables in Muscat Governorate (Tender
No 1432012)
Larsen amp Toubro(Oman)LLC
6 Class Rooms to Zainab Al Asadiya School at Al
Amerat Mansoor Al Masroory
Proposed 14 classroom - Girls basic education
School at QalhatSur Mansoor Al Masroory
Accomodation at Adam Nafal Contracting amp Trading Co LLC
Wudam Naval Base Nafal Contracting amp Trading Co LLC
Construction of 3311KV Primary Sub Station at
Saraya Bandar Jissah
Oman National Engineering amp Investment
Co(SOAG)
Bait Al Barka Viewing Platform amp Sea wall Oman Shapoorji Construction Co LLC
Construction of Medium Wave Radio Transmission
Station in Barkabahla amp Buraimi Premier International Project LLC
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Al Batinah Coastal Housing Project
barkaMusanna amp Suwaiq Radic Construction Company LLC
Commercial amp Residential Building at Mumtaz area Shaksy Engineering Services LLC
Dualization of Ibri ndash Al Dariz-Miskin Road Strabag Oman LLC
Re-Build of Air strip existing at Rusail amp Sayq Strabag Oman LLC
Wadi Minqal amp Wadi Bani Jaber Asphalt Road
Section - 1 Strabag Oman LLC
Dualization of Bid-Bid - Sur Road Section -
1Package 1 - B STFA-HLG JV
Civil Work Services for Safah (B-09) Wadi Latham
(B-27) Fields Special Technical Services
Gas Processing Plant at Abu Tubul Block 60 Special Technical Services
EPC of RAH Substation STS Tebodin LLC
Treated Effluent Supply to Al Riyam amp Kalbou
Parks Teejan Trading amp Contracting
New Supreme Court Building At Al Ghubrah Towell Construction amp Company LLC
MC 4a ndash Civil Aviation Head Quarters Towell Construction amp Company LLC
New Supreme Court Building At Al Ghubrah Towell Construction amp Company LLC
Expansion of Distrib Network Seeb Wilyat ndash Seeb Towell Infrastructure Projects CoLLC (TIPCO)
Water Distribution Network for Wilyat -AL Qabil amp
Ibra Towell Infrastructure Projects CoLLC (TIPCO)
Construction of Batinah Expressway (Package -1) Galfar Engineering amp Contracting SAOG
Batinah Expressway Package ndash 3 Simplex - Konstruktor (JV)
Construction of Batinah Expressway - Package - 4 Larsen amp Toubro(Oman) LLC
Construction of Batinah Expressway - Package - 6 CCC (Oman) LLC
BP Oman - Khazzan Project Al EZ TradingTransport amp Contracting CoLLC
Kempinski HotelThe Wave Muscat Carillion Alawi LLC
Upgrading of Sinaw-Mahout Road Section-02 Strabag Oman LLC
Construction of Batinah Highway (Halban Junction) Strabag Oman LLC
Construction of Batinah Highway-Package-2 Nagarjuna Construction Company (NCC)
Major Site laboratories
Project Contractor
Head Quarter Building for PDO at MAF Al Hajry Trading amp Contracting
Development of Muscat International Airport ndash
Supply of dredged material
Boskalis Westminister (Oman)
Expeditionary Tent Beddown Area at Masirah Island
Cosmopolitan ndash EMTA Joint Venture
BP ndash Pipeline Installation amp Site Construction Galfar Engineering
Rehabilitation Works (Roads Bridges) at Quriyat Federcei Stirling Batco
Health Centre at Saham Al Badi Trading amp Construction
Sohar Bulk Jetty Oman Operation Saipem ndash Afcons Joint Venture
PDO ndash SNDC Project at Qurn Alam
Al Hassan Engineering
2nd Asian Beach Game 2010 at Wudam Carillion Alawi LLC
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Power Generation amp Distribution Facility at Daleel
Field
Larsen amp Toubro Electromech LLC
Health Centre at Rahab
Al Dahleez International LLC
Sohar Bulk Jetty Project
Saipem- Afcons Joint Venture
Court Complex at Rustaq
Carillion Alawi LLC
PDO Bahja ndash Plot Development
Sayouh Mahwees Trd amp Cont Co LLC
Dualization of Bid-Bid Sur Road Astaldi ndash Ozkar JV and STFA-HLG JV
ROP ndash Sidab Harbour Project Carillion Alawi LLC
Salalah International Airport LampT Galfar Contortion
Construction of Al Batinah Expressway (Package -1) Galfar Engineering amp Contracting SAOG
Batinah Express way Package ndash 3 Simplex - Konstruktor (JV)
Construction of Batinah Expressway - Package - 4 Larsen amp Toubro(Oman) LLC
Construction of Batinah Expressway - Package - 5 FSB Ferrovial amp Batco JV
Construction of Batinah Expressway - Package - 6 CCC (Oman) LLC
Air traffic control at Masira Darim Construction company LLC
Transfer station at Fanza Malik Sohar
STF Complex -Suwaiq Dawood Contracting Company LLC
Ras Al Hamra Development Project (RAH - 435) Al Turki Enterprises LLC
Zulia Power plant (PDO) Al Hassan Engineering LLC
SNCP Qurnalam Al Hassan Engineering LLC
RAH International School Al Hajry Trading amp Contracting
Dualization of Bid-Bid - Sur Road Section
1Package 1 A
Astaldi-Ozkar JV
Halban prade ground project (SSF) Trading amp Investment LLC
Jabel Akhthar Hotel Dawood Contracting Company LLC
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Sultan Qaboos Mosque Nizwa Carillion Alawi LLC
SUR IPP Douglas OHI
MC-5 Salalah International Airport L amp T India and L amp T Oman
MC-5 Salalah International Airport Galfar Engineering amp Contracting SAOG
Shadeed Iron amp Steel L amp T Oman
Shadeed Iron amp Steel Simplex Infrastructures LLC
Health Centre Ibri Master Bin Karam
University Of Buraimi L amp T Oman
University Of Buraimi L amp T Oman
Trasnsfer Station SUR Mallak Sohar
Dualization of Mahdha-AL Rawdha Road
Buraimi
Premier International
Duqm Port Road Strabag Oman LLC
Mall of Oman - Package - 2 SPCCC
Dualization of Adam - Thumrait Road Part - 2
(ATD Project)
CCC (Oman) LLC
Durability Test of Concrete such as Chloride Migration Test and Rapid Chloride Permeability Test
Field Compaction test is used to provide the basis for control the fill material compaction
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Rapid chloride penetration test for concrete to asses the chloride ion penetration
Durability Test of Concrete such as Water Penetration Test
Permeability Apparatus Constant amp Falling Head for Granular ampClaySilt
Transverse Strength of Kerb Stone
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Non Destructive Structural Investigation
Exposure of foundation for visual inspection and NDT
Cover meter surevy Test indicates position of reinforecemnt bars hardned concrete
Ultra sonic pulse velocity measurement to assess the uniformity of concrete Detects internal flaws cracks and segregation etc
Rebound Hammer test to find the insitu concrete strength Surface hardness
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Direct Shear test to find the cohesion(C) and angle of internal friction(ɸ) in soil samples
Insitu concrete coring to determine the compressive strength
Marshall stability test for asphalt mixes
GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING
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Lonestar Alpha Labs undertake onshore amp offshore ground investigations for a wide variety of civil and
industrial construction infrastructure and pipeline projects We pride ourselves by adopting the same
professional approach to both large multi-disciplinary investigation projects as well as small simple structures
Our Investigation is supervised by highly qualified amp experienced geotechnical engineers and geologists
General Geotechnical Engineering Services
Design and planning of ground investigations
Settlement Monitoring
Foundation Designs and Proof Checking
Design of Reinforced Earth Structures
Design of Deep Foundations (Piles Well) amp Mat Foundations
Borehole drilling amp soil investigations (SPT)
Dynamic Cone Penetration Testing (DCPT)
Static Cone Penetration Test with pore-pressure measurement (CPTU)
Sample coring and analysis
Down hole and Cross Hole Seismic Tests
Trial pitting and trenching
Slope stability analysis amp studies
Pumping Tests and permeability Lugeon Tests
Double Ring Infiltrometer Tests
Plate bearing Tests and in-situ CBRs
Electrical Resistively Test
Thermal Resistivity Test
Resistively Profiling amp Resistivity Mapping
Groundwater Monitoring Sampling and Analysis
Preparation of factual and interpretative reporting
Soil Investigations
Soil Geotechnical investigations are performed by geotechnical engineers to obtain information on the physical
and mechanical properties of soil and rock around a site to design earthworks and foundations for proposed
structures and for repair of distress to earthworks and structures caused by subsurface conditions A geotechnical
investigation includes surface exploration and subsurface exploration of a site Our rigs are cable to drill vertical
holes down to 400m and inclined holes down to 200m below existing ground level
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Soil sampling using variety of samplers to collect disturbed samples relatively undisturbed samples and
undisturbed samples Samplers such as Hand Shovel Machine driven auger continuous flight auger Split-
Spoon SPT sampler Shelby Tube Sampler Piston Sampler
Laboratory tests
A wide variety of laboratory tests performed on soils and rocks to measure different properties
Although detailed list of laboratory testing is presented in Civil section some of the typical tests involved in the
investigation are given below
Water Content
Particle size Analysis Grain Size Distribution
Sedimentation Hydrometer analysis
Atterberg limits
California Bearing Ratio (CBR)
Direct Shear Test
Oedometer Test (Consolidation)
Swelling Pressure Test
Tri-axial Test
Unconfined Compressive Strength
Chemical Analysis of Soil and Water
In-Situ geotechnical tests
Standard Penetration Test (SPT) - in-situ standard penetration test designed to provide information on the
properties of soil while also collecting a disturbed soil sample for grain-size analysis and soil classification
Dynamic Cone Penetration Test (DCPT) - in-situ dynamic cone penetration test designed to provide
information on the properties of sub soil of natural ground or for pavement DCPT is useful to determine the in-
situ CBR and subgrade modulus
Cone Penetration Test (CPT) ndash standard Cone Penetration Test is performed using an instrumented probe
with a conical tip pushed into the soil hydraulically at a constant rate CPT instrument records tip resistance
friction resistance along the sleeve and pore-pressure measurement For bigger sites usually the CPTs are
performed in combination with drilling of boreholes to correlate so that the investigation is economical and
appropriate CPT data interpretation is used for correlation of soil properties and also to determine Soil Bearing
Capacity (SBC)
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Constant head Falling head permeability tests - Estimating Hydraulic conductivity (or permeability)
of different types of soil is the most important step in designing any groundwater control system The knowledge
of this property is much useful in solving problems involving yield of water bearing strata seepage through
earthen dams stability of earthen dams and embankments of canal bank affected by seepage settlement etc The
falling head method of determining permeability is used for soil with low discharge where as the constant head
permeability test is used for coarse-grained soils with a reasonable discharge in a given time For very fine-
grained soil capillarity permeability test is recommended
Lugeon Test or Packer Tests - Estimating Hydraulic conductivity (or permeability) of different types of
rocks is a key step in designing any groundwater control system in a rock We do perform Packer Permeability
Tests in Rocks
Groundwater Monitoring
Our geotechnical field staffs are well trained for installing Piezometers and groundwater monitoring Piezometers
are two types viz Type-1 is Standpipe Piezometer and Type-2 is Vibrating-Wire Piezometers Standpipe
piezometer facilitates Groundwater levels measurement using dip meter or water level indicators while VW
piezometers are useful for monitoring Pore-Water pressures continuously using special devices attached to data
loggers
Groundwater Samples can be collected for analysis in the chemical and microbiological lab Routine drinking
water analysis trace metals and organic parameters can be tested and evaluated
Slope Stability Studies
The field of slope stability encompasses the analysis of static and dynamic stability of slopes of earth and rock-fill
dams slopes of other types of embankments excavated slopes and natural slopes in soil and soft rock Lonestar
Alpha can provide slope stability investigation analysis (including modelling) and design mitigation which can
be completed by our well trained and qualified geologists and geotechnical engineers
Settlement Monitoring
Settlement Monitoring surveys is performed to determine the degree of horizontal and vertical displacement of
structures pavements and embankments over a defined period Severe pavement damage and structural failure
can be a direct result of settlement and therefore it is critical that movement be detected and measured Our Senior
Engineering Surveyors and Geotechnical Engineers are available to assist you with the development and
implementation of a monitoring system to suit individual requirements
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Other Geotechnical Field Tests
Plate Load Tests
In-Situ CBR Tests
Soil Electrical Resistivity Tests
Soil Thermal Resistivity Tests
Pile Integrity Tests
Infiltration Rate Tests using Double Ring Infiltrometer
Geotechnical Field Tests
Geophysical seismic tests are useful to determine dynamic soil rock properties which will be used in
design of machine and any other vibrating equipment foundations
Two typical seismic tests performed as part of the geotechnical investigations are
Downhole seismic test and
Crosshole seismic test
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LIST OF GEOTECHNICAL TESTS
LIST OF GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING EQUIPMENTS
Drilling Rigs Desco Inc 2No SP4500S amp 3No
SP3500S (crawler)
Split-Spoon Sampler
Drilling Rig Ellettari EK100S amp EK 200S (crawler) Piston Type Samples
Drilling Rigs Truck Mounted Vibrating Wire Piezometers Devices amp Loggers
Drilling Rods Tricone Bits
Standard SPT sets and rods Tungsten Carbide Drilling Bits (96mm amp 101mm amp
above)
Single Double amp Triple Tube Core Barrels ndash
Conventional amp Wireline system
Diamond Bits Surface amp Impregnated (96mm amp
101mm amp above) ndash Conventional amp Wireline system
Shelby Tubes Automatic Water level Meter
Dynamic Cone Penetrometer Test equipment (DCPT) Bailers for Groundwater Sampling
Down-The-Hole Hammer (DTH Hammer) Packer Test Apparatus
Surveying Equipments (Auto Levels Total Station
GPS and Accessories)
Variable Geotechnical Softwares (gINT etc)
Thermal Resistivity Test Apparatus (KD2 Pro) Electrical Resistivity Test Apparatus (Nillson)
SUBSURFACE SOIL ROCK GROUNDWATER
Soil Investigation Drilling in Soils and Rocks
Bearing Capacity amp Settlement Analysis Slope Stability Analysis
Trial Pits Standard Penetration Test - SPT
Permeability in Soil (Falling Constant Head) Dynamic Cone Penetration Test - DCPT
Permeability in Rock (Lugeon Packer Test) Infiltration Rate Tests
Groundwater Monitoring and Sampling Installation of Inclinometers amp Pressure Meters
In-situ CBR Tests Installation of Piezometers
Soil Swelling Tests Plate Load Tests
Vane Shear Tests Soil Electrical Resistivity Tests
Down Hole Seismic Tests Cross Hole Seismic Tests
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KEY STAFF AT GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING
NAME DESIGNATION QUALIFICATION EXPERIENCE
J Pavan Kumar Sr Geotechnical Engineer MTech - Geotechnical 8
Tauseef anwar Geologist MSc Geology 5
Bahrudeen assain
Mohammed Geologist MSc Geology 5
Anjali Geologist BSc in Geology 8
Imran Ishaq Engineering asst Dip Civil 5
Mohammed Al-Ansari Logistics and Supervisor High School 10
Ameen Khalfan Field Coordinator High School 8
Abdullah Field Coordinator High School 5
Rit Bahadur Drilling Operator High School 15
Purna Bahadur Drilling Operator High School 16
Rajan Basnet Drilling Operator High School 10
Subarna Paija Drilling Operator High School 11
Lil Bahadur Sr Mechanic High School 11
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RECENT GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING PROJECTS Project Client Consultant No of Boreholes
Oman National Railway
Project Segments 2 amp 6
Italferr SpA MOTC 65 BH 80 TP amp
Piezometers
Bunker Terminal at Duqm Oman Oil Marketing Co
(OOMC)
Worley Parsons Oman
Engineering (WPOE)
10 BH amp MASW
survey
Mahdah ndash Rawdah Road
Dualization project
Premier International Mott McDonald 22 BH 15 TP amp
Slope stability
Yibal-Khuff FEED project Galfar Engg amp
Contracting Co SAOG
Petroleum Development
Oman (PDO)
95 BH 45 TP amp 11
Downhole seismic
Well pad stability
investigations at Fahud
Mabrouk Khulud West D
Galfar Engg amp
Contracting Co SAOG
Petroleum Development
Oman (PDO)
18 BH
Batinah Expressway Pkg 3 Simplex Infrastructure Parsons International
MOTC
79 BH
Adam ndash Thumrait
Dualization Project
Parsons International MOTC 150 BH 365 TP
Lime Calcination project at
Salalah
Carmeuse Inc - 15 BH 10 TP amp
Diagraphy drilling
Duqm Area A B amp C Sultan Qaboos University
(SQU)
SEZAD 65 BH amp 20 TP
Various Substation projects
in all Governorates
Dawood Engineering
Consultancy
Mezoon Electricity 50 BH 25 TP 50
ERTs
Chromite Quarry Drilling Arabian Gulf Trading - 7 BH
Transmission line at Taqah Rukun Al Yaqeen Int Mott McDonald 50 BH amp 61 TP
Izz ndash Adam Road
Dualization Project
Galfar Engg amp
Contracting Co SAOG
National Engg Services
of Pakistan (NESPAK)
25 BH amp 8 TPs
Bid bid ndash Sur Road
Dualization Project
Astaldi ndash Ozkar Joint
Venture
Dar Al-Handassah
(Lebonan)
89 BH 8 TPs
Piezometers
Water Distribution Network
at Al Amerat
Taeyoung ndash Hasan Juma
Baker JV
Sogreah Consultants 25 BH 130 TP amp Soil
Resistivity
Taxiway and Airlift Ramp
at Al Musannah Airbase
American International
Contractors Inc
- 34 BH amp 62 TP
Water Distribution Network
at Al Khoud
Towell Infrastructure
Projects Co LLC
National Engg Services
of Pakistan (NESPAK)
11 BH 7 TP amp Soil
Resistivity
Interchanges btn Airport amp
Muscat Expressway
Soares Da Costa ndash Oman
United Engg Services JV
Parsons International 15 BHs amp 10 TP
Oman Botanic Garden Diwan Royal Court Alatec (Spain) 75 BH
Qurayiat-Al-Amerat Road Muscat Municipality Parsons International 6 BH
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Tunnel
Al-Haffa District
Development Infrastructure
Dohfar Municipality Dar Al-Handassah
(Lebonan)
11 BH
Piezometers
Salam Resort amp Spa in Yiti
Muscat
Sama Dubai Halcrow International 58 BH
amp Piezometers
Al-Ansab STP Galfar Engineering amp
Contracting
Khatib AlAmi 6 BH
Limestone Quarry for
Doqoum Dry Dock
Daewoo Co Daewoo Co 6 BH
Barka Water Reservoir
Expansion Works
Galfar Engineering amp
Contracting
Mott Mac Donald 12 BH
Soil Resistivity
Information Centers at
Nizwa amp Ibri
Ministry of Higher
Education
Development Services amp
Maintenance
6 BH
Irrigation System Plan for
Dhofar Municipality
Dhofar Municipality Consulting Engineering
Services
7 BH
Infiltration Tests
Cyclone Damage
Rehabilitation Works in Ras
Al-Hadd
CCC Parsons International Investigation for
Ground
Improvement
Soil Resistivity OMIFCO - Soil Resistivity
Seeb Cornice Road
Improvement Bridges
Muscat Municipality Atkins 7 BH
Dualization FarqNizwa to
Marfaa Daris Road
Ministry of Transport and
Communication
Parsons International 18 BH
Dualization of Al Kharjiah
Street
Muscat Municipality Parsons International 6 BH
Bidbid Sur Road Sec-1 MOTC Dar Al Handasah 31 BH Piezometers
120TPs
Flood Protection Dams-
Liwa and Shinaz Area
Ministry of water
resources and regional
municipalities
Renardet amp Fitchner 29 BH 40 TPs
Housing at Hail Al Ghaf
Quriyat
Muscat Municipality - 10 BH amp 10 TPs
132kV OHL from Harweel
to Thumrait
Petroleum Development
Oman
Worley Parsons 11 BH 11TPs amp ERT
132kV OHL from Dank to
Al Hail
Civil Co Contracting OETC Energoprojekt
Mott Mac Donald
43 BH 20 TPs amp
ERT
132kV OHL from Al Wasit
to Buraimi Grid Ss
Civil Co Contracting OETC Energoprojekt
Mott Mac Donald
27 BH 11TPrsquos amp
ERT
Al Athaiba Junction
Improvements
Muscat Municipality Parsons Intl Co 12 BH 7 TP Asphalt
Coring
Third Laneing from Bait Al Muscat Municipality Parsons International 35 BH 34 TP
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Barka to Mabelah Asphalt Coring
Design and construction of
Dualization of Al Murtaffa
street
Muscat Municipality Parsons International 26 BH 15 TP
Asphalt Coring
Proposed Tower
Constructions in OMAN
Ministry of Broadcasting Rohde amp Schwarz 16BH
EPC of power plant Daleel
Facility
L amp T Electromech Mott Mac Donald 7 BH 10TP ERT
Royal Suite at Haima and
Emergency block
Dewan of Royal Court Tebodin amp Partners LLC 4BH 4TP
Navigation Aids System
Muscat International
Airport and Salalah Airport
Thales Deutschland
Germany
Thales Deutschland
Germany
6BH 5ERT
Upgrade of DPS amp B-Block
facility Daleel oil Fields
Daleel Petroleum Attila Dogan 4BH 2ERT
13233kV Grid Station at
Quriyat
OETC LnT Oman Energoprojekt amp Parsons 4BH TPs
132kV OHL from Quriyat
to Jahloot
OETC LnT Oman Energoprojekt amp Parsons 60BH 60TPs 60ERT
Supreme Court at Al
Ghubra Guest House
Royal Court Affairs
Royal Estates The Palace
Consulting Engineering
Services LLC
12BH TPs
GEOTECH DRILLING RIGS
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DESCO SP4500S Rigs DESCO SP3500S Rigs
Site Work Photographs
GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION ndash AREA A B amp C at Duqm
Client SEZAD Consultant SQU
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GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION ndash Yibal Khuff Project at Yibal
Client Galfar Engg amp Cont Consultant PDO
GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION ndash Inclined Coring at Chromite Mine near Sumail
Client Arabian Gulf Trading
GEOTEC
HNICAL INVESTIGATION ndash Oman National Railway Project
Segments 2 amp 6
Client MOTC Consultant Italferr SpA
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GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION FOR
BARKA WATER RESERVOIR EXPANSION
Client Galfar Consultant Mott Mac Donald
SUBSURFACE INVESTIGATION BIDBID-SUR ROAD
SECTION 1
Client MOTC Consultant Dar Al Handasah Shair amp Partners
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GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION FOR SEEB-CORNICHE ROAD
IMPROVEMENT BRIDGE 6 MUSCAT
Client Muscat Municipality Consultant Atkins
GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION FOR 132KV OHL FROM DANK
TO AL HAIL amp 132KV OHL FROM SIBETHA TO BURAIMI
Client CivilCo Consultant Mott Mac Donald Energoprojekt
GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION FOR FLOOD PROTECTION DAMS
SHINAZ AREA ndash HATTA-A HATTA-B FAYDH amp BIDAH
Client MRMWR Consultant Fitchner amp Renardet
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DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF FLYOVER WIDENING AND JUNCTION IMPROVEMENTS AT AL ATHAIBA INTERCHANGE
Client Muscat Municipality Consultant Parsons
DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF THIRD LANING OF MAIN ROAD FROM AL MAWELAH INTERCHANGE TO BAIT AL BARKHA RA
Client Muscat Municipality Consultant Parsons
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SURVEYING WITH TOTAL STATION EQUIPMENT FOR
GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING PURPOSES
ELECTRICAL RESISTIVITY TEST
RESISTIVITY MAPPING amp RESISTIVITY PROFILING
PIEZOMETER INSTALLATION INCLINED DRILLING WITH PACKER TEST
CHEMICALENVIRONMENTAL amp
MICROBIOLOGICAL TESTING
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Lonestar Alpha Lab provides a full range of chemical environmental and microbiological analytical services to
industrial engineeringconsulting and government clients throughout the Sultanate of Oman Lonestar Alpha
analytical expertise includes organic and inorganic analyses of water soil air food and many other matrices The
lab production capability capacity and advancement of instrumentation ensure the reliability and performance
needed to successfully deliver major analytical projects Instruments are dedicated to specific matrices and
analyses to prevent cross contamination Our reports are fully supported by QAQC deliverables designed to meet
the requirements of the regulatory program for which the data will be utilized Our reports are designed for ease-
of-results interpretation as well as efficient validation of the support data
TESTING DIFFERENT MATRICES
DomesticFormationGroundReclamation Water
Desalination Water amp Marine Samples
Marine Life
Plant Tissue
Reverse Osmosis
Soils amp Sediments
Food Products
Metal Samples
Concrete Products
CHEMICALENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS
WaterWastewater Metallic Constituents
WaterWastewater Organic Constituents
Water Cations amp Anions
Ambient Air Quality Monitoring
Stack amp Process Emission Monitoring
Indoor Air Quality
Contamination Pollution Studies Environmental Chemistry organics inorganics metals
Analytical chemistry using AAS XRF OES IRC and wet chemistry
Noise amp Vibration Monitoring
Microbiological Analysis
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AMBIENT AIR amp STACK EMISSION MONITORING
CO amp CO2
Hydrogen Sulfide
Hydrocarbons
Metal Particulates
NOx SOx
Oxygen
Volatile Organic Compounds
Dioxin amp Furion
MICROBIOLOGICAL AIR QUALITY MONITORING
Bacteria(CFUm3
Moulds (CFUm3)
Identification of Microorganisms up to Species level
INDOOR AIR QUALITY (IAQ)
Lonestar Alpha leads the way in Indoor Air Quality Services with our dedicated team of field staff and the latest
equipment We are equipped to investigate chemical and biological exposure situations
IAQ Air Monitoring Services
VOCs and SVOCs
Fungal Mold Indentification Quantification
Total Respirable Particulates
Toxic Vapors
Sick Building Syndrome
Bacterial Indentification Quantification
Typical IAQ Surveys
IAQ profile for preliminary building study
Baseline IAQ monitoring
Mold Fungal contamination monitoring using spore trap sampling devices
Compliance monitoring for municipal amp Government enviromental agencies
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HSE monitoring for critical response of environmental hazards
INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE (IH)
Lonestar Alpha is capable of providing a wide variety of Industrial Hygiene Service
using state of the art equipment and depth of experience with IH procedures
NoiseDosimetry TLV+8Hr TWA
Particulates (Total PM 10 PM 50 PM 25)
Combustible Gases (Total Hydrocarbons)
VOCs and SVOCs
Total and Respirable Fibers
Metals and Inorganics
Typical Industrial Hygiene Monitoring
HSE monitoring for corporate or client requirec field data collection
Compliance monitoring for Municipal or Governmental agency requirements
Background monitoring for comparative Environmental studies
HYGIENE AUDITING AND INSPECTIONS
Hygiene Auditing
Hygiene Inspections and Hygiene recommendations
Assisting in ISOHACCP Certifications
Microbiological Sampling and Analysis of Food and Water
Swab sampling and Air Monitoring
Hotel and Industrial HAACP and Hygiene System Implementation
Assisting in Laboratory setup and Accreditations Response monitoring for safety analysis and quality assurance audits
OIL ANALYSIS
Lube Oil
Transformer Oil
Compressor Oil
Diesel
Heavy fuel
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LIST OF CHEMICALENVIRONMENTALMICROBIOLOGICAL TESTS ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY amp ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS
WATER EFFLUENT SEAWATER SOIL SEDIMENT ANALYSIS
Acidity Sulfide Selenium
Alkalinity TDS Silicon
Ammonia Temperature Silver
Bicarbonate Total Hardness Sodium
BOD Total Nitrogen Strontium
Boron Total Organic Carbon Thallium
Chlorite chlorate Potassium
Bromate TSS Tin
Carbonate Turbidity Titanium
Chlorides Aluminum Vanadium
COD Antimony Zink
Color Arsenic Aromatic Volatile Orgabicx (BTEX)
Conductivity Barium Chlorinated Hydrocarbons
Cyanides Beryllium Crude amp Refined Product Fingerprinting
Dissolved Oxygen Cadmium Extractible Organic Halides
Fluoride Calcium Haloacetic Acids
Free Chlorine Chromium Halogenated Volatile Organics
Magnesium Hardness Cobalt Herbicides amp Pesticides
Nitrates Copper Nitroaromatic amp Cyclic Ketones
Nitrites Hexavalent Chromium Organic and Volatile Acids
Oil amp Grease Iron PCBrsquos
Organic Nitrogen Lead Polynuclear Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAH)
pH Lithium Semi Volatile Organic Compounds
Phenols Magnesium Total Organic Halides
Phosphates Mercury Total Petroleum Hydrocarbons (TPH)
Phosphorus Molybdenum Trihalomethanes
Residual Chlorine Nickel Volatile Organic Compounds
Salinity Niobium Pthalate Esters
Sodium Absorption Ratio
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FOOD CHEMICAL AND MICROBIOLOGICAL TEST
Fish and Value added fish products vegetable oils Ketchups Mayonnaise Vinegar Cooked sea
food Cooked Non sea foods Canned foods Vegetables Snacks Ghee Cheese Honey Sweats etc
CHEMICAL ANALYSIS OF FOOD
GIDELINES - OMAN STANDARDGULF STANDARDOther International Standards
TEST METHODS- AOACASTAAOCSISOSASOASTMBS
CHEMICAL ANALYSIS OF FOOD
Protein Cholesterol
Fat content Phosphorous
Vitamins Sodium
Moisture Potassium
Ash Calcium
Dietary Fibre Lead
Sugar Cadmium
Starch Mercury
Saturated Fat Iron
Unsaturated Fat Magnesium
Arsenic Aflatoxins
Moisture content Histamine
Volatile protein Irradiation
Pesticides Sudan Dyes
MICROBIOLOGICAL ANALYSIS OF FOOD
TEST METHODS ndash USFDA BAMAOACCCFRACMMEFISO
GUIDELINES ndash OMANI STANDARDGSOPHLS
MICROBIOLOGICAL ANALYSIS OF FOOD
Aerobic Plate Count Listeria monocytogens
Lactobacillus acidophilus Shelf Life Analysis
Escherichia coli Enterobacteriaceae
Escherichia coli O157 H7 Vibrio parahaemolyticus
Fecal Coliforms Shigella
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Total Coliforms Listeria spp
Staphylococcus aureus Clostridium perfringens
Salmonella Yeast and Mould
Vibrio cholera Vibrio parahaemolyticus
Anaerobic plate count Campylobacter
Histamine Bacillus cereus
Aflatoxin
CHEMISTRY OF CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL
Chemical Analysis of Cement Chemical Analysis of Lime Powder
Heat of Hydration of cement Total Alkalis
Chemical Analysis of Micro silica Chemical Analysis of Ground Granulated Blast
Furnace Slag
Sodium Absorption Ratio Leachibility Tests of Metals from Soil
Testing of Concrete making water Determination of Alkali carbonates amp Bi carbonates
Cation Exchange Capacity of Soil Organic matter content of soil
Mass loss of Ignition of soil Total Sulphate content of soil
Water soluble Sulphate content of soil Water soluble Chloride content of soil
Carbonate content of soil Acid soluble Chloride content of soil
Gypsum content of soil Ammonia content of soil
Total Sulphate content of Aggregates Total Chloride content of Aggregates
Potential Alkali ndash Silica reactivity of Aggregates Water Soluble Chloride Salts in Aggregates
Acid ndash Soluble Material in fine Aggregate Organic impurities in fine Aggregates
Determining the water content of freshly mixed
concrete
Determining the Portland cement content of the
hardened hydraulic cement concrete
Chemical analysis of hardened concrete Sulfate content of hardened concrete
Chemical analysis for metals like steel Chloride content of hardened concrete
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ORE ANALYSIS
Dolomite Ore Iron Ore
Copper Ore Nickel Ore
Chromium Ore Limestone Ore
Manganese Ore Gypsum
Dunite Quartz
STEEL CHEMISTRY
Alloys Brass amp Bronze
Aluminum Alloys Chemical Composition of Steel
ASTM A 262 (Various) Diffused Hydrogen Test
ASTM G 48 (Variou) Purity of Metals
ASTM G 6667 Nickel Alloys
OIL ANALYSIS
Appearance Flash Point Specific Gravity
Ash Content Water content Insoluble pentane
Carbon Conradson Residue Wear Metals Total Acid Number
Kinematic Viscosity Break Down voltage Total Base Number
Dissipation factor Oil Content Viscosity Index
Color Pour Point Flash Point
Copper Corrosion BS amp W Density
Neutralization number Resistivity Interfacial tension
Dissolve gas Sediment Sulphur content
Cloud point Distillation PCB
Oxidation test Gassing
AMBIENT AIR STACK MONITORING
Carbon Dioxide RPM (PM 10 5 25)
Carbon Monoxide Semi Volatile Organic Compounds
Chlorine Content SO2
Hydrogen Sulfide Total Acid Concentration
Lower Explosion Limit Total Hydrocarbon
Oxides of Nitrogen Total Particulate Concentration
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Oxygen Volatile Organic Compounds
Ozone Dioxin amp Furion
INDOOR AIR QUALITY ndash IAQ INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE - IH
Asbestos Bulk Sample Analysis Total amp Respirable Fibers
Asbestos Fiber Concentration in Air Total amp Respirable Particulates
Bacterial amp Microbial Identification Total Plate Count
FungalMould Identification Toxic Vapors
Metals VOC amp SVOC
Noise Monitoring Dosimetry TWA Yeast amp Mould Identification
MICROBIOLOGICAL ANALYSIS OF WATER
Test Method ndash BS ENISOAPHAAWWACMMEF CCFRA
GUIDELINES ndash Omani standardGSOWHODubai Municipality
WATER WASTE WATERINDUSTRIES WATER SOIL
Heterotrophic plate count
Total Coliforms
Escherichia coli
EnterococciFecal streptococci
Pseudomonas aeroginosa Staphylococcus aureus
Legionella spp Nematodes
Sulphate Reducing Bacteria Yeast amp Mould
Salmonella Microscopic observations and interpretations
Vibrio cholera Standard Plate count at 22 o C
Fecal Coliform Clostridium perfringens
Legionella anisa
Legionella Pneumophila serogroup 1
Legionella Pneumophila serogroup 2-14
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MICROBIOLOGICAL ANALYSIS OF PERSONAL SWABSSURFACE SWABSEQUIPMENT
SWABS
Total coliforms
Fecal coliforms
Escherichia coli
Aerobic plate count
Staphylococcus aureus
Yeast and Mould
Salmonella spp
COSMETICS ANALYSIS
HairoilsHair creams Hair shampooBody lotion Chemical DepilinatorsTalcum PowderDeoderants
Toilette soapSkin cream etc As per GSOOS SASO USFDAAOAC Standards
COSMETICS ANALYSIS
Appearance Thermal Stability
Color Total Fat
Odor Lead
Homogenous Cadmium
Texture Nickel
Seperation Chromium
Skin Irritation Test Ethanol insoluble matter
Marking Water insoluble matter
Language Total free Alkali
Instructions for Use Chlorides calculated as NaCl
Warning phrases concerning the product (if any) Saponification Value
Chemical and Physical Tests Free Fatty Acid as Oliec Acid
Moisture Extraneous matter
pH Total Non Acqueos content
Sediment and suspended matter Peroxide value
Alchohol content Total Bacterial count
Formaldehyde Yeast and Mould
Essential oils Pseudomonas aeroginosa
Volatile matter Staphylococcus aureus
Non volatile alcohol matter
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LIST OF CHEMICALENVIRONMENTALMICROBIOLOGICAL EQUIPMENTS
pH Meter Conductivity Meter pH Meters
Dissolved Oxygen Meter Turbidity Meter
Flame Atomic Absorption Spectrometer
FAASGFAAS Hg Analyzer
EDXRF Analyzer ndash Philips MiniPal2
Muffle Air Furnace (1100˚C) Breakdown voltage
ICP- OES Colour apparatus for OIL
GC-MSGC centrifuge
IC Open cup ndashClosed cup Flash point
UV-VIS-NIR Spectrometer HACH TAN delta Resistivity meter
Dissolved gas Analyser ( TOGA) AAS
TAN Titrator Microscope
Copper corrosion Colony Counter
Karl fisher colometric Viscometer
Interfacial tensometer OES
Biological safety Cabinet UV apparatus
Shaker Water bath
Freezer Incubator
Chillier Autoclave
Micro pipetter Vortex
pipetter
Weighing Balance
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KEY STAFF AT CHEMICALMICROBIOLOGICAL LAB
MAJOR CHEMICALENVIRONMENTAL CLIENTS
Client Client
HMR Consultants Dhofar Power Company
Geo-Resources Omani Euro Foods Industries
Al-Safa Environmental Consultancy Al-Hassan Engineering Company
Five Oceans Dawood Contracting Company
Fugro Middle East Natural Resources Consultants
Gulf Mining ICES
Muscat Chromite Sohar Steel LLC
Total Management Trading Construction Materials Industries
Emirates Trading Co Al-Shidhani Refreshments Enterprises
Oman Chromite Oman Aluminium Processing Industries LLC
Muscat Overseas Radisson Blu
National Arabian Gulf International Desalination amp Water Treatment
ASB Group Dhofar Beverages
Majan Mining Company OMASCO
Haya Oman Liquefied Natural Gas Company
Oman Polyproplene Swan Foods LLC
Oman Methanol Bahwan Engineering Co
NAME DESIGNATION EXPERIENCE
P Tejali Lab Manager 17 yrs
Asad Naqvi Chemical Lab Supervisor 17 yrs
OD Sebastian Senior Chemist 32 yrs
Vinu Mohan Senior Microbiologist 7 yrs
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Sohar Aluminum OMIFCO
Oman Refreshment Occidental Mukhaizna LLC
Shangri-La Barr Al Jissa Special Technical Services
ENATO Consolidated Contractors Company
Blue City Northern Minerals Company
Andam International Sweets of Oman
SUR Desalination (Bahwan Veolia Water) Lalbuksh Voltas Engineering Services
STFA Bahwan Veolia Water LLC
Larsen amp Turbo COWI-Larsen
GALFAR Khimji Permoglaze (Oman) LLC
AATCO United Chrome LLC
Interbeton amp Six Construct Oman Flour Mills Company
Douglas OHI Oman National Engineering amp Investment
VALE -Oman Petrogas
BP Oman Sohar aluminium
Siemens-Oman American Embassy
Tawoos Catering Wacasco Catering
MAF DALKIA Al Futtaim amp Sons
Enhance Khimji Ramdas LLC
Oman Oasis National Mineral water CO LLC
Areej Vegetablesamp Oil Derivatives National Pharmaceuticals
Towell Infrastructure Tulip Inn
The Chedi Grand Hyatt
Al Bustan Palace Muscat Holiday INN
Hotel Ibis Park Inn
Radisson Blu Mother Care
Tabreed Taghleef Indusries
NABIL Biscuits ATTCO
Worely parrsion AECOM
Honda Rotem Abensia
Global Gypsum Board Minvest
Global Engineering SteamTech
Mazoom Pharmacy Muscat Pharmacy
IBN- SINA Pharmacy Golden Jood Trading
Sun rise Global Beya Global Muscat
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MECHANICAL CORROSION AND METALLURGICAL TESTING
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Lonestar Alpha has the capability to cater to the physical metallurgical testing requirements of a wide range of
materials and products The testing capability and experience are recognized by reputed organizations like
PDO OXY BP OGC etc and third party inspection agencies Tests are generally carried out to international
standards set by ASTM BS ASME API AWS and others Lonestar Alpha offers quality service to
international standards accurate results and quick turnaround at reasonable cost
Lonestar Alpha Mechanical Metallurgical Corrosion Testing Capabilities Include
Tensile compression Test Vickers Hardness RockwellBrinell Hardness
Impact (Ambient temp to -196degC) BendFlatteningNick Break Test Elevated Temperature
tensile testing
Corrosion Test - ASTM
A262G48G28ASTM A 923
ASTM E 562 Ferrite measurement
by ferritscope Flexure
Proof Load Breaking Load Failure Load
Coating Thickness Coating Continuity Coating Adhesion
MacroMicro Examination Fillet Weld Break Nick Break
HIC SSCC test in accordance with
NACE standards Chemistry by OES
Failure Analysis and
Material Investigation
Chemical analysis of metallic materials of
Fe and Ni base alloys In situ Replica Metallography
Metallic sample collection at
site for chemical analysis
Strand wire testing for mechanical
properties Portable hardness testing Manhole Cover testing
Rubber testing Geo-textile testing HDPE testing
Materials frequently tested include
Metals and alloy products such as plates shapes bares pipes and fittings
Welding procedure qualification test coupons
Welding consumable qualification test coupons
Welder qualification test coupons
Welding procedure test coupons
Steel Bars Wires and Fabric for concrete reinforcement
Galvanized Steel products
Fasteners
Metal Castings
Cemented Carbide Products
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Lonestar Alpha Laboratories offers a wide range of metallurgical services to many diverse industries supported by
an experienced team of metallurgical engineers trained technicians and modern equipment The following
services are offered
o Laboratory Metallography and Microscopy
o Replica and In-situ Metallography
o Corrosion Testing and Evaluation
o Condition Usability and Remaining Life Assessment
o Failure Analysis and Investigation
o Other Services
Laboratory Metallography and Microscopy
Scanning Electron Microscopy
Stereomicroscopy
Energy Dispersive X-ray Analysis
Fractrography
Macrostructural Examination
Microstructural Examination
Microhardness Evaluation
Replica and In-situ Metallography
In-situ Replica Metallography
Replication of Fractures
Replication of Surface Features
Corrosion Testing and Evaluation
Lonestar Alpha is equipped to undertake corrosion testing and evaluation in accordance with NACE and ASTM
standards for qualification of materials used in corrosive environments which include sea water brine blackish
water and sour service The following tests are conducted
Resistance to Pitting and Crevice Corrosion
Susceptibility to Intergranular Corrosion Attack
Resistance to Sulfide Stress Cracking (SSC)
Resistance to Hydrogen Induced Cracking (HIC)
Examination of Scales and Corrosion Products
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Condition Usability and Remaining Life Assessment
Periodic inspections serve to identify degradation processes at an early stage and thereby provide necessary
information for assessment of condition usability and remaining life Further the initiation of timely repair or
replacement actions substantially reduced or eliminates costly capital and downtime losses
Lonestar has the capability and experience to perform comprehensive inspections necessary for condition
usability and remaining life assessment of a wide range of materials and components used in structures plants and
operating equipment
Power plant and auxiliary boiler tubes headers and connectors
Turbine nozzles vanes combustor lines and casings
Oil and gas processing equipment and components
Equipment and components of marineoffshore structures
Drilling and downhole equipment and components
Engine Components
Failure Analysis and Investigation
Supported by its integrated analytical facilities and the diverse professional capabilities of its staff Lonestar has
for the last several years provided accurate and timely analyses and investigations into failures of components
Reports include comprehensive photographic documentation of observations discussions of findings conclusions
on the mechanism and root cause of failure
Other Services
Lonestar offer assistance in the following areas
Material selection for intended service
Preparation of material testing and inspection procedures
Study of failure mechanisms of complex systems
Troubleshooting
Research and development
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LIST OF METALLURGY TESTS
LIST OF METALLURGY LAB EQUIPMENTS Instron Universal Tensile Tester Lathe Machine
Satec Charpy Impact testing machine Charpy Broaching Machine
Forcipol Bend Testing machine Gas Cutting Gear
Olympus Metallurgical Microscope Carl Zeiss
microscope upto 1600X
Stereo Microscope
Metlabcorp Micro Polisher Digital Verniers
Automatic Polishing machine Digital Micrometers
Water Chiller Bath Coating thickness Meter
Optorama Shadowgraph Holiday detector
Digital thermometers Band Saw Machine
Vickers hardness tester Hack Saw Machine
Fischer Ferritscope Universal Milling Machine
STEEL REBARS EXOTIC MATERIAL
Tensile Tests Bend Tests
Elevated Temperature Tensiles Rebar Tensile Bend and Rebend
Proof Load test Fracture Test
Macro Preparation amp Examination Coating thickness test Holiday Detection Test
Peel Off Test Vickers Rockwell Hardness Survey
Charpy Impact Test Micro Examination with photograph
Ferrite Count (Point Count method) - count Ferrite Content (Magnetic Method) - spots
A262 Test Practice CE ASTM G48ASTM G28 tests
SSCC Test HIC Test
Chemical Analysis XRD EDXRF Analysis
SEMEDS Analysis Detailed Failure Investigation Material investigation
CTOD In-situ Replica Metallography
Strand Wire Tensile Test Manhole Cover Compression Test
Ring Stiffness Test GRE Rubber Plastic Geo-textile Tensile testing
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KEY STAFF AT METALLURGY LAB
Anil Vashishta Pratik Raval Sasikumar Isehaq Chezian
NAME DESIGNATION QUALIFICATION EXPERIENCE
Anil Vashishta Operations Manager
Metallurgical Head
BE Metallurgical
Engineering 24 years
Pratik Raval Test House Supervisor BE Mechanical
Engineering 10 years
KSasikumar Senior Metallurgist BE Metallurgical
Engineering 14 years
GChezhian Metallurgist BE Metallurgical
Engineering 06 years
Ishaq Al Harassi Senior Engineer BE Mechanical
Engineering 08 years
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BRANCHES amp CONTACTS
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LONESTAR ALPHA LABORATORIES BRANCHES amp CONTACTS
Website
wwwlonestaralphacom
General Email infolonestaralphacom
Branches
Muscat (Central Laboratory) PO Box 1197 PC 130 Azaiba ndash Muscat Sultanate of Oman
Tel +968 24501524 24505590
Fax +968 24503814
Email muscatlablonestaralphacom
Muscat (Chemistry Environmental) PO Box 1197 PC 130 Azaiba ndash Muscat Sultanate of Oman
Tel +968 24504206 24504924
Fax +968 24502635
Email chemlablonestaralphacom
Muscat (Micro-biology) PO Box 1197 PC 130 Azaiba ndash Muscat Sultanate of Oman
Tel +968 24504206 24504924
Fax +968 24502635
Email microlablonestaralphacom
Sohar PO Box 84 PC 327 Sohar Industrial Estate Sohar ndash Sultanate of Oman
Tel +968 26751775 26751920 26751976
Fax +968 26751331
Email civilsoharlonestaralphacom
Duqm Tel +968 99278040 92303290
Fax +968 24503814
Email duqmlablonestaralphacom
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Salalah
Tel +968 2321 3390 +968 92038358
Fax +968 2321 3391
Email salalahlablonestaralphacom
Key Personals
Administration
Dawood Al-Harrasi
Chief Executive Officer
+968 91111411 dawoodalharrasilonestaralphacom
Saif Al-Harthi
Business Development Manager
+968 90122471 saifalharthylonestaralphacom
Santosh Elapanda
QHSE Manager
+968 99881224 santoshelapandalonestaralphacom
Moncy Thomas
Finance HR amp Admin Manager
+968 99221293 moncythomaslonestaralphacom
Operations
Anil Vashishta
Operations Manager Metallurgical Head
+968 99866907 anilvashishtalonestaralphacom
Civil Engineering Material Lab Hukam Chand
Civil Engineering Country Manager - Civil
+968 99445354 hukamchandlonestaralphacom
Naresh Paladugu
Civil Engineering Technical Manager - Civil
+968 99063458 nareshpaladugulonestaralphacom
Rakesh
Civil Engineering Lab Manager - Sohar Lab
+968 92869691 civilsoharlonestaralphacom
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FrancisMD
Civil Engineering Lab Manager ndash Salalah Lab
+968 92038358 Salalahlablonestaralphacom
Tomiyo
Civil Engineering Senior Lab Technician - Duqm Lab
+968 99278040 duqmlablonestaralphacom
Geotechnical Engineering Lab
J Pavan Kumar
Geotechnical Engineering Sr Geotechnical engineer
+968 99887852 ameerudeenlonestaralphacom
Chemical Microbiology amp Environmental Lab
P Tejali
Chemical Microbiology amp Environmental Engineering Lab Manager
+968 99887834 tejaliparsekarlonestaralphacom
Asad
Chemical amp Environmental Engineering Assistant Manager Chemistry
+968 99884612 asadnaqvilonestaralphacom
Vinu Mohan
Food amp Microbiology Testing
+968 99248181 vinumohanlonestaralphacom
Metallurgy Lab
Email metlablonestaralphacom
Anil Vashishta
Metallurgy Lab Manager Metallurgy
+968 99866907 anilvashishtalonestaralphacom
Pratik Raval
Metallurgy Lab Test House Supervisor
+968 99880633 pratikravallonestaralphacom
Sasi Kumar
Metallurgy Lab Senior Metallurgist
+968 99843415 sasikumarlonestaralphacom
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LOCATION MAPS
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1 MUSCAT
2 Muscat ndash Chemistry Lab
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3 SOHAR
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4 DUQM
5 SALALAH
Registered with Directorate General for Specification amp measurements
Approved by PDO ISOIEC 170252005 Certified by SGS for ISO 9001
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travels down the pile shaft and reflected waves from significant changes in pile shaft acoustic impedance are
registered by a transducer held against the pile head
Asphalt amp Bituminous Binder Testing New technologies increased construction liability and revised building standards have made quality asphalt
testing and inspection integral to the successful completion of todayrsquos construction projects Lonestar Alpha
provide asphalt testing services that evaluate asphalt binders asphalt mixtures and other derivatives of asphalt
geared for use in the construction industry
Site Laboratories amp Projects Quality Control
One of the problems which occur within the construction and civil engineering industry is the need to test
construction materials on site Lonestar Alpha has the full capacity to provide site laboratories for big projects
Experienced full-time supervisors lab technicians and assistant technicians will be devoted to run daily testing
activities of such site labs We can also furnish the labs with all necessary equipments and tools
LIST OF TESTS
CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL TESTS
SOIL AGGREGATEROCK
Sampling of Soil samples Sampling of Aggregate samples
Wet Sieve Analysis Sieve Analysis
Hydrometer Analysis Sedimentation Clay Silt and Dust particles
Fines percentage Specific gravity Particle density
Classification of soils Water absorption
Liquid Limit amp Plastic Limit (Atterberg Limits) Bulk density (LooseRodded)
Plasticity Index Moisture content
Linear Shrinkage Clay lumps and Farible particles
Shrinkage limit by wax method Flakiness Index
Proctor compaction test (Light and Heavy) Elongation Index
CBR test (Soaked and unsoaked) Flat and Elongated particles
Specific gravity Particle density Shape Index
Moisture content Crushed broken fractured faces
Maximum and Minimum Index density Voided shell content
Bulk density Light weight particles
Direct Shear test (C and ɸ) Compaction fraction
1-D Odometer test (Consolidation properties
CvmvCc e0) Aggregate crushing value
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Swell Pressure test Aggregate Impact value
Free swell index Ten percent fines value
Permeability (Constant and Falling head method) Uncompacted void content
Unconfined compressive strength (UCS) Los angeles abrasion value
Sand Equivalent Value Drying and shrinkage
Electrical resistivity Sand equivalent value
Electrical conductivity Petrographic examination
Thermal resistivity Polished stone value
FIELD TESTS Coating and Stripping value
Plate Load test Soundness (Magnesium sulphate Sodium sulphate)
Insitu CBR test Alkali reactivity ndash Mortar bar method (3months
16days)
Dynamic Cone penetration Test (DCPT) Alkali reactivity ndash Rocky cylinder method
Compaction test by Sand replacement method Alkali reactivity ndash Chemical method
Rock fill compaction test by water fill method Organic Impurities
ROCK ASPHALT
Uniaxial Compressive Strength (UCS) Bitumen content and grading
Density Field Core thickness density and Compaction
Water absorption Asphalt coring - Insitu
Flexural strength Marshall stability amp Flow
Point load index Marshall density
Modulus of rupture Maximum theoretical density Gmm
Size amp Weight gradation - Insitu Loss of stability
Sodium sulphate crystallization CEMENT
Drop test - Insitu Fineness
Slake durability Initial and Final setting time
Saturation Coefficient and Porosity Normal consistency
CONCRETE Soundness by lechartlier method
Sampling of Fresh Concrete Compressive and flexural strength
Design mix Heat of hydration
Trial mix Complete chemical analysis
Fresh concrete temperature density amp Air
content Microsilica
Workability ndash Slump cone test Bleeding Density
Setting time of concrete Bulk density
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OTHER CIVIL TESTS
Rock Testing Rock Grading Breakage Index etc
Concrete Coring Drilling of concrete cores from existing structures
Destructive and Non Destructive Tests
Concrete structural evaluation by
Ultra sonic pulse velocity test
Rebound Hammer survey
Half cell potential analysis
Cover meter survey
Depth of carbonation
Bond Strength
Delamination survey
Crack mapping
Reinforcement examination
Corrosion rate measurement
Electrical resistivity in concrete
Compressive strength determination by drilling and testing core sample
Coating thickness
Pull off strength of concrete repair
Pile Tests Low Strain Integrity of Piles and witness of pile load test
Compressive strength of cubesCylindersCores Activity index
Tensile splitting strength Moisture content
Flexural Transverse strength Complete chemical analysis
Durability tests on concrete STEEL
Rapid Chloride Penetration Test (RCPT) Tensile and Elongation test
Initial Saturation Absorption Test (ISAT) Bend test
Water Permeability Rebend test
Water absorption Coating thickness
Chloride Migration test Holiday test
Modulus of elasticity Coating flexibility
Dimensions of Various Concrete BlocksTiles Complete chemical analysis
Water Absorption of Concrete Kerbs Channels
Edgings amp Flags ADMIXTURE
Dimension amp Compressive Strength Of Paving
Blocks Physical and Chemical test on admixtures
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CHEMISTRY OF CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL
Chemical Analysis of Cement Chemical Analysis of Lime Powder
Heat of Hydration of cement Total Alkalies
Chemical Analysis of Micro silica Chemical Analysis of Ground Granulated Blast
Furnace Slag
Sodium Absorption Ratio Leachibility Tests of Metals from Soil
Testing of Concrete making water Determination of Alkali carbonates amp Bi
carbonates
Cation Exchange Capacity of Soil Organic matter content of soil
Mass loss of Ignition of soil Total Sulfate content of soil
Water soluble Sulfate content of soil Water soluble Chloride content of soil
Carbonate content of soil Acid soluble Chloride content of soil
Gypsum content of soil Ammonia content of soil
Total Sulfate content of Aggregates Total Chloride content of Aggregates
Potential Alkali ndash Silica reactivity of Aggregates Water Soluble Chloride Salts in Aggregates
Acid ndash Soluble Material in fine Aggregate Organic impurities in fine Aggregates
Determining the water content of freshly mixed
concrete
Determining the Portland cement content of the
hardened hydraulic cement concrete
Chemical analysis of hardened concrete Sulfate content of hardened concrete
Chemical analysis for metals like steel Chloride content of hardened concrete
Indepth carbonation of hardened concrete Indepth chloride penetration on hardened concrete
by dust sampling and analysis
LIST OF CIVIL EQUIPMENTS
General Equipments
Electronic Weighing balances of various capacities Standard calibration weights
Bouyancy balance system for specific gravity Desiccators
Digital Thermometers of various range Dial Thermometers of various range
Max Min Thermometers Wet amp Dry Thermometers
Pressure Gauges Digital Vernier Callipers
Hot Plates Vacuum Pumps
Air Compressor Sand Bath Water bath
Humidity Chamber Load Rings of different capacity
Dial indicators of various range Digital Dial Indicators
Feeler strips Straight Edges
Magnetic stands Cube Mould (150150150 mm)
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Riffle Boxes Drying Ovens
Soil Aggregate and Rock Testing Lab
BS amp ASTM Test Sieves Sieve Shakers
Cone Penetrometers for Liquid Limit Casagrande Apparatus for Liquid Limit
Shrinkage Limit Apparatus Hydrometer test apparatus
Direct Shear Test Appaatus BS ASTM Proctor Rammers
BS ASTM Proctor Moulds BSASTM CBR Moulds amp Appartus
Multi Speed Compression Machine 50 kN Field CBR Apparatus
ASTM Sand cone Apparatus BS large amp Small Pouring Cylinder
Plate bearing Test Apparatus Dynamic Cone Penetrometer (DCP)
Nuclear Density Gauge Electric Resistivity Meter
Speedy Moisture Apparatus Bulk Density Containers
Flakiness amp Elongation Gauges Los Angeles Abrasion Machines
Sand Equivalent Test Sets Jaw Crusher
Rock cutting Saw Drying Shrinkage Apparatus
Point load Index Tester Slake Durability Apparatus
Aggregate Impact Value Apparatus Aggregate Crushing Ten percent Fines Value Apparatus
1-D odometer for consolidation Flow Cone
Max Min Index density equipment Soil Permeability apparatus
Concrete amp Cement Testing lab
Fully Automatic amp Semi Automatic Compression
machines of Various Capacities
Fully Automatic amp Semi Automatic Flexural Testing
machines of Various Capacities
Density containers for Fresh concrete Density Air content meters for Fresh concrete Air content
Concrete Mortar Penetrometers for Setting Time of
Fresh concrete
Concrete Mixers for Trial Mix
Cube Beam Cylinder Moulds Sulphur compound melting pot
Cylinder capping frame Rapid Chloride Penetration Test Apparatus
Half Cell Potential Test Apparatus Concrete Cover meter
Concrete Resistivity meter Rebound hammer
Pull-Off Strength Tester Ultrasonic pulse Velocity Tester
Concrete Flow Meter Specimen Cutting Machine
Core Drilling Machines Diamond Core Bits of different diameter
Micro-coring equipment Blaine Air permeability Apparatus
Fly ash fineness Apparatus Vicat Apparatus
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Ultrasonic Coating Cover Meter (DFT) Le Chatelier Apparatus for Cement Soundness
Calorimeter for heat of hydration Jolting Apparatus
Cement Mortar Mixer Initial Surface Absorption Apparatus
Compression amp Flexural Testing machine for Cement
Strength
Chloride Migration Coefficient Testing apparatus
Water Absorption of Concrete under pressure Mortar Consistency apparatus
Asphalt Testing laboratory
Bitumen Extractor Theoretical maximum Specific Gravity Apparatus
Marshall Compaction Stand amp Rammer Marshall Moulds
Marshall Stability amp Flow Testing machine Asphalt Coring machine
KEY STAFF AT CIVIL ENGINEERING LAB
NAME DESIGNATION QUALIFICATION EXPERIENCE
Hukam Chand Country Manager Civil BA 36
Naresh Paladugu Technical Manager - Muscat MTech ndash GeoTechnical
Engineering (Civil) 11
Dijesh M D Senior Lab TechnicianSupervisor
(Civil) BSc 12
SumeshC Senior Lab TechnicianSupervisor
(Civil) BSc 12
Srinivasa RaoP Senior Lab TechnicianSupervisor
(Civil) BSc 10
Naveen Dhiman Senior Lab TechnicianSupervisor
(Civil) BSc 11
Rakesh M Branch Manager - Sohar BSc 16
Mohammed Al Futaisi Asst Manager BSc 8
Arun S Anand Senior Lab TechnicianSupervisor
(Civil) BSc 11
Seetharam VS Senior Lab TechnicianSupervisor
(Civil) BSc 12
Ajeesh Kumar Senior Lab Technician BSc 9
MD Francis Branch Manager - Salalah Civil Engineering 39
Dhamotharakannan Senior Lab Technician B Tech Civil Engineering 3
Tomiyo Senior Lab TechnicianSupervisor -
Duqm BSc 10
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MAJOR CIVIL ENGINEERING PROJECTS Project Contractor
Construction of Batinah Expressway(Package 1 to 6)
Galfar Engineering amp Contracting SAOG
Nagarjuna construction company international
Simplex - Konstruktor (JV)
Larsen amp Toubro (Oman) LLC
FSB Ferrovial amp Batco JV
Consolidated Contractors Company Oman LLC
Oman Industrial Complex - VALE
Towel Construction
Teejan Trading amp Contracting
Galfar Engineering
LampT Oman
Barka Desalination Plant Douglas OHI Sohar Development Hotel (Crown Plaza) Galfar Engineering amp Contracting TOYOTA Showroom in Liwa Galfar Engineering amp Contracting Expansion of Sohar Beach Hotel Gulf Home Contracting
Social Houses in Liwa
Sam Trading Hussain Fahdil Partners Eastern Moon Contracting
Sohar Multiplex Towel Construction Rehabilitation of Sewerage Network and STP in
Buraimi
Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
IWP Desalination Plant at SUR Bahwan Engineering amp Contracting Maritime Works on Construction of New Port in
Duqm CCC-STFA-JDN
Shadeed Iron amp Steel Douglas OHI Salam Resort amp Spa (Dredging Work) CCC Bank Muscat Headquarter Building Galfar Engineering amp Contracting PDO Headquarter Building Al-Hajery Trading
Duqm Dry Dock Daewoo Co Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
Duqm Desalination Plant
Larsen amp Tubro
Road Bridges from Sarooj to Qurayat
Fedirici Stirling Batco
Road Work at Rahat Al-Andar Farm
Al-Ansari Trading Enterprises
Al-Moultaqa Residential Complex Dawood Contracting
Diabetic Health Centre Premier International
Oncology Wards amp Day care centre at Royal
Hospital Premier International
Psychiatric Hospital Bahwan Engineering Genetic Hospital Ay_tek Construction (Oman) LLC Sea Front Development Al-Ansari Trading Enterprises Car Museum at Barka Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
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Expansion of Barka Reservoir and Transmission
Facility Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
Arsquo Seeb Wastewater Treatment Project Al Hassan Engineering Oman Maritime College at Sohar Al-Khalili Enterprises
Buildings at Sohar University Al-Hajery Trading
Construction of New Villa and Associated Facilities
at Bahjat Al-Anthar Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
Development of Muscat International Airport (MC1) CCC ndash TAV Joint Venture
RAFO ndash Muscat Airport Desert Line Project
Development of Muscat International Airport -
Supply of Dredged material Boskalis Westminister (Oman)
Duqm Airport Phase 1 Desert Line Project
Sub Station at DankWadi Saa Larsen amp Toubro Oman
Court Complex at Buraimi Al Adarak Trading amp Contracting
Court Complex at Sohar Douglas OHI
Al Buraimi Colleage Al Adarak Trading amp Contracting
ROP Building at Buraimi Nafal Trading
Al Buraimi Public park Business amp Trading
Health Centre at Nizwa Business amp Trading
Ground Improvement Work at Sohar Port Soletanche Bachy (France)
Duraline ME Factory at Sohar Shaksy Engineering
Health Centre at Sohar Dawood Construction Co
Health Centre at Rahab Al Dahleez International LLC
Health Centre at Saham Al Bady Trading amp Contracting
Court Complex at Rustaq Carillion Alawi
Asian beach Game Package II Carillion Alawi
Majilis Oman Carillion Alawi
Health Centre at Al Ajaiz CIVIL CO
MTL ndash AL Mawaleh Third Line CCC Oman LLC
Oman Residence Complex ndash Al Khuwair Douglas OHI
Silver House ndash Ghala Douglas OHI
Oman Airbase at Musannah Douglas OHI
Sheraton Hotel Refurbishment Douglas OHI
Oman Dental College Douglas OHI
PAC Fahud Extension Phase II Douglas OHI
Radio Stations at Barka Bidaya and Bahla Premier International Projects
SBG Plaza at Ghubra Simplex Infrastructures LLC
Qalhat Desalination and Water Supply Project Towell Infrastructure Projects Company
SBG Plaza at Ghubra Towell Construction
ArsquoSeeb Sewage Collection and Conveyance System
Al-Khoudh Gravity Sewer Networks
United Gulf Contracting Company
Office amp Stores Complex at Seeb Galfar Engineering amp Contracting SAOG
Dualization of Bousher Al Amerat Road Galfar Engineering amp Contracting SAOG
Muscat Expressway Galfar Engineering amp Contracting SAOG
Bait Al Barakah Rayaheen Hall amp Museum Galfar Engineering amp Contracting SAOG
Car Museum at bait Al Barakah Galfar Engineering amp Contracting SAOG
Suwaiq Fishing harbour International Contracting amp Engineering
Services
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Duqm Port Complex
Jan De Nul Dredging Ltd
Power Generation amp Distribution Facility at Daleel
Field
Larsen amp Toubro Electromech LLC
Ministry of manpower Building at Airport Height Larsen amp Toubro (Oman) LLC
Glorei Maktabi2 Commercial Building at Al
Wattayah
Larsen amp Toubro (Oman) LLC
Oman Botanic Garden Phase-III Larsen amp Toubro (Oman) LLC
3311kV Primary Sub Station at Al Muna amp Al
Ansab
Larsen amp Toubro (Oman) LLC
22033kv Grid Substation amp Transmission Line at As
Sawady (Blue City Area)
Larsen amp Toubro (Oman) LLC
Primary Substation at Jibroo Larsen amp Toubro (Oman) LLC
13233kV Grid Station at Misfah Area Larsen amp Toubro (Oman) LLC
Flyover Widening and Junction Improvement at
Athaiba
Larsen amp Toubro (Oman) LLC
Dualization of Ghala ndash Al Ansab Road Larsen amp Toubro (Oman) LLC
Al Amerat ndash Quriyat Road Nagarjuna Construction Company
Houses at different location in Quriyat Nagarjuna Construction Company
Construction of Bridge Across Wadi Bani Hinay at
Wilayat of Al Rustaq Abu Hatim Company LLC
Construction of State Audit Institution Head Quarters
Building in Muscat Al Bustan Area Abu Hatim Company LLC
Sultan Qaboos Mosque at Nakhal amp Sumail Abu Hatim Company LLC
Proposed main entrance amp boundary wall at samoud
garrisonHalban Al Ansari Contractors
CPF Road Khazzan Al EZ Trading Transport amp Contracting Co
LLC
Health Center at Nizwa Al Badi Trading
Sultan Qaboos Mosque at Sumail Al Badi Trading
RAH Masjed amp Sablah for PDO Al Hajiry Trading LLC
Al Seeb Waste Water project Al Hajiry Trading LLC
Emergency Water Resrvoir Al Hassan Engineering Company SAOG
Construction of Independent Power Plant Project
Roads(Barka-3) Al Hassan Engineering Company SAOG
Renal Dialysis Center at Seeb Al khalili Construction LLC
Supply Hanger Rafo Mussannah Al khalili Construction LLC
Construction of Barracks accommodation at Airport
Heights Al Nahdha -Al Omaniah Co LLC
Proposed Sports Facilities for Security unitAl
Khoudh Al Rawahi International Co LLC
Remedial Works to Bridges Phase - 4A
(RUAWorks A Side) Al Sarooj Construction LLC
MohdAl Ameen Mosque-External Work Package Al Turki Enterprises
Regional Head Quarters at Ibri amp Rustaq Al Turki Enterprises
Proposed Officers Bedsit Masirah Alyam Enterprises LLC
Accomodation Complex (Kitchen amp Dining)Bid
Bid Police station Building-1 Arabian Supplies Contracting LLC
Officers Bed sit Sumail Arabian Supplies Contracting LLC
Multi - Purpose Hall Bahla Al Hamra Mudhaibi Arabian Supplies Contracting LLC
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amp Al Khamil
Innovation Park Muscat Arabian Supplies Contracting LLC
Dualization of Bid-Bid - Sur Road Section
1Package 1 A Astaldi-Ozkar JV
Al Hail Green Residential Developments Phase - 1 Bahwan Contracting Company LLC
3 X 20 MUA Primary Sub Station Ghala Bahwan Contracting Company LLC
Construction of New HLD Class room PDO Bahwan Engineering Company
Mixed use development at Bausher Carillion Alawi LLC
Roual Opera House Carillion Alawi LLC
Al Khairan Hotel Resort amp Spa Carillion Alawi LLC
Sultan Qaboos Mosque Nizwa Carillion Alawi LLC
Majlis Oman Carillion Alawi LLC
Construction of Muscat Airport Interchange on 18th
Nov Street
Consolidated Contractors Company Oman LLC
( CCC )
Construction of Underpass at Bait Al Barka
RA(CUB Project)
Consolidated Contractors Company Oman LLC
( CCC )
Design amp Construction of Al Mahaj RA Interchange
and related drainage amp Road works
Consolidated Contractors Company Oman LLC
( CCC )
Dualization of Farq Roundabout - Marfarsquoa Daris
Road
Consolidated Contractors Company Oman LLC
( CCC )
Grade Separated Junction Project stage 1 Consolidated Contractors Company Oman LLC
( CCC )
3rd laning of the Main Road from Al Mawaleh
Interchange to Bait Al Barka RA-Lot(1)
Consolidated Contractors Company Oman LLC
( CCC )
MEDC - Head Office building Dawood Contracting Company LLC
Jabal Al- AKhadar Resort Hotel Dawood Contracting Company LLC
Proposed Villa at Royal Flight Residential Complex
at Seeb Dawood Contracting Company LLC
3rd Laning of the M Road from Al Mawaleh
Intrsquochange to Bait Al Barka RA(Lot-2) Desert Line project LLC
Dualization of Nizwa Ibri Road Sec-2 from Jabrin to
Ibri Option 2 Desert Line project LLC
Construction of Asphalt Road from Al Haisha in
Wilayat Bahla to Hamra Al Duru in Wilayat IBRI Desert Line project LLC
Construction of Water Supply to Wilayat Wadi Bani
Khalid Desert Line project LLC
Additional amp Alteration works at Al falaji Development Services ampMaintenance LLC
Armoury Magazine at ROP Academy Development Services ampMaintenance LLC
Construction of Pump Shed Room and Reatin Wall Development Services ampMaintenance LLC
Fanja Sports Club Development Services ampMaintenance LLC
HQ for Ammunition stores at MAM Development Services ampMaintenance LLC
Immigration Complex at Nizwa Development Services ampMaintenance LLC
New building for CDC Department at Rustaq
Hospital complex Development Services ampMaintenance LLC
VIF Complex at Mudhaibi Development Services ampMaintenance LLC
Design amp Construction of Additional Interchanges
for Al Mubaila South Federic Stirling Batco LLC
13233KV Substation amp Associated OHL Ghala
amp AL Khamil Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
NHC Royal Hospital Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
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Inflight Catering Facilities Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
Design amp Construction of Al-Faroosiya Street
Interchange Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
Border Post complex at Rub Al Khali Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
Upgradation of IzkiMuthaibiRustaq Grid station Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
New Accident and Emergency + Burns Department
at Khoula Hospital Phase -8 Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
Dualization of Nizwa ndash Thumrait Road(IZZ-Adam
Section) Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
Dualization of Nizwa ndash Ibri RoadSec2 from Jabrin
to Ibri ndash 1 Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
Ras Al Hadd Airport Development Project Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
Safah and Wadi Latham Oilfield Services
Construction Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
Upgrade of Mukhaizna Airfield ndash New Runway
construction Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
Construction of Water Distribution network
Rustaq Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
New Darsait STP Project Galfar-Cadagua JV
Barrack Accomodation Suwaiq Gulf International Contracting LLC
Al Hamriya storm water drainage channel Hasan Juma Backer Trading amp Contracting
CoLLC
Annexe Building for Supreme Council for Planing Hasan Juma Backer Trading amp Contracting
CoLLC
Oman National Centre for treatment of
Haematological Disorder amp Bone Marrow Transplant
Hasan Juma Backer Trading amp Contracting
CoLLC
Construction of Jr Rate Accomodation Block
Wudam Iskan Contracting Company LLC
8 JOQ at MAM Iskan Contracting Company LLC
Military Technical College District Cooling System Iskan Contracting Company LLC
Al Amerat Waste Water Project Contract A 2 JV Arab Contractors amp WUEC
Darsait Al Wadi Al Kabir Road Project Larsen amp Toubro(Oman)LLC
MGI Road Project Larsen amp Toubro(Oman)LLC
Al Athaibah Interchange Larsen amp Toubro(Oman)LLC
Construction of 13233kv Grid Station at Amrat
Construction of 132kv Grid Station at Mabella - 2
and Installation of Required 132kv Overhead
Line132kv Cables in Muscat Governorate (Tender
No 1432012)
Larsen amp Toubro(Oman)LLC
6 Class Rooms to Zainab Al Asadiya School at Al
Amerat Mansoor Al Masroory
Proposed 14 classroom - Girls basic education
School at QalhatSur Mansoor Al Masroory
Accomodation at Adam Nafal Contracting amp Trading Co LLC
Wudam Naval Base Nafal Contracting amp Trading Co LLC
Construction of 3311KV Primary Sub Station at
Saraya Bandar Jissah
Oman National Engineering amp Investment
Co(SOAG)
Bait Al Barka Viewing Platform amp Sea wall Oman Shapoorji Construction Co LLC
Construction of Medium Wave Radio Transmission
Station in Barkabahla amp Buraimi Premier International Project LLC
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Al Batinah Coastal Housing Project
barkaMusanna amp Suwaiq Radic Construction Company LLC
Commercial amp Residential Building at Mumtaz area Shaksy Engineering Services LLC
Dualization of Ibri ndash Al Dariz-Miskin Road Strabag Oman LLC
Re-Build of Air strip existing at Rusail amp Sayq Strabag Oman LLC
Wadi Minqal amp Wadi Bani Jaber Asphalt Road
Section - 1 Strabag Oman LLC
Dualization of Bid-Bid - Sur Road Section -
1Package 1 - B STFA-HLG JV
Civil Work Services for Safah (B-09) Wadi Latham
(B-27) Fields Special Technical Services
Gas Processing Plant at Abu Tubul Block 60 Special Technical Services
EPC of RAH Substation STS Tebodin LLC
Treated Effluent Supply to Al Riyam amp Kalbou
Parks Teejan Trading amp Contracting
New Supreme Court Building At Al Ghubrah Towell Construction amp Company LLC
MC 4a ndash Civil Aviation Head Quarters Towell Construction amp Company LLC
New Supreme Court Building At Al Ghubrah Towell Construction amp Company LLC
Expansion of Distrib Network Seeb Wilyat ndash Seeb Towell Infrastructure Projects CoLLC (TIPCO)
Water Distribution Network for Wilyat -AL Qabil amp
Ibra Towell Infrastructure Projects CoLLC (TIPCO)
Construction of Batinah Expressway (Package -1) Galfar Engineering amp Contracting SAOG
Batinah Expressway Package ndash 3 Simplex - Konstruktor (JV)
Construction of Batinah Expressway - Package - 4 Larsen amp Toubro(Oman) LLC
Construction of Batinah Expressway - Package - 6 CCC (Oman) LLC
BP Oman - Khazzan Project Al EZ TradingTransport amp Contracting CoLLC
Kempinski HotelThe Wave Muscat Carillion Alawi LLC
Upgrading of Sinaw-Mahout Road Section-02 Strabag Oman LLC
Construction of Batinah Highway (Halban Junction) Strabag Oman LLC
Construction of Batinah Highway-Package-2 Nagarjuna Construction Company (NCC)
Major Site laboratories
Project Contractor
Head Quarter Building for PDO at MAF Al Hajry Trading amp Contracting
Development of Muscat International Airport ndash
Supply of dredged material
Boskalis Westminister (Oman)
Expeditionary Tent Beddown Area at Masirah Island
Cosmopolitan ndash EMTA Joint Venture
BP ndash Pipeline Installation amp Site Construction Galfar Engineering
Rehabilitation Works (Roads Bridges) at Quriyat Federcei Stirling Batco
Health Centre at Saham Al Badi Trading amp Construction
Sohar Bulk Jetty Oman Operation Saipem ndash Afcons Joint Venture
PDO ndash SNDC Project at Qurn Alam
Al Hassan Engineering
2nd Asian Beach Game 2010 at Wudam Carillion Alawi LLC
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Power Generation amp Distribution Facility at Daleel
Field
Larsen amp Toubro Electromech LLC
Health Centre at Rahab
Al Dahleez International LLC
Sohar Bulk Jetty Project
Saipem- Afcons Joint Venture
Court Complex at Rustaq
Carillion Alawi LLC
PDO Bahja ndash Plot Development
Sayouh Mahwees Trd amp Cont Co LLC
Dualization of Bid-Bid Sur Road Astaldi ndash Ozkar JV and STFA-HLG JV
ROP ndash Sidab Harbour Project Carillion Alawi LLC
Salalah International Airport LampT Galfar Contortion
Construction of Al Batinah Expressway (Package -1) Galfar Engineering amp Contracting SAOG
Batinah Express way Package ndash 3 Simplex - Konstruktor (JV)
Construction of Batinah Expressway - Package - 4 Larsen amp Toubro(Oman) LLC
Construction of Batinah Expressway - Package - 5 FSB Ferrovial amp Batco JV
Construction of Batinah Expressway - Package - 6 CCC (Oman) LLC
Air traffic control at Masira Darim Construction company LLC
Transfer station at Fanza Malik Sohar
STF Complex -Suwaiq Dawood Contracting Company LLC
Ras Al Hamra Development Project (RAH - 435) Al Turki Enterprises LLC
Zulia Power plant (PDO) Al Hassan Engineering LLC
SNCP Qurnalam Al Hassan Engineering LLC
RAH International School Al Hajry Trading amp Contracting
Dualization of Bid-Bid - Sur Road Section
1Package 1 A
Astaldi-Ozkar JV
Halban prade ground project (SSF) Trading amp Investment LLC
Jabel Akhthar Hotel Dawood Contracting Company LLC
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Sultan Qaboos Mosque Nizwa Carillion Alawi LLC
SUR IPP Douglas OHI
MC-5 Salalah International Airport L amp T India and L amp T Oman
MC-5 Salalah International Airport Galfar Engineering amp Contracting SAOG
Shadeed Iron amp Steel L amp T Oman
Shadeed Iron amp Steel Simplex Infrastructures LLC
Health Centre Ibri Master Bin Karam
University Of Buraimi L amp T Oman
University Of Buraimi L amp T Oman
Trasnsfer Station SUR Mallak Sohar
Dualization of Mahdha-AL Rawdha Road
Buraimi
Premier International
Duqm Port Road Strabag Oman LLC
Mall of Oman - Package - 2 SPCCC
Dualization of Adam - Thumrait Road Part - 2
(ATD Project)
CCC (Oman) LLC
Durability Test of Concrete such as Chloride Migration Test and Rapid Chloride Permeability Test
Field Compaction test is used to provide the basis for control the fill material compaction
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Rapid chloride penetration test for concrete to asses the chloride ion penetration
Durability Test of Concrete such as Water Penetration Test
Permeability Apparatus Constant amp Falling Head for Granular ampClaySilt
Transverse Strength of Kerb Stone
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Non Destructive Structural Investigation
Exposure of foundation for visual inspection and NDT
Cover meter surevy Test indicates position of reinforecemnt bars hardned concrete
Ultra sonic pulse velocity measurement to assess the uniformity of concrete Detects internal flaws cracks and segregation etc
Rebound Hammer test to find the insitu concrete strength Surface hardness
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Direct Shear test to find the cohesion(C) and angle of internal friction(ɸ) in soil samples
Insitu concrete coring to determine the compressive strength
Marshall stability test for asphalt mixes
GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING
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Lonestar Alpha Labs undertake onshore amp offshore ground investigations for a wide variety of civil and
industrial construction infrastructure and pipeline projects We pride ourselves by adopting the same
professional approach to both large multi-disciplinary investigation projects as well as small simple structures
Our Investigation is supervised by highly qualified amp experienced geotechnical engineers and geologists
General Geotechnical Engineering Services
Design and planning of ground investigations
Settlement Monitoring
Foundation Designs and Proof Checking
Design of Reinforced Earth Structures
Design of Deep Foundations (Piles Well) amp Mat Foundations
Borehole drilling amp soil investigations (SPT)
Dynamic Cone Penetration Testing (DCPT)
Static Cone Penetration Test with pore-pressure measurement (CPTU)
Sample coring and analysis
Down hole and Cross Hole Seismic Tests
Trial pitting and trenching
Slope stability analysis amp studies
Pumping Tests and permeability Lugeon Tests
Double Ring Infiltrometer Tests
Plate bearing Tests and in-situ CBRs
Electrical Resistively Test
Thermal Resistivity Test
Resistively Profiling amp Resistivity Mapping
Groundwater Monitoring Sampling and Analysis
Preparation of factual and interpretative reporting
Soil Investigations
Soil Geotechnical investigations are performed by geotechnical engineers to obtain information on the physical
and mechanical properties of soil and rock around a site to design earthworks and foundations for proposed
structures and for repair of distress to earthworks and structures caused by subsurface conditions A geotechnical
investigation includes surface exploration and subsurface exploration of a site Our rigs are cable to drill vertical
holes down to 400m and inclined holes down to 200m below existing ground level
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Soil sampling using variety of samplers to collect disturbed samples relatively undisturbed samples and
undisturbed samples Samplers such as Hand Shovel Machine driven auger continuous flight auger Split-
Spoon SPT sampler Shelby Tube Sampler Piston Sampler
Laboratory tests
A wide variety of laboratory tests performed on soils and rocks to measure different properties
Although detailed list of laboratory testing is presented in Civil section some of the typical tests involved in the
investigation are given below
Water Content
Particle size Analysis Grain Size Distribution
Sedimentation Hydrometer analysis
Atterberg limits
California Bearing Ratio (CBR)
Direct Shear Test
Oedometer Test (Consolidation)
Swelling Pressure Test
Tri-axial Test
Unconfined Compressive Strength
Chemical Analysis of Soil and Water
In-Situ geotechnical tests
Standard Penetration Test (SPT) - in-situ standard penetration test designed to provide information on the
properties of soil while also collecting a disturbed soil sample for grain-size analysis and soil classification
Dynamic Cone Penetration Test (DCPT) - in-situ dynamic cone penetration test designed to provide
information on the properties of sub soil of natural ground or for pavement DCPT is useful to determine the in-
situ CBR and subgrade modulus
Cone Penetration Test (CPT) ndash standard Cone Penetration Test is performed using an instrumented probe
with a conical tip pushed into the soil hydraulically at a constant rate CPT instrument records tip resistance
friction resistance along the sleeve and pore-pressure measurement For bigger sites usually the CPTs are
performed in combination with drilling of boreholes to correlate so that the investigation is economical and
appropriate CPT data interpretation is used for correlation of soil properties and also to determine Soil Bearing
Capacity (SBC)
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Constant head Falling head permeability tests - Estimating Hydraulic conductivity (or permeability)
of different types of soil is the most important step in designing any groundwater control system The knowledge
of this property is much useful in solving problems involving yield of water bearing strata seepage through
earthen dams stability of earthen dams and embankments of canal bank affected by seepage settlement etc The
falling head method of determining permeability is used for soil with low discharge where as the constant head
permeability test is used for coarse-grained soils with a reasonable discharge in a given time For very fine-
grained soil capillarity permeability test is recommended
Lugeon Test or Packer Tests - Estimating Hydraulic conductivity (or permeability) of different types of
rocks is a key step in designing any groundwater control system in a rock We do perform Packer Permeability
Tests in Rocks
Groundwater Monitoring
Our geotechnical field staffs are well trained for installing Piezometers and groundwater monitoring Piezometers
are two types viz Type-1 is Standpipe Piezometer and Type-2 is Vibrating-Wire Piezometers Standpipe
piezometer facilitates Groundwater levels measurement using dip meter or water level indicators while VW
piezometers are useful for monitoring Pore-Water pressures continuously using special devices attached to data
loggers
Groundwater Samples can be collected for analysis in the chemical and microbiological lab Routine drinking
water analysis trace metals and organic parameters can be tested and evaluated
Slope Stability Studies
The field of slope stability encompasses the analysis of static and dynamic stability of slopes of earth and rock-fill
dams slopes of other types of embankments excavated slopes and natural slopes in soil and soft rock Lonestar
Alpha can provide slope stability investigation analysis (including modelling) and design mitigation which can
be completed by our well trained and qualified geologists and geotechnical engineers
Settlement Monitoring
Settlement Monitoring surveys is performed to determine the degree of horizontal and vertical displacement of
structures pavements and embankments over a defined period Severe pavement damage and structural failure
can be a direct result of settlement and therefore it is critical that movement be detected and measured Our Senior
Engineering Surveyors and Geotechnical Engineers are available to assist you with the development and
implementation of a monitoring system to suit individual requirements
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Other Geotechnical Field Tests
Plate Load Tests
In-Situ CBR Tests
Soil Electrical Resistivity Tests
Soil Thermal Resistivity Tests
Pile Integrity Tests
Infiltration Rate Tests using Double Ring Infiltrometer
Geotechnical Field Tests
Geophysical seismic tests are useful to determine dynamic soil rock properties which will be used in
design of machine and any other vibrating equipment foundations
Two typical seismic tests performed as part of the geotechnical investigations are
Downhole seismic test and
Crosshole seismic test
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LIST OF GEOTECHNICAL TESTS
LIST OF GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING EQUIPMENTS
Drilling Rigs Desco Inc 2No SP4500S amp 3No
SP3500S (crawler)
Split-Spoon Sampler
Drilling Rig Ellettari EK100S amp EK 200S (crawler) Piston Type Samples
Drilling Rigs Truck Mounted Vibrating Wire Piezometers Devices amp Loggers
Drilling Rods Tricone Bits
Standard SPT sets and rods Tungsten Carbide Drilling Bits (96mm amp 101mm amp
above)
Single Double amp Triple Tube Core Barrels ndash
Conventional amp Wireline system
Diamond Bits Surface amp Impregnated (96mm amp
101mm amp above) ndash Conventional amp Wireline system
Shelby Tubes Automatic Water level Meter
Dynamic Cone Penetrometer Test equipment (DCPT) Bailers for Groundwater Sampling
Down-The-Hole Hammer (DTH Hammer) Packer Test Apparatus
Surveying Equipments (Auto Levels Total Station
GPS and Accessories)
Variable Geotechnical Softwares (gINT etc)
Thermal Resistivity Test Apparatus (KD2 Pro) Electrical Resistivity Test Apparatus (Nillson)
SUBSURFACE SOIL ROCK GROUNDWATER
Soil Investigation Drilling in Soils and Rocks
Bearing Capacity amp Settlement Analysis Slope Stability Analysis
Trial Pits Standard Penetration Test - SPT
Permeability in Soil (Falling Constant Head) Dynamic Cone Penetration Test - DCPT
Permeability in Rock (Lugeon Packer Test) Infiltration Rate Tests
Groundwater Monitoring and Sampling Installation of Inclinometers amp Pressure Meters
In-situ CBR Tests Installation of Piezometers
Soil Swelling Tests Plate Load Tests
Vane Shear Tests Soil Electrical Resistivity Tests
Down Hole Seismic Tests Cross Hole Seismic Tests
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KEY STAFF AT GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING
NAME DESIGNATION QUALIFICATION EXPERIENCE
J Pavan Kumar Sr Geotechnical Engineer MTech - Geotechnical 8
Tauseef anwar Geologist MSc Geology 5
Bahrudeen assain
Mohammed Geologist MSc Geology 5
Anjali Geologist BSc in Geology 8
Imran Ishaq Engineering asst Dip Civil 5
Mohammed Al-Ansari Logistics and Supervisor High School 10
Ameen Khalfan Field Coordinator High School 8
Abdullah Field Coordinator High School 5
Rit Bahadur Drilling Operator High School 15
Purna Bahadur Drilling Operator High School 16
Rajan Basnet Drilling Operator High School 10
Subarna Paija Drilling Operator High School 11
Lil Bahadur Sr Mechanic High School 11
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RECENT GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING PROJECTS Project Client Consultant No of Boreholes
Oman National Railway
Project Segments 2 amp 6
Italferr SpA MOTC 65 BH 80 TP amp
Piezometers
Bunker Terminal at Duqm Oman Oil Marketing Co
(OOMC)
Worley Parsons Oman
Engineering (WPOE)
10 BH amp MASW
survey
Mahdah ndash Rawdah Road
Dualization project
Premier International Mott McDonald 22 BH 15 TP amp
Slope stability
Yibal-Khuff FEED project Galfar Engg amp
Contracting Co SAOG
Petroleum Development
Oman (PDO)
95 BH 45 TP amp 11
Downhole seismic
Well pad stability
investigations at Fahud
Mabrouk Khulud West D
Galfar Engg amp
Contracting Co SAOG
Petroleum Development
Oman (PDO)
18 BH
Batinah Expressway Pkg 3 Simplex Infrastructure Parsons International
MOTC
79 BH
Adam ndash Thumrait
Dualization Project
Parsons International MOTC 150 BH 365 TP
Lime Calcination project at
Salalah
Carmeuse Inc - 15 BH 10 TP amp
Diagraphy drilling
Duqm Area A B amp C Sultan Qaboos University
(SQU)
SEZAD 65 BH amp 20 TP
Various Substation projects
in all Governorates
Dawood Engineering
Consultancy
Mezoon Electricity 50 BH 25 TP 50
ERTs
Chromite Quarry Drilling Arabian Gulf Trading - 7 BH
Transmission line at Taqah Rukun Al Yaqeen Int Mott McDonald 50 BH amp 61 TP
Izz ndash Adam Road
Dualization Project
Galfar Engg amp
Contracting Co SAOG
National Engg Services
of Pakistan (NESPAK)
25 BH amp 8 TPs
Bid bid ndash Sur Road
Dualization Project
Astaldi ndash Ozkar Joint
Venture
Dar Al-Handassah
(Lebonan)
89 BH 8 TPs
Piezometers
Water Distribution Network
at Al Amerat
Taeyoung ndash Hasan Juma
Baker JV
Sogreah Consultants 25 BH 130 TP amp Soil
Resistivity
Taxiway and Airlift Ramp
at Al Musannah Airbase
American International
Contractors Inc
- 34 BH amp 62 TP
Water Distribution Network
at Al Khoud
Towell Infrastructure
Projects Co LLC
National Engg Services
of Pakistan (NESPAK)
11 BH 7 TP amp Soil
Resistivity
Interchanges btn Airport amp
Muscat Expressway
Soares Da Costa ndash Oman
United Engg Services JV
Parsons International 15 BHs amp 10 TP
Oman Botanic Garden Diwan Royal Court Alatec (Spain) 75 BH
Qurayiat-Al-Amerat Road Muscat Municipality Parsons International 6 BH
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Tunnel
Al-Haffa District
Development Infrastructure
Dohfar Municipality Dar Al-Handassah
(Lebonan)
11 BH
Piezometers
Salam Resort amp Spa in Yiti
Muscat
Sama Dubai Halcrow International 58 BH
amp Piezometers
Al-Ansab STP Galfar Engineering amp
Contracting
Khatib AlAmi 6 BH
Limestone Quarry for
Doqoum Dry Dock
Daewoo Co Daewoo Co 6 BH
Barka Water Reservoir
Expansion Works
Galfar Engineering amp
Contracting
Mott Mac Donald 12 BH
Soil Resistivity
Information Centers at
Nizwa amp Ibri
Ministry of Higher
Education
Development Services amp
Maintenance
6 BH
Irrigation System Plan for
Dhofar Municipality
Dhofar Municipality Consulting Engineering
Services
7 BH
Infiltration Tests
Cyclone Damage
Rehabilitation Works in Ras
Al-Hadd
CCC Parsons International Investigation for
Ground
Improvement
Soil Resistivity OMIFCO - Soil Resistivity
Seeb Cornice Road
Improvement Bridges
Muscat Municipality Atkins 7 BH
Dualization FarqNizwa to
Marfaa Daris Road
Ministry of Transport and
Communication
Parsons International 18 BH
Dualization of Al Kharjiah
Street
Muscat Municipality Parsons International 6 BH
Bidbid Sur Road Sec-1 MOTC Dar Al Handasah 31 BH Piezometers
120TPs
Flood Protection Dams-
Liwa and Shinaz Area
Ministry of water
resources and regional
municipalities
Renardet amp Fitchner 29 BH 40 TPs
Housing at Hail Al Ghaf
Quriyat
Muscat Municipality - 10 BH amp 10 TPs
132kV OHL from Harweel
to Thumrait
Petroleum Development
Oman
Worley Parsons 11 BH 11TPs amp ERT
132kV OHL from Dank to
Al Hail
Civil Co Contracting OETC Energoprojekt
Mott Mac Donald
43 BH 20 TPs amp
ERT
132kV OHL from Al Wasit
to Buraimi Grid Ss
Civil Co Contracting OETC Energoprojekt
Mott Mac Donald
27 BH 11TPrsquos amp
ERT
Al Athaiba Junction
Improvements
Muscat Municipality Parsons Intl Co 12 BH 7 TP Asphalt
Coring
Third Laneing from Bait Al Muscat Municipality Parsons International 35 BH 34 TP
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Barka to Mabelah Asphalt Coring
Design and construction of
Dualization of Al Murtaffa
street
Muscat Municipality Parsons International 26 BH 15 TP
Asphalt Coring
Proposed Tower
Constructions in OMAN
Ministry of Broadcasting Rohde amp Schwarz 16BH
EPC of power plant Daleel
Facility
L amp T Electromech Mott Mac Donald 7 BH 10TP ERT
Royal Suite at Haima and
Emergency block
Dewan of Royal Court Tebodin amp Partners LLC 4BH 4TP
Navigation Aids System
Muscat International
Airport and Salalah Airport
Thales Deutschland
Germany
Thales Deutschland
Germany
6BH 5ERT
Upgrade of DPS amp B-Block
facility Daleel oil Fields
Daleel Petroleum Attila Dogan 4BH 2ERT
13233kV Grid Station at
Quriyat
OETC LnT Oman Energoprojekt amp Parsons 4BH TPs
132kV OHL from Quriyat
to Jahloot
OETC LnT Oman Energoprojekt amp Parsons 60BH 60TPs 60ERT
Supreme Court at Al
Ghubra Guest House
Royal Court Affairs
Royal Estates The Palace
Consulting Engineering
Services LLC
12BH TPs
GEOTECH DRILLING RIGS
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DESCO SP4500S Rigs DESCO SP3500S Rigs
Site Work Photographs
GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION ndash AREA A B amp C at Duqm
Client SEZAD Consultant SQU
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GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION ndash Yibal Khuff Project at Yibal
Client Galfar Engg amp Cont Consultant PDO
GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION ndash Inclined Coring at Chromite Mine near Sumail
Client Arabian Gulf Trading
GEOTEC
HNICAL INVESTIGATION ndash Oman National Railway Project
Segments 2 amp 6
Client MOTC Consultant Italferr SpA
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GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION FOR
BARKA WATER RESERVOIR EXPANSION
Client Galfar Consultant Mott Mac Donald
SUBSURFACE INVESTIGATION BIDBID-SUR ROAD
SECTION 1
Client MOTC Consultant Dar Al Handasah Shair amp Partners
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GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION FOR SEEB-CORNICHE ROAD
IMPROVEMENT BRIDGE 6 MUSCAT
Client Muscat Municipality Consultant Atkins
GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION FOR 132KV OHL FROM DANK
TO AL HAIL amp 132KV OHL FROM SIBETHA TO BURAIMI
Client CivilCo Consultant Mott Mac Donald Energoprojekt
GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION FOR FLOOD PROTECTION DAMS
SHINAZ AREA ndash HATTA-A HATTA-B FAYDH amp BIDAH
Client MRMWR Consultant Fitchner amp Renardet
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DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF FLYOVER WIDENING AND JUNCTION IMPROVEMENTS AT AL ATHAIBA INTERCHANGE
Client Muscat Municipality Consultant Parsons
DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF THIRD LANING OF MAIN ROAD FROM AL MAWELAH INTERCHANGE TO BAIT AL BARKHA RA
Client Muscat Municipality Consultant Parsons
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SURVEYING WITH TOTAL STATION EQUIPMENT FOR
GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING PURPOSES
ELECTRICAL RESISTIVITY TEST
RESISTIVITY MAPPING amp RESISTIVITY PROFILING
PIEZOMETER INSTALLATION INCLINED DRILLING WITH PACKER TEST
CHEMICALENVIRONMENTAL amp
MICROBIOLOGICAL TESTING
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Lonestar Alpha Lab provides a full range of chemical environmental and microbiological analytical services to
industrial engineeringconsulting and government clients throughout the Sultanate of Oman Lonestar Alpha
analytical expertise includes organic and inorganic analyses of water soil air food and many other matrices The
lab production capability capacity and advancement of instrumentation ensure the reliability and performance
needed to successfully deliver major analytical projects Instruments are dedicated to specific matrices and
analyses to prevent cross contamination Our reports are fully supported by QAQC deliverables designed to meet
the requirements of the regulatory program for which the data will be utilized Our reports are designed for ease-
of-results interpretation as well as efficient validation of the support data
TESTING DIFFERENT MATRICES
DomesticFormationGroundReclamation Water
Desalination Water amp Marine Samples
Marine Life
Plant Tissue
Reverse Osmosis
Soils amp Sediments
Food Products
Metal Samples
Concrete Products
CHEMICALENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS
WaterWastewater Metallic Constituents
WaterWastewater Organic Constituents
Water Cations amp Anions
Ambient Air Quality Monitoring
Stack amp Process Emission Monitoring
Indoor Air Quality
Contamination Pollution Studies Environmental Chemistry organics inorganics metals
Analytical chemistry using AAS XRF OES IRC and wet chemistry
Noise amp Vibration Monitoring
Microbiological Analysis
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AMBIENT AIR amp STACK EMISSION MONITORING
CO amp CO2
Hydrogen Sulfide
Hydrocarbons
Metal Particulates
NOx SOx
Oxygen
Volatile Organic Compounds
Dioxin amp Furion
MICROBIOLOGICAL AIR QUALITY MONITORING
Bacteria(CFUm3
Moulds (CFUm3)
Identification of Microorganisms up to Species level
INDOOR AIR QUALITY (IAQ)
Lonestar Alpha leads the way in Indoor Air Quality Services with our dedicated team of field staff and the latest
equipment We are equipped to investigate chemical and biological exposure situations
IAQ Air Monitoring Services
VOCs and SVOCs
Fungal Mold Indentification Quantification
Total Respirable Particulates
Toxic Vapors
Sick Building Syndrome
Bacterial Indentification Quantification
Typical IAQ Surveys
IAQ profile for preliminary building study
Baseline IAQ monitoring
Mold Fungal contamination monitoring using spore trap sampling devices
Compliance monitoring for municipal amp Government enviromental agencies
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HSE monitoring for critical response of environmental hazards
INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE (IH)
Lonestar Alpha is capable of providing a wide variety of Industrial Hygiene Service
using state of the art equipment and depth of experience with IH procedures
NoiseDosimetry TLV+8Hr TWA
Particulates (Total PM 10 PM 50 PM 25)
Combustible Gases (Total Hydrocarbons)
VOCs and SVOCs
Total and Respirable Fibers
Metals and Inorganics
Typical Industrial Hygiene Monitoring
HSE monitoring for corporate or client requirec field data collection
Compliance monitoring for Municipal or Governmental agency requirements
Background monitoring for comparative Environmental studies
HYGIENE AUDITING AND INSPECTIONS
Hygiene Auditing
Hygiene Inspections and Hygiene recommendations
Assisting in ISOHACCP Certifications
Microbiological Sampling and Analysis of Food and Water
Swab sampling and Air Monitoring
Hotel and Industrial HAACP and Hygiene System Implementation
Assisting in Laboratory setup and Accreditations Response monitoring for safety analysis and quality assurance audits
OIL ANALYSIS
Lube Oil
Transformer Oil
Compressor Oil
Diesel
Heavy fuel
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LIST OF CHEMICALENVIRONMENTALMICROBIOLOGICAL TESTS ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY amp ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS
WATER EFFLUENT SEAWATER SOIL SEDIMENT ANALYSIS
Acidity Sulfide Selenium
Alkalinity TDS Silicon
Ammonia Temperature Silver
Bicarbonate Total Hardness Sodium
BOD Total Nitrogen Strontium
Boron Total Organic Carbon Thallium
Chlorite chlorate Potassium
Bromate TSS Tin
Carbonate Turbidity Titanium
Chlorides Aluminum Vanadium
COD Antimony Zink
Color Arsenic Aromatic Volatile Orgabicx (BTEX)
Conductivity Barium Chlorinated Hydrocarbons
Cyanides Beryllium Crude amp Refined Product Fingerprinting
Dissolved Oxygen Cadmium Extractible Organic Halides
Fluoride Calcium Haloacetic Acids
Free Chlorine Chromium Halogenated Volatile Organics
Magnesium Hardness Cobalt Herbicides amp Pesticides
Nitrates Copper Nitroaromatic amp Cyclic Ketones
Nitrites Hexavalent Chromium Organic and Volatile Acids
Oil amp Grease Iron PCBrsquos
Organic Nitrogen Lead Polynuclear Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAH)
pH Lithium Semi Volatile Organic Compounds
Phenols Magnesium Total Organic Halides
Phosphates Mercury Total Petroleum Hydrocarbons (TPH)
Phosphorus Molybdenum Trihalomethanes
Residual Chlorine Nickel Volatile Organic Compounds
Salinity Niobium Pthalate Esters
Sodium Absorption Ratio
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FOOD CHEMICAL AND MICROBIOLOGICAL TEST
Fish and Value added fish products vegetable oils Ketchups Mayonnaise Vinegar Cooked sea
food Cooked Non sea foods Canned foods Vegetables Snacks Ghee Cheese Honey Sweats etc
CHEMICAL ANALYSIS OF FOOD
GIDELINES - OMAN STANDARDGULF STANDARDOther International Standards
TEST METHODS- AOACASTAAOCSISOSASOASTMBS
CHEMICAL ANALYSIS OF FOOD
Protein Cholesterol
Fat content Phosphorous
Vitamins Sodium
Moisture Potassium
Ash Calcium
Dietary Fibre Lead
Sugar Cadmium
Starch Mercury
Saturated Fat Iron
Unsaturated Fat Magnesium
Arsenic Aflatoxins
Moisture content Histamine
Volatile protein Irradiation
Pesticides Sudan Dyes
MICROBIOLOGICAL ANALYSIS OF FOOD
TEST METHODS ndash USFDA BAMAOACCCFRACMMEFISO
GUIDELINES ndash OMANI STANDARDGSOPHLS
MICROBIOLOGICAL ANALYSIS OF FOOD
Aerobic Plate Count Listeria monocytogens
Lactobacillus acidophilus Shelf Life Analysis
Escherichia coli Enterobacteriaceae
Escherichia coli O157 H7 Vibrio parahaemolyticus
Fecal Coliforms Shigella
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Total Coliforms Listeria spp
Staphylococcus aureus Clostridium perfringens
Salmonella Yeast and Mould
Vibrio cholera Vibrio parahaemolyticus
Anaerobic plate count Campylobacter
Histamine Bacillus cereus
Aflatoxin
CHEMISTRY OF CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL
Chemical Analysis of Cement Chemical Analysis of Lime Powder
Heat of Hydration of cement Total Alkalis
Chemical Analysis of Micro silica Chemical Analysis of Ground Granulated Blast
Furnace Slag
Sodium Absorption Ratio Leachibility Tests of Metals from Soil
Testing of Concrete making water Determination of Alkali carbonates amp Bi carbonates
Cation Exchange Capacity of Soil Organic matter content of soil
Mass loss of Ignition of soil Total Sulphate content of soil
Water soluble Sulphate content of soil Water soluble Chloride content of soil
Carbonate content of soil Acid soluble Chloride content of soil
Gypsum content of soil Ammonia content of soil
Total Sulphate content of Aggregates Total Chloride content of Aggregates
Potential Alkali ndash Silica reactivity of Aggregates Water Soluble Chloride Salts in Aggregates
Acid ndash Soluble Material in fine Aggregate Organic impurities in fine Aggregates
Determining the water content of freshly mixed
concrete
Determining the Portland cement content of the
hardened hydraulic cement concrete
Chemical analysis of hardened concrete Sulfate content of hardened concrete
Chemical analysis for metals like steel Chloride content of hardened concrete
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ORE ANALYSIS
Dolomite Ore Iron Ore
Copper Ore Nickel Ore
Chromium Ore Limestone Ore
Manganese Ore Gypsum
Dunite Quartz
STEEL CHEMISTRY
Alloys Brass amp Bronze
Aluminum Alloys Chemical Composition of Steel
ASTM A 262 (Various) Diffused Hydrogen Test
ASTM G 48 (Variou) Purity of Metals
ASTM G 6667 Nickel Alloys
OIL ANALYSIS
Appearance Flash Point Specific Gravity
Ash Content Water content Insoluble pentane
Carbon Conradson Residue Wear Metals Total Acid Number
Kinematic Viscosity Break Down voltage Total Base Number
Dissipation factor Oil Content Viscosity Index
Color Pour Point Flash Point
Copper Corrosion BS amp W Density
Neutralization number Resistivity Interfacial tension
Dissolve gas Sediment Sulphur content
Cloud point Distillation PCB
Oxidation test Gassing
AMBIENT AIR STACK MONITORING
Carbon Dioxide RPM (PM 10 5 25)
Carbon Monoxide Semi Volatile Organic Compounds
Chlorine Content SO2
Hydrogen Sulfide Total Acid Concentration
Lower Explosion Limit Total Hydrocarbon
Oxides of Nitrogen Total Particulate Concentration
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Oxygen Volatile Organic Compounds
Ozone Dioxin amp Furion
INDOOR AIR QUALITY ndash IAQ INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE - IH
Asbestos Bulk Sample Analysis Total amp Respirable Fibers
Asbestos Fiber Concentration in Air Total amp Respirable Particulates
Bacterial amp Microbial Identification Total Plate Count
FungalMould Identification Toxic Vapors
Metals VOC amp SVOC
Noise Monitoring Dosimetry TWA Yeast amp Mould Identification
MICROBIOLOGICAL ANALYSIS OF WATER
Test Method ndash BS ENISOAPHAAWWACMMEF CCFRA
GUIDELINES ndash Omani standardGSOWHODubai Municipality
WATER WASTE WATERINDUSTRIES WATER SOIL
Heterotrophic plate count
Total Coliforms
Escherichia coli
EnterococciFecal streptococci
Pseudomonas aeroginosa Staphylococcus aureus
Legionella spp Nematodes
Sulphate Reducing Bacteria Yeast amp Mould
Salmonella Microscopic observations and interpretations
Vibrio cholera Standard Plate count at 22 o C
Fecal Coliform Clostridium perfringens
Legionella anisa
Legionella Pneumophila serogroup 1
Legionella Pneumophila serogroup 2-14
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MICROBIOLOGICAL ANALYSIS OF PERSONAL SWABSSURFACE SWABSEQUIPMENT
SWABS
Total coliforms
Fecal coliforms
Escherichia coli
Aerobic plate count
Staphylococcus aureus
Yeast and Mould
Salmonella spp
COSMETICS ANALYSIS
HairoilsHair creams Hair shampooBody lotion Chemical DepilinatorsTalcum PowderDeoderants
Toilette soapSkin cream etc As per GSOOS SASO USFDAAOAC Standards
COSMETICS ANALYSIS
Appearance Thermal Stability
Color Total Fat
Odor Lead
Homogenous Cadmium
Texture Nickel
Seperation Chromium
Skin Irritation Test Ethanol insoluble matter
Marking Water insoluble matter
Language Total free Alkali
Instructions for Use Chlorides calculated as NaCl
Warning phrases concerning the product (if any) Saponification Value
Chemical and Physical Tests Free Fatty Acid as Oliec Acid
Moisture Extraneous matter
pH Total Non Acqueos content
Sediment and suspended matter Peroxide value
Alchohol content Total Bacterial count
Formaldehyde Yeast and Mould
Essential oils Pseudomonas aeroginosa
Volatile matter Staphylococcus aureus
Non volatile alcohol matter
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LIST OF CHEMICALENVIRONMENTALMICROBIOLOGICAL EQUIPMENTS
pH Meter Conductivity Meter pH Meters
Dissolved Oxygen Meter Turbidity Meter
Flame Atomic Absorption Spectrometer
FAASGFAAS Hg Analyzer
EDXRF Analyzer ndash Philips MiniPal2
Muffle Air Furnace (1100˚C) Breakdown voltage
ICP- OES Colour apparatus for OIL
GC-MSGC centrifuge
IC Open cup ndashClosed cup Flash point
UV-VIS-NIR Spectrometer HACH TAN delta Resistivity meter
Dissolved gas Analyser ( TOGA) AAS
TAN Titrator Microscope
Copper corrosion Colony Counter
Karl fisher colometric Viscometer
Interfacial tensometer OES
Biological safety Cabinet UV apparatus
Shaker Water bath
Freezer Incubator
Chillier Autoclave
Micro pipetter Vortex
pipetter
Weighing Balance
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KEY STAFF AT CHEMICALMICROBIOLOGICAL LAB
MAJOR CHEMICALENVIRONMENTAL CLIENTS
Client Client
HMR Consultants Dhofar Power Company
Geo-Resources Omani Euro Foods Industries
Al-Safa Environmental Consultancy Al-Hassan Engineering Company
Five Oceans Dawood Contracting Company
Fugro Middle East Natural Resources Consultants
Gulf Mining ICES
Muscat Chromite Sohar Steel LLC
Total Management Trading Construction Materials Industries
Emirates Trading Co Al-Shidhani Refreshments Enterprises
Oman Chromite Oman Aluminium Processing Industries LLC
Muscat Overseas Radisson Blu
National Arabian Gulf International Desalination amp Water Treatment
ASB Group Dhofar Beverages
Majan Mining Company OMASCO
Haya Oman Liquefied Natural Gas Company
Oman Polyproplene Swan Foods LLC
Oman Methanol Bahwan Engineering Co
NAME DESIGNATION EXPERIENCE
P Tejali Lab Manager 17 yrs
Asad Naqvi Chemical Lab Supervisor 17 yrs
OD Sebastian Senior Chemist 32 yrs
Vinu Mohan Senior Microbiologist 7 yrs
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Sohar Aluminum OMIFCO
Oman Refreshment Occidental Mukhaizna LLC
Shangri-La Barr Al Jissa Special Technical Services
ENATO Consolidated Contractors Company
Blue City Northern Minerals Company
Andam International Sweets of Oman
SUR Desalination (Bahwan Veolia Water) Lalbuksh Voltas Engineering Services
STFA Bahwan Veolia Water LLC
Larsen amp Turbo COWI-Larsen
GALFAR Khimji Permoglaze (Oman) LLC
AATCO United Chrome LLC
Interbeton amp Six Construct Oman Flour Mills Company
Douglas OHI Oman National Engineering amp Investment
VALE -Oman Petrogas
BP Oman Sohar aluminium
Siemens-Oman American Embassy
Tawoos Catering Wacasco Catering
MAF DALKIA Al Futtaim amp Sons
Enhance Khimji Ramdas LLC
Oman Oasis National Mineral water CO LLC
Areej Vegetablesamp Oil Derivatives National Pharmaceuticals
Towell Infrastructure Tulip Inn
The Chedi Grand Hyatt
Al Bustan Palace Muscat Holiday INN
Hotel Ibis Park Inn
Radisson Blu Mother Care
Tabreed Taghleef Indusries
NABIL Biscuits ATTCO
Worely parrsion AECOM
Honda Rotem Abensia
Global Gypsum Board Minvest
Global Engineering SteamTech
Mazoom Pharmacy Muscat Pharmacy
IBN- SINA Pharmacy Golden Jood Trading
Sun rise Global Beya Global Muscat
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MECHANICAL CORROSION AND METALLURGICAL TESTING
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Lonestar Alpha has the capability to cater to the physical metallurgical testing requirements of a wide range of
materials and products The testing capability and experience are recognized by reputed organizations like
PDO OXY BP OGC etc and third party inspection agencies Tests are generally carried out to international
standards set by ASTM BS ASME API AWS and others Lonestar Alpha offers quality service to
international standards accurate results and quick turnaround at reasonable cost
Lonestar Alpha Mechanical Metallurgical Corrosion Testing Capabilities Include
Tensile compression Test Vickers Hardness RockwellBrinell Hardness
Impact (Ambient temp to -196degC) BendFlatteningNick Break Test Elevated Temperature
tensile testing
Corrosion Test - ASTM
A262G48G28ASTM A 923
ASTM E 562 Ferrite measurement
by ferritscope Flexure
Proof Load Breaking Load Failure Load
Coating Thickness Coating Continuity Coating Adhesion
MacroMicro Examination Fillet Weld Break Nick Break
HIC SSCC test in accordance with
NACE standards Chemistry by OES
Failure Analysis and
Material Investigation
Chemical analysis of metallic materials of
Fe and Ni base alloys In situ Replica Metallography
Metallic sample collection at
site for chemical analysis
Strand wire testing for mechanical
properties Portable hardness testing Manhole Cover testing
Rubber testing Geo-textile testing HDPE testing
Materials frequently tested include
Metals and alloy products such as plates shapes bares pipes and fittings
Welding procedure qualification test coupons
Welding consumable qualification test coupons
Welder qualification test coupons
Welding procedure test coupons
Steel Bars Wires and Fabric for concrete reinforcement
Galvanized Steel products
Fasteners
Metal Castings
Cemented Carbide Products
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Lonestar Alpha Laboratories offers a wide range of metallurgical services to many diverse industries supported by
an experienced team of metallurgical engineers trained technicians and modern equipment The following
services are offered
o Laboratory Metallography and Microscopy
o Replica and In-situ Metallography
o Corrosion Testing and Evaluation
o Condition Usability and Remaining Life Assessment
o Failure Analysis and Investigation
o Other Services
Laboratory Metallography and Microscopy
Scanning Electron Microscopy
Stereomicroscopy
Energy Dispersive X-ray Analysis
Fractrography
Macrostructural Examination
Microstructural Examination
Microhardness Evaluation
Replica and In-situ Metallography
In-situ Replica Metallography
Replication of Fractures
Replication of Surface Features
Corrosion Testing and Evaluation
Lonestar Alpha is equipped to undertake corrosion testing and evaluation in accordance with NACE and ASTM
standards for qualification of materials used in corrosive environments which include sea water brine blackish
water and sour service The following tests are conducted
Resistance to Pitting and Crevice Corrosion
Susceptibility to Intergranular Corrosion Attack
Resistance to Sulfide Stress Cracking (SSC)
Resistance to Hydrogen Induced Cracking (HIC)
Examination of Scales and Corrosion Products
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Condition Usability and Remaining Life Assessment
Periodic inspections serve to identify degradation processes at an early stage and thereby provide necessary
information for assessment of condition usability and remaining life Further the initiation of timely repair or
replacement actions substantially reduced or eliminates costly capital and downtime losses
Lonestar has the capability and experience to perform comprehensive inspections necessary for condition
usability and remaining life assessment of a wide range of materials and components used in structures plants and
operating equipment
Power plant and auxiliary boiler tubes headers and connectors
Turbine nozzles vanes combustor lines and casings
Oil and gas processing equipment and components
Equipment and components of marineoffshore structures
Drilling and downhole equipment and components
Engine Components
Failure Analysis and Investigation
Supported by its integrated analytical facilities and the diverse professional capabilities of its staff Lonestar has
for the last several years provided accurate and timely analyses and investigations into failures of components
Reports include comprehensive photographic documentation of observations discussions of findings conclusions
on the mechanism and root cause of failure
Other Services
Lonestar offer assistance in the following areas
Material selection for intended service
Preparation of material testing and inspection procedures
Study of failure mechanisms of complex systems
Troubleshooting
Research and development
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LIST OF METALLURGY TESTS
LIST OF METALLURGY LAB EQUIPMENTS Instron Universal Tensile Tester Lathe Machine
Satec Charpy Impact testing machine Charpy Broaching Machine
Forcipol Bend Testing machine Gas Cutting Gear
Olympus Metallurgical Microscope Carl Zeiss
microscope upto 1600X
Stereo Microscope
Metlabcorp Micro Polisher Digital Verniers
Automatic Polishing machine Digital Micrometers
Water Chiller Bath Coating thickness Meter
Optorama Shadowgraph Holiday detector
Digital thermometers Band Saw Machine
Vickers hardness tester Hack Saw Machine
Fischer Ferritscope Universal Milling Machine
STEEL REBARS EXOTIC MATERIAL
Tensile Tests Bend Tests
Elevated Temperature Tensiles Rebar Tensile Bend and Rebend
Proof Load test Fracture Test
Macro Preparation amp Examination Coating thickness test Holiday Detection Test
Peel Off Test Vickers Rockwell Hardness Survey
Charpy Impact Test Micro Examination with photograph
Ferrite Count (Point Count method) - count Ferrite Content (Magnetic Method) - spots
A262 Test Practice CE ASTM G48ASTM G28 tests
SSCC Test HIC Test
Chemical Analysis XRD EDXRF Analysis
SEMEDS Analysis Detailed Failure Investigation Material investigation
CTOD In-situ Replica Metallography
Strand Wire Tensile Test Manhole Cover Compression Test
Ring Stiffness Test GRE Rubber Plastic Geo-textile Tensile testing
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KEY STAFF AT METALLURGY LAB
Anil Vashishta Pratik Raval Sasikumar Isehaq Chezian
NAME DESIGNATION QUALIFICATION EXPERIENCE
Anil Vashishta Operations Manager
Metallurgical Head
BE Metallurgical
Engineering 24 years
Pratik Raval Test House Supervisor BE Mechanical
Engineering 10 years
KSasikumar Senior Metallurgist BE Metallurgical
Engineering 14 years
GChezhian Metallurgist BE Metallurgical
Engineering 06 years
Ishaq Al Harassi Senior Engineer BE Mechanical
Engineering 08 years
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BRANCHES amp CONTACTS
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LONESTAR ALPHA LABORATORIES BRANCHES amp CONTACTS
Website
wwwlonestaralphacom
General Email infolonestaralphacom
Branches
Muscat (Central Laboratory) PO Box 1197 PC 130 Azaiba ndash Muscat Sultanate of Oman
Tel +968 24501524 24505590
Fax +968 24503814
Email muscatlablonestaralphacom
Muscat (Chemistry Environmental) PO Box 1197 PC 130 Azaiba ndash Muscat Sultanate of Oman
Tel +968 24504206 24504924
Fax +968 24502635
Email chemlablonestaralphacom
Muscat (Micro-biology) PO Box 1197 PC 130 Azaiba ndash Muscat Sultanate of Oman
Tel +968 24504206 24504924
Fax +968 24502635
Email microlablonestaralphacom
Sohar PO Box 84 PC 327 Sohar Industrial Estate Sohar ndash Sultanate of Oman
Tel +968 26751775 26751920 26751976
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Email civilsoharlonestaralphacom
Duqm Tel +968 99278040 92303290
Fax +968 24503814
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Fax +968 2321 3391
Email salalahlablonestaralphacom
Key Personals
Administration
Dawood Al-Harrasi
Chief Executive Officer
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Saif Al-Harthi
Business Development Manager
+968 90122471 saifalharthylonestaralphacom
Santosh Elapanda
QHSE Manager
+968 99881224 santoshelapandalonestaralphacom
Moncy Thomas
Finance HR amp Admin Manager
+968 99221293 moncythomaslonestaralphacom
Operations
Anil Vashishta
Operations Manager Metallurgical Head
+968 99866907 anilvashishtalonestaralphacom
Civil Engineering Material Lab Hukam Chand
Civil Engineering Country Manager - Civil
+968 99445354 hukamchandlonestaralphacom
Naresh Paladugu
Civil Engineering Technical Manager - Civil
+968 99063458 nareshpaladugulonestaralphacom
Rakesh
Civil Engineering Lab Manager - Sohar Lab
+968 92869691 civilsoharlonestaralphacom
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FrancisMD
Civil Engineering Lab Manager ndash Salalah Lab
+968 92038358 Salalahlablonestaralphacom
Tomiyo
Civil Engineering Senior Lab Technician - Duqm Lab
+968 99278040 duqmlablonestaralphacom
Geotechnical Engineering Lab
J Pavan Kumar
Geotechnical Engineering Sr Geotechnical engineer
+968 99887852 ameerudeenlonestaralphacom
Chemical Microbiology amp Environmental Lab
P Tejali
Chemical Microbiology amp Environmental Engineering Lab Manager
+968 99887834 tejaliparsekarlonestaralphacom
Asad
Chemical amp Environmental Engineering Assistant Manager Chemistry
+968 99884612 asadnaqvilonestaralphacom
Vinu Mohan
Food amp Microbiology Testing
+968 99248181 vinumohanlonestaralphacom
Metallurgy Lab
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Anil Vashishta
Metallurgy Lab Manager Metallurgy
+968 99866907 anilvashishtalonestaralphacom
Pratik Raval
Metallurgy Lab Test House Supervisor
+968 99880633 pratikravallonestaralphacom
Sasi Kumar
Metallurgy Lab Senior Metallurgist
+968 99843415 sasikumarlonestaralphacom
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LOCATION MAPS
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1 MUSCAT
2 Muscat ndash Chemistry Lab
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3 SOHAR
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4 DUQM
5 SALALAH
Registered with Directorate General for Specification amp measurements
Approved by PDO ISOIEC 170252005 Certified by SGS for ISO 9001
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Swell Pressure test Aggregate Impact value
Free swell index Ten percent fines value
Permeability (Constant and Falling head method) Uncompacted void content
Unconfined compressive strength (UCS) Los angeles abrasion value
Sand Equivalent Value Drying and shrinkage
Electrical resistivity Sand equivalent value
Electrical conductivity Petrographic examination
Thermal resistivity Polished stone value
FIELD TESTS Coating and Stripping value
Plate Load test Soundness (Magnesium sulphate Sodium sulphate)
Insitu CBR test Alkali reactivity ndash Mortar bar method (3months
16days)
Dynamic Cone penetration Test (DCPT) Alkali reactivity ndash Rocky cylinder method
Compaction test by Sand replacement method Alkali reactivity ndash Chemical method
Rock fill compaction test by water fill method Organic Impurities
ROCK ASPHALT
Uniaxial Compressive Strength (UCS) Bitumen content and grading
Density Field Core thickness density and Compaction
Water absorption Asphalt coring - Insitu
Flexural strength Marshall stability amp Flow
Point load index Marshall density
Modulus of rupture Maximum theoretical density Gmm
Size amp Weight gradation - Insitu Loss of stability
Sodium sulphate crystallization CEMENT
Drop test - Insitu Fineness
Slake durability Initial and Final setting time
Saturation Coefficient and Porosity Normal consistency
CONCRETE Soundness by lechartlier method
Sampling of Fresh Concrete Compressive and flexural strength
Design mix Heat of hydration
Trial mix Complete chemical analysis
Fresh concrete temperature density amp Air
content Microsilica
Workability ndash Slump cone test Bleeding Density
Setting time of concrete Bulk density
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OTHER CIVIL TESTS
Rock Testing Rock Grading Breakage Index etc
Concrete Coring Drilling of concrete cores from existing structures
Destructive and Non Destructive Tests
Concrete structural evaluation by
Ultra sonic pulse velocity test
Rebound Hammer survey
Half cell potential analysis
Cover meter survey
Depth of carbonation
Bond Strength
Delamination survey
Crack mapping
Reinforcement examination
Corrosion rate measurement
Electrical resistivity in concrete
Compressive strength determination by drilling and testing core sample
Coating thickness
Pull off strength of concrete repair
Pile Tests Low Strain Integrity of Piles and witness of pile load test
Compressive strength of cubesCylindersCores Activity index
Tensile splitting strength Moisture content
Flexural Transverse strength Complete chemical analysis
Durability tests on concrete STEEL
Rapid Chloride Penetration Test (RCPT) Tensile and Elongation test
Initial Saturation Absorption Test (ISAT) Bend test
Water Permeability Rebend test
Water absorption Coating thickness
Chloride Migration test Holiday test
Modulus of elasticity Coating flexibility
Dimensions of Various Concrete BlocksTiles Complete chemical analysis
Water Absorption of Concrete Kerbs Channels
Edgings amp Flags ADMIXTURE
Dimension amp Compressive Strength Of Paving
Blocks Physical and Chemical test on admixtures
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CHEMISTRY OF CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL
Chemical Analysis of Cement Chemical Analysis of Lime Powder
Heat of Hydration of cement Total Alkalies
Chemical Analysis of Micro silica Chemical Analysis of Ground Granulated Blast
Furnace Slag
Sodium Absorption Ratio Leachibility Tests of Metals from Soil
Testing of Concrete making water Determination of Alkali carbonates amp Bi
carbonates
Cation Exchange Capacity of Soil Organic matter content of soil
Mass loss of Ignition of soil Total Sulfate content of soil
Water soluble Sulfate content of soil Water soluble Chloride content of soil
Carbonate content of soil Acid soluble Chloride content of soil
Gypsum content of soil Ammonia content of soil
Total Sulfate content of Aggregates Total Chloride content of Aggregates
Potential Alkali ndash Silica reactivity of Aggregates Water Soluble Chloride Salts in Aggregates
Acid ndash Soluble Material in fine Aggregate Organic impurities in fine Aggregates
Determining the water content of freshly mixed
concrete
Determining the Portland cement content of the
hardened hydraulic cement concrete
Chemical analysis of hardened concrete Sulfate content of hardened concrete
Chemical analysis for metals like steel Chloride content of hardened concrete
Indepth carbonation of hardened concrete Indepth chloride penetration on hardened concrete
by dust sampling and analysis
LIST OF CIVIL EQUIPMENTS
General Equipments
Electronic Weighing balances of various capacities Standard calibration weights
Bouyancy balance system for specific gravity Desiccators
Digital Thermometers of various range Dial Thermometers of various range
Max Min Thermometers Wet amp Dry Thermometers
Pressure Gauges Digital Vernier Callipers
Hot Plates Vacuum Pumps
Air Compressor Sand Bath Water bath
Humidity Chamber Load Rings of different capacity
Dial indicators of various range Digital Dial Indicators
Feeler strips Straight Edges
Magnetic stands Cube Mould (150150150 mm)
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Riffle Boxes Drying Ovens
Soil Aggregate and Rock Testing Lab
BS amp ASTM Test Sieves Sieve Shakers
Cone Penetrometers for Liquid Limit Casagrande Apparatus for Liquid Limit
Shrinkage Limit Apparatus Hydrometer test apparatus
Direct Shear Test Appaatus BS ASTM Proctor Rammers
BS ASTM Proctor Moulds BSASTM CBR Moulds amp Appartus
Multi Speed Compression Machine 50 kN Field CBR Apparatus
ASTM Sand cone Apparatus BS large amp Small Pouring Cylinder
Plate bearing Test Apparatus Dynamic Cone Penetrometer (DCP)
Nuclear Density Gauge Electric Resistivity Meter
Speedy Moisture Apparatus Bulk Density Containers
Flakiness amp Elongation Gauges Los Angeles Abrasion Machines
Sand Equivalent Test Sets Jaw Crusher
Rock cutting Saw Drying Shrinkage Apparatus
Point load Index Tester Slake Durability Apparatus
Aggregate Impact Value Apparatus Aggregate Crushing Ten percent Fines Value Apparatus
1-D odometer for consolidation Flow Cone
Max Min Index density equipment Soil Permeability apparatus
Concrete amp Cement Testing lab
Fully Automatic amp Semi Automatic Compression
machines of Various Capacities
Fully Automatic amp Semi Automatic Flexural Testing
machines of Various Capacities
Density containers for Fresh concrete Density Air content meters for Fresh concrete Air content
Concrete Mortar Penetrometers for Setting Time of
Fresh concrete
Concrete Mixers for Trial Mix
Cube Beam Cylinder Moulds Sulphur compound melting pot
Cylinder capping frame Rapid Chloride Penetration Test Apparatus
Half Cell Potential Test Apparatus Concrete Cover meter
Concrete Resistivity meter Rebound hammer
Pull-Off Strength Tester Ultrasonic pulse Velocity Tester
Concrete Flow Meter Specimen Cutting Machine
Core Drilling Machines Diamond Core Bits of different diameter
Micro-coring equipment Blaine Air permeability Apparatus
Fly ash fineness Apparatus Vicat Apparatus
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Ultrasonic Coating Cover Meter (DFT) Le Chatelier Apparatus for Cement Soundness
Calorimeter for heat of hydration Jolting Apparatus
Cement Mortar Mixer Initial Surface Absorption Apparatus
Compression amp Flexural Testing machine for Cement
Strength
Chloride Migration Coefficient Testing apparatus
Water Absorption of Concrete under pressure Mortar Consistency apparatus
Asphalt Testing laboratory
Bitumen Extractor Theoretical maximum Specific Gravity Apparatus
Marshall Compaction Stand amp Rammer Marshall Moulds
Marshall Stability amp Flow Testing machine Asphalt Coring machine
KEY STAFF AT CIVIL ENGINEERING LAB
NAME DESIGNATION QUALIFICATION EXPERIENCE
Hukam Chand Country Manager Civil BA 36
Naresh Paladugu Technical Manager - Muscat MTech ndash GeoTechnical
Engineering (Civil) 11
Dijesh M D Senior Lab TechnicianSupervisor
(Civil) BSc 12
SumeshC Senior Lab TechnicianSupervisor
(Civil) BSc 12
Srinivasa RaoP Senior Lab TechnicianSupervisor
(Civil) BSc 10
Naveen Dhiman Senior Lab TechnicianSupervisor
(Civil) BSc 11
Rakesh M Branch Manager - Sohar BSc 16
Mohammed Al Futaisi Asst Manager BSc 8
Arun S Anand Senior Lab TechnicianSupervisor
(Civil) BSc 11
Seetharam VS Senior Lab TechnicianSupervisor
(Civil) BSc 12
Ajeesh Kumar Senior Lab Technician BSc 9
MD Francis Branch Manager - Salalah Civil Engineering 39
Dhamotharakannan Senior Lab Technician B Tech Civil Engineering 3
Tomiyo Senior Lab TechnicianSupervisor -
Duqm BSc 10
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MAJOR CIVIL ENGINEERING PROJECTS Project Contractor
Construction of Batinah Expressway(Package 1 to 6)
Galfar Engineering amp Contracting SAOG
Nagarjuna construction company international
Simplex - Konstruktor (JV)
Larsen amp Toubro (Oman) LLC
FSB Ferrovial amp Batco JV
Consolidated Contractors Company Oman LLC
Oman Industrial Complex - VALE
Towel Construction
Teejan Trading amp Contracting
Galfar Engineering
LampT Oman
Barka Desalination Plant Douglas OHI Sohar Development Hotel (Crown Plaza) Galfar Engineering amp Contracting TOYOTA Showroom in Liwa Galfar Engineering amp Contracting Expansion of Sohar Beach Hotel Gulf Home Contracting
Social Houses in Liwa
Sam Trading Hussain Fahdil Partners Eastern Moon Contracting
Sohar Multiplex Towel Construction Rehabilitation of Sewerage Network and STP in
Buraimi
Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
IWP Desalination Plant at SUR Bahwan Engineering amp Contracting Maritime Works on Construction of New Port in
Duqm CCC-STFA-JDN
Shadeed Iron amp Steel Douglas OHI Salam Resort amp Spa (Dredging Work) CCC Bank Muscat Headquarter Building Galfar Engineering amp Contracting PDO Headquarter Building Al-Hajery Trading
Duqm Dry Dock Daewoo Co Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
Duqm Desalination Plant
Larsen amp Tubro
Road Bridges from Sarooj to Qurayat
Fedirici Stirling Batco
Road Work at Rahat Al-Andar Farm
Al-Ansari Trading Enterprises
Al-Moultaqa Residential Complex Dawood Contracting
Diabetic Health Centre Premier International
Oncology Wards amp Day care centre at Royal
Hospital Premier International
Psychiatric Hospital Bahwan Engineering Genetic Hospital Ay_tek Construction (Oman) LLC Sea Front Development Al-Ansari Trading Enterprises Car Museum at Barka Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
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Expansion of Barka Reservoir and Transmission
Facility Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
Arsquo Seeb Wastewater Treatment Project Al Hassan Engineering Oman Maritime College at Sohar Al-Khalili Enterprises
Buildings at Sohar University Al-Hajery Trading
Construction of New Villa and Associated Facilities
at Bahjat Al-Anthar Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
Development of Muscat International Airport (MC1) CCC ndash TAV Joint Venture
RAFO ndash Muscat Airport Desert Line Project
Development of Muscat International Airport -
Supply of Dredged material Boskalis Westminister (Oman)
Duqm Airport Phase 1 Desert Line Project
Sub Station at DankWadi Saa Larsen amp Toubro Oman
Court Complex at Buraimi Al Adarak Trading amp Contracting
Court Complex at Sohar Douglas OHI
Al Buraimi Colleage Al Adarak Trading amp Contracting
ROP Building at Buraimi Nafal Trading
Al Buraimi Public park Business amp Trading
Health Centre at Nizwa Business amp Trading
Ground Improvement Work at Sohar Port Soletanche Bachy (France)
Duraline ME Factory at Sohar Shaksy Engineering
Health Centre at Sohar Dawood Construction Co
Health Centre at Rahab Al Dahleez International LLC
Health Centre at Saham Al Bady Trading amp Contracting
Court Complex at Rustaq Carillion Alawi
Asian beach Game Package II Carillion Alawi
Majilis Oman Carillion Alawi
Health Centre at Al Ajaiz CIVIL CO
MTL ndash AL Mawaleh Third Line CCC Oman LLC
Oman Residence Complex ndash Al Khuwair Douglas OHI
Silver House ndash Ghala Douglas OHI
Oman Airbase at Musannah Douglas OHI
Sheraton Hotel Refurbishment Douglas OHI
Oman Dental College Douglas OHI
PAC Fahud Extension Phase II Douglas OHI
Radio Stations at Barka Bidaya and Bahla Premier International Projects
SBG Plaza at Ghubra Simplex Infrastructures LLC
Qalhat Desalination and Water Supply Project Towell Infrastructure Projects Company
SBG Plaza at Ghubra Towell Construction
ArsquoSeeb Sewage Collection and Conveyance System
Al-Khoudh Gravity Sewer Networks
United Gulf Contracting Company
Office amp Stores Complex at Seeb Galfar Engineering amp Contracting SAOG
Dualization of Bousher Al Amerat Road Galfar Engineering amp Contracting SAOG
Muscat Expressway Galfar Engineering amp Contracting SAOG
Bait Al Barakah Rayaheen Hall amp Museum Galfar Engineering amp Contracting SAOG
Car Museum at bait Al Barakah Galfar Engineering amp Contracting SAOG
Suwaiq Fishing harbour International Contracting amp Engineering
Services
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Duqm Port Complex
Jan De Nul Dredging Ltd
Power Generation amp Distribution Facility at Daleel
Field
Larsen amp Toubro Electromech LLC
Ministry of manpower Building at Airport Height Larsen amp Toubro (Oman) LLC
Glorei Maktabi2 Commercial Building at Al
Wattayah
Larsen amp Toubro (Oman) LLC
Oman Botanic Garden Phase-III Larsen amp Toubro (Oman) LLC
3311kV Primary Sub Station at Al Muna amp Al
Ansab
Larsen amp Toubro (Oman) LLC
22033kv Grid Substation amp Transmission Line at As
Sawady (Blue City Area)
Larsen amp Toubro (Oman) LLC
Primary Substation at Jibroo Larsen amp Toubro (Oman) LLC
13233kV Grid Station at Misfah Area Larsen amp Toubro (Oman) LLC
Flyover Widening and Junction Improvement at
Athaiba
Larsen amp Toubro (Oman) LLC
Dualization of Ghala ndash Al Ansab Road Larsen amp Toubro (Oman) LLC
Al Amerat ndash Quriyat Road Nagarjuna Construction Company
Houses at different location in Quriyat Nagarjuna Construction Company
Construction of Bridge Across Wadi Bani Hinay at
Wilayat of Al Rustaq Abu Hatim Company LLC
Construction of State Audit Institution Head Quarters
Building in Muscat Al Bustan Area Abu Hatim Company LLC
Sultan Qaboos Mosque at Nakhal amp Sumail Abu Hatim Company LLC
Proposed main entrance amp boundary wall at samoud
garrisonHalban Al Ansari Contractors
CPF Road Khazzan Al EZ Trading Transport amp Contracting Co
LLC
Health Center at Nizwa Al Badi Trading
Sultan Qaboos Mosque at Sumail Al Badi Trading
RAH Masjed amp Sablah for PDO Al Hajiry Trading LLC
Al Seeb Waste Water project Al Hajiry Trading LLC
Emergency Water Resrvoir Al Hassan Engineering Company SAOG
Construction of Independent Power Plant Project
Roads(Barka-3) Al Hassan Engineering Company SAOG
Renal Dialysis Center at Seeb Al khalili Construction LLC
Supply Hanger Rafo Mussannah Al khalili Construction LLC
Construction of Barracks accommodation at Airport
Heights Al Nahdha -Al Omaniah Co LLC
Proposed Sports Facilities for Security unitAl
Khoudh Al Rawahi International Co LLC
Remedial Works to Bridges Phase - 4A
(RUAWorks A Side) Al Sarooj Construction LLC
MohdAl Ameen Mosque-External Work Package Al Turki Enterprises
Regional Head Quarters at Ibri amp Rustaq Al Turki Enterprises
Proposed Officers Bedsit Masirah Alyam Enterprises LLC
Accomodation Complex (Kitchen amp Dining)Bid
Bid Police station Building-1 Arabian Supplies Contracting LLC
Officers Bed sit Sumail Arabian Supplies Contracting LLC
Multi - Purpose Hall Bahla Al Hamra Mudhaibi Arabian Supplies Contracting LLC
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amp Al Khamil
Innovation Park Muscat Arabian Supplies Contracting LLC
Dualization of Bid-Bid - Sur Road Section
1Package 1 A Astaldi-Ozkar JV
Al Hail Green Residential Developments Phase - 1 Bahwan Contracting Company LLC
3 X 20 MUA Primary Sub Station Ghala Bahwan Contracting Company LLC
Construction of New HLD Class room PDO Bahwan Engineering Company
Mixed use development at Bausher Carillion Alawi LLC
Roual Opera House Carillion Alawi LLC
Al Khairan Hotel Resort amp Spa Carillion Alawi LLC
Sultan Qaboos Mosque Nizwa Carillion Alawi LLC
Majlis Oman Carillion Alawi LLC
Construction of Muscat Airport Interchange on 18th
Nov Street
Consolidated Contractors Company Oman LLC
( CCC )
Construction of Underpass at Bait Al Barka
RA(CUB Project)
Consolidated Contractors Company Oman LLC
( CCC )
Design amp Construction of Al Mahaj RA Interchange
and related drainage amp Road works
Consolidated Contractors Company Oman LLC
( CCC )
Dualization of Farq Roundabout - Marfarsquoa Daris
Road
Consolidated Contractors Company Oman LLC
( CCC )
Grade Separated Junction Project stage 1 Consolidated Contractors Company Oman LLC
( CCC )
3rd laning of the Main Road from Al Mawaleh
Interchange to Bait Al Barka RA-Lot(1)
Consolidated Contractors Company Oman LLC
( CCC )
MEDC - Head Office building Dawood Contracting Company LLC
Jabal Al- AKhadar Resort Hotel Dawood Contracting Company LLC
Proposed Villa at Royal Flight Residential Complex
at Seeb Dawood Contracting Company LLC
3rd Laning of the M Road from Al Mawaleh
Intrsquochange to Bait Al Barka RA(Lot-2) Desert Line project LLC
Dualization of Nizwa Ibri Road Sec-2 from Jabrin to
Ibri Option 2 Desert Line project LLC
Construction of Asphalt Road from Al Haisha in
Wilayat Bahla to Hamra Al Duru in Wilayat IBRI Desert Line project LLC
Construction of Water Supply to Wilayat Wadi Bani
Khalid Desert Line project LLC
Additional amp Alteration works at Al falaji Development Services ampMaintenance LLC
Armoury Magazine at ROP Academy Development Services ampMaintenance LLC
Construction of Pump Shed Room and Reatin Wall Development Services ampMaintenance LLC
Fanja Sports Club Development Services ampMaintenance LLC
HQ for Ammunition stores at MAM Development Services ampMaintenance LLC
Immigration Complex at Nizwa Development Services ampMaintenance LLC
New building for CDC Department at Rustaq
Hospital complex Development Services ampMaintenance LLC
VIF Complex at Mudhaibi Development Services ampMaintenance LLC
Design amp Construction of Additional Interchanges
for Al Mubaila South Federic Stirling Batco LLC
13233KV Substation amp Associated OHL Ghala
amp AL Khamil Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
NHC Royal Hospital Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
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Inflight Catering Facilities Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
Design amp Construction of Al-Faroosiya Street
Interchange Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
Border Post complex at Rub Al Khali Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
Upgradation of IzkiMuthaibiRustaq Grid station Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
New Accident and Emergency + Burns Department
at Khoula Hospital Phase -8 Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
Dualization of Nizwa ndash Thumrait Road(IZZ-Adam
Section) Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
Dualization of Nizwa ndash Ibri RoadSec2 from Jabrin
to Ibri ndash 1 Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
Ras Al Hadd Airport Development Project Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
Safah and Wadi Latham Oilfield Services
Construction Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
Upgrade of Mukhaizna Airfield ndash New Runway
construction Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
Construction of Water Distribution network
Rustaq Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
New Darsait STP Project Galfar-Cadagua JV
Barrack Accomodation Suwaiq Gulf International Contracting LLC
Al Hamriya storm water drainage channel Hasan Juma Backer Trading amp Contracting
CoLLC
Annexe Building for Supreme Council for Planing Hasan Juma Backer Trading amp Contracting
CoLLC
Oman National Centre for treatment of
Haematological Disorder amp Bone Marrow Transplant
Hasan Juma Backer Trading amp Contracting
CoLLC
Construction of Jr Rate Accomodation Block
Wudam Iskan Contracting Company LLC
8 JOQ at MAM Iskan Contracting Company LLC
Military Technical College District Cooling System Iskan Contracting Company LLC
Al Amerat Waste Water Project Contract A 2 JV Arab Contractors amp WUEC
Darsait Al Wadi Al Kabir Road Project Larsen amp Toubro(Oman)LLC
MGI Road Project Larsen amp Toubro(Oman)LLC
Al Athaibah Interchange Larsen amp Toubro(Oman)LLC
Construction of 13233kv Grid Station at Amrat
Construction of 132kv Grid Station at Mabella - 2
and Installation of Required 132kv Overhead
Line132kv Cables in Muscat Governorate (Tender
No 1432012)
Larsen amp Toubro(Oman)LLC
6 Class Rooms to Zainab Al Asadiya School at Al
Amerat Mansoor Al Masroory
Proposed 14 classroom - Girls basic education
School at QalhatSur Mansoor Al Masroory
Accomodation at Adam Nafal Contracting amp Trading Co LLC
Wudam Naval Base Nafal Contracting amp Trading Co LLC
Construction of 3311KV Primary Sub Station at
Saraya Bandar Jissah
Oman National Engineering amp Investment
Co(SOAG)
Bait Al Barka Viewing Platform amp Sea wall Oman Shapoorji Construction Co LLC
Construction of Medium Wave Radio Transmission
Station in Barkabahla amp Buraimi Premier International Project LLC
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Al Batinah Coastal Housing Project
barkaMusanna amp Suwaiq Radic Construction Company LLC
Commercial amp Residential Building at Mumtaz area Shaksy Engineering Services LLC
Dualization of Ibri ndash Al Dariz-Miskin Road Strabag Oman LLC
Re-Build of Air strip existing at Rusail amp Sayq Strabag Oman LLC
Wadi Minqal amp Wadi Bani Jaber Asphalt Road
Section - 1 Strabag Oman LLC
Dualization of Bid-Bid - Sur Road Section -
1Package 1 - B STFA-HLG JV
Civil Work Services for Safah (B-09) Wadi Latham
(B-27) Fields Special Technical Services
Gas Processing Plant at Abu Tubul Block 60 Special Technical Services
EPC of RAH Substation STS Tebodin LLC
Treated Effluent Supply to Al Riyam amp Kalbou
Parks Teejan Trading amp Contracting
New Supreme Court Building At Al Ghubrah Towell Construction amp Company LLC
MC 4a ndash Civil Aviation Head Quarters Towell Construction amp Company LLC
New Supreme Court Building At Al Ghubrah Towell Construction amp Company LLC
Expansion of Distrib Network Seeb Wilyat ndash Seeb Towell Infrastructure Projects CoLLC (TIPCO)
Water Distribution Network for Wilyat -AL Qabil amp
Ibra Towell Infrastructure Projects CoLLC (TIPCO)
Construction of Batinah Expressway (Package -1) Galfar Engineering amp Contracting SAOG
Batinah Expressway Package ndash 3 Simplex - Konstruktor (JV)
Construction of Batinah Expressway - Package - 4 Larsen amp Toubro(Oman) LLC
Construction of Batinah Expressway - Package - 6 CCC (Oman) LLC
BP Oman - Khazzan Project Al EZ TradingTransport amp Contracting CoLLC
Kempinski HotelThe Wave Muscat Carillion Alawi LLC
Upgrading of Sinaw-Mahout Road Section-02 Strabag Oman LLC
Construction of Batinah Highway (Halban Junction) Strabag Oman LLC
Construction of Batinah Highway-Package-2 Nagarjuna Construction Company (NCC)
Major Site laboratories
Project Contractor
Head Quarter Building for PDO at MAF Al Hajry Trading amp Contracting
Development of Muscat International Airport ndash
Supply of dredged material
Boskalis Westminister (Oman)
Expeditionary Tent Beddown Area at Masirah Island
Cosmopolitan ndash EMTA Joint Venture
BP ndash Pipeline Installation amp Site Construction Galfar Engineering
Rehabilitation Works (Roads Bridges) at Quriyat Federcei Stirling Batco
Health Centre at Saham Al Badi Trading amp Construction
Sohar Bulk Jetty Oman Operation Saipem ndash Afcons Joint Venture
PDO ndash SNDC Project at Qurn Alam
Al Hassan Engineering
2nd Asian Beach Game 2010 at Wudam Carillion Alawi LLC
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Power Generation amp Distribution Facility at Daleel
Field
Larsen amp Toubro Electromech LLC
Health Centre at Rahab
Al Dahleez International LLC
Sohar Bulk Jetty Project
Saipem- Afcons Joint Venture
Court Complex at Rustaq
Carillion Alawi LLC
PDO Bahja ndash Plot Development
Sayouh Mahwees Trd amp Cont Co LLC
Dualization of Bid-Bid Sur Road Astaldi ndash Ozkar JV and STFA-HLG JV
ROP ndash Sidab Harbour Project Carillion Alawi LLC
Salalah International Airport LampT Galfar Contortion
Construction of Al Batinah Expressway (Package -1) Galfar Engineering amp Contracting SAOG
Batinah Express way Package ndash 3 Simplex - Konstruktor (JV)
Construction of Batinah Expressway - Package - 4 Larsen amp Toubro(Oman) LLC
Construction of Batinah Expressway - Package - 5 FSB Ferrovial amp Batco JV
Construction of Batinah Expressway - Package - 6 CCC (Oman) LLC
Air traffic control at Masira Darim Construction company LLC
Transfer station at Fanza Malik Sohar
STF Complex -Suwaiq Dawood Contracting Company LLC
Ras Al Hamra Development Project (RAH - 435) Al Turki Enterprises LLC
Zulia Power plant (PDO) Al Hassan Engineering LLC
SNCP Qurnalam Al Hassan Engineering LLC
RAH International School Al Hajry Trading amp Contracting
Dualization of Bid-Bid - Sur Road Section
1Package 1 A
Astaldi-Ozkar JV
Halban prade ground project (SSF) Trading amp Investment LLC
Jabel Akhthar Hotel Dawood Contracting Company LLC
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Sultan Qaboos Mosque Nizwa Carillion Alawi LLC
SUR IPP Douglas OHI
MC-5 Salalah International Airport L amp T India and L amp T Oman
MC-5 Salalah International Airport Galfar Engineering amp Contracting SAOG
Shadeed Iron amp Steel L amp T Oman
Shadeed Iron amp Steel Simplex Infrastructures LLC
Health Centre Ibri Master Bin Karam
University Of Buraimi L amp T Oman
University Of Buraimi L amp T Oman
Trasnsfer Station SUR Mallak Sohar
Dualization of Mahdha-AL Rawdha Road
Buraimi
Premier International
Duqm Port Road Strabag Oman LLC
Mall of Oman - Package - 2 SPCCC
Dualization of Adam - Thumrait Road Part - 2
(ATD Project)
CCC (Oman) LLC
Durability Test of Concrete such as Chloride Migration Test and Rapid Chloride Permeability Test
Field Compaction test is used to provide the basis for control the fill material compaction
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Rapid chloride penetration test for concrete to asses the chloride ion penetration
Durability Test of Concrete such as Water Penetration Test
Permeability Apparatus Constant amp Falling Head for Granular ampClaySilt
Transverse Strength of Kerb Stone
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Non Destructive Structural Investigation
Exposure of foundation for visual inspection and NDT
Cover meter surevy Test indicates position of reinforecemnt bars hardned concrete
Ultra sonic pulse velocity measurement to assess the uniformity of concrete Detects internal flaws cracks and segregation etc
Rebound Hammer test to find the insitu concrete strength Surface hardness
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Direct Shear test to find the cohesion(C) and angle of internal friction(ɸ) in soil samples
Insitu concrete coring to determine the compressive strength
Marshall stability test for asphalt mixes
GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING
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Lonestar Alpha Labs undertake onshore amp offshore ground investigations for a wide variety of civil and
industrial construction infrastructure and pipeline projects We pride ourselves by adopting the same
professional approach to both large multi-disciplinary investigation projects as well as small simple structures
Our Investigation is supervised by highly qualified amp experienced geotechnical engineers and geologists
General Geotechnical Engineering Services
Design and planning of ground investigations
Settlement Monitoring
Foundation Designs and Proof Checking
Design of Reinforced Earth Structures
Design of Deep Foundations (Piles Well) amp Mat Foundations
Borehole drilling amp soil investigations (SPT)
Dynamic Cone Penetration Testing (DCPT)
Static Cone Penetration Test with pore-pressure measurement (CPTU)
Sample coring and analysis
Down hole and Cross Hole Seismic Tests
Trial pitting and trenching
Slope stability analysis amp studies
Pumping Tests and permeability Lugeon Tests
Double Ring Infiltrometer Tests
Plate bearing Tests and in-situ CBRs
Electrical Resistively Test
Thermal Resistivity Test
Resistively Profiling amp Resistivity Mapping
Groundwater Monitoring Sampling and Analysis
Preparation of factual and interpretative reporting
Soil Investigations
Soil Geotechnical investigations are performed by geotechnical engineers to obtain information on the physical
and mechanical properties of soil and rock around a site to design earthworks and foundations for proposed
structures and for repair of distress to earthworks and structures caused by subsurface conditions A geotechnical
investigation includes surface exploration and subsurface exploration of a site Our rigs are cable to drill vertical
holes down to 400m and inclined holes down to 200m below existing ground level
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Soil sampling using variety of samplers to collect disturbed samples relatively undisturbed samples and
undisturbed samples Samplers such as Hand Shovel Machine driven auger continuous flight auger Split-
Spoon SPT sampler Shelby Tube Sampler Piston Sampler
Laboratory tests
A wide variety of laboratory tests performed on soils and rocks to measure different properties
Although detailed list of laboratory testing is presented in Civil section some of the typical tests involved in the
investigation are given below
Water Content
Particle size Analysis Grain Size Distribution
Sedimentation Hydrometer analysis
Atterberg limits
California Bearing Ratio (CBR)
Direct Shear Test
Oedometer Test (Consolidation)
Swelling Pressure Test
Tri-axial Test
Unconfined Compressive Strength
Chemical Analysis of Soil and Water
In-Situ geotechnical tests
Standard Penetration Test (SPT) - in-situ standard penetration test designed to provide information on the
properties of soil while also collecting a disturbed soil sample for grain-size analysis and soil classification
Dynamic Cone Penetration Test (DCPT) - in-situ dynamic cone penetration test designed to provide
information on the properties of sub soil of natural ground or for pavement DCPT is useful to determine the in-
situ CBR and subgrade modulus
Cone Penetration Test (CPT) ndash standard Cone Penetration Test is performed using an instrumented probe
with a conical tip pushed into the soil hydraulically at a constant rate CPT instrument records tip resistance
friction resistance along the sleeve and pore-pressure measurement For bigger sites usually the CPTs are
performed in combination with drilling of boreholes to correlate so that the investigation is economical and
appropriate CPT data interpretation is used for correlation of soil properties and also to determine Soil Bearing
Capacity (SBC)
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Constant head Falling head permeability tests - Estimating Hydraulic conductivity (or permeability)
of different types of soil is the most important step in designing any groundwater control system The knowledge
of this property is much useful in solving problems involving yield of water bearing strata seepage through
earthen dams stability of earthen dams and embankments of canal bank affected by seepage settlement etc The
falling head method of determining permeability is used for soil with low discharge where as the constant head
permeability test is used for coarse-grained soils with a reasonable discharge in a given time For very fine-
grained soil capillarity permeability test is recommended
Lugeon Test or Packer Tests - Estimating Hydraulic conductivity (or permeability) of different types of
rocks is a key step in designing any groundwater control system in a rock We do perform Packer Permeability
Tests in Rocks
Groundwater Monitoring
Our geotechnical field staffs are well trained for installing Piezometers and groundwater monitoring Piezometers
are two types viz Type-1 is Standpipe Piezometer and Type-2 is Vibrating-Wire Piezometers Standpipe
piezometer facilitates Groundwater levels measurement using dip meter or water level indicators while VW
piezometers are useful for monitoring Pore-Water pressures continuously using special devices attached to data
loggers
Groundwater Samples can be collected for analysis in the chemical and microbiological lab Routine drinking
water analysis trace metals and organic parameters can be tested and evaluated
Slope Stability Studies
The field of slope stability encompasses the analysis of static and dynamic stability of slopes of earth and rock-fill
dams slopes of other types of embankments excavated slopes and natural slopes in soil and soft rock Lonestar
Alpha can provide slope stability investigation analysis (including modelling) and design mitigation which can
be completed by our well trained and qualified geologists and geotechnical engineers
Settlement Monitoring
Settlement Monitoring surveys is performed to determine the degree of horizontal and vertical displacement of
structures pavements and embankments over a defined period Severe pavement damage and structural failure
can be a direct result of settlement and therefore it is critical that movement be detected and measured Our Senior
Engineering Surveyors and Geotechnical Engineers are available to assist you with the development and
implementation of a monitoring system to suit individual requirements
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Other Geotechnical Field Tests
Plate Load Tests
In-Situ CBR Tests
Soil Electrical Resistivity Tests
Soil Thermal Resistivity Tests
Pile Integrity Tests
Infiltration Rate Tests using Double Ring Infiltrometer
Geotechnical Field Tests
Geophysical seismic tests are useful to determine dynamic soil rock properties which will be used in
design of machine and any other vibrating equipment foundations
Two typical seismic tests performed as part of the geotechnical investigations are
Downhole seismic test and
Crosshole seismic test
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LIST OF GEOTECHNICAL TESTS
LIST OF GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING EQUIPMENTS
Drilling Rigs Desco Inc 2No SP4500S amp 3No
SP3500S (crawler)
Split-Spoon Sampler
Drilling Rig Ellettari EK100S amp EK 200S (crawler) Piston Type Samples
Drilling Rigs Truck Mounted Vibrating Wire Piezometers Devices amp Loggers
Drilling Rods Tricone Bits
Standard SPT sets and rods Tungsten Carbide Drilling Bits (96mm amp 101mm amp
above)
Single Double amp Triple Tube Core Barrels ndash
Conventional amp Wireline system
Diamond Bits Surface amp Impregnated (96mm amp
101mm amp above) ndash Conventional amp Wireline system
Shelby Tubes Automatic Water level Meter
Dynamic Cone Penetrometer Test equipment (DCPT) Bailers for Groundwater Sampling
Down-The-Hole Hammer (DTH Hammer) Packer Test Apparatus
Surveying Equipments (Auto Levels Total Station
GPS and Accessories)
Variable Geotechnical Softwares (gINT etc)
Thermal Resistivity Test Apparatus (KD2 Pro) Electrical Resistivity Test Apparatus (Nillson)
SUBSURFACE SOIL ROCK GROUNDWATER
Soil Investigation Drilling in Soils and Rocks
Bearing Capacity amp Settlement Analysis Slope Stability Analysis
Trial Pits Standard Penetration Test - SPT
Permeability in Soil (Falling Constant Head) Dynamic Cone Penetration Test - DCPT
Permeability in Rock (Lugeon Packer Test) Infiltration Rate Tests
Groundwater Monitoring and Sampling Installation of Inclinometers amp Pressure Meters
In-situ CBR Tests Installation of Piezometers
Soil Swelling Tests Plate Load Tests
Vane Shear Tests Soil Electrical Resistivity Tests
Down Hole Seismic Tests Cross Hole Seismic Tests
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KEY STAFF AT GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING
NAME DESIGNATION QUALIFICATION EXPERIENCE
J Pavan Kumar Sr Geotechnical Engineer MTech - Geotechnical 8
Tauseef anwar Geologist MSc Geology 5
Bahrudeen assain
Mohammed Geologist MSc Geology 5
Anjali Geologist BSc in Geology 8
Imran Ishaq Engineering asst Dip Civil 5
Mohammed Al-Ansari Logistics and Supervisor High School 10
Ameen Khalfan Field Coordinator High School 8
Abdullah Field Coordinator High School 5
Rit Bahadur Drilling Operator High School 15
Purna Bahadur Drilling Operator High School 16
Rajan Basnet Drilling Operator High School 10
Subarna Paija Drilling Operator High School 11
Lil Bahadur Sr Mechanic High School 11
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RECENT GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING PROJECTS Project Client Consultant No of Boreholes
Oman National Railway
Project Segments 2 amp 6
Italferr SpA MOTC 65 BH 80 TP amp
Piezometers
Bunker Terminal at Duqm Oman Oil Marketing Co
(OOMC)
Worley Parsons Oman
Engineering (WPOE)
10 BH amp MASW
survey
Mahdah ndash Rawdah Road
Dualization project
Premier International Mott McDonald 22 BH 15 TP amp
Slope stability
Yibal-Khuff FEED project Galfar Engg amp
Contracting Co SAOG
Petroleum Development
Oman (PDO)
95 BH 45 TP amp 11
Downhole seismic
Well pad stability
investigations at Fahud
Mabrouk Khulud West D
Galfar Engg amp
Contracting Co SAOG
Petroleum Development
Oman (PDO)
18 BH
Batinah Expressway Pkg 3 Simplex Infrastructure Parsons International
MOTC
79 BH
Adam ndash Thumrait
Dualization Project
Parsons International MOTC 150 BH 365 TP
Lime Calcination project at
Salalah
Carmeuse Inc - 15 BH 10 TP amp
Diagraphy drilling
Duqm Area A B amp C Sultan Qaboos University
(SQU)
SEZAD 65 BH amp 20 TP
Various Substation projects
in all Governorates
Dawood Engineering
Consultancy
Mezoon Electricity 50 BH 25 TP 50
ERTs
Chromite Quarry Drilling Arabian Gulf Trading - 7 BH
Transmission line at Taqah Rukun Al Yaqeen Int Mott McDonald 50 BH amp 61 TP
Izz ndash Adam Road
Dualization Project
Galfar Engg amp
Contracting Co SAOG
National Engg Services
of Pakistan (NESPAK)
25 BH amp 8 TPs
Bid bid ndash Sur Road
Dualization Project
Astaldi ndash Ozkar Joint
Venture
Dar Al-Handassah
(Lebonan)
89 BH 8 TPs
Piezometers
Water Distribution Network
at Al Amerat
Taeyoung ndash Hasan Juma
Baker JV
Sogreah Consultants 25 BH 130 TP amp Soil
Resistivity
Taxiway and Airlift Ramp
at Al Musannah Airbase
American International
Contractors Inc
- 34 BH amp 62 TP
Water Distribution Network
at Al Khoud
Towell Infrastructure
Projects Co LLC
National Engg Services
of Pakistan (NESPAK)
11 BH 7 TP amp Soil
Resistivity
Interchanges btn Airport amp
Muscat Expressway
Soares Da Costa ndash Oman
United Engg Services JV
Parsons International 15 BHs amp 10 TP
Oman Botanic Garden Diwan Royal Court Alatec (Spain) 75 BH
Qurayiat-Al-Amerat Road Muscat Municipality Parsons International 6 BH
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Tunnel
Al-Haffa District
Development Infrastructure
Dohfar Municipality Dar Al-Handassah
(Lebonan)
11 BH
Piezometers
Salam Resort amp Spa in Yiti
Muscat
Sama Dubai Halcrow International 58 BH
amp Piezometers
Al-Ansab STP Galfar Engineering amp
Contracting
Khatib AlAmi 6 BH
Limestone Quarry for
Doqoum Dry Dock
Daewoo Co Daewoo Co 6 BH
Barka Water Reservoir
Expansion Works
Galfar Engineering amp
Contracting
Mott Mac Donald 12 BH
Soil Resistivity
Information Centers at
Nizwa amp Ibri
Ministry of Higher
Education
Development Services amp
Maintenance
6 BH
Irrigation System Plan for
Dhofar Municipality
Dhofar Municipality Consulting Engineering
Services
7 BH
Infiltration Tests
Cyclone Damage
Rehabilitation Works in Ras
Al-Hadd
CCC Parsons International Investigation for
Ground
Improvement
Soil Resistivity OMIFCO - Soil Resistivity
Seeb Cornice Road
Improvement Bridges
Muscat Municipality Atkins 7 BH
Dualization FarqNizwa to
Marfaa Daris Road
Ministry of Transport and
Communication
Parsons International 18 BH
Dualization of Al Kharjiah
Street
Muscat Municipality Parsons International 6 BH
Bidbid Sur Road Sec-1 MOTC Dar Al Handasah 31 BH Piezometers
120TPs
Flood Protection Dams-
Liwa and Shinaz Area
Ministry of water
resources and regional
municipalities
Renardet amp Fitchner 29 BH 40 TPs
Housing at Hail Al Ghaf
Quriyat
Muscat Municipality - 10 BH amp 10 TPs
132kV OHL from Harweel
to Thumrait
Petroleum Development
Oman
Worley Parsons 11 BH 11TPs amp ERT
132kV OHL from Dank to
Al Hail
Civil Co Contracting OETC Energoprojekt
Mott Mac Donald
43 BH 20 TPs amp
ERT
132kV OHL from Al Wasit
to Buraimi Grid Ss
Civil Co Contracting OETC Energoprojekt
Mott Mac Donald
27 BH 11TPrsquos amp
ERT
Al Athaiba Junction
Improvements
Muscat Municipality Parsons Intl Co 12 BH 7 TP Asphalt
Coring
Third Laneing from Bait Al Muscat Municipality Parsons International 35 BH 34 TP
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Barka to Mabelah Asphalt Coring
Design and construction of
Dualization of Al Murtaffa
street
Muscat Municipality Parsons International 26 BH 15 TP
Asphalt Coring
Proposed Tower
Constructions in OMAN
Ministry of Broadcasting Rohde amp Schwarz 16BH
EPC of power plant Daleel
Facility
L amp T Electromech Mott Mac Donald 7 BH 10TP ERT
Royal Suite at Haima and
Emergency block
Dewan of Royal Court Tebodin amp Partners LLC 4BH 4TP
Navigation Aids System
Muscat International
Airport and Salalah Airport
Thales Deutschland
Germany
Thales Deutschland
Germany
6BH 5ERT
Upgrade of DPS amp B-Block
facility Daleel oil Fields
Daleel Petroleum Attila Dogan 4BH 2ERT
13233kV Grid Station at
Quriyat
OETC LnT Oman Energoprojekt amp Parsons 4BH TPs
132kV OHL from Quriyat
to Jahloot
OETC LnT Oman Energoprojekt amp Parsons 60BH 60TPs 60ERT
Supreme Court at Al
Ghubra Guest House
Royal Court Affairs
Royal Estates The Palace
Consulting Engineering
Services LLC
12BH TPs
GEOTECH DRILLING RIGS
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DESCO SP4500S Rigs DESCO SP3500S Rigs
Site Work Photographs
GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION ndash AREA A B amp C at Duqm
Client SEZAD Consultant SQU
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GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION ndash Yibal Khuff Project at Yibal
Client Galfar Engg amp Cont Consultant PDO
GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION ndash Inclined Coring at Chromite Mine near Sumail
Client Arabian Gulf Trading
GEOTEC
HNICAL INVESTIGATION ndash Oman National Railway Project
Segments 2 amp 6
Client MOTC Consultant Italferr SpA
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GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION FOR
BARKA WATER RESERVOIR EXPANSION
Client Galfar Consultant Mott Mac Donald
SUBSURFACE INVESTIGATION BIDBID-SUR ROAD
SECTION 1
Client MOTC Consultant Dar Al Handasah Shair amp Partners
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GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION FOR SEEB-CORNICHE ROAD
IMPROVEMENT BRIDGE 6 MUSCAT
Client Muscat Municipality Consultant Atkins
GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION FOR 132KV OHL FROM DANK
TO AL HAIL amp 132KV OHL FROM SIBETHA TO BURAIMI
Client CivilCo Consultant Mott Mac Donald Energoprojekt
GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION FOR FLOOD PROTECTION DAMS
SHINAZ AREA ndash HATTA-A HATTA-B FAYDH amp BIDAH
Client MRMWR Consultant Fitchner amp Renardet
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DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF FLYOVER WIDENING AND JUNCTION IMPROVEMENTS AT AL ATHAIBA INTERCHANGE
Client Muscat Municipality Consultant Parsons
DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF THIRD LANING OF MAIN ROAD FROM AL MAWELAH INTERCHANGE TO BAIT AL BARKHA RA
Client Muscat Municipality Consultant Parsons
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SURVEYING WITH TOTAL STATION EQUIPMENT FOR
GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING PURPOSES
ELECTRICAL RESISTIVITY TEST
RESISTIVITY MAPPING amp RESISTIVITY PROFILING
PIEZOMETER INSTALLATION INCLINED DRILLING WITH PACKER TEST
CHEMICALENVIRONMENTAL amp
MICROBIOLOGICAL TESTING
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Lonestar Alpha Lab provides a full range of chemical environmental and microbiological analytical services to
industrial engineeringconsulting and government clients throughout the Sultanate of Oman Lonestar Alpha
analytical expertise includes organic and inorganic analyses of water soil air food and many other matrices The
lab production capability capacity and advancement of instrumentation ensure the reliability and performance
needed to successfully deliver major analytical projects Instruments are dedicated to specific matrices and
analyses to prevent cross contamination Our reports are fully supported by QAQC deliverables designed to meet
the requirements of the regulatory program for which the data will be utilized Our reports are designed for ease-
of-results interpretation as well as efficient validation of the support data
TESTING DIFFERENT MATRICES
DomesticFormationGroundReclamation Water
Desalination Water amp Marine Samples
Marine Life
Plant Tissue
Reverse Osmosis
Soils amp Sediments
Food Products
Metal Samples
Concrete Products
CHEMICALENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS
WaterWastewater Metallic Constituents
WaterWastewater Organic Constituents
Water Cations amp Anions
Ambient Air Quality Monitoring
Stack amp Process Emission Monitoring
Indoor Air Quality
Contamination Pollution Studies Environmental Chemistry organics inorganics metals
Analytical chemistry using AAS XRF OES IRC and wet chemistry
Noise amp Vibration Monitoring
Microbiological Analysis
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AMBIENT AIR amp STACK EMISSION MONITORING
CO amp CO2
Hydrogen Sulfide
Hydrocarbons
Metal Particulates
NOx SOx
Oxygen
Volatile Organic Compounds
Dioxin amp Furion
MICROBIOLOGICAL AIR QUALITY MONITORING
Bacteria(CFUm3
Moulds (CFUm3)
Identification of Microorganisms up to Species level
INDOOR AIR QUALITY (IAQ)
Lonestar Alpha leads the way in Indoor Air Quality Services with our dedicated team of field staff and the latest
equipment We are equipped to investigate chemical and biological exposure situations
IAQ Air Monitoring Services
VOCs and SVOCs
Fungal Mold Indentification Quantification
Total Respirable Particulates
Toxic Vapors
Sick Building Syndrome
Bacterial Indentification Quantification
Typical IAQ Surveys
IAQ profile for preliminary building study
Baseline IAQ monitoring
Mold Fungal contamination monitoring using spore trap sampling devices
Compliance monitoring for municipal amp Government enviromental agencies
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HSE monitoring for critical response of environmental hazards
INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE (IH)
Lonestar Alpha is capable of providing a wide variety of Industrial Hygiene Service
using state of the art equipment and depth of experience with IH procedures
NoiseDosimetry TLV+8Hr TWA
Particulates (Total PM 10 PM 50 PM 25)
Combustible Gases (Total Hydrocarbons)
VOCs and SVOCs
Total and Respirable Fibers
Metals and Inorganics
Typical Industrial Hygiene Monitoring
HSE monitoring for corporate or client requirec field data collection
Compliance monitoring for Municipal or Governmental agency requirements
Background monitoring for comparative Environmental studies
HYGIENE AUDITING AND INSPECTIONS
Hygiene Auditing
Hygiene Inspections and Hygiene recommendations
Assisting in ISOHACCP Certifications
Microbiological Sampling and Analysis of Food and Water
Swab sampling and Air Monitoring
Hotel and Industrial HAACP and Hygiene System Implementation
Assisting in Laboratory setup and Accreditations Response monitoring for safety analysis and quality assurance audits
OIL ANALYSIS
Lube Oil
Transformer Oil
Compressor Oil
Diesel
Heavy fuel
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LIST OF CHEMICALENVIRONMENTALMICROBIOLOGICAL TESTS ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY amp ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS
WATER EFFLUENT SEAWATER SOIL SEDIMENT ANALYSIS
Acidity Sulfide Selenium
Alkalinity TDS Silicon
Ammonia Temperature Silver
Bicarbonate Total Hardness Sodium
BOD Total Nitrogen Strontium
Boron Total Organic Carbon Thallium
Chlorite chlorate Potassium
Bromate TSS Tin
Carbonate Turbidity Titanium
Chlorides Aluminum Vanadium
COD Antimony Zink
Color Arsenic Aromatic Volatile Orgabicx (BTEX)
Conductivity Barium Chlorinated Hydrocarbons
Cyanides Beryllium Crude amp Refined Product Fingerprinting
Dissolved Oxygen Cadmium Extractible Organic Halides
Fluoride Calcium Haloacetic Acids
Free Chlorine Chromium Halogenated Volatile Organics
Magnesium Hardness Cobalt Herbicides amp Pesticides
Nitrates Copper Nitroaromatic amp Cyclic Ketones
Nitrites Hexavalent Chromium Organic and Volatile Acids
Oil amp Grease Iron PCBrsquos
Organic Nitrogen Lead Polynuclear Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAH)
pH Lithium Semi Volatile Organic Compounds
Phenols Magnesium Total Organic Halides
Phosphates Mercury Total Petroleum Hydrocarbons (TPH)
Phosphorus Molybdenum Trihalomethanes
Residual Chlorine Nickel Volatile Organic Compounds
Salinity Niobium Pthalate Esters
Sodium Absorption Ratio
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FOOD CHEMICAL AND MICROBIOLOGICAL TEST
Fish and Value added fish products vegetable oils Ketchups Mayonnaise Vinegar Cooked sea
food Cooked Non sea foods Canned foods Vegetables Snacks Ghee Cheese Honey Sweats etc
CHEMICAL ANALYSIS OF FOOD
GIDELINES - OMAN STANDARDGULF STANDARDOther International Standards
TEST METHODS- AOACASTAAOCSISOSASOASTMBS
CHEMICAL ANALYSIS OF FOOD
Protein Cholesterol
Fat content Phosphorous
Vitamins Sodium
Moisture Potassium
Ash Calcium
Dietary Fibre Lead
Sugar Cadmium
Starch Mercury
Saturated Fat Iron
Unsaturated Fat Magnesium
Arsenic Aflatoxins
Moisture content Histamine
Volatile protein Irradiation
Pesticides Sudan Dyes
MICROBIOLOGICAL ANALYSIS OF FOOD
TEST METHODS ndash USFDA BAMAOACCCFRACMMEFISO
GUIDELINES ndash OMANI STANDARDGSOPHLS
MICROBIOLOGICAL ANALYSIS OF FOOD
Aerobic Plate Count Listeria monocytogens
Lactobacillus acidophilus Shelf Life Analysis
Escherichia coli Enterobacteriaceae
Escherichia coli O157 H7 Vibrio parahaemolyticus
Fecal Coliforms Shigella
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Total Coliforms Listeria spp
Staphylococcus aureus Clostridium perfringens
Salmonella Yeast and Mould
Vibrio cholera Vibrio parahaemolyticus
Anaerobic plate count Campylobacter
Histamine Bacillus cereus
Aflatoxin
CHEMISTRY OF CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL
Chemical Analysis of Cement Chemical Analysis of Lime Powder
Heat of Hydration of cement Total Alkalis
Chemical Analysis of Micro silica Chemical Analysis of Ground Granulated Blast
Furnace Slag
Sodium Absorption Ratio Leachibility Tests of Metals from Soil
Testing of Concrete making water Determination of Alkali carbonates amp Bi carbonates
Cation Exchange Capacity of Soil Organic matter content of soil
Mass loss of Ignition of soil Total Sulphate content of soil
Water soluble Sulphate content of soil Water soluble Chloride content of soil
Carbonate content of soil Acid soluble Chloride content of soil
Gypsum content of soil Ammonia content of soil
Total Sulphate content of Aggregates Total Chloride content of Aggregates
Potential Alkali ndash Silica reactivity of Aggregates Water Soluble Chloride Salts in Aggregates
Acid ndash Soluble Material in fine Aggregate Organic impurities in fine Aggregates
Determining the water content of freshly mixed
concrete
Determining the Portland cement content of the
hardened hydraulic cement concrete
Chemical analysis of hardened concrete Sulfate content of hardened concrete
Chemical analysis for metals like steel Chloride content of hardened concrete
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ORE ANALYSIS
Dolomite Ore Iron Ore
Copper Ore Nickel Ore
Chromium Ore Limestone Ore
Manganese Ore Gypsum
Dunite Quartz
STEEL CHEMISTRY
Alloys Brass amp Bronze
Aluminum Alloys Chemical Composition of Steel
ASTM A 262 (Various) Diffused Hydrogen Test
ASTM G 48 (Variou) Purity of Metals
ASTM G 6667 Nickel Alloys
OIL ANALYSIS
Appearance Flash Point Specific Gravity
Ash Content Water content Insoluble pentane
Carbon Conradson Residue Wear Metals Total Acid Number
Kinematic Viscosity Break Down voltage Total Base Number
Dissipation factor Oil Content Viscosity Index
Color Pour Point Flash Point
Copper Corrosion BS amp W Density
Neutralization number Resistivity Interfacial tension
Dissolve gas Sediment Sulphur content
Cloud point Distillation PCB
Oxidation test Gassing
AMBIENT AIR STACK MONITORING
Carbon Dioxide RPM (PM 10 5 25)
Carbon Monoxide Semi Volatile Organic Compounds
Chlorine Content SO2
Hydrogen Sulfide Total Acid Concentration
Lower Explosion Limit Total Hydrocarbon
Oxides of Nitrogen Total Particulate Concentration
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Oxygen Volatile Organic Compounds
Ozone Dioxin amp Furion
INDOOR AIR QUALITY ndash IAQ INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE - IH
Asbestos Bulk Sample Analysis Total amp Respirable Fibers
Asbestos Fiber Concentration in Air Total amp Respirable Particulates
Bacterial amp Microbial Identification Total Plate Count
FungalMould Identification Toxic Vapors
Metals VOC amp SVOC
Noise Monitoring Dosimetry TWA Yeast amp Mould Identification
MICROBIOLOGICAL ANALYSIS OF WATER
Test Method ndash BS ENISOAPHAAWWACMMEF CCFRA
GUIDELINES ndash Omani standardGSOWHODubai Municipality
WATER WASTE WATERINDUSTRIES WATER SOIL
Heterotrophic plate count
Total Coliforms
Escherichia coli
EnterococciFecal streptococci
Pseudomonas aeroginosa Staphylococcus aureus
Legionella spp Nematodes
Sulphate Reducing Bacteria Yeast amp Mould
Salmonella Microscopic observations and interpretations
Vibrio cholera Standard Plate count at 22 o C
Fecal Coliform Clostridium perfringens
Legionella anisa
Legionella Pneumophila serogroup 1
Legionella Pneumophila serogroup 2-14
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MICROBIOLOGICAL ANALYSIS OF PERSONAL SWABSSURFACE SWABSEQUIPMENT
SWABS
Total coliforms
Fecal coliforms
Escherichia coli
Aerobic plate count
Staphylococcus aureus
Yeast and Mould
Salmonella spp
COSMETICS ANALYSIS
HairoilsHair creams Hair shampooBody lotion Chemical DepilinatorsTalcum PowderDeoderants
Toilette soapSkin cream etc As per GSOOS SASO USFDAAOAC Standards
COSMETICS ANALYSIS
Appearance Thermal Stability
Color Total Fat
Odor Lead
Homogenous Cadmium
Texture Nickel
Seperation Chromium
Skin Irritation Test Ethanol insoluble matter
Marking Water insoluble matter
Language Total free Alkali
Instructions for Use Chlorides calculated as NaCl
Warning phrases concerning the product (if any) Saponification Value
Chemical and Physical Tests Free Fatty Acid as Oliec Acid
Moisture Extraneous matter
pH Total Non Acqueos content
Sediment and suspended matter Peroxide value
Alchohol content Total Bacterial count
Formaldehyde Yeast and Mould
Essential oils Pseudomonas aeroginosa
Volatile matter Staphylococcus aureus
Non volatile alcohol matter
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LIST OF CHEMICALENVIRONMENTALMICROBIOLOGICAL EQUIPMENTS
pH Meter Conductivity Meter pH Meters
Dissolved Oxygen Meter Turbidity Meter
Flame Atomic Absorption Spectrometer
FAASGFAAS Hg Analyzer
EDXRF Analyzer ndash Philips MiniPal2
Muffle Air Furnace (1100˚C) Breakdown voltage
ICP- OES Colour apparatus for OIL
GC-MSGC centrifuge
IC Open cup ndashClosed cup Flash point
UV-VIS-NIR Spectrometer HACH TAN delta Resistivity meter
Dissolved gas Analyser ( TOGA) AAS
TAN Titrator Microscope
Copper corrosion Colony Counter
Karl fisher colometric Viscometer
Interfacial tensometer OES
Biological safety Cabinet UV apparatus
Shaker Water bath
Freezer Incubator
Chillier Autoclave
Micro pipetter Vortex
pipetter
Weighing Balance
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KEY STAFF AT CHEMICALMICROBIOLOGICAL LAB
MAJOR CHEMICALENVIRONMENTAL CLIENTS
Client Client
HMR Consultants Dhofar Power Company
Geo-Resources Omani Euro Foods Industries
Al-Safa Environmental Consultancy Al-Hassan Engineering Company
Five Oceans Dawood Contracting Company
Fugro Middle East Natural Resources Consultants
Gulf Mining ICES
Muscat Chromite Sohar Steel LLC
Total Management Trading Construction Materials Industries
Emirates Trading Co Al-Shidhani Refreshments Enterprises
Oman Chromite Oman Aluminium Processing Industries LLC
Muscat Overseas Radisson Blu
National Arabian Gulf International Desalination amp Water Treatment
ASB Group Dhofar Beverages
Majan Mining Company OMASCO
Haya Oman Liquefied Natural Gas Company
Oman Polyproplene Swan Foods LLC
Oman Methanol Bahwan Engineering Co
NAME DESIGNATION EXPERIENCE
P Tejali Lab Manager 17 yrs
Asad Naqvi Chemical Lab Supervisor 17 yrs
OD Sebastian Senior Chemist 32 yrs
Vinu Mohan Senior Microbiologist 7 yrs
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Sohar Aluminum OMIFCO
Oman Refreshment Occidental Mukhaizna LLC
Shangri-La Barr Al Jissa Special Technical Services
ENATO Consolidated Contractors Company
Blue City Northern Minerals Company
Andam International Sweets of Oman
SUR Desalination (Bahwan Veolia Water) Lalbuksh Voltas Engineering Services
STFA Bahwan Veolia Water LLC
Larsen amp Turbo COWI-Larsen
GALFAR Khimji Permoglaze (Oman) LLC
AATCO United Chrome LLC
Interbeton amp Six Construct Oman Flour Mills Company
Douglas OHI Oman National Engineering amp Investment
VALE -Oman Petrogas
BP Oman Sohar aluminium
Siemens-Oman American Embassy
Tawoos Catering Wacasco Catering
MAF DALKIA Al Futtaim amp Sons
Enhance Khimji Ramdas LLC
Oman Oasis National Mineral water CO LLC
Areej Vegetablesamp Oil Derivatives National Pharmaceuticals
Towell Infrastructure Tulip Inn
The Chedi Grand Hyatt
Al Bustan Palace Muscat Holiday INN
Hotel Ibis Park Inn
Radisson Blu Mother Care
Tabreed Taghleef Indusries
NABIL Biscuits ATTCO
Worely parrsion AECOM
Honda Rotem Abensia
Global Gypsum Board Minvest
Global Engineering SteamTech
Mazoom Pharmacy Muscat Pharmacy
IBN- SINA Pharmacy Golden Jood Trading
Sun rise Global Beya Global Muscat
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MECHANICAL CORROSION AND METALLURGICAL TESTING
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Lonestar Alpha has the capability to cater to the physical metallurgical testing requirements of a wide range of
materials and products The testing capability and experience are recognized by reputed organizations like
PDO OXY BP OGC etc and third party inspection agencies Tests are generally carried out to international
standards set by ASTM BS ASME API AWS and others Lonestar Alpha offers quality service to
international standards accurate results and quick turnaround at reasonable cost
Lonestar Alpha Mechanical Metallurgical Corrosion Testing Capabilities Include
Tensile compression Test Vickers Hardness RockwellBrinell Hardness
Impact (Ambient temp to -196degC) BendFlatteningNick Break Test Elevated Temperature
tensile testing
Corrosion Test - ASTM
A262G48G28ASTM A 923
ASTM E 562 Ferrite measurement
by ferritscope Flexure
Proof Load Breaking Load Failure Load
Coating Thickness Coating Continuity Coating Adhesion
MacroMicro Examination Fillet Weld Break Nick Break
HIC SSCC test in accordance with
NACE standards Chemistry by OES
Failure Analysis and
Material Investigation
Chemical analysis of metallic materials of
Fe and Ni base alloys In situ Replica Metallography
Metallic sample collection at
site for chemical analysis
Strand wire testing for mechanical
properties Portable hardness testing Manhole Cover testing
Rubber testing Geo-textile testing HDPE testing
Materials frequently tested include
Metals and alloy products such as plates shapes bares pipes and fittings
Welding procedure qualification test coupons
Welding consumable qualification test coupons
Welder qualification test coupons
Welding procedure test coupons
Steel Bars Wires and Fabric for concrete reinforcement
Galvanized Steel products
Fasteners
Metal Castings
Cemented Carbide Products
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Lonestar Alpha Laboratories offers a wide range of metallurgical services to many diverse industries supported by
an experienced team of metallurgical engineers trained technicians and modern equipment The following
services are offered
o Laboratory Metallography and Microscopy
o Replica and In-situ Metallography
o Corrosion Testing and Evaluation
o Condition Usability and Remaining Life Assessment
o Failure Analysis and Investigation
o Other Services
Laboratory Metallography and Microscopy
Scanning Electron Microscopy
Stereomicroscopy
Energy Dispersive X-ray Analysis
Fractrography
Macrostructural Examination
Microstructural Examination
Microhardness Evaluation
Replica and In-situ Metallography
In-situ Replica Metallography
Replication of Fractures
Replication of Surface Features
Corrosion Testing and Evaluation
Lonestar Alpha is equipped to undertake corrosion testing and evaluation in accordance with NACE and ASTM
standards for qualification of materials used in corrosive environments which include sea water brine blackish
water and sour service The following tests are conducted
Resistance to Pitting and Crevice Corrosion
Susceptibility to Intergranular Corrosion Attack
Resistance to Sulfide Stress Cracking (SSC)
Resistance to Hydrogen Induced Cracking (HIC)
Examination of Scales and Corrosion Products
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Condition Usability and Remaining Life Assessment
Periodic inspections serve to identify degradation processes at an early stage and thereby provide necessary
information for assessment of condition usability and remaining life Further the initiation of timely repair or
replacement actions substantially reduced or eliminates costly capital and downtime losses
Lonestar has the capability and experience to perform comprehensive inspections necessary for condition
usability and remaining life assessment of a wide range of materials and components used in structures plants and
operating equipment
Power plant and auxiliary boiler tubes headers and connectors
Turbine nozzles vanes combustor lines and casings
Oil and gas processing equipment and components
Equipment and components of marineoffshore structures
Drilling and downhole equipment and components
Engine Components
Failure Analysis and Investigation
Supported by its integrated analytical facilities and the diverse professional capabilities of its staff Lonestar has
for the last several years provided accurate and timely analyses and investigations into failures of components
Reports include comprehensive photographic documentation of observations discussions of findings conclusions
on the mechanism and root cause of failure
Other Services
Lonestar offer assistance in the following areas
Material selection for intended service
Preparation of material testing and inspection procedures
Study of failure mechanisms of complex systems
Troubleshooting
Research and development
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LIST OF METALLURGY TESTS
LIST OF METALLURGY LAB EQUIPMENTS Instron Universal Tensile Tester Lathe Machine
Satec Charpy Impact testing machine Charpy Broaching Machine
Forcipol Bend Testing machine Gas Cutting Gear
Olympus Metallurgical Microscope Carl Zeiss
microscope upto 1600X
Stereo Microscope
Metlabcorp Micro Polisher Digital Verniers
Automatic Polishing machine Digital Micrometers
Water Chiller Bath Coating thickness Meter
Optorama Shadowgraph Holiday detector
Digital thermometers Band Saw Machine
Vickers hardness tester Hack Saw Machine
Fischer Ferritscope Universal Milling Machine
STEEL REBARS EXOTIC MATERIAL
Tensile Tests Bend Tests
Elevated Temperature Tensiles Rebar Tensile Bend and Rebend
Proof Load test Fracture Test
Macro Preparation amp Examination Coating thickness test Holiday Detection Test
Peel Off Test Vickers Rockwell Hardness Survey
Charpy Impact Test Micro Examination with photograph
Ferrite Count (Point Count method) - count Ferrite Content (Magnetic Method) - spots
A262 Test Practice CE ASTM G48ASTM G28 tests
SSCC Test HIC Test
Chemical Analysis XRD EDXRF Analysis
SEMEDS Analysis Detailed Failure Investigation Material investigation
CTOD In-situ Replica Metallography
Strand Wire Tensile Test Manhole Cover Compression Test
Ring Stiffness Test GRE Rubber Plastic Geo-textile Tensile testing
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KEY STAFF AT METALLURGY LAB
Anil Vashishta Pratik Raval Sasikumar Isehaq Chezian
NAME DESIGNATION QUALIFICATION EXPERIENCE
Anil Vashishta Operations Manager
Metallurgical Head
BE Metallurgical
Engineering 24 years
Pratik Raval Test House Supervisor BE Mechanical
Engineering 10 years
KSasikumar Senior Metallurgist BE Metallurgical
Engineering 14 years
GChezhian Metallurgist BE Metallurgical
Engineering 06 years
Ishaq Al Harassi Senior Engineer BE Mechanical
Engineering 08 years
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BRANCHES amp CONTACTS
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LONESTAR ALPHA LABORATORIES BRANCHES amp CONTACTS
Website
wwwlonestaralphacom
General Email infolonestaralphacom
Branches
Muscat (Central Laboratory) PO Box 1197 PC 130 Azaiba ndash Muscat Sultanate of Oman
Tel +968 24501524 24505590
Fax +968 24503814
Email muscatlablonestaralphacom
Muscat (Chemistry Environmental) PO Box 1197 PC 130 Azaiba ndash Muscat Sultanate of Oman
Tel +968 24504206 24504924
Fax +968 24502635
Email chemlablonestaralphacom
Muscat (Micro-biology) PO Box 1197 PC 130 Azaiba ndash Muscat Sultanate of Oman
Tel +968 24504206 24504924
Fax +968 24502635
Email microlablonestaralphacom
Sohar PO Box 84 PC 327 Sohar Industrial Estate Sohar ndash Sultanate of Oman
Tel +968 26751775 26751920 26751976
Fax +968 26751331
Email civilsoharlonestaralphacom
Duqm Tel +968 99278040 92303290
Fax +968 24503814
Email duqmlablonestaralphacom
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Salalah
Tel +968 2321 3390 +968 92038358
Fax +968 2321 3391
Email salalahlablonestaralphacom
Key Personals
Administration
Dawood Al-Harrasi
Chief Executive Officer
+968 91111411 dawoodalharrasilonestaralphacom
Saif Al-Harthi
Business Development Manager
+968 90122471 saifalharthylonestaralphacom
Santosh Elapanda
QHSE Manager
+968 99881224 santoshelapandalonestaralphacom
Moncy Thomas
Finance HR amp Admin Manager
+968 99221293 moncythomaslonestaralphacom
Operations
Anil Vashishta
Operations Manager Metallurgical Head
+968 99866907 anilvashishtalonestaralphacom
Civil Engineering Material Lab Hukam Chand
Civil Engineering Country Manager - Civil
+968 99445354 hukamchandlonestaralphacom
Naresh Paladugu
Civil Engineering Technical Manager - Civil
+968 99063458 nareshpaladugulonestaralphacom
Rakesh
Civil Engineering Lab Manager - Sohar Lab
+968 92869691 civilsoharlonestaralphacom
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FrancisMD
Civil Engineering Lab Manager ndash Salalah Lab
+968 92038358 Salalahlablonestaralphacom
Tomiyo
Civil Engineering Senior Lab Technician - Duqm Lab
+968 99278040 duqmlablonestaralphacom
Geotechnical Engineering Lab
J Pavan Kumar
Geotechnical Engineering Sr Geotechnical engineer
+968 99887852 ameerudeenlonestaralphacom
Chemical Microbiology amp Environmental Lab
P Tejali
Chemical Microbiology amp Environmental Engineering Lab Manager
+968 99887834 tejaliparsekarlonestaralphacom
Asad
Chemical amp Environmental Engineering Assistant Manager Chemistry
+968 99884612 asadnaqvilonestaralphacom
Vinu Mohan
Food amp Microbiology Testing
+968 99248181 vinumohanlonestaralphacom
Metallurgy Lab
Email metlablonestaralphacom
Anil Vashishta
Metallurgy Lab Manager Metallurgy
+968 99866907 anilvashishtalonestaralphacom
Pratik Raval
Metallurgy Lab Test House Supervisor
+968 99880633 pratikravallonestaralphacom
Sasi Kumar
Metallurgy Lab Senior Metallurgist
+968 99843415 sasikumarlonestaralphacom
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LOCATION MAPS
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1 MUSCAT
2 Muscat ndash Chemistry Lab
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3 SOHAR
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4 DUQM
5 SALALAH
Registered with Directorate General for Specification amp measurements
Approved by PDO ISOIEC 170252005 Certified by SGS for ISO 9001
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OTHER CIVIL TESTS
Rock Testing Rock Grading Breakage Index etc
Concrete Coring Drilling of concrete cores from existing structures
Destructive and Non Destructive Tests
Concrete structural evaluation by
Ultra sonic pulse velocity test
Rebound Hammer survey
Half cell potential analysis
Cover meter survey
Depth of carbonation
Bond Strength
Delamination survey
Crack mapping
Reinforcement examination
Corrosion rate measurement
Electrical resistivity in concrete
Compressive strength determination by drilling and testing core sample
Coating thickness
Pull off strength of concrete repair
Pile Tests Low Strain Integrity of Piles and witness of pile load test
Compressive strength of cubesCylindersCores Activity index
Tensile splitting strength Moisture content
Flexural Transverse strength Complete chemical analysis
Durability tests on concrete STEEL
Rapid Chloride Penetration Test (RCPT) Tensile and Elongation test
Initial Saturation Absorption Test (ISAT) Bend test
Water Permeability Rebend test
Water absorption Coating thickness
Chloride Migration test Holiday test
Modulus of elasticity Coating flexibility
Dimensions of Various Concrete BlocksTiles Complete chemical analysis
Water Absorption of Concrete Kerbs Channels
Edgings amp Flags ADMIXTURE
Dimension amp Compressive Strength Of Paving
Blocks Physical and Chemical test on admixtures
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CHEMISTRY OF CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL
Chemical Analysis of Cement Chemical Analysis of Lime Powder
Heat of Hydration of cement Total Alkalies
Chemical Analysis of Micro silica Chemical Analysis of Ground Granulated Blast
Furnace Slag
Sodium Absorption Ratio Leachibility Tests of Metals from Soil
Testing of Concrete making water Determination of Alkali carbonates amp Bi
carbonates
Cation Exchange Capacity of Soil Organic matter content of soil
Mass loss of Ignition of soil Total Sulfate content of soil
Water soluble Sulfate content of soil Water soluble Chloride content of soil
Carbonate content of soil Acid soluble Chloride content of soil
Gypsum content of soil Ammonia content of soil
Total Sulfate content of Aggregates Total Chloride content of Aggregates
Potential Alkali ndash Silica reactivity of Aggregates Water Soluble Chloride Salts in Aggregates
Acid ndash Soluble Material in fine Aggregate Organic impurities in fine Aggregates
Determining the water content of freshly mixed
concrete
Determining the Portland cement content of the
hardened hydraulic cement concrete
Chemical analysis of hardened concrete Sulfate content of hardened concrete
Chemical analysis for metals like steel Chloride content of hardened concrete
Indepth carbonation of hardened concrete Indepth chloride penetration on hardened concrete
by dust sampling and analysis
LIST OF CIVIL EQUIPMENTS
General Equipments
Electronic Weighing balances of various capacities Standard calibration weights
Bouyancy balance system for specific gravity Desiccators
Digital Thermometers of various range Dial Thermometers of various range
Max Min Thermometers Wet amp Dry Thermometers
Pressure Gauges Digital Vernier Callipers
Hot Plates Vacuum Pumps
Air Compressor Sand Bath Water bath
Humidity Chamber Load Rings of different capacity
Dial indicators of various range Digital Dial Indicators
Feeler strips Straight Edges
Magnetic stands Cube Mould (150150150 mm)
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Riffle Boxes Drying Ovens
Soil Aggregate and Rock Testing Lab
BS amp ASTM Test Sieves Sieve Shakers
Cone Penetrometers for Liquid Limit Casagrande Apparatus for Liquid Limit
Shrinkage Limit Apparatus Hydrometer test apparatus
Direct Shear Test Appaatus BS ASTM Proctor Rammers
BS ASTM Proctor Moulds BSASTM CBR Moulds amp Appartus
Multi Speed Compression Machine 50 kN Field CBR Apparatus
ASTM Sand cone Apparatus BS large amp Small Pouring Cylinder
Plate bearing Test Apparatus Dynamic Cone Penetrometer (DCP)
Nuclear Density Gauge Electric Resistivity Meter
Speedy Moisture Apparatus Bulk Density Containers
Flakiness amp Elongation Gauges Los Angeles Abrasion Machines
Sand Equivalent Test Sets Jaw Crusher
Rock cutting Saw Drying Shrinkage Apparatus
Point load Index Tester Slake Durability Apparatus
Aggregate Impact Value Apparatus Aggregate Crushing Ten percent Fines Value Apparatus
1-D odometer for consolidation Flow Cone
Max Min Index density equipment Soil Permeability apparatus
Concrete amp Cement Testing lab
Fully Automatic amp Semi Automatic Compression
machines of Various Capacities
Fully Automatic amp Semi Automatic Flexural Testing
machines of Various Capacities
Density containers for Fresh concrete Density Air content meters for Fresh concrete Air content
Concrete Mortar Penetrometers for Setting Time of
Fresh concrete
Concrete Mixers for Trial Mix
Cube Beam Cylinder Moulds Sulphur compound melting pot
Cylinder capping frame Rapid Chloride Penetration Test Apparatus
Half Cell Potential Test Apparatus Concrete Cover meter
Concrete Resistivity meter Rebound hammer
Pull-Off Strength Tester Ultrasonic pulse Velocity Tester
Concrete Flow Meter Specimen Cutting Machine
Core Drilling Machines Diamond Core Bits of different diameter
Micro-coring equipment Blaine Air permeability Apparatus
Fly ash fineness Apparatus Vicat Apparatus
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Ultrasonic Coating Cover Meter (DFT) Le Chatelier Apparatus for Cement Soundness
Calorimeter for heat of hydration Jolting Apparatus
Cement Mortar Mixer Initial Surface Absorption Apparatus
Compression amp Flexural Testing machine for Cement
Strength
Chloride Migration Coefficient Testing apparatus
Water Absorption of Concrete under pressure Mortar Consistency apparatus
Asphalt Testing laboratory
Bitumen Extractor Theoretical maximum Specific Gravity Apparatus
Marshall Compaction Stand amp Rammer Marshall Moulds
Marshall Stability amp Flow Testing machine Asphalt Coring machine
KEY STAFF AT CIVIL ENGINEERING LAB
NAME DESIGNATION QUALIFICATION EXPERIENCE
Hukam Chand Country Manager Civil BA 36
Naresh Paladugu Technical Manager - Muscat MTech ndash GeoTechnical
Engineering (Civil) 11
Dijesh M D Senior Lab TechnicianSupervisor
(Civil) BSc 12
SumeshC Senior Lab TechnicianSupervisor
(Civil) BSc 12
Srinivasa RaoP Senior Lab TechnicianSupervisor
(Civil) BSc 10
Naveen Dhiman Senior Lab TechnicianSupervisor
(Civil) BSc 11
Rakesh M Branch Manager - Sohar BSc 16
Mohammed Al Futaisi Asst Manager BSc 8
Arun S Anand Senior Lab TechnicianSupervisor
(Civil) BSc 11
Seetharam VS Senior Lab TechnicianSupervisor
(Civil) BSc 12
Ajeesh Kumar Senior Lab Technician BSc 9
MD Francis Branch Manager - Salalah Civil Engineering 39
Dhamotharakannan Senior Lab Technician B Tech Civil Engineering 3
Tomiyo Senior Lab TechnicianSupervisor -
Duqm BSc 10
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MAJOR CIVIL ENGINEERING PROJECTS Project Contractor
Construction of Batinah Expressway(Package 1 to 6)
Galfar Engineering amp Contracting SAOG
Nagarjuna construction company international
Simplex - Konstruktor (JV)
Larsen amp Toubro (Oman) LLC
FSB Ferrovial amp Batco JV
Consolidated Contractors Company Oman LLC
Oman Industrial Complex - VALE
Towel Construction
Teejan Trading amp Contracting
Galfar Engineering
LampT Oman
Barka Desalination Plant Douglas OHI Sohar Development Hotel (Crown Plaza) Galfar Engineering amp Contracting TOYOTA Showroom in Liwa Galfar Engineering amp Contracting Expansion of Sohar Beach Hotel Gulf Home Contracting
Social Houses in Liwa
Sam Trading Hussain Fahdil Partners Eastern Moon Contracting
Sohar Multiplex Towel Construction Rehabilitation of Sewerage Network and STP in
Buraimi
Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
IWP Desalination Plant at SUR Bahwan Engineering amp Contracting Maritime Works on Construction of New Port in
Duqm CCC-STFA-JDN
Shadeed Iron amp Steel Douglas OHI Salam Resort amp Spa (Dredging Work) CCC Bank Muscat Headquarter Building Galfar Engineering amp Contracting PDO Headquarter Building Al-Hajery Trading
Duqm Dry Dock Daewoo Co Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
Duqm Desalination Plant
Larsen amp Tubro
Road Bridges from Sarooj to Qurayat
Fedirici Stirling Batco
Road Work at Rahat Al-Andar Farm
Al-Ansari Trading Enterprises
Al-Moultaqa Residential Complex Dawood Contracting
Diabetic Health Centre Premier International
Oncology Wards amp Day care centre at Royal
Hospital Premier International
Psychiatric Hospital Bahwan Engineering Genetic Hospital Ay_tek Construction (Oman) LLC Sea Front Development Al-Ansari Trading Enterprises Car Museum at Barka Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
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Expansion of Barka Reservoir and Transmission
Facility Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
Arsquo Seeb Wastewater Treatment Project Al Hassan Engineering Oman Maritime College at Sohar Al-Khalili Enterprises
Buildings at Sohar University Al-Hajery Trading
Construction of New Villa and Associated Facilities
at Bahjat Al-Anthar Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
Development of Muscat International Airport (MC1) CCC ndash TAV Joint Venture
RAFO ndash Muscat Airport Desert Line Project
Development of Muscat International Airport -
Supply of Dredged material Boskalis Westminister (Oman)
Duqm Airport Phase 1 Desert Line Project
Sub Station at DankWadi Saa Larsen amp Toubro Oman
Court Complex at Buraimi Al Adarak Trading amp Contracting
Court Complex at Sohar Douglas OHI
Al Buraimi Colleage Al Adarak Trading amp Contracting
ROP Building at Buraimi Nafal Trading
Al Buraimi Public park Business amp Trading
Health Centre at Nizwa Business amp Trading
Ground Improvement Work at Sohar Port Soletanche Bachy (France)
Duraline ME Factory at Sohar Shaksy Engineering
Health Centre at Sohar Dawood Construction Co
Health Centre at Rahab Al Dahleez International LLC
Health Centre at Saham Al Bady Trading amp Contracting
Court Complex at Rustaq Carillion Alawi
Asian beach Game Package II Carillion Alawi
Majilis Oman Carillion Alawi
Health Centre at Al Ajaiz CIVIL CO
MTL ndash AL Mawaleh Third Line CCC Oman LLC
Oman Residence Complex ndash Al Khuwair Douglas OHI
Silver House ndash Ghala Douglas OHI
Oman Airbase at Musannah Douglas OHI
Sheraton Hotel Refurbishment Douglas OHI
Oman Dental College Douglas OHI
PAC Fahud Extension Phase II Douglas OHI
Radio Stations at Barka Bidaya and Bahla Premier International Projects
SBG Plaza at Ghubra Simplex Infrastructures LLC
Qalhat Desalination and Water Supply Project Towell Infrastructure Projects Company
SBG Plaza at Ghubra Towell Construction
ArsquoSeeb Sewage Collection and Conveyance System
Al-Khoudh Gravity Sewer Networks
United Gulf Contracting Company
Office amp Stores Complex at Seeb Galfar Engineering amp Contracting SAOG
Dualization of Bousher Al Amerat Road Galfar Engineering amp Contracting SAOG
Muscat Expressway Galfar Engineering amp Contracting SAOG
Bait Al Barakah Rayaheen Hall amp Museum Galfar Engineering amp Contracting SAOG
Car Museum at bait Al Barakah Galfar Engineering amp Contracting SAOG
Suwaiq Fishing harbour International Contracting amp Engineering
Services
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Duqm Port Complex
Jan De Nul Dredging Ltd
Power Generation amp Distribution Facility at Daleel
Field
Larsen amp Toubro Electromech LLC
Ministry of manpower Building at Airport Height Larsen amp Toubro (Oman) LLC
Glorei Maktabi2 Commercial Building at Al
Wattayah
Larsen amp Toubro (Oman) LLC
Oman Botanic Garden Phase-III Larsen amp Toubro (Oman) LLC
3311kV Primary Sub Station at Al Muna amp Al
Ansab
Larsen amp Toubro (Oman) LLC
22033kv Grid Substation amp Transmission Line at As
Sawady (Blue City Area)
Larsen amp Toubro (Oman) LLC
Primary Substation at Jibroo Larsen amp Toubro (Oman) LLC
13233kV Grid Station at Misfah Area Larsen amp Toubro (Oman) LLC
Flyover Widening and Junction Improvement at
Athaiba
Larsen amp Toubro (Oman) LLC
Dualization of Ghala ndash Al Ansab Road Larsen amp Toubro (Oman) LLC
Al Amerat ndash Quriyat Road Nagarjuna Construction Company
Houses at different location in Quriyat Nagarjuna Construction Company
Construction of Bridge Across Wadi Bani Hinay at
Wilayat of Al Rustaq Abu Hatim Company LLC
Construction of State Audit Institution Head Quarters
Building in Muscat Al Bustan Area Abu Hatim Company LLC
Sultan Qaboos Mosque at Nakhal amp Sumail Abu Hatim Company LLC
Proposed main entrance amp boundary wall at samoud
garrisonHalban Al Ansari Contractors
CPF Road Khazzan Al EZ Trading Transport amp Contracting Co
LLC
Health Center at Nizwa Al Badi Trading
Sultan Qaboos Mosque at Sumail Al Badi Trading
RAH Masjed amp Sablah for PDO Al Hajiry Trading LLC
Al Seeb Waste Water project Al Hajiry Trading LLC
Emergency Water Resrvoir Al Hassan Engineering Company SAOG
Construction of Independent Power Plant Project
Roads(Barka-3) Al Hassan Engineering Company SAOG
Renal Dialysis Center at Seeb Al khalili Construction LLC
Supply Hanger Rafo Mussannah Al khalili Construction LLC
Construction of Barracks accommodation at Airport
Heights Al Nahdha -Al Omaniah Co LLC
Proposed Sports Facilities for Security unitAl
Khoudh Al Rawahi International Co LLC
Remedial Works to Bridges Phase - 4A
(RUAWorks A Side) Al Sarooj Construction LLC
MohdAl Ameen Mosque-External Work Package Al Turki Enterprises
Regional Head Quarters at Ibri amp Rustaq Al Turki Enterprises
Proposed Officers Bedsit Masirah Alyam Enterprises LLC
Accomodation Complex (Kitchen amp Dining)Bid
Bid Police station Building-1 Arabian Supplies Contracting LLC
Officers Bed sit Sumail Arabian Supplies Contracting LLC
Multi - Purpose Hall Bahla Al Hamra Mudhaibi Arabian Supplies Contracting LLC
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amp Al Khamil
Innovation Park Muscat Arabian Supplies Contracting LLC
Dualization of Bid-Bid - Sur Road Section
1Package 1 A Astaldi-Ozkar JV
Al Hail Green Residential Developments Phase - 1 Bahwan Contracting Company LLC
3 X 20 MUA Primary Sub Station Ghala Bahwan Contracting Company LLC
Construction of New HLD Class room PDO Bahwan Engineering Company
Mixed use development at Bausher Carillion Alawi LLC
Roual Opera House Carillion Alawi LLC
Al Khairan Hotel Resort amp Spa Carillion Alawi LLC
Sultan Qaboos Mosque Nizwa Carillion Alawi LLC
Majlis Oman Carillion Alawi LLC
Construction of Muscat Airport Interchange on 18th
Nov Street
Consolidated Contractors Company Oman LLC
( CCC )
Construction of Underpass at Bait Al Barka
RA(CUB Project)
Consolidated Contractors Company Oman LLC
( CCC )
Design amp Construction of Al Mahaj RA Interchange
and related drainage amp Road works
Consolidated Contractors Company Oman LLC
( CCC )
Dualization of Farq Roundabout - Marfarsquoa Daris
Road
Consolidated Contractors Company Oman LLC
( CCC )
Grade Separated Junction Project stage 1 Consolidated Contractors Company Oman LLC
( CCC )
3rd laning of the Main Road from Al Mawaleh
Interchange to Bait Al Barka RA-Lot(1)
Consolidated Contractors Company Oman LLC
( CCC )
MEDC - Head Office building Dawood Contracting Company LLC
Jabal Al- AKhadar Resort Hotel Dawood Contracting Company LLC
Proposed Villa at Royal Flight Residential Complex
at Seeb Dawood Contracting Company LLC
3rd Laning of the M Road from Al Mawaleh
Intrsquochange to Bait Al Barka RA(Lot-2) Desert Line project LLC
Dualization of Nizwa Ibri Road Sec-2 from Jabrin to
Ibri Option 2 Desert Line project LLC
Construction of Asphalt Road from Al Haisha in
Wilayat Bahla to Hamra Al Duru in Wilayat IBRI Desert Line project LLC
Construction of Water Supply to Wilayat Wadi Bani
Khalid Desert Line project LLC
Additional amp Alteration works at Al falaji Development Services ampMaintenance LLC
Armoury Magazine at ROP Academy Development Services ampMaintenance LLC
Construction of Pump Shed Room and Reatin Wall Development Services ampMaintenance LLC
Fanja Sports Club Development Services ampMaintenance LLC
HQ for Ammunition stores at MAM Development Services ampMaintenance LLC
Immigration Complex at Nizwa Development Services ampMaintenance LLC
New building for CDC Department at Rustaq
Hospital complex Development Services ampMaintenance LLC
VIF Complex at Mudhaibi Development Services ampMaintenance LLC
Design amp Construction of Additional Interchanges
for Al Mubaila South Federic Stirling Batco LLC
13233KV Substation amp Associated OHL Ghala
amp AL Khamil Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
NHC Royal Hospital Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
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Inflight Catering Facilities Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
Design amp Construction of Al-Faroosiya Street
Interchange Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
Border Post complex at Rub Al Khali Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
Upgradation of IzkiMuthaibiRustaq Grid station Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
New Accident and Emergency + Burns Department
at Khoula Hospital Phase -8 Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
Dualization of Nizwa ndash Thumrait Road(IZZ-Adam
Section) Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
Dualization of Nizwa ndash Ibri RoadSec2 from Jabrin
to Ibri ndash 1 Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
Ras Al Hadd Airport Development Project Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
Safah and Wadi Latham Oilfield Services
Construction Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
Upgrade of Mukhaizna Airfield ndash New Runway
construction Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
Construction of Water Distribution network
Rustaq Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
New Darsait STP Project Galfar-Cadagua JV
Barrack Accomodation Suwaiq Gulf International Contracting LLC
Al Hamriya storm water drainage channel Hasan Juma Backer Trading amp Contracting
CoLLC
Annexe Building for Supreme Council for Planing Hasan Juma Backer Trading amp Contracting
CoLLC
Oman National Centre for treatment of
Haematological Disorder amp Bone Marrow Transplant
Hasan Juma Backer Trading amp Contracting
CoLLC
Construction of Jr Rate Accomodation Block
Wudam Iskan Contracting Company LLC
8 JOQ at MAM Iskan Contracting Company LLC
Military Technical College District Cooling System Iskan Contracting Company LLC
Al Amerat Waste Water Project Contract A 2 JV Arab Contractors amp WUEC
Darsait Al Wadi Al Kabir Road Project Larsen amp Toubro(Oman)LLC
MGI Road Project Larsen amp Toubro(Oman)LLC
Al Athaibah Interchange Larsen amp Toubro(Oman)LLC
Construction of 13233kv Grid Station at Amrat
Construction of 132kv Grid Station at Mabella - 2
and Installation of Required 132kv Overhead
Line132kv Cables in Muscat Governorate (Tender
No 1432012)
Larsen amp Toubro(Oman)LLC
6 Class Rooms to Zainab Al Asadiya School at Al
Amerat Mansoor Al Masroory
Proposed 14 classroom - Girls basic education
School at QalhatSur Mansoor Al Masroory
Accomodation at Adam Nafal Contracting amp Trading Co LLC
Wudam Naval Base Nafal Contracting amp Trading Co LLC
Construction of 3311KV Primary Sub Station at
Saraya Bandar Jissah
Oman National Engineering amp Investment
Co(SOAG)
Bait Al Barka Viewing Platform amp Sea wall Oman Shapoorji Construction Co LLC
Construction of Medium Wave Radio Transmission
Station in Barkabahla amp Buraimi Premier International Project LLC
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Al Batinah Coastal Housing Project
barkaMusanna amp Suwaiq Radic Construction Company LLC
Commercial amp Residential Building at Mumtaz area Shaksy Engineering Services LLC
Dualization of Ibri ndash Al Dariz-Miskin Road Strabag Oman LLC
Re-Build of Air strip existing at Rusail amp Sayq Strabag Oman LLC
Wadi Minqal amp Wadi Bani Jaber Asphalt Road
Section - 1 Strabag Oman LLC
Dualization of Bid-Bid - Sur Road Section -
1Package 1 - B STFA-HLG JV
Civil Work Services for Safah (B-09) Wadi Latham
(B-27) Fields Special Technical Services
Gas Processing Plant at Abu Tubul Block 60 Special Technical Services
EPC of RAH Substation STS Tebodin LLC
Treated Effluent Supply to Al Riyam amp Kalbou
Parks Teejan Trading amp Contracting
New Supreme Court Building At Al Ghubrah Towell Construction amp Company LLC
MC 4a ndash Civil Aviation Head Quarters Towell Construction amp Company LLC
New Supreme Court Building At Al Ghubrah Towell Construction amp Company LLC
Expansion of Distrib Network Seeb Wilyat ndash Seeb Towell Infrastructure Projects CoLLC (TIPCO)
Water Distribution Network for Wilyat -AL Qabil amp
Ibra Towell Infrastructure Projects CoLLC (TIPCO)
Construction of Batinah Expressway (Package -1) Galfar Engineering amp Contracting SAOG
Batinah Expressway Package ndash 3 Simplex - Konstruktor (JV)
Construction of Batinah Expressway - Package - 4 Larsen amp Toubro(Oman) LLC
Construction of Batinah Expressway - Package - 6 CCC (Oman) LLC
BP Oman - Khazzan Project Al EZ TradingTransport amp Contracting CoLLC
Kempinski HotelThe Wave Muscat Carillion Alawi LLC
Upgrading of Sinaw-Mahout Road Section-02 Strabag Oman LLC
Construction of Batinah Highway (Halban Junction) Strabag Oman LLC
Construction of Batinah Highway-Package-2 Nagarjuna Construction Company (NCC)
Major Site laboratories
Project Contractor
Head Quarter Building for PDO at MAF Al Hajry Trading amp Contracting
Development of Muscat International Airport ndash
Supply of dredged material
Boskalis Westminister (Oman)
Expeditionary Tent Beddown Area at Masirah Island
Cosmopolitan ndash EMTA Joint Venture
BP ndash Pipeline Installation amp Site Construction Galfar Engineering
Rehabilitation Works (Roads Bridges) at Quriyat Federcei Stirling Batco
Health Centre at Saham Al Badi Trading amp Construction
Sohar Bulk Jetty Oman Operation Saipem ndash Afcons Joint Venture
PDO ndash SNDC Project at Qurn Alam
Al Hassan Engineering
2nd Asian Beach Game 2010 at Wudam Carillion Alawi LLC
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Power Generation amp Distribution Facility at Daleel
Field
Larsen amp Toubro Electromech LLC
Health Centre at Rahab
Al Dahleez International LLC
Sohar Bulk Jetty Project
Saipem- Afcons Joint Venture
Court Complex at Rustaq
Carillion Alawi LLC
PDO Bahja ndash Plot Development
Sayouh Mahwees Trd amp Cont Co LLC
Dualization of Bid-Bid Sur Road Astaldi ndash Ozkar JV and STFA-HLG JV
ROP ndash Sidab Harbour Project Carillion Alawi LLC
Salalah International Airport LampT Galfar Contortion
Construction of Al Batinah Expressway (Package -1) Galfar Engineering amp Contracting SAOG
Batinah Express way Package ndash 3 Simplex - Konstruktor (JV)
Construction of Batinah Expressway - Package - 4 Larsen amp Toubro(Oman) LLC
Construction of Batinah Expressway - Package - 5 FSB Ferrovial amp Batco JV
Construction of Batinah Expressway - Package - 6 CCC (Oman) LLC
Air traffic control at Masira Darim Construction company LLC
Transfer station at Fanza Malik Sohar
STF Complex -Suwaiq Dawood Contracting Company LLC
Ras Al Hamra Development Project (RAH - 435) Al Turki Enterprises LLC
Zulia Power plant (PDO) Al Hassan Engineering LLC
SNCP Qurnalam Al Hassan Engineering LLC
RAH International School Al Hajry Trading amp Contracting
Dualization of Bid-Bid - Sur Road Section
1Package 1 A
Astaldi-Ozkar JV
Halban prade ground project (SSF) Trading amp Investment LLC
Jabel Akhthar Hotel Dawood Contracting Company LLC
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Sultan Qaboos Mosque Nizwa Carillion Alawi LLC
SUR IPP Douglas OHI
MC-5 Salalah International Airport L amp T India and L amp T Oman
MC-5 Salalah International Airport Galfar Engineering amp Contracting SAOG
Shadeed Iron amp Steel L amp T Oman
Shadeed Iron amp Steel Simplex Infrastructures LLC
Health Centre Ibri Master Bin Karam
University Of Buraimi L amp T Oman
University Of Buraimi L amp T Oman
Trasnsfer Station SUR Mallak Sohar
Dualization of Mahdha-AL Rawdha Road
Buraimi
Premier International
Duqm Port Road Strabag Oman LLC
Mall of Oman - Package - 2 SPCCC
Dualization of Adam - Thumrait Road Part - 2
(ATD Project)
CCC (Oman) LLC
Durability Test of Concrete such as Chloride Migration Test and Rapid Chloride Permeability Test
Field Compaction test is used to provide the basis for control the fill material compaction
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Rapid chloride penetration test for concrete to asses the chloride ion penetration
Durability Test of Concrete such as Water Penetration Test
Permeability Apparatus Constant amp Falling Head for Granular ampClaySilt
Transverse Strength of Kerb Stone
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Non Destructive Structural Investigation
Exposure of foundation for visual inspection and NDT
Cover meter surevy Test indicates position of reinforecemnt bars hardned concrete
Ultra sonic pulse velocity measurement to assess the uniformity of concrete Detects internal flaws cracks and segregation etc
Rebound Hammer test to find the insitu concrete strength Surface hardness
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Direct Shear test to find the cohesion(C) and angle of internal friction(ɸ) in soil samples
Insitu concrete coring to determine the compressive strength
Marshall stability test for asphalt mixes
GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING
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Lonestar Alpha Labs undertake onshore amp offshore ground investigations for a wide variety of civil and
industrial construction infrastructure and pipeline projects We pride ourselves by adopting the same
professional approach to both large multi-disciplinary investigation projects as well as small simple structures
Our Investigation is supervised by highly qualified amp experienced geotechnical engineers and geologists
General Geotechnical Engineering Services
Design and planning of ground investigations
Settlement Monitoring
Foundation Designs and Proof Checking
Design of Reinforced Earth Structures
Design of Deep Foundations (Piles Well) amp Mat Foundations
Borehole drilling amp soil investigations (SPT)
Dynamic Cone Penetration Testing (DCPT)
Static Cone Penetration Test with pore-pressure measurement (CPTU)
Sample coring and analysis
Down hole and Cross Hole Seismic Tests
Trial pitting and trenching
Slope stability analysis amp studies
Pumping Tests and permeability Lugeon Tests
Double Ring Infiltrometer Tests
Plate bearing Tests and in-situ CBRs
Electrical Resistively Test
Thermal Resistivity Test
Resistively Profiling amp Resistivity Mapping
Groundwater Monitoring Sampling and Analysis
Preparation of factual and interpretative reporting
Soil Investigations
Soil Geotechnical investigations are performed by geotechnical engineers to obtain information on the physical
and mechanical properties of soil and rock around a site to design earthworks and foundations for proposed
structures and for repair of distress to earthworks and structures caused by subsurface conditions A geotechnical
investigation includes surface exploration and subsurface exploration of a site Our rigs are cable to drill vertical
holes down to 400m and inclined holes down to 200m below existing ground level
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Soil sampling using variety of samplers to collect disturbed samples relatively undisturbed samples and
undisturbed samples Samplers such as Hand Shovel Machine driven auger continuous flight auger Split-
Spoon SPT sampler Shelby Tube Sampler Piston Sampler
Laboratory tests
A wide variety of laboratory tests performed on soils and rocks to measure different properties
Although detailed list of laboratory testing is presented in Civil section some of the typical tests involved in the
investigation are given below
Water Content
Particle size Analysis Grain Size Distribution
Sedimentation Hydrometer analysis
Atterberg limits
California Bearing Ratio (CBR)
Direct Shear Test
Oedometer Test (Consolidation)
Swelling Pressure Test
Tri-axial Test
Unconfined Compressive Strength
Chemical Analysis of Soil and Water
In-Situ geotechnical tests
Standard Penetration Test (SPT) - in-situ standard penetration test designed to provide information on the
properties of soil while also collecting a disturbed soil sample for grain-size analysis and soil classification
Dynamic Cone Penetration Test (DCPT) - in-situ dynamic cone penetration test designed to provide
information on the properties of sub soil of natural ground or for pavement DCPT is useful to determine the in-
situ CBR and subgrade modulus
Cone Penetration Test (CPT) ndash standard Cone Penetration Test is performed using an instrumented probe
with a conical tip pushed into the soil hydraulically at a constant rate CPT instrument records tip resistance
friction resistance along the sleeve and pore-pressure measurement For bigger sites usually the CPTs are
performed in combination with drilling of boreholes to correlate so that the investigation is economical and
appropriate CPT data interpretation is used for correlation of soil properties and also to determine Soil Bearing
Capacity (SBC)
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Constant head Falling head permeability tests - Estimating Hydraulic conductivity (or permeability)
of different types of soil is the most important step in designing any groundwater control system The knowledge
of this property is much useful in solving problems involving yield of water bearing strata seepage through
earthen dams stability of earthen dams and embankments of canal bank affected by seepage settlement etc The
falling head method of determining permeability is used for soil with low discharge where as the constant head
permeability test is used for coarse-grained soils with a reasonable discharge in a given time For very fine-
grained soil capillarity permeability test is recommended
Lugeon Test or Packer Tests - Estimating Hydraulic conductivity (or permeability) of different types of
rocks is a key step in designing any groundwater control system in a rock We do perform Packer Permeability
Tests in Rocks
Groundwater Monitoring
Our geotechnical field staffs are well trained for installing Piezometers and groundwater monitoring Piezometers
are two types viz Type-1 is Standpipe Piezometer and Type-2 is Vibrating-Wire Piezometers Standpipe
piezometer facilitates Groundwater levels measurement using dip meter or water level indicators while VW
piezometers are useful for monitoring Pore-Water pressures continuously using special devices attached to data
loggers
Groundwater Samples can be collected for analysis in the chemical and microbiological lab Routine drinking
water analysis trace metals and organic parameters can be tested and evaluated
Slope Stability Studies
The field of slope stability encompasses the analysis of static and dynamic stability of slopes of earth and rock-fill
dams slopes of other types of embankments excavated slopes and natural slopes in soil and soft rock Lonestar
Alpha can provide slope stability investigation analysis (including modelling) and design mitigation which can
be completed by our well trained and qualified geologists and geotechnical engineers
Settlement Monitoring
Settlement Monitoring surveys is performed to determine the degree of horizontal and vertical displacement of
structures pavements and embankments over a defined period Severe pavement damage and structural failure
can be a direct result of settlement and therefore it is critical that movement be detected and measured Our Senior
Engineering Surveyors and Geotechnical Engineers are available to assist you with the development and
implementation of a monitoring system to suit individual requirements
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Other Geotechnical Field Tests
Plate Load Tests
In-Situ CBR Tests
Soil Electrical Resistivity Tests
Soil Thermal Resistivity Tests
Pile Integrity Tests
Infiltration Rate Tests using Double Ring Infiltrometer
Geotechnical Field Tests
Geophysical seismic tests are useful to determine dynamic soil rock properties which will be used in
design of machine and any other vibrating equipment foundations
Two typical seismic tests performed as part of the geotechnical investigations are
Downhole seismic test and
Crosshole seismic test
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LIST OF GEOTECHNICAL TESTS
LIST OF GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING EQUIPMENTS
Drilling Rigs Desco Inc 2No SP4500S amp 3No
SP3500S (crawler)
Split-Spoon Sampler
Drilling Rig Ellettari EK100S amp EK 200S (crawler) Piston Type Samples
Drilling Rigs Truck Mounted Vibrating Wire Piezometers Devices amp Loggers
Drilling Rods Tricone Bits
Standard SPT sets and rods Tungsten Carbide Drilling Bits (96mm amp 101mm amp
above)
Single Double amp Triple Tube Core Barrels ndash
Conventional amp Wireline system
Diamond Bits Surface amp Impregnated (96mm amp
101mm amp above) ndash Conventional amp Wireline system
Shelby Tubes Automatic Water level Meter
Dynamic Cone Penetrometer Test equipment (DCPT) Bailers for Groundwater Sampling
Down-The-Hole Hammer (DTH Hammer) Packer Test Apparatus
Surveying Equipments (Auto Levels Total Station
GPS and Accessories)
Variable Geotechnical Softwares (gINT etc)
Thermal Resistivity Test Apparatus (KD2 Pro) Electrical Resistivity Test Apparatus (Nillson)
SUBSURFACE SOIL ROCK GROUNDWATER
Soil Investigation Drilling in Soils and Rocks
Bearing Capacity amp Settlement Analysis Slope Stability Analysis
Trial Pits Standard Penetration Test - SPT
Permeability in Soil (Falling Constant Head) Dynamic Cone Penetration Test - DCPT
Permeability in Rock (Lugeon Packer Test) Infiltration Rate Tests
Groundwater Monitoring and Sampling Installation of Inclinometers amp Pressure Meters
In-situ CBR Tests Installation of Piezometers
Soil Swelling Tests Plate Load Tests
Vane Shear Tests Soil Electrical Resistivity Tests
Down Hole Seismic Tests Cross Hole Seismic Tests
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KEY STAFF AT GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING
NAME DESIGNATION QUALIFICATION EXPERIENCE
J Pavan Kumar Sr Geotechnical Engineer MTech - Geotechnical 8
Tauseef anwar Geologist MSc Geology 5
Bahrudeen assain
Mohammed Geologist MSc Geology 5
Anjali Geologist BSc in Geology 8
Imran Ishaq Engineering asst Dip Civil 5
Mohammed Al-Ansari Logistics and Supervisor High School 10
Ameen Khalfan Field Coordinator High School 8
Abdullah Field Coordinator High School 5
Rit Bahadur Drilling Operator High School 15
Purna Bahadur Drilling Operator High School 16
Rajan Basnet Drilling Operator High School 10
Subarna Paija Drilling Operator High School 11
Lil Bahadur Sr Mechanic High School 11
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RECENT GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING PROJECTS Project Client Consultant No of Boreholes
Oman National Railway
Project Segments 2 amp 6
Italferr SpA MOTC 65 BH 80 TP amp
Piezometers
Bunker Terminal at Duqm Oman Oil Marketing Co
(OOMC)
Worley Parsons Oman
Engineering (WPOE)
10 BH amp MASW
survey
Mahdah ndash Rawdah Road
Dualization project
Premier International Mott McDonald 22 BH 15 TP amp
Slope stability
Yibal-Khuff FEED project Galfar Engg amp
Contracting Co SAOG
Petroleum Development
Oman (PDO)
95 BH 45 TP amp 11
Downhole seismic
Well pad stability
investigations at Fahud
Mabrouk Khulud West D
Galfar Engg amp
Contracting Co SAOG
Petroleum Development
Oman (PDO)
18 BH
Batinah Expressway Pkg 3 Simplex Infrastructure Parsons International
MOTC
79 BH
Adam ndash Thumrait
Dualization Project
Parsons International MOTC 150 BH 365 TP
Lime Calcination project at
Salalah
Carmeuse Inc - 15 BH 10 TP amp
Diagraphy drilling
Duqm Area A B amp C Sultan Qaboos University
(SQU)
SEZAD 65 BH amp 20 TP
Various Substation projects
in all Governorates
Dawood Engineering
Consultancy
Mezoon Electricity 50 BH 25 TP 50
ERTs
Chromite Quarry Drilling Arabian Gulf Trading - 7 BH
Transmission line at Taqah Rukun Al Yaqeen Int Mott McDonald 50 BH amp 61 TP
Izz ndash Adam Road
Dualization Project
Galfar Engg amp
Contracting Co SAOG
National Engg Services
of Pakistan (NESPAK)
25 BH amp 8 TPs
Bid bid ndash Sur Road
Dualization Project
Astaldi ndash Ozkar Joint
Venture
Dar Al-Handassah
(Lebonan)
89 BH 8 TPs
Piezometers
Water Distribution Network
at Al Amerat
Taeyoung ndash Hasan Juma
Baker JV
Sogreah Consultants 25 BH 130 TP amp Soil
Resistivity
Taxiway and Airlift Ramp
at Al Musannah Airbase
American International
Contractors Inc
- 34 BH amp 62 TP
Water Distribution Network
at Al Khoud
Towell Infrastructure
Projects Co LLC
National Engg Services
of Pakistan (NESPAK)
11 BH 7 TP amp Soil
Resistivity
Interchanges btn Airport amp
Muscat Expressway
Soares Da Costa ndash Oman
United Engg Services JV
Parsons International 15 BHs amp 10 TP
Oman Botanic Garden Diwan Royal Court Alatec (Spain) 75 BH
Qurayiat-Al-Amerat Road Muscat Municipality Parsons International 6 BH
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Tunnel
Al-Haffa District
Development Infrastructure
Dohfar Municipality Dar Al-Handassah
(Lebonan)
11 BH
Piezometers
Salam Resort amp Spa in Yiti
Muscat
Sama Dubai Halcrow International 58 BH
amp Piezometers
Al-Ansab STP Galfar Engineering amp
Contracting
Khatib AlAmi 6 BH
Limestone Quarry for
Doqoum Dry Dock
Daewoo Co Daewoo Co 6 BH
Barka Water Reservoir
Expansion Works
Galfar Engineering amp
Contracting
Mott Mac Donald 12 BH
Soil Resistivity
Information Centers at
Nizwa amp Ibri
Ministry of Higher
Education
Development Services amp
Maintenance
6 BH
Irrigation System Plan for
Dhofar Municipality
Dhofar Municipality Consulting Engineering
Services
7 BH
Infiltration Tests
Cyclone Damage
Rehabilitation Works in Ras
Al-Hadd
CCC Parsons International Investigation for
Ground
Improvement
Soil Resistivity OMIFCO - Soil Resistivity
Seeb Cornice Road
Improvement Bridges
Muscat Municipality Atkins 7 BH
Dualization FarqNizwa to
Marfaa Daris Road
Ministry of Transport and
Communication
Parsons International 18 BH
Dualization of Al Kharjiah
Street
Muscat Municipality Parsons International 6 BH
Bidbid Sur Road Sec-1 MOTC Dar Al Handasah 31 BH Piezometers
120TPs
Flood Protection Dams-
Liwa and Shinaz Area
Ministry of water
resources and regional
municipalities
Renardet amp Fitchner 29 BH 40 TPs
Housing at Hail Al Ghaf
Quriyat
Muscat Municipality - 10 BH amp 10 TPs
132kV OHL from Harweel
to Thumrait
Petroleum Development
Oman
Worley Parsons 11 BH 11TPs amp ERT
132kV OHL from Dank to
Al Hail
Civil Co Contracting OETC Energoprojekt
Mott Mac Donald
43 BH 20 TPs amp
ERT
132kV OHL from Al Wasit
to Buraimi Grid Ss
Civil Co Contracting OETC Energoprojekt
Mott Mac Donald
27 BH 11TPrsquos amp
ERT
Al Athaiba Junction
Improvements
Muscat Municipality Parsons Intl Co 12 BH 7 TP Asphalt
Coring
Third Laneing from Bait Al Muscat Municipality Parsons International 35 BH 34 TP
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Barka to Mabelah Asphalt Coring
Design and construction of
Dualization of Al Murtaffa
street
Muscat Municipality Parsons International 26 BH 15 TP
Asphalt Coring
Proposed Tower
Constructions in OMAN
Ministry of Broadcasting Rohde amp Schwarz 16BH
EPC of power plant Daleel
Facility
L amp T Electromech Mott Mac Donald 7 BH 10TP ERT
Royal Suite at Haima and
Emergency block
Dewan of Royal Court Tebodin amp Partners LLC 4BH 4TP
Navigation Aids System
Muscat International
Airport and Salalah Airport
Thales Deutschland
Germany
Thales Deutschland
Germany
6BH 5ERT
Upgrade of DPS amp B-Block
facility Daleel oil Fields
Daleel Petroleum Attila Dogan 4BH 2ERT
13233kV Grid Station at
Quriyat
OETC LnT Oman Energoprojekt amp Parsons 4BH TPs
132kV OHL from Quriyat
to Jahloot
OETC LnT Oman Energoprojekt amp Parsons 60BH 60TPs 60ERT
Supreme Court at Al
Ghubra Guest House
Royal Court Affairs
Royal Estates The Palace
Consulting Engineering
Services LLC
12BH TPs
GEOTECH DRILLING RIGS
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DESCO SP4500S Rigs DESCO SP3500S Rigs
Site Work Photographs
GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION ndash AREA A B amp C at Duqm
Client SEZAD Consultant SQU
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GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION ndash Yibal Khuff Project at Yibal
Client Galfar Engg amp Cont Consultant PDO
GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION ndash Inclined Coring at Chromite Mine near Sumail
Client Arabian Gulf Trading
GEOTEC
HNICAL INVESTIGATION ndash Oman National Railway Project
Segments 2 amp 6
Client MOTC Consultant Italferr SpA
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GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION FOR
BARKA WATER RESERVOIR EXPANSION
Client Galfar Consultant Mott Mac Donald
SUBSURFACE INVESTIGATION BIDBID-SUR ROAD
SECTION 1
Client MOTC Consultant Dar Al Handasah Shair amp Partners
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GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION FOR SEEB-CORNICHE ROAD
IMPROVEMENT BRIDGE 6 MUSCAT
Client Muscat Municipality Consultant Atkins
GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION FOR 132KV OHL FROM DANK
TO AL HAIL amp 132KV OHL FROM SIBETHA TO BURAIMI
Client CivilCo Consultant Mott Mac Donald Energoprojekt
GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION FOR FLOOD PROTECTION DAMS
SHINAZ AREA ndash HATTA-A HATTA-B FAYDH amp BIDAH
Client MRMWR Consultant Fitchner amp Renardet
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DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF FLYOVER WIDENING AND JUNCTION IMPROVEMENTS AT AL ATHAIBA INTERCHANGE
Client Muscat Municipality Consultant Parsons
DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF THIRD LANING OF MAIN ROAD FROM AL MAWELAH INTERCHANGE TO BAIT AL BARKHA RA
Client Muscat Municipality Consultant Parsons
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SURVEYING WITH TOTAL STATION EQUIPMENT FOR
GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING PURPOSES
ELECTRICAL RESISTIVITY TEST
RESISTIVITY MAPPING amp RESISTIVITY PROFILING
PIEZOMETER INSTALLATION INCLINED DRILLING WITH PACKER TEST
CHEMICALENVIRONMENTAL amp
MICROBIOLOGICAL TESTING
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Lonestar Alpha Lab provides a full range of chemical environmental and microbiological analytical services to
industrial engineeringconsulting and government clients throughout the Sultanate of Oman Lonestar Alpha
analytical expertise includes organic and inorganic analyses of water soil air food and many other matrices The
lab production capability capacity and advancement of instrumentation ensure the reliability and performance
needed to successfully deliver major analytical projects Instruments are dedicated to specific matrices and
analyses to prevent cross contamination Our reports are fully supported by QAQC deliverables designed to meet
the requirements of the regulatory program for which the data will be utilized Our reports are designed for ease-
of-results interpretation as well as efficient validation of the support data
TESTING DIFFERENT MATRICES
DomesticFormationGroundReclamation Water
Desalination Water amp Marine Samples
Marine Life
Plant Tissue
Reverse Osmosis
Soils amp Sediments
Food Products
Metal Samples
Concrete Products
CHEMICALENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS
WaterWastewater Metallic Constituents
WaterWastewater Organic Constituents
Water Cations amp Anions
Ambient Air Quality Monitoring
Stack amp Process Emission Monitoring
Indoor Air Quality
Contamination Pollution Studies Environmental Chemistry organics inorganics metals
Analytical chemistry using AAS XRF OES IRC and wet chemistry
Noise amp Vibration Monitoring
Microbiological Analysis
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AMBIENT AIR amp STACK EMISSION MONITORING
CO amp CO2
Hydrogen Sulfide
Hydrocarbons
Metal Particulates
NOx SOx
Oxygen
Volatile Organic Compounds
Dioxin amp Furion
MICROBIOLOGICAL AIR QUALITY MONITORING
Bacteria(CFUm3
Moulds (CFUm3)
Identification of Microorganisms up to Species level
INDOOR AIR QUALITY (IAQ)
Lonestar Alpha leads the way in Indoor Air Quality Services with our dedicated team of field staff and the latest
equipment We are equipped to investigate chemical and biological exposure situations
IAQ Air Monitoring Services
VOCs and SVOCs
Fungal Mold Indentification Quantification
Total Respirable Particulates
Toxic Vapors
Sick Building Syndrome
Bacterial Indentification Quantification
Typical IAQ Surveys
IAQ profile for preliminary building study
Baseline IAQ monitoring
Mold Fungal contamination monitoring using spore trap sampling devices
Compliance monitoring for municipal amp Government enviromental agencies
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HSE monitoring for critical response of environmental hazards
INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE (IH)
Lonestar Alpha is capable of providing a wide variety of Industrial Hygiene Service
using state of the art equipment and depth of experience with IH procedures
NoiseDosimetry TLV+8Hr TWA
Particulates (Total PM 10 PM 50 PM 25)
Combustible Gases (Total Hydrocarbons)
VOCs and SVOCs
Total and Respirable Fibers
Metals and Inorganics
Typical Industrial Hygiene Monitoring
HSE monitoring for corporate or client requirec field data collection
Compliance monitoring for Municipal or Governmental agency requirements
Background monitoring for comparative Environmental studies
HYGIENE AUDITING AND INSPECTIONS
Hygiene Auditing
Hygiene Inspections and Hygiene recommendations
Assisting in ISOHACCP Certifications
Microbiological Sampling and Analysis of Food and Water
Swab sampling and Air Monitoring
Hotel and Industrial HAACP and Hygiene System Implementation
Assisting in Laboratory setup and Accreditations Response monitoring for safety analysis and quality assurance audits
OIL ANALYSIS
Lube Oil
Transformer Oil
Compressor Oil
Diesel
Heavy fuel
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LIST OF CHEMICALENVIRONMENTALMICROBIOLOGICAL TESTS ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY amp ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS
WATER EFFLUENT SEAWATER SOIL SEDIMENT ANALYSIS
Acidity Sulfide Selenium
Alkalinity TDS Silicon
Ammonia Temperature Silver
Bicarbonate Total Hardness Sodium
BOD Total Nitrogen Strontium
Boron Total Organic Carbon Thallium
Chlorite chlorate Potassium
Bromate TSS Tin
Carbonate Turbidity Titanium
Chlorides Aluminum Vanadium
COD Antimony Zink
Color Arsenic Aromatic Volatile Orgabicx (BTEX)
Conductivity Barium Chlorinated Hydrocarbons
Cyanides Beryllium Crude amp Refined Product Fingerprinting
Dissolved Oxygen Cadmium Extractible Organic Halides
Fluoride Calcium Haloacetic Acids
Free Chlorine Chromium Halogenated Volatile Organics
Magnesium Hardness Cobalt Herbicides amp Pesticides
Nitrates Copper Nitroaromatic amp Cyclic Ketones
Nitrites Hexavalent Chromium Organic and Volatile Acids
Oil amp Grease Iron PCBrsquos
Organic Nitrogen Lead Polynuclear Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAH)
pH Lithium Semi Volatile Organic Compounds
Phenols Magnesium Total Organic Halides
Phosphates Mercury Total Petroleum Hydrocarbons (TPH)
Phosphorus Molybdenum Trihalomethanes
Residual Chlorine Nickel Volatile Organic Compounds
Salinity Niobium Pthalate Esters
Sodium Absorption Ratio
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FOOD CHEMICAL AND MICROBIOLOGICAL TEST
Fish and Value added fish products vegetable oils Ketchups Mayonnaise Vinegar Cooked sea
food Cooked Non sea foods Canned foods Vegetables Snacks Ghee Cheese Honey Sweats etc
CHEMICAL ANALYSIS OF FOOD
GIDELINES - OMAN STANDARDGULF STANDARDOther International Standards
TEST METHODS- AOACASTAAOCSISOSASOASTMBS
CHEMICAL ANALYSIS OF FOOD
Protein Cholesterol
Fat content Phosphorous
Vitamins Sodium
Moisture Potassium
Ash Calcium
Dietary Fibre Lead
Sugar Cadmium
Starch Mercury
Saturated Fat Iron
Unsaturated Fat Magnesium
Arsenic Aflatoxins
Moisture content Histamine
Volatile protein Irradiation
Pesticides Sudan Dyes
MICROBIOLOGICAL ANALYSIS OF FOOD
TEST METHODS ndash USFDA BAMAOACCCFRACMMEFISO
GUIDELINES ndash OMANI STANDARDGSOPHLS
MICROBIOLOGICAL ANALYSIS OF FOOD
Aerobic Plate Count Listeria monocytogens
Lactobacillus acidophilus Shelf Life Analysis
Escherichia coli Enterobacteriaceae
Escherichia coli O157 H7 Vibrio parahaemolyticus
Fecal Coliforms Shigella
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Total Coliforms Listeria spp
Staphylococcus aureus Clostridium perfringens
Salmonella Yeast and Mould
Vibrio cholera Vibrio parahaemolyticus
Anaerobic plate count Campylobacter
Histamine Bacillus cereus
Aflatoxin
CHEMISTRY OF CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL
Chemical Analysis of Cement Chemical Analysis of Lime Powder
Heat of Hydration of cement Total Alkalis
Chemical Analysis of Micro silica Chemical Analysis of Ground Granulated Blast
Furnace Slag
Sodium Absorption Ratio Leachibility Tests of Metals from Soil
Testing of Concrete making water Determination of Alkali carbonates amp Bi carbonates
Cation Exchange Capacity of Soil Organic matter content of soil
Mass loss of Ignition of soil Total Sulphate content of soil
Water soluble Sulphate content of soil Water soluble Chloride content of soil
Carbonate content of soil Acid soluble Chloride content of soil
Gypsum content of soil Ammonia content of soil
Total Sulphate content of Aggregates Total Chloride content of Aggregates
Potential Alkali ndash Silica reactivity of Aggregates Water Soluble Chloride Salts in Aggregates
Acid ndash Soluble Material in fine Aggregate Organic impurities in fine Aggregates
Determining the water content of freshly mixed
concrete
Determining the Portland cement content of the
hardened hydraulic cement concrete
Chemical analysis of hardened concrete Sulfate content of hardened concrete
Chemical analysis for metals like steel Chloride content of hardened concrete
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ORE ANALYSIS
Dolomite Ore Iron Ore
Copper Ore Nickel Ore
Chromium Ore Limestone Ore
Manganese Ore Gypsum
Dunite Quartz
STEEL CHEMISTRY
Alloys Brass amp Bronze
Aluminum Alloys Chemical Composition of Steel
ASTM A 262 (Various) Diffused Hydrogen Test
ASTM G 48 (Variou) Purity of Metals
ASTM G 6667 Nickel Alloys
OIL ANALYSIS
Appearance Flash Point Specific Gravity
Ash Content Water content Insoluble pentane
Carbon Conradson Residue Wear Metals Total Acid Number
Kinematic Viscosity Break Down voltage Total Base Number
Dissipation factor Oil Content Viscosity Index
Color Pour Point Flash Point
Copper Corrosion BS amp W Density
Neutralization number Resistivity Interfacial tension
Dissolve gas Sediment Sulphur content
Cloud point Distillation PCB
Oxidation test Gassing
AMBIENT AIR STACK MONITORING
Carbon Dioxide RPM (PM 10 5 25)
Carbon Monoxide Semi Volatile Organic Compounds
Chlorine Content SO2
Hydrogen Sulfide Total Acid Concentration
Lower Explosion Limit Total Hydrocarbon
Oxides of Nitrogen Total Particulate Concentration
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Oxygen Volatile Organic Compounds
Ozone Dioxin amp Furion
INDOOR AIR QUALITY ndash IAQ INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE - IH
Asbestos Bulk Sample Analysis Total amp Respirable Fibers
Asbestos Fiber Concentration in Air Total amp Respirable Particulates
Bacterial amp Microbial Identification Total Plate Count
FungalMould Identification Toxic Vapors
Metals VOC amp SVOC
Noise Monitoring Dosimetry TWA Yeast amp Mould Identification
MICROBIOLOGICAL ANALYSIS OF WATER
Test Method ndash BS ENISOAPHAAWWACMMEF CCFRA
GUIDELINES ndash Omani standardGSOWHODubai Municipality
WATER WASTE WATERINDUSTRIES WATER SOIL
Heterotrophic plate count
Total Coliforms
Escherichia coli
EnterococciFecal streptococci
Pseudomonas aeroginosa Staphylococcus aureus
Legionella spp Nematodes
Sulphate Reducing Bacteria Yeast amp Mould
Salmonella Microscopic observations and interpretations
Vibrio cholera Standard Plate count at 22 o C
Fecal Coliform Clostridium perfringens
Legionella anisa
Legionella Pneumophila serogroup 1
Legionella Pneumophila serogroup 2-14
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MICROBIOLOGICAL ANALYSIS OF PERSONAL SWABSSURFACE SWABSEQUIPMENT
SWABS
Total coliforms
Fecal coliforms
Escherichia coli
Aerobic plate count
Staphylococcus aureus
Yeast and Mould
Salmonella spp
COSMETICS ANALYSIS
HairoilsHair creams Hair shampooBody lotion Chemical DepilinatorsTalcum PowderDeoderants
Toilette soapSkin cream etc As per GSOOS SASO USFDAAOAC Standards
COSMETICS ANALYSIS
Appearance Thermal Stability
Color Total Fat
Odor Lead
Homogenous Cadmium
Texture Nickel
Seperation Chromium
Skin Irritation Test Ethanol insoluble matter
Marking Water insoluble matter
Language Total free Alkali
Instructions for Use Chlorides calculated as NaCl
Warning phrases concerning the product (if any) Saponification Value
Chemical and Physical Tests Free Fatty Acid as Oliec Acid
Moisture Extraneous matter
pH Total Non Acqueos content
Sediment and suspended matter Peroxide value
Alchohol content Total Bacterial count
Formaldehyde Yeast and Mould
Essential oils Pseudomonas aeroginosa
Volatile matter Staphylococcus aureus
Non volatile alcohol matter
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LIST OF CHEMICALENVIRONMENTALMICROBIOLOGICAL EQUIPMENTS
pH Meter Conductivity Meter pH Meters
Dissolved Oxygen Meter Turbidity Meter
Flame Atomic Absorption Spectrometer
FAASGFAAS Hg Analyzer
EDXRF Analyzer ndash Philips MiniPal2
Muffle Air Furnace (1100˚C) Breakdown voltage
ICP- OES Colour apparatus for OIL
GC-MSGC centrifuge
IC Open cup ndashClosed cup Flash point
UV-VIS-NIR Spectrometer HACH TAN delta Resistivity meter
Dissolved gas Analyser ( TOGA) AAS
TAN Titrator Microscope
Copper corrosion Colony Counter
Karl fisher colometric Viscometer
Interfacial tensometer OES
Biological safety Cabinet UV apparatus
Shaker Water bath
Freezer Incubator
Chillier Autoclave
Micro pipetter Vortex
pipetter
Weighing Balance
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KEY STAFF AT CHEMICALMICROBIOLOGICAL LAB
MAJOR CHEMICALENVIRONMENTAL CLIENTS
Client Client
HMR Consultants Dhofar Power Company
Geo-Resources Omani Euro Foods Industries
Al-Safa Environmental Consultancy Al-Hassan Engineering Company
Five Oceans Dawood Contracting Company
Fugro Middle East Natural Resources Consultants
Gulf Mining ICES
Muscat Chromite Sohar Steel LLC
Total Management Trading Construction Materials Industries
Emirates Trading Co Al-Shidhani Refreshments Enterprises
Oman Chromite Oman Aluminium Processing Industries LLC
Muscat Overseas Radisson Blu
National Arabian Gulf International Desalination amp Water Treatment
ASB Group Dhofar Beverages
Majan Mining Company OMASCO
Haya Oman Liquefied Natural Gas Company
Oman Polyproplene Swan Foods LLC
Oman Methanol Bahwan Engineering Co
NAME DESIGNATION EXPERIENCE
P Tejali Lab Manager 17 yrs
Asad Naqvi Chemical Lab Supervisor 17 yrs
OD Sebastian Senior Chemist 32 yrs
Vinu Mohan Senior Microbiologist 7 yrs
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Sohar Aluminum OMIFCO
Oman Refreshment Occidental Mukhaizna LLC
Shangri-La Barr Al Jissa Special Technical Services
ENATO Consolidated Contractors Company
Blue City Northern Minerals Company
Andam International Sweets of Oman
SUR Desalination (Bahwan Veolia Water) Lalbuksh Voltas Engineering Services
STFA Bahwan Veolia Water LLC
Larsen amp Turbo COWI-Larsen
GALFAR Khimji Permoglaze (Oman) LLC
AATCO United Chrome LLC
Interbeton amp Six Construct Oman Flour Mills Company
Douglas OHI Oman National Engineering amp Investment
VALE -Oman Petrogas
BP Oman Sohar aluminium
Siemens-Oman American Embassy
Tawoos Catering Wacasco Catering
MAF DALKIA Al Futtaim amp Sons
Enhance Khimji Ramdas LLC
Oman Oasis National Mineral water CO LLC
Areej Vegetablesamp Oil Derivatives National Pharmaceuticals
Towell Infrastructure Tulip Inn
The Chedi Grand Hyatt
Al Bustan Palace Muscat Holiday INN
Hotel Ibis Park Inn
Radisson Blu Mother Care
Tabreed Taghleef Indusries
NABIL Biscuits ATTCO
Worely parrsion AECOM
Honda Rotem Abensia
Global Gypsum Board Minvest
Global Engineering SteamTech
Mazoom Pharmacy Muscat Pharmacy
IBN- SINA Pharmacy Golden Jood Trading
Sun rise Global Beya Global Muscat
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MECHANICAL CORROSION AND METALLURGICAL TESTING
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Lonestar Alpha has the capability to cater to the physical metallurgical testing requirements of a wide range of
materials and products The testing capability and experience are recognized by reputed organizations like
PDO OXY BP OGC etc and third party inspection agencies Tests are generally carried out to international
standards set by ASTM BS ASME API AWS and others Lonestar Alpha offers quality service to
international standards accurate results and quick turnaround at reasonable cost
Lonestar Alpha Mechanical Metallurgical Corrosion Testing Capabilities Include
Tensile compression Test Vickers Hardness RockwellBrinell Hardness
Impact (Ambient temp to -196degC) BendFlatteningNick Break Test Elevated Temperature
tensile testing
Corrosion Test - ASTM
A262G48G28ASTM A 923
ASTM E 562 Ferrite measurement
by ferritscope Flexure
Proof Load Breaking Load Failure Load
Coating Thickness Coating Continuity Coating Adhesion
MacroMicro Examination Fillet Weld Break Nick Break
HIC SSCC test in accordance with
NACE standards Chemistry by OES
Failure Analysis and
Material Investigation
Chemical analysis of metallic materials of
Fe and Ni base alloys In situ Replica Metallography
Metallic sample collection at
site for chemical analysis
Strand wire testing for mechanical
properties Portable hardness testing Manhole Cover testing
Rubber testing Geo-textile testing HDPE testing
Materials frequently tested include
Metals and alloy products such as plates shapes bares pipes and fittings
Welding procedure qualification test coupons
Welding consumable qualification test coupons
Welder qualification test coupons
Welding procedure test coupons
Steel Bars Wires and Fabric for concrete reinforcement
Galvanized Steel products
Fasteners
Metal Castings
Cemented Carbide Products
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Lonestar Alpha Laboratories offers a wide range of metallurgical services to many diverse industries supported by
an experienced team of metallurgical engineers trained technicians and modern equipment The following
services are offered
o Laboratory Metallography and Microscopy
o Replica and In-situ Metallography
o Corrosion Testing and Evaluation
o Condition Usability and Remaining Life Assessment
o Failure Analysis and Investigation
o Other Services
Laboratory Metallography and Microscopy
Scanning Electron Microscopy
Stereomicroscopy
Energy Dispersive X-ray Analysis
Fractrography
Macrostructural Examination
Microstructural Examination
Microhardness Evaluation
Replica and In-situ Metallography
In-situ Replica Metallography
Replication of Fractures
Replication of Surface Features
Corrosion Testing and Evaluation
Lonestar Alpha is equipped to undertake corrosion testing and evaluation in accordance with NACE and ASTM
standards for qualification of materials used in corrosive environments which include sea water brine blackish
water and sour service The following tests are conducted
Resistance to Pitting and Crevice Corrosion
Susceptibility to Intergranular Corrosion Attack
Resistance to Sulfide Stress Cracking (SSC)
Resistance to Hydrogen Induced Cracking (HIC)
Examination of Scales and Corrosion Products
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Condition Usability and Remaining Life Assessment
Periodic inspections serve to identify degradation processes at an early stage and thereby provide necessary
information for assessment of condition usability and remaining life Further the initiation of timely repair or
replacement actions substantially reduced or eliminates costly capital and downtime losses
Lonestar has the capability and experience to perform comprehensive inspections necessary for condition
usability and remaining life assessment of a wide range of materials and components used in structures plants and
operating equipment
Power plant and auxiliary boiler tubes headers and connectors
Turbine nozzles vanes combustor lines and casings
Oil and gas processing equipment and components
Equipment and components of marineoffshore structures
Drilling and downhole equipment and components
Engine Components
Failure Analysis and Investigation
Supported by its integrated analytical facilities and the diverse professional capabilities of its staff Lonestar has
for the last several years provided accurate and timely analyses and investigations into failures of components
Reports include comprehensive photographic documentation of observations discussions of findings conclusions
on the mechanism and root cause of failure
Other Services
Lonestar offer assistance in the following areas
Material selection for intended service
Preparation of material testing and inspection procedures
Study of failure mechanisms of complex systems
Troubleshooting
Research and development
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LIST OF METALLURGY TESTS
LIST OF METALLURGY LAB EQUIPMENTS Instron Universal Tensile Tester Lathe Machine
Satec Charpy Impact testing machine Charpy Broaching Machine
Forcipol Bend Testing machine Gas Cutting Gear
Olympus Metallurgical Microscope Carl Zeiss
microscope upto 1600X
Stereo Microscope
Metlabcorp Micro Polisher Digital Verniers
Automatic Polishing machine Digital Micrometers
Water Chiller Bath Coating thickness Meter
Optorama Shadowgraph Holiday detector
Digital thermometers Band Saw Machine
Vickers hardness tester Hack Saw Machine
Fischer Ferritscope Universal Milling Machine
STEEL REBARS EXOTIC MATERIAL
Tensile Tests Bend Tests
Elevated Temperature Tensiles Rebar Tensile Bend and Rebend
Proof Load test Fracture Test
Macro Preparation amp Examination Coating thickness test Holiday Detection Test
Peel Off Test Vickers Rockwell Hardness Survey
Charpy Impact Test Micro Examination with photograph
Ferrite Count (Point Count method) - count Ferrite Content (Magnetic Method) - spots
A262 Test Practice CE ASTM G48ASTM G28 tests
SSCC Test HIC Test
Chemical Analysis XRD EDXRF Analysis
SEMEDS Analysis Detailed Failure Investigation Material investigation
CTOD In-situ Replica Metallography
Strand Wire Tensile Test Manhole Cover Compression Test
Ring Stiffness Test GRE Rubber Plastic Geo-textile Tensile testing
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KEY STAFF AT METALLURGY LAB
Anil Vashishta Pratik Raval Sasikumar Isehaq Chezian
NAME DESIGNATION QUALIFICATION EXPERIENCE
Anil Vashishta Operations Manager
Metallurgical Head
BE Metallurgical
Engineering 24 years
Pratik Raval Test House Supervisor BE Mechanical
Engineering 10 years
KSasikumar Senior Metallurgist BE Metallurgical
Engineering 14 years
GChezhian Metallurgist BE Metallurgical
Engineering 06 years
Ishaq Al Harassi Senior Engineer BE Mechanical
Engineering 08 years
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BRANCHES amp CONTACTS
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LONESTAR ALPHA LABORATORIES BRANCHES amp CONTACTS
Website
wwwlonestaralphacom
General Email infolonestaralphacom
Branches
Muscat (Central Laboratory) PO Box 1197 PC 130 Azaiba ndash Muscat Sultanate of Oman
Tel +968 24501524 24505590
Fax +968 24503814
Email muscatlablonestaralphacom
Muscat (Chemistry Environmental) PO Box 1197 PC 130 Azaiba ndash Muscat Sultanate of Oman
Tel +968 24504206 24504924
Fax +968 24502635
Email chemlablonestaralphacom
Muscat (Micro-biology) PO Box 1197 PC 130 Azaiba ndash Muscat Sultanate of Oman
Tel +968 24504206 24504924
Fax +968 24502635
Email microlablonestaralphacom
Sohar PO Box 84 PC 327 Sohar Industrial Estate Sohar ndash Sultanate of Oman
Tel +968 26751775 26751920 26751976
Fax +968 26751331
Email civilsoharlonestaralphacom
Duqm Tel +968 99278040 92303290
Fax +968 24503814
Email duqmlablonestaralphacom
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Salalah
Tel +968 2321 3390 +968 92038358
Fax +968 2321 3391
Email salalahlablonestaralphacom
Key Personals
Administration
Dawood Al-Harrasi
Chief Executive Officer
+968 91111411 dawoodalharrasilonestaralphacom
Saif Al-Harthi
Business Development Manager
+968 90122471 saifalharthylonestaralphacom
Santosh Elapanda
QHSE Manager
+968 99881224 santoshelapandalonestaralphacom
Moncy Thomas
Finance HR amp Admin Manager
+968 99221293 moncythomaslonestaralphacom
Operations
Anil Vashishta
Operations Manager Metallurgical Head
+968 99866907 anilvashishtalonestaralphacom
Civil Engineering Material Lab Hukam Chand
Civil Engineering Country Manager - Civil
+968 99445354 hukamchandlonestaralphacom
Naresh Paladugu
Civil Engineering Technical Manager - Civil
+968 99063458 nareshpaladugulonestaralphacom
Rakesh
Civil Engineering Lab Manager - Sohar Lab
+968 92869691 civilsoharlonestaralphacom
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FrancisMD
Civil Engineering Lab Manager ndash Salalah Lab
+968 92038358 Salalahlablonestaralphacom
Tomiyo
Civil Engineering Senior Lab Technician - Duqm Lab
+968 99278040 duqmlablonestaralphacom
Geotechnical Engineering Lab
J Pavan Kumar
Geotechnical Engineering Sr Geotechnical engineer
+968 99887852 ameerudeenlonestaralphacom
Chemical Microbiology amp Environmental Lab
P Tejali
Chemical Microbiology amp Environmental Engineering Lab Manager
+968 99887834 tejaliparsekarlonestaralphacom
Asad
Chemical amp Environmental Engineering Assistant Manager Chemistry
+968 99884612 asadnaqvilonestaralphacom
Vinu Mohan
Food amp Microbiology Testing
+968 99248181 vinumohanlonestaralphacom
Metallurgy Lab
Email metlablonestaralphacom
Anil Vashishta
Metallurgy Lab Manager Metallurgy
+968 99866907 anilvashishtalonestaralphacom
Pratik Raval
Metallurgy Lab Test House Supervisor
+968 99880633 pratikravallonestaralphacom
Sasi Kumar
Metallurgy Lab Senior Metallurgist
+968 99843415 sasikumarlonestaralphacom
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LOCATION MAPS
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1 MUSCAT
2 Muscat ndash Chemistry Lab
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3 SOHAR
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4 DUQM
5 SALALAH
Registered with Directorate General for Specification amp measurements
Approved by PDO ISOIEC 170252005 Certified by SGS for ISO 9001
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CHEMISTRY OF CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL
Chemical Analysis of Cement Chemical Analysis of Lime Powder
Heat of Hydration of cement Total Alkalies
Chemical Analysis of Micro silica Chemical Analysis of Ground Granulated Blast
Furnace Slag
Sodium Absorption Ratio Leachibility Tests of Metals from Soil
Testing of Concrete making water Determination of Alkali carbonates amp Bi
carbonates
Cation Exchange Capacity of Soil Organic matter content of soil
Mass loss of Ignition of soil Total Sulfate content of soil
Water soluble Sulfate content of soil Water soluble Chloride content of soil
Carbonate content of soil Acid soluble Chloride content of soil
Gypsum content of soil Ammonia content of soil
Total Sulfate content of Aggregates Total Chloride content of Aggregates
Potential Alkali ndash Silica reactivity of Aggregates Water Soluble Chloride Salts in Aggregates
Acid ndash Soluble Material in fine Aggregate Organic impurities in fine Aggregates
Determining the water content of freshly mixed
concrete
Determining the Portland cement content of the
hardened hydraulic cement concrete
Chemical analysis of hardened concrete Sulfate content of hardened concrete
Chemical analysis for metals like steel Chloride content of hardened concrete
Indepth carbonation of hardened concrete Indepth chloride penetration on hardened concrete
by dust sampling and analysis
LIST OF CIVIL EQUIPMENTS
General Equipments
Electronic Weighing balances of various capacities Standard calibration weights
Bouyancy balance system for specific gravity Desiccators
Digital Thermometers of various range Dial Thermometers of various range
Max Min Thermometers Wet amp Dry Thermometers
Pressure Gauges Digital Vernier Callipers
Hot Plates Vacuum Pumps
Air Compressor Sand Bath Water bath
Humidity Chamber Load Rings of different capacity
Dial indicators of various range Digital Dial Indicators
Feeler strips Straight Edges
Magnetic stands Cube Mould (150150150 mm)
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Riffle Boxes Drying Ovens
Soil Aggregate and Rock Testing Lab
BS amp ASTM Test Sieves Sieve Shakers
Cone Penetrometers for Liquid Limit Casagrande Apparatus for Liquid Limit
Shrinkage Limit Apparatus Hydrometer test apparatus
Direct Shear Test Appaatus BS ASTM Proctor Rammers
BS ASTM Proctor Moulds BSASTM CBR Moulds amp Appartus
Multi Speed Compression Machine 50 kN Field CBR Apparatus
ASTM Sand cone Apparatus BS large amp Small Pouring Cylinder
Plate bearing Test Apparatus Dynamic Cone Penetrometer (DCP)
Nuclear Density Gauge Electric Resistivity Meter
Speedy Moisture Apparatus Bulk Density Containers
Flakiness amp Elongation Gauges Los Angeles Abrasion Machines
Sand Equivalent Test Sets Jaw Crusher
Rock cutting Saw Drying Shrinkage Apparatus
Point load Index Tester Slake Durability Apparatus
Aggregate Impact Value Apparatus Aggregate Crushing Ten percent Fines Value Apparatus
1-D odometer for consolidation Flow Cone
Max Min Index density equipment Soil Permeability apparatus
Concrete amp Cement Testing lab
Fully Automatic amp Semi Automatic Compression
machines of Various Capacities
Fully Automatic amp Semi Automatic Flexural Testing
machines of Various Capacities
Density containers for Fresh concrete Density Air content meters for Fresh concrete Air content
Concrete Mortar Penetrometers for Setting Time of
Fresh concrete
Concrete Mixers for Trial Mix
Cube Beam Cylinder Moulds Sulphur compound melting pot
Cylinder capping frame Rapid Chloride Penetration Test Apparatus
Half Cell Potential Test Apparatus Concrete Cover meter
Concrete Resistivity meter Rebound hammer
Pull-Off Strength Tester Ultrasonic pulse Velocity Tester
Concrete Flow Meter Specimen Cutting Machine
Core Drilling Machines Diamond Core Bits of different diameter
Micro-coring equipment Blaine Air permeability Apparatus
Fly ash fineness Apparatus Vicat Apparatus
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Ultrasonic Coating Cover Meter (DFT) Le Chatelier Apparatus for Cement Soundness
Calorimeter for heat of hydration Jolting Apparatus
Cement Mortar Mixer Initial Surface Absorption Apparatus
Compression amp Flexural Testing machine for Cement
Strength
Chloride Migration Coefficient Testing apparatus
Water Absorption of Concrete under pressure Mortar Consistency apparatus
Asphalt Testing laboratory
Bitumen Extractor Theoretical maximum Specific Gravity Apparatus
Marshall Compaction Stand amp Rammer Marshall Moulds
Marshall Stability amp Flow Testing machine Asphalt Coring machine
KEY STAFF AT CIVIL ENGINEERING LAB
NAME DESIGNATION QUALIFICATION EXPERIENCE
Hukam Chand Country Manager Civil BA 36
Naresh Paladugu Technical Manager - Muscat MTech ndash GeoTechnical
Engineering (Civil) 11
Dijesh M D Senior Lab TechnicianSupervisor
(Civil) BSc 12
SumeshC Senior Lab TechnicianSupervisor
(Civil) BSc 12
Srinivasa RaoP Senior Lab TechnicianSupervisor
(Civil) BSc 10
Naveen Dhiman Senior Lab TechnicianSupervisor
(Civil) BSc 11
Rakesh M Branch Manager - Sohar BSc 16
Mohammed Al Futaisi Asst Manager BSc 8
Arun S Anand Senior Lab TechnicianSupervisor
(Civil) BSc 11
Seetharam VS Senior Lab TechnicianSupervisor
(Civil) BSc 12
Ajeesh Kumar Senior Lab Technician BSc 9
MD Francis Branch Manager - Salalah Civil Engineering 39
Dhamotharakannan Senior Lab Technician B Tech Civil Engineering 3
Tomiyo Senior Lab TechnicianSupervisor -
Duqm BSc 10
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MAJOR CIVIL ENGINEERING PROJECTS Project Contractor
Construction of Batinah Expressway(Package 1 to 6)
Galfar Engineering amp Contracting SAOG
Nagarjuna construction company international
Simplex - Konstruktor (JV)
Larsen amp Toubro (Oman) LLC
FSB Ferrovial amp Batco JV
Consolidated Contractors Company Oman LLC
Oman Industrial Complex - VALE
Towel Construction
Teejan Trading amp Contracting
Galfar Engineering
LampT Oman
Barka Desalination Plant Douglas OHI Sohar Development Hotel (Crown Plaza) Galfar Engineering amp Contracting TOYOTA Showroom in Liwa Galfar Engineering amp Contracting Expansion of Sohar Beach Hotel Gulf Home Contracting
Social Houses in Liwa
Sam Trading Hussain Fahdil Partners Eastern Moon Contracting
Sohar Multiplex Towel Construction Rehabilitation of Sewerage Network and STP in
Buraimi
Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
IWP Desalination Plant at SUR Bahwan Engineering amp Contracting Maritime Works on Construction of New Port in
Duqm CCC-STFA-JDN
Shadeed Iron amp Steel Douglas OHI Salam Resort amp Spa (Dredging Work) CCC Bank Muscat Headquarter Building Galfar Engineering amp Contracting PDO Headquarter Building Al-Hajery Trading
Duqm Dry Dock Daewoo Co Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
Duqm Desalination Plant
Larsen amp Tubro
Road Bridges from Sarooj to Qurayat
Fedirici Stirling Batco
Road Work at Rahat Al-Andar Farm
Al-Ansari Trading Enterprises
Al-Moultaqa Residential Complex Dawood Contracting
Diabetic Health Centre Premier International
Oncology Wards amp Day care centre at Royal
Hospital Premier International
Psychiatric Hospital Bahwan Engineering Genetic Hospital Ay_tek Construction (Oman) LLC Sea Front Development Al-Ansari Trading Enterprises Car Museum at Barka Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
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Expansion of Barka Reservoir and Transmission
Facility Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
Arsquo Seeb Wastewater Treatment Project Al Hassan Engineering Oman Maritime College at Sohar Al-Khalili Enterprises
Buildings at Sohar University Al-Hajery Trading
Construction of New Villa and Associated Facilities
at Bahjat Al-Anthar Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
Development of Muscat International Airport (MC1) CCC ndash TAV Joint Venture
RAFO ndash Muscat Airport Desert Line Project
Development of Muscat International Airport -
Supply of Dredged material Boskalis Westminister (Oman)
Duqm Airport Phase 1 Desert Line Project
Sub Station at DankWadi Saa Larsen amp Toubro Oman
Court Complex at Buraimi Al Adarak Trading amp Contracting
Court Complex at Sohar Douglas OHI
Al Buraimi Colleage Al Adarak Trading amp Contracting
ROP Building at Buraimi Nafal Trading
Al Buraimi Public park Business amp Trading
Health Centre at Nizwa Business amp Trading
Ground Improvement Work at Sohar Port Soletanche Bachy (France)
Duraline ME Factory at Sohar Shaksy Engineering
Health Centre at Sohar Dawood Construction Co
Health Centre at Rahab Al Dahleez International LLC
Health Centre at Saham Al Bady Trading amp Contracting
Court Complex at Rustaq Carillion Alawi
Asian beach Game Package II Carillion Alawi
Majilis Oman Carillion Alawi
Health Centre at Al Ajaiz CIVIL CO
MTL ndash AL Mawaleh Third Line CCC Oman LLC
Oman Residence Complex ndash Al Khuwair Douglas OHI
Silver House ndash Ghala Douglas OHI
Oman Airbase at Musannah Douglas OHI
Sheraton Hotel Refurbishment Douglas OHI
Oman Dental College Douglas OHI
PAC Fahud Extension Phase II Douglas OHI
Radio Stations at Barka Bidaya and Bahla Premier International Projects
SBG Plaza at Ghubra Simplex Infrastructures LLC
Qalhat Desalination and Water Supply Project Towell Infrastructure Projects Company
SBG Plaza at Ghubra Towell Construction
ArsquoSeeb Sewage Collection and Conveyance System
Al-Khoudh Gravity Sewer Networks
United Gulf Contracting Company
Office amp Stores Complex at Seeb Galfar Engineering amp Contracting SAOG
Dualization of Bousher Al Amerat Road Galfar Engineering amp Contracting SAOG
Muscat Expressway Galfar Engineering amp Contracting SAOG
Bait Al Barakah Rayaheen Hall amp Museum Galfar Engineering amp Contracting SAOG
Car Museum at bait Al Barakah Galfar Engineering amp Contracting SAOG
Suwaiq Fishing harbour International Contracting amp Engineering
Services
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Duqm Port Complex
Jan De Nul Dredging Ltd
Power Generation amp Distribution Facility at Daleel
Field
Larsen amp Toubro Electromech LLC
Ministry of manpower Building at Airport Height Larsen amp Toubro (Oman) LLC
Glorei Maktabi2 Commercial Building at Al
Wattayah
Larsen amp Toubro (Oman) LLC
Oman Botanic Garden Phase-III Larsen amp Toubro (Oman) LLC
3311kV Primary Sub Station at Al Muna amp Al
Ansab
Larsen amp Toubro (Oman) LLC
22033kv Grid Substation amp Transmission Line at As
Sawady (Blue City Area)
Larsen amp Toubro (Oman) LLC
Primary Substation at Jibroo Larsen amp Toubro (Oman) LLC
13233kV Grid Station at Misfah Area Larsen amp Toubro (Oman) LLC
Flyover Widening and Junction Improvement at
Athaiba
Larsen amp Toubro (Oman) LLC
Dualization of Ghala ndash Al Ansab Road Larsen amp Toubro (Oman) LLC
Al Amerat ndash Quriyat Road Nagarjuna Construction Company
Houses at different location in Quriyat Nagarjuna Construction Company
Construction of Bridge Across Wadi Bani Hinay at
Wilayat of Al Rustaq Abu Hatim Company LLC
Construction of State Audit Institution Head Quarters
Building in Muscat Al Bustan Area Abu Hatim Company LLC
Sultan Qaboos Mosque at Nakhal amp Sumail Abu Hatim Company LLC
Proposed main entrance amp boundary wall at samoud
garrisonHalban Al Ansari Contractors
CPF Road Khazzan Al EZ Trading Transport amp Contracting Co
LLC
Health Center at Nizwa Al Badi Trading
Sultan Qaboos Mosque at Sumail Al Badi Trading
RAH Masjed amp Sablah for PDO Al Hajiry Trading LLC
Al Seeb Waste Water project Al Hajiry Trading LLC
Emergency Water Resrvoir Al Hassan Engineering Company SAOG
Construction of Independent Power Plant Project
Roads(Barka-3) Al Hassan Engineering Company SAOG
Renal Dialysis Center at Seeb Al khalili Construction LLC
Supply Hanger Rafo Mussannah Al khalili Construction LLC
Construction of Barracks accommodation at Airport
Heights Al Nahdha -Al Omaniah Co LLC
Proposed Sports Facilities for Security unitAl
Khoudh Al Rawahi International Co LLC
Remedial Works to Bridges Phase - 4A
(RUAWorks A Side) Al Sarooj Construction LLC
MohdAl Ameen Mosque-External Work Package Al Turki Enterprises
Regional Head Quarters at Ibri amp Rustaq Al Turki Enterprises
Proposed Officers Bedsit Masirah Alyam Enterprises LLC
Accomodation Complex (Kitchen amp Dining)Bid
Bid Police station Building-1 Arabian Supplies Contracting LLC
Officers Bed sit Sumail Arabian Supplies Contracting LLC
Multi - Purpose Hall Bahla Al Hamra Mudhaibi Arabian Supplies Contracting LLC
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amp Al Khamil
Innovation Park Muscat Arabian Supplies Contracting LLC
Dualization of Bid-Bid - Sur Road Section
1Package 1 A Astaldi-Ozkar JV
Al Hail Green Residential Developments Phase - 1 Bahwan Contracting Company LLC
3 X 20 MUA Primary Sub Station Ghala Bahwan Contracting Company LLC
Construction of New HLD Class room PDO Bahwan Engineering Company
Mixed use development at Bausher Carillion Alawi LLC
Roual Opera House Carillion Alawi LLC
Al Khairan Hotel Resort amp Spa Carillion Alawi LLC
Sultan Qaboos Mosque Nizwa Carillion Alawi LLC
Majlis Oman Carillion Alawi LLC
Construction of Muscat Airport Interchange on 18th
Nov Street
Consolidated Contractors Company Oman LLC
( CCC )
Construction of Underpass at Bait Al Barka
RA(CUB Project)
Consolidated Contractors Company Oman LLC
( CCC )
Design amp Construction of Al Mahaj RA Interchange
and related drainage amp Road works
Consolidated Contractors Company Oman LLC
( CCC )
Dualization of Farq Roundabout - Marfarsquoa Daris
Road
Consolidated Contractors Company Oman LLC
( CCC )
Grade Separated Junction Project stage 1 Consolidated Contractors Company Oman LLC
( CCC )
3rd laning of the Main Road from Al Mawaleh
Interchange to Bait Al Barka RA-Lot(1)
Consolidated Contractors Company Oman LLC
( CCC )
MEDC - Head Office building Dawood Contracting Company LLC
Jabal Al- AKhadar Resort Hotel Dawood Contracting Company LLC
Proposed Villa at Royal Flight Residential Complex
at Seeb Dawood Contracting Company LLC
3rd Laning of the M Road from Al Mawaleh
Intrsquochange to Bait Al Barka RA(Lot-2) Desert Line project LLC
Dualization of Nizwa Ibri Road Sec-2 from Jabrin to
Ibri Option 2 Desert Line project LLC
Construction of Asphalt Road from Al Haisha in
Wilayat Bahla to Hamra Al Duru in Wilayat IBRI Desert Line project LLC
Construction of Water Supply to Wilayat Wadi Bani
Khalid Desert Line project LLC
Additional amp Alteration works at Al falaji Development Services ampMaintenance LLC
Armoury Magazine at ROP Academy Development Services ampMaintenance LLC
Construction of Pump Shed Room and Reatin Wall Development Services ampMaintenance LLC
Fanja Sports Club Development Services ampMaintenance LLC
HQ for Ammunition stores at MAM Development Services ampMaintenance LLC
Immigration Complex at Nizwa Development Services ampMaintenance LLC
New building for CDC Department at Rustaq
Hospital complex Development Services ampMaintenance LLC
VIF Complex at Mudhaibi Development Services ampMaintenance LLC
Design amp Construction of Additional Interchanges
for Al Mubaila South Federic Stirling Batco LLC
13233KV Substation amp Associated OHL Ghala
amp AL Khamil Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
NHC Royal Hospital Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
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Inflight Catering Facilities Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
Design amp Construction of Al-Faroosiya Street
Interchange Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
Border Post complex at Rub Al Khali Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
Upgradation of IzkiMuthaibiRustaq Grid station Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
New Accident and Emergency + Burns Department
at Khoula Hospital Phase -8 Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
Dualization of Nizwa ndash Thumrait Road(IZZ-Adam
Section) Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
Dualization of Nizwa ndash Ibri RoadSec2 from Jabrin
to Ibri ndash 1 Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
Ras Al Hadd Airport Development Project Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
Safah and Wadi Latham Oilfield Services
Construction Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
Upgrade of Mukhaizna Airfield ndash New Runway
construction Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
Construction of Water Distribution network
Rustaq Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
New Darsait STP Project Galfar-Cadagua JV
Barrack Accomodation Suwaiq Gulf International Contracting LLC
Al Hamriya storm water drainage channel Hasan Juma Backer Trading amp Contracting
CoLLC
Annexe Building for Supreme Council for Planing Hasan Juma Backer Trading amp Contracting
CoLLC
Oman National Centre for treatment of
Haematological Disorder amp Bone Marrow Transplant
Hasan Juma Backer Trading amp Contracting
CoLLC
Construction of Jr Rate Accomodation Block
Wudam Iskan Contracting Company LLC
8 JOQ at MAM Iskan Contracting Company LLC
Military Technical College District Cooling System Iskan Contracting Company LLC
Al Amerat Waste Water Project Contract A 2 JV Arab Contractors amp WUEC
Darsait Al Wadi Al Kabir Road Project Larsen amp Toubro(Oman)LLC
MGI Road Project Larsen amp Toubro(Oman)LLC
Al Athaibah Interchange Larsen amp Toubro(Oman)LLC
Construction of 13233kv Grid Station at Amrat
Construction of 132kv Grid Station at Mabella - 2
and Installation of Required 132kv Overhead
Line132kv Cables in Muscat Governorate (Tender
No 1432012)
Larsen amp Toubro(Oman)LLC
6 Class Rooms to Zainab Al Asadiya School at Al
Amerat Mansoor Al Masroory
Proposed 14 classroom - Girls basic education
School at QalhatSur Mansoor Al Masroory
Accomodation at Adam Nafal Contracting amp Trading Co LLC
Wudam Naval Base Nafal Contracting amp Trading Co LLC
Construction of 3311KV Primary Sub Station at
Saraya Bandar Jissah
Oman National Engineering amp Investment
Co(SOAG)
Bait Al Barka Viewing Platform amp Sea wall Oman Shapoorji Construction Co LLC
Construction of Medium Wave Radio Transmission
Station in Barkabahla amp Buraimi Premier International Project LLC
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Al Batinah Coastal Housing Project
barkaMusanna amp Suwaiq Radic Construction Company LLC
Commercial amp Residential Building at Mumtaz area Shaksy Engineering Services LLC
Dualization of Ibri ndash Al Dariz-Miskin Road Strabag Oman LLC
Re-Build of Air strip existing at Rusail amp Sayq Strabag Oman LLC
Wadi Minqal amp Wadi Bani Jaber Asphalt Road
Section - 1 Strabag Oman LLC
Dualization of Bid-Bid - Sur Road Section -
1Package 1 - B STFA-HLG JV
Civil Work Services for Safah (B-09) Wadi Latham
(B-27) Fields Special Technical Services
Gas Processing Plant at Abu Tubul Block 60 Special Technical Services
EPC of RAH Substation STS Tebodin LLC
Treated Effluent Supply to Al Riyam amp Kalbou
Parks Teejan Trading amp Contracting
New Supreme Court Building At Al Ghubrah Towell Construction amp Company LLC
MC 4a ndash Civil Aviation Head Quarters Towell Construction amp Company LLC
New Supreme Court Building At Al Ghubrah Towell Construction amp Company LLC
Expansion of Distrib Network Seeb Wilyat ndash Seeb Towell Infrastructure Projects CoLLC (TIPCO)
Water Distribution Network for Wilyat -AL Qabil amp
Ibra Towell Infrastructure Projects CoLLC (TIPCO)
Construction of Batinah Expressway (Package -1) Galfar Engineering amp Contracting SAOG
Batinah Expressway Package ndash 3 Simplex - Konstruktor (JV)
Construction of Batinah Expressway - Package - 4 Larsen amp Toubro(Oman) LLC
Construction of Batinah Expressway - Package - 6 CCC (Oman) LLC
BP Oman - Khazzan Project Al EZ TradingTransport amp Contracting CoLLC
Kempinski HotelThe Wave Muscat Carillion Alawi LLC
Upgrading of Sinaw-Mahout Road Section-02 Strabag Oman LLC
Construction of Batinah Highway (Halban Junction) Strabag Oman LLC
Construction of Batinah Highway-Package-2 Nagarjuna Construction Company (NCC)
Major Site laboratories
Project Contractor
Head Quarter Building for PDO at MAF Al Hajry Trading amp Contracting
Development of Muscat International Airport ndash
Supply of dredged material
Boskalis Westminister (Oman)
Expeditionary Tent Beddown Area at Masirah Island
Cosmopolitan ndash EMTA Joint Venture
BP ndash Pipeline Installation amp Site Construction Galfar Engineering
Rehabilitation Works (Roads Bridges) at Quriyat Federcei Stirling Batco
Health Centre at Saham Al Badi Trading amp Construction
Sohar Bulk Jetty Oman Operation Saipem ndash Afcons Joint Venture
PDO ndash SNDC Project at Qurn Alam
Al Hassan Engineering
2nd Asian Beach Game 2010 at Wudam Carillion Alawi LLC
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Power Generation amp Distribution Facility at Daleel
Field
Larsen amp Toubro Electromech LLC
Health Centre at Rahab
Al Dahleez International LLC
Sohar Bulk Jetty Project
Saipem- Afcons Joint Venture
Court Complex at Rustaq
Carillion Alawi LLC
PDO Bahja ndash Plot Development
Sayouh Mahwees Trd amp Cont Co LLC
Dualization of Bid-Bid Sur Road Astaldi ndash Ozkar JV and STFA-HLG JV
ROP ndash Sidab Harbour Project Carillion Alawi LLC
Salalah International Airport LampT Galfar Contortion
Construction of Al Batinah Expressway (Package -1) Galfar Engineering amp Contracting SAOG
Batinah Express way Package ndash 3 Simplex - Konstruktor (JV)
Construction of Batinah Expressway - Package - 4 Larsen amp Toubro(Oman) LLC
Construction of Batinah Expressway - Package - 5 FSB Ferrovial amp Batco JV
Construction of Batinah Expressway - Package - 6 CCC (Oman) LLC
Air traffic control at Masira Darim Construction company LLC
Transfer station at Fanza Malik Sohar
STF Complex -Suwaiq Dawood Contracting Company LLC
Ras Al Hamra Development Project (RAH - 435) Al Turki Enterprises LLC
Zulia Power plant (PDO) Al Hassan Engineering LLC
SNCP Qurnalam Al Hassan Engineering LLC
RAH International School Al Hajry Trading amp Contracting
Dualization of Bid-Bid - Sur Road Section
1Package 1 A
Astaldi-Ozkar JV
Halban prade ground project (SSF) Trading amp Investment LLC
Jabel Akhthar Hotel Dawood Contracting Company LLC
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Sultan Qaboos Mosque Nizwa Carillion Alawi LLC
SUR IPP Douglas OHI
MC-5 Salalah International Airport L amp T India and L amp T Oman
MC-5 Salalah International Airport Galfar Engineering amp Contracting SAOG
Shadeed Iron amp Steel L amp T Oman
Shadeed Iron amp Steel Simplex Infrastructures LLC
Health Centre Ibri Master Bin Karam
University Of Buraimi L amp T Oman
University Of Buraimi L amp T Oman
Trasnsfer Station SUR Mallak Sohar
Dualization of Mahdha-AL Rawdha Road
Buraimi
Premier International
Duqm Port Road Strabag Oman LLC
Mall of Oman - Package - 2 SPCCC
Dualization of Adam - Thumrait Road Part - 2
(ATD Project)
CCC (Oman) LLC
Durability Test of Concrete such as Chloride Migration Test and Rapid Chloride Permeability Test
Field Compaction test is used to provide the basis for control the fill material compaction
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Rapid chloride penetration test for concrete to asses the chloride ion penetration
Durability Test of Concrete such as Water Penetration Test
Permeability Apparatus Constant amp Falling Head for Granular ampClaySilt
Transverse Strength of Kerb Stone
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Non Destructive Structural Investigation
Exposure of foundation for visual inspection and NDT
Cover meter surevy Test indicates position of reinforecemnt bars hardned concrete
Ultra sonic pulse velocity measurement to assess the uniformity of concrete Detects internal flaws cracks and segregation etc
Rebound Hammer test to find the insitu concrete strength Surface hardness
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Direct Shear test to find the cohesion(C) and angle of internal friction(ɸ) in soil samples
Insitu concrete coring to determine the compressive strength
Marshall stability test for asphalt mixes
GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING
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Lonestar Alpha Labs undertake onshore amp offshore ground investigations for a wide variety of civil and
industrial construction infrastructure and pipeline projects We pride ourselves by adopting the same
professional approach to both large multi-disciplinary investigation projects as well as small simple structures
Our Investigation is supervised by highly qualified amp experienced geotechnical engineers and geologists
General Geotechnical Engineering Services
Design and planning of ground investigations
Settlement Monitoring
Foundation Designs and Proof Checking
Design of Reinforced Earth Structures
Design of Deep Foundations (Piles Well) amp Mat Foundations
Borehole drilling amp soil investigations (SPT)
Dynamic Cone Penetration Testing (DCPT)
Static Cone Penetration Test with pore-pressure measurement (CPTU)
Sample coring and analysis
Down hole and Cross Hole Seismic Tests
Trial pitting and trenching
Slope stability analysis amp studies
Pumping Tests and permeability Lugeon Tests
Double Ring Infiltrometer Tests
Plate bearing Tests and in-situ CBRs
Electrical Resistively Test
Thermal Resistivity Test
Resistively Profiling amp Resistivity Mapping
Groundwater Monitoring Sampling and Analysis
Preparation of factual and interpretative reporting
Soil Investigations
Soil Geotechnical investigations are performed by geotechnical engineers to obtain information on the physical
and mechanical properties of soil and rock around a site to design earthworks and foundations for proposed
structures and for repair of distress to earthworks and structures caused by subsurface conditions A geotechnical
investigation includes surface exploration and subsurface exploration of a site Our rigs are cable to drill vertical
holes down to 400m and inclined holes down to 200m below existing ground level
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Soil sampling using variety of samplers to collect disturbed samples relatively undisturbed samples and
undisturbed samples Samplers such as Hand Shovel Machine driven auger continuous flight auger Split-
Spoon SPT sampler Shelby Tube Sampler Piston Sampler
Laboratory tests
A wide variety of laboratory tests performed on soils and rocks to measure different properties
Although detailed list of laboratory testing is presented in Civil section some of the typical tests involved in the
investigation are given below
Water Content
Particle size Analysis Grain Size Distribution
Sedimentation Hydrometer analysis
Atterberg limits
California Bearing Ratio (CBR)
Direct Shear Test
Oedometer Test (Consolidation)
Swelling Pressure Test
Tri-axial Test
Unconfined Compressive Strength
Chemical Analysis of Soil and Water
In-Situ geotechnical tests
Standard Penetration Test (SPT) - in-situ standard penetration test designed to provide information on the
properties of soil while also collecting a disturbed soil sample for grain-size analysis and soil classification
Dynamic Cone Penetration Test (DCPT) - in-situ dynamic cone penetration test designed to provide
information on the properties of sub soil of natural ground or for pavement DCPT is useful to determine the in-
situ CBR and subgrade modulus
Cone Penetration Test (CPT) ndash standard Cone Penetration Test is performed using an instrumented probe
with a conical tip pushed into the soil hydraulically at a constant rate CPT instrument records tip resistance
friction resistance along the sleeve and pore-pressure measurement For bigger sites usually the CPTs are
performed in combination with drilling of boreholes to correlate so that the investigation is economical and
appropriate CPT data interpretation is used for correlation of soil properties and also to determine Soil Bearing
Capacity (SBC)
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Constant head Falling head permeability tests - Estimating Hydraulic conductivity (or permeability)
of different types of soil is the most important step in designing any groundwater control system The knowledge
of this property is much useful in solving problems involving yield of water bearing strata seepage through
earthen dams stability of earthen dams and embankments of canal bank affected by seepage settlement etc The
falling head method of determining permeability is used for soil with low discharge where as the constant head
permeability test is used for coarse-grained soils with a reasonable discharge in a given time For very fine-
grained soil capillarity permeability test is recommended
Lugeon Test or Packer Tests - Estimating Hydraulic conductivity (or permeability) of different types of
rocks is a key step in designing any groundwater control system in a rock We do perform Packer Permeability
Tests in Rocks
Groundwater Monitoring
Our geotechnical field staffs are well trained for installing Piezometers and groundwater monitoring Piezometers
are two types viz Type-1 is Standpipe Piezometer and Type-2 is Vibrating-Wire Piezometers Standpipe
piezometer facilitates Groundwater levels measurement using dip meter or water level indicators while VW
piezometers are useful for monitoring Pore-Water pressures continuously using special devices attached to data
loggers
Groundwater Samples can be collected for analysis in the chemical and microbiological lab Routine drinking
water analysis trace metals and organic parameters can be tested and evaluated
Slope Stability Studies
The field of slope stability encompasses the analysis of static and dynamic stability of slopes of earth and rock-fill
dams slopes of other types of embankments excavated slopes and natural slopes in soil and soft rock Lonestar
Alpha can provide slope stability investigation analysis (including modelling) and design mitigation which can
be completed by our well trained and qualified geologists and geotechnical engineers
Settlement Monitoring
Settlement Monitoring surveys is performed to determine the degree of horizontal and vertical displacement of
structures pavements and embankments over a defined period Severe pavement damage and structural failure
can be a direct result of settlement and therefore it is critical that movement be detected and measured Our Senior
Engineering Surveyors and Geotechnical Engineers are available to assist you with the development and
implementation of a monitoring system to suit individual requirements
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Other Geotechnical Field Tests
Plate Load Tests
In-Situ CBR Tests
Soil Electrical Resistivity Tests
Soil Thermal Resistivity Tests
Pile Integrity Tests
Infiltration Rate Tests using Double Ring Infiltrometer
Geotechnical Field Tests
Geophysical seismic tests are useful to determine dynamic soil rock properties which will be used in
design of machine and any other vibrating equipment foundations
Two typical seismic tests performed as part of the geotechnical investigations are
Downhole seismic test and
Crosshole seismic test
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LIST OF GEOTECHNICAL TESTS
LIST OF GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING EQUIPMENTS
Drilling Rigs Desco Inc 2No SP4500S amp 3No
SP3500S (crawler)
Split-Spoon Sampler
Drilling Rig Ellettari EK100S amp EK 200S (crawler) Piston Type Samples
Drilling Rigs Truck Mounted Vibrating Wire Piezometers Devices amp Loggers
Drilling Rods Tricone Bits
Standard SPT sets and rods Tungsten Carbide Drilling Bits (96mm amp 101mm amp
above)
Single Double amp Triple Tube Core Barrels ndash
Conventional amp Wireline system
Diamond Bits Surface amp Impregnated (96mm amp
101mm amp above) ndash Conventional amp Wireline system
Shelby Tubes Automatic Water level Meter
Dynamic Cone Penetrometer Test equipment (DCPT) Bailers for Groundwater Sampling
Down-The-Hole Hammer (DTH Hammer) Packer Test Apparatus
Surveying Equipments (Auto Levels Total Station
GPS and Accessories)
Variable Geotechnical Softwares (gINT etc)
Thermal Resistivity Test Apparatus (KD2 Pro) Electrical Resistivity Test Apparatus (Nillson)
SUBSURFACE SOIL ROCK GROUNDWATER
Soil Investigation Drilling in Soils and Rocks
Bearing Capacity amp Settlement Analysis Slope Stability Analysis
Trial Pits Standard Penetration Test - SPT
Permeability in Soil (Falling Constant Head) Dynamic Cone Penetration Test - DCPT
Permeability in Rock (Lugeon Packer Test) Infiltration Rate Tests
Groundwater Monitoring and Sampling Installation of Inclinometers amp Pressure Meters
In-situ CBR Tests Installation of Piezometers
Soil Swelling Tests Plate Load Tests
Vane Shear Tests Soil Electrical Resistivity Tests
Down Hole Seismic Tests Cross Hole Seismic Tests
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KEY STAFF AT GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING
NAME DESIGNATION QUALIFICATION EXPERIENCE
J Pavan Kumar Sr Geotechnical Engineer MTech - Geotechnical 8
Tauseef anwar Geologist MSc Geology 5
Bahrudeen assain
Mohammed Geologist MSc Geology 5
Anjali Geologist BSc in Geology 8
Imran Ishaq Engineering asst Dip Civil 5
Mohammed Al-Ansari Logistics and Supervisor High School 10
Ameen Khalfan Field Coordinator High School 8
Abdullah Field Coordinator High School 5
Rit Bahadur Drilling Operator High School 15
Purna Bahadur Drilling Operator High School 16
Rajan Basnet Drilling Operator High School 10
Subarna Paija Drilling Operator High School 11
Lil Bahadur Sr Mechanic High School 11
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RECENT GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING PROJECTS Project Client Consultant No of Boreholes
Oman National Railway
Project Segments 2 amp 6
Italferr SpA MOTC 65 BH 80 TP amp
Piezometers
Bunker Terminal at Duqm Oman Oil Marketing Co
(OOMC)
Worley Parsons Oman
Engineering (WPOE)
10 BH amp MASW
survey
Mahdah ndash Rawdah Road
Dualization project
Premier International Mott McDonald 22 BH 15 TP amp
Slope stability
Yibal-Khuff FEED project Galfar Engg amp
Contracting Co SAOG
Petroleum Development
Oman (PDO)
95 BH 45 TP amp 11
Downhole seismic
Well pad stability
investigations at Fahud
Mabrouk Khulud West D
Galfar Engg amp
Contracting Co SAOG
Petroleum Development
Oman (PDO)
18 BH
Batinah Expressway Pkg 3 Simplex Infrastructure Parsons International
MOTC
79 BH
Adam ndash Thumrait
Dualization Project
Parsons International MOTC 150 BH 365 TP
Lime Calcination project at
Salalah
Carmeuse Inc - 15 BH 10 TP amp
Diagraphy drilling
Duqm Area A B amp C Sultan Qaboos University
(SQU)
SEZAD 65 BH amp 20 TP
Various Substation projects
in all Governorates
Dawood Engineering
Consultancy
Mezoon Electricity 50 BH 25 TP 50
ERTs
Chromite Quarry Drilling Arabian Gulf Trading - 7 BH
Transmission line at Taqah Rukun Al Yaqeen Int Mott McDonald 50 BH amp 61 TP
Izz ndash Adam Road
Dualization Project
Galfar Engg amp
Contracting Co SAOG
National Engg Services
of Pakistan (NESPAK)
25 BH amp 8 TPs
Bid bid ndash Sur Road
Dualization Project
Astaldi ndash Ozkar Joint
Venture
Dar Al-Handassah
(Lebonan)
89 BH 8 TPs
Piezometers
Water Distribution Network
at Al Amerat
Taeyoung ndash Hasan Juma
Baker JV
Sogreah Consultants 25 BH 130 TP amp Soil
Resistivity
Taxiway and Airlift Ramp
at Al Musannah Airbase
American International
Contractors Inc
- 34 BH amp 62 TP
Water Distribution Network
at Al Khoud
Towell Infrastructure
Projects Co LLC
National Engg Services
of Pakistan (NESPAK)
11 BH 7 TP amp Soil
Resistivity
Interchanges btn Airport amp
Muscat Expressway
Soares Da Costa ndash Oman
United Engg Services JV
Parsons International 15 BHs amp 10 TP
Oman Botanic Garden Diwan Royal Court Alatec (Spain) 75 BH
Qurayiat-Al-Amerat Road Muscat Municipality Parsons International 6 BH
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Tunnel
Al-Haffa District
Development Infrastructure
Dohfar Municipality Dar Al-Handassah
(Lebonan)
11 BH
Piezometers
Salam Resort amp Spa in Yiti
Muscat
Sama Dubai Halcrow International 58 BH
amp Piezometers
Al-Ansab STP Galfar Engineering amp
Contracting
Khatib AlAmi 6 BH
Limestone Quarry for
Doqoum Dry Dock
Daewoo Co Daewoo Co 6 BH
Barka Water Reservoir
Expansion Works
Galfar Engineering amp
Contracting
Mott Mac Donald 12 BH
Soil Resistivity
Information Centers at
Nizwa amp Ibri
Ministry of Higher
Education
Development Services amp
Maintenance
6 BH
Irrigation System Plan for
Dhofar Municipality
Dhofar Municipality Consulting Engineering
Services
7 BH
Infiltration Tests
Cyclone Damage
Rehabilitation Works in Ras
Al-Hadd
CCC Parsons International Investigation for
Ground
Improvement
Soil Resistivity OMIFCO - Soil Resistivity
Seeb Cornice Road
Improvement Bridges
Muscat Municipality Atkins 7 BH
Dualization FarqNizwa to
Marfaa Daris Road
Ministry of Transport and
Communication
Parsons International 18 BH
Dualization of Al Kharjiah
Street
Muscat Municipality Parsons International 6 BH
Bidbid Sur Road Sec-1 MOTC Dar Al Handasah 31 BH Piezometers
120TPs
Flood Protection Dams-
Liwa and Shinaz Area
Ministry of water
resources and regional
municipalities
Renardet amp Fitchner 29 BH 40 TPs
Housing at Hail Al Ghaf
Quriyat
Muscat Municipality - 10 BH amp 10 TPs
132kV OHL from Harweel
to Thumrait
Petroleum Development
Oman
Worley Parsons 11 BH 11TPs amp ERT
132kV OHL from Dank to
Al Hail
Civil Co Contracting OETC Energoprojekt
Mott Mac Donald
43 BH 20 TPs amp
ERT
132kV OHL from Al Wasit
to Buraimi Grid Ss
Civil Co Contracting OETC Energoprojekt
Mott Mac Donald
27 BH 11TPrsquos amp
ERT
Al Athaiba Junction
Improvements
Muscat Municipality Parsons Intl Co 12 BH 7 TP Asphalt
Coring
Third Laneing from Bait Al Muscat Municipality Parsons International 35 BH 34 TP
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Barka to Mabelah Asphalt Coring
Design and construction of
Dualization of Al Murtaffa
street
Muscat Municipality Parsons International 26 BH 15 TP
Asphalt Coring
Proposed Tower
Constructions in OMAN
Ministry of Broadcasting Rohde amp Schwarz 16BH
EPC of power plant Daleel
Facility
L amp T Electromech Mott Mac Donald 7 BH 10TP ERT
Royal Suite at Haima and
Emergency block
Dewan of Royal Court Tebodin amp Partners LLC 4BH 4TP
Navigation Aids System
Muscat International
Airport and Salalah Airport
Thales Deutschland
Germany
Thales Deutschland
Germany
6BH 5ERT
Upgrade of DPS amp B-Block
facility Daleel oil Fields
Daleel Petroleum Attila Dogan 4BH 2ERT
13233kV Grid Station at
Quriyat
OETC LnT Oman Energoprojekt amp Parsons 4BH TPs
132kV OHL from Quriyat
to Jahloot
OETC LnT Oman Energoprojekt amp Parsons 60BH 60TPs 60ERT
Supreme Court at Al
Ghubra Guest House
Royal Court Affairs
Royal Estates The Palace
Consulting Engineering
Services LLC
12BH TPs
GEOTECH DRILLING RIGS
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DESCO SP4500S Rigs DESCO SP3500S Rigs
Site Work Photographs
GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION ndash AREA A B amp C at Duqm
Client SEZAD Consultant SQU
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GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION ndash Yibal Khuff Project at Yibal
Client Galfar Engg amp Cont Consultant PDO
GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION ndash Inclined Coring at Chromite Mine near Sumail
Client Arabian Gulf Trading
GEOTEC
HNICAL INVESTIGATION ndash Oman National Railway Project
Segments 2 amp 6
Client MOTC Consultant Italferr SpA
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GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION FOR
BARKA WATER RESERVOIR EXPANSION
Client Galfar Consultant Mott Mac Donald
SUBSURFACE INVESTIGATION BIDBID-SUR ROAD
SECTION 1
Client MOTC Consultant Dar Al Handasah Shair amp Partners
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GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION FOR SEEB-CORNICHE ROAD
IMPROVEMENT BRIDGE 6 MUSCAT
Client Muscat Municipality Consultant Atkins
GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION FOR 132KV OHL FROM DANK
TO AL HAIL amp 132KV OHL FROM SIBETHA TO BURAIMI
Client CivilCo Consultant Mott Mac Donald Energoprojekt
GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION FOR FLOOD PROTECTION DAMS
SHINAZ AREA ndash HATTA-A HATTA-B FAYDH amp BIDAH
Client MRMWR Consultant Fitchner amp Renardet
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DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF FLYOVER WIDENING AND JUNCTION IMPROVEMENTS AT AL ATHAIBA INTERCHANGE
Client Muscat Municipality Consultant Parsons
DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF THIRD LANING OF MAIN ROAD FROM AL MAWELAH INTERCHANGE TO BAIT AL BARKHA RA
Client Muscat Municipality Consultant Parsons
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SURVEYING WITH TOTAL STATION EQUIPMENT FOR
GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING PURPOSES
ELECTRICAL RESISTIVITY TEST
RESISTIVITY MAPPING amp RESISTIVITY PROFILING
PIEZOMETER INSTALLATION INCLINED DRILLING WITH PACKER TEST
CHEMICALENVIRONMENTAL amp
MICROBIOLOGICAL TESTING
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Lonestar Alpha Lab provides a full range of chemical environmental and microbiological analytical services to
industrial engineeringconsulting and government clients throughout the Sultanate of Oman Lonestar Alpha
analytical expertise includes organic and inorganic analyses of water soil air food and many other matrices The
lab production capability capacity and advancement of instrumentation ensure the reliability and performance
needed to successfully deliver major analytical projects Instruments are dedicated to specific matrices and
analyses to prevent cross contamination Our reports are fully supported by QAQC deliverables designed to meet
the requirements of the regulatory program for which the data will be utilized Our reports are designed for ease-
of-results interpretation as well as efficient validation of the support data
TESTING DIFFERENT MATRICES
DomesticFormationGroundReclamation Water
Desalination Water amp Marine Samples
Marine Life
Plant Tissue
Reverse Osmosis
Soils amp Sediments
Food Products
Metal Samples
Concrete Products
CHEMICALENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS
WaterWastewater Metallic Constituents
WaterWastewater Organic Constituents
Water Cations amp Anions
Ambient Air Quality Monitoring
Stack amp Process Emission Monitoring
Indoor Air Quality
Contamination Pollution Studies Environmental Chemistry organics inorganics metals
Analytical chemistry using AAS XRF OES IRC and wet chemistry
Noise amp Vibration Monitoring
Microbiological Analysis
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AMBIENT AIR amp STACK EMISSION MONITORING
CO amp CO2
Hydrogen Sulfide
Hydrocarbons
Metal Particulates
NOx SOx
Oxygen
Volatile Organic Compounds
Dioxin amp Furion
MICROBIOLOGICAL AIR QUALITY MONITORING
Bacteria(CFUm3
Moulds (CFUm3)
Identification of Microorganisms up to Species level
INDOOR AIR QUALITY (IAQ)
Lonestar Alpha leads the way in Indoor Air Quality Services with our dedicated team of field staff and the latest
equipment We are equipped to investigate chemical and biological exposure situations
IAQ Air Monitoring Services
VOCs and SVOCs
Fungal Mold Indentification Quantification
Total Respirable Particulates
Toxic Vapors
Sick Building Syndrome
Bacterial Indentification Quantification
Typical IAQ Surveys
IAQ profile for preliminary building study
Baseline IAQ monitoring
Mold Fungal contamination monitoring using spore trap sampling devices
Compliance monitoring for municipal amp Government enviromental agencies
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HSE monitoring for critical response of environmental hazards
INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE (IH)
Lonestar Alpha is capable of providing a wide variety of Industrial Hygiene Service
using state of the art equipment and depth of experience with IH procedures
NoiseDosimetry TLV+8Hr TWA
Particulates (Total PM 10 PM 50 PM 25)
Combustible Gases (Total Hydrocarbons)
VOCs and SVOCs
Total and Respirable Fibers
Metals and Inorganics
Typical Industrial Hygiene Monitoring
HSE monitoring for corporate or client requirec field data collection
Compliance monitoring for Municipal or Governmental agency requirements
Background monitoring for comparative Environmental studies
HYGIENE AUDITING AND INSPECTIONS
Hygiene Auditing
Hygiene Inspections and Hygiene recommendations
Assisting in ISOHACCP Certifications
Microbiological Sampling and Analysis of Food and Water
Swab sampling and Air Monitoring
Hotel and Industrial HAACP and Hygiene System Implementation
Assisting in Laboratory setup and Accreditations Response monitoring for safety analysis and quality assurance audits
OIL ANALYSIS
Lube Oil
Transformer Oil
Compressor Oil
Diesel
Heavy fuel
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LIST OF CHEMICALENVIRONMENTALMICROBIOLOGICAL TESTS ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY amp ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS
WATER EFFLUENT SEAWATER SOIL SEDIMENT ANALYSIS
Acidity Sulfide Selenium
Alkalinity TDS Silicon
Ammonia Temperature Silver
Bicarbonate Total Hardness Sodium
BOD Total Nitrogen Strontium
Boron Total Organic Carbon Thallium
Chlorite chlorate Potassium
Bromate TSS Tin
Carbonate Turbidity Titanium
Chlorides Aluminum Vanadium
COD Antimony Zink
Color Arsenic Aromatic Volatile Orgabicx (BTEX)
Conductivity Barium Chlorinated Hydrocarbons
Cyanides Beryllium Crude amp Refined Product Fingerprinting
Dissolved Oxygen Cadmium Extractible Organic Halides
Fluoride Calcium Haloacetic Acids
Free Chlorine Chromium Halogenated Volatile Organics
Magnesium Hardness Cobalt Herbicides amp Pesticides
Nitrates Copper Nitroaromatic amp Cyclic Ketones
Nitrites Hexavalent Chromium Organic and Volatile Acids
Oil amp Grease Iron PCBrsquos
Organic Nitrogen Lead Polynuclear Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAH)
pH Lithium Semi Volatile Organic Compounds
Phenols Magnesium Total Organic Halides
Phosphates Mercury Total Petroleum Hydrocarbons (TPH)
Phosphorus Molybdenum Trihalomethanes
Residual Chlorine Nickel Volatile Organic Compounds
Salinity Niobium Pthalate Esters
Sodium Absorption Ratio
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FOOD CHEMICAL AND MICROBIOLOGICAL TEST
Fish and Value added fish products vegetable oils Ketchups Mayonnaise Vinegar Cooked sea
food Cooked Non sea foods Canned foods Vegetables Snacks Ghee Cheese Honey Sweats etc
CHEMICAL ANALYSIS OF FOOD
GIDELINES - OMAN STANDARDGULF STANDARDOther International Standards
TEST METHODS- AOACASTAAOCSISOSASOASTMBS
CHEMICAL ANALYSIS OF FOOD
Protein Cholesterol
Fat content Phosphorous
Vitamins Sodium
Moisture Potassium
Ash Calcium
Dietary Fibre Lead
Sugar Cadmium
Starch Mercury
Saturated Fat Iron
Unsaturated Fat Magnesium
Arsenic Aflatoxins
Moisture content Histamine
Volatile protein Irradiation
Pesticides Sudan Dyes
MICROBIOLOGICAL ANALYSIS OF FOOD
TEST METHODS ndash USFDA BAMAOACCCFRACMMEFISO
GUIDELINES ndash OMANI STANDARDGSOPHLS
MICROBIOLOGICAL ANALYSIS OF FOOD
Aerobic Plate Count Listeria monocytogens
Lactobacillus acidophilus Shelf Life Analysis
Escherichia coli Enterobacteriaceae
Escherichia coli O157 H7 Vibrio parahaemolyticus
Fecal Coliforms Shigella
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Total Coliforms Listeria spp
Staphylococcus aureus Clostridium perfringens
Salmonella Yeast and Mould
Vibrio cholera Vibrio parahaemolyticus
Anaerobic plate count Campylobacter
Histamine Bacillus cereus
Aflatoxin
CHEMISTRY OF CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL
Chemical Analysis of Cement Chemical Analysis of Lime Powder
Heat of Hydration of cement Total Alkalis
Chemical Analysis of Micro silica Chemical Analysis of Ground Granulated Blast
Furnace Slag
Sodium Absorption Ratio Leachibility Tests of Metals from Soil
Testing of Concrete making water Determination of Alkali carbonates amp Bi carbonates
Cation Exchange Capacity of Soil Organic matter content of soil
Mass loss of Ignition of soil Total Sulphate content of soil
Water soluble Sulphate content of soil Water soluble Chloride content of soil
Carbonate content of soil Acid soluble Chloride content of soil
Gypsum content of soil Ammonia content of soil
Total Sulphate content of Aggregates Total Chloride content of Aggregates
Potential Alkali ndash Silica reactivity of Aggregates Water Soluble Chloride Salts in Aggregates
Acid ndash Soluble Material in fine Aggregate Organic impurities in fine Aggregates
Determining the water content of freshly mixed
concrete
Determining the Portland cement content of the
hardened hydraulic cement concrete
Chemical analysis of hardened concrete Sulfate content of hardened concrete
Chemical analysis for metals like steel Chloride content of hardened concrete
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ORE ANALYSIS
Dolomite Ore Iron Ore
Copper Ore Nickel Ore
Chromium Ore Limestone Ore
Manganese Ore Gypsum
Dunite Quartz
STEEL CHEMISTRY
Alloys Brass amp Bronze
Aluminum Alloys Chemical Composition of Steel
ASTM A 262 (Various) Diffused Hydrogen Test
ASTM G 48 (Variou) Purity of Metals
ASTM G 6667 Nickel Alloys
OIL ANALYSIS
Appearance Flash Point Specific Gravity
Ash Content Water content Insoluble pentane
Carbon Conradson Residue Wear Metals Total Acid Number
Kinematic Viscosity Break Down voltage Total Base Number
Dissipation factor Oil Content Viscosity Index
Color Pour Point Flash Point
Copper Corrosion BS amp W Density
Neutralization number Resistivity Interfacial tension
Dissolve gas Sediment Sulphur content
Cloud point Distillation PCB
Oxidation test Gassing
AMBIENT AIR STACK MONITORING
Carbon Dioxide RPM (PM 10 5 25)
Carbon Monoxide Semi Volatile Organic Compounds
Chlorine Content SO2
Hydrogen Sulfide Total Acid Concentration
Lower Explosion Limit Total Hydrocarbon
Oxides of Nitrogen Total Particulate Concentration
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Oxygen Volatile Organic Compounds
Ozone Dioxin amp Furion
INDOOR AIR QUALITY ndash IAQ INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE - IH
Asbestos Bulk Sample Analysis Total amp Respirable Fibers
Asbestos Fiber Concentration in Air Total amp Respirable Particulates
Bacterial amp Microbial Identification Total Plate Count
FungalMould Identification Toxic Vapors
Metals VOC amp SVOC
Noise Monitoring Dosimetry TWA Yeast amp Mould Identification
MICROBIOLOGICAL ANALYSIS OF WATER
Test Method ndash BS ENISOAPHAAWWACMMEF CCFRA
GUIDELINES ndash Omani standardGSOWHODubai Municipality
WATER WASTE WATERINDUSTRIES WATER SOIL
Heterotrophic plate count
Total Coliforms
Escherichia coli
EnterococciFecal streptococci
Pseudomonas aeroginosa Staphylococcus aureus
Legionella spp Nematodes
Sulphate Reducing Bacteria Yeast amp Mould
Salmonella Microscopic observations and interpretations
Vibrio cholera Standard Plate count at 22 o C
Fecal Coliform Clostridium perfringens
Legionella anisa
Legionella Pneumophila serogroup 1
Legionella Pneumophila serogroup 2-14
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MICROBIOLOGICAL ANALYSIS OF PERSONAL SWABSSURFACE SWABSEQUIPMENT
SWABS
Total coliforms
Fecal coliforms
Escherichia coli
Aerobic plate count
Staphylococcus aureus
Yeast and Mould
Salmonella spp
COSMETICS ANALYSIS
HairoilsHair creams Hair shampooBody lotion Chemical DepilinatorsTalcum PowderDeoderants
Toilette soapSkin cream etc As per GSOOS SASO USFDAAOAC Standards
COSMETICS ANALYSIS
Appearance Thermal Stability
Color Total Fat
Odor Lead
Homogenous Cadmium
Texture Nickel
Seperation Chromium
Skin Irritation Test Ethanol insoluble matter
Marking Water insoluble matter
Language Total free Alkali
Instructions for Use Chlorides calculated as NaCl
Warning phrases concerning the product (if any) Saponification Value
Chemical and Physical Tests Free Fatty Acid as Oliec Acid
Moisture Extraneous matter
pH Total Non Acqueos content
Sediment and suspended matter Peroxide value
Alchohol content Total Bacterial count
Formaldehyde Yeast and Mould
Essential oils Pseudomonas aeroginosa
Volatile matter Staphylococcus aureus
Non volatile alcohol matter
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LIST OF CHEMICALENVIRONMENTALMICROBIOLOGICAL EQUIPMENTS
pH Meter Conductivity Meter pH Meters
Dissolved Oxygen Meter Turbidity Meter
Flame Atomic Absorption Spectrometer
FAASGFAAS Hg Analyzer
EDXRF Analyzer ndash Philips MiniPal2
Muffle Air Furnace (1100˚C) Breakdown voltage
ICP- OES Colour apparatus for OIL
GC-MSGC centrifuge
IC Open cup ndashClosed cup Flash point
UV-VIS-NIR Spectrometer HACH TAN delta Resistivity meter
Dissolved gas Analyser ( TOGA) AAS
TAN Titrator Microscope
Copper corrosion Colony Counter
Karl fisher colometric Viscometer
Interfacial tensometer OES
Biological safety Cabinet UV apparatus
Shaker Water bath
Freezer Incubator
Chillier Autoclave
Micro pipetter Vortex
pipetter
Weighing Balance
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KEY STAFF AT CHEMICALMICROBIOLOGICAL LAB
MAJOR CHEMICALENVIRONMENTAL CLIENTS
Client Client
HMR Consultants Dhofar Power Company
Geo-Resources Omani Euro Foods Industries
Al-Safa Environmental Consultancy Al-Hassan Engineering Company
Five Oceans Dawood Contracting Company
Fugro Middle East Natural Resources Consultants
Gulf Mining ICES
Muscat Chromite Sohar Steel LLC
Total Management Trading Construction Materials Industries
Emirates Trading Co Al-Shidhani Refreshments Enterprises
Oman Chromite Oman Aluminium Processing Industries LLC
Muscat Overseas Radisson Blu
National Arabian Gulf International Desalination amp Water Treatment
ASB Group Dhofar Beverages
Majan Mining Company OMASCO
Haya Oman Liquefied Natural Gas Company
Oman Polyproplene Swan Foods LLC
Oman Methanol Bahwan Engineering Co
NAME DESIGNATION EXPERIENCE
P Tejali Lab Manager 17 yrs
Asad Naqvi Chemical Lab Supervisor 17 yrs
OD Sebastian Senior Chemist 32 yrs
Vinu Mohan Senior Microbiologist 7 yrs
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Sohar Aluminum OMIFCO
Oman Refreshment Occidental Mukhaizna LLC
Shangri-La Barr Al Jissa Special Technical Services
ENATO Consolidated Contractors Company
Blue City Northern Minerals Company
Andam International Sweets of Oman
SUR Desalination (Bahwan Veolia Water) Lalbuksh Voltas Engineering Services
STFA Bahwan Veolia Water LLC
Larsen amp Turbo COWI-Larsen
GALFAR Khimji Permoglaze (Oman) LLC
AATCO United Chrome LLC
Interbeton amp Six Construct Oman Flour Mills Company
Douglas OHI Oman National Engineering amp Investment
VALE -Oman Petrogas
BP Oman Sohar aluminium
Siemens-Oman American Embassy
Tawoos Catering Wacasco Catering
MAF DALKIA Al Futtaim amp Sons
Enhance Khimji Ramdas LLC
Oman Oasis National Mineral water CO LLC
Areej Vegetablesamp Oil Derivatives National Pharmaceuticals
Towell Infrastructure Tulip Inn
The Chedi Grand Hyatt
Al Bustan Palace Muscat Holiday INN
Hotel Ibis Park Inn
Radisson Blu Mother Care
Tabreed Taghleef Indusries
NABIL Biscuits ATTCO
Worely parrsion AECOM
Honda Rotem Abensia
Global Gypsum Board Minvest
Global Engineering SteamTech
Mazoom Pharmacy Muscat Pharmacy
IBN- SINA Pharmacy Golden Jood Trading
Sun rise Global Beya Global Muscat
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MECHANICAL CORROSION AND METALLURGICAL TESTING
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Lonestar Alpha has the capability to cater to the physical metallurgical testing requirements of a wide range of
materials and products The testing capability and experience are recognized by reputed organizations like
PDO OXY BP OGC etc and third party inspection agencies Tests are generally carried out to international
standards set by ASTM BS ASME API AWS and others Lonestar Alpha offers quality service to
international standards accurate results and quick turnaround at reasonable cost
Lonestar Alpha Mechanical Metallurgical Corrosion Testing Capabilities Include
Tensile compression Test Vickers Hardness RockwellBrinell Hardness
Impact (Ambient temp to -196degC) BendFlatteningNick Break Test Elevated Temperature
tensile testing
Corrosion Test - ASTM
A262G48G28ASTM A 923
ASTM E 562 Ferrite measurement
by ferritscope Flexure
Proof Load Breaking Load Failure Load
Coating Thickness Coating Continuity Coating Adhesion
MacroMicro Examination Fillet Weld Break Nick Break
HIC SSCC test in accordance with
NACE standards Chemistry by OES
Failure Analysis and
Material Investigation
Chemical analysis of metallic materials of
Fe and Ni base alloys In situ Replica Metallography
Metallic sample collection at
site for chemical analysis
Strand wire testing for mechanical
properties Portable hardness testing Manhole Cover testing
Rubber testing Geo-textile testing HDPE testing
Materials frequently tested include
Metals and alloy products such as plates shapes bares pipes and fittings
Welding procedure qualification test coupons
Welding consumable qualification test coupons
Welder qualification test coupons
Welding procedure test coupons
Steel Bars Wires and Fabric for concrete reinforcement
Galvanized Steel products
Fasteners
Metal Castings
Cemented Carbide Products
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Lonestar Alpha Laboratories offers a wide range of metallurgical services to many diverse industries supported by
an experienced team of metallurgical engineers trained technicians and modern equipment The following
services are offered
o Laboratory Metallography and Microscopy
o Replica and In-situ Metallography
o Corrosion Testing and Evaluation
o Condition Usability and Remaining Life Assessment
o Failure Analysis and Investigation
o Other Services
Laboratory Metallography and Microscopy
Scanning Electron Microscopy
Stereomicroscopy
Energy Dispersive X-ray Analysis
Fractrography
Macrostructural Examination
Microstructural Examination
Microhardness Evaluation
Replica and In-situ Metallography
In-situ Replica Metallography
Replication of Fractures
Replication of Surface Features
Corrosion Testing and Evaluation
Lonestar Alpha is equipped to undertake corrosion testing and evaluation in accordance with NACE and ASTM
standards for qualification of materials used in corrosive environments which include sea water brine blackish
water and sour service The following tests are conducted
Resistance to Pitting and Crevice Corrosion
Susceptibility to Intergranular Corrosion Attack
Resistance to Sulfide Stress Cracking (SSC)
Resistance to Hydrogen Induced Cracking (HIC)
Examination of Scales and Corrosion Products
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Condition Usability and Remaining Life Assessment
Periodic inspections serve to identify degradation processes at an early stage and thereby provide necessary
information for assessment of condition usability and remaining life Further the initiation of timely repair or
replacement actions substantially reduced or eliminates costly capital and downtime losses
Lonestar has the capability and experience to perform comprehensive inspections necessary for condition
usability and remaining life assessment of a wide range of materials and components used in structures plants and
operating equipment
Power plant and auxiliary boiler tubes headers and connectors
Turbine nozzles vanes combustor lines and casings
Oil and gas processing equipment and components
Equipment and components of marineoffshore structures
Drilling and downhole equipment and components
Engine Components
Failure Analysis and Investigation
Supported by its integrated analytical facilities and the diverse professional capabilities of its staff Lonestar has
for the last several years provided accurate and timely analyses and investigations into failures of components
Reports include comprehensive photographic documentation of observations discussions of findings conclusions
on the mechanism and root cause of failure
Other Services
Lonestar offer assistance in the following areas
Material selection for intended service
Preparation of material testing and inspection procedures
Study of failure mechanisms of complex systems
Troubleshooting
Research and development
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LIST OF METALLURGY TESTS
LIST OF METALLURGY LAB EQUIPMENTS Instron Universal Tensile Tester Lathe Machine
Satec Charpy Impact testing machine Charpy Broaching Machine
Forcipol Bend Testing machine Gas Cutting Gear
Olympus Metallurgical Microscope Carl Zeiss
microscope upto 1600X
Stereo Microscope
Metlabcorp Micro Polisher Digital Verniers
Automatic Polishing machine Digital Micrometers
Water Chiller Bath Coating thickness Meter
Optorama Shadowgraph Holiday detector
Digital thermometers Band Saw Machine
Vickers hardness tester Hack Saw Machine
Fischer Ferritscope Universal Milling Machine
STEEL REBARS EXOTIC MATERIAL
Tensile Tests Bend Tests
Elevated Temperature Tensiles Rebar Tensile Bend and Rebend
Proof Load test Fracture Test
Macro Preparation amp Examination Coating thickness test Holiday Detection Test
Peel Off Test Vickers Rockwell Hardness Survey
Charpy Impact Test Micro Examination with photograph
Ferrite Count (Point Count method) - count Ferrite Content (Magnetic Method) - spots
A262 Test Practice CE ASTM G48ASTM G28 tests
SSCC Test HIC Test
Chemical Analysis XRD EDXRF Analysis
SEMEDS Analysis Detailed Failure Investigation Material investigation
CTOD In-situ Replica Metallography
Strand Wire Tensile Test Manhole Cover Compression Test
Ring Stiffness Test GRE Rubber Plastic Geo-textile Tensile testing
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KEY STAFF AT METALLURGY LAB
Anil Vashishta Pratik Raval Sasikumar Isehaq Chezian
NAME DESIGNATION QUALIFICATION EXPERIENCE
Anil Vashishta Operations Manager
Metallurgical Head
BE Metallurgical
Engineering 24 years
Pratik Raval Test House Supervisor BE Mechanical
Engineering 10 years
KSasikumar Senior Metallurgist BE Metallurgical
Engineering 14 years
GChezhian Metallurgist BE Metallurgical
Engineering 06 years
Ishaq Al Harassi Senior Engineer BE Mechanical
Engineering 08 years
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BRANCHES amp CONTACTS
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LONESTAR ALPHA LABORATORIES BRANCHES amp CONTACTS
Website
wwwlonestaralphacom
General Email infolonestaralphacom
Branches
Muscat (Central Laboratory) PO Box 1197 PC 130 Azaiba ndash Muscat Sultanate of Oman
Tel +968 24501524 24505590
Fax +968 24503814
Email muscatlablonestaralphacom
Muscat (Chemistry Environmental) PO Box 1197 PC 130 Azaiba ndash Muscat Sultanate of Oman
Tel +968 24504206 24504924
Fax +968 24502635
Email chemlablonestaralphacom
Muscat (Micro-biology) PO Box 1197 PC 130 Azaiba ndash Muscat Sultanate of Oman
Tel +968 24504206 24504924
Fax +968 24502635
Email microlablonestaralphacom
Sohar PO Box 84 PC 327 Sohar Industrial Estate Sohar ndash Sultanate of Oman
Tel +968 26751775 26751920 26751976
Fax +968 26751331
Email civilsoharlonestaralphacom
Duqm Tel +968 99278040 92303290
Fax +968 24503814
Email duqmlablonestaralphacom
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Salalah
Tel +968 2321 3390 +968 92038358
Fax +968 2321 3391
Email salalahlablonestaralphacom
Key Personals
Administration
Dawood Al-Harrasi
Chief Executive Officer
+968 91111411 dawoodalharrasilonestaralphacom
Saif Al-Harthi
Business Development Manager
+968 90122471 saifalharthylonestaralphacom
Santosh Elapanda
QHSE Manager
+968 99881224 santoshelapandalonestaralphacom
Moncy Thomas
Finance HR amp Admin Manager
+968 99221293 moncythomaslonestaralphacom
Operations
Anil Vashishta
Operations Manager Metallurgical Head
+968 99866907 anilvashishtalonestaralphacom
Civil Engineering Material Lab Hukam Chand
Civil Engineering Country Manager - Civil
+968 99445354 hukamchandlonestaralphacom
Naresh Paladugu
Civil Engineering Technical Manager - Civil
+968 99063458 nareshpaladugulonestaralphacom
Rakesh
Civil Engineering Lab Manager - Sohar Lab
+968 92869691 civilsoharlonestaralphacom
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FrancisMD
Civil Engineering Lab Manager ndash Salalah Lab
+968 92038358 Salalahlablonestaralphacom
Tomiyo
Civil Engineering Senior Lab Technician - Duqm Lab
+968 99278040 duqmlablonestaralphacom
Geotechnical Engineering Lab
J Pavan Kumar
Geotechnical Engineering Sr Geotechnical engineer
+968 99887852 ameerudeenlonestaralphacom
Chemical Microbiology amp Environmental Lab
P Tejali
Chemical Microbiology amp Environmental Engineering Lab Manager
+968 99887834 tejaliparsekarlonestaralphacom
Asad
Chemical amp Environmental Engineering Assistant Manager Chemistry
+968 99884612 asadnaqvilonestaralphacom
Vinu Mohan
Food amp Microbiology Testing
+968 99248181 vinumohanlonestaralphacom
Metallurgy Lab
Email metlablonestaralphacom
Anil Vashishta
Metallurgy Lab Manager Metallurgy
+968 99866907 anilvashishtalonestaralphacom
Pratik Raval
Metallurgy Lab Test House Supervisor
+968 99880633 pratikravallonestaralphacom
Sasi Kumar
Metallurgy Lab Senior Metallurgist
+968 99843415 sasikumarlonestaralphacom
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LOCATION MAPS
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1 MUSCAT
2 Muscat ndash Chemistry Lab
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3 SOHAR
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4 DUQM
5 SALALAH
Registered with Directorate General for Specification amp measurements
Approved by PDO ISOIEC 170252005 Certified by SGS for ISO 9001
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Riffle Boxes Drying Ovens
Soil Aggregate and Rock Testing Lab
BS amp ASTM Test Sieves Sieve Shakers
Cone Penetrometers for Liquid Limit Casagrande Apparatus for Liquid Limit
Shrinkage Limit Apparatus Hydrometer test apparatus
Direct Shear Test Appaatus BS ASTM Proctor Rammers
BS ASTM Proctor Moulds BSASTM CBR Moulds amp Appartus
Multi Speed Compression Machine 50 kN Field CBR Apparatus
ASTM Sand cone Apparatus BS large amp Small Pouring Cylinder
Plate bearing Test Apparatus Dynamic Cone Penetrometer (DCP)
Nuclear Density Gauge Electric Resistivity Meter
Speedy Moisture Apparatus Bulk Density Containers
Flakiness amp Elongation Gauges Los Angeles Abrasion Machines
Sand Equivalent Test Sets Jaw Crusher
Rock cutting Saw Drying Shrinkage Apparatus
Point load Index Tester Slake Durability Apparatus
Aggregate Impact Value Apparatus Aggregate Crushing Ten percent Fines Value Apparatus
1-D odometer for consolidation Flow Cone
Max Min Index density equipment Soil Permeability apparatus
Concrete amp Cement Testing lab
Fully Automatic amp Semi Automatic Compression
machines of Various Capacities
Fully Automatic amp Semi Automatic Flexural Testing
machines of Various Capacities
Density containers for Fresh concrete Density Air content meters for Fresh concrete Air content
Concrete Mortar Penetrometers for Setting Time of
Fresh concrete
Concrete Mixers for Trial Mix
Cube Beam Cylinder Moulds Sulphur compound melting pot
Cylinder capping frame Rapid Chloride Penetration Test Apparatus
Half Cell Potential Test Apparatus Concrete Cover meter
Concrete Resistivity meter Rebound hammer
Pull-Off Strength Tester Ultrasonic pulse Velocity Tester
Concrete Flow Meter Specimen Cutting Machine
Core Drilling Machines Diamond Core Bits of different diameter
Micro-coring equipment Blaine Air permeability Apparatus
Fly ash fineness Apparatus Vicat Apparatus
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Ultrasonic Coating Cover Meter (DFT) Le Chatelier Apparatus for Cement Soundness
Calorimeter for heat of hydration Jolting Apparatus
Cement Mortar Mixer Initial Surface Absorption Apparatus
Compression amp Flexural Testing machine for Cement
Strength
Chloride Migration Coefficient Testing apparatus
Water Absorption of Concrete under pressure Mortar Consistency apparatus
Asphalt Testing laboratory
Bitumen Extractor Theoretical maximum Specific Gravity Apparatus
Marshall Compaction Stand amp Rammer Marshall Moulds
Marshall Stability amp Flow Testing machine Asphalt Coring machine
KEY STAFF AT CIVIL ENGINEERING LAB
NAME DESIGNATION QUALIFICATION EXPERIENCE
Hukam Chand Country Manager Civil BA 36
Naresh Paladugu Technical Manager - Muscat MTech ndash GeoTechnical
Engineering (Civil) 11
Dijesh M D Senior Lab TechnicianSupervisor
(Civil) BSc 12
SumeshC Senior Lab TechnicianSupervisor
(Civil) BSc 12
Srinivasa RaoP Senior Lab TechnicianSupervisor
(Civil) BSc 10
Naveen Dhiman Senior Lab TechnicianSupervisor
(Civil) BSc 11
Rakesh M Branch Manager - Sohar BSc 16
Mohammed Al Futaisi Asst Manager BSc 8
Arun S Anand Senior Lab TechnicianSupervisor
(Civil) BSc 11
Seetharam VS Senior Lab TechnicianSupervisor
(Civil) BSc 12
Ajeesh Kumar Senior Lab Technician BSc 9
MD Francis Branch Manager - Salalah Civil Engineering 39
Dhamotharakannan Senior Lab Technician B Tech Civil Engineering 3
Tomiyo Senior Lab TechnicianSupervisor -
Duqm BSc 10
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MAJOR CIVIL ENGINEERING PROJECTS Project Contractor
Construction of Batinah Expressway(Package 1 to 6)
Galfar Engineering amp Contracting SAOG
Nagarjuna construction company international
Simplex - Konstruktor (JV)
Larsen amp Toubro (Oman) LLC
FSB Ferrovial amp Batco JV
Consolidated Contractors Company Oman LLC
Oman Industrial Complex - VALE
Towel Construction
Teejan Trading amp Contracting
Galfar Engineering
LampT Oman
Barka Desalination Plant Douglas OHI Sohar Development Hotel (Crown Plaza) Galfar Engineering amp Contracting TOYOTA Showroom in Liwa Galfar Engineering amp Contracting Expansion of Sohar Beach Hotel Gulf Home Contracting
Social Houses in Liwa
Sam Trading Hussain Fahdil Partners Eastern Moon Contracting
Sohar Multiplex Towel Construction Rehabilitation of Sewerage Network and STP in
Buraimi
Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
IWP Desalination Plant at SUR Bahwan Engineering amp Contracting Maritime Works on Construction of New Port in
Duqm CCC-STFA-JDN
Shadeed Iron amp Steel Douglas OHI Salam Resort amp Spa (Dredging Work) CCC Bank Muscat Headquarter Building Galfar Engineering amp Contracting PDO Headquarter Building Al-Hajery Trading
Duqm Dry Dock Daewoo Co Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
Duqm Desalination Plant
Larsen amp Tubro
Road Bridges from Sarooj to Qurayat
Fedirici Stirling Batco
Road Work at Rahat Al-Andar Farm
Al-Ansari Trading Enterprises
Al-Moultaqa Residential Complex Dawood Contracting
Diabetic Health Centre Premier International
Oncology Wards amp Day care centre at Royal
Hospital Premier International
Psychiatric Hospital Bahwan Engineering Genetic Hospital Ay_tek Construction (Oman) LLC Sea Front Development Al-Ansari Trading Enterprises Car Museum at Barka Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
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Expansion of Barka Reservoir and Transmission
Facility Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
Arsquo Seeb Wastewater Treatment Project Al Hassan Engineering Oman Maritime College at Sohar Al-Khalili Enterprises
Buildings at Sohar University Al-Hajery Trading
Construction of New Villa and Associated Facilities
at Bahjat Al-Anthar Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
Development of Muscat International Airport (MC1) CCC ndash TAV Joint Venture
RAFO ndash Muscat Airport Desert Line Project
Development of Muscat International Airport -
Supply of Dredged material Boskalis Westminister (Oman)
Duqm Airport Phase 1 Desert Line Project
Sub Station at DankWadi Saa Larsen amp Toubro Oman
Court Complex at Buraimi Al Adarak Trading amp Contracting
Court Complex at Sohar Douglas OHI
Al Buraimi Colleage Al Adarak Trading amp Contracting
ROP Building at Buraimi Nafal Trading
Al Buraimi Public park Business amp Trading
Health Centre at Nizwa Business amp Trading
Ground Improvement Work at Sohar Port Soletanche Bachy (France)
Duraline ME Factory at Sohar Shaksy Engineering
Health Centre at Sohar Dawood Construction Co
Health Centre at Rahab Al Dahleez International LLC
Health Centre at Saham Al Bady Trading amp Contracting
Court Complex at Rustaq Carillion Alawi
Asian beach Game Package II Carillion Alawi
Majilis Oman Carillion Alawi
Health Centre at Al Ajaiz CIVIL CO
MTL ndash AL Mawaleh Third Line CCC Oman LLC
Oman Residence Complex ndash Al Khuwair Douglas OHI
Silver House ndash Ghala Douglas OHI
Oman Airbase at Musannah Douglas OHI
Sheraton Hotel Refurbishment Douglas OHI
Oman Dental College Douglas OHI
PAC Fahud Extension Phase II Douglas OHI
Radio Stations at Barka Bidaya and Bahla Premier International Projects
SBG Plaza at Ghubra Simplex Infrastructures LLC
Qalhat Desalination and Water Supply Project Towell Infrastructure Projects Company
SBG Plaza at Ghubra Towell Construction
ArsquoSeeb Sewage Collection and Conveyance System
Al-Khoudh Gravity Sewer Networks
United Gulf Contracting Company
Office amp Stores Complex at Seeb Galfar Engineering amp Contracting SAOG
Dualization of Bousher Al Amerat Road Galfar Engineering amp Contracting SAOG
Muscat Expressway Galfar Engineering amp Contracting SAOG
Bait Al Barakah Rayaheen Hall amp Museum Galfar Engineering amp Contracting SAOG
Car Museum at bait Al Barakah Galfar Engineering amp Contracting SAOG
Suwaiq Fishing harbour International Contracting amp Engineering
Services
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Duqm Port Complex
Jan De Nul Dredging Ltd
Power Generation amp Distribution Facility at Daleel
Field
Larsen amp Toubro Electromech LLC
Ministry of manpower Building at Airport Height Larsen amp Toubro (Oman) LLC
Glorei Maktabi2 Commercial Building at Al
Wattayah
Larsen amp Toubro (Oman) LLC
Oman Botanic Garden Phase-III Larsen amp Toubro (Oman) LLC
3311kV Primary Sub Station at Al Muna amp Al
Ansab
Larsen amp Toubro (Oman) LLC
22033kv Grid Substation amp Transmission Line at As
Sawady (Blue City Area)
Larsen amp Toubro (Oman) LLC
Primary Substation at Jibroo Larsen amp Toubro (Oman) LLC
13233kV Grid Station at Misfah Area Larsen amp Toubro (Oman) LLC
Flyover Widening and Junction Improvement at
Athaiba
Larsen amp Toubro (Oman) LLC
Dualization of Ghala ndash Al Ansab Road Larsen amp Toubro (Oman) LLC
Al Amerat ndash Quriyat Road Nagarjuna Construction Company
Houses at different location in Quriyat Nagarjuna Construction Company
Construction of Bridge Across Wadi Bani Hinay at
Wilayat of Al Rustaq Abu Hatim Company LLC
Construction of State Audit Institution Head Quarters
Building in Muscat Al Bustan Area Abu Hatim Company LLC
Sultan Qaboos Mosque at Nakhal amp Sumail Abu Hatim Company LLC
Proposed main entrance amp boundary wall at samoud
garrisonHalban Al Ansari Contractors
CPF Road Khazzan Al EZ Trading Transport amp Contracting Co
LLC
Health Center at Nizwa Al Badi Trading
Sultan Qaboos Mosque at Sumail Al Badi Trading
RAH Masjed amp Sablah for PDO Al Hajiry Trading LLC
Al Seeb Waste Water project Al Hajiry Trading LLC
Emergency Water Resrvoir Al Hassan Engineering Company SAOG
Construction of Independent Power Plant Project
Roads(Barka-3) Al Hassan Engineering Company SAOG
Renal Dialysis Center at Seeb Al khalili Construction LLC
Supply Hanger Rafo Mussannah Al khalili Construction LLC
Construction of Barracks accommodation at Airport
Heights Al Nahdha -Al Omaniah Co LLC
Proposed Sports Facilities for Security unitAl
Khoudh Al Rawahi International Co LLC
Remedial Works to Bridges Phase - 4A
(RUAWorks A Side) Al Sarooj Construction LLC
MohdAl Ameen Mosque-External Work Package Al Turki Enterprises
Regional Head Quarters at Ibri amp Rustaq Al Turki Enterprises
Proposed Officers Bedsit Masirah Alyam Enterprises LLC
Accomodation Complex (Kitchen amp Dining)Bid
Bid Police station Building-1 Arabian Supplies Contracting LLC
Officers Bed sit Sumail Arabian Supplies Contracting LLC
Multi - Purpose Hall Bahla Al Hamra Mudhaibi Arabian Supplies Contracting LLC
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amp Al Khamil
Innovation Park Muscat Arabian Supplies Contracting LLC
Dualization of Bid-Bid - Sur Road Section
1Package 1 A Astaldi-Ozkar JV
Al Hail Green Residential Developments Phase - 1 Bahwan Contracting Company LLC
3 X 20 MUA Primary Sub Station Ghala Bahwan Contracting Company LLC
Construction of New HLD Class room PDO Bahwan Engineering Company
Mixed use development at Bausher Carillion Alawi LLC
Roual Opera House Carillion Alawi LLC
Al Khairan Hotel Resort amp Spa Carillion Alawi LLC
Sultan Qaboos Mosque Nizwa Carillion Alawi LLC
Majlis Oman Carillion Alawi LLC
Construction of Muscat Airport Interchange on 18th
Nov Street
Consolidated Contractors Company Oman LLC
( CCC )
Construction of Underpass at Bait Al Barka
RA(CUB Project)
Consolidated Contractors Company Oman LLC
( CCC )
Design amp Construction of Al Mahaj RA Interchange
and related drainage amp Road works
Consolidated Contractors Company Oman LLC
( CCC )
Dualization of Farq Roundabout - Marfarsquoa Daris
Road
Consolidated Contractors Company Oman LLC
( CCC )
Grade Separated Junction Project stage 1 Consolidated Contractors Company Oman LLC
( CCC )
3rd laning of the Main Road from Al Mawaleh
Interchange to Bait Al Barka RA-Lot(1)
Consolidated Contractors Company Oman LLC
( CCC )
MEDC - Head Office building Dawood Contracting Company LLC
Jabal Al- AKhadar Resort Hotel Dawood Contracting Company LLC
Proposed Villa at Royal Flight Residential Complex
at Seeb Dawood Contracting Company LLC
3rd Laning of the M Road from Al Mawaleh
Intrsquochange to Bait Al Barka RA(Lot-2) Desert Line project LLC
Dualization of Nizwa Ibri Road Sec-2 from Jabrin to
Ibri Option 2 Desert Line project LLC
Construction of Asphalt Road from Al Haisha in
Wilayat Bahla to Hamra Al Duru in Wilayat IBRI Desert Line project LLC
Construction of Water Supply to Wilayat Wadi Bani
Khalid Desert Line project LLC
Additional amp Alteration works at Al falaji Development Services ampMaintenance LLC
Armoury Magazine at ROP Academy Development Services ampMaintenance LLC
Construction of Pump Shed Room and Reatin Wall Development Services ampMaintenance LLC
Fanja Sports Club Development Services ampMaintenance LLC
HQ for Ammunition stores at MAM Development Services ampMaintenance LLC
Immigration Complex at Nizwa Development Services ampMaintenance LLC
New building for CDC Department at Rustaq
Hospital complex Development Services ampMaintenance LLC
VIF Complex at Mudhaibi Development Services ampMaintenance LLC
Design amp Construction of Additional Interchanges
for Al Mubaila South Federic Stirling Batco LLC
13233KV Substation amp Associated OHL Ghala
amp AL Khamil Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
NHC Royal Hospital Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
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Inflight Catering Facilities Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
Design amp Construction of Al-Faroosiya Street
Interchange Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
Border Post complex at Rub Al Khali Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
Upgradation of IzkiMuthaibiRustaq Grid station Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
New Accident and Emergency + Burns Department
at Khoula Hospital Phase -8 Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
Dualization of Nizwa ndash Thumrait Road(IZZ-Adam
Section) Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
Dualization of Nizwa ndash Ibri RoadSec2 from Jabrin
to Ibri ndash 1 Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
Ras Al Hadd Airport Development Project Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
Safah and Wadi Latham Oilfield Services
Construction Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
Upgrade of Mukhaizna Airfield ndash New Runway
construction Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
Construction of Water Distribution network
Rustaq Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
New Darsait STP Project Galfar-Cadagua JV
Barrack Accomodation Suwaiq Gulf International Contracting LLC
Al Hamriya storm water drainage channel Hasan Juma Backer Trading amp Contracting
CoLLC
Annexe Building for Supreme Council for Planing Hasan Juma Backer Trading amp Contracting
CoLLC
Oman National Centre for treatment of
Haematological Disorder amp Bone Marrow Transplant
Hasan Juma Backer Trading amp Contracting
CoLLC
Construction of Jr Rate Accomodation Block
Wudam Iskan Contracting Company LLC
8 JOQ at MAM Iskan Contracting Company LLC
Military Technical College District Cooling System Iskan Contracting Company LLC
Al Amerat Waste Water Project Contract A 2 JV Arab Contractors amp WUEC
Darsait Al Wadi Al Kabir Road Project Larsen amp Toubro(Oman)LLC
MGI Road Project Larsen amp Toubro(Oman)LLC
Al Athaibah Interchange Larsen amp Toubro(Oman)LLC
Construction of 13233kv Grid Station at Amrat
Construction of 132kv Grid Station at Mabella - 2
and Installation of Required 132kv Overhead
Line132kv Cables in Muscat Governorate (Tender
No 1432012)
Larsen amp Toubro(Oman)LLC
6 Class Rooms to Zainab Al Asadiya School at Al
Amerat Mansoor Al Masroory
Proposed 14 classroom - Girls basic education
School at QalhatSur Mansoor Al Masroory
Accomodation at Adam Nafal Contracting amp Trading Co LLC
Wudam Naval Base Nafal Contracting amp Trading Co LLC
Construction of 3311KV Primary Sub Station at
Saraya Bandar Jissah
Oman National Engineering amp Investment
Co(SOAG)
Bait Al Barka Viewing Platform amp Sea wall Oman Shapoorji Construction Co LLC
Construction of Medium Wave Radio Transmission
Station in Barkabahla amp Buraimi Premier International Project LLC
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Al Batinah Coastal Housing Project
barkaMusanna amp Suwaiq Radic Construction Company LLC
Commercial amp Residential Building at Mumtaz area Shaksy Engineering Services LLC
Dualization of Ibri ndash Al Dariz-Miskin Road Strabag Oman LLC
Re-Build of Air strip existing at Rusail amp Sayq Strabag Oman LLC
Wadi Minqal amp Wadi Bani Jaber Asphalt Road
Section - 1 Strabag Oman LLC
Dualization of Bid-Bid - Sur Road Section -
1Package 1 - B STFA-HLG JV
Civil Work Services for Safah (B-09) Wadi Latham
(B-27) Fields Special Technical Services
Gas Processing Plant at Abu Tubul Block 60 Special Technical Services
EPC of RAH Substation STS Tebodin LLC
Treated Effluent Supply to Al Riyam amp Kalbou
Parks Teejan Trading amp Contracting
New Supreme Court Building At Al Ghubrah Towell Construction amp Company LLC
MC 4a ndash Civil Aviation Head Quarters Towell Construction amp Company LLC
New Supreme Court Building At Al Ghubrah Towell Construction amp Company LLC
Expansion of Distrib Network Seeb Wilyat ndash Seeb Towell Infrastructure Projects CoLLC (TIPCO)
Water Distribution Network for Wilyat -AL Qabil amp
Ibra Towell Infrastructure Projects CoLLC (TIPCO)
Construction of Batinah Expressway (Package -1) Galfar Engineering amp Contracting SAOG
Batinah Expressway Package ndash 3 Simplex - Konstruktor (JV)
Construction of Batinah Expressway - Package - 4 Larsen amp Toubro(Oman) LLC
Construction of Batinah Expressway - Package - 6 CCC (Oman) LLC
BP Oman - Khazzan Project Al EZ TradingTransport amp Contracting CoLLC
Kempinski HotelThe Wave Muscat Carillion Alawi LLC
Upgrading of Sinaw-Mahout Road Section-02 Strabag Oman LLC
Construction of Batinah Highway (Halban Junction) Strabag Oman LLC
Construction of Batinah Highway-Package-2 Nagarjuna Construction Company (NCC)
Major Site laboratories
Project Contractor
Head Quarter Building for PDO at MAF Al Hajry Trading amp Contracting
Development of Muscat International Airport ndash
Supply of dredged material
Boskalis Westminister (Oman)
Expeditionary Tent Beddown Area at Masirah Island
Cosmopolitan ndash EMTA Joint Venture
BP ndash Pipeline Installation amp Site Construction Galfar Engineering
Rehabilitation Works (Roads Bridges) at Quriyat Federcei Stirling Batco
Health Centre at Saham Al Badi Trading amp Construction
Sohar Bulk Jetty Oman Operation Saipem ndash Afcons Joint Venture
PDO ndash SNDC Project at Qurn Alam
Al Hassan Engineering
2nd Asian Beach Game 2010 at Wudam Carillion Alawi LLC
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Power Generation amp Distribution Facility at Daleel
Field
Larsen amp Toubro Electromech LLC
Health Centre at Rahab
Al Dahleez International LLC
Sohar Bulk Jetty Project
Saipem- Afcons Joint Venture
Court Complex at Rustaq
Carillion Alawi LLC
PDO Bahja ndash Plot Development
Sayouh Mahwees Trd amp Cont Co LLC
Dualization of Bid-Bid Sur Road Astaldi ndash Ozkar JV and STFA-HLG JV
ROP ndash Sidab Harbour Project Carillion Alawi LLC
Salalah International Airport LampT Galfar Contortion
Construction of Al Batinah Expressway (Package -1) Galfar Engineering amp Contracting SAOG
Batinah Express way Package ndash 3 Simplex - Konstruktor (JV)
Construction of Batinah Expressway - Package - 4 Larsen amp Toubro(Oman) LLC
Construction of Batinah Expressway - Package - 5 FSB Ferrovial amp Batco JV
Construction of Batinah Expressway - Package - 6 CCC (Oman) LLC
Air traffic control at Masira Darim Construction company LLC
Transfer station at Fanza Malik Sohar
STF Complex -Suwaiq Dawood Contracting Company LLC
Ras Al Hamra Development Project (RAH - 435) Al Turki Enterprises LLC
Zulia Power plant (PDO) Al Hassan Engineering LLC
SNCP Qurnalam Al Hassan Engineering LLC
RAH International School Al Hajry Trading amp Contracting
Dualization of Bid-Bid - Sur Road Section
1Package 1 A
Astaldi-Ozkar JV
Halban prade ground project (SSF) Trading amp Investment LLC
Jabel Akhthar Hotel Dawood Contracting Company LLC
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Sultan Qaboos Mosque Nizwa Carillion Alawi LLC
SUR IPP Douglas OHI
MC-5 Salalah International Airport L amp T India and L amp T Oman
MC-5 Salalah International Airport Galfar Engineering amp Contracting SAOG
Shadeed Iron amp Steel L amp T Oman
Shadeed Iron amp Steel Simplex Infrastructures LLC
Health Centre Ibri Master Bin Karam
University Of Buraimi L amp T Oman
University Of Buraimi L amp T Oman
Trasnsfer Station SUR Mallak Sohar
Dualization of Mahdha-AL Rawdha Road
Buraimi
Premier International
Duqm Port Road Strabag Oman LLC
Mall of Oman - Package - 2 SPCCC
Dualization of Adam - Thumrait Road Part - 2
(ATD Project)
CCC (Oman) LLC
Durability Test of Concrete such as Chloride Migration Test and Rapid Chloride Permeability Test
Field Compaction test is used to provide the basis for control the fill material compaction
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Rapid chloride penetration test for concrete to asses the chloride ion penetration
Durability Test of Concrete such as Water Penetration Test
Permeability Apparatus Constant amp Falling Head for Granular ampClaySilt
Transverse Strength of Kerb Stone
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Non Destructive Structural Investigation
Exposure of foundation for visual inspection and NDT
Cover meter surevy Test indicates position of reinforecemnt bars hardned concrete
Ultra sonic pulse velocity measurement to assess the uniformity of concrete Detects internal flaws cracks and segregation etc
Rebound Hammer test to find the insitu concrete strength Surface hardness
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Direct Shear test to find the cohesion(C) and angle of internal friction(ɸ) in soil samples
Insitu concrete coring to determine the compressive strength
Marshall stability test for asphalt mixes
GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING
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Lonestar Alpha Labs undertake onshore amp offshore ground investigations for a wide variety of civil and
industrial construction infrastructure and pipeline projects We pride ourselves by adopting the same
professional approach to both large multi-disciplinary investigation projects as well as small simple structures
Our Investigation is supervised by highly qualified amp experienced geotechnical engineers and geologists
General Geotechnical Engineering Services
Design and planning of ground investigations
Settlement Monitoring
Foundation Designs and Proof Checking
Design of Reinforced Earth Structures
Design of Deep Foundations (Piles Well) amp Mat Foundations
Borehole drilling amp soil investigations (SPT)
Dynamic Cone Penetration Testing (DCPT)
Static Cone Penetration Test with pore-pressure measurement (CPTU)
Sample coring and analysis
Down hole and Cross Hole Seismic Tests
Trial pitting and trenching
Slope stability analysis amp studies
Pumping Tests and permeability Lugeon Tests
Double Ring Infiltrometer Tests
Plate bearing Tests and in-situ CBRs
Electrical Resistively Test
Thermal Resistivity Test
Resistively Profiling amp Resistivity Mapping
Groundwater Monitoring Sampling and Analysis
Preparation of factual and interpretative reporting
Soil Investigations
Soil Geotechnical investigations are performed by geotechnical engineers to obtain information on the physical
and mechanical properties of soil and rock around a site to design earthworks and foundations for proposed
structures and for repair of distress to earthworks and structures caused by subsurface conditions A geotechnical
investigation includes surface exploration and subsurface exploration of a site Our rigs are cable to drill vertical
holes down to 400m and inclined holes down to 200m below existing ground level
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Soil sampling using variety of samplers to collect disturbed samples relatively undisturbed samples and
undisturbed samples Samplers such as Hand Shovel Machine driven auger continuous flight auger Split-
Spoon SPT sampler Shelby Tube Sampler Piston Sampler
Laboratory tests
A wide variety of laboratory tests performed on soils and rocks to measure different properties
Although detailed list of laboratory testing is presented in Civil section some of the typical tests involved in the
investigation are given below
Water Content
Particle size Analysis Grain Size Distribution
Sedimentation Hydrometer analysis
Atterberg limits
California Bearing Ratio (CBR)
Direct Shear Test
Oedometer Test (Consolidation)
Swelling Pressure Test
Tri-axial Test
Unconfined Compressive Strength
Chemical Analysis of Soil and Water
In-Situ geotechnical tests
Standard Penetration Test (SPT) - in-situ standard penetration test designed to provide information on the
properties of soil while also collecting a disturbed soil sample for grain-size analysis and soil classification
Dynamic Cone Penetration Test (DCPT) - in-situ dynamic cone penetration test designed to provide
information on the properties of sub soil of natural ground or for pavement DCPT is useful to determine the in-
situ CBR and subgrade modulus
Cone Penetration Test (CPT) ndash standard Cone Penetration Test is performed using an instrumented probe
with a conical tip pushed into the soil hydraulically at a constant rate CPT instrument records tip resistance
friction resistance along the sleeve and pore-pressure measurement For bigger sites usually the CPTs are
performed in combination with drilling of boreholes to correlate so that the investigation is economical and
appropriate CPT data interpretation is used for correlation of soil properties and also to determine Soil Bearing
Capacity (SBC)
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Constant head Falling head permeability tests - Estimating Hydraulic conductivity (or permeability)
of different types of soil is the most important step in designing any groundwater control system The knowledge
of this property is much useful in solving problems involving yield of water bearing strata seepage through
earthen dams stability of earthen dams and embankments of canal bank affected by seepage settlement etc The
falling head method of determining permeability is used for soil with low discharge where as the constant head
permeability test is used for coarse-grained soils with a reasonable discharge in a given time For very fine-
grained soil capillarity permeability test is recommended
Lugeon Test or Packer Tests - Estimating Hydraulic conductivity (or permeability) of different types of
rocks is a key step in designing any groundwater control system in a rock We do perform Packer Permeability
Tests in Rocks
Groundwater Monitoring
Our geotechnical field staffs are well trained for installing Piezometers and groundwater monitoring Piezometers
are two types viz Type-1 is Standpipe Piezometer and Type-2 is Vibrating-Wire Piezometers Standpipe
piezometer facilitates Groundwater levels measurement using dip meter or water level indicators while VW
piezometers are useful for monitoring Pore-Water pressures continuously using special devices attached to data
loggers
Groundwater Samples can be collected for analysis in the chemical and microbiological lab Routine drinking
water analysis trace metals and organic parameters can be tested and evaluated
Slope Stability Studies
The field of slope stability encompasses the analysis of static and dynamic stability of slopes of earth and rock-fill
dams slopes of other types of embankments excavated slopes and natural slopes in soil and soft rock Lonestar
Alpha can provide slope stability investigation analysis (including modelling) and design mitigation which can
be completed by our well trained and qualified geologists and geotechnical engineers
Settlement Monitoring
Settlement Monitoring surveys is performed to determine the degree of horizontal and vertical displacement of
structures pavements and embankments over a defined period Severe pavement damage and structural failure
can be a direct result of settlement and therefore it is critical that movement be detected and measured Our Senior
Engineering Surveyors and Geotechnical Engineers are available to assist you with the development and
implementation of a monitoring system to suit individual requirements
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Other Geotechnical Field Tests
Plate Load Tests
In-Situ CBR Tests
Soil Electrical Resistivity Tests
Soil Thermal Resistivity Tests
Pile Integrity Tests
Infiltration Rate Tests using Double Ring Infiltrometer
Geotechnical Field Tests
Geophysical seismic tests are useful to determine dynamic soil rock properties which will be used in
design of machine and any other vibrating equipment foundations
Two typical seismic tests performed as part of the geotechnical investigations are
Downhole seismic test and
Crosshole seismic test
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LIST OF GEOTECHNICAL TESTS
LIST OF GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING EQUIPMENTS
Drilling Rigs Desco Inc 2No SP4500S amp 3No
SP3500S (crawler)
Split-Spoon Sampler
Drilling Rig Ellettari EK100S amp EK 200S (crawler) Piston Type Samples
Drilling Rigs Truck Mounted Vibrating Wire Piezometers Devices amp Loggers
Drilling Rods Tricone Bits
Standard SPT sets and rods Tungsten Carbide Drilling Bits (96mm amp 101mm amp
above)
Single Double amp Triple Tube Core Barrels ndash
Conventional amp Wireline system
Diamond Bits Surface amp Impregnated (96mm amp
101mm amp above) ndash Conventional amp Wireline system
Shelby Tubes Automatic Water level Meter
Dynamic Cone Penetrometer Test equipment (DCPT) Bailers for Groundwater Sampling
Down-The-Hole Hammer (DTH Hammer) Packer Test Apparatus
Surveying Equipments (Auto Levels Total Station
GPS and Accessories)
Variable Geotechnical Softwares (gINT etc)
Thermal Resistivity Test Apparatus (KD2 Pro) Electrical Resistivity Test Apparatus (Nillson)
SUBSURFACE SOIL ROCK GROUNDWATER
Soil Investigation Drilling in Soils and Rocks
Bearing Capacity amp Settlement Analysis Slope Stability Analysis
Trial Pits Standard Penetration Test - SPT
Permeability in Soil (Falling Constant Head) Dynamic Cone Penetration Test - DCPT
Permeability in Rock (Lugeon Packer Test) Infiltration Rate Tests
Groundwater Monitoring and Sampling Installation of Inclinometers amp Pressure Meters
In-situ CBR Tests Installation of Piezometers
Soil Swelling Tests Plate Load Tests
Vane Shear Tests Soil Electrical Resistivity Tests
Down Hole Seismic Tests Cross Hole Seismic Tests
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KEY STAFF AT GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING
NAME DESIGNATION QUALIFICATION EXPERIENCE
J Pavan Kumar Sr Geotechnical Engineer MTech - Geotechnical 8
Tauseef anwar Geologist MSc Geology 5
Bahrudeen assain
Mohammed Geologist MSc Geology 5
Anjali Geologist BSc in Geology 8
Imran Ishaq Engineering asst Dip Civil 5
Mohammed Al-Ansari Logistics and Supervisor High School 10
Ameen Khalfan Field Coordinator High School 8
Abdullah Field Coordinator High School 5
Rit Bahadur Drilling Operator High School 15
Purna Bahadur Drilling Operator High School 16
Rajan Basnet Drilling Operator High School 10
Subarna Paija Drilling Operator High School 11
Lil Bahadur Sr Mechanic High School 11
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RECENT GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING PROJECTS Project Client Consultant No of Boreholes
Oman National Railway
Project Segments 2 amp 6
Italferr SpA MOTC 65 BH 80 TP amp
Piezometers
Bunker Terminal at Duqm Oman Oil Marketing Co
(OOMC)
Worley Parsons Oman
Engineering (WPOE)
10 BH amp MASW
survey
Mahdah ndash Rawdah Road
Dualization project
Premier International Mott McDonald 22 BH 15 TP amp
Slope stability
Yibal-Khuff FEED project Galfar Engg amp
Contracting Co SAOG
Petroleum Development
Oman (PDO)
95 BH 45 TP amp 11
Downhole seismic
Well pad stability
investigations at Fahud
Mabrouk Khulud West D
Galfar Engg amp
Contracting Co SAOG
Petroleum Development
Oman (PDO)
18 BH
Batinah Expressway Pkg 3 Simplex Infrastructure Parsons International
MOTC
79 BH
Adam ndash Thumrait
Dualization Project
Parsons International MOTC 150 BH 365 TP
Lime Calcination project at
Salalah
Carmeuse Inc - 15 BH 10 TP amp
Diagraphy drilling
Duqm Area A B amp C Sultan Qaboos University
(SQU)
SEZAD 65 BH amp 20 TP
Various Substation projects
in all Governorates
Dawood Engineering
Consultancy
Mezoon Electricity 50 BH 25 TP 50
ERTs
Chromite Quarry Drilling Arabian Gulf Trading - 7 BH
Transmission line at Taqah Rukun Al Yaqeen Int Mott McDonald 50 BH amp 61 TP
Izz ndash Adam Road
Dualization Project
Galfar Engg amp
Contracting Co SAOG
National Engg Services
of Pakistan (NESPAK)
25 BH amp 8 TPs
Bid bid ndash Sur Road
Dualization Project
Astaldi ndash Ozkar Joint
Venture
Dar Al-Handassah
(Lebonan)
89 BH 8 TPs
Piezometers
Water Distribution Network
at Al Amerat
Taeyoung ndash Hasan Juma
Baker JV
Sogreah Consultants 25 BH 130 TP amp Soil
Resistivity
Taxiway and Airlift Ramp
at Al Musannah Airbase
American International
Contractors Inc
- 34 BH amp 62 TP
Water Distribution Network
at Al Khoud
Towell Infrastructure
Projects Co LLC
National Engg Services
of Pakistan (NESPAK)
11 BH 7 TP amp Soil
Resistivity
Interchanges btn Airport amp
Muscat Expressway
Soares Da Costa ndash Oman
United Engg Services JV
Parsons International 15 BHs amp 10 TP
Oman Botanic Garden Diwan Royal Court Alatec (Spain) 75 BH
Qurayiat-Al-Amerat Road Muscat Municipality Parsons International 6 BH
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Tunnel
Al-Haffa District
Development Infrastructure
Dohfar Municipality Dar Al-Handassah
(Lebonan)
11 BH
Piezometers
Salam Resort amp Spa in Yiti
Muscat
Sama Dubai Halcrow International 58 BH
amp Piezometers
Al-Ansab STP Galfar Engineering amp
Contracting
Khatib AlAmi 6 BH
Limestone Quarry for
Doqoum Dry Dock
Daewoo Co Daewoo Co 6 BH
Barka Water Reservoir
Expansion Works
Galfar Engineering amp
Contracting
Mott Mac Donald 12 BH
Soil Resistivity
Information Centers at
Nizwa amp Ibri
Ministry of Higher
Education
Development Services amp
Maintenance
6 BH
Irrigation System Plan for
Dhofar Municipality
Dhofar Municipality Consulting Engineering
Services
7 BH
Infiltration Tests
Cyclone Damage
Rehabilitation Works in Ras
Al-Hadd
CCC Parsons International Investigation for
Ground
Improvement
Soil Resistivity OMIFCO - Soil Resistivity
Seeb Cornice Road
Improvement Bridges
Muscat Municipality Atkins 7 BH
Dualization FarqNizwa to
Marfaa Daris Road
Ministry of Transport and
Communication
Parsons International 18 BH
Dualization of Al Kharjiah
Street
Muscat Municipality Parsons International 6 BH
Bidbid Sur Road Sec-1 MOTC Dar Al Handasah 31 BH Piezometers
120TPs
Flood Protection Dams-
Liwa and Shinaz Area
Ministry of water
resources and regional
municipalities
Renardet amp Fitchner 29 BH 40 TPs
Housing at Hail Al Ghaf
Quriyat
Muscat Municipality - 10 BH amp 10 TPs
132kV OHL from Harweel
to Thumrait
Petroleum Development
Oman
Worley Parsons 11 BH 11TPs amp ERT
132kV OHL from Dank to
Al Hail
Civil Co Contracting OETC Energoprojekt
Mott Mac Donald
43 BH 20 TPs amp
ERT
132kV OHL from Al Wasit
to Buraimi Grid Ss
Civil Co Contracting OETC Energoprojekt
Mott Mac Donald
27 BH 11TPrsquos amp
ERT
Al Athaiba Junction
Improvements
Muscat Municipality Parsons Intl Co 12 BH 7 TP Asphalt
Coring
Third Laneing from Bait Al Muscat Municipality Parsons International 35 BH 34 TP
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Barka to Mabelah Asphalt Coring
Design and construction of
Dualization of Al Murtaffa
street
Muscat Municipality Parsons International 26 BH 15 TP
Asphalt Coring
Proposed Tower
Constructions in OMAN
Ministry of Broadcasting Rohde amp Schwarz 16BH
EPC of power plant Daleel
Facility
L amp T Electromech Mott Mac Donald 7 BH 10TP ERT
Royal Suite at Haima and
Emergency block
Dewan of Royal Court Tebodin amp Partners LLC 4BH 4TP
Navigation Aids System
Muscat International
Airport and Salalah Airport
Thales Deutschland
Germany
Thales Deutschland
Germany
6BH 5ERT
Upgrade of DPS amp B-Block
facility Daleel oil Fields
Daleel Petroleum Attila Dogan 4BH 2ERT
13233kV Grid Station at
Quriyat
OETC LnT Oman Energoprojekt amp Parsons 4BH TPs
132kV OHL from Quriyat
to Jahloot
OETC LnT Oman Energoprojekt amp Parsons 60BH 60TPs 60ERT
Supreme Court at Al
Ghubra Guest House
Royal Court Affairs
Royal Estates The Palace
Consulting Engineering
Services LLC
12BH TPs
GEOTECH DRILLING RIGS
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DESCO SP4500S Rigs DESCO SP3500S Rigs
Site Work Photographs
GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION ndash AREA A B amp C at Duqm
Client SEZAD Consultant SQU
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GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION ndash Yibal Khuff Project at Yibal
Client Galfar Engg amp Cont Consultant PDO
GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION ndash Inclined Coring at Chromite Mine near Sumail
Client Arabian Gulf Trading
GEOTEC
HNICAL INVESTIGATION ndash Oman National Railway Project
Segments 2 amp 6
Client MOTC Consultant Italferr SpA
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GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION FOR
BARKA WATER RESERVOIR EXPANSION
Client Galfar Consultant Mott Mac Donald
SUBSURFACE INVESTIGATION BIDBID-SUR ROAD
SECTION 1
Client MOTC Consultant Dar Al Handasah Shair amp Partners
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GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION FOR SEEB-CORNICHE ROAD
IMPROVEMENT BRIDGE 6 MUSCAT
Client Muscat Municipality Consultant Atkins
GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION FOR 132KV OHL FROM DANK
TO AL HAIL amp 132KV OHL FROM SIBETHA TO BURAIMI
Client CivilCo Consultant Mott Mac Donald Energoprojekt
GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION FOR FLOOD PROTECTION DAMS
SHINAZ AREA ndash HATTA-A HATTA-B FAYDH amp BIDAH
Client MRMWR Consultant Fitchner amp Renardet
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DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF FLYOVER WIDENING AND JUNCTION IMPROVEMENTS AT AL ATHAIBA INTERCHANGE
Client Muscat Municipality Consultant Parsons
DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF THIRD LANING OF MAIN ROAD FROM AL MAWELAH INTERCHANGE TO BAIT AL BARKHA RA
Client Muscat Municipality Consultant Parsons
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SURVEYING WITH TOTAL STATION EQUIPMENT FOR
GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING PURPOSES
ELECTRICAL RESISTIVITY TEST
RESISTIVITY MAPPING amp RESISTIVITY PROFILING
PIEZOMETER INSTALLATION INCLINED DRILLING WITH PACKER TEST
CHEMICALENVIRONMENTAL amp
MICROBIOLOGICAL TESTING
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Lonestar Alpha Lab provides a full range of chemical environmental and microbiological analytical services to
industrial engineeringconsulting and government clients throughout the Sultanate of Oman Lonestar Alpha
analytical expertise includes organic and inorganic analyses of water soil air food and many other matrices The
lab production capability capacity and advancement of instrumentation ensure the reliability and performance
needed to successfully deliver major analytical projects Instruments are dedicated to specific matrices and
analyses to prevent cross contamination Our reports are fully supported by QAQC deliverables designed to meet
the requirements of the regulatory program for which the data will be utilized Our reports are designed for ease-
of-results interpretation as well as efficient validation of the support data
TESTING DIFFERENT MATRICES
DomesticFormationGroundReclamation Water
Desalination Water amp Marine Samples
Marine Life
Plant Tissue
Reverse Osmosis
Soils amp Sediments
Food Products
Metal Samples
Concrete Products
CHEMICALENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS
WaterWastewater Metallic Constituents
WaterWastewater Organic Constituents
Water Cations amp Anions
Ambient Air Quality Monitoring
Stack amp Process Emission Monitoring
Indoor Air Quality
Contamination Pollution Studies Environmental Chemistry organics inorganics metals
Analytical chemistry using AAS XRF OES IRC and wet chemistry
Noise amp Vibration Monitoring
Microbiological Analysis
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AMBIENT AIR amp STACK EMISSION MONITORING
CO amp CO2
Hydrogen Sulfide
Hydrocarbons
Metal Particulates
NOx SOx
Oxygen
Volatile Organic Compounds
Dioxin amp Furion
MICROBIOLOGICAL AIR QUALITY MONITORING
Bacteria(CFUm3
Moulds (CFUm3)
Identification of Microorganisms up to Species level
INDOOR AIR QUALITY (IAQ)
Lonestar Alpha leads the way in Indoor Air Quality Services with our dedicated team of field staff and the latest
equipment We are equipped to investigate chemical and biological exposure situations
IAQ Air Monitoring Services
VOCs and SVOCs
Fungal Mold Indentification Quantification
Total Respirable Particulates
Toxic Vapors
Sick Building Syndrome
Bacterial Indentification Quantification
Typical IAQ Surveys
IAQ profile for preliminary building study
Baseline IAQ monitoring
Mold Fungal contamination monitoring using spore trap sampling devices
Compliance monitoring for municipal amp Government enviromental agencies
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HSE monitoring for critical response of environmental hazards
INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE (IH)
Lonestar Alpha is capable of providing a wide variety of Industrial Hygiene Service
using state of the art equipment and depth of experience with IH procedures
NoiseDosimetry TLV+8Hr TWA
Particulates (Total PM 10 PM 50 PM 25)
Combustible Gases (Total Hydrocarbons)
VOCs and SVOCs
Total and Respirable Fibers
Metals and Inorganics
Typical Industrial Hygiene Monitoring
HSE monitoring for corporate or client requirec field data collection
Compliance monitoring for Municipal or Governmental agency requirements
Background monitoring for comparative Environmental studies
HYGIENE AUDITING AND INSPECTIONS
Hygiene Auditing
Hygiene Inspections and Hygiene recommendations
Assisting in ISOHACCP Certifications
Microbiological Sampling and Analysis of Food and Water
Swab sampling and Air Monitoring
Hotel and Industrial HAACP and Hygiene System Implementation
Assisting in Laboratory setup and Accreditations Response monitoring for safety analysis and quality assurance audits
OIL ANALYSIS
Lube Oil
Transformer Oil
Compressor Oil
Diesel
Heavy fuel
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LIST OF CHEMICALENVIRONMENTALMICROBIOLOGICAL TESTS ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY amp ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS
WATER EFFLUENT SEAWATER SOIL SEDIMENT ANALYSIS
Acidity Sulfide Selenium
Alkalinity TDS Silicon
Ammonia Temperature Silver
Bicarbonate Total Hardness Sodium
BOD Total Nitrogen Strontium
Boron Total Organic Carbon Thallium
Chlorite chlorate Potassium
Bromate TSS Tin
Carbonate Turbidity Titanium
Chlorides Aluminum Vanadium
COD Antimony Zink
Color Arsenic Aromatic Volatile Orgabicx (BTEX)
Conductivity Barium Chlorinated Hydrocarbons
Cyanides Beryllium Crude amp Refined Product Fingerprinting
Dissolved Oxygen Cadmium Extractible Organic Halides
Fluoride Calcium Haloacetic Acids
Free Chlorine Chromium Halogenated Volatile Organics
Magnesium Hardness Cobalt Herbicides amp Pesticides
Nitrates Copper Nitroaromatic amp Cyclic Ketones
Nitrites Hexavalent Chromium Organic and Volatile Acids
Oil amp Grease Iron PCBrsquos
Organic Nitrogen Lead Polynuclear Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAH)
pH Lithium Semi Volatile Organic Compounds
Phenols Magnesium Total Organic Halides
Phosphates Mercury Total Petroleum Hydrocarbons (TPH)
Phosphorus Molybdenum Trihalomethanes
Residual Chlorine Nickel Volatile Organic Compounds
Salinity Niobium Pthalate Esters
Sodium Absorption Ratio
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FOOD CHEMICAL AND MICROBIOLOGICAL TEST
Fish and Value added fish products vegetable oils Ketchups Mayonnaise Vinegar Cooked sea
food Cooked Non sea foods Canned foods Vegetables Snacks Ghee Cheese Honey Sweats etc
CHEMICAL ANALYSIS OF FOOD
GIDELINES - OMAN STANDARDGULF STANDARDOther International Standards
TEST METHODS- AOACASTAAOCSISOSASOASTMBS
CHEMICAL ANALYSIS OF FOOD
Protein Cholesterol
Fat content Phosphorous
Vitamins Sodium
Moisture Potassium
Ash Calcium
Dietary Fibre Lead
Sugar Cadmium
Starch Mercury
Saturated Fat Iron
Unsaturated Fat Magnesium
Arsenic Aflatoxins
Moisture content Histamine
Volatile protein Irradiation
Pesticides Sudan Dyes
MICROBIOLOGICAL ANALYSIS OF FOOD
TEST METHODS ndash USFDA BAMAOACCCFRACMMEFISO
GUIDELINES ndash OMANI STANDARDGSOPHLS
MICROBIOLOGICAL ANALYSIS OF FOOD
Aerobic Plate Count Listeria monocytogens
Lactobacillus acidophilus Shelf Life Analysis
Escherichia coli Enterobacteriaceae
Escherichia coli O157 H7 Vibrio parahaemolyticus
Fecal Coliforms Shigella
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Total Coliforms Listeria spp
Staphylococcus aureus Clostridium perfringens
Salmonella Yeast and Mould
Vibrio cholera Vibrio parahaemolyticus
Anaerobic plate count Campylobacter
Histamine Bacillus cereus
Aflatoxin
CHEMISTRY OF CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL
Chemical Analysis of Cement Chemical Analysis of Lime Powder
Heat of Hydration of cement Total Alkalis
Chemical Analysis of Micro silica Chemical Analysis of Ground Granulated Blast
Furnace Slag
Sodium Absorption Ratio Leachibility Tests of Metals from Soil
Testing of Concrete making water Determination of Alkali carbonates amp Bi carbonates
Cation Exchange Capacity of Soil Organic matter content of soil
Mass loss of Ignition of soil Total Sulphate content of soil
Water soluble Sulphate content of soil Water soluble Chloride content of soil
Carbonate content of soil Acid soluble Chloride content of soil
Gypsum content of soil Ammonia content of soil
Total Sulphate content of Aggregates Total Chloride content of Aggregates
Potential Alkali ndash Silica reactivity of Aggregates Water Soluble Chloride Salts in Aggregates
Acid ndash Soluble Material in fine Aggregate Organic impurities in fine Aggregates
Determining the water content of freshly mixed
concrete
Determining the Portland cement content of the
hardened hydraulic cement concrete
Chemical analysis of hardened concrete Sulfate content of hardened concrete
Chemical analysis for metals like steel Chloride content of hardened concrete
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ORE ANALYSIS
Dolomite Ore Iron Ore
Copper Ore Nickel Ore
Chromium Ore Limestone Ore
Manganese Ore Gypsum
Dunite Quartz
STEEL CHEMISTRY
Alloys Brass amp Bronze
Aluminum Alloys Chemical Composition of Steel
ASTM A 262 (Various) Diffused Hydrogen Test
ASTM G 48 (Variou) Purity of Metals
ASTM G 6667 Nickel Alloys
OIL ANALYSIS
Appearance Flash Point Specific Gravity
Ash Content Water content Insoluble pentane
Carbon Conradson Residue Wear Metals Total Acid Number
Kinematic Viscosity Break Down voltage Total Base Number
Dissipation factor Oil Content Viscosity Index
Color Pour Point Flash Point
Copper Corrosion BS amp W Density
Neutralization number Resistivity Interfacial tension
Dissolve gas Sediment Sulphur content
Cloud point Distillation PCB
Oxidation test Gassing
AMBIENT AIR STACK MONITORING
Carbon Dioxide RPM (PM 10 5 25)
Carbon Monoxide Semi Volatile Organic Compounds
Chlorine Content SO2
Hydrogen Sulfide Total Acid Concentration
Lower Explosion Limit Total Hydrocarbon
Oxides of Nitrogen Total Particulate Concentration
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Oxygen Volatile Organic Compounds
Ozone Dioxin amp Furion
INDOOR AIR QUALITY ndash IAQ INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE - IH
Asbestos Bulk Sample Analysis Total amp Respirable Fibers
Asbestos Fiber Concentration in Air Total amp Respirable Particulates
Bacterial amp Microbial Identification Total Plate Count
FungalMould Identification Toxic Vapors
Metals VOC amp SVOC
Noise Monitoring Dosimetry TWA Yeast amp Mould Identification
MICROBIOLOGICAL ANALYSIS OF WATER
Test Method ndash BS ENISOAPHAAWWACMMEF CCFRA
GUIDELINES ndash Omani standardGSOWHODubai Municipality
WATER WASTE WATERINDUSTRIES WATER SOIL
Heterotrophic plate count
Total Coliforms
Escherichia coli
EnterococciFecal streptococci
Pseudomonas aeroginosa Staphylococcus aureus
Legionella spp Nematodes
Sulphate Reducing Bacteria Yeast amp Mould
Salmonella Microscopic observations and interpretations
Vibrio cholera Standard Plate count at 22 o C
Fecal Coliform Clostridium perfringens
Legionella anisa
Legionella Pneumophila serogroup 1
Legionella Pneumophila serogroup 2-14
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MICROBIOLOGICAL ANALYSIS OF PERSONAL SWABSSURFACE SWABSEQUIPMENT
SWABS
Total coliforms
Fecal coliforms
Escherichia coli
Aerobic plate count
Staphylococcus aureus
Yeast and Mould
Salmonella spp
COSMETICS ANALYSIS
HairoilsHair creams Hair shampooBody lotion Chemical DepilinatorsTalcum PowderDeoderants
Toilette soapSkin cream etc As per GSOOS SASO USFDAAOAC Standards
COSMETICS ANALYSIS
Appearance Thermal Stability
Color Total Fat
Odor Lead
Homogenous Cadmium
Texture Nickel
Seperation Chromium
Skin Irritation Test Ethanol insoluble matter
Marking Water insoluble matter
Language Total free Alkali
Instructions for Use Chlorides calculated as NaCl
Warning phrases concerning the product (if any) Saponification Value
Chemical and Physical Tests Free Fatty Acid as Oliec Acid
Moisture Extraneous matter
pH Total Non Acqueos content
Sediment and suspended matter Peroxide value
Alchohol content Total Bacterial count
Formaldehyde Yeast and Mould
Essential oils Pseudomonas aeroginosa
Volatile matter Staphylococcus aureus
Non volatile alcohol matter
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LIST OF CHEMICALENVIRONMENTALMICROBIOLOGICAL EQUIPMENTS
pH Meter Conductivity Meter pH Meters
Dissolved Oxygen Meter Turbidity Meter
Flame Atomic Absorption Spectrometer
FAASGFAAS Hg Analyzer
EDXRF Analyzer ndash Philips MiniPal2
Muffle Air Furnace (1100˚C) Breakdown voltage
ICP- OES Colour apparatus for OIL
GC-MSGC centrifuge
IC Open cup ndashClosed cup Flash point
UV-VIS-NIR Spectrometer HACH TAN delta Resistivity meter
Dissolved gas Analyser ( TOGA) AAS
TAN Titrator Microscope
Copper corrosion Colony Counter
Karl fisher colometric Viscometer
Interfacial tensometer OES
Biological safety Cabinet UV apparatus
Shaker Water bath
Freezer Incubator
Chillier Autoclave
Micro pipetter Vortex
pipetter
Weighing Balance
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KEY STAFF AT CHEMICALMICROBIOLOGICAL LAB
MAJOR CHEMICALENVIRONMENTAL CLIENTS
Client Client
HMR Consultants Dhofar Power Company
Geo-Resources Omani Euro Foods Industries
Al-Safa Environmental Consultancy Al-Hassan Engineering Company
Five Oceans Dawood Contracting Company
Fugro Middle East Natural Resources Consultants
Gulf Mining ICES
Muscat Chromite Sohar Steel LLC
Total Management Trading Construction Materials Industries
Emirates Trading Co Al-Shidhani Refreshments Enterprises
Oman Chromite Oman Aluminium Processing Industries LLC
Muscat Overseas Radisson Blu
National Arabian Gulf International Desalination amp Water Treatment
ASB Group Dhofar Beverages
Majan Mining Company OMASCO
Haya Oman Liquefied Natural Gas Company
Oman Polyproplene Swan Foods LLC
Oman Methanol Bahwan Engineering Co
NAME DESIGNATION EXPERIENCE
P Tejali Lab Manager 17 yrs
Asad Naqvi Chemical Lab Supervisor 17 yrs
OD Sebastian Senior Chemist 32 yrs
Vinu Mohan Senior Microbiologist 7 yrs
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Sohar Aluminum OMIFCO
Oman Refreshment Occidental Mukhaizna LLC
Shangri-La Barr Al Jissa Special Technical Services
ENATO Consolidated Contractors Company
Blue City Northern Minerals Company
Andam International Sweets of Oman
SUR Desalination (Bahwan Veolia Water) Lalbuksh Voltas Engineering Services
STFA Bahwan Veolia Water LLC
Larsen amp Turbo COWI-Larsen
GALFAR Khimji Permoglaze (Oman) LLC
AATCO United Chrome LLC
Interbeton amp Six Construct Oman Flour Mills Company
Douglas OHI Oman National Engineering amp Investment
VALE -Oman Petrogas
BP Oman Sohar aluminium
Siemens-Oman American Embassy
Tawoos Catering Wacasco Catering
MAF DALKIA Al Futtaim amp Sons
Enhance Khimji Ramdas LLC
Oman Oasis National Mineral water CO LLC
Areej Vegetablesamp Oil Derivatives National Pharmaceuticals
Towell Infrastructure Tulip Inn
The Chedi Grand Hyatt
Al Bustan Palace Muscat Holiday INN
Hotel Ibis Park Inn
Radisson Blu Mother Care
Tabreed Taghleef Indusries
NABIL Biscuits ATTCO
Worely parrsion AECOM
Honda Rotem Abensia
Global Gypsum Board Minvest
Global Engineering SteamTech
Mazoom Pharmacy Muscat Pharmacy
IBN- SINA Pharmacy Golden Jood Trading
Sun rise Global Beya Global Muscat
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MECHANICAL CORROSION AND METALLURGICAL TESTING
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Lonestar Alpha has the capability to cater to the physical metallurgical testing requirements of a wide range of
materials and products The testing capability and experience are recognized by reputed organizations like
PDO OXY BP OGC etc and third party inspection agencies Tests are generally carried out to international
standards set by ASTM BS ASME API AWS and others Lonestar Alpha offers quality service to
international standards accurate results and quick turnaround at reasonable cost
Lonestar Alpha Mechanical Metallurgical Corrosion Testing Capabilities Include
Tensile compression Test Vickers Hardness RockwellBrinell Hardness
Impact (Ambient temp to -196degC) BendFlatteningNick Break Test Elevated Temperature
tensile testing
Corrosion Test - ASTM
A262G48G28ASTM A 923
ASTM E 562 Ferrite measurement
by ferritscope Flexure
Proof Load Breaking Load Failure Load
Coating Thickness Coating Continuity Coating Adhesion
MacroMicro Examination Fillet Weld Break Nick Break
HIC SSCC test in accordance with
NACE standards Chemistry by OES
Failure Analysis and
Material Investigation
Chemical analysis of metallic materials of
Fe and Ni base alloys In situ Replica Metallography
Metallic sample collection at
site for chemical analysis
Strand wire testing for mechanical
properties Portable hardness testing Manhole Cover testing
Rubber testing Geo-textile testing HDPE testing
Materials frequently tested include
Metals and alloy products such as plates shapes bares pipes and fittings
Welding procedure qualification test coupons
Welding consumable qualification test coupons
Welder qualification test coupons
Welding procedure test coupons
Steel Bars Wires and Fabric for concrete reinforcement
Galvanized Steel products
Fasteners
Metal Castings
Cemented Carbide Products
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Lonestar Alpha Laboratories offers a wide range of metallurgical services to many diverse industries supported by
an experienced team of metallurgical engineers trained technicians and modern equipment The following
services are offered
o Laboratory Metallography and Microscopy
o Replica and In-situ Metallography
o Corrosion Testing and Evaluation
o Condition Usability and Remaining Life Assessment
o Failure Analysis and Investigation
o Other Services
Laboratory Metallography and Microscopy
Scanning Electron Microscopy
Stereomicroscopy
Energy Dispersive X-ray Analysis
Fractrography
Macrostructural Examination
Microstructural Examination
Microhardness Evaluation
Replica and In-situ Metallography
In-situ Replica Metallography
Replication of Fractures
Replication of Surface Features
Corrosion Testing and Evaluation
Lonestar Alpha is equipped to undertake corrosion testing and evaluation in accordance with NACE and ASTM
standards for qualification of materials used in corrosive environments which include sea water brine blackish
water and sour service The following tests are conducted
Resistance to Pitting and Crevice Corrosion
Susceptibility to Intergranular Corrosion Attack
Resistance to Sulfide Stress Cracking (SSC)
Resistance to Hydrogen Induced Cracking (HIC)
Examination of Scales and Corrosion Products
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Condition Usability and Remaining Life Assessment
Periodic inspections serve to identify degradation processes at an early stage and thereby provide necessary
information for assessment of condition usability and remaining life Further the initiation of timely repair or
replacement actions substantially reduced or eliminates costly capital and downtime losses
Lonestar has the capability and experience to perform comprehensive inspections necessary for condition
usability and remaining life assessment of a wide range of materials and components used in structures plants and
operating equipment
Power plant and auxiliary boiler tubes headers and connectors
Turbine nozzles vanes combustor lines and casings
Oil and gas processing equipment and components
Equipment and components of marineoffshore structures
Drilling and downhole equipment and components
Engine Components
Failure Analysis and Investigation
Supported by its integrated analytical facilities and the diverse professional capabilities of its staff Lonestar has
for the last several years provided accurate and timely analyses and investigations into failures of components
Reports include comprehensive photographic documentation of observations discussions of findings conclusions
on the mechanism and root cause of failure
Other Services
Lonestar offer assistance in the following areas
Material selection for intended service
Preparation of material testing and inspection procedures
Study of failure mechanisms of complex systems
Troubleshooting
Research and development
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LIST OF METALLURGY TESTS
LIST OF METALLURGY LAB EQUIPMENTS Instron Universal Tensile Tester Lathe Machine
Satec Charpy Impact testing machine Charpy Broaching Machine
Forcipol Bend Testing machine Gas Cutting Gear
Olympus Metallurgical Microscope Carl Zeiss
microscope upto 1600X
Stereo Microscope
Metlabcorp Micro Polisher Digital Verniers
Automatic Polishing machine Digital Micrometers
Water Chiller Bath Coating thickness Meter
Optorama Shadowgraph Holiday detector
Digital thermometers Band Saw Machine
Vickers hardness tester Hack Saw Machine
Fischer Ferritscope Universal Milling Machine
STEEL REBARS EXOTIC MATERIAL
Tensile Tests Bend Tests
Elevated Temperature Tensiles Rebar Tensile Bend and Rebend
Proof Load test Fracture Test
Macro Preparation amp Examination Coating thickness test Holiday Detection Test
Peel Off Test Vickers Rockwell Hardness Survey
Charpy Impact Test Micro Examination with photograph
Ferrite Count (Point Count method) - count Ferrite Content (Magnetic Method) - spots
A262 Test Practice CE ASTM G48ASTM G28 tests
SSCC Test HIC Test
Chemical Analysis XRD EDXRF Analysis
SEMEDS Analysis Detailed Failure Investigation Material investigation
CTOD In-situ Replica Metallography
Strand Wire Tensile Test Manhole Cover Compression Test
Ring Stiffness Test GRE Rubber Plastic Geo-textile Tensile testing
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KEY STAFF AT METALLURGY LAB
Anil Vashishta Pratik Raval Sasikumar Isehaq Chezian
NAME DESIGNATION QUALIFICATION EXPERIENCE
Anil Vashishta Operations Manager
Metallurgical Head
BE Metallurgical
Engineering 24 years
Pratik Raval Test House Supervisor BE Mechanical
Engineering 10 years
KSasikumar Senior Metallurgist BE Metallurgical
Engineering 14 years
GChezhian Metallurgist BE Metallurgical
Engineering 06 years
Ishaq Al Harassi Senior Engineer BE Mechanical
Engineering 08 years
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BRANCHES amp CONTACTS
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LONESTAR ALPHA LABORATORIES BRANCHES amp CONTACTS
Website
wwwlonestaralphacom
General Email infolonestaralphacom
Branches
Muscat (Central Laboratory) PO Box 1197 PC 130 Azaiba ndash Muscat Sultanate of Oman
Tel +968 24501524 24505590
Fax +968 24503814
Email muscatlablonestaralphacom
Muscat (Chemistry Environmental) PO Box 1197 PC 130 Azaiba ndash Muscat Sultanate of Oman
Tel +968 24504206 24504924
Fax +968 24502635
Email chemlablonestaralphacom
Muscat (Micro-biology) PO Box 1197 PC 130 Azaiba ndash Muscat Sultanate of Oman
Tel +968 24504206 24504924
Fax +968 24502635
Email microlablonestaralphacom
Sohar PO Box 84 PC 327 Sohar Industrial Estate Sohar ndash Sultanate of Oman
Tel +968 26751775 26751920 26751976
Fax +968 26751331
Email civilsoharlonestaralphacom
Duqm Tel +968 99278040 92303290
Fax +968 24503814
Email duqmlablonestaralphacom
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Salalah
Tel +968 2321 3390 +968 92038358
Fax +968 2321 3391
Email salalahlablonestaralphacom
Key Personals
Administration
Dawood Al-Harrasi
Chief Executive Officer
+968 91111411 dawoodalharrasilonestaralphacom
Saif Al-Harthi
Business Development Manager
+968 90122471 saifalharthylonestaralphacom
Santosh Elapanda
QHSE Manager
+968 99881224 santoshelapandalonestaralphacom
Moncy Thomas
Finance HR amp Admin Manager
+968 99221293 moncythomaslonestaralphacom
Operations
Anil Vashishta
Operations Manager Metallurgical Head
+968 99866907 anilvashishtalonestaralphacom
Civil Engineering Material Lab Hukam Chand
Civil Engineering Country Manager - Civil
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Naresh Paladugu
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Asad
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Vinu Mohan
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Ultrasonic Coating Cover Meter (DFT) Le Chatelier Apparatus for Cement Soundness
Calorimeter for heat of hydration Jolting Apparatus
Cement Mortar Mixer Initial Surface Absorption Apparatus
Compression amp Flexural Testing machine for Cement
Strength
Chloride Migration Coefficient Testing apparatus
Water Absorption of Concrete under pressure Mortar Consistency apparatus
Asphalt Testing laboratory
Bitumen Extractor Theoretical maximum Specific Gravity Apparatus
Marshall Compaction Stand amp Rammer Marshall Moulds
Marshall Stability amp Flow Testing machine Asphalt Coring machine
KEY STAFF AT CIVIL ENGINEERING LAB
NAME DESIGNATION QUALIFICATION EXPERIENCE
Hukam Chand Country Manager Civil BA 36
Naresh Paladugu Technical Manager - Muscat MTech ndash GeoTechnical
Engineering (Civil) 11
Dijesh M D Senior Lab TechnicianSupervisor
(Civil) BSc 12
SumeshC Senior Lab TechnicianSupervisor
(Civil) BSc 12
Srinivasa RaoP Senior Lab TechnicianSupervisor
(Civil) BSc 10
Naveen Dhiman Senior Lab TechnicianSupervisor
(Civil) BSc 11
Rakesh M Branch Manager - Sohar BSc 16
Mohammed Al Futaisi Asst Manager BSc 8
Arun S Anand Senior Lab TechnicianSupervisor
(Civil) BSc 11
Seetharam VS Senior Lab TechnicianSupervisor
(Civil) BSc 12
Ajeesh Kumar Senior Lab Technician BSc 9
MD Francis Branch Manager - Salalah Civil Engineering 39
Dhamotharakannan Senior Lab Technician B Tech Civil Engineering 3
Tomiyo Senior Lab TechnicianSupervisor -
Duqm BSc 10
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Diabetic Health Centre Premier International
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Arsquo Seeb Wastewater Treatment Project Al Hassan Engineering Oman Maritime College at Sohar Al-Khalili Enterprises
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Duraline ME Factory at Sohar Shaksy Engineering
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Asian beach Game Package II Carillion Alawi
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Silver House ndash Ghala Douglas OHI
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ArsquoSeeb Sewage Collection and Conveyance System
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Power Generation amp Distribution Facility at Daleel
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Ministry of manpower Building at Airport Height Larsen amp Toubro (Oman) LLC
Glorei Maktabi2 Commercial Building at Al
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3311kV Primary Sub Station at Al Muna amp Al
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22033kv Grid Substation amp Transmission Line at As
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Flyover Widening and Junction Improvement at
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Al Amerat ndash Quriyat Road Nagarjuna Construction Company
Houses at different location in Quriyat Nagarjuna Construction Company
Construction of Bridge Across Wadi Bani Hinay at
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Al Seeb Waste Water project Al Hajiry Trading LLC
Emergency Water Resrvoir Al Hassan Engineering Company SAOG
Construction of Independent Power Plant Project
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Renal Dialysis Center at Seeb Al khalili Construction LLC
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Construction of Barracks accommodation at Airport
Heights Al Nahdha -Al Omaniah Co LLC
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Remedial Works to Bridges Phase - 4A
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Consolidated Contractors Company Oman LLC
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3rd laning of the Main Road from Al Mawaleh
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MEDC - Head Office building Dawood Contracting Company LLC
Jabal Al- AKhadar Resort Hotel Dawood Contracting Company LLC
Proposed Villa at Royal Flight Residential Complex
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Intrsquochange to Bait Al Barka RA(Lot-2) Desert Line project LLC
Dualization of Nizwa Ibri Road Sec-2 from Jabrin to
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Construction of Asphalt Road from Al Haisha in
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Construction Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
Upgrade of Mukhaizna Airfield ndash New Runway
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Construction of Water Distribution network
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Al Hamriya storm water drainage channel Hasan Juma Backer Trading amp Contracting
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Oman National Centre for treatment of
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Construction of Jr Rate Accomodation Block
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Military Technical College District Cooling System Iskan Contracting Company LLC
Al Amerat Waste Water Project Contract A 2 JV Arab Contractors amp WUEC
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MGI Road Project Larsen amp Toubro(Oman)LLC
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Wudam Naval Base Nafal Contracting amp Trading Co LLC
Construction of 3311KV Primary Sub Station at
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Bait Al Barka Viewing Platform amp Sea wall Oman Shapoorji Construction Co LLC
Construction of Medium Wave Radio Transmission
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Al Batinah Coastal Housing Project
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Commercial amp Residential Building at Mumtaz area Shaksy Engineering Services LLC
Dualization of Ibri ndash Al Dariz-Miskin Road Strabag Oman LLC
Re-Build of Air strip existing at Rusail amp Sayq Strabag Oman LLC
Wadi Minqal amp Wadi Bani Jaber Asphalt Road
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(B-27) Fields Special Technical Services
Gas Processing Plant at Abu Tubul Block 60 Special Technical Services
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New Supreme Court Building At Al Ghubrah Towell Construction amp Company LLC
MC 4a ndash Civil Aviation Head Quarters Towell Construction amp Company LLC
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Expansion of Distrib Network Seeb Wilyat ndash Seeb Towell Infrastructure Projects CoLLC (TIPCO)
Water Distribution Network for Wilyat -AL Qabil amp
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Construction of Batinah Expressway (Package -1) Galfar Engineering amp Contracting SAOG
Batinah Expressway Package ndash 3 Simplex - Konstruktor (JV)
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BP Oman - Khazzan Project Al EZ TradingTransport amp Contracting CoLLC
Kempinski HotelThe Wave Muscat Carillion Alawi LLC
Upgrading of Sinaw-Mahout Road Section-02 Strabag Oman LLC
Construction of Batinah Highway (Halban Junction) Strabag Oman LLC
Construction of Batinah Highway-Package-2 Nagarjuna Construction Company (NCC)
Major Site laboratories
Project Contractor
Head Quarter Building for PDO at MAF Al Hajry Trading amp Contracting
Development of Muscat International Airport ndash
Supply of dredged material
Boskalis Westminister (Oman)
Expeditionary Tent Beddown Area at Masirah Island
Cosmopolitan ndash EMTA Joint Venture
BP ndash Pipeline Installation amp Site Construction Galfar Engineering
Rehabilitation Works (Roads Bridges) at Quriyat Federcei Stirling Batco
Health Centre at Saham Al Badi Trading amp Construction
Sohar Bulk Jetty Oman Operation Saipem ndash Afcons Joint Venture
PDO ndash SNDC Project at Qurn Alam
Al Hassan Engineering
2nd Asian Beach Game 2010 at Wudam Carillion Alawi LLC
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Power Generation amp Distribution Facility at Daleel
Field
Larsen amp Toubro Electromech LLC
Health Centre at Rahab
Al Dahleez International LLC
Sohar Bulk Jetty Project
Saipem- Afcons Joint Venture
Court Complex at Rustaq
Carillion Alawi LLC
PDO Bahja ndash Plot Development
Sayouh Mahwees Trd amp Cont Co LLC
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ROP ndash Sidab Harbour Project Carillion Alawi LLC
Salalah International Airport LampT Galfar Contortion
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Batinah Express way Package ndash 3 Simplex - Konstruktor (JV)
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Construction of Batinah Expressway - Package - 6 CCC (Oman) LLC
Air traffic control at Masira Darim Construction company LLC
Transfer station at Fanza Malik Sohar
STF Complex -Suwaiq Dawood Contracting Company LLC
Ras Al Hamra Development Project (RAH - 435) Al Turki Enterprises LLC
Zulia Power plant (PDO) Al Hassan Engineering LLC
SNCP Qurnalam Al Hassan Engineering LLC
RAH International School Al Hajry Trading amp Contracting
Dualization of Bid-Bid - Sur Road Section
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Astaldi-Ozkar JV
Halban prade ground project (SSF) Trading amp Investment LLC
Jabel Akhthar Hotel Dawood Contracting Company LLC
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Sultan Qaboos Mosque Nizwa Carillion Alawi LLC
SUR IPP Douglas OHI
MC-5 Salalah International Airport L amp T India and L amp T Oman
MC-5 Salalah International Airport Galfar Engineering amp Contracting SAOG
Shadeed Iron amp Steel L amp T Oman
Shadeed Iron amp Steel Simplex Infrastructures LLC
Health Centre Ibri Master Bin Karam
University Of Buraimi L amp T Oman
University Of Buraimi L amp T Oman
Trasnsfer Station SUR Mallak Sohar
Dualization of Mahdha-AL Rawdha Road
Buraimi
Premier International
Duqm Port Road Strabag Oman LLC
Mall of Oman - Package - 2 SPCCC
Dualization of Adam - Thumrait Road Part - 2
(ATD Project)
CCC (Oman) LLC
Durability Test of Concrete such as Chloride Migration Test and Rapid Chloride Permeability Test
Field Compaction test is used to provide the basis for control the fill material compaction
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Rapid chloride penetration test for concrete to asses the chloride ion penetration
Durability Test of Concrete such as Water Penetration Test
Permeability Apparatus Constant amp Falling Head for Granular ampClaySilt
Transverse Strength of Kerb Stone
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Non Destructive Structural Investigation
Exposure of foundation for visual inspection and NDT
Cover meter surevy Test indicates position of reinforecemnt bars hardned concrete
Ultra sonic pulse velocity measurement to assess the uniformity of concrete Detects internal flaws cracks and segregation etc
Rebound Hammer test to find the insitu concrete strength Surface hardness
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Direct Shear test to find the cohesion(C) and angle of internal friction(ɸ) in soil samples
Insitu concrete coring to determine the compressive strength
Marshall stability test for asphalt mixes
GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING
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Lonestar Alpha Labs undertake onshore amp offshore ground investigations for a wide variety of civil and
industrial construction infrastructure and pipeline projects We pride ourselves by adopting the same
professional approach to both large multi-disciplinary investigation projects as well as small simple structures
Our Investigation is supervised by highly qualified amp experienced geotechnical engineers and geologists
General Geotechnical Engineering Services
Design and planning of ground investigations
Settlement Monitoring
Foundation Designs and Proof Checking
Design of Reinforced Earth Structures
Design of Deep Foundations (Piles Well) amp Mat Foundations
Borehole drilling amp soil investigations (SPT)
Dynamic Cone Penetration Testing (DCPT)
Static Cone Penetration Test with pore-pressure measurement (CPTU)
Sample coring and analysis
Down hole and Cross Hole Seismic Tests
Trial pitting and trenching
Slope stability analysis amp studies
Pumping Tests and permeability Lugeon Tests
Double Ring Infiltrometer Tests
Plate bearing Tests and in-situ CBRs
Electrical Resistively Test
Thermal Resistivity Test
Resistively Profiling amp Resistivity Mapping
Groundwater Monitoring Sampling and Analysis
Preparation of factual and interpretative reporting
Soil Investigations
Soil Geotechnical investigations are performed by geotechnical engineers to obtain information on the physical
and mechanical properties of soil and rock around a site to design earthworks and foundations for proposed
structures and for repair of distress to earthworks and structures caused by subsurface conditions A geotechnical
investigation includes surface exploration and subsurface exploration of a site Our rigs are cable to drill vertical
holes down to 400m and inclined holes down to 200m below existing ground level
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Soil sampling using variety of samplers to collect disturbed samples relatively undisturbed samples and
undisturbed samples Samplers such as Hand Shovel Machine driven auger continuous flight auger Split-
Spoon SPT sampler Shelby Tube Sampler Piston Sampler
Laboratory tests
A wide variety of laboratory tests performed on soils and rocks to measure different properties
Although detailed list of laboratory testing is presented in Civil section some of the typical tests involved in the
investigation are given below
Water Content
Particle size Analysis Grain Size Distribution
Sedimentation Hydrometer analysis
Atterberg limits
California Bearing Ratio (CBR)
Direct Shear Test
Oedometer Test (Consolidation)
Swelling Pressure Test
Tri-axial Test
Unconfined Compressive Strength
Chemical Analysis of Soil and Water
In-Situ geotechnical tests
Standard Penetration Test (SPT) - in-situ standard penetration test designed to provide information on the
properties of soil while also collecting a disturbed soil sample for grain-size analysis and soil classification
Dynamic Cone Penetration Test (DCPT) - in-situ dynamic cone penetration test designed to provide
information on the properties of sub soil of natural ground or for pavement DCPT is useful to determine the in-
situ CBR and subgrade modulus
Cone Penetration Test (CPT) ndash standard Cone Penetration Test is performed using an instrumented probe
with a conical tip pushed into the soil hydraulically at a constant rate CPT instrument records tip resistance
friction resistance along the sleeve and pore-pressure measurement For bigger sites usually the CPTs are
performed in combination with drilling of boreholes to correlate so that the investigation is economical and
appropriate CPT data interpretation is used for correlation of soil properties and also to determine Soil Bearing
Capacity (SBC)
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Constant head Falling head permeability tests - Estimating Hydraulic conductivity (or permeability)
of different types of soil is the most important step in designing any groundwater control system The knowledge
of this property is much useful in solving problems involving yield of water bearing strata seepage through
earthen dams stability of earthen dams and embankments of canal bank affected by seepage settlement etc The
falling head method of determining permeability is used for soil with low discharge where as the constant head
permeability test is used for coarse-grained soils with a reasonable discharge in a given time For very fine-
grained soil capillarity permeability test is recommended
Lugeon Test or Packer Tests - Estimating Hydraulic conductivity (or permeability) of different types of
rocks is a key step in designing any groundwater control system in a rock We do perform Packer Permeability
Tests in Rocks
Groundwater Monitoring
Our geotechnical field staffs are well trained for installing Piezometers and groundwater monitoring Piezometers
are two types viz Type-1 is Standpipe Piezometer and Type-2 is Vibrating-Wire Piezometers Standpipe
piezometer facilitates Groundwater levels measurement using dip meter or water level indicators while VW
piezometers are useful for monitoring Pore-Water pressures continuously using special devices attached to data
loggers
Groundwater Samples can be collected for analysis in the chemical and microbiological lab Routine drinking
water analysis trace metals and organic parameters can be tested and evaluated
Slope Stability Studies
The field of slope stability encompasses the analysis of static and dynamic stability of slopes of earth and rock-fill
dams slopes of other types of embankments excavated slopes and natural slopes in soil and soft rock Lonestar
Alpha can provide slope stability investigation analysis (including modelling) and design mitigation which can
be completed by our well trained and qualified geologists and geotechnical engineers
Settlement Monitoring
Settlement Monitoring surveys is performed to determine the degree of horizontal and vertical displacement of
structures pavements and embankments over a defined period Severe pavement damage and structural failure
can be a direct result of settlement and therefore it is critical that movement be detected and measured Our Senior
Engineering Surveyors and Geotechnical Engineers are available to assist you with the development and
implementation of a monitoring system to suit individual requirements
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Other Geotechnical Field Tests
Plate Load Tests
In-Situ CBR Tests
Soil Electrical Resistivity Tests
Soil Thermal Resistivity Tests
Pile Integrity Tests
Infiltration Rate Tests using Double Ring Infiltrometer
Geotechnical Field Tests
Geophysical seismic tests are useful to determine dynamic soil rock properties which will be used in
design of machine and any other vibrating equipment foundations
Two typical seismic tests performed as part of the geotechnical investigations are
Downhole seismic test and
Crosshole seismic test
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LIST OF GEOTECHNICAL TESTS
LIST OF GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING EQUIPMENTS
Drilling Rigs Desco Inc 2No SP4500S amp 3No
SP3500S (crawler)
Split-Spoon Sampler
Drilling Rig Ellettari EK100S amp EK 200S (crawler) Piston Type Samples
Drilling Rigs Truck Mounted Vibrating Wire Piezometers Devices amp Loggers
Drilling Rods Tricone Bits
Standard SPT sets and rods Tungsten Carbide Drilling Bits (96mm amp 101mm amp
above)
Single Double amp Triple Tube Core Barrels ndash
Conventional amp Wireline system
Diamond Bits Surface amp Impregnated (96mm amp
101mm amp above) ndash Conventional amp Wireline system
Shelby Tubes Automatic Water level Meter
Dynamic Cone Penetrometer Test equipment (DCPT) Bailers for Groundwater Sampling
Down-The-Hole Hammer (DTH Hammer) Packer Test Apparatus
Surveying Equipments (Auto Levels Total Station
GPS and Accessories)
Variable Geotechnical Softwares (gINT etc)
Thermal Resistivity Test Apparatus (KD2 Pro) Electrical Resistivity Test Apparatus (Nillson)
SUBSURFACE SOIL ROCK GROUNDWATER
Soil Investigation Drilling in Soils and Rocks
Bearing Capacity amp Settlement Analysis Slope Stability Analysis
Trial Pits Standard Penetration Test - SPT
Permeability in Soil (Falling Constant Head) Dynamic Cone Penetration Test - DCPT
Permeability in Rock (Lugeon Packer Test) Infiltration Rate Tests
Groundwater Monitoring and Sampling Installation of Inclinometers amp Pressure Meters
In-situ CBR Tests Installation of Piezometers
Soil Swelling Tests Plate Load Tests
Vane Shear Tests Soil Electrical Resistivity Tests
Down Hole Seismic Tests Cross Hole Seismic Tests
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KEY STAFF AT GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING
NAME DESIGNATION QUALIFICATION EXPERIENCE
J Pavan Kumar Sr Geotechnical Engineer MTech - Geotechnical 8
Tauseef anwar Geologist MSc Geology 5
Bahrudeen assain
Mohammed Geologist MSc Geology 5
Anjali Geologist BSc in Geology 8
Imran Ishaq Engineering asst Dip Civil 5
Mohammed Al-Ansari Logistics and Supervisor High School 10
Ameen Khalfan Field Coordinator High School 8
Abdullah Field Coordinator High School 5
Rit Bahadur Drilling Operator High School 15
Purna Bahadur Drilling Operator High School 16
Rajan Basnet Drilling Operator High School 10
Subarna Paija Drilling Operator High School 11
Lil Bahadur Sr Mechanic High School 11
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RECENT GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING PROJECTS Project Client Consultant No of Boreholes
Oman National Railway
Project Segments 2 amp 6
Italferr SpA MOTC 65 BH 80 TP amp
Piezometers
Bunker Terminal at Duqm Oman Oil Marketing Co
(OOMC)
Worley Parsons Oman
Engineering (WPOE)
10 BH amp MASW
survey
Mahdah ndash Rawdah Road
Dualization project
Premier International Mott McDonald 22 BH 15 TP amp
Slope stability
Yibal-Khuff FEED project Galfar Engg amp
Contracting Co SAOG
Petroleum Development
Oman (PDO)
95 BH 45 TP amp 11
Downhole seismic
Well pad stability
investigations at Fahud
Mabrouk Khulud West D
Galfar Engg amp
Contracting Co SAOG
Petroleum Development
Oman (PDO)
18 BH
Batinah Expressway Pkg 3 Simplex Infrastructure Parsons International
MOTC
79 BH
Adam ndash Thumrait
Dualization Project
Parsons International MOTC 150 BH 365 TP
Lime Calcination project at
Salalah
Carmeuse Inc - 15 BH 10 TP amp
Diagraphy drilling
Duqm Area A B amp C Sultan Qaboos University
(SQU)
SEZAD 65 BH amp 20 TP
Various Substation projects
in all Governorates
Dawood Engineering
Consultancy
Mezoon Electricity 50 BH 25 TP 50
ERTs
Chromite Quarry Drilling Arabian Gulf Trading - 7 BH
Transmission line at Taqah Rukun Al Yaqeen Int Mott McDonald 50 BH amp 61 TP
Izz ndash Adam Road
Dualization Project
Galfar Engg amp
Contracting Co SAOG
National Engg Services
of Pakistan (NESPAK)
25 BH amp 8 TPs
Bid bid ndash Sur Road
Dualization Project
Astaldi ndash Ozkar Joint
Venture
Dar Al-Handassah
(Lebonan)
89 BH 8 TPs
Piezometers
Water Distribution Network
at Al Amerat
Taeyoung ndash Hasan Juma
Baker JV
Sogreah Consultants 25 BH 130 TP amp Soil
Resistivity
Taxiway and Airlift Ramp
at Al Musannah Airbase
American International
Contractors Inc
- 34 BH amp 62 TP
Water Distribution Network
at Al Khoud
Towell Infrastructure
Projects Co LLC
National Engg Services
of Pakistan (NESPAK)
11 BH 7 TP amp Soil
Resistivity
Interchanges btn Airport amp
Muscat Expressway
Soares Da Costa ndash Oman
United Engg Services JV
Parsons International 15 BHs amp 10 TP
Oman Botanic Garden Diwan Royal Court Alatec (Spain) 75 BH
Qurayiat-Al-Amerat Road Muscat Municipality Parsons International 6 BH
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Tunnel
Al-Haffa District
Development Infrastructure
Dohfar Municipality Dar Al-Handassah
(Lebonan)
11 BH
Piezometers
Salam Resort amp Spa in Yiti
Muscat
Sama Dubai Halcrow International 58 BH
amp Piezometers
Al-Ansab STP Galfar Engineering amp
Contracting
Khatib AlAmi 6 BH
Limestone Quarry for
Doqoum Dry Dock
Daewoo Co Daewoo Co 6 BH
Barka Water Reservoir
Expansion Works
Galfar Engineering amp
Contracting
Mott Mac Donald 12 BH
Soil Resistivity
Information Centers at
Nizwa amp Ibri
Ministry of Higher
Education
Development Services amp
Maintenance
6 BH
Irrigation System Plan for
Dhofar Municipality
Dhofar Municipality Consulting Engineering
Services
7 BH
Infiltration Tests
Cyclone Damage
Rehabilitation Works in Ras
Al-Hadd
CCC Parsons International Investigation for
Ground
Improvement
Soil Resistivity OMIFCO - Soil Resistivity
Seeb Cornice Road
Improvement Bridges
Muscat Municipality Atkins 7 BH
Dualization FarqNizwa to
Marfaa Daris Road
Ministry of Transport and
Communication
Parsons International 18 BH
Dualization of Al Kharjiah
Street
Muscat Municipality Parsons International 6 BH
Bidbid Sur Road Sec-1 MOTC Dar Al Handasah 31 BH Piezometers
120TPs
Flood Protection Dams-
Liwa and Shinaz Area
Ministry of water
resources and regional
municipalities
Renardet amp Fitchner 29 BH 40 TPs
Housing at Hail Al Ghaf
Quriyat
Muscat Municipality - 10 BH amp 10 TPs
132kV OHL from Harweel
to Thumrait
Petroleum Development
Oman
Worley Parsons 11 BH 11TPs amp ERT
132kV OHL from Dank to
Al Hail
Civil Co Contracting OETC Energoprojekt
Mott Mac Donald
43 BH 20 TPs amp
ERT
132kV OHL from Al Wasit
to Buraimi Grid Ss
Civil Co Contracting OETC Energoprojekt
Mott Mac Donald
27 BH 11TPrsquos amp
ERT
Al Athaiba Junction
Improvements
Muscat Municipality Parsons Intl Co 12 BH 7 TP Asphalt
Coring
Third Laneing from Bait Al Muscat Municipality Parsons International 35 BH 34 TP
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Barka to Mabelah Asphalt Coring
Design and construction of
Dualization of Al Murtaffa
street
Muscat Municipality Parsons International 26 BH 15 TP
Asphalt Coring
Proposed Tower
Constructions in OMAN
Ministry of Broadcasting Rohde amp Schwarz 16BH
EPC of power plant Daleel
Facility
L amp T Electromech Mott Mac Donald 7 BH 10TP ERT
Royal Suite at Haima and
Emergency block
Dewan of Royal Court Tebodin amp Partners LLC 4BH 4TP
Navigation Aids System
Muscat International
Airport and Salalah Airport
Thales Deutschland
Germany
Thales Deutschland
Germany
6BH 5ERT
Upgrade of DPS amp B-Block
facility Daleel oil Fields
Daleel Petroleum Attila Dogan 4BH 2ERT
13233kV Grid Station at
Quriyat
OETC LnT Oman Energoprojekt amp Parsons 4BH TPs
132kV OHL from Quriyat
to Jahloot
OETC LnT Oman Energoprojekt amp Parsons 60BH 60TPs 60ERT
Supreme Court at Al
Ghubra Guest House
Royal Court Affairs
Royal Estates The Palace
Consulting Engineering
Services LLC
12BH TPs
GEOTECH DRILLING RIGS
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DESCO SP4500S Rigs DESCO SP3500S Rigs
Site Work Photographs
GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION ndash AREA A B amp C at Duqm
Client SEZAD Consultant SQU
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GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION ndash Yibal Khuff Project at Yibal
Client Galfar Engg amp Cont Consultant PDO
GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION ndash Inclined Coring at Chromite Mine near Sumail
Client Arabian Gulf Trading
GEOTEC
HNICAL INVESTIGATION ndash Oman National Railway Project
Segments 2 amp 6
Client MOTC Consultant Italferr SpA
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GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION FOR
BARKA WATER RESERVOIR EXPANSION
Client Galfar Consultant Mott Mac Donald
SUBSURFACE INVESTIGATION BIDBID-SUR ROAD
SECTION 1
Client MOTC Consultant Dar Al Handasah Shair amp Partners
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GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION FOR SEEB-CORNICHE ROAD
IMPROVEMENT BRIDGE 6 MUSCAT
Client Muscat Municipality Consultant Atkins
GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION FOR 132KV OHL FROM DANK
TO AL HAIL amp 132KV OHL FROM SIBETHA TO BURAIMI
Client CivilCo Consultant Mott Mac Donald Energoprojekt
GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION FOR FLOOD PROTECTION DAMS
SHINAZ AREA ndash HATTA-A HATTA-B FAYDH amp BIDAH
Client MRMWR Consultant Fitchner amp Renardet
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DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF FLYOVER WIDENING AND JUNCTION IMPROVEMENTS AT AL ATHAIBA INTERCHANGE
Client Muscat Municipality Consultant Parsons
DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF THIRD LANING OF MAIN ROAD FROM AL MAWELAH INTERCHANGE TO BAIT AL BARKHA RA
Client Muscat Municipality Consultant Parsons
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SURVEYING WITH TOTAL STATION EQUIPMENT FOR
GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING PURPOSES
ELECTRICAL RESISTIVITY TEST
RESISTIVITY MAPPING amp RESISTIVITY PROFILING
PIEZOMETER INSTALLATION INCLINED DRILLING WITH PACKER TEST
CHEMICALENVIRONMENTAL amp
MICROBIOLOGICAL TESTING
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Lonestar Alpha Lab provides a full range of chemical environmental and microbiological analytical services to
industrial engineeringconsulting and government clients throughout the Sultanate of Oman Lonestar Alpha
analytical expertise includes organic and inorganic analyses of water soil air food and many other matrices The
lab production capability capacity and advancement of instrumentation ensure the reliability and performance
needed to successfully deliver major analytical projects Instruments are dedicated to specific matrices and
analyses to prevent cross contamination Our reports are fully supported by QAQC deliverables designed to meet
the requirements of the regulatory program for which the data will be utilized Our reports are designed for ease-
of-results interpretation as well as efficient validation of the support data
TESTING DIFFERENT MATRICES
DomesticFormationGroundReclamation Water
Desalination Water amp Marine Samples
Marine Life
Plant Tissue
Reverse Osmosis
Soils amp Sediments
Food Products
Metal Samples
Concrete Products
CHEMICALENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS
WaterWastewater Metallic Constituents
WaterWastewater Organic Constituents
Water Cations amp Anions
Ambient Air Quality Monitoring
Stack amp Process Emission Monitoring
Indoor Air Quality
Contamination Pollution Studies Environmental Chemistry organics inorganics metals
Analytical chemistry using AAS XRF OES IRC and wet chemistry
Noise amp Vibration Monitoring
Microbiological Analysis
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AMBIENT AIR amp STACK EMISSION MONITORING
CO amp CO2
Hydrogen Sulfide
Hydrocarbons
Metal Particulates
NOx SOx
Oxygen
Volatile Organic Compounds
Dioxin amp Furion
MICROBIOLOGICAL AIR QUALITY MONITORING
Bacteria(CFUm3
Moulds (CFUm3)
Identification of Microorganisms up to Species level
INDOOR AIR QUALITY (IAQ)
Lonestar Alpha leads the way in Indoor Air Quality Services with our dedicated team of field staff and the latest
equipment We are equipped to investigate chemical and biological exposure situations
IAQ Air Monitoring Services
VOCs and SVOCs
Fungal Mold Indentification Quantification
Total Respirable Particulates
Toxic Vapors
Sick Building Syndrome
Bacterial Indentification Quantification
Typical IAQ Surveys
IAQ profile for preliminary building study
Baseline IAQ monitoring
Mold Fungal contamination monitoring using spore trap sampling devices
Compliance monitoring for municipal amp Government enviromental agencies
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HSE monitoring for critical response of environmental hazards
INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE (IH)
Lonestar Alpha is capable of providing a wide variety of Industrial Hygiene Service
using state of the art equipment and depth of experience with IH procedures
NoiseDosimetry TLV+8Hr TWA
Particulates (Total PM 10 PM 50 PM 25)
Combustible Gases (Total Hydrocarbons)
VOCs and SVOCs
Total and Respirable Fibers
Metals and Inorganics
Typical Industrial Hygiene Monitoring
HSE monitoring for corporate or client requirec field data collection
Compliance monitoring for Municipal or Governmental agency requirements
Background monitoring for comparative Environmental studies
HYGIENE AUDITING AND INSPECTIONS
Hygiene Auditing
Hygiene Inspections and Hygiene recommendations
Assisting in ISOHACCP Certifications
Microbiological Sampling and Analysis of Food and Water
Swab sampling and Air Monitoring
Hotel and Industrial HAACP and Hygiene System Implementation
Assisting in Laboratory setup and Accreditations Response monitoring for safety analysis and quality assurance audits
OIL ANALYSIS
Lube Oil
Transformer Oil
Compressor Oil
Diesel
Heavy fuel
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LIST OF CHEMICALENVIRONMENTALMICROBIOLOGICAL TESTS ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY amp ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS
WATER EFFLUENT SEAWATER SOIL SEDIMENT ANALYSIS
Acidity Sulfide Selenium
Alkalinity TDS Silicon
Ammonia Temperature Silver
Bicarbonate Total Hardness Sodium
BOD Total Nitrogen Strontium
Boron Total Organic Carbon Thallium
Chlorite chlorate Potassium
Bromate TSS Tin
Carbonate Turbidity Titanium
Chlorides Aluminum Vanadium
COD Antimony Zink
Color Arsenic Aromatic Volatile Orgabicx (BTEX)
Conductivity Barium Chlorinated Hydrocarbons
Cyanides Beryllium Crude amp Refined Product Fingerprinting
Dissolved Oxygen Cadmium Extractible Organic Halides
Fluoride Calcium Haloacetic Acids
Free Chlorine Chromium Halogenated Volatile Organics
Magnesium Hardness Cobalt Herbicides amp Pesticides
Nitrates Copper Nitroaromatic amp Cyclic Ketones
Nitrites Hexavalent Chromium Organic and Volatile Acids
Oil amp Grease Iron PCBrsquos
Organic Nitrogen Lead Polynuclear Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAH)
pH Lithium Semi Volatile Organic Compounds
Phenols Magnesium Total Organic Halides
Phosphates Mercury Total Petroleum Hydrocarbons (TPH)
Phosphorus Molybdenum Trihalomethanes
Residual Chlorine Nickel Volatile Organic Compounds
Salinity Niobium Pthalate Esters
Sodium Absorption Ratio
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FOOD CHEMICAL AND MICROBIOLOGICAL TEST
Fish and Value added fish products vegetable oils Ketchups Mayonnaise Vinegar Cooked sea
food Cooked Non sea foods Canned foods Vegetables Snacks Ghee Cheese Honey Sweats etc
CHEMICAL ANALYSIS OF FOOD
GIDELINES - OMAN STANDARDGULF STANDARDOther International Standards
TEST METHODS- AOACASTAAOCSISOSASOASTMBS
CHEMICAL ANALYSIS OF FOOD
Protein Cholesterol
Fat content Phosphorous
Vitamins Sodium
Moisture Potassium
Ash Calcium
Dietary Fibre Lead
Sugar Cadmium
Starch Mercury
Saturated Fat Iron
Unsaturated Fat Magnesium
Arsenic Aflatoxins
Moisture content Histamine
Volatile protein Irradiation
Pesticides Sudan Dyes
MICROBIOLOGICAL ANALYSIS OF FOOD
TEST METHODS ndash USFDA BAMAOACCCFRACMMEFISO
GUIDELINES ndash OMANI STANDARDGSOPHLS
MICROBIOLOGICAL ANALYSIS OF FOOD
Aerobic Plate Count Listeria monocytogens
Lactobacillus acidophilus Shelf Life Analysis
Escherichia coli Enterobacteriaceae
Escherichia coli O157 H7 Vibrio parahaemolyticus
Fecal Coliforms Shigella
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Total Coliforms Listeria spp
Staphylococcus aureus Clostridium perfringens
Salmonella Yeast and Mould
Vibrio cholera Vibrio parahaemolyticus
Anaerobic plate count Campylobacter
Histamine Bacillus cereus
Aflatoxin
CHEMISTRY OF CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL
Chemical Analysis of Cement Chemical Analysis of Lime Powder
Heat of Hydration of cement Total Alkalis
Chemical Analysis of Micro silica Chemical Analysis of Ground Granulated Blast
Furnace Slag
Sodium Absorption Ratio Leachibility Tests of Metals from Soil
Testing of Concrete making water Determination of Alkali carbonates amp Bi carbonates
Cation Exchange Capacity of Soil Organic matter content of soil
Mass loss of Ignition of soil Total Sulphate content of soil
Water soluble Sulphate content of soil Water soluble Chloride content of soil
Carbonate content of soil Acid soluble Chloride content of soil
Gypsum content of soil Ammonia content of soil
Total Sulphate content of Aggregates Total Chloride content of Aggregates
Potential Alkali ndash Silica reactivity of Aggregates Water Soluble Chloride Salts in Aggregates
Acid ndash Soluble Material in fine Aggregate Organic impurities in fine Aggregates
Determining the water content of freshly mixed
concrete
Determining the Portland cement content of the
hardened hydraulic cement concrete
Chemical analysis of hardened concrete Sulfate content of hardened concrete
Chemical analysis for metals like steel Chloride content of hardened concrete
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ORE ANALYSIS
Dolomite Ore Iron Ore
Copper Ore Nickel Ore
Chromium Ore Limestone Ore
Manganese Ore Gypsum
Dunite Quartz
STEEL CHEMISTRY
Alloys Brass amp Bronze
Aluminum Alloys Chemical Composition of Steel
ASTM A 262 (Various) Diffused Hydrogen Test
ASTM G 48 (Variou) Purity of Metals
ASTM G 6667 Nickel Alloys
OIL ANALYSIS
Appearance Flash Point Specific Gravity
Ash Content Water content Insoluble pentane
Carbon Conradson Residue Wear Metals Total Acid Number
Kinematic Viscosity Break Down voltage Total Base Number
Dissipation factor Oil Content Viscosity Index
Color Pour Point Flash Point
Copper Corrosion BS amp W Density
Neutralization number Resistivity Interfacial tension
Dissolve gas Sediment Sulphur content
Cloud point Distillation PCB
Oxidation test Gassing
AMBIENT AIR STACK MONITORING
Carbon Dioxide RPM (PM 10 5 25)
Carbon Monoxide Semi Volatile Organic Compounds
Chlorine Content SO2
Hydrogen Sulfide Total Acid Concentration
Lower Explosion Limit Total Hydrocarbon
Oxides of Nitrogen Total Particulate Concentration
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Oxygen Volatile Organic Compounds
Ozone Dioxin amp Furion
INDOOR AIR QUALITY ndash IAQ INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE - IH
Asbestos Bulk Sample Analysis Total amp Respirable Fibers
Asbestos Fiber Concentration in Air Total amp Respirable Particulates
Bacterial amp Microbial Identification Total Plate Count
FungalMould Identification Toxic Vapors
Metals VOC amp SVOC
Noise Monitoring Dosimetry TWA Yeast amp Mould Identification
MICROBIOLOGICAL ANALYSIS OF WATER
Test Method ndash BS ENISOAPHAAWWACMMEF CCFRA
GUIDELINES ndash Omani standardGSOWHODubai Municipality
WATER WASTE WATERINDUSTRIES WATER SOIL
Heterotrophic plate count
Total Coliforms
Escherichia coli
EnterococciFecal streptococci
Pseudomonas aeroginosa Staphylococcus aureus
Legionella spp Nematodes
Sulphate Reducing Bacteria Yeast amp Mould
Salmonella Microscopic observations and interpretations
Vibrio cholera Standard Plate count at 22 o C
Fecal Coliform Clostridium perfringens
Legionella anisa
Legionella Pneumophila serogroup 1
Legionella Pneumophila serogroup 2-14
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MICROBIOLOGICAL ANALYSIS OF PERSONAL SWABSSURFACE SWABSEQUIPMENT
SWABS
Total coliforms
Fecal coliforms
Escherichia coli
Aerobic plate count
Staphylococcus aureus
Yeast and Mould
Salmonella spp
COSMETICS ANALYSIS
HairoilsHair creams Hair shampooBody lotion Chemical DepilinatorsTalcum PowderDeoderants
Toilette soapSkin cream etc As per GSOOS SASO USFDAAOAC Standards
COSMETICS ANALYSIS
Appearance Thermal Stability
Color Total Fat
Odor Lead
Homogenous Cadmium
Texture Nickel
Seperation Chromium
Skin Irritation Test Ethanol insoluble matter
Marking Water insoluble matter
Language Total free Alkali
Instructions for Use Chlorides calculated as NaCl
Warning phrases concerning the product (if any) Saponification Value
Chemical and Physical Tests Free Fatty Acid as Oliec Acid
Moisture Extraneous matter
pH Total Non Acqueos content
Sediment and suspended matter Peroxide value
Alchohol content Total Bacterial count
Formaldehyde Yeast and Mould
Essential oils Pseudomonas aeroginosa
Volatile matter Staphylococcus aureus
Non volatile alcohol matter
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LIST OF CHEMICALENVIRONMENTALMICROBIOLOGICAL EQUIPMENTS
pH Meter Conductivity Meter pH Meters
Dissolved Oxygen Meter Turbidity Meter
Flame Atomic Absorption Spectrometer
FAASGFAAS Hg Analyzer
EDXRF Analyzer ndash Philips MiniPal2
Muffle Air Furnace (1100˚C) Breakdown voltage
ICP- OES Colour apparatus for OIL
GC-MSGC centrifuge
IC Open cup ndashClosed cup Flash point
UV-VIS-NIR Spectrometer HACH TAN delta Resistivity meter
Dissolved gas Analyser ( TOGA) AAS
TAN Titrator Microscope
Copper corrosion Colony Counter
Karl fisher colometric Viscometer
Interfacial tensometer OES
Biological safety Cabinet UV apparatus
Shaker Water bath
Freezer Incubator
Chillier Autoclave
Micro pipetter Vortex
pipetter
Weighing Balance
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KEY STAFF AT CHEMICALMICROBIOLOGICAL LAB
MAJOR CHEMICALENVIRONMENTAL CLIENTS
Client Client
HMR Consultants Dhofar Power Company
Geo-Resources Omani Euro Foods Industries
Al-Safa Environmental Consultancy Al-Hassan Engineering Company
Five Oceans Dawood Contracting Company
Fugro Middle East Natural Resources Consultants
Gulf Mining ICES
Muscat Chromite Sohar Steel LLC
Total Management Trading Construction Materials Industries
Emirates Trading Co Al-Shidhani Refreshments Enterprises
Oman Chromite Oman Aluminium Processing Industries LLC
Muscat Overseas Radisson Blu
National Arabian Gulf International Desalination amp Water Treatment
ASB Group Dhofar Beverages
Majan Mining Company OMASCO
Haya Oman Liquefied Natural Gas Company
Oman Polyproplene Swan Foods LLC
Oman Methanol Bahwan Engineering Co
NAME DESIGNATION EXPERIENCE
P Tejali Lab Manager 17 yrs
Asad Naqvi Chemical Lab Supervisor 17 yrs
OD Sebastian Senior Chemist 32 yrs
Vinu Mohan Senior Microbiologist 7 yrs
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Sohar Aluminum OMIFCO
Oman Refreshment Occidental Mukhaizna LLC
Shangri-La Barr Al Jissa Special Technical Services
ENATO Consolidated Contractors Company
Blue City Northern Minerals Company
Andam International Sweets of Oman
SUR Desalination (Bahwan Veolia Water) Lalbuksh Voltas Engineering Services
STFA Bahwan Veolia Water LLC
Larsen amp Turbo COWI-Larsen
GALFAR Khimji Permoglaze (Oman) LLC
AATCO United Chrome LLC
Interbeton amp Six Construct Oman Flour Mills Company
Douglas OHI Oman National Engineering amp Investment
VALE -Oman Petrogas
BP Oman Sohar aluminium
Siemens-Oman American Embassy
Tawoos Catering Wacasco Catering
MAF DALKIA Al Futtaim amp Sons
Enhance Khimji Ramdas LLC
Oman Oasis National Mineral water CO LLC
Areej Vegetablesamp Oil Derivatives National Pharmaceuticals
Towell Infrastructure Tulip Inn
The Chedi Grand Hyatt
Al Bustan Palace Muscat Holiday INN
Hotel Ibis Park Inn
Radisson Blu Mother Care
Tabreed Taghleef Indusries
NABIL Biscuits ATTCO
Worely parrsion AECOM
Honda Rotem Abensia
Global Gypsum Board Minvest
Global Engineering SteamTech
Mazoom Pharmacy Muscat Pharmacy
IBN- SINA Pharmacy Golden Jood Trading
Sun rise Global Beya Global Muscat
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MECHANICAL CORROSION AND METALLURGICAL TESTING
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Lonestar Alpha has the capability to cater to the physical metallurgical testing requirements of a wide range of
materials and products The testing capability and experience are recognized by reputed organizations like
PDO OXY BP OGC etc and third party inspection agencies Tests are generally carried out to international
standards set by ASTM BS ASME API AWS and others Lonestar Alpha offers quality service to
international standards accurate results and quick turnaround at reasonable cost
Lonestar Alpha Mechanical Metallurgical Corrosion Testing Capabilities Include
Tensile compression Test Vickers Hardness RockwellBrinell Hardness
Impact (Ambient temp to -196degC) BendFlatteningNick Break Test Elevated Temperature
tensile testing
Corrosion Test - ASTM
A262G48G28ASTM A 923
ASTM E 562 Ferrite measurement
by ferritscope Flexure
Proof Load Breaking Load Failure Load
Coating Thickness Coating Continuity Coating Adhesion
MacroMicro Examination Fillet Weld Break Nick Break
HIC SSCC test in accordance with
NACE standards Chemistry by OES
Failure Analysis and
Material Investigation
Chemical analysis of metallic materials of
Fe and Ni base alloys In situ Replica Metallography
Metallic sample collection at
site for chemical analysis
Strand wire testing for mechanical
properties Portable hardness testing Manhole Cover testing
Rubber testing Geo-textile testing HDPE testing
Materials frequently tested include
Metals and alloy products such as plates shapes bares pipes and fittings
Welding procedure qualification test coupons
Welding consumable qualification test coupons
Welder qualification test coupons
Welding procedure test coupons
Steel Bars Wires and Fabric for concrete reinforcement
Galvanized Steel products
Fasteners
Metal Castings
Cemented Carbide Products
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Lonestar Alpha Laboratories offers a wide range of metallurgical services to many diverse industries supported by
an experienced team of metallurgical engineers trained technicians and modern equipment The following
services are offered
o Laboratory Metallography and Microscopy
o Replica and In-situ Metallography
o Corrosion Testing and Evaluation
o Condition Usability and Remaining Life Assessment
o Failure Analysis and Investigation
o Other Services
Laboratory Metallography and Microscopy
Scanning Electron Microscopy
Stereomicroscopy
Energy Dispersive X-ray Analysis
Fractrography
Macrostructural Examination
Microstructural Examination
Microhardness Evaluation
Replica and In-situ Metallography
In-situ Replica Metallography
Replication of Fractures
Replication of Surface Features
Corrosion Testing and Evaluation
Lonestar Alpha is equipped to undertake corrosion testing and evaluation in accordance with NACE and ASTM
standards for qualification of materials used in corrosive environments which include sea water brine blackish
water and sour service The following tests are conducted
Resistance to Pitting and Crevice Corrosion
Susceptibility to Intergranular Corrosion Attack
Resistance to Sulfide Stress Cracking (SSC)
Resistance to Hydrogen Induced Cracking (HIC)
Examination of Scales and Corrosion Products
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Condition Usability and Remaining Life Assessment
Periodic inspections serve to identify degradation processes at an early stage and thereby provide necessary
information for assessment of condition usability and remaining life Further the initiation of timely repair or
replacement actions substantially reduced or eliminates costly capital and downtime losses
Lonestar has the capability and experience to perform comprehensive inspections necessary for condition
usability and remaining life assessment of a wide range of materials and components used in structures plants and
operating equipment
Power plant and auxiliary boiler tubes headers and connectors
Turbine nozzles vanes combustor lines and casings
Oil and gas processing equipment and components
Equipment and components of marineoffshore structures
Drilling and downhole equipment and components
Engine Components
Failure Analysis and Investigation
Supported by its integrated analytical facilities and the diverse professional capabilities of its staff Lonestar has
for the last several years provided accurate and timely analyses and investigations into failures of components
Reports include comprehensive photographic documentation of observations discussions of findings conclusions
on the mechanism and root cause of failure
Other Services
Lonestar offer assistance in the following areas
Material selection for intended service
Preparation of material testing and inspection procedures
Study of failure mechanisms of complex systems
Troubleshooting
Research and development
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LIST OF METALLURGY TESTS
LIST OF METALLURGY LAB EQUIPMENTS Instron Universal Tensile Tester Lathe Machine
Satec Charpy Impact testing machine Charpy Broaching Machine
Forcipol Bend Testing machine Gas Cutting Gear
Olympus Metallurgical Microscope Carl Zeiss
microscope upto 1600X
Stereo Microscope
Metlabcorp Micro Polisher Digital Verniers
Automatic Polishing machine Digital Micrometers
Water Chiller Bath Coating thickness Meter
Optorama Shadowgraph Holiday detector
Digital thermometers Band Saw Machine
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Field
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Health Centre at Rahab
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Sohar Bulk Jetty Project
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Zulia Power plant (PDO) Al Hassan Engineering LLC
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Durability Test of Concrete such as Chloride Migration Test and Rapid Chloride Permeability Test
Field Compaction test is used to provide the basis for control the fill material compaction
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Rapid chloride penetration test for concrete to asses the chloride ion penetration
Durability Test of Concrete such as Water Penetration Test
Permeability Apparatus Constant amp Falling Head for Granular ampClaySilt
Transverse Strength of Kerb Stone
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Non Destructive Structural Investigation
Exposure of foundation for visual inspection and NDT
Cover meter surevy Test indicates position of reinforecemnt bars hardned concrete
Ultra sonic pulse velocity measurement to assess the uniformity of concrete Detects internal flaws cracks and segregation etc
Rebound Hammer test to find the insitu concrete strength Surface hardness
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Direct Shear test to find the cohesion(C) and angle of internal friction(ɸ) in soil samples
Insitu concrete coring to determine the compressive strength
Marshall stability test for asphalt mixes
GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING
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Lonestar Alpha Labs undertake onshore amp offshore ground investigations for a wide variety of civil and
industrial construction infrastructure and pipeline projects We pride ourselves by adopting the same
professional approach to both large multi-disciplinary investigation projects as well as small simple structures
Our Investigation is supervised by highly qualified amp experienced geotechnical engineers and geologists
General Geotechnical Engineering Services
Design and planning of ground investigations
Settlement Monitoring
Foundation Designs and Proof Checking
Design of Reinforced Earth Structures
Design of Deep Foundations (Piles Well) amp Mat Foundations
Borehole drilling amp soil investigations (SPT)
Dynamic Cone Penetration Testing (DCPT)
Static Cone Penetration Test with pore-pressure measurement (CPTU)
Sample coring and analysis
Down hole and Cross Hole Seismic Tests
Trial pitting and trenching
Slope stability analysis amp studies
Pumping Tests and permeability Lugeon Tests
Double Ring Infiltrometer Tests
Plate bearing Tests and in-situ CBRs
Electrical Resistively Test
Thermal Resistivity Test
Resistively Profiling amp Resistivity Mapping
Groundwater Monitoring Sampling and Analysis
Preparation of factual and interpretative reporting
Soil Investigations
Soil Geotechnical investigations are performed by geotechnical engineers to obtain information on the physical
and mechanical properties of soil and rock around a site to design earthworks and foundations for proposed
structures and for repair of distress to earthworks and structures caused by subsurface conditions A geotechnical
investigation includes surface exploration and subsurface exploration of a site Our rigs are cable to drill vertical
holes down to 400m and inclined holes down to 200m below existing ground level
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Soil sampling using variety of samplers to collect disturbed samples relatively undisturbed samples and
undisturbed samples Samplers such as Hand Shovel Machine driven auger continuous flight auger Split-
Spoon SPT sampler Shelby Tube Sampler Piston Sampler
Laboratory tests
A wide variety of laboratory tests performed on soils and rocks to measure different properties
Although detailed list of laboratory testing is presented in Civil section some of the typical tests involved in the
investigation are given below
Water Content
Particle size Analysis Grain Size Distribution
Sedimentation Hydrometer analysis
Atterberg limits
California Bearing Ratio (CBR)
Direct Shear Test
Oedometer Test (Consolidation)
Swelling Pressure Test
Tri-axial Test
Unconfined Compressive Strength
Chemical Analysis of Soil and Water
In-Situ geotechnical tests
Standard Penetration Test (SPT) - in-situ standard penetration test designed to provide information on the
properties of soil while also collecting a disturbed soil sample for grain-size analysis and soil classification
Dynamic Cone Penetration Test (DCPT) - in-situ dynamic cone penetration test designed to provide
information on the properties of sub soil of natural ground or for pavement DCPT is useful to determine the in-
situ CBR and subgrade modulus
Cone Penetration Test (CPT) ndash standard Cone Penetration Test is performed using an instrumented probe
with a conical tip pushed into the soil hydraulically at a constant rate CPT instrument records tip resistance
friction resistance along the sleeve and pore-pressure measurement For bigger sites usually the CPTs are
performed in combination with drilling of boreholes to correlate so that the investigation is economical and
appropriate CPT data interpretation is used for correlation of soil properties and also to determine Soil Bearing
Capacity (SBC)
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Constant head Falling head permeability tests - Estimating Hydraulic conductivity (or permeability)
of different types of soil is the most important step in designing any groundwater control system The knowledge
of this property is much useful in solving problems involving yield of water bearing strata seepage through
earthen dams stability of earthen dams and embankments of canal bank affected by seepage settlement etc The
falling head method of determining permeability is used for soil with low discharge where as the constant head
permeability test is used for coarse-grained soils with a reasonable discharge in a given time For very fine-
grained soil capillarity permeability test is recommended
Lugeon Test or Packer Tests - Estimating Hydraulic conductivity (or permeability) of different types of
rocks is a key step in designing any groundwater control system in a rock We do perform Packer Permeability
Tests in Rocks
Groundwater Monitoring
Our geotechnical field staffs are well trained for installing Piezometers and groundwater monitoring Piezometers
are two types viz Type-1 is Standpipe Piezometer and Type-2 is Vibrating-Wire Piezometers Standpipe
piezometer facilitates Groundwater levels measurement using dip meter or water level indicators while VW
piezometers are useful for monitoring Pore-Water pressures continuously using special devices attached to data
loggers
Groundwater Samples can be collected for analysis in the chemical and microbiological lab Routine drinking
water analysis trace metals and organic parameters can be tested and evaluated
Slope Stability Studies
The field of slope stability encompasses the analysis of static and dynamic stability of slopes of earth and rock-fill
dams slopes of other types of embankments excavated slopes and natural slopes in soil and soft rock Lonestar
Alpha can provide slope stability investigation analysis (including modelling) and design mitigation which can
be completed by our well trained and qualified geologists and geotechnical engineers
Settlement Monitoring
Settlement Monitoring surveys is performed to determine the degree of horizontal and vertical displacement of
structures pavements and embankments over a defined period Severe pavement damage and structural failure
can be a direct result of settlement and therefore it is critical that movement be detected and measured Our Senior
Engineering Surveyors and Geotechnical Engineers are available to assist you with the development and
implementation of a monitoring system to suit individual requirements
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Other Geotechnical Field Tests
Plate Load Tests
In-Situ CBR Tests
Soil Electrical Resistivity Tests
Soil Thermal Resistivity Tests
Pile Integrity Tests
Infiltration Rate Tests using Double Ring Infiltrometer
Geotechnical Field Tests
Geophysical seismic tests are useful to determine dynamic soil rock properties which will be used in
design of machine and any other vibrating equipment foundations
Two typical seismic tests performed as part of the geotechnical investigations are
Downhole seismic test and
Crosshole seismic test
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LIST OF GEOTECHNICAL TESTS
LIST OF GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING EQUIPMENTS
Drilling Rigs Desco Inc 2No SP4500S amp 3No
SP3500S (crawler)
Split-Spoon Sampler
Drilling Rig Ellettari EK100S amp EK 200S (crawler) Piston Type Samples
Drilling Rigs Truck Mounted Vibrating Wire Piezometers Devices amp Loggers
Drilling Rods Tricone Bits
Standard SPT sets and rods Tungsten Carbide Drilling Bits (96mm amp 101mm amp
above)
Single Double amp Triple Tube Core Barrels ndash
Conventional amp Wireline system
Diamond Bits Surface amp Impregnated (96mm amp
101mm amp above) ndash Conventional amp Wireline system
Shelby Tubes Automatic Water level Meter
Dynamic Cone Penetrometer Test equipment (DCPT) Bailers for Groundwater Sampling
Down-The-Hole Hammer (DTH Hammer) Packer Test Apparatus
Surveying Equipments (Auto Levels Total Station
GPS and Accessories)
Variable Geotechnical Softwares (gINT etc)
Thermal Resistivity Test Apparatus (KD2 Pro) Electrical Resistivity Test Apparatus (Nillson)
SUBSURFACE SOIL ROCK GROUNDWATER
Soil Investigation Drilling in Soils and Rocks
Bearing Capacity amp Settlement Analysis Slope Stability Analysis
Trial Pits Standard Penetration Test - SPT
Permeability in Soil (Falling Constant Head) Dynamic Cone Penetration Test - DCPT
Permeability in Rock (Lugeon Packer Test) Infiltration Rate Tests
Groundwater Monitoring and Sampling Installation of Inclinometers amp Pressure Meters
In-situ CBR Tests Installation of Piezometers
Soil Swelling Tests Plate Load Tests
Vane Shear Tests Soil Electrical Resistivity Tests
Down Hole Seismic Tests Cross Hole Seismic Tests
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KEY STAFF AT GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING
NAME DESIGNATION QUALIFICATION EXPERIENCE
J Pavan Kumar Sr Geotechnical Engineer MTech - Geotechnical 8
Tauseef anwar Geologist MSc Geology 5
Bahrudeen assain
Mohammed Geologist MSc Geology 5
Anjali Geologist BSc in Geology 8
Imran Ishaq Engineering asst Dip Civil 5
Mohammed Al-Ansari Logistics and Supervisor High School 10
Ameen Khalfan Field Coordinator High School 8
Abdullah Field Coordinator High School 5
Rit Bahadur Drilling Operator High School 15
Purna Bahadur Drilling Operator High School 16
Rajan Basnet Drilling Operator High School 10
Subarna Paija Drilling Operator High School 11
Lil Bahadur Sr Mechanic High School 11
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RECENT GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING PROJECTS Project Client Consultant No of Boreholes
Oman National Railway
Project Segments 2 amp 6
Italferr SpA MOTC 65 BH 80 TP amp
Piezometers
Bunker Terminal at Duqm Oman Oil Marketing Co
(OOMC)
Worley Parsons Oman
Engineering (WPOE)
10 BH amp MASW
survey
Mahdah ndash Rawdah Road
Dualization project
Premier International Mott McDonald 22 BH 15 TP amp
Slope stability
Yibal-Khuff FEED project Galfar Engg amp
Contracting Co SAOG
Petroleum Development
Oman (PDO)
95 BH 45 TP amp 11
Downhole seismic
Well pad stability
investigations at Fahud
Mabrouk Khulud West D
Galfar Engg amp
Contracting Co SAOG
Petroleum Development
Oman (PDO)
18 BH
Batinah Expressway Pkg 3 Simplex Infrastructure Parsons International
MOTC
79 BH
Adam ndash Thumrait
Dualization Project
Parsons International MOTC 150 BH 365 TP
Lime Calcination project at
Salalah
Carmeuse Inc - 15 BH 10 TP amp
Diagraphy drilling
Duqm Area A B amp C Sultan Qaboos University
(SQU)
SEZAD 65 BH amp 20 TP
Various Substation projects
in all Governorates
Dawood Engineering
Consultancy
Mezoon Electricity 50 BH 25 TP 50
ERTs
Chromite Quarry Drilling Arabian Gulf Trading - 7 BH
Transmission line at Taqah Rukun Al Yaqeen Int Mott McDonald 50 BH amp 61 TP
Izz ndash Adam Road
Dualization Project
Galfar Engg amp
Contracting Co SAOG
National Engg Services
of Pakistan (NESPAK)
25 BH amp 8 TPs
Bid bid ndash Sur Road
Dualization Project
Astaldi ndash Ozkar Joint
Venture
Dar Al-Handassah
(Lebonan)
89 BH 8 TPs
Piezometers
Water Distribution Network
at Al Amerat
Taeyoung ndash Hasan Juma
Baker JV
Sogreah Consultants 25 BH 130 TP amp Soil
Resistivity
Taxiway and Airlift Ramp
at Al Musannah Airbase
American International
Contractors Inc
- 34 BH amp 62 TP
Water Distribution Network
at Al Khoud
Towell Infrastructure
Projects Co LLC
National Engg Services
of Pakistan (NESPAK)
11 BH 7 TP amp Soil
Resistivity
Interchanges btn Airport amp
Muscat Expressway
Soares Da Costa ndash Oman
United Engg Services JV
Parsons International 15 BHs amp 10 TP
Oman Botanic Garden Diwan Royal Court Alatec (Spain) 75 BH
Qurayiat-Al-Amerat Road Muscat Municipality Parsons International 6 BH
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Tunnel
Al-Haffa District
Development Infrastructure
Dohfar Municipality Dar Al-Handassah
(Lebonan)
11 BH
Piezometers
Salam Resort amp Spa in Yiti
Muscat
Sama Dubai Halcrow International 58 BH
amp Piezometers
Al-Ansab STP Galfar Engineering amp
Contracting
Khatib AlAmi 6 BH
Limestone Quarry for
Doqoum Dry Dock
Daewoo Co Daewoo Co 6 BH
Barka Water Reservoir
Expansion Works
Galfar Engineering amp
Contracting
Mott Mac Donald 12 BH
Soil Resistivity
Information Centers at
Nizwa amp Ibri
Ministry of Higher
Education
Development Services amp
Maintenance
6 BH
Irrigation System Plan for
Dhofar Municipality
Dhofar Municipality Consulting Engineering
Services
7 BH
Infiltration Tests
Cyclone Damage
Rehabilitation Works in Ras
Al-Hadd
CCC Parsons International Investigation for
Ground
Improvement
Soil Resistivity OMIFCO - Soil Resistivity
Seeb Cornice Road
Improvement Bridges
Muscat Municipality Atkins 7 BH
Dualization FarqNizwa to
Marfaa Daris Road
Ministry of Transport and
Communication
Parsons International 18 BH
Dualization of Al Kharjiah
Street
Muscat Municipality Parsons International 6 BH
Bidbid Sur Road Sec-1 MOTC Dar Al Handasah 31 BH Piezometers
120TPs
Flood Protection Dams-
Liwa and Shinaz Area
Ministry of water
resources and regional
municipalities
Renardet amp Fitchner 29 BH 40 TPs
Housing at Hail Al Ghaf
Quriyat
Muscat Municipality - 10 BH amp 10 TPs
132kV OHL from Harweel
to Thumrait
Petroleum Development
Oman
Worley Parsons 11 BH 11TPs amp ERT
132kV OHL from Dank to
Al Hail
Civil Co Contracting OETC Energoprojekt
Mott Mac Donald
43 BH 20 TPs amp
ERT
132kV OHL from Al Wasit
to Buraimi Grid Ss
Civil Co Contracting OETC Energoprojekt
Mott Mac Donald
27 BH 11TPrsquos amp
ERT
Al Athaiba Junction
Improvements
Muscat Municipality Parsons Intl Co 12 BH 7 TP Asphalt
Coring
Third Laneing from Bait Al Muscat Municipality Parsons International 35 BH 34 TP
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Barka to Mabelah Asphalt Coring
Design and construction of
Dualization of Al Murtaffa
street
Muscat Municipality Parsons International 26 BH 15 TP
Asphalt Coring
Proposed Tower
Constructions in OMAN
Ministry of Broadcasting Rohde amp Schwarz 16BH
EPC of power plant Daleel
Facility
L amp T Electromech Mott Mac Donald 7 BH 10TP ERT
Royal Suite at Haima and
Emergency block
Dewan of Royal Court Tebodin amp Partners LLC 4BH 4TP
Navigation Aids System
Muscat International
Airport and Salalah Airport
Thales Deutschland
Germany
Thales Deutschland
Germany
6BH 5ERT
Upgrade of DPS amp B-Block
facility Daleel oil Fields
Daleel Petroleum Attila Dogan 4BH 2ERT
13233kV Grid Station at
Quriyat
OETC LnT Oman Energoprojekt amp Parsons 4BH TPs
132kV OHL from Quriyat
to Jahloot
OETC LnT Oman Energoprojekt amp Parsons 60BH 60TPs 60ERT
Supreme Court at Al
Ghubra Guest House
Royal Court Affairs
Royal Estates The Palace
Consulting Engineering
Services LLC
12BH TPs
GEOTECH DRILLING RIGS
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DESCO SP4500S Rigs DESCO SP3500S Rigs
Site Work Photographs
GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION ndash AREA A B amp C at Duqm
Client SEZAD Consultant SQU
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GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION ndash Yibal Khuff Project at Yibal
Client Galfar Engg amp Cont Consultant PDO
GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION ndash Inclined Coring at Chromite Mine near Sumail
Client Arabian Gulf Trading
GEOTEC
HNICAL INVESTIGATION ndash Oman National Railway Project
Segments 2 amp 6
Client MOTC Consultant Italferr SpA
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GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION FOR
BARKA WATER RESERVOIR EXPANSION
Client Galfar Consultant Mott Mac Donald
SUBSURFACE INVESTIGATION BIDBID-SUR ROAD
SECTION 1
Client MOTC Consultant Dar Al Handasah Shair amp Partners
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GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION FOR SEEB-CORNICHE ROAD
IMPROVEMENT BRIDGE 6 MUSCAT
Client Muscat Municipality Consultant Atkins
GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION FOR 132KV OHL FROM DANK
TO AL HAIL amp 132KV OHL FROM SIBETHA TO BURAIMI
Client CivilCo Consultant Mott Mac Donald Energoprojekt
GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION FOR FLOOD PROTECTION DAMS
SHINAZ AREA ndash HATTA-A HATTA-B FAYDH amp BIDAH
Client MRMWR Consultant Fitchner amp Renardet
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DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF FLYOVER WIDENING AND JUNCTION IMPROVEMENTS AT AL ATHAIBA INTERCHANGE
Client Muscat Municipality Consultant Parsons
DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF THIRD LANING OF MAIN ROAD FROM AL MAWELAH INTERCHANGE TO BAIT AL BARKHA RA
Client Muscat Municipality Consultant Parsons
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SURVEYING WITH TOTAL STATION EQUIPMENT FOR
GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING PURPOSES
ELECTRICAL RESISTIVITY TEST
RESISTIVITY MAPPING amp RESISTIVITY PROFILING
PIEZOMETER INSTALLATION INCLINED DRILLING WITH PACKER TEST
CHEMICALENVIRONMENTAL amp
MICROBIOLOGICAL TESTING
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Lonestar Alpha Lab provides a full range of chemical environmental and microbiological analytical services to
industrial engineeringconsulting and government clients throughout the Sultanate of Oman Lonestar Alpha
analytical expertise includes organic and inorganic analyses of water soil air food and many other matrices The
lab production capability capacity and advancement of instrumentation ensure the reliability and performance
needed to successfully deliver major analytical projects Instruments are dedicated to specific matrices and
analyses to prevent cross contamination Our reports are fully supported by QAQC deliverables designed to meet
the requirements of the regulatory program for which the data will be utilized Our reports are designed for ease-
of-results interpretation as well as efficient validation of the support data
TESTING DIFFERENT MATRICES
DomesticFormationGroundReclamation Water
Desalination Water amp Marine Samples
Marine Life
Plant Tissue
Reverse Osmosis
Soils amp Sediments
Food Products
Metal Samples
Concrete Products
CHEMICALENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS
WaterWastewater Metallic Constituents
WaterWastewater Organic Constituents
Water Cations amp Anions
Ambient Air Quality Monitoring
Stack amp Process Emission Monitoring
Indoor Air Quality
Contamination Pollution Studies Environmental Chemistry organics inorganics metals
Analytical chemistry using AAS XRF OES IRC and wet chemistry
Noise amp Vibration Monitoring
Microbiological Analysis
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AMBIENT AIR amp STACK EMISSION MONITORING
CO amp CO2
Hydrogen Sulfide
Hydrocarbons
Metal Particulates
NOx SOx
Oxygen
Volatile Organic Compounds
Dioxin amp Furion
MICROBIOLOGICAL AIR QUALITY MONITORING
Bacteria(CFUm3
Moulds (CFUm3)
Identification of Microorganisms up to Species level
INDOOR AIR QUALITY (IAQ)
Lonestar Alpha leads the way in Indoor Air Quality Services with our dedicated team of field staff and the latest
equipment We are equipped to investigate chemical and biological exposure situations
IAQ Air Monitoring Services
VOCs and SVOCs
Fungal Mold Indentification Quantification
Total Respirable Particulates
Toxic Vapors
Sick Building Syndrome
Bacterial Indentification Quantification
Typical IAQ Surveys
IAQ profile for preliminary building study
Baseline IAQ monitoring
Mold Fungal contamination monitoring using spore trap sampling devices
Compliance monitoring for municipal amp Government enviromental agencies
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HSE monitoring for critical response of environmental hazards
INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE (IH)
Lonestar Alpha is capable of providing a wide variety of Industrial Hygiene Service
using state of the art equipment and depth of experience with IH procedures
NoiseDosimetry TLV+8Hr TWA
Particulates (Total PM 10 PM 50 PM 25)
Combustible Gases (Total Hydrocarbons)
VOCs and SVOCs
Total and Respirable Fibers
Metals and Inorganics
Typical Industrial Hygiene Monitoring
HSE monitoring for corporate or client requirec field data collection
Compliance monitoring for Municipal or Governmental agency requirements
Background monitoring for comparative Environmental studies
HYGIENE AUDITING AND INSPECTIONS
Hygiene Auditing
Hygiene Inspections and Hygiene recommendations
Assisting in ISOHACCP Certifications
Microbiological Sampling and Analysis of Food and Water
Swab sampling and Air Monitoring
Hotel and Industrial HAACP and Hygiene System Implementation
Assisting in Laboratory setup and Accreditations Response monitoring for safety analysis and quality assurance audits
OIL ANALYSIS
Lube Oil
Transformer Oil
Compressor Oil
Diesel
Heavy fuel
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LIST OF CHEMICALENVIRONMENTALMICROBIOLOGICAL TESTS ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY amp ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS
WATER EFFLUENT SEAWATER SOIL SEDIMENT ANALYSIS
Acidity Sulfide Selenium
Alkalinity TDS Silicon
Ammonia Temperature Silver
Bicarbonate Total Hardness Sodium
BOD Total Nitrogen Strontium
Boron Total Organic Carbon Thallium
Chlorite chlorate Potassium
Bromate TSS Tin
Carbonate Turbidity Titanium
Chlorides Aluminum Vanadium
COD Antimony Zink
Color Arsenic Aromatic Volatile Orgabicx (BTEX)
Conductivity Barium Chlorinated Hydrocarbons
Cyanides Beryllium Crude amp Refined Product Fingerprinting
Dissolved Oxygen Cadmium Extractible Organic Halides
Fluoride Calcium Haloacetic Acids
Free Chlorine Chromium Halogenated Volatile Organics
Magnesium Hardness Cobalt Herbicides amp Pesticides
Nitrates Copper Nitroaromatic amp Cyclic Ketones
Nitrites Hexavalent Chromium Organic and Volatile Acids
Oil amp Grease Iron PCBrsquos
Organic Nitrogen Lead Polynuclear Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAH)
pH Lithium Semi Volatile Organic Compounds
Phenols Magnesium Total Organic Halides
Phosphates Mercury Total Petroleum Hydrocarbons (TPH)
Phosphorus Molybdenum Trihalomethanes
Residual Chlorine Nickel Volatile Organic Compounds
Salinity Niobium Pthalate Esters
Sodium Absorption Ratio
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FOOD CHEMICAL AND MICROBIOLOGICAL TEST
Fish and Value added fish products vegetable oils Ketchups Mayonnaise Vinegar Cooked sea
food Cooked Non sea foods Canned foods Vegetables Snacks Ghee Cheese Honey Sweats etc
CHEMICAL ANALYSIS OF FOOD
GIDELINES - OMAN STANDARDGULF STANDARDOther International Standards
TEST METHODS- AOACASTAAOCSISOSASOASTMBS
CHEMICAL ANALYSIS OF FOOD
Protein Cholesterol
Fat content Phosphorous
Vitamins Sodium
Moisture Potassium
Ash Calcium
Dietary Fibre Lead
Sugar Cadmium
Starch Mercury
Saturated Fat Iron
Unsaturated Fat Magnesium
Arsenic Aflatoxins
Moisture content Histamine
Volatile protein Irradiation
Pesticides Sudan Dyes
MICROBIOLOGICAL ANALYSIS OF FOOD
TEST METHODS ndash USFDA BAMAOACCCFRACMMEFISO
GUIDELINES ndash OMANI STANDARDGSOPHLS
MICROBIOLOGICAL ANALYSIS OF FOOD
Aerobic Plate Count Listeria monocytogens
Lactobacillus acidophilus Shelf Life Analysis
Escherichia coli Enterobacteriaceae
Escherichia coli O157 H7 Vibrio parahaemolyticus
Fecal Coliforms Shigella
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Total Coliforms Listeria spp
Staphylococcus aureus Clostridium perfringens
Salmonella Yeast and Mould
Vibrio cholera Vibrio parahaemolyticus
Anaerobic plate count Campylobacter
Histamine Bacillus cereus
Aflatoxin
CHEMISTRY OF CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL
Chemical Analysis of Cement Chemical Analysis of Lime Powder
Heat of Hydration of cement Total Alkalis
Chemical Analysis of Micro silica Chemical Analysis of Ground Granulated Blast
Furnace Slag
Sodium Absorption Ratio Leachibility Tests of Metals from Soil
Testing of Concrete making water Determination of Alkali carbonates amp Bi carbonates
Cation Exchange Capacity of Soil Organic matter content of soil
Mass loss of Ignition of soil Total Sulphate content of soil
Water soluble Sulphate content of soil Water soluble Chloride content of soil
Carbonate content of soil Acid soluble Chloride content of soil
Gypsum content of soil Ammonia content of soil
Total Sulphate content of Aggregates Total Chloride content of Aggregates
Potential Alkali ndash Silica reactivity of Aggregates Water Soluble Chloride Salts in Aggregates
Acid ndash Soluble Material in fine Aggregate Organic impurities in fine Aggregates
Determining the water content of freshly mixed
concrete
Determining the Portland cement content of the
hardened hydraulic cement concrete
Chemical analysis of hardened concrete Sulfate content of hardened concrete
Chemical analysis for metals like steel Chloride content of hardened concrete
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ORE ANALYSIS
Dolomite Ore Iron Ore
Copper Ore Nickel Ore
Chromium Ore Limestone Ore
Manganese Ore Gypsum
Dunite Quartz
STEEL CHEMISTRY
Alloys Brass amp Bronze
Aluminum Alloys Chemical Composition of Steel
ASTM A 262 (Various) Diffused Hydrogen Test
ASTM G 48 (Variou) Purity of Metals
ASTM G 6667 Nickel Alloys
OIL ANALYSIS
Appearance Flash Point Specific Gravity
Ash Content Water content Insoluble pentane
Carbon Conradson Residue Wear Metals Total Acid Number
Kinematic Viscosity Break Down voltage Total Base Number
Dissipation factor Oil Content Viscosity Index
Color Pour Point Flash Point
Copper Corrosion BS amp W Density
Neutralization number Resistivity Interfacial tension
Dissolve gas Sediment Sulphur content
Cloud point Distillation PCB
Oxidation test Gassing
AMBIENT AIR STACK MONITORING
Carbon Dioxide RPM (PM 10 5 25)
Carbon Monoxide Semi Volatile Organic Compounds
Chlorine Content SO2
Hydrogen Sulfide Total Acid Concentration
Lower Explosion Limit Total Hydrocarbon
Oxides of Nitrogen Total Particulate Concentration
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Oxygen Volatile Organic Compounds
Ozone Dioxin amp Furion
INDOOR AIR QUALITY ndash IAQ INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE - IH
Asbestos Bulk Sample Analysis Total amp Respirable Fibers
Asbestos Fiber Concentration in Air Total amp Respirable Particulates
Bacterial amp Microbial Identification Total Plate Count
FungalMould Identification Toxic Vapors
Metals VOC amp SVOC
Noise Monitoring Dosimetry TWA Yeast amp Mould Identification
MICROBIOLOGICAL ANALYSIS OF WATER
Test Method ndash BS ENISOAPHAAWWACMMEF CCFRA
GUIDELINES ndash Omani standardGSOWHODubai Municipality
WATER WASTE WATERINDUSTRIES WATER SOIL
Heterotrophic plate count
Total Coliforms
Escherichia coli
EnterococciFecal streptococci
Pseudomonas aeroginosa Staphylococcus aureus
Legionella spp Nematodes
Sulphate Reducing Bacteria Yeast amp Mould
Salmonella Microscopic observations and interpretations
Vibrio cholera Standard Plate count at 22 o C
Fecal Coliform Clostridium perfringens
Legionella anisa
Legionella Pneumophila serogroup 1
Legionella Pneumophila serogroup 2-14
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MICROBIOLOGICAL ANALYSIS OF PERSONAL SWABSSURFACE SWABSEQUIPMENT
SWABS
Total coliforms
Fecal coliforms
Escherichia coli
Aerobic plate count
Staphylococcus aureus
Yeast and Mould
Salmonella spp
COSMETICS ANALYSIS
HairoilsHair creams Hair shampooBody lotion Chemical DepilinatorsTalcum PowderDeoderants
Toilette soapSkin cream etc As per GSOOS SASO USFDAAOAC Standards
COSMETICS ANALYSIS
Appearance Thermal Stability
Color Total Fat
Odor Lead
Homogenous Cadmium
Texture Nickel
Seperation Chromium
Skin Irritation Test Ethanol insoluble matter
Marking Water insoluble matter
Language Total free Alkali
Instructions for Use Chlorides calculated as NaCl
Warning phrases concerning the product (if any) Saponification Value
Chemical and Physical Tests Free Fatty Acid as Oliec Acid
Moisture Extraneous matter
pH Total Non Acqueos content
Sediment and suspended matter Peroxide value
Alchohol content Total Bacterial count
Formaldehyde Yeast and Mould
Essential oils Pseudomonas aeroginosa
Volatile matter Staphylococcus aureus
Non volatile alcohol matter
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LIST OF CHEMICALENVIRONMENTALMICROBIOLOGICAL EQUIPMENTS
pH Meter Conductivity Meter pH Meters
Dissolved Oxygen Meter Turbidity Meter
Flame Atomic Absorption Spectrometer
FAASGFAAS Hg Analyzer
EDXRF Analyzer ndash Philips MiniPal2
Muffle Air Furnace (1100˚C) Breakdown voltage
ICP- OES Colour apparatus for OIL
GC-MSGC centrifuge
IC Open cup ndashClosed cup Flash point
UV-VIS-NIR Spectrometer HACH TAN delta Resistivity meter
Dissolved gas Analyser ( TOGA) AAS
TAN Titrator Microscope
Copper corrosion Colony Counter
Karl fisher colometric Viscometer
Interfacial tensometer OES
Biological safety Cabinet UV apparatus
Shaker Water bath
Freezer Incubator
Chillier Autoclave
Micro pipetter Vortex
pipetter
Weighing Balance
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KEY STAFF AT CHEMICALMICROBIOLOGICAL LAB
MAJOR CHEMICALENVIRONMENTAL CLIENTS
Client Client
HMR Consultants Dhofar Power Company
Geo-Resources Omani Euro Foods Industries
Al-Safa Environmental Consultancy Al-Hassan Engineering Company
Five Oceans Dawood Contracting Company
Fugro Middle East Natural Resources Consultants
Gulf Mining ICES
Muscat Chromite Sohar Steel LLC
Total Management Trading Construction Materials Industries
Emirates Trading Co Al-Shidhani Refreshments Enterprises
Oman Chromite Oman Aluminium Processing Industries LLC
Muscat Overseas Radisson Blu
National Arabian Gulf International Desalination amp Water Treatment
ASB Group Dhofar Beverages
Majan Mining Company OMASCO
Haya Oman Liquefied Natural Gas Company
Oman Polyproplene Swan Foods LLC
Oman Methanol Bahwan Engineering Co
NAME DESIGNATION EXPERIENCE
P Tejali Lab Manager 17 yrs
Asad Naqvi Chemical Lab Supervisor 17 yrs
OD Sebastian Senior Chemist 32 yrs
Vinu Mohan Senior Microbiologist 7 yrs
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Sohar Aluminum OMIFCO
Oman Refreshment Occidental Mukhaizna LLC
Shangri-La Barr Al Jissa Special Technical Services
ENATO Consolidated Contractors Company
Blue City Northern Minerals Company
Andam International Sweets of Oman
SUR Desalination (Bahwan Veolia Water) Lalbuksh Voltas Engineering Services
STFA Bahwan Veolia Water LLC
Larsen amp Turbo COWI-Larsen
GALFAR Khimji Permoglaze (Oman) LLC
AATCO United Chrome LLC
Interbeton amp Six Construct Oman Flour Mills Company
Douglas OHI Oman National Engineering amp Investment
VALE -Oman Petrogas
BP Oman Sohar aluminium
Siemens-Oman American Embassy
Tawoos Catering Wacasco Catering
MAF DALKIA Al Futtaim amp Sons
Enhance Khimji Ramdas LLC
Oman Oasis National Mineral water CO LLC
Areej Vegetablesamp Oil Derivatives National Pharmaceuticals
Towell Infrastructure Tulip Inn
The Chedi Grand Hyatt
Al Bustan Palace Muscat Holiday INN
Hotel Ibis Park Inn
Radisson Blu Mother Care
Tabreed Taghleef Indusries
NABIL Biscuits ATTCO
Worely parrsion AECOM
Honda Rotem Abensia
Global Gypsum Board Minvest
Global Engineering SteamTech
Mazoom Pharmacy Muscat Pharmacy
IBN- SINA Pharmacy Golden Jood Trading
Sun rise Global Beya Global Muscat
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MECHANICAL CORROSION AND METALLURGICAL TESTING
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Lonestar Alpha has the capability to cater to the physical metallurgical testing requirements of a wide range of
materials and products The testing capability and experience are recognized by reputed organizations like
PDO OXY BP OGC etc and third party inspection agencies Tests are generally carried out to international
standards set by ASTM BS ASME API AWS and others Lonestar Alpha offers quality service to
international standards accurate results and quick turnaround at reasonable cost
Lonestar Alpha Mechanical Metallurgical Corrosion Testing Capabilities Include
Tensile compression Test Vickers Hardness RockwellBrinell Hardness
Impact (Ambient temp to -196degC) BendFlatteningNick Break Test Elevated Temperature
tensile testing
Corrosion Test - ASTM
A262G48G28ASTM A 923
ASTM E 562 Ferrite measurement
by ferritscope Flexure
Proof Load Breaking Load Failure Load
Coating Thickness Coating Continuity Coating Adhesion
MacroMicro Examination Fillet Weld Break Nick Break
HIC SSCC test in accordance with
NACE standards Chemistry by OES
Failure Analysis and
Material Investigation
Chemical analysis of metallic materials of
Fe and Ni base alloys In situ Replica Metallography
Metallic sample collection at
site for chemical analysis
Strand wire testing for mechanical
properties Portable hardness testing Manhole Cover testing
Rubber testing Geo-textile testing HDPE testing
Materials frequently tested include
Metals and alloy products such as plates shapes bares pipes and fittings
Welding procedure qualification test coupons
Welding consumable qualification test coupons
Welder qualification test coupons
Welding procedure test coupons
Steel Bars Wires and Fabric for concrete reinforcement
Galvanized Steel products
Fasteners
Metal Castings
Cemented Carbide Products
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Lonestar Alpha Laboratories offers a wide range of metallurgical services to many diverse industries supported by
an experienced team of metallurgical engineers trained technicians and modern equipment The following
services are offered
o Laboratory Metallography and Microscopy
o Replica and In-situ Metallography
o Corrosion Testing and Evaluation
o Condition Usability and Remaining Life Assessment
o Failure Analysis and Investigation
o Other Services
Laboratory Metallography and Microscopy
Scanning Electron Microscopy
Stereomicroscopy
Energy Dispersive X-ray Analysis
Fractrography
Macrostructural Examination
Microstructural Examination
Microhardness Evaluation
Replica and In-situ Metallography
In-situ Replica Metallography
Replication of Fractures
Replication of Surface Features
Corrosion Testing and Evaluation
Lonestar Alpha is equipped to undertake corrosion testing and evaluation in accordance with NACE and ASTM
standards for qualification of materials used in corrosive environments which include sea water brine blackish
water and sour service The following tests are conducted
Resistance to Pitting and Crevice Corrosion
Susceptibility to Intergranular Corrosion Attack
Resistance to Sulfide Stress Cracking (SSC)
Resistance to Hydrogen Induced Cracking (HIC)
Examination of Scales and Corrosion Products
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Condition Usability and Remaining Life Assessment
Periodic inspections serve to identify degradation processes at an early stage and thereby provide necessary
information for assessment of condition usability and remaining life Further the initiation of timely repair or
replacement actions substantially reduced or eliminates costly capital and downtime losses
Lonestar has the capability and experience to perform comprehensive inspections necessary for condition
usability and remaining life assessment of a wide range of materials and components used in structures plants and
operating equipment
Power plant and auxiliary boiler tubes headers and connectors
Turbine nozzles vanes combustor lines and casings
Oil and gas processing equipment and components
Equipment and components of marineoffshore structures
Drilling and downhole equipment and components
Engine Components
Failure Analysis and Investigation
Supported by its integrated analytical facilities and the diverse professional capabilities of its staff Lonestar has
for the last several years provided accurate and timely analyses and investigations into failures of components
Reports include comprehensive photographic documentation of observations discussions of findings conclusions
on the mechanism and root cause of failure
Other Services
Lonestar offer assistance in the following areas
Material selection for intended service
Preparation of material testing and inspection procedures
Study of failure mechanisms of complex systems
Troubleshooting
Research and development
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LIST OF METALLURGY TESTS
LIST OF METALLURGY LAB EQUIPMENTS Instron Universal Tensile Tester Lathe Machine
Satec Charpy Impact testing machine Charpy Broaching Machine
Forcipol Bend Testing machine Gas Cutting Gear
Olympus Metallurgical Microscope Carl Zeiss
microscope upto 1600X
Stereo Microscope
Metlabcorp Micro Polisher Digital Verniers
Automatic Polishing machine Digital Micrometers
Water Chiller Bath Coating thickness Meter
Optorama Shadowgraph Holiday detector
Digital thermometers Band Saw Machine
Vickers hardness tester Hack Saw Machine
Fischer Ferritscope Universal Milling Machine
STEEL REBARS EXOTIC MATERIAL
Tensile Tests Bend Tests
Elevated Temperature Tensiles Rebar Tensile Bend and Rebend
Proof Load test Fracture Test
Macro Preparation amp Examination Coating thickness test Holiday Detection Test
Peel Off Test Vickers Rockwell Hardness Survey
Charpy Impact Test Micro Examination with photograph
Ferrite Count (Point Count method) - count Ferrite Content (Magnetic Method) - spots
A262 Test Practice CE ASTM G48ASTM G28 tests
SSCC Test HIC Test
Chemical Analysis XRD EDXRF Analysis
SEMEDS Analysis Detailed Failure Investigation Material investigation
CTOD In-situ Replica Metallography
Strand Wire Tensile Test Manhole Cover Compression Test
Ring Stiffness Test GRE Rubber Plastic Geo-textile Tensile testing
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KEY STAFF AT METALLURGY LAB
Anil Vashishta Pratik Raval Sasikumar Isehaq Chezian
NAME DESIGNATION QUALIFICATION EXPERIENCE
Anil Vashishta Operations Manager
Metallurgical Head
BE Metallurgical
Engineering 24 years
Pratik Raval Test House Supervisor BE Mechanical
Engineering 10 years
KSasikumar Senior Metallurgist BE Metallurgical
Engineering 14 years
GChezhian Metallurgist BE Metallurgical
Engineering 06 years
Ishaq Al Harassi Senior Engineer BE Mechanical
Engineering 08 years
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BRANCHES amp CONTACTS
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Civil Engineering Material Lab Hukam Chand
Civil Engineering Country Manager - Civil
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Civil Engineering Technical Manager - Civil
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Tomiyo
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Chemical Microbiology amp Environmental Lab
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2 Muscat ndash Chemistry Lab
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5 SALALAH
Registered with Directorate General for Specification amp measurements
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Expansion of Barka Reservoir and Transmission
Facility Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
Arsquo Seeb Wastewater Treatment Project Al Hassan Engineering Oman Maritime College at Sohar Al-Khalili Enterprises
Buildings at Sohar University Al-Hajery Trading
Construction of New Villa and Associated Facilities
at Bahjat Al-Anthar Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
Development of Muscat International Airport (MC1) CCC ndash TAV Joint Venture
RAFO ndash Muscat Airport Desert Line Project
Development of Muscat International Airport -
Supply of Dredged material Boskalis Westminister (Oman)
Duqm Airport Phase 1 Desert Line Project
Sub Station at DankWadi Saa Larsen amp Toubro Oman
Court Complex at Buraimi Al Adarak Trading amp Contracting
Court Complex at Sohar Douglas OHI
Al Buraimi Colleage Al Adarak Trading amp Contracting
ROP Building at Buraimi Nafal Trading
Al Buraimi Public park Business amp Trading
Health Centre at Nizwa Business amp Trading
Ground Improvement Work at Sohar Port Soletanche Bachy (France)
Duraline ME Factory at Sohar Shaksy Engineering
Health Centre at Sohar Dawood Construction Co
Health Centre at Rahab Al Dahleez International LLC
Health Centre at Saham Al Bady Trading amp Contracting
Court Complex at Rustaq Carillion Alawi
Asian beach Game Package II Carillion Alawi
Majilis Oman Carillion Alawi
Health Centre at Al Ajaiz CIVIL CO
MTL ndash AL Mawaleh Third Line CCC Oman LLC
Oman Residence Complex ndash Al Khuwair Douglas OHI
Silver House ndash Ghala Douglas OHI
Oman Airbase at Musannah Douglas OHI
Sheraton Hotel Refurbishment Douglas OHI
Oman Dental College Douglas OHI
PAC Fahud Extension Phase II Douglas OHI
Radio Stations at Barka Bidaya and Bahla Premier International Projects
SBG Plaza at Ghubra Simplex Infrastructures LLC
Qalhat Desalination and Water Supply Project Towell Infrastructure Projects Company
SBG Plaza at Ghubra Towell Construction
ArsquoSeeb Sewage Collection and Conveyance System
Al-Khoudh Gravity Sewer Networks
United Gulf Contracting Company
Office amp Stores Complex at Seeb Galfar Engineering amp Contracting SAOG
Dualization of Bousher Al Amerat Road Galfar Engineering amp Contracting SAOG
Muscat Expressway Galfar Engineering amp Contracting SAOG
Bait Al Barakah Rayaheen Hall amp Museum Galfar Engineering amp Contracting SAOG
Car Museum at bait Al Barakah Galfar Engineering amp Contracting SAOG
Suwaiq Fishing harbour International Contracting amp Engineering
Services
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Duqm Port Complex
Jan De Nul Dredging Ltd
Power Generation amp Distribution Facility at Daleel
Field
Larsen amp Toubro Electromech LLC
Ministry of manpower Building at Airport Height Larsen amp Toubro (Oman) LLC
Glorei Maktabi2 Commercial Building at Al
Wattayah
Larsen amp Toubro (Oman) LLC
Oman Botanic Garden Phase-III Larsen amp Toubro (Oman) LLC
3311kV Primary Sub Station at Al Muna amp Al
Ansab
Larsen amp Toubro (Oman) LLC
22033kv Grid Substation amp Transmission Line at As
Sawady (Blue City Area)
Larsen amp Toubro (Oman) LLC
Primary Substation at Jibroo Larsen amp Toubro (Oman) LLC
13233kV Grid Station at Misfah Area Larsen amp Toubro (Oman) LLC
Flyover Widening and Junction Improvement at
Athaiba
Larsen amp Toubro (Oman) LLC
Dualization of Ghala ndash Al Ansab Road Larsen amp Toubro (Oman) LLC
Al Amerat ndash Quriyat Road Nagarjuna Construction Company
Houses at different location in Quriyat Nagarjuna Construction Company
Construction of Bridge Across Wadi Bani Hinay at
Wilayat of Al Rustaq Abu Hatim Company LLC
Construction of State Audit Institution Head Quarters
Building in Muscat Al Bustan Area Abu Hatim Company LLC
Sultan Qaboos Mosque at Nakhal amp Sumail Abu Hatim Company LLC
Proposed main entrance amp boundary wall at samoud
garrisonHalban Al Ansari Contractors
CPF Road Khazzan Al EZ Trading Transport amp Contracting Co
LLC
Health Center at Nizwa Al Badi Trading
Sultan Qaboos Mosque at Sumail Al Badi Trading
RAH Masjed amp Sablah for PDO Al Hajiry Trading LLC
Al Seeb Waste Water project Al Hajiry Trading LLC
Emergency Water Resrvoir Al Hassan Engineering Company SAOG
Construction of Independent Power Plant Project
Roads(Barka-3) Al Hassan Engineering Company SAOG
Renal Dialysis Center at Seeb Al khalili Construction LLC
Supply Hanger Rafo Mussannah Al khalili Construction LLC
Construction of Barracks accommodation at Airport
Heights Al Nahdha -Al Omaniah Co LLC
Proposed Sports Facilities for Security unitAl
Khoudh Al Rawahi International Co LLC
Remedial Works to Bridges Phase - 4A
(RUAWorks A Side) Al Sarooj Construction LLC
MohdAl Ameen Mosque-External Work Package Al Turki Enterprises
Regional Head Quarters at Ibri amp Rustaq Al Turki Enterprises
Proposed Officers Bedsit Masirah Alyam Enterprises LLC
Accomodation Complex (Kitchen amp Dining)Bid
Bid Police station Building-1 Arabian Supplies Contracting LLC
Officers Bed sit Sumail Arabian Supplies Contracting LLC
Multi - Purpose Hall Bahla Al Hamra Mudhaibi Arabian Supplies Contracting LLC
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amp Al Khamil
Innovation Park Muscat Arabian Supplies Contracting LLC
Dualization of Bid-Bid - Sur Road Section
1Package 1 A Astaldi-Ozkar JV
Al Hail Green Residential Developments Phase - 1 Bahwan Contracting Company LLC
3 X 20 MUA Primary Sub Station Ghala Bahwan Contracting Company LLC
Construction of New HLD Class room PDO Bahwan Engineering Company
Mixed use development at Bausher Carillion Alawi LLC
Roual Opera House Carillion Alawi LLC
Al Khairan Hotel Resort amp Spa Carillion Alawi LLC
Sultan Qaboos Mosque Nizwa Carillion Alawi LLC
Majlis Oman Carillion Alawi LLC
Construction of Muscat Airport Interchange on 18th
Nov Street
Consolidated Contractors Company Oman LLC
( CCC )
Construction of Underpass at Bait Al Barka
RA(CUB Project)
Consolidated Contractors Company Oman LLC
( CCC )
Design amp Construction of Al Mahaj RA Interchange
and related drainage amp Road works
Consolidated Contractors Company Oman LLC
( CCC )
Dualization of Farq Roundabout - Marfarsquoa Daris
Road
Consolidated Contractors Company Oman LLC
( CCC )
Grade Separated Junction Project stage 1 Consolidated Contractors Company Oman LLC
( CCC )
3rd laning of the Main Road from Al Mawaleh
Interchange to Bait Al Barka RA-Lot(1)
Consolidated Contractors Company Oman LLC
( CCC )
MEDC - Head Office building Dawood Contracting Company LLC
Jabal Al- AKhadar Resort Hotel Dawood Contracting Company LLC
Proposed Villa at Royal Flight Residential Complex
at Seeb Dawood Contracting Company LLC
3rd Laning of the M Road from Al Mawaleh
Intrsquochange to Bait Al Barka RA(Lot-2) Desert Line project LLC
Dualization of Nizwa Ibri Road Sec-2 from Jabrin to
Ibri Option 2 Desert Line project LLC
Construction of Asphalt Road from Al Haisha in
Wilayat Bahla to Hamra Al Duru in Wilayat IBRI Desert Line project LLC
Construction of Water Supply to Wilayat Wadi Bani
Khalid Desert Line project LLC
Additional amp Alteration works at Al falaji Development Services ampMaintenance LLC
Armoury Magazine at ROP Academy Development Services ampMaintenance LLC
Construction of Pump Shed Room and Reatin Wall Development Services ampMaintenance LLC
Fanja Sports Club Development Services ampMaintenance LLC
HQ for Ammunition stores at MAM Development Services ampMaintenance LLC
Immigration Complex at Nizwa Development Services ampMaintenance LLC
New building for CDC Department at Rustaq
Hospital complex Development Services ampMaintenance LLC
VIF Complex at Mudhaibi Development Services ampMaintenance LLC
Design amp Construction of Additional Interchanges
for Al Mubaila South Federic Stirling Batco LLC
13233KV Substation amp Associated OHL Ghala
amp AL Khamil Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
NHC Royal Hospital Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
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Inflight Catering Facilities Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
Design amp Construction of Al-Faroosiya Street
Interchange Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
Border Post complex at Rub Al Khali Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
Upgradation of IzkiMuthaibiRustaq Grid station Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
New Accident and Emergency + Burns Department
at Khoula Hospital Phase -8 Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
Dualization of Nizwa ndash Thumrait Road(IZZ-Adam
Section) Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
Dualization of Nizwa ndash Ibri RoadSec2 from Jabrin
to Ibri ndash 1 Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
Ras Al Hadd Airport Development Project Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
Safah and Wadi Latham Oilfield Services
Construction Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
Upgrade of Mukhaizna Airfield ndash New Runway
construction Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
Construction of Water Distribution network
Rustaq Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
New Darsait STP Project Galfar-Cadagua JV
Barrack Accomodation Suwaiq Gulf International Contracting LLC
Al Hamriya storm water drainage channel Hasan Juma Backer Trading amp Contracting
CoLLC
Annexe Building for Supreme Council for Planing Hasan Juma Backer Trading amp Contracting
CoLLC
Oman National Centre for treatment of
Haematological Disorder amp Bone Marrow Transplant
Hasan Juma Backer Trading amp Contracting
CoLLC
Construction of Jr Rate Accomodation Block
Wudam Iskan Contracting Company LLC
8 JOQ at MAM Iskan Contracting Company LLC
Military Technical College District Cooling System Iskan Contracting Company LLC
Al Amerat Waste Water Project Contract A 2 JV Arab Contractors amp WUEC
Darsait Al Wadi Al Kabir Road Project Larsen amp Toubro(Oman)LLC
MGI Road Project Larsen amp Toubro(Oman)LLC
Al Athaibah Interchange Larsen amp Toubro(Oman)LLC
Construction of 13233kv Grid Station at Amrat
Construction of 132kv Grid Station at Mabella - 2
and Installation of Required 132kv Overhead
Line132kv Cables in Muscat Governorate (Tender
No 1432012)
Larsen amp Toubro(Oman)LLC
6 Class Rooms to Zainab Al Asadiya School at Al
Amerat Mansoor Al Masroory
Proposed 14 classroom - Girls basic education
School at QalhatSur Mansoor Al Masroory
Accomodation at Adam Nafal Contracting amp Trading Co LLC
Wudam Naval Base Nafal Contracting amp Trading Co LLC
Construction of 3311KV Primary Sub Station at
Saraya Bandar Jissah
Oman National Engineering amp Investment
Co(SOAG)
Bait Al Barka Viewing Platform amp Sea wall Oman Shapoorji Construction Co LLC
Construction of Medium Wave Radio Transmission
Station in Barkabahla amp Buraimi Premier International Project LLC
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Al Batinah Coastal Housing Project
barkaMusanna amp Suwaiq Radic Construction Company LLC
Commercial amp Residential Building at Mumtaz area Shaksy Engineering Services LLC
Dualization of Ibri ndash Al Dariz-Miskin Road Strabag Oman LLC
Re-Build of Air strip existing at Rusail amp Sayq Strabag Oman LLC
Wadi Minqal amp Wadi Bani Jaber Asphalt Road
Section - 1 Strabag Oman LLC
Dualization of Bid-Bid - Sur Road Section -
1Package 1 - B STFA-HLG JV
Civil Work Services for Safah (B-09) Wadi Latham
(B-27) Fields Special Technical Services
Gas Processing Plant at Abu Tubul Block 60 Special Technical Services
EPC of RAH Substation STS Tebodin LLC
Treated Effluent Supply to Al Riyam amp Kalbou
Parks Teejan Trading amp Contracting
New Supreme Court Building At Al Ghubrah Towell Construction amp Company LLC
MC 4a ndash Civil Aviation Head Quarters Towell Construction amp Company LLC
New Supreme Court Building At Al Ghubrah Towell Construction amp Company LLC
Expansion of Distrib Network Seeb Wilyat ndash Seeb Towell Infrastructure Projects CoLLC (TIPCO)
Water Distribution Network for Wilyat -AL Qabil amp
Ibra Towell Infrastructure Projects CoLLC (TIPCO)
Construction of Batinah Expressway (Package -1) Galfar Engineering amp Contracting SAOG
Batinah Expressway Package ndash 3 Simplex - Konstruktor (JV)
Construction of Batinah Expressway - Package - 4 Larsen amp Toubro(Oman) LLC
Construction of Batinah Expressway - Package - 6 CCC (Oman) LLC
BP Oman - Khazzan Project Al EZ TradingTransport amp Contracting CoLLC
Kempinski HotelThe Wave Muscat Carillion Alawi LLC
Upgrading of Sinaw-Mahout Road Section-02 Strabag Oman LLC
Construction of Batinah Highway (Halban Junction) Strabag Oman LLC
Construction of Batinah Highway-Package-2 Nagarjuna Construction Company (NCC)
Major Site laboratories
Project Contractor
Head Quarter Building for PDO at MAF Al Hajry Trading amp Contracting
Development of Muscat International Airport ndash
Supply of dredged material
Boskalis Westminister (Oman)
Expeditionary Tent Beddown Area at Masirah Island
Cosmopolitan ndash EMTA Joint Venture
BP ndash Pipeline Installation amp Site Construction Galfar Engineering
Rehabilitation Works (Roads Bridges) at Quriyat Federcei Stirling Batco
Health Centre at Saham Al Badi Trading amp Construction
Sohar Bulk Jetty Oman Operation Saipem ndash Afcons Joint Venture
PDO ndash SNDC Project at Qurn Alam
Al Hassan Engineering
2nd Asian Beach Game 2010 at Wudam Carillion Alawi LLC
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Power Generation amp Distribution Facility at Daleel
Field
Larsen amp Toubro Electromech LLC
Health Centre at Rahab
Al Dahleez International LLC
Sohar Bulk Jetty Project
Saipem- Afcons Joint Venture
Court Complex at Rustaq
Carillion Alawi LLC
PDO Bahja ndash Plot Development
Sayouh Mahwees Trd amp Cont Co LLC
Dualization of Bid-Bid Sur Road Astaldi ndash Ozkar JV and STFA-HLG JV
ROP ndash Sidab Harbour Project Carillion Alawi LLC
Salalah International Airport LampT Galfar Contortion
Construction of Al Batinah Expressway (Package -1) Galfar Engineering amp Contracting SAOG
Batinah Express way Package ndash 3 Simplex - Konstruktor (JV)
Construction of Batinah Expressway - Package - 4 Larsen amp Toubro(Oman) LLC
Construction of Batinah Expressway - Package - 5 FSB Ferrovial amp Batco JV
Construction of Batinah Expressway - Package - 6 CCC (Oman) LLC
Air traffic control at Masira Darim Construction company LLC
Transfer station at Fanza Malik Sohar
STF Complex -Suwaiq Dawood Contracting Company LLC
Ras Al Hamra Development Project (RAH - 435) Al Turki Enterprises LLC
Zulia Power plant (PDO) Al Hassan Engineering LLC
SNCP Qurnalam Al Hassan Engineering LLC
RAH International School Al Hajry Trading amp Contracting
Dualization of Bid-Bid - Sur Road Section
1Package 1 A
Astaldi-Ozkar JV
Halban prade ground project (SSF) Trading amp Investment LLC
Jabel Akhthar Hotel Dawood Contracting Company LLC
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Sultan Qaboos Mosque Nizwa Carillion Alawi LLC
SUR IPP Douglas OHI
MC-5 Salalah International Airport L amp T India and L amp T Oman
MC-5 Salalah International Airport Galfar Engineering amp Contracting SAOG
Shadeed Iron amp Steel L amp T Oman
Shadeed Iron amp Steel Simplex Infrastructures LLC
Health Centre Ibri Master Bin Karam
University Of Buraimi L amp T Oman
University Of Buraimi L amp T Oman
Trasnsfer Station SUR Mallak Sohar
Dualization of Mahdha-AL Rawdha Road
Buraimi
Premier International
Duqm Port Road Strabag Oman LLC
Mall of Oman - Package - 2 SPCCC
Dualization of Adam - Thumrait Road Part - 2
(ATD Project)
CCC (Oman) LLC
Durability Test of Concrete such as Chloride Migration Test and Rapid Chloride Permeability Test
Field Compaction test is used to provide the basis for control the fill material compaction
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Rapid chloride penetration test for concrete to asses the chloride ion penetration
Durability Test of Concrete such as Water Penetration Test
Permeability Apparatus Constant amp Falling Head for Granular ampClaySilt
Transverse Strength of Kerb Stone
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Non Destructive Structural Investigation
Exposure of foundation for visual inspection and NDT
Cover meter surevy Test indicates position of reinforecemnt bars hardned concrete
Ultra sonic pulse velocity measurement to assess the uniformity of concrete Detects internal flaws cracks and segregation etc
Rebound Hammer test to find the insitu concrete strength Surface hardness
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Direct Shear test to find the cohesion(C) and angle of internal friction(ɸ) in soil samples
Insitu concrete coring to determine the compressive strength
Marshall stability test for asphalt mixes
GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING
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Lonestar Alpha Labs undertake onshore amp offshore ground investigations for a wide variety of civil and
industrial construction infrastructure and pipeline projects We pride ourselves by adopting the same
professional approach to both large multi-disciplinary investigation projects as well as small simple structures
Our Investigation is supervised by highly qualified amp experienced geotechnical engineers and geologists
General Geotechnical Engineering Services
Design and planning of ground investigations
Settlement Monitoring
Foundation Designs and Proof Checking
Design of Reinforced Earth Structures
Design of Deep Foundations (Piles Well) amp Mat Foundations
Borehole drilling amp soil investigations (SPT)
Dynamic Cone Penetration Testing (DCPT)
Static Cone Penetration Test with pore-pressure measurement (CPTU)
Sample coring and analysis
Down hole and Cross Hole Seismic Tests
Trial pitting and trenching
Slope stability analysis amp studies
Pumping Tests and permeability Lugeon Tests
Double Ring Infiltrometer Tests
Plate bearing Tests and in-situ CBRs
Electrical Resistively Test
Thermal Resistivity Test
Resistively Profiling amp Resistivity Mapping
Groundwater Monitoring Sampling and Analysis
Preparation of factual and interpretative reporting
Soil Investigations
Soil Geotechnical investigations are performed by geotechnical engineers to obtain information on the physical
and mechanical properties of soil and rock around a site to design earthworks and foundations for proposed
structures and for repair of distress to earthworks and structures caused by subsurface conditions A geotechnical
investigation includes surface exploration and subsurface exploration of a site Our rigs are cable to drill vertical
holes down to 400m and inclined holes down to 200m below existing ground level
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Soil sampling using variety of samplers to collect disturbed samples relatively undisturbed samples and
undisturbed samples Samplers such as Hand Shovel Machine driven auger continuous flight auger Split-
Spoon SPT sampler Shelby Tube Sampler Piston Sampler
Laboratory tests
A wide variety of laboratory tests performed on soils and rocks to measure different properties
Although detailed list of laboratory testing is presented in Civil section some of the typical tests involved in the
investigation are given below
Water Content
Particle size Analysis Grain Size Distribution
Sedimentation Hydrometer analysis
Atterberg limits
California Bearing Ratio (CBR)
Direct Shear Test
Oedometer Test (Consolidation)
Swelling Pressure Test
Tri-axial Test
Unconfined Compressive Strength
Chemical Analysis of Soil and Water
In-Situ geotechnical tests
Standard Penetration Test (SPT) - in-situ standard penetration test designed to provide information on the
properties of soil while also collecting a disturbed soil sample for grain-size analysis and soil classification
Dynamic Cone Penetration Test (DCPT) - in-situ dynamic cone penetration test designed to provide
information on the properties of sub soil of natural ground or for pavement DCPT is useful to determine the in-
situ CBR and subgrade modulus
Cone Penetration Test (CPT) ndash standard Cone Penetration Test is performed using an instrumented probe
with a conical tip pushed into the soil hydraulically at a constant rate CPT instrument records tip resistance
friction resistance along the sleeve and pore-pressure measurement For bigger sites usually the CPTs are
performed in combination with drilling of boreholes to correlate so that the investigation is economical and
appropriate CPT data interpretation is used for correlation of soil properties and also to determine Soil Bearing
Capacity (SBC)
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Constant head Falling head permeability tests - Estimating Hydraulic conductivity (or permeability)
of different types of soil is the most important step in designing any groundwater control system The knowledge
of this property is much useful in solving problems involving yield of water bearing strata seepage through
earthen dams stability of earthen dams and embankments of canal bank affected by seepage settlement etc The
falling head method of determining permeability is used for soil with low discharge where as the constant head
permeability test is used for coarse-grained soils with a reasonable discharge in a given time For very fine-
grained soil capillarity permeability test is recommended
Lugeon Test or Packer Tests - Estimating Hydraulic conductivity (or permeability) of different types of
rocks is a key step in designing any groundwater control system in a rock We do perform Packer Permeability
Tests in Rocks
Groundwater Monitoring
Our geotechnical field staffs are well trained for installing Piezometers and groundwater monitoring Piezometers
are two types viz Type-1 is Standpipe Piezometer and Type-2 is Vibrating-Wire Piezometers Standpipe
piezometer facilitates Groundwater levels measurement using dip meter or water level indicators while VW
piezometers are useful for monitoring Pore-Water pressures continuously using special devices attached to data
loggers
Groundwater Samples can be collected for analysis in the chemical and microbiological lab Routine drinking
water analysis trace metals and organic parameters can be tested and evaluated
Slope Stability Studies
The field of slope stability encompasses the analysis of static and dynamic stability of slopes of earth and rock-fill
dams slopes of other types of embankments excavated slopes and natural slopes in soil and soft rock Lonestar
Alpha can provide slope stability investigation analysis (including modelling) and design mitigation which can
be completed by our well trained and qualified geologists and geotechnical engineers
Settlement Monitoring
Settlement Monitoring surveys is performed to determine the degree of horizontal and vertical displacement of
structures pavements and embankments over a defined period Severe pavement damage and structural failure
can be a direct result of settlement and therefore it is critical that movement be detected and measured Our Senior
Engineering Surveyors and Geotechnical Engineers are available to assist you with the development and
implementation of a monitoring system to suit individual requirements
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Other Geotechnical Field Tests
Plate Load Tests
In-Situ CBR Tests
Soil Electrical Resistivity Tests
Soil Thermal Resistivity Tests
Pile Integrity Tests
Infiltration Rate Tests using Double Ring Infiltrometer
Geotechnical Field Tests
Geophysical seismic tests are useful to determine dynamic soil rock properties which will be used in
design of machine and any other vibrating equipment foundations
Two typical seismic tests performed as part of the geotechnical investigations are
Downhole seismic test and
Crosshole seismic test
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LIST OF GEOTECHNICAL TESTS
LIST OF GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING EQUIPMENTS
Drilling Rigs Desco Inc 2No SP4500S amp 3No
SP3500S (crawler)
Split-Spoon Sampler
Drilling Rig Ellettari EK100S amp EK 200S (crawler) Piston Type Samples
Drilling Rigs Truck Mounted Vibrating Wire Piezometers Devices amp Loggers
Drilling Rods Tricone Bits
Standard SPT sets and rods Tungsten Carbide Drilling Bits (96mm amp 101mm amp
above)
Single Double amp Triple Tube Core Barrels ndash
Conventional amp Wireline system
Diamond Bits Surface amp Impregnated (96mm amp
101mm amp above) ndash Conventional amp Wireline system
Shelby Tubes Automatic Water level Meter
Dynamic Cone Penetrometer Test equipment (DCPT) Bailers for Groundwater Sampling
Down-The-Hole Hammer (DTH Hammer) Packer Test Apparatus
Surveying Equipments (Auto Levels Total Station
GPS and Accessories)
Variable Geotechnical Softwares (gINT etc)
Thermal Resistivity Test Apparatus (KD2 Pro) Electrical Resistivity Test Apparatus (Nillson)
SUBSURFACE SOIL ROCK GROUNDWATER
Soil Investigation Drilling in Soils and Rocks
Bearing Capacity amp Settlement Analysis Slope Stability Analysis
Trial Pits Standard Penetration Test - SPT
Permeability in Soil (Falling Constant Head) Dynamic Cone Penetration Test - DCPT
Permeability in Rock (Lugeon Packer Test) Infiltration Rate Tests
Groundwater Monitoring and Sampling Installation of Inclinometers amp Pressure Meters
In-situ CBR Tests Installation of Piezometers
Soil Swelling Tests Plate Load Tests
Vane Shear Tests Soil Electrical Resistivity Tests
Down Hole Seismic Tests Cross Hole Seismic Tests
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KEY STAFF AT GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING
NAME DESIGNATION QUALIFICATION EXPERIENCE
J Pavan Kumar Sr Geotechnical Engineer MTech - Geotechnical 8
Tauseef anwar Geologist MSc Geology 5
Bahrudeen assain
Mohammed Geologist MSc Geology 5
Anjali Geologist BSc in Geology 8
Imran Ishaq Engineering asst Dip Civil 5
Mohammed Al-Ansari Logistics and Supervisor High School 10
Ameen Khalfan Field Coordinator High School 8
Abdullah Field Coordinator High School 5
Rit Bahadur Drilling Operator High School 15
Purna Bahadur Drilling Operator High School 16
Rajan Basnet Drilling Operator High School 10
Subarna Paija Drilling Operator High School 11
Lil Bahadur Sr Mechanic High School 11
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RECENT GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING PROJECTS Project Client Consultant No of Boreholes
Oman National Railway
Project Segments 2 amp 6
Italferr SpA MOTC 65 BH 80 TP amp
Piezometers
Bunker Terminal at Duqm Oman Oil Marketing Co
(OOMC)
Worley Parsons Oman
Engineering (WPOE)
10 BH amp MASW
survey
Mahdah ndash Rawdah Road
Dualization project
Premier International Mott McDonald 22 BH 15 TP amp
Slope stability
Yibal-Khuff FEED project Galfar Engg amp
Contracting Co SAOG
Petroleum Development
Oman (PDO)
95 BH 45 TP amp 11
Downhole seismic
Well pad stability
investigations at Fahud
Mabrouk Khulud West D
Galfar Engg amp
Contracting Co SAOG
Petroleum Development
Oman (PDO)
18 BH
Batinah Expressway Pkg 3 Simplex Infrastructure Parsons International
MOTC
79 BH
Adam ndash Thumrait
Dualization Project
Parsons International MOTC 150 BH 365 TP
Lime Calcination project at
Salalah
Carmeuse Inc - 15 BH 10 TP amp
Diagraphy drilling
Duqm Area A B amp C Sultan Qaboos University
(SQU)
SEZAD 65 BH amp 20 TP
Various Substation projects
in all Governorates
Dawood Engineering
Consultancy
Mezoon Electricity 50 BH 25 TP 50
ERTs
Chromite Quarry Drilling Arabian Gulf Trading - 7 BH
Transmission line at Taqah Rukun Al Yaqeen Int Mott McDonald 50 BH amp 61 TP
Izz ndash Adam Road
Dualization Project
Galfar Engg amp
Contracting Co SAOG
National Engg Services
of Pakistan (NESPAK)
25 BH amp 8 TPs
Bid bid ndash Sur Road
Dualization Project
Astaldi ndash Ozkar Joint
Venture
Dar Al-Handassah
(Lebonan)
89 BH 8 TPs
Piezometers
Water Distribution Network
at Al Amerat
Taeyoung ndash Hasan Juma
Baker JV
Sogreah Consultants 25 BH 130 TP amp Soil
Resistivity
Taxiway and Airlift Ramp
at Al Musannah Airbase
American International
Contractors Inc
- 34 BH amp 62 TP
Water Distribution Network
at Al Khoud
Towell Infrastructure
Projects Co LLC
National Engg Services
of Pakistan (NESPAK)
11 BH 7 TP amp Soil
Resistivity
Interchanges btn Airport amp
Muscat Expressway
Soares Da Costa ndash Oman
United Engg Services JV
Parsons International 15 BHs amp 10 TP
Oman Botanic Garden Diwan Royal Court Alatec (Spain) 75 BH
Qurayiat-Al-Amerat Road Muscat Municipality Parsons International 6 BH
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Tunnel
Al-Haffa District
Development Infrastructure
Dohfar Municipality Dar Al-Handassah
(Lebonan)
11 BH
Piezometers
Salam Resort amp Spa in Yiti
Muscat
Sama Dubai Halcrow International 58 BH
amp Piezometers
Al-Ansab STP Galfar Engineering amp
Contracting
Khatib AlAmi 6 BH
Limestone Quarry for
Doqoum Dry Dock
Daewoo Co Daewoo Co 6 BH
Barka Water Reservoir
Expansion Works
Galfar Engineering amp
Contracting
Mott Mac Donald 12 BH
Soil Resistivity
Information Centers at
Nizwa amp Ibri
Ministry of Higher
Education
Development Services amp
Maintenance
6 BH
Irrigation System Plan for
Dhofar Municipality
Dhofar Municipality Consulting Engineering
Services
7 BH
Infiltration Tests
Cyclone Damage
Rehabilitation Works in Ras
Al-Hadd
CCC Parsons International Investigation for
Ground
Improvement
Soil Resistivity OMIFCO - Soil Resistivity
Seeb Cornice Road
Improvement Bridges
Muscat Municipality Atkins 7 BH
Dualization FarqNizwa to
Marfaa Daris Road
Ministry of Transport and
Communication
Parsons International 18 BH
Dualization of Al Kharjiah
Street
Muscat Municipality Parsons International 6 BH
Bidbid Sur Road Sec-1 MOTC Dar Al Handasah 31 BH Piezometers
120TPs
Flood Protection Dams-
Liwa and Shinaz Area
Ministry of water
resources and regional
municipalities
Renardet amp Fitchner 29 BH 40 TPs
Housing at Hail Al Ghaf
Quriyat
Muscat Municipality - 10 BH amp 10 TPs
132kV OHL from Harweel
to Thumrait
Petroleum Development
Oman
Worley Parsons 11 BH 11TPs amp ERT
132kV OHL from Dank to
Al Hail
Civil Co Contracting OETC Energoprojekt
Mott Mac Donald
43 BH 20 TPs amp
ERT
132kV OHL from Al Wasit
to Buraimi Grid Ss
Civil Co Contracting OETC Energoprojekt
Mott Mac Donald
27 BH 11TPrsquos amp
ERT
Al Athaiba Junction
Improvements
Muscat Municipality Parsons Intl Co 12 BH 7 TP Asphalt
Coring
Third Laneing from Bait Al Muscat Municipality Parsons International 35 BH 34 TP
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Barka to Mabelah Asphalt Coring
Design and construction of
Dualization of Al Murtaffa
street
Muscat Municipality Parsons International 26 BH 15 TP
Asphalt Coring
Proposed Tower
Constructions in OMAN
Ministry of Broadcasting Rohde amp Schwarz 16BH
EPC of power plant Daleel
Facility
L amp T Electromech Mott Mac Donald 7 BH 10TP ERT
Royal Suite at Haima and
Emergency block
Dewan of Royal Court Tebodin amp Partners LLC 4BH 4TP
Navigation Aids System
Muscat International
Airport and Salalah Airport
Thales Deutschland
Germany
Thales Deutschland
Germany
6BH 5ERT
Upgrade of DPS amp B-Block
facility Daleel oil Fields
Daleel Petroleum Attila Dogan 4BH 2ERT
13233kV Grid Station at
Quriyat
OETC LnT Oman Energoprojekt amp Parsons 4BH TPs
132kV OHL from Quriyat
to Jahloot
OETC LnT Oman Energoprojekt amp Parsons 60BH 60TPs 60ERT
Supreme Court at Al
Ghubra Guest House
Royal Court Affairs
Royal Estates The Palace
Consulting Engineering
Services LLC
12BH TPs
GEOTECH DRILLING RIGS
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DESCO SP4500S Rigs DESCO SP3500S Rigs
Site Work Photographs
GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION ndash AREA A B amp C at Duqm
Client SEZAD Consultant SQU
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GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION ndash Yibal Khuff Project at Yibal
Client Galfar Engg amp Cont Consultant PDO
GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION ndash Inclined Coring at Chromite Mine near Sumail
Client Arabian Gulf Trading
GEOTEC
HNICAL INVESTIGATION ndash Oman National Railway Project
Segments 2 amp 6
Client MOTC Consultant Italferr SpA
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GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION FOR
BARKA WATER RESERVOIR EXPANSION
Client Galfar Consultant Mott Mac Donald
SUBSURFACE INVESTIGATION BIDBID-SUR ROAD
SECTION 1
Client MOTC Consultant Dar Al Handasah Shair amp Partners
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GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION FOR SEEB-CORNICHE ROAD
IMPROVEMENT BRIDGE 6 MUSCAT
Client Muscat Municipality Consultant Atkins
GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION FOR 132KV OHL FROM DANK
TO AL HAIL amp 132KV OHL FROM SIBETHA TO BURAIMI
Client CivilCo Consultant Mott Mac Donald Energoprojekt
GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION FOR FLOOD PROTECTION DAMS
SHINAZ AREA ndash HATTA-A HATTA-B FAYDH amp BIDAH
Client MRMWR Consultant Fitchner amp Renardet
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DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF FLYOVER WIDENING AND JUNCTION IMPROVEMENTS AT AL ATHAIBA INTERCHANGE
Client Muscat Municipality Consultant Parsons
DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF THIRD LANING OF MAIN ROAD FROM AL MAWELAH INTERCHANGE TO BAIT AL BARKHA RA
Client Muscat Municipality Consultant Parsons
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SURVEYING WITH TOTAL STATION EQUIPMENT FOR
GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING PURPOSES
ELECTRICAL RESISTIVITY TEST
RESISTIVITY MAPPING amp RESISTIVITY PROFILING
PIEZOMETER INSTALLATION INCLINED DRILLING WITH PACKER TEST
CHEMICALENVIRONMENTAL amp
MICROBIOLOGICAL TESTING
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Lonestar Alpha Lab provides a full range of chemical environmental and microbiological analytical services to
industrial engineeringconsulting and government clients throughout the Sultanate of Oman Lonestar Alpha
analytical expertise includes organic and inorganic analyses of water soil air food and many other matrices The
lab production capability capacity and advancement of instrumentation ensure the reliability and performance
needed to successfully deliver major analytical projects Instruments are dedicated to specific matrices and
analyses to prevent cross contamination Our reports are fully supported by QAQC deliverables designed to meet
the requirements of the regulatory program for which the data will be utilized Our reports are designed for ease-
of-results interpretation as well as efficient validation of the support data
TESTING DIFFERENT MATRICES
DomesticFormationGroundReclamation Water
Desalination Water amp Marine Samples
Marine Life
Plant Tissue
Reverse Osmosis
Soils amp Sediments
Food Products
Metal Samples
Concrete Products
CHEMICALENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS
WaterWastewater Metallic Constituents
WaterWastewater Organic Constituents
Water Cations amp Anions
Ambient Air Quality Monitoring
Stack amp Process Emission Monitoring
Indoor Air Quality
Contamination Pollution Studies Environmental Chemistry organics inorganics metals
Analytical chemistry using AAS XRF OES IRC and wet chemistry
Noise amp Vibration Monitoring
Microbiological Analysis
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AMBIENT AIR amp STACK EMISSION MONITORING
CO amp CO2
Hydrogen Sulfide
Hydrocarbons
Metal Particulates
NOx SOx
Oxygen
Volatile Organic Compounds
Dioxin amp Furion
MICROBIOLOGICAL AIR QUALITY MONITORING
Bacteria(CFUm3
Moulds (CFUm3)
Identification of Microorganisms up to Species level
INDOOR AIR QUALITY (IAQ)
Lonestar Alpha leads the way in Indoor Air Quality Services with our dedicated team of field staff and the latest
equipment We are equipped to investigate chemical and biological exposure situations
IAQ Air Monitoring Services
VOCs and SVOCs
Fungal Mold Indentification Quantification
Total Respirable Particulates
Toxic Vapors
Sick Building Syndrome
Bacterial Indentification Quantification
Typical IAQ Surveys
IAQ profile for preliminary building study
Baseline IAQ monitoring
Mold Fungal contamination monitoring using spore trap sampling devices
Compliance monitoring for municipal amp Government enviromental agencies
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HSE monitoring for critical response of environmental hazards
INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE (IH)
Lonestar Alpha is capable of providing a wide variety of Industrial Hygiene Service
using state of the art equipment and depth of experience with IH procedures
NoiseDosimetry TLV+8Hr TWA
Particulates (Total PM 10 PM 50 PM 25)
Combustible Gases (Total Hydrocarbons)
VOCs and SVOCs
Total and Respirable Fibers
Metals and Inorganics
Typical Industrial Hygiene Monitoring
HSE monitoring for corporate or client requirec field data collection
Compliance monitoring for Municipal or Governmental agency requirements
Background monitoring for comparative Environmental studies
HYGIENE AUDITING AND INSPECTIONS
Hygiene Auditing
Hygiene Inspections and Hygiene recommendations
Assisting in ISOHACCP Certifications
Microbiological Sampling and Analysis of Food and Water
Swab sampling and Air Monitoring
Hotel and Industrial HAACP and Hygiene System Implementation
Assisting in Laboratory setup and Accreditations Response monitoring for safety analysis and quality assurance audits
OIL ANALYSIS
Lube Oil
Transformer Oil
Compressor Oil
Diesel
Heavy fuel
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LIST OF CHEMICALENVIRONMENTALMICROBIOLOGICAL TESTS ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY amp ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS
WATER EFFLUENT SEAWATER SOIL SEDIMENT ANALYSIS
Acidity Sulfide Selenium
Alkalinity TDS Silicon
Ammonia Temperature Silver
Bicarbonate Total Hardness Sodium
BOD Total Nitrogen Strontium
Boron Total Organic Carbon Thallium
Chlorite chlorate Potassium
Bromate TSS Tin
Carbonate Turbidity Titanium
Chlorides Aluminum Vanadium
COD Antimony Zink
Color Arsenic Aromatic Volatile Orgabicx (BTEX)
Conductivity Barium Chlorinated Hydrocarbons
Cyanides Beryllium Crude amp Refined Product Fingerprinting
Dissolved Oxygen Cadmium Extractible Organic Halides
Fluoride Calcium Haloacetic Acids
Free Chlorine Chromium Halogenated Volatile Organics
Magnesium Hardness Cobalt Herbicides amp Pesticides
Nitrates Copper Nitroaromatic amp Cyclic Ketones
Nitrites Hexavalent Chromium Organic and Volatile Acids
Oil amp Grease Iron PCBrsquos
Organic Nitrogen Lead Polynuclear Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAH)
pH Lithium Semi Volatile Organic Compounds
Phenols Magnesium Total Organic Halides
Phosphates Mercury Total Petroleum Hydrocarbons (TPH)
Phosphorus Molybdenum Trihalomethanes
Residual Chlorine Nickel Volatile Organic Compounds
Salinity Niobium Pthalate Esters
Sodium Absorption Ratio
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FOOD CHEMICAL AND MICROBIOLOGICAL TEST
Fish and Value added fish products vegetable oils Ketchups Mayonnaise Vinegar Cooked sea
food Cooked Non sea foods Canned foods Vegetables Snacks Ghee Cheese Honey Sweats etc
CHEMICAL ANALYSIS OF FOOD
GIDELINES - OMAN STANDARDGULF STANDARDOther International Standards
TEST METHODS- AOACASTAAOCSISOSASOASTMBS
CHEMICAL ANALYSIS OF FOOD
Protein Cholesterol
Fat content Phosphorous
Vitamins Sodium
Moisture Potassium
Ash Calcium
Dietary Fibre Lead
Sugar Cadmium
Starch Mercury
Saturated Fat Iron
Unsaturated Fat Magnesium
Arsenic Aflatoxins
Moisture content Histamine
Volatile protein Irradiation
Pesticides Sudan Dyes
MICROBIOLOGICAL ANALYSIS OF FOOD
TEST METHODS ndash USFDA BAMAOACCCFRACMMEFISO
GUIDELINES ndash OMANI STANDARDGSOPHLS
MICROBIOLOGICAL ANALYSIS OF FOOD
Aerobic Plate Count Listeria monocytogens
Lactobacillus acidophilus Shelf Life Analysis
Escherichia coli Enterobacteriaceae
Escherichia coli O157 H7 Vibrio parahaemolyticus
Fecal Coliforms Shigella
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Total Coliforms Listeria spp
Staphylococcus aureus Clostridium perfringens
Salmonella Yeast and Mould
Vibrio cholera Vibrio parahaemolyticus
Anaerobic plate count Campylobacter
Histamine Bacillus cereus
Aflatoxin
CHEMISTRY OF CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL
Chemical Analysis of Cement Chemical Analysis of Lime Powder
Heat of Hydration of cement Total Alkalis
Chemical Analysis of Micro silica Chemical Analysis of Ground Granulated Blast
Furnace Slag
Sodium Absorption Ratio Leachibility Tests of Metals from Soil
Testing of Concrete making water Determination of Alkali carbonates amp Bi carbonates
Cation Exchange Capacity of Soil Organic matter content of soil
Mass loss of Ignition of soil Total Sulphate content of soil
Water soluble Sulphate content of soil Water soluble Chloride content of soil
Carbonate content of soil Acid soluble Chloride content of soil
Gypsum content of soil Ammonia content of soil
Total Sulphate content of Aggregates Total Chloride content of Aggregates
Potential Alkali ndash Silica reactivity of Aggregates Water Soluble Chloride Salts in Aggregates
Acid ndash Soluble Material in fine Aggregate Organic impurities in fine Aggregates
Determining the water content of freshly mixed
concrete
Determining the Portland cement content of the
hardened hydraulic cement concrete
Chemical analysis of hardened concrete Sulfate content of hardened concrete
Chemical analysis for metals like steel Chloride content of hardened concrete
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ORE ANALYSIS
Dolomite Ore Iron Ore
Copper Ore Nickel Ore
Chromium Ore Limestone Ore
Manganese Ore Gypsum
Dunite Quartz
STEEL CHEMISTRY
Alloys Brass amp Bronze
Aluminum Alloys Chemical Composition of Steel
ASTM A 262 (Various) Diffused Hydrogen Test
ASTM G 48 (Variou) Purity of Metals
ASTM G 6667 Nickel Alloys
OIL ANALYSIS
Appearance Flash Point Specific Gravity
Ash Content Water content Insoluble pentane
Carbon Conradson Residue Wear Metals Total Acid Number
Kinematic Viscosity Break Down voltage Total Base Number
Dissipation factor Oil Content Viscosity Index
Color Pour Point Flash Point
Copper Corrosion BS amp W Density
Neutralization number Resistivity Interfacial tension
Dissolve gas Sediment Sulphur content
Cloud point Distillation PCB
Oxidation test Gassing
AMBIENT AIR STACK MONITORING
Carbon Dioxide RPM (PM 10 5 25)
Carbon Monoxide Semi Volatile Organic Compounds
Chlorine Content SO2
Hydrogen Sulfide Total Acid Concentration
Lower Explosion Limit Total Hydrocarbon
Oxides of Nitrogen Total Particulate Concentration
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Oxygen Volatile Organic Compounds
Ozone Dioxin amp Furion
INDOOR AIR QUALITY ndash IAQ INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE - IH
Asbestos Bulk Sample Analysis Total amp Respirable Fibers
Asbestos Fiber Concentration in Air Total amp Respirable Particulates
Bacterial amp Microbial Identification Total Plate Count
FungalMould Identification Toxic Vapors
Metals VOC amp SVOC
Noise Monitoring Dosimetry TWA Yeast amp Mould Identification
MICROBIOLOGICAL ANALYSIS OF WATER
Test Method ndash BS ENISOAPHAAWWACMMEF CCFRA
GUIDELINES ndash Omani standardGSOWHODubai Municipality
WATER WASTE WATERINDUSTRIES WATER SOIL
Heterotrophic plate count
Total Coliforms
Escherichia coli
EnterococciFecal streptococci
Pseudomonas aeroginosa Staphylococcus aureus
Legionella spp Nematodes
Sulphate Reducing Bacteria Yeast amp Mould
Salmonella Microscopic observations and interpretations
Vibrio cholera Standard Plate count at 22 o C
Fecal Coliform Clostridium perfringens
Legionella anisa
Legionella Pneumophila serogroup 1
Legionella Pneumophila serogroup 2-14
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MICROBIOLOGICAL ANALYSIS OF PERSONAL SWABSSURFACE SWABSEQUIPMENT
SWABS
Total coliforms
Fecal coliforms
Escherichia coli
Aerobic plate count
Staphylococcus aureus
Yeast and Mould
Salmonella spp
COSMETICS ANALYSIS
HairoilsHair creams Hair shampooBody lotion Chemical DepilinatorsTalcum PowderDeoderants
Toilette soapSkin cream etc As per GSOOS SASO USFDAAOAC Standards
COSMETICS ANALYSIS
Appearance Thermal Stability
Color Total Fat
Odor Lead
Homogenous Cadmium
Texture Nickel
Seperation Chromium
Skin Irritation Test Ethanol insoluble matter
Marking Water insoluble matter
Language Total free Alkali
Instructions for Use Chlorides calculated as NaCl
Warning phrases concerning the product (if any) Saponification Value
Chemical and Physical Tests Free Fatty Acid as Oliec Acid
Moisture Extraneous matter
pH Total Non Acqueos content
Sediment and suspended matter Peroxide value
Alchohol content Total Bacterial count
Formaldehyde Yeast and Mould
Essential oils Pseudomonas aeroginosa
Volatile matter Staphylococcus aureus
Non volatile alcohol matter
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LIST OF CHEMICALENVIRONMENTALMICROBIOLOGICAL EQUIPMENTS
pH Meter Conductivity Meter pH Meters
Dissolved Oxygen Meter Turbidity Meter
Flame Atomic Absorption Spectrometer
FAASGFAAS Hg Analyzer
EDXRF Analyzer ndash Philips MiniPal2
Muffle Air Furnace (1100˚C) Breakdown voltage
ICP- OES Colour apparatus for OIL
GC-MSGC centrifuge
IC Open cup ndashClosed cup Flash point
UV-VIS-NIR Spectrometer HACH TAN delta Resistivity meter
Dissolved gas Analyser ( TOGA) AAS
TAN Titrator Microscope
Copper corrosion Colony Counter
Karl fisher colometric Viscometer
Interfacial tensometer OES
Biological safety Cabinet UV apparatus
Shaker Water bath
Freezer Incubator
Chillier Autoclave
Micro pipetter Vortex
pipetter
Weighing Balance
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KEY STAFF AT CHEMICALMICROBIOLOGICAL LAB
MAJOR CHEMICALENVIRONMENTAL CLIENTS
Client Client
HMR Consultants Dhofar Power Company
Geo-Resources Omani Euro Foods Industries
Al-Safa Environmental Consultancy Al-Hassan Engineering Company
Five Oceans Dawood Contracting Company
Fugro Middle East Natural Resources Consultants
Gulf Mining ICES
Muscat Chromite Sohar Steel LLC
Total Management Trading Construction Materials Industries
Emirates Trading Co Al-Shidhani Refreshments Enterprises
Oman Chromite Oman Aluminium Processing Industries LLC
Muscat Overseas Radisson Blu
National Arabian Gulf International Desalination amp Water Treatment
ASB Group Dhofar Beverages
Majan Mining Company OMASCO
Haya Oman Liquefied Natural Gas Company
Oman Polyproplene Swan Foods LLC
Oman Methanol Bahwan Engineering Co
NAME DESIGNATION EXPERIENCE
P Tejali Lab Manager 17 yrs
Asad Naqvi Chemical Lab Supervisor 17 yrs
OD Sebastian Senior Chemist 32 yrs
Vinu Mohan Senior Microbiologist 7 yrs
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Sohar Aluminum OMIFCO
Oman Refreshment Occidental Mukhaizna LLC
Shangri-La Barr Al Jissa Special Technical Services
ENATO Consolidated Contractors Company
Blue City Northern Minerals Company
Andam International Sweets of Oman
SUR Desalination (Bahwan Veolia Water) Lalbuksh Voltas Engineering Services
STFA Bahwan Veolia Water LLC
Larsen amp Turbo COWI-Larsen
GALFAR Khimji Permoglaze (Oman) LLC
AATCO United Chrome LLC
Interbeton amp Six Construct Oman Flour Mills Company
Douglas OHI Oman National Engineering amp Investment
VALE -Oman Petrogas
BP Oman Sohar aluminium
Siemens-Oman American Embassy
Tawoos Catering Wacasco Catering
MAF DALKIA Al Futtaim amp Sons
Enhance Khimji Ramdas LLC
Oman Oasis National Mineral water CO LLC
Areej Vegetablesamp Oil Derivatives National Pharmaceuticals
Towell Infrastructure Tulip Inn
The Chedi Grand Hyatt
Al Bustan Palace Muscat Holiday INN
Hotel Ibis Park Inn
Radisson Blu Mother Care
Tabreed Taghleef Indusries
NABIL Biscuits ATTCO
Worely parrsion AECOM
Honda Rotem Abensia
Global Gypsum Board Minvest
Global Engineering SteamTech
Mazoom Pharmacy Muscat Pharmacy
IBN- SINA Pharmacy Golden Jood Trading
Sun rise Global Beya Global Muscat
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MECHANICAL CORROSION AND METALLURGICAL TESTING
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Lonestar Alpha has the capability to cater to the physical metallurgical testing requirements of a wide range of
materials and products The testing capability and experience are recognized by reputed organizations like
PDO OXY BP OGC etc and third party inspection agencies Tests are generally carried out to international
standards set by ASTM BS ASME API AWS and others Lonestar Alpha offers quality service to
international standards accurate results and quick turnaround at reasonable cost
Lonestar Alpha Mechanical Metallurgical Corrosion Testing Capabilities Include
Tensile compression Test Vickers Hardness RockwellBrinell Hardness
Impact (Ambient temp to -196degC) BendFlatteningNick Break Test Elevated Temperature
tensile testing
Corrosion Test - ASTM
A262G48G28ASTM A 923
ASTM E 562 Ferrite measurement
by ferritscope Flexure
Proof Load Breaking Load Failure Load
Coating Thickness Coating Continuity Coating Adhesion
MacroMicro Examination Fillet Weld Break Nick Break
HIC SSCC test in accordance with
NACE standards Chemistry by OES
Failure Analysis and
Material Investigation
Chemical analysis of metallic materials of
Fe and Ni base alloys In situ Replica Metallography
Metallic sample collection at
site for chemical analysis
Strand wire testing for mechanical
properties Portable hardness testing Manhole Cover testing
Rubber testing Geo-textile testing HDPE testing
Materials frequently tested include
Metals and alloy products such as plates shapes bares pipes and fittings
Welding procedure qualification test coupons
Welding consumable qualification test coupons
Welder qualification test coupons
Welding procedure test coupons
Steel Bars Wires and Fabric for concrete reinforcement
Galvanized Steel products
Fasteners
Metal Castings
Cemented Carbide Products
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Lonestar Alpha Laboratories offers a wide range of metallurgical services to many diverse industries supported by
an experienced team of metallurgical engineers trained technicians and modern equipment The following
services are offered
o Laboratory Metallography and Microscopy
o Replica and In-situ Metallography
o Corrosion Testing and Evaluation
o Condition Usability and Remaining Life Assessment
o Failure Analysis and Investigation
o Other Services
Laboratory Metallography and Microscopy
Scanning Electron Microscopy
Stereomicroscopy
Energy Dispersive X-ray Analysis
Fractrography
Macrostructural Examination
Microstructural Examination
Microhardness Evaluation
Replica and In-situ Metallography
In-situ Replica Metallography
Replication of Fractures
Replication of Surface Features
Corrosion Testing and Evaluation
Lonestar Alpha is equipped to undertake corrosion testing and evaluation in accordance with NACE and ASTM
standards for qualification of materials used in corrosive environments which include sea water brine blackish
water and sour service The following tests are conducted
Resistance to Pitting and Crevice Corrosion
Susceptibility to Intergranular Corrosion Attack
Resistance to Sulfide Stress Cracking (SSC)
Resistance to Hydrogen Induced Cracking (HIC)
Examination of Scales and Corrosion Products
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Condition Usability and Remaining Life Assessment
Periodic inspections serve to identify degradation processes at an early stage and thereby provide necessary
information for assessment of condition usability and remaining life Further the initiation of timely repair or
replacement actions substantially reduced or eliminates costly capital and downtime losses
Lonestar has the capability and experience to perform comprehensive inspections necessary for condition
usability and remaining life assessment of a wide range of materials and components used in structures plants and
operating equipment
Power plant and auxiliary boiler tubes headers and connectors
Turbine nozzles vanes combustor lines and casings
Oil and gas processing equipment and components
Equipment and components of marineoffshore structures
Drilling and downhole equipment and components
Engine Components
Failure Analysis and Investigation
Supported by its integrated analytical facilities and the diverse professional capabilities of its staff Lonestar has
for the last several years provided accurate and timely analyses and investigations into failures of components
Reports include comprehensive photographic documentation of observations discussions of findings conclusions
on the mechanism and root cause of failure
Other Services
Lonestar offer assistance in the following areas
Material selection for intended service
Preparation of material testing and inspection procedures
Study of failure mechanisms of complex systems
Troubleshooting
Research and development
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LIST OF METALLURGY TESTS
LIST OF METALLURGY LAB EQUIPMENTS Instron Universal Tensile Tester Lathe Machine
Satec Charpy Impact testing machine Charpy Broaching Machine
Forcipol Bend Testing machine Gas Cutting Gear
Olympus Metallurgical Microscope Carl Zeiss
microscope upto 1600X
Stereo Microscope
Metlabcorp Micro Polisher Digital Verniers
Automatic Polishing machine Digital Micrometers
Water Chiller Bath Coating thickness Meter
Optorama Shadowgraph Holiday detector
Digital thermometers Band Saw Machine
Vickers hardness tester Hack Saw Machine
Fischer Ferritscope Universal Milling Machine
STEEL REBARS EXOTIC MATERIAL
Tensile Tests Bend Tests
Elevated Temperature Tensiles Rebar Tensile Bend and Rebend
Proof Load test Fracture Test
Macro Preparation amp Examination Coating thickness test Holiday Detection Test
Peel Off Test Vickers Rockwell Hardness Survey
Charpy Impact Test Micro Examination with photograph
Ferrite Count (Point Count method) - count Ferrite Content (Magnetic Method) - spots
A262 Test Practice CE ASTM G48ASTM G28 tests
SSCC Test HIC Test
Chemical Analysis XRD EDXRF Analysis
SEMEDS Analysis Detailed Failure Investigation Material investigation
CTOD In-situ Replica Metallography
Strand Wire Tensile Test Manhole Cover Compression Test
Ring Stiffness Test GRE Rubber Plastic Geo-textile Tensile testing
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KEY STAFF AT METALLURGY LAB
Anil Vashishta Pratik Raval Sasikumar Isehaq Chezian
NAME DESIGNATION QUALIFICATION EXPERIENCE
Anil Vashishta Operations Manager
Metallurgical Head
BE Metallurgical
Engineering 24 years
Pratik Raval Test House Supervisor BE Mechanical
Engineering 10 years
KSasikumar Senior Metallurgist BE Metallurgical
Engineering 14 years
GChezhian Metallurgist BE Metallurgical
Engineering 06 years
Ishaq Al Harassi Senior Engineer BE Mechanical
Engineering 08 years
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BRANCHES amp CONTACTS
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LONESTAR ALPHA LABORATORIES BRANCHES amp CONTACTS
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Fax +968 24503814
Email muscatlablonestaralphacom
Muscat (Chemistry Environmental) PO Box 1197 PC 130 Azaiba ndash Muscat Sultanate of Oman
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Moncy Thomas
Finance HR amp Admin Manager
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Operations
Anil Vashishta
Operations Manager Metallurgical Head
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Civil Engineering Material Lab Hukam Chand
Civil Engineering Country Manager - Civil
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Naresh Paladugu
Civil Engineering Technical Manager - Civil
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Rakesh
Civil Engineering Lab Manager - Sohar Lab
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Civil Engineering Lab Manager ndash Salalah Lab
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Tomiyo
Civil Engineering Senior Lab Technician - Duqm Lab
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Geotechnical Engineering Lab
J Pavan Kumar
Geotechnical Engineering Sr Geotechnical engineer
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Chemical Microbiology amp Environmental Lab
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Chemical Microbiology amp Environmental Engineering Lab Manager
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Asad
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Vinu Mohan
Food amp Microbiology Testing
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Metallurgy Lab
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Anil Vashishta
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Pratik Raval
Metallurgy Lab Test House Supervisor
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Sasi Kumar
Metallurgy Lab Senior Metallurgist
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LOCATION MAPS
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1 MUSCAT
2 Muscat ndash Chemistry Lab
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3 SOHAR
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4 DUQM
5 SALALAH
Registered with Directorate General for Specification amp measurements
Approved by PDO ISOIEC 170252005 Certified by SGS for ISO 9001
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Duqm Port Complex
Jan De Nul Dredging Ltd
Power Generation amp Distribution Facility at Daleel
Field
Larsen amp Toubro Electromech LLC
Ministry of manpower Building at Airport Height Larsen amp Toubro (Oman) LLC
Glorei Maktabi2 Commercial Building at Al
Wattayah
Larsen amp Toubro (Oman) LLC
Oman Botanic Garden Phase-III Larsen amp Toubro (Oman) LLC
3311kV Primary Sub Station at Al Muna amp Al
Ansab
Larsen amp Toubro (Oman) LLC
22033kv Grid Substation amp Transmission Line at As
Sawady (Blue City Area)
Larsen amp Toubro (Oman) LLC
Primary Substation at Jibroo Larsen amp Toubro (Oman) LLC
13233kV Grid Station at Misfah Area Larsen amp Toubro (Oman) LLC
Flyover Widening and Junction Improvement at
Athaiba
Larsen amp Toubro (Oman) LLC
Dualization of Ghala ndash Al Ansab Road Larsen amp Toubro (Oman) LLC
Al Amerat ndash Quriyat Road Nagarjuna Construction Company
Houses at different location in Quriyat Nagarjuna Construction Company
Construction of Bridge Across Wadi Bani Hinay at
Wilayat of Al Rustaq Abu Hatim Company LLC
Construction of State Audit Institution Head Quarters
Building in Muscat Al Bustan Area Abu Hatim Company LLC
Sultan Qaboos Mosque at Nakhal amp Sumail Abu Hatim Company LLC
Proposed main entrance amp boundary wall at samoud
garrisonHalban Al Ansari Contractors
CPF Road Khazzan Al EZ Trading Transport amp Contracting Co
LLC
Health Center at Nizwa Al Badi Trading
Sultan Qaboos Mosque at Sumail Al Badi Trading
RAH Masjed amp Sablah for PDO Al Hajiry Trading LLC
Al Seeb Waste Water project Al Hajiry Trading LLC
Emergency Water Resrvoir Al Hassan Engineering Company SAOG
Construction of Independent Power Plant Project
Roads(Barka-3) Al Hassan Engineering Company SAOG
Renal Dialysis Center at Seeb Al khalili Construction LLC
Supply Hanger Rafo Mussannah Al khalili Construction LLC
Construction of Barracks accommodation at Airport
Heights Al Nahdha -Al Omaniah Co LLC
Proposed Sports Facilities for Security unitAl
Khoudh Al Rawahi International Co LLC
Remedial Works to Bridges Phase - 4A
(RUAWorks A Side) Al Sarooj Construction LLC
MohdAl Ameen Mosque-External Work Package Al Turki Enterprises
Regional Head Quarters at Ibri amp Rustaq Al Turki Enterprises
Proposed Officers Bedsit Masirah Alyam Enterprises LLC
Accomodation Complex (Kitchen amp Dining)Bid
Bid Police station Building-1 Arabian Supplies Contracting LLC
Officers Bed sit Sumail Arabian Supplies Contracting LLC
Multi - Purpose Hall Bahla Al Hamra Mudhaibi Arabian Supplies Contracting LLC
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amp Al Khamil
Innovation Park Muscat Arabian Supplies Contracting LLC
Dualization of Bid-Bid - Sur Road Section
1Package 1 A Astaldi-Ozkar JV
Al Hail Green Residential Developments Phase - 1 Bahwan Contracting Company LLC
3 X 20 MUA Primary Sub Station Ghala Bahwan Contracting Company LLC
Construction of New HLD Class room PDO Bahwan Engineering Company
Mixed use development at Bausher Carillion Alawi LLC
Roual Opera House Carillion Alawi LLC
Al Khairan Hotel Resort amp Spa Carillion Alawi LLC
Sultan Qaboos Mosque Nizwa Carillion Alawi LLC
Majlis Oman Carillion Alawi LLC
Construction of Muscat Airport Interchange on 18th
Nov Street
Consolidated Contractors Company Oman LLC
( CCC )
Construction of Underpass at Bait Al Barka
RA(CUB Project)
Consolidated Contractors Company Oman LLC
( CCC )
Design amp Construction of Al Mahaj RA Interchange
and related drainage amp Road works
Consolidated Contractors Company Oman LLC
( CCC )
Dualization of Farq Roundabout - Marfarsquoa Daris
Road
Consolidated Contractors Company Oman LLC
( CCC )
Grade Separated Junction Project stage 1 Consolidated Contractors Company Oman LLC
( CCC )
3rd laning of the Main Road from Al Mawaleh
Interchange to Bait Al Barka RA-Lot(1)
Consolidated Contractors Company Oman LLC
( CCC )
MEDC - Head Office building Dawood Contracting Company LLC
Jabal Al- AKhadar Resort Hotel Dawood Contracting Company LLC
Proposed Villa at Royal Flight Residential Complex
at Seeb Dawood Contracting Company LLC
3rd Laning of the M Road from Al Mawaleh
Intrsquochange to Bait Al Barka RA(Lot-2) Desert Line project LLC
Dualization of Nizwa Ibri Road Sec-2 from Jabrin to
Ibri Option 2 Desert Line project LLC
Construction of Asphalt Road from Al Haisha in
Wilayat Bahla to Hamra Al Duru in Wilayat IBRI Desert Line project LLC
Construction of Water Supply to Wilayat Wadi Bani
Khalid Desert Line project LLC
Additional amp Alteration works at Al falaji Development Services ampMaintenance LLC
Armoury Magazine at ROP Academy Development Services ampMaintenance LLC
Construction of Pump Shed Room and Reatin Wall Development Services ampMaintenance LLC
Fanja Sports Club Development Services ampMaintenance LLC
HQ for Ammunition stores at MAM Development Services ampMaintenance LLC
Immigration Complex at Nizwa Development Services ampMaintenance LLC
New building for CDC Department at Rustaq
Hospital complex Development Services ampMaintenance LLC
VIF Complex at Mudhaibi Development Services ampMaintenance LLC
Design amp Construction of Additional Interchanges
for Al Mubaila South Federic Stirling Batco LLC
13233KV Substation amp Associated OHL Ghala
amp AL Khamil Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
NHC Royal Hospital Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
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Inflight Catering Facilities Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
Design amp Construction of Al-Faroosiya Street
Interchange Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
Border Post complex at Rub Al Khali Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
Upgradation of IzkiMuthaibiRustaq Grid station Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
New Accident and Emergency + Burns Department
at Khoula Hospital Phase -8 Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
Dualization of Nizwa ndash Thumrait Road(IZZ-Adam
Section) Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
Dualization of Nizwa ndash Ibri RoadSec2 from Jabrin
to Ibri ndash 1 Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
Ras Al Hadd Airport Development Project Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
Safah and Wadi Latham Oilfield Services
Construction Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
Upgrade of Mukhaizna Airfield ndash New Runway
construction Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
Construction of Water Distribution network
Rustaq Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
New Darsait STP Project Galfar-Cadagua JV
Barrack Accomodation Suwaiq Gulf International Contracting LLC
Al Hamriya storm water drainage channel Hasan Juma Backer Trading amp Contracting
CoLLC
Annexe Building for Supreme Council for Planing Hasan Juma Backer Trading amp Contracting
CoLLC
Oman National Centre for treatment of
Haematological Disorder amp Bone Marrow Transplant
Hasan Juma Backer Trading amp Contracting
CoLLC
Construction of Jr Rate Accomodation Block
Wudam Iskan Contracting Company LLC
8 JOQ at MAM Iskan Contracting Company LLC
Military Technical College District Cooling System Iskan Contracting Company LLC
Al Amerat Waste Water Project Contract A 2 JV Arab Contractors amp WUEC
Darsait Al Wadi Al Kabir Road Project Larsen amp Toubro(Oman)LLC
MGI Road Project Larsen amp Toubro(Oman)LLC
Al Athaibah Interchange Larsen amp Toubro(Oman)LLC
Construction of 13233kv Grid Station at Amrat
Construction of 132kv Grid Station at Mabella - 2
and Installation of Required 132kv Overhead
Line132kv Cables in Muscat Governorate (Tender
No 1432012)
Larsen amp Toubro(Oman)LLC
6 Class Rooms to Zainab Al Asadiya School at Al
Amerat Mansoor Al Masroory
Proposed 14 classroom - Girls basic education
School at QalhatSur Mansoor Al Masroory
Accomodation at Adam Nafal Contracting amp Trading Co LLC
Wudam Naval Base Nafal Contracting amp Trading Co LLC
Construction of 3311KV Primary Sub Station at
Saraya Bandar Jissah
Oman National Engineering amp Investment
Co(SOAG)
Bait Al Barka Viewing Platform amp Sea wall Oman Shapoorji Construction Co LLC
Construction of Medium Wave Radio Transmission
Station in Barkabahla amp Buraimi Premier International Project LLC
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Al Batinah Coastal Housing Project
barkaMusanna amp Suwaiq Radic Construction Company LLC
Commercial amp Residential Building at Mumtaz area Shaksy Engineering Services LLC
Dualization of Ibri ndash Al Dariz-Miskin Road Strabag Oman LLC
Re-Build of Air strip existing at Rusail amp Sayq Strabag Oman LLC
Wadi Minqal amp Wadi Bani Jaber Asphalt Road
Section - 1 Strabag Oman LLC
Dualization of Bid-Bid - Sur Road Section -
1Package 1 - B STFA-HLG JV
Civil Work Services for Safah (B-09) Wadi Latham
(B-27) Fields Special Technical Services
Gas Processing Plant at Abu Tubul Block 60 Special Technical Services
EPC of RAH Substation STS Tebodin LLC
Treated Effluent Supply to Al Riyam amp Kalbou
Parks Teejan Trading amp Contracting
New Supreme Court Building At Al Ghubrah Towell Construction amp Company LLC
MC 4a ndash Civil Aviation Head Quarters Towell Construction amp Company LLC
New Supreme Court Building At Al Ghubrah Towell Construction amp Company LLC
Expansion of Distrib Network Seeb Wilyat ndash Seeb Towell Infrastructure Projects CoLLC (TIPCO)
Water Distribution Network for Wilyat -AL Qabil amp
Ibra Towell Infrastructure Projects CoLLC (TIPCO)
Construction of Batinah Expressway (Package -1) Galfar Engineering amp Contracting SAOG
Batinah Expressway Package ndash 3 Simplex - Konstruktor (JV)
Construction of Batinah Expressway - Package - 4 Larsen amp Toubro(Oman) LLC
Construction of Batinah Expressway - Package - 6 CCC (Oman) LLC
BP Oman - Khazzan Project Al EZ TradingTransport amp Contracting CoLLC
Kempinski HotelThe Wave Muscat Carillion Alawi LLC
Upgrading of Sinaw-Mahout Road Section-02 Strabag Oman LLC
Construction of Batinah Highway (Halban Junction) Strabag Oman LLC
Construction of Batinah Highway-Package-2 Nagarjuna Construction Company (NCC)
Major Site laboratories
Project Contractor
Head Quarter Building for PDO at MAF Al Hajry Trading amp Contracting
Development of Muscat International Airport ndash
Supply of dredged material
Boskalis Westminister (Oman)
Expeditionary Tent Beddown Area at Masirah Island
Cosmopolitan ndash EMTA Joint Venture
BP ndash Pipeline Installation amp Site Construction Galfar Engineering
Rehabilitation Works (Roads Bridges) at Quriyat Federcei Stirling Batco
Health Centre at Saham Al Badi Trading amp Construction
Sohar Bulk Jetty Oman Operation Saipem ndash Afcons Joint Venture
PDO ndash SNDC Project at Qurn Alam
Al Hassan Engineering
2nd Asian Beach Game 2010 at Wudam Carillion Alawi LLC
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Power Generation amp Distribution Facility at Daleel
Field
Larsen amp Toubro Electromech LLC
Health Centre at Rahab
Al Dahleez International LLC
Sohar Bulk Jetty Project
Saipem- Afcons Joint Venture
Court Complex at Rustaq
Carillion Alawi LLC
PDO Bahja ndash Plot Development
Sayouh Mahwees Trd amp Cont Co LLC
Dualization of Bid-Bid Sur Road Astaldi ndash Ozkar JV and STFA-HLG JV
ROP ndash Sidab Harbour Project Carillion Alawi LLC
Salalah International Airport LampT Galfar Contortion
Construction of Al Batinah Expressway (Package -1) Galfar Engineering amp Contracting SAOG
Batinah Express way Package ndash 3 Simplex - Konstruktor (JV)
Construction of Batinah Expressway - Package - 4 Larsen amp Toubro(Oman) LLC
Construction of Batinah Expressway - Package - 5 FSB Ferrovial amp Batco JV
Construction of Batinah Expressway - Package - 6 CCC (Oman) LLC
Air traffic control at Masira Darim Construction company LLC
Transfer station at Fanza Malik Sohar
STF Complex -Suwaiq Dawood Contracting Company LLC
Ras Al Hamra Development Project (RAH - 435) Al Turki Enterprises LLC
Zulia Power plant (PDO) Al Hassan Engineering LLC
SNCP Qurnalam Al Hassan Engineering LLC
RAH International School Al Hajry Trading amp Contracting
Dualization of Bid-Bid - Sur Road Section
1Package 1 A
Astaldi-Ozkar JV
Halban prade ground project (SSF) Trading amp Investment LLC
Jabel Akhthar Hotel Dawood Contracting Company LLC
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Sultan Qaboos Mosque Nizwa Carillion Alawi LLC
SUR IPP Douglas OHI
MC-5 Salalah International Airport L amp T India and L amp T Oman
MC-5 Salalah International Airport Galfar Engineering amp Contracting SAOG
Shadeed Iron amp Steel L amp T Oman
Shadeed Iron amp Steel Simplex Infrastructures LLC
Health Centre Ibri Master Bin Karam
University Of Buraimi L amp T Oman
University Of Buraimi L amp T Oman
Trasnsfer Station SUR Mallak Sohar
Dualization of Mahdha-AL Rawdha Road
Buraimi
Premier International
Duqm Port Road Strabag Oman LLC
Mall of Oman - Package - 2 SPCCC
Dualization of Adam - Thumrait Road Part - 2
(ATD Project)
CCC (Oman) LLC
Durability Test of Concrete such as Chloride Migration Test and Rapid Chloride Permeability Test
Field Compaction test is used to provide the basis for control the fill material compaction
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Rapid chloride penetration test for concrete to asses the chloride ion penetration
Durability Test of Concrete such as Water Penetration Test
Permeability Apparatus Constant amp Falling Head for Granular ampClaySilt
Transverse Strength of Kerb Stone
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Non Destructive Structural Investigation
Exposure of foundation for visual inspection and NDT
Cover meter surevy Test indicates position of reinforecemnt bars hardned concrete
Ultra sonic pulse velocity measurement to assess the uniformity of concrete Detects internal flaws cracks and segregation etc
Rebound Hammer test to find the insitu concrete strength Surface hardness
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Direct Shear test to find the cohesion(C) and angle of internal friction(ɸ) in soil samples
Insitu concrete coring to determine the compressive strength
Marshall stability test for asphalt mixes
GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING
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Lonestar Alpha Labs undertake onshore amp offshore ground investigations for a wide variety of civil and
industrial construction infrastructure and pipeline projects We pride ourselves by adopting the same
professional approach to both large multi-disciplinary investigation projects as well as small simple structures
Our Investigation is supervised by highly qualified amp experienced geotechnical engineers and geologists
General Geotechnical Engineering Services
Design and planning of ground investigations
Settlement Monitoring
Foundation Designs and Proof Checking
Design of Reinforced Earth Structures
Design of Deep Foundations (Piles Well) amp Mat Foundations
Borehole drilling amp soil investigations (SPT)
Dynamic Cone Penetration Testing (DCPT)
Static Cone Penetration Test with pore-pressure measurement (CPTU)
Sample coring and analysis
Down hole and Cross Hole Seismic Tests
Trial pitting and trenching
Slope stability analysis amp studies
Pumping Tests and permeability Lugeon Tests
Double Ring Infiltrometer Tests
Plate bearing Tests and in-situ CBRs
Electrical Resistively Test
Thermal Resistivity Test
Resistively Profiling amp Resistivity Mapping
Groundwater Monitoring Sampling and Analysis
Preparation of factual and interpretative reporting
Soil Investigations
Soil Geotechnical investigations are performed by geotechnical engineers to obtain information on the physical
and mechanical properties of soil and rock around a site to design earthworks and foundations for proposed
structures and for repair of distress to earthworks and structures caused by subsurface conditions A geotechnical
investigation includes surface exploration and subsurface exploration of a site Our rigs are cable to drill vertical
holes down to 400m and inclined holes down to 200m below existing ground level
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Soil sampling using variety of samplers to collect disturbed samples relatively undisturbed samples and
undisturbed samples Samplers such as Hand Shovel Machine driven auger continuous flight auger Split-
Spoon SPT sampler Shelby Tube Sampler Piston Sampler
Laboratory tests
A wide variety of laboratory tests performed on soils and rocks to measure different properties
Although detailed list of laboratory testing is presented in Civil section some of the typical tests involved in the
investigation are given below
Water Content
Particle size Analysis Grain Size Distribution
Sedimentation Hydrometer analysis
Atterberg limits
California Bearing Ratio (CBR)
Direct Shear Test
Oedometer Test (Consolidation)
Swelling Pressure Test
Tri-axial Test
Unconfined Compressive Strength
Chemical Analysis of Soil and Water
In-Situ geotechnical tests
Standard Penetration Test (SPT) - in-situ standard penetration test designed to provide information on the
properties of soil while also collecting a disturbed soil sample for grain-size analysis and soil classification
Dynamic Cone Penetration Test (DCPT) - in-situ dynamic cone penetration test designed to provide
information on the properties of sub soil of natural ground or for pavement DCPT is useful to determine the in-
situ CBR and subgrade modulus
Cone Penetration Test (CPT) ndash standard Cone Penetration Test is performed using an instrumented probe
with a conical tip pushed into the soil hydraulically at a constant rate CPT instrument records tip resistance
friction resistance along the sleeve and pore-pressure measurement For bigger sites usually the CPTs are
performed in combination with drilling of boreholes to correlate so that the investigation is economical and
appropriate CPT data interpretation is used for correlation of soil properties and also to determine Soil Bearing
Capacity (SBC)
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Constant head Falling head permeability tests - Estimating Hydraulic conductivity (or permeability)
of different types of soil is the most important step in designing any groundwater control system The knowledge
of this property is much useful in solving problems involving yield of water bearing strata seepage through
earthen dams stability of earthen dams and embankments of canal bank affected by seepage settlement etc The
falling head method of determining permeability is used for soil with low discharge where as the constant head
permeability test is used for coarse-grained soils with a reasonable discharge in a given time For very fine-
grained soil capillarity permeability test is recommended
Lugeon Test or Packer Tests - Estimating Hydraulic conductivity (or permeability) of different types of
rocks is a key step in designing any groundwater control system in a rock We do perform Packer Permeability
Tests in Rocks
Groundwater Monitoring
Our geotechnical field staffs are well trained for installing Piezometers and groundwater monitoring Piezometers
are two types viz Type-1 is Standpipe Piezometer and Type-2 is Vibrating-Wire Piezometers Standpipe
piezometer facilitates Groundwater levels measurement using dip meter or water level indicators while VW
piezometers are useful for monitoring Pore-Water pressures continuously using special devices attached to data
loggers
Groundwater Samples can be collected for analysis in the chemical and microbiological lab Routine drinking
water analysis trace metals and organic parameters can be tested and evaluated
Slope Stability Studies
The field of slope stability encompasses the analysis of static and dynamic stability of slopes of earth and rock-fill
dams slopes of other types of embankments excavated slopes and natural slopes in soil and soft rock Lonestar
Alpha can provide slope stability investigation analysis (including modelling) and design mitigation which can
be completed by our well trained and qualified geologists and geotechnical engineers
Settlement Monitoring
Settlement Monitoring surveys is performed to determine the degree of horizontal and vertical displacement of
structures pavements and embankments over a defined period Severe pavement damage and structural failure
can be a direct result of settlement and therefore it is critical that movement be detected and measured Our Senior
Engineering Surveyors and Geotechnical Engineers are available to assist you with the development and
implementation of a monitoring system to suit individual requirements
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Other Geotechnical Field Tests
Plate Load Tests
In-Situ CBR Tests
Soil Electrical Resistivity Tests
Soil Thermal Resistivity Tests
Pile Integrity Tests
Infiltration Rate Tests using Double Ring Infiltrometer
Geotechnical Field Tests
Geophysical seismic tests are useful to determine dynamic soil rock properties which will be used in
design of machine and any other vibrating equipment foundations
Two typical seismic tests performed as part of the geotechnical investigations are
Downhole seismic test and
Crosshole seismic test
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LIST OF GEOTECHNICAL TESTS
LIST OF GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING EQUIPMENTS
Drilling Rigs Desco Inc 2No SP4500S amp 3No
SP3500S (crawler)
Split-Spoon Sampler
Drilling Rig Ellettari EK100S amp EK 200S (crawler) Piston Type Samples
Drilling Rigs Truck Mounted Vibrating Wire Piezometers Devices amp Loggers
Drilling Rods Tricone Bits
Standard SPT sets and rods Tungsten Carbide Drilling Bits (96mm amp 101mm amp
above)
Single Double amp Triple Tube Core Barrels ndash
Conventional amp Wireline system
Diamond Bits Surface amp Impregnated (96mm amp
101mm amp above) ndash Conventional amp Wireline system
Shelby Tubes Automatic Water level Meter
Dynamic Cone Penetrometer Test equipment (DCPT) Bailers for Groundwater Sampling
Down-The-Hole Hammer (DTH Hammer) Packer Test Apparatus
Surveying Equipments (Auto Levels Total Station
GPS and Accessories)
Variable Geotechnical Softwares (gINT etc)
Thermal Resistivity Test Apparatus (KD2 Pro) Electrical Resistivity Test Apparatus (Nillson)
SUBSURFACE SOIL ROCK GROUNDWATER
Soil Investigation Drilling in Soils and Rocks
Bearing Capacity amp Settlement Analysis Slope Stability Analysis
Trial Pits Standard Penetration Test - SPT
Permeability in Soil (Falling Constant Head) Dynamic Cone Penetration Test - DCPT
Permeability in Rock (Lugeon Packer Test) Infiltration Rate Tests
Groundwater Monitoring and Sampling Installation of Inclinometers amp Pressure Meters
In-situ CBR Tests Installation of Piezometers
Soil Swelling Tests Plate Load Tests
Vane Shear Tests Soil Electrical Resistivity Tests
Down Hole Seismic Tests Cross Hole Seismic Tests
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KEY STAFF AT GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING
NAME DESIGNATION QUALIFICATION EXPERIENCE
J Pavan Kumar Sr Geotechnical Engineer MTech - Geotechnical 8
Tauseef anwar Geologist MSc Geology 5
Bahrudeen assain
Mohammed Geologist MSc Geology 5
Anjali Geologist BSc in Geology 8
Imran Ishaq Engineering asst Dip Civil 5
Mohammed Al-Ansari Logistics and Supervisor High School 10
Ameen Khalfan Field Coordinator High School 8
Abdullah Field Coordinator High School 5
Rit Bahadur Drilling Operator High School 15
Purna Bahadur Drilling Operator High School 16
Rajan Basnet Drilling Operator High School 10
Subarna Paija Drilling Operator High School 11
Lil Bahadur Sr Mechanic High School 11
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RECENT GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING PROJECTS Project Client Consultant No of Boreholes
Oman National Railway
Project Segments 2 amp 6
Italferr SpA MOTC 65 BH 80 TP amp
Piezometers
Bunker Terminal at Duqm Oman Oil Marketing Co
(OOMC)
Worley Parsons Oman
Engineering (WPOE)
10 BH amp MASW
survey
Mahdah ndash Rawdah Road
Dualization project
Premier International Mott McDonald 22 BH 15 TP amp
Slope stability
Yibal-Khuff FEED project Galfar Engg amp
Contracting Co SAOG
Petroleum Development
Oman (PDO)
95 BH 45 TP amp 11
Downhole seismic
Well pad stability
investigations at Fahud
Mabrouk Khulud West D
Galfar Engg amp
Contracting Co SAOG
Petroleum Development
Oman (PDO)
18 BH
Batinah Expressway Pkg 3 Simplex Infrastructure Parsons International
MOTC
79 BH
Adam ndash Thumrait
Dualization Project
Parsons International MOTC 150 BH 365 TP
Lime Calcination project at
Salalah
Carmeuse Inc - 15 BH 10 TP amp
Diagraphy drilling
Duqm Area A B amp C Sultan Qaboos University
(SQU)
SEZAD 65 BH amp 20 TP
Various Substation projects
in all Governorates
Dawood Engineering
Consultancy
Mezoon Electricity 50 BH 25 TP 50
ERTs
Chromite Quarry Drilling Arabian Gulf Trading - 7 BH
Transmission line at Taqah Rukun Al Yaqeen Int Mott McDonald 50 BH amp 61 TP
Izz ndash Adam Road
Dualization Project
Galfar Engg amp
Contracting Co SAOG
National Engg Services
of Pakistan (NESPAK)
25 BH amp 8 TPs
Bid bid ndash Sur Road
Dualization Project
Astaldi ndash Ozkar Joint
Venture
Dar Al-Handassah
(Lebonan)
89 BH 8 TPs
Piezometers
Water Distribution Network
at Al Amerat
Taeyoung ndash Hasan Juma
Baker JV
Sogreah Consultants 25 BH 130 TP amp Soil
Resistivity
Taxiway and Airlift Ramp
at Al Musannah Airbase
American International
Contractors Inc
- 34 BH amp 62 TP
Water Distribution Network
at Al Khoud
Towell Infrastructure
Projects Co LLC
National Engg Services
of Pakistan (NESPAK)
11 BH 7 TP amp Soil
Resistivity
Interchanges btn Airport amp
Muscat Expressway
Soares Da Costa ndash Oman
United Engg Services JV
Parsons International 15 BHs amp 10 TP
Oman Botanic Garden Diwan Royal Court Alatec (Spain) 75 BH
Qurayiat-Al-Amerat Road Muscat Municipality Parsons International 6 BH
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Tunnel
Al-Haffa District
Development Infrastructure
Dohfar Municipality Dar Al-Handassah
(Lebonan)
11 BH
Piezometers
Salam Resort amp Spa in Yiti
Muscat
Sama Dubai Halcrow International 58 BH
amp Piezometers
Al-Ansab STP Galfar Engineering amp
Contracting
Khatib AlAmi 6 BH
Limestone Quarry for
Doqoum Dry Dock
Daewoo Co Daewoo Co 6 BH
Barka Water Reservoir
Expansion Works
Galfar Engineering amp
Contracting
Mott Mac Donald 12 BH
Soil Resistivity
Information Centers at
Nizwa amp Ibri
Ministry of Higher
Education
Development Services amp
Maintenance
6 BH
Irrigation System Plan for
Dhofar Municipality
Dhofar Municipality Consulting Engineering
Services
7 BH
Infiltration Tests
Cyclone Damage
Rehabilitation Works in Ras
Al-Hadd
CCC Parsons International Investigation for
Ground
Improvement
Soil Resistivity OMIFCO - Soil Resistivity
Seeb Cornice Road
Improvement Bridges
Muscat Municipality Atkins 7 BH
Dualization FarqNizwa to
Marfaa Daris Road
Ministry of Transport and
Communication
Parsons International 18 BH
Dualization of Al Kharjiah
Street
Muscat Municipality Parsons International 6 BH
Bidbid Sur Road Sec-1 MOTC Dar Al Handasah 31 BH Piezometers
120TPs
Flood Protection Dams-
Liwa and Shinaz Area
Ministry of water
resources and regional
municipalities
Renardet amp Fitchner 29 BH 40 TPs
Housing at Hail Al Ghaf
Quriyat
Muscat Municipality - 10 BH amp 10 TPs
132kV OHL from Harweel
to Thumrait
Petroleum Development
Oman
Worley Parsons 11 BH 11TPs amp ERT
132kV OHL from Dank to
Al Hail
Civil Co Contracting OETC Energoprojekt
Mott Mac Donald
43 BH 20 TPs amp
ERT
132kV OHL from Al Wasit
to Buraimi Grid Ss
Civil Co Contracting OETC Energoprojekt
Mott Mac Donald
27 BH 11TPrsquos amp
ERT
Al Athaiba Junction
Improvements
Muscat Municipality Parsons Intl Co 12 BH 7 TP Asphalt
Coring
Third Laneing from Bait Al Muscat Municipality Parsons International 35 BH 34 TP
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Barka to Mabelah Asphalt Coring
Design and construction of
Dualization of Al Murtaffa
street
Muscat Municipality Parsons International 26 BH 15 TP
Asphalt Coring
Proposed Tower
Constructions in OMAN
Ministry of Broadcasting Rohde amp Schwarz 16BH
EPC of power plant Daleel
Facility
L amp T Electromech Mott Mac Donald 7 BH 10TP ERT
Royal Suite at Haima and
Emergency block
Dewan of Royal Court Tebodin amp Partners LLC 4BH 4TP
Navigation Aids System
Muscat International
Airport and Salalah Airport
Thales Deutschland
Germany
Thales Deutschland
Germany
6BH 5ERT
Upgrade of DPS amp B-Block
facility Daleel oil Fields
Daleel Petroleum Attila Dogan 4BH 2ERT
13233kV Grid Station at
Quriyat
OETC LnT Oman Energoprojekt amp Parsons 4BH TPs
132kV OHL from Quriyat
to Jahloot
OETC LnT Oman Energoprojekt amp Parsons 60BH 60TPs 60ERT
Supreme Court at Al
Ghubra Guest House
Royal Court Affairs
Royal Estates The Palace
Consulting Engineering
Services LLC
12BH TPs
GEOTECH DRILLING RIGS
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DESCO SP4500S Rigs DESCO SP3500S Rigs
Site Work Photographs
GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION ndash AREA A B amp C at Duqm
Client SEZAD Consultant SQU
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GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION ndash Yibal Khuff Project at Yibal
Client Galfar Engg amp Cont Consultant PDO
GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION ndash Inclined Coring at Chromite Mine near Sumail
Client Arabian Gulf Trading
GEOTEC
HNICAL INVESTIGATION ndash Oman National Railway Project
Segments 2 amp 6
Client MOTC Consultant Italferr SpA
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GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION FOR
BARKA WATER RESERVOIR EXPANSION
Client Galfar Consultant Mott Mac Donald
SUBSURFACE INVESTIGATION BIDBID-SUR ROAD
SECTION 1
Client MOTC Consultant Dar Al Handasah Shair amp Partners
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GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION FOR SEEB-CORNICHE ROAD
IMPROVEMENT BRIDGE 6 MUSCAT
Client Muscat Municipality Consultant Atkins
GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION FOR 132KV OHL FROM DANK
TO AL HAIL amp 132KV OHL FROM SIBETHA TO BURAIMI
Client CivilCo Consultant Mott Mac Donald Energoprojekt
GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION FOR FLOOD PROTECTION DAMS
SHINAZ AREA ndash HATTA-A HATTA-B FAYDH amp BIDAH
Client MRMWR Consultant Fitchner amp Renardet
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DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF FLYOVER WIDENING AND JUNCTION IMPROVEMENTS AT AL ATHAIBA INTERCHANGE
Client Muscat Municipality Consultant Parsons
DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF THIRD LANING OF MAIN ROAD FROM AL MAWELAH INTERCHANGE TO BAIT AL BARKHA RA
Client Muscat Municipality Consultant Parsons
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SURVEYING WITH TOTAL STATION EQUIPMENT FOR
GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING PURPOSES
ELECTRICAL RESISTIVITY TEST
RESISTIVITY MAPPING amp RESISTIVITY PROFILING
PIEZOMETER INSTALLATION INCLINED DRILLING WITH PACKER TEST
CHEMICALENVIRONMENTAL amp
MICROBIOLOGICAL TESTING
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Lonestar Alpha Lab provides a full range of chemical environmental and microbiological analytical services to
industrial engineeringconsulting and government clients throughout the Sultanate of Oman Lonestar Alpha
analytical expertise includes organic and inorganic analyses of water soil air food and many other matrices The
lab production capability capacity and advancement of instrumentation ensure the reliability and performance
needed to successfully deliver major analytical projects Instruments are dedicated to specific matrices and
analyses to prevent cross contamination Our reports are fully supported by QAQC deliverables designed to meet
the requirements of the regulatory program for which the data will be utilized Our reports are designed for ease-
of-results interpretation as well as efficient validation of the support data
TESTING DIFFERENT MATRICES
DomesticFormationGroundReclamation Water
Desalination Water amp Marine Samples
Marine Life
Plant Tissue
Reverse Osmosis
Soils amp Sediments
Food Products
Metal Samples
Concrete Products
CHEMICALENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS
WaterWastewater Metallic Constituents
WaterWastewater Organic Constituents
Water Cations amp Anions
Ambient Air Quality Monitoring
Stack amp Process Emission Monitoring
Indoor Air Quality
Contamination Pollution Studies Environmental Chemistry organics inorganics metals
Analytical chemistry using AAS XRF OES IRC and wet chemistry
Noise amp Vibration Monitoring
Microbiological Analysis
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AMBIENT AIR amp STACK EMISSION MONITORING
CO amp CO2
Hydrogen Sulfide
Hydrocarbons
Metal Particulates
NOx SOx
Oxygen
Volatile Organic Compounds
Dioxin amp Furion
MICROBIOLOGICAL AIR QUALITY MONITORING
Bacteria(CFUm3
Moulds (CFUm3)
Identification of Microorganisms up to Species level
INDOOR AIR QUALITY (IAQ)
Lonestar Alpha leads the way in Indoor Air Quality Services with our dedicated team of field staff and the latest
equipment We are equipped to investigate chemical and biological exposure situations
IAQ Air Monitoring Services
VOCs and SVOCs
Fungal Mold Indentification Quantification
Total Respirable Particulates
Toxic Vapors
Sick Building Syndrome
Bacterial Indentification Quantification
Typical IAQ Surveys
IAQ profile for preliminary building study
Baseline IAQ monitoring
Mold Fungal contamination monitoring using spore trap sampling devices
Compliance monitoring for municipal amp Government enviromental agencies
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HSE monitoring for critical response of environmental hazards
INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE (IH)
Lonestar Alpha is capable of providing a wide variety of Industrial Hygiene Service
using state of the art equipment and depth of experience with IH procedures
NoiseDosimetry TLV+8Hr TWA
Particulates (Total PM 10 PM 50 PM 25)
Combustible Gases (Total Hydrocarbons)
VOCs and SVOCs
Total and Respirable Fibers
Metals and Inorganics
Typical Industrial Hygiene Monitoring
HSE monitoring for corporate or client requirec field data collection
Compliance monitoring for Municipal or Governmental agency requirements
Background monitoring for comparative Environmental studies
HYGIENE AUDITING AND INSPECTIONS
Hygiene Auditing
Hygiene Inspections and Hygiene recommendations
Assisting in ISOHACCP Certifications
Microbiological Sampling and Analysis of Food and Water
Swab sampling and Air Monitoring
Hotel and Industrial HAACP and Hygiene System Implementation
Assisting in Laboratory setup and Accreditations Response monitoring for safety analysis and quality assurance audits
OIL ANALYSIS
Lube Oil
Transformer Oil
Compressor Oil
Diesel
Heavy fuel
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LIST OF CHEMICALENVIRONMENTALMICROBIOLOGICAL TESTS ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY amp ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS
WATER EFFLUENT SEAWATER SOIL SEDIMENT ANALYSIS
Acidity Sulfide Selenium
Alkalinity TDS Silicon
Ammonia Temperature Silver
Bicarbonate Total Hardness Sodium
BOD Total Nitrogen Strontium
Boron Total Organic Carbon Thallium
Chlorite chlorate Potassium
Bromate TSS Tin
Carbonate Turbidity Titanium
Chlorides Aluminum Vanadium
COD Antimony Zink
Color Arsenic Aromatic Volatile Orgabicx (BTEX)
Conductivity Barium Chlorinated Hydrocarbons
Cyanides Beryllium Crude amp Refined Product Fingerprinting
Dissolved Oxygen Cadmium Extractible Organic Halides
Fluoride Calcium Haloacetic Acids
Free Chlorine Chromium Halogenated Volatile Organics
Magnesium Hardness Cobalt Herbicides amp Pesticides
Nitrates Copper Nitroaromatic amp Cyclic Ketones
Nitrites Hexavalent Chromium Organic and Volatile Acids
Oil amp Grease Iron PCBrsquos
Organic Nitrogen Lead Polynuclear Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAH)
pH Lithium Semi Volatile Organic Compounds
Phenols Magnesium Total Organic Halides
Phosphates Mercury Total Petroleum Hydrocarbons (TPH)
Phosphorus Molybdenum Trihalomethanes
Residual Chlorine Nickel Volatile Organic Compounds
Salinity Niobium Pthalate Esters
Sodium Absorption Ratio
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FOOD CHEMICAL AND MICROBIOLOGICAL TEST
Fish and Value added fish products vegetable oils Ketchups Mayonnaise Vinegar Cooked sea
food Cooked Non sea foods Canned foods Vegetables Snacks Ghee Cheese Honey Sweats etc
CHEMICAL ANALYSIS OF FOOD
GIDELINES - OMAN STANDARDGULF STANDARDOther International Standards
TEST METHODS- AOACASTAAOCSISOSASOASTMBS
CHEMICAL ANALYSIS OF FOOD
Protein Cholesterol
Fat content Phosphorous
Vitamins Sodium
Moisture Potassium
Ash Calcium
Dietary Fibre Lead
Sugar Cadmium
Starch Mercury
Saturated Fat Iron
Unsaturated Fat Magnesium
Arsenic Aflatoxins
Moisture content Histamine
Volatile protein Irradiation
Pesticides Sudan Dyes
MICROBIOLOGICAL ANALYSIS OF FOOD
TEST METHODS ndash USFDA BAMAOACCCFRACMMEFISO
GUIDELINES ndash OMANI STANDARDGSOPHLS
MICROBIOLOGICAL ANALYSIS OF FOOD
Aerobic Plate Count Listeria monocytogens
Lactobacillus acidophilus Shelf Life Analysis
Escherichia coli Enterobacteriaceae
Escherichia coli O157 H7 Vibrio parahaemolyticus
Fecal Coliforms Shigella
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Total Coliforms Listeria spp
Staphylococcus aureus Clostridium perfringens
Salmonella Yeast and Mould
Vibrio cholera Vibrio parahaemolyticus
Anaerobic plate count Campylobacter
Histamine Bacillus cereus
Aflatoxin
CHEMISTRY OF CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL
Chemical Analysis of Cement Chemical Analysis of Lime Powder
Heat of Hydration of cement Total Alkalis
Chemical Analysis of Micro silica Chemical Analysis of Ground Granulated Blast
Furnace Slag
Sodium Absorption Ratio Leachibility Tests of Metals from Soil
Testing of Concrete making water Determination of Alkali carbonates amp Bi carbonates
Cation Exchange Capacity of Soil Organic matter content of soil
Mass loss of Ignition of soil Total Sulphate content of soil
Water soluble Sulphate content of soil Water soluble Chloride content of soil
Carbonate content of soil Acid soluble Chloride content of soil
Gypsum content of soil Ammonia content of soil
Total Sulphate content of Aggregates Total Chloride content of Aggregates
Potential Alkali ndash Silica reactivity of Aggregates Water Soluble Chloride Salts in Aggregates
Acid ndash Soluble Material in fine Aggregate Organic impurities in fine Aggregates
Determining the water content of freshly mixed
concrete
Determining the Portland cement content of the
hardened hydraulic cement concrete
Chemical analysis of hardened concrete Sulfate content of hardened concrete
Chemical analysis for metals like steel Chloride content of hardened concrete
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ORE ANALYSIS
Dolomite Ore Iron Ore
Copper Ore Nickel Ore
Chromium Ore Limestone Ore
Manganese Ore Gypsum
Dunite Quartz
STEEL CHEMISTRY
Alloys Brass amp Bronze
Aluminum Alloys Chemical Composition of Steel
ASTM A 262 (Various) Diffused Hydrogen Test
ASTM G 48 (Variou) Purity of Metals
ASTM G 6667 Nickel Alloys
OIL ANALYSIS
Appearance Flash Point Specific Gravity
Ash Content Water content Insoluble pentane
Carbon Conradson Residue Wear Metals Total Acid Number
Kinematic Viscosity Break Down voltage Total Base Number
Dissipation factor Oil Content Viscosity Index
Color Pour Point Flash Point
Copper Corrosion BS amp W Density
Neutralization number Resistivity Interfacial tension
Dissolve gas Sediment Sulphur content
Cloud point Distillation PCB
Oxidation test Gassing
AMBIENT AIR STACK MONITORING
Carbon Dioxide RPM (PM 10 5 25)
Carbon Monoxide Semi Volatile Organic Compounds
Chlorine Content SO2
Hydrogen Sulfide Total Acid Concentration
Lower Explosion Limit Total Hydrocarbon
Oxides of Nitrogen Total Particulate Concentration
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Oxygen Volatile Organic Compounds
Ozone Dioxin amp Furion
INDOOR AIR QUALITY ndash IAQ INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE - IH
Asbestos Bulk Sample Analysis Total amp Respirable Fibers
Asbestos Fiber Concentration in Air Total amp Respirable Particulates
Bacterial amp Microbial Identification Total Plate Count
FungalMould Identification Toxic Vapors
Metals VOC amp SVOC
Noise Monitoring Dosimetry TWA Yeast amp Mould Identification
MICROBIOLOGICAL ANALYSIS OF WATER
Test Method ndash BS ENISOAPHAAWWACMMEF CCFRA
GUIDELINES ndash Omani standardGSOWHODubai Municipality
WATER WASTE WATERINDUSTRIES WATER SOIL
Heterotrophic plate count
Total Coliforms
Escherichia coli
EnterococciFecal streptococci
Pseudomonas aeroginosa Staphylococcus aureus
Legionella spp Nematodes
Sulphate Reducing Bacteria Yeast amp Mould
Salmonella Microscopic observations and interpretations
Vibrio cholera Standard Plate count at 22 o C
Fecal Coliform Clostridium perfringens
Legionella anisa
Legionella Pneumophila serogroup 1
Legionella Pneumophila serogroup 2-14
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MICROBIOLOGICAL ANALYSIS OF PERSONAL SWABSSURFACE SWABSEQUIPMENT
SWABS
Total coliforms
Fecal coliforms
Escherichia coli
Aerobic plate count
Staphylococcus aureus
Yeast and Mould
Salmonella spp
COSMETICS ANALYSIS
HairoilsHair creams Hair shampooBody lotion Chemical DepilinatorsTalcum PowderDeoderants
Toilette soapSkin cream etc As per GSOOS SASO USFDAAOAC Standards
COSMETICS ANALYSIS
Appearance Thermal Stability
Color Total Fat
Odor Lead
Homogenous Cadmium
Texture Nickel
Seperation Chromium
Skin Irritation Test Ethanol insoluble matter
Marking Water insoluble matter
Language Total free Alkali
Instructions for Use Chlorides calculated as NaCl
Warning phrases concerning the product (if any) Saponification Value
Chemical and Physical Tests Free Fatty Acid as Oliec Acid
Moisture Extraneous matter
pH Total Non Acqueos content
Sediment and suspended matter Peroxide value
Alchohol content Total Bacterial count
Formaldehyde Yeast and Mould
Essential oils Pseudomonas aeroginosa
Volatile matter Staphylococcus aureus
Non volatile alcohol matter
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LIST OF CHEMICALENVIRONMENTALMICROBIOLOGICAL EQUIPMENTS
pH Meter Conductivity Meter pH Meters
Dissolved Oxygen Meter Turbidity Meter
Flame Atomic Absorption Spectrometer
FAASGFAAS Hg Analyzer
EDXRF Analyzer ndash Philips MiniPal2
Muffle Air Furnace (1100˚C) Breakdown voltage
ICP- OES Colour apparatus for OIL
GC-MSGC centrifuge
IC Open cup ndashClosed cup Flash point
UV-VIS-NIR Spectrometer HACH TAN delta Resistivity meter
Dissolved gas Analyser ( TOGA) AAS
TAN Titrator Microscope
Copper corrosion Colony Counter
Karl fisher colometric Viscometer
Interfacial tensometer OES
Biological safety Cabinet UV apparatus
Shaker Water bath
Freezer Incubator
Chillier Autoclave
Micro pipetter Vortex
pipetter
Weighing Balance
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KEY STAFF AT CHEMICALMICROBIOLOGICAL LAB
MAJOR CHEMICALENVIRONMENTAL CLIENTS
Client Client
HMR Consultants Dhofar Power Company
Geo-Resources Omani Euro Foods Industries
Al-Safa Environmental Consultancy Al-Hassan Engineering Company
Five Oceans Dawood Contracting Company
Fugro Middle East Natural Resources Consultants
Gulf Mining ICES
Muscat Chromite Sohar Steel LLC
Total Management Trading Construction Materials Industries
Emirates Trading Co Al-Shidhani Refreshments Enterprises
Oman Chromite Oman Aluminium Processing Industries LLC
Muscat Overseas Radisson Blu
National Arabian Gulf International Desalination amp Water Treatment
ASB Group Dhofar Beverages
Majan Mining Company OMASCO
Haya Oman Liquefied Natural Gas Company
Oman Polyproplene Swan Foods LLC
Oman Methanol Bahwan Engineering Co
NAME DESIGNATION EXPERIENCE
P Tejali Lab Manager 17 yrs
Asad Naqvi Chemical Lab Supervisor 17 yrs
OD Sebastian Senior Chemist 32 yrs
Vinu Mohan Senior Microbiologist 7 yrs
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Sohar Aluminum OMIFCO
Oman Refreshment Occidental Mukhaizna LLC
Shangri-La Barr Al Jissa Special Technical Services
ENATO Consolidated Contractors Company
Blue City Northern Minerals Company
Andam International Sweets of Oman
SUR Desalination (Bahwan Veolia Water) Lalbuksh Voltas Engineering Services
STFA Bahwan Veolia Water LLC
Larsen amp Turbo COWI-Larsen
GALFAR Khimji Permoglaze (Oman) LLC
AATCO United Chrome LLC
Interbeton amp Six Construct Oman Flour Mills Company
Douglas OHI Oman National Engineering amp Investment
VALE -Oman Petrogas
BP Oman Sohar aluminium
Siemens-Oman American Embassy
Tawoos Catering Wacasco Catering
MAF DALKIA Al Futtaim amp Sons
Enhance Khimji Ramdas LLC
Oman Oasis National Mineral water CO LLC
Areej Vegetablesamp Oil Derivatives National Pharmaceuticals
Towell Infrastructure Tulip Inn
The Chedi Grand Hyatt
Al Bustan Palace Muscat Holiday INN
Hotel Ibis Park Inn
Radisson Blu Mother Care
Tabreed Taghleef Indusries
NABIL Biscuits ATTCO
Worely parrsion AECOM
Honda Rotem Abensia
Global Gypsum Board Minvest
Global Engineering SteamTech
Mazoom Pharmacy Muscat Pharmacy
IBN- SINA Pharmacy Golden Jood Trading
Sun rise Global Beya Global Muscat
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MECHANICAL CORROSION AND METALLURGICAL TESTING
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Lonestar Alpha has the capability to cater to the physical metallurgical testing requirements of a wide range of
materials and products The testing capability and experience are recognized by reputed organizations like
PDO OXY BP OGC etc and third party inspection agencies Tests are generally carried out to international
standards set by ASTM BS ASME API AWS and others Lonestar Alpha offers quality service to
international standards accurate results and quick turnaround at reasonable cost
Lonestar Alpha Mechanical Metallurgical Corrosion Testing Capabilities Include
Tensile compression Test Vickers Hardness RockwellBrinell Hardness
Impact (Ambient temp to -196degC) BendFlatteningNick Break Test Elevated Temperature
tensile testing
Corrosion Test - ASTM
A262G48G28ASTM A 923
ASTM E 562 Ferrite measurement
by ferritscope Flexure
Proof Load Breaking Load Failure Load
Coating Thickness Coating Continuity Coating Adhesion
MacroMicro Examination Fillet Weld Break Nick Break
HIC SSCC test in accordance with
NACE standards Chemistry by OES
Failure Analysis and
Material Investigation
Chemical analysis of metallic materials of
Fe and Ni base alloys In situ Replica Metallography
Metallic sample collection at
site for chemical analysis
Strand wire testing for mechanical
properties Portable hardness testing Manhole Cover testing
Rubber testing Geo-textile testing HDPE testing
Materials frequently tested include
Metals and alloy products such as plates shapes bares pipes and fittings
Welding procedure qualification test coupons
Welding consumable qualification test coupons
Welder qualification test coupons
Welding procedure test coupons
Steel Bars Wires and Fabric for concrete reinforcement
Galvanized Steel products
Fasteners
Metal Castings
Cemented Carbide Products
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Lonestar Alpha Laboratories offers a wide range of metallurgical services to many diverse industries supported by
an experienced team of metallurgical engineers trained technicians and modern equipment The following
services are offered
o Laboratory Metallography and Microscopy
o Replica and In-situ Metallography
o Corrosion Testing and Evaluation
o Condition Usability and Remaining Life Assessment
o Failure Analysis and Investigation
o Other Services
Laboratory Metallography and Microscopy
Scanning Electron Microscopy
Stereomicroscopy
Energy Dispersive X-ray Analysis
Fractrography
Macrostructural Examination
Microstructural Examination
Microhardness Evaluation
Replica and In-situ Metallography
In-situ Replica Metallography
Replication of Fractures
Replication of Surface Features
Corrosion Testing and Evaluation
Lonestar Alpha is equipped to undertake corrosion testing and evaluation in accordance with NACE and ASTM
standards for qualification of materials used in corrosive environments which include sea water brine blackish
water and sour service The following tests are conducted
Resistance to Pitting and Crevice Corrosion
Susceptibility to Intergranular Corrosion Attack
Resistance to Sulfide Stress Cracking (SSC)
Resistance to Hydrogen Induced Cracking (HIC)
Examination of Scales and Corrosion Products
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Condition Usability and Remaining Life Assessment
Periodic inspections serve to identify degradation processes at an early stage and thereby provide necessary
information for assessment of condition usability and remaining life Further the initiation of timely repair or
replacement actions substantially reduced or eliminates costly capital and downtime losses
Lonestar has the capability and experience to perform comprehensive inspections necessary for condition
usability and remaining life assessment of a wide range of materials and components used in structures plants and
operating equipment
Power plant and auxiliary boiler tubes headers and connectors
Turbine nozzles vanes combustor lines and casings
Oil and gas processing equipment and components
Equipment and components of marineoffshore structures
Drilling and downhole equipment and components
Engine Components
Failure Analysis and Investigation
Supported by its integrated analytical facilities and the diverse professional capabilities of its staff Lonestar has
for the last several years provided accurate and timely analyses and investigations into failures of components
Reports include comprehensive photographic documentation of observations discussions of findings conclusions
on the mechanism and root cause of failure
Other Services
Lonestar offer assistance in the following areas
Material selection for intended service
Preparation of material testing and inspection procedures
Study of failure mechanisms of complex systems
Troubleshooting
Research and development
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LIST OF METALLURGY TESTS
LIST OF METALLURGY LAB EQUIPMENTS Instron Universal Tensile Tester Lathe Machine
Satec Charpy Impact testing machine Charpy Broaching Machine
Forcipol Bend Testing machine Gas Cutting Gear
Olympus Metallurgical Microscope Carl Zeiss
microscope upto 1600X
Stereo Microscope
Metlabcorp Micro Polisher Digital Verniers
Automatic Polishing machine Digital Micrometers
Water Chiller Bath Coating thickness Meter
Optorama Shadowgraph Holiday detector
Digital thermometers Band Saw Machine
Vickers hardness tester Hack Saw Machine
Fischer Ferritscope Universal Milling Machine
STEEL REBARS EXOTIC MATERIAL
Tensile Tests Bend Tests
Elevated Temperature Tensiles Rebar Tensile Bend and Rebend
Proof Load test Fracture Test
Macro Preparation amp Examination Coating thickness test Holiday Detection Test
Peel Off Test Vickers Rockwell Hardness Survey
Charpy Impact Test Micro Examination with photograph
Ferrite Count (Point Count method) - count Ferrite Content (Magnetic Method) - spots
A262 Test Practice CE ASTM G48ASTM G28 tests
SSCC Test HIC Test
Chemical Analysis XRD EDXRF Analysis
SEMEDS Analysis Detailed Failure Investigation Material investigation
CTOD In-situ Replica Metallography
Strand Wire Tensile Test Manhole Cover Compression Test
Ring Stiffness Test GRE Rubber Plastic Geo-textile Tensile testing
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KEY STAFF AT METALLURGY LAB
Anil Vashishta Pratik Raval Sasikumar Isehaq Chezian
NAME DESIGNATION QUALIFICATION EXPERIENCE
Anil Vashishta Operations Manager
Metallurgical Head
BE Metallurgical
Engineering 24 years
Pratik Raval Test House Supervisor BE Mechanical
Engineering 10 years
KSasikumar Senior Metallurgist BE Metallurgical
Engineering 14 years
GChezhian Metallurgist BE Metallurgical
Engineering 06 years
Ishaq Al Harassi Senior Engineer BE Mechanical
Engineering 08 years
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BRANCHES amp CONTACTS
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LONESTAR ALPHA LABORATORIES BRANCHES amp CONTACTS
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Branches
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Tel +968 24501524 24505590
Fax +968 24503814
Email muscatlablonestaralphacom
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Anil Vashishta
Operations Manager Metallurgical Head
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Civil Engineering Material Lab Hukam Chand
Civil Engineering Country Manager - Civil
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Naresh Paladugu
Civil Engineering Technical Manager - Civil
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Rakesh
Civil Engineering Lab Manager - Sohar Lab
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FrancisMD
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Tomiyo
Civil Engineering Senior Lab Technician - Duqm Lab
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Geotechnical Engineering Lab
J Pavan Kumar
Geotechnical Engineering Sr Geotechnical engineer
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Chemical Microbiology amp Environmental Lab
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Asad
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Vinu Mohan
Food amp Microbiology Testing
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Metallurgy Lab
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Anil Vashishta
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Pratik Raval
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Sasi Kumar
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2 Muscat ndash Chemistry Lab
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Registered with Directorate General for Specification amp measurements
Approved by PDO ISOIEC 170252005 Certified by SGS for ISO 9001
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amp Al Khamil
Innovation Park Muscat Arabian Supplies Contracting LLC
Dualization of Bid-Bid - Sur Road Section
1Package 1 A Astaldi-Ozkar JV
Al Hail Green Residential Developments Phase - 1 Bahwan Contracting Company LLC
3 X 20 MUA Primary Sub Station Ghala Bahwan Contracting Company LLC
Construction of New HLD Class room PDO Bahwan Engineering Company
Mixed use development at Bausher Carillion Alawi LLC
Roual Opera House Carillion Alawi LLC
Al Khairan Hotel Resort amp Spa Carillion Alawi LLC
Sultan Qaboos Mosque Nizwa Carillion Alawi LLC
Majlis Oman Carillion Alawi LLC
Construction of Muscat Airport Interchange on 18th
Nov Street
Consolidated Contractors Company Oman LLC
( CCC )
Construction of Underpass at Bait Al Barka
RA(CUB Project)
Consolidated Contractors Company Oman LLC
( CCC )
Design amp Construction of Al Mahaj RA Interchange
and related drainage amp Road works
Consolidated Contractors Company Oman LLC
( CCC )
Dualization of Farq Roundabout - Marfarsquoa Daris
Road
Consolidated Contractors Company Oman LLC
( CCC )
Grade Separated Junction Project stage 1 Consolidated Contractors Company Oman LLC
( CCC )
3rd laning of the Main Road from Al Mawaleh
Interchange to Bait Al Barka RA-Lot(1)
Consolidated Contractors Company Oman LLC
( CCC )
MEDC - Head Office building Dawood Contracting Company LLC
Jabal Al- AKhadar Resort Hotel Dawood Contracting Company LLC
Proposed Villa at Royal Flight Residential Complex
at Seeb Dawood Contracting Company LLC
3rd Laning of the M Road from Al Mawaleh
Intrsquochange to Bait Al Barka RA(Lot-2) Desert Line project LLC
Dualization of Nizwa Ibri Road Sec-2 from Jabrin to
Ibri Option 2 Desert Line project LLC
Construction of Asphalt Road from Al Haisha in
Wilayat Bahla to Hamra Al Duru in Wilayat IBRI Desert Line project LLC
Construction of Water Supply to Wilayat Wadi Bani
Khalid Desert Line project LLC
Additional amp Alteration works at Al falaji Development Services ampMaintenance LLC
Armoury Magazine at ROP Academy Development Services ampMaintenance LLC
Construction of Pump Shed Room and Reatin Wall Development Services ampMaintenance LLC
Fanja Sports Club Development Services ampMaintenance LLC
HQ for Ammunition stores at MAM Development Services ampMaintenance LLC
Immigration Complex at Nizwa Development Services ampMaintenance LLC
New building for CDC Department at Rustaq
Hospital complex Development Services ampMaintenance LLC
VIF Complex at Mudhaibi Development Services ampMaintenance LLC
Design amp Construction of Additional Interchanges
for Al Mubaila South Federic Stirling Batco LLC
13233KV Substation amp Associated OHL Ghala
amp AL Khamil Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
NHC Royal Hospital Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
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Inflight Catering Facilities Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
Design amp Construction of Al-Faroosiya Street
Interchange Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
Border Post complex at Rub Al Khali Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
Upgradation of IzkiMuthaibiRustaq Grid station Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
New Accident and Emergency + Burns Department
at Khoula Hospital Phase -8 Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
Dualization of Nizwa ndash Thumrait Road(IZZ-Adam
Section) Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
Dualization of Nizwa ndash Ibri RoadSec2 from Jabrin
to Ibri ndash 1 Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
Ras Al Hadd Airport Development Project Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
Safah and Wadi Latham Oilfield Services
Construction Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
Upgrade of Mukhaizna Airfield ndash New Runway
construction Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
Construction of Water Distribution network
Rustaq Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
New Darsait STP Project Galfar-Cadagua JV
Barrack Accomodation Suwaiq Gulf International Contracting LLC
Al Hamriya storm water drainage channel Hasan Juma Backer Trading amp Contracting
CoLLC
Annexe Building for Supreme Council for Planing Hasan Juma Backer Trading amp Contracting
CoLLC
Oman National Centre for treatment of
Haematological Disorder amp Bone Marrow Transplant
Hasan Juma Backer Trading amp Contracting
CoLLC
Construction of Jr Rate Accomodation Block
Wudam Iskan Contracting Company LLC
8 JOQ at MAM Iskan Contracting Company LLC
Military Technical College District Cooling System Iskan Contracting Company LLC
Al Amerat Waste Water Project Contract A 2 JV Arab Contractors amp WUEC
Darsait Al Wadi Al Kabir Road Project Larsen amp Toubro(Oman)LLC
MGI Road Project Larsen amp Toubro(Oman)LLC
Al Athaibah Interchange Larsen amp Toubro(Oman)LLC
Construction of 13233kv Grid Station at Amrat
Construction of 132kv Grid Station at Mabella - 2
and Installation of Required 132kv Overhead
Line132kv Cables in Muscat Governorate (Tender
No 1432012)
Larsen amp Toubro(Oman)LLC
6 Class Rooms to Zainab Al Asadiya School at Al
Amerat Mansoor Al Masroory
Proposed 14 classroom - Girls basic education
School at QalhatSur Mansoor Al Masroory
Accomodation at Adam Nafal Contracting amp Trading Co LLC
Wudam Naval Base Nafal Contracting amp Trading Co LLC
Construction of 3311KV Primary Sub Station at
Saraya Bandar Jissah
Oman National Engineering amp Investment
Co(SOAG)
Bait Al Barka Viewing Platform amp Sea wall Oman Shapoorji Construction Co LLC
Construction of Medium Wave Radio Transmission
Station in Barkabahla amp Buraimi Premier International Project LLC
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Al Batinah Coastal Housing Project
barkaMusanna amp Suwaiq Radic Construction Company LLC
Commercial amp Residential Building at Mumtaz area Shaksy Engineering Services LLC
Dualization of Ibri ndash Al Dariz-Miskin Road Strabag Oman LLC
Re-Build of Air strip existing at Rusail amp Sayq Strabag Oman LLC
Wadi Minqal amp Wadi Bani Jaber Asphalt Road
Section - 1 Strabag Oman LLC
Dualization of Bid-Bid - Sur Road Section -
1Package 1 - B STFA-HLG JV
Civil Work Services for Safah (B-09) Wadi Latham
(B-27) Fields Special Technical Services
Gas Processing Plant at Abu Tubul Block 60 Special Technical Services
EPC of RAH Substation STS Tebodin LLC
Treated Effluent Supply to Al Riyam amp Kalbou
Parks Teejan Trading amp Contracting
New Supreme Court Building At Al Ghubrah Towell Construction amp Company LLC
MC 4a ndash Civil Aviation Head Quarters Towell Construction amp Company LLC
New Supreme Court Building At Al Ghubrah Towell Construction amp Company LLC
Expansion of Distrib Network Seeb Wilyat ndash Seeb Towell Infrastructure Projects CoLLC (TIPCO)
Water Distribution Network for Wilyat -AL Qabil amp
Ibra Towell Infrastructure Projects CoLLC (TIPCO)
Construction of Batinah Expressway (Package -1) Galfar Engineering amp Contracting SAOG
Batinah Expressway Package ndash 3 Simplex - Konstruktor (JV)
Construction of Batinah Expressway - Package - 4 Larsen amp Toubro(Oman) LLC
Construction of Batinah Expressway - Package - 6 CCC (Oman) LLC
BP Oman - Khazzan Project Al EZ TradingTransport amp Contracting CoLLC
Kempinski HotelThe Wave Muscat Carillion Alawi LLC
Upgrading of Sinaw-Mahout Road Section-02 Strabag Oman LLC
Construction of Batinah Highway (Halban Junction) Strabag Oman LLC
Construction of Batinah Highway-Package-2 Nagarjuna Construction Company (NCC)
Major Site laboratories
Project Contractor
Head Quarter Building for PDO at MAF Al Hajry Trading amp Contracting
Development of Muscat International Airport ndash
Supply of dredged material
Boskalis Westminister (Oman)
Expeditionary Tent Beddown Area at Masirah Island
Cosmopolitan ndash EMTA Joint Venture
BP ndash Pipeline Installation amp Site Construction Galfar Engineering
Rehabilitation Works (Roads Bridges) at Quriyat Federcei Stirling Batco
Health Centre at Saham Al Badi Trading amp Construction
Sohar Bulk Jetty Oman Operation Saipem ndash Afcons Joint Venture
PDO ndash SNDC Project at Qurn Alam
Al Hassan Engineering
2nd Asian Beach Game 2010 at Wudam Carillion Alawi LLC
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Power Generation amp Distribution Facility at Daleel
Field
Larsen amp Toubro Electromech LLC
Health Centre at Rahab
Al Dahleez International LLC
Sohar Bulk Jetty Project
Saipem- Afcons Joint Venture
Court Complex at Rustaq
Carillion Alawi LLC
PDO Bahja ndash Plot Development
Sayouh Mahwees Trd amp Cont Co LLC
Dualization of Bid-Bid Sur Road Astaldi ndash Ozkar JV and STFA-HLG JV
ROP ndash Sidab Harbour Project Carillion Alawi LLC
Salalah International Airport LampT Galfar Contortion
Construction of Al Batinah Expressway (Package -1) Galfar Engineering amp Contracting SAOG
Batinah Express way Package ndash 3 Simplex - Konstruktor (JV)
Construction of Batinah Expressway - Package - 4 Larsen amp Toubro(Oman) LLC
Construction of Batinah Expressway - Package - 5 FSB Ferrovial amp Batco JV
Construction of Batinah Expressway - Package - 6 CCC (Oman) LLC
Air traffic control at Masira Darim Construction company LLC
Transfer station at Fanza Malik Sohar
STF Complex -Suwaiq Dawood Contracting Company LLC
Ras Al Hamra Development Project (RAH - 435) Al Turki Enterprises LLC
Zulia Power plant (PDO) Al Hassan Engineering LLC
SNCP Qurnalam Al Hassan Engineering LLC
RAH International School Al Hajry Trading amp Contracting
Dualization of Bid-Bid - Sur Road Section
1Package 1 A
Astaldi-Ozkar JV
Halban prade ground project (SSF) Trading amp Investment LLC
Jabel Akhthar Hotel Dawood Contracting Company LLC
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Sultan Qaboos Mosque Nizwa Carillion Alawi LLC
SUR IPP Douglas OHI
MC-5 Salalah International Airport L amp T India and L amp T Oman
MC-5 Salalah International Airport Galfar Engineering amp Contracting SAOG
Shadeed Iron amp Steel L amp T Oman
Shadeed Iron amp Steel Simplex Infrastructures LLC
Health Centre Ibri Master Bin Karam
University Of Buraimi L amp T Oman
University Of Buraimi L amp T Oman
Trasnsfer Station SUR Mallak Sohar
Dualization of Mahdha-AL Rawdha Road
Buraimi
Premier International
Duqm Port Road Strabag Oman LLC
Mall of Oman - Package - 2 SPCCC
Dualization of Adam - Thumrait Road Part - 2
(ATD Project)
CCC (Oman) LLC
Durability Test of Concrete such as Chloride Migration Test and Rapid Chloride Permeability Test
Field Compaction test is used to provide the basis for control the fill material compaction
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Rapid chloride penetration test for concrete to asses the chloride ion penetration
Durability Test of Concrete such as Water Penetration Test
Permeability Apparatus Constant amp Falling Head for Granular ampClaySilt
Transverse Strength of Kerb Stone
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Non Destructive Structural Investigation
Exposure of foundation for visual inspection and NDT
Cover meter surevy Test indicates position of reinforecemnt bars hardned concrete
Ultra sonic pulse velocity measurement to assess the uniformity of concrete Detects internal flaws cracks and segregation etc
Rebound Hammer test to find the insitu concrete strength Surface hardness
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Direct Shear test to find the cohesion(C) and angle of internal friction(ɸ) in soil samples
Insitu concrete coring to determine the compressive strength
Marshall stability test for asphalt mixes
GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING
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Lonestar Alpha Labs undertake onshore amp offshore ground investigations for a wide variety of civil and
industrial construction infrastructure and pipeline projects We pride ourselves by adopting the same
professional approach to both large multi-disciplinary investigation projects as well as small simple structures
Our Investigation is supervised by highly qualified amp experienced geotechnical engineers and geologists
General Geotechnical Engineering Services
Design and planning of ground investigations
Settlement Monitoring
Foundation Designs and Proof Checking
Design of Reinforced Earth Structures
Design of Deep Foundations (Piles Well) amp Mat Foundations
Borehole drilling amp soil investigations (SPT)
Dynamic Cone Penetration Testing (DCPT)
Static Cone Penetration Test with pore-pressure measurement (CPTU)
Sample coring and analysis
Down hole and Cross Hole Seismic Tests
Trial pitting and trenching
Slope stability analysis amp studies
Pumping Tests and permeability Lugeon Tests
Double Ring Infiltrometer Tests
Plate bearing Tests and in-situ CBRs
Electrical Resistively Test
Thermal Resistivity Test
Resistively Profiling amp Resistivity Mapping
Groundwater Monitoring Sampling and Analysis
Preparation of factual and interpretative reporting
Soil Investigations
Soil Geotechnical investigations are performed by geotechnical engineers to obtain information on the physical
and mechanical properties of soil and rock around a site to design earthworks and foundations for proposed
structures and for repair of distress to earthworks and structures caused by subsurface conditions A geotechnical
investigation includes surface exploration and subsurface exploration of a site Our rigs are cable to drill vertical
holes down to 400m and inclined holes down to 200m below existing ground level
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Soil sampling using variety of samplers to collect disturbed samples relatively undisturbed samples and
undisturbed samples Samplers such as Hand Shovel Machine driven auger continuous flight auger Split-
Spoon SPT sampler Shelby Tube Sampler Piston Sampler
Laboratory tests
A wide variety of laboratory tests performed on soils and rocks to measure different properties
Although detailed list of laboratory testing is presented in Civil section some of the typical tests involved in the
investigation are given below
Water Content
Particle size Analysis Grain Size Distribution
Sedimentation Hydrometer analysis
Atterberg limits
California Bearing Ratio (CBR)
Direct Shear Test
Oedometer Test (Consolidation)
Swelling Pressure Test
Tri-axial Test
Unconfined Compressive Strength
Chemical Analysis of Soil and Water
In-Situ geotechnical tests
Standard Penetration Test (SPT) - in-situ standard penetration test designed to provide information on the
properties of soil while also collecting a disturbed soil sample for grain-size analysis and soil classification
Dynamic Cone Penetration Test (DCPT) - in-situ dynamic cone penetration test designed to provide
information on the properties of sub soil of natural ground or for pavement DCPT is useful to determine the in-
situ CBR and subgrade modulus
Cone Penetration Test (CPT) ndash standard Cone Penetration Test is performed using an instrumented probe
with a conical tip pushed into the soil hydraulically at a constant rate CPT instrument records tip resistance
friction resistance along the sleeve and pore-pressure measurement For bigger sites usually the CPTs are
performed in combination with drilling of boreholes to correlate so that the investigation is economical and
appropriate CPT data interpretation is used for correlation of soil properties and also to determine Soil Bearing
Capacity (SBC)
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Constant head Falling head permeability tests - Estimating Hydraulic conductivity (or permeability)
of different types of soil is the most important step in designing any groundwater control system The knowledge
of this property is much useful in solving problems involving yield of water bearing strata seepage through
earthen dams stability of earthen dams and embankments of canal bank affected by seepage settlement etc The
falling head method of determining permeability is used for soil with low discharge where as the constant head
permeability test is used for coarse-grained soils with a reasonable discharge in a given time For very fine-
grained soil capillarity permeability test is recommended
Lugeon Test or Packer Tests - Estimating Hydraulic conductivity (or permeability) of different types of
rocks is a key step in designing any groundwater control system in a rock We do perform Packer Permeability
Tests in Rocks
Groundwater Monitoring
Our geotechnical field staffs are well trained for installing Piezometers and groundwater monitoring Piezometers
are two types viz Type-1 is Standpipe Piezometer and Type-2 is Vibrating-Wire Piezometers Standpipe
piezometer facilitates Groundwater levels measurement using dip meter or water level indicators while VW
piezometers are useful for monitoring Pore-Water pressures continuously using special devices attached to data
loggers
Groundwater Samples can be collected for analysis in the chemical and microbiological lab Routine drinking
water analysis trace metals and organic parameters can be tested and evaluated
Slope Stability Studies
The field of slope stability encompasses the analysis of static and dynamic stability of slopes of earth and rock-fill
dams slopes of other types of embankments excavated slopes and natural slopes in soil and soft rock Lonestar
Alpha can provide slope stability investigation analysis (including modelling) and design mitigation which can
be completed by our well trained and qualified geologists and geotechnical engineers
Settlement Monitoring
Settlement Monitoring surveys is performed to determine the degree of horizontal and vertical displacement of
structures pavements and embankments over a defined period Severe pavement damage and structural failure
can be a direct result of settlement and therefore it is critical that movement be detected and measured Our Senior
Engineering Surveyors and Geotechnical Engineers are available to assist you with the development and
implementation of a monitoring system to suit individual requirements
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Other Geotechnical Field Tests
Plate Load Tests
In-Situ CBR Tests
Soil Electrical Resistivity Tests
Soil Thermal Resistivity Tests
Pile Integrity Tests
Infiltration Rate Tests using Double Ring Infiltrometer
Geotechnical Field Tests
Geophysical seismic tests are useful to determine dynamic soil rock properties which will be used in
design of machine and any other vibrating equipment foundations
Two typical seismic tests performed as part of the geotechnical investigations are
Downhole seismic test and
Crosshole seismic test
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LIST OF GEOTECHNICAL TESTS
LIST OF GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING EQUIPMENTS
Drilling Rigs Desco Inc 2No SP4500S amp 3No
SP3500S (crawler)
Split-Spoon Sampler
Drilling Rig Ellettari EK100S amp EK 200S (crawler) Piston Type Samples
Drilling Rigs Truck Mounted Vibrating Wire Piezometers Devices amp Loggers
Drilling Rods Tricone Bits
Standard SPT sets and rods Tungsten Carbide Drilling Bits (96mm amp 101mm amp
above)
Single Double amp Triple Tube Core Barrels ndash
Conventional amp Wireline system
Diamond Bits Surface amp Impregnated (96mm amp
101mm amp above) ndash Conventional amp Wireline system
Shelby Tubes Automatic Water level Meter
Dynamic Cone Penetrometer Test equipment (DCPT) Bailers for Groundwater Sampling
Down-The-Hole Hammer (DTH Hammer) Packer Test Apparatus
Surveying Equipments (Auto Levels Total Station
GPS and Accessories)
Variable Geotechnical Softwares (gINT etc)
Thermal Resistivity Test Apparatus (KD2 Pro) Electrical Resistivity Test Apparatus (Nillson)
SUBSURFACE SOIL ROCK GROUNDWATER
Soil Investigation Drilling in Soils and Rocks
Bearing Capacity amp Settlement Analysis Slope Stability Analysis
Trial Pits Standard Penetration Test - SPT
Permeability in Soil (Falling Constant Head) Dynamic Cone Penetration Test - DCPT
Permeability in Rock (Lugeon Packer Test) Infiltration Rate Tests
Groundwater Monitoring and Sampling Installation of Inclinometers amp Pressure Meters
In-situ CBR Tests Installation of Piezometers
Soil Swelling Tests Plate Load Tests
Vane Shear Tests Soil Electrical Resistivity Tests
Down Hole Seismic Tests Cross Hole Seismic Tests
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KEY STAFF AT GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING
NAME DESIGNATION QUALIFICATION EXPERIENCE
J Pavan Kumar Sr Geotechnical Engineer MTech - Geotechnical 8
Tauseef anwar Geologist MSc Geology 5
Bahrudeen assain
Mohammed Geologist MSc Geology 5
Anjali Geologist BSc in Geology 8
Imran Ishaq Engineering asst Dip Civil 5
Mohammed Al-Ansari Logistics and Supervisor High School 10
Ameen Khalfan Field Coordinator High School 8
Abdullah Field Coordinator High School 5
Rit Bahadur Drilling Operator High School 15
Purna Bahadur Drilling Operator High School 16
Rajan Basnet Drilling Operator High School 10
Subarna Paija Drilling Operator High School 11
Lil Bahadur Sr Mechanic High School 11
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RECENT GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING PROJECTS Project Client Consultant No of Boreholes
Oman National Railway
Project Segments 2 amp 6
Italferr SpA MOTC 65 BH 80 TP amp
Piezometers
Bunker Terminal at Duqm Oman Oil Marketing Co
(OOMC)
Worley Parsons Oman
Engineering (WPOE)
10 BH amp MASW
survey
Mahdah ndash Rawdah Road
Dualization project
Premier International Mott McDonald 22 BH 15 TP amp
Slope stability
Yibal-Khuff FEED project Galfar Engg amp
Contracting Co SAOG
Petroleum Development
Oman (PDO)
95 BH 45 TP amp 11
Downhole seismic
Well pad stability
investigations at Fahud
Mabrouk Khulud West D
Galfar Engg amp
Contracting Co SAOG
Petroleum Development
Oman (PDO)
18 BH
Batinah Expressway Pkg 3 Simplex Infrastructure Parsons International
MOTC
79 BH
Adam ndash Thumrait
Dualization Project
Parsons International MOTC 150 BH 365 TP
Lime Calcination project at
Salalah
Carmeuse Inc - 15 BH 10 TP amp
Diagraphy drilling
Duqm Area A B amp C Sultan Qaboos University
(SQU)
SEZAD 65 BH amp 20 TP
Various Substation projects
in all Governorates
Dawood Engineering
Consultancy
Mezoon Electricity 50 BH 25 TP 50
ERTs
Chromite Quarry Drilling Arabian Gulf Trading - 7 BH
Transmission line at Taqah Rukun Al Yaqeen Int Mott McDonald 50 BH amp 61 TP
Izz ndash Adam Road
Dualization Project
Galfar Engg amp
Contracting Co SAOG
National Engg Services
of Pakistan (NESPAK)
25 BH amp 8 TPs
Bid bid ndash Sur Road
Dualization Project
Astaldi ndash Ozkar Joint
Venture
Dar Al-Handassah
(Lebonan)
89 BH 8 TPs
Piezometers
Water Distribution Network
at Al Amerat
Taeyoung ndash Hasan Juma
Baker JV
Sogreah Consultants 25 BH 130 TP amp Soil
Resistivity
Taxiway and Airlift Ramp
at Al Musannah Airbase
American International
Contractors Inc
- 34 BH amp 62 TP
Water Distribution Network
at Al Khoud
Towell Infrastructure
Projects Co LLC
National Engg Services
of Pakistan (NESPAK)
11 BH 7 TP amp Soil
Resistivity
Interchanges btn Airport amp
Muscat Expressway
Soares Da Costa ndash Oman
United Engg Services JV
Parsons International 15 BHs amp 10 TP
Oman Botanic Garden Diwan Royal Court Alatec (Spain) 75 BH
Qurayiat-Al-Amerat Road Muscat Municipality Parsons International 6 BH
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Tunnel
Al-Haffa District
Development Infrastructure
Dohfar Municipality Dar Al-Handassah
(Lebonan)
11 BH
Piezometers
Salam Resort amp Spa in Yiti
Muscat
Sama Dubai Halcrow International 58 BH
amp Piezometers
Al-Ansab STP Galfar Engineering amp
Contracting
Khatib AlAmi 6 BH
Limestone Quarry for
Doqoum Dry Dock
Daewoo Co Daewoo Co 6 BH
Barka Water Reservoir
Expansion Works
Galfar Engineering amp
Contracting
Mott Mac Donald 12 BH
Soil Resistivity
Information Centers at
Nizwa amp Ibri
Ministry of Higher
Education
Development Services amp
Maintenance
6 BH
Irrigation System Plan for
Dhofar Municipality
Dhofar Municipality Consulting Engineering
Services
7 BH
Infiltration Tests
Cyclone Damage
Rehabilitation Works in Ras
Al-Hadd
CCC Parsons International Investigation for
Ground
Improvement
Soil Resistivity OMIFCO - Soil Resistivity
Seeb Cornice Road
Improvement Bridges
Muscat Municipality Atkins 7 BH
Dualization FarqNizwa to
Marfaa Daris Road
Ministry of Transport and
Communication
Parsons International 18 BH
Dualization of Al Kharjiah
Street
Muscat Municipality Parsons International 6 BH
Bidbid Sur Road Sec-1 MOTC Dar Al Handasah 31 BH Piezometers
120TPs
Flood Protection Dams-
Liwa and Shinaz Area
Ministry of water
resources and regional
municipalities
Renardet amp Fitchner 29 BH 40 TPs
Housing at Hail Al Ghaf
Quriyat
Muscat Municipality - 10 BH amp 10 TPs
132kV OHL from Harweel
to Thumrait
Petroleum Development
Oman
Worley Parsons 11 BH 11TPs amp ERT
132kV OHL from Dank to
Al Hail
Civil Co Contracting OETC Energoprojekt
Mott Mac Donald
43 BH 20 TPs amp
ERT
132kV OHL from Al Wasit
to Buraimi Grid Ss
Civil Co Contracting OETC Energoprojekt
Mott Mac Donald
27 BH 11TPrsquos amp
ERT
Al Athaiba Junction
Improvements
Muscat Municipality Parsons Intl Co 12 BH 7 TP Asphalt
Coring
Third Laneing from Bait Al Muscat Municipality Parsons International 35 BH 34 TP
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Barka to Mabelah Asphalt Coring
Design and construction of
Dualization of Al Murtaffa
street
Muscat Municipality Parsons International 26 BH 15 TP
Asphalt Coring
Proposed Tower
Constructions in OMAN
Ministry of Broadcasting Rohde amp Schwarz 16BH
EPC of power plant Daleel
Facility
L amp T Electromech Mott Mac Donald 7 BH 10TP ERT
Royal Suite at Haima and
Emergency block
Dewan of Royal Court Tebodin amp Partners LLC 4BH 4TP
Navigation Aids System
Muscat International
Airport and Salalah Airport
Thales Deutschland
Germany
Thales Deutschland
Germany
6BH 5ERT
Upgrade of DPS amp B-Block
facility Daleel oil Fields
Daleel Petroleum Attila Dogan 4BH 2ERT
13233kV Grid Station at
Quriyat
OETC LnT Oman Energoprojekt amp Parsons 4BH TPs
132kV OHL from Quriyat
to Jahloot
OETC LnT Oman Energoprojekt amp Parsons 60BH 60TPs 60ERT
Supreme Court at Al
Ghubra Guest House
Royal Court Affairs
Royal Estates The Palace
Consulting Engineering
Services LLC
12BH TPs
GEOTECH DRILLING RIGS
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DESCO SP4500S Rigs DESCO SP3500S Rigs
Site Work Photographs
GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION ndash AREA A B amp C at Duqm
Client SEZAD Consultant SQU
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GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION ndash Yibal Khuff Project at Yibal
Client Galfar Engg amp Cont Consultant PDO
GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION ndash Inclined Coring at Chromite Mine near Sumail
Client Arabian Gulf Trading
GEOTEC
HNICAL INVESTIGATION ndash Oman National Railway Project
Segments 2 amp 6
Client MOTC Consultant Italferr SpA
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GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION FOR
BARKA WATER RESERVOIR EXPANSION
Client Galfar Consultant Mott Mac Donald
SUBSURFACE INVESTIGATION BIDBID-SUR ROAD
SECTION 1
Client MOTC Consultant Dar Al Handasah Shair amp Partners
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GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION FOR SEEB-CORNICHE ROAD
IMPROVEMENT BRIDGE 6 MUSCAT
Client Muscat Municipality Consultant Atkins
GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION FOR 132KV OHL FROM DANK
TO AL HAIL amp 132KV OHL FROM SIBETHA TO BURAIMI
Client CivilCo Consultant Mott Mac Donald Energoprojekt
GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION FOR FLOOD PROTECTION DAMS
SHINAZ AREA ndash HATTA-A HATTA-B FAYDH amp BIDAH
Client MRMWR Consultant Fitchner amp Renardet
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DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF FLYOVER WIDENING AND JUNCTION IMPROVEMENTS AT AL ATHAIBA INTERCHANGE
Client Muscat Municipality Consultant Parsons
DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF THIRD LANING OF MAIN ROAD FROM AL MAWELAH INTERCHANGE TO BAIT AL BARKHA RA
Client Muscat Municipality Consultant Parsons
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SURVEYING WITH TOTAL STATION EQUIPMENT FOR
GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING PURPOSES
ELECTRICAL RESISTIVITY TEST
RESISTIVITY MAPPING amp RESISTIVITY PROFILING
PIEZOMETER INSTALLATION INCLINED DRILLING WITH PACKER TEST
CHEMICALENVIRONMENTAL amp
MICROBIOLOGICAL TESTING
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Lonestar Alpha Lab provides a full range of chemical environmental and microbiological analytical services to
industrial engineeringconsulting and government clients throughout the Sultanate of Oman Lonestar Alpha
analytical expertise includes organic and inorganic analyses of water soil air food and many other matrices The
lab production capability capacity and advancement of instrumentation ensure the reliability and performance
needed to successfully deliver major analytical projects Instruments are dedicated to specific matrices and
analyses to prevent cross contamination Our reports are fully supported by QAQC deliverables designed to meet
the requirements of the regulatory program for which the data will be utilized Our reports are designed for ease-
of-results interpretation as well as efficient validation of the support data
TESTING DIFFERENT MATRICES
DomesticFormationGroundReclamation Water
Desalination Water amp Marine Samples
Marine Life
Plant Tissue
Reverse Osmosis
Soils amp Sediments
Food Products
Metal Samples
Concrete Products
CHEMICALENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS
WaterWastewater Metallic Constituents
WaterWastewater Organic Constituents
Water Cations amp Anions
Ambient Air Quality Monitoring
Stack amp Process Emission Monitoring
Indoor Air Quality
Contamination Pollution Studies Environmental Chemistry organics inorganics metals
Analytical chemistry using AAS XRF OES IRC and wet chemistry
Noise amp Vibration Monitoring
Microbiological Analysis
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AMBIENT AIR amp STACK EMISSION MONITORING
CO amp CO2
Hydrogen Sulfide
Hydrocarbons
Metal Particulates
NOx SOx
Oxygen
Volatile Organic Compounds
Dioxin amp Furion
MICROBIOLOGICAL AIR QUALITY MONITORING
Bacteria(CFUm3
Moulds (CFUm3)
Identification of Microorganisms up to Species level
INDOOR AIR QUALITY (IAQ)
Lonestar Alpha leads the way in Indoor Air Quality Services with our dedicated team of field staff and the latest
equipment We are equipped to investigate chemical and biological exposure situations
IAQ Air Monitoring Services
VOCs and SVOCs
Fungal Mold Indentification Quantification
Total Respirable Particulates
Toxic Vapors
Sick Building Syndrome
Bacterial Indentification Quantification
Typical IAQ Surveys
IAQ profile for preliminary building study
Baseline IAQ monitoring
Mold Fungal contamination monitoring using spore trap sampling devices
Compliance monitoring for municipal amp Government enviromental agencies
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HSE monitoring for critical response of environmental hazards
INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE (IH)
Lonestar Alpha is capable of providing a wide variety of Industrial Hygiene Service
using state of the art equipment and depth of experience with IH procedures
NoiseDosimetry TLV+8Hr TWA
Particulates (Total PM 10 PM 50 PM 25)
Combustible Gases (Total Hydrocarbons)
VOCs and SVOCs
Total and Respirable Fibers
Metals and Inorganics
Typical Industrial Hygiene Monitoring
HSE monitoring for corporate or client requirec field data collection
Compliance monitoring for Municipal or Governmental agency requirements
Background monitoring for comparative Environmental studies
HYGIENE AUDITING AND INSPECTIONS
Hygiene Auditing
Hygiene Inspections and Hygiene recommendations
Assisting in ISOHACCP Certifications
Microbiological Sampling and Analysis of Food and Water
Swab sampling and Air Monitoring
Hotel and Industrial HAACP and Hygiene System Implementation
Assisting in Laboratory setup and Accreditations Response monitoring for safety analysis and quality assurance audits
OIL ANALYSIS
Lube Oil
Transformer Oil
Compressor Oil
Diesel
Heavy fuel
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LIST OF CHEMICALENVIRONMENTALMICROBIOLOGICAL TESTS ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY amp ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS
WATER EFFLUENT SEAWATER SOIL SEDIMENT ANALYSIS
Acidity Sulfide Selenium
Alkalinity TDS Silicon
Ammonia Temperature Silver
Bicarbonate Total Hardness Sodium
BOD Total Nitrogen Strontium
Boron Total Organic Carbon Thallium
Chlorite chlorate Potassium
Bromate TSS Tin
Carbonate Turbidity Titanium
Chlorides Aluminum Vanadium
COD Antimony Zink
Color Arsenic Aromatic Volatile Orgabicx (BTEX)
Conductivity Barium Chlorinated Hydrocarbons
Cyanides Beryllium Crude amp Refined Product Fingerprinting
Dissolved Oxygen Cadmium Extractible Organic Halides
Fluoride Calcium Haloacetic Acids
Free Chlorine Chromium Halogenated Volatile Organics
Magnesium Hardness Cobalt Herbicides amp Pesticides
Nitrates Copper Nitroaromatic amp Cyclic Ketones
Nitrites Hexavalent Chromium Organic and Volatile Acids
Oil amp Grease Iron PCBrsquos
Organic Nitrogen Lead Polynuclear Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAH)
pH Lithium Semi Volatile Organic Compounds
Phenols Magnesium Total Organic Halides
Phosphates Mercury Total Petroleum Hydrocarbons (TPH)
Phosphorus Molybdenum Trihalomethanes
Residual Chlorine Nickel Volatile Organic Compounds
Salinity Niobium Pthalate Esters
Sodium Absorption Ratio
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FOOD CHEMICAL AND MICROBIOLOGICAL TEST
Fish and Value added fish products vegetable oils Ketchups Mayonnaise Vinegar Cooked sea
food Cooked Non sea foods Canned foods Vegetables Snacks Ghee Cheese Honey Sweats etc
CHEMICAL ANALYSIS OF FOOD
GIDELINES - OMAN STANDARDGULF STANDARDOther International Standards
TEST METHODS- AOACASTAAOCSISOSASOASTMBS
CHEMICAL ANALYSIS OF FOOD
Protein Cholesterol
Fat content Phosphorous
Vitamins Sodium
Moisture Potassium
Ash Calcium
Dietary Fibre Lead
Sugar Cadmium
Starch Mercury
Saturated Fat Iron
Unsaturated Fat Magnesium
Arsenic Aflatoxins
Moisture content Histamine
Volatile protein Irradiation
Pesticides Sudan Dyes
MICROBIOLOGICAL ANALYSIS OF FOOD
TEST METHODS ndash USFDA BAMAOACCCFRACMMEFISO
GUIDELINES ndash OMANI STANDARDGSOPHLS
MICROBIOLOGICAL ANALYSIS OF FOOD
Aerobic Plate Count Listeria monocytogens
Lactobacillus acidophilus Shelf Life Analysis
Escherichia coli Enterobacteriaceae
Escherichia coli O157 H7 Vibrio parahaemolyticus
Fecal Coliforms Shigella
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Total Coliforms Listeria spp
Staphylococcus aureus Clostridium perfringens
Salmonella Yeast and Mould
Vibrio cholera Vibrio parahaemolyticus
Anaerobic plate count Campylobacter
Histamine Bacillus cereus
Aflatoxin
CHEMISTRY OF CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL
Chemical Analysis of Cement Chemical Analysis of Lime Powder
Heat of Hydration of cement Total Alkalis
Chemical Analysis of Micro silica Chemical Analysis of Ground Granulated Blast
Furnace Slag
Sodium Absorption Ratio Leachibility Tests of Metals from Soil
Testing of Concrete making water Determination of Alkali carbonates amp Bi carbonates
Cation Exchange Capacity of Soil Organic matter content of soil
Mass loss of Ignition of soil Total Sulphate content of soil
Water soluble Sulphate content of soil Water soluble Chloride content of soil
Carbonate content of soil Acid soluble Chloride content of soil
Gypsum content of soil Ammonia content of soil
Total Sulphate content of Aggregates Total Chloride content of Aggregates
Potential Alkali ndash Silica reactivity of Aggregates Water Soluble Chloride Salts in Aggregates
Acid ndash Soluble Material in fine Aggregate Organic impurities in fine Aggregates
Determining the water content of freshly mixed
concrete
Determining the Portland cement content of the
hardened hydraulic cement concrete
Chemical analysis of hardened concrete Sulfate content of hardened concrete
Chemical analysis for metals like steel Chloride content of hardened concrete
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ORE ANALYSIS
Dolomite Ore Iron Ore
Copper Ore Nickel Ore
Chromium Ore Limestone Ore
Manganese Ore Gypsum
Dunite Quartz
STEEL CHEMISTRY
Alloys Brass amp Bronze
Aluminum Alloys Chemical Composition of Steel
ASTM A 262 (Various) Diffused Hydrogen Test
ASTM G 48 (Variou) Purity of Metals
ASTM G 6667 Nickel Alloys
OIL ANALYSIS
Appearance Flash Point Specific Gravity
Ash Content Water content Insoluble pentane
Carbon Conradson Residue Wear Metals Total Acid Number
Kinematic Viscosity Break Down voltage Total Base Number
Dissipation factor Oil Content Viscosity Index
Color Pour Point Flash Point
Copper Corrosion BS amp W Density
Neutralization number Resistivity Interfacial tension
Dissolve gas Sediment Sulphur content
Cloud point Distillation PCB
Oxidation test Gassing
AMBIENT AIR STACK MONITORING
Carbon Dioxide RPM (PM 10 5 25)
Carbon Monoxide Semi Volatile Organic Compounds
Chlorine Content SO2
Hydrogen Sulfide Total Acid Concentration
Lower Explosion Limit Total Hydrocarbon
Oxides of Nitrogen Total Particulate Concentration
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Oxygen Volatile Organic Compounds
Ozone Dioxin amp Furion
INDOOR AIR QUALITY ndash IAQ INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE - IH
Asbestos Bulk Sample Analysis Total amp Respirable Fibers
Asbestos Fiber Concentration in Air Total amp Respirable Particulates
Bacterial amp Microbial Identification Total Plate Count
FungalMould Identification Toxic Vapors
Metals VOC amp SVOC
Noise Monitoring Dosimetry TWA Yeast amp Mould Identification
MICROBIOLOGICAL ANALYSIS OF WATER
Test Method ndash BS ENISOAPHAAWWACMMEF CCFRA
GUIDELINES ndash Omani standardGSOWHODubai Municipality
WATER WASTE WATERINDUSTRIES WATER SOIL
Heterotrophic plate count
Total Coliforms
Escherichia coli
EnterococciFecal streptococci
Pseudomonas aeroginosa Staphylococcus aureus
Legionella spp Nematodes
Sulphate Reducing Bacteria Yeast amp Mould
Salmonella Microscopic observations and interpretations
Vibrio cholera Standard Plate count at 22 o C
Fecal Coliform Clostridium perfringens
Legionella anisa
Legionella Pneumophila serogroup 1
Legionella Pneumophila serogroup 2-14
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MICROBIOLOGICAL ANALYSIS OF PERSONAL SWABSSURFACE SWABSEQUIPMENT
SWABS
Total coliforms
Fecal coliforms
Escherichia coli
Aerobic plate count
Staphylococcus aureus
Yeast and Mould
Salmonella spp
COSMETICS ANALYSIS
HairoilsHair creams Hair shampooBody lotion Chemical DepilinatorsTalcum PowderDeoderants
Toilette soapSkin cream etc As per GSOOS SASO USFDAAOAC Standards
COSMETICS ANALYSIS
Appearance Thermal Stability
Color Total Fat
Odor Lead
Homogenous Cadmium
Texture Nickel
Seperation Chromium
Skin Irritation Test Ethanol insoluble matter
Marking Water insoluble matter
Language Total free Alkali
Instructions for Use Chlorides calculated as NaCl
Warning phrases concerning the product (if any) Saponification Value
Chemical and Physical Tests Free Fatty Acid as Oliec Acid
Moisture Extraneous matter
pH Total Non Acqueos content
Sediment and suspended matter Peroxide value
Alchohol content Total Bacterial count
Formaldehyde Yeast and Mould
Essential oils Pseudomonas aeroginosa
Volatile matter Staphylococcus aureus
Non volatile alcohol matter
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LIST OF CHEMICALENVIRONMENTALMICROBIOLOGICAL EQUIPMENTS
pH Meter Conductivity Meter pH Meters
Dissolved Oxygen Meter Turbidity Meter
Flame Atomic Absorption Spectrometer
FAASGFAAS Hg Analyzer
EDXRF Analyzer ndash Philips MiniPal2
Muffle Air Furnace (1100˚C) Breakdown voltage
ICP- OES Colour apparatus for OIL
GC-MSGC centrifuge
IC Open cup ndashClosed cup Flash point
UV-VIS-NIR Spectrometer HACH TAN delta Resistivity meter
Dissolved gas Analyser ( TOGA) AAS
TAN Titrator Microscope
Copper corrosion Colony Counter
Karl fisher colometric Viscometer
Interfacial tensometer OES
Biological safety Cabinet UV apparatus
Shaker Water bath
Freezer Incubator
Chillier Autoclave
Micro pipetter Vortex
pipetter
Weighing Balance
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KEY STAFF AT CHEMICALMICROBIOLOGICAL LAB
MAJOR CHEMICALENVIRONMENTAL CLIENTS
Client Client
HMR Consultants Dhofar Power Company
Geo-Resources Omani Euro Foods Industries
Al-Safa Environmental Consultancy Al-Hassan Engineering Company
Five Oceans Dawood Contracting Company
Fugro Middle East Natural Resources Consultants
Gulf Mining ICES
Muscat Chromite Sohar Steel LLC
Total Management Trading Construction Materials Industries
Emirates Trading Co Al-Shidhani Refreshments Enterprises
Oman Chromite Oman Aluminium Processing Industries LLC
Muscat Overseas Radisson Blu
National Arabian Gulf International Desalination amp Water Treatment
ASB Group Dhofar Beverages
Majan Mining Company OMASCO
Haya Oman Liquefied Natural Gas Company
Oman Polyproplene Swan Foods LLC
Oman Methanol Bahwan Engineering Co
NAME DESIGNATION EXPERIENCE
P Tejali Lab Manager 17 yrs
Asad Naqvi Chemical Lab Supervisor 17 yrs
OD Sebastian Senior Chemist 32 yrs
Vinu Mohan Senior Microbiologist 7 yrs
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Sohar Aluminum OMIFCO
Oman Refreshment Occidental Mukhaizna LLC
Shangri-La Barr Al Jissa Special Technical Services
ENATO Consolidated Contractors Company
Blue City Northern Minerals Company
Andam International Sweets of Oman
SUR Desalination (Bahwan Veolia Water) Lalbuksh Voltas Engineering Services
STFA Bahwan Veolia Water LLC
Larsen amp Turbo COWI-Larsen
GALFAR Khimji Permoglaze (Oman) LLC
AATCO United Chrome LLC
Interbeton amp Six Construct Oman Flour Mills Company
Douglas OHI Oman National Engineering amp Investment
VALE -Oman Petrogas
BP Oman Sohar aluminium
Siemens-Oman American Embassy
Tawoos Catering Wacasco Catering
MAF DALKIA Al Futtaim amp Sons
Enhance Khimji Ramdas LLC
Oman Oasis National Mineral water CO LLC
Areej Vegetablesamp Oil Derivatives National Pharmaceuticals
Towell Infrastructure Tulip Inn
The Chedi Grand Hyatt
Al Bustan Palace Muscat Holiday INN
Hotel Ibis Park Inn
Radisson Blu Mother Care
Tabreed Taghleef Indusries
NABIL Biscuits ATTCO
Worely parrsion AECOM
Honda Rotem Abensia
Global Gypsum Board Minvest
Global Engineering SteamTech
Mazoom Pharmacy Muscat Pharmacy
IBN- SINA Pharmacy Golden Jood Trading
Sun rise Global Beya Global Muscat
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MECHANICAL CORROSION AND METALLURGICAL TESTING
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Lonestar Alpha has the capability to cater to the physical metallurgical testing requirements of a wide range of
materials and products The testing capability and experience are recognized by reputed organizations like
PDO OXY BP OGC etc and third party inspection agencies Tests are generally carried out to international
standards set by ASTM BS ASME API AWS and others Lonestar Alpha offers quality service to
international standards accurate results and quick turnaround at reasonable cost
Lonestar Alpha Mechanical Metallurgical Corrosion Testing Capabilities Include
Tensile compression Test Vickers Hardness RockwellBrinell Hardness
Impact (Ambient temp to -196degC) BendFlatteningNick Break Test Elevated Temperature
tensile testing
Corrosion Test - ASTM
A262G48G28ASTM A 923
ASTM E 562 Ferrite measurement
by ferritscope Flexure
Proof Load Breaking Load Failure Load
Coating Thickness Coating Continuity Coating Adhesion
MacroMicro Examination Fillet Weld Break Nick Break
HIC SSCC test in accordance with
NACE standards Chemistry by OES
Failure Analysis and
Material Investigation
Chemical analysis of metallic materials of
Fe and Ni base alloys In situ Replica Metallography
Metallic sample collection at
site for chemical analysis
Strand wire testing for mechanical
properties Portable hardness testing Manhole Cover testing
Rubber testing Geo-textile testing HDPE testing
Materials frequently tested include
Metals and alloy products such as plates shapes bares pipes and fittings
Welding procedure qualification test coupons
Welding consumable qualification test coupons
Welder qualification test coupons
Welding procedure test coupons
Steel Bars Wires and Fabric for concrete reinforcement
Galvanized Steel products
Fasteners
Metal Castings
Cemented Carbide Products
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Lonestar Alpha Laboratories offers a wide range of metallurgical services to many diverse industries supported by
an experienced team of metallurgical engineers trained technicians and modern equipment The following
services are offered
o Laboratory Metallography and Microscopy
o Replica and In-situ Metallography
o Corrosion Testing and Evaluation
o Condition Usability and Remaining Life Assessment
o Failure Analysis and Investigation
o Other Services
Laboratory Metallography and Microscopy
Scanning Electron Microscopy
Stereomicroscopy
Energy Dispersive X-ray Analysis
Fractrography
Macrostructural Examination
Microstructural Examination
Microhardness Evaluation
Replica and In-situ Metallography
In-situ Replica Metallography
Replication of Fractures
Replication of Surface Features
Corrosion Testing and Evaluation
Lonestar Alpha is equipped to undertake corrosion testing and evaluation in accordance with NACE and ASTM
standards for qualification of materials used in corrosive environments which include sea water brine blackish
water and sour service The following tests are conducted
Resistance to Pitting and Crevice Corrosion
Susceptibility to Intergranular Corrosion Attack
Resistance to Sulfide Stress Cracking (SSC)
Resistance to Hydrogen Induced Cracking (HIC)
Examination of Scales and Corrosion Products
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Condition Usability and Remaining Life Assessment
Periodic inspections serve to identify degradation processes at an early stage and thereby provide necessary
information for assessment of condition usability and remaining life Further the initiation of timely repair or
replacement actions substantially reduced or eliminates costly capital and downtime losses
Lonestar has the capability and experience to perform comprehensive inspections necessary for condition
usability and remaining life assessment of a wide range of materials and components used in structures plants and
operating equipment
Power plant and auxiliary boiler tubes headers and connectors
Turbine nozzles vanes combustor lines and casings
Oil and gas processing equipment and components
Equipment and components of marineoffshore structures
Drilling and downhole equipment and components
Engine Components
Failure Analysis and Investigation
Supported by its integrated analytical facilities and the diverse professional capabilities of its staff Lonestar has
for the last several years provided accurate and timely analyses and investigations into failures of components
Reports include comprehensive photographic documentation of observations discussions of findings conclusions
on the mechanism and root cause of failure
Other Services
Lonestar offer assistance in the following areas
Material selection for intended service
Preparation of material testing and inspection procedures
Study of failure mechanisms of complex systems
Troubleshooting
Research and development
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LIST OF METALLURGY TESTS
LIST OF METALLURGY LAB EQUIPMENTS Instron Universal Tensile Tester Lathe Machine
Satec Charpy Impact testing machine Charpy Broaching Machine
Forcipol Bend Testing machine Gas Cutting Gear
Olympus Metallurgical Microscope Carl Zeiss
microscope upto 1600X
Stereo Microscope
Metlabcorp Micro Polisher Digital Verniers
Automatic Polishing machine Digital Micrometers
Water Chiller Bath Coating thickness Meter
Optorama Shadowgraph Holiday detector
Digital thermometers Band Saw Machine
Vickers hardness tester Hack Saw Machine
Fischer Ferritscope Universal Milling Machine
STEEL REBARS EXOTIC MATERIAL
Tensile Tests Bend Tests
Elevated Temperature Tensiles Rebar Tensile Bend and Rebend
Proof Load test Fracture Test
Macro Preparation amp Examination Coating thickness test Holiday Detection Test
Peel Off Test Vickers Rockwell Hardness Survey
Charpy Impact Test Micro Examination with photograph
Ferrite Count (Point Count method) - count Ferrite Content (Magnetic Method) - spots
A262 Test Practice CE ASTM G48ASTM G28 tests
SSCC Test HIC Test
Chemical Analysis XRD EDXRF Analysis
SEMEDS Analysis Detailed Failure Investigation Material investigation
CTOD In-situ Replica Metallography
Strand Wire Tensile Test Manhole Cover Compression Test
Ring Stiffness Test GRE Rubber Plastic Geo-textile Tensile testing
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KEY STAFF AT METALLURGY LAB
Anil Vashishta Pratik Raval Sasikumar Isehaq Chezian
NAME DESIGNATION QUALIFICATION EXPERIENCE
Anil Vashishta Operations Manager
Metallurgical Head
BE Metallurgical
Engineering 24 years
Pratik Raval Test House Supervisor BE Mechanical
Engineering 10 years
KSasikumar Senior Metallurgist BE Metallurgical
Engineering 14 years
GChezhian Metallurgist BE Metallurgical
Engineering 06 years
Ishaq Al Harassi Senior Engineer BE Mechanical
Engineering 08 years
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BRANCHES amp CONTACTS
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LONESTAR ALPHA LABORATORIES BRANCHES amp CONTACTS
Website
wwwlonestaralphacom
General Email infolonestaralphacom
Branches
Muscat (Central Laboratory) PO Box 1197 PC 130 Azaiba ndash Muscat Sultanate of Oman
Tel +968 24501524 24505590
Fax +968 24503814
Email muscatlablonestaralphacom
Muscat (Chemistry Environmental) PO Box 1197 PC 130 Azaiba ndash Muscat Sultanate of Oman
Tel +968 24504206 24504924
Fax +968 24502635
Email chemlablonestaralphacom
Muscat (Micro-biology) PO Box 1197 PC 130 Azaiba ndash Muscat Sultanate of Oman
Tel +968 24504206 24504924
Fax +968 24502635
Email microlablonestaralphacom
Sohar PO Box 84 PC 327 Sohar Industrial Estate Sohar ndash Sultanate of Oman
Tel +968 26751775 26751920 26751976
Fax +968 26751331
Email civilsoharlonestaralphacom
Duqm Tel +968 99278040 92303290
Fax +968 24503814
Email duqmlablonestaralphacom
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Salalah
Tel +968 2321 3390 +968 92038358
Fax +968 2321 3391
Email salalahlablonestaralphacom
Key Personals
Administration
Dawood Al-Harrasi
Chief Executive Officer
+968 91111411 dawoodalharrasilonestaralphacom
Saif Al-Harthi
Business Development Manager
+968 90122471 saifalharthylonestaralphacom
Santosh Elapanda
QHSE Manager
+968 99881224 santoshelapandalonestaralphacom
Moncy Thomas
Finance HR amp Admin Manager
+968 99221293 moncythomaslonestaralphacom
Operations
Anil Vashishta
Operations Manager Metallurgical Head
+968 99866907 anilvashishtalonestaralphacom
Civil Engineering Material Lab Hukam Chand
Civil Engineering Country Manager - Civil
+968 99445354 hukamchandlonestaralphacom
Naresh Paladugu
Civil Engineering Technical Manager - Civil
+968 99063458 nareshpaladugulonestaralphacom
Rakesh
Civil Engineering Lab Manager - Sohar Lab
+968 92869691 civilsoharlonestaralphacom
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FrancisMD
Civil Engineering Lab Manager ndash Salalah Lab
+968 92038358 Salalahlablonestaralphacom
Tomiyo
Civil Engineering Senior Lab Technician - Duqm Lab
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Geotechnical Engineering Lab
J Pavan Kumar
Geotechnical Engineering Sr Geotechnical engineer
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Chemical Microbiology amp Environmental Lab
P Tejali
Chemical Microbiology amp Environmental Engineering Lab Manager
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Asad
Chemical amp Environmental Engineering Assistant Manager Chemistry
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Vinu Mohan
Food amp Microbiology Testing
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Metallurgy Lab
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Anil Vashishta
Metallurgy Lab Manager Metallurgy
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Pratik Raval
Metallurgy Lab Test House Supervisor
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Metallurgy Lab Senior Metallurgist
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LOCATION MAPS
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1 MUSCAT
2 Muscat ndash Chemistry Lab
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3 SOHAR
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4 DUQM
5 SALALAH
Registered with Directorate General for Specification amp measurements
Approved by PDO ISOIEC 170252005 Certified by SGS for ISO 9001
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Inflight Catering Facilities Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
Design amp Construction of Al-Faroosiya Street
Interchange Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
Border Post complex at Rub Al Khali Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
Upgradation of IzkiMuthaibiRustaq Grid station Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
New Accident and Emergency + Burns Department
at Khoula Hospital Phase -8 Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
Dualization of Nizwa ndash Thumrait Road(IZZ-Adam
Section) Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
Dualization of Nizwa ndash Ibri RoadSec2 from Jabrin
to Ibri ndash 1 Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
Ras Al Hadd Airport Development Project Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
Safah and Wadi Latham Oilfield Services
Construction Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
Upgrade of Mukhaizna Airfield ndash New Runway
construction Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
Construction of Water Distribution network
Rustaq Galfar Engineering amp Contracting
New Darsait STP Project Galfar-Cadagua JV
Barrack Accomodation Suwaiq Gulf International Contracting LLC
Al Hamriya storm water drainage channel Hasan Juma Backer Trading amp Contracting
CoLLC
Annexe Building for Supreme Council for Planing Hasan Juma Backer Trading amp Contracting
CoLLC
Oman National Centre for treatment of
Haematological Disorder amp Bone Marrow Transplant
Hasan Juma Backer Trading amp Contracting
CoLLC
Construction of Jr Rate Accomodation Block
Wudam Iskan Contracting Company LLC
8 JOQ at MAM Iskan Contracting Company LLC
Military Technical College District Cooling System Iskan Contracting Company LLC
Al Amerat Waste Water Project Contract A 2 JV Arab Contractors amp WUEC
Darsait Al Wadi Al Kabir Road Project Larsen amp Toubro(Oman)LLC
MGI Road Project Larsen amp Toubro(Oman)LLC
Al Athaibah Interchange Larsen amp Toubro(Oman)LLC
Construction of 13233kv Grid Station at Amrat
Construction of 132kv Grid Station at Mabella - 2
and Installation of Required 132kv Overhead
Line132kv Cables in Muscat Governorate (Tender
No 1432012)
Larsen amp Toubro(Oman)LLC
6 Class Rooms to Zainab Al Asadiya School at Al
Amerat Mansoor Al Masroory
Proposed 14 classroom - Girls basic education
School at QalhatSur Mansoor Al Masroory
Accomodation at Adam Nafal Contracting amp Trading Co LLC
Wudam Naval Base Nafal Contracting amp Trading Co LLC
Construction of 3311KV Primary Sub Station at
Saraya Bandar Jissah
Oman National Engineering amp Investment
Co(SOAG)
Bait Al Barka Viewing Platform amp Sea wall Oman Shapoorji Construction Co LLC
Construction of Medium Wave Radio Transmission
Station in Barkabahla amp Buraimi Premier International Project LLC
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Al Batinah Coastal Housing Project
barkaMusanna amp Suwaiq Radic Construction Company LLC
Commercial amp Residential Building at Mumtaz area Shaksy Engineering Services LLC
Dualization of Ibri ndash Al Dariz-Miskin Road Strabag Oman LLC
Re-Build of Air strip existing at Rusail amp Sayq Strabag Oman LLC
Wadi Minqal amp Wadi Bani Jaber Asphalt Road
Section - 1 Strabag Oman LLC
Dualization of Bid-Bid - Sur Road Section -
1Package 1 - B STFA-HLG JV
Civil Work Services for Safah (B-09) Wadi Latham
(B-27) Fields Special Technical Services
Gas Processing Plant at Abu Tubul Block 60 Special Technical Services
EPC of RAH Substation STS Tebodin LLC
Treated Effluent Supply to Al Riyam amp Kalbou
Parks Teejan Trading amp Contracting
New Supreme Court Building At Al Ghubrah Towell Construction amp Company LLC
MC 4a ndash Civil Aviation Head Quarters Towell Construction amp Company LLC
New Supreme Court Building At Al Ghubrah Towell Construction amp Company LLC
Expansion of Distrib Network Seeb Wilyat ndash Seeb Towell Infrastructure Projects CoLLC (TIPCO)
Water Distribution Network for Wilyat -AL Qabil amp
Ibra Towell Infrastructure Projects CoLLC (TIPCO)
Construction of Batinah Expressway (Package -1) Galfar Engineering amp Contracting SAOG
Batinah Expressway Package ndash 3 Simplex - Konstruktor (JV)
Construction of Batinah Expressway - Package - 4 Larsen amp Toubro(Oman) LLC
Construction of Batinah Expressway - Package - 6 CCC (Oman) LLC
BP Oman - Khazzan Project Al EZ TradingTransport amp Contracting CoLLC
Kempinski HotelThe Wave Muscat Carillion Alawi LLC
Upgrading of Sinaw-Mahout Road Section-02 Strabag Oman LLC
Construction of Batinah Highway (Halban Junction) Strabag Oman LLC
Construction of Batinah Highway-Package-2 Nagarjuna Construction Company (NCC)
Major Site laboratories
Project Contractor
Head Quarter Building for PDO at MAF Al Hajry Trading amp Contracting
Development of Muscat International Airport ndash
Supply of dredged material
Boskalis Westminister (Oman)
Expeditionary Tent Beddown Area at Masirah Island
Cosmopolitan ndash EMTA Joint Venture
BP ndash Pipeline Installation amp Site Construction Galfar Engineering
Rehabilitation Works (Roads Bridges) at Quriyat Federcei Stirling Batco
Health Centre at Saham Al Badi Trading amp Construction
Sohar Bulk Jetty Oman Operation Saipem ndash Afcons Joint Venture
PDO ndash SNDC Project at Qurn Alam
Al Hassan Engineering
2nd Asian Beach Game 2010 at Wudam Carillion Alawi LLC
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Power Generation amp Distribution Facility at Daleel
Field
Larsen amp Toubro Electromech LLC
Health Centre at Rahab
Al Dahleez International LLC
Sohar Bulk Jetty Project
Saipem- Afcons Joint Venture
Court Complex at Rustaq
Carillion Alawi LLC
PDO Bahja ndash Plot Development
Sayouh Mahwees Trd amp Cont Co LLC
Dualization of Bid-Bid Sur Road Astaldi ndash Ozkar JV and STFA-HLG JV
ROP ndash Sidab Harbour Project Carillion Alawi LLC
Salalah International Airport LampT Galfar Contortion
Construction of Al Batinah Expressway (Package -1) Galfar Engineering amp Contracting SAOG
Batinah Express way Package ndash 3 Simplex - Konstruktor (JV)
Construction of Batinah Expressway - Package - 4 Larsen amp Toubro(Oman) LLC
Construction of Batinah Expressway - Package - 5 FSB Ferrovial amp Batco JV
Construction of Batinah Expressway - Package - 6 CCC (Oman) LLC
Air traffic control at Masira Darim Construction company LLC
Transfer station at Fanza Malik Sohar
STF Complex -Suwaiq Dawood Contracting Company LLC
Ras Al Hamra Development Project (RAH - 435) Al Turki Enterprises LLC
Zulia Power plant (PDO) Al Hassan Engineering LLC
SNCP Qurnalam Al Hassan Engineering LLC
RAH International School Al Hajry Trading amp Contracting
Dualization of Bid-Bid - Sur Road Section
1Package 1 A
Astaldi-Ozkar JV
Halban prade ground project (SSF) Trading amp Investment LLC
Jabel Akhthar Hotel Dawood Contracting Company LLC
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Sultan Qaboos Mosque Nizwa Carillion Alawi LLC
SUR IPP Douglas OHI
MC-5 Salalah International Airport L amp T India and L amp T Oman
MC-5 Salalah International Airport Galfar Engineering amp Contracting SAOG
Shadeed Iron amp Steel L amp T Oman
Shadeed Iron amp Steel Simplex Infrastructures LLC
Health Centre Ibri Master Bin Karam
University Of Buraimi L amp T Oman
University Of Buraimi L amp T Oman
Trasnsfer Station SUR Mallak Sohar
Dualization of Mahdha-AL Rawdha Road
Buraimi
Premier International
Duqm Port Road Strabag Oman LLC
Mall of Oman - Package - 2 SPCCC
Dualization of Adam - Thumrait Road Part - 2
(ATD Project)
CCC (Oman) LLC
Durability Test of Concrete such as Chloride Migration Test and Rapid Chloride Permeability Test
Field Compaction test is used to provide the basis for control the fill material compaction
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Rapid chloride penetration test for concrete to asses the chloride ion penetration
Durability Test of Concrete such as Water Penetration Test
Permeability Apparatus Constant amp Falling Head for Granular ampClaySilt
Transverse Strength of Kerb Stone
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Non Destructive Structural Investigation
Exposure of foundation for visual inspection and NDT
Cover meter surevy Test indicates position of reinforecemnt bars hardned concrete
Ultra sonic pulse velocity measurement to assess the uniformity of concrete Detects internal flaws cracks and segregation etc
Rebound Hammer test to find the insitu concrete strength Surface hardness
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Direct Shear test to find the cohesion(C) and angle of internal friction(ɸ) in soil samples
Insitu concrete coring to determine the compressive strength
Marshall stability test for asphalt mixes
GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING
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Lonestar Alpha Labs undertake onshore amp offshore ground investigations for a wide variety of civil and
industrial construction infrastructure and pipeline projects We pride ourselves by adopting the same
professional approach to both large multi-disciplinary investigation projects as well as small simple structures
Our Investigation is supervised by highly qualified amp experienced geotechnical engineers and geologists
General Geotechnical Engineering Services
Design and planning of ground investigations
Settlement Monitoring
Foundation Designs and Proof Checking
Design of Reinforced Earth Structures
Design of Deep Foundations (Piles Well) amp Mat Foundations
Borehole drilling amp soil investigations (SPT)
Dynamic Cone Penetration Testing (DCPT)
Static Cone Penetration Test with pore-pressure measurement (CPTU)
Sample coring and analysis
Down hole and Cross Hole Seismic Tests
Trial pitting and trenching
Slope stability analysis amp studies
Pumping Tests and permeability Lugeon Tests
Double Ring Infiltrometer Tests
Plate bearing Tests and in-situ CBRs
Electrical Resistively Test
Thermal Resistivity Test
Resistively Profiling amp Resistivity Mapping
Groundwater Monitoring Sampling and Analysis
Preparation of factual and interpretative reporting
Soil Investigations
Soil Geotechnical investigations are performed by geotechnical engineers to obtain information on the physical
and mechanical properties of soil and rock around a site to design earthworks and foundations for proposed
structures and for repair of distress to earthworks and structures caused by subsurface conditions A geotechnical
investigation includes surface exploration and subsurface exploration of a site Our rigs are cable to drill vertical
holes down to 400m and inclined holes down to 200m below existing ground level
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Soil sampling using variety of samplers to collect disturbed samples relatively undisturbed samples and
undisturbed samples Samplers such as Hand Shovel Machine driven auger continuous flight auger Split-
Spoon SPT sampler Shelby Tube Sampler Piston Sampler
Laboratory tests
A wide variety of laboratory tests performed on soils and rocks to measure different properties
Although detailed list of laboratory testing is presented in Civil section some of the typical tests involved in the
investigation are given below
Water Content
Particle size Analysis Grain Size Distribution
Sedimentation Hydrometer analysis
Atterberg limits
California Bearing Ratio (CBR)
Direct Shear Test
Oedometer Test (Consolidation)
Swelling Pressure Test
Tri-axial Test
Unconfined Compressive Strength
Chemical Analysis of Soil and Water
In-Situ geotechnical tests
Standard Penetration Test (SPT) - in-situ standard penetration test designed to provide information on the
properties of soil while also collecting a disturbed soil sample for grain-size analysis and soil classification
Dynamic Cone Penetration Test (DCPT) - in-situ dynamic cone penetration test designed to provide
information on the properties of sub soil of natural ground or for pavement DCPT is useful to determine the in-
situ CBR and subgrade modulus
Cone Penetration Test (CPT) ndash standard Cone Penetration Test is performed using an instrumented probe
with a conical tip pushed into the soil hydraulically at a constant rate CPT instrument records tip resistance
friction resistance along the sleeve and pore-pressure measurement For bigger sites usually the CPTs are
performed in combination with drilling of boreholes to correlate so that the investigation is economical and
appropriate CPT data interpretation is used for correlation of soil properties and also to determine Soil Bearing
Capacity (SBC)
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Constant head Falling head permeability tests - Estimating Hydraulic conductivity (or permeability)
of different types of soil is the most important step in designing any groundwater control system The knowledge
of this property is much useful in solving problems involving yield of water bearing strata seepage through
earthen dams stability of earthen dams and embankments of canal bank affected by seepage settlement etc The
falling head method of determining permeability is used for soil with low discharge where as the constant head
permeability test is used for coarse-grained soils with a reasonable discharge in a given time For very fine-
grained soil capillarity permeability test is recommended
Lugeon Test or Packer Tests - Estimating Hydraulic conductivity (or permeability) of different types of
rocks is a key step in designing any groundwater control system in a rock We do perform Packer Permeability
Tests in Rocks
Groundwater Monitoring
Our geotechnical field staffs are well trained for installing Piezometers and groundwater monitoring Piezometers
are two types viz Type-1 is Standpipe Piezometer and Type-2 is Vibrating-Wire Piezometers Standpipe
piezometer facilitates Groundwater levels measurement using dip meter or water level indicators while VW
piezometers are useful for monitoring Pore-Water pressures continuously using special devices attached to data
loggers
Groundwater Samples can be collected for analysis in the chemical and microbiological lab Routine drinking
water analysis trace metals and organic parameters can be tested and evaluated
Slope Stability Studies
The field of slope stability encompasses the analysis of static and dynamic stability of slopes of earth and rock-fill
dams slopes of other types of embankments excavated slopes and natural slopes in soil and soft rock Lonestar
Alpha can provide slope stability investigation analysis (including modelling) and design mitigation which can
be completed by our well trained and qualified geologists and geotechnical engineers
Settlement Monitoring
Settlement Monitoring surveys is performed to determine the degree of horizontal and vertical displacement of
structures pavements and embankments over a defined period Severe pavement damage and structural failure
can be a direct result of settlement and therefore it is critical that movement be detected and measured Our Senior
Engineering Surveyors and Geotechnical Engineers are available to assist you with the development and
implementation of a monitoring system to suit individual requirements
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Other Geotechnical Field Tests
Plate Load Tests
In-Situ CBR Tests
Soil Electrical Resistivity Tests
Soil Thermal Resistivity Tests
Pile Integrity Tests
Infiltration Rate Tests using Double Ring Infiltrometer
Geotechnical Field Tests
Geophysical seismic tests are useful to determine dynamic soil rock properties which will be used in
design of machine and any other vibrating equipment foundations
Two typical seismic tests performed as part of the geotechnical investigations are
Downhole seismic test and
Crosshole seismic test
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LIST OF GEOTECHNICAL TESTS
LIST OF GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING EQUIPMENTS
Drilling Rigs Desco Inc 2No SP4500S amp 3No
SP3500S (crawler)
Split-Spoon Sampler
Drilling Rig Ellettari EK100S amp EK 200S (crawler) Piston Type Samples
Drilling Rigs Truck Mounted Vibrating Wire Piezometers Devices amp Loggers
Drilling Rods Tricone Bits
Standard SPT sets and rods Tungsten Carbide Drilling Bits (96mm amp 101mm amp
above)
Single Double amp Triple Tube Core Barrels ndash
Conventional amp Wireline system
Diamond Bits Surface amp Impregnated (96mm amp
101mm amp above) ndash Conventional amp Wireline system
Shelby Tubes Automatic Water level Meter
Dynamic Cone Penetrometer Test equipment (DCPT) Bailers for Groundwater Sampling
Down-The-Hole Hammer (DTH Hammer) Packer Test Apparatus
Surveying Equipments (Auto Levels Total Station
GPS and Accessories)
Variable Geotechnical Softwares (gINT etc)
Thermal Resistivity Test Apparatus (KD2 Pro) Electrical Resistivity Test Apparatus (Nillson)
SUBSURFACE SOIL ROCK GROUNDWATER
Soil Investigation Drilling in Soils and Rocks
Bearing Capacity amp Settlement Analysis Slope Stability Analysis
Trial Pits Standard Penetration Test - SPT
Permeability in Soil (Falling Constant Head) Dynamic Cone Penetration Test - DCPT
Permeability in Rock (Lugeon Packer Test) Infiltration Rate Tests
Groundwater Monitoring and Sampling Installation of Inclinometers amp Pressure Meters
In-situ CBR Tests Installation of Piezometers
Soil Swelling Tests Plate Load Tests
Vane Shear Tests Soil Electrical Resistivity Tests
Down Hole Seismic Tests Cross Hole Seismic Tests
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KEY STAFF AT GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING
NAME DESIGNATION QUALIFICATION EXPERIENCE
J Pavan Kumar Sr Geotechnical Engineer MTech - Geotechnical 8
Tauseef anwar Geologist MSc Geology 5
Bahrudeen assain
Mohammed Geologist MSc Geology 5
Anjali Geologist BSc in Geology 8
Imran Ishaq Engineering asst Dip Civil 5
Mohammed Al-Ansari Logistics and Supervisor High School 10
Ameen Khalfan Field Coordinator High School 8
Abdullah Field Coordinator High School 5
Rit Bahadur Drilling Operator High School 15
Purna Bahadur Drilling Operator High School 16
Rajan Basnet Drilling Operator High School 10
Subarna Paija Drilling Operator High School 11
Lil Bahadur Sr Mechanic High School 11
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RECENT GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING PROJECTS Project Client Consultant No of Boreholes
Oman National Railway
Project Segments 2 amp 6
Italferr SpA MOTC 65 BH 80 TP amp
Piezometers
Bunker Terminal at Duqm Oman Oil Marketing Co
(OOMC)
Worley Parsons Oman
Engineering (WPOE)
10 BH amp MASW
survey
Mahdah ndash Rawdah Road
Dualization project
Premier International Mott McDonald 22 BH 15 TP amp
Slope stability
Yibal-Khuff FEED project Galfar Engg amp
Contracting Co SAOG
Petroleum Development
Oman (PDO)
95 BH 45 TP amp 11
Downhole seismic
Well pad stability
investigations at Fahud
Mabrouk Khulud West D
Galfar Engg amp
Contracting Co SAOG
Petroleum Development
Oman (PDO)
18 BH
Batinah Expressway Pkg 3 Simplex Infrastructure Parsons International
MOTC
79 BH
Adam ndash Thumrait
Dualization Project
Parsons International MOTC 150 BH 365 TP
Lime Calcination project at
Salalah
Carmeuse Inc - 15 BH 10 TP amp
Diagraphy drilling
Duqm Area A B amp C Sultan Qaboos University
(SQU)
SEZAD 65 BH amp 20 TP
Various Substation projects
in all Governorates
Dawood Engineering
Consultancy
Mezoon Electricity 50 BH 25 TP 50
ERTs
Chromite Quarry Drilling Arabian Gulf Trading - 7 BH
Transmission line at Taqah Rukun Al Yaqeen Int Mott McDonald 50 BH amp 61 TP
Izz ndash Adam Road
Dualization Project
Galfar Engg amp
Contracting Co SAOG
National Engg Services
of Pakistan (NESPAK)
25 BH amp 8 TPs
Bid bid ndash Sur Road
Dualization Project
Astaldi ndash Ozkar Joint
Venture
Dar Al-Handassah
(Lebonan)
89 BH 8 TPs
Piezometers
Water Distribution Network
at Al Amerat
Taeyoung ndash Hasan Juma
Baker JV
Sogreah Consultants 25 BH 130 TP amp Soil
Resistivity
Taxiway and Airlift Ramp
at Al Musannah Airbase
American International
Contractors Inc
- 34 BH amp 62 TP
Water Distribution Network
at Al Khoud
Towell Infrastructure
Projects Co LLC
National Engg Services
of Pakistan (NESPAK)
11 BH 7 TP amp Soil
Resistivity
Interchanges btn Airport amp
Muscat Expressway
Soares Da Costa ndash Oman
United Engg Services JV
Parsons International 15 BHs amp 10 TP
Oman Botanic Garden Diwan Royal Court Alatec (Spain) 75 BH
Qurayiat-Al-Amerat Road Muscat Municipality Parsons International 6 BH
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Tunnel
Al-Haffa District
Development Infrastructure
Dohfar Municipality Dar Al-Handassah
(Lebonan)
11 BH
Piezometers
Salam Resort amp Spa in Yiti
Muscat
Sama Dubai Halcrow International 58 BH
amp Piezometers
Al-Ansab STP Galfar Engineering amp
Contracting
Khatib AlAmi 6 BH
Limestone Quarry for
Doqoum Dry Dock
Daewoo Co Daewoo Co 6 BH
Barka Water Reservoir
Expansion Works
Galfar Engineering amp
Contracting
Mott Mac Donald 12 BH
Soil Resistivity
Information Centers at
Nizwa amp Ibri
Ministry of Higher
Education
Development Services amp
Maintenance
6 BH
Irrigation System Plan for
Dhofar Municipality
Dhofar Municipality Consulting Engineering
Services
7 BH
Infiltration Tests
Cyclone Damage
Rehabilitation Works in Ras
Al-Hadd
CCC Parsons International Investigation for
Ground
Improvement
Soil Resistivity OMIFCO - Soil Resistivity
Seeb Cornice Road
Improvement Bridges
Muscat Municipality Atkins 7 BH
Dualization FarqNizwa to
Marfaa Daris Road
Ministry of Transport and
Communication
Parsons International 18 BH
Dualization of Al Kharjiah
Street
Muscat Municipality Parsons International 6 BH
Bidbid Sur Road Sec-1 MOTC Dar Al Handasah 31 BH Piezometers
120TPs
Flood Protection Dams-
Liwa and Shinaz Area
Ministry of water
resources and regional
municipalities
Renardet amp Fitchner 29 BH 40 TPs
Housing at Hail Al Ghaf
Quriyat
Muscat Municipality - 10 BH amp 10 TPs
132kV OHL from Harweel
to Thumrait
Petroleum Development
Oman
Worley Parsons 11 BH 11TPs amp ERT
132kV OHL from Dank to
Al Hail
Civil Co Contracting OETC Energoprojekt
Mott Mac Donald
43 BH 20 TPs amp
ERT
132kV OHL from Al Wasit
to Buraimi Grid Ss
Civil Co Contracting OETC Energoprojekt
Mott Mac Donald
27 BH 11TPrsquos amp
ERT
Al Athaiba Junction
Improvements
Muscat Municipality Parsons Intl Co 12 BH 7 TP Asphalt
Coring
Third Laneing from Bait Al Muscat Municipality Parsons International 35 BH 34 TP
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Barka to Mabelah Asphalt Coring
Design and construction of
Dualization of Al Murtaffa
street
Muscat Municipality Parsons International 26 BH 15 TP
Asphalt Coring
Proposed Tower
Constructions in OMAN
Ministry of Broadcasting Rohde amp Schwarz 16BH
EPC of power plant Daleel
Facility
L amp T Electromech Mott Mac Donald 7 BH 10TP ERT
Royal Suite at Haima and
Emergency block
Dewan of Royal Court Tebodin amp Partners LLC 4BH 4TP
Navigation Aids System
Muscat International
Airport and Salalah Airport
Thales Deutschland
Germany
Thales Deutschland
Germany
6BH 5ERT
Upgrade of DPS amp B-Block
facility Daleel oil Fields
Daleel Petroleum Attila Dogan 4BH 2ERT
13233kV Grid Station at
Quriyat
OETC LnT Oman Energoprojekt amp Parsons 4BH TPs
132kV OHL from Quriyat
to Jahloot
OETC LnT Oman Energoprojekt amp Parsons 60BH 60TPs 60ERT
Supreme Court at Al
Ghubra Guest House
Royal Court Affairs
Royal Estates The Palace
Consulting Engineering
Services LLC
12BH TPs
GEOTECH DRILLING RIGS
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DESCO SP4500S Rigs DESCO SP3500S Rigs
Site Work Photographs
GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION ndash AREA A B amp C at Duqm
Client SEZAD Consultant SQU
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GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION ndash Yibal Khuff Project at Yibal
Client Galfar Engg amp Cont Consultant PDO
GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION ndash Inclined Coring at Chromite Mine near Sumail
Client Arabian Gulf Trading
GEOTEC
HNICAL INVESTIGATION ndash Oman National Railway Project
Segments 2 amp 6
Client MOTC Consultant Italferr SpA
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GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION FOR
BARKA WATER RESERVOIR EXPANSION
Client Galfar Consultant Mott Mac Donald
SUBSURFACE INVESTIGATION BIDBID-SUR ROAD
SECTION 1
Client MOTC Consultant Dar Al Handasah Shair amp Partners
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GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION FOR SEEB-CORNICHE ROAD
IMPROVEMENT BRIDGE 6 MUSCAT
Client Muscat Municipality Consultant Atkins
GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION FOR 132KV OHL FROM DANK
TO AL HAIL amp 132KV OHL FROM SIBETHA TO BURAIMI
Client CivilCo Consultant Mott Mac Donald Energoprojekt
GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION FOR FLOOD PROTECTION DAMS
SHINAZ AREA ndash HATTA-A HATTA-B FAYDH amp BIDAH
Client MRMWR Consultant Fitchner amp Renardet
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DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF FLYOVER WIDENING AND JUNCTION IMPROVEMENTS AT AL ATHAIBA INTERCHANGE
Client Muscat Municipality Consultant Parsons
DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF THIRD LANING OF MAIN ROAD FROM AL MAWELAH INTERCHANGE TO BAIT AL BARKHA RA
Client Muscat Municipality Consultant Parsons
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SURVEYING WITH TOTAL STATION EQUIPMENT FOR
GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING PURPOSES
ELECTRICAL RESISTIVITY TEST
RESISTIVITY MAPPING amp RESISTIVITY PROFILING
PIEZOMETER INSTALLATION INCLINED DRILLING WITH PACKER TEST
CHEMICALENVIRONMENTAL amp
MICROBIOLOGICAL TESTING
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Lonestar Alpha Lab provides a full range of chemical environmental and microbiological analytical services to
industrial engineeringconsulting and government clients throughout the Sultanate of Oman Lonestar Alpha
analytical expertise includes organic and inorganic analyses of water soil air food and many other matrices The
lab production capability capacity and advancement of instrumentation ensure the reliability and performance
needed to successfully deliver major analytical projects Instruments are dedicated to specific matrices and
analyses to prevent cross contamination Our reports are fully supported by QAQC deliverables designed to meet
the requirements of the regulatory program for which the data will be utilized Our reports are designed for ease-
of-results interpretation as well as efficient validation of the support data
TESTING DIFFERENT MATRICES
DomesticFormationGroundReclamation Water
Desalination Water amp Marine Samples
Marine Life
Plant Tissue
Reverse Osmosis
Soils amp Sediments
Food Products
Metal Samples
Concrete Products
CHEMICALENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS
WaterWastewater Metallic Constituents
WaterWastewater Organic Constituents
Water Cations amp Anions
Ambient Air Quality Monitoring
Stack amp Process Emission Monitoring
Indoor Air Quality
Contamination Pollution Studies Environmental Chemistry organics inorganics metals
Analytical chemistry using AAS XRF OES IRC and wet chemistry
Noise amp Vibration Monitoring
Microbiological Analysis
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AMBIENT AIR amp STACK EMISSION MONITORING
CO amp CO2
Hydrogen Sulfide
Hydrocarbons
Metal Particulates
NOx SOx
Oxygen
Volatile Organic Compounds
Dioxin amp Furion
MICROBIOLOGICAL AIR QUALITY MONITORING
Bacteria(CFUm3
Moulds (CFUm3)
Identification of Microorganisms up to Species level
INDOOR AIR QUALITY (IAQ)
Lonestar Alpha leads the way in Indoor Air Quality Services with our dedicated team of field staff and the latest
equipment We are equipped to investigate chemical and biological exposure situations
IAQ Air Monitoring Services
VOCs and SVOCs
Fungal Mold Indentification Quantification
Total Respirable Particulates
Toxic Vapors
Sick Building Syndrome
Bacterial Indentification Quantification
Typical IAQ Surveys
IAQ profile for preliminary building study
Baseline IAQ monitoring
Mold Fungal contamination monitoring using spore trap sampling devices
Compliance monitoring for municipal amp Government enviromental agencies
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HSE monitoring for critical response of environmental hazards
INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE (IH)
Lonestar Alpha is capable of providing a wide variety of Industrial Hygiene Service
using state of the art equipment and depth of experience with IH procedures
NoiseDosimetry TLV+8Hr TWA
Particulates (Total PM 10 PM 50 PM 25)
Combustible Gases (Total Hydrocarbons)
VOCs and SVOCs
Total and Respirable Fibers
Metals and Inorganics
Typical Industrial Hygiene Monitoring
HSE monitoring for corporate or client requirec field data collection
Compliance monitoring for Municipal or Governmental agency requirements
Background monitoring for comparative Environmental studies
HYGIENE AUDITING AND INSPECTIONS
Hygiene Auditing
Hygiene Inspections and Hygiene recommendations
Assisting in ISOHACCP Certifications
Microbiological Sampling and Analysis of Food and Water
Swab sampling and Air Monitoring
Hotel and Industrial HAACP and Hygiene System Implementation
Assisting in Laboratory setup and Accreditations Response monitoring for safety analysis and quality assurance audits
OIL ANALYSIS
Lube Oil
Transformer Oil
Compressor Oil
Diesel
Heavy fuel
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LIST OF CHEMICALENVIRONMENTALMICROBIOLOGICAL TESTS ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY amp ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS
WATER EFFLUENT SEAWATER SOIL SEDIMENT ANALYSIS
Acidity Sulfide Selenium
Alkalinity TDS Silicon
Ammonia Temperature Silver
Bicarbonate Total Hardness Sodium
BOD Total Nitrogen Strontium
Boron Total Organic Carbon Thallium
Chlorite chlorate Potassium
Bromate TSS Tin
Carbonate Turbidity Titanium
Chlorides Aluminum Vanadium
COD Antimony Zink
Color Arsenic Aromatic Volatile Orgabicx (BTEX)
Conductivity Barium Chlorinated Hydrocarbons
Cyanides Beryllium Crude amp Refined Product Fingerprinting
Dissolved Oxygen Cadmium Extractible Organic Halides
Fluoride Calcium Haloacetic Acids
Free Chlorine Chromium Halogenated Volatile Organics
Magnesium Hardness Cobalt Herbicides amp Pesticides
Nitrates Copper Nitroaromatic amp Cyclic Ketones
Nitrites Hexavalent Chromium Organic and Volatile Acids
Oil amp Grease Iron PCBrsquos
Organic Nitrogen Lead Polynuclear Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAH)
pH Lithium Semi Volatile Organic Compounds
Phenols Magnesium Total Organic Halides
Phosphates Mercury Total Petroleum Hydrocarbons (TPH)
Phosphorus Molybdenum Trihalomethanes
Residual Chlorine Nickel Volatile Organic Compounds
Salinity Niobium Pthalate Esters
Sodium Absorption Ratio
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FOOD CHEMICAL AND MICROBIOLOGICAL TEST
Fish and Value added fish products vegetable oils Ketchups Mayonnaise Vinegar Cooked sea
food Cooked Non sea foods Canned foods Vegetables Snacks Ghee Cheese Honey Sweats etc
CHEMICAL ANALYSIS OF FOOD
GIDELINES - OMAN STANDARDGULF STANDARDOther International Standards
TEST METHODS- AOACASTAAOCSISOSASOASTMBS
CHEMICAL ANALYSIS OF FOOD
Protein Cholesterol
Fat content Phosphorous
Vitamins Sodium
Moisture Potassium
Ash Calcium
Dietary Fibre Lead
Sugar Cadmium
Starch Mercury
Saturated Fat Iron
Unsaturated Fat Magnesium
Arsenic Aflatoxins
Moisture content Histamine
Volatile protein Irradiation
Pesticides Sudan Dyes
MICROBIOLOGICAL ANALYSIS OF FOOD
TEST METHODS ndash USFDA BAMAOACCCFRACMMEFISO
GUIDELINES ndash OMANI STANDARDGSOPHLS
MICROBIOLOGICAL ANALYSIS OF FOOD
Aerobic Plate Count Listeria monocytogens
Lactobacillus acidophilus Shelf Life Analysis
Escherichia coli Enterobacteriaceae
Escherichia coli O157 H7 Vibrio parahaemolyticus
Fecal Coliforms Shigella
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Total Coliforms Listeria spp
Staphylococcus aureus Clostridium perfringens
Salmonella Yeast and Mould
Vibrio cholera Vibrio parahaemolyticus
Anaerobic plate count Campylobacter
Histamine Bacillus cereus
Aflatoxin
CHEMISTRY OF CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL
Chemical Analysis of Cement Chemical Analysis of Lime Powder
Heat of Hydration of cement Total Alkalis
Chemical Analysis of Micro silica Chemical Analysis of Ground Granulated Blast
Furnace Slag
Sodium Absorption Ratio Leachibility Tests of Metals from Soil
Testing of Concrete making water Determination of Alkali carbonates amp Bi carbonates
Cation Exchange Capacity of Soil Organic matter content of soil
Mass loss of Ignition of soil Total Sulphate content of soil
Water soluble Sulphate content of soil Water soluble Chloride content of soil
Carbonate content of soil Acid soluble Chloride content of soil
Gypsum content of soil Ammonia content of soil
Total Sulphate content of Aggregates Total Chloride content of Aggregates
Potential Alkali ndash Silica reactivity of Aggregates Water Soluble Chloride Salts in Aggregates
Acid ndash Soluble Material in fine Aggregate Organic impurities in fine Aggregates
Determining the water content of freshly mixed
concrete
Determining the Portland cement content of the
hardened hydraulic cement concrete
Chemical analysis of hardened concrete Sulfate content of hardened concrete
Chemical analysis for metals like steel Chloride content of hardened concrete
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ORE ANALYSIS
Dolomite Ore Iron Ore
Copper Ore Nickel Ore
Chromium Ore Limestone Ore
Manganese Ore Gypsum
Dunite Quartz
STEEL CHEMISTRY
Alloys Brass amp Bronze
Aluminum Alloys Chemical Composition of Steel
ASTM A 262 (Various) Diffused Hydrogen Test
ASTM G 48 (Variou) Purity of Metals
ASTM G 6667 Nickel Alloys
OIL ANALYSIS
Appearance Flash Point Specific Gravity
Ash Content Water content Insoluble pentane
Carbon Conradson Residue Wear Metals Total Acid Number
Kinematic Viscosity Break Down voltage Total Base Number
Dissipation factor Oil Content Viscosity Index
Color Pour Point Flash Point
Copper Corrosion BS amp W Density
Neutralization number Resistivity Interfacial tension
Dissolve gas Sediment Sulphur content
Cloud point Distillation PCB
Oxidation test Gassing
AMBIENT AIR STACK MONITORING
Carbon Dioxide RPM (PM 10 5 25)
Carbon Monoxide Semi Volatile Organic Compounds
Chlorine Content SO2
Hydrogen Sulfide Total Acid Concentration
Lower Explosion Limit Total Hydrocarbon
Oxides of Nitrogen Total Particulate Concentration
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Oxygen Volatile Organic Compounds
Ozone Dioxin amp Furion
INDOOR AIR QUALITY ndash IAQ INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE - IH
Asbestos Bulk Sample Analysis Total amp Respirable Fibers
Asbestos Fiber Concentration in Air Total amp Respirable Particulates
Bacterial amp Microbial Identification Total Plate Count
FungalMould Identification Toxic Vapors
Metals VOC amp SVOC
Noise Monitoring Dosimetry TWA Yeast amp Mould Identification
MICROBIOLOGICAL ANALYSIS OF WATER
Test Method ndash BS ENISOAPHAAWWACMMEF CCFRA
GUIDELINES ndash Omani standardGSOWHODubai Municipality
WATER WASTE WATERINDUSTRIES WATER SOIL
Heterotrophic plate count
Total Coliforms
Escherichia coli
EnterococciFecal streptococci
Pseudomonas aeroginosa Staphylococcus aureus
Legionella spp Nematodes
Sulphate Reducing Bacteria Yeast amp Mould
Salmonella Microscopic observations and interpretations
Vibrio cholera Standard Plate count at 22 o C
Fecal Coliform Clostridium perfringens
Legionella anisa
Legionella Pneumophila serogroup 1
Legionella Pneumophila serogroup 2-14
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MICROBIOLOGICAL ANALYSIS OF PERSONAL SWABSSURFACE SWABSEQUIPMENT
SWABS
Total coliforms
Fecal coliforms
Escherichia coli
Aerobic plate count
Staphylococcus aureus
Yeast and Mould
Salmonella spp
COSMETICS ANALYSIS
HairoilsHair creams Hair shampooBody lotion Chemical DepilinatorsTalcum PowderDeoderants
Toilette soapSkin cream etc As per GSOOS SASO USFDAAOAC Standards
COSMETICS ANALYSIS
Appearance Thermal Stability
Color Total Fat
Odor Lead
Homogenous Cadmium
Texture Nickel
Seperation Chromium
Skin Irritation Test Ethanol insoluble matter
Marking Water insoluble matter
Language Total free Alkali
Instructions for Use Chlorides calculated as NaCl
Warning phrases concerning the product (if any) Saponification Value
Chemical and Physical Tests Free Fatty Acid as Oliec Acid
Moisture Extraneous matter
pH Total Non Acqueos content
Sediment and suspended matter Peroxide value
Alchohol content Total Bacterial count
Formaldehyde Yeast and Mould
Essential oils Pseudomonas aeroginosa
Volatile matter Staphylococcus aureus
Non volatile alcohol matter
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LIST OF CHEMICALENVIRONMENTALMICROBIOLOGICAL EQUIPMENTS
pH Meter Conductivity Meter pH Meters
Dissolved Oxygen Meter Turbidity Meter
Flame Atomic Absorption Spectrometer
FAASGFAAS Hg Analyzer
EDXRF Analyzer ndash Philips MiniPal2
Muffle Air Furnace (1100˚C) Breakdown voltage
ICP- OES Colour apparatus for OIL
GC-MSGC centrifuge
IC Open cup ndashClosed cup Flash point
UV-VIS-NIR Spectrometer HACH TAN delta Resistivity meter
Dissolved gas Analyser ( TOGA) AAS
TAN Titrator Microscope
Copper corrosion Colony Counter
Karl fisher colometric Viscometer
Interfacial tensometer OES
Biological safety Cabinet UV apparatus
Shaker Water bath
Freezer Incubator
Chillier Autoclave
Micro pipetter Vortex
pipetter
Weighing Balance
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KEY STAFF AT CHEMICALMICROBIOLOGICAL LAB
MAJOR CHEMICALENVIRONMENTAL CLIENTS
Client Client
HMR Consultants Dhofar Power Company
Geo-Resources Omani Euro Foods Industries
Al-Safa Environmental Consultancy Al-Hassan Engineering Company
Five Oceans Dawood Contracting Company
Fugro Middle East Natural Resources Consultants
Gulf Mining ICES
Muscat Chromite Sohar Steel LLC
Total Management Trading Construction Materials Industries
Emirates Trading Co Al-Shidhani Refreshments Enterprises
Oman Chromite Oman Aluminium Processing Industries LLC
Muscat Overseas Radisson Blu
National Arabian Gulf International Desalination amp Water Treatment
ASB Group Dhofar Beverages
Majan Mining Company OMASCO
Haya Oman Liquefied Natural Gas Company
Oman Polyproplene Swan Foods LLC
Oman Methanol Bahwan Engineering Co
NAME DESIGNATION EXPERIENCE
P Tejali Lab Manager 17 yrs
Asad Naqvi Chemical Lab Supervisor 17 yrs
OD Sebastian Senior Chemist 32 yrs
Vinu Mohan Senior Microbiologist 7 yrs
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Sohar Aluminum OMIFCO
Oman Refreshment Occidental Mukhaizna LLC
Shangri-La Barr Al Jissa Special Technical Services
ENATO Consolidated Contractors Company
Blue City Northern Minerals Company
Andam International Sweets of Oman
SUR Desalination (Bahwan Veolia Water) Lalbuksh Voltas Engineering Services
STFA Bahwan Veolia Water LLC
Larsen amp Turbo COWI-Larsen
GALFAR Khimji Permoglaze (Oman) LLC
AATCO United Chrome LLC
Interbeton amp Six Construct Oman Flour Mills Company
Douglas OHI Oman National Engineering amp Investment
VALE -Oman Petrogas
BP Oman Sohar aluminium
Siemens-Oman American Embassy
Tawoos Catering Wacasco Catering
MAF DALKIA Al Futtaim amp Sons
Enhance Khimji Ramdas LLC
Oman Oasis National Mineral water CO LLC
Areej Vegetablesamp Oil Derivatives National Pharmaceuticals
Towell Infrastructure Tulip Inn
The Chedi Grand Hyatt
Al Bustan Palace Muscat Holiday INN
Hotel Ibis Park Inn
Radisson Blu Mother Care
Tabreed Taghleef Indusries
NABIL Biscuits ATTCO
Worely parrsion AECOM
Honda Rotem Abensia
Global Gypsum Board Minvest
Global Engineering SteamTech
Mazoom Pharmacy Muscat Pharmacy
IBN- SINA Pharmacy Golden Jood Trading
Sun rise Global Beya Global Muscat
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MECHANICAL CORROSION AND METALLURGICAL TESTING
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Lonestar Alpha has the capability to cater to the physical metallurgical testing requirements of a wide range of
materials and products The testing capability and experience are recognized by reputed organizations like
PDO OXY BP OGC etc and third party inspection agencies Tests are generally carried out to international
standards set by ASTM BS ASME API AWS and others Lonestar Alpha offers quality service to
international standards accurate results and quick turnaround at reasonable cost
Lonestar Alpha Mechanical Metallurgical Corrosion Testing Capabilities Include
Tensile compression Test Vickers Hardness RockwellBrinell Hardness
Impact (Ambient temp to -196degC) BendFlatteningNick Break Test Elevated Temperature
tensile testing
Corrosion Test - ASTM
A262G48G28ASTM A 923
ASTM E 562 Ferrite measurement
by ferritscope Flexure
Proof Load Breaking Load Failure Load
Coating Thickness Coating Continuity Coating Adhesion
MacroMicro Examination Fillet Weld Break Nick Break
HIC SSCC test in accordance with
NACE standards Chemistry by OES
Failure Analysis and
Material Investigation
Chemical analysis of metallic materials of
Fe and Ni base alloys In situ Replica Metallography
Metallic sample collection at
site for chemical analysis
Strand wire testing for mechanical
properties Portable hardness testing Manhole Cover testing
Rubber testing Geo-textile testing HDPE testing
Materials frequently tested include
Metals and alloy products such as plates shapes bares pipes and fittings
Welding procedure qualification test coupons
Welding consumable qualification test coupons
Welder qualification test coupons
Welding procedure test coupons
Steel Bars Wires and Fabric for concrete reinforcement
Galvanized Steel products
Fasteners
Metal Castings
Cemented Carbide Products
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Lonestar Alpha Laboratories offers a wide range of metallurgical services to many diverse industries supported by
an experienced team of metallurgical engineers trained technicians and modern equipment The following
services are offered
o Laboratory Metallography and Microscopy
o Replica and In-situ Metallography
o Corrosion Testing and Evaluation
o Condition Usability and Remaining Life Assessment
o Failure Analysis and Investigation
o Other Services
Laboratory Metallography and Microscopy
Scanning Electron Microscopy
Stereomicroscopy
Energy Dispersive X-ray Analysis
Fractrography
Macrostructural Examination
Microstructural Examination
Microhardness Evaluation
Replica and In-situ Metallography
In-situ Replica Metallography
Replication of Fractures
Replication of Surface Features
Corrosion Testing and Evaluation
Lonestar Alpha is equipped to undertake corrosion testing and evaluation in accordance with NACE and ASTM
standards for qualification of materials used in corrosive environments which include sea water brine blackish
water and sour service The following tests are conducted
Resistance to Pitting and Crevice Corrosion
Susceptibility to Intergranular Corrosion Attack
Resistance to Sulfide Stress Cracking (SSC)
Resistance to Hydrogen Induced Cracking (HIC)
Examination of Scales and Corrosion Products
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Condition Usability and Remaining Life Assessment
Periodic inspections serve to identify degradation processes at an early stage and thereby provide necessary
information for assessment of condition usability and remaining life Further the initiation of timely repair or
replacement actions substantially reduced or eliminates costly capital and downtime losses
Lonestar has the capability and experience to perform comprehensive inspections necessary for condition
usability and remaining life assessment of a wide range of materials and components used in structures plants and
operating equipment
Power plant and auxiliary boiler tubes headers and connectors
Turbine nozzles vanes combustor lines and casings
Oil and gas processing equipment and components
Equipment and components of marineoffshore structures
Drilling and downhole equipment and components
Engine Components
Failure Analysis and Investigation
Supported by its integrated analytical facilities and the diverse professional capabilities of its staff Lonestar has
for the last several years provided accurate and timely analyses and investigations into failures of components
Reports include comprehensive photographic documentation of observations discussions of findings conclusions
on the mechanism and root cause of failure
Other Services
Lonestar offer assistance in the following areas
Material selection for intended service
Preparation of material testing and inspection procedures
Study of failure mechanisms of complex systems
Troubleshooting
Research and development
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LIST OF METALLURGY TESTS
LIST OF METALLURGY LAB EQUIPMENTS Instron Universal Tensile Tester Lathe Machine
Satec Charpy Impact testing machine Charpy Broaching Machine
Forcipol Bend Testing machine Gas Cutting Gear
Olympus Metallurgical Microscope Carl Zeiss
microscope upto 1600X
Stereo Microscope
Metlabcorp Micro Polisher Digital Verniers
Automatic Polishing machine Digital Micrometers
Water Chiller Bath Coating thickness Meter
Optorama Shadowgraph Holiday detector
Digital thermometers Band Saw Machine
Vickers hardness tester Hack Saw Machine
Fischer Ferritscope Universal Milling Machine
STEEL REBARS EXOTIC MATERIAL
Tensile Tests Bend Tests
Elevated Temperature Tensiles Rebar Tensile Bend and Rebend
Proof Load test Fracture Test
Macro Preparation amp Examination Coating thickness test Holiday Detection Test
Peel Off Test Vickers Rockwell Hardness Survey
Charpy Impact Test Micro Examination with photograph
Ferrite Count (Point Count method) - count Ferrite Content (Magnetic Method) - spots
A262 Test Practice CE ASTM G48ASTM G28 tests
SSCC Test HIC Test
Chemical Analysis XRD EDXRF Analysis
SEMEDS Analysis Detailed Failure Investigation Material investigation
CTOD In-situ Replica Metallography
Strand Wire Tensile Test Manhole Cover Compression Test
Ring Stiffness Test GRE Rubber Plastic Geo-textile Tensile testing
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KEY STAFF AT METALLURGY LAB
Anil Vashishta Pratik Raval Sasikumar Isehaq Chezian
NAME DESIGNATION QUALIFICATION EXPERIENCE
Anil Vashishta Operations Manager
Metallurgical Head
BE Metallurgical
Engineering 24 years
Pratik Raval Test House Supervisor BE Mechanical
Engineering 10 years
KSasikumar Senior Metallurgist BE Metallurgical
Engineering 14 years
GChezhian Metallurgist BE Metallurgical
Engineering 06 years
Ishaq Al Harassi Senior Engineer BE Mechanical
Engineering 08 years
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BRANCHES amp CONTACTS
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LONESTAR ALPHA LABORATORIES BRANCHES amp CONTACTS
Website
wwwlonestaralphacom
General Email infolonestaralphacom
Branches
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Tel +968 24501524 24505590
Fax +968 24503814
Email muscatlablonestaralphacom
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Administration
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Finance HR amp Admin Manager
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Operations
Anil Vashishta
Operations Manager Metallurgical Head
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Civil Engineering Material Lab Hukam Chand
Civil Engineering Country Manager - Civil
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Naresh Paladugu
Civil Engineering Technical Manager - Civil
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Rakesh
Civil Engineering Lab Manager - Sohar Lab
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Civil Engineering Lab Manager ndash Salalah Lab
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Tomiyo
Civil Engineering Senior Lab Technician - Duqm Lab
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Geotechnical Engineering Lab
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Geotechnical Engineering Sr Geotechnical engineer
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Chemical Microbiology amp Environmental Engineering Lab Manager
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Asad
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Food amp Microbiology Testing
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Metallurgy Lab Manager Metallurgy
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Metallurgy Lab Test House Supervisor
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Sasi Kumar
Metallurgy Lab Senior Metallurgist
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Approved by PDO ISOIEC 170252005 Certified by SGS for ISO 9001
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Al Batinah Coastal Housing Project
barkaMusanna amp Suwaiq Radic Construction Company LLC
Commercial amp Residential Building at Mumtaz area Shaksy Engineering Services LLC
Dualization of Ibri ndash Al Dariz-Miskin Road Strabag Oman LLC
Re-Build of Air strip existing at Rusail amp Sayq Strabag Oman LLC
Wadi Minqal amp Wadi Bani Jaber Asphalt Road
Section - 1 Strabag Oman LLC
Dualization of Bid-Bid - Sur Road Section -
1Package 1 - B STFA-HLG JV
Civil Work Services for Safah (B-09) Wadi Latham
(B-27) Fields Special Technical Services
Gas Processing Plant at Abu Tubul Block 60 Special Technical Services
EPC of RAH Substation STS Tebodin LLC
Treated Effluent Supply to Al Riyam amp Kalbou
Parks Teejan Trading amp Contracting
New Supreme Court Building At Al Ghubrah Towell Construction amp Company LLC
MC 4a ndash Civil Aviation Head Quarters Towell Construction amp Company LLC
New Supreme Court Building At Al Ghubrah Towell Construction amp Company LLC
Expansion of Distrib Network Seeb Wilyat ndash Seeb Towell Infrastructure Projects CoLLC (TIPCO)
Water Distribution Network for Wilyat -AL Qabil amp
Ibra Towell Infrastructure Projects CoLLC (TIPCO)
Construction of Batinah Expressway (Package -1) Galfar Engineering amp Contracting SAOG
Batinah Expressway Package ndash 3 Simplex - Konstruktor (JV)
Construction of Batinah Expressway - Package - 4 Larsen amp Toubro(Oman) LLC
Construction of Batinah Expressway - Package - 6 CCC (Oman) LLC
BP Oman - Khazzan Project Al EZ TradingTransport amp Contracting CoLLC
Kempinski HotelThe Wave Muscat Carillion Alawi LLC
Upgrading of Sinaw-Mahout Road Section-02 Strabag Oman LLC
Construction of Batinah Highway (Halban Junction) Strabag Oman LLC
Construction of Batinah Highway-Package-2 Nagarjuna Construction Company (NCC)
Major Site laboratories
Project Contractor
Head Quarter Building for PDO at MAF Al Hajry Trading amp Contracting
Development of Muscat International Airport ndash
Supply of dredged material
Boskalis Westminister (Oman)
Expeditionary Tent Beddown Area at Masirah Island
Cosmopolitan ndash EMTA Joint Venture
BP ndash Pipeline Installation amp Site Construction Galfar Engineering
Rehabilitation Works (Roads Bridges) at Quriyat Federcei Stirling Batco
Health Centre at Saham Al Badi Trading amp Construction
Sohar Bulk Jetty Oman Operation Saipem ndash Afcons Joint Venture
PDO ndash SNDC Project at Qurn Alam
Al Hassan Engineering
2nd Asian Beach Game 2010 at Wudam Carillion Alawi LLC
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Power Generation amp Distribution Facility at Daleel
Field
Larsen amp Toubro Electromech LLC
Health Centre at Rahab
Al Dahleez International LLC
Sohar Bulk Jetty Project
Saipem- Afcons Joint Venture
Court Complex at Rustaq
Carillion Alawi LLC
PDO Bahja ndash Plot Development
Sayouh Mahwees Trd amp Cont Co LLC
Dualization of Bid-Bid Sur Road Astaldi ndash Ozkar JV and STFA-HLG JV
ROP ndash Sidab Harbour Project Carillion Alawi LLC
Salalah International Airport LampT Galfar Contortion
Construction of Al Batinah Expressway (Package -1) Galfar Engineering amp Contracting SAOG
Batinah Express way Package ndash 3 Simplex - Konstruktor (JV)
Construction of Batinah Expressway - Package - 4 Larsen amp Toubro(Oman) LLC
Construction of Batinah Expressway - Package - 5 FSB Ferrovial amp Batco JV
Construction of Batinah Expressway - Package - 6 CCC (Oman) LLC
Air traffic control at Masira Darim Construction company LLC
Transfer station at Fanza Malik Sohar
STF Complex -Suwaiq Dawood Contracting Company LLC
Ras Al Hamra Development Project (RAH - 435) Al Turki Enterprises LLC
Zulia Power plant (PDO) Al Hassan Engineering LLC
SNCP Qurnalam Al Hassan Engineering LLC
RAH International School Al Hajry Trading amp Contracting
Dualization of Bid-Bid - Sur Road Section
1Package 1 A
Astaldi-Ozkar JV
Halban prade ground project (SSF) Trading amp Investment LLC
Jabel Akhthar Hotel Dawood Contracting Company LLC
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Sultan Qaboos Mosque Nizwa Carillion Alawi LLC
SUR IPP Douglas OHI
MC-5 Salalah International Airport L amp T India and L amp T Oman
MC-5 Salalah International Airport Galfar Engineering amp Contracting SAOG
Shadeed Iron amp Steel L amp T Oman
Shadeed Iron amp Steel Simplex Infrastructures LLC
Health Centre Ibri Master Bin Karam
University Of Buraimi L amp T Oman
University Of Buraimi L amp T Oman
Trasnsfer Station SUR Mallak Sohar
Dualization of Mahdha-AL Rawdha Road
Buraimi
Premier International
Duqm Port Road Strabag Oman LLC
Mall of Oman - Package - 2 SPCCC
Dualization of Adam - Thumrait Road Part - 2
(ATD Project)
CCC (Oman) LLC
Durability Test of Concrete such as Chloride Migration Test and Rapid Chloride Permeability Test
Field Compaction test is used to provide the basis for control the fill material compaction
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Rapid chloride penetration test for concrete to asses the chloride ion penetration
Durability Test of Concrete such as Water Penetration Test
Permeability Apparatus Constant amp Falling Head for Granular ampClaySilt
Transverse Strength of Kerb Stone
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Non Destructive Structural Investigation
Exposure of foundation for visual inspection and NDT
Cover meter surevy Test indicates position of reinforecemnt bars hardned concrete
Ultra sonic pulse velocity measurement to assess the uniformity of concrete Detects internal flaws cracks and segregation etc
Rebound Hammer test to find the insitu concrete strength Surface hardness
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Direct Shear test to find the cohesion(C) and angle of internal friction(ɸ) in soil samples
Insitu concrete coring to determine the compressive strength
Marshall stability test for asphalt mixes
GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING
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Lonestar Alpha Labs undertake onshore amp offshore ground investigations for a wide variety of civil and
industrial construction infrastructure and pipeline projects We pride ourselves by adopting the same
professional approach to both large multi-disciplinary investigation projects as well as small simple structures
Our Investigation is supervised by highly qualified amp experienced geotechnical engineers and geologists
General Geotechnical Engineering Services
Design and planning of ground investigations
Settlement Monitoring
Foundation Designs and Proof Checking
Design of Reinforced Earth Structures
Design of Deep Foundations (Piles Well) amp Mat Foundations
Borehole drilling amp soil investigations (SPT)
Dynamic Cone Penetration Testing (DCPT)
Static Cone Penetration Test with pore-pressure measurement (CPTU)
Sample coring and analysis
Down hole and Cross Hole Seismic Tests
Trial pitting and trenching
Slope stability analysis amp studies
Pumping Tests and permeability Lugeon Tests
Double Ring Infiltrometer Tests
Plate bearing Tests and in-situ CBRs
Electrical Resistively Test
Thermal Resistivity Test
Resistively Profiling amp Resistivity Mapping
Groundwater Monitoring Sampling and Analysis
Preparation of factual and interpretative reporting
Soil Investigations
Soil Geotechnical investigations are performed by geotechnical engineers to obtain information on the physical
and mechanical properties of soil and rock around a site to design earthworks and foundations for proposed
structures and for repair of distress to earthworks and structures caused by subsurface conditions A geotechnical
investigation includes surface exploration and subsurface exploration of a site Our rigs are cable to drill vertical
holes down to 400m and inclined holes down to 200m below existing ground level
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Soil sampling using variety of samplers to collect disturbed samples relatively undisturbed samples and
undisturbed samples Samplers such as Hand Shovel Machine driven auger continuous flight auger Split-
Spoon SPT sampler Shelby Tube Sampler Piston Sampler
Laboratory tests
A wide variety of laboratory tests performed on soils and rocks to measure different properties
Although detailed list of laboratory testing is presented in Civil section some of the typical tests involved in the
investigation are given below
Water Content
Particle size Analysis Grain Size Distribution
Sedimentation Hydrometer analysis
Atterberg limits
California Bearing Ratio (CBR)
Direct Shear Test
Oedometer Test (Consolidation)
Swelling Pressure Test
Tri-axial Test
Unconfined Compressive Strength
Chemical Analysis of Soil and Water
In-Situ geotechnical tests
Standard Penetration Test (SPT) - in-situ standard penetration test designed to provide information on the
properties of soil while also collecting a disturbed soil sample for grain-size analysis and soil classification
Dynamic Cone Penetration Test (DCPT) - in-situ dynamic cone penetration test designed to provide
information on the properties of sub soil of natural ground or for pavement DCPT is useful to determine the in-
situ CBR and subgrade modulus
Cone Penetration Test (CPT) ndash standard Cone Penetration Test is performed using an instrumented probe
with a conical tip pushed into the soil hydraulically at a constant rate CPT instrument records tip resistance
friction resistance along the sleeve and pore-pressure measurement For bigger sites usually the CPTs are
performed in combination with drilling of boreholes to correlate so that the investigation is economical and
appropriate CPT data interpretation is used for correlation of soil properties and also to determine Soil Bearing
Capacity (SBC)
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Constant head Falling head permeability tests - Estimating Hydraulic conductivity (or permeability)
of different types of soil is the most important step in designing any groundwater control system The knowledge
of this property is much useful in solving problems involving yield of water bearing strata seepage through
earthen dams stability of earthen dams and embankments of canal bank affected by seepage settlement etc The
falling head method of determining permeability is used for soil with low discharge where as the constant head
permeability test is used for coarse-grained soils with a reasonable discharge in a given time For very fine-
grained soil capillarity permeability test is recommended
Lugeon Test or Packer Tests - Estimating Hydraulic conductivity (or permeability) of different types of
rocks is a key step in designing any groundwater control system in a rock We do perform Packer Permeability
Tests in Rocks
Groundwater Monitoring
Our geotechnical field staffs are well trained for installing Piezometers and groundwater monitoring Piezometers
are two types viz Type-1 is Standpipe Piezometer and Type-2 is Vibrating-Wire Piezometers Standpipe
piezometer facilitates Groundwater levels measurement using dip meter or water level indicators while VW
piezometers are useful for monitoring Pore-Water pressures continuously using special devices attached to data
loggers
Groundwater Samples can be collected for analysis in the chemical and microbiological lab Routine drinking
water analysis trace metals and organic parameters can be tested and evaluated
Slope Stability Studies
The field of slope stability encompasses the analysis of static and dynamic stability of slopes of earth and rock-fill
dams slopes of other types of embankments excavated slopes and natural slopes in soil and soft rock Lonestar
Alpha can provide slope stability investigation analysis (including modelling) and design mitigation which can
be completed by our well trained and qualified geologists and geotechnical engineers
Settlement Monitoring
Settlement Monitoring surveys is performed to determine the degree of horizontal and vertical displacement of
structures pavements and embankments over a defined period Severe pavement damage and structural failure
can be a direct result of settlement and therefore it is critical that movement be detected and measured Our Senior
Engineering Surveyors and Geotechnical Engineers are available to assist you with the development and
implementation of a monitoring system to suit individual requirements
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Other Geotechnical Field Tests
Plate Load Tests
In-Situ CBR Tests
Soil Electrical Resistivity Tests
Soil Thermal Resistivity Tests
Pile Integrity Tests
Infiltration Rate Tests using Double Ring Infiltrometer
Geotechnical Field Tests
Geophysical seismic tests are useful to determine dynamic soil rock properties which will be used in
design of machine and any other vibrating equipment foundations
Two typical seismic tests performed as part of the geotechnical investigations are
Downhole seismic test and
Crosshole seismic test
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LIST OF GEOTECHNICAL TESTS
LIST OF GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING EQUIPMENTS
Drilling Rigs Desco Inc 2No SP4500S amp 3No
SP3500S (crawler)
Split-Spoon Sampler
Drilling Rig Ellettari EK100S amp EK 200S (crawler) Piston Type Samples
Drilling Rigs Truck Mounted Vibrating Wire Piezometers Devices amp Loggers
Drilling Rods Tricone Bits
Standard SPT sets and rods Tungsten Carbide Drilling Bits (96mm amp 101mm amp
above)
Single Double amp Triple Tube Core Barrels ndash
Conventional amp Wireline system
Diamond Bits Surface amp Impregnated (96mm amp
101mm amp above) ndash Conventional amp Wireline system
Shelby Tubes Automatic Water level Meter
Dynamic Cone Penetrometer Test equipment (DCPT) Bailers for Groundwater Sampling
Down-The-Hole Hammer (DTH Hammer) Packer Test Apparatus
Surveying Equipments (Auto Levels Total Station
GPS and Accessories)
Variable Geotechnical Softwares (gINT etc)
Thermal Resistivity Test Apparatus (KD2 Pro) Electrical Resistivity Test Apparatus (Nillson)
SUBSURFACE SOIL ROCK GROUNDWATER
Soil Investigation Drilling in Soils and Rocks
Bearing Capacity amp Settlement Analysis Slope Stability Analysis
Trial Pits Standard Penetration Test - SPT
Permeability in Soil (Falling Constant Head) Dynamic Cone Penetration Test - DCPT
Permeability in Rock (Lugeon Packer Test) Infiltration Rate Tests
Groundwater Monitoring and Sampling Installation of Inclinometers amp Pressure Meters
In-situ CBR Tests Installation of Piezometers
Soil Swelling Tests Plate Load Tests
Vane Shear Tests Soil Electrical Resistivity Tests
Down Hole Seismic Tests Cross Hole Seismic Tests
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KEY STAFF AT GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING
NAME DESIGNATION QUALIFICATION EXPERIENCE
J Pavan Kumar Sr Geotechnical Engineer MTech - Geotechnical 8
Tauseef anwar Geologist MSc Geology 5
Bahrudeen assain
Mohammed Geologist MSc Geology 5
Anjali Geologist BSc in Geology 8
Imran Ishaq Engineering asst Dip Civil 5
Mohammed Al-Ansari Logistics and Supervisor High School 10
Ameen Khalfan Field Coordinator High School 8
Abdullah Field Coordinator High School 5
Rit Bahadur Drilling Operator High School 15
Purna Bahadur Drilling Operator High School 16
Rajan Basnet Drilling Operator High School 10
Subarna Paija Drilling Operator High School 11
Lil Bahadur Sr Mechanic High School 11
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RECENT GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING PROJECTS Project Client Consultant No of Boreholes
Oman National Railway
Project Segments 2 amp 6
Italferr SpA MOTC 65 BH 80 TP amp
Piezometers
Bunker Terminal at Duqm Oman Oil Marketing Co
(OOMC)
Worley Parsons Oman
Engineering (WPOE)
10 BH amp MASW
survey
Mahdah ndash Rawdah Road
Dualization project
Premier International Mott McDonald 22 BH 15 TP amp
Slope stability
Yibal-Khuff FEED project Galfar Engg amp
Contracting Co SAOG
Petroleum Development
Oman (PDO)
95 BH 45 TP amp 11
Downhole seismic
Well pad stability
investigations at Fahud
Mabrouk Khulud West D
Galfar Engg amp
Contracting Co SAOG
Petroleum Development
Oman (PDO)
18 BH
Batinah Expressway Pkg 3 Simplex Infrastructure Parsons International
MOTC
79 BH
Adam ndash Thumrait
Dualization Project
Parsons International MOTC 150 BH 365 TP
Lime Calcination project at
Salalah
Carmeuse Inc - 15 BH 10 TP amp
Diagraphy drilling
Duqm Area A B amp C Sultan Qaboos University
(SQU)
SEZAD 65 BH amp 20 TP
Various Substation projects
in all Governorates
Dawood Engineering
Consultancy
Mezoon Electricity 50 BH 25 TP 50
ERTs
Chromite Quarry Drilling Arabian Gulf Trading - 7 BH
Transmission line at Taqah Rukun Al Yaqeen Int Mott McDonald 50 BH amp 61 TP
Izz ndash Adam Road
Dualization Project
Galfar Engg amp
Contracting Co SAOG
National Engg Services
of Pakistan (NESPAK)
25 BH amp 8 TPs
Bid bid ndash Sur Road
Dualization Project
Astaldi ndash Ozkar Joint
Venture
Dar Al-Handassah
(Lebonan)
89 BH 8 TPs
Piezometers
Water Distribution Network
at Al Amerat
Taeyoung ndash Hasan Juma
Baker JV
Sogreah Consultants 25 BH 130 TP amp Soil
Resistivity
Taxiway and Airlift Ramp
at Al Musannah Airbase
American International
Contractors Inc
- 34 BH amp 62 TP
Water Distribution Network
at Al Khoud
Towell Infrastructure
Projects Co LLC
National Engg Services
of Pakistan (NESPAK)
11 BH 7 TP amp Soil
Resistivity
Interchanges btn Airport amp
Muscat Expressway
Soares Da Costa ndash Oman
United Engg Services JV
Parsons International 15 BHs amp 10 TP
Oman Botanic Garden Diwan Royal Court Alatec (Spain) 75 BH
Qurayiat-Al-Amerat Road Muscat Municipality Parsons International 6 BH
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Tunnel
Al-Haffa District
Development Infrastructure
Dohfar Municipality Dar Al-Handassah
(Lebonan)
11 BH
Piezometers
Salam Resort amp Spa in Yiti
Muscat
Sama Dubai Halcrow International 58 BH
amp Piezometers
Al-Ansab STP Galfar Engineering amp
Contracting
Khatib AlAmi 6 BH
Limestone Quarry for
Doqoum Dry Dock
Daewoo Co Daewoo Co 6 BH
Barka Water Reservoir
Expansion Works
Galfar Engineering amp
Contracting
Mott Mac Donald 12 BH
Soil Resistivity
Information Centers at
Nizwa amp Ibri
Ministry of Higher
Education
Development Services amp
Maintenance
6 BH
Irrigation System Plan for
Dhofar Municipality
Dhofar Municipality Consulting Engineering
Services
7 BH
Infiltration Tests
Cyclone Damage
Rehabilitation Works in Ras
Al-Hadd
CCC Parsons International Investigation for
Ground
Improvement
Soil Resistivity OMIFCO - Soil Resistivity
Seeb Cornice Road
Improvement Bridges
Muscat Municipality Atkins 7 BH
Dualization FarqNizwa to
Marfaa Daris Road
Ministry of Transport and
Communication
Parsons International 18 BH
Dualization of Al Kharjiah
Street
Muscat Municipality Parsons International 6 BH
Bidbid Sur Road Sec-1 MOTC Dar Al Handasah 31 BH Piezometers
120TPs
Flood Protection Dams-
Liwa and Shinaz Area
Ministry of water
resources and regional
municipalities
Renardet amp Fitchner 29 BH 40 TPs
Housing at Hail Al Ghaf
Quriyat
Muscat Municipality - 10 BH amp 10 TPs
132kV OHL from Harweel
to Thumrait
Petroleum Development
Oman
Worley Parsons 11 BH 11TPs amp ERT
132kV OHL from Dank to
Al Hail
Civil Co Contracting OETC Energoprojekt
Mott Mac Donald
43 BH 20 TPs amp
ERT
132kV OHL from Al Wasit
to Buraimi Grid Ss
Civil Co Contracting OETC Energoprojekt
Mott Mac Donald
27 BH 11TPrsquos amp
ERT
Al Athaiba Junction
Improvements
Muscat Municipality Parsons Intl Co 12 BH 7 TP Asphalt
Coring
Third Laneing from Bait Al Muscat Municipality Parsons International 35 BH 34 TP
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Barka to Mabelah Asphalt Coring
Design and construction of
Dualization of Al Murtaffa
street
Muscat Municipality Parsons International 26 BH 15 TP
Asphalt Coring
Proposed Tower
Constructions in OMAN
Ministry of Broadcasting Rohde amp Schwarz 16BH
EPC of power plant Daleel
Facility
L amp T Electromech Mott Mac Donald 7 BH 10TP ERT
Royal Suite at Haima and
Emergency block
Dewan of Royal Court Tebodin amp Partners LLC 4BH 4TP
Navigation Aids System
Muscat International
Airport and Salalah Airport
Thales Deutschland
Germany
Thales Deutschland
Germany
6BH 5ERT
Upgrade of DPS amp B-Block
facility Daleel oil Fields
Daleel Petroleum Attila Dogan 4BH 2ERT
13233kV Grid Station at
Quriyat
OETC LnT Oman Energoprojekt amp Parsons 4BH TPs
132kV OHL from Quriyat
to Jahloot
OETC LnT Oman Energoprojekt amp Parsons 60BH 60TPs 60ERT
Supreme Court at Al
Ghubra Guest House
Royal Court Affairs
Royal Estates The Palace
Consulting Engineering
Services LLC
12BH TPs
GEOTECH DRILLING RIGS
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DESCO SP4500S Rigs DESCO SP3500S Rigs
Site Work Photographs
GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION ndash AREA A B amp C at Duqm
Client SEZAD Consultant SQU
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GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION ndash Yibal Khuff Project at Yibal
Client Galfar Engg amp Cont Consultant PDO
GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION ndash Inclined Coring at Chromite Mine near Sumail
Client Arabian Gulf Trading
GEOTEC
HNICAL INVESTIGATION ndash Oman National Railway Project
Segments 2 amp 6
Client MOTC Consultant Italferr SpA
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GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION FOR
BARKA WATER RESERVOIR EXPANSION
Client Galfar Consultant Mott Mac Donald
SUBSURFACE INVESTIGATION BIDBID-SUR ROAD
SECTION 1
Client MOTC Consultant Dar Al Handasah Shair amp Partners
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GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION FOR SEEB-CORNICHE ROAD
IMPROVEMENT BRIDGE 6 MUSCAT
Client Muscat Municipality Consultant Atkins
GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION FOR 132KV OHL FROM DANK
TO AL HAIL amp 132KV OHL FROM SIBETHA TO BURAIMI
Client CivilCo Consultant Mott Mac Donald Energoprojekt
GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION FOR FLOOD PROTECTION DAMS
SHINAZ AREA ndash HATTA-A HATTA-B FAYDH amp BIDAH
Client MRMWR Consultant Fitchner amp Renardet
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DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF FLYOVER WIDENING AND JUNCTION IMPROVEMENTS AT AL ATHAIBA INTERCHANGE
Client Muscat Municipality Consultant Parsons
DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF THIRD LANING OF MAIN ROAD FROM AL MAWELAH INTERCHANGE TO BAIT AL BARKHA RA
Client Muscat Municipality Consultant Parsons
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SURVEYING WITH TOTAL STATION EQUIPMENT FOR
GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING PURPOSES
ELECTRICAL RESISTIVITY TEST
RESISTIVITY MAPPING amp RESISTIVITY PROFILING
PIEZOMETER INSTALLATION INCLINED DRILLING WITH PACKER TEST
CHEMICALENVIRONMENTAL amp
MICROBIOLOGICAL TESTING
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Lonestar Alpha Lab provides a full range of chemical environmental and microbiological analytical services to
industrial engineeringconsulting and government clients throughout the Sultanate of Oman Lonestar Alpha
analytical expertise includes organic and inorganic analyses of water soil air food and many other matrices The
lab production capability capacity and advancement of instrumentation ensure the reliability and performance
needed to successfully deliver major analytical projects Instruments are dedicated to specific matrices and
analyses to prevent cross contamination Our reports are fully supported by QAQC deliverables designed to meet
the requirements of the regulatory program for which the data will be utilized Our reports are designed for ease-
of-results interpretation as well as efficient validation of the support data
TESTING DIFFERENT MATRICES
DomesticFormationGroundReclamation Water
Desalination Water amp Marine Samples
Marine Life
Plant Tissue
Reverse Osmosis
Soils amp Sediments
Food Products
Metal Samples
Concrete Products
CHEMICALENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS
WaterWastewater Metallic Constituents
WaterWastewater Organic Constituents
Water Cations amp Anions
Ambient Air Quality Monitoring
Stack amp Process Emission Monitoring
Indoor Air Quality
Contamination Pollution Studies Environmental Chemistry organics inorganics metals
Analytical chemistry using AAS XRF OES IRC and wet chemistry
Noise amp Vibration Monitoring
Microbiological Analysis
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AMBIENT AIR amp STACK EMISSION MONITORING
CO amp CO2
Hydrogen Sulfide
Hydrocarbons
Metal Particulates
NOx SOx
Oxygen
Volatile Organic Compounds
Dioxin amp Furion
MICROBIOLOGICAL AIR QUALITY MONITORING
Bacteria(CFUm3
Moulds (CFUm3)
Identification of Microorganisms up to Species level
INDOOR AIR QUALITY (IAQ)
Lonestar Alpha leads the way in Indoor Air Quality Services with our dedicated team of field staff and the latest
equipment We are equipped to investigate chemical and biological exposure situations
IAQ Air Monitoring Services
VOCs and SVOCs
Fungal Mold Indentification Quantification
Total Respirable Particulates
Toxic Vapors
Sick Building Syndrome
Bacterial Indentification Quantification
Typical IAQ Surveys
IAQ profile for preliminary building study
Baseline IAQ monitoring
Mold Fungal contamination monitoring using spore trap sampling devices
Compliance monitoring for municipal amp Government enviromental agencies
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HSE monitoring for critical response of environmental hazards
INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE (IH)
Lonestar Alpha is capable of providing a wide variety of Industrial Hygiene Service
using state of the art equipment and depth of experience with IH procedures
NoiseDosimetry TLV+8Hr TWA
Particulates (Total PM 10 PM 50 PM 25)
Combustible Gases (Total Hydrocarbons)
VOCs and SVOCs
Total and Respirable Fibers
Metals and Inorganics
Typical Industrial Hygiene Monitoring
HSE monitoring for corporate or client requirec field data collection
Compliance monitoring for Municipal or Governmental agency requirements
Background monitoring for comparative Environmental studies
HYGIENE AUDITING AND INSPECTIONS
Hygiene Auditing
Hygiene Inspections and Hygiene recommendations
Assisting in ISOHACCP Certifications
Microbiological Sampling and Analysis of Food and Water
Swab sampling and Air Monitoring
Hotel and Industrial HAACP and Hygiene System Implementation
Assisting in Laboratory setup and Accreditations Response monitoring for safety analysis and quality assurance audits
OIL ANALYSIS
Lube Oil
Transformer Oil
Compressor Oil
Diesel
Heavy fuel
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LIST OF CHEMICALENVIRONMENTALMICROBIOLOGICAL TESTS ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY amp ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS
WATER EFFLUENT SEAWATER SOIL SEDIMENT ANALYSIS
Acidity Sulfide Selenium
Alkalinity TDS Silicon
Ammonia Temperature Silver
Bicarbonate Total Hardness Sodium
BOD Total Nitrogen Strontium
Boron Total Organic Carbon Thallium
Chlorite chlorate Potassium
Bromate TSS Tin
Carbonate Turbidity Titanium
Chlorides Aluminum Vanadium
COD Antimony Zink
Color Arsenic Aromatic Volatile Orgabicx (BTEX)
Conductivity Barium Chlorinated Hydrocarbons
Cyanides Beryllium Crude amp Refined Product Fingerprinting
Dissolved Oxygen Cadmium Extractible Organic Halides
Fluoride Calcium Haloacetic Acids
Free Chlorine Chromium Halogenated Volatile Organics
Magnesium Hardness Cobalt Herbicides amp Pesticides
Nitrates Copper Nitroaromatic amp Cyclic Ketones
Nitrites Hexavalent Chromium Organic and Volatile Acids
Oil amp Grease Iron PCBrsquos
Organic Nitrogen Lead Polynuclear Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAH)
pH Lithium Semi Volatile Organic Compounds
Phenols Magnesium Total Organic Halides
Phosphates Mercury Total Petroleum Hydrocarbons (TPH)
Phosphorus Molybdenum Trihalomethanes
Residual Chlorine Nickel Volatile Organic Compounds
Salinity Niobium Pthalate Esters
Sodium Absorption Ratio
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FOOD CHEMICAL AND MICROBIOLOGICAL TEST
Fish and Value added fish products vegetable oils Ketchups Mayonnaise Vinegar Cooked sea
food Cooked Non sea foods Canned foods Vegetables Snacks Ghee Cheese Honey Sweats etc
CHEMICAL ANALYSIS OF FOOD
GIDELINES - OMAN STANDARDGULF STANDARDOther International Standards
TEST METHODS- AOACASTAAOCSISOSASOASTMBS
CHEMICAL ANALYSIS OF FOOD
Protein Cholesterol
Fat content Phosphorous
Vitamins Sodium
Moisture Potassium
Ash Calcium
Dietary Fibre Lead
Sugar Cadmium
Starch Mercury
Saturated Fat Iron
Unsaturated Fat Magnesium
Arsenic Aflatoxins
Moisture content Histamine
Volatile protein Irradiation
Pesticides Sudan Dyes
MICROBIOLOGICAL ANALYSIS OF FOOD
TEST METHODS ndash USFDA BAMAOACCCFRACMMEFISO
GUIDELINES ndash OMANI STANDARDGSOPHLS
MICROBIOLOGICAL ANALYSIS OF FOOD
Aerobic Plate Count Listeria monocytogens
Lactobacillus acidophilus Shelf Life Analysis
Escherichia coli Enterobacteriaceae
Escherichia coli O157 H7 Vibrio parahaemolyticus
Fecal Coliforms Shigella
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Total Coliforms Listeria spp
Staphylococcus aureus Clostridium perfringens
Salmonella Yeast and Mould
Vibrio cholera Vibrio parahaemolyticus
Anaerobic plate count Campylobacter
Histamine Bacillus cereus
Aflatoxin
CHEMISTRY OF CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL
Chemical Analysis of Cement Chemical Analysis of Lime Powder
Heat of Hydration of cement Total Alkalis
Chemical Analysis of Micro silica Chemical Analysis of Ground Granulated Blast
Furnace Slag
Sodium Absorption Ratio Leachibility Tests of Metals from Soil
Testing of Concrete making water Determination of Alkali carbonates amp Bi carbonates
Cation Exchange Capacity of Soil Organic matter content of soil
Mass loss of Ignition of soil Total Sulphate content of soil
Water soluble Sulphate content of soil Water soluble Chloride content of soil
Carbonate content of soil Acid soluble Chloride content of soil
Gypsum content of soil Ammonia content of soil
Total Sulphate content of Aggregates Total Chloride content of Aggregates
Potential Alkali ndash Silica reactivity of Aggregates Water Soluble Chloride Salts in Aggregates
Acid ndash Soluble Material in fine Aggregate Organic impurities in fine Aggregates
Determining the water content of freshly mixed
concrete
Determining the Portland cement content of the
hardened hydraulic cement concrete
Chemical analysis of hardened concrete Sulfate content of hardened concrete
Chemical analysis for metals like steel Chloride content of hardened concrete
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ORE ANALYSIS
Dolomite Ore Iron Ore
Copper Ore Nickel Ore
Chromium Ore Limestone Ore
Manganese Ore Gypsum
Dunite Quartz
STEEL CHEMISTRY
Alloys Brass amp Bronze
Aluminum Alloys Chemical Composition of Steel
ASTM A 262 (Various) Diffused Hydrogen Test
ASTM G 48 (Variou) Purity of Metals
ASTM G 6667 Nickel Alloys
OIL ANALYSIS
Appearance Flash Point Specific Gravity
Ash Content Water content Insoluble pentane
Carbon Conradson Residue Wear Metals Total Acid Number
Kinematic Viscosity Break Down voltage Total Base Number
Dissipation factor Oil Content Viscosity Index
Color Pour Point Flash Point
Copper Corrosion BS amp W Density
Neutralization number Resistivity Interfacial tension
Dissolve gas Sediment Sulphur content
Cloud point Distillation PCB
Oxidation test Gassing
AMBIENT AIR STACK MONITORING
Carbon Dioxide RPM (PM 10 5 25)
Carbon Monoxide Semi Volatile Organic Compounds
Chlorine Content SO2
Hydrogen Sulfide Total Acid Concentration
Lower Explosion Limit Total Hydrocarbon
Oxides of Nitrogen Total Particulate Concentration
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Oxygen Volatile Organic Compounds
Ozone Dioxin amp Furion
INDOOR AIR QUALITY ndash IAQ INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE - IH
Asbestos Bulk Sample Analysis Total amp Respirable Fibers
Asbestos Fiber Concentration in Air Total amp Respirable Particulates
Bacterial amp Microbial Identification Total Plate Count
FungalMould Identification Toxic Vapors
Metals VOC amp SVOC
Noise Monitoring Dosimetry TWA Yeast amp Mould Identification
MICROBIOLOGICAL ANALYSIS OF WATER
Test Method ndash BS ENISOAPHAAWWACMMEF CCFRA
GUIDELINES ndash Omani standardGSOWHODubai Municipality
WATER WASTE WATERINDUSTRIES WATER SOIL
Heterotrophic plate count
Total Coliforms
Escherichia coli
EnterococciFecal streptococci
Pseudomonas aeroginosa Staphylococcus aureus
Legionella spp Nematodes
Sulphate Reducing Bacteria Yeast amp Mould
Salmonella Microscopic observations and interpretations
Vibrio cholera Standard Plate count at 22 o C
Fecal Coliform Clostridium perfringens
Legionella anisa
Legionella Pneumophila serogroup 1
Legionella Pneumophila serogroup 2-14
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MICROBIOLOGICAL ANALYSIS OF PERSONAL SWABSSURFACE SWABSEQUIPMENT
SWABS
Total coliforms
Fecal coliforms
Escherichia coli
Aerobic plate count
Staphylococcus aureus
Yeast and Mould
Salmonella spp
COSMETICS ANALYSIS
HairoilsHair creams Hair shampooBody lotion Chemical DepilinatorsTalcum PowderDeoderants
Toilette soapSkin cream etc As per GSOOS SASO USFDAAOAC Standards
COSMETICS ANALYSIS
Appearance Thermal Stability
Color Total Fat
Odor Lead
Homogenous Cadmium
Texture Nickel
Seperation Chromium
Skin Irritation Test Ethanol insoluble matter
Marking Water insoluble matter
Language Total free Alkali
Instructions for Use Chlorides calculated as NaCl
Warning phrases concerning the product (if any) Saponification Value
Chemical and Physical Tests Free Fatty Acid as Oliec Acid
Moisture Extraneous matter
pH Total Non Acqueos content
Sediment and suspended matter Peroxide value
Alchohol content Total Bacterial count
Formaldehyde Yeast and Mould
Essential oils Pseudomonas aeroginosa
Volatile matter Staphylococcus aureus
Non volatile alcohol matter
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LIST OF CHEMICALENVIRONMENTALMICROBIOLOGICAL EQUIPMENTS
pH Meter Conductivity Meter pH Meters
Dissolved Oxygen Meter Turbidity Meter
Flame Atomic Absorption Spectrometer
FAASGFAAS Hg Analyzer
EDXRF Analyzer ndash Philips MiniPal2
Muffle Air Furnace (1100˚C) Breakdown voltage
ICP- OES Colour apparatus for OIL
GC-MSGC centrifuge
IC Open cup ndashClosed cup Flash point
UV-VIS-NIR Spectrometer HACH TAN delta Resistivity meter
Dissolved gas Analyser ( TOGA) AAS
TAN Titrator Microscope
Copper corrosion Colony Counter
Karl fisher colometric Viscometer
Interfacial tensometer OES
Biological safety Cabinet UV apparatus
Shaker Water bath
Freezer Incubator
Chillier Autoclave
Micro pipetter Vortex
pipetter
Weighing Balance
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KEY STAFF AT CHEMICALMICROBIOLOGICAL LAB
MAJOR CHEMICALENVIRONMENTAL CLIENTS
Client Client
HMR Consultants Dhofar Power Company
Geo-Resources Omani Euro Foods Industries
Al-Safa Environmental Consultancy Al-Hassan Engineering Company
Five Oceans Dawood Contracting Company
Fugro Middle East Natural Resources Consultants
Gulf Mining ICES
Muscat Chromite Sohar Steel LLC
Total Management Trading Construction Materials Industries
Emirates Trading Co Al-Shidhani Refreshments Enterprises
Oman Chromite Oman Aluminium Processing Industries LLC
Muscat Overseas Radisson Blu
National Arabian Gulf International Desalination amp Water Treatment
ASB Group Dhofar Beverages
Majan Mining Company OMASCO
Haya Oman Liquefied Natural Gas Company
Oman Polyproplene Swan Foods LLC
Oman Methanol Bahwan Engineering Co
NAME DESIGNATION EXPERIENCE
P Tejali Lab Manager 17 yrs
Asad Naqvi Chemical Lab Supervisor 17 yrs
OD Sebastian Senior Chemist 32 yrs
Vinu Mohan Senior Microbiologist 7 yrs
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Sohar Aluminum OMIFCO
Oman Refreshment Occidental Mukhaizna LLC
Shangri-La Barr Al Jissa Special Technical Services
ENATO Consolidated Contractors Company
Blue City Northern Minerals Company
Andam International Sweets of Oman
SUR Desalination (Bahwan Veolia Water) Lalbuksh Voltas Engineering Services
STFA Bahwan Veolia Water LLC
Larsen amp Turbo COWI-Larsen
GALFAR Khimji Permoglaze (Oman) LLC
AATCO United Chrome LLC
Interbeton amp Six Construct Oman Flour Mills Company
Douglas OHI Oman National Engineering amp Investment
VALE -Oman Petrogas
BP Oman Sohar aluminium
Siemens-Oman American Embassy
Tawoos Catering Wacasco Catering
MAF DALKIA Al Futtaim amp Sons
Enhance Khimji Ramdas LLC
Oman Oasis National Mineral water CO LLC
Areej Vegetablesamp Oil Derivatives National Pharmaceuticals
Towell Infrastructure Tulip Inn
The Chedi Grand Hyatt
Al Bustan Palace Muscat Holiday INN
Hotel Ibis Park Inn
Radisson Blu Mother Care
Tabreed Taghleef Indusries
NABIL Biscuits ATTCO
Worely parrsion AECOM
Honda Rotem Abensia
Global Gypsum Board Minvest
Global Engineering SteamTech
Mazoom Pharmacy Muscat Pharmacy
IBN- SINA Pharmacy Golden Jood Trading
Sun rise Global Beya Global Muscat
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MECHANICAL CORROSION AND METALLURGICAL TESTING
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Lonestar Alpha has the capability to cater to the physical metallurgical testing requirements of a wide range of
materials and products The testing capability and experience are recognized by reputed organizations like
PDO OXY BP OGC etc and third party inspection agencies Tests are generally carried out to international
standards set by ASTM BS ASME API AWS and others Lonestar Alpha offers quality service to
international standards accurate results and quick turnaround at reasonable cost
Lonestar Alpha Mechanical Metallurgical Corrosion Testing Capabilities Include
Tensile compression Test Vickers Hardness RockwellBrinell Hardness
Impact (Ambient temp to -196degC) BendFlatteningNick Break Test Elevated Temperature
tensile testing
Corrosion Test - ASTM
A262G48G28ASTM A 923
ASTM E 562 Ferrite measurement
by ferritscope Flexure
Proof Load Breaking Load Failure Load
Coating Thickness Coating Continuity Coating Adhesion
MacroMicro Examination Fillet Weld Break Nick Break
HIC SSCC test in accordance with
NACE standards Chemistry by OES
Failure Analysis and
Material Investigation
Chemical analysis of metallic materials of
Fe and Ni base alloys In situ Replica Metallography
Metallic sample collection at
site for chemical analysis
Strand wire testing for mechanical
properties Portable hardness testing Manhole Cover testing
Rubber testing Geo-textile testing HDPE testing
Materials frequently tested include
Metals and alloy products such as plates shapes bares pipes and fittings
Welding procedure qualification test coupons
Welding consumable qualification test coupons
Welder qualification test coupons
Welding procedure test coupons
Steel Bars Wires and Fabric for concrete reinforcement
Galvanized Steel products
Fasteners
Metal Castings
Cemented Carbide Products
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Lonestar Alpha Laboratories offers a wide range of metallurgical services to many diverse industries supported by
an experienced team of metallurgical engineers trained technicians and modern equipment The following
services are offered
o Laboratory Metallography and Microscopy
o Replica and In-situ Metallography
o Corrosion Testing and Evaluation
o Condition Usability and Remaining Life Assessment
o Failure Analysis and Investigation
o Other Services
Laboratory Metallography and Microscopy
Scanning Electron Microscopy
Stereomicroscopy
Energy Dispersive X-ray Analysis
Fractrography
Macrostructural Examination
Microstructural Examination
Microhardness Evaluation
Replica and In-situ Metallography
In-situ Replica Metallography
Replication of Fractures
Replication of Surface Features
Corrosion Testing and Evaluation
Lonestar Alpha is equipped to undertake corrosion testing and evaluation in accordance with NACE and ASTM
standards for qualification of materials used in corrosive environments which include sea water brine blackish
water and sour service The following tests are conducted
Resistance to Pitting and Crevice Corrosion
Susceptibility to Intergranular Corrosion Attack
Resistance to Sulfide Stress Cracking (SSC)
Resistance to Hydrogen Induced Cracking (HIC)
Examination of Scales and Corrosion Products
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Condition Usability and Remaining Life Assessment
Periodic inspections serve to identify degradation processes at an early stage and thereby provide necessary
information for assessment of condition usability and remaining life Further the initiation of timely repair or
replacement actions substantially reduced or eliminates costly capital and downtime losses
Lonestar has the capability and experience to perform comprehensive inspections necessary for condition
usability and remaining life assessment of a wide range of materials and components used in structures plants and
operating equipment
Power plant and auxiliary boiler tubes headers and connectors
Turbine nozzles vanes combustor lines and casings
Oil and gas processing equipment and components
Equipment and components of marineoffshore structures
Drilling and downhole equipment and components
Engine Components
Failure Analysis and Investigation
Supported by its integrated analytical facilities and the diverse professional capabilities of its staff Lonestar has
for the last several years provided accurate and timely analyses and investigations into failures of components
Reports include comprehensive photographic documentation of observations discussions of findings conclusions
on the mechanism and root cause of failure
Other Services
Lonestar offer assistance in the following areas
Material selection for intended service
Preparation of material testing and inspection procedures
Study of failure mechanisms of complex systems
Troubleshooting
Research and development
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LIST OF METALLURGY TESTS
LIST OF METALLURGY LAB EQUIPMENTS Instron Universal Tensile Tester Lathe Machine
Satec Charpy Impact testing machine Charpy Broaching Machine
Forcipol Bend Testing machine Gas Cutting Gear
Olympus Metallurgical Microscope Carl Zeiss
microscope upto 1600X
Stereo Microscope
Metlabcorp Micro Polisher Digital Verniers
Automatic Polishing machine Digital Micrometers
Water Chiller Bath Coating thickness Meter
Optorama Shadowgraph Holiday detector
Digital thermometers Band Saw Machine
Vickers hardness tester Hack Saw Machine
Fischer Ferritscope Universal Milling Machine
STEEL REBARS EXOTIC MATERIAL
Tensile Tests Bend Tests
Elevated Temperature Tensiles Rebar Tensile Bend and Rebend
Proof Load test Fracture Test
Macro Preparation amp Examination Coating thickness test Holiday Detection Test
Peel Off Test Vickers Rockwell Hardness Survey
Charpy Impact Test Micro Examination with photograph
Ferrite Count (Point Count method) - count Ferrite Content (Magnetic Method) - spots
A262 Test Practice CE ASTM G48ASTM G28 tests
SSCC Test HIC Test
Chemical Analysis XRD EDXRF Analysis
SEMEDS Analysis Detailed Failure Investigation Material investigation
CTOD In-situ Replica Metallography
Strand Wire Tensile Test Manhole Cover Compression Test
Ring Stiffness Test GRE Rubber Plastic Geo-textile Tensile testing
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KEY STAFF AT METALLURGY LAB
Anil Vashishta Pratik Raval Sasikumar Isehaq Chezian
NAME DESIGNATION QUALIFICATION EXPERIENCE
Anil Vashishta Operations Manager
Metallurgical Head
BE Metallurgical
Engineering 24 years
Pratik Raval Test House Supervisor BE Mechanical
Engineering 10 years
KSasikumar Senior Metallurgist BE Metallurgical
Engineering 14 years
GChezhian Metallurgist BE Metallurgical
Engineering 06 years
Ishaq Al Harassi Senior Engineer BE Mechanical
Engineering 08 years
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BRANCHES amp CONTACTS
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LONESTAR ALPHA LABORATORIES BRANCHES amp CONTACTS
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Branches
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Moncy Thomas
Finance HR amp Admin Manager
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Operations
Anil Vashishta
Operations Manager Metallurgical Head
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Civil Engineering Material Lab Hukam Chand
Civil Engineering Country Manager - Civil
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Naresh Paladugu
Civil Engineering Technical Manager - Civil
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Rakesh
Civil Engineering Lab Manager - Sohar Lab
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Tomiyo
Civil Engineering Senior Lab Technician - Duqm Lab
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Geotechnical Engineering Lab
J Pavan Kumar
Geotechnical Engineering Sr Geotechnical engineer
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Chemical Microbiology amp Environmental Lab
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Food amp Microbiology Testing
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Sasi Kumar
Metallurgy Lab Senior Metallurgist
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LOCATION MAPS
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1 MUSCAT
2 Muscat ndash Chemistry Lab
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3 SOHAR
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4 DUQM
5 SALALAH
Registered with Directorate General for Specification amp measurements
Approved by PDO ISOIEC 170252005 Certified by SGS for ISO 9001
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Power Generation amp Distribution Facility at Daleel
Field
Larsen amp Toubro Electromech LLC
Health Centre at Rahab
Al Dahleez International LLC
Sohar Bulk Jetty Project
Saipem- Afcons Joint Venture
Court Complex at Rustaq
Carillion Alawi LLC
PDO Bahja ndash Plot Development
Sayouh Mahwees Trd amp Cont Co LLC
Dualization of Bid-Bid Sur Road Astaldi ndash Ozkar JV and STFA-HLG JV
ROP ndash Sidab Harbour Project Carillion Alawi LLC
Salalah International Airport LampT Galfar Contortion
Construction of Al Batinah Expressway (Package -1) Galfar Engineering amp Contracting SAOG
Batinah Express way Package ndash 3 Simplex - Konstruktor (JV)
Construction of Batinah Expressway - Package - 4 Larsen amp Toubro(Oman) LLC
Construction of Batinah Expressway - Package - 5 FSB Ferrovial amp Batco JV
Construction of Batinah Expressway - Package - 6 CCC (Oman) LLC
Air traffic control at Masira Darim Construction company LLC
Transfer station at Fanza Malik Sohar
STF Complex -Suwaiq Dawood Contracting Company LLC
Ras Al Hamra Development Project (RAH - 435) Al Turki Enterprises LLC
Zulia Power plant (PDO) Al Hassan Engineering LLC
SNCP Qurnalam Al Hassan Engineering LLC
RAH International School Al Hajry Trading amp Contracting
Dualization of Bid-Bid - Sur Road Section
1Package 1 A
Astaldi-Ozkar JV
Halban prade ground project (SSF) Trading amp Investment LLC
Jabel Akhthar Hotel Dawood Contracting Company LLC
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Sultan Qaboos Mosque Nizwa Carillion Alawi LLC
SUR IPP Douglas OHI
MC-5 Salalah International Airport L amp T India and L amp T Oman
MC-5 Salalah International Airport Galfar Engineering amp Contracting SAOG
Shadeed Iron amp Steel L amp T Oman
Shadeed Iron amp Steel Simplex Infrastructures LLC
Health Centre Ibri Master Bin Karam
University Of Buraimi L amp T Oman
University Of Buraimi L amp T Oman
Trasnsfer Station SUR Mallak Sohar
Dualization of Mahdha-AL Rawdha Road
Buraimi
Premier International
Duqm Port Road Strabag Oman LLC
Mall of Oman - Package - 2 SPCCC
Dualization of Adam - Thumrait Road Part - 2
(ATD Project)
CCC (Oman) LLC
Durability Test of Concrete such as Chloride Migration Test and Rapid Chloride Permeability Test
Field Compaction test is used to provide the basis for control the fill material compaction
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Rapid chloride penetration test for concrete to asses the chloride ion penetration
Durability Test of Concrete such as Water Penetration Test
Permeability Apparatus Constant amp Falling Head for Granular ampClaySilt
Transverse Strength of Kerb Stone
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Non Destructive Structural Investigation
Exposure of foundation for visual inspection and NDT
Cover meter surevy Test indicates position of reinforecemnt bars hardned concrete
Ultra sonic pulse velocity measurement to assess the uniformity of concrete Detects internal flaws cracks and segregation etc
Rebound Hammer test to find the insitu concrete strength Surface hardness
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Direct Shear test to find the cohesion(C) and angle of internal friction(ɸ) in soil samples
Insitu concrete coring to determine the compressive strength
Marshall stability test for asphalt mixes
GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING
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Lonestar Alpha Labs undertake onshore amp offshore ground investigations for a wide variety of civil and
industrial construction infrastructure and pipeline projects We pride ourselves by adopting the same
professional approach to both large multi-disciplinary investigation projects as well as small simple structures
Our Investigation is supervised by highly qualified amp experienced geotechnical engineers and geologists
General Geotechnical Engineering Services
Design and planning of ground investigations
Settlement Monitoring
Foundation Designs and Proof Checking
Design of Reinforced Earth Structures
Design of Deep Foundations (Piles Well) amp Mat Foundations
Borehole drilling amp soil investigations (SPT)
Dynamic Cone Penetration Testing (DCPT)
Static Cone Penetration Test with pore-pressure measurement (CPTU)
Sample coring and analysis
Down hole and Cross Hole Seismic Tests
Trial pitting and trenching
Slope stability analysis amp studies
Pumping Tests and permeability Lugeon Tests
Double Ring Infiltrometer Tests
Plate bearing Tests and in-situ CBRs
Electrical Resistively Test
Thermal Resistivity Test
Resistively Profiling amp Resistivity Mapping
Groundwater Monitoring Sampling and Analysis
Preparation of factual and interpretative reporting
Soil Investigations
Soil Geotechnical investigations are performed by geotechnical engineers to obtain information on the physical
and mechanical properties of soil and rock around a site to design earthworks and foundations for proposed
structures and for repair of distress to earthworks and structures caused by subsurface conditions A geotechnical
investigation includes surface exploration and subsurface exploration of a site Our rigs are cable to drill vertical
holes down to 400m and inclined holes down to 200m below existing ground level
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Soil sampling using variety of samplers to collect disturbed samples relatively undisturbed samples and
undisturbed samples Samplers such as Hand Shovel Machine driven auger continuous flight auger Split-
Spoon SPT sampler Shelby Tube Sampler Piston Sampler
Laboratory tests
A wide variety of laboratory tests performed on soils and rocks to measure different properties
Although detailed list of laboratory testing is presented in Civil section some of the typical tests involved in the
investigation are given below
Water Content
Particle size Analysis Grain Size Distribution
Sedimentation Hydrometer analysis
Atterberg limits
California Bearing Ratio (CBR)
Direct Shear Test
Oedometer Test (Consolidation)
Swelling Pressure Test
Tri-axial Test
Unconfined Compressive Strength
Chemical Analysis of Soil and Water
In-Situ geotechnical tests
Standard Penetration Test (SPT) - in-situ standard penetration test designed to provide information on the
properties of soil while also collecting a disturbed soil sample for grain-size analysis and soil classification
Dynamic Cone Penetration Test (DCPT) - in-situ dynamic cone penetration test designed to provide
information on the properties of sub soil of natural ground or for pavement DCPT is useful to determine the in-
situ CBR and subgrade modulus
Cone Penetration Test (CPT) ndash standard Cone Penetration Test is performed using an instrumented probe
with a conical tip pushed into the soil hydraulically at a constant rate CPT instrument records tip resistance
friction resistance along the sleeve and pore-pressure measurement For bigger sites usually the CPTs are
performed in combination with drilling of boreholes to correlate so that the investigation is economical and
appropriate CPT data interpretation is used for correlation of soil properties and also to determine Soil Bearing
Capacity (SBC)
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Constant head Falling head permeability tests - Estimating Hydraulic conductivity (or permeability)
of different types of soil is the most important step in designing any groundwater control system The knowledge
of this property is much useful in solving problems involving yield of water bearing strata seepage through
earthen dams stability of earthen dams and embankments of canal bank affected by seepage settlement etc The
falling head method of determining permeability is used for soil with low discharge where as the constant head
permeability test is used for coarse-grained soils with a reasonable discharge in a given time For very fine-
grained soil capillarity permeability test is recommended
Lugeon Test or Packer Tests - Estimating Hydraulic conductivity (or permeability) of different types of
rocks is a key step in designing any groundwater control system in a rock We do perform Packer Permeability
Tests in Rocks
Groundwater Monitoring
Our geotechnical field staffs are well trained for installing Piezometers and groundwater monitoring Piezometers
are two types viz Type-1 is Standpipe Piezometer and Type-2 is Vibrating-Wire Piezometers Standpipe
piezometer facilitates Groundwater levels measurement using dip meter or water level indicators while VW
piezometers are useful for monitoring Pore-Water pressures continuously using special devices attached to data
loggers
Groundwater Samples can be collected for analysis in the chemical and microbiological lab Routine drinking
water analysis trace metals and organic parameters can be tested and evaluated
Slope Stability Studies
The field of slope stability encompasses the analysis of static and dynamic stability of slopes of earth and rock-fill
dams slopes of other types of embankments excavated slopes and natural slopes in soil and soft rock Lonestar
Alpha can provide slope stability investigation analysis (including modelling) and design mitigation which can
be completed by our well trained and qualified geologists and geotechnical engineers
Settlement Monitoring
Settlement Monitoring surveys is performed to determine the degree of horizontal and vertical displacement of
structures pavements and embankments over a defined period Severe pavement damage and structural failure
can be a direct result of settlement and therefore it is critical that movement be detected and measured Our Senior
Engineering Surveyors and Geotechnical Engineers are available to assist you with the development and
implementation of a monitoring system to suit individual requirements
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Other Geotechnical Field Tests
Plate Load Tests
In-Situ CBR Tests
Soil Electrical Resistivity Tests
Soil Thermal Resistivity Tests
Pile Integrity Tests
Infiltration Rate Tests using Double Ring Infiltrometer
Geotechnical Field Tests
Geophysical seismic tests are useful to determine dynamic soil rock properties which will be used in
design of machine and any other vibrating equipment foundations
Two typical seismic tests performed as part of the geotechnical investigations are
Downhole seismic test and
Crosshole seismic test
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LIST OF GEOTECHNICAL TESTS
LIST OF GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING EQUIPMENTS
Drilling Rigs Desco Inc 2No SP4500S amp 3No
SP3500S (crawler)
Split-Spoon Sampler
Drilling Rig Ellettari EK100S amp EK 200S (crawler) Piston Type Samples
Drilling Rigs Truck Mounted Vibrating Wire Piezometers Devices amp Loggers
Drilling Rods Tricone Bits
Standard SPT sets and rods Tungsten Carbide Drilling Bits (96mm amp 101mm amp
above)
Single Double amp Triple Tube Core Barrels ndash
Conventional amp Wireline system
Diamond Bits Surface amp Impregnated (96mm amp
101mm amp above) ndash Conventional amp Wireline system
Shelby Tubes Automatic Water level Meter
Dynamic Cone Penetrometer Test equipment (DCPT) Bailers for Groundwater Sampling
Down-The-Hole Hammer (DTH Hammer) Packer Test Apparatus
Surveying Equipments (Auto Levels Total Station
GPS and Accessories)
Variable Geotechnical Softwares (gINT etc)
Thermal Resistivity Test Apparatus (KD2 Pro) Electrical Resistivity Test Apparatus (Nillson)
SUBSURFACE SOIL ROCK GROUNDWATER
Soil Investigation Drilling in Soils and Rocks
Bearing Capacity amp Settlement Analysis Slope Stability Analysis
Trial Pits Standard Penetration Test - SPT
Permeability in Soil (Falling Constant Head) Dynamic Cone Penetration Test - DCPT
Permeability in Rock (Lugeon Packer Test) Infiltration Rate Tests
Groundwater Monitoring and Sampling Installation of Inclinometers amp Pressure Meters
In-situ CBR Tests Installation of Piezometers
Soil Swelling Tests Plate Load Tests
Vane Shear Tests Soil Electrical Resistivity Tests
Down Hole Seismic Tests Cross Hole Seismic Tests
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KEY STAFF AT GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING
NAME DESIGNATION QUALIFICATION EXPERIENCE
J Pavan Kumar Sr Geotechnical Engineer MTech - Geotechnical 8
Tauseef anwar Geologist MSc Geology 5
Bahrudeen assain
Mohammed Geologist MSc Geology 5
Anjali Geologist BSc in Geology 8
Imran Ishaq Engineering asst Dip Civil 5
Mohammed Al-Ansari Logistics and Supervisor High School 10
Ameen Khalfan Field Coordinator High School 8
Abdullah Field Coordinator High School 5
Rit Bahadur Drilling Operator High School 15
Purna Bahadur Drilling Operator High School 16
Rajan Basnet Drilling Operator High School 10
Subarna Paija Drilling Operator High School 11
Lil Bahadur Sr Mechanic High School 11
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RECENT GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING PROJECTS Project Client Consultant No of Boreholes
Oman National Railway
Project Segments 2 amp 6
Italferr SpA MOTC 65 BH 80 TP amp
Piezometers
Bunker Terminal at Duqm Oman Oil Marketing Co
(OOMC)
Worley Parsons Oman
Engineering (WPOE)
10 BH amp MASW
survey
Mahdah ndash Rawdah Road
Dualization project
Premier International Mott McDonald 22 BH 15 TP amp
Slope stability
Yibal-Khuff FEED project Galfar Engg amp
Contracting Co SAOG
Petroleum Development
Oman (PDO)
95 BH 45 TP amp 11
Downhole seismic
Well pad stability
investigations at Fahud
Mabrouk Khulud West D
Galfar Engg amp
Contracting Co SAOG
Petroleum Development
Oman (PDO)
18 BH
Batinah Expressway Pkg 3 Simplex Infrastructure Parsons International
MOTC
79 BH
Adam ndash Thumrait
Dualization Project
Parsons International MOTC 150 BH 365 TP
Lime Calcination project at
Salalah
Carmeuse Inc - 15 BH 10 TP amp
Diagraphy drilling
Duqm Area A B amp C Sultan Qaboos University
(SQU)
SEZAD 65 BH amp 20 TP
Various Substation projects
in all Governorates
Dawood Engineering
Consultancy
Mezoon Electricity 50 BH 25 TP 50
ERTs
Chromite Quarry Drilling Arabian Gulf Trading - 7 BH
Transmission line at Taqah Rukun Al Yaqeen Int Mott McDonald 50 BH amp 61 TP
Izz ndash Adam Road
Dualization Project
Galfar Engg amp
Contracting Co SAOG
National Engg Services
of Pakistan (NESPAK)
25 BH amp 8 TPs
Bid bid ndash Sur Road
Dualization Project
Astaldi ndash Ozkar Joint
Venture
Dar Al-Handassah
(Lebonan)
89 BH 8 TPs
Piezometers
Water Distribution Network
at Al Amerat
Taeyoung ndash Hasan Juma
Baker JV
Sogreah Consultants 25 BH 130 TP amp Soil
Resistivity
Taxiway and Airlift Ramp
at Al Musannah Airbase
American International
Contractors Inc
- 34 BH amp 62 TP
Water Distribution Network
at Al Khoud
Towell Infrastructure
Projects Co LLC
National Engg Services
of Pakistan (NESPAK)
11 BH 7 TP amp Soil
Resistivity
Interchanges btn Airport amp
Muscat Expressway
Soares Da Costa ndash Oman
United Engg Services JV
Parsons International 15 BHs amp 10 TP
Oman Botanic Garden Diwan Royal Court Alatec (Spain) 75 BH
Qurayiat-Al-Amerat Road Muscat Municipality Parsons International 6 BH
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Tunnel
Al-Haffa District
Development Infrastructure
Dohfar Municipality Dar Al-Handassah
(Lebonan)
11 BH
Piezometers
Salam Resort amp Spa in Yiti
Muscat
Sama Dubai Halcrow International 58 BH
amp Piezometers
Al-Ansab STP Galfar Engineering amp
Contracting
Khatib AlAmi 6 BH
Limestone Quarry for
Doqoum Dry Dock
Daewoo Co Daewoo Co 6 BH
Barka Water Reservoir
Expansion Works
Galfar Engineering amp
Contracting
Mott Mac Donald 12 BH
Soil Resistivity
Information Centers at
Nizwa amp Ibri
Ministry of Higher
Education
Development Services amp
Maintenance
6 BH
Irrigation System Plan for
Dhofar Municipality
Dhofar Municipality Consulting Engineering
Services
7 BH
Infiltration Tests
Cyclone Damage
Rehabilitation Works in Ras
Al-Hadd
CCC Parsons International Investigation for
Ground
Improvement
Soil Resistivity OMIFCO - Soil Resistivity
Seeb Cornice Road
Improvement Bridges
Muscat Municipality Atkins 7 BH
Dualization FarqNizwa to
Marfaa Daris Road
Ministry of Transport and
Communication
Parsons International 18 BH
Dualization of Al Kharjiah
Street
Muscat Municipality Parsons International 6 BH
Bidbid Sur Road Sec-1 MOTC Dar Al Handasah 31 BH Piezometers
120TPs
Flood Protection Dams-
Liwa and Shinaz Area
Ministry of water
resources and regional
municipalities
Renardet amp Fitchner 29 BH 40 TPs
Housing at Hail Al Ghaf
Quriyat
Muscat Municipality - 10 BH amp 10 TPs
132kV OHL from Harweel
to Thumrait
Petroleum Development
Oman
Worley Parsons 11 BH 11TPs amp ERT
132kV OHL from Dank to
Al Hail
Civil Co Contracting OETC Energoprojekt
Mott Mac Donald
43 BH 20 TPs amp
ERT
132kV OHL from Al Wasit
to Buraimi Grid Ss
Civil Co Contracting OETC Energoprojekt
Mott Mac Donald
27 BH 11TPrsquos amp
ERT
Al Athaiba Junction
Improvements
Muscat Municipality Parsons Intl Co 12 BH 7 TP Asphalt
Coring
Third Laneing from Bait Al Muscat Municipality Parsons International 35 BH 34 TP
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Barka to Mabelah Asphalt Coring
Design and construction of
Dualization of Al Murtaffa
street
Muscat Municipality Parsons International 26 BH 15 TP
Asphalt Coring
Proposed Tower
Constructions in OMAN
Ministry of Broadcasting Rohde amp Schwarz 16BH
EPC of power plant Daleel
Facility
L amp T Electromech Mott Mac Donald 7 BH 10TP ERT
Royal Suite at Haima and
Emergency block
Dewan of Royal Court Tebodin amp Partners LLC 4BH 4TP
Navigation Aids System
Muscat International
Airport and Salalah Airport
Thales Deutschland
Germany
Thales Deutschland
Germany
6BH 5ERT
Upgrade of DPS amp B-Block
facility Daleel oil Fields
Daleel Petroleum Attila Dogan 4BH 2ERT
13233kV Grid Station at
Quriyat
OETC LnT Oman Energoprojekt amp Parsons 4BH TPs
132kV OHL from Quriyat
to Jahloot
OETC LnT Oman Energoprojekt amp Parsons 60BH 60TPs 60ERT
Supreme Court at Al
Ghubra Guest House
Royal Court Affairs
Royal Estates The Palace
Consulting Engineering
Services LLC
12BH TPs
GEOTECH DRILLING RIGS
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DESCO SP4500S Rigs DESCO SP3500S Rigs
Site Work Photographs
GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION ndash AREA A B amp C at Duqm
Client SEZAD Consultant SQU
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GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION ndash Yibal Khuff Project at Yibal
Client Galfar Engg amp Cont Consultant PDO
GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION ndash Inclined Coring at Chromite Mine near Sumail
Client Arabian Gulf Trading
GEOTEC
HNICAL INVESTIGATION ndash Oman National Railway Project
Segments 2 amp 6
Client MOTC Consultant Italferr SpA
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GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION FOR
BARKA WATER RESERVOIR EXPANSION
Client Galfar Consultant Mott Mac Donald
SUBSURFACE INVESTIGATION BIDBID-SUR ROAD
SECTION 1
Client MOTC Consultant Dar Al Handasah Shair amp Partners
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GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION FOR SEEB-CORNICHE ROAD
IMPROVEMENT BRIDGE 6 MUSCAT
Client Muscat Municipality Consultant Atkins
GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION FOR 132KV OHL FROM DANK
TO AL HAIL amp 132KV OHL FROM SIBETHA TO BURAIMI
Client CivilCo Consultant Mott Mac Donald Energoprojekt
GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION FOR FLOOD PROTECTION DAMS
SHINAZ AREA ndash HATTA-A HATTA-B FAYDH amp BIDAH
Client MRMWR Consultant Fitchner amp Renardet
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DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF FLYOVER WIDENING AND JUNCTION IMPROVEMENTS AT AL ATHAIBA INTERCHANGE
Client Muscat Municipality Consultant Parsons
DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF THIRD LANING OF MAIN ROAD FROM AL MAWELAH INTERCHANGE TO BAIT AL BARKHA RA
Client Muscat Municipality Consultant Parsons
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SURVEYING WITH TOTAL STATION EQUIPMENT FOR
GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING PURPOSES
ELECTRICAL RESISTIVITY TEST
RESISTIVITY MAPPING amp RESISTIVITY PROFILING
PIEZOMETER INSTALLATION INCLINED DRILLING WITH PACKER TEST
CHEMICALENVIRONMENTAL amp
MICROBIOLOGICAL TESTING
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Lonestar Alpha Lab provides a full range of chemical environmental and microbiological analytical services to
industrial engineeringconsulting and government clients throughout the Sultanate of Oman Lonestar Alpha
analytical expertise includes organic and inorganic analyses of water soil air food and many other matrices The
lab production capability capacity and advancement of instrumentation ensure the reliability and performance
needed to successfully deliver major analytical projects Instruments are dedicated to specific matrices and
analyses to prevent cross contamination Our reports are fully supported by QAQC deliverables designed to meet
the requirements of the regulatory program for which the data will be utilized Our reports are designed for ease-
of-results interpretation as well as efficient validation of the support data
TESTING DIFFERENT MATRICES
DomesticFormationGroundReclamation Water
Desalination Water amp Marine Samples
Marine Life
Plant Tissue
Reverse Osmosis
Soils amp Sediments
Food Products
Metal Samples
Concrete Products
CHEMICALENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS
WaterWastewater Metallic Constituents
WaterWastewater Organic Constituents
Water Cations amp Anions
Ambient Air Quality Monitoring
Stack amp Process Emission Monitoring
Indoor Air Quality
Contamination Pollution Studies Environmental Chemistry organics inorganics metals
Analytical chemistry using AAS XRF OES IRC and wet chemistry
Noise amp Vibration Monitoring
Microbiological Analysis
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AMBIENT AIR amp STACK EMISSION MONITORING
CO amp CO2
Hydrogen Sulfide
Hydrocarbons
Metal Particulates
NOx SOx
Oxygen
Volatile Organic Compounds
Dioxin amp Furion
MICROBIOLOGICAL AIR QUALITY MONITORING
Bacteria(CFUm3
Moulds (CFUm3)
Identification of Microorganisms up to Species level
INDOOR AIR QUALITY (IAQ)
Lonestar Alpha leads the way in Indoor Air Quality Services with our dedicated team of field staff and the latest
equipment We are equipped to investigate chemical and biological exposure situations
IAQ Air Monitoring Services
VOCs and SVOCs
Fungal Mold Indentification Quantification
Total Respirable Particulates
Toxic Vapors
Sick Building Syndrome
Bacterial Indentification Quantification
Typical IAQ Surveys
IAQ profile for preliminary building study
Baseline IAQ monitoring
Mold Fungal contamination monitoring using spore trap sampling devices
Compliance monitoring for municipal amp Government enviromental agencies
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HSE monitoring for critical response of environmental hazards
INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE (IH)
Lonestar Alpha is capable of providing a wide variety of Industrial Hygiene Service
using state of the art equipment and depth of experience with IH procedures
NoiseDosimetry TLV+8Hr TWA
Particulates (Total PM 10 PM 50 PM 25)
Combustible Gases (Total Hydrocarbons)
VOCs and SVOCs
Total and Respirable Fibers
Metals and Inorganics
Typical Industrial Hygiene Monitoring
HSE monitoring for corporate or client requirec field data collection
Compliance monitoring for Municipal or Governmental agency requirements
Background monitoring for comparative Environmental studies
HYGIENE AUDITING AND INSPECTIONS
Hygiene Auditing
Hygiene Inspections and Hygiene recommendations
Assisting in ISOHACCP Certifications
Microbiological Sampling and Analysis of Food and Water
Swab sampling and Air Monitoring
Hotel and Industrial HAACP and Hygiene System Implementation
Assisting in Laboratory setup and Accreditations Response monitoring for safety analysis and quality assurance audits
OIL ANALYSIS
Lube Oil
Transformer Oil
Compressor Oil
Diesel
Heavy fuel
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LIST OF CHEMICALENVIRONMENTALMICROBIOLOGICAL TESTS ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY amp ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS
WATER EFFLUENT SEAWATER SOIL SEDIMENT ANALYSIS
Acidity Sulfide Selenium
Alkalinity TDS Silicon
Ammonia Temperature Silver
Bicarbonate Total Hardness Sodium
BOD Total Nitrogen Strontium
Boron Total Organic Carbon Thallium
Chlorite chlorate Potassium
Bromate TSS Tin
Carbonate Turbidity Titanium
Chlorides Aluminum Vanadium
COD Antimony Zink
Color Arsenic Aromatic Volatile Orgabicx (BTEX)
Conductivity Barium Chlorinated Hydrocarbons
Cyanides Beryllium Crude amp Refined Product Fingerprinting
Dissolved Oxygen Cadmium Extractible Organic Halides
Fluoride Calcium Haloacetic Acids
Free Chlorine Chromium Halogenated Volatile Organics
Magnesium Hardness Cobalt Herbicides amp Pesticides
Nitrates Copper Nitroaromatic amp Cyclic Ketones
Nitrites Hexavalent Chromium Organic and Volatile Acids
Oil amp Grease Iron PCBrsquos
Organic Nitrogen Lead Polynuclear Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAH)
pH Lithium Semi Volatile Organic Compounds
Phenols Magnesium Total Organic Halides
Phosphates Mercury Total Petroleum Hydrocarbons (TPH)
Phosphorus Molybdenum Trihalomethanes
Residual Chlorine Nickel Volatile Organic Compounds
Salinity Niobium Pthalate Esters
Sodium Absorption Ratio
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FOOD CHEMICAL AND MICROBIOLOGICAL TEST
Fish and Value added fish products vegetable oils Ketchups Mayonnaise Vinegar Cooked sea
food Cooked Non sea foods Canned foods Vegetables Snacks Ghee Cheese Honey Sweats etc
CHEMICAL ANALYSIS OF FOOD
GIDELINES - OMAN STANDARDGULF STANDARDOther International Standards
TEST METHODS- AOACASTAAOCSISOSASOASTMBS
CHEMICAL ANALYSIS OF FOOD
Protein Cholesterol
Fat content Phosphorous
Vitamins Sodium
Moisture Potassium
Ash Calcium
Dietary Fibre Lead
Sugar Cadmium
Starch Mercury
Saturated Fat Iron
Unsaturated Fat Magnesium
Arsenic Aflatoxins
Moisture content Histamine
Volatile protein Irradiation
Pesticides Sudan Dyes
MICROBIOLOGICAL ANALYSIS OF FOOD
TEST METHODS ndash USFDA BAMAOACCCFRACMMEFISO
GUIDELINES ndash OMANI STANDARDGSOPHLS
MICROBIOLOGICAL ANALYSIS OF FOOD
Aerobic Plate Count Listeria monocytogens
Lactobacillus acidophilus Shelf Life Analysis
Escherichia coli Enterobacteriaceae
Escherichia coli O157 H7 Vibrio parahaemolyticus
Fecal Coliforms Shigella
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Total Coliforms Listeria spp
Staphylococcus aureus Clostridium perfringens
Salmonella Yeast and Mould
Vibrio cholera Vibrio parahaemolyticus
Anaerobic plate count Campylobacter
Histamine Bacillus cereus
Aflatoxin
CHEMISTRY OF CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL
Chemical Analysis of Cement Chemical Analysis of Lime Powder
Heat of Hydration of cement Total Alkalis
Chemical Analysis of Micro silica Chemical Analysis of Ground Granulated Blast
Furnace Slag
Sodium Absorption Ratio Leachibility Tests of Metals from Soil
Testing of Concrete making water Determination of Alkali carbonates amp Bi carbonates
Cation Exchange Capacity of Soil Organic matter content of soil
Mass loss of Ignition of soil Total Sulphate content of soil
Water soluble Sulphate content of soil Water soluble Chloride content of soil
Carbonate content of soil Acid soluble Chloride content of soil
Gypsum content of soil Ammonia content of soil
Total Sulphate content of Aggregates Total Chloride content of Aggregates
Potential Alkali ndash Silica reactivity of Aggregates Water Soluble Chloride Salts in Aggregates
Acid ndash Soluble Material in fine Aggregate Organic impurities in fine Aggregates
Determining the water content of freshly mixed
concrete
Determining the Portland cement content of the
hardened hydraulic cement concrete
Chemical analysis of hardened concrete Sulfate content of hardened concrete
Chemical analysis for metals like steel Chloride content of hardened concrete
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ORE ANALYSIS
Dolomite Ore Iron Ore
Copper Ore Nickel Ore
Chromium Ore Limestone Ore
Manganese Ore Gypsum
Dunite Quartz
STEEL CHEMISTRY
Alloys Brass amp Bronze
Aluminum Alloys Chemical Composition of Steel
ASTM A 262 (Various) Diffused Hydrogen Test
ASTM G 48 (Variou) Purity of Metals
ASTM G 6667 Nickel Alloys
OIL ANALYSIS
Appearance Flash Point Specific Gravity
Ash Content Water content Insoluble pentane
Carbon Conradson Residue Wear Metals Total Acid Number
Kinematic Viscosity Break Down voltage Total Base Number
Dissipation factor Oil Content Viscosity Index
Color Pour Point Flash Point
Copper Corrosion BS amp W Density
Neutralization number Resistivity Interfacial tension
Dissolve gas Sediment Sulphur content
Cloud point Distillation PCB
Oxidation test Gassing
AMBIENT AIR STACK MONITORING
Carbon Dioxide RPM (PM 10 5 25)
Carbon Monoxide Semi Volatile Organic Compounds
Chlorine Content SO2
Hydrogen Sulfide Total Acid Concentration
Lower Explosion Limit Total Hydrocarbon
Oxides of Nitrogen Total Particulate Concentration
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Oxygen Volatile Organic Compounds
Ozone Dioxin amp Furion
INDOOR AIR QUALITY ndash IAQ INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE - IH
Asbestos Bulk Sample Analysis Total amp Respirable Fibers
Asbestos Fiber Concentration in Air Total amp Respirable Particulates
Bacterial amp Microbial Identification Total Plate Count
FungalMould Identification Toxic Vapors
Metals VOC amp SVOC
Noise Monitoring Dosimetry TWA Yeast amp Mould Identification
MICROBIOLOGICAL ANALYSIS OF WATER
Test Method ndash BS ENISOAPHAAWWACMMEF CCFRA
GUIDELINES ndash Omani standardGSOWHODubai Municipality
WATER WASTE WATERINDUSTRIES WATER SOIL
Heterotrophic plate count
Total Coliforms
Escherichia coli
EnterococciFecal streptococci
Pseudomonas aeroginosa Staphylococcus aureus
Legionella spp Nematodes
Sulphate Reducing Bacteria Yeast amp Mould
Salmonella Microscopic observations and interpretations
Vibrio cholera Standard Plate count at 22 o C
Fecal Coliform Clostridium perfringens
Legionella anisa
Legionella Pneumophila serogroup 1
Legionella Pneumophila serogroup 2-14
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MICROBIOLOGICAL ANALYSIS OF PERSONAL SWABSSURFACE SWABSEQUIPMENT
SWABS
Total coliforms
Fecal coliforms
Escherichia coli
Aerobic plate count
Staphylococcus aureus
Yeast and Mould
Salmonella spp
COSMETICS ANALYSIS
HairoilsHair creams Hair shampooBody lotion Chemical DepilinatorsTalcum PowderDeoderants
Toilette soapSkin cream etc As per GSOOS SASO USFDAAOAC Standards
COSMETICS ANALYSIS
Appearance Thermal Stability
Color Total Fat
Odor Lead
Homogenous Cadmium
Texture Nickel
Seperation Chromium
Skin Irritation Test Ethanol insoluble matter
Marking Water insoluble matter
Language Total free Alkali
Instructions for Use Chlorides calculated as NaCl
Warning phrases concerning the product (if any) Saponification Value
Chemical and Physical Tests Free Fatty Acid as Oliec Acid
Moisture Extraneous matter
pH Total Non Acqueos content
Sediment and suspended matter Peroxide value
Alchohol content Total Bacterial count
Formaldehyde Yeast and Mould
Essential oils Pseudomonas aeroginosa
Volatile matter Staphylococcus aureus
Non volatile alcohol matter
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LIST OF CHEMICALENVIRONMENTALMICROBIOLOGICAL EQUIPMENTS
pH Meter Conductivity Meter pH Meters
Dissolved Oxygen Meter Turbidity Meter
Flame Atomic Absorption Spectrometer
FAASGFAAS Hg Analyzer
EDXRF Analyzer ndash Philips MiniPal2
Muffle Air Furnace (1100˚C) Breakdown voltage
ICP- OES Colour apparatus for OIL
GC-MSGC centrifuge
IC Open cup ndashClosed cup Flash point
UV-VIS-NIR Spectrometer HACH TAN delta Resistivity meter
Dissolved gas Analyser ( TOGA) AAS
TAN Titrator Microscope
Copper corrosion Colony Counter
Karl fisher colometric Viscometer
Interfacial tensometer OES
Biological safety Cabinet UV apparatus
Shaker Water bath
Freezer Incubator
Chillier Autoclave
Micro pipetter Vortex
pipetter
Weighing Balance
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KEY STAFF AT CHEMICALMICROBIOLOGICAL LAB
MAJOR CHEMICALENVIRONMENTAL CLIENTS
Client Client
HMR Consultants Dhofar Power Company
Geo-Resources Omani Euro Foods Industries
Al-Safa Environmental Consultancy Al-Hassan Engineering Company
Five Oceans Dawood Contracting Company
Fugro Middle East Natural Resources Consultants
Gulf Mining ICES
Muscat Chromite Sohar Steel LLC
Total Management Trading Construction Materials Industries
Emirates Trading Co Al-Shidhani Refreshments Enterprises
Oman Chromite Oman Aluminium Processing Industries LLC
Muscat Overseas Radisson Blu
National Arabian Gulf International Desalination amp Water Treatment
ASB Group Dhofar Beverages
Majan Mining Company OMASCO
Haya Oman Liquefied Natural Gas Company
Oman Polyproplene Swan Foods LLC
Oman Methanol Bahwan Engineering Co
NAME DESIGNATION EXPERIENCE
P Tejali Lab Manager 17 yrs
Asad Naqvi Chemical Lab Supervisor 17 yrs
OD Sebastian Senior Chemist 32 yrs
Vinu Mohan Senior Microbiologist 7 yrs
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Sohar Aluminum OMIFCO
Oman Refreshment Occidental Mukhaizna LLC
Shangri-La Barr Al Jissa Special Technical Services
ENATO Consolidated Contractors Company
Blue City Northern Minerals Company
Andam International Sweets of Oman
SUR Desalination (Bahwan Veolia Water) Lalbuksh Voltas Engineering Services
STFA Bahwan Veolia Water LLC
Larsen amp Turbo COWI-Larsen
GALFAR Khimji Permoglaze (Oman) LLC
AATCO United Chrome LLC
Interbeton amp Six Construct Oman Flour Mills Company
Douglas OHI Oman National Engineering amp Investment
VALE -Oman Petrogas
BP Oman Sohar aluminium
Siemens-Oman American Embassy
Tawoos Catering Wacasco Catering
MAF DALKIA Al Futtaim amp Sons
Enhance Khimji Ramdas LLC
Oman Oasis National Mineral water CO LLC
Areej Vegetablesamp Oil Derivatives National Pharmaceuticals
Towell Infrastructure Tulip Inn
The Chedi Grand Hyatt
Al Bustan Palace Muscat Holiday INN
Hotel Ibis Park Inn
Radisson Blu Mother Care
Tabreed Taghleef Indusries
NABIL Biscuits ATTCO
Worely parrsion AECOM
Honda Rotem Abensia
Global Gypsum Board Minvest
Global Engineering SteamTech
Mazoom Pharmacy Muscat Pharmacy
IBN- SINA Pharmacy Golden Jood Trading
Sun rise Global Beya Global Muscat
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MECHANICAL CORROSION AND METALLURGICAL TESTING
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Lonestar Alpha has the capability to cater to the physical metallurgical testing requirements of a wide range of
materials and products The testing capability and experience are recognized by reputed organizations like
PDO OXY BP OGC etc and third party inspection agencies Tests are generally carried out to international
standards set by ASTM BS ASME API AWS and others Lonestar Alpha offers quality service to
international standards accurate results and quick turnaround at reasonable cost
Lonestar Alpha Mechanical Metallurgical Corrosion Testing Capabilities Include
Tensile compression Test Vickers Hardness RockwellBrinell Hardness
Impact (Ambient temp to -196degC) BendFlatteningNick Break Test Elevated Temperature
tensile testing
Corrosion Test - ASTM
A262G48G28ASTM A 923
ASTM E 562 Ferrite measurement
by ferritscope Flexure
Proof Load Breaking Load Failure Load
Coating Thickness Coating Continuity Coating Adhesion
MacroMicro Examination Fillet Weld Break Nick Break
HIC SSCC test in accordance with
NACE standards Chemistry by OES
Failure Analysis and
Material Investigation
Chemical analysis of metallic materials of
Fe and Ni base alloys In situ Replica Metallography
Metallic sample collection at
site for chemical analysis
Strand wire testing for mechanical
properties Portable hardness testing Manhole Cover testing
Rubber testing Geo-textile testing HDPE testing
Materials frequently tested include
Metals and alloy products such as plates shapes bares pipes and fittings
Welding procedure qualification test coupons
Welding consumable qualification test coupons
Welder qualification test coupons
Welding procedure test coupons
Steel Bars Wires and Fabric for concrete reinforcement
Galvanized Steel products
Fasteners
Metal Castings
Cemented Carbide Products
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Lonestar Alpha Laboratories offers a wide range of metallurgical services to many diverse industries supported by
an experienced team of metallurgical engineers trained technicians and modern equipment The following
services are offered
o Laboratory Metallography and Microscopy
o Replica and In-situ Metallography
o Corrosion Testing and Evaluation
o Condition Usability and Remaining Life Assessment
o Failure Analysis and Investigation
o Other Services
Laboratory Metallography and Microscopy
Scanning Electron Microscopy
Stereomicroscopy
Energy Dispersive X-ray Analysis
Fractrography
Macrostructural Examination
Microstructural Examination
Microhardness Evaluation
Replica and In-situ Metallography
In-situ Replica Metallography
Replication of Fractures
Replication of Surface Features
Corrosion Testing and Evaluation
Lonestar Alpha is equipped to undertake corrosion testing and evaluation in accordance with NACE and ASTM
standards for qualification of materials used in corrosive environments which include sea water brine blackish
water and sour service The following tests are conducted
Resistance to Pitting and Crevice Corrosion
Susceptibility to Intergranular Corrosion Attack
Resistance to Sulfide Stress Cracking (SSC)
Resistance to Hydrogen Induced Cracking (HIC)
Examination of Scales and Corrosion Products
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Condition Usability and Remaining Life Assessment
Periodic inspections serve to identify degradation processes at an early stage and thereby provide necessary
information for assessment of condition usability and remaining life Further the initiation of timely repair or
replacement actions substantially reduced or eliminates costly capital and downtime losses
Lonestar has the capability and experience to perform comprehensive inspections necessary for condition
usability and remaining life assessment of a wide range of materials and components used in structures plants and
operating equipment
Power plant and auxiliary boiler tubes headers and connectors
Turbine nozzles vanes combustor lines and casings
Oil and gas processing equipment and components
Equipment and components of marineoffshore structures
Drilling and downhole equipment and components
Engine Components
Failure Analysis and Investigation
Supported by its integrated analytical facilities and the diverse professional capabilities of its staff Lonestar has
for the last several years provided accurate and timely analyses and investigations into failures of components
Reports include comprehensive photographic documentation of observations discussions of findings conclusions
on the mechanism and root cause of failure
Other Services
Lonestar offer assistance in the following areas
Material selection for intended service
Preparation of material testing and inspection procedures
Study of failure mechanisms of complex systems
Troubleshooting
Research and development
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LIST OF METALLURGY TESTS
LIST OF METALLURGY LAB EQUIPMENTS Instron Universal Tensile Tester Lathe Machine
Satec Charpy Impact testing machine Charpy Broaching Machine
Forcipol Bend Testing machine Gas Cutting Gear
Olympus Metallurgical Microscope Carl Zeiss
microscope upto 1600X
Stereo Microscope
Metlabcorp Micro Polisher Digital Verniers
Automatic Polishing machine Digital Micrometers
Water Chiller Bath Coating thickness Meter
Optorama Shadowgraph Holiday detector
Digital thermometers Band Saw Machine
Vickers hardness tester Hack Saw Machine
Fischer Ferritscope Universal Milling Machine
STEEL REBARS EXOTIC MATERIAL
Tensile Tests Bend Tests
Elevated Temperature Tensiles Rebar Tensile Bend and Rebend
Proof Load test Fracture Test
Macro Preparation amp Examination Coating thickness test Holiday Detection Test
Peel Off Test Vickers Rockwell Hardness Survey
Charpy Impact Test Micro Examination with photograph
Ferrite Count (Point Count method) - count Ferrite Content (Magnetic Method) - spots
A262 Test Practice CE ASTM G48ASTM G28 tests
SSCC Test HIC Test
Chemical Analysis XRD EDXRF Analysis
SEMEDS Analysis Detailed Failure Investigation Material investigation
CTOD In-situ Replica Metallography
Strand Wire Tensile Test Manhole Cover Compression Test
Ring Stiffness Test GRE Rubber Plastic Geo-textile Tensile testing
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KEY STAFF AT METALLURGY LAB
Anil Vashishta Pratik Raval Sasikumar Isehaq Chezian
NAME DESIGNATION QUALIFICATION EXPERIENCE
Anil Vashishta Operations Manager
Metallurgical Head
BE Metallurgical
Engineering 24 years
Pratik Raval Test House Supervisor BE Mechanical
Engineering 10 years
KSasikumar Senior Metallurgist BE Metallurgical
Engineering 14 years
GChezhian Metallurgist BE Metallurgical
Engineering 06 years
Ishaq Al Harassi Senior Engineer BE Mechanical
Engineering 08 years
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BRANCHES amp CONTACTS
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LONESTAR ALPHA LABORATORIES BRANCHES amp CONTACTS
Website
wwwlonestaralphacom
General Email infolonestaralphacom
Branches
Muscat (Central Laboratory) PO Box 1197 PC 130 Azaiba ndash Muscat Sultanate of Oman
Tel +968 24501524 24505590
Fax +968 24503814
Email muscatlablonestaralphacom
Muscat (Chemistry Environmental) PO Box 1197 PC 130 Azaiba ndash Muscat Sultanate of Oman
Tel +968 24504206 24504924
Fax +968 24502635
Email chemlablonestaralphacom
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Tel +968 24504206 24504924
Fax +968 24502635
Email microlablonestaralphacom
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Duqm Tel +968 99278040 92303290
Fax +968 24503814
Email duqmlablonestaralphacom
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Fax +968 2321 3391
Email salalahlablonestaralphacom
Key Personals
Administration
Dawood Al-Harrasi
Chief Executive Officer
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Saif Al-Harthi
Business Development Manager
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Santosh Elapanda
QHSE Manager
+968 99881224 santoshelapandalonestaralphacom
Moncy Thomas
Finance HR amp Admin Manager
+968 99221293 moncythomaslonestaralphacom
Operations
Anil Vashishta
Operations Manager Metallurgical Head
+968 99866907 anilvashishtalonestaralphacom
Civil Engineering Material Lab Hukam Chand
Civil Engineering Country Manager - Civil
+968 99445354 hukamchandlonestaralphacom
Naresh Paladugu
Civil Engineering Technical Manager - Civil
+968 99063458 nareshpaladugulonestaralphacom
Rakesh
Civil Engineering Lab Manager - Sohar Lab
+968 92869691 civilsoharlonestaralphacom
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FrancisMD
Civil Engineering Lab Manager ndash Salalah Lab
+968 92038358 Salalahlablonestaralphacom
Tomiyo
Civil Engineering Senior Lab Technician - Duqm Lab
+968 99278040 duqmlablonestaralphacom
Geotechnical Engineering Lab
J Pavan Kumar
Geotechnical Engineering Sr Geotechnical engineer
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Chemical Microbiology amp Environmental Lab
P Tejali
Chemical Microbiology amp Environmental Engineering Lab Manager
+968 99887834 tejaliparsekarlonestaralphacom
Asad
Chemical amp Environmental Engineering Assistant Manager Chemistry
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Vinu Mohan
Food amp Microbiology Testing
+968 99248181 vinumohanlonestaralphacom
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Anil Vashishta
Metallurgy Lab Manager Metallurgy
+968 99866907 anilvashishtalonestaralphacom
Pratik Raval
Metallurgy Lab Test House Supervisor
+968 99880633 pratikravallonestaralphacom
Sasi Kumar
Metallurgy Lab Senior Metallurgist
+968 99843415 sasikumarlonestaralphacom
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2 Muscat ndash Chemistry Lab
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Registered with Directorate General for Specification amp measurements
Approved by PDO ISOIEC 170252005 Certified by SGS for ISO 9001
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Sultan Qaboos Mosque Nizwa Carillion Alawi LLC
SUR IPP Douglas OHI
MC-5 Salalah International Airport L amp T India and L amp T Oman
MC-5 Salalah International Airport Galfar Engineering amp Contracting SAOG
Shadeed Iron amp Steel L amp T Oman
Shadeed Iron amp Steel Simplex Infrastructures LLC
Health Centre Ibri Master Bin Karam
University Of Buraimi L amp T Oman
University Of Buraimi L amp T Oman
Trasnsfer Station SUR Mallak Sohar
Dualization of Mahdha-AL Rawdha Road
Buraimi
Premier International
Duqm Port Road Strabag Oman LLC
Mall of Oman - Package - 2 SPCCC
Dualization of Adam - Thumrait Road Part - 2
(ATD Project)
CCC (Oman) LLC
Durability Test of Concrete such as Chloride Migration Test and Rapid Chloride Permeability Test
Field Compaction test is used to provide the basis for control the fill material compaction
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Rapid chloride penetration test for concrete to asses the chloride ion penetration
Durability Test of Concrete such as Water Penetration Test
Permeability Apparatus Constant amp Falling Head for Granular ampClaySilt
Transverse Strength of Kerb Stone
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Non Destructive Structural Investigation
Exposure of foundation for visual inspection and NDT
Cover meter surevy Test indicates position of reinforecemnt bars hardned concrete
Ultra sonic pulse velocity measurement to assess the uniformity of concrete Detects internal flaws cracks and segregation etc
Rebound Hammer test to find the insitu concrete strength Surface hardness
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Direct Shear test to find the cohesion(C) and angle of internal friction(ɸ) in soil samples
Insitu concrete coring to determine the compressive strength
Marshall stability test for asphalt mixes
GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING
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Lonestar Alpha Labs undertake onshore amp offshore ground investigations for a wide variety of civil and
industrial construction infrastructure and pipeline projects We pride ourselves by adopting the same
professional approach to both large multi-disciplinary investigation projects as well as small simple structures
Our Investigation is supervised by highly qualified amp experienced geotechnical engineers and geologists
General Geotechnical Engineering Services
Design and planning of ground investigations
Settlement Monitoring
Foundation Designs and Proof Checking
Design of Reinforced Earth Structures
Design of Deep Foundations (Piles Well) amp Mat Foundations
Borehole drilling amp soil investigations (SPT)
Dynamic Cone Penetration Testing (DCPT)
Static Cone Penetration Test with pore-pressure measurement (CPTU)
Sample coring and analysis
Down hole and Cross Hole Seismic Tests
Trial pitting and trenching
Slope stability analysis amp studies
Pumping Tests and permeability Lugeon Tests
Double Ring Infiltrometer Tests
Plate bearing Tests and in-situ CBRs
Electrical Resistively Test
Thermal Resistivity Test
Resistively Profiling amp Resistivity Mapping
Groundwater Monitoring Sampling and Analysis
Preparation of factual and interpretative reporting
Soil Investigations
Soil Geotechnical investigations are performed by geotechnical engineers to obtain information on the physical
and mechanical properties of soil and rock around a site to design earthworks and foundations for proposed
structures and for repair of distress to earthworks and structures caused by subsurface conditions A geotechnical
investigation includes surface exploration and subsurface exploration of a site Our rigs are cable to drill vertical
holes down to 400m and inclined holes down to 200m below existing ground level
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Soil sampling using variety of samplers to collect disturbed samples relatively undisturbed samples and
undisturbed samples Samplers such as Hand Shovel Machine driven auger continuous flight auger Split-
Spoon SPT sampler Shelby Tube Sampler Piston Sampler
Laboratory tests
A wide variety of laboratory tests performed on soils and rocks to measure different properties
Although detailed list of laboratory testing is presented in Civil section some of the typical tests involved in the
investigation are given below
Water Content
Particle size Analysis Grain Size Distribution
Sedimentation Hydrometer analysis
Atterberg limits
California Bearing Ratio (CBR)
Direct Shear Test
Oedometer Test (Consolidation)
Swelling Pressure Test
Tri-axial Test
Unconfined Compressive Strength
Chemical Analysis of Soil and Water
In-Situ geotechnical tests
Standard Penetration Test (SPT) - in-situ standard penetration test designed to provide information on the
properties of soil while also collecting a disturbed soil sample for grain-size analysis and soil classification
Dynamic Cone Penetration Test (DCPT) - in-situ dynamic cone penetration test designed to provide
information on the properties of sub soil of natural ground or for pavement DCPT is useful to determine the in-
situ CBR and subgrade modulus
Cone Penetration Test (CPT) ndash standard Cone Penetration Test is performed using an instrumented probe
with a conical tip pushed into the soil hydraulically at a constant rate CPT instrument records tip resistance
friction resistance along the sleeve and pore-pressure measurement For bigger sites usually the CPTs are
performed in combination with drilling of boreholes to correlate so that the investigation is economical and
appropriate CPT data interpretation is used for correlation of soil properties and also to determine Soil Bearing
Capacity (SBC)
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Constant head Falling head permeability tests - Estimating Hydraulic conductivity (or permeability)
of different types of soil is the most important step in designing any groundwater control system The knowledge
of this property is much useful in solving problems involving yield of water bearing strata seepage through
earthen dams stability of earthen dams and embankments of canal bank affected by seepage settlement etc The
falling head method of determining permeability is used for soil with low discharge where as the constant head
permeability test is used for coarse-grained soils with a reasonable discharge in a given time For very fine-
grained soil capillarity permeability test is recommended
Lugeon Test or Packer Tests - Estimating Hydraulic conductivity (or permeability) of different types of
rocks is a key step in designing any groundwater control system in a rock We do perform Packer Permeability
Tests in Rocks
Groundwater Monitoring
Our geotechnical field staffs are well trained for installing Piezometers and groundwater monitoring Piezometers
are two types viz Type-1 is Standpipe Piezometer and Type-2 is Vibrating-Wire Piezometers Standpipe
piezometer facilitates Groundwater levels measurement using dip meter or water level indicators while VW
piezometers are useful for monitoring Pore-Water pressures continuously using special devices attached to data
loggers
Groundwater Samples can be collected for analysis in the chemical and microbiological lab Routine drinking
water analysis trace metals and organic parameters can be tested and evaluated
Slope Stability Studies
The field of slope stability encompasses the analysis of static and dynamic stability of slopes of earth and rock-fill
dams slopes of other types of embankments excavated slopes and natural slopes in soil and soft rock Lonestar
Alpha can provide slope stability investigation analysis (including modelling) and design mitigation which can
be completed by our well trained and qualified geologists and geotechnical engineers
Settlement Monitoring
Settlement Monitoring surveys is performed to determine the degree of horizontal and vertical displacement of
structures pavements and embankments over a defined period Severe pavement damage and structural failure
can be a direct result of settlement and therefore it is critical that movement be detected and measured Our Senior
Engineering Surveyors and Geotechnical Engineers are available to assist you with the development and
implementation of a monitoring system to suit individual requirements
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Other Geotechnical Field Tests
Plate Load Tests
In-Situ CBR Tests
Soil Electrical Resistivity Tests
Soil Thermal Resistivity Tests
Pile Integrity Tests
Infiltration Rate Tests using Double Ring Infiltrometer
Geotechnical Field Tests
Geophysical seismic tests are useful to determine dynamic soil rock properties which will be used in
design of machine and any other vibrating equipment foundations
Two typical seismic tests performed as part of the geotechnical investigations are
Downhole seismic test and
Crosshole seismic test
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LIST OF GEOTECHNICAL TESTS
LIST OF GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING EQUIPMENTS
Drilling Rigs Desco Inc 2No SP4500S amp 3No
SP3500S (crawler)
Split-Spoon Sampler
Drilling Rig Ellettari EK100S amp EK 200S (crawler) Piston Type Samples
Drilling Rigs Truck Mounted Vibrating Wire Piezometers Devices amp Loggers
Drilling Rods Tricone Bits
Standard SPT sets and rods Tungsten Carbide Drilling Bits (96mm amp 101mm amp
above)
Single Double amp Triple Tube Core Barrels ndash
Conventional amp Wireline system
Diamond Bits Surface amp Impregnated (96mm amp
101mm amp above) ndash Conventional amp Wireline system
Shelby Tubes Automatic Water level Meter
Dynamic Cone Penetrometer Test equipment (DCPT) Bailers for Groundwater Sampling
Down-The-Hole Hammer (DTH Hammer) Packer Test Apparatus
Surveying Equipments (Auto Levels Total Station
GPS and Accessories)
Variable Geotechnical Softwares (gINT etc)
Thermal Resistivity Test Apparatus (KD2 Pro) Electrical Resistivity Test Apparatus (Nillson)
SUBSURFACE SOIL ROCK GROUNDWATER
Soil Investigation Drilling in Soils and Rocks
Bearing Capacity amp Settlement Analysis Slope Stability Analysis
Trial Pits Standard Penetration Test - SPT
Permeability in Soil (Falling Constant Head) Dynamic Cone Penetration Test - DCPT
Permeability in Rock (Lugeon Packer Test) Infiltration Rate Tests
Groundwater Monitoring and Sampling Installation of Inclinometers amp Pressure Meters
In-situ CBR Tests Installation of Piezometers
Soil Swelling Tests Plate Load Tests
Vane Shear Tests Soil Electrical Resistivity Tests
Down Hole Seismic Tests Cross Hole Seismic Tests
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KEY STAFF AT GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING
NAME DESIGNATION QUALIFICATION EXPERIENCE
J Pavan Kumar Sr Geotechnical Engineer MTech - Geotechnical 8
Tauseef anwar Geologist MSc Geology 5
Bahrudeen assain
Mohammed Geologist MSc Geology 5
Anjali Geologist BSc in Geology 8
Imran Ishaq Engineering asst Dip Civil 5
Mohammed Al-Ansari Logistics and Supervisor High School 10
Ameen Khalfan Field Coordinator High School 8
Abdullah Field Coordinator High School 5
Rit Bahadur Drilling Operator High School 15
Purna Bahadur Drilling Operator High School 16
Rajan Basnet Drilling Operator High School 10
Subarna Paija Drilling Operator High School 11
Lil Bahadur Sr Mechanic High School 11
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RECENT GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING PROJECTS Project Client Consultant No of Boreholes
Oman National Railway
Project Segments 2 amp 6
Italferr SpA MOTC 65 BH 80 TP amp
Piezometers
Bunker Terminal at Duqm Oman Oil Marketing Co
(OOMC)
Worley Parsons Oman
Engineering (WPOE)
10 BH amp MASW
survey
Mahdah ndash Rawdah Road
Dualization project
Premier International Mott McDonald 22 BH 15 TP amp
Slope stability
Yibal-Khuff FEED project Galfar Engg amp
Contracting Co SAOG
Petroleum Development
Oman (PDO)
95 BH 45 TP amp 11
Downhole seismic
Well pad stability
investigations at Fahud
Mabrouk Khulud West D
Galfar Engg amp
Contracting Co SAOG
Petroleum Development
Oman (PDO)
18 BH
Batinah Expressway Pkg 3 Simplex Infrastructure Parsons International
MOTC
79 BH
Adam ndash Thumrait
Dualization Project
Parsons International MOTC 150 BH 365 TP
Lime Calcination project at
Salalah
Carmeuse Inc - 15 BH 10 TP amp
Diagraphy drilling
Duqm Area A B amp C Sultan Qaboos University
(SQU)
SEZAD 65 BH amp 20 TP
Various Substation projects
in all Governorates
Dawood Engineering
Consultancy
Mezoon Electricity 50 BH 25 TP 50
ERTs
Chromite Quarry Drilling Arabian Gulf Trading - 7 BH
Transmission line at Taqah Rukun Al Yaqeen Int Mott McDonald 50 BH amp 61 TP
Izz ndash Adam Road
Dualization Project
Galfar Engg amp
Contracting Co SAOG
National Engg Services
of Pakistan (NESPAK)
25 BH amp 8 TPs
Bid bid ndash Sur Road
Dualization Project
Astaldi ndash Ozkar Joint
Venture
Dar Al-Handassah
(Lebonan)
89 BH 8 TPs
Piezometers
Water Distribution Network
at Al Amerat
Taeyoung ndash Hasan Juma
Baker JV
Sogreah Consultants 25 BH 130 TP amp Soil
Resistivity
Taxiway and Airlift Ramp
at Al Musannah Airbase
American International
Contractors Inc
- 34 BH amp 62 TP
Water Distribution Network
at Al Khoud
Towell Infrastructure
Projects Co LLC
National Engg Services
of Pakistan (NESPAK)
11 BH 7 TP amp Soil
Resistivity
Interchanges btn Airport amp
Muscat Expressway
Soares Da Costa ndash Oman
United Engg Services JV
Parsons International 15 BHs amp 10 TP
Oman Botanic Garden Diwan Royal Court Alatec (Spain) 75 BH
Qurayiat-Al-Amerat Road Muscat Municipality Parsons International 6 BH
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Tunnel
Al-Haffa District
Development Infrastructure
Dohfar Municipality Dar Al-Handassah
(Lebonan)
11 BH
Piezometers
Salam Resort amp Spa in Yiti
Muscat
Sama Dubai Halcrow International 58 BH
amp Piezometers
Al-Ansab STP Galfar Engineering amp
Contracting
Khatib AlAmi 6 BH
Limestone Quarry for
Doqoum Dry Dock
Daewoo Co Daewoo Co 6 BH
Barka Water Reservoir
Expansion Works
Galfar Engineering amp
Contracting
Mott Mac Donald 12 BH
Soil Resistivity
Information Centers at
Nizwa amp Ibri
Ministry of Higher
Education
Development Services amp
Maintenance
6 BH
Irrigation System Plan for
Dhofar Municipality
Dhofar Municipality Consulting Engineering
Services
7 BH
Infiltration Tests
Cyclone Damage
Rehabilitation Works in Ras
Al-Hadd
CCC Parsons International Investigation for
Ground
Improvement
Soil Resistivity OMIFCO - Soil Resistivity
Seeb Cornice Road
Improvement Bridges
Muscat Municipality Atkins 7 BH
Dualization FarqNizwa to
Marfaa Daris Road
Ministry of Transport and
Communication
Parsons International 18 BH
Dualization of Al Kharjiah
Street
Muscat Municipality Parsons International 6 BH
Bidbid Sur Road Sec-1 MOTC Dar Al Handasah 31 BH Piezometers
120TPs
Flood Protection Dams-
Liwa and Shinaz Area
Ministry of water
resources and regional
municipalities
Renardet amp Fitchner 29 BH 40 TPs
Housing at Hail Al Ghaf
Quriyat
Muscat Municipality - 10 BH amp 10 TPs
132kV OHL from Harweel
to Thumrait
Petroleum Development
Oman
Worley Parsons 11 BH 11TPs amp ERT
132kV OHL from Dank to
Al Hail
Civil Co Contracting OETC Energoprojekt
Mott Mac Donald
43 BH 20 TPs amp
ERT
132kV OHL from Al Wasit
to Buraimi Grid Ss
Civil Co Contracting OETC Energoprojekt
Mott Mac Donald
27 BH 11TPrsquos amp
ERT
Al Athaiba Junction
Improvements
Muscat Municipality Parsons Intl Co 12 BH 7 TP Asphalt
Coring
Third Laneing from Bait Al Muscat Municipality Parsons International 35 BH 34 TP
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Barka to Mabelah Asphalt Coring
Design and construction of
Dualization of Al Murtaffa
street
Muscat Municipality Parsons International 26 BH 15 TP
Asphalt Coring
Proposed Tower
Constructions in OMAN
Ministry of Broadcasting Rohde amp Schwarz 16BH
EPC of power plant Daleel
Facility
L amp T Electromech Mott Mac Donald 7 BH 10TP ERT
Royal Suite at Haima and
Emergency block
Dewan of Royal Court Tebodin amp Partners LLC 4BH 4TP
Navigation Aids System
Muscat International
Airport and Salalah Airport
Thales Deutschland
Germany
Thales Deutschland
Germany
6BH 5ERT
Upgrade of DPS amp B-Block
facility Daleel oil Fields
Daleel Petroleum Attila Dogan 4BH 2ERT
13233kV Grid Station at
Quriyat
OETC LnT Oman Energoprojekt amp Parsons 4BH TPs
132kV OHL from Quriyat
to Jahloot
OETC LnT Oman Energoprojekt amp Parsons 60BH 60TPs 60ERT
Supreme Court at Al
Ghubra Guest House
Royal Court Affairs
Royal Estates The Palace
Consulting Engineering
Services LLC
12BH TPs
GEOTECH DRILLING RIGS
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DESCO SP4500S Rigs DESCO SP3500S Rigs
Site Work Photographs
GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION ndash AREA A B amp C at Duqm
Client SEZAD Consultant SQU
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GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION ndash Yibal Khuff Project at Yibal
Client Galfar Engg amp Cont Consultant PDO
GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION ndash Inclined Coring at Chromite Mine near Sumail
Client Arabian Gulf Trading
GEOTEC
HNICAL INVESTIGATION ndash Oman National Railway Project
Segments 2 amp 6
Client MOTC Consultant Italferr SpA
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GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION FOR
BARKA WATER RESERVOIR EXPANSION
Client Galfar Consultant Mott Mac Donald
SUBSURFACE INVESTIGATION BIDBID-SUR ROAD
SECTION 1
Client MOTC Consultant Dar Al Handasah Shair amp Partners
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GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION FOR SEEB-CORNICHE ROAD
IMPROVEMENT BRIDGE 6 MUSCAT
Client Muscat Municipality Consultant Atkins
GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION FOR 132KV OHL FROM DANK
TO AL HAIL amp 132KV OHL FROM SIBETHA TO BURAIMI
Client CivilCo Consultant Mott Mac Donald Energoprojekt
GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION FOR FLOOD PROTECTION DAMS
SHINAZ AREA ndash HATTA-A HATTA-B FAYDH amp BIDAH
Client MRMWR Consultant Fitchner amp Renardet
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DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF FLYOVER WIDENING AND JUNCTION IMPROVEMENTS AT AL ATHAIBA INTERCHANGE
Client Muscat Municipality Consultant Parsons
DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF THIRD LANING OF MAIN ROAD FROM AL MAWELAH INTERCHANGE TO BAIT AL BARKHA RA
Client Muscat Municipality Consultant Parsons
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SURVEYING WITH TOTAL STATION EQUIPMENT FOR
GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING PURPOSES
ELECTRICAL RESISTIVITY TEST
RESISTIVITY MAPPING amp RESISTIVITY PROFILING
PIEZOMETER INSTALLATION INCLINED DRILLING WITH PACKER TEST
CHEMICALENVIRONMENTAL amp
MICROBIOLOGICAL TESTING
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Lonestar Alpha Lab provides a full range of chemical environmental and microbiological analytical services to
industrial engineeringconsulting and government clients throughout the Sultanate of Oman Lonestar Alpha
analytical expertise includes organic and inorganic analyses of water soil air food and many other matrices The
lab production capability capacity and advancement of instrumentation ensure the reliability and performance
needed to successfully deliver major analytical projects Instruments are dedicated to specific matrices and
analyses to prevent cross contamination Our reports are fully supported by QAQC deliverables designed to meet
the requirements of the regulatory program for which the data will be utilized Our reports are designed for ease-
of-results interpretation as well as efficient validation of the support data
TESTING DIFFERENT MATRICES
DomesticFormationGroundReclamation Water
Desalination Water amp Marine Samples
Marine Life
Plant Tissue
Reverse Osmosis
Soils amp Sediments
Food Products
Metal Samples
Concrete Products
CHEMICALENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS
WaterWastewater Metallic Constituents
WaterWastewater Organic Constituents
Water Cations amp Anions
Ambient Air Quality Monitoring
Stack amp Process Emission Monitoring
Indoor Air Quality
Contamination Pollution Studies Environmental Chemistry organics inorganics metals
Analytical chemistry using AAS XRF OES IRC and wet chemistry
Noise amp Vibration Monitoring
Microbiological Analysis
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AMBIENT AIR amp STACK EMISSION MONITORING
CO amp CO2
Hydrogen Sulfide
Hydrocarbons
Metal Particulates
NOx SOx
Oxygen
Volatile Organic Compounds
Dioxin amp Furion
MICROBIOLOGICAL AIR QUALITY MONITORING
Bacteria(CFUm3
Moulds (CFUm3)
Identification of Microorganisms up to Species level
INDOOR AIR QUALITY (IAQ)
Lonestar Alpha leads the way in Indoor Air Quality Services with our dedicated team of field staff and the latest
equipment We are equipped to investigate chemical and biological exposure situations
IAQ Air Monitoring Services
VOCs and SVOCs
Fungal Mold Indentification Quantification
Total Respirable Particulates
Toxic Vapors
Sick Building Syndrome
Bacterial Indentification Quantification
Typical IAQ Surveys
IAQ profile for preliminary building study
Baseline IAQ monitoring
Mold Fungal contamination monitoring using spore trap sampling devices
Compliance monitoring for municipal amp Government enviromental agencies
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HSE monitoring for critical response of environmental hazards
INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE (IH)
Lonestar Alpha is capable of providing a wide variety of Industrial Hygiene Service
using state of the art equipment and depth of experience with IH procedures
NoiseDosimetry TLV+8Hr TWA
Particulates (Total PM 10 PM 50 PM 25)
Combustible Gases (Total Hydrocarbons)
VOCs and SVOCs
Total and Respirable Fibers
Metals and Inorganics
Typical Industrial Hygiene Monitoring
HSE monitoring for corporate or client requirec field data collection
Compliance monitoring for Municipal or Governmental agency requirements
Background monitoring for comparative Environmental studies
HYGIENE AUDITING AND INSPECTIONS
Hygiene Auditing
Hygiene Inspections and Hygiene recommendations
Assisting in ISOHACCP Certifications
Microbiological Sampling and Analysis of Food and Water
Swab sampling and Air Monitoring
Hotel and Industrial HAACP and Hygiene System Implementation
Assisting in Laboratory setup and Accreditations Response monitoring for safety analysis and quality assurance audits
OIL ANALYSIS
Lube Oil
Transformer Oil
Compressor Oil
Diesel
Heavy fuel
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LIST OF CHEMICALENVIRONMENTALMICROBIOLOGICAL TESTS ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY amp ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS
WATER EFFLUENT SEAWATER SOIL SEDIMENT ANALYSIS
Acidity Sulfide Selenium
Alkalinity TDS Silicon
Ammonia Temperature Silver
Bicarbonate Total Hardness Sodium
BOD Total Nitrogen Strontium
Boron Total Organic Carbon Thallium
Chlorite chlorate Potassium
Bromate TSS Tin
Carbonate Turbidity Titanium
Chlorides Aluminum Vanadium
COD Antimony Zink
Color Arsenic Aromatic Volatile Orgabicx (BTEX)
Conductivity Barium Chlorinated Hydrocarbons
Cyanides Beryllium Crude amp Refined Product Fingerprinting
Dissolved Oxygen Cadmium Extractible Organic Halides
Fluoride Calcium Haloacetic Acids
Free Chlorine Chromium Halogenated Volatile Organics
Magnesium Hardness Cobalt Herbicides amp Pesticides
Nitrates Copper Nitroaromatic amp Cyclic Ketones
Nitrites Hexavalent Chromium Organic and Volatile Acids
Oil amp Grease Iron PCBrsquos
Organic Nitrogen Lead Polynuclear Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAH)
pH Lithium Semi Volatile Organic Compounds
Phenols Magnesium Total Organic Halides
Phosphates Mercury Total Petroleum Hydrocarbons (TPH)
Phosphorus Molybdenum Trihalomethanes
Residual Chlorine Nickel Volatile Organic Compounds
Salinity Niobium Pthalate Esters
Sodium Absorption Ratio
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FOOD CHEMICAL AND MICROBIOLOGICAL TEST
Fish and Value added fish products vegetable oils Ketchups Mayonnaise Vinegar Cooked sea
food Cooked Non sea foods Canned foods Vegetables Snacks Ghee Cheese Honey Sweats etc
CHEMICAL ANALYSIS OF FOOD
GIDELINES - OMAN STANDARDGULF STANDARDOther International Standards
TEST METHODS- AOACASTAAOCSISOSASOASTMBS
CHEMICAL ANALYSIS OF FOOD
Protein Cholesterol
Fat content Phosphorous
Vitamins Sodium
Moisture Potassium
Ash Calcium
Dietary Fibre Lead
Sugar Cadmium
Starch Mercury
Saturated Fat Iron
Unsaturated Fat Magnesium
Arsenic Aflatoxins
Moisture content Histamine
Volatile protein Irradiation
Pesticides Sudan Dyes
MICROBIOLOGICAL ANALYSIS OF FOOD
TEST METHODS ndash USFDA BAMAOACCCFRACMMEFISO
GUIDELINES ndash OMANI STANDARDGSOPHLS
MICROBIOLOGICAL ANALYSIS OF FOOD
Aerobic Plate Count Listeria monocytogens
Lactobacillus acidophilus Shelf Life Analysis
Escherichia coli Enterobacteriaceae
Escherichia coli O157 H7 Vibrio parahaemolyticus
Fecal Coliforms Shigella
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Total Coliforms Listeria spp
Staphylococcus aureus Clostridium perfringens
Salmonella Yeast and Mould
Vibrio cholera Vibrio parahaemolyticus
Anaerobic plate count Campylobacter
Histamine Bacillus cereus
Aflatoxin
CHEMISTRY OF CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL
Chemical Analysis of Cement Chemical Analysis of Lime Powder
Heat of Hydration of cement Total Alkalis
Chemical Analysis of Micro silica Chemical Analysis of Ground Granulated Blast
Furnace Slag
Sodium Absorption Ratio Leachibility Tests of Metals from Soil
Testing of Concrete making water Determination of Alkali carbonates amp Bi carbonates
Cation Exchange Capacity of Soil Organic matter content of soil
Mass loss of Ignition of soil Total Sulphate content of soil
Water soluble Sulphate content of soil Water soluble Chloride content of soil
Carbonate content of soil Acid soluble Chloride content of soil
Gypsum content of soil Ammonia content of soil
Total Sulphate content of Aggregates Total Chloride content of Aggregates
Potential Alkali ndash Silica reactivity of Aggregates Water Soluble Chloride Salts in Aggregates
Acid ndash Soluble Material in fine Aggregate Organic impurities in fine Aggregates
Determining the water content of freshly mixed
concrete
Determining the Portland cement content of the
hardened hydraulic cement concrete
Chemical analysis of hardened concrete Sulfate content of hardened concrete
Chemical analysis for metals like steel Chloride content of hardened concrete
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ORE ANALYSIS
Dolomite Ore Iron Ore
Copper Ore Nickel Ore
Chromium Ore Limestone Ore
Manganese Ore Gypsum
Dunite Quartz
STEEL CHEMISTRY
Alloys Brass amp Bronze
Aluminum Alloys Chemical Composition of Steel
ASTM A 262 (Various) Diffused Hydrogen Test
ASTM G 48 (Variou) Purity of Metals
ASTM G 6667 Nickel Alloys
OIL ANALYSIS
Appearance Flash Point Specific Gravity
Ash Content Water content Insoluble pentane
Carbon Conradson Residue Wear Metals Total Acid Number
Kinematic Viscosity Break Down voltage Total Base Number
Dissipation factor Oil Content Viscosity Index
Color Pour Point Flash Point
Copper Corrosion BS amp W Density
Neutralization number Resistivity Interfacial tension
Dissolve gas Sediment Sulphur content
Cloud point Distillation PCB
Oxidation test Gassing
AMBIENT AIR STACK MONITORING
Carbon Dioxide RPM (PM 10 5 25)
Carbon Monoxide Semi Volatile Organic Compounds
Chlorine Content SO2
Hydrogen Sulfide Total Acid Concentration
Lower Explosion Limit Total Hydrocarbon
Oxides of Nitrogen Total Particulate Concentration
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Oxygen Volatile Organic Compounds
Ozone Dioxin amp Furion
INDOOR AIR QUALITY ndash IAQ INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE - IH
Asbestos Bulk Sample Analysis Total amp Respirable Fibers
Asbestos Fiber Concentration in Air Total amp Respirable Particulates
Bacterial amp Microbial Identification Total Plate Count
FungalMould Identification Toxic Vapors
Metals VOC amp SVOC
Noise Monitoring Dosimetry TWA Yeast amp Mould Identification
MICROBIOLOGICAL ANALYSIS OF WATER
Test Method ndash BS ENISOAPHAAWWACMMEF CCFRA
GUIDELINES ndash Omani standardGSOWHODubai Municipality
WATER WASTE WATERINDUSTRIES WATER SOIL
Heterotrophic plate count
Total Coliforms
Escherichia coli
EnterococciFecal streptococci
Pseudomonas aeroginosa Staphylococcus aureus
Legionella spp Nematodes
Sulphate Reducing Bacteria Yeast amp Mould
Salmonella Microscopic observations and interpretations
Vibrio cholera Standard Plate count at 22 o C
Fecal Coliform Clostridium perfringens
Legionella anisa
Legionella Pneumophila serogroup 1
Legionella Pneumophila serogroup 2-14
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MICROBIOLOGICAL ANALYSIS OF PERSONAL SWABSSURFACE SWABSEQUIPMENT
SWABS
Total coliforms
Fecal coliforms
Escherichia coli
Aerobic plate count
Staphylococcus aureus
Yeast and Mould
Salmonella spp
COSMETICS ANALYSIS
HairoilsHair creams Hair shampooBody lotion Chemical DepilinatorsTalcum PowderDeoderants
Toilette soapSkin cream etc As per GSOOS SASO USFDAAOAC Standards
COSMETICS ANALYSIS
Appearance Thermal Stability
Color Total Fat
Odor Lead
Homogenous Cadmium
Texture Nickel
Seperation Chromium
Skin Irritation Test Ethanol insoluble matter
Marking Water insoluble matter
Language Total free Alkali
Instructions for Use Chlorides calculated as NaCl
Warning phrases concerning the product (if any) Saponification Value
Chemical and Physical Tests Free Fatty Acid as Oliec Acid
Moisture Extraneous matter
pH Total Non Acqueos content
Sediment and suspended matter Peroxide value
Alchohol content Total Bacterial count
Formaldehyde Yeast and Mould
Essential oils Pseudomonas aeroginosa
Volatile matter Staphylococcus aureus
Non volatile alcohol matter
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LIST OF CHEMICALENVIRONMENTALMICROBIOLOGICAL EQUIPMENTS
pH Meter Conductivity Meter pH Meters
Dissolved Oxygen Meter Turbidity Meter
Flame Atomic Absorption Spectrometer
FAASGFAAS Hg Analyzer
EDXRF Analyzer ndash Philips MiniPal2
Muffle Air Furnace (1100˚C) Breakdown voltage
ICP- OES Colour apparatus for OIL
GC-MSGC centrifuge
IC Open cup ndashClosed cup Flash point
UV-VIS-NIR Spectrometer HACH TAN delta Resistivity meter
Dissolved gas Analyser ( TOGA) AAS
TAN Titrator Microscope
Copper corrosion Colony Counter
Karl fisher colometric Viscometer
Interfacial tensometer OES
Biological safety Cabinet UV apparatus
Shaker Water bath
Freezer Incubator
Chillier Autoclave
Micro pipetter Vortex
pipetter
Weighing Balance
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KEY STAFF AT CHEMICALMICROBIOLOGICAL LAB
MAJOR CHEMICALENVIRONMENTAL CLIENTS
Client Client
HMR Consultants Dhofar Power Company
Geo-Resources Omani Euro Foods Industries
Al-Safa Environmental Consultancy Al-Hassan Engineering Company
Five Oceans Dawood Contracting Company
Fugro Middle East Natural Resources Consultants
Gulf Mining ICES
Muscat Chromite Sohar Steel LLC
Total Management Trading Construction Materials Industries
Emirates Trading Co Al-Shidhani Refreshments Enterprises
Oman Chromite Oman Aluminium Processing Industries LLC
Muscat Overseas Radisson Blu
National Arabian Gulf International Desalination amp Water Treatment
ASB Group Dhofar Beverages
Majan Mining Company OMASCO
Haya Oman Liquefied Natural Gas Company
Oman Polyproplene Swan Foods LLC
Oman Methanol Bahwan Engineering Co
NAME DESIGNATION EXPERIENCE
P Tejali Lab Manager 17 yrs
Asad Naqvi Chemical Lab Supervisor 17 yrs
OD Sebastian Senior Chemist 32 yrs
Vinu Mohan Senior Microbiologist 7 yrs
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Sohar Aluminum OMIFCO
Oman Refreshment Occidental Mukhaizna LLC
Shangri-La Barr Al Jissa Special Technical Services
ENATO Consolidated Contractors Company
Blue City Northern Minerals Company
Andam International Sweets of Oman
SUR Desalination (Bahwan Veolia Water) Lalbuksh Voltas Engineering Services
STFA Bahwan Veolia Water LLC
Larsen amp Turbo COWI-Larsen
GALFAR Khimji Permoglaze (Oman) LLC
AATCO United Chrome LLC
Interbeton amp Six Construct Oman Flour Mills Company
Douglas OHI Oman National Engineering amp Investment
VALE -Oman Petrogas
BP Oman Sohar aluminium
Siemens-Oman American Embassy
Tawoos Catering Wacasco Catering
MAF DALKIA Al Futtaim amp Sons
Enhance Khimji Ramdas LLC
Oman Oasis National Mineral water CO LLC
Areej Vegetablesamp Oil Derivatives National Pharmaceuticals
Towell Infrastructure Tulip Inn
The Chedi Grand Hyatt
Al Bustan Palace Muscat Holiday INN
Hotel Ibis Park Inn
Radisson Blu Mother Care
Tabreed Taghleef Indusries
NABIL Biscuits ATTCO
Worely parrsion AECOM
Honda Rotem Abensia
Global Gypsum Board Minvest
Global Engineering SteamTech
Mazoom Pharmacy Muscat Pharmacy
IBN- SINA Pharmacy Golden Jood Trading
Sun rise Global Beya Global Muscat
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MECHANICAL CORROSION AND METALLURGICAL TESTING
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Lonestar Alpha has the capability to cater to the physical metallurgical testing requirements of a wide range of
materials and products The testing capability and experience are recognized by reputed organizations like
PDO OXY BP OGC etc and third party inspection agencies Tests are generally carried out to international
standards set by ASTM BS ASME API AWS and others Lonestar Alpha offers quality service to
international standards accurate results and quick turnaround at reasonable cost
Lonestar Alpha Mechanical Metallurgical Corrosion Testing Capabilities Include
Tensile compression Test Vickers Hardness RockwellBrinell Hardness
Impact (Ambient temp to -196degC) BendFlatteningNick Break Test Elevated Temperature
tensile testing
Corrosion Test - ASTM
A262G48G28ASTM A 923
ASTM E 562 Ferrite measurement
by ferritscope Flexure
Proof Load Breaking Load Failure Load
Coating Thickness Coating Continuity Coating Adhesion
MacroMicro Examination Fillet Weld Break Nick Break
HIC SSCC test in accordance with
NACE standards Chemistry by OES
Failure Analysis and
Material Investigation
Chemical analysis of metallic materials of
Fe and Ni base alloys In situ Replica Metallography
Metallic sample collection at
site for chemical analysis
Strand wire testing for mechanical
properties Portable hardness testing Manhole Cover testing
Rubber testing Geo-textile testing HDPE testing
Materials frequently tested include
Metals and alloy products such as plates shapes bares pipes and fittings
Welding procedure qualification test coupons
Welding consumable qualification test coupons
Welder qualification test coupons
Welding procedure test coupons
Steel Bars Wires and Fabric for concrete reinforcement
Galvanized Steel products
Fasteners
Metal Castings
Cemented Carbide Products
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Lonestar Alpha Laboratories offers a wide range of metallurgical services to many diverse industries supported by
an experienced team of metallurgical engineers trained technicians and modern equipment The following
services are offered
o Laboratory Metallography and Microscopy
o Replica and In-situ Metallography
o Corrosion Testing and Evaluation
o Condition Usability and Remaining Life Assessment
o Failure Analysis and Investigation
o Other Services
Laboratory Metallography and Microscopy
Scanning Electron Microscopy
Stereomicroscopy
Energy Dispersive X-ray Analysis
Fractrography
Macrostructural Examination
Microstructural Examination
Microhardness Evaluation
Replica and In-situ Metallography
In-situ Replica Metallography
Replication of Fractures
Replication of Surface Features
Corrosion Testing and Evaluation
Lonestar Alpha is equipped to undertake corrosion testing and evaluation in accordance with NACE and ASTM
standards for qualification of materials used in corrosive environments which include sea water brine blackish
water and sour service The following tests are conducted
Resistance to Pitting and Crevice Corrosion
Susceptibility to Intergranular Corrosion Attack
Resistance to Sulfide Stress Cracking (SSC)
Resistance to Hydrogen Induced Cracking (HIC)
Examination of Scales and Corrosion Products
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Condition Usability and Remaining Life Assessment
Periodic inspections serve to identify degradation processes at an early stage and thereby provide necessary
information for assessment of condition usability and remaining life Further the initiation of timely repair or
replacement actions substantially reduced or eliminates costly capital and downtime losses
Lonestar has the capability and experience to perform comprehensive inspections necessary for condition
usability and remaining life assessment of a wide range of materials and components used in structures plants and
operating equipment
Power plant and auxiliary boiler tubes headers and connectors
Turbine nozzles vanes combustor lines and casings
Oil and gas processing equipment and components
Equipment and components of marineoffshore structures
Drilling and downhole equipment and components
Engine Components
Failure Analysis and Investigation
Supported by its integrated analytical facilities and the diverse professional capabilities of its staff Lonestar has
for the last several years provided accurate and timely analyses and investigations into failures of components
Reports include comprehensive photographic documentation of observations discussions of findings conclusions
on the mechanism and root cause of failure
Other Services
Lonestar offer assistance in the following areas
Material selection for intended service
Preparation of material testing and inspection procedures
Study of failure mechanisms of complex systems
Troubleshooting
Research and development
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LIST OF METALLURGY TESTS
LIST OF METALLURGY LAB EQUIPMENTS Instron Universal Tensile Tester Lathe Machine
Satec Charpy Impact testing machine Charpy Broaching Machine
Forcipol Bend Testing machine Gas Cutting Gear
Olympus Metallurgical Microscope Carl Zeiss
microscope upto 1600X
Stereo Microscope
Metlabcorp Micro Polisher Digital Verniers
Automatic Polishing machine Digital Micrometers
Water Chiller Bath Coating thickness Meter
Optorama Shadowgraph Holiday detector
Digital thermometers Band Saw Machine
Vickers hardness tester Hack Saw Machine
Fischer Ferritscope Universal Milling Machine
STEEL REBARS EXOTIC MATERIAL
Tensile Tests Bend Tests
Elevated Temperature Tensiles Rebar Tensile Bend and Rebend
Proof Load test Fracture Test
Macro Preparation amp Examination Coating thickness test Holiday Detection Test
Peel Off Test Vickers Rockwell Hardness Survey
Charpy Impact Test Micro Examination with photograph
Ferrite Count (Point Count method) - count Ferrite Content (Magnetic Method) - spots
A262 Test Practice CE ASTM G48ASTM G28 tests
SSCC Test HIC Test
Chemical Analysis XRD EDXRF Analysis
SEMEDS Analysis Detailed Failure Investigation Material investigation
CTOD In-situ Replica Metallography
Strand Wire Tensile Test Manhole Cover Compression Test
Ring Stiffness Test GRE Rubber Plastic Geo-textile Tensile testing
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KEY STAFF AT METALLURGY LAB
Anil Vashishta Pratik Raval Sasikumar Isehaq Chezian
NAME DESIGNATION QUALIFICATION EXPERIENCE
Anil Vashishta Operations Manager
Metallurgical Head
BE Metallurgical
Engineering 24 years
Pratik Raval Test House Supervisor BE Mechanical
Engineering 10 years
KSasikumar Senior Metallurgist BE Metallurgical
Engineering 14 years
GChezhian Metallurgist BE Metallurgical
Engineering 06 years
Ishaq Al Harassi Senior Engineer BE Mechanical
Engineering 08 years
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BRANCHES amp CONTACTS
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LONESTAR ALPHA LABORATORIES BRANCHES amp CONTACTS
Website
wwwlonestaralphacom
General Email infolonestaralphacom
Branches
Muscat (Central Laboratory) PO Box 1197 PC 130 Azaiba ndash Muscat Sultanate of Oman
Tel +968 24501524 24505590
Fax +968 24503814
Email muscatlablonestaralphacom
Muscat (Chemistry Environmental) PO Box 1197 PC 130 Azaiba ndash Muscat Sultanate of Oman
Tel +968 24504206 24504924
Fax +968 24502635
Email chemlablonestaralphacom
Muscat (Micro-biology) PO Box 1197 PC 130 Azaiba ndash Muscat Sultanate of Oman
Tel +968 24504206 24504924
Fax +968 24502635
Email microlablonestaralphacom
Sohar PO Box 84 PC 327 Sohar Industrial Estate Sohar ndash Sultanate of Oman
Tel +968 26751775 26751920 26751976
Fax +968 26751331
Email civilsoharlonestaralphacom
Duqm Tel +968 99278040 92303290
Fax +968 24503814
Email duqmlablonestaralphacom
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Salalah
Tel +968 2321 3390 +968 92038358
Fax +968 2321 3391
Email salalahlablonestaralphacom
Key Personals
Administration
Dawood Al-Harrasi
Chief Executive Officer
+968 91111411 dawoodalharrasilonestaralphacom
Saif Al-Harthi
Business Development Manager
+968 90122471 saifalharthylonestaralphacom
Santosh Elapanda
QHSE Manager
+968 99881224 santoshelapandalonestaralphacom
Moncy Thomas
Finance HR amp Admin Manager
+968 99221293 moncythomaslonestaralphacom
Operations
Anil Vashishta
Operations Manager Metallurgical Head
+968 99866907 anilvashishtalonestaralphacom
Civil Engineering Material Lab Hukam Chand
Civil Engineering Country Manager - Civil
+968 99445354 hukamchandlonestaralphacom
Naresh Paladugu
Civil Engineering Technical Manager - Civil
+968 99063458 nareshpaladugulonestaralphacom
Rakesh
Civil Engineering Lab Manager - Sohar Lab
+968 92869691 civilsoharlonestaralphacom
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FrancisMD
Civil Engineering Lab Manager ndash Salalah Lab
+968 92038358 Salalahlablonestaralphacom
Tomiyo
Civil Engineering Senior Lab Technician - Duqm Lab
+968 99278040 duqmlablonestaralphacom
Geotechnical Engineering Lab
J Pavan Kumar
Geotechnical Engineering Sr Geotechnical engineer
+968 99887852 ameerudeenlonestaralphacom
Chemical Microbiology amp Environmental Lab
P Tejali
Chemical Microbiology amp Environmental Engineering Lab Manager
+968 99887834 tejaliparsekarlonestaralphacom
Asad
Chemical amp Environmental Engineering Assistant Manager Chemistry
+968 99884612 asadnaqvilonestaralphacom
Vinu Mohan
Food amp Microbiology Testing
+968 99248181 vinumohanlonestaralphacom
Metallurgy Lab
Email metlablonestaralphacom
Anil Vashishta
Metallurgy Lab Manager Metallurgy
+968 99866907 anilvashishtalonestaralphacom
Pratik Raval
Metallurgy Lab Test House Supervisor
+968 99880633 pratikravallonestaralphacom
Sasi Kumar
Metallurgy Lab Senior Metallurgist
+968 99843415 sasikumarlonestaralphacom
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LOCATION MAPS
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1 MUSCAT
2 Muscat ndash Chemistry Lab
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3 SOHAR
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4 DUQM
5 SALALAH
Registered with Directorate General for Specification amp measurements
Approved by PDO ISOIEC 170252005 Certified by SGS for ISO 9001
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Rapid chloride penetration test for concrete to asses the chloride ion penetration
Durability Test of Concrete such as Water Penetration Test
Permeability Apparatus Constant amp Falling Head for Granular ampClaySilt
Transverse Strength of Kerb Stone
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Non Destructive Structural Investigation
Exposure of foundation for visual inspection and NDT
Cover meter surevy Test indicates position of reinforecemnt bars hardned concrete
Ultra sonic pulse velocity measurement to assess the uniformity of concrete Detects internal flaws cracks and segregation etc
Rebound Hammer test to find the insitu concrete strength Surface hardness
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Direct Shear test to find the cohesion(C) and angle of internal friction(ɸ) in soil samples
Insitu concrete coring to determine the compressive strength
Marshall stability test for asphalt mixes
GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING
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Lonestar Alpha Labs undertake onshore amp offshore ground investigations for a wide variety of civil and
industrial construction infrastructure and pipeline projects We pride ourselves by adopting the same
professional approach to both large multi-disciplinary investigation projects as well as small simple structures
Our Investigation is supervised by highly qualified amp experienced geotechnical engineers and geologists
General Geotechnical Engineering Services
Design and planning of ground investigations
Settlement Monitoring
Foundation Designs and Proof Checking
Design of Reinforced Earth Structures
Design of Deep Foundations (Piles Well) amp Mat Foundations
Borehole drilling amp soil investigations (SPT)
Dynamic Cone Penetration Testing (DCPT)
Static Cone Penetration Test with pore-pressure measurement (CPTU)
Sample coring and analysis
Down hole and Cross Hole Seismic Tests
Trial pitting and trenching
Slope stability analysis amp studies
Pumping Tests and permeability Lugeon Tests
Double Ring Infiltrometer Tests
Plate bearing Tests and in-situ CBRs
Electrical Resistively Test
Thermal Resistivity Test
Resistively Profiling amp Resistivity Mapping
Groundwater Monitoring Sampling and Analysis
Preparation of factual and interpretative reporting
Soil Investigations
Soil Geotechnical investigations are performed by geotechnical engineers to obtain information on the physical
and mechanical properties of soil and rock around a site to design earthworks and foundations for proposed
structures and for repair of distress to earthworks and structures caused by subsurface conditions A geotechnical
investigation includes surface exploration and subsurface exploration of a site Our rigs are cable to drill vertical
holes down to 400m and inclined holes down to 200m below existing ground level
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Soil sampling using variety of samplers to collect disturbed samples relatively undisturbed samples and
undisturbed samples Samplers such as Hand Shovel Machine driven auger continuous flight auger Split-
Spoon SPT sampler Shelby Tube Sampler Piston Sampler
Laboratory tests
A wide variety of laboratory tests performed on soils and rocks to measure different properties
Although detailed list of laboratory testing is presented in Civil section some of the typical tests involved in the
investigation are given below
Water Content
Particle size Analysis Grain Size Distribution
Sedimentation Hydrometer analysis
Atterberg limits
California Bearing Ratio (CBR)
Direct Shear Test
Oedometer Test (Consolidation)
Swelling Pressure Test
Tri-axial Test
Unconfined Compressive Strength
Chemical Analysis of Soil and Water
In-Situ geotechnical tests
Standard Penetration Test (SPT) - in-situ standard penetration test designed to provide information on the
properties of soil while also collecting a disturbed soil sample for grain-size analysis and soil classification
Dynamic Cone Penetration Test (DCPT) - in-situ dynamic cone penetration test designed to provide
information on the properties of sub soil of natural ground or for pavement DCPT is useful to determine the in-
situ CBR and subgrade modulus
Cone Penetration Test (CPT) ndash standard Cone Penetration Test is performed using an instrumented probe
with a conical tip pushed into the soil hydraulically at a constant rate CPT instrument records tip resistance
friction resistance along the sleeve and pore-pressure measurement For bigger sites usually the CPTs are
performed in combination with drilling of boreholes to correlate so that the investigation is economical and
appropriate CPT data interpretation is used for correlation of soil properties and also to determine Soil Bearing
Capacity (SBC)
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Constant head Falling head permeability tests - Estimating Hydraulic conductivity (or permeability)
of different types of soil is the most important step in designing any groundwater control system The knowledge
of this property is much useful in solving problems involving yield of water bearing strata seepage through
earthen dams stability of earthen dams and embankments of canal bank affected by seepage settlement etc The
falling head method of determining permeability is used for soil with low discharge where as the constant head
permeability test is used for coarse-grained soils with a reasonable discharge in a given time For very fine-
grained soil capillarity permeability test is recommended
Lugeon Test or Packer Tests - Estimating Hydraulic conductivity (or permeability) of different types of
rocks is a key step in designing any groundwater control system in a rock We do perform Packer Permeability
Tests in Rocks
Groundwater Monitoring
Our geotechnical field staffs are well trained for installing Piezometers and groundwater monitoring Piezometers
are two types viz Type-1 is Standpipe Piezometer and Type-2 is Vibrating-Wire Piezometers Standpipe
piezometer facilitates Groundwater levels measurement using dip meter or water level indicators while VW
piezometers are useful for monitoring Pore-Water pressures continuously using special devices attached to data
loggers
Groundwater Samples can be collected for analysis in the chemical and microbiological lab Routine drinking
water analysis trace metals and organic parameters can be tested and evaluated
Slope Stability Studies
The field of slope stability encompasses the analysis of static and dynamic stability of slopes of earth and rock-fill
dams slopes of other types of embankments excavated slopes and natural slopes in soil and soft rock Lonestar
Alpha can provide slope stability investigation analysis (including modelling) and design mitigation which can
be completed by our well trained and qualified geologists and geotechnical engineers
Settlement Monitoring
Settlement Monitoring surveys is performed to determine the degree of horizontal and vertical displacement of
structures pavements and embankments over a defined period Severe pavement damage and structural failure
can be a direct result of settlement and therefore it is critical that movement be detected and measured Our Senior
Engineering Surveyors and Geotechnical Engineers are available to assist you with the development and
implementation of a monitoring system to suit individual requirements
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Other Geotechnical Field Tests
Plate Load Tests
In-Situ CBR Tests
Soil Electrical Resistivity Tests
Soil Thermal Resistivity Tests
Pile Integrity Tests
Infiltration Rate Tests using Double Ring Infiltrometer
Geotechnical Field Tests
Geophysical seismic tests are useful to determine dynamic soil rock properties which will be used in
design of machine and any other vibrating equipment foundations
Two typical seismic tests performed as part of the geotechnical investigations are
Downhole seismic test and
Crosshole seismic test
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LIST OF GEOTECHNICAL TESTS
LIST OF GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING EQUIPMENTS
Drilling Rigs Desco Inc 2No SP4500S amp 3No
SP3500S (crawler)
Split-Spoon Sampler
Drilling Rig Ellettari EK100S amp EK 200S (crawler) Piston Type Samples
Drilling Rigs Truck Mounted Vibrating Wire Piezometers Devices amp Loggers
Drilling Rods Tricone Bits
Standard SPT sets and rods Tungsten Carbide Drilling Bits (96mm amp 101mm amp
above)
Single Double amp Triple Tube Core Barrels ndash
Conventional amp Wireline system
Diamond Bits Surface amp Impregnated (96mm amp
101mm amp above) ndash Conventional amp Wireline system
Shelby Tubes Automatic Water level Meter
Dynamic Cone Penetrometer Test equipment (DCPT) Bailers for Groundwater Sampling
Down-The-Hole Hammer (DTH Hammer) Packer Test Apparatus
Surveying Equipments (Auto Levels Total Station
GPS and Accessories)
Variable Geotechnical Softwares (gINT etc)
Thermal Resistivity Test Apparatus (KD2 Pro) Electrical Resistivity Test Apparatus (Nillson)
SUBSURFACE SOIL ROCK GROUNDWATER
Soil Investigation Drilling in Soils and Rocks
Bearing Capacity amp Settlement Analysis Slope Stability Analysis
Trial Pits Standard Penetration Test - SPT
Permeability in Soil (Falling Constant Head) Dynamic Cone Penetration Test - DCPT
Permeability in Rock (Lugeon Packer Test) Infiltration Rate Tests
Groundwater Monitoring and Sampling Installation of Inclinometers amp Pressure Meters
In-situ CBR Tests Installation of Piezometers
Soil Swelling Tests Plate Load Tests
Vane Shear Tests Soil Electrical Resistivity Tests
Down Hole Seismic Tests Cross Hole Seismic Tests
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KEY STAFF AT GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING
NAME DESIGNATION QUALIFICATION EXPERIENCE
J Pavan Kumar Sr Geotechnical Engineer MTech - Geotechnical 8
Tauseef anwar Geologist MSc Geology 5
Bahrudeen assain
Mohammed Geologist MSc Geology 5
Anjali Geologist BSc in Geology 8
Imran Ishaq Engineering asst Dip Civil 5
Mohammed Al-Ansari Logistics and Supervisor High School 10
Ameen Khalfan Field Coordinator High School 8
Abdullah Field Coordinator High School 5
Rit Bahadur Drilling Operator High School 15
Purna Bahadur Drilling Operator High School 16
Rajan Basnet Drilling Operator High School 10
Subarna Paija Drilling Operator High School 11
Lil Bahadur Sr Mechanic High School 11
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RECENT GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING PROJECTS Project Client Consultant No of Boreholes
Oman National Railway
Project Segments 2 amp 6
Italferr SpA MOTC 65 BH 80 TP amp
Piezometers
Bunker Terminal at Duqm Oman Oil Marketing Co
(OOMC)
Worley Parsons Oman
Engineering (WPOE)
10 BH amp MASW
survey
Mahdah ndash Rawdah Road
Dualization project
Premier International Mott McDonald 22 BH 15 TP amp
Slope stability
Yibal-Khuff FEED project Galfar Engg amp
Contracting Co SAOG
Petroleum Development
Oman (PDO)
95 BH 45 TP amp 11
Downhole seismic
Well pad stability
investigations at Fahud
Mabrouk Khulud West D
Galfar Engg amp
Contracting Co SAOG
Petroleum Development
Oman (PDO)
18 BH
Batinah Expressway Pkg 3 Simplex Infrastructure Parsons International
MOTC
79 BH
Adam ndash Thumrait
Dualization Project
Parsons International MOTC 150 BH 365 TP
Lime Calcination project at
Salalah
Carmeuse Inc - 15 BH 10 TP amp
Diagraphy drilling
Duqm Area A B amp C Sultan Qaboos University
(SQU)
SEZAD 65 BH amp 20 TP
Various Substation projects
in all Governorates
Dawood Engineering
Consultancy
Mezoon Electricity 50 BH 25 TP 50
ERTs
Chromite Quarry Drilling Arabian Gulf Trading - 7 BH
Transmission line at Taqah Rukun Al Yaqeen Int Mott McDonald 50 BH amp 61 TP
Izz ndash Adam Road
Dualization Project
Galfar Engg amp
Contracting Co SAOG
National Engg Services
of Pakistan (NESPAK)
25 BH amp 8 TPs
Bid bid ndash Sur Road
Dualization Project
Astaldi ndash Ozkar Joint
Venture
Dar Al-Handassah
(Lebonan)
89 BH 8 TPs
Piezometers
Water Distribution Network
at Al Amerat
Taeyoung ndash Hasan Juma
Baker JV
Sogreah Consultants 25 BH 130 TP amp Soil
Resistivity
Taxiway and Airlift Ramp
at Al Musannah Airbase
American International
Contractors Inc
- 34 BH amp 62 TP
Water Distribution Network
at Al Khoud
Towell Infrastructure
Projects Co LLC
National Engg Services
of Pakistan (NESPAK)
11 BH 7 TP amp Soil
Resistivity
Interchanges btn Airport amp
Muscat Expressway
Soares Da Costa ndash Oman
United Engg Services JV
Parsons International 15 BHs amp 10 TP
Oman Botanic Garden Diwan Royal Court Alatec (Spain) 75 BH
Qurayiat-Al-Amerat Road Muscat Municipality Parsons International 6 BH
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Tunnel
Al-Haffa District
Development Infrastructure
Dohfar Municipality Dar Al-Handassah
(Lebonan)
11 BH
Piezometers
Salam Resort amp Spa in Yiti
Muscat
Sama Dubai Halcrow International 58 BH
amp Piezometers
Al-Ansab STP Galfar Engineering amp
Contracting
Khatib AlAmi 6 BH
Limestone Quarry for
Doqoum Dry Dock
Daewoo Co Daewoo Co 6 BH
Barka Water Reservoir
Expansion Works
Galfar Engineering amp
Contracting
Mott Mac Donald 12 BH
Soil Resistivity
Information Centers at
Nizwa amp Ibri
Ministry of Higher
Education
Development Services amp
Maintenance
6 BH
Irrigation System Plan for
Dhofar Municipality
Dhofar Municipality Consulting Engineering
Services
7 BH
Infiltration Tests
Cyclone Damage
Rehabilitation Works in Ras
Al-Hadd
CCC Parsons International Investigation for
Ground
Improvement
Soil Resistivity OMIFCO - Soil Resistivity
Seeb Cornice Road
Improvement Bridges
Muscat Municipality Atkins 7 BH
Dualization FarqNizwa to
Marfaa Daris Road
Ministry of Transport and
Communication
Parsons International 18 BH
Dualization of Al Kharjiah
Street
Muscat Municipality Parsons International 6 BH
Bidbid Sur Road Sec-1 MOTC Dar Al Handasah 31 BH Piezometers
120TPs
Flood Protection Dams-
Liwa and Shinaz Area
Ministry of water
resources and regional
municipalities
Renardet amp Fitchner 29 BH 40 TPs
Housing at Hail Al Ghaf
Quriyat
Muscat Municipality - 10 BH amp 10 TPs
132kV OHL from Harweel
to Thumrait
Petroleum Development
Oman
Worley Parsons 11 BH 11TPs amp ERT
132kV OHL from Dank to
Al Hail
Civil Co Contracting OETC Energoprojekt
Mott Mac Donald
43 BH 20 TPs amp
ERT
132kV OHL from Al Wasit
to Buraimi Grid Ss
Civil Co Contracting OETC Energoprojekt
Mott Mac Donald
27 BH 11TPrsquos amp
ERT
Al Athaiba Junction
Improvements
Muscat Municipality Parsons Intl Co 12 BH 7 TP Asphalt
Coring
Third Laneing from Bait Al Muscat Municipality Parsons International 35 BH 34 TP
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Barka to Mabelah Asphalt Coring
Design and construction of
Dualization of Al Murtaffa
street
Muscat Municipality Parsons International 26 BH 15 TP
Asphalt Coring
Proposed Tower
Constructions in OMAN
Ministry of Broadcasting Rohde amp Schwarz 16BH
EPC of power plant Daleel
Facility
L amp T Electromech Mott Mac Donald 7 BH 10TP ERT
Royal Suite at Haima and
Emergency block
Dewan of Royal Court Tebodin amp Partners LLC 4BH 4TP
Navigation Aids System
Muscat International
Airport and Salalah Airport
Thales Deutschland
Germany
Thales Deutschland
Germany
6BH 5ERT
Upgrade of DPS amp B-Block
facility Daleel oil Fields
Daleel Petroleum Attila Dogan 4BH 2ERT
13233kV Grid Station at
Quriyat
OETC LnT Oman Energoprojekt amp Parsons 4BH TPs
132kV OHL from Quriyat
to Jahloot
OETC LnT Oman Energoprojekt amp Parsons 60BH 60TPs 60ERT
Supreme Court at Al
Ghubra Guest House
Royal Court Affairs
Royal Estates The Palace
Consulting Engineering
Services LLC
12BH TPs
GEOTECH DRILLING RIGS
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DESCO SP4500S Rigs DESCO SP3500S Rigs
Site Work Photographs
GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION ndash AREA A B amp C at Duqm
Client SEZAD Consultant SQU
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GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION ndash Yibal Khuff Project at Yibal
Client Galfar Engg amp Cont Consultant PDO
GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION ndash Inclined Coring at Chromite Mine near Sumail
Client Arabian Gulf Trading
GEOTEC
HNICAL INVESTIGATION ndash Oman National Railway Project
Segments 2 amp 6
Client MOTC Consultant Italferr SpA
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GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION FOR
BARKA WATER RESERVOIR EXPANSION
Client Galfar Consultant Mott Mac Donald
SUBSURFACE INVESTIGATION BIDBID-SUR ROAD
SECTION 1
Client MOTC Consultant Dar Al Handasah Shair amp Partners
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GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION FOR SEEB-CORNICHE ROAD
IMPROVEMENT BRIDGE 6 MUSCAT
Client Muscat Municipality Consultant Atkins
GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION FOR 132KV OHL FROM DANK
TO AL HAIL amp 132KV OHL FROM SIBETHA TO BURAIMI
Client CivilCo Consultant Mott Mac Donald Energoprojekt
GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION FOR FLOOD PROTECTION DAMS
SHINAZ AREA ndash HATTA-A HATTA-B FAYDH amp BIDAH
Client MRMWR Consultant Fitchner amp Renardet
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DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF FLYOVER WIDENING AND JUNCTION IMPROVEMENTS AT AL ATHAIBA INTERCHANGE
Client Muscat Municipality Consultant Parsons
DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF THIRD LANING OF MAIN ROAD FROM AL MAWELAH INTERCHANGE TO BAIT AL BARKHA RA
Client Muscat Municipality Consultant Parsons
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SURVEYING WITH TOTAL STATION EQUIPMENT FOR
GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING PURPOSES
ELECTRICAL RESISTIVITY TEST
RESISTIVITY MAPPING amp RESISTIVITY PROFILING
PIEZOMETER INSTALLATION INCLINED DRILLING WITH PACKER TEST
CHEMICALENVIRONMENTAL amp
MICROBIOLOGICAL TESTING
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Lonestar Alpha Lab provides a full range of chemical environmental and microbiological analytical services to
industrial engineeringconsulting and government clients throughout the Sultanate of Oman Lonestar Alpha
analytical expertise includes organic and inorganic analyses of water soil air food and many other matrices The
lab production capability capacity and advancement of instrumentation ensure the reliability and performance
needed to successfully deliver major analytical projects Instruments are dedicated to specific matrices and
analyses to prevent cross contamination Our reports are fully supported by QAQC deliverables designed to meet
the requirements of the regulatory program for which the data will be utilized Our reports are designed for ease-
of-results interpretation as well as efficient validation of the support data
TESTING DIFFERENT MATRICES
DomesticFormationGroundReclamation Water
Desalination Water amp Marine Samples
Marine Life
Plant Tissue
Reverse Osmosis
Soils amp Sediments
Food Products
Metal Samples
Concrete Products
CHEMICALENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS
WaterWastewater Metallic Constituents
WaterWastewater Organic Constituents
Water Cations amp Anions
Ambient Air Quality Monitoring
Stack amp Process Emission Monitoring
Indoor Air Quality
Contamination Pollution Studies Environmental Chemistry organics inorganics metals
Analytical chemistry using AAS XRF OES IRC and wet chemistry
Noise amp Vibration Monitoring
Microbiological Analysis
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AMBIENT AIR amp STACK EMISSION MONITORING
CO amp CO2
Hydrogen Sulfide
Hydrocarbons
Metal Particulates
NOx SOx
Oxygen
Volatile Organic Compounds
Dioxin amp Furion
MICROBIOLOGICAL AIR QUALITY MONITORING
Bacteria(CFUm3
Moulds (CFUm3)
Identification of Microorganisms up to Species level
INDOOR AIR QUALITY (IAQ)
Lonestar Alpha leads the way in Indoor Air Quality Services with our dedicated team of field staff and the latest
equipment We are equipped to investigate chemical and biological exposure situations
IAQ Air Monitoring Services
VOCs and SVOCs
Fungal Mold Indentification Quantification
Total Respirable Particulates
Toxic Vapors
Sick Building Syndrome
Bacterial Indentification Quantification
Typical IAQ Surveys
IAQ profile for preliminary building study
Baseline IAQ monitoring
Mold Fungal contamination monitoring using spore trap sampling devices
Compliance monitoring for municipal amp Government enviromental agencies
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HSE monitoring for critical response of environmental hazards
INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE (IH)
Lonestar Alpha is capable of providing a wide variety of Industrial Hygiene Service
using state of the art equipment and depth of experience with IH procedures
NoiseDosimetry TLV+8Hr TWA
Particulates (Total PM 10 PM 50 PM 25)
Combustible Gases (Total Hydrocarbons)
VOCs and SVOCs
Total and Respirable Fibers
Metals and Inorganics
Typical Industrial Hygiene Monitoring
HSE monitoring for corporate or client requirec field data collection
Compliance monitoring for Municipal or Governmental agency requirements
Background monitoring for comparative Environmental studies
HYGIENE AUDITING AND INSPECTIONS
Hygiene Auditing
Hygiene Inspections and Hygiene recommendations
Assisting in ISOHACCP Certifications
Microbiological Sampling and Analysis of Food and Water
Swab sampling and Air Monitoring
Hotel and Industrial HAACP and Hygiene System Implementation
Assisting in Laboratory setup and Accreditations Response monitoring for safety analysis and quality assurance audits
OIL ANALYSIS
Lube Oil
Transformer Oil
Compressor Oil
Diesel
Heavy fuel
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LIST OF CHEMICALENVIRONMENTALMICROBIOLOGICAL TESTS ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY amp ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS
WATER EFFLUENT SEAWATER SOIL SEDIMENT ANALYSIS
Acidity Sulfide Selenium
Alkalinity TDS Silicon
Ammonia Temperature Silver
Bicarbonate Total Hardness Sodium
BOD Total Nitrogen Strontium
Boron Total Organic Carbon Thallium
Chlorite chlorate Potassium
Bromate TSS Tin
Carbonate Turbidity Titanium
Chlorides Aluminum Vanadium
COD Antimony Zink
Color Arsenic Aromatic Volatile Orgabicx (BTEX)
Conductivity Barium Chlorinated Hydrocarbons
Cyanides Beryllium Crude amp Refined Product Fingerprinting
Dissolved Oxygen Cadmium Extractible Organic Halides
Fluoride Calcium Haloacetic Acids
Free Chlorine Chromium Halogenated Volatile Organics
Magnesium Hardness Cobalt Herbicides amp Pesticides
Nitrates Copper Nitroaromatic amp Cyclic Ketones
Nitrites Hexavalent Chromium Organic and Volatile Acids
Oil amp Grease Iron PCBrsquos
Organic Nitrogen Lead Polynuclear Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAH)
pH Lithium Semi Volatile Organic Compounds
Phenols Magnesium Total Organic Halides
Phosphates Mercury Total Petroleum Hydrocarbons (TPH)
Phosphorus Molybdenum Trihalomethanes
Residual Chlorine Nickel Volatile Organic Compounds
Salinity Niobium Pthalate Esters
Sodium Absorption Ratio
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FOOD CHEMICAL AND MICROBIOLOGICAL TEST
Fish and Value added fish products vegetable oils Ketchups Mayonnaise Vinegar Cooked sea
food Cooked Non sea foods Canned foods Vegetables Snacks Ghee Cheese Honey Sweats etc
CHEMICAL ANALYSIS OF FOOD
GIDELINES - OMAN STANDARDGULF STANDARDOther International Standards
TEST METHODS- AOACASTAAOCSISOSASOASTMBS
CHEMICAL ANALYSIS OF FOOD
Protein Cholesterol
Fat content Phosphorous
Vitamins Sodium
Moisture Potassium
Ash Calcium
Dietary Fibre Lead
Sugar Cadmium
Starch Mercury
Saturated Fat Iron
Unsaturated Fat Magnesium
Arsenic Aflatoxins
Moisture content Histamine
Volatile protein Irradiation
Pesticides Sudan Dyes
MICROBIOLOGICAL ANALYSIS OF FOOD
TEST METHODS ndash USFDA BAMAOACCCFRACMMEFISO
GUIDELINES ndash OMANI STANDARDGSOPHLS
MICROBIOLOGICAL ANALYSIS OF FOOD
Aerobic Plate Count Listeria monocytogens
Lactobacillus acidophilus Shelf Life Analysis
Escherichia coli Enterobacteriaceae
Escherichia coli O157 H7 Vibrio parahaemolyticus
Fecal Coliforms Shigella
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Total Coliforms Listeria spp
Staphylococcus aureus Clostridium perfringens
Salmonella Yeast and Mould
Vibrio cholera Vibrio parahaemolyticus
Anaerobic plate count Campylobacter
Histamine Bacillus cereus
Aflatoxin
CHEMISTRY OF CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL
Chemical Analysis of Cement Chemical Analysis of Lime Powder
Heat of Hydration of cement Total Alkalis
Chemical Analysis of Micro silica Chemical Analysis of Ground Granulated Blast
Furnace Slag
Sodium Absorption Ratio Leachibility Tests of Metals from Soil
Testing of Concrete making water Determination of Alkali carbonates amp Bi carbonates
Cation Exchange Capacity of Soil Organic matter content of soil
Mass loss of Ignition of soil Total Sulphate content of soil
Water soluble Sulphate content of soil Water soluble Chloride content of soil
Carbonate content of soil Acid soluble Chloride content of soil
Gypsum content of soil Ammonia content of soil
Total Sulphate content of Aggregates Total Chloride content of Aggregates
Potential Alkali ndash Silica reactivity of Aggregates Water Soluble Chloride Salts in Aggregates
Acid ndash Soluble Material in fine Aggregate Organic impurities in fine Aggregates
Determining the water content of freshly mixed
concrete
Determining the Portland cement content of the
hardened hydraulic cement concrete
Chemical analysis of hardened concrete Sulfate content of hardened concrete
Chemical analysis for metals like steel Chloride content of hardened concrete
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ORE ANALYSIS
Dolomite Ore Iron Ore
Copper Ore Nickel Ore
Chromium Ore Limestone Ore
Manganese Ore Gypsum
Dunite Quartz
STEEL CHEMISTRY
Alloys Brass amp Bronze
Aluminum Alloys Chemical Composition of Steel
ASTM A 262 (Various) Diffused Hydrogen Test
ASTM G 48 (Variou) Purity of Metals
ASTM G 6667 Nickel Alloys
OIL ANALYSIS
Appearance Flash Point Specific Gravity
Ash Content Water content Insoluble pentane
Carbon Conradson Residue Wear Metals Total Acid Number
Kinematic Viscosity Break Down voltage Total Base Number
Dissipation factor Oil Content Viscosity Index
Color Pour Point Flash Point
Copper Corrosion BS amp W Density
Neutralization number Resistivity Interfacial tension
Dissolve gas Sediment Sulphur content
Cloud point Distillation PCB
Oxidation test Gassing
AMBIENT AIR STACK MONITORING
Carbon Dioxide RPM (PM 10 5 25)
Carbon Monoxide Semi Volatile Organic Compounds
Chlorine Content SO2
Hydrogen Sulfide Total Acid Concentration
Lower Explosion Limit Total Hydrocarbon
Oxides of Nitrogen Total Particulate Concentration
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Oxygen Volatile Organic Compounds
Ozone Dioxin amp Furion
INDOOR AIR QUALITY ndash IAQ INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE - IH
Asbestos Bulk Sample Analysis Total amp Respirable Fibers
Asbestos Fiber Concentration in Air Total amp Respirable Particulates
Bacterial amp Microbial Identification Total Plate Count
FungalMould Identification Toxic Vapors
Metals VOC amp SVOC
Noise Monitoring Dosimetry TWA Yeast amp Mould Identification
MICROBIOLOGICAL ANALYSIS OF WATER
Test Method ndash BS ENISOAPHAAWWACMMEF CCFRA
GUIDELINES ndash Omani standardGSOWHODubai Municipality
WATER WASTE WATERINDUSTRIES WATER SOIL
Heterotrophic plate count
Total Coliforms
Escherichia coli
EnterococciFecal streptococci
Pseudomonas aeroginosa Staphylococcus aureus
Legionella spp Nematodes
Sulphate Reducing Bacteria Yeast amp Mould
Salmonella Microscopic observations and interpretations
Vibrio cholera Standard Plate count at 22 o C
Fecal Coliform Clostridium perfringens
Legionella anisa
Legionella Pneumophila serogroup 1
Legionella Pneumophila serogroup 2-14
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MICROBIOLOGICAL ANALYSIS OF PERSONAL SWABSSURFACE SWABSEQUIPMENT
SWABS
Total coliforms
Fecal coliforms
Escherichia coli
Aerobic plate count
Staphylococcus aureus
Yeast and Mould
Salmonella spp
COSMETICS ANALYSIS
HairoilsHair creams Hair shampooBody lotion Chemical DepilinatorsTalcum PowderDeoderants
Toilette soapSkin cream etc As per GSOOS SASO USFDAAOAC Standards
COSMETICS ANALYSIS
Appearance Thermal Stability
Color Total Fat
Odor Lead
Homogenous Cadmium
Texture Nickel
Seperation Chromium
Skin Irritation Test Ethanol insoluble matter
Marking Water insoluble matter
Language Total free Alkali
Instructions for Use Chlorides calculated as NaCl
Warning phrases concerning the product (if any) Saponification Value
Chemical and Physical Tests Free Fatty Acid as Oliec Acid
Moisture Extraneous matter
pH Total Non Acqueos content
Sediment and suspended matter Peroxide value
Alchohol content Total Bacterial count
Formaldehyde Yeast and Mould
Essential oils Pseudomonas aeroginosa
Volatile matter Staphylococcus aureus
Non volatile alcohol matter
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LIST OF CHEMICALENVIRONMENTALMICROBIOLOGICAL EQUIPMENTS
pH Meter Conductivity Meter pH Meters
Dissolved Oxygen Meter Turbidity Meter
Flame Atomic Absorption Spectrometer
FAASGFAAS Hg Analyzer
EDXRF Analyzer ndash Philips MiniPal2
Muffle Air Furnace (1100˚C) Breakdown voltage
ICP- OES Colour apparatus for OIL
GC-MSGC centrifuge
IC Open cup ndashClosed cup Flash point
UV-VIS-NIR Spectrometer HACH TAN delta Resistivity meter
Dissolved gas Analyser ( TOGA) AAS
TAN Titrator Microscope
Copper corrosion Colony Counter
Karl fisher colometric Viscometer
Interfacial tensometer OES
Biological safety Cabinet UV apparatus
Shaker Water bath
Freezer Incubator
Chillier Autoclave
Micro pipetter Vortex
pipetter
Weighing Balance
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KEY STAFF AT CHEMICALMICROBIOLOGICAL LAB
MAJOR CHEMICALENVIRONMENTAL CLIENTS
Client Client
HMR Consultants Dhofar Power Company
Geo-Resources Omani Euro Foods Industries
Al-Safa Environmental Consultancy Al-Hassan Engineering Company
Five Oceans Dawood Contracting Company
Fugro Middle East Natural Resources Consultants
Gulf Mining ICES
Muscat Chromite Sohar Steel LLC
Total Management Trading Construction Materials Industries
Emirates Trading Co Al-Shidhani Refreshments Enterprises
Oman Chromite Oman Aluminium Processing Industries LLC
Muscat Overseas Radisson Blu
National Arabian Gulf International Desalination amp Water Treatment
ASB Group Dhofar Beverages
Majan Mining Company OMASCO
Haya Oman Liquefied Natural Gas Company
Oman Polyproplene Swan Foods LLC
Oman Methanol Bahwan Engineering Co
NAME DESIGNATION EXPERIENCE
P Tejali Lab Manager 17 yrs
Asad Naqvi Chemical Lab Supervisor 17 yrs
OD Sebastian Senior Chemist 32 yrs
Vinu Mohan Senior Microbiologist 7 yrs
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Sohar Aluminum OMIFCO
Oman Refreshment Occidental Mukhaizna LLC
Shangri-La Barr Al Jissa Special Technical Services
ENATO Consolidated Contractors Company
Blue City Northern Minerals Company
Andam International Sweets of Oman
SUR Desalination (Bahwan Veolia Water) Lalbuksh Voltas Engineering Services
STFA Bahwan Veolia Water LLC
Larsen amp Turbo COWI-Larsen
GALFAR Khimji Permoglaze (Oman) LLC
AATCO United Chrome LLC
Interbeton amp Six Construct Oman Flour Mills Company
Douglas OHI Oman National Engineering amp Investment
VALE -Oman Petrogas
BP Oman Sohar aluminium
Siemens-Oman American Embassy
Tawoos Catering Wacasco Catering
MAF DALKIA Al Futtaim amp Sons
Enhance Khimji Ramdas LLC
Oman Oasis National Mineral water CO LLC
Areej Vegetablesamp Oil Derivatives National Pharmaceuticals
Towell Infrastructure Tulip Inn
The Chedi Grand Hyatt
Al Bustan Palace Muscat Holiday INN
Hotel Ibis Park Inn
Radisson Blu Mother Care
Tabreed Taghleef Indusries
NABIL Biscuits ATTCO
Worely parrsion AECOM
Honda Rotem Abensia
Global Gypsum Board Minvest
Global Engineering SteamTech
Mazoom Pharmacy Muscat Pharmacy
IBN- SINA Pharmacy Golden Jood Trading
Sun rise Global Beya Global Muscat
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MECHANICAL CORROSION AND METALLURGICAL TESTING
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Lonestar Alpha has the capability to cater to the physical metallurgical testing requirements of a wide range of
materials and products The testing capability and experience are recognized by reputed organizations like
PDO OXY BP OGC etc and third party inspection agencies Tests are generally carried out to international
standards set by ASTM BS ASME API AWS and others Lonestar Alpha offers quality service to
international standards accurate results and quick turnaround at reasonable cost
Lonestar Alpha Mechanical Metallurgical Corrosion Testing Capabilities Include
Tensile compression Test Vickers Hardness RockwellBrinell Hardness
Impact (Ambient temp to -196degC) BendFlatteningNick Break Test Elevated Temperature
tensile testing
Corrosion Test - ASTM
A262G48G28ASTM A 923
ASTM E 562 Ferrite measurement
by ferritscope Flexure
Proof Load Breaking Load Failure Load
Coating Thickness Coating Continuity Coating Adhesion
MacroMicro Examination Fillet Weld Break Nick Break
HIC SSCC test in accordance with
NACE standards Chemistry by OES
Failure Analysis and
Material Investigation
Chemical analysis of metallic materials of
Fe and Ni base alloys In situ Replica Metallography
Metallic sample collection at
site for chemical analysis
Strand wire testing for mechanical
properties Portable hardness testing Manhole Cover testing
Rubber testing Geo-textile testing HDPE testing
Materials frequently tested include
Metals and alloy products such as plates shapes bares pipes and fittings
Welding procedure qualification test coupons
Welding consumable qualification test coupons
Welder qualification test coupons
Welding procedure test coupons
Steel Bars Wires and Fabric for concrete reinforcement
Galvanized Steel products
Fasteners
Metal Castings
Cemented Carbide Products
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Lonestar Alpha Laboratories offers a wide range of metallurgical services to many diverse industries supported by
an experienced team of metallurgical engineers trained technicians and modern equipment The following
services are offered
o Laboratory Metallography and Microscopy
o Replica and In-situ Metallography
o Corrosion Testing and Evaluation
o Condition Usability and Remaining Life Assessment
o Failure Analysis and Investigation
o Other Services
Laboratory Metallography and Microscopy
Scanning Electron Microscopy
Stereomicroscopy
Energy Dispersive X-ray Analysis
Fractrography
Macrostructural Examination
Microstructural Examination
Microhardness Evaluation
Replica and In-situ Metallography
In-situ Replica Metallography
Replication of Fractures
Replication of Surface Features
Corrosion Testing and Evaluation
Lonestar Alpha is equipped to undertake corrosion testing and evaluation in accordance with NACE and ASTM
standards for qualification of materials used in corrosive environments which include sea water brine blackish
water and sour service The following tests are conducted
Resistance to Pitting and Crevice Corrosion
Susceptibility to Intergranular Corrosion Attack
Resistance to Sulfide Stress Cracking (SSC)
Resistance to Hydrogen Induced Cracking (HIC)
Examination of Scales and Corrosion Products
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Condition Usability and Remaining Life Assessment
Periodic inspections serve to identify degradation processes at an early stage and thereby provide necessary
information for assessment of condition usability and remaining life Further the initiation of timely repair or
replacement actions substantially reduced or eliminates costly capital and downtime losses
Lonestar has the capability and experience to perform comprehensive inspections necessary for condition
usability and remaining life assessment of a wide range of materials and components used in structures plants and
operating equipment
Power plant and auxiliary boiler tubes headers and connectors
Turbine nozzles vanes combustor lines and casings
Oil and gas processing equipment and components
Equipment and components of marineoffshore structures
Drilling and downhole equipment and components
Engine Components
Failure Analysis and Investigation
Supported by its integrated analytical facilities and the diverse professional capabilities of its staff Lonestar has
for the last several years provided accurate and timely analyses and investigations into failures of components
Reports include comprehensive photographic documentation of observations discussions of findings conclusions
on the mechanism and root cause of failure
Other Services
Lonestar offer assistance in the following areas
Material selection for intended service
Preparation of material testing and inspection procedures
Study of failure mechanisms of complex systems
Troubleshooting
Research and development
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LIST OF METALLURGY TESTS
LIST OF METALLURGY LAB EQUIPMENTS Instron Universal Tensile Tester Lathe Machine
Satec Charpy Impact testing machine Charpy Broaching Machine
Forcipol Bend Testing machine Gas Cutting Gear
Olympus Metallurgical Microscope Carl Zeiss
microscope upto 1600X
Stereo Microscope
Metlabcorp Micro Polisher Digital Verniers
Automatic Polishing machine Digital Micrometers
Water Chiller Bath Coating thickness Meter
Optorama Shadowgraph Holiday detector
Digital thermometers Band Saw Machine
Vickers hardness tester Hack Saw Machine
Fischer Ferritscope Universal Milling Machine
STEEL REBARS EXOTIC MATERIAL
Tensile Tests Bend Tests
Elevated Temperature Tensiles Rebar Tensile Bend and Rebend
Proof Load test Fracture Test
Macro Preparation amp Examination Coating thickness test Holiday Detection Test
Peel Off Test Vickers Rockwell Hardness Survey
Charpy Impact Test Micro Examination with photograph
Ferrite Count (Point Count method) - count Ferrite Content (Magnetic Method) - spots
A262 Test Practice CE ASTM G48ASTM G28 tests
SSCC Test HIC Test
Chemical Analysis XRD EDXRF Analysis
SEMEDS Analysis Detailed Failure Investigation Material investigation
CTOD In-situ Replica Metallography
Strand Wire Tensile Test Manhole Cover Compression Test
Ring Stiffness Test GRE Rubber Plastic Geo-textile Tensile testing
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KEY STAFF AT METALLURGY LAB
Anil Vashishta Pratik Raval Sasikumar Isehaq Chezian
NAME DESIGNATION QUALIFICATION EXPERIENCE
Anil Vashishta Operations Manager
Metallurgical Head
BE Metallurgical
Engineering 24 years
Pratik Raval Test House Supervisor BE Mechanical
Engineering 10 years
KSasikumar Senior Metallurgist BE Metallurgical
Engineering 14 years
GChezhian Metallurgist BE Metallurgical
Engineering 06 years
Ishaq Al Harassi Senior Engineer BE Mechanical
Engineering 08 years
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BRANCHES amp CONTACTS
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LONESTAR ALPHA LABORATORIES BRANCHES amp CONTACTS
Website
wwwlonestaralphacom
General Email infolonestaralphacom
Branches
Muscat (Central Laboratory) PO Box 1197 PC 130 Azaiba ndash Muscat Sultanate of Oman
Tel +968 24501524 24505590
Fax +968 24503814
Email muscatlablonestaralphacom
Muscat (Chemistry Environmental) PO Box 1197 PC 130 Azaiba ndash Muscat Sultanate of Oman
Tel +968 24504206 24504924
Fax +968 24502635
Email chemlablonestaralphacom
Muscat (Micro-biology) PO Box 1197 PC 130 Azaiba ndash Muscat Sultanate of Oman
Tel +968 24504206 24504924
Fax +968 24502635
Email microlablonestaralphacom
Sohar PO Box 84 PC 327 Sohar Industrial Estate Sohar ndash Sultanate of Oman
Tel +968 26751775 26751920 26751976
Fax +968 26751331
Email civilsoharlonestaralphacom
Duqm Tel +968 99278040 92303290
Fax +968 24503814
Email duqmlablonestaralphacom
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Salalah
Tel +968 2321 3390 +968 92038358
Fax +968 2321 3391
Email salalahlablonestaralphacom
Key Personals
Administration
Dawood Al-Harrasi
Chief Executive Officer
+968 91111411 dawoodalharrasilonestaralphacom
Saif Al-Harthi
Business Development Manager
+968 90122471 saifalharthylonestaralphacom
Santosh Elapanda
QHSE Manager
+968 99881224 santoshelapandalonestaralphacom
Moncy Thomas
Finance HR amp Admin Manager
+968 99221293 moncythomaslonestaralphacom
Operations
Anil Vashishta
Operations Manager Metallurgical Head
+968 99866907 anilvashishtalonestaralphacom
Civil Engineering Material Lab Hukam Chand
Civil Engineering Country Manager - Civil
+968 99445354 hukamchandlonestaralphacom
Naresh Paladugu
Civil Engineering Technical Manager - Civil
+968 99063458 nareshpaladugulonestaralphacom
Rakesh
Civil Engineering Lab Manager - Sohar Lab
+968 92869691 civilsoharlonestaralphacom
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FrancisMD
Civil Engineering Lab Manager ndash Salalah Lab
+968 92038358 Salalahlablonestaralphacom
Tomiyo
Civil Engineering Senior Lab Technician - Duqm Lab
+968 99278040 duqmlablonestaralphacom
Geotechnical Engineering Lab
J Pavan Kumar
Geotechnical Engineering Sr Geotechnical engineer
+968 99887852 ameerudeenlonestaralphacom
Chemical Microbiology amp Environmental Lab
P Tejali
Chemical Microbiology amp Environmental Engineering Lab Manager
+968 99887834 tejaliparsekarlonestaralphacom
Asad
Chemical amp Environmental Engineering Assistant Manager Chemistry
+968 99884612 asadnaqvilonestaralphacom
Vinu Mohan
Food amp Microbiology Testing
+968 99248181 vinumohanlonestaralphacom
Metallurgy Lab
Email metlablonestaralphacom
Anil Vashishta
Metallurgy Lab Manager Metallurgy
+968 99866907 anilvashishtalonestaralphacom
Pratik Raval
Metallurgy Lab Test House Supervisor
+968 99880633 pratikravallonestaralphacom
Sasi Kumar
Metallurgy Lab Senior Metallurgist
+968 99843415 sasikumarlonestaralphacom
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LOCATION MAPS
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1 MUSCAT
2 Muscat ndash Chemistry Lab
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3 SOHAR
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4 DUQM
5 SALALAH
Registered with Directorate General for Specification amp measurements
Approved by PDO ISOIEC 170252005 Certified by SGS for ISO 9001
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Non Destructive Structural Investigation
Exposure of foundation for visual inspection and NDT
Cover meter surevy Test indicates position of reinforecemnt bars hardned concrete
Ultra sonic pulse velocity measurement to assess the uniformity of concrete Detects internal flaws cracks and segregation etc
Rebound Hammer test to find the insitu concrete strength Surface hardness
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Direct Shear test to find the cohesion(C) and angle of internal friction(ɸ) in soil samples
Insitu concrete coring to determine the compressive strength
Marshall stability test for asphalt mixes
GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING
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Lonestar Alpha Labs undertake onshore amp offshore ground investigations for a wide variety of civil and
industrial construction infrastructure and pipeline projects We pride ourselves by adopting the same
professional approach to both large multi-disciplinary investigation projects as well as small simple structures
Our Investigation is supervised by highly qualified amp experienced geotechnical engineers and geologists
General Geotechnical Engineering Services
Design and planning of ground investigations
Settlement Monitoring
Foundation Designs and Proof Checking
Design of Reinforced Earth Structures
Design of Deep Foundations (Piles Well) amp Mat Foundations
Borehole drilling amp soil investigations (SPT)
Dynamic Cone Penetration Testing (DCPT)
Static Cone Penetration Test with pore-pressure measurement (CPTU)
Sample coring and analysis
Down hole and Cross Hole Seismic Tests
Trial pitting and trenching
Slope stability analysis amp studies
Pumping Tests and permeability Lugeon Tests
Double Ring Infiltrometer Tests
Plate bearing Tests and in-situ CBRs
Electrical Resistively Test
Thermal Resistivity Test
Resistively Profiling amp Resistivity Mapping
Groundwater Monitoring Sampling and Analysis
Preparation of factual and interpretative reporting
Soil Investigations
Soil Geotechnical investigations are performed by geotechnical engineers to obtain information on the physical
and mechanical properties of soil and rock around a site to design earthworks and foundations for proposed
structures and for repair of distress to earthworks and structures caused by subsurface conditions A geotechnical
investigation includes surface exploration and subsurface exploration of a site Our rigs are cable to drill vertical
holes down to 400m and inclined holes down to 200m below existing ground level
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Soil sampling using variety of samplers to collect disturbed samples relatively undisturbed samples and
undisturbed samples Samplers such as Hand Shovel Machine driven auger continuous flight auger Split-
Spoon SPT sampler Shelby Tube Sampler Piston Sampler
Laboratory tests
A wide variety of laboratory tests performed on soils and rocks to measure different properties
Although detailed list of laboratory testing is presented in Civil section some of the typical tests involved in the
investigation are given below
Water Content
Particle size Analysis Grain Size Distribution
Sedimentation Hydrometer analysis
Atterberg limits
California Bearing Ratio (CBR)
Direct Shear Test
Oedometer Test (Consolidation)
Swelling Pressure Test
Tri-axial Test
Unconfined Compressive Strength
Chemical Analysis of Soil and Water
In-Situ geotechnical tests
Standard Penetration Test (SPT) - in-situ standard penetration test designed to provide information on the
properties of soil while also collecting a disturbed soil sample for grain-size analysis and soil classification
Dynamic Cone Penetration Test (DCPT) - in-situ dynamic cone penetration test designed to provide
information on the properties of sub soil of natural ground or for pavement DCPT is useful to determine the in-
situ CBR and subgrade modulus
Cone Penetration Test (CPT) ndash standard Cone Penetration Test is performed using an instrumented probe
with a conical tip pushed into the soil hydraulically at a constant rate CPT instrument records tip resistance
friction resistance along the sleeve and pore-pressure measurement For bigger sites usually the CPTs are
performed in combination with drilling of boreholes to correlate so that the investigation is economical and
appropriate CPT data interpretation is used for correlation of soil properties and also to determine Soil Bearing
Capacity (SBC)
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Constant head Falling head permeability tests - Estimating Hydraulic conductivity (or permeability)
of different types of soil is the most important step in designing any groundwater control system The knowledge
of this property is much useful in solving problems involving yield of water bearing strata seepage through
earthen dams stability of earthen dams and embankments of canal bank affected by seepage settlement etc The
falling head method of determining permeability is used for soil with low discharge where as the constant head
permeability test is used for coarse-grained soils with a reasonable discharge in a given time For very fine-
grained soil capillarity permeability test is recommended
Lugeon Test or Packer Tests - Estimating Hydraulic conductivity (or permeability) of different types of
rocks is a key step in designing any groundwater control system in a rock We do perform Packer Permeability
Tests in Rocks
Groundwater Monitoring
Our geotechnical field staffs are well trained for installing Piezometers and groundwater monitoring Piezometers
are two types viz Type-1 is Standpipe Piezometer and Type-2 is Vibrating-Wire Piezometers Standpipe
piezometer facilitates Groundwater levels measurement using dip meter or water level indicators while VW
piezometers are useful for monitoring Pore-Water pressures continuously using special devices attached to data
loggers
Groundwater Samples can be collected for analysis in the chemical and microbiological lab Routine drinking
water analysis trace metals and organic parameters can be tested and evaluated
Slope Stability Studies
The field of slope stability encompasses the analysis of static and dynamic stability of slopes of earth and rock-fill
dams slopes of other types of embankments excavated slopes and natural slopes in soil and soft rock Lonestar
Alpha can provide slope stability investigation analysis (including modelling) and design mitigation which can
be completed by our well trained and qualified geologists and geotechnical engineers
Settlement Monitoring
Settlement Monitoring surveys is performed to determine the degree of horizontal and vertical displacement of
structures pavements and embankments over a defined period Severe pavement damage and structural failure
can be a direct result of settlement and therefore it is critical that movement be detected and measured Our Senior
Engineering Surveyors and Geotechnical Engineers are available to assist you with the development and
implementation of a monitoring system to suit individual requirements
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Other Geotechnical Field Tests
Plate Load Tests
In-Situ CBR Tests
Soil Electrical Resistivity Tests
Soil Thermal Resistivity Tests
Pile Integrity Tests
Infiltration Rate Tests using Double Ring Infiltrometer
Geotechnical Field Tests
Geophysical seismic tests are useful to determine dynamic soil rock properties which will be used in
design of machine and any other vibrating equipment foundations
Two typical seismic tests performed as part of the geotechnical investigations are
Downhole seismic test and
Crosshole seismic test
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LIST OF GEOTECHNICAL TESTS
LIST OF GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING EQUIPMENTS
Drilling Rigs Desco Inc 2No SP4500S amp 3No
SP3500S (crawler)
Split-Spoon Sampler
Drilling Rig Ellettari EK100S amp EK 200S (crawler) Piston Type Samples
Drilling Rigs Truck Mounted Vibrating Wire Piezometers Devices amp Loggers
Drilling Rods Tricone Bits
Standard SPT sets and rods Tungsten Carbide Drilling Bits (96mm amp 101mm amp
above)
Single Double amp Triple Tube Core Barrels ndash
Conventional amp Wireline system
Diamond Bits Surface amp Impregnated (96mm amp
101mm amp above) ndash Conventional amp Wireline system
Shelby Tubes Automatic Water level Meter
Dynamic Cone Penetrometer Test equipment (DCPT) Bailers for Groundwater Sampling
Down-The-Hole Hammer (DTH Hammer) Packer Test Apparatus
Surveying Equipments (Auto Levels Total Station
GPS and Accessories)
Variable Geotechnical Softwares (gINT etc)
Thermal Resistivity Test Apparatus (KD2 Pro) Electrical Resistivity Test Apparatus (Nillson)
SUBSURFACE SOIL ROCK GROUNDWATER
Soil Investigation Drilling in Soils and Rocks
Bearing Capacity amp Settlement Analysis Slope Stability Analysis
Trial Pits Standard Penetration Test - SPT
Permeability in Soil (Falling Constant Head) Dynamic Cone Penetration Test - DCPT
Permeability in Rock (Lugeon Packer Test) Infiltration Rate Tests
Groundwater Monitoring and Sampling Installation of Inclinometers amp Pressure Meters
In-situ CBR Tests Installation of Piezometers
Soil Swelling Tests Plate Load Tests
Vane Shear Tests Soil Electrical Resistivity Tests
Down Hole Seismic Tests Cross Hole Seismic Tests
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KEY STAFF AT GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING
NAME DESIGNATION QUALIFICATION EXPERIENCE
J Pavan Kumar Sr Geotechnical Engineer MTech - Geotechnical 8
Tauseef anwar Geologist MSc Geology 5
Bahrudeen assain
Mohammed Geologist MSc Geology 5
Anjali Geologist BSc in Geology 8
Imran Ishaq Engineering asst Dip Civil 5
Mohammed Al-Ansari Logistics and Supervisor High School 10
Ameen Khalfan Field Coordinator High School 8
Abdullah Field Coordinator High School 5
Rit Bahadur Drilling Operator High School 15
Purna Bahadur Drilling Operator High School 16
Rajan Basnet Drilling Operator High School 10
Subarna Paija Drilling Operator High School 11
Lil Bahadur Sr Mechanic High School 11
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RECENT GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING PROJECTS Project Client Consultant No of Boreholes
Oman National Railway
Project Segments 2 amp 6
Italferr SpA MOTC 65 BH 80 TP amp
Piezometers
Bunker Terminal at Duqm Oman Oil Marketing Co
(OOMC)
Worley Parsons Oman
Engineering (WPOE)
10 BH amp MASW
survey
Mahdah ndash Rawdah Road
Dualization project
Premier International Mott McDonald 22 BH 15 TP amp
Slope stability
Yibal-Khuff FEED project Galfar Engg amp
Contracting Co SAOG
Petroleum Development
Oman (PDO)
95 BH 45 TP amp 11
Downhole seismic
Well pad stability
investigations at Fahud
Mabrouk Khulud West D
Galfar Engg amp
Contracting Co SAOG
Petroleum Development
Oman (PDO)
18 BH
Batinah Expressway Pkg 3 Simplex Infrastructure Parsons International
MOTC
79 BH
Adam ndash Thumrait
Dualization Project
Parsons International MOTC 150 BH 365 TP
Lime Calcination project at
Salalah
Carmeuse Inc - 15 BH 10 TP amp
Diagraphy drilling
Duqm Area A B amp C Sultan Qaboos University
(SQU)
SEZAD 65 BH amp 20 TP
Various Substation projects
in all Governorates
Dawood Engineering
Consultancy
Mezoon Electricity 50 BH 25 TP 50
ERTs
Chromite Quarry Drilling Arabian Gulf Trading - 7 BH
Transmission line at Taqah Rukun Al Yaqeen Int Mott McDonald 50 BH amp 61 TP
Izz ndash Adam Road
Dualization Project
Galfar Engg amp
Contracting Co SAOG
National Engg Services
of Pakistan (NESPAK)
25 BH amp 8 TPs
Bid bid ndash Sur Road
Dualization Project
Astaldi ndash Ozkar Joint
Venture
Dar Al-Handassah
(Lebonan)
89 BH 8 TPs
Piezometers
Water Distribution Network
at Al Amerat
Taeyoung ndash Hasan Juma
Baker JV
Sogreah Consultants 25 BH 130 TP amp Soil
Resistivity
Taxiway and Airlift Ramp
at Al Musannah Airbase
American International
Contractors Inc
- 34 BH amp 62 TP
Water Distribution Network
at Al Khoud
Towell Infrastructure
Projects Co LLC
National Engg Services
of Pakistan (NESPAK)
11 BH 7 TP amp Soil
Resistivity
Interchanges btn Airport amp
Muscat Expressway
Soares Da Costa ndash Oman
United Engg Services JV
Parsons International 15 BHs amp 10 TP
Oman Botanic Garden Diwan Royal Court Alatec (Spain) 75 BH
Qurayiat-Al-Amerat Road Muscat Municipality Parsons International 6 BH
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Tunnel
Al-Haffa District
Development Infrastructure
Dohfar Municipality Dar Al-Handassah
(Lebonan)
11 BH
Piezometers
Salam Resort amp Spa in Yiti
Muscat
Sama Dubai Halcrow International 58 BH
amp Piezometers
Al-Ansab STP Galfar Engineering amp
Contracting
Khatib AlAmi 6 BH
Limestone Quarry for
Doqoum Dry Dock
Daewoo Co Daewoo Co 6 BH
Barka Water Reservoir
Expansion Works
Galfar Engineering amp
Contracting
Mott Mac Donald 12 BH
Soil Resistivity
Information Centers at
Nizwa amp Ibri
Ministry of Higher
Education
Development Services amp
Maintenance
6 BH
Irrigation System Plan for
Dhofar Municipality
Dhofar Municipality Consulting Engineering
Services
7 BH
Infiltration Tests
Cyclone Damage
Rehabilitation Works in Ras
Al-Hadd
CCC Parsons International Investigation for
Ground
Improvement
Soil Resistivity OMIFCO - Soil Resistivity
Seeb Cornice Road
Improvement Bridges
Muscat Municipality Atkins 7 BH
Dualization FarqNizwa to
Marfaa Daris Road
Ministry of Transport and
Communication
Parsons International 18 BH
Dualization of Al Kharjiah
Street
Muscat Municipality Parsons International 6 BH
Bidbid Sur Road Sec-1 MOTC Dar Al Handasah 31 BH Piezometers
120TPs
Flood Protection Dams-
Liwa and Shinaz Area
Ministry of water
resources and regional
municipalities
Renardet amp Fitchner 29 BH 40 TPs
Housing at Hail Al Ghaf
Quriyat
Muscat Municipality - 10 BH amp 10 TPs
132kV OHL from Harweel
to Thumrait
Petroleum Development
Oman
Worley Parsons 11 BH 11TPs amp ERT
132kV OHL from Dank to
Al Hail
Civil Co Contracting OETC Energoprojekt
Mott Mac Donald
43 BH 20 TPs amp
ERT
132kV OHL from Al Wasit
to Buraimi Grid Ss
Civil Co Contracting OETC Energoprojekt
Mott Mac Donald
27 BH 11TPrsquos amp
ERT
Al Athaiba Junction
Improvements
Muscat Municipality Parsons Intl Co 12 BH 7 TP Asphalt
Coring
Third Laneing from Bait Al Muscat Municipality Parsons International 35 BH 34 TP
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Barka to Mabelah Asphalt Coring
Design and construction of
Dualization of Al Murtaffa
street
Muscat Municipality Parsons International 26 BH 15 TP
Asphalt Coring
Proposed Tower
Constructions in OMAN
Ministry of Broadcasting Rohde amp Schwarz 16BH
EPC of power plant Daleel
Facility
L amp T Electromech Mott Mac Donald 7 BH 10TP ERT
Royal Suite at Haima and
Emergency block
Dewan of Royal Court Tebodin amp Partners LLC 4BH 4TP
Navigation Aids System
Muscat International
Airport and Salalah Airport
Thales Deutschland
Germany
Thales Deutschland
Germany
6BH 5ERT
Upgrade of DPS amp B-Block
facility Daleel oil Fields
Daleel Petroleum Attila Dogan 4BH 2ERT
13233kV Grid Station at
Quriyat
OETC LnT Oman Energoprojekt amp Parsons 4BH TPs
132kV OHL from Quriyat
to Jahloot
OETC LnT Oman Energoprojekt amp Parsons 60BH 60TPs 60ERT
Supreme Court at Al
Ghubra Guest House
Royal Court Affairs
Royal Estates The Palace
Consulting Engineering
Services LLC
12BH TPs
GEOTECH DRILLING RIGS
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DESCO SP4500S Rigs DESCO SP3500S Rigs
Site Work Photographs
GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION ndash AREA A B amp C at Duqm
Client SEZAD Consultant SQU
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GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION ndash Yibal Khuff Project at Yibal
Client Galfar Engg amp Cont Consultant PDO
GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION ndash Inclined Coring at Chromite Mine near Sumail
Client Arabian Gulf Trading
GEOTEC
HNICAL INVESTIGATION ndash Oman National Railway Project
Segments 2 amp 6
Client MOTC Consultant Italferr SpA
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GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION FOR
BARKA WATER RESERVOIR EXPANSION
Client Galfar Consultant Mott Mac Donald
SUBSURFACE INVESTIGATION BIDBID-SUR ROAD
SECTION 1
Client MOTC Consultant Dar Al Handasah Shair amp Partners
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GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION FOR SEEB-CORNICHE ROAD
IMPROVEMENT BRIDGE 6 MUSCAT
Client Muscat Municipality Consultant Atkins
GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION FOR 132KV OHL FROM DANK
TO AL HAIL amp 132KV OHL FROM SIBETHA TO BURAIMI
Client CivilCo Consultant Mott Mac Donald Energoprojekt
GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION FOR FLOOD PROTECTION DAMS
SHINAZ AREA ndash HATTA-A HATTA-B FAYDH amp BIDAH
Client MRMWR Consultant Fitchner amp Renardet
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DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF FLYOVER WIDENING AND JUNCTION IMPROVEMENTS AT AL ATHAIBA INTERCHANGE
Client Muscat Municipality Consultant Parsons
DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF THIRD LANING OF MAIN ROAD FROM AL MAWELAH INTERCHANGE TO BAIT AL BARKHA RA
Client Muscat Municipality Consultant Parsons
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SURVEYING WITH TOTAL STATION EQUIPMENT FOR
GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING PURPOSES
ELECTRICAL RESISTIVITY TEST
RESISTIVITY MAPPING amp RESISTIVITY PROFILING
PIEZOMETER INSTALLATION INCLINED DRILLING WITH PACKER TEST
CHEMICALENVIRONMENTAL amp
MICROBIOLOGICAL TESTING
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Lonestar Alpha Lab provides a full range of chemical environmental and microbiological analytical services to
industrial engineeringconsulting and government clients throughout the Sultanate of Oman Lonestar Alpha
analytical expertise includes organic and inorganic analyses of water soil air food and many other matrices The
lab production capability capacity and advancement of instrumentation ensure the reliability and performance
needed to successfully deliver major analytical projects Instruments are dedicated to specific matrices and
analyses to prevent cross contamination Our reports are fully supported by QAQC deliverables designed to meet
the requirements of the regulatory program for which the data will be utilized Our reports are designed for ease-
of-results interpretation as well as efficient validation of the support data
TESTING DIFFERENT MATRICES
DomesticFormationGroundReclamation Water
Desalination Water amp Marine Samples
Marine Life
Plant Tissue
Reverse Osmosis
Soils amp Sediments
Food Products
Metal Samples
Concrete Products
CHEMICALENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS
WaterWastewater Metallic Constituents
WaterWastewater Organic Constituents
Water Cations amp Anions
Ambient Air Quality Monitoring
Stack amp Process Emission Monitoring
Indoor Air Quality
Contamination Pollution Studies Environmental Chemistry organics inorganics metals
Analytical chemistry using AAS XRF OES IRC and wet chemistry
Noise amp Vibration Monitoring
Microbiological Analysis
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AMBIENT AIR amp STACK EMISSION MONITORING
CO amp CO2
Hydrogen Sulfide
Hydrocarbons
Metal Particulates
NOx SOx
Oxygen
Volatile Organic Compounds
Dioxin amp Furion
MICROBIOLOGICAL AIR QUALITY MONITORING
Bacteria(CFUm3
Moulds (CFUm3)
Identification of Microorganisms up to Species level
INDOOR AIR QUALITY (IAQ)
Lonestar Alpha leads the way in Indoor Air Quality Services with our dedicated team of field staff and the latest
equipment We are equipped to investigate chemical and biological exposure situations
IAQ Air Monitoring Services
VOCs and SVOCs
Fungal Mold Indentification Quantification
Total Respirable Particulates
Toxic Vapors
Sick Building Syndrome
Bacterial Indentification Quantification
Typical IAQ Surveys
IAQ profile for preliminary building study
Baseline IAQ monitoring
Mold Fungal contamination monitoring using spore trap sampling devices
Compliance monitoring for municipal amp Government enviromental agencies
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HSE monitoring for critical response of environmental hazards
INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE (IH)
Lonestar Alpha is capable of providing a wide variety of Industrial Hygiene Service
using state of the art equipment and depth of experience with IH procedures
NoiseDosimetry TLV+8Hr TWA
Particulates (Total PM 10 PM 50 PM 25)
Combustible Gases (Total Hydrocarbons)
VOCs and SVOCs
Total and Respirable Fibers
Metals and Inorganics
Typical Industrial Hygiene Monitoring
HSE monitoring for corporate or client requirec field data collection
Compliance monitoring for Municipal or Governmental agency requirements
Background monitoring for comparative Environmental studies
HYGIENE AUDITING AND INSPECTIONS
Hygiene Auditing
Hygiene Inspections and Hygiene recommendations
Assisting in ISOHACCP Certifications
Microbiological Sampling and Analysis of Food and Water
Swab sampling and Air Monitoring
Hotel and Industrial HAACP and Hygiene System Implementation
Assisting in Laboratory setup and Accreditations Response monitoring for safety analysis and quality assurance audits
OIL ANALYSIS
Lube Oil
Transformer Oil
Compressor Oil
Diesel
Heavy fuel
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LIST OF CHEMICALENVIRONMENTALMICROBIOLOGICAL TESTS ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY amp ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS
WATER EFFLUENT SEAWATER SOIL SEDIMENT ANALYSIS
Acidity Sulfide Selenium
Alkalinity TDS Silicon
Ammonia Temperature Silver
Bicarbonate Total Hardness Sodium
BOD Total Nitrogen Strontium
Boron Total Organic Carbon Thallium
Chlorite chlorate Potassium
Bromate TSS Tin
Carbonate Turbidity Titanium
Chlorides Aluminum Vanadium
COD Antimony Zink
Color Arsenic Aromatic Volatile Orgabicx (BTEX)
Conductivity Barium Chlorinated Hydrocarbons
Cyanides Beryllium Crude amp Refined Product Fingerprinting
Dissolved Oxygen Cadmium Extractible Organic Halides
Fluoride Calcium Haloacetic Acids
Free Chlorine Chromium Halogenated Volatile Organics
Magnesium Hardness Cobalt Herbicides amp Pesticides
Nitrates Copper Nitroaromatic amp Cyclic Ketones
Nitrites Hexavalent Chromium Organic and Volatile Acids
Oil amp Grease Iron PCBrsquos
Organic Nitrogen Lead Polynuclear Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAH)
pH Lithium Semi Volatile Organic Compounds
Phenols Magnesium Total Organic Halides
Phosphates Mercury Total Petroleum Hydrocarbons (TPH)
Phosphorus Molybdenum Trihalomethanes
Residual Chlorine Nickel Volatile Organic Compounds
Salinity Niobium Pthalate Esters
Sodium Absorption Ratio
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FOOD CHEMICAL AND MICROBIOLOGICAL TEST
Fish and Value added fish products vegetable oils Ketchups Mayonnaise Vinegar Cooked sea
food Cooked Non sea foods Canned foods Vegetables Snacks Ghee Cheese Honey Sweats etc
CHEMICAL ANALYSIS OF FOOD
GIDELINES - OMAN STANDARDGULF STANDARDOther International Standards
TEST METHODS- AOACASTAAOCSISOSASOASTMBS
CHEMICAL ANALYSIS OF FOOD
Protein Cholesterol
Fat content Phosphorous
Vitamins Sodium
Moisture Potassium
Ash Calcium
Dietary Fibre Lead
Sugar Cadmium
Starch Mercury
Saturated Fat Iron
Unsaturated Fat Magnesium
Arsenic Aflatoxins
Moisture content Histamine
Volatile protein Irradiation
Pesticides Sudan Dyes
MICROBIOLOGICAL ANALYSIS OF FOOD
TEST METHODS ndash USFDA BAMAOACCCFRACMMEFISO
GUIDELINES ndash OMANI STANDARDGSOPHLS
MICROBIOLOGICAL ANALYSIS OF FOOD
Aerobic Plate Count Listeria monocytogens
Lactobacillus acidophilus Shelf Life Analysis
Escherichia coli Enterobacteriaceae
Escherichia coli O157 H7 Vibrio parahaemolyticus
Fecal Coliforms Shigella
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Total Coliforms Listeria spp
Staphylococcus aureus Clostridium perfringens
Salmonella Yeast and Mould
Vibrio cholera Vibrio parahaemolyticus
Anaerobic plate count Campylobacter
Histamine Bacillus cereus
Aflatoxin
CHEMISTRY OF CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL
Chemical Analysis of Cement Chemical Analysis of Lime Powder
Heat of Hydration of cement Total Alkalis
Chemical Analysis of Micro silica Chemical Analysis of Ground Granulated Blast
Furnace Slag
Sodium Absorption Ratio Leachibility Tests of Metals from Soil
Testing of Concrete making water Determination of Alkali carbonates amp Bi carbonates
Cation Exchange Capacity of Soil Organic matter content of soil
Mass loss of Ignition of soil Total Sulphate content of soil
Water soluble Sulphate content of soil Water soluble Chloride content of soil
Carbonate content of soil Acid soluble Chloride content of soil
Gypsum content of soil Ammonia content of soil
Total Sulphate content of Aggregates Total Chloride content of Aggregates
Potential Alkali ndash Silica reactivity of Aggregates Water Soluble Chloride Salts in Aggregates
Acid ndash Soluble Material in fine Aggregate Organic impurities in fine Aggregates
Determining the water content of freshly mixed
concrete
Determining the Portland cement content of the
hardened hydraulic cement concrete
Chemical analysis of hardened concrete Sulfate content of hardened concrete
Chemical analysis for metals like steel Chloride content of hardened concrete
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ORE ANALYSIS
Dolomite Ore Iron Ore
Copper Ore Nickel Ore
Chromium Ore Limestone Ore
Manganese Ore Gypsum
Dunite Quartz
STEEL CHEMISTRY
Alloys Brass amp Bronze
Aluminum Alloys Chemical Composition of Steel
ASTM A 262 (Various) Diffused Hydrogen Test
ASTM G 48 (Variou) Purity of Metals
ASTM G 6667 Nickel Alloys
OIL ANALYSIS
Appearance Flash Point Specific Gravity
Ash Content Water content Insoluble pentane
Carbon Conradson Residue Wear Metals Total Acid Number
Kinematic Viscosity Break Down voltage Total Base Number
Dissipation factor Oil Content Viscosity Index
Color Pour Point Flash Point
Copper Corrosion BS amp W Density
Neutralization number Resistivity Interfacial tension
Dissolve gas Sediment Sulphur content
Cloud point Distillation PCB
Oxidation test Gassing
AMBIENT AIR STACK MONITORING
Carbon Dioxide RPM (PM 10 5 25)
Carbon Monoxide Semi Volatile Organic Compounds
Chlorine Content SO2
Hydrogen Sulfide Total Acid Concentration
Lower Explosion Limit Total Hydrocarbon
Oxides of Nitrogen Total Particulate Concentration
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Oxygen Volatile Organic Compounds
Ozone Dioxin amp Furion
INDOOR AIR QUALITY ndash IAQ INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE - IH
Asbestos Bulk Sample Analysis Total amp Respirable Fibers
Asbestos Fiber Concentration in Air Total amp Respirable Particulates
Bacterial amp Microbial Identification Total Plate Count
FungalMould Identification Toxic Vapors
Metals VOC amp SVOC
Noise Monitoring Dosimetry TWA Yeast amp Mould Identification
MICROBIOLOGICAL ANALYSIS OF WATER
Test Method ndash BS ENISOAPHAAWWACMMEF CCFRA
GUIDELINES ndash Omani standardGSOWHODubai Municipality
WATER WASTE WATERINDUSTRIES WATER SOIL
Heterotrophic plate count
Total Coliforms
Escherichia coli
EnterococciFecal streptococci
Pseudomonas aeroginosa Staphylococcus aureus
Legionella spp Nematodes
Sulphate Reducing Bacteria Yeast amp Mould
Salmonella Microscopic observations and interpretations
Vibrio cholera Standard Plate count at 22 o C
Fecal Coliform Clostridium perfringens
Legionella anisa
Legionella Pneumophila serogroup 1
Legionella Pneumophila serogroup 2-14
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MICROBIOLOGICAL ANALYSIS OF PERSONAL SWABSSURFACE SWABSEQUIPMENT
SWABS
Total coliforms
Fecal coliforms
Escherichia coli
Aerobic plate count
Staphylococcus aureus
Yeast and Mould
Salmonella spp
COSMETICS ANALYSIS
HairoilsHair creams Hair shampooBody lotion Chemical DepilinatorsTalcum PowderDeoderants
Toilette soapSkin cream etc As per GSOOS SASO USFDAAOAC Standards
COSMETICS ANALYSIS
Appearance Thermal Stability
Color Total Fat
Odor Lead
Homogenous Cadmium
Texture Nickel
Seperation Chromium
Skin Irritation Test Ethanol insoluble matter
Marking Water insoluble matter
Language Total free Alkali
Instructions for Use Chlorides calculated as NaCl
Warning phrases concerning the product (if any) Saponification Value
Chemical and Physical Tests Free Fatty Acid as Oliec Acid
Moisture Extraneous matter
pH Total Non Acqueos content
Sediment and suspended matter Peroxide value
Alchohol content Total Bacterial count
Formaldehyde Yeast and Mould
Essential oils Pseudomonas aeroginosa
Volatile matter Staphylococcus aureus
Non volatile alcohol matter
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LIST OF CHEMICALENVIRONMENTALMICROBIOLOGICAL EQUIPMENTS
pH Meter Conductivity Meter pH Meters
Dissolved Oxygen Meter Turbidity Meter
Flame Atomic Absorption Spectrometer
FAASGFAAS Hg Analyzer
EDXRF Analyzer ndash Philips MiniPal2
Muffle Air Furnace (1100˚C) Breakdown voltage
ICP- OES Colour apparatus for OIL
GC-MSGC centrifuge
IC Open cup ndashClosed cup Flash point
UV-VIS-NIR Spectrometer HACH TAN delta Resistivity meter
Dissolved gas Analyser ( TOGA) AAS
TAN Titrator Microscope
Copper corrosion Colony Counter
Karl fisher colometric Viscometer
Interfacial tensometer OES
Biological safety Cabinet UV apparatus
Shaker Water bath
Freezer Incubator
Chillier Autoclave
Micro pipetter Vortex
pipetter
Weighing Balance
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KEY STAFF AT CHEMICALMICROBIOLOGICAL LAB
MAJOR CHEMICALENVIRONMENTAL CLIENTS
Client Client
HMR Consultants Dhofar Power Company
Geo-Resources Omani Euro Foods Industries
Al-Safa Environmental Consultancy Al-Hassan Engineering Company
Five Oceans Dawood Contracting Company
Fugro Middle East Natural Resources Consultants
Gulf Mining ICES
Muscat Chromite Sohar Steel LLC
Total Management Trading Construction Materials Industries
Emirates Trading Co Al-Shidhani Refreshments Enterprises
Oman Chromite Oman Aluminium Processing Industries LLC
Muscat Overseas Radisson Blu
National Arabian Gulf International Desalination amp Water Treatment
ASB Group Dhofar Beverages
Majan Mining Company OMASCO
Haya Oman Liquefied Natural Gas Company
Oman Polyproplene Swan Foods LLC
Oman Methanol Bahwan Engineering Co
NAME DESIGNATION EXPERIENCE
P Tejali Lab Manager 17 yrs
Asad Naqvi Chemical Lab Supervisor 17 yrs
OD Sebastian Senior Chemist 32 yrs
Vinu Mohan Senior Microbiologist 7 yrs
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Sohar Aluminum OMIFCO
Oman Refreshment Occidental Mukhaizna LLC
Shangri-La Barr Al Jissa Special Technical Services
ENATO Consolidated Contractors Company
Blue City Northern Minerals Company
Andam International Sweets of Oman
SUR Desalination (Bahwan Veolia Water) Lalbuksh Voltas Engineering Services
STFA Bahwan Veolia Water LLC
Larsen amp Turbo COWI-Larsen
GALFAR Khimji Permoglaze (Oman) LLC
AATCO United Chrome LLC
Interbeton amp Six Construct Oman Flour Mills Company
Douglas OHI Oman National Engineering amp Investment
VALE -Oman Petrogas
BP Oman Sohar aluminium
Siemens-Oman American Embassy
Tawoos Catering Wacasco Catering
MAF DALKIA Al Futtaim amp Sons
Enhance Khimji Ramdas LLC
Oman Oasis National Mineral water CO LLC
Areej Vegetablesamp Oil Derivatives National Pharmaceuticals
Towell Infrastructure Tulip Inn
The Chedi Grand Hyatt
Al Bustan Palace Muscat Holiday INN
Hotel Ibis Park Inn
Radisson Blu Mother Care
Tabreed Taghleef Indusries
NABIL Biscuits ATTCO
Worely parrsion AECOM
Honda Rotem Abensia
Global Gypsum Board Minvest
Global Engineering SteamTech
Mazoom Pharmacy Muscat Pharmacy
IBN- SINA Pharmacy Golden Jood Trading
Sun rise Global Beya Global Muscat
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MECHANICAL CORROSION AND METALLURGICAL TESTING
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Lonestar Alpha has the capability to cater to the physical metallurgical testing requirements of a wide range of
materials and products The testing capability and experience are recognized by reputed organizations like
PDO OXY BP OGC etc and third party inspection agencies Tests are generally carried out to international
standards set by ASTM BS ASME API AWS and others Lonestar Alpha offers quality service to
international standards accurate results and quick turnaround at reasonable cost
Lonestar Alpha Mechanical Metallurgical Corrosion Testing Capabilities Include
Tensile compression Test Vickers Hardness RockwellBrinell Hardness
Impact (Ambient temp to -196degC) BendFlatteningNick Break Test Elevated Temperature
tensile testing
Corrosion Test - ASTM
A262G48G28ASTM A 923
ASTM E 562 Ferrite measurement
by ferritscope Flexure
Proof Load Breaking Load Failure Load
Coating Thickness Coating Continuity Coating Adhesion
MacroMicro Examination Fillet Weld Break Nick Break
HIC SSCC test in accordance with
NACE standards Chemistry by OES
Failure Analysis and
Material Investigation
Chemical analysis of metallic materials of
Fe and Ni base alloys In situ Replica Metallography
Metallic sample collection at
site for chemical analysis
Strand wire testing for mechanical
properties Portable hardness testing Manhole Cover testing
Rubber testing Geo-textile testing HDPE testing
Materials frequently tested include
Metals and alloy products such as plates shapes bares pipes and fittings
Welding procedure qualification test coupons
Welding consumable qualification test coupons
Welder qualification test coupons
Welding procedure test coupons
Steel Bars Wires and Fabric for concrete reinforcement
Galvanized Steel products
Fasteners
Metal Castings
Cemented Carbide Products
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Lonestar Alpha Laboratories offers a wide range of metallurgical services to many diverse industries supported by
an experienced team of metallurgical engineers trained technicians and modern equipment The following
services are offered
o Laboratory Metallography and Microscopy
o Replica and In-situ Metallography
o Corrosion Testing and Evaluation
o Condition Usability and Remaining Life Assessment
o Failure Analysis and Investigation
o Other Services
Laboratory Metallography and Microscopy
Scanning Electron Microscopy
Stereomicroscopy
Energy Dispersive X-ray Analysis
Fractrography
Macrostructural Examination
Microstructural Examination
Microhardness Evaluation
Replica and In-situ Metallography
In-situ Replica Metallography
Replication of Fractures
Replication of Surface Features
Corrosion Testing and Evaluation
Lonestar Alpha is equipped to undertake corrosion testing and evaluation in accordance with NACE and ASTM
standards for qualification of materials used in corrosive environments which include sea water brine blackish
water and sour service The following tests are conducted
Resistance to Pitting and Crevice Corrosion
Susceptibility to Intergranular Corrosion Attack
Resistance to Sulfide Stress Cracking (SSC)
Resistance to Hydrogen Induced Cracking (HIC)
Examination of Scales and Corrosion Products
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Condition Usability and Remaining Life Assessment
Periodic inspections serve to identify degradation processes at an early stage and thereby provide necessary
information for assessment of condition usability and remaining life Further the initiation of timely repair or
replacement actions substantially reduced or eliminates costly capital and downtime losses
Lonestar has the capability and experience to perform comprehensive inspections necessary for condition
usability and remaining life assessment of a wide range of materials and components used in structures plants and
operating equipment
Power plant and auxiliary boiler tubes headers and connectors
Turbine nozzles vanes combustor lines and casings
Oil and gas processing equipment and components
Equipment and components of marineoffshore structures
Drilling and downhole equipment and components
Engine Components
Failure Analysis and Investigation
Supported by its integrated analytical facilities and the diverse professional capabilities of its staff Lonestar has
for the last several years provided accurate and timely analyses and investigations into failures of components
Reports include comprehensive photographic documentation of observations discussions of findings conclusions
on the mechanism and root cause of failure
Other Services
Lonestar offer assistance in the following areas
Material selection for intended service
Preparation of material testing and inspection procedures
Study of failure mechanisms of complex systems
Troubleshooting
Research and development
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LIST OF METALLURGY TESTS
LIST OF METALLURGY LAB EQUIPMENTS Instron Universal Tensile Tester Lathe Machine
Satec Charpy Impact testing machine Charpy Broaching Machine
Forcipol Bend Testing machine Gas Cutting Gear
Olympus Metallurgical Microscope Carl Zeiss
microscope upto 1600X
Stereo Microscope
Metlabcorp Micro Polisher Digital Verniers
Automatic Polishing machine Digital Micrometers
Water Chiller Bath Coating thickness Meter
Optorama Shadowgraph Holiday detector
Digital thermometers Band Saw Machine
Vickers hardness tester Hack Saw Machine
Fischer Ferritscope Universal Milling Machine
STEEL REBARS EXOTIC MATERIAL
Tensile Tests Bend Tests
Elevated Temperature Tensiles Rebar Tensile Bend and Rebend
Proof Load test Fracture Test
Macro Preparation amp Examination Coating thickness test Holiday Detection Test
Peel Off Test Vickers Rockwell Hardness Survey
Charpy Impact Test Micro Examination with photograph
Ferrite Count (Point Count method) - count Ferrite Content (Magnetic Method) - spots
A262 Test Practice CE ASTM G48ASTM G28 tests
SSCC Test HIC Test
Chemical Analysis XRD EDXRF Analysis
SEMEDS Analysis Detailed Failure Investigation Material investigation
CTOD In-situ Replica Metallography
Strand Wire Tensile Test Manhole Cover Compression Test
Ring Stiffness Test GRE Rubber Plastic Geo-textile Tensile testing
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KEY STAFF AT METALLURGY LAB
Anil Vashishta Pratik Raval Sasikumar Isehaq Chezian
NAME DESIGNATION QUALIFICATION EXPERIENCE
Anil Vashishta Operations Manager
Metallurgical Head
BE Metallurgical
Engineering 24 years
Pratik Raval Test House Supervisor BE Mechanical
Engineering 10 years
KSasikumar Senior Metallurgist BE Metallurgical
Engineering 14 years
GChezhian Metallurgist BE Metallurgical
Engineering 06 years
Ishaq Al Harassi Senior Engineer BE Mechanical
Engineering 08 years
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BRANCHES amp CONTACTS
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LONESTAR ALPHA LABORATORIES BRANCHES amp CONTACTS
Website
wwwlonestaralphacom
General Email infolonestaralphacom
Branches
Muscat (Central Laboratory) PO Box 1197 PC 130 Azaiba ndash Muscat Sultanate of Oman
Tel +968 24501524 24505590
Fax +968 24503814
Email muscatlablonestaralphacom
Muscat (Chemistry Environmental) PO Box 1197 PC 130 Azaiba ndash Muscat Sultanate of Oman
Tel +968 24504206 24504924
Fax +968 24502635
Email chemlablonestaralphacom
Muscat (Micro-biology) PO Box 1197 PC 130 Azaiba ndash Muscat Sultanate of Oman
Tel +968 24504206 24504924
Fax +968 24502635
Email microlablonestaralphacom
Sohar PO Box 84 PC 327 Sohar Industrial Estate Sohar ndash Sultanate of Oman
Tel +968 26751775 26751920 26751976
Fax +968 26751331
Email civilsoharlonestaralphacom
Duqm Tel +968 99278040 92303290
Fax +968 24503814
Email duqmlablonestaralphacom
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Salalah
Tel +968 2321 3390 +968 92038358
Fax +968 2321 3391
Email salalahlablonestaralphacom
Key Personals
Administration
Dawood Al-Harrasi
Chief Executive Officer
+968 91111411 dawoodalharrasilonestaralphacom
Saif Al-Harthi
Business Development Manager
+968 90122471 saifalharthylonestaralphacom
Santosh Elapanda
QHSE Manager
+968 99881224 santoshelapandalonestaralphacom
Moncy Thomas
Finance HR amp Admin Manager
+968 99221293 moncythomaslonestaralphacom
Operations
Anil Vashishta
Operations Manager Metallurgical Head
+968 99866907 anilvashishtalonestaralphacom
Civil Engineering Material Lab Hukam Chand
Civil Engineering Country Manager - Civil
+968 99445354 hukamchandlonestaralphacom
Naresh Paladugu
Civil Engineering Technical Manager - Civil
+968 99063458 nareshpaladugulonestaralphacom
Rakesh
Civil Engineering Lab Manager - Sohar Lab
+968 92869691 civilsoharlonestaralphacom
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FrancisMD
Civil Engineering Lab Manager ndash Salalah Lab
+968 92038358 Salalahlablonestaralphacom
Tomiyo
Civil Engineering Senior Lab Technician - Duqm Lab
+968 99278040 duqmlablonestaralphacom
Geotechnical Engineering Lab
J Pavan Kumar
Geotechnical Engineering Sr Geotechnical engineer
+968 99887852 ameerudeenlonestaralphacom
Chemical Microbiology amp Environmental Lab
P Tejali
Chemical Microbiology amp Environmental Engineering Lab Manager
+968 99887834 tejaliparsekarlonestaralphacom
Asad
Chemical amp Environmental Engineering Assistant Manager Chemistry
+968 99884612 asadnaqvilonestaralphacom
Vinu Mohan
Food amp Microbiology Testing
+968 99248181 vinumohanlonestaralphacom
Metallurgy Lab
Email metlablonestaralphacom
Anil Vashishta
Metallurgy Lab Manager Metallurgy
+968 99866907 anilvashishtalonestaralphacom
Pratik Raval
Metallurgy Lab Test House Supervisor
+968 99880633 pratikravallonestaralphacom
Sasi Kumar
Metallurgy Lab Senior Metallurgist
+968 99843415 sasikumarlonestaralphacom
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LOCATION MAPS
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1 MUSCAT
2 Muscat ndash Chemistry Lab
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3 SOHAR
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4 DUQM
5 SALALAH
Registered with Directorate General for Specification amp measurements
Approved by PDO ISOIEC 170252005 Certified by SGS for ISO 9001
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Direct Shear test to find the cohesion(C) and angle of internal friction(ɸ) in soil samples
Insitu concrete coring to determine the compressive strength
Marshall stability test for asphalt mixes
GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING
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Lonestar Alpha Labs undertake onshore amp offshore ground investigations for a wide variety of civil and
industrial construction infrastructure and pipeline projects We pride ourselves by adopting the same
professional approach to both large multi-disciplinary investigation projects as well as small simple structures
Our Investigation is supervised by highly qualified amp experienced geotechnical engineers and geologists
General Geotechnical Engineering Services
Design and planning of ground investigations
Settlement Monitoring
Foundation Designs and Proof Checking
Design of Reinforced Earth Structures
Design of Deep Foundations (Piles Well) amp Mat Foundations
Borehole drilling amp soil investigations (SPT)
Dynamic Cone Penetration Testing (DCPT)
Static Cone Penetration Test with pore-pressure measurement (CPTU)
Sample coring and analysis
Down hole and Cross Hole Seismic Tests
Trial pitting and trenching
Slope stability analysis amp studies
Pumping Tests and permeability Lugeon Tests
Double Ring Infiltrometer Tests
Plate bearing Tests and in-situ CBRs
Electrical Resistively Test
Thermal Resistivity Test
Resistively Profiling amp Resistivity Mapping
Groundwater Monitoring Sampling and Analysis
Preparation of factual and interpretative reporting
Soil Investigations
Soil Geotechnical investigations are performed by geotechnical engineers to obtain information on the physical
and mechanical properties of soil and rock around a site to design earthworks and foundations for proposed
structures and for repair of distress to earthworks and structures caused by subsurface conditions A geotechnical
investigation includes surface exploration and subsurface exploration of a site Our rigs are cable to drill vertical
holes down to 400m and inclined holes down to 200m below existing ground level
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Soil sampling using variety of samplers to collect disturbed samples relatively undisturbed samples and
undisturbed samples Samplers such as Hand Shovel Machine driven auger continuous flight auger Split-
Spoon SPT sampler Shelby Tube Sampler Piston Sampler
Laboratory tests
A wide variety of laboratory tests performed on soils and rocks to measure different properties
Although detailed list of laboratory testing is presented in Civil section some of the typical tests involved in the
investigation are given below
Water Content
Particle size Analysis Grain Size Distribution
Sedimentation Hydrometer analysis
Atterberg limits
California Bearing Ratio (CBR)
Direct Shear Test
Oedometer Test (Consolidation)
Swelling Pressure Test
Tri-axial Test
Unconfined Compressive Strength
Chemical Analysis of Soil and Water
In-Situ geotechnical tests
Standard Penetration Test (SPT) - in-situ standard penetration test designed to provide information on the
properties of soil while also collecting a disturbed soil sample for grain-size analysis and soil classification
Dynamic Cone Penetration Test (DCPT) - in-situ dynamic cone penetration test designed to provide
information on the properties of sub soil of natural ground or for pavement DCPT is useful to determine the in-
situ CBR and subgrade modulus
Cone Penetration Test (CPT) ndash standard Cone Penetration Test is performed using an instrumented probe
with a conical tip pushed into the soil hydraulically at a constant rate CPT instrument records tip resistance
friction resistance along the sleeve and pore-pressure measurement For bigger sites usually the CPTs are
performed in combination with drilling of boreholes to correlate so that the investigation is economical and
appropriate CPT data interpretation is used for correlation of soil properties and also to determine Soil Bearing
Capacity (SBC)
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Constant head Falling head permeability tests - Estimating Hydraulic conductivity (or permeability)
of different types of soil is the most important step in designing any groundwater control system The knowledge
of this property is much useful in solving problems involving yield of water bearing strata seepage through
earthen dams stability of earthen dams and embankments of canal bank affected by seepage settlement etc The
falling head method of determining permeability is used for soil with low discharge where as the constant head
permeability test is used for coarse-grained soils with a reasonable discharge in a given time For very fine-
grained soil capillarity permeability test is recommended
Lugeon Test or Packer Tests - Estimating Hydraulic conductivity (or permeability) of different types of
rocks is a key step in designing any groundwater control system in a rock We do perform Packer Permeability
Tests in Rocks
Groundwater Monitoring
Our geotechnical field staffs are well trained for installing Piezometers and groundwater monitoring Piezometers
are two types viz Type-1 is Standpipe Piezometer and Type-2 is Vibrating-Wire Piezometers Standpipe
piezometer facilitates Groundwater levels measurement using dip meter or water level indicators while VW
piezometers are useful for monitoring Pore-Water pressures continuously using special devices attached to data
loggers
Groundwater Samples can be collected for analysis in the chemical and microbiological lab Routine drinking
water analysis trace metals and organic parameters can be tested and evaluated
Slope Stability Studies
The field of slope stability encompasses the analysis of static and dynamic stability of slopes of earth and rock-fill
dams slopes of other types of embankments excavated slopes and natural slopes in soil and soft rock Lonestar
Alpha can provide slope stability investigation analysis (including modelling) and design mitigation which can
be completed by our well trained and qualified geologists and geotechnical engineers
Settlement Monitoring
Settlement Monitoring surveys is performed to determine the degree of horizontal and vertical displacement of
structures pavements and embankments over a defined period Severe pavement damage and structural failure
can be a direct result of settlement and therefore it is critical that movement be detected and measured Our Senior
Engineering Surveyors and Geotechnical Engineers are available to assist you with the development and
implementation of a monitoring system to suit individual requirements
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Other Geotechnical Field Tests
Plate Load Tests
In-Situ CBR Tests
Soil Electrical Resistivity Tests
Soil Thermal Resistivity Tests
Pile Integrity Tests
Infiltration Rate Tests using Double Ring Infiltrometer
Geotechnical Field Tests
Geophysical seismic tests are useful to determine dynamic soil rock properties which will be used in
design of machine and any other vibrating equipment foundations
Two typical seismic tests performed as part of the geotechnical investigations are
Downhole seismic test and
Crosshole seismic test
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LIST OF GEOTECHNICAL TESTS
LIST OF GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING EQUIPMENTS
Drilling Rigs Desco Inc 2No SP4500S amp 3No
SP3500S (crawler)
Split-Spoon Sampler
Drilling Rig Ellettari EK100S amp EK 200S (crawler) Piston Type Samples
Drilling Rigs Truck Mounted Vibrating Wire Piezometers Devices amp Loggers
Drilling Rods Tricone Bits
Standard SPT sets and rods Tungsten Carbide Drilling Bits (96mm amp 101mm amp
above)
Single Double amp Triple Tube Core Barrels ndash
Conventional amp Wireline system
Diamond Bits Surface amp Impregnated (96mm amp
101mm amp above) ndash Conventional amp Wireline system
Shelby Tubes Automatic Water level Meter
Dynamic Cone Penetrometer Test equipment (DCPT) Bailers for Groundwater Sampling
Down-The-Hole Hammer (DTH Hammer) Packer Test Apparatus
Surveying Equipments (Auto Levels Total Station
GPS and Accessories)
Variable Geotechnical Softwares (gINT etc)
Thermal Resistivity Test Apparatus (KD2 Pro) Electrical Resistivity Test Apparatus (Nillson)
SUBSURFACE SOIL ROCK GROUNDWATER
Soil Investigation Drilling in Soils and Rocks
Bearing Capacity amp Settlement Analysis Slope Stability Analysis
Trial Pits Standard Penetration Test - SPT
Permeability in Soil (Falling Constant Head) Dynamic Cone Penetration Test - DCPT
Permeability in Rock (Lugeon Packer Test) Infiltration Rate Tests
Groundwater Monitoring and Sampling Installation of Inclinometers amp Pressure Meters
In-situ CBR Tests Installation of Piezometers
Soil Swelling Tests Plate Load Tests
Vane Shear Tests Soil Electrical Resistivity Tests
Down Hole Seismic Tests Cross Hole Seismic Tests
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KEY STAFF AT GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING
NAME DESIGNATION QUALIFICATION EXPERIENCE
J Pavan Kumar Sr Geotechnical Engineer MTech - Geotechnical 8
Tauseef anwar Geologist MSc Geology 5
Bahrudeen assain
Mohammed Geologist MSc Geology 5
Anjali Geologist BSc in Geology 8
Imran Ishaq Engineering asst Dip Civil 5
Mohammed Al-Ansari Logistics and Supervisor High School 10
Ameen Khalfan Field Coordinator High School 8
Abdullah Field Coordinator High School 5
Rit Bahadur Drilling Operator High School 15
Purna Bahadur Drilling Operator High School 16
Rajan Basnet Drilling Operator High School 10
Subarna Paija Drilling Operator High School 11
Lil Bahadur Sr Mechanic High School 11
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RECENT GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING PROJECTS Project Client Consultant No of Boreholes
Oman National Railway
Project Segments 2 amp 6
Italferr SpA MOTC 65 BH 80 TP amp
Piezometers
Bunker Terminal at Duqm Oman Oil Marketing Co
(OOMC)
Worley Parsons Oman
Engineering (WPOE)
10 BH amp MASW
survey
Mahdah ndash Rawdah Road
Dualization project
Premier International Mott McDonald 22 BH 15 TP amp
Slope stability
Yibal-Khuff FEED project Galfar Engg amp
Contracting Co SAOG
Petroleum Development
Oman (PDO)
95 BH 45 TP amp 11
Downhole seismic
Well pad stability
investigations at Fahud
Mabrouk Khulud West D
Galfar Engg amp
Contracting Co SAOG
Petroleum Development
Oman (PDO)
18 BH
Batinah Expressway Pkg 3 Simplex Infrastructure Parsons International
MOTC
79 BH
Adam ndash Thumrait
Dualization Project
Parsons International MOTC 150 BH 365 TP
Lime Calcination project at
Salalah
Carmeuse Inc - 15 BH 10 TP amp
Diagraphy drilling
Duqm Area A B amp C Sultan Qaboos University
(SQU)
SEZAD 65 BH amp 20 TP
Various Substation projects
in all Governorates
Dawood Engineering
Consultancy
Mezoon Electricity 50 BH 25 TP 50
ERTs
Chromite Quarry Drilling Arabian Gulf Trading - 7 BH
Transmission line at Taqah Rukun Al Yaqeen Int Mott McDonald 50 BH amp 61 TP
Izz ndash Adam Road
Dualization Project
Galfar Engg amp
Contracting Co SAOG
National Engg Services
of Pakistan (NESPAK)
25 BH amp 8 TPs
Bid bid ndash Sur Road
Dualization Project
Astaldi ndash Ozkar Joint
Venture
Dar Al-Handassah
(Lebonan)
89 BH 8 TPs
Piezometers
Water Distribution Network
at Al Amerat
Taeyoung ndash Hasan Juma
Baker JV
Sogreah Consultants 25 BH 130 TP amp Soil
Resistivity
Taxiway and Airlift Ramp
at Al Musannah Airbase
American International
Contractors Inc
- 34 BH amp 62 TP
Water Distribution Network
at Al Khoud
Towell Infrastructure
Projects Co LLC
National Engg Services
of Pakistan (NESPAK)
11 BH 7 TP amp Soil
Resistivity
Interchanges btn Airport amp
Muscat Expressway
Soares Da Costa ndash Oman
United Engg Services JV
Parsons International 15 BHs amp 10 TP
Oman Botanic Garden Diwan Royal Court Alatec (Spain) 75 BH
Qurayiat-Al-Amerat Road Muscat Municipality Parsons International 6 BH
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Tunnel
Al-Haffa District
Development Infrastructure
Dohfar Municipality Dar Al-Handassah
(Lebonan)
11 BH
Piezometers
Salam Resort amp Spa in Yiti
Muscat
Sama Dubai Halcrow International 58 BH
amp Piezometers
Al-Ansab STP Galfar Engineering amp
Contracting
Khatib AlAmi 6 BH
Limestone Quarry for
Doqoum Dry Dock
Daewoo Co Daewoo Co 6 BH
Barka Water Reservoir
Expansion Works
Galfar Engineering amp
Contracting
Mott Mac Donald 12 BH
Soil Resistivity
Information Centers at
Nizwa amp Ibri
Ministry of Higher
Education
Development Services amp
Maintenance
6 BH
Irrigation System Plan for
Dhofar Municipality
Dhofar Municipality Consulting Engineering
Services
7 BH
Infiltration Tests
Cyclone Damage
Rehabilitation Works in Ras
Al-Hadd
CCC Parsons International Investigation for
Ground
Improvement
Soil Resistivity OMIFCO - Soil Resistivity
Seeb Cornice Road
Improvement Bridges
Muscat Municipality Atkins 7 BH
Dualization FarqNizwa to
Marfaa Daris Road
Ministry of Transport and
Communication
Parsons International 18 BH
Dualization of Al Kharjiah
Street
Muscat Municipality Parsons International 6 BH
Bidbid Sur Road Sec-1 MOTC Dar Al Handasah 31 BH Piezometers
120TPs
Flood Protection Dams-
Liwa and Shinaz Area
Ministry of water
resources and regional
municipalities
Renardet amp Fitchner 29 BH 40 TPs
Housing at Hail Al Ghaf
Quriyat
Muscat Municipality - 10 BH amp 10 TPs
132kV OHL from Harweel
to Thumrait
Petroleum Development
Oman
Worley Parsons 11 BH 11TPs amp ERT
132kV OHL from Dank to
Al Hail
Civil Co Contracting OETC Energoprojekt
Mott Mac Donald
43 BH 20 TPs amp
ERT
132kV OHL from Al Wasit
to Buraimi Grid Ss
Civil Co Contracting OETC Energoprojekt
Mott Mac Donald
27 BH 11TPrsquos amp
ERT
Al Athaiba Junction
Improvements
Muscat Municipality Parsons Intl Co 12 BH 7 TP Asphalt
Coring
Third Laneing from Bait Al Muscat Municipality Parsons International 35 BH 34 TP
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Barka to Mabelah Asphalt Coring
Design and construction of
Dualization of Al Murtaffa
street
Muscat Municipality Parsons International 26 BH 15 TP
Asphalt Coring
Proposed Tower
Constructions in OMAN
Ministry of Broadcasting Rohde amp Schwarz 16BH
EPC of power plant Daleel
Facility
L amp T Electromech Mott Mac Donald 7 BH 10TP ERT
Royal Suite at Haima and
Emergency block
Dewan of Royal Court Tebodin amp Partners LLC 4BH 4TP
Navigation Aids System
Muscat International
Airport and Salalah Airport
Thales Deutschland
Germany
Thales Deutschland
Germany
6BH 5ERT
Upgrade of DPS amp B-Block
facility Daleel oil Fields
Daleel Petroleum Attila Dogan 4BH 2ERT
13233kV Grid Station at
Quriyat
OETC LnT Oman Energoprojekt amp Parsons 4BH TPs
132kV OHL from Quriyat
to Jahloot
OETC LnT Oman Energoprojekt amp Parsons 60BH 60TPs 60ERT
Supreme Court at Al
Ghubra Guest House
Royal Court Affairs
Royal Estates The Palace
Consulting Engineering
Services LLC
12BH TPs
GEOTECH DRILLING RIGS
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DESCO SP4500S Rigs DESCO SP3500S Rigs
Site Work Photographs
GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION ndash AREA A B amp C at Duqm
Client SEZAD Consultant SQU
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GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION ndash Yibal Khuff Project at Yibal
Client Galfar Engg amp Cont Consultant PDO
GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION ndash Inclined Coring at Chromite Mine near Sumail
Client Arabian Gulf Trading
GEOTEC
HNICAL INVESTIGATION ndash Oman National Railway Project
Segments 2 amp 6
Client MOTC Consultant Italferr SpA
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GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION FOR
BARKA WATER RESERVOIR EXPANSION
Client Galfar Consultant Mott Mac Donald
SUBSURFACE INVESTIGATION BIDBID-SUR ROAD
SECTION 1
Client MOTC Consultant Dar Al Handasah Shair amp Partners
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GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION FOR SEEB-CORNICHE ROAD
IMPROVEMENT BRIDGE 6 MUSCAT
Client Muscat Municipality Consultant Atkins
GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION FOR 132KV OHL FROM DANK
TO AL HAIL amp 132KV OHL FROM SIBETHA TO BURAIMI
Client CivilCo Consultant Mott Mac Donald Energoprojekt
GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION FOR FLOOD PROTECTION DAMS
SHINAZ AREA ndash HATTA-A HATTA-B FAYDH amp BIDAH
Client MRMWR Consultant Fitchner amp Renardet
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DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF FLYOVER WIDENING AND JUNCTION IMPROVEMENTS AT AL ATHAIBA INTERCHANGE
Client Muscat Municipality Consultant Parsons
DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF THIRD LANING OF MAIN ROAD FROM AL MAWELAH INTERCHANGE TO BAIT AL BARKHA RA
Client Muscat Municipality Consultant Parsons
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SURVEYING WITH TOTAL STATION EQUIPMENT FOR
GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING PURPOSES
ELECTRICAL RESISTIVITY TEST
RESISTIVITY MAPPING amp RESISTIVITY PROFILING
PIEZOMETER INSTALLATION INCLINED DRILLING WITH PACKER TEST
CHEMICALENVIRONMENTAL amp
MICROBIOLOGICAL TESTING
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Lonestar Alpha Lab provides a full range of chemical environmental and microbiological analytical services to
industrial engineeringconsulting and government clients throughout the Sultanate of Oman Lonestar Alpha
analytical expertise includes organic and inorganic analyses of water soil air food and many other matrices The
lab production capability capacity and advancement of instrumentation ensure the reliability and performance
needed to successfully deliver major analytical projects Instruments are dedicated to specific matrices and
analyses to prevent cross contamination Our reports are fully supported by QAQC deliverables designed to meet
the requirements of the regulatory program for which the data will be utilized Our reports are designed for ease-
of-results interpretation as well as efficient validation of the support data
TESTING DIFFERENT MATRICES
DomesticFormationGroundReclamation Water
Desalination Water amp Marine Samples
Marine Life
Plant Tissue
Reverse Osmosis
Soils amp Sediments
Food Products
Metal Samples
Concrete Products
CHEMICALENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS
WaterWastewater Metallic Constituents
WaterWastewater Organic Constituents
Water Cations amp Anions
Ambient Air Quality Monitoring
Stack amp Process Emission Monitoring
Indoor Air Quality
Contamination Pollution Studies Environmental Chemistry organics inorganics metals
Analytical chemistry using AAS XRF OES IRC and wet chemistry
Noise amp Vibration Monitoring
Microbiological Analysis
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AMBIENT AIR amp STACK EMISSION MONITORING
CO amp CO2
Hydrogen Sulfide
Hydrocarbons
Metal Particulates
NOx SOx
Oxygen
Volatile Organic Compounds
Dioxin amp Furion
MICROBIOLOGICAL AIR QUALITY MONITORING
Bacteria(CFUm3
Moulds (CFUm3)
Identification of Microorganisms up to Species level
INDOOR AIR QUALITY (IAQ)
Lonestar Alpha leads the way in Indoor Air Quality Services with our dedicated team of field staff and the latest
equipment We are equipped to investigate chemical and biological exposure situations
IAQ Air Monitoring Services
VOCs and SVOCs
Fungal Mold Indentification Quantification
Total Respirable Particulates
Toxic Vapors
Sick Building Syndrome
Bacterial Indentification Quantification
Typical IAQ Surveys
IAQ profile for preliminary building study
Baseline IAQ monitoring
Mold Fungal contamination monitoring using spore trap sampling devices
Compliance monitoring for municipal amp Government enviromental agencies
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HSE monitoring for critical response of environmental hazards
INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE (IH)
Lonestar Alpha is capable of providing a wide variety of Industrial Hygiene Service
using state of the art equipment and depth of experience with IH procedures
NoiseDosimetry TLV+8Hr TWA
Particulates (Total PM 10 PM 50 PM 25)
Combustible Gases (Total Hydrocarbons)
VOCs and SVOCs
Total and Respirable Fibers
Metals and Inorganics
Typical Industrial Hygiene Monitoring
HSE monitoring for corporate or client requirec field data collection
Compliance monitoring for Municipal or Governmental agency requirements
Background monitoring for comparative Environmental studies
HYGIENE AUDITING AND INSPECTIONS
Hygiene Auditing
Hygiene Inspections and Hygiene recommendations
Assisting in ISOHACCP Certifications
Microbiological Sampling and Analysis of Food and Water
Swab sampling and Air Monitoring
Hotel and Industrial HAACP and Hygiene System Implementation
Assisting in Laboratory setup and Accreditations Response monitoring for safety analysis and quality assurance audits
OIL ANALYSIS
Lube Oil
Transformer Oil
Compressor Oil
Diesel
Heavy fuel
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LIST OF CHEMICALENVIRONMENTALMICROBIOLOGICAL TESTS ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY amp ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS
WATER EFFLUENT SEAWATER SOIL SEDIMENT ANALYSIS
Acidity Sulfide Selenium
Alkalinity TDS Silicon
Ammonia Temperature Silver
Bicarbonate Total Hardness Sodium
BOD Total Nitrogen Strontium
Boron Total Organic Carbon Thallium
Chlorite chlorate Potassium
Bromate TSS Tin
Carbonate Turbidity Titanium
Chlorides Aluminum Vanadium
COD Antimony Zink
Color Arsenic Aromatic Volatile Orgabicx (BTEX)
Conductivity Barium Chlorinated Hydrocarbons
Cyanides Beryllium Crude amp Refined Product Fingerprinting
Dissolved Oxygen Cadmium Extractible Organic Halides
Fluoride Calcium Haloacetic Acids
Free Chlorine Chromium Halogenated Volatile Organics
Magnesium Hardness Cobalt Herbicides amp Pesticides
Nitrates Copper Nitroaromatic amp Cyclic Ketones
Nitrites Hexavalent Chromium Organic and Volatile Acids
Oil amp Grease Iron PCBrsquos
Organic Nitrogen Lead Polynuclear Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAH)
pH Lithium Semi Volatile Organic Compounds
Phenols Magnesium Total Organic Halides
Phosphates Mercury Total Petroleum Hydrocarbons (TPH)
Phosphorus Molybdenum Trihalomethanes
Residual Chlorine Nickel Volatile Organic Compounds
Salinity Niobium Pthalate Esters
Sodium Absorption Ratio
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FOOD CHEMICAL AND MICROBIOLOGICAL TEST
Fish and Value added fish products vegetable oils Ketchups Mayonnaise Vinegar Cooked sea
food Cooked Non sea foods Canned foods Vegetables Snacks Ghee Cheese Honey Sweats etc
CHEMICAL ANALYSIS OF FOOD
GIDELINES - OMAN STANDARDGULF STANDARDOther International Standards
TEST METHODS- AOACASTAAOCSISOSASOASTMBS
CHEMICAL ANALYSIS OF FOOD
Protein Cholesterol
Fat content Phosphorous
Vitamins Sodium
Moisture Potassium
Ash Calcium
Dietary Fibre Lead
Sugar Cadmium
Starch Mercury
Saturated Fat Iron
Unsaturated Fat Magnesium
Arsenic Aflatoxins
Moisture content Histamine
Volatile protein Irradiation
Pesticides Sudan Dyes
MICROBIOLOGICAL ANALYSIS OF FOOD
TEST METHODS ndash USFDA BAMAOACCCFRACMMEFISO
GUIDELINES ndash OMANI STANDARDGSOPHLS
MICROBIOLOGICAL ANALYSIS OF FOOD
Aerobic Plate Count Listeria monocytogens
Lactobacillus acidophilus Shelf Life Analysis
Escherichia coli Enterobacteriaceae
Escherichia coli O157 H7 Vibrio parahaemolyticus
Fecal Coliforms Shigella
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Total Coliforms Listeria spp
Staphylococcus aureus Clostridium perfringens
Salmonella Yeast and Mould
Vibrio cholera Vibrio parahaemolyticus
Anaerobic plate count Campylobacter
Histamine Bacillus cereus
Aflatoxin
CHEMISTRY OF CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL
Chemical Analysis of Cement Chemical Analysis of Lime Powder
Heat of Hydration of cement Total Alkalis
Chemical Analysis of Micro silica Chemical Analysis of Ground Granulated Blast
Furnace Slag
Sodium Absorption Ratio Leachibility Tests of Metals from Soil
Testing of Concrete making water Determination of Alkali carbonates amp Bi carbonates
Cation Exchange Capacity of Soil Organic matter content of soil
Mass loss of Ignition of soil Total Sulphate content of soil
Water soluble Sulphate content of soil Water soluble Chloride content of soil
Carbonate content of soil Acid soluble Chloride content of soil
Gypsum content of soil Ammonia content of soil
Total Sulphate content of Aggregates Total Chloride content of Aggregates
Potential Alkali ndash Silica reactivity of Aggregates Water Soluble Chloride Salts in Aggregates
Acid ndash Soluble Material in fine Aggregate Organic impurities in fine Aggregates
Determining the water content of freshly mixed
concrete
Determining the Portland cement content of the
hardened hydraulic cement concrete
Chemical analysis of hardened concrete Sulfate content of hardened concrete
Chemical analysis for metals like steel Chloride content of hardened concrete
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ORE ANALYSIS
Dolomite Ore Iron Ore
Copper Ore Nickel Ore
Chromium Ore Limestone Ore
Manganese Ore Gypsum
Dunite Quartz
STEEL CHEMISTRY
Alloys Brass amp Bronze
Aluminum Alloys Chemical Composition of Steel
ASTM A 262 (Various) Diffused Hydrogen Test
ASTM G 48 (Variou) Purity of Metals
ASTM G 6667 Nickel Alloys
OIL ANALYSIS
Appearance Flash Point Specific Gravity
Ash Content Water content Insoluble pentane
Carbon Conradson Residue Wear Metals Total Acid Number
Kinematic Viscosity Break Down voltage Total Base Number
Dissipation factor Oil Content Viscosity Index
Color Pour Point Flash Point
Copper Corrosion BS amp W Density
Neutralization number Resistivity Interfacial tension
Dissolve gas Sediment Sulphur content
Cloud point Distillation PCB
Oxidation test Gassing
AMBIENT AIR STACK MONITORING
Carbon Dioxide RPM (PM 10 5 25)
Carbon Monoxide Semi Volatile Organic Compounds
Chlorine Content SO2
Hydrogen Sulfide Total Acid Concentration
Lower Explosion Limit Total Hydrocarbon
Oxides of Nitrogen Total Particulate Concentration
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Oxygen Volatile Organic Compounds
Ozone Dioxin amp Furion
INDOOR AIR QUALITY ndash IAQ INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE - IH
Asbestos Bulk Sample Analysis Total amp Respirable Fibers
Asbestos Fiber Concentration in Air Total amp Respirable Particulates
Bacterial amp Microbial Identification Total Plate Count
FungalMould Identification Toxic Vapors
Metals VOC amp SVOC
Noise Monitoring Dosimetry TWA Yeast amp Mould Identification
MICROBIOLOGICAL ANALYSIS OF WATER
Test Method ndash BS ENISOAPHAAWWACMMEF CCFRA
GUIDELINES ndash Omani standardGSOWHODubai Municipality
WATER WASTE WATERINDUSTRIES WATER SOIL
Heterotrophic plate count
Total Coliforms
Escherichia coli
EnterococciFecal streptococci
Pseudomonas aeroginosa Staphylococcus aureus
Legionella spp Nematodes
Sulphate Reducing Bacteria Yeast amp Mould
Salmonella Microscopic observations and interpretations
Vibrio cholera Standard Plate count at 22 o C
Fecal Coliform Clostridium perfringens
Legionella anisa
Legionella Pneumophila serogroup 1
Legionella Pneumophila serogroup 2-14
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MICROBIOLOGICAL ANALYSIS OF PERSONAL SWABSSURFACE SWABSEQUIPMENT
SWABS
Total coliforms
Fecal coliforms
Escherichia coli
Aerobic plate count
Staphylococcus aureus
Yeast and Mould
Salmonella spp
COSMETICS ANALYSIS
HairoilsHair creams Hair shampooBody lotion Chemical DepilinatorsTalcum PowderDeoderants
Toilette soapSkin cream etc As per GSOOS SASO USFDAAOAC Standards
COSMETICS ANALYSIS
Appearance Thermal Stability
Color Total Fat
Odor Lead
Homogenous Cadmium
Texture Nickel
Seperation Chromium
Skin Irritation Test Ethanol insoluble matter
Marking Water insoluble matter
Language Total free Alkali
Instructions for Use Chlorides calculated as NaCl
Warning phrases concerning the product (if any) Saponification Value
Chemical and Physical Tests Free Fatty Acid as Oliec Acid
Moisture Extraneous matter
pH Total Non Acqueos content
Sediment and suspended matter Peroxide value
Alchohol content Total Bacterial count
Formaldehyde Yeast and Mould
Essential oils Pseudomonas aeroginosa
Volatile matter Staphylococcus aureus
Non volatile alcohol matter
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LIST OF CHEMICALENVIRONMENTALMICROBIOLOGICAL EQUIPMENTS
pH Meter Conductivity Meter pH Meters
Dissolved Oxygen Meter Turbidity Meter
Flame Atomic Absorption Spectrometer
FAASGFAAS Hg Analyzer
EDXRF Analyzer ndash Philips MiniPal2
Muffle Air Furnace (1100˚C) Breakdown voltage
ICP- OES Colour apparatus for OIL
GC-MSGC centrifuge
IC Open cup ndashClosed cup Flash point
UV-VIS-NIR Spectrometer HACH TAN delta Resistivity meter
Dissolved gas Analyser ( TOGA) AAS
TAN Titrator Microscope
Copper corrosion Colony Counter
Karl fisher colometric Viscometer
Interfacial tensometer OES
Biological safety Cabinet UV apparatus
Shaker Water bath
Freezer Incubator
Chillier Autoclave
Micro pipetter Vortex
pipetter
Weighing Balance
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KEY STAFF AT CHEMICALMICROBIOLOGICAL LAB
MAJOR CHEMICALENVIRONMENTAL CLIENTS
Client Client
HMR Consultants Dhofar Power Company
Geo-Resources Omani Euro Foods Industries
Al-Safa Environmental Consultancy Al-Hassan Engineering Company
Five Oceans Dawood Contracting Company
Fugro Middle East Natural Resources Consultants
Gulf Mining ICES
Muscat Chromite Sohar Steel LLC
Total Management Trading Construction Materials Industries
Emirates Trading Co Al-Shidhani Refreshments Enterprises
Oman Chromite Oman Aluminium Processing Industries LLC
Muscat Overseas Radisson Blu
National Arabian Gulf International Desalination amp Water Treatment
ASB Group Dhofar Beverages
Majan Mining Company OMASCO
Haya Oman Liquefied Natural Gas Company
Oman Polyproplene Swan Foods LLC
Oman Methanol Bahwan Engineering Co
NAME DESIGNATION EXPERIENCE
P Tejali Lab Manager 17 yrs
Asad Naqvi Chemical Lab Supervisor 17 yrs
OD Sebastian Senior Chemist 32 yrs
Vinu Mohan Senior Microbiologist 7 yrs
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Sohar Aluminum OMIFCO
Oman Refreshment Occidental Mukhaizna LLC
Shangri-La Barr Al Jissa Special Technical Services
ENATO Consolidated Contractors Company
Blue City Northern Minerals Company
Andam International Sweets of Oman
SUR Desalination (Bahwan Veolia Water) Lalbuksh Voltas Engineering Services
STFA Bahwan Veolia Water LLC
Larsen amp Turbo COWI-Larsen
GALFAR Khimji Permoglaze (Oman) LLC
AATCO United Chrome LLC
Interbeton amp Six Construct Oman Flour Mills Company
Douglas OHI Oman National Engineering amp Investment
VALE -Oman Petrogas
BP Oman Sohar aluminium
Siemens-Oman American Embassy
Tawoos Catering Wacasco Catering
MAF DALKIA Al Futtaim amp Sons
Enhance Khimji Ramdas LLC
Oman Oasis National Mineral water CO LLC
Areej Vegetablesamp Oil Derivatives National Pharmaceuticals
Towell Infrastructure Tulip Inn
The Chedi Grand Hyatt
Al Bustan Palace Muscat Holiday INN
Hotel Ibis Park Inn
Radisson Blu Mother Care
Tabreed Taghleef Indusries
NABIL Biscuits ATTCO
Worely parrsion AECOM
Honda Rotem Abensia
Global Gypsum Board Minvest
Global Engineering SteamTech
Mazoom Pharmacy Muscat Pharmacy
IBN- SINA Pharmacy Golden Jood Trading
Sun rise Global Beya Global Muscat
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MECHANICAL CORROSION AND METALLURGICAL TESTING
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Lonestar Alpha has the capability to cater to the physical metallurgical testing requirements of a wide range of
materials and products The testing capability and experience are recognized by reputed organizations like
PDO OXY BP OGC etc and third party inspection agencies Tests are generally carried out to international
standards set by ASTM BS ASME API AWS and others Lonestar Alpha offers quality service to
international standards accurate results and quick turnaround at reasonable cost
Lonestar Alpha Mechanical Metallurgical Corrosion Testing Capabilities Include
Tensile compression Test Vickers Hardness RockwellBrinell Hardness
Impact (Ambient temp to -196degC) BendFlatteningNick Break Test Elevated Temperature
tensile testing
Corrosion Test - ASTM
A262G48G28ASTM A 923
ASTM E 562 Ferrite measurement
by ferritscope Flexure
Proof Load Breaking Load Failure Load
Coating Thickness Coating Continuity Coating Adhesion
MacroMicro Examination Fillet Weld Break Nick Break
HIC SSCC test in accordance with
NACE standards Chemistry by OES
Failure Analysis and
Material Investigation
Chemical analysis of metallic materials of
Fe and Ni base alloys In situ Replica Metallography
Metallic sample collection at
site for chemical analysis
Strand wire testing for mechanical
properties Portable hardness testing Manhole Cover testing
Rubber testing Geo-textile testing HDPE testing
Materials frequently tested include
Metals and alloy products such as plates shapes bares pipes and fittings
Welding procedure qualification test coupons
Welding consumable qualification test coupons
Welder qualification test coupons
Welding procedure test coupons
Steel Bars Wires and Fabric for concrete reinforcement
Galvanized Steel products
Fasteners
Metal Castings
Cemented Carbide Products
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Lonestar Alpha Laboratories offers a wide range of metallurgical services to many diverse industries supported by
an experienced team of metallurgical engineers trained technicians and modern equipment The following
services are offered
o Laboratory Metallography and Microscopy
o Replica and In-situ Metallography
o Corrosion Testing and Evaluation
o Condition Usability and Remaining Life Assessment
o Failure Analysis and Investigation
o Other Services
Laboratory Metallography and Microscopy
Scanning Electron Microscopy
Stereomicroscopy
Energy Dispersive X-ray Analysis
Fractrography
Macrostructural Examination
Microstructural Examination
Microhardness Evaluation
Replica and In-situ Metallography
In-situ Replica Metallography
Replication of Fractures
Replication of Surface Features
Corrosion Testing and Evaluation
Lonestar Alpha is equipped to undertake corrosion testing and evaluation in accordance with NACE and ASTM
standards for qualification of materials used in corrosive environments which include sea water brine blackish
water and sour service The following tests are conducted
Resistance to Pitting and Crevice Corrosion
Susceptibility to Intergranular Corrosion Attack
Resistance to Sulfide Stress Cracking (SSC)
Resistance to Hydrogen Induced Cracking (HIC)
Examination of Scales and Corrosion Products
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Condition Usability and Remaining Life Assessment
Periodic inspections serve to identify degradation processes at an early stage and thereby provide necessary
information for assessment of condition usability and remaining life Further the initiation of timely repair or
replacement actions substantially reduced or eliminates costly capital and downtime losses
Lonestar has the capability and experience to perform comprehensive inspections necessary for condition
usability and remaining life assessment of a wide range of materials and components used in structures plants and
operating equipment
Power plant and auxiliary boiler tubes headers and connectors
Turbine nozzles vanes combustor lines and casings
Oil and gas processing equipment and components
Equipment and components of marineoffshore structures
Drilling and downhole equipment and components
Engine Components
Failure Analysis and Investigation
Supported by its integrated analytical facilities and the diverse professional capabilities of its staff Lonestar has
for the last several years provided accurate and timely analyses and investigations into failures of components
Reports include comprehensive photographic documentation of observations discussions of findings conclusions
on the mechanism and root cause of failure
Other Services
Lonestar offer assistance in the following areas
Material selection for intended service
Preparation of material testing and inspection procedures
Study of failure mechanisms of complex systems
Troubleshooting
Research and development
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LIST OF METALLURGY TESTS
LIST OF METALLURGY LAB EQUIPMENTS Instron Universal Tensile Tester Lathe Machine
Satec Charpy Impact testing machine Charpy Broaching Machine
Forcipol Bend Testing machine Gas Cutting Gear
Olympus Metallurgical Microscope Carl Zeiss
microscope upto 1600X
Stereo Microscope
Metlabcorp Micro Polisher Digital Verniers
Automatic Polishing machine Digital Micrometers
Water Chiller Bath Coating thickness Meter
Optorama Shadowgraph Holiday detector
Digital thermometers Band Saw Machine
Vickers hardness tester Hack Saw Machine
Fischer Ferritscope Universal Milling Machine
STEEL REBARS EXOTIC MATERIAL
Tensile Tests Bend Tests
Elevated Temperature Tensiles Rebar Tensile Bend and Rebend
Proof Load test Fracture Test
Macro Preparation amp Examination Coating thickness test Holiday Detection Test
Peel Off Test Vickers Rockwell Hardness Survey
Charpy Impact Test Micro Examination with photograph
Ferrite Count (Point Count method) - count Ferrite Content (Magnetic Method) - spots
A262 Test Practice CE ASTM G48ASTM G28 tests
SSCC Test HIC Test
Chemical Analysis XRD EDXRF Analysis
SEMEDS Analysis Detailed Failure Investigation Material investigation
CTOD In-situ Replica Metallography
Strand Wire Tensile Test Manhole Cover Compression Test
Ring Stiffness Test GRE Rubber Plastic Geo-textile Tensile testing
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KEY STAFF AT METALLURGY LAB
Anil Vashishta Pratik Raval Sasikumar Isehaq Chezian
NAME DESIGNATION QUALIFICATION EXPERIENCE
Anil Vashishta Operations Manager
Metallurgical Head
BE Metallurgical
Engineering 24 years
Pratik Raval Test House Supervisor BE Mechanical
Engineering 10 years
KSasikumar Senior Metallurgist BE Metallurgical
Engineering 14 years
GChezhian Metallurgist BE Metallurgical
Engineering 06 years
Ishaq Al Harassi Senior Engineer BE Mechanical
Engineering 08 years
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BRANCHES amp CONTACTS
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LONESTAR ALPHA LABORATORIES BRANCHES amp CONTACTS
Website
wwwlonestaralphacom
General Email infolonestaralphacom
Branches
Muscat (Central Laboratory) PO Box 1197 PC 130 Azaiba ndash Muscat Sultanate of Oman
Tel +968 24501524 24505590
Fax +968 24503814
Email muscatlablonestaralphacom
Muscat (Chemistry Environmental) PO Box 1197 PC 130 Azaiba ndash Muscat Sultanate of Oman
Tel +968 24504206 24504924
Fax +968 24502635
Email chemlablonestaralphacom
Muscat (Micro-biology) PO Box 1197 PC 130 Azaiba ndash Muscat Sultanate of Oman
Tel +968 24504206 24504924
Fax +968 24502635
Email microlablonestaralphacom
Sohar PO Box 84 PC 327 Sohar Industrial Estate Sohar ndash Sultanate of Oman
Tel +968 26751775 26751920 26751976
Fax +968 26751331
Email civilsoharlonestaralphacom
Duqm Tel +968 99278040 92303290
Fax +968 24503814
Email duqmlablonestaralphacom
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Salalah
Tel +968 2321 3390 +968 92038358
Fax +968 2321 3391
Email salalahlablonestaralphacom
Key Personals
Administration
Dawood Al-Harrasi
Chief Executive Officer
+968 91111411 dawoodalharrasilonestaralphacom
Saif Al-Harthi
Business Development Manager
+968 90122471 saifalharthylonestaralphacom
Santosh Elapanda
QHSE Manager
+968 99881224 santoshelapandalonestaralphacom
Moncy Thomas
Finance HR amp Admin Manager
+968 99221293 moncythomaslonestaralphacom
Operations
Anil Vashishta
Operations Manager Metallurgical Head
+968 99866907 anilvashishtalonestaralphacom
Civil Engineering Material Lab Hukam Chand
Civil Engineering Country Manager - Civil
+968 99445354 hukamchandlonestaralphacom
Naresh Paladugu
Civil Engineering Technical Manager - Civil
+968 99063458 nareshpaladugulonestaralphacom
Rakesh
Civil Engineering Lab Manager - Sohar Lab
+968 92869691 civilsoharlonestaralphacom
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FrancisMD
Civil Engineering Lab Manager ndash Salalah Lab
+968 92038358 Salalahlablonestaralphacom
Tomiyo
Civil Engineering Senior Lab Technician - Duqm Lab
+968 99278040 duqmlablonestaralphacom
Geotechnical Engineering Lab
J Pavan Kumar
Geotechnical Engineering Sr Geotechnical engineer
+968 99887852 ameerudeenlonestaralphacom
Chemical Microbiology amp Environmental Lab
P Tejali
Chemical Microbiology amp Environmental Engineering Lab Manager
+968 99887834 tejaliparsekarlonestaralphacom
Asad
Chemical amp Environmental Engineering Assistant Manager Chemistry
+968 99884612 asadnaqvilonestaralphacom
Vinu Mohan
Food amp Microbiology Testing
+968 99248181 vinumohanlonestaralphacom
Metallurgy Lab
Email metlablonestaralphacom
Anil Vashishta
Metallurgy Lab Manager Metallurgy
+968 99866907 anilvashishtalonestaralphacom
Pratik Raval
Metallurgy Lab Test House Supervisor
+968 99880633 pratikravallonestaralphacom
Sasi Kumar
Metallurgy Lab Senior Metallurgist
+968 99843415 sasikumarlonestaralphacom
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LOCATION MAPS
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1 MUSCAT
2 Muscat ndash Chemistry Lab
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3 SOHAR
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4 DUQM
5 SALALAH
Registered with Directorate General for Specification amp measurements
Approved by PDO ISOIEC 170252005 Certified by SGS for ISO 9001
GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING
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Lonestar Alpha Labs undertake onshore amp offshore ground investigations for a wide variety of civil and
industrial construction infrastructure and pipeline projects We pride ourselves by adopting the same
professional approach to both large multi-disciplinary investigation projects as well as small simple structures
Our Investigation is supervised by highly qualified amp experienced geotechnical engineers and geologists
General Geotechnical Engineering Services
Design and planning of ground investigations
Settlement Monitoring
Foundation Designs and Proof Checking
Design of Reinforced Earth Structures
Design of Deep Foundations (Piles Well) amp Mat Foundations
Borehole drilling amp soil investigations (SPT)
Dynamic Cone Penetration Testing (DCPT)
Static Cone Penetration Test with pore-pressure measurement (CPTU)
Sample coring and analysis
Down hole and Cross Hole Seismic Tests
Trial pitting and trenching
Slope stability analysis amp studies
Pumping Tests and permeability Lugeon Tests
Double Ring Infiltrometer Tests
Plate bearing Tests and in-situ CBRs
Electrical Resistively Test
Thermal Resistivity Test
Resistively Profiling amp Resistivity Mapping
Groundwater Monitoring Sampling and Analysis
Preparation of factual and interpretative reporting
Soil Investigations
Soil Geotechnical investigations are performed by geotechnical engineers to obtain information on the physical
and mechanical properties of soil and rock around a site to design earthworks and foundations for proposed
structures and for repair of distress to earthworks and structures caused by subsurface conditions A geotechnical
investigation includes surface exploration and subsurface exploration of a site Our rigs are cable to drill vertical
holes down to 400m and inclined holes down to 200m below existing ground level
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Soil sampling using variety of samplers to collect disturbed samples relatively undisturbed samples and
undisturbed samples Samplers such as Hand Shovel Machine driven auger continuous flight auger Split-
Spoon SPT sampler Shelby Tube Sampler Piston Sampler
Laboratory tests
A wide variety of laboratory tests performed on soils and rocks to measure different properties
Although detailed list of laboratory testing is presented in Civil section some of the typical tests involved in the
investigation are given below
Water Content
Particle size Analysis Grain Size Distribution
Sedimentation Hydrometer analysis
Atterberg limits
California Bearing Ratio (CBR)
Direct Shear Test
Oedometer Test (Consolidation)
Swelling Pressure Test
Tri-axial Test
Unconfined Compressive Strength
Chemical Analysis of Soil and Water
In-Situ geotechnical tests
Standard Penetration Test (SPT) - in-situ standard penetration test designed to provide information on the
properties of soil while also collecting a disturbed soil sample for grain-size analysis and soil classification
Dynamic Cone Penetration Test (DCPT) - in-situ dynamic cone penetration test designed to provide
information on the properties of sub soil of natural ground or for pavement DCPT is useful to determine the in-
situ CBR and subgrade modulus
Cone Penetration Test (CPT) ndash standard Cone Penetration Test is performed using an instrumented probe
with a conical tip pushed into the soil hydraulically at a constant rate CPT instrument records tip resistance
friction resistance along the sleeve and pore-pressure measurement For bigger sites usually the CPTs are
performed in combination with drilling of boreholes to correlate so that the investigation is economical and
appropriate CPT data interpretation is used for correlation of soil properties and also to determine Soil Bearing
Capacity (SBC)
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Constant head Falling head permeability tests - Estimating Hydraulic conductivity (or permeability)
of different types of soil is the most important step in designing any groundwater control system The knowledge
of this property is much useful in solving problems involving yield of water bearing strata seepage through
earthen dams stability of earthen dams and embankments of canal bank affected by seepage settlement etc The
falling head method of determining permeability is used for soil with low discharge where as the constant head
permeability test is used for coarse-grained soils with a reasonable discharge in a given time For very fine-
grained soil capillarity permeability test is recommended
Lugeon Test or Packer Tests - Estimating Hydraulic conductivity (or permeability) of different types of
rocks is a key step in designing any groundwater control system in a rock We do perform Packer Permeability
Tests in Rocks
Groundwater Monitoring
Our geotechnical field staffs are well trained for installing Piezometers and groundwater monitoring Piezometers
are two types viz Type-1 is Standpipe Piezometer and Type-2 is Vibrating-Wire Piezometers Standpipe
piezometer facilitates Groundwater levels measurement using dip meter or water level indicators while VW
piezometers are useful for monitoring Pore-Water pressures continuously using special devices attached to data
loggers
Groundwater Samples can be collected for analysis in the chemical and microbiological lab Routine drinking
water analysis trace metals and organic parameters can be tested and evaluated
Slope Stability Studies
The field of slope stability encompasses the analysis of static and dynamic stability of slopes of earth and rock-fill
dams slopes of other types of embankments excavated slopes and natural slopes in soil and soft rock Lonestar
Alpha can provide slope stability investigation analysis (including modelling) and design mitigation which can
be completed by our well trained and qualified geologists and geotechnical engineers
Settlement Monitoring
Settlement Monitoring surveys is performed to determine the degree of horizontal and vertical displacement of
structures pavements and embankments over a defined period Severe pavement damage and structural failure
can be a direct result of settlement and therefore it is critical that movement be detected and measured Our Senior
Engineering Surveyors and Geotechnical Engineers are available to assist you with the development and
implementation of a monitoring system to suit individual requirements
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Other Geotechnical Field Tests
Plate Load Tests
In-Situ CBR Tests
Soil Electrical Resistivity Tests
Soil Thermal Resistivity Tests
Pile Integrity Tests
Infiltration Rate Tests using Double Ring Infiltrometer
Geotechnical Field Tests
Geophysical seismic tests are useful to determine dynamic soil rock properties which will be used in
design of machine and any other vibrating equipment foundations
Two typical seismic tests performed as part of the geotechnical investigations are
Downhole seismic test and
Crosshole seismic test
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LIST OF GEOTECHNICAL TESTS
LIST OF GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING EQUIPMENTS
Drilling Rigs Desco Inc 2No SP4500S amp 3No
SP3500S (crawler)
Split-Spoon Sampler
Drilling Rig Ellettari EK100S amp EK 200S (crawler) Piston Type Samples
Drilling Rigs Truck Mounted Vibrating Wire Piezometers Devices amp Loggers
Drilling Rods Tricone Bits
Standard SPT sets and rods Tungsten Carbide Drilling Bits (96mm amp 101mm amp
above)
Single Double amp Triple Tube Core Barrels ndash
Conventional amp Wireline system
Diamond Bits Surface amp Impregnated (96mm amp
101mm amp above) ndash Conventional amp Wireline system
Shelby Tubes Automatic Water level Meter
Dynamic Cone Penetrometer Test equipment (DCPT) Bailers for Groundwater Sampling
Down-The-Hole Hammer (DTH Hammer) Packer Test Apparatus
Surveying Equipments (Auto Levels Total Station
GPS and Accessories)
Variable Geotechnical Softwares (gINT etc)
Thermal Resistivity Test Apparatus (KD2 Pro) Electrical Resistivity Test Apparatus (Nillson)
SUBSURFACE SOIL ROCK GROUNDWATER
Soil Investigation Drilling in Soils and Rocks
Bearing Capacity amp Settlement Analysis Slope Stability Analysis
Trial Pits Standard Penetration Test - SPT
Permeability in Soil (Falling Constant Head) Dynamic Cone Penetration Test - DCPT
Permeability in Rock (Lugeon Packer Test) Infiltration Rate Tests
Groundwater Monitoring and Sampling Installation of Inclinometers amp Pressure Meters
In-situ CBR Tests Installation of Piezometers
Soil Swelling Tests Plate Load Tests
Vane Shear Tests Soil Electrical Resistivity Tests
Down Hole Seismic Tests Cross Hole Seismic Tests
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KEY STAFF AT GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING
NAME DESIGNATION QUALIFICATION EXPERIENCE
J Pavan Kumar Sr Geotechnical Engineer MTech - Geotechnical 8
Tauseef anwar Geologist MSc Geology 5
Bahrudeen assain
Mohammed Geologist MSc Geology 5
Anjali Geologist BSc in Geology 8
Imran Ishaq Engineering asst Dip Civil 5
Mohammed Al-Ansari Logistics and Supervisor High School 10
Ameen Khalfan Field Coordinator High School 8
Abdullah Field Coordinator High School 5
Rit Bahadur Drilling Operator High School 15
Purna Bahadur Drilling Operator High School 16
Rajan Basnet Drilling Operator High School 10
Subarna Paija Drilling Operator High School 11
Lil Bahadur Sr Mechanic High School 11
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RECENT GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING PROJECTS Project Client Consultant No of Boreholes
Oman National Railway
Project Segments 2 amp 6
Italferr SpA MOTC 65 BH 80 TP amp
Piezometers
Bunker Terminal at Duqm Oman Oil Marketing Co
(OOMC)
Worley Parsons Oman
Engineering (WPOE)
10 BH amp MASW
survey
Mahdah ndash Rawdah Road
Dualization project
Premier International Mott McDonald 22 BH 15 TP amp
Slope stability
Yibal-Khuff FEED project Galfar Engg amp
Contracting Co SAOG
Petroleum Development
Oman (PDO)
95 BH 45 TP amp 11
Downhole seismic
Well pad stability
investigations at Fahud
Mabrouk Khulud West D
Galfar Engg amp
Contracting Co SAOG
Petroleum Development
Oman (PDO)
18 BH
Batinah Expressway Pkg 3 Simplex Infrastructure Parsons International
MOTC
79 BH
Adam ndash Thumrait
Dualization Project
Parsons International MOTC 150 BH 365 TP
Lime Calcination project at
Salalah
Carmeuse Inc - 15 BH 10 TP amp
Diagraphy drilling
Duqm Area A B amp C Sultan Qaboos University
(SQU)
SEZAD 65 BH amp 20 TP
Various Substation projects
in all Governorates
Dawood Engineering
Consultancy
Mezoon Electricity 50 BH 25 TP 50
ERTs
Chromite Quarry Drilling Arabian Gulf Trading - 7 BH
Transmission line at Taqah Rukun Al Yaqeen Int Mott McDonald 50 BH amp 61 TP
Izz ndash Adam Road
Dualization Project
Galfar Engg amp
Contracting Co SAOG
National Engg Services
of Pakistan (NESPAK)
25 BH amp 8 TPs
Bid bid ndash Sur Road
Dualization Project
Astaldi ndash Ozkar Joint
Venture
Dar Al-Handassah
(Lebonan)
89 BH 8 TPs
Piezometers
Water Distribution Network
at Al Amerat
Taeyoung ndash Hasan Juma
Baker JV
Sogreah Consultants 25 BH 130 TP amp Soil
Resistivity
Taxiway and Airlift Ramp
at Al Musannah Airbase
American International
Contractors Inc
- 34 BH amp 62 TP
Water Distribution Network
at Al Khoud
Towell Infrastructure
Projects Co LLC
National Engg Services
of Pakistan (NESPAK)
11 BH 7 TP amp Soil
Resistivity
Interchanges btn Airport amp
Muscat Expressway
Soares Da Costa ndash Oman
United Engg Services JV
Parsons International 15 BHs amp 10 TP
Oman Botanic Garden Diwan Royal Court Alatec (Spain) 75 BH
Qurayiat-Al-Amerat Road Muscat Municipality Parsons International 6 BH
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Tunnel
Al-Haffa District
Development Infrastructure
Dohfar Municipality Dar Al-Handassah
(Lebonan)
11 BH
Piezometers
Salam Resort amp Spa in Yiti
Muscat
Sama Dubai Halcrow International 58 BH
amp Piezometers
Al-Ansab STP Galfar Engineering amp
Contracting
Khatib AlAmi 6 BH
Limestone Quarry for
Doqoum Dry Dock
Daewoo Co Daewoo Co 6 BH
Barka Water Reservoir
Expansion Works
Galfar Engineering amp
Contracting
Mott Mac Donald 12 BH
Soil Resistivity
Information Centers at
Nizwa amp Ibri
Ministry of Higher
Education
Development Services amp
Maintenance
6 BH
Irrigation System Plan for
Dhofar Municipality
Dhofar Municipality Consulting Engineering
Services
7 BH
Infiltration Tests
Cyclone Damage
Rehabilitation Works in Ras
Al-Hadd
CCC Parsons International Investigation for
Ground
Improvement
Soil Resistivity OMIFCO - Soil Resistivity
Seeb Cornice Road
Improvement Bridges
Muscat Municipality Atkins 7 BH
Dualization FarqNizwa to
Marfaa Daris Road
Ministry of Transport and
Communication
Parsons International 18 BH
Dualization of Al Kharjiah
Street
Muscat Municipality Parsons International 6 BH
Bidbid Sur Road Sec-1 MOTC Dar Al Handasah 31 BH Piezometers
120TPs
Flood Protection Dams-
Liwa and Shinaz Area
Ministry of water
resources and regional
municipalities
Renardet amp Fitchner 29 BH 40 TPs
Housing at Hail Al Ghaf
Quriyat
Muscat Municipality - 10 BH amp 10 TPs
132kV OHL from Harweel
to Thumrait
Petroleum Development
Oman
Worley Parsons 11 BH 11TPs amp ERT
132kV OHL from Dank to
Al Hail
Civil Co Contracting OETC Energoprojekt
Mott Mac Donald
43 BH 20 TPs amp
ERT
132kV OHL from Al Wasit
to Buraimi Grid Ss
Civil Co Contracting OETC Energoprojekt
Mott Mac Donald
27 BH 11TPrsquos amp
ERT
Al Athaiba Junction
Improvements
Muscat Municipality Parsons Intl Co 12 BH 7 TP Asphalt
Coring
Third Laneing from Bait Al Muscat Municipality Parsons International 35 BH 34 TP
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Barka to Mabelah Asphalt Coring
Design and construction of
Dualization of Al Murtaffa
street
Muscat Municipality Parsons International 26 BH 15 TP
Asphalt Coring
Proposed Tower
Constructions in OMAN
Ministry of Broadcasting Rohde amp Schwarz 16BH
EPC of power plant Daleel
Facility
L amp T Electromech Mott Mac Donald 7 BH 10TP ERT
Royal Suite at Haima and
Emergency block
Dewan of Royal Court Tebodin amp Partners LLC 4BH 4TP
Navigation Aids System
Muscat International
Airport and Salalah Airport
Thales Deutschland
Germany
Thales Deutschland
Germany
6BH 5ERT
Upgrade of DPS amp B-Block
facility Daleel oil Fields
Daleel Petroleum Attila Dogan 4BH 2ERT
13233kV Grid Station at
Quriyat
OETC LnT Oman Energoprojekt amp Parsons 4BH TPs
132kV OHL from Quriyat
to Jahloot
OETC LnT Oman Energoprojekt amp Parsons 60BH 60TPs 60ERT
Supreme Court at Al
Ghubra Guest House
Royal Court Affairs
Royal Estates The Palace
Consulting Engineering
Services LLC
12BH TPs
GEOTECH DRILLING RIGS
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DESCO SP4500S Rigs DESCO SP3500S Rigs
Site Work Photographs
GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION ndash AREA A B amp C at Duqm
Client SEZAD Consultant SQU
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GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION ndash Yibal Khuff Project at Yibal
Client Galfar Engg amp Cont Consultant PDO
GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION ndash Inclined Coring at Chromite Mine near Sumail
Client Arabian Gulf Trading
GEOTEC
HNICAL INVESTIGATION ndash Oman National Railway Project
Segments 2 amp 6
Client MOTC Consultant Italferr SpA
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GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION FOR
BARKA WATER RESERVOIR EXPANSION
Client Galfar Consultant Mott Mac Donald
SUBSURFACE INVESTIGATION BIDBID-SUR ROAD
SECTION 1
Client MOTC Consultant Dar Al Handasah Shair amp Partners
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GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION FOR SEEB-CORNICHE ROAD
IMPROVEMENT BRIDGE 6 MUSCAT
Client Muscat Municipality Consultant Atkins
GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION FOR 132KV OHL FROM DANK
TO AL HAIL amp 132KV OHL FROM SIBETHA TO BURAIMI
Client CivilCo Consultant Mott Mac Donald Energoprojekt
GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION FOR FLOOD PROTECTION DAMS
SHINAZ AREA ndash HATTA-A HATTA-B FAYDH amp BIDAH
Client MRMWR Consultant Fitchner amp Renardet
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DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF FLYOVER WIDENING AND JUNCTION IMPROVEMENTS AT AL ATHAIBA INTERCHANGE
Client Muscat Municipality Consultant Parsons
DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF THIRD LANING OF MAIN ROAD FROM AL MAWELAH INTERCHANGE TO BAIT AL BARKHA RA
Client Muscat Municipality Consultant Parsons
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SURVEYING WITH TOTAL STATION EQUIPMENT FOR
GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING PURPOSES
ELECTRICAL RESISTIVITY TEST
RESISTIVITY MAPPING amp RESISTIVITY PROFILING
PIEZOMETER INSTALLATION INCLINED DRILLING WITH PACKER TEST
CHEMICALENVIRONMENTAL amp
MICROBIOLOGICAL TESTING
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Lonestar Alpha Lab provides a full range of chemical environmental and microbiological analytical services to
industrial engineeringconsulting and government clients throughout the Sultanate of Oman Lonestar Alpha
analytical expertise includes organic and inorganic analyses of water soil air food and many other matrices The
lab production capability capacity and advancement of instrumentation ensure the reliability and performance
needed to successfully deliver major analytical projects Instruments are dedicated to specific matrices and
analyses to prevent cross contamination Our reports are fully supported by QAQC deliverables designed to meet
the requirements of the regulatory program for which the data will be utilized Our reports are designed for ease-
of-results interpretation as well as efficient validation of the support data
TESTING DIFFERENT MATRICES
DomesticFormationGroundReclamation Water
Desalination Water amp Marine Samples
Marine Life
Plant Tissue
Reverse Osmosis
Soils amp Sediments
Food Products
Metal Samples
Concrete Products
CHEMICALENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS
WaterWastewater Metallic Constituents
WaterWastewater Organic Constituents
Water Cations amp Anions
Ambient Air Quality Monitoring
Stack amp Process Emission Monitoring
Indoor Air Quality
Contamination Pollution Studies Environmental Chemistry organics inorganics metals
Analytical chemistry using AAS XRF OES IRC and wet chemistry
Noise amp Vibration Monitoring
Microbiological Analysis
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AMBIENT AIR amp STACK EMISSION MONITORING
CO amp CO2
Hydrogen Sulfide
Hydrocarbons
Metal Particulates
NOx SOx
Oxygen
Volatile Organic Compounds
Dioxin amp Furion
MICROBIOLOGICAL AIR QUALITY MONITORING
Bacteria(CFUm3
Moulds (CFUm3)
Identification of Microorganisms up to Species level
INDOOR AIR QUALITY (IAQ)
Lonestar Alpha leads the way in Indoor Air Quality Services with our dedicated team of field staff and the latest
equipment We are equipped to investigate chemical and biological exposure situations
IAQ Air Monitoring Services
VOCs and SVOCs
Fungal Mold Indentification Quantification
Total Respirable Particulates
Toxic Vapors
Sick Building Syndrome
Bacterial Indentification Quantification
Typical IAQ Surveys
IAQ profile for preliminary building study
Baseline IAQ monitoring
Mold Fungal contamination monitoring using spore trap sampling devices
Compliance monitoring for municipal amp Government enviromental agencies
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HSE monitoring for critical response of environmental hazards
INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE (IH)
Lonestar Alpha is capable of providing a wide variety of Industrial Hygiene Service
using state of the art equipment and depth of experience with IH procedures
NoiseDosimetry TLV+8Hr TWA
Particulates (Total PM 10 PM 50 PM 25)
Combustible Gases (Total Hydrocarbons)
VOCs and SVOCs
Total and Respirable Fibers
Metals and Inorganics
Typical Industrial Hygiene Monitoring
HSE monitoring for corporate or client requirec field data collection
Compliance monitoring for Municipal or Governmental agency requirements
Background monitoring for comparative Environmental studies
HYGIENE AUDITING AND INSPECTIONS
Hygiene Auditing
Hygiene Inspections and Hygiene recommendations
Assisting in ISOHACCP Certifications
Microbiological Sampling and Analysis of Food and Water
Swab sampling and Air Monitoring
Hotel and Industrial HAACP and Hygiene System Implementation
Assisting in Laboratory setup and Accreditations Response monitoring for safety analysis and quality assurance audits
OIL ANALYSIS
Lube Oil
Transformer Oil
Compressor Oil
Diesel
Heavy fuel
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LIST OF CHEMICALENVIRONMENTALMICROBIOLOGICAL TESTS ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY amp ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS
WATER EFFLUENT SEAWATER SOIL SEDIMENT ANALYSIS
Acidity Sulfide Selenium
Alkalinity TDS Silicon
Ammonia Temperature Silver
Bicarbonate Total Hardness Sodium
BOD Total Nitrogen Strontium
Boron Total Organic Carbon Thallium
Chlorite chlorate Potassium
Bromate TSS Tin
Carbonate Turbidity Titanium
Chlorides Aluminum Vanadium
COD Antimony Zink
Color Arsenic Aromatic Volatile Orgabicx (BTEX)
Conductivity Barium Chlorinated Hydrocarbons
Cyanides Beryllium Crude amp Refined Product Fingerprinting
Dissolved Oxygen Cadmium Extractible Organic Halides
Fluoride Calcium Haloacetic Acids
Free Chlorine Chromium Halogenated Volatile Organics
Magnesium Hardness Cobalt Herbicides amp Pesticides
Nitrates Copper Nitroaromatic amp Cyclic Ketones
Nitrites Hexavalent Chromium Organic and Volatile Acids
Oil amp Grease Iron PCBrsquos
Organic Nitrogen Lead Polynuclear Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAH)
pH Lithium Semi Volatile Organic Compounds
Phenols Magnesium Total Organic Halides
Phosphates Mercury Total Petroleum Hydrocarbons (TPH)
Phosphorus Molybdenum Trihalomethanes
Residual Chlorine Nickel Volatile Organic Compounds
Salinity Niobium Pthalate Esters
Sodium Absorption Ratio
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FOOD CHEMICAL AND MICROBIOLOGICAL TEST
Fish and Value added fish products vegetable oils Ketchups Mayonnaise Vinegar Cooked sea
food Cooked Non sea foods Canned foods Vegetables Snacks Ghee Cheese Honey Sweats etc
CHEMICAL ANALYSIS OF FOOD
GIDELINES - OMAN STANDARDGULF STANDARDOther International Standards
TEST METHODS- AOACASTAAOCSISOSASOASTMBS
CHEMICAL ANALYSIS OF FOOD
Protein Cholesterol
Fat content Phosphorous
Vitamins Sodium
Moisture Potassium
Ash Calcium
Dietary Fibre Lead
Sugar Cadmium
Starch Mercury
Saturated Fat Iron
Unsaturated Fat Magnesium
Arsenic Aflatoxins
Moisture content Histamine
Volatile protein Irradiation
Pesticides Sudan Dyes
MICROBIOLOGICAL ANALYSIS OF FOOD
TEST METHODS ndash USFDA BAMAOACCCFRACMMEFISO
GUIDELINES ndash OMANI STANDARDGSOPHLS
MICROBIOLOGICAL ANALYSIS OF FOOD
Aerobic Plate Count Listeria monocytogens
Lactobacillus acidophilus Shelf Life Analysis
Escherichia coli Enterobacteriaceae
Escherichia coli O157 H7 Vibrio parahaemolyticus
Fecal Coliforms Shigella
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Total Coliforms Listeria spp
Staphylococcus aureus Clostridium perfringens
Salmonella Yeast and Mould
Vibrio cholera Vibrio parahaemolyticus
Anaerobic plate count Campylobacter
Histamine Bacillus cereus
Aflatoxin
CHEMISTRY OF CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL
Chemical Analysis of Cement Chemical Analysis of Lime Powder
Heat of Hydration of cement Total Alkalis
Chemical Analysis of Micro silica Chemical Analysis of Ground Granulated Blast
Furnace Slag
Sodium Absorption Ratio Leachibility Tests of Metals from Soil
Testing of Concrete making water Determination of Alkali carbonates amp Bi carbonates
Cation Exchange Capacity of Soil Organic matter content of soil
Mass loss of Ignition of soil Total Sulphate content of soil
Water soluble Sulphate content of soil Water soluble Chloride content of soil
Carbonate content of soil Acid soluble Chloride content of soil
Gypsum content of soil Ammonia content of soil
Total Sulphate content of Aggregates Total Chloride content of Aggregates
Potential Alkali ndash Silica reactivity of Aggregates Water Soluble Chloride Salts in Aggregates
Acid ndash Soluble Material in fine Aggregate Organic impurities in fine Aggregates
Determining the water content of freshly mixed
concrete
Determining the Portland cement content of the
hardened hydraulic cement concrete
Chemical analysis of hardened concrete Sulfate content of hardened concrete
Chemical analysis for metals like steel Chloride content of hardened concrete
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ORE ANALYSIS
Dolomite Ore Iron Ore
Copper Ore Nickel Ore
Chromium Ore Limestone Ore
Manganese Ore Gypsum
Dunite Quartz
STEEL CHEMISTRY
Alloys Brass amp Bronze
Aluminum Alloys Chemical Composition of Steel
ASTM A 262 (Various) Diffused Hydrogen Test
ASTM G 48 (Variou) Purity of Metals
ASTM G 6667 Nickel Alloys
OIL ANALYSIS
Appearance Flash Point Specific Gravity
Ash Content Water content Insoluble pentane
Carbon Conradson Residue Wear Metals Total Acid Number
Kinematic Viscosity Break Down voltage Total Base Number
Dissipation factor Oil Content Viscosity Index
Color Pour Point Flash Point
Copper Corrosion BS amp W Density
Neutralization number Resistivity Interfacial tension
Dissolve gas Sediment Sulphur content
Cloud point Distillation PCB
Oxidation test Gassing
AMBIENT AIR STACK MONITORING
Carbon Dioxide RPM (PM 10 5 25)
Carbon Monoxide Semi Volatile Organic Compounds
Chlorine Content SO2
Hydrogen Sulfide Total Acid Concentration
Lower Explosion Limit Total Hydrocarbon
Oxides of Nitrogen Total Particulate Concentration
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Oxygen Volatile Organic Compounds
Ozone Dioxin amp Furion
INDOOR AIR QUALITY ndash IAQ INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE - IH
Asbestos Bulk Sample Analysis Total amp Respirable Fibers
Asbestos Fiber Concentration in Air Total amp Respirable Particulates
Bacterial amp Microbial Identification Total Plate Count
FungalMould Identification Toxic Vapors
Metals VOC amp SVOC
Noise Monitoring Dosimetry TWA Yeast amp Mould Identification
MICROBIOLOGICAL ANALYSIS OF WATER
Test Method ndash BS ENISOAPHAAWWACMMEF CCFRA
GUIDELINES ndash Omani standardGSOWHODubai Municipality
WATER WASTE WATERINDUSTRIES WATER SOIL
Heterotrophic plate count
Total Coliforms
Escherichia coli
EnterococciFecal streptococci
Pseudomonas aeroginosa Staphylococcus aureus
Legionella spp Nematodes
Sulphate Reducing Bacteria Yeast amp Mould
Salmonella Microscopic observations and interpretations
Vibrio cholera Standard Plate count at 22 o C
Fecal Coliform Clostridium perfringens
Legionella anisa
Legionella Pneumophila serogroup 1
Legionella Pneumophila serogroup 2-14
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MICROBIOLOGICAL ANALYSIS OF PERSONAL SWABSSURFACE SWABSEQUIPMENT
SWABS
Total coliforms
Fecal coliforms
Escherichia coli
Aerobic plate count
Staphylococcus aureus
Yeast and Mould
Salmonella spp
COSMETICS ANALYSIS
HairoilsHair creams Hair shampooBody lotion Chemical DepilinatorsTalcum PowderDeoderants
Toilette soapSkin cream etc As per GSOOS SASO USFDAAOAC Standards
COSMETICS ANALYSIS
Appearance Thermal Stability
Color Total Fat
Odor Lead
Homogenous Cadmium
Texture Nickel
Seperation Chromium
Skin Irritation Test Ethanol insoluble matter
Marking Water insoluble matter
Language Total free Alkali
Instructions for Use Chlorides calculated as NaCl
Warning phrases concerning the product (if any) Saponification Value
Chemical and Physical Tests Free Fatty Acid as Oliec Acid
Moisture Extraneous matter
pH Total Non Acqueos content
Sediment and suspended matter Peroxide value
Alchohol content Total Bacterial count
Formaldehyde Yeast and Mould
Essential oils Pseudomonas aeroginosa
Volatile matter Staphylococcus aureus
Non volatile alcohol matter
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LIST OF CHEMICALENVIRONMENTALMICROBIOLOGICAL EQUIPMENTS
pH Meter Conductivity Meter pH Meters
Dissolved Oxygen Meter Turbidity Meter
Flame Atomic Absorption Spectrometer
FAASGFAAS Hg Analyzer
EDXRF Analyzer ndash Philips MiniPal2
Muffle Air Furnace (1100˚C) Breakdown voltage
ICP- OES Colour apparatus for OIL
GC-MSGC centrifuge
IC Open cup ndashClosed cup Flash point
UV-VIS-NIR Spectrometer HACH TAN delta Resistivity meter
Dissolved gas Analyser ( TOGA) AAS
TAN Titrator Microscope
Copper corrosion Colony Counter
Karl fisher colometric Viscometer
Interfacial tensometer OES
Biological safety Cabinet UV apparatus
Shaker Water bath
Freezer Incubator
Chillier Autoclave
Micro pipetter Vortex
pipetter
Weighing Balance
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KEY STAFF AT CHEMICALMICROBIOLOGICAL LAB
MAJOR CHEMICALENVIRONMENTAL CLIENTS
Client Client
HMR Consultants Dhofar Power Company
Geo-Resources Omani Euro Foods Industries
Al-Safa Environmental Consultancy Al-Hassan Engineering Company
Five Oceans Dawood Contracting Company
Fugro Middle East Natural Resources Consultants
Gulf Mining ICES
Muscat Chromite Sohar Steel LLC
Total Management Trading Construction Materials Industries
Emirates Trading Co Al-Shidhani Refreshments Enterprises
Oman Chromite Oman Aluminium Processing Industries LLC
Muscat Overseas Radisson Blu
National Arabian Gulf International Desalination amp Water Treatment
ASB Group Dhofar Beverages
Majan Mining Company OMASCO
Haya Oman Liquefied Natural Gas Company
Oman Polyproplene Swan Foods LLC
Oman Methanol Bahwan Engineering Co
NAME DESIGNATION EXPERIENCE
P Tejali Lab Manager 17 yrs
Asad Naqvi Chemical Lab Supervisor 17 yrs
OD Sebastian Senior Chemist 32 yrs
Vinu Mohan Senior Microbiologist 7 yrs
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Sohar Aluminum OMIFCO
Oman Refreshment Occidental Mukhaizna LLC
Shangri-La Barr Al Jissa Special Technical Services
ENATO Consolidated Contractors Company
Blue City Northern Minerals Company
Andam International Sweets of Oman
SUR Desalination (Bahwan Veolia Water) Lalbuksh Voltas Engineering Services
STFA Bahwan Veolia Water LLC
Larsen amp Turbo COWI-Larsen
GALFAR Khimji Permoglaze (Oman) LLC
AATCO United Chrome LLC
Interbeton amp Six Construct Oman Flour Mills Company
Douglas OHI Oman National Engineering amp Investment
VALE -Oman Petrogas
BP Oman Sohar aluminium
Siemens-Oman American Embassy
Tawoos Catering Wacasco Catering
MAF DALKIA Al Futtaim amp Sons
Enhance Khimji Ramdas LLC
Oman Oasis National Mineral water CO LLC
Areej Vegetablesamp Oil Derivatives National Pharmaceuticals
Towell Infrastructure Tulip Inn
The Chedi Grand Hyatt
Al Bustan Palace Muscat Holiday INN
Hotel Ibis Park Inn
Radisson Blu Mother Care
Tabreed Taghleef Indusries
NABIL Biscuits ATTCO
Worely parrsion AECOM
Honda Rotem Abensia
Global Gypsum Board Minvest
Global Engineering SteamTech
Mazoom Pharmacy Muscat Pharmacy
IBN- SINA Pharmacy Golden Jood Trading
Sun rise Global Beya Global Muscat
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MECHANICAL CORROSION AND METALLURGICAL TESTING
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Lonestar Alpha has the capability to cater to the physical metallurgical testing requirements of a wide range of
materials and products The testing capability and experience are recognized by reputed organizations like
PDO OXY BP OGC etc and third party inspection agencies Tests are generally carried out to international
standards set by ASTM BS ASME API AWS and others Lonestar Alpha offers quality service to
international standards accurate results and quick turnaround at reasonable cost
Lonestar Alpha Mechanical Metallurgical Corrosion Testing Capabilities Include
Tensile compression Test Vickers Hardness RockwellBrinell Hardness
Impact (Ambient temp to -196degC) BendFlatteningNick Break Test Elevated Temperature
tensile testing
Corrosion Test - ASTM
A262G48G28ASTM A 923
ASTM E 562 Ferrite measurement
by ferritscope Flexure
Proof Load Breaking Load Failure Load
Coating Thickness Coating Continuity Coating Adhesion
MacroMicro Examination Fillet Weld Break Nick Break
HIC SSCC test in accordance with
NACE standards Chemistry by OES
Failure Analysis and
Material Investigation
Chemical analysis of metallic materials of
Fe and Ni base alloys In situ Replica Metallography
Metallic sample collection at
site for chemical analysis
Strand wire testing for mechanical
properties Portable hardness testing Manhole Cover testing
Rubber testing Geo-textile testing HDPE testing
Materials frequently tested include
Metals and alloy products such as plates shapes bares pipes and fittings
Welding procedure qualification test coupons
Welding consumable qualification test coupons
Welder qualification test coupons
Welding procedure test coupons
Steel Bars Wires and Fabric for concrete reinforcement
Galvanized Steel products
Fasteners
Metal Castings
Cemented Carbide Products
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Lonestar Alpha Laboratories offers a wide range of metallurgical services to many diverse industries supported by
an experienced team of metallurgical engineers trained technicians and modern equipment The following
services are offered
o Laboratory Metallography and Microscopy
o Replica and In-situ Metallography
o Corrosion Testing and Evaluation
o Condition Usability and Remaining Life Assessment
o Failure Analysis and Investigation
o Other Services
Laboratory Metallography and Microscopy
Scanning Electron Microscopy
Stereomicroscopy
Energy Dispersive X-ray Analysis
Fractrography
Macrostructural Examination
Microstructural Examination
Microhardness Evaluation
Replica and In-situ Metallography
In-situ Replica Metallography
Replication of Fractures
Replication of Surface Features
Corrosion Testing and Evaluation
Lonestar Alpha is equipped to undertake corrosion testing and evaluation in accordance with NACE and ASTM
standards for qualification of materials used in corrosive environments which include sea water brine blackish
water and sour service The following tests are conducted
Resistance to Pitting and Crevice Corrosion
Susceptibility to Intergranular Corrosion Attack
Resistance to Sulfide Stress Cracking (SSC)
Resistance to Hydrogen Induced Cracking (HIC)
Examination of Scales and Corrosion Products
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Condition Usability and Remaining Life Assessment
Periodic inspections serve to identify degradation processes at an early stage and thereby provide necessary
information for assessment of condition usability and remaining life Further the initiation of timely repair or
replacement actions substantially reduced or eliminates costly capital and downtime losses
Lonestar has the capability and experience to perform comprehensive inspections necessary for condition
usability and remaining life assessment of a wide range of materials and components used in structures plants and
operating equipment
Power plant and auxiliary boiler tubes headers and connectors
Turbine nozzles vanes combustor lines and casings
Oil and gas processing equipment and components
Equipment and components of marineoffshore structures
Drilling and downhole equipment and components
Engine Components
Failure Analysis and Investigation
Supported by its integrated analytical facilities and the diverse professional capabilities of its staff Lonestar has
for the last several years provided accurate and timely analyses and investigations into failures of components
Reports include comprehensive photographic documentation of observations discussions of findings conclusions
on the mechanism and root cause of failure
Other Services
Lonestar offer assistance in the following areas
Material selection for intended service
Preparation of material testing and inspection procedures
Study of failure mechanisms of complex systems
Troubleshooting
Research and development
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LIST OF METALLURGY TESTS
LIST OF METALLURGY LAB EQUIPMENTS Instron Universal Tensile Tester Lathe Machine
Satec Charpy Impact testing machine Charpy Broaching Machine
Forcipol Bend Testing machine Gas Cutting Gear
Olympus Metallurgical Microscope Carl Zeiss
microscope upto 1600X
Stereo Microscope
Metlabcorp Micro Polisher Digital Verniers
Automatic Polishing machine Digital Micrometers
Water Chiller Bath Coating thickness Meter
Optorama Shadowgraph Holiday detector
Digital thermometers Band Saw Machine
Vickers hardness tester Hack Saw Machine
Fischer Ferritscope Universal Milling Machine
STEEL REBARS EXOTIC MATERIAL
Tensile Tests Bend Tests
Elevated Temperature Tensiles Rebar Tensile Bend and Rebend
Proof Load test Fracture Test
Macro Preparation amp Examination Coating thickness test Holiday Detection Test
Peel Off Test Vickers Rockwell Hardness Survey
Charpy Impact Test Micro Examination with photograph
Ferrite Count (Point Count method) - count Ferrite Content (Magnetic Method) - spots
A262 Test Practice CE ASTM G48ASTM G28 tests
SSCC Test HIC Test
Chemical Analysis XRD EDXRF Analysis
SEMEDS Analysis Detailed Failure Investigation Material investigation
CTOD In-situ Replica Metallography
Strand Wire Tensile Test Manhole Cover Compression Test
Ring Stiffness Test GRE Rubber Plastic Geo-textile Tensile testing
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KEY STAFF AT METALLURGY LAB
Anil Vashishta Pratik Raval Sasikumar Isehaq Chezian
NAME DESIGNATION QUALIFICATION EXPERIENCE
Anil Vashishta Operations Manager
Metallurgical Head
BE Metallurgical
Engineering 24 years
Pratik Raval Test House Supervisor BE Mechanical
Engineering 10 years
KSasikumar Senior Metallurgist BE Metallurgical
Engineering 14 years
GChezhian Metallurgist BE Metallurgical
Engineering 06 years
Ishaq Al Harassi Senior Engineer BE Mechanical
Engineering 08 years
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BRANCHES amp CONTACTS
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LONESTAR ALPHA LABORATORIES BRANCHES amp CONTACTS
Website
wwwlonestaralphacom
General Email infolonestaralphacom
Branches
Muscat (Central Laboratory) PO Box 1197 PC 130 Azaiba ndash Muscat Sultanate of Oman
Tel +968 24501524 24505590
Fax +968 24503814
Email muscatlablonestaralphacom
Muscat (Chemistry Environmental) PO Box 1197 PC 130 Azaiba ndash Muscat Sultanate of Oman
Tel +968 24504206 24504924
Fax +968 24502635
Email chemlablonestaralphacom
Muscat (Micro-biology) PO Box 1197 PC 130 Azaiba ndash Muscat Sultanate of Oman
Tel +968 24504206 24504924
Fax +968 24502635
Email microlablonestaralphacom
Sohar PO Box 84 PC 327 Sohar Industrial Estate Sohar ndash Sultanate of Oman
Tel +968 26751775 26751920 26751976
Fax +968 26751331
Email civilsoharlonestaralphacom
Duqm Tel +968 99278040 92303290
Fax +968 24503814
Email duqmlablonestaralphacom
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Tel +968 2321 3390 +968 92038358
Fax +968 2321 3391
Email salalahlablonestaralphacom
Key Personals
Administration
Dawood Al-Harrasi
Chief Executive Officer
+968 91111411 dawoodalharrasilonestaralphacom
Saif Al-Harthi
Business Development Manager
+968 90122471 saifalharthylonestaralphacom
Santosh Elapanda
QHSE Manager
+968 99881224 santoshelapandalonestaralphacom
Moncy Thomas
Finance HR amp Admin Manager
+968 99221293 moncythomaslonestaralphacom
Operations
Anil Vashishta
Operations Manager Metallurgical Head
+968 99866907 anilvashishtalonestaralphacom
Civil Engineering Material Lab Hukam Chand
Civil Engineering Country Manager - Civil
+968 99445354 hukamchandlonestaralphacom
Naresh Paladugu
Civil Engineering Technical Manager - Civil
+968 99063458 nareshpaladugulonestaralphacom
Rakesh
Civil Engineering Lab Manager - Sohar Lab
+968 92869691 civilsoharlonestaralphacom
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FrancisMD
Civil Engineering Lab Manager ndash Salalah Lab
+968 92038358 Salalahlablonestaralphacom
Tomiyo
Civil Engineering Senior Lab Technician - Duqm Lab
+968 99278040 duqmlablonestaralphacom
Geotechnical Engineering Lab
J Pavan Kumar
Geotechnical Engineering Sr Geotechnical engineer
+968 99887852 ameerudeenlonestaralphacom
Chemical Microbiology amp Environmental Lab
P Tejali
Chemical Microbiology amp Environmental Engineering Lab Manager
+968 99887834 tejaliparsekarlonestaralphacom
Asad
Chemical amp Environmental Engineering Assistant Manager Chemistry
+968 99884612 asadnaqvilonestaralphacom
Vinu Mohan
Food amp Microbiology Testing
+968 99248181 vinumohanlonestaralphacom
Metallurgy Lab
Email metlablonestaralphacom
Anil Vashishta
Metallurgy Lab Manager Metallurgy
+968 99866907 anilvashishtalonestaralphacom
Pratik Raval
Metallurgy Lab Test House Supervisor
+968 99880633 pratikravallonestaralphacom
Sasi Kumar
Metallurgy Lab Senior Metallurgist
+968 99843415 sasikumarlonestaralphacom
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LOCATION MAPS
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1 MUSCAT
2 Muscat ndash Chemistry Lab
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3 SOHAR
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4 DUQM
5 SALALAH
Registered with Directorate General for Specification amp measurements
Approved by PDO ISOIEC 170252005 Certified by SGS for ISO 9001
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Lonestar Alpha Labs undertake onshore amp offshore ground investigations for a wide variety of civil and
industrial construction infrastructure and pipeline projects We pride ourselves by adopting the same
professional approach to both large multi-disciplinary investigation projects as well as small simple structures
Our Investigation is supervised by highly qualified amp experienced geotechnical engineers and geologists
General Geotechnical Engineering Services
Design and planning of ground investigations
Settlement Monitoring
Foundation Designs and Proof Checking
Design of Reinforced Earth Structures
Design of Deep Foundations (Piles Well) amp Mat Foundations
Borehole drilling amp soil investigations (SPT)
Dynamic Cone Penetration Testing (DCPT)
Static Cone Penetration Test with pore-pressure measurement (CPTU)
Sample coring and analysis
Down hole and Cross Hole Seismic Tests
Trial pitting and trenching
Slope stability analysis amp studies
Pumping Tests and permeability Lugeon Tests
Double Ring Infiltrometer Tests
Plate bearing Tests and in-situ CBRs
Electrical Resistively Test
Thermal Resistivity Test
Resistively Profiling amp Resistivity Mapping
Groundwater Monitoring Sampling and Analysis
Preparation of factual and interpretative reporting
Soil Investigations
Soil Geotechnical investigations are performed by geotechnical engineers to obtain information on the physical
and mechanical properties of soil and rock around a site to design earthworks and foundations for proposed
structures and for repair of distress to earthworks and structures caused by subsurface conditions A geotechnical
investigation includes surface exploration and subsurface exploration of a site Our rigs are cable to drill vertical
holes down to 400m and inclined holes down to 200m below existing ground level
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Soil sampling using variety of samplers to collect disturbed samples relatively undisturbed samples and
undisturbed samples Samplers such as Hand Shovel Machine driven auger continuous flight auger Split-
Spoon SPT sampler Shelby Tube Sampler Piston Sampler
Laboratory tests
A wide variety of laboratory tests performed on soils and rocks to measure different properties
Although detailed list of laboratory testing is presented in Civil section some of the typical tests involved in the
investigation are given below
Water Content
Particle size Analysis Grain Size Distribution
Sedimentation Hydrometer analysis
Atterberg limits
California Bearing Ratio (CBR)
Direct Shear Test
Oedometer Test (Consolidation)
Swelling Pressure Test
Tri-axial Test
Unconfined Compressive Strength
Chemical Analysis of Soil and Water
In-Situ geotechnical tests
Standard Penetration Test (SPT) - in-situ standard penetration test designed to provide information on the
properties of soil while also collecting a disturbed soil sample for grain-size analysis and soil classification
Dynamic Cone Penetration Test (DCPT) - in-situ dynamic cone penetration test designed to provide
information on the properties of sub soil of natural ground or for pavement DCPT is useful to determine the in-
situ CBR and subgrade modulus
Cone Penetration Test (CPT) ndash standard Cone Penetration Test is performed using an instrumented probe
with a conical tip pushed into the soil hydraulically at a constant rate CPT instrument records tip resistance
friction resistance along the sleeve and pore-pressure measurement For bigger sites usually the CPTs are
performed in combination with drilling of boreholes to correlate so that the investigation is economical and
appropriate CPT data interpretation is used for correlation of soil properties and also to determine Soil Bearing
Capacity (SBC)
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Constant head Falling head permeability tests - Estimating Hydraulic conductivity (or permeability)
of different types of soil is the most important step in designing any groundwater control system The knowledge
of this property is much useful in solving problems involving yield of water bearing strata seepage through
earthen dams stability of earthen dams and embankments of canal bank affected by seepage settlement etc The
falling head method of determining permeability is used for soil with low discharge where as the constant head
permeability test is used for coarse-grained soils with a reasonable discharge in a given time For very fine-
grained soil capillarity permeability test is recommended
Lugeon Test or Packer Tests - Estimating Hydraulic conductivity (or permeability) of different types of
rocks is a key step in designing any groundwater control system in a rock We do perform Packer Permeability
Tests in Rocks
Groundwater Monitoring
Our geotechnical field staffs are well trained for installing Piezometers and groundwater monitoring Piezometers
are two types viz Type-1 is Standpipe Piezometer and Type-2 is Vibrating-Wire Piezometers Standpipe
piezometer facilitates Groundwater levels measurement using dip meter or water level indicators while VW
piezometers are useful for monitoring Pore-Water pressures continuously using special devices attached to data
loggers
Groundwater Samples can be collected for analysis in the chemical and microbiological lab Routine drinking
water analysis trace metals and organic parameters can be tested and evaluated
Slope Stability Studies
The field of slope stability encompasses the analysis of static and dynamic stability of slopes of earth and rock-fill
dams slopes of other types of embankments excavated slopes and natural slopes in soil and soft rock Lonestar
Alpha can provide slope stability investigation analysis (including modelling) and design mitigation which can
be completed by our well trained and qualified geologists and geotechnical engineers
Settlement Monitoring
Settlement Monitoring surveys is performed to determine the degree of horizontal and vertical displacement of
structures pavements and embankments over a defined period Severe pavement damage and structural failure
can be a direct result of settlement and therefore it is critical that movement be detected and measured Our Senior
Engineering Surveyors and Geotechnical Engineers are available to assist you with the development and
implementation of a monitoring system to suit individual requirements
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Other Geotechnical Field Tests
Plate Load Tests
In-Situ CBR Tests
Soil Electrical Resistivity Tests
Soil Thermal Resistivity Tests
Pile Integrity Tests
Infiltration Rate Tests using Double Ring Infiltrometer
Geotechnical Field Tests
Geophysical seismic tests are useful to determine dynamic soil rock properties which will be used in
design of machine and any other vibrating equipment foundations
Two typical seismic tests performed as part of the geotechnical investigations are
Downhole seismic test and
Crosshole seismic test
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LIST OF GEOTECHNICAL TESTS
LIST OF GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING EQUIPMENTS
Drilling Rigs Desco Inc 2No SP4500S amp 3No
SP3500S (crawler)
Split-Spoon Sampler
Drilling Rig Ellettari EK100S amp EK 200S (crawler) Piston Type Samples
Drilling Rigs Truck Mounted Vibrating Wire Piezometers Devices amp Loggers
Drilling Rods Tricone Bits
Standard SPT sets and rods Tungsten Carbide Drilling Bits (96mm amp 101mm amp
above)
Single Double amp Triple Tube Core Barrels ndash
Conventional amp Wireline system
Diamond Bits Surface amp Impregnated (96mm amp
101mm amp above) ndash Conventional amp Wireline system
Shelby Tubes Automatic Water level Meter
Dynamic Cone Penetrometer Test equipment (DCPT) Bailers for Groundwater Sampling
Down-The-Hole Hammer (DTH Hammer) Packer Test Apparatus
Surveying Equipments (Auto Levels Total Station
GPS and Accessories)
Variable Geotechnical Softwares (gINT etc)
Thermal Resistivity Test Apparatus (KD2 Pro) Electrical Resistivity Test Apparatus (Nillson)
SUBSURFACE SOIL ROCK GROUNDWATER
Soil Investigation Drilling in Soils and Rocks
Bearing Capacity amp Settlement Analysis Slope Stability Analysis
Trial Pits Standard Penetration Test - SPT
Permeability in Soil (Falling Constant Head) Dynamic Cone Penetration Test - DCPT
Permeability in Rock (Lugeon Packer Test) Infiltration Rate Tests
Groundwater Monitoring and Sampling Installation of Inclinometers amp Pressure Meters
In-situ CBR Tests Installation of Piezometers
Soil Swelling Tests Plate Load Tests
Vane Shear Tests Soil Electrical Resistivity Tests
Down Hole Seismic Tests Cross Hole Seismic Tests
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KEY STAFF AT GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING
NAME DESIGNATION QUALIFICATION EXPERIENCE
J Pavan Kumar Sr Geotechnical Engineer MTech - Geotechnical 8
Tauseef anwar Geologist MSc Geology 5
Bahrudeen assain
Mohammed Geologist MSc Geology 5
Anjali Geologist BSc in Geology 8
Imran Ishaq Engineering asst Dip Civil 5
Mohammed Al-Ansari Logistics and Supervisor High School 10
Ameen Khalfan Field Coordinator High School 8
Abdullah Field Coordinator High School 5
Rit Bahadur Drilling Operator High School 15
Purna Bahadur Drilling Operator High School 16
Rajan Basnet Drilling Operator High School 10
Subarna Paija Drilling Operator High School 11
Lil Bahadur Sr Mechanic High School 11
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RECENT GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING PROJECTS Project Client Consultant No of Boreholes
Oman National Railway
Project Segments 2 amp 6
Italferr SpA MOTC 65 BH 80 TP amp
Piezometers
Bunker Terminal at Duqm Oman Oil Marketing Co
(OOMC)
Worley Parsons Oman
Engineering (WPOE)
10 BH amp MASW
survey
Mahdah ndash Rawdah Road
Dualization project
Premier International Mott McDonald 22 BH 15 TP amp
Slope stability
Yibal-Khuff FEED project Galfar Engg amp
Contracting Co SAOG
Petroleum Development
Oman (PDO)
95 BH 45 TP amp 11
Downhole seismic
Well pad stability
investigations at Fahud
Mabrouk Khulud West D
Galfar Engg amp
Contracting Co SAOG
Petroleum Development
Oman (PDO)
18 BH
Batinah Expressway Pkg 3 Simplex Infrastructure Parsons International
MOTC
79 BH
Adam ndash Thumrait
Dualization Project
Parsons International MOTC 150 BH 365 TP
Lime Calcination project at
Salalah
Carmeuse Inc - 15 BH 10 TP amp
Diagraphy drilling
Duqm Area A B amp C Sultan Qaboos University
(SQU)
SEZAD 65 BH amp 20 TP
Various Substation projects
in all Governorates
Dawood Engineering
Consultancy
Mezoon Electricity 50 BH 25 TP 50
ERTs
Chromite Quarry Drilling Arabian Gulf Trading - 7 BH
Transmission line at Taqah Rukun Al Yaqeen Int Mott McDonald 50 BH amp 61 TP
Izz ndash Adam Road
Dualization Project
Galfar Engg amp
Contracting Co SAOG
National Engg Services
of Pakistan (NESPAK)
25 BH amp 8 TPs
Bid bid ndash Sur Road
Dualization Project
Astaldi ndash Ozkar Joint
Venture
Dar Al-Handassah
(Lebonan)
89 BH 8 TPs
Piezometers
Water Distribution Network
at Al Amerat
Taeyoung ndash Hasan Juma
Baker JV
Sogreah Consultants 25 BH 130 TP amp Soil
Resistivity
Taxiway and Airlift Ramp
at Al Musannah Airbase
American International
Contractors Inc
- 34 BH amp 62 TP
Water Distribution Network
at Al Khoud
Towell Infrastructure
Projects Co LLC
National Engg Services
of Pakistan (NESPAK)
11 BH 7 TP amp Soil
Resistivity
Interchanges btn Airport amp
Muscat Expressway
Soares Da Costa ndash Oman
United Engg Services JV
Parsons International 15 BHs amp 10 TP
Oman Botanic Garden Diwan Royal Court Alatec (Spain) 75 BH
Qurayiat-Al-Amerat Road Muscat Municipality Parsons International 6 BH
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Tunnel
Al-Haffa District
Development Infrastructure
Dohfar Municipality Dar Al-Handassah
(Lebonan)
11 BH
Piezometers
Salam Resort amp Spa in Yiti
Muscat
Sama Dubai Halcrow International 58 BH
amp Piezometers
Al-Ansab STP Galfar Engineering amp
Contracting
Khatib AlAmi 6 BH
Limestone Quarry for
Doqoum Dry Dock
Daewoo Co Daewoo Co 6 BH
Barka Water Reservoir
Expansion Works
Galfar Engineering amp
Contracting
Mott Mac Donald 12 BH
Soil Resistivity
Information Centers at
Nizwa amp Ibri
Ministry of Higher
Education
Development Services amp
Maintenance
6 BH
Irrigation System Plan for
Dhofar Municipality
Dhofar Municipality Consulting Engineering
Services
7 BH
Infiltration Tests
Cyclone Damage
Rehabilitation Works in Ras
Al-Hadd
CCC Parsons International Investigation for
Ground
Improvement
Soil Resistivity OMIFCO - Soil Resistivity
Seeb Cornice Road
Improvement Bridges
Muscat Municipality Atkins 7 BH
Dualization FarqNizwa to
Marfaa Daris Road
Ministry of Transport and
Communication
Parsons International 18 BH
Dualization of Al Kharjiah
Street
Muscat Municipality Parsons International 6 BH
Bidbid Sur Road Sec-1 MOTC Dar Al Handasah 31 BH Piezometers
120TPs
Flood Protection Dams-
Liwa and Shinaz Area
Ministry of water
resources and regional
municipalities
Renardet amp Fitchner 29 BH 40 TPs
Housing at Hail Al Ghaf
Quriyat
Muscat Municipality - 10 BH amp 10 TPs
132kV OHL from Harweel
to Thumrait
Petroleum Development
Oman
Worley Parsons 11 BH 11TPs amp ERT
132kV OHL from Dank to
Al Hail
Civil Co Contracting OETC Energoprojekt
Mott Mac Donald
43 BH 20 TPs amp
ERT
132kV OHL from Al Wasit
to Buraimi Grid Ss
Civil Co Contracting OETC Energoprojekt
Mott Mac Donald
27 BH 11TPrsquos amp
ERT
Al Athaiba Junction
Improvements
Muscat Municipality Parsons Intl Co 12 BH 7 TP Asphalt
Coring
Third Laneing from Bait Al Muscat Municipality Parsons International 35 BH 34 TP
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Barka to Mabelah Asphalt Coring
Design and construction of
Dualization of Al Murtaffa
street
Muscat Municipality Parsons International 26 BH 15 TP
Asphalt Coring
Proposed Tower
Constructions in OMAN
Ministry of Broadcasting Rohde amp Schwarz 16BH
EPC of power plant Daleel
Facility
L amp T Electromech Mott Mac Donald 7 BH 10TP ERT
Royal Suite at Haima and
Emergency block
Dewan of Royal Court Tebodin amp Partners LLC 4BH 4TP
Navigation Aids System
Muscat International
Airport and Salalah Airport
Thales Deutschland
Germany
Thales Deutschland
Germany
6BH 5ERT
Upgrade of DPS amp B-Block
facility Daleel oil Fields
Daleel Petroleum Attila Dogan 4BH 2ERT
13233kV Grid Station at
Quriyat
OETC LnT Oman Energoprojekt amp Parsons 4BH TPs
132kV OHL from Quriyat
to Jahloot
OETC LnT Oman Energoprojekt amp Parsons 60BH 60TPs 60ERT
Supreme Court at Al
Ghubra Guest House
Royal Court Affairs
Royal Estates The Palace
Consulting Engineering
Services LLC
12BH TPs
GEOTECH DRILLING RIGS
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DESCO SP4500S Rigs DESCO SP3500S Rigs
Site Work Photographs
GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION ndash AREA A B amp C at Duqm
Client SEZAD Consultant SQU
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GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION ndash Yibal Khuff Project at Yibal
Client Galfar Engg amp Cont Consultant PDO
GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION ndash Inclined Coring at Chromite Mine near Sumail
Client Arabian Gulf Trading
GEOTEC
HNICAL INVESTIGATION ndash Oman National Railway Project
Segments 2 amp 6
Client MOTC Consultant Italferr SpA
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GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION FOR
BARKA WATER RESERVOIR EXPANSION
Client Galfar Consultant Mott Mac Donald
SUBSURFACE INVESTIGATION BIDBID-SUR ROAD
SECTION 1
Client MOTC Consultant Dar Al Handasah Shair amp Partners
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GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION FOR SEEB-CORNICHE ROAD
IMPROVEMENT BRIDGE 6 MUSCAT
Client Muscat Municipality Consultant Atkins
GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION FOR 132KV OHL FROM DANK
TO AL HAIL amp 132KV OHL FROM SIBETHA TO BURAIMI
Client CivilCo Consultant Mott Mac Donald Energoprojekt
GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION FOR FLOOD PROTECTION DAMS
SHINAZ AREA ndash HATTA-A HATTA-B FAYDH amp BIDAH
Client MRMWR Consultant Fitchner amp Renardet
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DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF FLYOVER WIDENING AND JUNCTION IMPROVEMENTS AT AL ATHAIBA INTERCHANGE
Client Muscat Municipality Consultant Parsons
DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF THIRD LANING OF MAIN ROAD FROM AL MAWELAH INTERCHANGE TO BAIT AL BARKHA RA
Client Muscat Municipality Consultant Parsons
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SURVEYING WITH TOTAL STATION EQUIPMENT FOR
GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING PURPOSES
ELECTRICAL RESISTIVITY TEST
RESISTIVITY MAPPING amp RESISTIVITY PROFILING
PIEZOMETER INSTALLATION INCLINED DRILLING WITH PACKER TEST
CHEMICALENVIRONMENTAL amp
MICROBIOLOGICAL TESTING
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Lonestar Alpha Lab provides a full range of chemical environmental and microbiological analytical services to
industrial engineeringconsulting and government clients throughout the Sultanate of Oman Lonestar Alpha
analytical expertise includes organic and inorganic analyses of water soil air food and many other matrices The
lab production capability capacity and advancement of instrumentation ensure the reliability and performance
needed to successfully deliver major analytical projects Instruments are dedicated to specific matrices and
analyses to prevent cross contamination Our reports are fully supported by QAQC deliverables designed to meet
the requirements of the regulatory program for which the data will be utilized Our reports are designed for ease-
of-results interpretation as well as efficient validation of the support data
TESTING DIFFERENT MATRICES
DomesticFormationGroundReclamation Water
Desalination Water amp Marine Samples
Marine Life
Plant Tissue
Reverse Osmosis
Soils amp Sediments
Food Products
Metal Samples
Concrete Products
CHEMICALENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS
WaterWastewater Metallic Constituents
WaterWastewater Organic Constituents
Water Cations amp Anions
Ambient Air Quality Monitoring
Stack amp Process Emission Monitoring
Indoor Air Quality
Contamination Pollution Studies Environmental Chemistry organics inorganics metals
Analytical chemistry using AAS XRF OES IRC and wet chemistry
Noise amp Vibration Monitoring
Microbiological Analysis
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AMBIENT AIR amp STACK EMISSION MONITORING
CO amp CO2
Hydrogen Sulfide
Hydrocarbons
Metal Particulates
NOx SOx
Oxygen
Volatile Organic Compounds
Dioxin amp Furion
MICROBIOLOGICAL AIR QUALITY MONITORING
Bacteria(CFUm3
Moulds (CFUm3)
Identification of Microorganisms up to Species level
INDOOR AIR QUALITY (IAQ)
Lonestar Alpha leads the way in Indoor Air Quality Services with our dedicated team of field staff and the latest
equipment We are equipped to investigate chemical and biological exposure situations
IAQ Air Monitoring Services
VOCs and SVOCs
Fungal Mold Indentification Quantification
Total Respirable Particulates
Toxic Vapors
Sick Building Syndrome
Bacterial Indentification Quantification
Typical IAQ Surveys
IAQ profile for preliminary building study
Baseline IAQ monitoring
Mold Fungal contamination monitoring using spore trap sampling devices
Compliance monitoring for municipal amp Government enviromental agencies
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HSE monitoring for critical response of environmental hazards
INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE (IH)
Lonestar Alpha is capable of providing a wide variety of Industrial Hygiene Service
using state of the art equipment and depth of experience with IH procedures
NoiseDosimetry TLV+8Hr TWA
Particulates (Total PM 10 PM 50 PM 25)
Combustible Gases (Total Hydrocarbons)
VOCs and SVOCs
Total and Respirable Fibers
Metals and Inorganics
Typical Industrial Hygiene Monitoring
HSE monitoring for corporate or client requirec field data collection
Compliance monitoring for Municipal or Governmental agency requirements
Background monitoring for comparative Environmental studies
HYGIENE AUDITING AND INSPECTIONS
Hygiene Auditing
Hygiene Inspections and Hygiene recommendations
Assisting in ISOHACCP Certifications
Microbiological Sampling and Analysis of Food and Water
Swab sampling and Air Monitoring
Hotel and Industrial HAACP and Hygiene System Implementation
Assisting in Laboratory setup and Accreditations Response monitoring for safety analysis and quality assurance audits
OIL ANALYSIS
Lube Oil
Transformer Oil
Compressor Oil
Diesel
Heavy fuel
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LIST OF CHEMICALENVIRONMENTALMICROBIOLOGICAL TESTS ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY amp ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS
WATER EFFLUENT SEAWATER SOIL SEDIMENT ANALYSIS
Acidity Sulfide Selenium
Alkalinity TDS Silicon
Ammonia Temperature Silver
Bicarbonate Total Hardness Sodium
BOD Total Nitrogen Strontium
Boron Total Organic Carbon Thallium
Chlorite chlorate Potassium
Bromate TSS Tin
Carbonate Turbidity Titanium
Chlorides Aluminum Vanadium
COD Antimony Zink
Color Arsenic Aromatic Volatile Orgabicx (BTEX)
Conductivity Barium Chlorinated Hydrocarbons
Cyanides Beryllium Crude amp Refined Product Fingerprinting
Dissolved Oxygen Cadmium Extractible Organic Halides
Fluoride Calcium Haloacetic Acids
Free Chlorine Chromium Halogenated Volatile Organics
Magnesium Hardness Cobalt Herbicides amp Pesticides
Nitrates Copper Nitroaromatic amp Cyclic Ketones
Nitrites Hexavalent Chromium Organic and Volatile Acids
Oil amp Grease Iron PCBrsquos
Organic Nitrogen Lead Polynuclear Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAH)
pH Lithium Semi Volatile Organic Compounds
Phenols Magnesium Total Organic Halides
Phosphates Mercury Total Petroleum Hydrocarbons (TPH)
Phosphorus Molybdenum Trihalomethanes
Residual Chlorine Nickel Volatile Organic Compounds
Salinity Niobium Pthalate Esters
Sodium Absorption Ratio
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FOOD CHEMICAL AND MICROBIOLOGICAL TEST
Fish and Value added fish products vegetable oils Ketchups Mayonnaise Vinegar Cooked sea
food Cooked Non sea foods Canned foods Vegetables Snacks Ghee Cheese Honey Sweats etc
CHEMICAL ANALYSIS OF FOOD
GIDELINES - OMAN STANDARDGULF STANDARDOther International Standards
TEST METHODS- AOACASTAAOCSISOSASOASTMBS
CHEMICAL ANALYSIS OF FOOD
Protein Cholesterol
Fat content Phosphorous
Vitamins Sodium
Moisture Potassium
Ash Calcium
Dietary Fibre Lead
Sugar Cadmium
Starch Mercury
Saturated Fat Iron
Unsaturated Fat Magnesium
Arsenic Aflatoxins
Moisture content Histamine
Volatile protein Irradiation
Pesticides Sudan Dyes
MICROBIOLOGICAL ANALYSIS OF FOOD
TEST METHODS ndash USFDA BAMAOACCCFRACMMEFISO
GUIDELINES ndash OMANI STANDARDGSOPHLS
MICROBIOLOGICAL ANALYSIS OF FOOD
Aerobic Plate Count Listeria monocytogens
Lactobacillus acidophilus Shelf Life Analysis
Escherichia coli Enterobacteriaceae
Escherichia coli O157 H7 Vibrio parahaemolyticus
Fecal Coliforms Shigella
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Total Coliforms Listeria spp
Staphylococcus aureus Clostridium perfringens
Salmonella Yeast and Mould
Vibrio cholera Vibrio parahaemolyticus
Anaerobic plate count Campylobacter
Histamine Bacillus cereus
Aflatoxin
CHEMISTRY OF CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL
Chemical Analysis of Cement Chemical Analysis of Lime Powder
Heat of Hydration of cement Total Alkalis
Chemical Analysis of Micro silica Chemical Analysis of Ground Granulated Blast
Furnace Slag
Sodium Absorption Ratio Leachibility Tests of Metals from Soil
Testing of Concrete making water Determination of Alkali carbonates amp Bi carbonates
Cation Exchange Capacity of Soil Organic matter content of soil
Mass loss of Ignition of soil Total Sulphate content of soil
Water soluble Sulphate content of soil Water soluble Chloride content of soil
Carbonate content of soil Acid soluble Chloride content of soil
Gypsum content of soil Ammonia content of soil
Total Sulphate content of Aggregates Total Chloride content of Aggregates
Potential Alkali ndash Silica reactivity of Aggregates Water Soluble Chloride Salts in Aggregates
Acid ndash Soluble Material in fine Aggregate Organic impurities in fine Aggregates
Determining the water content of freshly mixed
concrete
Determining the Portland cement content of the
hardened hydraulic cement concrete
Chemical analysis of hardened concrete Sulfate content of hardened concrete
Chemical analysis for metals like steel Chloride content of hardened concrete
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ORE ANALYSIS
Dolomite Ore Iron Ore
Copper Ore Nickel Ore
Chromium Ore Limestone Ore
Manganese Ore Gypsum
Dunite Quartz
STEEL CHEMISTRY
Alloys Brass amp Bronze
Aluminum Alloys Chemical Composition of Steel
ASTM A 262 (Various) Diffused Hydrogen Test
ASTM G 48 (Variou) Purity of Metals
ASTM G 6667 Nickel Alloys
OIL ANALYSIS
Appearance Flash Point Specific Gravity
Ash Content Water content Insoluble pentane
Carbon Conradson Residue Wear Metals Total Acid Number
Kinematic Viscosity Break Down voltage Total Base Number
Dissipation factor Oil Content Viscosity Index
Color Pour Point Flash Point
Copper Corrosion BS amp W Density
Neutralization number Resistivity Interfacial tension
Dissolve gas Sediment Sulphur content
Cloud point Distillation PCB
Oxidation test Gassing
AMBIENT AIR STACK MONITORING
Carbon Dioxide RPM (PM 10 5 25)
Carbon Monoxide Semi Volatile Organic Compounds
Chlorine Content SO2
Hydrogen Sulfide Total Acid Concentration
Lower Explosion Limit Total Hydrocarbon
Oxides of Nitrogen Total Particulate Concentration
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Oxygen Volatile Organic Compounds
Ozone Dioxin amp Furion
INDOOR AIR QUALITY ndash IAQ INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE - IH
Asbestos Bulk Sample Analysis Total amp Respirable Fibers
Asbestos Fiber Concentration in Air Total amp Respirable Particulates
Bacterial amp Microbial Identification Total Plate Count
FungalMould Identification Toxic Vapors
Metals VOC amp SVOC
Noise Monitoring Dosimetry TWA Yeast amp Mould Identification
MICROBIOLOGICAL ANALYSIS OF WATER
Test Method ndash BS ENISOAPHAAWWACMMEF CCFRA
GUIDELINES ndash Omani standardGSOWHODubai Municipality
WATER WASTE WATERINDUSTRIES WATER SOIL
Heterotrophic plate count
Total Coliforms
Escherichia coli
EnterococciFecal streptococci
Pseudomonas aeroginosa Staphylococcus aureus
Legionella spp Nematodes
Sulphate Reducing Bacteria Yeast amp Mould
Salmonella Microscopic observations and interpretations
Vibrio cholera Standard Plate count at 22 o C
Fecal Coliform Clostridium perfringens
Legionella anisa
Legionella Pneumophila serogroup 1
Legionella Pneumophila serogroup 2-14
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MICROBIOLOGICAL ANALYSIS OF PERSONAL SWABSSURFACE SWABSEQUIPMENT
SWABS
Total coliforms
Fecal coliforms
Escherichia coli
Aerobic plate count
Staphylococcus aureus
Yeast and Mould
Salmonella spp
COSMETICS ANALYSIS
HairoilsHair creams Hair shampooBody lotion Chemical DepilinatorsTalcum PowderDeoderants
Toilette soapSkin cream etc As per GSOOS SASO USFDAAOAC Standards
COSMETICS ANALYSIS
Appearance Thermal Stability
Color Total Fat
Odor Lead
Homogenous Cadmium
Texture Nickel
Seperation Chromium
Skin Irritation Test Ethanol insoluble matter
Marking Water insoluble matter
Language Total free Alkali
Instructions for Use Chlorides calculated as NaCl
Warning phrases concerning the product (if any) Saponification Value
Chemical and Physical Tests Free Fatty Acid as Oliec Acid
Moisture Extraneous matter
pH Total Non Acqueos content
Sediment and suspended matter Peroxide value
Alchohol content Total Bacterial count
Formaldehyde Yeast and Mould
Essential oils Pseudomonas aeroginosa
Volatile matter Staphylococcus aureus
Non volatile alcohol matter
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LIST OF CHEMICALENVIRONMENTALMICROBIOLOGICAL EQUIPMENTS
pH Meter Conductivity Meter pH Meters
Dissolved Oxygen Meter Turbidity Meter
Flame Atomic Absorption Spectrometer
FAASGFAAS Hg Analyzer
EDXRF Analyzer ndash Philips MiniPal2
Muffle Air Furnace (1100˚C) Breakdown voltage
ICP- OES Colour apparatus for OIL
GC-MSGC centrifuge
IC Open cup ndashClosed cup Flash point
UV-VIS-NIR Spectrometer HACH TAN delta Resistivity meter
Dissolved gas Analyser ( TOGA) AAS
TAN Titrator Microscope
Copper corrosion Colony Counter
Karl fisher colometric Viscometer
Interfacial tensometer OES
Biological safety Cabinet UV apparatus
Shaker Water bath
Freezer Incubator
Chillier Autoclave
Micro pipetter Vortex
pipetter
Weighing Balance
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KEY STAFF AT CHEMICALMICROBIOLOGICAL LAB
MAJOR CHEMICALENVIRONMENTAL CLIENTS
Client Client
HMR Consultants Dhofar Power Company
Geo-Resources Omani Euro Foods Industries
Al-Safa Environmental Consultancy Al-Hassan Engineering Company
Five Oceans Dawood Contracting Company
Fugro Middle East Natural Resources Consultants
Gulf Mining ICES
Muscat Chromite Sohar Steel LLC
Total Management Trading Construction Materials Industries
Emirates Trading Co Al-Shidhani Refreshments Enterprises
Oman Chromite Oman Aluminium Processing Industries LLC
Muscat Overseas Radisson Blu
National Arabian Gulf International Desalination amp Water Treatment
ASB Group Dhofar Beverages
Majan Mining Company OMASCO
Haya Oman Liquefied Natural Gas Company
Oman Polyproplene Swan Foods LLC
Oman Methanol Bahwan Engineering Co
NAME DESIGNATION EXPERIENCE
P Tejali Lab Manager 17 yrs
Asad Naqvi Chemical Lab Supervisor 17 yrs
OD Sebastian Senior Chemist 32 yrs
Vinu Mohan Senior Microbiologist 7 yrs
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Sohar Aluminum OMIFCO
Oman Refreshment Occidental Mukhaizna LLC
Shangri-La Barr Al Jissa Special Technical Services
ENATO Consolidated Contractors Company
Blue City Northern Minerals Company
Andam International Sweets of Oman
SUR Desalination (Bahwan Veolia Water) Lalbuksh Voltas Engineering Services
STFA Bahwan Veolia Water LLC
Larsen amp Turbo COWI-Larsen
GALFAR Khimji Permoglaze (Oman) LLC
AATCO United Chrome LLC
Interbeton amp Six Construct Oman Flour Mills Company
Douglas OHI Oman National Engineering amp Investment
VALE -Oman Petrogas
BP Oman Sohar aluminium
Siemens-Oman American Embassy
Tawoos Catering Wacasco Catering
MAF DALKIA Al Futtaim amp Sons
Enhance Khimji Ramdas LLC
Oman Oasis National Mineral water CO LLC
Areej Vegetablesamp Oil Derivatives National Pharmaceuticals
Towell Infrastructure Tulip Inn
The Chedi Grand Hyatt
Al Bustan Palace Muscat Holiday INN
Hotel Ibis Park Inn
Radisson Blu Mother Care
Tabreed Taghleef Indusries
NABIL Biscuits ATTCO
Worely parrsion AECOM
Honda Rotem Abensia
Global Gypsum Board Minvest
Global Engineering SteamTech
Mazoom Pharmacy Muscat Pharmacy
IBN- SINA Pharmacy Golden Jood Trading
Sun rise Global Beya Global Muscat
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MECHANICAL CORROSION AND METALLURGICAL TESTING
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Lonestar Alpha has the capability to cater to the physical metallurgical testing requirements of a wide range of
materials and products The testing capability and experience are recognized by reputed organizations like
PDO OXY BP OGC etc and third party inspection agencies Tests are generally carried out to international
standards set by ASTM BS ASME API AWS and others Lonestar Alpha offers quality service to
international standards accurate results and quick turnaround at reasonable cost
Lonestar Alpha Mechanical Metallurgical Corrosion Testing Capabilities Include
Tensile compression Test Vickers Hardness RockwellBrinell Hardness
Impact (Ambient temp to -196degC) BendFlatteningNick Break Test Elevated Temperature
tensile testing
Corrosion Test - ASTM
A262G48G28ASTM A 923
ASTM E 562 Ferrite measurement
by ferritscope Flexure
Proof Load Breaking Load Failure Load
Coating Thickness Coating Continuity Coating Adhesion
MacroMicro Examination Fillet Weld Break Nick Break
HIC SSCC test in accordance with
NACE standards Chemistry by OES
Failure Analysis and
Material Investigation
Chemical analysis of metallic materials of
Fe and Ni base alloys In situ Replica Metallography
Metallic sample collection at
site for chemical analysis
Strand wire testing for mechanical
properties Portable hardness testing Manhole Cover testing
Rubber testing Geo-textile testing HDPE testing
Materials frequently tested include
Metals and alloy products such as plates shapes bares pipes and fittings
Welding procedure qualification test coupons
Welding consumable qualification test coupons
Welder qualification test coupons
Welding procedure test coupons
Steel Bars Wires and Fabric for concrete reinforcement
Galvanized Steel products
Fasteners
Metal Castings
Cemented Carbide Products
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Lonestar Alpha Laboratories offers a wide range of metallurgical services to many diverse industries supported by
an experienced team of metallurgical engineers trained technicians and modern equipment The following
services are offered
o Laboratory Metallography and Microscopy
o Replica and In-situ Metallography
o Corrosion Testing and Evaluation
o Condition Usability and Remaining Life Assessment
o Failure Analysis and Investigation
o Other Services
Laboratory Metallography and Microscopy
Scanning Electron Microscopy
Stereomicroscopy
Energy Dispersive X-ray Analysis
Fractrography
Macrostructural Examination
Microstructural Examination
Microhardness Evaluation
Replica and In-situ Metallography
In-situ Replica Metallography
Replication of Fractures
Replication of Surface Features
Corrosion Testing and Evaluation
Lonestar Alpha is equipped to undertake corrosion testing and evaluation in accordance with NACE and ASTM
standards for qualification of materials used in corrosive environments which include sea water brine blackish
water and sour service The following tests are conducted
Resistance to Pitting and Crevice Corrosion
Susceptibility to Intergranular Corrosion Attack
Resistance to Sulfide Stress Cracking (SSC)
Resistance to Hydrogen Induced Cracking (HIC)
Examination of Scales and Corrosion Products
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Condition Usability and Remaining Life Assessment
Periodic inspections serve to identify degradation processes at an early stage and thereby provide necessary
information for assessment of condition usability and remaining life Further the initiation of timely repair or
replacement actions substantially reduced or eliminates costly capital and downtime losses
Lonestar has the capability and experience to perform comprehensive inspections necessary for condition
usability and remaining life assessment of a wide range of materials and components used in structures plants and
operating equipment
Power plant and auxiliary boiler tubes headers and connectors
Turbine nozzles vanes combustor lines and casings
Oil and gas processing equipment and components
Equipment and components of marineoffshore structures
Drilling and downhole equipment and components
Engine Components
Failure Analysis and Investigation
Supported by its integrated analytical facilities and the diverse professional capabilities of its staff Lonestar has
for the last several years provided accurate and timely analyses and investigations into failures of components
Reports include comprehensive photographic documentation of observations discussions of findings conclusions
on the mechanism and root cause of failure
Other Services
Lonestar offer assistance in the following areas
Material selection for intended service
Preparation of material testing and inspection procedures
Study of failure mechanisms of complex systems
Troubleshooting
Research and development
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LIST OF METALLURGY TESTS
LIST OF METALLURGY LAB EQUIPMENTS Instron Universal Tensile Tester Lathe Machine
Satec Charpy Impact testing machine Charpy Broaching Machine
Forcipol Bend Testing machine Gas Cutting Gear
Olympus Metallurgical Microscope Carl Zeiss
microscope upto 1600X
Stereo Microscope
Metlabcorp Micro Polisher Digital Verniers
Automatic Polishing machine Digital Micrometers
Water Chiller Bath Coating thickness Meter
Optorama Shadowgraph Holiday detector
Digital thermometers Band Saw Machine
Vickers hardness tester Hack Saw Machine
Fischer Ferritscope Universal Milling Machine
STEEL REBARS EXOTIC MATERIAL
Tensile Tests Bend Tests
Elevated Temperature Tensiles Rebar Tensile Bend and Rebend
Proof Load test Fracture Test
Macro Preparation amp Examination Coating thickness test Holiday Detection Test
Peel Off Test Vickers Rockwell Hardness Survey
Charpy Impact Test Micro Examination with photograph
Ferrite Count (Point Count method) - count Ferrite Content (Magnetic Method) - spots
A262 Test Practice CE ASTM G48ASTM G28 tests
SSCC Test HIC Test
Chemical Analysis XRD EDXRF Analysis
SEMEDS Analysis Detailed Failure Investigation Material investigation
CTOD In-situ Replica Metallography
Strand Wire Tensile Test Manhole Cover Compression Test
Ring Stiffness Test GRE Rubber Plastic Geo-textile Tensile testing
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KEY STAFF AT METALLURGY LAB
Anil Vashishta Pratik Raval Sasikumar Isehaq Chezian
NAME DESIGNATION QUALIFICATION EXPERIENCE
Anil Vashishta Operations Manager
Metallurgical Head
BE Metallurgical
Engineering 24 years
Pratik Raval Test House Supervisor BE Mechanical
Engineering 10 years
KSasikumar Senior Metallurgist BE Metallurgical
Engineering 14 years
GChezhian Metallurgist BE Metallurgical
Engineering 06 years
Ishaq Al Harassi Senior Engineer BE Mechanical
Engineering 08 years
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BRANCHES amp CONTACTS
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LONESTAR ALPHA LABORATORIES BRANCHES amp CONTACTS
Website
wwwlonestaralphacom
General Email infolonestaralphacom
Branches
Muscat (Central Laboratory) PO Box 1197 PC 130 Azaiba ndash Muscat Sultanate of Oman
Tel +968 24501524 24505590
Fax +968 24503814
Email muscatlablonestaralphacom
Muscat (Chemistry Environmental) PO Box 1197 PC 130 Azaiba ndash Muscat Sultanate of Oman
Tel +968 24504206 24504924
Fax +968 24502635
Email chemlablonestaralphacom
Muscat (Micro-biology) PO Box 1197 PC 130 Azaiba ndash Muscat Sultanate of Oman
Tel +968 24504206 24504924
Fax +968 24502635
Email microlablonestaralphacom
Sohar PO Box 84 PC 327 Sohar Industrial Estate Sohar ndash Sultanate of Oman
Tel +968 26751775 26751920 26751976
Fax +968 26751331
Email civilsoharlonestaralphacom
Duqm Tel +968 99278040 92303290
Fax +968 24503814
Email duqmlablonestaralphacom
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Tel +968 2321 3390 +968 92038358
Fax +968 2321 3391
Email salalahlablonestaralphacom
Key Personals
Administration
Dawood Al-Harrasi
Chief Executive Officer
+968 91111411 dawoodalharrasilonestaralphacom
Saif Al-Harthi
Business Development Manager
+968 90122471 saifalharthylonestaralphacom
Santosh Elapanda
QHSE Manager
+968 99881224 santoshelapandalonestaralphacom
Moncy Thomas
Finance HR amp Admin Manager
+968 99221293 moncythomaslonestaralphacom
Operations
Anil Vashishta
Operations Manager Metallurgical Head
+968 99866907 anilvashishtalonestaralphacom
Civil Engineering Material Lab Hukam Chand
Civil Engineering Country Manager - Civil
+968 99445354 hukamchandlonestaralphacom
Naresh Paladugu
Civil Engineering Technical Manager - Civil
+968 99063458 nareshpaladugulonestaralphacom
Rakesh
Civil Engineering Lab Manager - Sohar Lab
+968 92869691 civilsoharlonestaralphacom
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FrancisMD
Civil Engineering Lab Manager ndash Salalah Lab
+968 92038358 Salalahlablonestaralphacom
Tomiyo
Civil Engineering Senior Lab Technician - Duqm Lab
+968 99278040 duqmlablonestaralphacom
Geotechnical Engineering Lab
J Pavan Kumar
Geotechnical Engineering Sr Geotechnical engineer
+968 99887852 ameerudeenlonestaralphacom
Chemical Microbiology amp Environmental Lab
P Tejali
Chemical Microbiology amp Environmental Engineering Lab Manager
+968 99887834 tejaliparsekarlonestaralphacom
Asad
Chemical amp Environmental Engineering Assistant Manager Chemistry
+968 99884612 asadnaqvilonestaralphacom
Vinu Mohan
Food amp Microbiology Testing
+968 99248181 vinumohanlonestaralphacom
Metallurgy Lab
Email metlablonestaralphacom
Anil Vashishta
Metallurgy Lab Manager Metallurgy
+968 99866907 anilvashishtalonestaralphacom
Pratik Raval
Metallurgy Lab Test House Supervisor
+968 99880633 pratikravallonestaralphacom
Sasi Kumar
Metallurgy Lab Senior Metallurgist
+968 99843415 sasikumarlonestaralphacom
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LOCATION MAPS
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1 MUSCAT
2 Muscat ndash Chemistry Lab
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3 SOHAR
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4 DUQM
5 SALALAH
Registered with Directorate General for Specification amp measurements
Approved by PDO ISOIEC 170252005 Certified by SGS for ISO 9001
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Soil sampling using variety of samplers to collect disturbed samples relatively undisturbed samples and
undisturbed samples Samplers such as Hand Shovel Machine driven auger continuous flight auger Split-
Spoon SPT sampler Shelby Tube Sampler Piston Sampler
Laboratory tests
A wide variety of laboratory tests performed on soils and rocks to measure different properties
Although detailed list of laboratory testing is presented in Civil section some of the typical tests involved in the
investigation are given below
Water Content
Particle size Analysis Grain Size Distribution
Sedimentation Hydrometer analysis
Atterberg limits
California Bearing Ratio (CBR)
Direct Shear Test
Oedometer Test (Consolidation)
Swelling Pressure Test
Tri-axial Test
Unconfined Compressive Strength
Chemical Analysis of Soil and Water
In-Situ geotechnical tests
Standard Penetration Test (SPT) - in-situ standard penetration test designed to provide information on the
properties of soil while also collecting a disturbed soil sample for grain-size analysis and soil classification
Dynamic Cone Penetration Test (DCPT) - in-situ dynamic cone penetration test designed to provide
information on the properties of sub soil of natural ground or for pavement DCPT is useful to determine the in-
situ CBR and subgrade modulus
Cone Penetration Test (CPT) ndash standard Cone Penetration Test is performed using an instrumented probe
with a conical tip pushed into the soil hydraulically at a constant rate CPT instrument records tip resistance
friction resistance along the sleeve and pore-pressure measurement For bigger sites usually the CPTs are
performed in combination with drilling of boreholes to correlate so that the investigation is economical and
appropriate CPT data interpretation is used for correlation of soil properties and also to determine Soil Bearing
Capacity (SBC)
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Constant head Falling head permeability tests - Estimating Hydraulic conductivity (or permeability)
of different types of soil is the most important step in designing any groundwater control system The knowledge
of this property is much useful in solving problems involving yield of water bearing strata seepage through
earthen dams stability of earthen dams and embankments of canal bank affected by seepage settlement etc The
falling head method of determining permeability is used for soil with low discharge where as the constant head
permeability test is used for coarse-grained soils with a reasonable discharge in a given time For very fine-
grained soil capillarity permeability test is recommended
Lugeon Test or Packer Tests - Estimating Hydraulic conductivity (or permeability) of different types of
rocks is a key step in designing any groundwater control system in a rock We do perform Packer Permeability
Tests in Rocks
Groundwater Monitoring
Our geotechnical field staffs are well trained for installing Piezometers and groundwater monitoring Piezometers
are two types viz Type-1 is Standpipe Piezometer and Type-2 is Vibrating-Wire Piezometers Standpipe
piezometer facilitates Groundwater levels measurement using dip meter or water level indicators while VW
piezometers are useful for monitoring Pore-Water pressures continuously using special devices attached to data
loggers
Groundwater Samples can be collected for analysis in the chemical and microbiological lab Routine drinking
water analysis trace metals and organic parameters can be tested and evaluated
Slope Stability Studies
The field of slope stability encompasses the analysis of static and dynamic stability of slopes of earth and rock-fill
dams slopes of other types of embankments excavated slopes and natural slopes in soil and soft rock Lonestar
Alpha can provide slope stability investigation analysis (including modelling) and design mitigation which can
be completed by our well trained and qualified geologists and geotechnical engineers
Settlement Monitoring
Settlement Monitoring surveys is performed to determine the degree of horizontal and vertical displacement of
structures pavements and embankments over a defined period Severe pavement damage and structural failure
can be a direct result of settlement and therefore it is critical that movement be detected and measured Our Senior
Engineering Surveyors and Geotechnical Engineers are available to assist you with the development and
implementation of a monitoring system to suit individual requirements
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Other Geotechnical Field Tests
Plate Load Tests
In-Situ CBR Tests
Soil Electrical Resistivity Tests
Soil Thermal Resistivity Tests
Pile Integrity Tests
Infiltration Rate Tests using Double Ring Infiltrometer
Geotechnical Field Tests
Geophysical seismic tests are useful to determine dynamic soil rock properties which will be used in
design of machine and any other vibrating equipment foundations
Two typical seismic tests performed as part of the geotechnical investigations are
Downhole seismic test and
Crosshole seismic test
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LIST OF GEOTECHNICAL TESTS
LIST OF GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING EQUIPMENTS
Drilling Rigs Desco Inc 2No SP4500S amp 3No
SP3500S (crawler)
Split-Spoon Sampler
Drilling Rig Ellettari EK100S amp EK 200S (crawler) Piston Type Samples
Drilling Rigs Truck Mounted Vibrating Wire Piezometers Devices amp Loggers
Drilling Rods Tricone Bits
Standard SPT sets and rods Tungsten Carbide Drilling Bits (96mm amp 101mm amp
above)
Single Double amp Triple Tube Core Barrels ndash
Conventional amp Wireline system
Diamond Bits Surface amp Impregnated (96mm amp
101mm amp above) ndash Conventional amp Wireline system
Shelby Tubes Automatic Water level Meter
Dynamic Cone Penetrometer Test equipment (DCPT) Bailers for Groundwater Sampling
Down-The-Hole Hammer (DTH Hammer) Packer Test Apparatus
Surveying Equipments (Auto Levels Total Station
GPS and Accessories)
Variable Geotechnical Softwares (gINT etc)
Thermal Resistivity Test Apparatus (KD2 Pro) Electrical Resistivity Test Apparatus (Nillson)
SUBSURFACE SOIL ROCK GROUNDWATER
Soil Investigation Drilling in Soils and Rocks
Bearing Capacity amp Settlement Analysis Slope Stability Analysis
Trial Pits Standard Penetration Test - SPT
Permeability in Soil (Falling Constant Head) Dynamic Cone Penetration Test - DCPT
Permeability in Rock (Lugeon Packer Test) Infiltration Rate Tests
Groundwater Monitoring and Sampling Installation of Inclinometers amp Pressure Meters
In-situ CBR Tests Installation of Piezometers
Soil Swelling Tests Plate Load Tests
Vane Shear Tests Soil Electrical Resistivity Tests
Down Hole Seismic Tests Cross Hole Seismic Tests
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KEY STAFF AT GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING
NAME DESIGNATION QUALIFICATION EXPERIENCE
J Pavan Kumar Sr Geotechnical Engineer MTech - Geotechnical 8
Tauseef anwar Geologist MSc Geology 5
Bahrudeen assain
Mohammed Geologist MSc Geology 5
Anjali Geologist BSc in Geology 8
Imran Ishaq Engineering asst Dip Civil 5
Mohammed Al-Ansari Logistics and Supervisor High School 10
Ameen Khalfan Field Coordinator High School 8
Abdullah Field Coordinator High School 5
Rit Bahadur Drilling Operator High School 15
Purna Bahadur Drilling Operator High School 16
Rajan Basnet Drilling Operator High School 10
Subarna Paija Drilling Operator High School 11
Lil Bahadur Sr Mechanic High School 11
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RECENT GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING PROJECTS Project Client Consultant No of Boreholes
Oman National Railway
Project Segments 2 amp 6
Italferr SpA MOTC 65 BH 80 TP amp
Piezometers
Bunker Terminal at Duqm Oman Oil Marketing Co
(OOMC)
Worley Parsons Oman
Engineering (WPOE)
10 BH amp MASW
survey
Mahdah ndash Rawdah Road
Dualization project
Premier International Mott McDonald 22 BH 15 TP amp
Slope stability
Yibal-Khuff FEED project Galfar Engg amp
Contracting Co SAOG
Petroleum Development
Oman (PDO)
95 BH 45 TP amp 11
Downhole seismic
Well pad stability
investigations at Fahud
Mabrouk Khulud West D
Galfar Engg amp
Contracting Co SAOG
Petroleum Development
Oman (PDO)
18 BH
Batinah Expressway Pkg 3 Simplex Infrastructure Parsons International
MOTC
79 BH
Adam ndash Thumrait
Dualization Project
Parsons International MOTC 150 BH 365 TP
Lime Calcination project at
Salalah
Carmeuse Inc - 15 BH 10 TP amp
Diagraphy drilling
Duqm Area A B amp C Sultan Qaboos University
(SQU)
SEZAD 65 BH amp 20 TP
Various Substation projects
in all Governorates
Dawood Engineering
Consultancy
Mezoon Electricity 50 BH 25 TP 50
ERTs
Chromite Quarry Drilling Arabian Gulf Trading - 7 BH
Transmission line at Taqah Rukun Al Yaqeen Int Mott McDonald 50 BH amp 61 TP
Izz ndash Adam Road
Dualization Project
Galfar Engg amp
Contracting Co SAOG
National Engg Services
of Pakistan (NESPAK)
25 BH amp 8 TPs
Bid bid ndash Sur Road
Dualization Project
Astaldi ndash Ozkar Joint
Venture
Dar Al-Handassah
(Lebonan)
89 BH 8 TPs
Piezometers
Water Distribution Network
at Al Amerat
Taeyoung ndash Hasan Juma
Baker JV
Sogreah Consultants 25 BH 130 TP amp Soil
Resistivity
Taxiway and Airlift Ramp
at Al Musannah Airbase
American International
Contractors Inc
- 34 BH amp 62 TP
Water Distribution Network
at Al Khoud
Towell Infrastructure
Projects Co LLC
National Engg Services
of Pakistan (NESPAK)
11 BH 7 TP amp Soil
Resistivity
Interchanges btn Airport amp
Muscat Expressway
Soares Da Costa ndash Oman
United Engg Services JV
Parsons International 15 BHs amp 10 TP
Oman Botanic Garden Diwan Royal Court Alatec (Spain) 75 BH
Qurayiat-Al-Amerat Road Muscat Municipality Parsons International 6 BH
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Tunnel
Al-Haffa District
Development Infrastructure
Dohfar Municipality Dar Al-Handassah
(Lebonan)
11 BH
Piezometers
Salam Resort amp Spa in Yiti
Muscat
Sama Dubai Halcrow International 58 BH
amp Piezometers
Al-Ansab STP Galfar Engineering amp
Contracting
Khatib AlAmi 6 BH
Limestone Quarry for
Doqoum Dry Dock
Daewoo Co Daewoo Co 6 BH
Barka Water Reservoir
Expansion Works
Galfar Engineering amp
Contracting
Mott Mac Donald 12 BH
Soil Resistivity
Information Centers at
Nizwa amp Ibri
Ministry of Higher
Education
Development Services amp
Maintenance
6 BH
Irrigation System Plan for
Dhofar Municipality
Dhofar Municipality Consulting Engineering
Services
7 BH
Infiltration Tests
Cyclone Damage
Rehabilitation Works in Ras
Al-Hadd
CCC Parsons International Investigation for
Ground
Improvement
Soil Resistivity OMIFCO - Soil Resistivity
Seeb Cornice Road
Improvement Bridges
Muscat Municipality Atkins 7 BH
Dualization FarqNizwa to
Marfaa Daris Road
Ministry of Transport and
Communication
Parsons International 18 BH
Dualization of Al Kharjiah
Street
Muscat Municipality Parsons International 6 BH
Bidbid Sur Road Sec-1 MOTC Dar Al Handasah 31 BH Piezometers
120TPs
Flood Protection Dams-
Liwa and Shinaz Area
Ministry of water
resources and regional
municipalities
Renardet amp Fitchner 29 BH 40 TPs
Housing at Hail Al Ghaf
Quriyat
Muscat Municipality - 10 BH amp 10 TPs
132kV OHL from Harweel
to Thumrait
Petroleum Development
Oman
Worley Parsons 11 BH 11TPs amp ERT
132kV OHL from Dank to
Al Hail
Civil Co Contracting OETC Energoprojekt
Mott Mac Donald
43 BH 20 TPs amp
ERT
132kV OHL from Al Wasit
to Buraimi Grid Ss
Civil Co Contracting OETC Energoprojekt
Mott Mac Donald
27 BH 11TPrsquos amp
ERT
Al Athaiba Junction
Improvements
Muscat Municipality Parsons Intl Co 12 BH 7 TP Asphalt
Coring
Third Laneing from Bait Al Muscat Municipality Parsons International 35 BH 34 TP
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Barka to Mabelah Asphalt Coring
Design and construction of
Dualization of Al Murtaffa
street
Muscat Municipality Parsons International 26 BH 15 TP
Asphalt Coring
Proposed Tower
Constructions in OMAN
Ministry of Broadcasting Rohde amp Schwarz 16BH
EPC of power plant Daleel
Facility
L amp T Electromech Mott Mac Donald 7 BH 10TP ERT
Royal Suite at Haima and
Emergency block
Dewan of Royal Court Tebodin amp Partners LLC 4BH 4TP
Navigation Aids System
Muscat International
Airport and Salalah Airport
Thales Deutschland
Germany
Thales Deutschland
Germany
6BH 5ERT
Upgrade of DPS amp B-Block
facility Daleel oil Fields
Daleel Petroleum Attila Dogan 4BH 2ERT
13233kV Grid Station at
Quriyat
OETC LnT Oman Energoprojekt amp Parsons 4BH TPs
132kV OHL from Quriyat
to Jahloot
OETC LnT Oman Energoprojekt amp Parsons 60BH 60TPs 60ERT
Supreme Court at Al
Ghubra Guest House
Royal Court Affairs
Royal Estates The Palace
Consulting Engineering
Services LLC
12BH TPs
GEOTECH DRILLING RIGS
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DESCO SP4500S Rigs DESCO SP3500S Rigs
Site Work Photographs
GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION ndash AREA A B amp C at Duqm
Client SEZAD Consultant SQU
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GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION ndash Yibal Khuff Project at Yibal
Client Galfar Engg amp Cont Consultant PDO
GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION ndash Inclined Coring at Chromite Mine near Sumail
Client Arabian Gulf Trading
GEOTEC
HNICAL INVESTIGATION ndash Oman National Railway Project
Segments 2 amp 6
Client MOTC Consultant Italferr SpA
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GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION FOR
BARKA WATER RESERVOIR EXPANSION
Client Galfar Consultant Mott Mac Donald
SUBSURFACE INVESTIGATION BIDBID-SUR ROAD
SECTION 1
Client MOTC Consultant Dar Al Handasah Shair amp Partners
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GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION FOR SEEB-CORNICHE ROAD
IMPROVEMENT BRIDGE 6 MUSCAT
Client Muscat Municipality Consultant Atkins
GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION FOR 132KV OHL FROM DANK
TO AL HAIL amp 132KV OHL FROM SIBETHA TO BURAIMI
Client CivilCo Consultant Mott Mac Donald Energoprojekt
GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION FOR FLOOD PROTECTION DAMS
SHINAZ AREA ndash HATTA-A HATTA-B FAYDH amp BIDAH
Client MRMWR Consultant Fitchner amp Renardet
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DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF FLYOVER WIDENING AND JUNCTION IMPROVEMENTS AT AL ATHAIBA INTERCHANGE
Client Muscat Municipality Consultant Parsons
DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF THIRD LANING OF MAIN ROAD FROM AL MAWELAH INTERCHANGE TO BAIT AL BARKHA RA
Client Muscat Municipality Consultant Parsons
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SURVEYING WITH TOTAL STATION EQUIPMENT FOR
GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING PURPOSES
ELECTRICAL RESISTIVITY TEST
RESISTIVITY MAPPING amp RESISTIVITY PROFILING
PIEZOMETER INSTALLATION INCLINED DRILLING WITH PACKER TEST
CHEMICALENVIRONMENTAL amp
MICROBIOLOGICAL TESTING
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Lonestar Alpha Lab provides a full range of chemical environmental and microbiological analytical services to
industrial engineeringconsulting and government clients throughout the Sultanate of Oman Lonestar Alpha
analytical expertise includes organic and inorganic analyses of water soil air food and many other matrices The
lab production capability capacity and advancement of instrumentation ensure the reliability and performance
needed to successfully deliver major analytical projects Instruments are dedicated to specific matrices and
analyses to prevent cross contamination Our reports are fully supported by QAQC deliverables designed to meet
the requirements of the regulatory program for which the data will be utilized Our reports are designed for ease-
of-results interpretation as well as efficient validation of the support data
TESTING DIFFERENT MATRICES
DomesticFormationGroundReclamation Water
Desalination Water amp Marine Samples
Marine Life
Plant Tissue
Reverse Osmosis
Soils amp Sediments
Food Products
Metal Samples
Concrete Products
CHEMICALENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS
WaterWastewater Metallic Constituents
WaterWastewater Organic Constituents
Water Cations amp Anions
Ambient Air Quality Monitoring
Stack amp Process Emission Monitoring
Indoor Air Quality
Contamination Pollution Studies Environmental Chemistry organics inorganics metals
Analytical chemistry using AAS XRF OES IRC and wet chemistry
Noise amp Vibration Monitoring
Microbiological Analysis
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AMBIENT AIR amp STACK EMISSION MONITORING
CO amp CO2
Hydrogen Sulfide
Hydrocarbons
Metal Particulates
NOx SOx
Oxygen
Volatile Organic Compounds
Dioxin amp Furion
MICROBIOLOGICAL AIR QUALITY MONITORING
Bacteria(CFUm3
Moulds (CFUm3)
Identification of Microorganisms up to Species level
INDOOR AIR QUALITY (IAQ)
Lonestar Alpha leads the way in Indoor Air Quality Services with our dedicated team of field staff and the latest
equipment We are equipped to investigate chemical and biological exposure situations
IAQ Air Monitoring Services
VOCs and SVOCs
Fungal Mold Indentification Quantification
Total Respirable Particulates
Toxic Vapors
Sick Building Syndrome
Bacterial Indentification Quantification
Typical IAQ Surveys
IAQ profile for preliminary building study
Baseline IAQ monitoring
Mold Fungal contamination monitoring using spore trap sampling devices
Compliance monitoring for municipal amp Government enviromental agencies
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HSE monitoring for critical response of environmental hazards
INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE (IH)
Lonestar Alpha is capable of providing a wide variety of Industrial Hygiene Service
using state of the art equipment and depth of experience with IH procedures
NoiseDosimetry TLV+8Hr TWA
Particulates (Total PM 10 PM 50 PM 25)
Combustible Gases (Total Hydrocarbons)
VOCs and SVOCs
Total and Respirable Fibers
Metals and Inorganics
Typical Industrial Hygiene Monitoring
HSE monitoring for corporate or client requirec field data collection
Compliance monitoring for Municipal or Governmental agency requirements
Background monitoring for comparative Environmental studies
HYGIENE AUDITING AND INSPECTIONS
Hygiene Auditing
Hygiene Inspections and Hygiene recommendations
Assisting in ISOHACCP Certifications
Microbiological Sampling and Analysis of Food and Water
Swab sampling and Air Monitoring
Hotel and Industrial HAACP and Hygiene System Implementation
Assisting in Laboratory setup and Accreditations Response monitoring for safety analysis and quality assurance audits
OIL ANALYSIS
Lube Oil
Transformer Oil
Compressor Oil
Diesel
Heavy fuel
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LIST OF CHEMICALENVIRONMENTALMICROBIOLOGICAL TESTS ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY amp ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS
WATER EFFLUENT SEAWATER SOIL SEDIMENT ANALYSIS
Acidity Sulfide Selenium
Alkalinity TDS Silicon
Ammonia Temperature Silver
Bicarbonate Total Hardness Sodium
BOD Total Nitrogen Strontium
Boron Total Organic Carbon Thallium
Chlorite chlorate Potassium
Bromate TSS Tin
Carbonate Turbidity Titanium
Chlorides Aluminum Vanadium
COD Antimony Zink
Color Arsenic Aromatic Volatile Orgabicx (BTEX)
Conductivity Barium Chlorinated Hydrocarbons
Cyanides Beryllium Crude amp Refined Product Fingerprinting
Dissolved Oxygen Cadmium Extractible Organic Halides
Fluoride Calcium Haloacetic Acids
Free Chlorine Chromium Halogenated Volatile Organics
Magnesium Hardness Cobalt Herbicides amp Pesticides
Nitrates Copper Nitroaromatic amp Cyclic Ketones
Nitrites Hexavalent Chromium Organic and Volatile Acids
Oil amp Grease Iron PCBrsquos
Organic Nitrogen Lead Polynuclear Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAH)
pH Lithium Semi Volatile Organic Compounds
Phenols Magnesium Total Organic Halides
Phosphates Mercury Total Petroleum Hydrocarbons (TPH)
Phosphorus Molybdenum Trihalomethanes
Residual Chlorine Nickel Volatile Organic Compounds
Salinity Niobium Pthalate Esters
Sodium Absorption Ratio
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FOOD CHEMICAL AND MICROBIOLOGICAL TEST
Fish and Value added fish products vegetable oils Ketchups Mayonnaise Vinegar Cooked sea
food Cooked Non sea foods Canned foods Vegetables Snacks Ghee Cheese Honey Sweats etc
CHEMICAL ANALYSIS OF FOOD
GIDELINES - OMAN STANDARDGULF STANDARDOther International Standards
TEST METHODS- AOACASTAAOCSISOSASOASTMBS
CHEMICAL ANALYSIS OF FOOD
Protein Cholesterol
Fat content Phosphorous
Vitamins Sodium
Moisture Potassium
Ash Calcium
Dietary Fibre Lead
Sugar Cadmium
Starch Mercury
Saturated Fat Iron
Unsaturated Fat Magnesium
Arsenic Aflatoxins
Moisture content Histamine
Volatile protein Irradiation
Pesticides Sudan Dyes
MICROBIOLOGICAL ANALYSIS OF FOOD
TEST METHODS ndash USFDA BAMAOACCCFRACMMEFISO
GUIDELINES ndash OMANI STANDARDGSOPHLS
MICROBIOLOGICAL ANALYSIS OF FOOD
Aerobic Plate Count Listeria monocytogens
Lactobacillus acidophilus Shelf Life Analysis
Escherichia coli Enterobacteriaceae
Escherichia coli O157 H7 Vibrio parahaemolyticus
Fecal Coliforms Shigella
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Total Coliforms Listeria spp
Staphylococcus aureus Clostridium perfringens
Salmonella Yeast and Mould
Vibrio cholera Vibrio parahaemolyticus
Anaerobic plate count Campylobacter
Histamine Bacillus cereus
Aflatoxin
CHEMISTRY OF CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL
Chemical Analysis of Cement Chemical Analysis of Lime Powder
Heat of Hydration of cement Total Alkalis
Chemical Analysis of Micro silica Chemical Analysis of Ground Granulated Blast
Furnace Slag
Sodium Absorption Ratio Leachibility Tests of Metals from Soil
Testing of Concrete making water Determination of Alkali carbonates amp Bi carbonates
Cation Exchange Capacity of Soil Organic matter content of soil
Mass loss of Ignition of soil Total Sulphate content of soil
Water soluble Sulphate content of soil Water soluble Chloride content of soil
Carbonate content of soil Acid soluble Chloride content of soil
Gypsum content of soil Ammonia content of soil
Total Sulphate content of Aggregates Total Chloride content of Aggregates
Potential Alkali ndash Silica reactivity of Aggregates Water Soluble Chloride Salts in Aggregates
Acid ndash Soluble Material in fine Aggregate Organic impurities in fine Aggregates
Determining the water content of freshly mixed
concrete
Determining the Portland cement content of the
hardened hydraulic cement concrete
Chemical analysis of hardened concrete Sulfate content of hardened concrete
Chemical analysis for metals like steel Chloride content of hardened concrete
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ORE ANALYSIS
Dolomite Ore Iron Ore
Copper Ore Nickel Ore
Chromium Ore Limestone Ore
Manganese Ore Gypsum
Dunite Quartz
STEEL CHEMISTRY
Alloys Brass amp Bronze
Aluminum Alloys Chemical Composition of Steel
ASTM A 262 (Various) Diffused Hydrogen Test
ASTM G 48 (Variou) Purity of Metals
ASTM G 6667 Nickel Alloys
OIL ANALYSIS
Appearance Flash Point Specific Gravity
Ash Content Water content Insoluble pentane
Carbon Conradson Residue Wear Metals Total Acid Number
Kinematic Viscosity Break Down voltage Total Base Number
Dissipation factor Oil Content Viscosity Index
Color Pour Point Flash Point
Copper Corrosion BS amp W Density
Neutralization number Resistivity Interfacial tension
Dissolve gas Sediment Sulphur content
Cloud point Distillation PCB
Oxidation test Gassing
AMBIENT AIR STACK MONITORING
Carbon Dioxide RPM (PM 10 5 25)
Carbon Monoxide Semi Volatile Organic Compounds
Chlorine Content SO2
Hydrogen Sulfide Total Acid Concentration
Lower Explosion Limit Total Hydrocarbon
Oxides of Nitrogen Total Particulate Concentration
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Oxygen Volatile Organic Compounds
Ozone Dioxin amp Furion
INDOOR AIR QUALITY ndash IAQ INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE - IH
Asbestos Bulk Sample Analysis Total amp Respirable Fibers
Asbestos Fiber Concentration in Air Total amp Respirable Particulates
Bacterial amp Microbial Identification Total Plate Count
FungalMould Identification Toxic Vapors
Metals VOC amp SVOC
Noise Monitoring Dosimetry TWA Yeast amp Mould Identification
MICROBIOLOGICAL ANALYSIS OF WATER
Test Method ndash BS ENISOAPHAAWWACMMEF CCFRA
GUIDELINES ndash Omani standardGSOWHODubai Municipality
WATER WASTE WATERINDUSTRIES WATER SOIL
Heterotrophic plate count
Total Coliforms
Escherichia coli
EnterococciFecal streptococci
Pseudomonas aeroginosa Staphylococcus aureus
Legionella spp Nematodes
Sulphate Reducing Bacteria Yeast amp Mould
Salmonella Microscopic observations and interpretations
Vibrio cholera Standard Plate count at 22 o C
Fecal Coliform Clostridium perfringens
Legionella anisa
Legionella Pneumophila serogroup 1
Legionella Pneumophila serogroup 2-14
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MICROBIOLOGICAL ANALYSIS OF PERSONAL SWABSSURFACE SWABSEQUIPMENT
SWABS
Total coliforms
Fecal coliforms
Escherichia coli
Aerobic plate count
Staphylococcus aureus
Yeast and Mould
Salmonella spp
COSMETICS ANALYSIS
HairoilsHair creams Hair shampooBody lotion Chemical DepilinatorsTalcum PowderDeoderants
Toilette soapSkin cream etc As per GSOOS SASO USFDAAOAC Standards
COSMETICS ANALYSIS
Appearance Thermal Stability
Color Total Fat
Odor Lead
Homogenous Cadmium
Texture Nickel
Seperation Chromium
Skin Irritation Test Ethanol insoluble matter
Marking Water insoluble matter
Language Total free Alkali
Instructions for Use Chlorides calculated as NaCl
Warning phrases concerning the product (if any) Saponification Value
Chemical and Physical Tests Free Fatty Acid as Oliec Acid
Moisture Extraneous matter
pH Total Non Acqueos content
Sediment and suspended matter Peroxide value
Alchohol content Total Bacterial count
Formaldehyde Yeast and Mould
Essential oils Pseudomonas aeroginosa
Volatile matter Staphylococcus aureus
Non volatile alcohol matter
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LIST OF CHEMICALENVIRONMENTALMICROBIOLOGICAL EQUIPMENTS
pH Meter Conductivity Meter pH Meters
Dissolved Oxygen Meter Turbidity Meter
Flame Atomic Absorption Spectrometer
FAASGFAAS Hg Analyzer
EDXRF Analyzer ndash Philips MiniPal2
Muffle Air Furnace (1100˚C) Breakdown voltage
ICP- OES Colour apparatus for OIL
GC-MSGC centrifuge
IC Open cup ndashClosed cup Flash point
UV-VIS-NIR Spectrometer HACH TAN delta Resistivity meter
Dissolved gas Analyser ( TOGA) AAS
TAN Titrator Microscope
Copper corrosion Colony Counter
Karl fisher colometric Viscometer
Interfacial tensometer OES
Biological safety Cabinet UV apparatus
Shaker Water bath
Freezer Incubator
Chillier Autoclave
Micro pipetter Vortex
pipetter
Weighing Balance
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KEY STAFF AT CHEMICALMICROBIOLOGICAL LAB
MAJOR CHEMICALENVIRONMENTAL CLIENTS
Client Client
HMR Consultants Dhofar Power Company
Geo-Resources Omani Euro Foods Industries
Al-Safa Environmental Consultancy Al-Hassan Engineering Company
Five Oceans Dawood Contracting Company
Fugro Middle East Natural Resources Consultants
Gulf Mining ICES
Muscat Chromite Sohar Steel LLC
Total Management Trading Construction Materials Industries
Emirates Trading Co Al-Shidhani Refreshments Enterprises
Oman Chromite Oman Aluminium Processing Industries LLC
Muscat Overseas Radisson Blu
National Arabian Gulf International Desalination amp Water Treatment
ASB Group Dhofar Beverages
Majan Mining Company OMASCO
Haya Oman Liquefied Natural Gas Company
Oman Polyproplene Swan Foods LLC
Oman Methanol Bahwan Engineering Co
NAME DESIGNATION EXPERIENCE
P Tejali Lab Manager 17 yrs
Asad Naqvi Chemical Lab Supervisor 17 yrs
OD Sebastian Senior Chemist 32 yrs
Vinu Mohan Senior Microbiologist 7 yrs
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Sohar Aluminum OMIFCO
Oman Refreshment Occidental Mukhaizna LLC
Shangri-La Barr Al Jissa Special Technical Services
ENATO Consolidated Contractors Company
Blue City Northern Minerals Company
Andam International Sweets of Oman
SUR Desalination (Bahwan Veolia Water) Lalbuksh Voltas Engineering Services
STFA Bahwan Veolia Water LLC
Larsen amp Turbo COWI-Larsen
GALFAR Khimji Permoglaze (Oman) LLC
AATCO United Chrome LLC
Interbeton amp Six Construct Oman Flour Mills Company
Douglas OHI Oman National Engineering amp Investment
VALE -Oman Petrogas
BP Oman Sohar aluminium
Siemens-Oman American Embassy
Tawoos Catering Wacasco Catering
MAF DALKIA Al Futtaim amp Sons
Enhance Khimji Ramdas LLC
Oman Oasis National Mineral water CO LLC
Areej Vegetablesamp Oil Derivatives National Pharmaceuticals
Towell Infrastructure Tulip Inn
The Chedi Grand Hyatt
Al Bustan Palace Muscat Holiday INN
Hotel Ibis Park Inn
Radisson Blu Mother Care
Tabreed Taghleef Indusries
NABIL Biscuits ATTCO
Worely parrsion AECOM
Honda Rotem Abensia
Global Gypsum Board Minvest
Global Engineering SteamTech
Mazoom Pharmacy Muscat Pharmacy
IBN- SINA Pharmacy Golden Jood Trading
Sun rise Global Beya Global Muscat
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MECHANICAL CORROSION AND METALLURGICAL TESTING
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Lonestar Alpha has the capability to cater to the physical metallurgical testing requirements of a wide range of
materials and products The testing capability and experience are recognized by reputed organizations like
PDO OXY BP OGC etc and third party inspection agencies Tests are generally carried out to international
standards set by ASTM BS ASME API AWS and others Lonestar Alpha offers quality service to
international standards accurate results and quick turnaround at reasonable cost
Lonestar Alpha Mechanical Metallurgical Corrosion Testing Capabilities Include
Tensile compression Test Vickers Hardness RockwellBrinell Hardness
Impact (Ambient temp to -196degC) BendFlatteningNick Break Test Elevated Temperature
tensile testing
Corrosion Test - ASTM
A262G48G28ASTM A 923
ASTM E 562 Ferrite measurement
by ferritscope Flexure
Proof Load Breaking Load Failure Load
Coating Thickness Coating Continuity Coating Adhesion
MacroMicro Examination Fillet Weld Break Nick Break
HIC SSCC test in accordance with
NACE standards Chemistry by OES
Failure Analysis and
Material Investigation
Chemical analysis of metallic materials of
Fe and Ni base alloys In situ Replica Metallography
Metallic sample collection at
site for chemical analysis
Strand wire testing for mechanical
properties Portable hardness testing Manhole Cover testing
Rubber testing Geo-textile testing HDPE testing
Materials frequently tested include
Metals and alloy products such as plates shapes bares pipes and fittings
Welding procedure qualification test coupons
Welding consumable qualification test coupons
Welder qualification test coupons
Welding procedure test coupons
Steel Bars Wires and Fabric for concrete reinforcement
Galvanized Steel products
Fasteners
Metal Castings
Cemented Carbide Products
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Lonestar Alpha Laboratories offers a wide range of metallurgical services to many diverse industries supported by
an experienced team of metallurgical engineers trained technicians and modern equipment The following
services are offered
o Laboratory Metallography and Microscopy
o Replica and In-situ Metallography
o Corrosion Testing and Evaluation
o Condition Usability and Remaining Life Assessment
o Failure Analysis and Investigation
o Other Services
Laboratory Metallography and Microscopy
Scanning Electron Microscopy
Stereomicroscopy
Energy Dispersive X-ray Analysis
Fractrography
Macrostructural Examination
Microstructural Examination
Microhardness Evaluation
Replica and In-situ Metallography
In-situ Replica Metallography
Replication of Fractures
Replication of Surface Features
Corrosion Testing and Evaluation
Lonestar Alpha is equipped to undertake corrosion testing and evaluation in accordance with NACE and ASTM
standards for qualification of materials used in corrosive environments which include sea water brine blackish
water and sour service The following tests are conducted
Resistance to Pitting and Crevice Corrosion
Susceptibility to Intergranular Corrosion Attack
Resistance to Sulfide Stress Cracking (SSC)
Resistance to Hydrogen Induced Cracking (HIC)
Examination of Scales and Corrosion Products
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Condition Usability and Remaining Life Assessment
Periodic inspections serve to identify degradation processes at an early stage and thereby provide necessary
information for assessment of condition usability and remaining life Further the initiation of timely repair or
replacement actions substantially reduced or eliminates costly capital and downtime losses
Lonestar has the capability and experience to perform comprehensive inspections necessary for condition
usability and remaining life assessment of a wide range of materials and components used in structures plants and
operating equipment
Power plant and auxiliary boiler tubes headers and connectors
Turbine nozzles vanes combustor lines and casings
Oil and gas processing equipment and components
Equipment and components of marineoffshore structures
Drilling and downhole equipment and components
Engine Components
Failure Analysis and Investigation
Supported by its integrated analytical facilities and the diverse professional capabilities of its staff Lonestar has
for the last several years provided accurate and timely analyses and investigations into failures of components
Reports include comprehensive photographic documentation of observations discussions of findings conclusions
on the mechanism and root cause of failure
Other Services
Lonestar offer assistance in the following areas
Material selection for intended service
Preparation of material testing and inspection procedures
Study of failure mechanisms of complex systems
Troubleshooting
Research and development
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LIST OF METALLURGY TESTS
LIST OF METALLURGY LAB EQUIPMENTS Instron Universal Tensile Tester Lathe Machine
Satec Charpy Impact testing machine Charpy Broaching Machine
Forcipol Bend Testing machine Gas Cutting Gear
Olympus Metallurgical Microscope Carl Zeiss
microscope upto 1600X
Stereo Microscope
Metlabcorp Micro Polisher Digital Verniers
Automatic Polishing machine Digital Micrometers
Water Chiller Bath Coating thickness Meter
Optorama Shadowgraph Holiday detector
Digital thermometers Band Saw Machine
Vickers hardness tester Hack Saw Machine
Fischer Ferritscope Universal Milling Machine
STEEL REBARS EXOTIC MATERIAL
Tensile Tests Bend Tests
Elevated Temperature Tensiles Rebar Tensile Bend and Rebend
Proof Load test Fracture Test
Macro Preparation amp Examination Coating thickness test Holiday Detection Test
Peel Off Test Vickers Rockwell Hardness Survey
Charpy Impact Test Micro Examination with photograph
Ferrite Count (Point Count method) - count Ferrite Content (Magnetic Method) - spots
A262 Test Practice CE ASTM G48ASTM G28 tests
SSCC Test HIC Test
Chemical Analysis XRD EDXRF Analysis
SEMEDS Analysis Detailed Failure Investigation Material investigation
CTOD In-situ Replica Metallography
Strand Wire Tensile Test Manhole Cover Compression Test
Ring Stiffness Test GRE Rubber Plastic Geo-textile Tensile testing
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KEY STAFF AT METALLURGY LAB
Anil Vashishta Pratik Raval Sasikumar Isehaq Chezian
NAME DESIGNATION QUALIFICATION EXPERIENCE
Anil Vashishta Operations Manager
Metallurgical Head
BE Metallurgical
Engineering 24 years
Pratik Raval Test House Supervisor BE Mechanical
Engineering 10 years
KSasikumar Senior Metallurgist BE Metallurgical
Engineering 14 years
GChezhian Metallurgist BE Metallurgical
Engineering 06 years
Ishaq Al Harassi Senior Engineer BE Mechanical
Engineering 08 years
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BRANCHES amp CONTACTS
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LONESTAR ALPHA LABORATORIES BRANCHES amp CONTACTS
Website
wwwlonestaralphacom
General Email infolonestaralphacom
Branches
Muscat (Central Laboratory) PO Box 1197 PC 130 Azaiba ndash Muscat Sultanate of Oman
Tel +968 24501524 24505590
Fax +968 24503814
Email muscatlablonestaralphacom
Muscat (Chemistry Environmental) PO Box 1197 PC 130 Azaiba ndash Muscat Sultanate of Oman
Tel +968 24504206 24504924
Fax +968 24502635
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Muscat (Micro-biology) PO Box 1197 PC 130 Azaiba ndash Muscat Sultanate of Oman
Tel +968 24504206 24504924
Fax +968 24502635
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Sohar PO Box 84 PC 327 Sohar Industrial Estate Sohar ndash Sultanate of Oman
Tel +968 26751775 26751920 26751976
Fax +968 26751331
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Duqm Tel +968 99278040 92303290
Fax +968 24503814
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Salalah
Tel +968 2321 3390 +968 92038358
Fax +968 2321 3391
Email salalahlablonestaralphacom
Key Personals
Administration
Dawood Al-Harrasi
Chief Executive Officer
+968 91111411 dawoodalharrasilonestaralphacom
Saif Al-Harthi
Business Development Manager
+968 90122471 saifalharthylonestaralphacom
Santosh Elapanda
QHSE Manager
+968 99881224 santoshelapandalonestaralphacom
Moncy Thomas
Finance HR amp Admin Manager
+968 99221293 moncythomaslonestaralphacom
Operations
Anil Vashishta
Operations Manager Metallurgical Head
+968 99866907 anilvashishtalonestaralphacom
Civil Engineering Material Lab Hukam Chand
Civil Engineering Country Manager - Civil
+968 99445354 hukamchandlonestaralphacom
Naresh Paladugu
Civil Engineering Technical Manager - Civil
+968 99063458 nareshpaladugulonestaralphacom
Rakesh
Civil Engineering Lab Manager - Sohar Lab
+968 92869691 civilsoharlonestaralphacom
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FrancisMD
Civil Engineering Lab Manager ndash Salalah Lab
+968 92038358 Salalahlablonestaralphacom
Tomiyo
Civil Engineering Senior Lab Technician - Duqm Lab
+968 99278040 duqmlablonestaralphacom
Geotechnical Engineering Lab
J Pavan Kumar
Geotechnical Engineering Sr Geotechnical engineer
+968 99887852 ameerudeenlonestaralphacom
Chemical Microbiology amp Environmental Lab
P Tejali
Chemical Microbiology amp Environmental Engineering Lab Manager
+968 99887834 tejaliparsekarlonestaralphacom
Asad
Chemical amp Environmental Engineering Assistant Manager Chemistry
+968 99884612 asadnaqvilonestaralphacom
Vinu Mohan
Food amp Microbiology Testing
+968 99248181 vinumohanlonestaralphacom
Metallurgy Lab
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Anil Vashishta
Metallurgy Lab Manager Metallurgy
+968 99866907 anilvashishtalonestaralphacom
Pratik Raval
Metallurgy Lab Test House Supervisor
+968 99880633 pratikravallonestaralphacom
Sasi Kumar
Metallurgy Lab Senior Metallurgist
+968 99843415 sasikumarlonestaralphacom
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LOCATION MAPS
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1 MUSCAT
2 Muscat ndash Chemistry Lab
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3 SOHAR
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4 DUQM
5 SALALAH
Registered with Directorate General for Specification amp measurements
Approved by PDO ISOIEC 170252005 Certified by SGS for ISO 9001
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Constant head Falling head permeability tests - Estimating Hydraulic conductivity (or permeability)
of different types of soil is the most important step in designing any groundwater control system The knowledge
of this property is much useful in solving problems involving yield of water bearing strata seepage through
earthen dams stability of earthen dams and embankments of canal bank affected by seepage settlement etc The
falling head method of determining permeability is used for soil with low discharge where as the constant head
permeability test is used for coarse-grained soils with a reasonable discharge in a given time For very fine-
grained soil capillarity permeability test is recommended
Lugeon Test or Packer Tests - Estimating Hydraulic conductivity (or permeability) of different types of
rocks is a key step in designing any groundwater control system in a rock We do perform Packer Permeability
Tests in Rocks
Groundwater Monitoring
Our geotechnical field staffs are well trained for installing Piezometers and groundwater monitoring Piezometers
are two types viz Type-1 is Standpipe Piezometer and Type-2 is Vibrating-Wire Piezometers Standpipe
piezometer facilitates Groundwater levels measurement using dip meter or water level indicators while VW
piezometers are useful for monitoring Pore-Water pressures continuously using special devices attached to data
loggers
Groundwater Samples can be collected for analysis in the chemical and microbiological lab Routine drinking
water analysis trace metals and organic parameters can be tested and evaluated
Slope Stability Studies
The field of slope stability encompasses the analysis of static and dynamic stability of slopes of earth and rock-fill
dams slopes of other types of embankments excavated slopes and natural slopes in soil and soft rock Lonestar
Alpha can provide slope stability investigation analysis (including modelling) and design mitigation which can
be completed by our well trained and qualified geologists and geotechnical engineers
Settlement Monitoring
Settlement Monitoring surveys is performed to determine the degree of horizontal and vertical displacement of
structures pavements and embankments over a defined period Severe pavement damage and structural failure
can be a direct result of settlement and therefore it is critical that movement be detected and measured Our Senior
Engineering Surveyors and Geotechnical Engineers are available to assist you with the development and
implementation of a monitoring system to suit individual requirements
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Other Geotechnical Field Tests
Plate Load Tests
In-Situ CBR Tests
Soil Electrical Resistivity Tests
Soil Thermal Resistivity Tests
Pile Integrity Tests
Infiltration Rate Tests using Double Ring Infiltrometer
Geotechnical Field Tests
Geophysical seismic tests are useful to determine dynamic soil rock properties which will be used in
design of machine and any other vibrating equipment foundations
Two typical seismic tests performed as part of the geotechnical investigations are
Downhole seismic test and
Crosshole seismic test
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LIST OF GEOTECHNICAL TESTS
LIST OF GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING EQUIPMENTS
Drilling Rigs Desco Inc 2No SP4500S amp 3No
SP3500S (crawler)
Split-Spoon Sampler
Drilling Rig Ellettari EK100S amp EK 200S (crawler) Piston Type Samples
Drilling Rigs Truck Mounted Vibrating Wire Piezometers Devices amp Loggers
Drilling Rods Tricone Bits
Standard SPT sets and rods Tungsten Carbide Drilling Bits (96mm amp 101mm amp
above)
Single Double amp Triple Tube Core Barrels ndash
Conventional amp Wireline system
Diamond Bits Surface amp Impregnated (96mm amp
101mm amp above) ndash Conventional amp Wireline system
Shelby Tubes Automatic Water level Meter
Dynamic Cone Penetrometer Test equipment (DCPT) Bailers for Groundwater Sampling
Down-The-Hole Hammer (DTH Hammer) Packer Test Apparatus
Surveying Equipments (Auto Levels Total Station
GPS and Accessories)
Variable Geotechnical Softwares (gINT etc)
Thermal Resistivity Test Apparatus (KD2 Pro) Electrical Resistivity Test Apparatus (Nillson)
SUBSURFACE SOIL ROCK GROUNDWATER
Soil Investigation Drilling in Soils and Rocks
Bearing Capacity amp Settlement Analysis Slope Stability Analysis
Trial Pits Standard Penetration Test - SPT
Permeability in Soil (Falling Constant Head) Dynamic Cone Penetration Test - DCPT
Permeability in Rock (Lugeon Packer Test) Infiltration Rate Tests
Groundwater Monitoring and Sampling Installation of Inclinometers amp Pressure Meters
In-situ CBR Tests Installation of Piezometers
Soil Swelling Tests Plate Load Tests
Vane Shear Tests Soil Electrical Resistivity Tests
Down Hole Seismic Tests Cross Hole Seismic Tests
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KEY STAFF AT GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING
NAME DESIGNATION QUALIFICATION EXPERIENCE
J Pavan Kumar Sr Geotechnical Engineer MTech - Geotechnical 8
Tauseef anwar Geologist MSc Geology 5
Bahrudeen assain
Mohammed Geologist MSc Geology 5
Anjali Geologist BSc in Geology 8
Imran Ishaq Engineering asst Dip Civil 5
Mohammed Al-Ansari Logistics and Supervisor High School 10
Ameen Khalfan Field Coordinator High School 8
Abdullah Field Coordinator High School 5
Rit Bahadur Drilling Operator High School 15
Purna Bahadur Drilling Operator High School 16
Rajan Basnet Drilling Operator High School 10
Subarna Paija Drilling Operator High School 11
Lil Bahadur Sr Mechanic High School 11
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RECENT GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING PROJECTS Project Client Consultant No of Boreholes
Oman National Railway
Project Segments 2 amp 6
Italferr SpA MOTC 65 BH 80 TP amp
Piezometers
Bunker Terminal at Duqm Oman Oil Marketing Co
(OOMC)
Worley Parsons Oman
Engineering (WPOE)
10 BH amp MASW
survey
Mahdah ndash Rawdah Road
Dualization project
Premier International Mott McDonald 22 BH 15 TP amp
Slope stability
Yibal-Khuff FEED project Galfar Engg amp
Contracting Co SAOG
Petroleum Development
Oman (PDO)
95 BH 45 TP amp 11
Downhole seismic
Well pad stability
investigations at Fahud
Mabrouk Khulud West D
Galfar Engg amp
Contracting Co SAOG
Petroleum Development
Oman (PDO)
18 BH
Batinah Expressway Pkg 3 Simplex Infrastructure Parsons International
MOTC
79 BH
Adam ndash Thumrait
Dualization Project
Parsons International MOTC 150 BH 365 TP
Lime Calcination project at
Salalah
Carmeuse Inc - 15 BH 10 TP amp
Diagraphy drilling
Duqm Area A B amp C Sultan Qaboos University
(SQU)
SEZAD 65 BH amp 20 TP
Various Substation projects
in all Governorates
Dawood Engineering
Consultancy
Mezoon Electricity 50 BH 25 TP 50
ERTs
Chromite Quarry Drilling Arabian Gulf Trading - 7 BH
Transmission line at Taqah Rukun Al Yaqeen Int Mott McDonald 50 BH amp 61 TP
Izz ndash Adam Road
Dualization Project
Galfar Engg amp
Contracting Co SAOG
National Engg Services
of Pakistan (NESPAK)
25 BH amp 8 TPs
Bid bid ndash Sur Road
Dualization Project
Astaldi ndash Ozkar Joint
Venture
Dar Al-Handassah
(Lebonan)
89 BH 8 TPs
Piezometers
Water Distribution Network
at Al Amerat
Taeyoung ndash Hasan Juma
Baker JV
Sogreah Consultants 25 BH 130 TP amp Soil
Resistivity
Taxiway and Airlift Ramp
at Al Musannah Airbase
American International
Contractors Inc
- 34 BH amp 62 TP
Water Distribution Network
at Al Khoud
Towell Infrastructure
Projects Co LLC
National Engg Services
of Pakistan (NESPAK)
11 BH 7 TP amp Soil
Resistivity
Interchanges btn Airport amp
Muscat Expressway
Soares Da Costa ndash Oman
United Engg Services JV
Parsons International 15 BHs amp 10 TP
Oman Botanic Garden Diwan Royal Court Alatec (Spain) 75 BH
Qurayiat-Al-Amerat Road Muscat Municipality Parsons International 6 BH
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Tunnel
Al-Haffa District
Development Infrastructure
Dohfar Municipality Dar Al-Handassah
(Lebonan)
11 BH
Piezometers
Salam Resort amp Spa in Yiti
Muscat
Sama Dubai Halcrow International 58 BH
amp Piezometers
Al-Ansab STP Galfar Engineering amp
Contracting
Khatib AlAmi 6 BH
Limestone Quarry for
Doqoum Dry Dock
Daewoo Co Daewoo Co 6 BH
Barka Water Reservoir
Expansion Works
Galfar Engineering amp
Contracting
Mott Mac Donald 12 BH
Soil Resistivity
Information Centers at
Nizwa amp Ibri
Ministry of Higher
Education
Development Services amp
Maintenance
6 BH
Irrigation System Plan for
Dhofar Municipality
Dhofar Municipality Consulting Engineering
Services
7 BH
Infiltration Tests
Cyclone Damage
Rehabilitation Works in Ras
Al-Hadd
CCC Parsons International Investigation for
Ground
Improvement
Soil Resistivity OMIFCO - Soil Resistivity
Seeb Cornice Road
Improvement Bridges
Muscat Municipality Atkins 7 BH
Dualization FarqNizwa to
Marfaa Daris Road
Ministry of Transport and
Communication
Parsons International 18 BH
Dualization of Al Kharjiah
Street
Muscat Municipality Parsons International 6 BH
Bidbid Sur Road Sec-1 MOTC Dar Al Handasah 31 BH Piezometers
120TPs
Flood Protection Dams-
Liwa and Shinaz Area
Ministry of water
resources and regional
municipalities
Renardet amp Fitchner 29 BH 40 TPs
Housing at Hail Al Ghaf
Quriyat
Muscat Municipality - 10 BH amp 10 TPs
132kV OHL from Harweel
to Thumrait
Petroleum Development
Oman
Worley Parsons 11 BH 11TPs amp ERT
132kV OHL from Dank to
Al Hail
Civil Co Contracting OETC Energoprojekt
Mott Mac Donald
43 BH 20 TPs amp
ERT
132kV OHL from Al Wasit
to Buraimi Grid Ss
Civil Co Contracting OETC Energoprojekt
Mott Mac Donald
27 BH 11TPrsquos amp
ERT
Al Athaiba Junction
Improvements
Muscat Municipality Parsons Intl Co 12 BH 7 TP Asphalt
Coring
Third Laneing from Bait Al Muscat Municipality Parsons International 35 BH 34 TP
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Barka to Mabelah Asphalt Coring
Design and construction of
Dualization of Al Murtaffa
street
Muscat Municipality Parsons International 26 BH 15 TP
Asphalt Coring
Proposed Tower
Constructions in OMAN
Ministry of Broadcasting Rohde amp Schwarz 16BH
EPC of power plant Daleel
Facility
L amp T Electromech Mott Mac Donald 7 BH 10TP ERT
Royal Suite at Haima and
Emergency block
Dewan of Royal Court Tebodin amp Partners LLC 4BH 4TP
Navigation Aids System
Muscat International
Airport and Salalah Airport
Thales Deutschland
Germany
Thales Deutschland
Germany
6BH 5ERT
Upgrade of DPS amp B-Block
facility Daleel oil Fields
Daleel Petroleum Attila Dogan 4BH 2ERT
13233kV Grid Station at
Quriyat
OETC LnT Oman Energoprojekt amp Parsons 4BH TPs
132kV OHL from Quriyat
to Jahloot
OETC LnT Oman Energoprojekt amp Parsons 60BH 60TPs 60ERT
Supreme Court at Al
Ghubra Guest House
Royal Court Affairs
Royal Estates The Palace
Consulting Engineering
Services LLC
12BH TPs
GEOTECH DRILLING RIGS
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DESCO SP4500S Rigs DESCO SP3500S Rigs
Site Work Photographs
GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION ndash AREA A B amp C at Duqm
Client SEZAD Consultant SQU
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GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION ndash Yibal Khuff Project at Yibal
Client Galfar Engg amp Cont Consultant PDO
GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION ndash Inclined Coring at Chromite Mine near Sumail
Client Arabian Gulf Trading
GEOTEC
HNICAL INVESTIGATION ndash Oman National Railway Project
Segments 2 amp 6
Client MOTC Consultant Italferr SpA
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GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION FOR
BARKA WATER RESERVOIR EXPANSION
Client Galfar Consultant Mott Mac Donald
SUBSURFACE INVESTIGATION BIDBID-SUR ROAD
SECTION 1
Client MOTC Consultant Dar Al Handasah Shair amp Partners
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GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION FOR SEEB-CORNICHE ROAD
IMPROVEMENT BRIDGE 6 MUSCAT
Client Muscat Municipality Consultant Atkins
GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION FOR 132KV OHL FROM DANK
TO AL HAIL amp 132KV OHL FROM SIBETHA TO BURAIMI
Client CivilCo Consultant Mott Mac Donald Energoprojekt
GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION FOR FLOOD PROTECTION DAMS
SHINAZ AREA ndash HATTA-A HATTA-B FAYDH amp BIDAH
Client MRMWR Consultant Fitchner amp Renardet
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DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF FLYOVER WIDENING AND JUNCTION IMPROVEMENTS AT AL ATHAIBA INTERCHANGE
Client Muscat Municipality Consultant Parsons
DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF THIRD LANING OF MAIN ROAD FROM AL MAWELAH INTERCHANGE TO BAIT AL BARKHA RA
Client Muscat Municipality Consultant Parsons
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SURVEYING WITH TOTAL STATION EQUIPMENT FOR
GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING PURPOSES
ELECTRICAL RESISTIVITY TEST
RESISTIVITY MAPPING amp RESISTIVITY PROFILING
PIEZOMETER INSTALLATION INCLINED DRILLING WITH PACKER TEST
CHEMICALENVIRONMENTAL amp
MICROBIOLOGICAL TESTING
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Lonestar Alpha Lab provides a full range of chemical environmental and microbiological analytical services to
industrial engineeringconsulting and government clients throughout the Sultanate of Oman Lonestar Alpha
analytical expertise includes organic and inorganic analyses of water soil air food and many other matrices The
lab production capability capacity and advancement of instrumentation ensure the reliability and performance
needed to successfully deliver major analytical projects Instruments are dedicated to specific matrices and
analyses to prevent cross contamination Our reports are fully supported by QAQC deliverables designed to meet
the requirements of the regulatory program for which the data will be utilized Our reports are designed for ease-
of-results interpretation as well as efficient validation of the support data
TESTING DIFFERENT MATRICES
DomesticFormationGroundReclamation Water
Desalination Water amp Marine Samples
Marine Life
Plant Tissue
Reverse Osmosis
Soils amp Sediments
Food Products
Metal Samples
Concrete Products
CHEMICALENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS
WaterWastewater Metallic Constituents
WaterWastewater Organic Constituents
Water Cations amp Anions
Ambient Air Quality Monitoring
Stack amp Process Emission Monitoring
Indoor Air Quality
Contamination Pollution Studies Environmental Chemistry organics inorganics metals
Analytical chemistry using AAS XRF OES IRC and wet chemistry
Noise amp Vibration Monitoring
Microbiological Analysis
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AMBIENT AIR amp STACK EMISSION MONITORING
CO amp CO2
Hydrogen Sulfide
Hydrocarbons
Metal Particulates
NOx SOx
Oxygen
Volatile Organic Compounds
Dioxin amp Furion
MICROBIOLOGICAL AIR QUALITY MONITORING
Bacteria(CFUm3
Moulds (CFUm3)
Identification of Microorganisms up to Species level
INDOOR AIR QUALITY (IAQ)
Lonestar Alpha leads the way in Indoor Air Quality Services with our dedicated team of field staff and the latest
equipment We are equipped to investigate chemical and biological exposure situations
IAQ Air Monitoring Services
VOCs and SVOCs
Fungal Mold Indentification Quantification
Total Respirable Particulates
Toxic Vapors
Sick Building Syndrome
Bacterial Indentification Quantification
Typical IAQ Surveys
IAQ profile for preliminary building study
Baseline IAQ monitoring
Mold Fungal contamination monitoring using spore trap sampling devices
Compliance monitoring for municipal amp Government enviromental agencies
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HSE monitoring for critical response of environmental hazards
INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE (IH)
Lonestar Alpha is capable of providing a wide variety of Industrial Hygiene Service
using state of the art equipment and depth of experience with IH procedures
NoiseDosimetry TLV+8Hr TWA
Particulates (Total PM 10 PM 50 PM 25)
Combustible Gases (Total Hydrocarbons)
VOCs and SVOCs
Total and Respirable Fibers
Metals and Inorganics
Typical Industrial Hygiene Monitoring
HSE monitoring for corporate or client requirec field data collection
Compliance monitoring for Municipal or Governmental agency requirements
Background monitoring for comparative Environmental studies
HYGIENE AUDITING AND INSPECTIONS
Hygiene Auditing
Hygiene Inspections and Hygiene recommendations
Assisting in ISOHACCP Certifications
Microbiological Sampling and Analysis of Food and Water
Swab sampling and Air Monitoring
Hotel and Industrial HAACP and Hygiene System Implementation
Assisting in Laboratory setup and Accreditations Response monitoring for safety analysis and quality assurance audits
OIL ANALYSIS
Lube Oil
Transformer Oil
Compressor Oil
Diesel
Heavy fuel
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LIST OF CHEMICALENVIRONMENTALMICROBIOLOGICAL TESTS ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY amp ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS
WATER EFFLUENT SEAWATER SOIL SEDIMENT ANALYSIS
Acidity Sulfide Selenium
Alkalinity TDS Silicon
Ammonia Temperature Silver
Bicarbonate Total Hardness Sodium
BOD Total Nitrogen Strontium
Boron Total Organic Carbon Thallium
Chlorite chlorate Potassium
Bromate TSS Tin
Carbonate Turbidity Titanium
Chlorides Aluminum Vanadium
COD Antimony Zink
Color Arsenic Aromatic Volatile Orgabicx (BTEX)
Conductivity Barium Chlorinated Hydrocarbons
Cyanides Beryllium Crude amp Refined Product Fingerprinting
Dissolved Oxygen Cadmium Extractible Organic Halides
Fluoride Calcium Haloacetic Acids
Free Chlorine Chromium Halogenated Volatile Organics
Magnesium Hardness Cobalt Herbicides amp Pesticides
Nitrates Copper Nitroaromatic amp Cyclic Ketones
Nitrites Hexavalent Chromium Organic and Volatile Acids
Oil amp Grease Iron PCBrsquos
Organic Nitrogen Lead Polynuclear Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAH)
pH Lithium Semi Volatile Organic Compounds
Phenols Magnesium Total Organic Halides
Phosphates Mercury Total Petroleum Hydrocarbons (TPH)
Phosphorus Molybdenum Trihalomethanes
Residual Chlorine Nickel Volatile Organic Compounds
Salinity Niobium Pthalate Esters
Sodium Absorption Ratio
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FOOD CHEMICAL AND MICROBIOLOGICAL TEST
Fish and Value added fish products vegetable oils Ketchups Mayonnaise Vinegar Cooked sea
food Cooked Non sea foods Canned foods Vegetables Snacks Ghee Cheese Honey Sweats etc
CHEMICAL ANALYSIS OF FOOD
GIDELINES - OMAN STANDARDGULF STANDARDOther International Standards
TEST METHODS- AOACASTAAOCSISOSASOASTMBS
CHEMICAL ANALYSIS OF FOOD
Protein Cholesterol
Fat content Phosphorous
Vitamins Sodium
Moisture Potassium
Ash Calcium
Dietary Fibre Lead
Sugar Cadmium
Starch Mercury
Saturated Fat Iron
Unsaturated Fat Magnesium
Arsenic Aflatoxins
Moisture content Histamine
Volatile protein Irradiation
Pesticides Sudan Dyes
MICROBIOLOGICAL ANALYSIS OF FOOD
TEST METHODS ndash USFDA BAMAOACCCFRACMMEFISO
GUIDELINES ndash OMANI STANDARDGSOPHLS
MICROBIOLOGICAL ANALYSIS OF FOOD
Aerobic Plate Count Listeria monocytogens
Lactobacillus acidophilus Shelf Life Analysis
Escherichia coli Enterobacteriaceae
Escherichia coli O157 H7 Vibrio parahaemolyticus
Fecal Coliforms Shigella
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Total Coliforms Listeria spp
Staphylococcus aureus Clostridium perfringens
Salmonella Yeast and Mould
Vibrio cholera Vibrio parahaemolyticus
Anaerobic plate count Campylobacter
Histamine Bacillus cereus
Aflatoxin
CHEMISTRY OF CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL
Chemical Analysis of Cement Chemical Analysis of Lime Powder
Heat of Hydration of cement Total Alkalis
Chemical Analysis of Micro silica Chemical Analysis of Ground Granulated Blast
Furnace Slag
Sodium Absorption Ratio Leachibility Tests of Metals from Soil
Testing of Concrete making water Determination of Alkali carbonates amp Bi carbonates
Cation Exchange Capacity of Soil Organic matter content of soil
Mass loss of Ignition of soil Total Sulphate content of soil
Water soluble Sulphate content of soil Water soluble Chloride content of soil
Carbonate content of soil Acid soluble Chloride content of soil
Gypsum content of soil Ammonia content of soil
Total Sulphate content of Aggregates Total Chloride content of Aggregates
Potential Alkali ndash Silica reactivity of Aggregates Water Soluble Chloride Salts in Aggregates
Acid ndash Soluble Material in fine Aggregate Organic impurities in fine Aggregates
Determining the water content of freshly mixed
concrete
Determining the Portland cement content of the
hardened hydraulic cement concrete
Chemical analysis of hardened concrete Sulfate content of hardened concrete
Chemical analysis for metals like steel Chloride content of hardened concrete
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ORE ANALYSIS
Dolomite Ore Iron Ore
Copper Ore Nickel Ore
Chromium Ore Limestone Ore
Manganese Ore Gypsum
Dunite Quartz
STEEL CHEMISTRY
Alloys Brass amp Bronze
Aluminum Alloys Chemical Composition of Steel
ASTM A 262 (Various) Diffused Hydrogen Test
ASTM G 48 (Variou) Purity of Metals
ASTM G 6667 Nickel Alloys
OIL ANALYSIS
Appearance Flash Point Specific Gravity
Ash Content Water content Insoluble pentane
Carbon Conradson Residue Wear Metals Total Acid Number
Kinematic Viscosity Break Down voltage Total Base Number
Dissipation factor Oil Content Viscosity Index
Color Pour Point Flash Point
Copper Corrosion BS amp W Density
Neutralization number Resistivity Interfacial tension
Dissolve gas Sediment Sulphur content
Cloud point Distillation PCB
Oxidation test Gassing
AMBIENT AIR STACK MONITORING
Carbon Dioxide RPM (PM 10 5 25)
Carbon Monoxide Semi Volatile Organic Compounds
Chlorine Content SO2
Hydrogen Sulfide Total Acid Concentration
Lower Explosion Limit Total Hydrocarbon
Oxides of Nitrogen Total Particulate Concentration
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Oxygen Volatile Organic Compounds
Ozone Dioxin amp Furion
INDOOR AIR QUALITY ndash IAQ INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE - IH
Asbestos Bulk Sample Analysis Total amp Respirable Fibers
Asbestos Fiber Concentration in Air Total amp Respirable Particulates
Bacterial amp Microbial Identification Total Plate Count
FungalMould Identification Toxic Vapors
Metals VOC amp SVOC
Noise Monitoring Dosimetry TWA Yeast amp Mould Identification
MICROBIOLOGICAL ANALYSIS OF WATER
Test Method ndash BS ENISOAPHAAWWACMMEF CCFRA
GUIDELINES ndash Omani standardGSOWHODubai Municipality
WATER WASTE WATERINDUSTRIES WATER SOIL
Heterotrophic plate count
Total Coliforms
Escherichia coli
EnterococciFecal streptococci
Pseudomonas aeroginosa Staphylococcus aureus
Legionella spp Nematodes
Sulphate Reducing Bacteria Yeast amp Mould
Salmonella Microscopic observations and interpretations
Vibrio cholera Standard Plate count at 22 o C
Fecal Coliform Clostridium perfringens
Legionella anisa
Legionella Pneumophila serogroup 1
Legionella Pneumophila serogroup 2-14
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MICROBIOLOGICAL ANALYSIS OF PERSONAL SWABSSURFACE SWABSEQUIPMENT
SWABS
Total coliforms
Fecal coliforms
Escherichia coli
Aerobic plate count
Staphylococcus aureus
Yeast and Mould
Salmonella spp
COSMETICS ANALYSIS
HairoilsHair creams Hair shampooBody lotion Chemical DepilinatorsTalcum PowderDeoderants
Toilette soapSkin cream etc As per GSOOS SASO USFDAAOAC Standards
COSMETICS ANALYSIS
Appearance Thermal Stability
Color Total Fat
Odor Lead
Homogenous Cadmium
Texture Nickel
Seperation Chromium
Skin Irritation Test Ethanol insoluble matter
Marking Water insoluble matter
Language Total free Alkali
Instructions for Use Chlorides calculated as NaCl
Warning phrases concerning the product (if any) Saponification Value
Chemical and Physical Tests Free Fatty Acid as Oliec Acid
Moisture Extraneous matter
pH Total Non Acqueos content
Sediment and suspended matter Peroxide value
Alchohol content Total Bacterial count
Formaldehyde Yeast and Mould
Essential oils Pseudomonas aeroginosa
Volatile matter Staphylococcus aureus
Non volatile alcohol matter
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LIST OF CHEMICALENVIRONMENTALMICROBIOLOGICAL EQUIPMENTS
pH Meter Conductivity Meter pH Meters
Dissolved Oxygen Meter Turbidity Meter
Flame Atomic Absorption Spectrometer
FAASGFAAS Hg Analyzer
EDXRF Analyzer ndash Philips MiniPal2
Muffle Air Furnace (1100˚C) Breakdown voltage
ICP- OES Colour apparatus for OIL
GC-MSGC centrifuge
IC Open cup ndashClosed cup Flash point
UV-VIS-NIR Spectrometer HACH TAN delta Resistivity meter
Dissolved gas Analyser ( TOGA) AAS
TAN Titrator Microscope
Copper corrosion Colony Counter
Karl fisher colometric Viscometer
Interfacial tensometer OES
Biological safety Cabinet UV apparatus
Shaker Water bath
Freezer Incubator
Chillier Autoclave
Micro pipetter Vortex
pipetter
Weighing Balance
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KEY STAFF AT CHEMICALMICROBIOLOGICAL LAB
MAJOR CHEMICALENVIRONMENTAL CLIENTS
Client Client
HMR Consultants Dhofar Power Company
Geo-Resources Omani Euro Foods Industries
Al-Safa Environmental Consultancy Al-Hassan Engineering Company
Five Oceans Dawood Contracting Company
Fugro Middle East Natural Resources Consultants
Gulf Mining ICES
Muscat Chromite Sohar Steel LLC
Total Management Trading Construction Materials Industries
Emirates Trading Co Al-Shidhani Refreshments Enterprises
Oman Chromite Oman Aluminium Processing Industries LLC
Muscat Overseas Radisson Blu
National Arabian Gulf International Desalination amp Water Treatment
ASB Group Dhofar Beverages
Majan Mining Company OMASCO
Haya Oman Liquefied Natural Gas Company
Oman Polyproplene Swan Foods LLC
Oman Methanol Bahwan Engineering Co
NAME DESIGNATION EXPERIENCE
P Tejali Lab Manager 17 yrs
Asad Naqvi Chemical Lab Supervisor 17 yrs
OD Sebastian Senior Chemist 32 yrs
Vinu Mohan Senior Microbiologist 7 yrs
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Sohar Aluminum OMIFCO
Oman Refreshment Occidental Mukhaizna LLC
Shangri-La Barr Al Jissa Special Technical Services
ENATO Consolidated Contractors Company
Blue City Northern Minerals Company
Andam International Sweets of Oman
SUR Desalination (Bahwan Veolia Water) Lalbuksh Voltas Engineering Services
STFA Bahwan Veolia Water LLC
Larsen amp Turbo COWI-Larsen
GALFAR Khimji Permoglaze (Oman) LLC
AATCO United Chrome LLC
Interbeton amp Six Construct Oman Flour Mills Company
Douglas OHI Oman National Engineering amp Investment
VALE -Oman Petrogas
BP Oman Sohar aluminium
Siemens-Oman American Embassy
Tawoos Catering Wacasco Catering
MAF DALKIA Al Futtaim amp Sons
Enhance Khimji Ramdas LLC
Oman Oasis National Mineral water CO LLC
Areej Vegetablesamp Oil Derivatives National Pharmaceuticals
Towell Infrastructure Tulip Inn
The Chedi Grand Hyatt
Al Bustan Palace Muscat Holiday INN
Hotel Ibis Park Inn
Radisson Blu Mother Care
Tabreed Taghleef Indusries
NABIL Biscuits ATTCO
Worely parrsion AECOM
Honda Rotem Abensia
Global Gypsum Board Minvest
Global Engineering SteamTech
Mazoom Pharmacy Muscat Pharmacy
IBN- SINA Pharmacy Golden Jood Trading
Sun rise Global Beya Global Muscat
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MECHANICAL CORROSION AND METALLURGICAL TESTING
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Lonestar Alpha has the capability to cater to the physical metallurgical testing requirements of a wide range of
materials and products The testing capability and experience are recognized by reputed organizations like
PDO OXY BP OGC etc and third party inspection agencies Tests are generally carried out to international
standards set by ASTM BS ASME API AWS and others Lonestar Alpha offers quality service to
international standards accurate results and quick turnaround at reasonable cost
Lonestar Alpha Mechanical Metallurgical Corrosion Testing Capabilities Include
Tensile compression Test Vickers Hardness RockwellBrinell Hardness
Impact (Ambient temp to -196degC) BendFlatteningNick Break Test Elevated Temperature
tensile testing
Corrosion Test - ASTM
A262G48G28ASTM A 923
ASTM E 562 Ferrite measurement
by ferritscope Flexure
Proof Load Breaking Load Failure Load
Coating Thickness Coating Continuity Coating Adhesion
MacroMicro Examination Fillet Weld Break Nick Break
HIC SSCC test in accordance with
NACE standards Chemistry by OES
Failure Analysis and
Material Investigation
Chemical analysis of metallic materials of
Fe and Ni base alloys In situ Replica Metallography
Metallic sample collection at
site for chemical analysis
Strand wire testing for mechanical
properties Portable hardness testing Manhole Cover testing
Rubber testing Geo-textile testing HDPE testing
Materials frequently tested include
Metals and alloy products such as plates shapes bares pipes and fittings
Welding procedure qualification test coupons
Welding consumable qualification test coupons
Welder qualification test coupons
Welding procedure test coupons
Steel Bars Wires and Fabric for concrete reinforcement
Galvanized Steel products
Fasteners
Metal Castings
Cemented Carbide Products
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Lonestar Alpha Laboratories offers a wide range of metallurgical services to many diverse industries supported by
an experienced team of metallurgical engineers trained technicians and modern equipment The following
services are offered
o Laboratory Metallography and Microscopy
o Replica and In-situ Metallography
o Corrosion Testing and Evaluation
o Condition Usability and Remaining Life Assessment
o Failure Analysis and Investigation
o Other Services
Laboratory Metallography and Microscopy
Scanning Electron Microscopy
Stereomicroscopy
Energy Dispersive X-ray Analysis
Fractrography
Macrostructural Examination
Microstructural Examination
Microhardness Evaluation
Replica and In-situ Metallography
In-situ Replica Metallography
Replication of Fractures
Replication of Surface Features
Corrosion Testing and Evaluation
Lonestar Alpha is equipped to undertake corrosion testing and evaluation in accordance with NACE and ASTM
standards for qualification of materials used in corrosive environments which include sea water brine blackish
water and sour service The following tests are conducted
Resistance to Pitting and Crevice Corrosion
Susceptibility to Intergranular Corrosion Attack
Resistance to Sulfide Stress Cracking (SSC)
Resistance to Hydrogen Induced Cracking (HIC)
Examination of Scales and Corrosion Products
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Condition Usability and Remaining Life Assessment
Periodic inspections serve to identify degradation processes at an early stage and thereby provide necessary
information for assessment of condition usability and remaining life Further the initiation of timely repair or
replacement actions substantially reduced or eliminates costly capital and downtime losses
Lonestar has the capability and experience to perform comprehensive inspections necessary for condition
usability and remaining life assessment of a wide range of materials and components used in structures plants and
operating equipment
Power plant and auxiliary boiler tubes headers and connectors
Turbine nozzles vanes combustor lines and casings
Oil and gas processing equipment and components
Equipment and components of marineoffshore structures
Drilling and downhole equipment and components
Engine Components
Failure Analysis and Investigation
Supported by its integrated analytical facilities and the diverse professional capabilities of its staff Lonestar has
for the last several years provided accurate and timely analyses and investigations into failures of components
Reports include comprehensive photographic documentation of observations discussions of findings conclusions
on the mechanism and root cause of failure
Other Services
Lonestar offer assistance in the following areas
Material selection for intended service
Preparation of material testing and inspection procedures
Study of failure mechanisms of complex systems
Troubleshooting
Research and development
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LIST OF METALLURGY TESTS
LIST OF METALLURGY LAB EQUIPMENTS Instron Universal Tensile Tester Lathe Machine
Satec Charpy Impact testing machine Charpy Broaching Machine
Forcipol Bend Testing machine Gas Cutting Gear
Olympus Metallurgical Microscope Carl Zeiss
microscope upto 1600X
Stereo Microscope
Metlabcorp Micro Polisher Digital Verniers
Automatic Polishing machine Digital Micrometers
Water Chiller Bath Coating thickness Meter
Optorama Shadowgraph Holiday detector
Digital thermometers Band Saw Machine
Vickers hardness tester Hack Saw Machine
Fischer Ferritscope Universal Milling Machine
STEEL REBARS EXOTIC MATERIAL
Tensile Tests Bend Tests
Elevated Temperature Tensiles Rebar Tensile Bend and Rebend
Proof Load test Fracture Test
Macro Preparation amp Examination Coating thickness test Holiday Detection Test
Peel Off Test Vickers Rockwell Hardness Survey
Charpy Impact Test Micro Examination with photograph
Ferrite Count (Point Count method) - count Ferrite Content (Magnetic Method) - spots
A262 Test Practice CE ASTM G48ASTM G28 tests
SSCC Test HIC Test
Chemical Analysis XRD EDXRF Analysis
SEMEDS Analysis Detailed Failure Investigation Material investigation
CTOD In-situ Replica Metallography
Strand Wire Tensile Test Manhole Cover Compression Test
Ring Stiffness Test GRE Rubber Plastic Geo-textile Tensile testing
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KEY STAFF AT METALLURGY LAB
Anil Vashishta Pratik Raval Sasikumar Isehaq Chezian
NAME DESIGNATION QUALIFICATION EXPERIENCE
Anil Vashishta Operations Manager
Metallurgical Head
BE Metallurgical
Engineering 24 years
Pratik Raval Test House Supervisor BE Mechanical
Engineering 10 years
KSasikumar Senior Metallurgist BE Metallurgical
Engineering 14 years
GChezhian Metallurgist BE Metallurgical
Engineering 06 years
Ishaq Al Harassi Senior Engineer BE Mechanical
Engineering 08 years
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BRANCHES amp CONTACTS
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LONESTAR ALPHA LABORATORIES BRANCHES amp CONTACTS
Website
wwwlonestaralphacom
General Email infolonestaralphacom
Branches
Muscat (Central Laboratory) PO Box 1197 PC 130 Azaiba ndash Muscat Sultanate of Oman
Tel +968 24501524 24505590
Fax +968 24503814
Email muscatlablonestaralphacom
Muscat (Chemistry Environmental) PO Box 1197 PC 130 Azaiba ndash Muscat Sultanate of Oman
Tel +968 24504206 24504924
Fax +968 24502635
Email chemlablonestaralphacom
Muscat (Micro-biology) PO Box 1197 PC 130 Azaiba ndash Muscat Sultanate of Oman
Tel +968 24504206 24504924
Fax +968 24502635
Email microlablonestaralphacom
Sohar PO Box 84 PC 327 Sohar Industrial Estate Sohar ndash Sultanate of Oman
Tel +968 26751775 26751920 26751976
Fax +968 26751331
Email civilsoharlonestaralphacom
Duqm Tel +968 99278040 92303290
Fax +968 24503814
Email duqmlablonestaralphacom
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Salalah
Tel +968 2321 3390 +968 92038358
Fax +968 2321 3391
Email salalahlablonestaralphacom
Key Personals
Administration
Dawood Al-Harrasi
Chief Executive Officer
+968 91111411 dawoodalharrasilonestaralphacom
Saif Al-Harthi
Business Development Manager
+968 90122471 saifalharthylonestaralphacom
Santosh Elapanda
QHSE Manager
+968 99881224 santoshelapandalonestaralphacom
Moncy Thomas
Finance HR amp Admin Manager
+968 99221293 moncythomaslonestaralphacom
Operations
Anil Vashishta
Operations Manager Metallurgical Head
+968 99866907 anilvashishtalonestaralphacom
Civil Engineering Material Lab Hukam Chand
Civil Engineering Country Manager - Civil
+968 99445354 hukamchandlonestaralphacom
Naresh Paladugu
Civil Engineering Technical Manager - Civil
+968 99063458 nareshpaladugulonestaralphacom
Rakesh
Civil Engineering Lab Manager - Sohar Lab
+968 92869691 civilsoharlonestaralphacom
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FrancisMD
Civil Engineering Lab Manager ndash Salalah Lab
+968 92038358 Salalahlablonestaralphacom
Tomiyo
Civil Engineering Senior Lab Technician - Duqm Lab
+968 99278040 duqmlablonestaralphacom
Geotechnical Engineering Lab
J Pavan Kumar
Geotechnical Engineering Sr Geotechnical engineer
+968 99887852 ameerudeenlonestaralphacom
Chemical Microbiology amp Environmental Lab
P Tejali
Chemical Microbiology amp Environmental Engineering Lab Manager
+968 99887834 tejaliparsekarlonestaralphacom
Asad
Chemical amp Environmental Engineering Assistant Manager Chemistry
+968 99884612 asadnaqvilonestaralphacom
Vinu Mohan
Food amp Microbiology Testing
+968 99248181 vinumohanlonestaralphacom
Metallurgy Lab
Email metlablonestaralphacom
Anil Vashishta
Metallurgy Lab Manager Metallurgy
+968 99866907 anilvashishtalonestaralphacom
Pratik Raval
Metallurgy Lab Test House Supervisor
+968 99880633 pratikravallonestaralphacom
Sasi Kumar
Metallurgy Lab Senior Metallurgist
+968 99843415 sasikumarlonestaralphacom
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LOCATION MAPS
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1 MUSCAT
2 Muscat ndash Chemistry Lab
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3 SOHAR
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4 DUQM
5 SALALAH
Registered with Directorate General for Specification amp measurements
Approved by PDO ISOIEC 170252005 Certified by SGS for ISO 9001
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Other Geotechnical Field Tests
Plate Load Tests
In-Situ CBR Tests
Soil Electrical Resistivity Tests
Soil Thermal Resistivity Tests
Pile Integrity Tests
Infiltration Rate Tests using Double Ring Infiltrometer
Geotechnical Field Tests
Geophysical seismic tests are useful to determine dynamic soil rock properties which will be used in
design of machine and any other vibrating equipment foundations
Two typical seismic tests performed as part of the geotechnical investigations are
Downhole seismic test and
Crosshole seismic test
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LIST OF GEOTECHNICAL TESTS
LIST OF GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING EQUIPMENTS
Drilling Rigs Desco Inc 2No SP4500S amp 3No
SP3500S (crawler)
Split-Spoon Sampler
Drilling Rig Ellettari EK100S amp EK 200S (crawler) Piston Type Samples
Drilling Rigs Truck Mounted Vibrating Wire Piezometers Devices amp Loggers
Drilling Rods Tricone Bits
Standard SPT sets and rods Tungsten Carbide Drilling Bits (96mm amp 101mm amp
above)
Single Double amp Triple Tube Core Barrels ndash
Conventional amp Wireline system
Diamond Bits Surface amp Impregnated (96mm amp
101mm amp above) ndash Conventional amp Wireline system
Shelby Tubes Automatic Water level Meter
Dynamic Cone Penetrometer Test equipment (DCPT) Bailers for Groundwater Sampling
Down-The-Hole Hammer (DTH Hammer) Packer Test Apparatus
Surveying Equipments (Auto Levels Total Station
GPS and Accessories)
Variable Geotechnical Softwares (gINT etc)
Thermal Resistivity Test Apparatus (KD2 Pro) Electrical Resistivity Test Apparatus (Nillson)
SUBSURFACE SOIL ROCK GROUNDWATER
Soil Investigation Drilling in Soils and Rocks
Bearing Capacity amp Settlement Analysis Slope Stability Analysis
Trial Pits Standard Penetration Test - SPT
Permeability in Soil (Falling Constant Head) Dynamic Cone Penetration Test - DCPT
Permeability in Rock (Lugeon Packer Test) Infiltration Rate Tests
Groundwater Monitoring and Sampling Installation of Inclinometers amp Pressure Meters
In-situ CBR Tests Installation of Piezometers
Soil Swelling Tests Plate Load Tests
Vane Shear Tests Soil Electrical Resistivity Tests
Down Hole Seismic Tests Cross Hole Seismic Tests
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KEY STAFF AT GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING
NAME DESIGNATION QUALIFICATION EXPERIENCE
J Pavan Kumar Sr Geotechnical Engineer MTech - Geotechnical 8
Tauseef anwar Geologist MSc Geology 5
Bahrudeen assain
Mohammed Geologist MSc Geology 5
Anjali Geologist BSc in Geology 8
Imran Ishaq Engineering asst Dip Civil 5
Mohammed Al-Ansari Logistics and Supervisor High School 10
Ameen Khalfan Field Coordinator High School 8
Abdullah Field Coordinator High School 5
Rit Bahadur Drilling Operator High School 15
Purna Bahadur Drilling Operator High School 16
Rajan Basnet Drilling Operator High School 10
Subarna Paija Drilling Operator High School 11
Lil Bahadur Sr Mechanic High School 11
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RECENT GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING PROJECTS Project Client Consultant No of Boreholes
Oman National Railway
Project Segments 2 amp 6
Italferr SpA MOTC 65 BH 80 TP amp
Piezometers
Bunker Terminal at Duqm Oman Oil Marketing Co
(OOMC)
Worley Parsons Oman
Engineering (WPOE)
10 BH amp MASW
survey
Mahdah ndash Rawdah Road
Dualization project
Premier International Mott McDonald 22 BH 15 TP amp
Slope stability
Yibal-Khuff FEED project Galfar Engg amp
Contracting Co SAOG
Petroleum Development
Oman (PDO)
95 BH 45 TP amp 11
Downhole seismic
Well pad stability
investigations at Fahud
Mabrouk Khulud West D
Galfar Engg amp
Contracting Co SAOG
Petroleum Development
Oman (PDO)
18 BH
Batinah Expressway Pkg 3 Simplex Infrastructure Parsons International
MOTC
79 BH
Adam ndash Thumrait
Dualization Project
Parsons International MOTC 150 BH 365 TP
Lime Calcination project at
Salalah
Carmeuse Inc - 15 BH 10 TP amp
Diagraphy drilling
Duqm Area A B amp C Sultan Qaboos University
(SQU)
SEZAD 65 BH amp 20 TP
Various Substation projects
in all Governorates
Dawood Engineering
Consultancy
Mezoon Electricity 50 BH 25 TP 50
ERTs
Chromite Quarry Drilling Arabian Gulf Trading - 7 BH
Transmission line at Taqah Rukun Al Yaqeen Int Mott McDonald 50 BH amp 61 TP
Izz ndash Adam Road
Dualization Project
Galfar Engg amp
Contracting Co SAOG
National Engg Services
of Pakistan (NESPAK)
25 BH amp 8 TPs
Bid bid ndash Sur Road
Dualization Project
Astaldi ndash Ozkar Joint
Venture
Dar Al-Handassah
(Lebonan)
89 BH 8 TPs
Piezometers
Water Distribution Network
at Al Amerat
Taeyoung ndash Hasan Juma
Baker JV
Sogreah Consultants 25 BH 130 TP amp Soil
Resistivity
Taxiway and Airlift Ramp
at Al Musannah Airbase
American International
Contractors Inc
- 34 BH amp 62 TP
Water Distribution Network
at Al Khoud
Towell Infrastructure
Projects Co LLC
National Engg Services
of Pakistan (NESPAK)
11 BH 7 TP amp Soil
Resistivity
Interchanges btn Airport amp
Muscat Expressway
Soares Da Costa ndash Oman
United Engg Services JV
Parsons International 15 BHs amp 10 TP
Oman Botanic Garden Diwan Royal Court Alatec (Spain) 75 BH
Qurayiat-Al-Amerat Road Muscat Municipality Parsons International 6 BH
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Tunnel
Al-Haffa District
Development Infrastructure
Dohfar Municipality Dar Al-Handassah
(Lebonan)
11 BH
Piezometers
Salam Resort amp Spa in Yiti
Muscat
Sama Dubai Halcrow International 58 BH
amp Piezometers
Al-Ansab STP Galfar Engineering amp
Contracting
Khatib AlAmi 6 BH
Limestone Quarry for
Doqoum Dry Dock
Daewoo Co Daewoo Co 6 BH
Barka Water Reservoir
Expansion Works
Galfar Engineering amp
Contracting
Mott Mac Donald 12 BH
Soil Resistivity
Information Centers at
Nizwa amp Ibri
Ministry of Higher
Education
Development Services amp
Maintenance
6 BH
Irrigation System Plan for
Dhofar Municipality
Dhofar Municipality Consulting Engineering
Services
7 BH
Infiltration Tests
Cyclone Damage
Rehabilitation Works in Ras
Al-Hadd
CCC Parsons International Investigation for
Ground
Improvement
Soil Resistivity OMIFCO - Soil Resistivity
Seeb Cornice Road
Improvement Bridges
Muscat Municipality Atkins 7 BH
Dualization FarqNizwa to
Marfaa Daris Road
Ministry of Transport and
Communication
Parsons International 18 BH
Dualization of Al Kharjiah
Street
Muscat Municipality Parsons International 6 BH
Bidbid Sur Road Sec-1 MOTC Dar Al Handasah 31 BH Piezometers
120TPs
Flood Protection Dams-
Liwa and Shinaz Area
Ministry of water
resources and regional
municipalities
Renardet amp Fitchner 29 BH 40 TPs
Housing at Hail Al Ghaf
Quriyat
Muscat Municipality - 10 BH amp 10 TPs
132kV OHL from Harweel
to Thumrait
Petroleum Development
Oman
Worley Parsons 11 BH 11TPs amp ERT
132kV OHL from Dank to
Al Hail
Civil Co Contracting OETC Energoprojekt
Mott Mac Donald
43 BH 20 TPs amp
ERT
132kV OHL from Al Wasit
to Buraimi Grid Ss
Civil Co Contracting OETC Energoprojekt
Mott Mac Donald
27 BH 11TPrsquos amp
ERT
Al Athaiba Junction
Improvements
Muscat Municipality Parsons Intl Co 12 BH 7 TP Asphalt
Coring
Third Laneing from Bait Al Muscat Municipality Parsons International 35 BH 34 TP
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Barka to Mabelah Asphalt Coring
Design and construction of
Dualization of Al Murtaffa
street
Muscat Municipality Parsons International 26 BH 15 TP
Asphalt Coring
Proposed Tower
Constructions in OMAN
Ministry of Broadcasting Rohde amp Schwarz 16BH
EPC of power plant Daleel
Facility
L amp T Electromech Mott Mac Donald 7 BH 10TP ERT
Royal Suite at Haima and
Emergency block
Dewan of Royal Court Tebodin amp Partners LLC 4BH 4TP
Navigation Aids System
Muscat International
Airport and Salalah Airport
Thales Deutschland
Germany
Thales Deutschland
Germany
6BH 5ERT
Upgrade of DPS amp B-Block
facility Daleel oil Fields
Daleel Petroleum Attila Dogan 4BH 2ERT
13233kV Grid Station at
Quriyat
OETC LnT Oman Energoprojekt amp Parsons 4BH TPs
132kV OHL from Quriyat
to Jahloot
OETC LnT Oman Energoprojekt amp Parsons 60BH 60TPs 60ERT
Supreme Court at Al
Ghubra Guest House
Royal Court Affairs
Royal Estates The Palace
Consulting Engineering
Services LLC
12BH TPs
GEOTECH DRILLING RIGS
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DESCO SP4500S Rigs DESCO SP3500S Rigs
Site Work Photographs
GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION ndash AREA A B amp C at Duqm
Client SEZAD Consultant SQU
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GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION ndash Yibal Khuff Project at Yibal
Client Galfar Engg amp Cont Consultant PDO
GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION ndash Inclined Coring at Chromite Mine near Sumail
Client Arabian Gulf Trading
GEOTEC
HNICAL INVESTIGATION ndash Oman National Railway Project
Segments 2 amp 6
Client MOTC Consultant Italferr SpA
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GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION FOR
BARKA WATER RESERVOIR EXPANSION
Client Galfar Consultant Mott Mac Donald
SUBSURFACE INVESTIGATION BIDBID-SUR ROAD
SECTION 1
Client MOTC Consultant Dar Al Handasah Shair amp Partners
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GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION FOR SEEB-CORNICHE ROAD
IMPROVEMENT BRIDGE 6 MUSCAT
Client Muscat Municipality Consultant Atkins
GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION FOR 132KV OHL FROM DANK
TO AL HAIL amp 132KV OHL FROM SIBETHA TO BURAIMI
Client CivilCo Consultant Mott Mac Donald Energoprojekt
GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION FOR FLOOD PROTECTION DAMS
SHINAZ AREA ndash HATTA-A HATTA-B FAYDH amp BIDAH
Client MRMWR Consultant Fitchner amp Renardet
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DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF FLYOVER WIDENING AND JUNCTION IMPROVEMENTS AT AL ATHAIBA INTERCHANGE
Client Muscat Municipality Consultant Parsons
DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF THIRD LANING OF MAIN ROAD FROM AL MAWELAH INTERCHANGE TO BAIT AL BARKHA RA
Client Muscat Municipality Consultant Parsons
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SURVEYING WITH TOTAL STATION EQUIPMENT FOR
GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING PURPOSES
ELECTRICAL RESISTIVITY TEST
RESISTIVITY MAPPING amp RESISTIVITY PROFILING
PIEZOMETER INSTALLATION INCLINED DRILLING WITH PACKER TEST
CHEMICALENVIRONMENTAL amp
MICROBIOLOGICAL TESTING
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Lonestar Alpha Lab provides a full range of chemical environmental and microbiological analytical services to
industrial engineeringconsulting and government clients throughout the Sultanate of Oman Lonestar Alpha
analytical expertise includes organic and inorganic analyses of water soil air food and many other matrices The
lab production capability capacity and advancement of instrumentation ensure the reliability and performance
needed to successfully deliver major analytical projects Instruments are dedicated to specific matrices and
analyses to prevent cross contamination Our reports are fully supported by QAQC deliverables designed to meet
the requirements of the regulatory program for which the data will be utilized Our reports are designed for ease-
of-results interpretation as well as efficient validation of the support data
TESTING DIFFERENT MATRICES
DomesticFormationGroundReclamation Water
Desalination Water amp Marine Samples
Marine Life
Plant Tissue
Reverse Osmosis
Soils amp Sediments
Food Products
Metal Samples
Concrete Products
CHEMICALENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS
WaterWastewater Metallic Constituents
WaterWastewater Organic Constituents
Water Cations amp Anions
Ambient Air Quality Monitoring
Stack amp Process Emission Monitoring
Indoor Air Quality
Contamination Pollution Studies Environmental Chemistry organics inorganics metals
Analytical chemistry using AAS XRF OES IRC and wet chemistry
Noise amp Vibration Monitoring
Microbiological Analysis
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AMBIENT AIR amp STACK EMISSION MONITORING
CO amp CO2
Hydrogen Sulfide
Hydrocarbons
Metal Particulates
NOx SOx
Oxygen
Volatile Organic Compounds
Dioxin amp Furion
MICROBIOLOGICAL AIR QUALITY MONITORING
Bacteria(CFUm3
Moulds (CFUm3)
Identification of Microorganisms up to Species level
INDOOR AIR QUALITY (IAQ)
Lonestar Alpha leads the way in Indoor Air Quality Services with our dedicated team of field staff and the latest
equipment We are equipped to investigate chemical and biological exposure situations
IAQ Air Monitoring Services
VOCs and SVOCs
Fungal Mold Indentification Quantification
Total Respirable Particulates
Toxic Vapors
Sick Building Syndrome
Bacterial Indentification Quantification
Typical IAQ Surveys
IAQ profile for preliminary building study
Baseline IAQ monitoring
Mold Fungal contamination monitoring using spore trap sampling devices
Compliance monitoring for municipal amp Government enviromental agencies
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HSE monitoring for critical response of environmental hazards
INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE (IH)
Lonestar Alpha is capable of providing a wide variety of Industrial Hygiene Service
using state of the art equipment and depth of experience with IH procedures
NoiseDosimetry TLV+8Hr TWA
Particulates (Total PM 10 PM 50 PM 25)
Combustible Gases (Total Hydrocarbons)
VOCs and SVOCs
Total and Respirable Fibers
Metals and Inorganics
Typical Industrial Hygiene Monitoring
HSE monitoring for corporate or client requirec field data collection
Compliance monitoring for Municipal or Governmental agency requirements
Background monitoring for comparative Environmental studies
HYGIENE AUDITING AND INSPECTIONS
Hygiene Auditing
Hygiene Inspections and Hygiene recommendations
Assisting in ISOHACCP Certifications
Microbiological Sampling and Analysis of Food and Water
Swab sampling and Air Monitoring
Hotel and Industrial HAACP and Hygiene System Implementation
Assisting in Laboratory setup and Accreditations Response monitoring for safety analysis and quality assurance audits
OIL ANALYSIS
Lube Oil
Transformer Oil
Compressor Oil
Diesel
Heavy fuel
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LIST OF CHEMICALENVIRONMENTALMICROBIOLOGICAL TESTS ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY amp ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS
WATER EFFLUENT SEAWATER SOIL SEDIMENT ANALYSIS
Acidity Sulfide Selenium
Alkalinity TDS Silicon
Ammonia Temperature Silver
Bicarbonate Total Hardness Sodium
BOD Total Nitrogen Strontium
Boron Total Organic Carbon Thallium
Chlorite chlorate Potassium
Bromate TSS Tin
Carbonate Turbidity Titanium
Chlorides Aluminum Vanadium
COD Antimony Zink
Color Arsenic Aromatic Volatile Orgabicx (BTEX)
Conductivity Barium Chlorinated Hydrocarbons
Cyanides Beryllium Crude amp Refined Product Fingerprinting
Dissolved Oxygen Cadmium Extractible Organic Halides
Fluoride Calcium Haloacetic Acids
Free Chlorine Chromium Halogenated Volatile Organics
Magnesium Hardness Cobalt Herbicides amp Pesticides
Nitrates Copper Nitroaromatic amp Cyclic Ketones
Nitrites Hexavalent Chromium Organic and Volatile Acids
Oil amp Grease Iron PCBrsquos
Organic Nitrogen Lead Polynuclear Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAH)
pH Lithium Semi Volatile Organic Compounds
Phenols Magnesium Total Organic Halides
Phosphates Mercury Total Petroleum Hydrocarbons (TPH)
Phosphorus Molybdenum Trihalomethanes
Residual Chlorine Nickel Volatile Organic Compounds
Salinity Niobium Pthalate Esters
Sodium Absorption Ratio
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FOOD CHEMICAL AND MICROBIOLOGICAL TEST
Fish and Value added fish products vegetable oils Ketchups Mayonnaise Vinegar Cooked sea
food Cooked Non sea foods Canned foods Vegetables Snacks Ghee Cheese Honey Sweats etc
CHEMICAL ANALYSIS OF FOOD
GIDELINES - OMAN STANDARDGULF STANDARDOther International Standards
TEST METHODS- AOACASTAAOCSISOSASOASTMBS
CHEMICAL ANALYSIS OF FOOD
Protein Cholesterol
Fat content Phosphorous
Vitamins Sodium
Moisture Potassium
Ash Calcium
Dietary Fibre Lead
Sugar Cadmium
Starch Mercury
Saturated Fat Iron
Unsaturated Fat Magnesium
Arsenic Aflatoxins
Moisture content Histamine
Volatile protein Irradiation
Pesticides Sudan Dyes
MICROBIOLOGICAL ANALYSIS OF FOOD
TEST METHODS ndash USFDA BAMAOACCCFRACMMEFISO
GUIDELINES ndash OMANI STANDARDGSOPHLS
MICROBIOLOGICAL ANALYSIS OF FOOD
Aerobic Plate Count Listeria monocytogens
Lactobacillus acidophilus Shelf Life Analysis
Escherichia coli Enterobacteriaceae
Escherichia coli O157 H7 Vibrio parahaemolyticus
Fecal Coliforms Shigella
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Total Coliforms Listeria spp
Staphylococcus aureus Clostridium perfringens
Salmonella Yeast and Mould
Vibrio cholera Vibrio parahaemolyticus
Anaerobic plate count Campylobacter
Histamine Bacillus cereus
Aflatoxin
CHEMISTRY OF CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL
Chemical Analysis of Cement Chemical Analysis of Lime Powder
Heat of Hydration of cement Total Alkalis
Chemical Analysis of Micro silica Chemical Analysis of Ground Granulated Blast
Furnace Slag
Sodium Absorption Ratio Leachibility Tests of Metals from Soil
Testing of Concrete making water Determination of Alkali carbonates amp Bi carbonates
Cation Exchange Capacity of Soil Organic matter content of soil
Mass loss of Ignition of soil Total Sulphate content of soil
Water soluble Sulphate content of soil Water soluble Chloride content of soil
Carbonate content of soil Acid soluble Chloride content of soil
Gypsum content of soil Ammonia content of soil
Total Sulphate content of Aggregates Total Chloride content of Aggregates
Potential Alkali ndash Silica reactivity of Aggregates Water Soluble Chloride Salts in Aggregates
Acid ndash Soluble Material in fine Aggregate Organic impurities in fine Aggregates
Determining the water content of freshly mixed
concrete
Determining the Portland cement content of the
hardened hydraulic cement concrete
Chemical analysis of hardened concrete Sulfate content of hardened concrete
Chemical analysis for metals like steel Chloride content of hardened concrete
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ORE ANALYSIS
Dolomite Ore Iron Ore
Copper Ore Nickel Ore
Chromium Ore Limestone Ore
Manganese Ore Gypsum
Dunite Quartz
STEEL CHEMISTRY
Alloys Brass amp Bronze
Aluminum Alloys Chemical Composition of Steel
ASTM A 262 (Various) Diffused Hydrogen Test
ASTM G 48 (Variou) Purity of Metals
ASTM G 6667 Nickel Alloys
OIL ANALYSIS
Appearance Flash Point Specific Gravity
Ash Content Water content Insoluble pentane
Carbon Conradson Residue Wear Metals Total Acid Number
Kinematic Viscosity Break Down voltage Total Base Number
Dissipation factor Oil Content Viscosity Index
Color Pour Point Flash Point
Copper Corrosion BS amp W Density
Neutralization number Resistivity Interfacial tension
Dissolve gas Sediment Sulphur content
Cloud point Distillation PCB
Oxidation test Gassing
AMBIENT AIR STACK MONITORING
Carbon Dioxide RPM (PM 10 5 25)
Carbon Monoxide Semi Volatile Organic Compounds
Chlorine Content SO2
Hydrogen Sulfide Total Acid Concentration
Lower Explosion Limit Total Hydrocarbon
Oxides of Nitrogen Total Particulate Concentration
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Oxygen Volatile Organic Compounds
Ozone Dioxin amp Furion
INDOOR AIR QUALITY ndash IAQ INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE - IH
Asbestos Bulk Sample Analysis Total amp Respirable Fibers
Asbestos Fiber Concentration in Air Total amp Respirable Particulates
Bacterial amp Microbial Identification Total Plate Count
FungalMould Identification Toxic Vapors
Metals VOC amp SVOC
Noise Monitoring Dosimetry TWA Yeast amp Mould Identification
MICROBIOLOGICAL ANALYSIS OF WATER
Test Method ndash BS ENISOAPHAAWWACMMEF CCFRA
GUIDELINES ndash Omani standardGSOWHODubai Municipality
WATER WASTE WATERINDUSTRIES WATER SOIL
Heterotrophic plate count
Total Coliforms
Escherichia coli
EnterococciFecal streptococci
Pseudomonas aeroginosa Staphylococcus aureus
Legionella spp Nematodes
Sulphate Reducing Bacteria Yeast amp Mould
Salmonella Microscopic observations and interpretations
Vibrio cholera Standard Plate count at 22 o C
Fecal Coliform Clostridium perfringens
Legionella anisa
Legionella Pneumophila serogroup 1
Legionella Pneumophila serogroup 2-14
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MICROBIOLOGICAL ANALYSIS OF PERSONAL SWABSSURFACE SWABSEQUIPMENT
SWABS
Total coliforms
Fecal coliforms
Escherichia coli
Aerobic plate count
Staphylococcus aureus
Yeast and Mould
Salmonella spp
COSMETICS ANALYSIS
HairoilsHair creams Hair shampooBody lotion Chemical DepilinatorsTalcum PowderDeoderants
Toilette soapSkin cream etc As per GSOOS SASO USFDAAOAC Standards
COSMETICS ANALYSIS
Appearance Thermal Stability
Color Total Fat
Odor Lead
Homogenous Cadmium
Texture Nickel
Seperation Chromium
Skin Irritation Test Ethanol insoluble matter
Marking Water insoluble matter
Language Total free Alkali
Instructions for Use Chlorides calculated as NaCl
Warning phrases concerning the product (if any) Saponification Value
Chemical and Physical Tests Free Fatty Acid as Oliec Acid
Moisture Extraneous matter
pH Total Non Acqueos content
Sediment and suspended matter Peroxide value
Alchohol content Total Bacterial count
Formaldehyde Yeast and Mould
Essential oils Pseudomonas aeroginosa
Volatile matter Staphylococcus aureus
Non volatile alcohol matter
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LIST OF CHEMICALENVIRONMENTALMICROBIOLOGICAL EQUIPMENTS
pH Meter Conductivity Meter pH Meters
Dissolved Oxygen Meter Turbidity Meter
Flame Atomic Absorption Spectrometer
FAASGFAAS Hg Analyzer
EDXRF Analyzer ndash Philips MiniPal2
Muffle Air Furnace (1100˚C) Breakdown voltage
ICP- OES Colour apparatus for OIL
GC-MSGC centrifuge
IC Open cup ndashClosed cup Flash point
UV-VIS-NIR Spectrometer HACH TAN delta Resistivity meter
Dissolved gas Analyser ( TOGA) AAS
TAN Titrator Microscope
Copper corrosion Colony Counter
Karl fisher colometric Viscometer
Interfacial tensometer OES
Biological safety Cabinet UV apparatus
Shaker Water bath
Freezer Incubator
Chillier Autoclave
Micro pipetter Vortex
pipetter
Weighing Balance
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KEY STAFF AT CHEMICALMICROBIOLOGICAL LAB
MAJOR CHEMICALENVIRONMENTAL CLIENTS
Client Client
HMR Consultants Dhofar Power Company
Geo-Resources Omani Euro Foods Industries
Al-Safa Environmental Consultancy Al-Hassan Engineering Company
Five Oceans Dawood Contracting Company
Fugro Middle East Natural Resources Consultants
Gulf Mining ICES
Muscat Chromite Sohar Steel LLC
Total Management Trading Construction Materials Industries
Emirates Trading Co Al-Shidhani Refreshments Enterprises
Oman Chromite Oman Aluminium Processing Industries LLC
Muscat Overseas Radisson Blu
National Arabian Gulf International Desalination amp Water Treatment
ASB Group Dhofar Beverages
Majan Mining Company OMASCO
Haya Oman Liquefied Natural Gas Company
Oman Polyproplene Swan Foods LLC
Oman Methanol Bahwan Engineering Co
NAME DESIGNATION EXPERIENCE
P Tejali Lab Manager 17 yrs
Asad Naqvi Chemical Lab Supervisor 17 yrs
OD Sebastian Senior Chemist 32 yrs
Vinu Mohan Senior Microbiologist 7 yrs
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Sohar Aluminum OMIFCO
Oman Refreshment Occidental Mukhaizna LLC
Shangri-La Barr Al Jissa Special Technical Services
ENATO Consolidated Contractors Company
Blue City Northern Minerals Company
Andam International Sweets of Oman
SUR Desalination (Bahwan Veolia Water) Lalbuksh Voltas Engineering Services
STFA Bahwan Veolia Water LLC
Larsen amp Turbo COWI-Larsen
GALFAR Khimji Permoglaze (Oman) LLC
AATCO United Chrome LLC
Interbeton amp Six Construct Oman Flour Mills Company
Douglas OHI Oman National Engineering amp Investment
VALE -Oman Petrogas
BP Oman Sohar aluminium
Siemens-Oman American Embassy
Tawoos Catering Wacasco Catering
MAF DALKIA Al Futtaim amp Sons
Enhance Khimji Ramdas LLC
Oman Oasis National Mineral water CO LLC
Areej Vegetablesamp Oil Derivatives National Pharmaceuticals
Towell Infrastructure Tulip Inn
The Chedi Grand Hyatt
Al Bustan Palace Muscat Holiday INN
Hotel Ibis Park Inn
Radisson Blu Mother Care
Tabreed Taghleef Indusries
NABIL Biscuits ATTCO
Worely parrsion AECOM
Honda Rotem Abensia
Global Gypsum Board Minvest
Global Engineering SteamTech
Mazoom Pharmacy Muscat Pharmacy
IBN- SINA Pharmacy Golden Jood Trading
Sun rise Global Beya Global Muscat
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MECHANICAL CORROSION AND METALLURGICAL TESTING
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Lonestar Alpha has the capability to cater to the physical metallurgical testing requirements of a wide range of
materials and products The testing capability and experience are recognized by reputed organizations like
PDO OXY BP OGC etc and third party inspection agencies Tests are generally carried out to international
standards set by ASTM BS ASME API AWS and others Lonestar Alpha offers quality service to
international standards accurate results and quick turnaround at reasonable cost
Lonestar Alpha Mechanical Metallurgical Corrosion Testing Capabilities Include
Tensile compression Test Vickers Hardness RockwellBrinell Hardness
Impact (Ambient temp to -196degC) BendFlatteningNick Break Test Elevated Temperature
tensile testing
Corrosion Test - ASTM
A262G48G28ASTM A 923
ASTM E 562 Ferrite measurement
by ferritscope Flexure
Proof Load Breaking Load Failure Load
Coating Thickness Coating Continuity Coating Adhesion
MacroMicro Examination Fillet Weld Break Nick Break
HIC SSCC test in accordance with
NACE standards Chemistry by OES
Failure Analysis and
Material Investigation
Chemical analysis of metallic materials of
Fe and Ni base alloys In situ Replica Metallography
Metallic sample collection at
site for chemical analysis
Strand wire testing for mechanical
properties Portable hardness testing Manhole Cover testing
Rubber testing Geo-textile testing HDPE testing
Materials frequently tested include
Metals and alloy products such as plates shapes bares pipes and fittings
Welding procedure qualification test coupons
Welding consumable qualification test coupons
Welder qualification test coupons
Welding procedure test coupons
Steel Bars Wires and Fabric for concrete reinforcement
Galvanized Steel products
Fasteners
Metal Castings
Cemented Carbide Products
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Lonestar Alpha Laboratories offers a wide range of metallurgical services to many diverse industries supported by
an experienced team of metallurgical engineers trained technicians and modern equipment The following
services are offered
o Laboratory Metallography and Microscopy
o Replica and In-situ Metallography
o Corrosion Testing and Evaluation
o Condition Usability and Remaining Life Assessment
o Failure Analysis and Investigation
o Other Services
Laboratory Metallography and Microscopy
Scanning Electron Microscopy
Stereomicroscopy
Energy Dispersive X-ray Analysis
Fractrography
Macrostructural Examination
Microstructural Examination
Microhardness Evaluation
Replica and In-situ Metallography
In-situ Replica Metallography
Replication of Fractures
Replication of Surface Features
Corrosion Testing and Evaluation
Lonestar Alpha is equipped to undertake corrosion testing and evaluation in accordance with NACE and ASTM
standards for qualification of materials used in corrosive environments which include sea water brine blackish
water and sour service The following tests are conducted
Resistance to Pitting and Crevice Corrosion
Susceptibility to Intergranular Corrosion Attack
Resistance to Sulfide Stress Cracking (SSC)
Resistance to Hydrogen Induced Cracking (HIC)
Examination of Scales and Corrosion Products
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Condition Usability and Remaining Life Assessment
Periodic inspections serve to identify degradation processes at an early stage and thereby provide necessary
information for assessment of condition usability and remaining life Further the initiation of timely repair or
replacement actions substantially reduced or eliminates costly capital and downtime losses
Lonestar has the capability and experience to perform comprehensive inspections necessary for condition
usability and remaining life assessment of a wide range of materials and components used in structures plants and
operating equipment
Power plant and auxiliary boiler tubes headers and connectors
Turbine nozzles vanes combustor lines and casings
Oil and gas processing equipment and components
Equipment and components of marineoffshore structures
Drilling and downhole equipment and components
Engine Components
Failure Analysis and Investigation
Supported by its integrated analytical facilities and the diverse professional capabilities of its staff Lonestar has
for the last several years provided accurate and timely analyses and investigations into failures of components
Reports include comprehensive photographic documentation of observations discussions of findings conclusions
on the mechanism and root cause of failure
Other Services
Lonestar offer assistance in the following areas
Material selection for intended service
Preparation of material testing and inspection procedures
Study of failure mechanisms of complex systems
Troubleshooting
Research and development
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LIST OF METALLURGY TESTS
LIST OF METALLURGY LAB EQUIPMENTS Instron Universal Tensile Tester Lathe Machine
Satec Charpy Impact testing machine Charpy Broaching Machine
Forcipol Bend Testing machine Gas Cutting Gear
Olympus Metallurgical Microscope Carl Zeiss
microscope upto 1600X
Stereo Microscope
Metlabcorp Micro Polisher Digital Verniers
Automatic Polishing machine Digital Micrometers
Water Chiller Bath Coating thickness Meter
Optorama Shadowgraph Holiday detector
Digital thermometers Band Saw Machine
Vickers hardness tester Hack Saw Machine
Fischer Ferritscope Universal Milling Machine
STEEL REBARS EXOTIC MATERIAL
Tensile Tests Bend Tests
Elevated Temperature Tensiles Rebar Tensile Bend and Rebend
Proof Load test Fracture Test
Macro Preparation amp Examination Coating thickness test Holiday Detection Test
Peel Off Test Vickers Rockwell Hardness Survey
Charpy Impact Test Micro Examination with photograph
Ferrite Count (Point Count method) - count Ferrite Content (Magnetic Method) - spots
A262 Test Practice CE ASTM G48ASTM G28 tests
SSCC Test HIC Test
Chemical Analysis XRD EDXRF Analysis
SEMEDS Analysis Detailed Failure Investigation Material investigation
CTOD In-situ Replica Metallography
Strand Wire Tensile Test Manhole Cover Compression Test
Ring Stiffness Test GRE Rubber Plastic Geo-textile Tensile testing
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KEY STAFF AT METALLURGY LAB
Anil Vashishta Pratik Raval Sasikumar Isehaq Chezian
NAME DESIGNATION QUALIFICATION EXPERIENCE
Anil Vashishta Operations Manager
Metallurgical Head
BE Metallurgical
Engineering 24 years
Pratik Raval Test House Supervisor BE Mechanical
Engineering 10 years
KSasikumar Senior Metallurgist BE Metallurgical
Engineering 14 years
GChezhian Metallurgist BE Metallurgical
Engineering 06 years
Ishaq Al Harassi Senior Engineer BE Mechanical
Engineering 08 years
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BRANCHES amp CONTACTS
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LONESTAR ALPHA LABORATORIES BRANCHES amp CONTACTS
Website
wwwlonestaralphacom
General Email infolonestaralphacom
Branches
Muscat (Central Laboratory) PO Box 1197 PC 130 Azaiba ndash Muscat Sultanate of Oman
Tel +968 24501524 24505590
Fax +968 24503814
Email muscatlablonestaralphacom
Muscat (Chemistry Environmental) PO Box 1197 PC 130 Azaiba ndash Muscat Sultanate of Oman
Tel +968 24504206 24504924
Fax +968 24502635
Email chemlablonestaralphacom
Muscat (Micro-biology) PO Box 1197 PC 130 Azaiba ndash Muscat Sultanate of Oman
Tel +968 24504206 24504924
Fax +968 24502635
Email microlablonestaralphacom
Sohar PO Box 84 PC 327 Sohar Industrial Estate Sohar ndash Sultanate of Oman
Tel +968 26751775 26751920 26751976
Fax +968 26751331
Email civilsoharlonestaralphacom
Duqm Tel +968 99278040 92303290
Fax +968 24503814
Email duqmlablonestaralphacom
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Salalah
Tel +968 2321 3390 +968 92038358
Fax +968 2321 3391
Email salalahlablonestaralphacom
Key Personals
Administration
Dawood Al-Harrasi
Chief Executive Officer
+968 91111411 dawoodalharrasilonestaralphacom
Saif Al-Harthi
Business Development Manager
+968 90122471 saifalharthylonestaralphacom
Santosh Elapanda
QHSE Manager
+968 99881224 santoshelapandalonestaralphacom
Moncy Thomas
Finance HR amp Admin Manager
+968 99221293 moncythomaslonestaralphacom
Operations
Anil Vashishta
Operations Manager Metallurgical Head
+968 99866907 anilvashishtalonestaralphacom
Civil Engineering Material Lab Hukam Chand
Civil Engineering Country Manager - Civil
+968 99445354 hukamchandlonestaralphacom
Naresh Paladugu
Civil Engineering Technical Manager - Civil
+968 99063458 nareshpaladugulonestaralphacom
Rakesh
Civil Engineering Lab Manager - Sohar Lab
+968 92869691 civilsoharlonestaralphacom
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FrancisMD
Civil Engineering Lab Manager ndash Salalah Lab
+968 92038358 Salalahlablonestaralphacom
Tomiyo
Civil Engineering Senior Lab Technician - Duqm Lab
+968 99278040 duqmlablonestaralphacom
Geotechnical Engineering Lab
J Pavan Kumar
Geotechnical Engineering Sr Geotechnical engineer
+968 99887852 ameerudeenlonestaralphacom
Chemical Microbiology amp Environmental Lab
P Tejali
Chemical Microbiology amp Environmental Engineering Lab Manager
+968 99887834 tejaliparsekarlonestaralphacom
Asad
Chemical amp Environmental Engineering Assistant Manager Chemistry
+968 99884612 asadnaqvilonestaralphacom
Vinu Mohan
Food amp Microbiology Testing
+968 99248181 vinumohanlonestaralphacom
Metallurgy Lab
Email metlablonestaralphacom
Anil Vashishta
Metallurgy Lab Manager Metallurgy
+968 99866907 anilvashishtalonestaralphacom
Pratik Raval
Metallurgy Lab Test House Supervisor
+968 99880633 pratikravallonestaralphacom
Sasi Kumar
Metallurgy Lab Senior Metallurgist
+968 99843415 sasikumarlonestaralphacom
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LOCATION MAPS
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2 Muscat ndash Chemistry Lab
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5 SALALAH
Registered with Directorate General for Specification amp measurements
Approved by PDO ISOIEC 170252005 Certified by SGS for ISO 9001
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LIST OF GEOTECHNICAL TESTS
LIST OF GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING EQUIPMENTS
Drilling Rigs Desco Inc 2No SP4500S amp 3No
SP3500S (crawler)
Split-Spoon Sampler
Drilling Rig Ellettari EK100S amp EK 200S (crawler) Piston Type Samples
Drilling Rigs Truck Mounted Vibrating Wire Piezometers Devices amp Loggers
Drilling Rods Tricone Bits
Standard SPT sets and rods Tungsten Carbide Drilling Bits (96mm amp 101mm amp
above)
Single Double amp Triple Tube Core Barrels ndash
Conventional amp Wireline system
Diamond Bits Surface amp Impregnated (96mm amp
101mm amp above) ndash Conventional amp Wireline system
Shelby Tubes Automatic Water level Meter
Dynamic Cone Penetrometer Test equipment (DCPT) Bailers for Groundwater Sampling
Down-The-Hole Hammer (DTH Hammer) Packer Test Apparatus
Surveying Equipments (Auto Levels Total Station
GPS and Accessories)
Variable Geotechnical Softwares (gINT etc)
Thermal Resistivity Test Apparatus (KD2 Pro) Electrical Resistivity Test Apparatus (Nillson)
SUBSURFACE SOIL ROCK GROUNDWATER
Soil Investigation Drilling in Soils and Rocks
Bearing Capacity amp Settlement Analysis Slope Stability Analysis
Trial Pits Standard Penetration Test - SPT
Permeability in Soil (Falling Constant Head) Dynamic Cone Penetration Test - DCPT
Permeability in Rock (Lugeon Packer Test) Infiltration Rate Tests
Groundwater Monitoring and Sampling Installation of Inclinometers amp Pressure Meters
In-situ CBR Tests Installation of Piezometers
Soil Swelling Tests Plate Load Tests
Vane Shear Tests Soil Electrical Resistivity Tests
Down Hole Seismic Tests Cross Hole Seismic Tests
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KEY STAFF AT GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING
NAME DESIGNATION QUALIFICATION EXPERIENCE
J Pavan Kumar Sr Geotechnical Engineer MTech - Geotechnical 8
Tauseef anwar Geologist MSc Geology 5
Bahrudeen assain
Mohammed Geologist MSc Geology 5
Anjali Geologist BSc in Geology 8
Imran Ishaq Engineering asst Dip Civil 5
Mohammed Al-Ansari Logistics and Supervisor High School 10
Ameen Khalfan Field Coordinator High School 8
Abdullah Field Coordinator High School 5
Rit Bahadur Drilling Operator High School 15
Purna Bahadur Drilling Operator High School 16
Rajan Basnet Drilling Operator High School 10
Subarna Paija Drilling Operator High School 11
Lil Bahadur Sr Mechanic High School 11
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RECENT GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING PROJECTS Project Client Consultant No of Boreholes
Oman National Railway
Project Segments 2 amp 6
Italferr SpA MOTC 65 BH 80 TP amp
Piezometers
Bunker Terminal at Duqm Oman Oil Marketing Co
(OOMC)
Worley Parsons Oman
Engineering (WPOE)
10 BH amp MASW
survey
Mahdah ndash Rawdah Road
Dualization project
Premier International Mott McDonald 22 BH 15 TP amp
Slope stability
Yibal-Khuff FEED project Galfar Engg amp
Contracting Co SAOG
Petroleum Development
Oman (PDO)
95 BH 45 TP amp 11
Downhole seismic
Well pad stability
investigations at Fahud
Mabrouk Khulud West D
Galfar Engg amp
Contracting Co SAOG
Petroleum Development
Oman (PDO)
18 BH
Batinah Expressway Pkg 3 Simplex Infrastructure Parsons International
MOTC
79 BH
Adam ndash Thumrait
Dualization Project
Parsons International MOTC 150 BH 365 TP
Lime Calcination project at
Salalah
Carmeuse Inc - 15 BH 10 TP amp
Diagraphy drilling
Duqm Area A B amp C Sultan Qaboos University
(SQU)
SEZAD 65 BH amp 20 TP
Various Substation projects
in all Governorates
Dawood Engineering
Consultancy
Mezoon Electricity 50 BH 25 TP 50
ERTs
Chromite Quarry Drilling Arabian Gulf Trading - 7 BH
Transmission line at Taqah Rukun Al Yaqeen Int Mott McDonald 50 BH amp 61 TP
Izz ndash Adam Road
Dualization Project
Galfar Engg amp
Contracting Co SAOG
National Engg Services
of Pakistan (NESPAK)
25 BH amp 8 TPs
Bid bid ndash Sur Road
Dualization Project
Astaldi ndash Ozkar Joint
Venture
Dar Al-Handassah
(Lebonan)
89 BH 8 TPs
Piezometers
Water Distribution Network
at Al Amerat
Taeyoung ndash Hasan Juma
Baker JV
Sogreah Consultants 25 BH 130 TP amp Soil
Resistivity
Taxiway and Airlift Ramp
at Al Musannah Airbase
American International
Contractors Inc
- 34 BH amp 62 TP
Water Distribution Network
at Al Khoud
Towell Infrastructure
Projects Co LLC
National Engg Services
of Pakistan (NESPAK)
11 BH 7 TP amp Soil
Resistivity
Interchanges btn Airport amp
Muscat Expressway
Soares Da Costa ndash Oman
United Engg Services JV
Parsons International 15 BHs amp 10 TP
Oman Botanic Garden Diwan Royal Court Alatec (Spain) 75 BH
Qurayiat-Al-Amerat Road Muscat Municipality Parsons International 6 BH
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Tunnel
Al-Haffa District
Development Infrastructure
Dohfar Municipality Dar Al-Handassah
(Lebonan)
11 BH
Piezometers
Salam Resort amp Spa in Yiti
Muscat
Sama Dubai Halcrow International 58 BH
amp Piezometers
Al-Ansab STP Galfar Engineering amp
Contracting
Khatib AlAmi 6 BH
Limestone Quarry for
Doqoum Dry Dock
Daewoo Co Daewoo Co 6 BH
Barka Water Reservoir
Expansion Works
Galfar Engineering amp
Contracting
Mott Mac Donald 12 BH
Soil Resistivity
Information Centers at
Nizwa amp Ibri
Ministry of Higher
Education
Development Services amp
Maintenance
6 BH
Irrigation System Plan for
Dhofar Municipality
Dhofar Municipality Consulting Engineering
Services
7 BH
Infiltration Tests
Cyclone Damage
Rehabilitation Works in Ras
Al-Hadd
CCC Parsons International Investigation for
Ground
Improvement
Soil Resistivity OMIFCO - Soil Resistivity
Seeb Cornice Road
Improvement Bridges
Muscat Municipality Atkins 7 BH
Dualization FarqNizwa to
Marfaa Daris Road
Ministry of Transport and
Communication
Parsons International 18 BH
Dualization of Al Kharjiah
Street
Muscat Municipality Parsons International 6 BH
Bidbid Sur Road Sec-1 MOTC Dar Al Handasah 31 BH Piezometers
120TPs
Flood Protection Dams-
Liwa and Shinaz Area
Ministry of water
resources and regional
municipalities
Renardet amp Fitchner 29 BH 40 TPs
Housing at Hail Al Ghaf
Quriyat
Muscat Municipality - 10 BH amp 10 TPs
132kV OHL from Harweel
to Thumrait
Petroleum Development
Oman
Worley Parsons 11 BH 11TPs amp ERT
132kV OHL from Dank to
Al Hail
Civil Co Contracting OETC Energoprojekt
Mott Mac Donald
43 BH 20 TPs amp
ERT
132kV OHL from Al Wasit
to Buraimi Grid Ss
Civil Co Contracting OETC Energoprojekt
Mott Mac Donald
27 BH 11TPrsquos amp
ERT
Al Athaiba Junction
Improvements
Muscat Municipality Parsons Intl Co 12 BH 7 TP Asphalt
Coring
Third Laneing from Bait Al Muscat Municipality Parsons International 35 BH 34 TP
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Barka to Mabelah Asphalt Coring
Design and construction of
Dualization of Al Murtaffa
street
Muscat Municipality Parsons International 26 BH 15 TP
Asphalt Coring
Proposed Tower
Constructions in OMAN
Ministry of Broadcasting Rohde amp Schwarz 16BH
EPC of power plant Daleel
Facility
L amp T Electromech Mott Mac Donald 7 BH 10TP ERT
Royal Suite at Haima and
Emergency block
Dewan of Royal Court Tebodin amp Partners LLC 4BH 4TP
Navigation Aids System
Muscat International
Airport and Salalah Airport
Thales Deutschland
Germany
Thales Deutschland
Germany
6BH 5ERT
Upgrade of DPS amp B-Block
facility Daleel oil Fields
Daleel Petroleum Attila Dogan 4BH 2ERT
13233kV Grid Station at
Quriyat
OETC LnT Oman Energoprojekt amp Parsons 4BH TPs
132kV OHL from Quriyat
to Jahloot
OETC LnT Oman Energoprojekt amp Parsons 60BH 60TPs 60ERT
Supreme Court at Al
Ghubra Guest House
Royal Court Affairs
Royal Estates The Palace
Consulting Engineering
Services LLC
12BH TPs
GEOTECH DRILLING RIGS
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DESCO SP4500S Rigs DESCO SP3500S Rigs
Site Work Photographs
GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION ndash AREA A B amp C at Duqm
Client SEZAD Consultant SQU
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GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION ndash Yibal Khuff Project at Yibal
Client Galfar Engg amp Cont Consultant PDO
GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION ndash Inclined Coring at Chromite Mine near Sumail
Client Arabian Gulf Trading
GEOTEC
HNICAL INVESTIGATION ndash Oman National Railway Project
Segments 2 amp 6
Client MOTC Consultant Italferr SpA
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GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION FOR
BARKA WATER RESERVOIR EXPANSION
Client Galfar Consultant Mott Mac Donald
SUBSURFACE INVESTIGATION BIDBID-SUR ROAD
SECTION 1
Client MOTC Consultant Dar Al Handasah Shair amp Partners
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GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION FOR SEEB-CORNICHE ROAD
IMPROVEMENT BRIDGE 6 MUSCAT
Client Muscat Municipality Consultant Atkins
GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION FOR 132KV OHL FROM DANK
TO AL HAIL amp 132KV OHL FROM SIBETHA TO BURAIMI
Client CivilCo Consultant Mott Mac Donald Energoprojekt
GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION FOR FLOOD PROTECTION DAMS
SHINAZ AREA ndash HATTA-A HATTA-B FAYDH amp BIDAH
Client MRMWR Consultant Fitchner amp Renardet
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DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF FLYOVER WIDENING AND JUNCTION IMPROVEMENTS AT AL ATHAIBA INTERCHANGE
Client Muscat Municipality Consultant Parsons
DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF THIRD LANING OF MAIN ROAD FROM AL MAWELAH INTERCHANGE TO BAIT AL BARKHA RA
Client Muscat Municipality Consultant Parsons
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SURVEYING WITH TOTAL STATION EQUIPMENT FOR
GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING PURPOSES
ELECTRICAL RESISTIVITY TEST
RESISTIVITY MAPPING amp RESISTIVITY PROFILING
PIEZOMETER INSTALLATION INCLINED DRILLING WITH PACKER TEST
CHEMICALENVIRONMENTAL amp
MICROBIOLOGICAL TESTING
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Lonestar Alpha Lab provides a full range of chemical environmental and microbiological analytical services to
industrial engineeringconsulting and government clients throughout the Sultanate of Oman Lonestar Alpha
analytical expertise includes organic and inorganic analyses of water soil air food and many other matrices The
lab production capability capacity and advancement of instrumentation ensure the reliability and performance
needed to successfully deliver major analytical projects Instruments are dedicated to specific matrices and
analyses to prevent cross contamination Our reports are fully supported by QAQC deliverables designed to meet
the requirements of the regulatory program for which the data will be utilized Our reports are designed for ease-
of-results interpretation as well as efficient validation of the support data
TESTING DIFFERENT MATRICES
DomesticFormationGroundReclamation Water
Desalination Water amp Marine Samples
Marine Life
Plant Tissue
Reverse Osmosis
Soils amp Sediments
Food Products
Metal Samples
Concrete Products
CHEMICALENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS
WaterWastewater Metallic Constituents
WaterWastewater Organic Constituents
Water Cations amp Anions
Ambient Air Quality Monitoring
Stack amp Process Emission Monitoring
Indoor Air Quality
Contamination Pollution Studies Environmental Chemistry organics inorganics metals
Analytical chemistry using AAS XRF OES IRC and wet chemistry
Noise amp Vibration Monitoring
Microbiological Analysis
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AMBIENT AIR amp STACK EMISSION MONITORING
CO amp CO2
Hydrogen Sulfide
Hydrocarbons
Metal Particulates
NOx SOx
Oxygen
Volatile Organic Compounds
Dioxin amp Furion
MICROBIOLOGICAL AIR QUALITY MONITORING
Bacteria(CFUm3
Moulds (CFUm3)
Identification of Microorganisms up to Species level
INDOOR AIR QUALITY (IAQ)
Lonestar Alpha leads the way in Indoor Air Quality Services with our dedicated team of field staff and the latest
equipment We are equipped to investigate chemical and biological exposure situations
IAQ Air Monitoring Services
VOCs and SVOCs
Fungal Mold Indentification Quantification
Total Respirable Particulates
Toxic Vapors
Sick Building Syndrome
Bacterial Indentification Quantification
Typical IAQ Surveys
IAQ profile for preliminary building study
Baseline IAQ monitoring
Mold Fungal contamination monitoring using spore trap sampling devices
Compliance monitoring for municipal amp Government enviromental agencies
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HSE monitoring for critical response of environmental hazards
INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE (IH)
Lonestar Alpha is capable of providing a wide variety of Industrial Hygiene Service
using state of the art equipment and depth of experience with IH procedures
NoiseDosimetry TLV+8Hr TWA
Particulates (Total PM 10 PM 50 PM 25)
Combustible Gases (Total Hydrocarbons)
VOCs and SVOCs
Total and Respirable Fibers
Metals and Inorganics
Typical Industrial Hygiene Monitoring
HSE monitoring for corporate or client requirec field data collection
Compliance monitoring for Municipal or Governmental agency requirements
Background monitoring for comparative Environmental studies
HYGIENE AUDITING AND INSPECTIONS
Hygiene Auditing
Hygiene Inspections and Hygiene recommendations
Assisting in ISOHACCP Certifications
Microbiological Sampling and Analysis of Food and Water
Swab sampling and Air Monitoring
Hotel and Industrial HAACP and Hygiene System Implementation
Assisting in Laboratory setup and Accreditations Response monitoring for safety analysis and quality assurance audits
OIL ANALYSIS
Lube Oil
Transformer Oil
Compressor Oil
Diesel
Heavy fuel
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LIST OF CHEMICALENVIRONMENTALMICROBIOLOGICAL TESTS ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY amp ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS
WATER EFFLUENT SEAWATER SOIL SEDIMENT ANALYSIS
Acidity Sulfide Selenium
Alkalinity TDS Silicon
Ammonia Temperature Silver
Bicarbonate Total Hardness Sodium
BOD Total Nitrogen Strontium
Boron Total Organic Carbon Thallium
Chlorite chlorate Potassium
Bromate TSS Tin
Carbonate Turbidity Titanium
Chlorides Aluminum Vanadium
COD Antimony Zink
Color Arsenic Aromatic Volatile Orgabicx (BTEX)
Conductivity Barium Chlorinated Hydrocarbons
Cyanides Beryllium Crude amp Refined Product Fingerprinting
Dissolved Oxygen Cadmium Extractible Organic Halides
Fluoride Calcium Haloacetic Acids
Free Chlorine Chromium Halogenated Volatile Organics
Magnesium Hardness Cobalt Herbicides amp Pesticides
Nitrates Copper Nitroaromatic amp Cyclic Ketones
Nitrites Hexavalent Chromium Organic and Volatile Acids
Oil amp Grease Iron PCBrsquos
Organic Nitrogen Lead Polynuclear Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAH)
pH Lithium Semi Volatile Organic Compounds
Phenols Magnesium Total Organic Halides
Phosphates Mercury Total Petroleum Hydrocarbons (TPH)
Phosphorus Molybdenum Trihalomethanes
Residual Chlorine Nickel Volatile Organic Compounds
Salinity Niobium Pthalate Esters
Sodium Absorption Ratio
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FOOD CHEMICAL AND MICROBIOLOGICAL TEST
Fish and Value added fish products vegetable oils Ketchups Mayonnaise Vinegar Cooked sea
food Cooked Non sea foods Canned foods Vegetables Snacks Ghee Cheese Honey Sweats etc
CHEMICAL ANALYSIS OF FOOD
GIDELINES - OMAN STANDARDGULF STANDARDOther International Standards
TEST METHODS- AOACASTAAOCSISOSASOASTMBS
CHEMICAL ANALYSIS OF FOOD
Protein Cholesterol
Fat content Phosphorous
Vitamins Sodium
Moisture Potassium
Ash Calcium
Dietary Fibre Lead
Sugar Cadmium
Starch Mercury
Saturated Fat Iron
Unsaturated Fat Magnesium
Arsenic Aflatoxins
Moisture content Histamine
Volatile protein Irradiation
Pesticides Sudan Dyes
MICROBIOLOGICAL ANALYSIS OF FOOD
TEST METHODS ndash USFDA BAMAOACCCFRACMMEFISO
GUIDELINES ndash OMANI STANDARDGSOPHLS
MICROBIOLOGICAL ANALYSIS OF FOOD
Aerobic Plate Count Listeria monocytogens
Lactobacillus acidophilus Shelf Life Analysis
Escherichia coli Enterobacteriaceae
Escherichia coli O157 H7 Vibrio parahaemolyticus
Fecal Coliforms Shigella
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Total Coliforms Listeria spp
Staphylococcus aureus Clostridium perfringens
Salmonella Yeast and Mould
Vibrio cholera Vibrio parahaemolyticus
Anaerobic plate count Campylobacter
Histamine Bacillus cereus
Aflatoxin
CHEMISTRY OF CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL
Chemical Analysis of Cement Chemical Analysis of Lime Powder
Heat of Hydration of cement Total Alkalis
Chemical Analysis of Micro silica Chemical Analysis of Ground Granulated Blast
Furnace Slag
Sodium Absorption Ratio Leachibility Tests of Metals from Soil
Testing of Concrete making water Determination of Alkali carbonates amp Bi carbonates
Cation Exchange Capacity of Soil Organic matter content of soil
Mass loss of Ignition of soil Total Sulphate content of soil
Water soluble Sulphate content of soil Water soluble Chloride content of soil
Carbonate content of soil Acid soluble Chloride content of soil
Gypsum content of soil Ammonia content of soil
Total Sulphate content of Aggregates Total Chloride content of Aggregates
Potential Alkali ndash Silica reactivity of Aggregates Water Soluble Chloride Salts in Aggregates
Acid ndash Soluble Material in fine Aggregate Organic impurities in fine Aggregates
Determining the water content of freshly mixed
concrete
Determining the Portland cement content of the
hardened hydraulic cement concrete
Chemical analysis of hardened concrete Sulfate content of hardened concrete
Chemical analysis for metals like steel Chloride content of hardened concrete
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ORE ANALYSIS
Dolomite Ore Iron Ore
Copper Ore Nickel Ore
Chromium Ore Limestone Ore
Manganese Ore Gypsum
Dunite Quartz
STEEL CHEMISTRY
Alloys Brass amp Bronze
Aluminum Alloys Chemical Composition of Steel
ASTM A 262 (Various) Diffused Hydrogen Test
ASTM G 48 (Variou) Purity of Metals
ASTM G 6667 Nickel Alloys
OIL ANALYSIS
Appearance Flash Point Specific Gravity
Ash Content Water content Insoluble pentane
Carbon Conradson Residue Wear Metals Total Acid Number
Kinematic Viscosity Break Down voltage Total Base Number
Dissipation factor Oil Content Viscosity Index
Color Pour Point Flash Point
Copper Corrosion BS amp W Density
Neutralization number Resistivity Interfacial tension
Dissolve gas Sediment Sulphur content
Cloud point Distillation PCB
Oxidation test Gassing
AMBIENT AIR STACK MONITORING
Carbon Dioxide RPM (PM 10 5 25)
Carbon Monoxide Semi Volatile Organic Compounds
Chlorine Content SO2
Hydrogen Sulfide Total Acid Concentration
Lower Explosion Limit Total Hydrocarbon
Oxides of Nitrogen Total Particulate Concentration
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Oxygen Volatile Organic Compounds
Ozone Dioxin amp Furion
INDOOR AIR QUALITY ndash IAQ INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE - IH
Asbestos Bulk Sample Analysis Total amp Respirable Fibers
Asbestos Fiber Concentration in Air Total amp Respirable Particulates
Bacterial amp Microbial Identification Total Plate Count
FungalMould Identification Toxic Vapors
Metals VOC amp SVOC
Noise Monitoring Dosimetry TWA Yeast amp Mould Identification
MICROBIOLOGICAL ANALYSIS OF WATER
Test Method ndash BS ENISOAPHAAWWACMMEF CCFRA
GUIDELINES ndash Omani standardGSOWHODubai Municipality
WATER WASTE WATERINDUSTRIES WATER SOIL
Heterotrophic plate count
Total Coliforms
Escherichia coli
EnterococciFecal streptococci
Pseudomonas aeroginosa Staphylococcus aureus
Legionella spp Nematodes
Sulphate Reducing Bacteria Yeast amp Mould
Salmonella Microscopic observations and interpretations
Vibrio cholera Standard Plate count at 22 o C
Fecal Coliform Clostridium perfringens
Legionella anisa
Legionella Pneumophila serogroup 1
Legionella Pneumophila serogroup 2-14
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MICROBIOLOGICAL ANALYSIS OF PERSONAL SWABSSURFACE SWABSEQUIPMENT
SWABS
Total coliforms
Fecal coliforms
Escherichia coli
Aerobic plate count
Staphylococcus aureus
Yeast and Mould
Salmonella spp
COSMETICS ANALYSIS
HairoilsHair creams Hair shampooBody lotion Chemical DepilinatorsTalcum PowderDeoderants
Toilette soapSkin cream etc As per GSOOS SASO USFDAAOAC Standards
COSMETICS ANALYSIS
Appearance Thermal Stability
Color Total Fat
Odor Lead
Homogenous Cadmium
Texture Nickel
Seperation Chromium
Skin Irritation Test Ethanol insoluble matter
Marking Water insoluble matter
Language Total free Alkali
Instructions for Use Chlorides calculated as NaCl
Warning phrases concerning the product (if any) Saponification Value
Chemical and Physical Tests Free Fatty Acid as Oliec Acid
Moisture Extraneous matter
pH Total Non Acqueos content
Sediment and suspended matter Peroxide value
Alchohol content Total Bacterial count
Formaldehyde Yeast and Mould
Essential oils Pseudomonas aeroginosa
Volatile matter Staphylococcus aureus
Non volatile alcohol matter
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LIST OF CHEMICALENVIRONMENTALMICROBIOLOGICAL EQUIPMENTS
pH Meter Conductivity Meter pH Meters
Dissolved Oxygen Meter Turbidity Meter
Flame Atomic Absorption Spectrometer
FAASGFAAS Hg Analyzer
EDXRF Analyzer ndash Philips MiniPal2
Muffle Air Furnace (1100˚C) Breakdown voltage
ICP- OES Colour apparatus for OIL
GC-MSGC centrifuge
IC Open cup ndashClosed cup Flash point
UV-VIS-NIR Spectrometer HACH TAN delta Resistivity meter
Dissolved gas Analyser ( TOGA) AAS
TAN Titrator Microscope
Copper corrosion Colony Counter
Karl fisher colometric Viscometer
Interfacial tensometer OES
Biological safety Cabinet UV apparatus
Shaker Water bath
Freezer Incubator
Chillier Autoclave
Micro pipetter Vortex
pipetter
Weighing Balance
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KEY STAFF AT CHEMICALMICROBIOLOGICAL LAB
MAJOR CHEMICALENVIRONMENTAL CLIENTS
Client Client
HMR Consultants Dhofar Power Company
Geo-Resources Omani Euro Foods Industries
Al-Safa Environmental Consultancy Al-Hassan Engineering Company
Five Oceans Dawood Contracting Company
Fugro Middle East Natural Resources Consultants
Gulf Mining ICES
Muscat Chromite Sohar Steel LLC
Total Management Trading Construction Materials Industries
Emirates Trading Co Al-Shidhani Refreshments Enterprises
Oman Chromite Oman Aluminium Processing Industries LLC
Muscat Overseas Radisson Blu
National Arabian Gulf International Desalination amp Water Treatment
ASB Group Dhofar Beverages
Majan Mining Company OMASCO
Haya Oman Liquefied Natural Gas Company
Oman Polyproplene Swan Foods LLC
Oman Methanol Bahwan Engineering Co
NAME DESIGNATION EXPERIENCE
P Tejali Lab Manager 17 yrs
Asad Naqvi Chemical Lab Supervisor 17 yrs
OD Sebastian Senior Chemist 32 yrs
Vinu Mohan Senior Microbiologist 7 yrs
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Sohar Aluminum OMIFCO
Oman Refreshment Occidental Mukhaizna LLC
Shangri-La Barr Al Jissa Special Technical Services
ENATO Consolidated Contractors Company
Blue City Northern Minerals Company
Andam International Sweets of Oman
SUR Desalination (Bahwan Veolia Water) Lalbuksh Voltas Engineering Services
STFA Bahwan Veolia Water LLC
Larsen amp Turbo COWI-Larsen
GALFAR Khimji Permoglaze (Oman) LLC
AATCO United Chrome LLC
Interbeton amp Six Construct Oman Flour Mills Company
Douglas OHI Oman National Engineering amp Investment
VALE -Oman Petrogas
BP Oman Sohar aluminium
Siemens-Oman American Embassy
Tawoos Catering Wacasco Catering
MAF DALKIA Al Futtaim amp Sons
Enhance Khimji Ramdas LLC
Oman Oasis National Mineral water CO LLC
Areej Vegetablesamp Oil Derivatives National Pharmaceuticals
Towell Infrastructure Tulip Inn
The Chedi Grand Hyatt
Al Bustan Palace Muscat Holiday INN
Hotel Ibis Park Inn
Radisson Blu Mother Care
Tabreed Taghleef Indusries
NABIL Biscuits ATTCO
Worely parrsion AECOM
Honda Rotem Abensia
Global Gypsum Board Minvest
Global Engineering SteamTech
Mazoom Pharmacy Muscat Pharmacy
IBN- SINA Pharmacy Golden Jood Trading
Sun rise Global Beya Global Muscat
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MECHANICAL CORROSION AND METALLURGICAL TESTING
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Lonestar Alpha has the capability to cater to the physical metallurgical testing requirements of a wide range of
materials and products The testing capability and experience are recognized by reputed organizations like
PDO OXY BP OGC etc and third party inspection agencies Tests are generally carried out to international
standards set by ASTM BS ASME API AWS and others Lonestar Alpha offers quality service to
international standards accurate results and quick turnaround at reasonable cost
Lonestar Alpha Mechanical Metallurgical Corrosion Testing Capabilities Include
Tensile compression Test Vickers Hardness RockwellBrinell Hardness
Impact (Ambient temp to -196degC) BendFlatteningNick Break Test Elevated Temperature
tensile testing
Corrosion Test - ASTM
A262G48G28ASTM A 923
ASTM E 562 Ferrite measurement
by ferritscope Flexure
Proof Load Breaking Load Failure Load
Coating Thickness Coating Continuity Coating Adhesion
MacroMicro Examination Fillet Weld Break Nick Break
HIC SSCC test in accordance with
NACE standards Chemistry by OES
Failure Analysis and
Material Investigation
Chemical analysis of metallic materials of
Fe and Ni base alloys In situ Replica Metallography
Metallic sample collection at
site for chemical analysis
Strand wire testing for mechanical
properties Portable hardness testing Manhole Cover testing
Rubber testing Geo-textile testing HDPE testing
Materials frequently tested include
Metals and alloy products such as plates shapes bares pipes and fittings
Welding procedure qualification test coupons
Welding consumable qualification test coupons
Welder qualification test coupons
Welding procedure test coupons
Steel Bars Wires and Fabric for concrete reinforcement
Galvanized Steel products
Fasteners
Metal Castings
Cemented Carbide Products
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Lonestar Alpha Laboratories offers a wide range of metallurgical services to many diverse industries supported by
an experienced team of metallurgical engineers trained technicians and modern equipment The following
services are offered
o Laboratory Metallography and Microscopy
o Replica and In-situ Metallography
o Corrosion Testing and Evaluation
o Condition Usability and Remaining Life Assessment
o Failure Analysis and Investigation
o Other Services
Laboratory Metallography and Microscopy
Scanning Electron Microscopy
Stereomicroscopy
Energy Dispersive X-ray Analysis
Fractrography
Macrostructural Examination
Microstructural Examination
Microhardness Evaluation
Replica and In-situ Metallography
In-situ Replica Metallography
Replication of Fractures
Replication of Surface Features
Corrosion Testing and Evaluation
Lonestar Alpha is equipped to undertake corrosion testing and evaluation in accordance with NACE and ASTM
standards for qualification of materials used in corrosive environments which include sea water brine blackish
water and sour service The following tests are conducted
Resistance to Pitting and Crevice Corrosion
Susceptibility to Intergranular Corrosion Attack
Resistance to Sulfide Stress Cracking (SSC)
Resistance to Hydrogen Induced Cracking (HIC)
Examination of Scales and Corrosion Products
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Condition Usability and Remaining Life Assessment
Periodic inspections serve to identify degradation processes at an early stage and thereby provide necessary
information for assessment of condition usability and remaining life Further the initiation of timely repair or
replacement actions substantially reduced or eliminates costly capital and downtime losses
Lonestar has the capability and experience to perform comprehensive inspections necessary for condition
usability and remaining life assessment of a wide range of materials and components used in structures plants and
operating equipment
Power plant and auxiliary boiler tubes headers and connectors
Turbine nozzles vanes combustor lines and casings
Oil and gas processing equipment and components
Equipment and components of marineoffshore structures
Drilling and downhole equipment and components
Engine Components
Failure Analysis and Investigation
Supported by its integrated analytical facilities and the diverse professional capabilities of its staff Lonestar has
for the last several years provided accurate and timely analyses and investigations into failures of components
Reports include comprehensive photographic documentation of observations discussions of findings conclusions
on the mechanism and root cause of failure
Other Services
Lonestar offer assistance in the following areas
Material selection for intended service
Preparation of material testing and inspection procedures
Study of failure mechanisms of complex systems
Troubleshooting
Research and development
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LIST OF METALLURGY TESTS
LIST OF METALLURGY LAB EQUIPMENTS Instron Universal Tensile Tester Lathe Machine
Satec Charpy Impact testing machine Charpy Broaching Machine
Forcipol Bend Testing machine Gas Cutting Gear
Olympus Metallurgical Microscope Carl Zeiss
microscope upto 1600X
Stereo Microscope
Metlabcorp Micro Polisher Digital Verniers
Automatic Polishing machine Digital Micrometers
Water Chiller Bath Coating thickness Meter
Optorama Shadowgraph Holiday detector
Digital thermometers Band Saw Machine
Vickers hardness tester Hack Saw Machine
Fischer Ferritscope Universal Milling Machine
STEEL REBARS EXOTIC MATERIAL
Tensile Tests Bend Tests
Elevated Temperature Tensiles Rebar Tensile Bend and Rebend
Proof Load test Fracture Test
Macro Preparation amp Examination Coating thickness test Holiday Detection Test
Peel Off Test Vickers Rockwell Hardness Survey
Charpy Impact Test Micro Examination with photograph
Ferrite Count (Point Count method) - count Ferrite Content (Magnetic Method) - spots
A262 Test Practice CE ASTM G48ASTM G28 tests
SSCC Test HIC Test
Chemical Analysis XRD EDXRF Analysis
SEMEDS Analysis Detailed Failure Investigation Material investigation
CTOD In-situ Replica Metallography
Strand Wire Tensile Test Manhole Cover Compression Test
Ring Stiffness Test GRE Rubber Plastic Geo-textile Tensile testing
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KEY STAFF AT METALLURGY LAB
Anil Vashishta Pratik Raval Sasikumar Isehaq Chezian
NAME DESIGNATION QUALIFICATION EXPERIENCE
Anil Vashishta Operations Manager
Metallurgical Head
BE Metallurgical
Engineering 24 years
Pratik Raval Test House Supervisor BE Mechanical
Engineering 10 years
KSasikumar Senior Metallurgist BE Metallurgical
Engineering 14 years
GChezhian Metallurgist BE Metallurgical
Engineering 06 years
Ishaq Al Harassi Senior Engineer BE Mechanical
Engineering 08 years
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BRANCHES amp CONTACTS
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LONESTAR ALPHA LABORATORIES BRANCHES amp CONTACTS
Website
wwwlonestaralphacom
General Email infolonestaralphacom
Branches
Muscat (Central Laboratory) PO Box 1197 PC 130 Azaiba ndash Muscat Sultanate of Oman
Tel +968 24501524 24505590
Fax +968 24503814
Email muscatlablonestaralphacom
Muscat (Chemistry Environmental) PO Box 1197 PC 130 Azaiba ndash Muscat Sultanate of Oman
Tel +968 24504206 24504924
Fax +968 24502635
Email chemlablonestaralphacom
Muscat (Micro-biology) PO Box 1197 PC 130 Azaiba ndash Muscat Sultanate of Oman
Tel +968 24504206 24504924
Fax +968 24502635
Email microlablonestaralphacom
Sohar PO Box 84 PC 327 Sohar Industrial Estate Sohar ndash Sultanate of Oman
Tel +968 26751775 26751920 26751976
Fax +968 26751331
Email civilsoharlonestaralphacom
Duqm Tel +968 99278040 92303290
Fax +968 24503814
Email duqmlablonestaralphacom
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Salalah
Tel +968 2321 3390 +968 92038358
Fax +968 2321 3391
Email salalahlablonestaralphacom
Key Personals
Administration
Dawood Al-Harrasi
Chief Executive Officer
+968 91111411 dawoodalharrasilonestaralphacom
Saif Al-Harthi
Business Development Manager
+968 90122471 saifalharthylonestaralphacom
Santosh Elapanda
QHSE Manager
+968 99881224 santoshelapandalonestaralphacom
Moncy Thomas
Finance HR amp Admin Manager
+968 99221293 moncythomaslonestaralphacom
Operations
Anil Vashishta
Operations Manager Metallurgical Head
+968 99866907 anilvashishtalonestaralphacom
Civil Engineering Material Lab Hukam Chand
Civil Engineering Country Manager - Civil
+968 99445354 hukamchandlonestaralphacom
Naresh Paladugu
Civil Engineering Technical Manager - Civil
+968 99063458 nareshpaladugulonestaralphacom
Rakesh
Civil Engineering Lab Manager - Sohar Lab
+968 92869691 civilsoharlonestaralphacom
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FrancisMD
Civil Engineering Lab Manager ndash Salalah Lab
+968 92038358 Salalahlablonestaralphacom
Tomiyo
Civil Engineering Senior Lab Technician - Duqm Lab
+968 99278040 duqmlablonestaralphacom
Geotechnical Engineering Lab
J Pavan Kumar
Geotechnical Engineering Sr Geotechnical engineer
+968 99887852 ameerudeenlonestaralphacom
Chemical Microbiology amp Environmental Lab
P Tejali
Chemical Microbiology amp Environmental Engineering Lab Manager
+968 99887834 tejaliparsekarlonestaralphacom
Asad
Chemical amp Environmental Engineering Assistant Manager Chemistry
+968 99884612 asadnaqvilonestaralphacom
Vinu Mohan
Food amp Microbiology Testing
+968 99248181 vinumohanlonestaralphacom
Metallurgy Lab
Email metlablonestaralphacom
Anil Vashishta
Metallurgy Lab Manager Metallurgy
+968 99866907 anilvashishtalonestaralphacom
Pratik Raval
Metallurgy Lab Test House Supervisor
+968 99880633 pratikravallonestaralphacom
Sasi Kumar
Metallurgy Lab Senior Metallurgist
+968 99843415 sasikumarlonestaralphacom
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LOCATION MAPS
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2 Muscat ndash Chemistry Lab
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4 DUQM
5 SALALAH
Registered with Directorate General for Specification amp measurements
Approved by PDO ISOIEC 170252005 Certified by SGS for ISO 9001
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KEY STAFF AT GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING
NAME DESIGNATION QUALIFICATION EXPERIENCE
J Pavan Kumar Sr Geotechnical Engineer MTech - Geotechnical 8
Tauseef anwar Geologist MSc Geology 5
Bahrudeen assain
Mohammed Geologist MSc Geology 5
Anjali Geologist BSc in Geology 8
Imran Ishaq Engineering asst Dip Civil 5
Mohammed Al-Ansari Logistics and Supervisor High School 10
Ameen Khalfan Field Coordinator High School 8
Abdullah Field Coordinator High School 5
Rit Bahadur Drilling Operator High School 15
Purna Bahadur Drilling Operator High School 16
Rajan Basnet Drilling Operator High School 10
Subarna Paija Drilling Operator High School 11
Lil Bahadur Sr Mechanic High School 11
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RECENT GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING PROJECTS Project Client Consultant No of Boreholes
Oman National Railway
Project Segments 2 amp 6
Italferr SpA MOTC 65 BH 80 TP amp
Piezometers
Bunker Terminal at Duqm Oman Oil Marketing Co
(OOMC)
Worley Parsons Oman
Engineering (WPOE)
10 BH amp MASW
survey
Mahdah ndash Rawdah Road
Dualization project
Premier International Mott McDonald 22 BH 15 TP amp
Slope stability
Yibal-Khuff FEED project Galfar Engg amp
Contracting Co SAOG
Petroleum Development
Oman (PDO)
95 BH 45 TP amp 11
Downhole seismic
Well pad stability
investigations at Fahud
Mabrouk Khulud West D
Galfar Engg amp
Contracting Co SAOG
Petroleum Development
Oman (PDO)
18 BH
Batinah Expressway Pkg 3 Simplex Infrastructure Parsons International
MOTC
79 BH
Adam ndash Thumrait
Dualization Project
Parsons International MOTC 150 BH 365 TP
Lime Calcination project at
Salalah
Carmeuse Inc - 15 BH 10 TP amp
Diagraphy drilling
Duqm Area A B amp C Sultan Qaboos University
(SQU)
SEZAD 65 BH amp 20 TP
Various Substation projects
in all Governorates
Dawood Engineering
Consultancy
Mezoon Electricity 50 BH 25 TP 50
ERTs
Chromite Quarry Drilling Arabian Gulf Trading - 7 BH
Transmission line at Taqah Rukun Al Yaqeen Int Mott McDonald 50 BH amp 61 TP
Izz ndash Adam Road
Dualization Project
Galfar Engg amp
Contracting Co SAOG
National Engg Services
of Pakistan (NESPAK)
25 BH amp 8 TPs
Bid bid ndash Sur Road
Dualization Project
Astaldi ndash Ozkar Joint
Venture
Dar Al-Handassah
(Lebonan)
89 BH 8 TPs
Piezometers
Water Distribution Network
at Al Amerat
Taeyoung ndash Hasan Juma
Baker JV
Sogreah Consultants 25 BH 130 TP amp Soil
Resistivity
Taxiway and Airlift Ramp
at Al Musannah Airbase
American International
Contractors Inc
- 34 BH amp 62 TP
Water Distribution Network
at Al Khoud
Towell Infrastructure
Projects Co LLC
National Engg Services
of Pakistan (NESPAK)
11 BH 7 TP amp Soil
Resistivity
Interchanges btn Airport amp
Muscat Expressway
Soares Da Costa ndash Oman
United Engg Services JV
Parsons International 15 BHs amp 10 TP
Oman Botanic Garden Diwan Royal Court Alatec (Spain) 75 BH
Qurayiat-Al-Amerat Road Muscat Municipality Parsons International 6 BH
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Tunnel
Al-Haffa District
Development Infrastructure
Dohfar Municipality Dar Al-Handassah
(Lebonan)
11 BH
Piezometers
Salam Resort amp Spa in Yiti
Muscat
Sama Dubai Halcrow International 58 BH
amp Piezometers
Al-Ansab STP Galfar Engineering amp
Contracting
Khatib AlAmi 6 BH
Limestone Quarry for
Doqoum Dry Dock
Daewoo Co Daewoo Co 6 BH
Barka Water Reservoir
Expansion Works
Galfar Engineering amp
Contracting
Mott Mac Donald 12 BH
Soil Resistivity
Information Centers at
Nizwa amp Ibri
Ministry of Higher
Education
Development Services amp
Maintenance
6 BH
Irrigation System Plan for
Dhofar Municipality
Dhofar Municipality Consulting Engineering
Services
7 BH
Infiltration Tests
Cyclone Damage
Rehabilitation Works in Ras
Al-Hadd
CCC Parsons International Investigation for
Ground
Improvement
Soil Resistivity OMIFCO - Soil Resistivity
Seeb Cornice Road
Improvement Bridges
Muscat Municipality Atkins 7 BH
Dualization FarqNizwa to
Marfaa Daris Road
Ministry of Transport and
Communication
Parsons International 18 BH
Dualization of Al Kharjiah
Street
Muscat Municipality Parsons International 6 BH
Bidbid Sur Road Sec-1 MOTC Dar Al Handasah 31 BH Piezometers
120TPs
Flood Protection Dams-
Liwa and Shinaz Area
Ministry of water
resources and regional
municipalities
Renardet amp Fitchner 29 BH 40 TPs
Housing at Hail Al Ghaf
Quriyat
Muscat Municipality - 10 BH amp 10 TPs
132kV OHL from Harweel
to Thumrait
Petroleum Development
Oman
Worley Parsons 11 BH 11TPs amp ERT
132kV OHL from Dank to
Al Hail
Civil Co Contracting OETC Energoprojekt
Mott Mac Donald
43 BH 20 TPs amp
ERT
132kV OHL from Al Wasit
to Buraimi Grid Ss
Civil Co Contracting OETC Energoprojekt
Mott Mac Donald
27 BH 11TPrsquos amp
ERT
Al Athaiba Junction
Improvements
Muscat Municipality Parsons Intl Co 12 BH 7 TP Asphalt
Coring
Third Laneing from Bait Al Muscat Municipality Parsons International 35 BH 34 TP
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Barka to Mabelah Asphalt Coring
Design and construction of
Dualization of Al Murtaffa
street
Muscat Municipality Parsons International 26 BH 15 TP
Asphalt Coring
Proposed Tower
Constructions in OMAN
Ministry of Broadcasting Rohde amp Schwarz 16BH
EPC of power plant Daleel
Facility
L amp T Electromech Mott Mac Donald 7 BH 10TP ERT
Royal Suite at Haima and
Emergency block
Dewan of Royal Court Tebodin amp Partners LLC 4BH 4TP
Navigation Aids System
Muscat International
Airport and Salalah Airport
Thales Deutschland
Germany
Thales Deutschland
Germany
6BH 5ERT
Upgrade of DPS amp B-Block
facility Daleel oil Fields
Daleel Petroleum Attila Dogan 4BH 2ERT
13233kV Grid Station at
Quriyat
OETC LnT Oman Energoprojekt amp Parsons 4BH TPs
132kV OHL from Quriyat
to Jahloot
OETC LnT Oman Energoprojekt amp Parsons 60BH 60TPs 60ERT
Supreme Court at Al
Ghubra Guest House
Royal Court Affairs
Royal Estates The Palace
Consulting Engineering
Services LLC
12BH TPs
GEOTECH DRILLING RIGS
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DESCO SP4500S Rigs DESCO SP3500S Rigs
Site Work Photographs
GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION ndash AREA A B amp C at Duqm
Client SEZAD Consultant SQU
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GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION ndash Yibal Khuff Project at Yibal
Client Galfar Engg amp Cont Consultant PDO
GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION ndash Inclined Coring at Chromite Mine near Sumail
Client Arabian Gulf Trading
GEOTEC
HNICAL INVESTIGATION ndash Oman National Railway Project
Segments 2 amp 6
Client MOTC Consultant Italferr SpA
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GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION FOR
BARKA WATER RESERVOIR EXPANSION
Client Galfar Consultant Mott Mac Donald
SUBSURFACE INVESTIGATION BIDBID-SUR ROAD
SECTION 1
Client MOTC Consultant Dar Al Handasah Shair amp Partners
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GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION FOR SEEB-CORNICHE ROAD
IMPROVEMENT BRIDGE 6 MUSCAT
Client Muscat Municipality Consultant Atkins
GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION FOR 132KV OHL FROM DANK
TO AL HAIL amp 132KV OHL FROM SIBETHA TO BURAIMI
Client CivilCo Consultant Mott Mac Donald Energoprojekt
GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION FOR FLOOD PROTECTION DAMS
SHINAZ AREA ndash HATTA-A HATTA-B FAYDH amp BIDAH
Client MRMWR Consultant Fitchner amp Renardet
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DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF FLYOVER WIDENING AND JUNCTION IMPROVEMENTS AT AL ATHAIBA INTERCHANGE
Client Muscat Municipality Consultant Parsons
DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF THIRD LANING OF MAIN ROAD FROM AL MAWELAH INTERCHANGE TO BAIT AL BARKHA RA
Client Muscat Municipality Consultant Parsons
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SURVEYING WITH TOTAL STATION EQUIPMENT FOR
GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING PURPOSES
ELECTRICAL RESISTIVITY TEST
RESISTIVITY MAPPING amp RESISTIVITY PROFILING
PIEZOMETER INSTALLATION INCLINED DRILLING WITH PACKER TEST
CHEMICALENVIRONMENTAL amp
MICROBIOLOGICAL TESTING
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Lonestar Alpha Lab provides a full range of chemical environmental and microbiological analytical services to
industrial engineeringconsulting and government clients throughout the Sultanate of Oman Lonestar Alpha
analytical expertise includes organic and inorganic analyses of water soil air food and many other matrices The
lab production capability capacity and advancement of instrumentation ensure the reliability and performance
needed to successfully deliver major analytical projects Instruments are dedicated to specific matrices and
analyses to prevent cross contamination Our reports are fully supported by QAQC deliverables designed to meet
the requirements of the regulatory program for which the data will be utilized Our reports are designed for ease-
of-results interpretation as well as efficient validation of the support data
TESTING DIFFERENT MATRICES
DomesticFormationGroundReclamation Water
Desalination Water amp Marine Samples
Marine Life
Plant Tissue
Reverse Osmosis
Soils amp Sediments
Food Products
Metal Samples
Concrete Products
CHEMICALENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS
WaterWastewater Metallic Constituents
WaterWastewater Organic Constituents
Water Cations amp Anions
Ambient Air Quality Monitoring
Stack amp Process Emission Monitoring
Indoor Air Quality
Contamination Pollution Studies Environmental Chemistry organics inorganics metals
Analytical chemistry using AAS XRF OES IRC and wet chemistry
Noise amp Vibration Monitoring
Microbiological Analysis
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AMBIENT AIR amp STACK EMISSION MONITORING
CO amp CO2
Hydrogen Sulfide
Hydrocarbons
Metal Particulates
NOx SOx
Oxygen
Volatile Organic Compounds
Dioxin amp Furion
MICROBIOLOGICAL AIR QUALITY MONITORING
Bacteria(CFUm3
Moulds (CFUm3)
Identification of Microorganisms up to Species level
INDOOR AIR QUALITY (IAQ)
Lonestar Alpha leads the way in Indoor Air Quality Services with our dedicated team of field staff and the latest
equipment We are equipped to investigate chemical and biological exposure situations
IAQ Air Monitoring Services
VOCs and SVOCs
Fungal Mold Indentification Quantification
Total Respirable Particulates
Toxic Vapors
Sick Building Syndrome
Bacterial Indentification Quantification
Typical IAQ Surveys
IAQ profile for preliminary building study
Baseline IAQ monitoring
Mold Fungal contamination monitoring using spore trap sampling devices
Compliance monitoring for municipal amp Government enviromental agencies
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HSE monitoring for critical response of environmental hazards
INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE (IH)
Lonestar Alpha is capable of providing a wide variety of Industrial Hygiene Service
using state of the art equipment and depth of experience with IH procedures
NoiseDosimetry TLV+8Hr TWA
Particulates (Total PM 10 PM 50 PM 25)
Combustible Gases (Total Hydrocarbons)
VOCs and SVOCs
Total and Respirable Fibers
Metals and Inorganics
Typical Industrial Hygiene Monitoring
HSE monitoring for corporate or client requirec field data collection
Compliance monitoring for Municipal or Governmental agency requirements
Background monitoring for comparative Environmental studies
HYGIENE AUDITING AND INSPECTIONS
Hygiene Auditing
Hygiene Inspections and Hygiene recommendations
Assisting in ISOHACCP Certifications
Microbiological Sampling and Analysis of Food and Water
Swab sampling and Air Monitoring
Hotel and Industrial HAACP and Hygiene System Implementation
Assisting in Laboratory setup and Accreditations Response monitoring for safety analysis and quality assurance audits
OIL ANALYSIS
Lube Oil
Transformer Oil
Compressor Oil
Diesel
Heavy fuel
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LIST OF CHEMICALENVIRONMENTALMICROBIOLOGICAL TESTS ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY amp ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS
WATER EFFLUENT SEAWATER SOIL SEDIMENT ANALYSIS
Acidity Sulfide Selenium
Alkalinity TDS Silicon
Ammonia Temperature Silver
Bicarbonate Total Hardness Sodium
BOD Total Nitrogen Strontium
Boron Total Organic Carbon Thallium
Chlorite chlorate Potassium
Bromate TSS Tin
Carbonate Turbidity Titanium
Chlorides Aluminum Vanadium
COD Antimony Zink
Color Arsenic Aromatic Volatile Orgabicx (BTEX)
Conductivity Barium Chlorinated Hydrocarbons
Cyanides Beryllium Crude amp Refined Product Fingerprinting
Dissolved Oxygen Cadmium Extractible Organic Halides
Fluoride Calcium Haloacetic Acids
Free Chlorine Chromium Halogenated Volatile Organics
Magnesium Hardness Cobalt Herbicides amp Pesticides
Nitrates Copper Nitroaromatic amp Cyclic Ketones
Nitrites Hexavalent Chromium Organic and Volatile Acids
Oil amp Grease Iron PCBrsquos
Organic Nitrogen Lead Polynuclear Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAH)
pH Lithium Semi Volatile Organic Compounds
Phenols Magnesium Total Organic Halides
Phosphates Mercury Total Petroleum Hydrocarbons (TPH)
Phosphorus Molybdenum Trihalomethanes
Residual Chlorine Nickel Volatile Organic Compounds
Salinity Niobium Pthalate Esters
Sodium Absorption Ratio
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FOOD CHEMICAL AND MICROBIOLOGICAL TEST
Fish and Value added fish products vegetable oils Ketchups Mayonnaise Vinegar Cooked sea
food Cooked Non sea foods Canned foods Vegetables Snacks Ghee Cheese Honey Sweats etc
CHEMICAL ANALYSIS OF FOOD
GIDELINES - OMAN STANDARDGULF STANDARDOther International Standards
TEST METHODS- AOACASTAAOCSISOSASOASTMBS
CHEMICAL ANALYSIS OF FOOD
Protein Cholesterol
Fat content Phosphorous
Vitamins Sodium
Moisture Potassium
Ash Calcium
Dietary Fibre Lead
Sugar Cadmium
Starch Mercury
Saturated Fat Iron
Unsaturated Fat Magnesium
Arsenic Aflatoxins
Moisture content Histamine
Volatile protein Irradiation
Pesticides Sudan Dyes
MICROBIOLOGICAL ANALYSIS OF FOOD
TEST METHODS ndash USFDA BAMAOACCCFRACMMEFISO
GUIDELINES ndash OMANI STANDARDGSOPHLS
MICROBIOLOGICAL ANALYSIS OF FOOD
Aerobic Plate Count Listeria monocytogens
Lactobacillus acidophilus Shelf Life Analysis
Escherichia coli Enterobacteriaceae
Escherichia coli O157 H7 Vibrio parahaemolyticus
Fecal Coliforms Shigella
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Total Coliforms Listeria spp
Staphylococcus aureus Clostridium perfringens
Salmonella Yeast and Mould
Vibrio cholera Vibrio parahaemolyticus
Anaerobic plate count Campylobacter
Histamine Bacillus cereus
Aflatoxin
CHEMISTRY OF CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL
Chemical Analysis of Cement Chemical Analysis of Lime Powder
Heat of Hydration of cement Total Alkalis
Chemical Analysis of Micro silica Chemical Analysis of Ground Granulated Blast
Furnace Slag
Sodium Absorption Ratio Leachibility Tests of Metals from Soil
Testing of Concrete making water Determination of Alkali carbonates amp Bi carbonates
Cation Exchange Capacity of Soil Organic matter content of soil
Mass loss of Ignition of soil Total Sulphate content of soil
Water soluble Sulphate content of soil Water soluble Chloride content of soil
Carbonate content of soil Acid soluble Chloride content of soil
Gypsum content of soil Ammonia content of soil
Total Sulphate content of Aggregates Total Chloride content of Aggregates
Potential Alkali ndash Silica reactivity of Aggregates Water Soluble Chloride Salts in Aggregates
Acid ndash Soluble Material in fine Aggregate Organic impurities in fine Aggregates
Determining the water content of freshly mixed
concrete
Determining the Portland cement content of the
hardened hydraulic cement concrete
Chemical analysis of hardened concrete Sulfate content of hardened concrete
Chemical analysis for metals like steel Chloride content of hardened concrete
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ORE ANALYSIS
Dolomite Ore Iron Ore
Copper Ore Nickel Ore
Chromium Ore Limestone Ore
Manganese Ore Gypsum
Dunite Quartz
STEEL CHEMISTRY
Alloys Brass amp Bronze
Aluminum Alloys Chemical Composition of Steel
ASTM A 262 (Various) Diffused Hydrogen Test
ASTM G 48 (Variou) Purity of Metals
ASTM G 6667 Nickel Alloys
OIL ANALYSIS
Appearance Flash Point Specific Gravity
Ash Content Water content Insoluble pentane
Carbon Conradson Residue Wear Metals Total Acid Number
Kinematic Viscosity Break Down voltage Total Base Number
Dissipation factor Oil Content Viscosity Index
Color Pour Point Flash Point
Copper Corrosion BS amp W Density
Neutralization number Resistivity Interfacial tension
Dissolve gas Sediment Sulphur content
Cloud point Distillation PCB
Oxidation test Gassing
AMBIENT AIR STACK MONITORING
Carbon Dioxide RPM (PM 10 5 25)
Carbon Monoxide Semi Volatile Organic Compounds
Chlorine Content SO2
Hydrogen Sulfide Total Acid Concentration
Lower Explosion Limit Total Hydrocarbon
Oxides of Nitrogen Total Particulate Concentration
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Oxygen Volatile Organic Compounds
Ozone Dioxin amp Furion
INDOOR AIR QUALITY ndash IAQ INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE - IH
Asbestos Bulk Sample Analysis Total amp Respirable Fibers
Asbestos Fiber Concentration in Air Total amp Respirable Particulates
Bacterial amp Microbial Identification Total Plate Count
FungalMould Identification Toxic Vapors
Metals VOC amp SVOC
Noise Monitoring Dosimetry TWA Yeast amp Mould Identification
MICROBIOLOGICAL ANALYSIS OF WATER
Test Method ndash BS ENISOAPHAAWWACMMEF CCFRA
GUIDELINES ndash Omani standardGSOWHODubai Municipality
WATER WASTE WATERINDUSTRIES WATER SOIL
Heterotrophic plate count
Total Coliforms
Escherichia coli
EnterococciFecal streptococci
Pseudomonas aeroginosa Staphylococcus aureus
Legionella spp Nematodes
Sulphate Reducing Bacteria Yeast amp Mould
Salmonella Microscopic observations and interpretations
Vibrio cholera Standard Plate count at 22 o C
Fecal Coliform Clostridium perfringens
Legionella anisa
Legionella Pneumophila serogroup 1
Legionella Pneumophila serogroup 2-14
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MICROBIOLOGICAL ANALYSIS OF PERSONAL SWABSSURFACE SWABSEQUIPMENT
SWABS
Total coliforms
Fecal coliforms
Escherichia coli
Aerobic plate count
Staphylococcus aureus
Yeast and Mould
Salmonella spp
COSMETICS ANALYSIS
HairoilsHair creams Hair shampooBody lotion Chemical DepilinatorsTalcum PowderDeoderants
Toilette soapSkin cream etc As per GSOOS SASO USFDAAOAC Standards
COSMETICS ANALYSIS
Appearance Thermal Stability
Color Total Fat
Odor Lead
Homogenous Cadmium
Texture Nickel
Seperation Chromium
Skin Irritation Test Ethanol insoluble matter
Marking Water insoluble matter
Language Total free Alkali
Instructions for Use Chlorides calculated as NaCl
Warning phrases concerning the product (if any) Saponification Value
Chemical and Physical Tests Free Fatty Acid as Oliec Acid
Moisture Extraneous matter
pH Total Non Acqueos content
Sediment and suspended matter Peroxide value
Alchohol content Total Bacterial count
Formaldehyde Yeast and Mould
Essential oils Pseudomonas aeroginosa
Volatile matter Staphylococcus aureus
Non volatile alcohol matter
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LIST OF CHEMICALENVIRONMENTALMICROBIOLOGICAL EQUIPMENTS
pH Meter Conductivity Meter pH Meters
Dissolved Oxygen Meter Turbidity Meter
Flame Atomic Absorption Spectrometer
FAASGFAAS Hg Analyzer
EDXRF Analyzer ndash Philips MiniPal2
Muffle Air Furnace (1100˚C) Breakdown voltage
ICP- OES Colour apparatus for OIL
GC-MSGC centrifuge
IC Open cup ndashClosed cup Flash point
UV-VIS-NIR Spectrometer HACH TAN delta Resistivity meter
Dissolved gas Analyser ( TOGA) AAS
TAN Titrator Microscope
Copper corrosion Colony Counter
Karl fisher colometric Viscometer
Interfacial tensometer OES
Biological safety Cabinet UV apparatus
Shaker Water bath
Freezer Incubator
Chillier Autoclave
Micro pipetter Vortex
pipetter
Weighing Balance
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KEY STAFF AT CHEMICALMICROBIOLOGICAL LAB
MAJOR CHEMICALENVIRONMENTAL CLIENTS
Client Client
HMR Consultants Dhofar Power Company
Geo-Resources Omani Euro Foods Industries
Al-Safa Environmental Consultancy Al-Hassan Engineering Company
Five Oceans Dawood Contracting Company
Fugro Middle East Natural Resources Consultants
Gulf Mining ICES
Muscat Chromite Sohar Steel LLC
Total Management Trading Construction Materials Industries
Emirates Trading Co Al-Shidhani Refreshments Enterprises
Oman Chromite Oman Aluminium Processing Industries LLC
Muscat Overseas Radisson Blu
National Arabian Gulf International Desalination amp Water Treatment
ASB Group Dhofar Beverages
Majan Mining Company OMASCO
Haya Oman Liquefied Natural Gas Company
Oman Polyproplene Swan Foods LLC
Oman Methanol Bahwan Engineering Co
NAME DESIGNATION EXPERIENCE
P Tejali Lab Manager 17 yrs
Asad Naqvi Chemical Lab Supervisor 17 yrs
OD Sebastian Senior Chemist 32 yrs
Vinu Mohan Senior Microbiologist 7 yrs
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Sohar Aluminum OMIFCO
Oman Refreshment Occidental Mukhaizna LLC
Shangri-La Barr Al Jissa Special Technical Services
ENATO Consolidated Contractors Company
Blue City Northern Minerals Company
Andam International Sweets of Oman
SUR Desalination (Bahwan Veolia Water) Lalbuksh Voltas Engineering Services
STFA Bahwan Veolia Water LLC
Larsen amp Turbo COWI-Larsen
GALFAR Khimji Permoglaze (Oman) LLC
AATCO United Chrome LLC
Interbeton amp Six Construct Oman Flour Mills Company
Douglas OHI Oman National Engineering amp Investment
VALE -Oman Petrogas
BP Oman Sohar aluminium
Siemens-Oman American Embassy
Tawoos Catering Wacasco Catering
MAF DALKIA Al Futtaim amp Sons
Enhance Khimji Ramdas LLC
Oman Oasis National Mineral water CO LLC
Areej Vegetablesamp Oil Derivatives National Pharmaceuticals
Towell Infrastructure Tulip Inn
The Chedi Grand Hyatt
Al Bustan Palace Muscat Holiday INN
Hotel Ibis Park Inn
Radisson Blu Mother Care
Tabreed Taghleef Indusries
NABIL Biscuits ATTCO
Worely parrsion AECOM
Honda Rotem Abensia
Global Gypsum Board Minvest
Global Engineering SteamTech
Mazoom Pharmacy Muscat Pharmacy
IBN- SINA Pharmacy Golden Jood Trading
Sun rise Global Beya Global Muscat
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MECHANICAL CORROSION AND METALLURGICAL TESTING
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Lonestar Alpha has the capability to cater to the physical metallurgical testing requirements of a wide range of
materials and products The testing capability and experience are recognized by reputed organizations like
PDO OXY BP OGC etc and third party inspection agencies Tests are generally carried out to international
standards set by ASTM BS ASME API AWS and others Lonestar Alpha offers quality service to
international standards accurate results and quick turnaround at reasonable cost
Lonestar Alpha Mechanical Metallurgical Corrosion Testing Capabilities Include
Tensile compression Test Vickers Hardness RockwellBrinell Hardness
Impact (Ambient temp to -196degC) BendFlatteningNick Break Test Elevated Temperature
tensile testing
Corrosion Test - ASTM
A262G48G28ASTM A 923
ASTM E 562 Ferrite measurement
by ferritscope Flexure
Proof Load Breaking Load Failure Load
Coating Thickness Coating Continuity Coating Adhesion
MacroMicro Examination Fillet Weld Break Nick Break
HIC SSCC test in accordance with
NACE standards Chemistry by OES
Failure Analysis and
Material Investigation
Chemical analysis of metallic materials of
Fe and Ni base alloys In situ Replica Metallography
Metallic sample collection at
site for chemical analysis
Strand wire testing for mechanical
properties Portable hardness testing Manhole Cover testing
Rubber testing Geo-textile testing HDPE testing
Materials frequently tested include
Metals and alloy products such as plates shapes bares pipes and fittings
Welding procedure qualification test coupons
Welding consumable qualification test coupons
Welder qualification test coupons
Welding procedure test coupons
Steel Bars Wires and Fabric for concrete reinforcement
Galvanized Steel products
Fasteners
Metal Castings
Cemented Carbide Products
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Lonestar Alpha Laboratories offers a wide range of metallurgical services to many diverse industries supported by
an experienced team of metallurgical engineers trained technicians and modern equipment The following
services are offered
o Laboratory Metallography and Microscopy
o Replica and In-situ Metallography
o Corrosion Testing and Evaluation
o Condition Usability and Remaining Life Assessment
o Failure Analysis and Investigation
o Other Services
Laboratory Metallography and Microscopy
Scanning Electron Microscopy
Stereomicroscopy
Energy Dispersive X-ray Analysis
Fractrography
Macrostructural Examination
Microstructural Examination
Microhardness Evaluation
Replica and In-situ Metallography
In-situ Replica Metallography
Replication of Fractures
Replication of Surface Features
Corrosion Testing and Evaluation
Lonestar Alpha is equipped to undertake corrosion testing and evaluation in accordance with NACE and ASTM
standards for qualification of materials used in corrosive environments which include sea water brine blackish
water and sour service The following tests are conducted
Resistance to Pitting and Crevice Corrosion
Susceptibility to Intergranular Corrosion Attack
Resistance to Sulfide Stress Cracking (SSC)
Resistance to Hydrogen Induced Cracking (HIC)
Examination of Scales and Corrosion Products
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Condition Usability and Remaining Life Assessment
Periodic inspections serve to identify degradation processes at an early stage and thereby provide necessary
information for assessment of condition usability and remaining life Further the initiation of timely repair or
replacement actions substantially reduced or eliminates costly capital and downtime losses
Lonestar has the capability and experience to perform comprehensive inspections necessary for condition
usability and remaining life assessment of a wide range of materials and components used in structures plants and
operating equipment
Power plant and auxiliary boiler tubes headers and connectors
Turbine nozzles vanes combustor lines and casings
Oil and gas processing equipment and components
Equipment and components of marineoffshore structures
Drilling and downhole equipment and components
Engine Components
Failure Analysis and Investigation
Supported by its integrated analytical facilities and the diverse professional capabilities of its staff Lonestar has
for the last several years provided accurate and timely analyses and investigations into failures of components
Reports include comprehensive photographic documentation of observations discussions of findings conclusions
on the mechanism and root cause of failure
Other Services
Lonestar offer assistance in the following areas
Material selection for intended service
Preparation of material testing and inspection procedures
Study of failure mechanisms of complex systems
Troubleshooting
Research and development
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LIST OF METALLURGY TESTS
LIST OF METALLURGY LAB EQUIPMENTS Instron Universal Tensile Tester Lathe Machine
Satec Charpy Impact testing machine Charpy Broaching Machine
Forcipol Bend Testing machine Gas Cutting Gear
Olympus Metallurgical Microscope Carl Zeiss
microscope upto 1600X
Stereo Microscope
Metlabcorp Micro Polisher Digital Verniers
Automatic Polishing machine Digital Micrometers
Water Chiller Bath Coating thickness Meter
Optorama Shadowgraph Holiday detector
Digital thermometers Band Saw Machine
Vickers hardness tester Hack Saw Machine
Fischer Ferritscope Universal Milling Machine
STEEL REBARS EXOTIC MATERIAL
Tensile Tests Bend Tests
Elevated Temperature Tensiles Rebar Tensile Bend and Rebend
Proof Load test Fracture Test
Macro Preparation amp Examination Coating thickness test Holiday Detection Test
Peel Off Test Vickers Rockwell Hardness Survey
Charpy Impact Test Micro Examination with photograph
Ferrite Count (Point Count method) - count Ferrite Content (Magnetic Method) - spots
A262 Test Practice CE ASTM G48ASTM G28 tests
SSCC Test HIC Test
Chemical Analysis XRD EDXRF Analysis
SEMEDS Analysis Detailed Failure Investigation Material investigation
CTOD In-situ Replica Metallography
Strand Wire Tensile Test Manhole Cover Compression Test
Ring Stiffness Test GRE Rubber Plastic Geo-textile Tensile testing
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KEY STAFF AT METALLURGY LAB
Anil Vashishta Pratik Raval Sasikumar Isehaq Chezian
NAME DESIGNATION QUALIFICATION EXPERIENCE
Anil Vashishta Operations Manager
Metallurgical Head
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Oman National Railway
Project Segments 2 amp 6
Italferr SpA MOTC 65 BH 80 TP amp
Piezometers
Bunker Terminal at Duqm Oman Oil Marketing Co
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Worley Parsons Oman
Engineering (WPOE)
10 BH amp MASW
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Mahdah ndash Rawdah Road
Dualization project
Premier International Mott McDonald 22 BH 15 TP amp
Slope stability
Yibal-Khuff FEED project Galfar Engg amp
Contracting Co SAOG
Petroleum Development
Oman (PDO)
95 BH 45 TP amp 11
Downhole seismic
Well pad stability
investigations at Fahud
Mabrouk Khulud West D
Galfar Engg amp
Contracting Co SAOG
Petroleum Development
Oman (PDO)
18 BH
Batinah Expressway Pkg 3 Simplex Infrastructure Parsons International
MOTC
79 BH
Adam ndash Thumrait
Dualization Project
Parsons International MOTC 150 BH 365 TP
Lime Calcination project at
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Carmeuse Inc - 15 BH 10 TP amp
Diagraphy drilling
Duqm Area A B amp C Sultan Qaboos University
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SEZAD 65 BH amp 20 TP
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Dawood Engineering
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Mezoon Electricity 50 BH 25 TP 50
ERTs
Chromite Quarry Drilling Arabian Gulf Trading - 7 BH
Transmission line at Taqah Rukun Al Yaqeen Int Mott McDonald 50 BH amp 61 TP
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Dualization Project
Galfar Engg amp
Contracting Co SAOG
National Engg Services
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25 BH amp 8 TPs
Bid bid ndash Sur Road
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Astaldi ndash Ozkar Joint
Venture
Dar Al-Handassah
(Lebonan)
89 BH 8 TPs
Piezometers
Water Distribution Network
at Al Amerat
Taeyoung ndash Hasan Juma
Baker JV
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American International
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Water Distribution Network
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Towell Infrastructure
Projects Co LLC
National Engg Services
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11 BH 7 TP amp Soil
Resistivity
Interchanges btn Airport amp
Muscat Expressway
Soares Da Costa ndash Oman
United Engg Services JV
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Oman Botanic Garden Diwan Royal Court Alatec (Spain) 75 BH
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Al-Haffa District
Development Infrastructure
Dohfar Municipality Dar Al-Handassah
(Lebonan)
11 BH
Piezometers
Salam Resort amp Spa in Yiti
Muscat
Sama Dubai Halcrow International 58 BH
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Al-Ansab STP Galfar Engineering amp
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Ministry of Higher
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Development Services amp
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CCC Parsons International Investigation for
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Ministry of Transport and
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Muscat Municipality Parsons International 6 BH
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132kV OHL from Harweel
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Petroleum Development
Oman
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Mott Mac Donald
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Muscat Municipality Parsons Intl Co 12 BH 7 TP Asphalt
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Third Laneing from Bait Al Muscat Municipality Parsons International 35 BH 34 TP
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Design and construction of
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Muscat Municipality Parsons International 26 BH 15 TP
Asphalt Coring
Proposed Tower
Constructions in OMAN
Ministry of Broadcasting Rohde amp Schwarz 16BH
EPC of power plant Daleel
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L amp T Electromech Mott Mac Donald 7 BH 10TP ERT
Royal Suite at Haima and
Emergency block
Dewan of Royal Court Tebodin amp Partners LLC 4BH 4TP
Navigation Aids System
Muscat International
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Thales Deutschland
Germany
Thales Deutschland
Germany
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Upgrade of DPS amp B-Block
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13233kV Grid Station at
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GEOTECH DRILLING RIGS
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Site Work Photographs
GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION ndash AREA A B amp C at Duqm
Client SEZAD Consultant SQU
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GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION ndash Yibal Khuff Project at Yibal
Client Galfar Engg amp Cont Consultant PDO
GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION ndash Inclined Coring at Chromite Mine near Sumail
Client Arabian Gulf Trading
GEOTEC
HNICAL INVESTIGATION ndash Oman National Railway Project
Segments 2 amp 6
Client MOTC Consultant Italferr SpA
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GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION FOR
BARKA WATER RESERVOIR EXPANSION
Client Galfar Consultant Mott Mac Donald
SUBSURFACE INVESTIGATION BIDBID-SUR ROAD
SECTION 1
Client MOTC Consultant Dar Al Handasah Shair amp Partners
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GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION FOR SEEB-CORNICHE ROAD
IMPROVEMENT BRIDGE 6 MUSCAT
Client Muscat Municipality Consultant Atkins
GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION FOR 132KV OHL FROM DANK
TO AL HAIL amp 132KV OHL FROM SIBETHA TO BURAIMI
Client CivilCo Consultant Mott Mac Donald Energoprojekt
GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION FOR FLOOD PROTECTION DAMS
SHINAZ AREA ndash HATTA-A HATTA-B FAYDH amp BIDAH
Client MRMWR Consultant Fitchner amp Renardet
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DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF FLYOVER WIDENING AND JUNCTION IMPROVEMENTS AT AL ATHAIBA INTERCHANGE
Client Muscat Municipality Consultant Parsons
DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF THIRD LANING OF MAIN ROAD FROM AL MAWELAH INTERCHANGE TO BAIT AL BARKHA RA
Client Muscat Municipality Consultant Parsons
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SURVEYING WITH TOTAL STATION EQUIPMENT FOR
GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING PURPOSES
ELECTRICAL RESISTIVITY TEST
RESISTIVITY MAPPING amp RESISTIVITY PROFILING
PIEZOMETER INSTALLATION INCLINED DRILLING WITH PACKER TEST
CHEMICALENVIRONMENTAL amp
MICROBIOLOGICAL TESTING
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Lonestar Alpha Lab provides a full range of chemical environmental and microbiological analytical services to
industrial engineeringconsulting and government clients throughout the Sultanate of Oman Lonestar Alpha
analytical expertise includes organic and inorganic analyses of water soil air food and many other matrices The
lab production capability capacity and advancement of instrumentation ensure the reliability and performance
needed to successfully deliver major analytical projects Instruments are dedicated to specific matrices and
analyses to prevent cross contamination Our reports are fully supported by QAQC deliverables designed to meet
the requirements of the regulatory program for which the data will be utilized Our reports are designed for ease-
of-results interpretation as well as efficient validation of the support data
TESTING DIFFERENT MATRICES
DomesticFormationGroundReclamation Water
Desalination Water amp Marine Samples
Marine Life
Plant Tissue
Reverse Osmosis
Soils amp Sediments
Food Products
Metal Samples
Concrete Products
CHEMICALENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS
WaterWastewater Metallic Constituents
WaterWastewater Organic Constituents
Water Cations amp Anions
Ambient Air Quality Monitoring
Stack amp Process Emission Monitoring
Indoor Air Quality
Contamination Pollution Studies Environmental Chemistry organics inorganics metals
Analytical chemistry using AAS XRF OES IRC and wet chemistry
Noise amp Vibration Monitoring
Microbiological Analysis
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AMBIENT AIR amp STACK EMISSION MONITORING
CO amp CO2
Hydrogen Sulfide
Hydrocarbons
Metal Particulates
NOx SOx
Oxygen
Volatile Organic Compounds
Dioxin amp Furion
MICROBIOLOGICAL AIR QUALITY MONITORING
Bacteria(CFUm3
Moulds (CFUm3)
Identification of Microorganisms up to Species level
INDOOR AIR QUALITY (IAQ)
Lonestar Alpha leads the way in Indoor Air Quality Services with our dedicated team of field staff and the latest
equipment We are equipped to investigate chemical and biological exposure situations
IAQ Air Monitoring Services
VOCs and SVOCs
Fungal Mold Indentification Quantification
Total Respirable Particulates
Toxic Vapors
Sick Building Syndrome
Bacterial Indentification Quantification
Typical IAQ Surveys
IAQ profile for preliminary building study
Baseline IAQ monitoring
Mold Fungal contamination monitoring using spore trap sampling devices
Compliance monitoring for municipal amp Government enviromental agencies
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HSE monitoring for critical response of environmental hazards
INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE (IH)
Lonestar Alpha is capable of providing a wide variety of Industrial Hygiene Service
using state of the art equipment and depth of experience with IH procedures
NoiseDosimetry TLV+8Hr TWA
Particulates (Total PM 10 PM 50 PM 25)
Combustible Gases (Total Hydrocarbons)
VOCs and SVOCs
Total and Respirable Fibers
Metals and Inorganics
Typical Industrial Hygiene Monitoring
HSE monitoring for corporate or client requirec field data collection
Compliance monitoring for Municipal or Governmental agency requirements
Background monitoring for comparative Environmental studies
HYGIENE AUDITING AND INSPECTIONS
Hygiene Auditing
Hygiene Inspections and Hygiene recommendations
Assisting in ISOHACCP Certifications
Microbiological Sampling and Analysis of Food and Water
Swab sampling and Air Monitoring
Hotel and Industrial HAACP and Hygiene System Implementation
Assisting in Laboratory setup and Accreditations Response monitoring for safety analysis and quality assurance audits
OIL ANALYSIS
Lube Oil
Transformer Oil
Compressor Oil
Diesel
Heavy fuel
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LIST OF CHEMICALENVIRONMENTALMICROBIOLOGICAL TESTS ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY amp ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS
WATER EFFLUENT SEAWATER SOIL SEDIMENT ANALYSIS
Acidity Sulfide Selenium
Alkalinity TDS Silicon
Ammonia Temperature Silver
Bicarbonate Total Hardness Sodium
BOD Total Nitrogen Strontium
Boron Total Organic Carbon Thallium
Chlorite chlorate Potassium
Bromate TSS Tin
Carbonate Turbidity Titanium
Chlorides Aluminum Vanadium
COD Antimony Zink
Color Arsenic Aromatic Volatile Orgabicx (BTEX)
Conductivity Barium Chlorinated Hydrocarbons
Cyanides Beryllium Crude amp Refined Product Fingerprinting
Dissolved Oxygen Cadmium Extractible Organic Halides
Fluoride Calcium Haloacetic Acids
Free Chlorine Chromium Halogenated Volatile Organics
Magnesium Hardness Cobalt Herbicides amp Pesticides
Nitrates Copper Nitroaromatic amp Cyclic Ketones
Nitrites Hexavalent Chromium Organic and Volatile Acids
Oil amp Grease Iron PCBrsquos
Organic Nitrogen Lead Polynuclear Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAH)
pH Lithium Semi Volatile Organic Compounds
Phenols Magnesium Total Organic Halides
Phosphates Mercury Total Petroleum Hydrocarbons (TPH)
Phosphorus Molybdenum Trihalomethanes
Residual Chlorine Nickel Volatile Organic Compounds
Salinity Niobium Pthalate Esters
Sodium Absorption Ratio
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FOOD CHEMICAL AND MICROBIOLOGICAL TEST
Fish and Value added fish products vegetable oils Ketchups Mayonnaise Vinegar Cooked sea
food Cooked Non sea foods Canned foods Vegetables Snacks Ghee Cheese Honey Sweats etc
CHEMICAL ANALYSIS OF FOOD
GIDELINES - OMAN STANDARDGULF STANDARDOther International Standards
TEST METHODS- AOACASTAAOCSISOSASOASTMBS
CHEMICAL ANALYSIS OF FOOD
Protein Cholesterol
Fat content Phosphorous
Vitamins Sodium
Moisture Potassium
Ash Calcium
Dietary Fibre Lead
Sugar Cadmium
Starch Mercury
Saturated Fat Iron
Unsaturated Fat Magnesium
Arsenic Aflatoxins
Moisture content Histamine
Volatile protein Irradiation
Pesticides Sudan Dyes
MICROBIOLOGICAL ANALYSIS OF FOOD
TEST METHODS ndash USFDA BAMAOACCCFRACMMEFISO
GUIDELINES ndash OMANI STANDARDGSOPHLS
MICROBIOLOGICAL ANALYSIS OF FOOD
Aerobic Plate Count Listeria monocytogens
Lactobacillus acidophilus Shelf Life Analysis
Escherichia coli Enterobacteriaceae
Escherichia coli O157 H7 Vibrio parahaemolyticus
Fecal Coliforms Shigella
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Total Coliforms Listeria spp
Staphylococcus aureus Clostridium perfringens
Salmonella Yeast and Mould
Vibrio cholera Vibrio parahaemolyticus
Anaerobic plate count Campylobacter
Histamine Bacillus cereus
Aflatoxin
CHEMISTRY OF CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL
Chemical Analysis of Cement Chemical Analysis of Lime Powder
Heat of Hydration of cement Total Alkalis
Chemical Analysis of Micro silica Chemical Analysis of Ground Granulated Blast
Furnace Slag
Sodium Absorption Ratio Leachibility Tests of Metals from Soil
Testing of Concrete making water Determination of Alkali carbonates amp Bi carbonates
Cation Exchange Capacity of Soil Organic matter content of soil
Mass loss of Ignition of soil Total Sulphate content of soil
Water soluble Sulphate content of soil Water soluble Chloride content of soil
Carbonate content of soil Acid soluble Chloride content of soil
Gypsum content of soil Ammonia content of soil
Total Sulphate content of Aggregates Total Chloride content of Aggregates
Potential Alkali ndash Silica reactivity of Aggregates Water Soluble Chloride Salts in Aggregates
Acid ndash Soluble Material in fine Aggregate Organic impurities in fine Aggregates
Determining the water content of freshly mixed
concrete
Determining the Portland cement content of the
hardened hydraulic cement concrete
Chemical analysis of hardened concrete Sulfate content of hardened concrete
Chemical analysis for metals like steel Chloride content of hardened concrete
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ORE ANALYSIS
Dolomite Ore Iron Ore
Copper Ore Nickel Ore
Chromium Ore Limestone Ore
Manganese Ore Gypsum
Dunite Quartz
STEEL CHEMISTRY
Alloys Brass amp Bronze
Aluminum Alloys Chemical Composition of Steel
ASTM A 262 (Various) Diffused Hydrogen Test
ASTM G 48 (Variou) Purity of Metals
ASTM G 6667 Nickel Alloys
OIL ANALYSIS
Appearance Flash Point Specific Gravity
Ash Content Water content Insoluble pentane
Carbon Conradson Residue Wear Metals Total Acid Number
Kinematic Viscosity Break Down voltage Total Base Number
Dissipation factor Oil Content Viscosity Index
Color Pour Point Flash Point
Copper Corrosion BS amp W Density
Neutralization number Resistivity Interfacial tension
Dissolve gas Sediment Sulphur content
Cloud point Distillation PCB
Oxidation test Gassing
AMBIENT AIR STACK MONITORING
Carbon Dioxide RPM (PM 10 5 25)
Carbon Monoxide Semi Volatile Organic Compounds
Chlorine Content SO2
Hydrogen Sulfide Total Acid Concentration
Lower Explosion Limit Total Hydrocarbon
Oxides of Nitrogen Total Particulate Concentration
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Oxygen Volatile Organic Compounds
Ozone Dioxin amp Furion
INDOOR AIR QUALITY ndash IAQ INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE - IH
Asbestos Bulk Sample Analysis Total amp Respirable Fibers
Asbestos Fiber Concentration in Air Total amp Respirable Particulates
Bacterial amp Microbial Identification Total Plate Count
FungalMould Identification Toxic Vapors
Metals VOC amp SVOC
Noise Monitoring Dosimetry TWA Yeast amp Mould Identification
MICROBIOLOGICAL ANALYSIS OF WATER
Test Method ndash BS ENISOAPHAAWWACMMEF CCFRA
GUIDELINES ndash Omani standardGSOWHODubai Municipality
WATER WASTE WATERINDUSTRIES WATER SOIL
Heterotrophic plate count
Total Coliforms
Escherichia coli
EnterococciFecal streptococci
Pseudomonas aeroginosa Staphylococcus aureus
Legionella spp Nematodes
Sulphate Reducing Bacteria Yeast amp Mould
Salmonella Microscopic observations and interpretations
Vibrio cholera Standard Plate count at 22 o C
Fecal Coliform Clostridium perfringens
Legionella anisa
Legionella Pneumophila serogroup 1
Legionella Pneumophila serogroup 2-14
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MICROBIOLOGICAL ANALYSIS OF PERSONAL SWABSSURFACE SWABSEQUIPMENT
SWABS
Total coliforms
Fecal coliforms
Escherichia coli
Aerobic plate count
Staphylococcus aureus
Yeast and Mould
Salmonella spp
COSMETICS ANALYSIS
HairoilsHair creams Hair shampooBody lotion Chemical DepilinatorsTalcum PowderDeoderants
Toilette soapSkin cream etc As per GSOOS SASO USFDAAOAC Standards
COSMETICS ANALYSIS
Appearance Thermal Stability
Color Total Fat
Odor Lead
Homogenous Cadmium
Texture Nickel
Seperation Chromium
Skin Irritation Test Ethanol insoluble matter
Marking Water insoluble matter
Language Total free Alkali
Instructions for Use Chlorides calculated as NaCl
Warning phrases concerning the product (if any) Saponification Value
Chemical and Physical Tests Free Fatty Acid as Oliec Acid
Moisture Extraneous matter
pH Total Non Acqueos content
Sediment and suspended matter Peroxide value
Alchohol content Total Bacterial count
Formaldehyde Yeast and Mould
Essential oils Pseudomonas aeroginosa
Volatile matter Staphylococcus aureus
Non volatile alcohol matter
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LIST OF CHEMICALENVIRONMENTALMICROBIOLOGICAL EQUIPMENTS
pH Meter Conductivity Meter pH Meters
Dissolved Oxygen Meter Turbidity Meter
Flame Atomic Absorption Spectrometer
FAASGFAAS Hg Analyzer
EDXRF Analyzer ndash Philips MiniPal2
Muffle Air Furnace (1100˚C) Breakdown voltage
ICP- OES Colour apparatus for OIL
GC-MSGC centrifuge
IC Open cup ndashClosed cup Flash point
UV-VIS-NIR Spectrometer HACH TAN delta Resistivity meter
Dissolved gas Analyser ( TOGA) AAS
TAN Titrator Microscope
Copper corrosion Colony Counter
Karl fisher colometric Viscometer
Interfacial tensometer OES
Biological safety Cabinet UV apparatus
Shaker Water bath
Freezer Incubator
Chillier Autoclave
Micro pipetter Vortex
pipetter
Weighing Balance
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KEY STAFF AT CHEMICALMICROBIOLOGICAL LAB
MAJOR CHEMICALENVIRONMENTAL CLIENTS
Client Client
HMR Consultants Dhofar Power Company
Geo-Resources Omani Euro Foods Industries
Al-Safa Environmental Consultancy Al-Hassan Engineering Company
Five Oceans Dawood Contracting Company
Fugro Middle East Natural Resources Consultants
Gulf Mining ICES
Muscat Chromite Sohar Steel LLC
Total Management Trading Construction Materials Industries
Emirates Trading Co Al-Shidhani Refreshments Enterprises
Oman Chromite Oman Aluminium Processing Industries LLC
Muscat Overseas Radisson Blu
National Arabian Gulf International Desalination amp Water Treatment
ASB Group Dhofar Beverages
Majan Mining Company OMASCO
Haya Oman Liquefied Natural Gas Company
Oman Polyproplene Swan Foods LLC
Oman Methanol Bahwan Engineering Co
NAME DESIGNATION EXPERIENCE
P Tejali Lab Manager 17 yrs
Asad Naqvi Chemical Lab Supervisor 17 yrs
OD Sebastian Senior Chemist 32 yrs
Vinu Mohan Senior Microbiologist 7 yrs
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Sohar Aluminum OMIFCO
Oman Refreshment Occidental Mukhaizna LLC
Shangri-La Barr Al Jissa Special Technical Services
ENATO Consolidated Contractors Company
Blue City Northern Minerals Company
Andam International Sweets of Oman
SUR Desalination (Bahwan Veolia Water) Lalbuksh Voltas Engineering Services
STFA Bahwan Veolia Water LLC
Larsen amp Turbo COWI-Larsen
GALFAR Khimji Permoglaze (Oman) LLC
AATCO United Chrome LLC
Interbeton amp Six Construct Oman Flour Mills Company
Douglas OHI Oman National Engineering amp Investment
VALE -Oman Petrogas
BP Oman Sohar aluminium
Siemens-Oman American Embassy
Tawoos Catering Wacasco Catering
MAF DALKIA Al Futtaim amp Sons
Enhance Khimji Ramdas LLC
Oman Oasis National Mineral water CO LLC
Areej Vegetablesamp Oil Derivatives National Pharmaceuticals
Towell Infrastructure Tulip Inn
The Chedi Grand Hyatt
Al Bustan Palace Muscat Holiday INN
Hotel Ibis Park Inn
Radisson Blu Mother Care
Tabreed Taghleef Indusries
NABIL Biscuits ATTCO
Worely parrsion AECOM
Honda Rotem Abensia
Global Gypsum Board Minvest
Global Engineering SteamTech
Mazoom Pharmacy Muscat Pharmacy
IBN- SINA Pharmacy Golden Jood Trading
Sun rise Global Beya Global Muscat
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MECHANICAL CORROSION AND METALLURGICAL TESTING
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Lonestar Alpha has the capability to cater to the physical metallurgical testing requirements of a wide range of
materials and products The testing capability and experience are recognized by reputed organizations like
PDO OXY BP OGC etc and third party inspection agencies Tests are generally carried out to international
standards set by ASTM BS ASME API AWS and others Lonestar Alpha offers quality service to
international standards accurate results and quick turnaround at reasonable cost
Lonestar Alpha Mechanical Metallurgical Corrosion Testing Capabilities Include
Tensile compression Test Vickers Hardness RockwellBrinell Hardness
Impact (Ambient temp to -196degC) BendFlatteningNick Break Test Elevated Temperature
tensile testing
Corrosion Test - ASTM
A262G48G28ASTM A 923
ASTM E 562 Ferrite measurement
by ferritscope Flexure
Proof Load Breaking Load Failure Load
Coating Thickness Coating Continuity Coating Adhesion
MacroMicro Examination Fillet Weld Break Nick Break
HIC SSCC test in accordance with
NACE standards Chemistry by OES
Failure Analysis and
Material Investigation
Chemical analysis of metallic materials of
Fe and Ni base alloys In situ Replica Metallography
Metallic sample collection at
site for chemical analysis
Strand wire testing for mechanical
properties Portable hardness testing Manhole Cover testing
Rubber testing Geo-textile testing HDPE testing
Materials frequently tested include
Metals and alloy products such as plates shapes bares pipes and fittings
Welding procedure qualification test coupons
Welding consumable qualification test coupons
Welder qualification test coupons
Welding procedure test coupons
Steel Bars Wires and Fabric for concrete reinforcement
Galvanized Steel products
Fasteners
Metal Castings
Cemented Carbide Products
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Lonestar Alpha Laboratories offers a wide range of metallurgical services to many diverse industries supported by
an experienced team of metallurgical engineers trained technicians and modern equipment The following
services are offered
o Laboratory Metallography and Microscopy
o Replica and In-situ Metallography
o Corrosion Testing and Evaluation
o Condition Usability and Remaining Life Assessment
o Failure Analysis and Investigation
o Other Services
Laboratory Metallography and Microscopy
Scanning Electron Microscopy
Stereomicroscopy
Energy Dispersive X-ray Analysis
Fractrography
Macrostructural Examination
Microstructural Examination
Microhardness Evaluation
Replica and In-situ Metallography
In-situ Replica Metallography
Replication of Fractures
Replication of Surface Features
Corrosion Testing and Evaluation
Lonestar Alpha is equipped to undertake corrosion testing and evaluation in accordance with NACE and ASTM
standards for qualification of materials used in corrosive environments which include sea water brine blackish
water and sour service The following tests are conducted
Resistance to Pitting and Crevice Corrosion
Susceptibility to Intergranular Corrosion Attack
Resistance to Sulfide Stress Cracking (SSC)
Resistance to Hydrogen Induced Cracking (HIC)
Examination of Scales and Corrosion Products
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Condition Usability and Remaining Life Assessment
Periodic inspections serve to identify degradation processes at an early stage and thereby provide necessary
information for assessment of condition usability and remaining life Further the initiation of timely repair or
replacement actions substantially reduced or eliminates costly capital and downtime losses
Lonestar has the capability and experience to perform comprehensive inspections necessary for condition
usability and remaining life assessment of a wide range of materials and components used in structures plants and
operating equipment
Power plant and auxiliary boiler tubes headers and connectors
Turbine nozzles vanes combustor lines and casings
Oil and gas processing equipment and components
Equipment and components of marineoffshore structures
Drilling and downhole equipment and components
Engine Components
Failure Analysis and Investigation
Supported by its integrated analytical facilities and the diverse professional capabilities of its staff Lonestar has
for the last several years provided accurate and timely analyses and investigations into failures of components
Reports include comprehensive photographic documentation of observations discussions of findings conclusions
on the mechanism and root cause of failure
Other Services
Lonestar offer assistance in the following areas
Material selection for intended service
Preparation of material testing and inspection procedures
Study of failure mechanisms of complex systems
Troubleshooting
Research and development
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LIST OF METALLURGY TESTS
LIST OF METALLURGY LAB EQUIPMENTS Instron Universal Tensile Tester Lathe Machine
Satec Charpy Impact testing machine Charpy Broaching Machine
Forcipol Bend Testing machine Gas Cutting Gear
Olympus Metallurgical Microscope Carl Zeiss
microscope upto 1600X
Stereo Microscope
Metlabcorp Micro Polisher Digital Verniers
Automatic Polishing machine Digital Micrometers
Water Chiller Bath Coating thickness Meter
Optorama Shadowgraph Holiday detector
Digital thermometers Band Saw Machine
Vickers hardness tester Hack Saw Machine
Fischer Ferritscope Universal Milling Machine
STEEL REBARS EXOTIC MATERIAL
Tensile Tests Bend Tests
Elevated Temperature Tensiles Rebar Tensile Bend and Rebend
Proof Load test Fracture Test
Macro Preparation amp Examination Coating thickness test Holiday Detection Test
Peel Off Test Vickers Rockwell Hardness Survey
Charpy Impact Test Micro Examination with photograph
Ferrite Count (Point Count method) - count Ferrite Content (Magnetic Method) - spots
A262 Test Practice CE ASTM G48ASTM G28 tests
SSCC Test HIC Test
Chemical Analysis XRD EDXRF Analysis
SEMEDS Analysis Detailed Failure Investigation Material investigation
CTOD In-situ Replica Metallography
Strand Wire Tensile Test Manhole Cover Compression Test
Ring Stiffness Test GRE Rubber Plastic Geo-textile Tensile testing
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KEY STAFF AT METALLURGY LAB
Anil Vashishta Pratik Raval Sasikumar Isehaq Chezian
NAME DESIGNATION QUALIFICATION EXPERIENCE
Anil Vashishta Operations Manager
Metallurgical Head
BE Metallurgical
Engineering 24 years
Pratik Raval Test House Supervisor BE Mechanical
Engineering 10 years
KSasikumar Senior Metallurgist BE Metallurgical
Engineering 14 years
GChezhian Metallurgist BE Metallurgical
Engineering 06 years
Ishaq Al Harassi Senior Engineer BE Mechanical
Engineering 08 years
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BRANCHES amp CONTACTS
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LONESTAR ALPHA LABORATORIES BRANCHES amp CONTACTS
Website
wwwlonestaralphacom
General Email infolonestaralphacom
Branches
Muscat (Central Laboratory) PO Box 1197 PC 130 Azaiba ndash Muscat Sultanate of Oman
Tel +968 24501524 24505590
Fax +968 24503814
Email muscatlablonestaralphacom
Muscat (Chemistry Environmental) PO Box 1197 PC 130 Azaiba ndash Muscat Sultanate of Oman
Tel +968 24504206 24504924
Fax +968 24502635
Email chemlablonestaralphacom
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Tel +968 24504206 24504924
Fax +968 24502635
Email microlablonestaralphacom
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Duqm Tel +968 99278040 92303290
Fax +968 24503814
Email duqmlablonestaralphacom
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Salalah
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Fax +968 2321 3391
Email salalahlablonestaralphacom
Key Personals
Administration
Dawood Al-Harrasi
Chief Executive Officer
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Saif Al-Harthi
Business Development Manager
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Santosh Elapanda
QHSE Manager
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Moncy Thomas
Finance HR amp Admin Manager
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Operations
Anil Vashishta
Operations Manager Metallurgical Head
+968 99866907 anilvashishtalonestaralphacom
Civil Engineering Material Lab Hukam Chand
Civil Engineering Country Manager - Civil
+968 99445354 hukamchandlonestaralphacom
Naresh Paladugu
Civil Engineering Technical Manager - Civil
+968 99063458 nareshpaladugulonestaralphacom
Rakesh
Civil Engineering Lab Manager - Sohar Lab
+968 92869691 civilsoharlonestaralphacom
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FrancisMD
Civil Engineering Lab Manager ndash Salalah Lab
+968 92038358 Salalahlablonestaralphacom
Tomiyo
Civil Engineering Senior Lab Technician - Duqm Lab
+968 99278040 duqmlablonestaralphacom
Geotechnical Engineering Lab
J Pavan Kumar
Geotechnical Engineering Sr Geotechnical engineer
+968 99887852 ameerudeenlonestaralphacom
Chemical Microbiology amp Environmental Lab
P Tejali
Chemical Microbiology amp Environmental Engineering Lab Manager
+968 99887834 tejaliparsekarlonestaralphacom
Asad
Chemical amp Environmental Engineering Assistant Manager Chemistry
+968 99884612 asadnaqvilonestaralphacom
Vinu Mohan
Food amp Microbiology Testing
+968 99248181 vinumohanlonestaralphacom
Metallurgy Lab
Email metlablonestaralphacom
Anil Vashishta
Metallurgy Lab Manager Metallurgy
+968 99866907 anilvashishtalonestaralphacom
Pratik Raval
Metallurgy Lab Test House Supervisor
+968 99880633 pratikravallonestaralphacom
Sasi Kumar
Metallurgy Lab Senior Metallurgist
+968 99843415 sasikumarlonestaralphacom
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LOCATION MAPS
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1 MUSCAT
2 Muscat ndash Chemistry Lab
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3 SOHAR
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4 DUQM
5 SALALAH
Registered with Directorate General for Specification amp measurements
Approved by PDO ISOIEC 170252005 Certified by SGS for ISO 9001
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Tunnel
Al-Haffa District
Development Infrastructure
Dohfar Municipality Dar Al-Handassah
(Lebonan)
11 BH
Piezometers
Salam Resort amp Spa in Yiti
Muscat
Sama Dubai Halcrow International 58 BH
amp Piezometers
Al-Ansab STP Galfar Engineering amp
Contracting
Khatib AlAmi 6 BH
Limestone Quarry for
Doqoum Dry Dock
Daewoo Co Daewoo Co 6 BH
Barka Water Reservoir
Expansion Works
Galfar Engineering amp
Contracting
Mott Mac Donald 12 BH
Soil Resistivity
Information Centers at
Nizwa amp Ibri
Ministry of Higher
Education
Development Services amp
Maintenance
6 BH
Irrigation System Plan for
Dhofar Municipality
Dhofar Municipality Consulting Engineering
Services
7 BH
Infiltration Tests
Cyclone Damage
Rehabilitation Works in Ras
Al-Hadd
CCC Parsons International Investigation for
Ground
Improvement
Soil Resistivity OMIFCO - Soil Resistivity
Seeb Cornice Road
Improvement Bridges
Muscat Municipality Atkins 7 BH
Dualization FarqNizwa to
Marfaa Daris Road
Ministry of Transport and
Communication
Parsons International 18 BH
Dualization of Al Kharjiah
Street
Muscat Municipality Parsons International 6 BH
Bidbid Sur Road Sec-1 MOTC Dar Al Handasah 31 BH Piezometers
120TPs
Flood Protection Dams-
Liwa and Shinaz Area
Ministry of water
resources and regional
municipalities
Renardet amp Fitchner 29 BH 40 TPs
Housing at Hail Al Ghaf
Quriyat
Muscat Municipality - 10 BH amp 10 TPs
132kV OHL from Harweel
to Thumrait
Petroleum Development
Oman
Worley Parsons 11 BH 11TPs amp ERT
132kV OHL from Dank to
Al Hail
Civil Co Contracting OETC Energoprojekt
Mott Mac Donald
43 BH 20 TPs amp
ERT
132kV OHL from Al Wasit
to Buraimi Grid Ss
Civil Co Contracting OETC Energoprojekt
Mott Mac Donald
27 BH 11TPrsquos amp
ERT
Al Athaiba Junction
Improvements
Muscat Municipality Parsons Intl Co 12 BH 7 TP Asphalt
Coring
Third Laneing from Bait Al Muscat Municipality Parsons International 35 BH 34 TP
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Barka to Mabelah Asphalt Coring
Design and construction of
Dualization of Al Murtaffa
street
Muscat Municipality Parsons International 26 BH 15 TP
Asphalt Coring
Proposed Tower
Constructions in OMAN
Ministry of Broadcasting Rohde amp Schwarz 16BH
EPC of power plant Daleel
Facility
L amp T Electromech Mott Mac Donald 7 BH 10TP ERT
Royal Suite at Haima and
Emergency block
Dewan of Royal Court Tebodin amp Partners LLC 4BH 4TP
Navigation Aids System
Muscat International
Airport and Salalah Airport
Thales Deutschland
Germany
Thales Deutschland
Germany
6BH 5ERT
Upgrade of DPS amp B-Block
facility Daleel oil Fields
Daleel Petroleum Attila Dogan 4BH 2ERT
13233kV Grid Station at
Quriyat
OETC LnT Oman Energoprojekt amp Parsons 4BH TPs
132kV OHL from Quriyat
to Jahloot
OETC LnT Oman Energoprojekt amp Parsons 60BH 60TPs 60ERT
Supreme Court at Al
Ghubra Guest House
Royal Court Affairs
Royal Estates The Palace
Consulting Engineering
Services LLC
12BH TPs
GEOTECH DRILLING RIGS
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DESCO SP4500S Rigs DESCO SP3500S Rigs
Site Work Photographs
GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION ndash AREA A B amp C at Duqm
Client SEZAD Consultant SQU
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GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION ndash Yibal Khuff Project at Yibal
Client Galfar Engg amp Cont Consultant PDO
GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION ndash Inclined Coring at Chromite Mine near Sumail
Client Arabian Gulf Trading
GEOTEC
HNICAL INVESTIGATION ndash Oman National Railway Project
Segments 2 amp 6
Client MOTC Consultant Italferr SpA
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GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION FOR
BARKA WATER RESERVOIR EXPANSION
Client Galfar Consultant Mott Mac Donald
SUBSURFACE INVESTIGATION BIDBID-SUR ROAD
SECTION 1
Client MOTC Consultant Dar Al Handasah Shair amp Partners
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GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION FOR SEEB-CORNICHE ROAD
IMPROVEMENT BRIDGE 6 MUSCAT
Client Muscat Municipality Consultant Atkins
GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION FOR 132KV OHL FROM DANK
TO AL HAIL amp 132KV OHL FROM SIBETHA TO BURAIMI
Client CivilCo Consultant Mott Mac Donald Energoprojekt
GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION FOR FLOOD PROTECTION DAMS
SHINAZ AREA ndash HATTA-A HATTA-B FAYDH amp BIDAH
Client MRMWR Consultant Fitchner amp Renardet
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DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF FLYOVER WIDENING AND JUNCTION IMPROVEMENTS AT AL ATHAIBA INTERCHANGE
Client Muscat Municipality Consultant Parsons
DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF THIRD LANING OF MAIN ROAD FROM AL MAWELAH INTERCHANGE TO BAIT AL BARKHA RA
Client Muscat Municipality Consultant Parsons
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SURVEYING WITH TOTAL STATION EQUIPMENT FOR
GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING PURPOSES
ELECTRICAL RESISTIVITY TEST
RESISTIVITY MAPPING amp RESISTIVITY PROFILING
PIEZOMETER INSTALLATION INCLINED DRILLING WITH PACKER TEST
CHEMICALENVIRONMENTAL amp
MICROBIOLOGICAL TESTING
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Lonestar Alpha Lab provides a full range of chemical environmental and microbiological analytical services to
industrial engineeringconsulting and government clients throughout the Sultanate of Oman Lonestar Alpha
analytical expertise includes organic and inorganic analyses of water soil air food and many other matrices The
lab production capability capacity and advancement of instrumentation ensure the reliability and performance
needed to successfully deliver major analytical projects Instruments are dedicated to specific matrices and
analyses to prevent cross contamination Our reports are fully supported by QAQC deliverables designed to meet
the requirements of the regulatory program for which the data will be utilized Our reports are designed for ease-
of-results interpretation as well as efficient validation of the support data
TESTING DIFFERENT MATRICES
DomesticFormationGroundReclamation Water
Desalination Water amp Marine Samples
Marine Life
Plant Tissue
Reverse Osmosis
Soils amp Sediments
Food Products
Metal Samples
Concrete Products
CHEMICALENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS
WaterWastewater Metallic Constituents
WaterWastewater Organic Constituents
Water Cations amp Anions
Ambient Air Quality Monitoring
Stack amp Process Emission Monitoring
Indoor Air Quality
Contamination Pollution Studies Environmental Chemistry organics inorganics metals
Analytical chemistry using AAS XRF OES IRC and wet chemistry
Noise amp Vibration Monitoring
Microbiological Analysis
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AMBIENT AIR amp STACK EMISSION MONITORING
CO amp CO2
Hydrogen Sulfide
Hydrocarbons
Metal Particulates
NOx SOx
Oxygen
Volatile Organic Compounds
Dioxin amp Furion
MICROBIOLOGICAL AIR QUALITY MONITORING
Bacteria(CFUm3
Moulds (CFUm3)
Identification of Microorganisms up to Species level
INDOOR AIR QUALITY (IAQ)
Lonestar Alpha leads the way in Indoor Air Quality Services with our dedicated team of field staff and the latest
equipment We are equipped to investigate chemical and biological exposure situations
IAQ Air Monitoring Services
VOCs and SVOCs
Fungal Mold Indentification Quantification
Total Respirable Particulates
Toxic Vapors
Sick Building Syndrome
Bacterial Indentification Quantification
Typical IAQ Surveys
IAQ profile for preliminary building study
Baseline IAQ monitoring
Mold Fungal contamination monitoring using spore trap sampling devices
Compliance monitoring for municipal amp Government enviromental agencies
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HSE monitoring for critical response of environmental hazards
INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE (IH)
Lonestar Alpha is capable of providing a wide variety of Industrial Hygiene Service
using state of the art equipment and depth of experience with IH procedures
NoiseDosimetry TLV+8Hr TWA
Particulates (Total PM 10 PM 50 PM 25)
Combustible Gases (Total Hydrocarbons)
VOCs and SVOCs
Total and Respirable Fibers
Metals and Inorganics
Typical Industrial Hygiene Monitoring
HSE monitoring for corporate or client requirec field data collection
Compliance monitoring for Municipal or Governmental agency requirements
Background monitoring for comparative Environmental studies
HYGIENE AUDITING AND INSPECTIONS
Hygiene Auditing
Hygiene Inspections and Hygiene recommendations
Assisting in ISOHACCP Certifications
Microbiological Sampling and Analysis of Food and Water
Swab sampling and Air Monitoring
Hotel and Industrial HAACP and Hygiene System Implementation
Assisting in Laboratory setup and Accreditations Response monitoring for safety analysis and quality assurance audits
OIL ANALYSIS
Lube Oil
Transformer Oil
Compressor Oil
Diesel
Heavy fuel
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LIST OF CHEMICALENVIRONMENTALMICROBIOLOGICAL TESTS ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY amp ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS
WATER EFFLUENT SEAWATER SOIL SEDIMENT ANALYSIS
Acidity Sulfide Selenium
Alkalinity TDS Silicon
Ammonia Temperature Silver
Bicarbonate Total Hardness Sodium
BOD Total Nitrogen Strontium
Boron Total Organic Carbon Thallium
Chlorite chlorate Potassium
Bromate TSS Tin
Carbonate Turbidity Titanium
Chlorides Aluminum Vanadium
COD Antimony Zink
Color Arsenic Aromatic Volatile Orgabicx (BTEX)
Conductivity Barium Chlorinated Hydrocarbons
Cyanides Beryllium Crude amp Refined Product Fingerprinting
Dissolved Oxygen Cadmium Extractible Organic Halides
Fluoride Calcium Haloacetic Acids
Free Chlorine Chromium Halogenated Volatile Organics
Magnesium Hardness Cobalt Herbicides amp Pesticides
Nitrates Copper Nitroaromatic amp Cyclic Ketones
Nitrites Hexavalent Chromium Organic and Volatile Acids
Oil amp Grease Iron PCBrsquos
Organic Nitrogen Lead Polynuclear Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAH)
pH Lithium Semi Volatile Organic Compounds
Phenols Magnesium Total Organic Halides
Phosphates Mercury Total Petroleum Hydrocarbons (TPH)
Phosphorus Molybdenum Trihalomethanes
Residual Chlorine Nickel Volatile Organic Compounds
Salinity Niobium Pthalate Esters
Sodium Absorption Ratio
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FOOD CHEMICAL AND MICROBIOLOGICAL TEST
Fish and Value added fish products vegetable oils Ketchups Mayonnaise Vinegar Cooked sea
food Cooked Non sea foods Canned foods Vegetables Snacks Ghee Cheese Honey Sweats etc
CHEMICAL ANALYSIS OF FOOD
GIDELINES - OMAN STANDARDGULF STANDARDOther International Standards
TEST METHODS- AOACASTAAOCSISOSASOASTMBS
CHEMICAL ANALYSIS OF FOOD
Protein Cholesterol
Fat content Phosphorous
Vitamins Sodium
Moisture Potassium
Ash Calcium
Dietary Fibre Lead
Sugar Cadmium
Starch Mercury
Saturated Fat Iron
Unsaturated Fat Magnesium
Arsenic Aflatoxins
Moisture content Histamine
Volatile protein Irradiation
Pesticides Sudan Dyes
MICROBIOLOGICAL ANALYSIS OF FOOD
TEST METHODS ndash USFDA BAMAOACCCFRACMMEFISO
GUIDELINES ndash OMANI STANDARDGSOPHLS
MICROBIOLOGICAL ANALYSIS OF FOOD
Aerobic Plate Count Listeria monocytogens
Lactobacillus acidophilus Shelf Life Analysis
Escherichia coli Enterobacteriaceae
Escherichia coli O157 H7 Vibrio parahaemolyticus
Fecal Coliforms Shigella
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Total Coliforms Listeria spp
Staphylococcus aureus Clostridium perfringens
Salmonella Yeast and Mould
Vibrio cholera Vibrio parahaemolyticus
Anaerobic plate count Campylobacter
Histamine Bacillus cereus
Aflatoxin
CHEMISTRY OF CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL
Chemical Analysis of Cement Chemical Analysis of Lime Powder
Heat of Hydration of cement Total Alkalis
Chemical Analysis of Micro silica Chemical Analysis of Ground Granulated Blast
Furnace Slag
Sodium Absorption Ratio Leachibility Tests of Metals from Soil
Testing of Concrete making water Determination of Alkali carbonates amp Bi carbonates
Cation Exchange Capacity of Soil Organic matter content of soil
Mass loss of Ignition of soil Total Sulphate content of soil
Water soluble Sulphate content of soil Water soluble Chloride content of soil
Carbonate content of soil Acid soluble Chloride content of soil
Gypsum content of soil Ammonia content of soil
Total Sulphate content of Aggregates Total Chloride content of Aggregates
Potential Alkali ndash Silica reactivity of Aggregates Water Soluble Chloride Salts in Aggregates
Acid ndash Soluble Material in fine Aggregate Organic impurities in fine Aggregates
Determining the water content of freshly mixed
concrete
Determining the Portland cement content of the
hardened hydraulic cement concrete
Chemical analysis of hardened concrete Sulfate content of hardened concrete
Chemical analysis for metals like steel Chloride content of hardened concrete
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ORE ANALYSIS
Dolomite Ore Iron Ore
Copper Ore Nickel Ore
Chromium Ore Limestone Ore
Manganese Ore Gypsum
Dunite Quartz
STEEL CHEMISTRY
Alloys Brass amp Bronze
Aluminum Alloys Chemical Composition of Steel
ASTM A 262 (Various) Diffused Hydrogen Test
ASTM G 48 (Variou) Purity of Metals
ASTM G 6667 Nickel Alloys
OIL ANALYSIS
Appearance Flash Point Specific Gravity
Ash Content Water content Insoluble pentane
Carbon Conradson Residue Wear Metals Total Acid Number
Kinematic Viscosity Break Down voltage Total Base Number
Dissipation factor Oil Content Viscosity Index
Color Pour Point Flash Point
Copper Corrosion BS amp W Density
Neutralization number Resistivity Interfacial tension
Dissolve gas Sediment Sulphur content
Cloud point Distillation PCB
Oxidation test Gassing
AMBIENT AIR STACK MONITORING
Carbon Dioxide RPM (PM 10 5 25)
Carbon Monoxide Semi Volatile Organic Compounds
Chlorine Content SO2
Hydrogen Sulfide Total Acid Concentration
Lower Explosion Limit Total Hydrocarbon
Oxides of Nitrogen Total Particulate Concentration
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Oxygen Volatile Organic Compounds
Ozone Dioxin amp Furion
INDOOR AIR QUALITY ndash IAQ INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE - IH
Asbestos Bulk Sample Analysis Total amp Respirable Fibers
Asbestos Fiber Concentration in Air Total amp Respirable Particulates
Bacterial amp Microbial Identification Total Plate Count
FungalMould Identification Toxic Vapors
Metals VOC amp SVOC
Noise Monitoring Dosimetry TWA Yeast amp Mould Identification
MICROBIOLOGICAL ANALYSIS OF WATER
Test Method ndash BS ENISOAPHAAWWACMMEF CCFRA
GUIDELINES ndash Omani standardGSOWHODubai Municipality
WATER WASTE WATERINDUSTRIES WATER SOIL
Heterotrophic plate count
Total Coliforms
Escherichia coli
EnterococciFecal streptococci
Pseudomonas aeroginosa Staphylococcus aureus
Legionella spp Nematodes
Sulphate Reducing Bacteria Yeast amp Mould
Salmonella Microscopic observations and interpretations
Vibrio cholera Standard Plate count at 22 o C
Fecal Coliform Clostridium perfringens
Legionella anisa
Legionella Pneumophila serogroup 1
Legionella Pneumophila serogroup 2-14
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MICROBIOLOGICAL ANALYSIS OF PERSONAL SWABSSURFACE SWABSEQUIPMENT
SWABS
Total coliforms
Fecal coliforms
Escherichia coli
Aerobic plate count
Staphylococcus aureus
Yeast and Mould
Salmonella spp
COSMETICS ANALYSIS
HairoilsHair creams Hair shampooBody lotion Chemical DepilinatorsTalcum PowderDeoderants
Toilette soapSkin cream etc As per GSOOS SASO USFDAAOAC Standards
COSMETICS ANALYSIS
Appearance Thermal Stability
Color Total Fat
Odor Lead
Homogenous Cadmium
Texture Nickel
Seperation Chromium
Skin Irritation Test Ethanol insoluble matter
Marking Water insoluble matter
Language Total free Alkali
Instructions for Use Chlorides calculated as NaCl
Warning phrases concerning the product (if any) Saponification Value
Chemical and Physical Tests Free Fatty Acid as Oliec Acid
Moisture Extraneous matter
pH Total Non Acqueos content
Sediment and suspended matter Peroxide value
Alchohol content Total Bacterial count
Formaldehyde Yeast and Mould
Essential oils Pseudomonas aeroginosa
Volatile matter Staphylococcus aureus
Non volatile alcohol matter
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LIST OF CHEMICALENVIRONMENTALMICROBIOLOGICAL EQUIPMENTS
pH Meter Conductivity Meter pH Meters
Dissolved Oxygen Meter Turbidity Meter
Flame Atomic Absorption Spectrometer
FAASGFAAS Hg Analyzer
EDXRF Analyzer ndash Philips MiniPal2
Muffle Air Furnace (1100˚C) Breakdown voltage
ICP- OES Colour apparatus for OIL
GC-MSGC centrifuge
IC Open cup ndashClosed cup Flash point
UV-VIS-NIR Spectrometer HACH TAN delta Resistivity meter
Dissolved gas Analyser ( TOGA) AAS
TAN Titrator Microscope
Copper corrosion Colony Counter
Karl fisher colometric Viscometer
Interfacial tensometer OES
Biological safety Cabinet UV apparatus
Shaker Water bath
Freezer Incubator
Chillier Autoclave
Micro pipetter Vortex
pipetter
Weighing Balance
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KEY STAFF AT CHEMICALMICROBIOLOGICAL LAB
MAJOR CHEMICALENVIRONMENTAL CLIENTS
Client Client
HMR Consultants Dhofar Power Company
Geo-Resources Omani Euro Foods Industries
Al-Safa Environmental Consultancy Al-Hassan Engineering Company
Five Oceans Dawood Contracting Company
Fugro Middle East Natural Resources Consultants
Gulf Mining ICES
Muscat Chromite Sohar Steel LLC
Total Management Trading Construction Materials Industries
Emirates Trading Co Al-Shidhani Refreshments Enterprises
Oman Chromite Oman Aluminium Processing Industries LLC
Muscat Overseas Radisson Blu
National Arabian Gulf International Desalination amp Water Treatment
ASB Group Dhofar Beverages
Majan Mining Company OMASCO
Haya Oman Liquefied Natural Gas Company
Oman Polyproplene Swan Foods LLC
Oman Methanol Bahwan Engineering Co
NAME DESIGNATION EXPERIENCE
P Tejali Lab Manager 17 yrs
Asad Naqvi Chemical Lab Supervisor 17 yrs
OD Sebastian Senior Chemist 32 yrs
Vinu Mohan Senior Microbiologist 7 yrs
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Sohar Aluminum OMIFCO
Oman Refreshment Occidental Mukhaizna LLC
Shangri-La Barr Al Jissa Special Technical Services
ENATO Consolidated Contractors Company
Blue City Northern Minerals Company
Andam International Sweets of Oman
SUR Desalination (Bahwan Veolia Water) Lalbuksh Voltas Engineering Services
STFA Bahwan Veolia Water LLC
Larsen amp Turbo COWI-Larsen
GALFAR Khimji Permoglaze (Oman) LLC
AATCO United Chrome LLC
Interbeton amp Six Construct Oman Flour Mills Company
Douglas OHI Oman National Engineering amp Investment
VALE -Oman Petrogas
BP Oman Sohar aluminium
Siemens-Oman American Embassy
Tawoos Catering Wacasco Catering
MAF DALKIA Al Futtaim amp Sons
Enhance Khimji Ramdas LLC
Oman Oasis National Mineral water CO LLC
Areej Vegetablesamp Oil Derivatives National Pharmaceuticals
Towell Infrastructure Tulip Inn
The Chedi Grand Hyatt
Al Bustan Palace Muscat Holiday INN
Hotel Ibis Park Inn
Radisson Blu Mother Care
Tabreed Taghleef Indusries
NABIL Biscuits ATTCO
Worely parrsion AECOM
Honda Rotem Abensia
Global Gypsum Board Minvest
Global Engineering SteamTech
Mazoom Pharmacy Muscat Pharmacy
IBN- SINA Pharmacy Golden Jood Trading
Sun rise Global Beya Global Muscat
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MECHANICAL CORROSION AND METALLURGICAL TESTING
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Lonestar Alpha has the capability to cater to the physical metallurgical testing requirements of a wide range of
materials and products The testing capability and experience are recognized by reputed organizations like
PDO OXY BP OGC etc and third party inspection agencies Tests are generally carried out to international
standards set by ASTM BS ASME API AWS and others Lonestar Alpha offers quality service to
international standards accurate results and quick turnaround at reasonable cost
Lonestar Alpha Mechanical Metallurgical Corrosion Testing Capabilities Include
Tensile compression Test Vickers Hardness RockwellBrinell Hardness
Impact (Ambient temp to -196degC) BendFlatteningNick Break Test Elevated Temperature
tensile testing
Corrosion Test - ASTM
A262G48G28ASTM A 923
ASTM E 562 Ferrite measurement
by ferritscope Flexure
Proof Load Breaking Load Failure Load
Coating Thickness Coating Continuity Coating Adhesion
MacroMicro Examination Fillet Weld Break Nick Break
HIC SSCC test in accordance with
NACE standards Chemistry by OES
Failure Analysis and
Material Investigation
Chemical analysis of metallic materials of
Fe and Ni base alloys In situ Replica Metallography
Metallic sample collection at
site for chemical analysis
Strand wire testing for mechanical
properties Portable hardness testing Manhole Cover testing
Rubber testing Geo-textile testing HDPE testing
Materials frequently tested include
Metals and alloy products such as plates shapes bares pipes and fittings
Welding procedure qualification test coupons
Welding consumable qualification test coupons
Welder qualification test coupons
Welding procedure test coupons
Steel Bars Wires and Fabric for concrete reinforcement
Galvanized Steel products
Fasteners
Metal Castings
Cemented Carbide Products
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Lonestar Alpha Laboratories offers a wide range of metallurgical services to many diverse industries supported by
an experienced team of metallurgical engineers trained technicians and modern equipment The following
services are offered
o Laboratory Metallography and Microscopy
o Replica and In-situ Metallography
o Corrosion Testing and Evaluation
o Condition Usability and Remaining Life Assessment
o Failure Analysis and Investigation
o Other Services
Laboratory Metallography and Microscopy
Scanning Electron Microscopy
Stereomicroscopy
Energy Dispersive X-ray Analysis
Fractrography
Macrostructural Examination
Microstructural Examination
Microhardness Evaluation
Replica and In-situ Metallography
In-situ Replica Metallography
Replication of Fractures
Replication of Surface Features
Corrosion Testing and Evaluation
Lonestar Alpha is equipped to undertake corrosion testing and evaluation in accordance with NACE and ASTM
standards for qualification of materials used in corrosive environments which include sea water brine blackish
water and sour service The following tests are conducted
Resistance to Pitting and Crevice Corrosion
Susceptibility to Intergranular Corrosion Attack
Resistance to Sulfide Stress Cracking (SSC)
Resistance to Hydrogen Induced Cracking (HIC)
Examination of Scales and Corrosion Products
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Condition Usability and Remaining Life Assessment
Periodic inspections serve to identify degradation processes at an early stage and thereby provide necessary
information for assessment of condition usability and remaining life Further the initiation of timely repair or
replacement actions substantially reduced or eliminates costly capital and downtime losses
Lonestar has the capability and experience to perform comprehensive inspections necessary for condition
usability and remaining life assessment of a wide range of materials and components used in structures plants and
operating equipment
Power plant and auxiliary boiler tubes headers and connectors
Turbine nozzles vanes combustor lines and casings
Oil and gas processing equipment and components
Equipment and components of marineoffshore structures
Drilling and downhole equipment and components
Engine Components
Failure Analysis and Investigation
Supported by its integrated analytical facilities and the diverse professional capabilities of its staff Lonestar has
for the last several years provided accurate and timely analyses and investigations into failures of components
Reports include comprehensive photographic documentation of observations discussions of findings conclusions
on the mechanism and root cause of failure
Other Services
Lonestar offer assistance in the following areas
Material selection for intended service
Preparation of material testing and inspection procedures
Study of failure mechanisms of complex systems
Troubleshooting
Research and development
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LIST OF METALLURGY TESTS
LIST OF METALLURGY LAB EQUIPMENTS Instron Universal Tensile Tester Lathe Machine
Satec Charpy Impact testing machine Charpy Broaching Machine
Forcipol Bend Testing machine Gas Cutting Gear
Olympus Metallurgical Microscope Carl Zeiss
microscope upto 1600X
Stereo Microscope
Metlabcorp Micro Polisher Digital Verniers
Automatic Polishing machine Digital Micrometers
Water Chiller Bath Coating thickness Meter
Optorama Shadowgraph Holiday detector
Digital thermometers Band Saw Machine
Vickers hardness tester Hack Saw Machine
Fischer Ferritscope Universal Milling Machine
STEEL REBARS EXOTIC MATERIAL
Tensile Tests Bend Tests
Elevated Temperature Tensiles Rebar Tensile Bend and Rebend
Proof Load test Fracture Test
Macro Preparation amp Examination Coating thickness test Holiday Detection Test
Peel Off Test Vickers Rockwell Hardness Survey
Charpy Impact Test Micro Examination with photograph
Ferrite Count (Point Count method) - count Ferrite Content (Magnetic Method) - spots
A262 Test Practice CE ASTM G48ASTM G28 tests
SSCC Test HIC Test
Chemical Analysis XRD EDXRF Analysis
SEMEDS Analysis Detailed Failure Investigation Material investigation
CTOD In-situ Replica Metallography
Strand Wire Tensile Test Manhole Cover Compression Test
Ring Stiffness Test GRE Rubber Plastic Geo-textile Tensile testing
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KEY STAFF AT METALLURGY LAB
Anil Vashishta Pratik Raval Sasikumar Isehaq Chezian
NAME DESIGNATION QUALIFICATION EXPERIENCE
Anil Vashishta Operations Manager
Metallurgical Head
BE Metallurgical
Engineering 24 years
Pratik Raval Test House Supervisor BE Mechanical
Engineering 10 years
KSasikumar Senior Metallurgist BE Metallurgical
Engineering 14 years
GChezhian Metallurgist BE Metallurgical
Engineering 06 years
Ishaq Al Harassi Senior Engineer BE Mechanical
Engineering 08 years
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BRANCHES amp CONTACTS
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LONESTAR ALPHA LABORATORIES BRANCHES amp CONTACTS
Website
wwwlonestaralphacom
General Email infolonestaralphacom
Branches
Muscat (Central Laboratory) PO Box 1197 PC 130 Azaiba ndash Muscat Sultanate of Oman
Tel +968 24501524 24505590
Fax +968 24503814
Email muscatlablonestaralphacom
Muscat (Chemistry Environmental) PO Box 1197 PC 130 Azaiba ndash Muscat Sultanate of Oman
Tel +968 24504206 24504924
Fax +968 24502635
Email chemlablonestaralphacom
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Tel +968 24504206 24504924
Fax +968 24502635
Email microlablonestaralphacom
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Email civilsoharlonestaralphacom
Duqm Tel +968 99278040 92303290
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Fax +968 2321 3391
Email salalahlablonestaralphacom
Key Personals
Administration
Dawood Al-Harrasi
Chief Executive Officer
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Saif Al-Harthi
Business Development Manager
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Santosh Elapanda
QHSE Manager
+968 99881224 santoshelapandalonestaralphacom
Moncy Thomas
Finance HR amp Admin Manager
+968 99221293 moncythomaslonestaralphacom
Operations
Anil Vashishta
Operations Manager Metallurgical Head
+968 99866907 anilvashishtalonestaralphacom
Civil Engineering Material Lab Hukam Chand
Civil Engineering Country Manager - Civil
+968 99445354 hukamchandlonestaralphacom
Naresh Paladugu
Civil Engineering Technical Manager - Civil
+968 99063458 nareshpaladugulonestaralphacom
Rakesh
Civil Engineering Lab Manager - Sohar Lab
+968 92869691 civilsoharlonestaralphacom
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FrancisMD
Civil Engineering Lab Manager ndash Salalah Lab
+968 92038358 Salalahlablonestaralphacom
Tomiyo
Civil Engineering Senior Lab Technician - Duqm Lab
+968 99278040 duqmlablonestaralphacom
Geotechnical Engineering Lab
J Pavan Kumar
Geotechnical Engineering Sr Geotechnical engineer
+968 99887852 ameerudeenlonestaralphacom
Chemical Microbiology amp Environmental Lab
P Tejali
Chemical Microbiology amp Environmental Engineering Lab Manager
+968 99887834 tejaliparsekarlonestaralphacom
Asad
Chemical amp Environmental Engineering Assistant Manager Chemistry
+968 99884612 asadnaqvilonestaralphacom
Vinu Mohan
Food amp Microbiology Testing
+968 99248181 vinumohanlonestaralphacom
Metallurgy Lab
Email metlablonestaralphacom
Anil Vashishta
Metallurgy Lab Manager Metallurgy
+968 99866907 anilvashishtalonestaralphacom
Pratik Raval
Metallurgy Lab Test House Supervisor
+968 99880633 pratikravallonestaralphacom
Sasi Kumar
Metallurgy Lab Senior Metallurgist
+968 99843415 sasikumarlonestaralphacom
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LOCATION MAPS
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1 MUSCAT
2 Muscat ndash Chemistry Lab
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3 SOHAR
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4 DUQM
5 SALALAH
Registered with Directorate General for Specification amp measurements
Approved by PDO ISOIEC 170252005 Certified by SGS for ISO 9001
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Barka to Mabelah Asphalt Coring
Design and construction of
Dualization of Al Murtaffa
street
Muscat Municipality Parsons International 26 BH 15 TP
Asphalt Coring
Proposed Tower
Constructions in OMAN
Ministry of Broadcasting Rohde amp Schwarz 16BH
EPC of power plant Daleel
Facility
L amp T Electromech Mott Mac Donald 7 BH 10TP ERT
Royal Suite at Haima and
Emergency block
Dewan of Royal Court Tebodin amp Partners LLC 4BH 4TP
Navigation Aids System
Muscat International
Airport and Salalah Airport
Thales Deutschland
Germany
Thales Deutschland
Germany
6BH 5ERT
Upgrade of DPS amp B-Block
facility Daleel oil Fields
Daleel Petroleum Attila Dogan 4BH 2ERT
13233kV Grid Station at
Quriyat
OETC LnT Oman Energoprojekt amp Parsons 4BH TPs
132kV OHL from Quriyat
to Jahloot
OETC LnT Oman Energoprojekt amp Parsons 60BH 60TPs 60ERT
Supreme Court at Al
Ghubra Guest House
Royal Court Affairs
Royal Estates The Palace
Consulting Engineering
Services LLC
12BH TPs
GEOTECH DRILLING RIGS
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DESCO SP4500S Rigs DESCO SP3500S Rigs
Site Work Photographs
GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION ndash AREA A B amp C at Duqm
Client SEZAD Consultant SQU
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GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION ndash Yibal Khuff Project at Yibal
Client Galfar Engg amp Cont Consultant PDO
GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION ndash Inclined Coring at Chromite Mine near Sumail
Client Arabian Gulf Trading
GEOTEC
HNICAL INVESTIGATION ndash Oman National Railway Project
Segments 2 amp 6
Client MOTC Consultant Italferr SpA
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GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION FOR
BARKA WATER RESERVOIR EXPANSION
Client Galfar Consultant Mott Mac Donald
SUBSURFACE INVESTIGATION BIDBID-SUR ROAD
SECTION 1
Client MOTC Consultant Dar Al Handasah Shair amp Partners
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GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION FOR SEEB-CORNICHE ROAD
IMPROVEMENT BRIDGE 6 MUSCAT
Client Muscat Municipality Consultant Atkins
GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION FOR 132KV OHL FROM DANK
TO AL HAIL amp 132KV OHL FROM SIBETHA TO BURAIMI
Client CivilCo Consultant Mott Mac Donald Energoprojekt
GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION FOR FLOOD PROTECTION DAMS
SHINAZ AREA ndash HATTA-A HATTA-B FAYDH amp BIDAH
Client MRMWR Consultant Fitchner amp Renardet
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DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF FLYOVER WIDENING AND JUNCTION IMPROVEMENTS AT AL ATHAIBA INTERCHANGE
Client Muscat Municipality Consultant Parsons
DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF THIRD LANING OF MAIN ROAD FROM AL MAWELAH INTERCHANGE TO BAIT AL BARKHA RA
Client Muscat Municipality Consultant Parsons
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SURVEYING WITH TOTAL STATION EQUIPMENT FOR
GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING PURPOSES
ELECTRICAL RESISTIVITY TEST
RESISTIVITY MAPPING amp RESISTIVITY PROFILING
PIEZOMETER INSTALLATION INCLINED DRILLING WITH PACKER TEST
CHEMICALENVIRONMENTAL amp
MICROBIOLOGICAL TESTING
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Lonestar Alpha Lab provides a full range of chemical environmental and microbiological analytical services to
industrial engineeringconsulting and government clients throughout the Sultanate of Oman Lonestar Alpha
analytical expertise includes organic and inorganic analyses of water soil air food and many other matrices The
lab production capability capacity and advancement of instrumentation ensure the reliability and performance
needed to successfully deliver major analytical projects Instruments are dedicated to specific matrices and
analyses to prevent cross contamination Our reports are fully supported by QAQC deliverables designed to meet
the requirements of the regulatory program for which the data will be utilized Our reports are designed for ease-
of-results interpretation as well as efficient validation of the support data
TESTING DIFFERENT MATRICES
DomesticFormationGroundReclamation Water
Desalination Water amp Marine Samples
Marine Life
Plant Tissue
Reverse Osmosis
Soils amp Sediments
Food Products
Metal Samples
Concrete Products
CHEMICALENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS
WaterWastewater Metallic Constituents
WaterWastewater Organic Constituents
Water Cations amp Anions
Ambient Air Quality Monitoring
Stack amp Process Emission Monitoring
Indoor Air Quality
Contamination Pollution Studies Environmental Chemistry organics inorganics metals
Analytical chemistry using AAS XRF OES IRC and wet chemistry
Noise amp Vibration Monitoring
Microbiological Analysis
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AMBIENT AIR amp STACK EMISSION MONITORING
CO amp CO2
Hydrogen Sulfide
Hydrocarbons
Metal Particulates
NOx SOx
Oxygen
Volatile Organic Compounds
Dioxin amp Furion
MICROBIOLOGICAL AIR QUALITY MONITORING
Bacteria(CFUm3
Moulds (CFUm3)
Identification of Microorganisms up to Species level
INDOOR AIR QUALITY (IAQ)
Lonestar Alpha leads the way in Indoor Air Quality Services with our dedicated team of field staff and the latest
equipment We are equipped to investigate chemical and biological exposure situations
IAQ Air Monitoring Services
VOCs and SVOCs
Fungal Mold Indentification Quantification
Total Respirable Particulates
Toxic Vapors
Sick Building Syndrome
Bacterial Indentification Quantification
Typical IAQ Surveys
IAQ profile for preliminary building study
Baseline IAQ monitoring
Mold Fungal contamination monitoring using spore trap sampling devices
Compliance monitoring for municipal amp Government enviromental agencies
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HSE monitoring for critical response of environmental hazards
INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE (IH)
Lonestar Alpha is capable of providing a wide variety of Industrial Hygiene Service
using state of the art equipment and depth of experience with IH procedures
NoiseDosimetry TLV+8Hr TWA
Particulates (Total PM 10 PM 50 PM 25)
Combustible Gases (Total Hydrocarbons)
VOCs and SVOCs
Total and Respirable Fibers
Metals and Inorganics
Typical Industrial Hygiene Monitoring
HSE monitoring for corporate or client requirec field data collection
Compliance monitoring for Municipal or Governmental agency requirements
Background monitoring for comparative Environmental studies
HYGIENE AUDITING AND INSPECTIONS
Hygiene Auditing
Hygiene Inspections and Hygiene recommendations
Assisting in ISOHACCP Certifications
Microbiological Sampling and Analysis of Food and Water
Swab sampling and Air Monitoring
Hotel and Industrial HAACP and Hygiene System Implementation
Assisting in Laboratory setup and Accreditations Response monitoring for safety analysis and quality assurance audits
OIL ANALYSIS
Lube Oil
Transformer Oil
Compressor Oil
Diesel
Heavy fuel
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LIST OF CHEMICALENVIRONMENTALMICROBIOLOGICAL TESTS ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY amp ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS
WATER EFFLUENT SEAWATER SOIL SEDIMENT ANALYSIS
Acidity Sulfide Selenium
Alkalinity TDS Silicon
Ammonia Temperature Silver
Bicarbonate Total Hardness Sodium
BOD Total Nitrogen Strontium
Boron Total Organic Carbon Thallium
Chlorite chlorate Potassium
Bromate TSS Tin
Carbonate Turbidity Titanium
Chlorides Aluminum Vanadium
COD Antimony Zink
Color Arsenic Aromatic Volatile Orgabicx (BTEX)
Conductivity Barium Chlorinated Hydrocarbons
Cyanides Beryllium Crude amp Refined Product Fingerprinting
Dissolved Oxygen Cadmium Extractible Organic Halides
Fluoride Calcium Haloacetic Acids
Free Chlorine Chromium Halogenated Volatile Organics
Magnesium Hardness Cobalt Herbicides amp Pesticides
Nitrates Copper Nitroaromatic amp Cyclic Ketones
Nitrites Hexavalent Chromium Organic and Volatile Acids
Oil amp Grease Iron PCBrsquos
Organic Nitrogen Lead Polynuclear Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAH)
pH Lithium Semi Volatile Organic Compounds
Phenols Magnesium Total Organic Halides
Phosphates Mercury Total Petroleum Hydrocarbons (TPH)
Phosphorus Molybdenum Trihalomethanes
Residual Chlorine Nickel Volatile Organic Compounds
Salinity Niobium Pthalate Esters
Sodium Absorption Ratio
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FOOD CHEMICAL AND MICROBIOLOGICAL TEST
Fish and Value added fish products vegetable oils Ketchups Mayonnaise Vinegar Cooked sea
food Cooked Non sea foods Canned foods Vegetables Snacks Ghee Cheese Honey Sweats etc
CHEMICAL ANALYSIS OF FOOD
GIDELINES - OMAN STANDARDGULF STANDARDOther International Standards
TEST METHODS- AOACASTAAOCSISOSASOASTMBS
CHEMICAL ANALYSIS OF FOOD
Protein Cholesterol
Fat content Phosphorous
Vitamins Sodium
Moisture Potassium
Ash Calcium
Dietary Fibre Lead
Sugar Cadmium
Starch Mercury
Saturated Fat Iron
Unsaturated Fat Magnesium
Arsenic Aflatoxins
Moisture content Histamine
Volatile protein Irradiation
Pesticides Sudan Dyes
MICROBIOLOGICAL ANALYSIS OF FOOD
TEST METHODS ndash USFDA BAMAOACCCFRACMMEFISO
GUIDELINES ndash OMANI STANDARDGSOPHLS
MICROBIOLOGICAL ANALYSIS OF FOOD
Aerobic Plate Count Listeria monocytogens
Lactobacillus acidophilus Shelf Life Analysis
Escherichia coli Enterobacteriaceae
Escherichia coli O157 H7 Vibrio parahaemolyticus
Fecal Coliforms Shigella
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Total Coliforms Listeria spp
Staphylococcus aureus Clostridium perfringens
Salmonella Yeast and Mould
Vibrio cholera Vibrio parahaemolyticus
Anaerobic plate count Campylobacter
Histamine Bacillus cereus
Aflatoxin
CHEMISTRY OF CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL
Chemical Analysis of Cement Chemical Analysis of Lime Powder
Heat of Hydration of cement Total Alkalis
Chemical Analysis of Micro silica Chemical Analysis of Ground Granulated Blast
Furnace Slag
Sodium Absorption Ratio Leachibility Tests of Metals from Soil
Testing of Concrete making water Determination of Alkali carbonates amp Bi carbonates
Cation Exchange Capacity of Soil Organic matter content of soil
Mass loss of Ignition of soil Total Sulphate content of soil
Water soluble Sulphate content of soil Water soluble Chloride content of soil
Carbonate content of soil Acid soluble Chloride content of soil
Gypsum content of soil Ammonia content of soil
Total Sulphate content of Aggregates Total Chloride content of Aggregates
Potential Alkali ndash Silica reactivity of Aggregates Water Soluble Chloride Salts in Aggregates
Acid ndash Soluble Material in fine Aggregate Organic impurities in fine Aggregates
Determining the water content of freshly mixed
concrete
Determining the Portland cement content of the
hardened hydraulic cement concrete
Chemical analysis of hardened concrete Sulfate content of hardened concrete
Chemical analysis for metals like steel Chloride content of hardened concrete
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ORE ANALYSIS
Dolomite Ore Iron Ore
Copper Ore Nickel Ore
Chromium Ore Limestone Ore
Manganese Ore Gypsum
Dunite Quartz
STEEL CHEMISTRY
Alloys Brass amp Bronze
Aluminum Alloys Chemical Composition of Steel
ASTM A 262 (Various) Diffused Hydrogen Test
ASTM G 48 (Variou) Purity of Metals
ASTM G 6667 Nickel Alloys
OIL ANALYSIS
Appearance Flash Point Specific Gravity
Ash Content Water content Insoluble pentane
Carbon Conradson Residue Wear Metals Total Acid Number
Kinematic Viscosity Break Down voltage Total Base Number
Dissipation factor Oil Content Viscosity Index
Color Pour Point Flash Point
Copper Corrosion BS amp W Density
Neutralization number Resistivity Interfacial tension
Dissolve gas Sediment Sulphur content
Cloud point Distillation PCB
Oxidation test Gassing
AMBIENT AIR STACK MONITORING
Carbon Dioxide RPM (PM 10 5 25)
Carbon Monoxide Semi Volatile Organic Compounds
Chlorine Content SO2
Hydrogen Sulfide Total Acid Concentration
Lower Explosion Limit Total Hydrocarbon
Oxides of Nitrogen Total Particulate Concentration
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Oxygen Volatile Organic Compounds
Ozone Dioxin amp Furion
INDOOR AIR QUALITY ndash IAQ INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE - IH
Asbestos Bulk Sample Analysis Total amp Respirable Fibers
Asbestos Fiber Concentration in Air Total amp Respirable Particulates
Bacterial amp Microbial Identification Total Plate Count
FungalMould Identification Toxic Vapors
Metals VOC amp SVOC
Noise Monitoring Dosimetry TWA Yeast amp Mould Identification
MICROBIOLOGICAL ANALYSIS OF WATER
Test Method ndash BS ENISOAPHAAWWACMMEF CCFRA
GUIDELINES ndash Omani standardGSOWHODubai Municipality
WATER WASTE WATERINDUSTRIES WATER SOIL
Heterotrophic plate count
Total Coliforms
Escherichia coli
EnterococciFecal streptococci
Pseudomonas aeroginosa Staphylococcus aureus
Legionella spp Nematodes
Sulphate Reducing Bacteria Yeast amp Mould
Salmonella Microscopic observations and interpretations
Vibrio cholera Standard Plate count at 22 o C
Fecal Coliform Clostridium perfringens
Legionella anisa
Legionella Pneumophila serogroup 1
Legionella Pneumophila serogroup 2-14
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MICROBIOLOGICAL ANALYSIS OF PERSONAL SWABSSURFACE SWABSEQUIPMENT
SWABS
Total coliforms
Fecal coliforms
Escherichia coli
Aerobic plate count
Staphylococcus aureus
Yeast and Mould
Salmonella spp
COSMETICS ANALYSIS
HairoilsHair creams Hair shampooBody lotion Chemical DepilinatorsTalcum PowderDeoderants
Toilette soapSkin cream etc As per GSOOS SASO USFDAAOAC Standards
COSMETICS ANALYSIS
Appearance Thermal Stability
Color Total Fat
Odor Lead
Homogenous Cadmium
Texture Nickel
Seperation Chromium
Skin Irritation Test Ethanol insoluble matter
Marking Water insoluble matter
Language Total free Alkali
Instructions for Use Chlorides calculated as NaCl
Warning phrases concerning the product (if any) Saponification Value
Chemical and Physical Tests Free Fatty Acid as Oliec Acid
Moisture Extraneous matter
pH Total Non Acqueos content
Sediment and suspended matter Peroxide value
Alchohol content Total Bacterial count
Formaldehyde Yeast and Mould
Essential oils Pseudomonas aeroginosa
Volatile matter Staphylococcus aureus
Non volatile alcohol matter
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LIST OF CHEMICALENVIRONMENTALMICROBIOLOGICAL EQUIPMENTS
pH Meter Conductivity Meter pH Meters
Dissolved Oxygen Meter Turbidity Meter
Flame Atomic Absorption Spectrometer
FAASGFAAS Hg Analyzer
EDXRF Analyzer ndash Philips MiniPal2
Muffle Air Furnace (1100˚C) Breakdown voltage
ICP- OES Colour apparatus for OIL
GC-MSGC centrifuge
IC Open cup ndashClosed cup Flash point
UV-VIS-NIR Spectrometer HACH TAN delta Resistivity meter
Dissolved gas Analyser ( TOGA) AAS
TAN Titrator Microscope
Copper corrosion Colony Counter
Karl fisher colometric Viscometer
Interfacial tensometer OES
Biological safety Cabinet UV apparatus
Shaker Water bath
Freezer Incubator
Chillier Autoclave
Micro pipetter Vortex
pipetter
Weighing Balance
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KEY STAFF AT CHEMICALMICROBIOLOGICAL LAB
MAJOR CHEMICALENVIRONMENTAL CLIENTS
Client Client
HMR Consultants Dhofar Power Company
Geo-Resources Omani Euro Foods Industries
Al-Safa Environmental Consultancy Al-Hassan Engineering Company
Five Oceans Dawood Contracting Company
Fugro Middle East Natural Resources Consultants
Gulf Mining ICES
Muscat Chromite Sohar Steel LLC
Total Management Trading Construction Materials Industries
Emirates Trading Co Al-Shidhani Refreshments Enterprises
Oman Chromite Oman Aluminium Processing Industries LLC
Muscat Overseas Radisson Blu
National Arabian Gulf International Desalination amp Water Treatment
ASB Group Dhofar Beverages
Majan Mining Company OMASCO
Haya Oman Liquefied Natural Gas Company
Oman Polyproplene Swan Foods LLC
Oman Methanol Bahwan Engineering Co
NAME DESIGNATION EXPERIENCE
P Tejali Lab Manager 17 yrs
Asad Naqvi Chemical Lab Supervisor 17 yrs
OD Sebastian Senior Chemist 32 yrs
Vinu Mohan Senior Microbiologist 7 yrs
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Sohar Aluminum OMIFCO
Oman Refreshment Occidental Mukhaizna LLC
Shangri-La Barr Al Jissa Special Technical Services
ENATO Consolidated Contractors Company
Blue City Northern Minerals Company
Andam International Sweets of Oman
SUR Desalination (Bahwan Veolia Water) Lalbuksh Voltas Engineering Services
STFA Bahwan Veolia Water LLC
Larsen amp Turbo COWI-Larsen
GALFAR Khimji Permoglaze (Oman) LLC
AATCO United Chrome LLC
Interbeton amp Six Construct Oman Flour Mills Company
Douglas OHI Oman National Engineering amp Investment
VALE -Oman Petrogas
BP Oman Sohar aluminium
Siemens-Oman American Embassy
Tawoos Catering Wacasco Catering
MAF DALKIA Al Futtaim amp Sons
Enhance Khimji Ramdas LLC
Oman Oasis National Mineral water CO LLC
Areej Vegetablesamp Oil Derivatives National Pharmaceuticals
Towell Infrastructure Tulip Inn
The Chedi Grand Hyatt
Al Bustan Palace Muscat Holiday INN
Hotel Ibis Park Inn
Radisson Blu Mother Care
Tabreed Taghleef Indusries
NABIL Biscuits ATTCO
Worely parrsion AECOM
Honda Rotem Abensia
Global Gypsum Board Minvest
Global Engineering SteamTech
Mazoom Pharmacy Muscat Pharmacy
IBN- SINA Pharmacy Golden Jood Trading
Sun rise Global Beya Global Muscat
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MECHANICAL CORROSION AND METALLURGICAL TESTING
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Lonestar Alpha has the capability to cater to the physical metallurgical testing requirements of a wide range of
materials and products The testing capability and experience are recognized by reputed organizations like
PDO OXY BP OGC etc and third party inspection agencies Tests are generally carried out to international
standards set by ASTM BS ASME API AWS and others Lonestar Alpha offers quality service to
international standards accurate results and quick turnaround at reasonable cost
Lonestar Alpha Mechanical Metallurgical Corrosion Testing Capabilities Include
Tensile compression Test Vickers Hardness RockwellBrinell Hardness
Impact (Ambient temp to -196degC) BendFlatteningNick Break Test Elevated Temperature
tensile testing
Corrosion Test - ASTM
A262G48G28ASTM A 923
ASTM E 562 Ferrite measurement
by ferritscope Flexure
Proof Load Breaking Load Failure Load
Coating Thickness Coating Continuity Coating Adhesion
MacroMicro Examination Fillet Weld Break Nick Break
HIC SSCC test in accordance with
NACE standards Chemistry by OES
Failure Analysis and
Material Investigation
Chemical analysis of metallic materials of
Fe and Ni base alloys In situ Replica Metallography
Metallic sample collection at
site for chemical analysis
Strand wire testing for mechanical
properties Portable hardness testing Manhole Cover testing
Rubber testing Geo-textile testing HDPE testing
Materials frequently tested include
Metals and alloy products such as plates shapes bares pipes and fittings
Welding procedure qualification test coupons
Welding consumable qualification test coupons
Welder qualification test coupons
Welding procedure test coupons
Steel Bars Wires and Fabric for concrete reinforcement
Galvanized Steel products
Fasteners
Metal Castings
Cemented Carbide Products
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Lonestar Alpha Laboratories offers a wide range of metallurgical services to many diverse industries supported by
an experienced team of metallurgical engineers trained technicians and modern equipment The following
services are offered
o Laboratory Metallography and Microscopy
o Replica and In-situ Metallography
o Corrosion Testing and Evaluation
o Condition Usability and Remaining Life Assessment
o Failure Analysis and Investigation
o Other Services
Laboratory Metallography and Microscopy
Scanning Electron Microscopy
Stereomicroscopy
Energy Dispersive X-ray Analysis
Fractrography
Macrostructural Examination
Microstructural Examination
Microhardness Evaluation
Replica and In-situ Metallography
In-situ Replica Metallography
Replication of Fractures
Replication of Surface Features
Corrosion Testing and Evaluation
Lonestar Alpha is equipped to undertake corrosion testing and evaluation in accordance with NACE and ASTM
standards for qualification of materials used in corrosive environments which include sea water brine blackish
water and sour service The following tests are conducted
Resistance to Pitting and Crevice Corrosion
Susceptibility to Intergranular Corrosion Attack
Resistance to Sulfide Stress Cracking (SSC)
Resistance to Hydrogen Induced Cracking (HIC)
Examination of Scales and Corrosion Products
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Condition Usability and Remaining Life Assessment
Periodic inspections serve to identify degradation processes at an early stage and thereby provide necessary
information for assessment of condition usability and remaining life Further the initiation of timely repair or
replacement actions substantially reduced or eliminates costly capital and downtime losses
Lonestar has the capability and experience to perform comprehensive inspections necessary for condition
usability and remaining life assessment of a wide range of materials and components used in structures plants and
operating equipment
Power plant and auxiliary boiler tubes headers and connectors
Turbine nozzles vanes combustor lines and casings
Oil and gas processing equipment and components
Equipment and components of marineoffshore structures
Drilling and downhole equipment and components
Engine Components
Failure Analysis and Investigation
Supported by its integrated analytical facilities and the diverse professional capabilities of its staff Lonestar has
for the last several years provided accurate and timely analyses and investigations into failures of components
Reports include comprehensive photographic documentation of observations discussions of findings conclusions
on the mechanism and root cause of failure
Other Services
Lonestar offer assistance in the following areas
Material selection for intended service
Preparation of material testing and inspection procedures
Study of failure mechanisms of complex systems
Troubleshooting
Research and development
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LIST OF METALLURGY TESTS
LIST OF METALLURGY LAB EQUIPMENTS Instron Universal Tensile Tester Lathe Machine
Satec Charpy Impact testing machine Charpy Broaching Machine
Forcipol Bend Testing machine Gas Cutting Gear
Olympus Metallurgical Microscope Carl Zeiss
microscope upto 1600X
Stereo Microscope
Metlabcorp Micro Polisher Digital Verniers
Automatic Polishing machine Digital Micrometers
Water Chiller Bath Coating thickness Meter
Optorama Shadowgraph Holiday detector
Digital thermometers Band Saw Machine
Vickers hardness tester Hack Saw Machine
Fischer Ferritscope Universal Milling Machine
STEEL REBARS EXOTIC MATERIAL
Tensile Tests Bend Tests
Elevated Temperature Tensiles Rebar Tensile Bend and Rebend
Proof Load test Fracture Test
Macro Preparation amp Examination Coating thickness test Holiday Detection Test
Peel Off Test Vickers Rockwell Hardness Survey
Charpy Impact Test Micro Examination with photograph
Ferrite Count (Point Count method) - count Ferrite Content (Magnetic Method) - spots
A262 Test Practice CE ASTM G48ASTM G28 tests
SSCC Test HIC Test
Chemical Analysis XRD EDXRF Analysis
SEMEDS Analysis Detailed Failure Investigation Material investigation
CTOD In-situ Replica Metallography
Strand Wire Tensile Test Manhole Cover Compression Test
Ring Stiffness Test GRE Rubber Plastic Geo-textile Tensile testing
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KEY STAFF AT METALLURGY LAB
Anil Vashishta Pratik Raval Sasikumar Isehaq Chezian
NAME DESIGNATION QUALIFICATION EXPERIENCE
Anil Vashishta Operations Manager
Metallurgical Head
BE Metallurgical
Engineering 24 years
Pratik Raval Test House Supervisor BE Mechanical
Engineering 10 years
KSasikumar Senior Metallurgist BE Metallurgical
Engineering 14 years
GChezhian Metallurgist BE Metallurgical
Engineering 06 years
Ishaq Al Harassi Senior Engineer BE Mechanical
Engineering 08 years
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BRANCHES amp CONTACTS
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LONESTAR ALPHA LABORATORIES BRANCHES amp CONTACTS
Website
wwwlonestaralphacom
General Email infolonestaralphacom
Branches
Muscat (Central Laboratory) PO Box 1197 PC 130 Azaiba ndash Muscat Sultanate of Oman
Tel +968 24501524 24505590
Fax +968 24503814
Email muscatlablonestaralphacom
Muscat (Chemistry Environmental) PO Box 1197 PC 130 Azaiba ndash Muscat Sultanate of Oman
Tel +968 24504206 24504924
Fax +968 24502635
Email chemlablonestaralphacom
Muscat (Micro-biology) PO Box 1197 PC 130 Azaiba ndash Muscat Sultanate of Oman
Tel +968 24504206 24504924
Fax +968 24502635
Email microlablonestaralphacom
Sohar PO Box 84 PC 327 Sohar Industrial Estate Sohar ndash Sultanate of Oman
Tel +968 26751775 26751920 26751976
Fax +968 26751331
Email civilsoharlonestaralphacom
Duqm Tel +968 99278040 92303290
Fax +968 24503814
Email duqmlablonestaralphacom
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Salalah
Tel +968 2321 3390 +968 92038358
Fax +968 2321 3391
Email salalahlablonestaralphacom
Key Personals
Administration
Dawood Al-Harrasi
Chief Executive Officer
+968 91111411 dawoodalharrasilonestaralphacom
Saif Al-Harthi
Business Development Manager
+968 90122471 saifalharthylonestaralphacom
Santosh Elapanda
QHSE Manager
+968 99881224 santoshelapandalonestaralphacom
Moncy Thomas
Finance HR amp Admin Manager
+968 99221293 moncythomaslonestaralphacom
Operations
Anil Vashishta
Operations Manager Metallurgical Head
+968 99866907 anilvashishtalonestaralphacom
Civil Engineering Material Lab Hukam Chand
Civil Engineering Country Manager - Civil
+968 99445354 hukamchandlonestaralphacom
Naresh Paladugu
Civil Engineering Technical Manager - Civil
+968 99063458 nareshpaladugulonestaralphacom
Rakesh
Civil Engineering Lab Manager - Sohar Lab
+968 92869691 civilsoharlonestaralphacom
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FrancisMD
Civil Engineering Lab Manager ndash Salalah Lab
+968 92038358 Salalahlablonestaralphacom
Tomiyo
Civil Engineering Senior Lab Technician - Duqm Lab
+968 99278040 duqmlablonestaralphacom
Geotechnical Engineering Lab
J Pavan Kumar
Geotechnical Engineering Sr Geotechnical engineer
+968 99887852 ameerudeenlonestaralphacom
Chemical Microbiology amp Environmental Lab
P Tejali
Chemical Microbiology amp Environmental Engineering Lab Manager
+968 99887834 tejaliparsekarlonestaralphacom
Asad
Chemical amp Environmental Engineering Assistant Manager Chemistry
+968 99884612 asadnaqvilonestaralphacom
Vinu Mohan
Food amp Microbiology Testing
+968 99248181 vinumohanlonestaralphacom
Metallurgy Lab
Email metlablonestaralphacom
Anil Vashishta
Metallurgy Lab Manager Metallurgy
+968 99866907 anilvashishtalonestaralphacom
Pratik Raval
Metallurgy Lab Test House Supervisor
+968 99880633 pratikravallonestaralphacom
Sasi Kumar
Metallurgy Lab Senior Metallurgist
+968 99843415 sasikumarlonestaralphacom
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LOCATION MAPS
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1 MUSCAT
2 Muscat ndash Chemistry Lab
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3 SOHAR
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4 DUQM
5 SALALAH
Registered with Directorate General for Specification amp measurements
Approved by PDO ISOIEC 170252005 Certified by SGS for ISO 9001
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DESCO SP4500S Rigs DESCO SP3500S Rigs
Site Work Photographs
GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION ndash AREA A B amp C at Duqm
Client SEZAD Consultant SQU
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GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION ndash Yibal Khuff Project at Yibal
Client Galfar Engg amp Cont Consultant PDO
GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION ndash Inclined Coring at Chromite Mine near Sumail
Client Arabian Gulf Trading
GEOTEC
HNICAL INVESTIGATION ndash Oman National Railway Project
Segments 2 amp 6
Client MOTC Consultant Italferr SpA
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GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION FOR
BARKA WATER RESERVOIR EXPANSION
Client Galfar Consultant Mott Mac Donald
SUBSURFACE INVESTIGATION BIDBID-SUR ROAD
SECTION 1
Client MOTC Consultant Dar Al Handasah Shair amp Partners
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GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION FOR SEEB-CORNICHE ROAD
IMPROVEMENT BRIDGE 6 MUSCAT
Client Muscat Municipality Consultant Atkins
GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION FOR 132KV OHL FROM DANK
TO AL HAIL amp 132KV OHL FROM SIBETHA TO BURAIMI
Client CivilCo Consultant Mott Mac Donald Energoprojekt
GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION FOR FLOOD PROTECTION DAMS
SHINAZ AREA ndash HATTA-A HATTA-B FAYDH amp BIDAH
Client MRMWR Consultant Fitchner amp Renardet
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DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF FLYOVER WIDENING AND JUNCTION IMPROVEMENTS AT AL ATHAIBA INTERCHANGE
Client Muscat Municipality Consultant Parsons
DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF THIRD LANING OF MAIN ROAD FROM AL MAWELAH INTERCHANGE TO BAIT AL BARKHA RA
Client Muscat Municipality Consultant Parsons
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SURVEYING WITH TOTAL STATION EQUIPMENT FOR
GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING PURPOSES
ELECTRICAL RESISTIVITY TEST
RESISTIVITY MAPPING amp RESISTIVITY PROFILING
PIEZOMETER INSTALLATION INCLINED DRILLING WITH PACKER TEST
CHEMICALENVIRONMENTAL amp
MICROBIOLOGICAL TESTING
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Lonestar Alpha Lab provides a full range of chemical environmental and microbiological analytical services to
industrial engineeringconsulting and government clients throughout the Sultanate of Oman Lonestar Alpha
analytical expertise includes organic and inorganic analyses of water soil air food and many other matrices The
lab production capability capacity and advancement of instrumentation ensure the reliability and performance
needed to successfully deliver major analytical projects Instruments are dedicated to specific matrices and
analyses to prevent cross contamination Our reports are fully supported by QAQC deliverables designed to meet
the requirements of the regulatory program for which the data will be utilized Our reports are designed for ease-
of-results interpretation as well as efficient validation of the support data
TESTING DIFFERENT MATRICES
DomesticFormationGroundReclamation Water
Desalination Water amp Marine Samples
Marine Life
Plant Tissue
Reverse Osmosis
Soils amp Sediments
Food Products
Metal Samples
Concrete Products
CHEMICALENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS
WaterWastewater Metallic Constituents
WaterWastewater Organic Constituents
Water Cations amp Anions
Ambient Air Quality Monitoring
Stack amp Process Emission Monitoring
Indoor Air Quality
Contamination Pollution Studies Environmental Chemistry organics inorganics metals
Analytical chemistry using AAS XRF OES IRC and wet chemistry
Noise amp Vibration Monitoring
Microbiological Analysis
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AMBIENT AIR amp STACK EMISSION MONITORING
CO amp CO2
Hydrogen Sulfide
Hydrocarbons
Metal Particulates
NOx SOx
Oxygen
Volatile Organic Compounds
Dioxin amp Furion
MICROBIOLOGICAL AIR QUALITY MONITORING
Bacteria(CFUm3
Moulds (CFUm3)
Identification of Microorganisms up to Species level
INDOOR AIR QUALITY (IAQ)
Lonestar Alpha leads the way in Indoor Air Quality Services with our dedicated team of field staff and the latest
equipment We are equipped to investigate chemical and biological exposure situations
IAQ Air Monitoring Services
VOCs and SVOCs
Fungal Mold Indentification Quantification
Total Respirable Particulates
Toxic Vapors
Sick Building Syndrome
Bacterial Indentification Quantification
Typical IAQ Surveys
IAQ profile for preliminary building study
Baseline IAQ monitoring
Mold Fungal contamination monitoring using spore trap sampling devices
Compliance monitoring for municipal amp Government enviromental agencies
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HSE monitoring for critical response of environmental hazards
INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE (IH)
Lonestar Alpha is capable of providing a wide variety of Industrial Hygiene Service
using state of the art equipment and depth of experience with IH procedures
NoiseDosimetry TLV+8Hr TWA
Particulates (Total PM 10 PM 50 PM 25)
Combustible Gases (Total Hydrocarbons)
VOCs and SVOCs
Total and Respirable Fibers
Metals and Inorganics
Typical Industrial Hygiene Monitoring
HSE monitoring for corporate or client requirec field data collection
Compliance monitoring for Municipal or Governmental agency requirements
Background monitoring for comparative Environmental studies
HYGIENE AUDITING AND INSPECTIONS
Hygiene Auditing
Hygiene Inspections and Hygiene recommendations
Assisting in ISOHACCP Certifications
Microbiological Sampling and Analysis of Food and Water
Swab sampling and Air Monitoring
Hotel and Industrial HAACP and Hygiene System Implementation
Assisting in Laboratory setup and Accreditations Response monitoring for safety analysis and quality assurance audits
OIL ANALYSIS
Lube Oil
Transformer Oil
Compressor Oil
Diesel
Heavy fuel
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LIST OF CHEMICALENVIRONMENTALMICROBIOLOGICAL TESTS ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY amp ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS
WATER EFFLUENT SEAWATER SOIL SEDIMENT ANALYSIS
Acidity Sulfide Selenium
Alkalinity TDS Silicon
Ammonia Temperature Silver
Bicarbonate Total Hardness Sodium
BOD Total Nitrogen Strontium
Boron Total Organic Carbon Thallium
Chlorite chlorate Potassium
Bromate TSS Tin
Carbonate Turbidity Titanium
Chlorides Aluminum Vanadium
COD Antimony Zink
Color Arsenic Aromatic Volatile Orgabicx (BTEX)
Conductivity Barium Chlorinated Hydrocarbons
Cyanides Beryllium Crude amp Refined Product Fingerprinting
Dissolved Oxygen Cadmium Extractible Organic Halides
Fluoride Calcium Haloacetic Acids
Free Chlorine Chromium Halogenated Volatile Organics
Magnesium Hardness Cobalt Herbicides amp Pesticides
Nitrates Copper Nitroaromatic amp Cyclic Ketones
Nitrites Hexavalent Chromium Organic and Volatile Acids
Oil amp Grease Iron PCBrsquos
Organic Nitrogen Lead Polynuclear Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAH)
pH Lithium Semi Volatile Organic Compounds
Phenols Magnesium Total Organic Halides
Phosphates Mercury Total Petroleum Hydrocarbons (TPH)
Phosphorus Molybdenum Trihalomethanes
Residual Chlorine Nickel Volatile Organic Compounds
Salinity Niobium Pthalate Esters
Sodium Absorption Ratio
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FOOD CHEMICAL AND MICROBIOLOGICAL TEST
Fish and Value added fish products vegetable oils Ketchups Mayonnaise Vinegar Cooked sea
food Cooked Non sea foods Canned foods Vegetables Snacks Ghee Cheese Honey Sweats etc
CHEMICAL ANALYSIS OF FOOD
GIDELINES - OMAN STANDARDGULF STANDARDOther International Standards
TEST METHODS- AOACASTAAOCSISOSASOASTMBS
CHEMICAL ANALYSIS OF FOOD
Protein Cholesterol
Fat content Phosphorous
Vitamins Sodium
Moisture Potassium
Ash Calcium
Dietary Fibre Lead
Sugar Cadmium
Starch Mercury
Saturated Fat Iron
Unsaturated Fat Magnesium
Arsenic Aflatoxins
Moisture content Histamine
Volatile protein Irradiation
Pesticides Sudan Dyes
MICROBIOLOGICAL ANALYSIS OF FOOD
TEST METHODS ndash USFDA BAMAOACCCFRACMMEFISO
GUIDELINES ndash OMANI STANDARDGSOPHLS
MICROBIOLOGICAL ANALYSIS OF FOOD
Aerobic Plate Count Listeria monocytogens
Lactobacillus acidophilus Shelf Life Analysis
Escherichia coli Enterobacteriaceae
Escherichia coli O157 H7 Vibrio parahaemolyticus
Fecal Coliforms Shigella
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Total Coliforms Listeria spp
Staphylococcus aureus Clostridium perfringens
Salmonella Yeast and Mould
Vibrio cholera Vibrio parahaemolyticus
Anaerobic plate count Campylobacter
Histamine Bacillus cereus
Aflatoxin
CHEMISTRY OF CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL
Chemical Analysis of Cement Chemical Analysis of Lime Powder
Heat of Hydration of cement Total Alkalis
Chemical Analysis of Micro silica Chemical Analysis of Ground Granulated Blast
Furnace Slag
Sodium Absorption Ratio Leachibility Tests of Metals from Soil
Testing of Concrete making water Determination of Alkali carbonates amp Bi carbonates
Cation Exchange Capacity of Soil Organic matter content of soil
Mass loss of Ignition of soil Total Sulphate content of soil
Water soluble Sulphate content of soil Water soluble Chloride content of soil
Carbonate content of soil Acid soluble Chloride content of soil
Gypsum content of soil Ammonia content of soil
Total Sulphate content of Aggregates Total Chloride content of Aggregates
Potential Alkali ndash Silica reactivity of Aggregates Water Soluble Chloride Salts in Aggregates
Acid ndash Soluble Material in fine Aggregate Organic impurities in fine Aggregates
Determining the water content of freshly mixed
concrete
Determining the Portland cement content of the
hardened hydraulic cement concrete
Chemical analysis of hardened concrete Sulfate content of hardened concrete
Chemical analysis for metals like steel Chloride content of hardened concrete
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ORE ANALYSIS
Dolomite Ore Iron Ore
Copper Ore Nickel Ore
Chromium Ore Limestone Ore
Manganese Ore Gypsum
Dunite Quartz
STEEL CHEMISTRY
Alloys Brass amp Bronze
Aluminum Alloys Chemical Composition of Steel
ASTM A 262 (Various) Diffused Hydrogen Test
ASTM G 48 (Variou) Purity of Metals
ASTM G 6667 Nickel Alloys
OIL ANALYSIS
Appearance Flash Point Specific Gravity
Ash Content Water content Insoluble pentane
Carbon Conradson Residue Wear Metals Total Acid Number
Kinematic Viscosity Break Down voltage Total Base Number
Dissipation factor Oil Content Viscosity Index
Color Pour Point Flash Point
Copper Corrosion BS amp W Density
Neutralization number Resistivity Interfacial tension
Dissolve gas Sediment Sulphur content
Cloud point Distillation PCB
Oxidation test Gassing
AMBIENT AIR STACK MONITORING
Carbon Dioxide RPM (PM 10 5 25)
Carbon Monoxide Semi Volatile Organic Compounds
Chlorine Content SO2
Hydrogen Sulfide Total Acid Concentration
Lower Explosion Limit Total Hydrocarbon
Oxides of Nitrogen Total Particulate Concentration
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Oxygen Volatile Organic Compounds
Ozone Dioxin amp Furion
INDOOR AIR QUALITY ndash IAQ INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE - IH
Asbestos Bulk Sample Analysis Total amp Respirable Fibers
Asbestos Fiber Concentration in Air Total amp Respirable Particulates
Bacterial amp Microbial Identification Total Plate Count
FungalMould Identification Toxic Vapors
Metals VOC amp SVOC
Noise Monitoring Dosimetry TWA Yeast amp Mould Identification
MICROBIOLOGICAL ANALYSIS OF WATER
Test Method ndash BS ENISOAPHAAWWACMMEF CCFRA
GUIDELINES ndash Omani standardGSOWHODubai Municipality
WATER WASTE WATERINDUSTRIES WATER SOIL
Heterotrophic plate count
Total Coliforms
Escherichia coli
EnterococciFecal streptococci
Pseudomonas aeroginosa Staphylococcus aureus
Legionella spp Nematodes
Sulphate Reducing Bacteria Yeast amp Mould
Salmonella Microscopic observations and interpretations
Vibrio cholera Standard Plate count at 22 o C
Fecal Coliform Clostridium perfringens
Legionella anisa
Legionella Pneumophila serogroup 1
Legionella Pneumophila serogroup 2-14
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MICROBIOLOGICAL ANALYSIS OF PERSONAL SWABSSURFACE SWABSEQUIPMENT
SWABS
Total coliforms
Fecal coliforms
Escherichia coli
Aerobic plate count
Staphylococcus aureus
Yeast and Mould
Salmonella spp
COSMETICS ANALYSIS
HairoilsHair creams Hair shampooBody lotion Chemical DepilinatorsTalcum PowderDeoderants
Toilette soapSkin cream etc As per GSOOS SASO USFDAAOAC Standards
COSMETICS ANALYSIS
Appearance Thermal Stability
Color Total Fat
Odor Lead
Homogenous Cadmium
Texture Nickel
Seperation Chromium
Skin Irritation Test Ethanol insoluble matter
Marking Water insoluble matter
Language Total free Alkali
Instructions for Use Chlorides calculated as NaCl
Warning phrases concerning the product (if any) Saponification Value
Chemical and Physical Tests Free Fatty Acid as Oliec Acid
Moisture Extraneous matter
pH Total Non Acqueos content
Sediment and suspended matter Peroxide value
Alchohol content Total Bacterial count
Formaldehyde Yeast and Mould
Essential oils Pseudomonas aeroginosa
Volatile matter Staphylococcus aureus
Non volatile alcohol matter
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LIST OF CHEMICALENVIRONMENTALMICROBIOLOGICAL EQUIPMENTS
pH Meter Conductivity Meter pH Meters
Dissolved Oxygen Meter Turbidity Meter
Flame Atomic Absorption Spectrometer
FAASGFAAS Hg Analyzer
EDXRF Analyzer ndash Philips MiniPal2
Muffle Air Furnace (1100˚C) Breakdown voltage
ICP- OES Colour apparatus for OIL
GC-MSGC centrifuge
IC Open cup ndashClosed cup Flash point
UV-VIS-NIR Spectrometer HACH TAN delta Resistivity meter
Dissolved gas Analyser ( TOGA) AAS
TAN Titrator Microscope
Copper corrosion Colony Counter
Karl fisher colometric Viscometer
Interfacial tensometer OES
Biological safety Cabinet UV apparatus
Shaker Water bath
Freezer Incubator
Chillier Autoclave
Micro pipetter Vortex
pipetter
Weighing Balance
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KEY STAFF AT CHEMICALMICROBIOLOGICAL LAB
MAJOR CHEMICALENVIRONMENTAL CLIENTS
Client Client
HMR Consultants Dhofar Power Company
Geo-Resources Omani Euro Foods Industries
Al-Safa Environmental Consultancy Al-Hassan Engineering Company
Five Oceans Dawood Contracting Company
Fugro Middle East Natural Resources Consultants
Gulf Mining ICES
Muscat Chromite Sohar Steel LLC
Total Management Trading Construction Materials Industries
Emirates Trading Co Al-Shidhani Refreshments Enterprises
Oman Chromite Oman Aluminium Processing Industries LLC
Muscat Overseas Radisson Blu
National Arabian Gulf International Desalination amp Water Treatment
ASB Group Dhofar Beverages
Majan Mining Company OMASCO
Haya Oman Liquefied Natural Gas Company
Oman Polyproplene Swan Foods LLC
Oman Methanol Bahwan Engineering Co
NAME DESIGNATION EXPERIENCE
P Tejali Lab Manager 17 yrs
Asad Naqvi Chemical Lab Supervisor 17 yrs
OD Sebastian Senior Chemist 32 yrs
Vinu Mohan Senior Microbiologist 7 yrs
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Sohar Aluminum OMIFCO
Oman Refreshment Occidental Mukhaizna LLC
Shangri-La Barr Al Jissa Special Technical Services
ENATO Consolidated Contractors Company
Blue City Northern Minerals Company
Andam International Sweets of Oman
SUR Desalination (Bahwan Veolia Water) Lalbuksh Voltas Engineering Services
STFA Bahwan Veolia Water LLC
Larsen amp Turbo COWI-Larsen
GALFAR Khimji Permoglaze (Oman) LLC
AATCO United Chrome LLC
Interbeton amp Six Construct Oman Flour Mills Company
Douglas OHI Oman National Engineering amp Investment
VALE -Oman Petrogas
BP Oman Sohar aluminium
Siemens-Oman American Embassy
Tawoos Catering Wacasco Catering
MAF DALKIA Al Futtaim amp Sons
Enhance Khimji Ramdas LLC
Oman Oasis National Mineral water CO LLC
Areej Vegetablesamp Oil Derivatives National Pharmaceuticals
Towell Infrastructure Tulip Inn
The Chedi Grand Hyatt
Al Bustan Palace Muscat Holiday INN
Hotel Ibis Park Inn
Radisson Blu Mother Care
Tabreed Taghleef Indusries
NABIL Biscuits ATTCO
Worely parrsion AECOM
Honda Rotem Abensia
Global Gypsum Board Minvest
Global Engineering SteamTech
Mazoom Pharmacy Muscat Pharmacy
IBN- SINA Pharmacy Golden Jood Trading
Sun rise Global Beya Global Muscat
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MECHANICAL CORROSION AND METALLURGICAL TESTING
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Lonestar Alpha has the capability to cater to the physical metallurgical testing requirements of a wide range of
materials and products The testing capability and experience are recognized by reputed organizations like
PDO OXY BP OGC etc and third party inspection agencies Tests are generally carried out to international
standards set by ASTM BS ASME API AWS and others Lonestar Alpha offers quality service to
international standards accurate results and quick turnaround at reasonable cost
Lonestar Alpha Mechanical Metallurgical Corrosion Testing Capabilities Include
Tensile compression Test Vickers Hardness RockwellBrinell Hardness
Impact (Ambient temp to -196degC) BendFlatteningNick Break Test Elevated Temperature
tensile testing
Corrosion Test - ASTM
A262G48G28ASTM A 923
ASTM E 562 Ferrite measurement
by ferritscope Flexure
Proof Load Breaking Load Failure Load
Coating Thickness Coating Continuity Coating Adhesion
MacroMicro Examination Fillet Weld Break Nick Break
HIC SSCC test in accordance with
NACE standards Chemistry by OES
Failure Analysis and
Material Investigation
Chemical analysis of metallic materials of
Fe and Ni base alloys In situ Replica Metallography
Metallic sample collection at
site for chemical analysis
Strand wire testing for mechanical
properties Portable hardness testing Manhole Cover testing
Rubber testing Geo-textile testing HDPE testing
Materials frequently tested include
Metals and alloy products such as plates shapes bares pipes and fittings
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Welding consumable qualification test coupons
Welder qualification test coupons
Welding procedure test coupons
Steel Bars Wires and Fabric for concrete reinforcement
Galvanized Steel products
Fasteners
Metal Castings
Cemented Carbide Products
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Lonestar Alpha Laboratories offers a wide range of metallurgical services to many diverse industries supported by
an experienced team of metallurgical engineers trained technicians and modern equipment The following
services are offered
o Laboratory Metallography and Microscopy
o Replica and In-situ Metallography
o Corrosion Testing and Evaluation
o Condition Usability and Remaining Life Assessment
o Failure Analysis and Investigation
o Other Services
Laboratory Metallography and Microscopy
Scanning Electron Microscopy
Stereomicroscopy
Energy Dispersive X-ray Analysis
Fractrography
Macrostructural Examination
Microstructural Examination
Microhardness Evaluation
Replica and In-situ Metallography
In-situ Replica Metallography
Replication of Fractures
Replication of Surface Features
Corrosion Testing and Evaluation
Lonestar Alpha is equipped to undertake corrosion testing and evaluation in accordance with NACE and ASTM
standards for qualification of materials used in corrosive environments which include sea water brine blackish
water and sour service The following tests are conducted
Resistance to Pitting and Crevice Corrosion
Susceptibility to Intergranular Corrosion Attack
Resistance to Sulfide Stress Cracking (SSC)
Resistance to Hydrogen Induced Cracking (HIC)
Examination of Scales and Corrosion Products
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Condition Usability and Remaining Life Assessment
Periodic inspections serve to identify degradation processes at an early stage and thereby provide necessary
information for assessment of condition usability and remaining life Further the initiation of timely repair or
replacement actions substantially reduced or eliminates costly capital and downtime losses
Lonestar has the capability and experience to perform comprehensive inspections necessary for condition
usability and remaining life assessment of a wide range of materials and components used in structures plants and
operating equipment
Power plant and auxiliary boiler tubes headers and connectors
Turbine nozzles vanes combustor lines and casings
Oil and gas processing equipment and components
Equipment and components of marineoffshore structures
Drilling and downhole equipment and components
Engine Components
Failure Analysis and Investigation
Supported by its integrated analytical facilities and the diverse professional capabilities of its staff Lonestar has
for the last several years provided accurate and timely analyses and investigations into failures of components
Reports include comprehensive photographic documentation of observations discussions of findings conclusions
on the mechanism and root cause of failure
Other Services
Lonestar offer assistance in the following areas
Material selection for intended service
Preparation of material testing and inspection procedures
Study of failure mechanisms of complex systems
Troubleshooting
Research and development
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LIST OF METALLURGY TESTS
LIST OF METALLURGY LAB EQUIPMENTS Instron Universal Tensile Tester Lathe Machine
Satec Charpy Impact testing machine Charpy Broaching Machine
Forcipol Bend Testing machine Gas Cutting Gear
Olympus Metallurgical Microscope Carl Zeiss
microscope upto 1600X
Stereo Microscope
Metlabcorp Micro Polisher Digital Verniers
Automatic Polishing machine Digital Micrometers
Water Chiller Bath Coating thickness Meter
Optorama Shadowgraph Holiday detector
Digital thermometers Band Saw Machine
Vickers hardness tester Hack Saw Machine
Fischer Ferritscope Universal Milling Machine
STEEL REBARS EXOTIC MATERIAL
Tensile Tests Bend Tests
Elevated Temperature Tensiles Rebar Tensile Bend and Rebend
Proof Load test Fracture Test
Macro Preparation amp Examination Coating thickness test Holiday Detection Test
Peel Off Test Vickers Rockwell Hardness Survey
Charpy Impact Test Micro Examination with photograph
Ferrite Count (Point Count method) - count Ferrite Content (Magnetic Method) - spots
A262 Test Practice CE ASTM G48ASTM G28 tests
SSCC Test HIC Test
Chemical Analysis XRD EDXRF Analysis
SEMEDS Analysis Detailed Failure Investigation Material investigation
CTOD In-situ Replica Metallography
Strand Wire Tensile Test Manhole Cover Compression Test
Ring Stiffness Test GRE Rubber Plastic Geo-textile Tensile testing
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KEY STAFF AT METALLURGY LAB
Anil Vashishta Pratik Raval Sasikumar Isehaq Chezian
NAME DESIGNATION QUALIFICATION EXPERIENCE
Anil Vashishta Operations Manager
Metallurgical Head
BE Metallurgical
Engineering 24 years
Pratik Raval Test House Supervisor BE Mechanical
Engineering 10 years
KSasikumar Senior Metallurgist BE Metallurgical
Engineering 14 years
GChezhian Metallurgist BE Metallurgical
Engineering 06 years
Ishaq Al Harassi Senior Engineer BE Mechanical
Engineering 08 years
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BRANCHES amp CONTACTS
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LONESTAR ALPHA LABORATORIES BRANCHES amp CONTACTS
Website
wwwlonestaralphacom
General Email infolonestaralphacom
Branches
Muscat (Central Laboratory) PO Box 1197 PC 130 Azaiba ndash Muscat Sultanate of Oman
Tel +968 24501524 24505590
Fax +968 24503814
Email muscatlablonestaralphacom
Muscat (Chemistry Environmental) PO Box 1197 PC 130 Azaiba ndash Muscat Sultanate of Oman
Tel +968 24504206 24504924
Fax +968 24502635
Email chemlablonestaralphacom
Muscat (Micro-biology) PO Box 1197 PC 130 Azaiba ndash Muscat Sultanate of Oman
Tel +968 24504206 24504924
Fax +968 24502635
Email microlablonestaralphacom
Sohar PO Box 84 PC 327 Sohar Industrial Estate Sohar ndash Sultanate of Oman
Tel +968 26751775 26751920 26751976
Fax +968 26751331
Email civilsoharlonestaralphacom
Duqm Tel +968 99278040 92303290
Fax +968 24503814
Email duqmlablonestaralphacom
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Salalah
Tel +968 2321 3390 +968 92038358
Fax +968 2321 3391
Email salalahlablonestaralphacom
Key Personals
Administration
Dawood Al-Harrasi
Chief Executive Officer
+968 91111411 dawoodalharrasilonestaralphacom
Saif Al-Harthi
Business Development Manager
+968 90122471 saifalharthylonestaralphacom
Santosh Elapanda
QHSE Manager
+968 99881224 santoshelapandalonestaralphacom
Moncy Thomas
Finance HR amp Admin Manager
+968 99221293 moncythomaslonestaralphacom
Operations
Anil Vashishta
Operations Manager Metallurgical Head
+968 99866907 anilvashishtalonestaralphacom
Civil Engineering Material Lab Hukam Chand
Civil Engineering Country Manager - Civil
+968 99445354 hukamchandlonestaralphacom
Naresh Paladugu
Civil Engineering Technical Manager - Civil
+968 99063458 nareshpaladugulonestaralphacom
Rakesh
Civil Engineering Lab Manager - Sohar Lab
+968 92869691 civilsoharlonestaralphacom
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FrancisMD
Civil Engineering Lab Manager ndash Salalah Lab
+968 92038358 Salalahlablonestaralphacom
Tomiyo
Civil Engineering Senior Lab Technician - Duqm Lab
+968 99278040 duqmlablonestaralphacom
Geotechnical Engineering Lab
J Pavan Kumar
Geotechnical Engineering Sr Geotechnical engineer
+968 99887852 ameerudeenlonestaralphacom
Chemical Microbiology amp Environmental Lab
P Tejali
Chemical Microbiology amp Environmental Engineering Lab Manager
+968 99887834 tejaliparsekarlonestaralphacom
Asad
Chemical amp Environmental Engineering Assistant Manager Chemistry
+968 99884612 asadnaqvilonestaralphacom
Vinu Mohan
Food amp Microbiology Testing
+968 99248181 vinumohanlonestaralphacom
Metallurgy Lab
Email metlablonestaralphacom
Anil Vashishta
Metallurgy Lab Manager Metallurgy
+968 99866907 anilvashishtalonestaralphacom
Pratik Raval
Metallurgy Lab Test House Supervisor
+968 99880633 pratikravallonestaralphacom
Sasi Kumar
Metallurgy Lab Senior Metallurgist
+968 99843415 sasikumarlonestaralphacom
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LOCATION MAPS
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1 MUSCAT
2 Muscat ndash Chemistry Lab
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3 SOHAR
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4 DUQM
5 SALALAH
Registered with Directorate General for Specification amp measurements
Approved by PDO ISOIEC 170252005 Certified by SGS for ISO 9001
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GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION ndash Yibal Khuff Project at Yibal
Client Galfar Engg amp Cont Consultant PDO
GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION ndash Inclined Coring at Chromite Mine near Sumail
Client Arabian Gulf Trading
GEOTEC
HNICAL INVESTIGATION ndash Oman National Railway Project
Segments 2 amp 6
Client MOTC Consultant Italferr SpA
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GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION FOR
BARKA WATER RESERVOIR EXPANSION
Client Galfar Consultant Mott Mac Donald
SUBSURFACE INVESTIGATION BIDBID-SUR ROAD
SECTION 1
Client MOTC Consultant Dar Al Handasah Shair amp Partners
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GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION FOR SEEB-CORNICHE ROAD
IMPROVEMENT BRIDGE 6 MUSCAT
Client Muscat Municipality Consultant Atkins
GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION FOR 132KV OHL FROM DANK
TO AL HAIL amp 132KV OHL FROM SIBETHA TO BURAIMI
Client CivilCo Consultant Mott Mac Donald Energoprojekt
GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION FOR FLOOD PROTECTION DAMS
SHINAZ AREA ndash HATTA-A HATTA-B FAYDH amp BIDAH
Client MRMWR Consultant Fitchner amp Renardet
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DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF FLYOVER WIDENING AND JUNCTION IMPROVEMENTS AT AL ATHAIBA INTERCHANGE
Client Muscat Municipality Consultant Parsons
DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF THIRD LANING OF MAIN ROAD FROM AL MAWELAH INTERCHANGE TO BAIT AL BARKHA RA
Client Muscat Municipality Consultant Parsons
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SURVEYING WITH TOTAL STATION EQUIPMENT FOR
GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING PURPOSES
ELECTRICAL RESISTIVITY TEST
RESISTIVITY MAPPING amp RESISTIVITY PROFILING
PIEZOMETER INSTALLATION INCLINED DRILLING WITH PACKER TEST
CHEMICALENVIRONMENTAL amp
MICROBIOLOGICAL TESTING
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Lonestar Alpha Lab provides a full range of chemical environmental and microbiological analytical services to
industrial engineeringconsulting and government clients throughout the Sultanate of Oman Lonestar Alpha
analytical expertise includes organic and inorganic analyses of water soil air food and many other matrices The
lab production capability capacity and advancement of instrumentation ensure the reliability and performance
needed to successfully deliver major analytical projects Instruments are dedicated to specific matrices and
analyses to prevent cross contamination Our reports are fully supported by QAQC deliverables designed to meet
the requirements of the regulatory program for which the data will be utilized Our reports are designed for ease-
of-results interpretation as well as efficient validation of the support data
TESTING DIFFERENT MATRICES
DomesticFormationGroundReclamation Water
Desalination Water amp Marine Samples
Marine Life
Plant Tissue
Reverse Osmosis
Soils amp Sediments
Food Products
Metal Samples
Concrete Products
CHEMICALENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS
WaterWastewater Metallic Constituents
WaterWastewater Organic Constituents
Water Cations amp Anions
Ambient Air Quality Monitoring
Stack amp Process Emission Monitoring
Indoor Air Quality
Contamination Pollution Studies Environmental Chemistry organics inorganics metals
Analytical chemistry using AAS XRF OES IRC and wet chemistry
Noise amp Vibration Monitoring
Microbiological Analysis
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AMBIENT AIR amp STACK EMISSION MONITORING
CO amp CO2
Hydrogen Sulfide
Hydrocarbons
Metal Particulates
NOx SOx
Oxygen
Volatile Organic Compounds
Dioxin amp Furion
MICROBIOLOGICAL AIR QUALITY MONITORING
Bacteria(CFUm3
Moulds (CFUm3)
Identification of Microorganisms up to Species level
INDOOR AIR QUALITY (IAQ)
Lonestar Alpha leads the way in Indoor Air Quality Services with our dedicated team of field staff and the latest
equipment We are equipped to investigate chemical and biological exposure situations
IAQ Air Monitoring Services
VOCs and SVOCs
Fungal Mold Indentification Quantification
Total Respirable Particulates
Toxic Vapors
Sick Building Syndrome
Bacterial Indentification Quantification
Typical IAQ Surveys
IAQ profile for preliminary building study
Baseline IAQ monitoring
Mold Fungal contamination monitoring using spore trap sampling devices
Compliance monitoring for municipal amp Government enviromental agencies
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HSE monitoring for critical response of environmental hazards
INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE (IH)
Lonestar Alpha is capable of providing a wide variety of Industrial Hygiene Service
using state of the art equipment and depth of experience with IH procedures
NoiseDosimetry TLV+8Hr TWA
Particulates (Total PM 10 PM 50 PM 25)
Combustible Gases (Total Hydrocarbons)
VOCs and SVOCs
Total and Respirable Fibers
Metals and Inorganics
Typical Industrial Hygiene Monitoring
HSE monitoring for corporate or client requirec field data collection
Compliance monitoring for Municipal or Governmental agency requirements
Background monitoring for comparative Environmental studies
HYGIENE AUDITING AND INSPECTIONS
Hygiene Auditing
Hygiene Inspections and Hygiene recommendations
Assisting in ISOHACCP Certifications
Microbiological Sampling and Analysis of Food and Water
Swab sampling and Air Monitoring
Hotel and Industrial HAACP and Hygiene System Implementation
Assisting in Laboratory setup and Accreditations Response monitoring for safety analysis and quality assurance audits
OIL ANALYSIS
Lube Oil
Transformer Oil
Compressor Oil
Diesel
Heavy fuel
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LIST OF CHEMICALENVIRONMENTALMICROBIOLOGICAL TESTS ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY amp ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS
WATER EFFLUENT SEAWATER SOIL SEDIMENT ANALYSIS
Acidity Sulfide Selenium
Alkalinity TDS Silicon
Ammonia Temperature Silver
Bicarbonate Total Hardness Sodium
BOD Total Nitrogen Strontium
Boron Total Organic Carbon Thallium
Chlorite chlorate Potassium
Bromate TSS Tin
Carbonate Turbidity Titanium
Chlorides Aluminum Vanadium
COD Antimony Zink
Color Arsenic Aromatic Volatile Orgabicx (BTEX)
Conductivity Barium Chlorinated Hydrocarbons
Cyanides Beryllium Crude amp Refined Product Fingerprinting
Dissolved Oxygen Cadmium Extractible Organic Halides
Fluoride Calcium Haloacetic Acids
Free Chlorine Chromium Halogenated Volatile Organics
Magnesium Hardness Cobalt Herbicides amp Pesticides
Nitrates Copper Nitroaromatic amp Cyclic Ketones
Nitrites Hexavalent Chromium Organic and Volatile Acids
Oil amp Grease Iron PCBrsquos
Organic Nitrogen Lead Polynuclear Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAH)
pH Lithium Semi Volatile Organic Compounds
Phenols Magnesium Total Organic Halides
Phosphates Mercury Total Petroleum Hydrocarbons (TPH)
Phosphorus Molybdenum Trihalomethanes
Residual Chlorine Nickel Volatile Organic Compounds
Salinity Niobium Pthalate Esters
Sodium Absorption Ratio
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FOOD CHEMICAL AND MICROBIOLOGICAL TEST
Fish and Value added fish products vegetable oils Ketchups Mayonnaise Vinegar Cooked sea
food Cooked Non sea foods Canned foods Vegetables Snacks Ghee Cheese Honey Sweats etc
CHEMICAL ANALYSIS OF FOOD
GIDELINES - OMAN STANDARDGULF STANDARDOther International Standards
TEST METHODS- AOACASTAAOCSISOSASOASTMBS
CHEMICAL ANALYSIS OF FOOD
Protein Cholesterol
Fat content Phosphorous
Vitamins Sodium
Moisture Potassium
Ash Calcium
Dietary Fibre Lead
Sugar Cadmium
Starch Mercury
Saturated Fat Iron
Unsaturated Fat Magnesium
Arsenic Aflatoxins
Moisture content Histamine
Volatile protein Irradiation
Pesticides Sudan Dyes
MICROBIOLOGICAL ANALYSIS OF FOOD
TEST METHODS ndash USFDA BAMAOACCCFRACMMEFISO
GUIDELINES ndash OMANI STANDARDGSOPHLS
MICROBIOLOGICAL ANALYSIS OF FOOD
Aerobic Plate Count Listeria monocytogens
Lactobacillus acidophilus Shelf Life Analysis
Escherichia coli Enterobacteriaceae
Escherichia coli O157 H7 Vibrio parahaemolyticus
Fecal Coliforms Shigella
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Total Coliforms Listeria spp
Staphylococcus aureus Clostridium perfringens
Salmonella Yeast and Mould
Vibrio cholera Vibrio parahaemolyticus
Anaerobic plate count Campylobacter
Histamine Bacillus cereus
Aflatoxin
CHEMISTRY OF CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL
Chemical Analysis of Cement Chemical Analysis of Lime Powder
Heat of Hydration of cement Total Alkalis
Chemical Analysis of Micro silica Chemical Analysis of Ground Granulated Blast
Furnace Slag
Sodium Absorption Ratio Leachibility Tests of Metals from Soil
Testing of Concrete making water Determination of Alkali carbonates amp Bi carbonates
Cation Exchange Capacity of Soil Organic matter content of soil
Mass loss of Ignition of soil Total Sulphate content of soil
Water soluble Sulphate content of soil Water soluble Chloride content of soil
Carbonate content of soil Acid soluble Chloride content of soil
Gypsum content of soil Ammonia content of soil
Total Sulphate content of Aggregates Total Chloride content of Aggregates
Potential Alkali ndash Silica reactivity of Aggregates Water Soluble Chloride Salts in Aggregates
Acid ndash Soluble Material in fine Aggregate Organic impurities in fine Aggregates
Determining the water content of freshly mixed
concrete
Determining the Portland cement content of the
hardened hydraulic cement concrete
Chemical analysis of hardened concrete Sulfate content of hardened concrete
Chemical analysis for metals like steel Chloride content of hardened concrete
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ORE ANALYSIS
Dolomite Ore Iron Ore
Copper Ore Nickel Ore
Chromium Ore Limestone Ore
Manganese Ore Gypsum
Dunite Quartz
STEEL CHEMISTRY
Alloys Brass amp Bronze
Aluminum Alloys Chemical Composition of Steel
ASTM A 262 (Various) Diffused Hydrogen Test
ASTM G 48 (Variou) Purity of Metals
ASTM G 6667 Nickel Alloys
OIL ANALYSIS
Appearance Flash Point Specific Gravity
Ash Content Water content Insoluble pentane
Carbon Conradson Residue Wear Metals Total Acid Number
Kinematic Viscosity Break Down voltage Total Base Number
Dissipation factor Oil Content Viscosity Index
Color Pour Point Flash Point
Copper Corrosion BS amp W Density
Neutralization number Resistivity Interfacial tension
Dissolve gas Sediment Sulphur content
Cloud point Distillation PCB
Oxidation test Gassing
AMBIENT AIR STACK MONITORING
Carbon Dioxide RPM (PM 10 5 25)
Carbon Monoxide Semi Volatile Organic Compounds
Chlorine Content SO2
Hydrogen Sulfide Total Acid Concentration
Lower Explosion Limit Total Hydrocarbon
Oxides of Nitrogen Total Particulate Concentration
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Oxygen Volatile Organic Compounds
Ozone Dioxin amp Furion
INDOOR AIR QUALITY ndash IAQ INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE - IH
Asbestos Bulk Sample Analysis Total amp Respirable Fibers
Asbestos Fiber Concentration in Air Total amp Respirable Particulates
Bacterial amp Microbial Identification Total Plate Count
FungalMould Identification Toxic Vapors
Metals VOC amp SVOC
Noise Monitoring Dosimetry TWA Yeast amp Mould Identification
MICROBIOLOGICAL ANALYSIS OF WATER
Test Method ndash BS ENISOAPHAAWWACMMEF CCFRA
GUIDELINES ndash Omani standardGSOWHODubai Municipality
WATER WASTE WATERINDUSTRIES WATER SOIL
Heterotrophic plate count
Total Coliforms
Escherichia coli
EnterococciFecal streptococci
Pseudomonas aeroginosa Staphylococcus aureus
Legionella spp Nematodes
Sulphate Reducing Bacteria Yeast amp Mould
Salmonella Microscopic observations and interpretations
Vibrio cholera Standard Plate count at 22 o C
Fecal Coliform Clostridium perfringens
Legionella anisa
Legionella Pneumophila serogroup 1
Legionella Pneumophila serogroup 2-14
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MICROBIOLOGICAL ANALYSIS OF PERSONAL SWABSSURFACE SWABSEQUIPMENT
SWABS
Total coliforms
Fecal coliforms
Escherichia coli
Aerobic plate count
Staphylococcus aureus
Yeast and Mould
Salmonella spp
COSMETICS ANALYSIS
HairoilsHair creams Hair shampooBody lotion Chemical DepilinatorsTalcum PowderDeoderants
Toilette soapSkin cream etc As per GSOOS SASO USFDAAOAC Standards
COSMETICS ANALYSIS
Appearance Thermal Stability
Color Total Fat
Odor Lead
Homogenous Cadmium
Texture Nickel
Seperation Chromium
Skin Irritation Test Ethanol insoluble matter
Marking Water insoluble matter
Language Total free Alkali
Instructions for Use Chlorides calculated as NaCl
Warning phrases concerning the product (if any) Saponification Value
Chemical and Physical Tests Free Fatty Acid as Oliec Acid
Moisture Extraneous matter
pH Total Non Acqueos content
Sediment and suspended matter Peroxide value
Alchohol content Total Bacterial count
Formaldehyde Yeast and Mould
Essential oils Pseudomonas aeroginosa
Volatile matter Staphylococcus aureus
Non volatile alcohol matter
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LIST OF CHEMICALENVIRONMENTALMICROBIOLOGICAL EQUIPMENTS
pH Meter Conductivity Meter pH Meters
Dissolved Oxygen Meter Turbidity Meter
Flame Atomic Absorption Spectrometer
FAASGFAAS Hg Analyzer
EDXRF Analyzer ndash Philips MiniPal2
Muffle Air Furnace (1100˚C) Breakdown voltage
ICP- OES Colour apparatus for OIL
GC-MSGC centrifuge
IC Open cup ndashClosed cup Flash point
UV-VIS-NIR Spectrometer HACH TAN delta Resistivity meter
Dissolved gas Analyser ( TOGA) AAS
TAN Titrator Microscope
Copper corrosion Colony Counter
Karl fisher colometric Viscometer
Interfacial tensometer OES
Biological safety Cabinet UV apparatus
Shaker Water bath
Freezer Incubator
Chillier Autoclave
Micro pipetter Vortex
pipetter
Weighing Balance
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MAJOR CHEMICALENVIRONMENTAL CLIENTS
Client Client
HMR Consultants Dhofar Power Company
Geo-Resources Omani Euro Foods Industries
Al-Safa Environmental Consultancy Al-Hassan Engineering Company
Five Oceans Dawood Contracting Company
Fugro Middle East Natural Resources Consultants
Gulf Mining ICES
Muscat Chromite Sohar Steel LLC
Total Management Trading Construction Materials Industries
Emirates Trading Co Al-Shidhani Refreshments Enterprises
Oman Chromite Oman Aluminium Processing Industries LLC
Muscat Overseas Radisson Blu
National Arabian Gulf International Desalination amp Water Treatment
ASB Group Dhofar Beverages
Majan Mining Company OMASCO
Haya Oman Liquefied Natural Gas Company
Oman Polyproplene Swan Foods LLC
Oman Methanol Bahwan Engineering Co
NAME DESIGNATION EXPERIENCE
P Tejali Lab Manager 17 yrs
Asad Naqvi Chemical Lab Supervisor 17 yrs
OD Sebastian Senior Chemist 32 yrs
Vinu Mohan Senior Microbiologist 7 yrs
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Sohar Aluminum OMIFCO
Oman Refreshment Occidental Mukhaizna LLC
Shangri-La Barr Al Jissa Special Technical Services
ENATO Consolidated Contractors Company
Blue City Northern Minerals Company
Andam International Sweets of Oman
SUR Desalination (Bahwan Veolia Water) Lalbuksh Voltas Engineering Services
STFA Bahwan Veolia Water LLC
Larsen amp Turbo COWI-Larsen
GALFAR Khimji Permoglaze (Oman) LLC
AATCO United Chrome LLC
Interbeton amp Six Construct Oman Flour Mills Company
Douglas OHI Oman National Engineering amp Investment
VALE -Oman Petrogas
BP Oman Sohar aluminium
Siemens-Oman American Embassy
Tawoos Catering Wacasco Catering
MAF DALKIA Al Futtaim amp Sons
Enhance Khimji Ramdas LLC
Oman Oasis National Mineral water CO LLC
Areej Vegetablesamp Oil Derivatives National Pharmaceuticals
Towell Infrastructure Tulip Inn
The Chedi Grand Hyatt
Al Bustan Palace Muscat Holiday INN
Hotel Ibis Park Inn
Radisson Blu Mother Care
Tabreed Taghleef Indusries
NABIL Biscuits ATTCO
Worely parrsion AECOM
Honda Rotem Abensia
Global Gypsum Board Minvest
Global Engineering SteamTech
Mazoom Pharmacy Muscat Pharmacy
IBN- SINA Pharmacy Golden Jood Trading
Sun rise Global Beya Global Muscat
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MECHANICAL CORROSION AND METALLURGICAL TESTING
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Lonestar Alpha has the capability to cater to the physical metallurgical testing requirements of a wide range of
materials and products The testing capability and experience are recognized by reputed organizations like
PDO OXY BP OGC etc and third party inspection agencies Tests are generally carried out to international
standards set by ASTM BS ASME API AWS and others Lonestar Alpha offers quality service to
international standards accurate results and quick turnaround at reasonable cost
Lonestar Alpha Mechanical Metallurgical Corrosion Testing Capabilities Include
Tensile compression Test Vickers Hardness RockwellBrinell Hardness
Impact (Ambient temp to -196degC) BendFlatteningNick Break Test Elevated Temperature
tensile testing
Corrosion Test - ASTM
A262G48G28ASTM A 923
ASTM E 562 Ferrite measurement
by ferritscope Flexure
Proof Load Breaking Load Failure Load
Coating Thickness Coating Continuity Coating Adhesion
MacroMicro Examination Fillet Weld Break Nick Break
HIC SSCC test in accordance with
NACE standards Chemistry by OES
Failure Analysis and
Material Investigation
Chemical analysis of metallic materials of
Fe and Ni base alloys In situ Replica Metallography
Metallic sample collection at
site for chemical analysis
Strand wire testing for mechanical
properties Portable hardness testing Manhole Cover testing
Rubber testing Geo-textile testing HDPE testing
Materials frequently tested include
Metals and alloy products such as plates shapes bares pipes and fittings
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Steel Bars Wires and Fabric for concrete reinforcement
Galvanized Steel products
Fasteners
Metal Castings
Cemented Carbide Products
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Lonestar Alpha Laboratories offers a wide range of metallurgical services to many diverse industries supported by
an experienced team of metallurgical engineers trained technicians and modern equipment The following
services are offered
o Laboratory Metallography and Microscopy
o Replica and In-situ Metallography
o Corrosion Testing and Evaluation
o Condition Usability and Remaining Life Assessment
o Failure Analysis and Investigation
o Other Services
Laboratory Metallography and Microscopy
Scanning Electron Microscopy
Stereomicroscopy
Energy Dispersive X-ray Analysis
Fractrography
Macrostructural Examination
Microstructural Examination
Microhardness Evaluation
Replica and In-situ Metallography
In-situ Replica Metallography
Replication of Fractures
Replication of Surface Features
Corrosion Testing and Evaluation
Lonestar Alpha is equipped to undertake corrosion testing and evaluation in accordance with NACE and ASTM
standards for qualification of materials used in corrosive environments which include sea water brine blackish
water and sour service The following tests are conducted
Resistance to Pitting and Crevice Corrosion
Susceptibility to Intergranular Corrosion Attack
Resistance to Sulfide Stress Cracking (SSC)
Resistance to Hydrogen Induced Cracking (HIC)
Examination of Scales and Corrosion Products
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Condition Usability and Remaining Life Assessment
Periodic inspections serve to identify degradation processes at an early stage and thereby provide necessary
information for assessment of condition usability and remaining life Further the initiation of timely repair or
replacement actions substantially reduced or eliminates costly capital and downtime losses
Lonestar has the capability and experience to perform comprehensive inspections necessary for condition
usability and remaining life assessment of a wide range of materials and components used in structures plants and
operating equipment
Power plant and auxiliary boiler tubes headers and connectors
Turbine nozzles vanes combustor lines and casings
Oil and gas processing equipment and components
Equipment and components of marineoffshore structures
Drilling and downhole equipment and components
Engine Components
Failure Analysis and Investigation
Supported by its integrated analytical facilities and the diverse professional capabilities of its staff Lonestar has
for the last several years provided accurate and timely analyses and investigations into failures of components
Reports include comprehensive photographic documentation of observations discussions of findings conclusions
on the mechanism and root cause of failure
Other Services
Lonestar offer assistance in the following areas
Material selection for intended service
Preparation of material testing and inspection procedures
Study of failure mechanisms of complex systems
Troubleshooting
Research and development
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LIST OF METALLURGY TESTS
LIST OF METALLURGY LAB EQUIPMENTS Instron Universal Tensile Tester Lathe Machine
Satec Charpy Impact testing machine Charpy Broaching Machine
Forcipol Bend Testing machine Gas Cutting Gear
Olympus Metallurgical Microscope Carl Zeiss
microscope upto 1600X
Stereo Microscope
Metlabcorp Micro Polisher Digital Verniers
Automatic Polishing machine Digital Micrometers
Water Chiller Bath Coating thickness Meter
Optorama Shadowgraph Holiday detector
Digital thermometers Band Saw Machine
Vickers hardness tester Hack Saw Machine
Fischer Ferritscope Universal Milling Machine
STEEL REBARS EXOTIC MATERIAL
Tensile Tests Bend Tests
Elevated Temperature Tensiles Rebar Tensile Bend and Rebend
Proof Load test Fracture Test
Macro Preparation amp Examination Coating thickness test Holiday Detection Test
Peel Off Test Vickers Rockwell Hardness Survey
Charpy Impact Test Micro Examination with photograph
Ferrite Count (Point Count method) - count Ferrite Content (Magnetic Method) - spots
A262 Test Practice CE ASTM G48ASTM G28 tests
SSCC Test HIC Test
Chemical Analysis XRD EDXRF Analysis
SEMEDS Analysis Detailed Failure Investigation Material investigation
CTOD In-situ Replica Metallography
Strand Wire Tensile Test Manhole Cover Compression Test
Ring Stiffness Test GRE Rubber Plastic Geo-textile Tensile testing
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KEY STAFF AT METALLURGY LAB
Anil Vashishta Pratik Raval Sasikumar Isehaq Chezian
NAME DESIGNATION QUALIFICATION EXPERIENCE
Anil Vashishta Operations Manager
Metallurgical Head
BE Metallurgical
Engineering 24 years
Pratik Raval Test House Supervisor BE Mechanical
Engineering 10 years
KSasikumar Senior Metallurgist BE Metallurgical
Engineering 14 years
GChezhian Metallurgist BE Metallurgical
Engineering 06 years
Ishaq Al Harassi Senior Engineer BE Mechanical
Engineering 08 years
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BRANCHES amp CONTACTS
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LONESTAR ALPHA LABORATORIES BRANCHES amp CONTACTS
Website
wwwlonestaralphacom
General Email infolonestaralphacom
Branches
Muscat (Central Laboratory) PO Box 1197 PC 130 Azaiba ndash Muscat Sultanate of Oman
Tel +968 24501524 24505590
Fax +968 24503814
Email muscatlablonestaralphacom
Muscat (Chemistry Environmental) PO Box 1197 PC 130 Azaiba ndash Muscat Sultanate of Oman
Tel +968 24504206 24504924
Fax +968 24502635
Email chemlablonestaralphacom
Muscat (Micro-biology) PO Box 1197 PC 130 Azaiba ndash Muscat Sultanate of Oman
Tel +968 24504206 24504924
Fax +968 24502635
Email microlablonestaralphacom
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Tel +968 26751775 26751920 26751976
Fax +968 26751331
Email civilsoharlonestaralphacom
Duqm Tel +968 99278040 92303290
Fax +968 24503814
Email duqmlablonestaralphacom
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Salalah
Tel +968 2321 3390 +968 92038358
Fax +968 2321 3391
Email salalahlablonestaralphacom
Key Personals
Administration
Dawood Al-Harrasi
Chief Executive Officer
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Saif Al-Harthi
Business Development Manager
+968 90122471 saifalharthylonestaralphacom
Santosh Elapanda
QHSE Manager
+968 99881224 santoshelapandalonestaralphacom
Moncy Thomas
Finance HR amp Admin Manager
+968 99221293 moncythomaslonestaralphacom
Operations
Anil Vashishta
Operations Manager Metallurgical Head
+968 99866907 anilvashishtalonestaralphacom
Civil Engineering Material Lab Hukam Chand
Civil Engineering Country Manager - Civil
+968 99445354 hukamchandlonestaralphacom
Naresh Paladugu
Civil Engineering Technical Manager - Civil
+968 99063458 nareshpaladugulonestaralphacom
Rakesh
Civil Engineering Lab Manager - Sohar Lab
+968 92869691 civilsoharlonestaralphacom
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FrancisMD
Civil Engineering Lab Manager ndash Salalah Lab
+968 92038358 Salalahlablonestaralphacom
Tomiyo
Civil Engineering Senior Lab Technician - Duqm Lab
+968 99278040 duqmlablonestaralphacom
Geotechnical Engineering Lab
J Pavan Kumar
Geotechnical Engineering Sr Geotechnical engineer
+968 99887852 ameerudeenlonestaralphacom
Chemical Microbiology amp Environmental Lab
P Tejali
Chemical Microbiology amp Environmental Engineering Lab Manager
+968 99887834 tejaliparsekarlonestaralphacom
Asad
Chemical amp Environmental Engineering Assistant Manager Chemistry
+968 99884612 asadnaqvilonestaralphacom
Vinu Mohan
Food amp Microbiology Testing
+968 99248181 vinumohanlonestaralphacom
Metallurgy Lab
Email metlablonestaralphacom
Anil Vashishta
Metallurgy Lab Manager Metallurgy
+968 99866907 anilvashishtalonestaralphacom
Pratik Raval
Metallurgy Lab Test House Supervisor
+968 99880633 pratikravallonestaralphacom
Sasi Kumar
Metallurgy Lab Senior Metallurgist
+968 99843415 sasikumarlonestaralphacom
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LOCATION MAPS
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1 MUSCAT
2 Muscat ndash Chemistry Lab
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3 SOHAR
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4 DUQM
5 SALALAH
Registered with Directorate General for Specification amp measurements
Approved by PDO ISOIEC 170252005 Certified by SGS for ISO 9001
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GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION FOR
BARKA WATER RESERVOIR EXPANSION
Client Galfar Consultant Mott Mac Donald
SUBSURFACE INVESTIGATION BIDBID-SUR ROAD
SECTION 1
Client MOTC Consultant Dar Al Handasah Shair amp Partners
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GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION FOR SEEB-CORNICHE ROAD
IMPROVEMENT BRIDGE 6 MUSCAT
Client Muscat Municipality Consultant Atkins
GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION FOR 132KV OHL FROM DANK
TO AL HAIL amp 132KV OHL FROM SIBETHA TO BURAIMI
Client CivilCo Consultant Mott Mac Donald Energoprojekt
GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION FOR FLOOD PROTECTION DAMS
SHINAZ AREA ndash HATTA-A HATTA-B FAYDH amp BIDAH
Client MRMWR Consultant Fitchner amp Renardet
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DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF FLYOVER WIDENING AND JUNCTION IMPROVEMENTS AT AL ATHAIBA INTERCHANGE
Client Muscat Municipality Consultant Parsons
DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF THIRD LANING OF MAIN ROAD FROM AL MAWELAH INTERCHANGE TO BAIT AL BARKHA RA
Client Muscat Municipality Consultant Parsons
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SURVEYING WITH TOTAL STATION EQUIPMENT FOR
GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING PURPOSES
ELECTRICAL RESISTIVITY TEST
RESISTIVITY MAPPING amp RESISTIVITY PROFILING
PIEZOMETER INSTALLATION INCLINED DRILLING WITH PACKER TEST
CHEMICALENVIRONMENTAL amp
MICROBIOLOGICAL TESTING
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Lonestar Alpha Lab provides a full range of chemical environmental and microbiological analytical services to
industrial engineeringconsulting and government clients throughout the Sultanate of Oman Lonestar Alpha
analytical expertise includes organic and inorganic analyses of water soil air food and many other matrices The
lab production capability capacity and advancement of instrumentation ensure the reliability and performance
needed to successfully deliver major analytical projects Instruments are dedicated to specific matrices and
analyses to prevent cross contamination Our reports are fully supported by QAQC deliverables designed to meet
the requirements of the regulatory program for which the data will be utilized Our reports are designed for ease-
of-results interpretation as well as efficient validation of the support data
TESTING DIFFERENT MATRICES
DomesticFormationGroundReclamation Water
Desalination Water amp Marine Samples
Marine Life
Plant Tissue
Reverse Osmosis
Soils amp Sediments
Food Products
Metal Samples
Concrete Products
CHEMICALENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS
WaterWastewater Metallic Constituents
WaterWastewater Organic Constituents
Water Cations amp Anions
Ambient Air Quality Monitoring
Stack amp Process Emission Monitoring
Indoor Air Quality
Contamination Pollution Studies Environmental Chemistry organics inorganics metals
Analytical chemistry using AAS XRF OES IRC and wet chemistry
Noise amp Vibration Monitoring
Microbiological Analysis
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AMBIENT AIR amp STACK EMISSION MONITORING
CO amp CO2
Hydrogen Sulfide
Hydrocarbons
Metal Particulates
NOx SOx
Oxygen
Volatile Organic Compounds
Dioxin amp Furion
MICROBIOLOGICAL AIR QUALITY MONITORING
Bacteria(CFUm3
Moulds (CFUm3)
Identification of Microorganisms up to Species level
INDOOR AIR QUALITY (IAQ)
Lonestar Alpha leads the way in Indoor Air Quality Services with our dedicated team of field staff and the latest
equipment We are equipped to investigate chemical and biological exposure situations
IAQ Air Monitoring Services
VOCs and SVOCs
Fungal Mold Indentification Quantification
Total Respirable Particulates
Toxic Vapors
Sick Building Syndrome
Bacterial Indentification Quantification
Typical IAQ Surveys
IAQ profile for preliminary building study
Baseline IAQ monitoring
Mold Fungal contamination monitoring using spore trap sampling devices
Compliance monitoring for municipal amp Government enviromental agencies
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HSE monitoring for critical response of environmental hazards
INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE (IH)
Lonestar Alpha is capable of providing a wide variety of Industrial Hygiene Service
using state of the art equipment and depth of experience with IH procedures
NoiseDosimetry TLV+8Hr TWA
Particulates (Total PM 10 PM 50 PM 25)
Combustible Gases (Total Hydrocarbons)
VOCs and SVOCs
Total and Respirable Fibers
Metals and Inorganics
Typical Industrial Hygiene Monitoring
HSE monitoring for corporate or client requirec field data collection
Compliance monitoring for Municipal or Governmental agency requirements
Background monitoring for comparative Environmental studies
HYGIENE AUDITING AND INSPECTIONS
Hygiene Auditing
Hygiene Inspections and Hygiene recommendations
Assisting in ISOHACCP Certifications
Microbiological Sampling and Analysis of Food and Water
Swab sampling and Air Monitoring
Hotel and Industrial HAACP and Hygiene System Implementation
Assisting in Laboratory setup and Accreditations Response monitoring for safety analysis and quality assurance audits
OIL ANALYSIS
Lube Oil
Transformer Oil
Compressor Oil
Diesel
Heavy fuel
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LIST OF CHEMICALENVIRONMENTALMICROBIOLOGICAL TESTS ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY amp ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS
WATER EFFLUENT SEAWATER SOIL SEDIMENT ANALYSIS
Acidity Sulfide Selenium
Alkalinity TDS Silicon
Ammonia Temperature Silver
Bicarbonate Total Hardness Sodium
BOD Total Nitrogen Strontium
Boron Total Organic Carbon Thallium
Chlorite chlorate Potassium
Bromate TSS Tin
Carbonate Turbidity Titanium
Chlorides Aluminum Vanadium
COD Antimony Zink
Color Arsenic Aromatic Volatile Orgabicx (BTEX)
Conductivity Barium Chlorinated Hydrocarbons
Cyanides Beryllium Crude amp Refined Product Fingerprinting
Dissolved Oxygen Cadmium Extractible Organic Halides
Fluoride Calcium Haloacetic Acids
Free Chlorine Chromium Halogenated Volatile Organics
Magnesium Hardness Cobalt Herbicides amp Pesticides
Nitrates Copper Nitroaromatic amp Cyclic Ketones
Nitrites Hexavalent Chromium Organic and Volatile Acids
Oil amp Grease Iron PCBrsquos
Organic Nitrogen Lead Polynuclear Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAH)
pH Lithium Semi Volatile Organic Compounds
Phenols Magnesium Total Organic Halides
Phosphates Mercury Total Petroleum Hydrocarbons (TPH)
Phosphorus Molybdenum Trihalomethanes
Residual Chlorine Nickel Volatile Organic Compounds
Salinity Niobium Pthalate Esters
Sodium Absorption Ratio
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FOOD CHEMICAL AND MICROBIOLOGICAL TEST
Fish and Value added fish products vegetable oils Ketchups Mayonnaise Vinegar Cooked sea
food Cooked Non sea foods Canned foods Vegetables Snacks Ghee Cheese Honey Sweats etc
CHEMICAL ANALYSIS OF FOOD
GIDELINES - OMAN STANDARDGULF STANDARDOther International Standards
TEST METHODS- AOACASTAAOCSISOSASOASTMBS
CHEMICAL ANALYSIS OF FOOD
Protein Cholesterol
Fat content Phosphorous
Vitamins Sodium
Moisture Potassium
Ash Calcium
Dietary Fibre Lead
Sugar Cadmium
Starch Mercury
Saturated Fat Iron
Unsaturated Fat Magnesium
Arsenic Aflatoxins
Moisture content Histamine
Volatile protein Irradiation
Pesticides Sudan Dyes
MICROBIOLOGICAL ANALYSIS OF FOOD
TEST METHODS ndash USFDA BAMAOACCCFRACMMEFISO
GUIDELINES ndash OMANI STANDARDGSOPHLS
MICROBIOLOGICAL ANALYSIS OF FOOD
Aerobic Plate Count Listeria monocytogens
Lactobacillus acidophilus Shelf Life Analysis
Escherichia coli Enterobacteriaceae
Escherichia coli O157 H7 Vibrio parahaemolyticus
Fecal Coliforms Shigella
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Total Coliforms Listeria spp
Staphylococcus aureus Clostridium perfringens
Salmonella Yeast and Mould
Vibrio cholera Vibrio parahaemolyticus
Anaerobic plate count Campylobacter
Histamine Bacillus cereus
Aflatoxin
CHEMISTRY OF CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL
Chemical Analysis of Cement Chemical Analysis of Lime Powder
Heat of Hydration of cement Total Alkalis
Chemical Analysis of Micro silica Chemical Analysis of Ground Granulated Blast
Furnace Slag
Sodium Absorption Ratio Leachibility Tests of Metals from Soil
Testing of Concrete making water Determination of Alkali carbonates amp Bi carbonates
Cation Exchange Capacity of Soil Organic matter content of soil
Mass loss of Ignition of soil Total Sulphate content of soil
Water soluble Sulphate content of soil Water soluble Chloride content of soil
Carbonate content of soil Acid soluble Chloride content of soil
Gypsum content of soil Ammonia content of soil
Total Sulphate content of Aggregates Total Chloride content of Aggregates
Potential Alkali ndash Silica reactivity of Aggregates Water Soluble Chloride Salts in Aggregates
Acid ndash Soluble Material in fine Aggregate Organic impurities in fine Aggregates
Determining the water content of freshly mixed
concrete
Determining the Portland cement content of the
hardened hydraulic cement concrete
Chemical analysis of hardened concrete Sulfate content of hardened concrete
Chemical analysis for metals like steel Chloride content of hardened concrete
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ORE ANALYSIS
Dolomite Ore Iron Ore
Copper Ore Nickel Ore
Chromium Ore Limestone Ore
Manganese Ore Gypsum
Dunite Quartz
STEEL CHEMISTRY
Alloys Brass amp Bronze
Aluminum Alloys Chemical Composition of Steel
ASTM A 262 (Various) Diffused Hydrogen Test
ASTM G 48 (Variou) Purity of Metals
ASTM G 6667 Nickel Alloys
OIL ANALYSIS
Appearance Flash Point Specific Gravity
Ash Content Water content Insoluble pentane
Carbon Conradson Residue Wear Metals Total Acid Number
Kinematic Viscosity Break Down voltage Total Base Number
Dissipation factor Oil Content Viscosity Index
Color Pour Point Flash Point
Copper Corrosion BS amp W Density
Neutralization number Resistivity Interfacial tension
Dissolve gas Sediment Sulphur content
Cloud point Distillation PCB
Oxidation test Gassing
AMBIENT AIR STACK MONITORING
Carbon Dioxide RPM (PM 10 5 25)
Carbon Monoxide Semi Volatile Organic Compounds
Chlorine Content SO2
Hydrogen Sulfide Total Acid Concentration
Lower Explosion Limit Total Hydrocarbon
Oxides of Nitrogen Total Particulate Concentration
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Oxygen Volatile Organic Compounds
Ozone Dioxin amp Furion
INDOOR AIR QUALITY ndash IAQ INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE - IH
Asbestos Bulk Sample Analysis Total amp Respirable Fibers
Asbestos Fiber Concentration in Air Total amp Respirable Particulates
Bacterial amp Microbial Identification Total Plate Count
FungalMould Identification Toxic Vapors
Metals VOC amp SVOC
Noise Monitoring Dosimetry TWA Yeast amp Mould Identification
MICROBIOLOGICAL ANALYSIS OF WATER
Test Method ndash BS ENISOAPHAAWWACMMEF CCFRA
GUIDELINES ndash Omani standardGSOWHODubai Municipality
WATER WASTE WATERINDUSTRIES WATER SOIL
Heterotrophic plate count
Total Coliforms
Escherichia coli
EnterococciFecal streptococci
Pseudomonas aeroginosa Staphylococcus aureus
Legionella spp Nematodes
Sulphate Reducing Bacteria Yeast amp Mould
Salmonella Microscopic observations and interpretations
Vibrio cholera Standard Plate count at 22 o C
Fecal Coliform Clostridium perfringens
Legionella anisa
Legionella Pneumophila serogroup 1
Legionella Pneumophila serogroup 2-14
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MICROBIOLOGICAL ANALYSIS OF PERSONAL SWABSSURFACE SWABSEQUIPMENT
SWABS
Total coliforms
Fecal coliforms
Escherichia coli
Aerobic plate count
Staphylococcus aureus
Yeast and Mould
Salmonella spp
COSMETICS ANALYSIS
HairoilsHair creams Hair shampooBody lotion Chemical DepilinatorsTalcum PowderDeoderants
Toilette soapSkin cream etc As per GSOOS SASO USFDAAOAC Standards
COSMETICS ANALYSIS
Appearance Thermal Stability
Color Total Fat
Odor Lead
Homogenous Cadmium
Texture Nickel
Seperation Chromium
Skin Irritation Test Ethanol insoluble matter
Marking Water insoluble matter
Language Total free Alkali
Instructions for Use Chlorides calculated as NaCl
Warning phrases concerning the product (if any) Saponification Value
Chemical and Physical Tests Free Fatty Acid as Oliec Acid
Moisture Extraneous matter
pH Total Non Acqueos content
Sediment and suspended matter Peroxide value
Alchohol content Total Bacterial count
Formaldehyde Yeast and Mould
Essential oils Pseudomonas aeroginosa
Volatile matter Staphylococcus aureus
Non volatile alcohol matter
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LIST OF CHEMICALENVIRONMENTALMICROBIOLOGICAL EQUIPMENTS
pH Meter Conductivity Meter pH Meters
Dissolved Oxygen Meter Turbidity Meter
Flame Atomic Absorption Spectrometer
FAASGFAAS Hg Analyzer
EDXRF Analyzer ndash Philips MiniPal2
Muffle Air Furnace (1100˚C) Breakdown voltage
ICP- OES Colour apparatus for OIL
GC-MSGC centrifuge
IC Open cup ndashClosed cup Flash point
UV-VIS-NIR Spectrometer HACH TAN delta Resistivity meter
Dissolved gas Analyser ( TOGA) AAS
TAN Titrator Microscope
Copper corrosion Colony Counter
Karl fisher colometric Viscometer
Interfacial tensometer OES
Biological safety Cabinet UV apparatus
Shaker Water bath
Freezer Incubator
Chillier Autoclave
Micro pipetter Vortex
pipetter
Weighing Balance
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KEY STAFF AT CHEMICALMICROBIOLOGICAL LAB
MAJOR CHEMICALENVIRONMENTAL CLIENTS
Client Client
HMR Consultants Dhofar Power Company
Geo-Resources Omani Euro Foods Industries
Al-Safa Environmental Consultancy Al-Hassan Engineering Company
Five Oceans Dawood Contracting Company
Fugro Middle East Natural Resources Consultants
Gulf Mining ICES
Muscat Chromite Sohar Steel LLC
Total Management Trading Construction Materials Industries
Emirates Trading Co Al-Shidhani Refreshments Enterprises
Oman Chromite Oman Aluminium Processing Industries LLC
Muscat Overseas Radisson Blu
National Arabian Gulf International Desalination amp Water Treatment
ASB Group Dhofar Beverages
Majan Mining Company OMASCO
Haya Oman Liquefied Natural Gas Company
Oman Polyproplene Swan Foods LLC
Oman Methanol Bahwan Engineering Co
NAME DESIGNATION EXPERIENCE
P Tejali Lab Manager 17 yrs
Asad Naqvi Chemical Lab Supervisor 17 yrs
OD Sebastian Senior Chemist 32 yrs
Vinu Mohan Senior Microbiologist 7 yrs
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Sohar Aluminum OMIFCO
Oman Refreshment Occidental Mukhaizna LLC
Shangri-La Barr Al Jissa Special Technical Services
ENATO Consolidated Contractors Company
Blue City Northern Minerals Company
Andam International Sweets of Oman
SUR Desalination (Bahwan Veolia Water) Lalbuksh Voltas Engineering Services
STFA Bahwan Veolia Water LLC
Larsen amp Turbo COWI-Larsen
GALFAR Khimji Permoglaze (Oman) LLC
AATCO United Chrome LLC
Interbeton amp Six Construct Oman Flour Mills Company
Douglas OHI Oman National Engineering amp Investment
VALE -Oman Petrogas
BP Oman Sohar aluminium
Siemens-Oman American Embassy
Tawoos Catering Wacasco Catering
MAF DALKIA Al Futtaim amp Sons
Enhance Khimji Ramdas LLC
Oman Oasis National Mineral water CO LLC
Areej Vegetablesamp Oil Derivatives National Pharmaceuticals
Towell Infrastructure Tulip Inn
The Chedi Grand Hyatt
Al Bustan Palace Muscat Holiday INN
Hotel Ibis Park Inn
Radisson Blu Mother Care
Tabreed Taghleef Indusries
NABIL Biscuits ATTCO
Worely parrsion AECOM
Honda Rotem Abensia
Global Gypsum Board Minvest
Global Engineering SteamTech
Mazoom Pharmacy Muscat Pharmacy
IBN- SINA Pharmacy Golden Jood Trading
Sun rise Global Beya Global Muscat
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MECHANICAL CORROSION AND METALLURGICAL TESTING
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Lonestar Alpha has the capability to cater to the physical metallurgical testing requirements of a wide range of
materials and products The testing capability and experience are recognized by reputed organizations like
PDO OXY BP OGC etc and third party inspection agencies Tests are generally carried out to international
standards set by ASTM BS ASME API AWS and others Lonestar Alpha offers quality service to
international standards accurate results and quick turnaround at reasonable cost
Lonestar Alpha Mechanical Metallurgical Corrosion Testing Capabilities Include
Tensile compression Test Vickers Hardness RockwellBrinell Hardness
Impact (Ambient temp to -196degC) BendFlatteningNick Break Test Elevated Temperature
tensile testing
Corrosion Test - ASTM
A262G48G28ASTM A 923
ASTM E 562 Ferrite measurement
by ferritscope Flexure
Proof Load Breaking Load Failure Load
Coating Thickness Coating Continuity Coating Adhesion
MacroMicro Examination Fillet Weld Break Nick Break
HIC SSCC test in accordance with
NACE standards Chemistry by OES
Failure Analysis and
Material Investigation
Chemical analysis of metallic materials of
Fe and Ni base alloys In situ Replica Metallography
Metallic sample collection at
site for chemical analysis
Strand wire testing for mechanical
properties Portable hardness testing Manhole Cover testing
Rubber testing Geo-textile testing HDPE testing
Materials frequently tested include
Metals and alloy products such as plates shapes bares pipes and fittings
Welding procedure qualification test coupons
Welding consumable qualification test coupons
Welder qualification test coupons
Welding procedure test coupons
Steel Bars Wires and Fabric for concrete reinforcement
Galvanized Steel products
Fasteners
Metal Castings
Cemented Carbide Products
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Lonestar Alpha Laboratories offers a wide range of metallurgical services to many diverse industries supported by
an experienced team of metallurgical engineers trained technicians and modern equipment The following
services are offered
o Laboratory Metallography and Microscopy
o Replica and In-situ Metallography
o Corrosion Testing and Evaluation
o Condition Usability and Remaining Life Assessment
o Failure Analysis and Investigation
o Other Services
Laboratory Metallography and Microscopy
Scanning Electron Microscopy
Stereomicroscopy
Energy Dispersive X-ray Analysis
Fractrography
Macrostructural Examination
Microstructural Examination
Microhardness Evaluation
Replica and In-situ Metallography
In-situ Replica Metallography
Replication of Fractures
Replication of Surface Features
Corrosion Testing and Evaluation
Lonestar Alpha is equipped to undertake corrosion testing and evaluation in accordance with NACE and ASTM
standards for qualification of materials used in corrosive environments which include sea water brine blackish
water and sour service The following tests are conducted
Resistance to Pitting and Crevice Corrosion
Susceptibility to Intergranular Corrosion Attack
Resistance to Sulfide Stress Cracking (SSC)
Resistance to Hydrogen Induced Cracking (HIC)
Examination of Scales and Corrosion Products
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Condition Usability and Remaining Life Assessment
Periodic inspections serve to identify degradation processes at an early stage and thereby provide necessary
information for assessment of condition usability and remaining life Further the initiation of timely repair or
replacement actions substantially reduced or eliminates costly capital and downtime losses
Lonestar has the capability and experience to perform comprehensive inspections necessary for condition
usability and remaining life assessment of a wide range of materials and components used in structures plants and
operating equipment
Power plant and auxiliary boiler tubes headers and connectors
Turbine nozzles vanes combustor lines and casings
Oil and gas processing equipment and components
Equipment and components of marineoffshore structures
Drilling and downhole equipment and components
Engine Components
Failure Analysis and Investigation
Supported by its integrated analytical facilities and the diverse professional capabilities of its staff Lonestar has
for the last several years provided accurate and timely analyses and investigations into failures of components
Reports include comprehensive photographic documentation of observations discussions of findings conclusions
on the mechanism and root cause of failure
Other Services
Lonestar offer assistance in the following areas
Material selection for intended service
Preparation of material testing and inspection procedures
Study of failure mechanisms of complex systems
Troubleshooting
Research and development
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LIST OF METALLURGY TESTS
LIST OF METALLURGY LAB EQUIPMENTS Instron Universal Tensile Tester Lathe Machine
Satec Charpy Impact testing machine Charpy Broaching Machine
Forcipol Bend Testing machine Gas Cutting Gear
Olympus Metallurgical Microscope Carl Zeiss
microscope upto 1600X
Stereo Microscope
Metlabcorp Micro Polisher Digital Verniers
Automatic Polishing machine Digital Micrometers
Water Chiller Bath Coating thickness Meter
Optorama Shadowgraph Holiday detector
Digital thermometers Band Saw Machine
Vickers hardness tester Hack Saw Machine
Fischer Ferritscope Universal Milling Machine
STEEL REBARS EXOTIC MATERIAL
Tensile Tests Bend Tests
Elevated Temperature Tensiles Rebar Tensile Bend and Rebend
Proof Load test Fracture Test
Macro Preparation amp Examination Coating thickness test Holiday Detection Test
Peel Off Test Vickers Rockwell Hardness Survey
Charpy Impact Test Micro Examination with photograph
Ferrite Count (Point Count method) - count Ferrite Content (Magnetic Method) - spots
A262 Test Practice CE ASTM G48ASTM G28 tests
SSCC Test HIC Test
Chemical Analysis XRD EDXRF Analysis
SEMEDS Analysis Detailed Failure Investigation Material investigation
CTOD In-situ Replica Metallography
Strand Wire Tensile Test Manhole Cover Compression Test
Ring Stiffness Test GRE Rubber Plastic Geo-textile Tensile testing
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KEY STAFF AT METALLURGY LAB
Anil Vashishta Pratik Raval Sasikumar Isehaq Chezian
NAME DESIGNATION QUALIFICATION EXPERIENCE
Anil Vashishta Operations Manager
Metallurgical Head
BE Metallurgical
Engineering 24 years
Pratik Raval Test House Supervisor BE Mechanical
Engineering 10 years
KSasikumar Senior Metallurgist BE Metallurgical
Engineering 14 years
GChezhian Metallurgist BE Metallurgical
Engineering 06 years
Ishaq Al Harassi Senior Engineer BE Mechanical
Engineering 08 years
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BRANCHES amp CONTACTS
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LONESTAR ALPHA LABORATORIES BRANCHES amp CONTACTS
Website
wwwlonestaralphacom
General Email infolonestaralphacom
Branches
Muscat (Central Laboratory) PO Box 1197 PC 130 Azaiba ndash Muscat Sultanate of Oman
Tel +968 24501524 24505590
Fax +968 24503814
Email muscatlablonestaralphacom
Muscat (Chemistry Environmental) PO Box 1197 PC 130 Azaiba ndash Muscat Sultanate of Oman
Tel +968 24504206 24504924
Fax +968 24502635
Email chemlablonestaralphacom
Muscat (Micro-biology) PO Box 1197 PC 130 Azaiba ndash Muscat Sultanate of Oman
Tel +968 24504206 24504924
Fax +968 24502635
Email microlablonestaralphacom
Sohar PO Box 84 PC 327 Sohar Industrial Estate Sohar ndash Sultanate of Oman
Tel +968 26751775 26751920 26751976
Fax +968 26751331
Email civilsoharlonestaralphacom
Duqm Tel +968 99278040 92303290
Fax +968 24503814
Email duqmlablonestaralphacom
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Salalah
Tel +968 2321 3390 +968 92038358
Fax +968 2321 3391
Email salalahlablonestaralphacom
Key Personals
Administration
Dawood Al-Harrasi
Chief Executive Officer
+968 91111411 dawoodalharrasilonestaralphacom
Saif Al-Harthi
Business Development Manager
+968 90122471 saifalharthylonestaralphacom
Santosh Elapanda
QHSE Manager
+968 99881224 santoshelapandalonestaralphacom
Moncy Thomas
Finance HR amp Admin Manager
+968 99221293 moncythomaslonestaralphacom
Operations
Anil Vashishta
Operations Manager Metallurgical Head
+968 99866907 anilvashishtalonestaralphacom
Civil Engineering Material Lab Hukam Chand
Civil Engineering Country Manager - Civil
+968 99445354 hukamchandlonestaralphacom
Naresh Paladugu
Civil Engineering Technical Manager - Civil
+968 99063458 nareshpaladugulonestaralphacom
Rakesh
Civil Engineering Lab Manager - Sohar Lab
+968 92869691 civilsoharlonestaralphacom
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FrancisMD
Civil Engineering Lab Manager ndash Salalah Lab
+968 92038358 Salalahlablonestaralphacom
Tomiyo
Civil Engineering Senior Lab Technician - Duqm Lab
+968 99278040 duqmlablonestaralphacom
Geotechnical Engineering Lab
J Pavan Kumar
Geotechnical Engineering Sr Geotechnical engineer
+968 99887852 ameerudeenlonestaralphacom
Chemical Microbiology amp Environmental Lab
P Tejali
Chemical Microbiology amp Environmental Engineering Lab Manager
+968 99887834 tejaliparsekarlonestaralphacom
Asad
Chemical amp Environmental Engineering Assistant Manager Chemistry
+968 99884612 asadnaqvilonestaralphacom
Vinu Mohan
Food amp Microbiology Testing
+968 99248181 vinumohanlonestaralphacom
Metallurgy Lab
Email metlablonestaralphacom
Anil Vashishta
Metallurgy Lab Manager Metallurgy
+968 99866907 anilvashishtalonestaralphacom
Pratik Raval
Metallurgy Lab Test House Supervisor
+968 99880633 pratikravallonestaralphacom
Sasi Kumar
Metallurgy Lab Senior Metallurgist
+968 99843415 sasikumarlonestaralphacom
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LOCATION MAPS
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1 MUSCAT
2 Muscat ndash Chemistry Lab
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3 SOHAR
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4 DUQM
5 SALALAH
Registered with Directorate General for Specification amp measurements
Approved by PDO ISOIEC 170252005 Certified by SGS for ISO 9001
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GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION FOR SEEB-CORNICHE ROAD
IMPROVEMENT BRIDGE 6 MUSCAT
Client Muscat Municipality Consultant Atkins
GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION FOR 132KV OHL FROM DANK
TO AL HAIL amp 132KV OHL FROM SIBETHA TO BURAIMI
Client CivilCo Consultant Mott Mac Donald Energoprojekt
GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION FOR FLOOD PROTECTION DAMS
SHINAZ AREA ndash HATTA-A HATTA-B FAYDH amp BIDAH
Client MRMWR Consultant Fitchner amp Renardet
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DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF FLYOVER WIDENING AND JUNCTION IMPROVEMENTS AT AL ATHAIBA INTERCHANGE
Client Muscat Municipality Consultant Parsons
DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF THIRD LANING OF MAIN ROAD FROM AL MAWELAH INTERCHANGE TO BAIT AL BARKHA RA
Client Muscat Municipality Consultant Parsons
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SURVEYING WITH TOTAL STATION EQUIPMENT FOR
GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING PURPOSES
ELECTRICAL RESISTIVITY TEST
RESISTIVITY MAPPING amp RESISTIVITY PROFILING
PIEZOMETER INSTALLATION INCLINED DRILLING WITH PACKER TEST
CHEMICALENVIRONMENTAL amp
MICROBIOLOGICAL TESTING
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Lonestar Alpha Lab provides a full range of chemical environmental and microbiological analytical services to
industrial engineeringconsulting and government clients throughout the Sultanate of Oman Lonestar Alpha
analytical expertise includes organic and inorganic analyses of water soil air food and many other matrices The
lab production capability capacity and advancement of instrumentation ensure the reliability and performance
needed to successfully deliver major analytical projects Instruments are dedicated to specific matrices and
analyses to prevent cross contamination Our reports are fully supported by QAQC deliverables designed to meet
the requirements of the regulatory program for which the data will be utilized Our reports are designed for ease-
of-results interpretation as well as efficient validation of the support data
TESTING DIFFERENT MATRICES
DomesticFormationGroundReclamation Water
Desalination Water amp Marine Samples
Marine Life
Plant Tissue
Reverse Osmosis
Soils amp Sediments
Food Products
Metal Samples
Concrete Products
CHEMICALENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS
WaterWastewater Metallic Constituents
WaterWastewater Organic Constituents
Water Cations amp Anions
Ambient Air Quality Monitoring
Stack amp Process Emission Monitoring
Indoor Air Quality
Contamination Pollution Studies Environmental Chemistry organics inorganics metals
Analytical chemistry using AAS XRF OES IRC and wet chemistry
Noise amp Vibration Monitoring
Microbiological Analysis
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AMBIENT AIR amp STACK EMISSION MONITORING
CO amp CO2
Hydrogen Sulfide
Hydrocarbons
Metal Particulates
NOx SOx
Oxygen
Volatile Organic Compounds
Dioxin amp Furion
MICROBIOLOGICAL AIR QUALITY MONITORING
Bacteria(CFUm3
Moulds (CFUm3)
Identification of Microorganisms up to Species level
INDOOR AIR QUALITY (IAQ)
Lonestar Alpha leads the way in Indoor Air Quality Services with our dedicated team of field staff and the latest
equipment We are equipped to investigate chemical and biological exposure situations
IAQ Air Monitoring Services
VOCs and SVOCs
Fungal Mold Indentification Quantification
Total Respirable Particulates
Toxic Vapors
Sick Building Syndrome
Bacterial Indentification Quantification
Typical IAQ Surveys
IAQ profile for preliminary building study
Baseline IAQ monitoring
Mold Fungal contamination monitoring using spore trap sampling devices
Compliance monitoring for municipal amp Government enviromental agencies
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HSE monitoring for critical response of environmental hazards
INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE (IH)
Lonestar Alpha is capable of providing a wide variety of Industrial Hygiene Service
using state of the art equipment and depth of experience with IH procedures
NoiseDosimetry TLV+8Hr TWA
Particulates (Total PM 10 PM 50 PM 25)
Combustible Gases (Total Hydrocarbons)
VOCs and SVOCs
Total and Respirable Fibers
Metals and Inorganics
Typical Industrial Hygiene Monitoring
HSE monitoring for corporate or client requirec field data collection
Compliance monitoring for Municipal or Governmental agency requirements
Background monitoring for comparative Environmental studies
HYGIENE AUDITING AND INSPECTIONS
Hygiene Auditing
Hygiene Inspections and Hygiene recommendations
Assisting in ISOHACCP Certifications
Microbiological Sampling and Analysis of Food and Water
Swab sampling and Air Monitoring
Hotel and Industrial HAACP and Hygiene System Implementation
Assisting in Laboratory setup and Accreditations Response monitoring for safety analysis and quality assurance audits
OIL ANALYSIS
Lube Oil
Transformer Oil
Compressor Oil
Diesel
Heavy fuel
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LIST OF CHEMICALENVIRONMENTALMICROBIOLOGICAL TESTS ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY amp ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS
WATER EFFLUENT SEAWATER SOIL SEDIMENT ANALYSIS
Acidity Sulfide Selenium
Alkalinity TDS Silicon
Ammonia Temperature Silver
Bicarbonate Total Hardness Sodium
BOD Total Nitrogen Strontium
Boron Total Organic Carbon Thallium
Chlorite chlorate Potassium
Bromate TSS Tin
Carbonate Turbidity Titanium
Chlorides Aluminum Vanadium
COD Antimony Zink
Color Arsenic Aromatic Volatile Orgabicx (BTEX)
Conductivity Barium Chlorinated Hydrocarbons
Cyanides Beryllium Crude amp Refined Product Fingerprinting
Dissolved Oxygen Cadmium Extractible Organic Halides
Fluoride Calcium Haloacetic Acids
Free Chlorine Chromium Halogenated Volatile Organics
Magnesium Hardness Cobalt Herbicides amp Pesticides
Nitrates Copper Nitroaromatic amp Cyclic Ketones
Nitrites Hexavalent Chromium Organic and Volatile Acids
Oil amp Grease Iron PCBrsquos
Organic Nitrogen Lead Polynuclear Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAH)
pH Lithium Semi Volatile Organic Compounds
Phenols Magnesium Total Organic Halides
Phosphates Mercury Total Petroleum Hydrocarbons (TPH)
Phosphorus Molybdenum Trihalomethanes
Residual Chlorine Nickel Volatile Organic Compounds
Salinity Niobium Pthalate Esters
Sodium Absorption Ratio
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FOOD CHEMICAL AND MICROBIOLOGICAL TEST
Fish and Value added fish products vegetable oils Ketchups Mayonnaise Vinegar Cooked sea
food Cooked Non sea foods Canned foods Vegetables Snacks Ghee Cheese Honey Sweats etc
CHEMICAL ANALYSIS OF FOOD
GIDELINES - OMAN STANDARDGULF STANDARDOther International Standards
TEST METHODS- AOACASTAAOCSISOSASOASTMBS
CHEMICAL ANALYSIS OF FOOD
Protein Cholesterol
Fat content Phosphorous
Vitamins Sodium
Moisture Potassium
Ash Calcium
Dietary Fibre Lead
Sugar Cadmium
Starch Mercury
Saturated Fat Iron
Unsaturated Fat Magnesium
Arsenic Aflatoxins
Moisture content Histamine
Volatile protein Irradiation
Pesticides Sudan Dyes
MICROBIOLOGICAL ANALYSIS OF FOOD
TEST METHODS ndash USFDA BAMAOACCCFRACMMEFISO
GUIDELINES ndash OMANI STANDARDGSOPHLS
MICROBIOLOGICAL ANALYSIS OF FOOD
Aerobic Plate Count Listeria monocytogens
Lactobacillus acidophilus Shelf Life Analysis
Escherichia coli Enterobacteriaceae
Escherichia coli O157 H7 Vibrio parahaemolyticus
Fecal Coliforms Shigella
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Total Coliforms Listeria spp
Staphylococcus aureus Clostridium perfringens
Salmonella Yeast and Mould
Vibrio cholera Vibrio parahaemolyticus
Anaerobic plate count Campylobacter
Histamine Bacillus cereus
Aflatoxin
CHEMISTRY OF CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL
Chemical Analysis of Cement Chemical Analysis of Lime Powder
Heat of Hydration of cement Total Alkalis
Chemical Analysis of Micro silica Chemical Analysis of Ground Granulated Blast
Furnace Slag
Sodium Absorption Ratio Leachibility Tests of Metals from Soil
Testing of Concrete making water Determination of Alkali carbonates amp Bi carbonates
Cation Exchange Capacity of Soil Organic matter content of soil
Mass loss of Ignition of soil Total Sulphate content of soil
Water soluble Sulphate content of soil Water soluble Chloride content of soil
Carbonate content of soil Acid soluble Chloride content of soil
Gypsum content of soil Ammonia content of soil
Total Sulphate content of Aggregates Total Chloride content of Aggregates
Potential Alkali ndash Silica reactivity of Aggregates Water Soluble Chloride Salts in Aggregates
Acid ndash Soluble Material in fine Aggregate Organic impurities in fine Aggregates
Determining the water content of freshly mixed
concrete
Determining the Portland cement content of the
hardened hydraulic cement concrete
Chemical analysis of hardened concrete Sulfate content of hardened concrete
Chemical analysis for metals like steel Chloride content of hardened concrete
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ORE ANALYSIS
Dolomite Ore Iron Ore
Copper Ore Nickel Ore
Chromium Ore Limestone Ore
Manganese Ore Gypsum
Dunite Quartz
STEEL CHEMISTRY
Alloys Brass amp Bronze
Aluminum Alloys Chemical Composition of Steel
ASTM A 262 (Various) Diffused Hydrogen Test
ASTM G 48 (Variou) Purity of Metals
ASTM G 6667 Nickel Alloys
OIL ANALYSIS
Appearance Flash Point Specific Gravity
Ash Content Water content Insoluble pentane
Carbon Conradson Residue Wear Metals Total Acid Number
Kinematic Viscosity Break Down voltage Total Base Number
Dissipation factor Oil Content Viscosity Index
Color Pour Point Flash Point
Copper Corrosion BS amp W Density
Neutralization number Resistivity Interfacial tension
Dissolve gas Sediment Sulphur content
Cloud point Distillation PCB
Oxidation test Gassing
AMBIENT AIR STACK MONITORING
Carbon Dioxide RPM (PM 10 5 25)
Carbon Monoxide Semi Volatile Organic Compounds
Chlorine Content SO2
Hydrogen Sulfide Total Acid Concentration
Lower Explosion Limit Total Hydrocarbon
Oxides of Nitrogen Total Particulate Concentration
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Oxygen Volatile Organic Compounds
Ozone Dioxin amp Furion
INDOOR AIR QUALITY ndash IAQ INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE - IH
Asbestos Bulk Sample Analysis Total amp Respirable Fibers
Asbestos Fiber Concentration in Air Total amp Respirable Particulates
Bacterial amp Microbial Identification Total Plate Count
FungalMould Identification Toxic Vapors
Metals VOC amp SVOC
Noise Monitoring Dosimetry TWA Yeast amp Mould Identification
MICROBIOLOGICAL ANALYSIS OF WATER
Test Method ndash BS ENISOAPHAAWWACMMEF CCFRA
GUIDELINES ndash Omani standardGSOWHODubai Municipality
WATER WASTE WATERINDUSTRIES WATER SOIL
Heterotrophic plate count
Total Coliforms
Escherichia coli
EnterococciFecal streptococci
Pseudomonas aeroginosa Staphylococcus aureus
Legionella spp Nematodes
Sulphate Reducing Bacteria Yeast amp Mould
Salmonella Microscopic observations and interpretations
Vibrio cholera Standard Plate count at 22 o C
Fecal Coliform Clostridium perfringens
Legionella anisa
Legionella Pneumophila serogroup 1
Legionella Pneumophila serogroup 2-14
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MICROBIOLOGICAL ANALYSIS OF PERSONAL SWABSSURFACE SWABSEQUIPMENT
SWABS
Total coliforms
Fecal coliforms
Escherichia coli
Aerobic plate count
Staphylococcus aureus
Yeast and Mould
Salmonella spp
COSMETICS ANALYSIS
HairoilsHair creams Hair shampooBody lotion Chemical DepilinatorsTalcum PowderDeoderants
Toilette soapSkin cream etc As per GSOOS SASO USFDAAOAC Standards
COSMETICS ANALYSIS
Appearance Thermal Stability
Color Total Fat
Odor Lead
Homogenous Cadmium
Texture Nickel
Seperation Chromium
Skin Irritation Test Ethanol insoluble matter
Marking Water insoluble matter
Language Total free Alkali
Instructions for Use Chlorides calculated as NaCl
Warning phrases concerning the product (if any) Saponification Value
Chemical and Physical Tests Free Fatty Acid as Oliec Acid
Moisture Extraneous matter
pH Total Non Acqueos content
Sediment and suspended matter Peroxide value
Alchohol content Total Bacterial count
Formaldehyde Yeast and Mould
Essential oils Pseudomonas aeroginosa
Volatile matter Staphylococcus aureus
Non volatile alcohol matter
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LIST OF CHEMICALENVIRONMENTALMICROBIOLOGICAL EQUIPMENTS
pH Meter Conductivity Meter pH Meters
Dissolved Oxygen Meter Turbidity Meter
Flame Atomic Absorption Spectrometer
FAASGFAAS Hg Analyzer
EDXRF Analyzer ndash Philips MiniPal2
Muffle Air Furnace (1100˚C) Breakdown voltage
ICP- OES Colour apparatus for OIL
GC-MSGC centrifuge
IC Open cup ndashClosed cup Flash point
UV-VIS-NIR Spectrometer HACH TAN delta Resistivity meter
Dissolved gas Analyser ( TOGA) AAS
TAN Titrator Microscope
Copper corrosion Colony Counter
Karl fisher colometric Viscometer
Interfacial tensometer OES
Biological safety Cabinet UV apparatus
Shaker Water bath
Freezer Incubator
Chillier Autoclave
Micro pipetter Vortex
pipetter
Weighing Balance
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KEY STAFF AT CHEMICALMICROBIOLOGICAL LAB
MAJOR CHEMICALENVIRONMENTAL CLIENTS
Client Client
HMR Consultants Dhofar Power Company
Geo-Resources Omani Euro Foods Industries
Al-Safa Environmental Consultancy Al-Hassan Engineering Company
Five Oceans Dawood Contracting Company
Fugro Middle East Natural Resources Consultants
Gulf Mining ICES
Muscat Chromite Sohar Steel LLC
Total Management Trading Construction Materials Industries
Emirates Trading Co Al-Shidhani Refreshments Enterprises
Oman Chromite Oman Aluminium Processing Industries LLC
Muscat Overseas Radisson Blu
National Arabian Gulf International Desalination amp Water Treatment
ASB Group Dhofar Beverages
Majan Mining Company OMASCO
Haya Oman Liquefied Natural Gas Company
Oman Polyproplene Swan Foods LLC
Oman Methanol Bahwan Engineering Co
NAME DESIGNATION EXPERIENCE
P Tejali Lab Manager 17 yrs
Asad Naqvi Chemical Lab Supervisor 17 yrs
OD Sebastian Senior Chemist 32 yrs
Vinu Mohan Senior Microbiologist 7 yrs
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Sohar Aluminum OMIFCO
Oman Refreshment Occidental Mukhaizna LLC
Shangri-La Barr Al Jissa Special Technical Services
ENATO Consolidated Contractors Company
Blue City Northern Minerals Company
Andam International Sweets of Oman
SUR Desalination (Bahwan Veolia Water) Lalbuksh Voltas Engineering Services
STFA Bahwan Veolia Water LLC
Larsen amp Turbo COWI-Larsen
GALFAR Khimji Permoglaze (Oman) LLC
AATCO United Chrome LLC
Interbeton amp Six Construct Oman Flour Mills Company
Douglas OHI Oman National Engineering amp Investment
VALE -Oman Petrogas
BP Oman Sohar aluminium
Siemens-Oman American Embassy
Tawoos Catering Wacasco Catering
MAF DALKIA Al Futtaim amp Sons
Enhance Khimji Ramdas LLC
Oman Oasis National Mineral water CO LLC
Areej Vegetablesamp Oil Derivatives National Pharmaceuticals
Towell Infrastructure Tulip Inn
The Chedi Grand Hyatt
Al Bustan Palace Muscat Holiday INN
Hotel Ibis Park Inn
Radisson Blu Mother Care
Tabreed Taghleef Indusries
NABIL Biscuits ATTCO
Worely parrsion AECOM
Honda Rotem Abensia
Global Gypsum Board Minvest
Global Engineering SteamTech
Mazoom Pharmacy Muscat Pharmacy
IBN- SINA Pharmacy Golden Jood Trading
Sun rise Global Beya Global Muscat
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MECHANICAL CORROSION AND METALLURGICAL TESTING
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Lonestar Alpha has the capability to cater to the physical metallurgical testing requirements of a wide range of
materials and products The testing capability and experience are recognized by reputed organizations like
PDO OXY BP OGC etc and third party inspection agencies Tests are generally carried out to international
standards set by ASTM BS ASME API AWS and others Lonestar Alpha offers quality service to
international standards accurate results and quick turnaround at reasonable cost
Lonestar Alpha Mechanical Metallurgical Corrosion Testing Capabilities Include
Tensile compression Test Vickers Hardness RockwellBrinell Hardness
Impact (Ambient temp to -196degC) BendFlatteningNick Break Test Elevated Temperature
tensile testing
Corrosion Test - ASTM
A262G48G28ASTM A 923
ASTM E 562 Ferrite measurement
by ferritscope Flexure
Proof Load Breaking Load Failure Load
Coating Thickness Coating Continuity Coating Adhesion
MacroMicro Examination Fillet Weld Break Nick Break
HIC SSCC test in accordance with
NACE standards Chemistry by OES
Failure Analysis and
Material Investigation
Chemical analysis of metallic materials of
Fe and Ni base alloys In situ Replica Metallography
Metallic sample collection at
site for chemical analysis
Strand wire testing for mechanical
properties Portable hardness testing Manhole Cover testing
Rubber testing Geo-textile testing HDPE testing
Materials frequently tested include
Metals and alloy products such as plates shapes bares pipes and fittings
Welding procedure qualification test coupons
Welding consumable qualification test coupons
Welder qualification test coupons
Welding procedure test coupons
Steel Bars Wires and Fabric for concrete reinforcement
Galvanized Steel products
Fasteners
Metal Castings
Cemented Carbide Products
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Lonestar Alpha Laboratories offers a wide range of metallurgical services to many diverse industries supported by
an experienced team of metallurgical engineers trained technicians and modern equipment The following
services are offered
o Laboratory Metallography and Microscopy
o Replica and In-situ Metallography
o Corrosion Testing and Evaluation
o Condition Usability and Remaining Life Assessment
o Failure Analysis and Investigation
o Other Services
Laboratory Metallography and Microscopy
Scanning Electron Microscopy
Stereomicroscopy
Energy Dispersive X-ray Analysis
Fractrography
Macrostructural Examination
Microstructural Examination
Microhardness Evaluation
Replica and In-situ Metallography
In-situ Replica Metallography
Replication of Fractures
Replication of Surface Features
Corrosion Testing and Evaluation
Lonestar Alpha is equipped to undertake corrosion testing and evaluation in accordance with NACE and ASTM
standards for qualification of materials used in corrosive environments which include sea water brine blackish
water and sour service The following tests are conducted
Resistance to Pitting and Crevice Corrosion
Susceptibility to Intergranular Corrosion Attack
Resistance to Sulfide Stress Cracking (SSC)
Resistance to Hydrogen Induced Cracking (HIC)
Examination of Scales and Corrosion Products
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Condition Usability and Remaining Life Assessment
Periodic inspections serve to identify degradation processes at an early stage and thereby provide necessary
information for assessment of condition usability and remaining life Further the initiation of timely repair or
replacement actions substantially reduced or eliminates costly capital and downtime losses
Lonestar has the capability and experience to perform comprehensive inspections necessary for condition
usability and remaining life assessment of a wide range of materials and components used in structures plants and
operating equipment
Power plant and auxiliary boiler tubes headers and connectors
Turbine nozzles vanes combustor lines and casings
Oil and gas processing equipment and components
Equipment and components of marineoffshore structures
Drilling and downhole equipment and components
Engine Components
Failure Analysis and Investigation
Supported by its integrated analytical facilities and the diverse professional capabilities of its staff Lonestar has
for the last several years provided accurate and timely analyses and investigations into failures of components
Reports include comprehensive photographic documentation of observations discussions of findings conclusions
on the mechanism and root cause of failure
Other Services
Lonestar offer assistance in the following areas
Material selection for intended service
Preparation of material testing and inspection procedures
Study of failure mechanisms of complex systems
Troubleshooting
Research and development
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LIST OF METALLURGY TESTS
LIST OF METALLURGY LAB EQUIPMENTS Instron Universal Tensile Tester Lathe Machine
Satec Charpy Impact testing machine Charpy Broaching Machine
Forcipol Bend Testing machine Gas Cutting Gear
Olympus Metallurgical Microscope Carl Zeiss
microscope upto 1600X
Stereo Microscope
Metlabcorp Micro Polisher Digital Verniers
Automatic Polishing machine Digital Micrometers
Water Chiller Bath Coating thickness Meter
Optorama Shadowgraph Holiday detector
Digital thermometers Band Saw Machine
Vickers hardness tester Hack Saw Machine
Fischer Ferritscope Universal Milling Machine
STEEL REBARS EXOTIC MATERIAL
Tensile Tests Bend Tests
Elevated Temperature Tensiles Rebar Tensile Bend and Rebend
Proof Load test Fracture Test
Macro Preparation amp Examination Coating thickness test Holiday Detection Test
Peel Off Test Vickers Rockwell Hardness Survey
Charpy Impact Test Micro Examination with photograph
Ferrite Count (Point Count method) - count Ferrite Content (Magnetic Method) - spots
A262 Test Practice CE ASTM G48ASTM G28 tests
SSCC Test HIC Test
Chemical Analysis XRD EDXRF Analysis
SEMEDS Analysis Detailed Failure Investigation Material investigation
CTOD In-situ Replica Metallography
Strand Wire Tensile Test Manhole Cover Compression Test
Ring Stiffness Test GRE Rubber Plastic Geo-textile Tensile testing
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KEY STAFF AT METALLURGY LAB
Anil Vashishta Pratik Raval Sasikumar Isehaq Chezian
NAME DESIGNATION QUALIFICATION EXPERIENCE
Anil Vashishta Operations Manager
Metallurgical Head
BE Metallurgical
Engineering 24 years
Pratik Raval Test House Supervisor BE Mechanical
Engineering 10 years
KSasikumar Senior Metallurgist BE Metallurgical
Engineering 14 years
GChezhian Metallurgist BE Metallurgical
Engineering 06 years
Ishaq Al Harassi Senior Engineer BE Mechanical
Engineering 08 years
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BRANCHES amp CONTACTS
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LONESTAR ALPHA LABORATORIES BRANCHES amp CONTACTS
Website
wwwlonestaralphacom
General Email infolonestaralphacom
Branches
Muscat (Central Laboratory) PO Box 1197 PC 130 Azaiba ndash Muscat Sultanate of Oman
Tel +968 24501524 24505590
Fax +968 24503814
Email muscatlablonestaralphacom
Muscat (Chemistry Environmental) PO Box 1197 PC 130 Azaiba ndash Muscat Sultanate of Oman
Tel +968 24504206 24504924
Fax +968 24502635
Email chemlablonestaralphacom
Muscat (Micro-biology) PO Box 1197 PC 130 Azaiba ndash Muscat Sultanate of Oman
Tel +968 24504206 24504924
Fax +968 24502635
Email microlablonestaralphacom
Sohar PO Box 84 PC 327 Sohar Industrial Estate Sohar ndash Sultanate of Oman
Tel +968 26751775 26751920 26751976
Fax +968 26751331
Email civilsoharlonestaralphacom
Duqm Tel +968 99278040 92303290
Fax +968 24503814
Email duqmlablonestaralphacom
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Salalah
Tel +968 2321 3390 +968 92038358
Fax +968 2321 3391
Email salalahlablonestaralphacom
Key Personals
Administration
Dawood Al-Harrasi
Chief Executive Officer
+968 91111411 dawoodalharrasilonestaralphacom
Saif Al-Harthi
Business Development Manager
+968 90122471 saifalharthylonestaralphacom
Santosh Elapanda
QHSE Manager
+968 99881224 santoshelapandalonestaralphacom
Moncy Thomas
Finance HR amp Admin Manager
+968 99221293 moncythomaslonestaralphacom
Operations
Anil Vashishta
Operations Manager Metallurgical Head
+968 99866907 anilvashishtalonestaralphacom
Civil Engineering Material Lab Hukam Chand
Civil Engineering Country Manager - Civil
+968 99445354 hukamchandlonestaralphacom
Naresh Paladugu
Civil Engineering Technical Manager - Civil
+968 99063458 nareshpaladugulonestaralphacom
Rakesh
Civil Engineering Lab Manager - Sohar Lab
+968 92869691 civilsoharlonestaralphacom
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FrancisMD
Civil Engineering Lab Manager ndash Salalah Lab
+968 92038358 Salalahlablonestaralphacom
Tomiyo
Civil Engineering Senior Lab Technician - Duqm Lab
+968 99278040 duqmlablonestaralphacom
Geotechnical Engineering Lab
J Pavan Kumar
Geotechnical Engineering Sr Geotechnical engineer
+968 99887852 ameerudeenlonestaralphacom
Chemical Microbiology amp Environmental Lab
P Tejali
Chemical Microbiology amp Environmental Engineering Lab Manager
+968 99887834 tejaliparsekarlonestaralphacom
Asad
Chemical amp Environmental Engineering Assistant Manager Chemistry
+968 99884612 asadnaqvilonestaralphacom
Vinu Mohan
Food amp Microbiology Testing
+968 99248181 vinumohanlonestaralphacom
Metallurgy Lab
Email metlablonestaralphacom
Anil Vashishta
Metallurgy Lab Manager Metallurgy
+968 99866907 anilvashishtalonestaralphacom
Pratik Raval
Metallurgy Lab Test House Supervisor
+968 99880633 pratikravallonestaralphacom
Sasi Kumar
Metallurgy Lab Senior Metallurgist
+968 99843415 sasikumarlonestaralphacom
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LOCATION MAPS
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1 MUSCAT
2 Muscat ndash Chemistry Lab
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3 SOHAR
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4 DUQM
5 SALALAH
Registered with Directorate General for Specification amp measurements
Approved by PDO ISOIEC 170252005 Certified by SGS for ISO 9001
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DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF FLYOVER WIDENING AND JUNCTION IMPROVEMENTS AT AL ATHAIBA INTERCHANGE
Client Muscat Municipality Consultant Parsons
DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF THIRD LANING OF MAIN ROAD FROM AL MAWELAH INTERCHANGE TO BAIT AL BARKHA RA
Client Muscat Municipality Consultant Parsons
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SURVEYING WITH TOTAL STATION EQUIPMENT FOR
GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING PURPOSES
ELECTRICAL RESISTIVITY TEST
RESISTIVITY MAPPING amp RESISTIVITY PROFILING
PIEZOMETER INSTALLATION INCLINED DRILLING WITH PACKER TEST
CHEMICALENVIRONMENTAL amp
MICROBIOLOGICAL TESTING
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Lonestar Alpha Lab provides a full range of chemical environmental and microbiological analytical services to
industrial engineeringconsulting and government clients throughout the Sultanate of Oman Lonestar Alpha
analytical expertise includes organic and inorganic analyses of water soil air food and many other matrices The
lab production capability capacity and advancement of instrumentation ensure the reliability and performance
needed to successfully deliver major analytical projects Instruments are dedicated to specific matrices and
analyses to prevent cross contamination Our reports are fully supported by QAQC deliverables designed to meet
the requirements of the regulatory program for which the data will be utilized Our reports are designed for ease-
of-results interpretation as well as efficient validation of the support data
TESTING DIFFERENT MATRICES
DomesticFormationGroundReclamation Water
Desalination Water amp Marine Samples
Marine Life
Plant Tissue
Reverse Osmosis
Soils amp Sediments
Food Products
Metal Samples
Concrete Products
CHEMICALENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS
WaterWastewater Metallic Constituents
WaterWastewater Organic Constituents
Water Cations amp Anions
Ambient Air Quality Monitoring
Stack amp Process Emission Monitoring
Indoor Air Quality
Contamination Pollution Studies Environmental Chemistry organics inorganics metals
Analytical chemistry using AAS XRF OES IRC and wet chemistry
Noise amp Vibration Monitoring
Microbiological Analysis
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AMBIENT AIR amp STACK EMISSION MONITORING
CO amp CO2
Hydrogen Sulfide
Hydrocarbons
Metal Particulates
NOx SOx
Oxygen
Volatile Organic Compounds
Dioxin amp Furion
MICROBIOLOGICAL AIR QUALITY MONITORING
Bacteria(CFUm3
Moulds (CFUm3)
Identification of Microorganisms up to Species level
INDOOR AIR QUALITY (IAQ)
Lonestar Alpha leads the way in Indoor Air Quality Services with our dedicated team of field staff and the latest
equipment We are equipped to investigate chemical and biological exposure situations
IAQ Air Monitoring Services
VOCs and SVOCs
Fungal Mold Indentification Quantification
Total Respirable Particulates
Toxic Vapors
Sick Building Syndrome
Bacterial Indentification Quantification
Typical IAQ Surveys
IAQ profile for preliminary building study
Baseline IAQ monitoring
Mold Fungal contamination monitoring using spore trap sampling devices
Compliance monitoring for municipal amp Government enviromental agencies
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HSE monitoring for critical response of environmental hazards
INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE (IH)
Lonestar Alpha is capable of providing a wide variety of Industrial Hygiene Service
using state of the art equipment and depth of experience with IH procedures
NoiseDosimetry TLV+8Hr TWA
Particulates (Total PM 10 PM 50 PM 25)
Combustible Gases (Total Hydrocarbons)
VOCs and SVOCs
Total and Respirable Fibers
Metals and Inorganics
Typical Industrial Hygiene Monitoring
HSE monitoring for corporate or client requirec field data collection
Compliance monitoring for Municipal or Governmental agency requirements
Background monitoring for comparative Environmental studies
HYGIENE AUDITING AND INSPECTIONS
Hygiene Auditing
Hygiene Inspections and Hygiene recommendations
Assisting in ISOHACCP Certifications
Microbiological Sampling and Analysis of Food and Water
Swab sampling and Air Monitoring
Hotel and Industrial HAACP and Hygiene System Implementation
Assisting in Laboratory setup and Accreditations Response monitoring for safety analysis and quality assurance audits
OIL ANALYSIS
Lube Oil
Transformer Oil
Compressor Oil
Diesel
Heavy fuel
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LIST OF CHEMICALENVIRONMENTALMICROBIOLOGICAL TESTS ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY amp ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS
WATER EFFLUENT SEAWATER SOIL SEDIMENT ANALYSIS
Acidity Sulfide Selenium
Alkalinity TDS Silicon
Ammonia Temperature Silver
Bicarbonate Total Hardness Sodium
BOD Total Nitrogen Strontium
Boron Total Organic Carbon Thallium
Chlorite chlorate Potassium
Bromate TSS Tin
Carbonate Turbidity Titanium
Chlorides Aluminum Vanadium
COD Antimony Zink
Color Arsenic Aromatic Volatile Orgabicx (BTEX)
Conductivity Barium Chlorinated Hydrocarbons
Cyanides Beryllium Crude amp Refined Product Fingerprinting
Dissolved Oxygen Cadmium Extractible Organic Halides
Fluoride Calcium Haloacetic Acids
Free Chlorine Chromium Halogenated Volatile Organics
Magnesium Hardness Cobalt Herbicides amp Pesticides
Nitrates Copper Nitroaromatic amp Cyclic Ketones
Nitrites Hexavalent Chromium Organic and Volatile Acids
Oil amp Grease Iron PCBrsquos
Organic Nitrogen Lead Polynuclear Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAH)
pH Lithium Semi Volatile Organic Compounds
Phenols Magnesium Total Organic Halides
Phosphates Mercury Total Petroleum Hydrocarbons (TPH)
Phosphorus Molybdenum Trihalomethanes
Residual Chlorine Nickel Volatile Organic Compounds
Salinity Niobium Pthalate Esters
Sodium Absorption Ratio
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FOOD CHEMICAL AND MICROBIOLOGICAL TEST
Fish and Value added fish products vegetable oils Ketchups Mayonnaise Vinegar Cooked sea
food Cooked Non sea foods Canned foods Vegetables Snacks Ghee Cheese Honey Sweats etc
CHEMICAL ANALYSIS OF FOOD
GIDELINES - OMAN STANDARDGULF STANDARDOther International Standards
TEST METHODS- AOACASTAAOCSISOSASOASTMBS
CHEMICAL ANALYSIS OF FOOD
Protein Cholesterol
Fat content Phosphorous
Vitamins Sodium
Moisture Potassium
Ash Calcium
Dietary Fibre Lead
Sugar Cadmium
Starch Mercury
Saturated Fat Iron
Unsaturated Fat Magnesium
Arsenic Aflatoxins
Moisture content Histamine
Volatile protein Irradiation
Pesticides Sudan Dyes
MICROBIOLOGICAL ANALYSIS OF FOOD
TEST METHODS ndash USFDA BAMAOACCCFRACMMEFISO
GUIDELINES ndash OMANI STANDARDGSOPHLS
MICROBIOLOGICAL ANALYSIS OF FOOD
Aerobic Plate Count Listeria monocytogens
Lactobacillus acidophilus Shelf Life Analysis
Escherichia coli Enterobacteriaceae
Escherichia coli O157 H7 Vibrio parahaemolyticus
Fecal Coliforms Shigella
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Total Coliforms Listeria spp
Staphylococcus aureus Clostridium perfringens
Salmonella Yeast and Mould
Vibrio cholera Vibrio parahaemolyticus
Anaerobic plate count Campylobacter
Histamine Bacillus cereus
Aflatoxin
CHEMISTRY OF CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL
Chemical Analysis of Cement Chemical Analysis of Lime Powder
Heat of Hydration of cement Total Alkalis
Chemical Analysis of Micro silica Chemical Analysis of Ground Granulated Blast
Furnace Slag
Sodium Absorption Ratio Leachibility Tests of Metals from Soil
Testing of Concrete making water Determination of Alkali carbonates amp Bi carbonates
Cation Exchange Capacity of Soil Organic matter content of soil
Mass loss of Ignition of soil Total Sulphate content of soil
Water soluble Sulphate content of soil Water soluble Chloride content of soil
Carbonate content of soil Acid soluble Chloride content of soil
Gypsum content of soil Ammonia content of soil
Total Sulphate content of Aggregates Total Chloride content of Aggregates
Potential Alkali ndash Silica reactivity of Aggregates Water Soluble Chloride Salts in Aggregates
Acid ndash Soluble Material in fine Aggregate Organic impurities in fine Aggregates
Determining the water content of freshly mixed
concrete
Determining the Portland cement content of the
hardened hydraulic cement concrete
Chemical analysis of hardened concrete Sulfate content of hardened concrete
Chemical analysis for metals like steel Chloride content of hardened concrete
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ORE ANALYSIS
Dolomite Ore Iron Ore
Copper Ore Nickel Ore
Chromium Ore Limestone Ore
Manganese Ore Gypsum
Dunite Quartz
STEEL CHEMISTRY
Alloys Brass amp Bronze
Aluminum Alloys Chemical Composition of Steel
ASTM A 262 (Various) Diffused Hydrogen Test
ASTM G 48 (Variou) Purity of Metals
ASTM G 6667 Nickel Alloys
OIL ANALYSIS
Appearance Flash Point Specific Gravity
Ash Content Water content Insoluble pentane
Carbon Conradson Residue Wear Metals Total Acid Number
Kinematic Viscosity Break Down voltage Total Base Number
Dissipation factor Oil Content Viscosity Index
Color Pour Point Flash Point
Copper Corrosion BS amp W Density
Neutralization number Resistivity Interfacial tension
Dissolve gas Sediment Sulphur content
Cloud point Distillation PCB
Oxidation test Gassing
AMBIENT AIR STACK MONITORING
Carbon Dioxide RPM (PM 10 5 25)
Carbon Monoxide Semi Volatile Organic Compounds
Chlorine Content SO2
Hydrogen Sulfide Total Acid Concentration
Lower Explosion Limit Total Hydrocarbon
Oxides of Nitrogen Total Particulate Concentration
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Oxygen Volatile Organic Compounds
Ozone Dioxin amp Furion
INDOOR AIR QUALITY ndash IAQ INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE - IH
Asbestos Bulk Sample Analysis Total amp Respirable Fibers
Asbestos Fiber Concentration in Air Total amp Respirable Particulates
Bacterial amp Microbial Identification Total Plate Count
FungalMould Identification Toxic Vapors
Metals VOC amp SVOC
Noise Monitoring Dosimetry TWA Yeast amp Mould Identification
MICROBIOLOGICAL ANALYSIS OF WATER
Test Method ndash BS ENISOAPHAAWWACMMEF CCFRA
GUIDELINES ndash Omani standardGSOWHODubai Municipality
WATER WASTE WATERINDUSTRIES WATER SOIL
Heterotrophic plate count
Total Coliforms
Escherichia coli
EnterococciFecal streptococci
Pseudomonas aeroginosa Staphylococcus aureus
Legionella spp Nematodes
Sulphate Reducing Bacteria Yeast amp Mould
Salmonella Microscopic observations and interpretations
Vibrio cholera Standard Plate count at 22 o C
Fecal Coliform Clostridium perfringens
Legionella anisa
Legionella Pneumophila serogroup 1
Legionella Pneumophila serogroup 2-14
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MICROBIOLOGICAL ANALYSIS OF PERSONAL SWABSSURFACE SWABSEQUIPMENT
SWABS
Total coliforms
Fecal coliforms
Escherichia coli
Aerobic plate count
Staphylococcus aureus
Yeast and Mould
Salmonella spp
COSMETICS ANALYSIS
HairoilsHair creams Hair shampooBody lotion Chemical DepilinatorsTalcum PowderDeoderants
Toilette soapSkin cream etc As per GSOOS SASO USFDAAOAC Standards
COSMETICS ANALYSIS
Appearance Thermal Stability
Color Total Fat
Odor Lead
Homogenous Cadmium
Texture Nickel
Seperation Chromium
Skin Irritation Test Ethanol insoluble matter
Marking Water insoluble matter
Language Total free Alkali
Instructions for Use Chlorides calculated as NaCl
Warning phrases concerning the product (if any) Saponification Value
Chemical and Physical Tests Free Fatty Acid as Oliec Acid
Moisture Extraneous matter
pH Total Non Acqueos content
Sediment and suspended matter Peroxide value
Alchohol content Total Bacterial count
Formaldehyde Yeast and Mould
Essential oils Pseudomonas aeroginosa
Volatile matter Staphylococcus aureus
Non volatile alcohol matter
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LIST OF CHEMICALENVIRONMENTALMICROBIOLOGICAL EQUIPMENTS
pH Meter Conductivity Meter pH Meters
Dissolved Oxygen Meter Turbidity Meter
Flame Atomic Absorption Spectrometer
FAASGFAAS Hg Analyzer
EDXRF Analyzer ndash Philips MiniPal2
Muffle Air Furnace (1100˚C) Breakdown voltage
ICP- OES Colour apparatus for OIL
GC-MSGC centrifuge
IC Open cup ndashClosed cup Flash point
UV-VIS-NIR Spectrometer HACH TAN delta Resistivity meter
Dissolved gas Analyser ( TOGA) AAS
TAN Titrator Microscope
Copper corrosion Colony Counter
Karl fisher colometric Viscometer
Interfacial tensometer OES
Biological safety Cabinet UV apparatus
Shaker Water bath
Freezer Incubator
Chillier Autoclave
Micro pipetter Vortex
pipetter
Weighing Balance
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KEY STAFF AT CHEMICALMICROBIOLOGICAL LAB
MAJOR CHEMICALENVIRONMENTAL CLIENTS
Client Client
HMR Consultants Dhofar Power Company
Geo-Resources Omani Euro Foods Industries
Al-Safa Environmental Consultancy Al-Hassan Engineering Company
Five Oceans Dawood Contracting Company
Fugro Middle East Natural Resources Consultants
Gulf Mining ICES
Muscat Chromite Sohar Steel LLC
Total Management Trading Construction Materials Industries
Emirates Trading Co Al-Shidhani Refreshments Enterprises
Oman Chromite Oman Aluminium Processing Industries LLC
Muscat Overseas Radisson Blu
National Arabian Gulf International Desalination amp Water Treatment
ASB Group Dhofar Beverages
Majan Mining Company OMASCO
Haya Oman Liquefied Natural Gas Company
Oman Polyproplene Swan Foods LLC
Oman Methanol Bahwan Engineering Co
NAME DESIGNATION EXPERIENCE
P Tejali Lab Manager 17 yrs
Asad Naqvi Chemical Lab Supervisor 17 yrs
OD Sebastian Senior Chemist 32 yrs
Vinu Mohan Senior Microbiologist 7 yrs
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Sohar Aluminum OMIFCO
Oman Refreshment Occidental Mukhaizna LLC
Shangri-La Barr Al Jissa Special Technical Services
ENATO Consolidated Contractors Company
Blue City Northern Minerals Company
Andam International Sweets of Oman
SUR Desalination (Bahwan Veolia Water) Lalbuksh Voltas Engineering Services
STFA Bahwan Veolia Water LLC
Larsen amp Turbo COWI-Larsen
GALFAR Khimji Permoglaze (Oman) LLC
AATCO United Chrome LLC
Interbeton amp Six Construct Oman Flour Mills Company
Douglas OHI Oman National Engineering amp Investment
VALE -Oman Petrogas
BP Oman Sohar aluminium
Siemens-Oman American Embassy
Tawoos Catering Wacasco Catering
MAF DALKIA Al Futtaim amp Sons
Enhance Khimji Ramdas LLC
Oman Oasis National Mineral water CO LLC
Areej Vegetablesamp Oil Derivatives National Pharmaceuticals
Towell Infrastructure Tulip Inn
The Chedi Grand Hyatt
Al Bustan Palace Muscat Holiday INN
Hotel Ibis Park Inn
Radisson Blu Mother Care
Tabreed Taghleef Indusries
NABIL Biscuits ATTCO
Worely parrsion AECOM
Honda Rotem Abensia
Global Gypsum Board Minvest
Global Engineering SteamTech
Mazoom Pharmacy Muscat Pharmacy
IBN- SINA Pharmacy Golden Jood Trading
Sun rise Global Beya Global Muscat
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MECHANICAL CORROSION AND METALLURGICAL TESTING
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Lonestar Alpha has the capability to cater to the physical metallurgical testing requirements of a wide range of
materials and products The testing capability and experience are recognized by reputed organizations like
PDO OXY BP OGC etc and third party inspection agencies Tests are generally carried out to international
standards set by ASTM BS ASME API AWS and others Lonestar Alpha offers quality service to
international standards accurate results and quick turnaround at reasonable cost
Lonestar Alpha Mechanical Metallurgical Corrosion Testing Capabilities Include
Tensile compression Test Vickers Hardness RockwellBrinell Hardness
Impact (Ambient temp to -196degC) BendFlatteningNick Break Test Elevated Temperature
tensile testing
Corrosion Test - ASTM
A262G48G28ASTM A 923
ASTM E 562 Ferrite measurement
by ferritscope Flexure
Proof Load Breaking Load Failure Load
Coating Thickness Coating Continuity Coating Adhesion
MacroMicro Examination Fillet Weld Break Nick Break
HIC SSCC test in accordance with
NACE standards Chemistry by OES
Failure Analysis and
Material Investigation
Chemical analysis of metallic materials of
Fe and Ni base alloys In situ Replica Metallography
Metallic sample collection at
site for chemical analysis
Strand wire testing for mechanical
properties Portable hardness testing Manhole Cover testing
Rubber testing Geo-textile testing HDPE testing
Materials frequently tested include
Metals and alloy products such as plates shapes bares pipes and fittings
Welding procedure qualification test coupons
Welding consumable qualification test coupons
Welder qualification test coupons
Welding procedure test coupons
Steel Bars Wires and Fabric for concrete reinforcement
Galvanized Steel products
Fasteners
Metal Castings
Cemented Carbide Products
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Lonestar Alpha Laboratories offers a wide range of metallurgical services to many diverse industries supported by
an experienced team of metallurgical engineers trained technicians and modern equipment The following
services are offered
o Laboratory Metallography and Microscopy
o Replica and In-situ Metallography
o Corrosion Testing and Evaluation
o Condition Usability and Remaining Life Assessment
o Failure Analysis and Investigation
o Other Services
Laboratory Metallography and Microscopy
Scanning Electron Microscopy
Stereomicroscopy
Energy Dispersive X-ray Analysis
Fractrography
Macrostructural Examination
Microstructural Examination
Microhardness Evaluation
Replica and In-situ Metallography
In-situ Replica Metallography
Replication of Fractures
Replication of Surface Features
Corrosion Testing and Evaluation
Lonestar Alpha is equipped to undertake corrosion testing and evaluation in accordance with NACE and ASTM
standards for qualification of materials used in corrosive environments which include sea water brine blackish
water and sour service The following tests are conducted
Resistance to Pitting and Crevice Corrosion
Susceptibility to Intergranular Corrosion Attack
Resistance to Sulfide Stress Cracking (SSC)
Resistance to Hydrogen Induced Cracking (HIC)
Examination of Scales and Corrosion Products
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Condition Usability and Remaining Life Assessment
Periodic inspections serve to identify degradation processes at an early stage and thereby provide necessary
information for assessment of condition usability and remaining life Further the initiation of timely repair or
replacement actions substantially reduced or eliminates costly capital and downtime losses
Lonestar has the capability and experience to perform comprehensive inspections necessary for condition
usability and remaining life assessment of a wide range of materials and components used in structures plants and
operating equipment
Power plant and auxiliary boiler tubes headers and connectors
Turbine nozzles vanes combustor lines and casings
Oil and gas processing equipment and components
Equipment and components of marineoffshore structures
Drilling and downhole equipment and components
Engine Components
Failure Analysis and Investigation
Supported by its integrated analytical facilities and the diverse professional capabilities of its staff Lonestar has
for the last several years provided accurate and timely analyses and investigations into failures of components
Reports include comprehensive photographic documentation of observations discussions of findings conclusions
on the mechanism and root cause of failure
Other Services
Lonestar offer assistance in the following areas
Material selection for intended service
Preparation of material testing and inspection procedures
Study of failure mechanisms of complex systems
Troubleshooting
Research and development
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LIST OF METALLURGY TESTS
LIST OF METALLURGY LAB EQUIPMENTS Instron Universal Tensile Tester Lathe Machine
Satec Charpy Impact testing machine Charpy Broaching Machine
Forcipol Bend Testing machine Gas Cutting Gear
Olympus Metallurgical Microscope Carl Zeiss
microscope upto 1600X
Stereo Microscope
Metlabcorp Micro Polisher Digital Verniers
Automatic Polishing machine Digital Micrometers
Water Chiller Bath Coating thickness Meter
Optorama Shadowgraph Holiday detector
Digital thermometers Band Saw Machine
Vickers hardness tester Hack Saw Machine
Fischer Ferritscope Universal Milling Machine
STEEL REBARS EXOTIC MATERIAL
Tensile Tests Bend Tests
Elevated Temperature Tensiles Rebar Tensile Bend and Rebend
Proof Load test Fracture Test
Macro Preparation amp Examination Coating thickness test Holiday Detection Test
Peel Off Test Vickers Rockwell Hardness Survey
Charpy Impact Test Micro Examination with photograph
Ferrite Count (Point Count method) - count Ferrite Content (Magnetic Method) - spots
A262 Test Practice CE ASTM G48ASTM G28 tests
SSCC Test HIC Test
Chemical Analysis XRD EDXRF Analysis
SEMEDS Analysis Detailed Failure Investigation Material investigation
CTOD In-situ Replica Metallography
Strand Wire Tensile Test Manhole Cover Compression Test
Ring Stiffness Test GRE Rubber Plastic Geo-textile Tensile testing
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KEY STAFF AT METALLURGY LAB
Anil Vashishta Pratik Raval Sasikumar Isehaq Chezian
NAME DESIGNATION QUALIFICATION EXPERIENCE
Anil Vashishta Operations Manager
Metallurgical Head
BE Metallurgical
Engineering 24 years
Pratik Raval Test House Supervisor BE Mechanical
Engineering 10 years
KSasikumar Senior Metallurgist BE Metallurgical
Engineering 14 years
GChezhian Metallurgist BE Metallurgical
Engineering 06 years
Ishaq Al Harassi Senior Engineer BE Mechanical
Engineering 08 years
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BRANCHES amp CONTACTS
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LONESTAR ALPHA LABORATORIES BRANCHES amp CONTACTS
Website
wwwlonestaralphacom
General Email infolonestaralphacom
Branches
Muscat (Central Laboratory) PO Box 1197 PC 130 Azaiba ndash Muscat Sultanate of Oman
Tel +968 24501524 24505590
Fax +968 24503814
Email muscatlablonestaralphacom
Muscat (Chemistry Environmental) PO Box 1197 PC 130 Azaiba ndash Muscat Sultanate of Oman
Tel +968 24504206 24504924
Fax +968 24502635
Email chemlablonestaralphacom
Muscat (Micro-biology) PO Box 1197 PC 130 Azaiba ndash Muscat Sultanate of Oman
Tel +968 24504206 24504924
Fax +968 24502635
Email microlablonestaralphacom
Sohar PO Box 84 PC 327 Sohar Industrial Estate Sohar ndash Sultanate of Oman
Tel +968 26751775 26751920 26751976
Fax +968 26751331
Email civilsoharlonestaralphacom
Duqm Tel +968 99278040 92303290
Fax +968 24503814
Email duqmlablonestaralphacom
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Salalah
Tel +968 2321 3390 +968 92038358
Fax +968 2321 3391
Email salalahlablonestaralphacom
Key Personals
Administration
Dawood Al-Harrasi
Chief Executive Officer
+968 91111411 dawoodalharrasilonestaralphacom
Saif Al-Harthi
Business Development Manager
+968 90122471 saifalharthylonestaralphacom
Santosh Elapanda
QHSE Manager
+968 99881224 santoshelapandalonestaralphacom
Moncy Thomas
Finance HR amp Admin Manager
+968 99221293 moncythomaslonestaralphacom
Operations
Anil Vashishta
Operations Manager Metallurgical Head
+968 99866907 anilvashishtalonestaralphacom
Civil Engineering Material Lab Hukam Chand
Civil Engineering Country Manager - Civil
+968 99445354 hukamchandlonestaralphacom
Naresh Paladugu
Civil Engineering Technical Manager - Civil
+968 99063458 nareshpaladugulonestaralphacom
Rakesh
Civil Engineering Lab Manager - Sohar Lab
+968 92869691 civilsoharlonestaralphacom
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FrancisMD
Civil Engineering Lab Manager ndash Salalah Lab
+968 92038358 Salalahlablonestaralphacom
Tomiyo
Civil Engineering Senior Lab Technician - Duqm Lab
+968 99278040 duqmlablonestaralphacom
Geotechnical Engineering Lab
J Pavan Kumar
Geotechnical Engineering Sr Geotechnical engineer
+968 99887852 ameerudeenlonestaralphacom
Chemical Microbiology amp Environmental Lab
P Tejali
Chemical Microbiology amp Environmental Engineering Lab Manager
+968 99887834 tejaliparsekarlonestaralphacom
Asad
Chemical amp Environmental Engineering Assistant Manager Chemistry
+968 99884612 asadnaqvilonestaralphacom
Vinu Mohan
Food amp Microbiology Testing
+968 99248181 vinumohanlonestaralphacom
Metallurgy Lab
Email metlablonestaralphacom
Anil Vashishta
Metallurgy Lab Manager Metallurgy
+968 99866907 anilvashishtalonestaralphacom
Pratik Raval
Metallurgy Lab Test House Supervisor
+968 99880633 pratikravallonestaralphacom
Sasi Kumar
Metallurgy Lab Senior Metallurgist
+968 99843415 sasikumarlonestaralphacom
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LOCATION MAPS
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories Company Profile
1 MUSCAT
2 Muscat ndash Chemistry Lab
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3 SOHAR
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4 DUQM
5 SALALAH
Registered with Directorate General for Specification amp measurements
Approved by PDO ISOIEC 170252005 Certified by SGS for ISO 9001
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories Company Profile
SURVEYING WITH TOTAL STATION EQUIPMENT FOR
GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING PURPOSES
ELECTRICAL RESISTIVITY TEST
RESISTIVITY MAPPING amp RESISTIVITY PROFILING
PIEZOMETER INSTALLATION INCLINED DRILLING WITH PACKER TEST
CHEMICALENVIRONMENTAL amp
MICROBIOLOGICAL TESTING
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories Company Profile
Lonestar Alpha Lab provides a full range of chemical environmental and microbiological analytical services to
industrial engineeringconsulting and government clients throughout the Sultanate of Oman Lonestar Alpha
analytical expertise includes organic and inorganic analyses of water soil air food and many other matrices The
lab production capability capacity and advancement of instrumentation ensure the reliability and performance
needed to successfully deliver major analytical projects Instruments are dedicated to specific matrices and
analyses to prevent cross contamination Our reports are fully supported by QAQC deliverables designed to meet
the requirements of the regulatory program for which the data will be utilized Our reports are designed for ease-
of-results interpretation as well as efficient validation of the support data
TESTING DIFFERENT MATRICES
DomesticFormationGroundReclamation Water
Desalination Water amp Marine Samples
Marine Life
Plant Tissue
Reverse Osmosis
Soils amp Sediments
Food Products
Metal Samples
Concrete Products
CHEMICALENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS
WaterWastewater Metallic Constituents
WaterWastewater Organic Constituents
Water Cations amp Anions
Ambient Air Quality Monitoring
Stack amp Process Emission Monitoring
Indoor Air Quality
Contamination Pollution Studies Environmental Chemistry organics inorganics metals
Analytical chemistry using AAS XRF OES IRC and wet chemistry
Noise amp Vibration Monitoring
Microbiological Analysis
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AMBIENT AIR amp STACK EMISSION MONITORING
CO amp CO2
Hydrogen Sulfide
Hydrocarbons
Metal Particulates
NOx SOx
Oxygen
Volatile Organic Compounds
Dioxin amp Furion
MICROBIOLOGICAL AIR QUALITY MONITORING
Bacteria(CFUm3
Moulds (CFUm3)
Identification of Microorganisms up to Species level
INDOOR AIR QUALITY (IAQ)
Lonestar Alpha leads the way in Indoor Air Quality Services with our dedicated team of field staff and the latest
equipment We are equipped to investigate chemical and biological exposure situations
IAQ Air Monitoring Services
VOCs and SVOCs
Fungal Mold Indentification Quantification
Total Respirable Particulates
Toxic Vapors
Sick Building Syndrome
Bacterial Indentification Quantification
Typical IAQ Surveys
IAQ profile for preliminary building study
Baseline IAQ monitoring
Mold Fungal contamination monitoring using spore trap sampling devices
Compliance monitoring for municipal amp Government enviromental agencies
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HSE monitoring for critical response of environmental hazards
INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE (IH)
Lonestar Alpha is capable of providing a wide variety of Industrial Hygiene Service
using state of the art equipment and depth of experience with IH procedures
NoiseDosimetry TLV+8Hr TWA
Particulates (Total PM 10 PM 50 PM 25)
Combustible Gases (Total Hydrocarbons)
VOCs and SVOCs
Total and Respirable Fibers
Metals and Inorganics
Typical Industrial Hygiene Monitoring
HSE monitoring for corporate or client requirec field data collection
Compliance monitoring for Municipal or Governmental agency requirements
Background monitoring for comparative Environmental studies
HYGIENE AUDITING AND INSPECTIONS
Hygiene Auditing
Hygiene Inspections and Hygiene recommendations
Assisting in ISOHACCP Certifications
Microbiological Sampling and Analysis of Food and Water
Swab sampling and Air Monitoring
Hotel and Industrial HAACP and Hygiene System Implementation
Assisting in Laboratory setup and Accreditations Response monitoring for safety analysis and quality assurance audits
OIL ANALYSIS
Lube Oil
Transformer Oil
Compressor Oil
Diesel
Heavy fuel
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LIST OF CHEMICALENVIRONMENTALMICROBIOLOGICAL TESTS ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY amp ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS
WATER EFFLUENT SEAWATER SOIL SEDIMENT ANALYSIS
Acidity Sulfide Selenium
Alkalinity TDS Silicon
Ammonia Temperature Silver
Bicarbonate Total Hardness Sodium
BOD Total Nitrogen Strontium
Boron Total Organic Carbon Thallium
Chlorite chlorate Potassium
Bromate TSS Tin
Carbonate Turbidity Titanium
Chlorides Aluminum Vanadium
COD Antimony Zink
Color Arsenic Aromatic Volatile Orgabicx (BTEX)
Conductivity Barium Chlorinated Hydrocarbons
Cyanides Beryllium Crude amp Refined Product Fingerprinting
Dissolved Oxygen Cadmium Extractible Organic Halides
Fluoride Calcium Haloacetic Acids
Free Chlorine Chromium Halogenated Volatile Organics
Magnesium Hardness Cobalt Herbicides amp Pesticides
Nitrates Copper Nitroaromatic amp Cyclic Ketones
Nitrites Hexavalent Chromium Organic and Volatile Acids
Oil amp Grease Iron PCBrsquos
Organic Nitrogen Lead Polynuclear Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAH)
pH Lithium Semi Volatile Organic Compounds
Phenols Magnesium Total Organic Halides
Phosphates Mercury Total Petroleum Hydrocarbons (TPH)
Phosphorus Molybdenum Trihalomethanes
Residual Chlorine Nickel Volatile Organic Compounds
Salinity Niobium Pthalate Esters
Sodium Absorption Ratio
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FOOD CHEMICAL AND MICROBIOLOGICAL TEST
Fish and Value added fish products vegetable oils Ketchups Mayonnaise Vinegar Cooked sea
food Cooked Non sea foods Canned foods Vegetables Snacks Ghee Cheese Honey Sweats etc
CHEMICAL ANALYSIS OF FOOD
GIDELINES - OMAN STANDARDGULF STANDARDOther International Standards
TEST METHODS- AOACASTAAOCSISOSASOASTMBS
CHEMICAL ANALYSIS OF FOOD
Protein Cholesterol
Fat content Phosphorous
Vitamins Sodium
Moisture Potassium
Ash Calcium
Dietary Fibre Lead
Sugar Cadmium
Starch Mercury
Saturated Fat Iron
Unsaturated Fat Magnesium
Arsenic Aflatoxins
Moisture content Histamine
Volatile protein Irradiation
Pesticides Sudan Dyes
MICROBIOLOGICAL ANALYSIS OF FOOD
TEST METHODS ndash USFDA BAMAOACCCFRACMMEFISO
GUIDELINES ndash OMANI STANDARDGSOPHLS
MICROBIOLOGICAL ANALYSIS OF FOOD
Aerobic Plate Count Listeria monocytogens
Lactobacillus acidophilus Shelf Life Analysis
Escherichia coli Enterobacteriaceae
Escherichia coli O157 H7 Vibrio parahaemolyticus
Fecal Coliforms Shigella
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Total Coliforms Listeria spp
Staphylococcus aureus Clostridium perfringens
Salmonella Yeast and Mould
Vibrio cholera Vibrio parahaemolyticus
Anaerobic plate count Campylobacter
Histamine Bacillus cereus
Aflatoxin
CHEMISTRY OF CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL
Chemical Analysis of Cement Chemical Analysis of Lime Powder
Heat of Hydration of cement Total Alkalis
Chemical Analysis of Micro silica Chemical Analysis of Ground Granulated Blast
Furnace Slag
Sodium Absorption Ratio Leachibility Tests of Metals from Soil
Testing of Concrete making water Determination of Alkali carbonates amp Bi carbonates
Cation Exchange Capacity of Soil Organic matter content of soil
Mass loss of Ignition of soil Total Sulphate content of soil
Water soluble Sulphate content of soil Water soluble Chloride content of soil
Carbonate content of soil Acid soluble Chloride content of soil
Gypsum content of soil Ammonia content of soil
Total Sulphate content of Aggregates Total Chloride content of Aggregates
Potential Alkali ndash Silica reactivity of Aggregates Water Soluble Chloride Salts in Aggregates
Acid ndash Soluble Material in fine Aggregate Organic impurities in fine Aggregates
Determining the water content of freshly mixed
concrete
Determining the Portland cement content of the
hardened hydraulic cement concrete
Chemical analysis of hardened concrete Sulfate content of hardened concrete
Chemical analysis for metals like steel Chloride content of hardened concrete
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ORE ANALYSIS
Dolomite Ore Iron Ore
Copper Ore Nickel Ore
Chromium Ore Limestone Ore
Manganese Ore Gypsum
Dunite Quartz
STEEL CHEMISTRY
Alloys Brass amp Bronze
Aluminum Alloys Chemical Composition of Steel
ASTM A 262 (Various) Diffused Hydrogen Test
ASTM G 48 (Variou) Purity of Metals
ASTM G 6667 Nickel Alloys
OIL ANALYSIS
Appearance Flash Point Specific Gravity
Ash Content Water content Insoluble pentane
Carbon Conradson Residue Wear Metals Total Acid Number
Kinematic Viscosity Break Down voltage Total Base Number
Dissipation factor Oil Content Viscosity Index
Color Pour Point Flash Point
Copper Corrosion BS amp W Density
Neutralization number Resistivity Interfacial tension
Dissolve gas Sediment Sulphur content
Cloud point Distillation PCB
Oxidation test Gassing
AMBIENT AIR STACK MONITORING
Carbon Dioxide RPM (PM 10 5 25)
Carbon Monoxide Semi Volatile Organic Compounds
Chlorine Content SO2
Hydrogen Sulfide Total Acid Concentration
Lower Explosion Limit Total Hydrocarbon
Oxides of Nitrogen Total Particulate Concentration
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Oxygen Volatile Organic Compounds
Ozone Dioxin amp Furion
INDOOR AIR QUALITY ndash IAQ INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE - IH
Asbestos Bulk Sample Analysis Total amp Respirable Fibers
Asbestos Fiber Concentration in Air Total amp Respirable Particulates
Bacterial amp Microbial Identification Total Plate Count
FungalMould Identification Toxic Vapors
Metals VOC amp SVOC
Noise Monitoring Dosimetry TWA Yeast amp Mould Identification
MICROBIOLOGICAL ANALYSIS OF WATER
Test Method ndash BS ENISOAPHAAWWACMMEF CCFRA
GUIDELINES ndash Omani standardGSOWHODubai Municipality
WATER WASTE WATERINDUSTRIES WATER SOIL
Heterotrophic plate count
Total Coliforms
Escherichia coli
EnterococciFecal streptococci
Pseudomonas aeroginosa Staphylococcus aureus
Legionella spp Nematodes
Sulphate Reducing Bacteria Yeast amp Mould
Salmonella Microscopic observations and interpretations
Vibrio cholera Standard Plate count at 22 o C
Fecal Coliform Clostridium perfringens
Legionella anisa
Legionella Pneumophila serogroup 1
Legionella Pneumophila serogroup 2-14
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MICROBIOLOGICAL ANALYSIS OF PERSONAL SWABSSURFACE SWABSEQUIPMENT
SWABS
Total coliforms
Fecal coliforms
Escherichia coli
Aerobic plate count
Staphylococcus aureus
Yeast and Mould
Salmonella spp
COSMETICS ANALYSIS
HairoilsHair creams Hair shampooBody lotion Chemical DepilinatorsTalcum PowderDeoderants
Toilette soapSkin cream etc As per GSOOS SASO USFDAAOAC Standards
COSMETICS ANALYSIS
Appearance Thermal Stability
Color Total Fat
Odor Lead
Homogenous Cadmium
Texture Nickel
Seperation Chromium
Skin Irritation Test Ethanol insoluble matter
Marking Water insoluble matter
Language Total free Alkali
Instructions for Use Chlorides calculated as NaCl
Warning phrases concerning the product (if any) Saponification Value
Chemical and Physical Tests Free Fatty Acid as Oliec Acid
Moisture Extraneous matter
pH Total Non Acqueos content
Sediment and suspended matter Peroxide value
Alchohol content Total Bacterial count
Formaldehyde Yeast and Mould
Essential oils Pseudomonas aeroginosa
Volatile matter Staphylococcus aureus
Non volatile alcohol matter
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LIST OF CHEMICALENVIRONMENTALMICROBIOLOGICAL EQUIPMENTS
pH Meter Conductivity Meter pH Meters
Dissolved Oxygen Meter Turbidity Meter
Flame Atomic Absorption Spectrometer
FAASGFAAS Hg Analyzer
EDXRF Analyzer ndash Philips MiniPal2
Muffle Air Furnace (1100˚C) Breakdown voltage
ICP- OES Colour apparatus for OIL
GC-MSGC centrifuge
IC Open cup ndashClosed cup Flash point
UV-VIS-NIR Spectrometer HACH TAN delta Resistivity meter
Dissolved gas Analyser ( TOGA) AAS
TAN Titrator Microscope
Copper corrosion Colony Counter
Karl fisher colometric Viscometer
Interfacial tensometer OES
Biological safety Cabinet UV apparatus
Shaker Water bath
Freezer Incubator
Chillier Autoclave
Micro pipetter Vortex
pipetter
Weighing Balance
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KEY STAFF AT CHEMICALMICROBIOLOGICAL LAB
MAJOR CHEMICALENVIRONMENTAL CLIENTS
Client Client
HMR Consultants Dhofar Power Company
Geo-Resources Omani Euro Foods Industries
Al-Safa Environmental Consultancy Al-Hassan Engineering Company
Five Oceans Dawood Contracting Company
Fugro Middle East Natural Resources Consultants
Gulf Mining ICES
Muscat Chromite Sohar Steel LLC
Total Management Trading Construction Materials Industries
Emirates Trading Co Al-Shidhani Refreshments Enterprises
Oman Chromite Oman Aluminium Processing Industries LLC
Muscat Overseas Radisson Blu
National Arabian Gulf International Desalination amp Water Treatment
ASB Group Dhofar Beverages
Majan Mining Company OMASCO
Haya Oman Liquefied Natural Gas Company
Oman Polyproplene Swan Foods LLC
Oman Methanol Bahwan Engineering Co
NAME DESIGNATION EXPERIENCE
P Tejali Lab Manager 17 yrs
Asad Naqvi Chemical Lab Supervisor 17 yrs
OD Sebastian Senior Chemist 32 yrs
Vinu Mohan Senior Microbiologist 7 yrs
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Sohar Aluminum OMIFCO
Oman Refreshment Occidental Mukhaizna LLC
Shangri-La Barr Al Jissa Special Technical Services
ENATO Consolidated Contractors Company
Blue City Northern Minerals Company
Andam International Sweets of Oman
SUR Desalination (Bahwan Veolia Water) Lalbuksh Voltas Engineering Services
STFA Bahwan Veolia Water LLC
Larsen amp Turbo COWI-Larsen
GALFAR Khimji Permoglaze (Oman) LLC
AATCO United Chrome LLC
Interbeton amp Six Construct Oman Flour Mills Company
Douglas OHI Oman National Engineering amp Investment
VALE -Oman Petrogas
BP Oman Sohar aluminium
Siemens-Oman American Embassy
Tawoos Catering Wacasco Catering
MAF DALKIA Al Futtaim amp Sons
Enhance Khimji Ramdas LLC
Oman Oasis National Mineral water CO LLC
Areej Vegetablesamp Oil Derivatives National Pharmaceuticals
Towell Infrastructure Tulip Inn
The Chedi Grand Hyatt
Al Bustan Palace Muscat Holiday INN
Hotel Ibis Park Inn
Radisson Blu Mother Care
Tabreed Taghleef Indusries
NABIL Biscuits ATTCO
Worely parrsion AECOM
Honda Rotem Abensia
Global Gypsum Board Minvest
Global Engineering SteamTech
Mazoom Pharmacy Muscat Pharmacy
IBN- SINA Pharmacy Golden Jood Trading
Sun rise Global Beya Global Muscat
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MECHANICAL CORROSION AND METALLURGICAL TESTING
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Lonestar Alpha has the capability to cater to the physical metallurgical testing requirements of a wide range of
materials and products The testing capability and experience are recognized by reputed organizations like
PDO OXY BP OGC etc and third party inspection agencies Tests are generally carried out to international
standards set by ASTM BS ASME API AWS and others Lonestar Alpha offers quality service to
international standards accurate results and quick turnaround at reasonable cost
Lonestar Alpha Mechanical Metallurgical Corrosion Testing Capabilities Include
Tensile compression Test Vickers Hardness RockwellBrinell Hardness
Impact (Ambient temp to -196degC) BendFlatteningNick Break Test Elevated Temperature
tensile testing
Corrosion Test - ASTM
A262G48G28ASTM A 923
ASTM E 562 Ferrite measurement
by ferritscope Flexure
Proof Load Breaking Load Failure Load
Coating Thickness Coating Continuity Coating Adhesion
MacroMicro Examination Fillet Weld Break Nick Break
HIC SSCC test in accordance with
NACE standards Chemistry by OES
Failure Analysis and
Material Investigation
Chemical analysis of metallic materials of
Fe and Ni base alloys In situ Replica Metallography
Metallic sample collection at
site for chemical analysis
Strand wire testing for mechanical
properties Portable hardness testing Manhole Cover testing
Rubber testing Geo-textile testing HDPE testing
Materials frequently tested include
Metals and alloy products such as plates shapes bares pipes and fittings
Welding procedure qualification test coupons
Welding consumable qualification test coupons
Welder qualification test coupons
Welding procedure test coupons
Steel Bars Wires and Fabric for concrete reinforcement
Galvanized Steel products
Fasteners
Metal Castings
Cemented Carbide Products
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Lonestar Alpha Laboratories offers a wide range of metallurgical services to many diverse industries supported by
an experienced team of metallurgical engineers trained technicians and modern equipment The following
services are offered
o Laboratory Metallography and Microscopy
o Replica and In-situ Metallography
o Corrosion Testing and Evaluation
o Condition Usability and Remaining Life Assessment
o Failure Analysis and Investigation
o Other Services
Laboratory Metallography and Microscopy
Scanning Electron Microscopy
Stereomicroscopy
Energy Dispersive X-ray Analysis
Fractrography
Macrostructural Examination
Microstructural Examination
Microhardness Evaluation
Replica and In-situ Metallography
In-situ Replica Metallography
Replication of Fractures
Replication of Surface Features
Corrosion Testing and Evaluation
Lonestar Alpha is equipped to undertake corrosion testing and evaluation in accordance with NACE and ASTM
standards for qualification of materials used in corrosive environments which include sea water brine blackish
water and sour service The following tests are conducted
Resistance to Pitting and Crevice Corrosion
Susceptibility to Intergranular Corrosion Attack
Resistance to Sulfide Stress Cracking (SSC)
Resistance to Hydrogen Induced Cracking (HIC)
Examination of Scales and Corrosion Products
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Condition Usability and Remaining Life Assessment
Periodic inspections serve to identify degradation processes at an early stage and thereby provide necessary
information for assessment of condition usability and remaining life Further the initiation of timely repair or
replacement actions substantially reduced or eliminates costly capital and downtime losses
Lonestar has the capability and experience to perform comprehensive inspections necessary for condition
usability and remaining life assessment of a wide range of materials and components used in structures plants and
operating equipment
Power plant and auxiliary boiler tubes headers and connectors
Turbine nozzles vanes combustor lines and casings
Oil and gas processing equipment and components
Equipment and components of marineoffshore structures
Drilling and downhole equipment and components
Engine Components
Failure Analysis and Investigation
Supported by its integrated analytical facilities and the diverse professional capabilities of its staff Lonestar has
for the last several years provided accurate and timely analyses and investigations into failures of components
Reports include comprehensive photographic documentation of observations discussions of findings conclusions
on the mechanism and root cause of failure
Other Services
Lonestar offer assistance in the following areas
Material selection for intended service
Preparation of material testing and inspection procedures
Study of failure mechanisms of complex systems
Troubleshooting
Research and development
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LIST OF METALLURGY TESTS
LIST OF METALLURGY LAB EQUIPMENTS Instron Universal Tensile Tester Lathe Machine
Satec Charpy Impact testing machine Charpy Broaching Machine
Forcipol Bend Testing machine Gas Cutting Gear
Olympus Metallurgical Microscope Carl Zeiss
microscope upto 1600X
Stereo Microscope
Metlabcorp Micro Polisher Digital Verniers
Automatic Polishing machine Digital Micrometers
Water Chiller Bath Coating thickness Meter
Optorama Shadowgraph Holiday detector
Digital thermometers Band Saw Machine
Vickers hardness tester Hack Saw Machine
Fischer Ferritscope Universal Milling Machine
STEEL REBARS EXOTIC MATERIAL
Tensile Tests Bend Tests
Elevated Temperature Tensiles Rebar Tensile Bend and Rebend
Proof Load test Fracture Test
Macro Preparation amp Examination Coating thickness test Holiday Detection Test
Peel Off Test Vickers Rockwell Hardness Survey
Charpy Impact Test Micro Examination with photograph
Ferrite Count (Point Count method) - count Ferrite Content (Magnetic Method) - spots
A262 Test Practice CE ASTM G48ASTM G28 tests
SSCC Test HIC Test
Chemical Analysis XRD EDXRF Analysis
SEMEDS Analysis Detailed Failure Investigation Material investigation
CTOD In-situ Replica Metallography
Strand Wire Tensile Test Manhole Cover Compression Test
Ring Stiffness Test GRE Rubber Plastic Geo-textile Tensile testing
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KEY STAFF AT METALLURGY LAB
Anil Vashishta Pratik Raval Sasikumar Isehaq Chezian
NAME DESIGNATION QUALIFICATION EXPERIENCE
Anil Vashishta Operations Manager
Metallurgical Head
BE Metallurgical
Engineering 24 years
Pratik Raval Test House Supervisor BE Mechanical
Engineering 10 years
KSasikumar Senior Metallurgist BE Metallurgical
Engineering 14 years
GChezhian Metallurgist BE Metallurgical
Engineering 06 years
Ishaq Al Harassi Senior Engineer BE Mechanical
Engineering 08 years
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BRANCHES amp CONTACTS
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LONESTAR ALPHA LABORATORIES BRANCHES amp CONTACTS
Website
wwwlonestaralphacom
General Email infolonestaralphacom
Branches
Muscat (Central Laboratory) PO Box 1197 PC 130 Azaiba ndash Muscat Sultanate of Oman
Tel +968 24501524 24505590
Fax +968 24503814
Email muscatlablonestaralphacom
Muscat (Chemistry Environmental) PO Box 1197 PC 130 Azaiba ndash Muscat Sultanate of Oman
Tel +968 24504206 24504924
Fax +968 24502635
Email chemlablonestaralphacom
Muscat (Micro-biology) PO Box 1197 PC 130 Azaiba ndash Muscat Sultanate of Oman
Tel +968 24504206 24504924
Fax +968 24502635
Email microlablonestaralphacom
Sohar PO Box 84 PC 327 Sohar Industrial Estate Sohar ndash Sultanate of Oman
Tel +968 26751775 26751920 26751976
Fax +968 26751331
Email civilsoharlonestaralphacom
Duqm Tel +968 99278040 92303290
Fax +968 24503814
Email duqmlablonestaralphacom
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Tel +968 2321 3390 +968 92038358
Fax +968 2321 3391
Email salalahlablonestaralphacom
Key Personals
Administration
Dawood Al-Harrasi
Chief Executive Officer
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Saif Al-Harthi
Business Development Manager
+968 90122471 saifalharthylonestaralphacom
Santosh Elapanda
QHSE Manager
+968 99881224 santoshelapandalonestaralphacom
Moncy Thomas
Finance HR amp Admin Manager
+968 99221293 moncythomaslonestaralphacom
Operations
Anil Vashishta
Operations Manager Metallurgical Head
+968 99866907 anilvashishtalonestaralphacom
Civil Engineering Material Lab Hukam Chand
Civil Engineering Country Manager - Civil
+968 99445354 hukamchandlonestaralphacom
Naresh Paladugu
Civil Engineering Technical Manager - Civil
+968 99063458 nareshpaladugulonestaralphacom
Rakesh
Civil Engineering Lab Manager - Sohar Lab
+968 92869691 civilsoharlonestaralphacom
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FrancisMD
Civil Engineering Lab Manager ndash Salalah Lab
+968 92038358 Salalahlablonestaralphacom
Tomiyo
Civil Engineering Senior Lab Technician - Duqm Lab
+968 99278040 duqmlablonestaralphacom
Geotechnical Engineering Lab
J Pavan Kumar
Geotechnical Engineering Sr Geotechnical engineer
+968 99887852 ameerudeenlonestaralphacom
Chemical Microbiology amp Environmental Lab
P Tejali
Chemical Microbiology amp Environmental Engineering Lab Manager
+968 99887834 tejaliparsekarlonestaralphacom
Asad
Chemical amp Environmental Engineering Assistant Manager Chemistry
+968 99884612 asadnaqvilonestaralphacom
Vinu Mohan
Food amp Microbiology Testing
+968 99248181 vinumohanlonestaralphacom
Metallurgy Lab
Email metlablonestaralphacom
Anil Vashishta
Metallurgy Lab Manager Metallurgy
+968 99866907 anilvashishtalonestaralphacom
Pratik Raval
Metallurgy Lab Test House Supervisor
+968 99880633 pratikravallonestaralphacom
Sasi Kumar
Metallurgy Lab Senior Metallurgist
+968 99843415 sasikumarlonestaralphacom
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LOCATION MAPS
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1 MUSCAT
2 Muscat ndash Chemistry Lab
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3 SOHAR
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4 DUQM
5 SALALAH
Registered with Directorate General for Specification amp measurements
Approved by PDO ISOIEC 170252005 Certified by SGS for ISO 9001
CHEMICALENVIRONMENTAL amp
MICROBIOLOGICAL TESTING
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Lonestar Alpha Lab provides a full range of chemical environmental and microbiological analytical services to
industrial engineeringconsulting and government clients throughout the Sultanate of Oman Lonestar Alpha
analytical expertise includes organic and inorganic analyses of water soil air food and many other matrices The
lab production capability capacity and advancement of instrumentation ensure the reliability and performance
needed to successfully deliver major analytical projects Instruments are dedicated to specific matrices and
analyses to prevent cross contamination Our reports are fully supported by QAQC deliverables designed to meet
the requirements of the regulatory program for which the data will be utilized Our reports are designed for ease-
of-results interpretation as well as efficient validation of the support data
TESTING DIFFERENT MATRICES
DomesticFormationGroundReclamation Water
Desalination Water amp Marine Samples
Marine Life
Plant Tissue
Reverse Osmosis
Soils amp Sediments
Food Products
Metal Samples
Concrete Products
CHEMICALENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS
WaterWastewater Metallic Constituents
WaterWastewater Organic Constituents
Water Cations amp Anions
Ambient Air Quality Monitoring
Stack amp Process Emission Monitoring
Indoor Air Quality
Contamination Pollution Studies Environmental Chemistry organics inorganics metals
Analytical chemistry using AAS XRF OES IRC and wet chemistry
Noise amp Vibration Monitoring
Microbiological Analysis
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AMBIENT AIR amp STACK EMISSION MONITORING
CO amp CO2
Hydrogen Sulfide
Hydrocarbons
Metal Particulates
NOx SOx
Oxygen
Volatile Organic Compounds
Dioxin amp Furion
MICROBIOLOGICAL AIR QUALITY MONITORING
Bacteria(CFUm3
Moulds (CFUm3)
Identification of Microorganisms up to Species level
INDOOR AIR QUALITY (IAQ)
Lonestar Alpha leads the way in Indoor Air Quality Services with our dedicated team of field staff and the latest
equipment We are equipped to investigate chemical and biological exposure situations
IAQ Air Monitoring Services
VOCs and SVOCs
Fungal Mold Indentification Quantification
Total Respirable Particulates
Toxic Vapors
Sick Building Syndrome
Bacterial Indentification Quantification
Typical IAQ Surveys
IAQ profile for preliminary building study
Baseline IAQ monitoring
Mold Fungal contamination monitoring using spore trap sampling devices
Compliance monitoring for municipal amp Government enviromental agencies
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HSE monitoring for critical response of environmental hazards
INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE (IH)
Lonestar Alpha is capable of providing a wide variety of Industrial Hygiene Service
using state of the art equipment and depth of experience with IH procedures
NoiseDosimetry TLV+8Hr TWA
Particulates (Total PM 10 PM 50 PM 25)
Combustible Gases (Total Hydrocarbons)
VOCs and SVOCs
Total and Respirable Fibers
Metals and Inorganics
Typical Industrial Hygiene Monitoring
HSE monitoring for corporate or client requirec field data collection
Compliance monitoring for Municipal or Governmental agency requirements
Background monitoring for comparative Environmental studies
HYGIENE AUDITING AND INSPECTIONS
Hygiene Auditing
Hygiene Inspections and Hygiene recommendations
Assisting in ISOHACCP Certifications
Microbiological Sampling and Analysis of Food and Water
Swab sampling and Air Monitoring
Hotel and Industrial HAACP and Hygiene System Implementation
Assisting in Laboratory setup and Accreditations Response monitoring for safety analysis and quality assurance audits
OIL ANALYSIS
Lube Oil
Transformer Oil
Compressor Oil
Diesel
Heavy fuel
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LIST OF CHEMICALENVIRONMENTALMICROBIOLOGICAL TESTS ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY amp ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS
WATER EFFLUENT SEAWATER SOIL SEDIMENT ANALYSIS
Acidity Sulfide Selenium
Alkalinity TDS Silicon
Ammonia Temperature Silver
Bicarbonate Total Hardness Sodium
BOD Total Nitrogen Strontium
Boron Total Organic Carbon Thallium
Chlorite chlorate Potassium
Bromate TSS Tin
Carbonate Turbidity Titanium
Chlorides Aluminum Vanadium
COD Antimony Zink
Color Arsenic Aromatic Volatile Orgabicx (BTEX)
Conductivity Barium Chlorinated Hydrocarbons
Cyanides Beryllium Crude amp Refined Product Fingerprinting
Dissolved Oxygen Cadmium Extractible Organic Halides
Fluoride Calcium Haloacetic Acids
Free Chlorine Chromium Halogenated Volatile Organics
Magnesium Hardness Cobalt Herbicides amp Pesticides
Nitrates Copper Nitroaromatic amp Cyclic Ketones
Nitrites Hexavalent Chromium Organic and Volatile Acids
Oil amp Grease Iron PCBrsquos
Organic Nitrogen Lead Polynuclear Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAH)
pH Lithium Semi Volatile Organic Compounds
Phenols Magnesium Total Organic Halides
Phosphates Mercury Total Petroleum Hydrocarbons (TPH)
Phosphorus Molybdenum Trihalomethanes
Residual Chlorine Nickel Volatile Organic Compounds
Salinity Niobium Pthalate Esters
Sodium Absorption Ratio
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FOOD CHEMICAL AND MICROBIOLOGICAL TEST
Fish and Value added fish products vegetable oils Ketchups Mayonnaise Vinegar Cooked sea
food Cooked Non sea foods Canned foods Vegetables Snacks Ghee Cheese Honey Sweats etc
CHEMICAL ANALYSIS OF FOOD
GIDELINES - OMAN STANDARDGULF STANDARDOther International Standards
TEST METHODS- AOACASTAAOCSISOSASOASTMBS
CHEMICAL ANALYSIS OF FOOD
Protein Cholesterol
Fat content Phosphorous
Vitamins Sodium
Moisture Potassium
Ash Calcium
Dietary Fibre Lead
Sugar Cadmium
Starch Mercury
Saturated Fat Iron
Unsaturated Fat Magnesium
Arsenic Aflatoxins
Moisture content Histamine
Volatile protein Irradiation
Pesticides Sudan Dyes
MICROBIOLOGICAL ANALYSIS OF FOOD
TEST METHODS ndash USFDA BAMAOACCCFRACMMEFISO
GUIDELINES ndash OMANI STANDARDGSOPHLS
MICROBIOLOGICAL ANALYSIS OF FOOD
Aerobic Plate Count Listeria monocytogens
Lactobacillus acidophilus Shelf Life Analysis
Escherichia coli Enterobacteriaceae
Escherichia coli O157 H7 Vibrio parahaemolyticus
Fecal Coliforms Shigella
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Total Coliforms Listeria spp
Staphylococcus aureus Clostridium perfringens
Salmonella Yeast and Mould
Vibrio cholera Vibrio parahaemolyticus
Anaerobic plate count Campylobacter
Histamine Bacillus cereus
Aflatoxin
CHEMISTRY OF CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL
Chemical Analysis of Cement Chemical Analysis of Lime Powder
Heat of Hydration of cement Total Alkalis
Chemical Analysis of Micro silica Chemical Analysis of Ground Granulated Blast
Furnace Slag
Sodium Absorption Ratio Leachibility Tests of Metals from Soil
Testing of Concrete making water Determination of Alkali carbonates amp Bi carbonates
Cation Exchange Capacity of Soil Organic matter content of soil
Mass loss of Ignition of soil Total Sulphate content of soil
Water soluble Sulphate content of soil Water soluble Chloride content of soil
Carbonate content of soil Acid soluble Chloride content of soil
Gypsum content of soil Ammonia content of soil
Total Sulphate content of Aggregates Total Chloride content of Aggregates
Potential Alkali ndash Silica reactivity of Aggregates Water Soluble Chloride Salts in Aggregates
Acid ndash Soluble Material in fine Aggregate Organic impurities in fine Aggregates
Determining the water content of freshly mixed
concrete
Determining the Portland cement content of the
hardened hydraulic cement concrete
Chemical analysis of hardened concrete Sulfate content of hardened concrete
Chemical analysis for metals like steel Chloride content of hardened concrete
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ORE ANALYSIS
Dolomite Ore Iron Ore
Copper Ore Nickel Ore
Chromium Ore Limestone Ore
Manganese Ore Gypsum
Dunite Quartz
STEEL CHEMISTRY
Alloys Brass amp Bronze
Aluminum Alloys Chemical Composition of Steel
ASTM A 262 (Various) Diffused Hydrogen Test
ASTM G 48 (Variou) Purity of Metals
ASTM G 6667 Nickel Alloys
OIL ANALYSIS
Appearance Flash Point Specific Gravity
Ash Content Water content Insoluble pentane
Carbon Conradson Residue Wear Metals Total Acid Number
Kinematic Viscosity Break Down voltage Total Base Number
Dissipation factor Oil Content Viscosity Index
Color Pour Point Flash Point
Copper Corrosion BS amp W Density
Neutralization number Resistivity Interfacial tension
Dissolve gas Sediment Sulphur content
Cloud point Distillation PCB
Oxidation test Gassing
AMBIENT AIR STACK MONITORING
Carbon Dioxide RPM (PM 10 5 25)
Carbon Monoxide Semi Volatile Organic Compounds
Chlorine Content SO2
Hydrogen Sulfide Total Acid Concentration
Lower Explosion Limit Total Hydrocarbon
Oxides of Nitrogen Total Particulate Concentration
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Oxygen Volatile Organic Compounds
Ozone Dioxin amp Furion
INDOOR AIR QUALITY ndash IAQ INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE - IH
Asbestos Bulk Sample Analysis Total amp Respirable Fibers
Asbestos Fiber Concentration in Air Total amp Respirable Particulates
Bacterial amp Microbial Identification Total Plate Count
FungalMould Identification Toxic Vapors
Metals VOC amp SVOC
Noise Monitoring Dosimetry TWA Yeast amp Mould Identification
MICROBIOLOGICAL ANALYSIS OF WATER
Test Method ndash BS ENISOAPHAAWWACMMEF CCFRA
GUIDELINES ndash Omani standardGSOWHODubai Municipality
WATER WASTE WATERINDUSTRIES WATER SOIL
Heterotrophic plate count
Total Coliforms
Escherichia coli
EnterococciFecal streptococci
Pseudomonas aeroginosa Staphylococcus aureus
Legionella spp Nematodes
Sulphate Reducing Bacteria Yeast amp Mould
Salmonella Microscopic observations and interpretations
Vibrio cholera Standard Plate count at 22 o C
Fecal Coliform Clostridium perfringens
Legionella anisa
Legionella Pneumophila serogroup 1
Legionella Pneumophila serogroup 2-14
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MICROBIOLOGICAL ANALYSIS OF PERSONAL SWABSSURFACE SWABSEQUIPMENT
SWABS
Total coliforms
Fecal coliforms
Escherichia coli
Aerobic plate count
Staphylococcus aureus
Yeast and Mould
Salmonella spp
COSMETICS ANALYSIS
HairoilsHair creams Hair shampooBody lotion Chemical DepilinatorsTalcum PowderDeoderants
Toilette soapSkin cream etc As per GSOOS SASO USFDAAOAC Standards
COSMETICS ANALYSIS
Appearance Thermal Stability
Color Total Fat
Odor Lead
Homogenous Cadmium
Texture Nickel
Seperation Chromium
Skin Irritation Test Ethanol insoluble matter
Marking Water insoluble matter
Language Total free Alkali
Instructions for Use Chlorides calculated as NaCl
Warning phrases concerning the product (if any) Saponification Value
Chemical and Physical Tests Free Fatty Acid as Oliec Acid
Moisture Extraneous matter
pH Total Non Acqueos content
Sediment and suspended matter Peroxide value
Alchohol content Total Bacterial count
Formaldehyde Yeast and Mould
Essential oils Pseudomonas aeroginosa
Volatile matter Staphylococcus aureus
Non volatile alcohol matter
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LIST OF CHEMICALENVIRONMENTALMICROBIOLOGICAL EQUIPMENTS
pH Meter Conductivity Meter pH Meters
Dissolved Oxygen Meter Turbidity Meter
Flame Atomic Absorption Spectrometer
FAASGFAAS Hg Analyzer
EDXRF Analyzer ndash Philips MiniPal2
Muffle Air Furnace (1100˚C) Breakdown voltage
ICP- OES Colour apparatus for OIL
GC-MSGC centrifuge
IC Open cup ndashClosed cup Flash point
UV-VIS-NIR Spectrometer HACH TAN delta Resistivity meter
Dissolved gas Analyser ( TOGA) AAS
TAN Titrator Microscope
Copper corrosion Colony Counter
Karl fisher colometric Viscometer
Interfacial tensometer OES
Biological safety Cabinet UV apparatus
Shaker Water bath
Freezer Incubator
Chillier Autoclave
Micro pipetter Vortex
pipetter
Weighing Balance
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KEY STAFF AT CHEMICALMICROBIOLOGICAL LAB
MAJOR CHEMICALENVIRONMENTAL CLIENTS
Client Client
HMR Consultants Dhofar Power Company
Geo-Resources Omani Euro Foods Industries
Al-Safa Environmental Consultancy Al-Hassan Engineering Company
Five Oceans Dawood Contracting Company
Fugro Middle East Natural Resources Consultants
Gulf Mining ICES
Muscat Chromite Sohar Steel LLC
Total Management Trading Construction Materials Industries
Emirates Trading Co Al-Shidhani Refreshments Enterprises
Oman Chromite Oman Aluminium Processing Industries LLC
Muscat Overseas Radisson Blu
National Arabian Gulf International Desalination amp Water Treatment
ASB Group Dhofar Beverages
Majan Mining Company OMASCO
Haya Oman Liquefied Natural Gas Company
Oman Polyproplene Swan Foods LLC
Oman Methanol Bahwan Engineering Co
NAME DESIGNATION EXPERIENCE
P Tejali Lab Manager 17 yrs
Asad Naqvi Chemical Lab Supervisor 17 yrs
OD Sebastian Senior Chemist 32 yrs
Vinu Mohan Senior Microbiologist 7 yrs
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Sohar Aluminum OMIFCO
Oman Refreshment Occidental Mukhaizna LLC
Shangri-La Barr Al Jissa Special Technical Services
ENATO Consolidated Contractors Company
Blue City Northern Minerals Company
Andam International Sweets of Oman
SUR Desalination (Bahwan Veolia Water) Lalbuksh Voltas Engineering Services
STFA Bahwan Veolia Water LLC
Larsen amp Turbo COWI-Larsen
GALFAR Khimji Permoglaze (Oman) LLC
AATCO United Chrome LLC
Interbeton amp Six Construct Oman Flour Mills Company
Douglas OHI Oman National Engineering amp Investment
VALE -Oman Petrogas
BP Oman Sohar aluminium
Siemens-Oman American Embassy
Tawoos Catering Wacasco Catering
MAF DALKIA Al Futtaim amp Sons
Enhance Khimji Ramdas LLC
Oman Oasis National Mineral water CO LLC
Areej Vegetablesamp Oil Derivatives National Pharmaceuticals
Towell Infrastructure Tulip Inn
The Chedi Grand Hyatt
Al Bustan Palace Muscat Holiday INN
Hotel Ibis Park Inn
Radisson Blu Mother Care
Tabreed Taghleef Indusries
NABIL Biscuits ATTCO
Worely parrsion AECOM
Honda Rotem Abensia
Global Gypsum Board Minvest
Global Engineering SteamTech
Mazoom Pharmacy Muscat Pharmacy
IBN- SINA Pharmacy Golden Jood Trading
Sun rise Global Beya Global Muscat
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MECHANICAL CORROSION AND METALLURGICAL TESTING
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Lonestar Alpha has the capability to cater to the physical metallurgical testing requirements of a wide range of
materials and products The testing capability and experience are recognized by reputed organizations like
PDO OXY BP OGC etc and third party inspection agencies Tests are generally carried out to international
standards set by ASTM BS ASME API AWS and others Lonestar Alpha offers quality service to
international standards accurate results and quick turnaround at reasonable cost
Lonestar Alpha Mechanical Metallurgical Corrosion Testing Capabilities Include
Tensile compression Test Vickers Hardness RockwellBrinell Hardness
Impact (Ambient temp to -196degC) BendFlatteningNick Break Test Elevated Temperature
tensile testing
Corrosion Test - ASTM
A262G48G28ASTM A 923
ASTM E 562 Ferrite measurement
by ferritscope Flexure
Proof Load Breaking Load Failure Load
Coating Thickness Coating Continuity Coating Adhesion
MacroMicro Examination Fillet Weld Break Nick Break
HIC SSCC test in accordance with
NACE standards Chemistry by OES
Failure Analysis and
Material Investigation
Chemical analysis of metallic materials of
Fe and Ni base alloys In situ Replica Metallography
Metallic sample collection at
site for chemical analysis
Strand wire testing for mechanical
properties Portable hardness testing Manhole Cover testing
Rubber testing Geo-textile testing HDPE testing
Materials frequently tested include
Metals and alloy products such as plates shapes bares pipes and fittings
Welding procedure qualification test coupons
Welding consumable qualification test coupons
Welder qualification test coupons
Welding procedure test coupons
Steel Bars Wires and Fabric for concrete reinforcement
Galvanized Steel products
Fasteners
Metal Castings
Cemented Carbide Products
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Lonestar Alpha Laboratories offers a wide range of metallurgical services to many diverse industries supported by
an experienced team of metallurgical engineers trained technicians and modern equipment The following
services are offered
o Laboratory Metallography and Microscopy
o Replica and In-situ Metallography
o Corrosion Testing and Evaluation
o Condition Usability and Remaining Life Assessment
o Failure Analysis and Investigation
o Other Services
Laboratory Metallography and Microscopy
Scanning Electron Microscopy
Stereomicroscopy
Energy Dispersive X-ray Analysis
Fractrography
Macrostructural Examination
Microstructural Examination
Microhardness Evaluation
Replica and In-situ Metallography
In-situ Replica Metallography
Replication of Fractures
Replication of Surface Features
Corrosion Testing and Evaluation
Lonestar Alpha is equipped to undertake corrosion testing and evaluation in accordance with NACE and ASTM
standards for qualification of materials used in corrosive environments which include sea water brine blackish
water and sour service The following tests are conducted
Resistance to Pitting and Crevice Corrosion
Susceptibility to Intergranular Corrosion Attack
Resistance to Sulfide Stress Cracking (SSC)
Resistance to Hydrogen Induced Cracking (HIC)
Examination of Scales and Corrosion Products
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Condition Usability and Remaining Life Assessment
Periodic inspections serve to identify degradation processes at an early stage and thereby provide necessary
information for assessment of condition usability and remaining life Further the initiation of timely repair or
replacement actions substantially reduced or eliminates costly capital and downtime losses
Lonestar has the capability and experience to perform comprehensive inspections necessary for condition
usability and remaining life assessment of a wide range of materials and components used in structures plants and
operating equipment
Power plant and auxiliary boiler tubes headers and connectors
Turbine nozzles vanes combustor lines and casings
Oil and gas processing equipment and components
Equipment and components of marineoffshore structures
Drilling and downhole equipment and components
Engine Components
Failure Analysis and Investigation
Supported by its integrated analytical facilities and the diverse professional capabilities of its staff Lonestar has
for the last several years provided accurate and timely analyses and investigations into failures of components
Reports include comprehensive photographic documentation of observations discussions of findings conclusions
on the mechanism and root cause of failure
Other Services
Lonestar offer assistance in the following areas
Material selection for intended service
Preparation of material testing and inspection procedures
Study of failure mechanisms of complex systems
Troubleshooting
Research and development
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LIST OF METALLURGY TESTS
LIST OF METALLURGY LAB EQUIPMENTS Instron Universal Tensile Tester Lathe Machine
Satec Charpy Impact testing machine Charpy Broaching Machine
Forcipol Bend Testing machine Gas Cutting Gear
Olympus Metallurgical Microscope Carl Zeiss
microscope upto 1600X
Stereo Microscope
Metlabcorp Micro Polisher Digital Verniers
Automatic Polishing machine Digital Micrometers
Water Chiller Bath Coating thickness Meter
Optorama Shadowgraph Holiday detector
Digital thermometers Band Saw Machine
Vickers hardness tester Hack Saw Machine
Fischer Ferritscope Universal Milling Machine
STEEL REBARS EXOTIC MATERIAL
Tensile Tests Bend Tests
Elevated Temperature Tensiles Rebar Tensile Bend and Rebend
Proof Load test Fracture Test
Macro Preparation amp Examination Coating thickness test Holiday Detection Test
Peel Off Test Vickers Rockwell Hardness Survey
Charpy Impact Test Micro Examination with photograph
Ferrite Count (Point Count method) - count Ferrite Content (Magnetic Method) - spots
A262 Test Practice CE ASTM G48ASTM G28 tests
SSCC Test HIC Test
Chemical Analysis XRD EDXRF Analysis
SEMEDS Analysis Detailed Failure Investigation Material investigation
CTOD In-situ Replica Metallography
Strand Wire Tensile Test Manhole Cover Compression Test
Ring Stiffness Test GRE Rubber Plastic Geo-textile Tensile testing
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KEY STAFF AT METALLURGY LAB
Anil Vashishta Pratik Raval Sasikumar Isehaq Chezian
NAME DESIGNATION QUALIFICATION EXPERIENCE
Anil Vashishta Operations Manager
Metallurgical Head
BE Metallurgical
Engineering 24 years
Pratik Raval Test House Supervisor BE Mechanical
Engineering 10 years
KSasikumar Senior Metallurgist BE Metallurgical
Engineering 14 years
GChezhian Metallurgist BE Metallurgical
Engineering 06 years
Ishaq Al Harassi Senior Engineer BE Mechanical
Engineering 08 years
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BRANCHES amp CONTACTS
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LONESTAR ALPHA LABORATORIES BRANCHES amp CONTACTS
Website
wwwlonestaralphacom
General Email infolonestaralphacom
Branches
Muscat (Central Laboratory) PO Box 1197 PC 130 Azaiba ndash Muscat Sultanate of Oman
Tel +968 24501524 24505590
Fax +968 24503814
Email muscatlablonestaralphacom
Muscat (Chemistry Environmental) PO Box 1197 PC 130 Azaiba ndash Muscat Sultanate of Oman
Tel +968 24504206 24504924
Fax +968 24502635
Email chemlablonestaralphacom
Muscat (Micro-biology) PO Box 1197 PC 130 Azaiba ndash Muscat Sultanate of Oman
Tel +968 24504206 24504924
Fax +968 24502635
Email microlablonestaralphacom
Sohar PO Box 84 PC 327 Sohar Industrial Estate Sohar ndash Sultanate of Oman
Tel +968 26751775 26751920 26751976
Fax +968 26751331
Email civilsoharlonestaralphacom
Duqm Tel +968 99278040 92303290
Fax +968 24503814
Email duqmlablonestaralphacom
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Salalah
Tel +968 2321 3390 +968 92038358
Fax +968 2321 3391
Email salalahlablonestaralphacom
Key Personals
Administration
Dawood Al-Harrasi
Chief Executive Officer
+968 91111411 dawoodalharrasilonestaralphacom
Saif Al-Harthi
Business Development Manager
+968 90122471 saifalharthylonestaralphacom
Santosh Elapanda
QHSE Manager
+968 99881224 santoshelapandalonestaralphacom
Moncy Thomas
Finance HR amp Admin Manager
+968 99221293 moncythomaslonestaralphacom
Operations
Anil Vashishta
Operations Manager Metallurgical Head
+968 99866907 anilvashishtalonestaralphacom
Civil Engineering Material Lab Hukam Chand
Civil Engineering Country Manager - Civil
+968 99445354 hukamchandlonestaralphacom
Naresh Paladugu
Civil Engineering Technical Manager - Civil
+968 99063458 nareshpaladugulonestaralphacom
Rakesh
Civil Engineering Lab Manager - Sohar Lab
+968 92869691 civilsoharlonestaralphacom
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FrancisMD
Civil Engineering Lab Manager ndash Salalah Lab
+968 92038358 Salalahlablonestaralphacom
Tomiyo
Civil Engineering Senior Lab Technician - Duqm Lab
+968 99278040 duqmlablonestaralphacom
Geotechnical Engineering Lab
J Pavan Kumar
Geotechnical Engineering Sr Geotechnical engineer
+968 99887852 ameerudeenlonestaralphacom
Chemical Microbiology amp Environmental Lab
P Tejali
Chemical Microbiology amp Environmental Engineering Lab Manager
+968 99887834 tejaliparsekarlonestaralphacom
Asad
Chemical amp Environmental Engineering Assistant Manager Chemistry
+968 99884612 asadnaqvilonestaralphacom
Vinu Mohan
Food amp Microbiology Testing
+968 99248181 vinumohanlonestaralphacom
Metallurgy Lab
Email metlablonestaralphacom
Anil Vashishta
Metallurgy Lab Manager Metallurgy
+968 99866907 anilvashishtalonestaralphacom
Pratik Raval
Metallurgy Lab Test House Supervisor
+968 99880633 pratikravallonestaralphacom
Sasi Kumar
Metallurgy Lab Senior Metallurgist
+968 99843415 sasikumarlonestaralphacom
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LOCATION MAPS
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1 MUSCAT
2 Muscat ndash Chemistry Lab
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3 SOHAR
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4 DUQM
5 SALALAH
Registered with Directorate General for Specification amp measurements
Approved by PDO ISOIEC 170252005 Certified by SGS for ISO 9001
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Lonestar Alpha Lab provides a full range of chemical environmental and microbiological analytical services to
industrial engineeringconsulting and government clients throughout the Sultanate of Oman Lonestar Alpha
analytical expertise includes organic and inorganic analyses of water soil air food and many other matrices The
lab production capability capacity and advancement of instrumentation ensure the reliability and performance
needed to successfully deliver major analytical projects Instruments are dedicated to specific matrices and
analyses to prevent cross contamination Our reports are fully supported by QAQC deliverables designed to meet
the requirements of the regulatory program for which the data will be utilized Our reports are designed for ease-
of-results interpretation as well as efficient validation of the support data
TESTING DIFFERENT MATRICES
DomesticFormationGroundReclamation Water
Desalination Water amp Marine Samples
Marine Life
Plant Tissue
Reverse Osmosis
Soils amp Sediments
Food Products
Metal Samples
Concrete Products
CHEMICALENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS
WaterWastewater Metallic Constituents
WaterWastewater Organic Constituents
Water Cations amp Anions
Ambient Air Quality Monitoring
Stack amp Process Emission Monitoring
Indoor Air Quality
Contamination Pollution Studies Environmental Chemistry organics inorganics metals
Analytical chemistry using AAS XRF OES IRC and wet chemistry
Noise amp Vibration Monitoring
Microbiological Analysis
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AMBIENT AIR amp STACK EMISSION MONITORING
CO amp CO2
Hydrogen Sulfide
Hydrocarbons
Metal Particulates
NOx SOx
Oxygen
Volatile Organic Compounds
Dioxin amp Furion
MICROBIOLOGICAL AIR QUALITY MONITORING
Bacteria(CFUm3
Moulds (CFUm3)
Identification of Microorganisms up to Species level
INDOOR AIR QUALITY (IAQ)
Lonestar Alpha leads the way in Indoor Air Quality Services with our dedicated team of field staff and the latest
equipment We are equipped to investigate chemical and biological exposure situations
IAQ Air Monitoring Services
VOCs and SVOCs
Fungal Mold Indentification Quantification
Total Respirable Particulates
Toxic Vapors
Sick Building Syndrome
Bacterial Indentification Quantification
Typical IAQ Surveys
IAQ profile for preliminary building study
Baseline IAQ monitoring
Mold Fungal contamination monitoring using spore trap sampling devices
Compliance monitoring for municipal amp Government enviromental agencies
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HSE monitoring for critical response of environmental hazards
INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE (IH)
Lonestar Alpha is capable of providing a wide variety of Industrial Hygiene Service
using state of the art equipment and depth of experience with IH procedures
NoiseDosimetry TLV+8Hr TWA
Particulates (Total PM 10 PM 50 PM 25)
Combustible Gases (Total Hydrocarbons)
VOCs and SVOCs
Total and Respirable Fibers
Metals and Inorganics
Typical Industrial Hygiene Monitoring
HSE monitoring for corporate or client requirec field data collection
Compliance monitoring for Municipal or Governmental agency requirements
Background monitoring for comparative Environmental studies
HYGIENE AUDITING AND INSPECTIONS
Hygiene Auditing
Hygiene Inspections and Hygiene recommendations
Assisting in ISOHACCP Certifications
Microbiological Sampling and Analysis of Food and Water
Swab sampling and Air Monitoring
Hotel and Industrial HAACP and Hygiene System Implementation
Assisting in Laboratory setup and Accreditations Response monitoring for safety analysis and quality assurance audits
OIL ANALYSIS
Lube Oil
Transformer Oil
Compressor Oil
Diesel
Heavy fuel
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LIST OF CHEMICALENVIRONMENTALMICROBIOLOGICAL TESTS ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY amp ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS
WATER EFFLUENT SEAWATER SOIL SEDIMENT ANALYSIS
Acidity Sulfide Selenium
Alkalinity TDS Silicon
Ammonia Temperature Silver
Bicarbonate Total Hardness Sodium
BOD Total Nitrogen Strontium
Boron Total Organic Carbon Thallium
Chlorite chlorate Potassium
Bromate TSS Tin
Carbonate Turbidity Titanium
Chlorides Aluminum Vanadium
COD Antimony Zink
Color Arsenic Aromatic Volatile Orgabicx (BTEX)
Conductivity Barium Chlorinated Hydrocarbons
Cyanides Beryllium Crude amp Refined Product Fingerprinting
Dissolved Oxygen Cadmium Extractible Organic Halides
Fluoride Calcium Haloacetic Acids
Free Chlorine Chromium Halogenated Volatile Organics
Magnesium Hardness Cobalt Herbicides amp Pesticides
Nitrates Copper Nitroaromatic amp Cyclic Ketones
Nitrites Hexavalent Chromium Organic and Volatile Acids
Oil amp Grease Iron PCBrsquos
Organic Nitrogen Lead Polynuclear Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAH)
pH Lithium Semi Volatile Organic Compounds
Phenols Magnesium Total Organic Halides
Phosphates Mercury Total Petroleum Hydrocarbons (TPH)
Phosphorus Molybdenum Trihalomethanes
Residual Chlorine Nickel Volatile Organic Compounds
Salinity Niobium Pthalate Esters
Sodium Absorption Ratio
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FOOD CHEMICAL AND MICROBIOLOGICAL TEST
Fish and Value added fish products vegetable oils Ketchups Mayonnaise Vinegar Cooked sea
food Cooked Non sea foods Canned foods Vegetables Snacks Ghee Cheese Honey Sweats etc
CHEMICAL ANALYSIS OF FOOD
GIDELINES - OMAN STANDARDGULF STANDARDOther International Standards
TEST METHODS- AOACASTAAOCSISOSASOASTMBS
CHEMICAL ANALYSIS OF FOOD
Protein Cholesterol
Fat content Phosphorous
Vitamins Sodium
Moisture Potassium
Ash Calcium
Dietary Fibre Lead
Sugar Cadmium
Starch Mercury
Saturated Fat Iron
Unsaturated Fat Magnesium
Arsenic Aflatoxins
Moisture content Histamine
Volatile protein Irradiation
Pesticides Sudan Dyes
MICROBIOLOGICAL ANALYSIS OF FOOD
TEST METHODS ndash USFDA BAMAOACCCFRACMMEFISO
GUIDELINES ndash OMANI STANDARDGSOPHLS
MICROBIOLOGICAL ANALYSIS OF FOOD
Aerobic Plate Count Listeria monocytogens
Lactobacillus acidophilus Shelf Life Analysis
Escherichia coli Enterobacteriaceae
Escherichia coli O157 H7 Vibrio parahaemolyticus
Fecal Coliforms Shigella
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Total Coliforms Listeria spp
Staphylococcus aureus Clostridium perfringens
Salmonella Yeast and Mould
Vibrio cholera Vibrio parahaemolyticus
Anaerobic plate count Campylobacter
Histamine Bacillus cereus
Aflatoxin
CHEMISTRY OF CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL
Chemical Analysis of Cement Chemical Analysis of Lime Powder
Heat of Hydration of cement Total Alkalis
Chemical Analysis of Micro silica Chemical Analysis of Ground Granulated Blast
Furnace Slag
Sodium Absorption Ratio Leachibility Tests of Metals from Soil
Testing of Concrete making water Determination of Alkali carbonates amp Bi carbonates
Cation Exchange Capacity of Soil Organic matter content of soil
Mass loss of Ignition of soil Total Sulphate content of soil
Water soluble Sulphate content of soil Water soluble Chloride content of soil
Carbonate content of soil Acid soluble Chloride content of soil
Gypsum content of soil Ammonia content of soil
Total Sulphate content of Aggregates Total Chloride content of Aggregates
Potential Alkali ndash Silica reactivity of Aggregates Water Soluble Chloride Salts in Aggregates
Acid ndash Soluble Material in fine Aggregate Organic impurities in fine Aggregates
Determining the water content of freshly mixed
concrete
Determining the Portland cement content of the
hardened hydraulic cement concrete
Chemical analysis of hardened concrete Sulfate content of hardened concrete
Chemical analysis for metals like steel Chloride content of hardened concrete
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ORE ANALYSIS
Dolomite Ore Iron Ore
Copper Ore Nickel Ore
Chromium Ore Limestone Ore
Manganese Ore Gypsum
Dunite Quartz
STEEL CHEMISTRY
Alloys Brass amp Bronze
Aluminum Alloys Chemical Composition of Steel
ASTM A 262 (Various) Diffused Hydrogen Test
ASTM G 48 (Variou) Purity of Metals
ASTM G 6667 Nickel Alloys
OIL ANALYSIS
Appearance Flash Point Specific Gravity
Ash Content Water content Insoluble pentane
Carbon Conradson Residue Wear Metals Total Acid Number
Kinematic Viscosity Break Down voltage Total Base Number
Dissipation factor Oil Content Viscosity Index
Color Pour Point Flash Point
Copper Corrosion BS amp W Density
Neutralization number Resistivity Interfacial tension
Dissolve gas Sediment Sulphur content
Cloud point Distillation PCB
Oxidation test Gassing
AMBIENT AIR STACK MONITORING
Carbon Dioxide RPM (PM 10 5 25)
Carbon Monoxide Semi Volatile Organic Compounds
Chlorine Content SO2
Hydrogen Sulfide Total Acid Concentration
Lower Explosion Limit Total Hydrocarbon
Oxides of Nitrogen Total Particulate Concentration
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Oxygen Volatile Organic Compounds
Ozone Dioxin amp Furion
INDOOR AIR QUALITY ndash IAQ INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE - IH
Asbestos Bulk Sample Analysis Total amp Respirable Fibers
Asbestos Fiber Concentration in Air Total amp Respirable Particulates
Bacterial amp Microbial Identification Total Plate Count
FungalMould Identification Toxic Vapors
Metals VOC amp SVOC
Noise Monitoring Dosimetry TWA Yeast amp Mould Identification
MICROBIOLOGICAL ANALYSIS OF WATER
Test Method ndash BS ENISOAPHAAWWACMMEF CCFRA
GUIDELINES ndash Omani standardGSOWHODubai Municipality
WATER WASTE WATERINDUSTRIES WATER SOIL
Heterotrophic plate count
Total Coliforms
Escherichia coli
EnterococciFecal streptococci
Pseudomonas aeroginosa Staphylococcus aureus
Legionella spp Nematodes
Sulphate Reducing Bacteria Yeast amp Mould
Salmonella Microscopic observations and interpretations
Vibrio cholera Standard Plate count at 22 o C
Fecal Coliform Clostridium perfringens
Legionella anisa
Legionella Pneumophila serogroup 1
Legionella Pneumophila serogroup 2-14
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MICROBIOLOGICAL ANALYSIS OF PERSONAL SWABSSURFACE SWABSEQUIPMENT
SWABS
Total coliforms
Fecal coliforms
Escherichia coli
Aerobic plate count
Staphylococcus aureus
Yeast and Mould
Salmonella spp
COSMETICS ANALYSIS
HairoilsHair creams Hair shampooBody lotion Chemical DepilinatorsTalcum PowderDeoderants
Toilette soapSkin cream etc As per GSOOS SASO USFDAAOAC Standards
COSMETICS ANALYSIS
Appearance Thermal Stability
Color Total Fat
Odor Lead
Homogenous Cadmium
Texture Nickel
Seperation Chromium
Skin Irritation Test Ethanol insoluble matter
Marking Water insoluble matter
Language Total free Alkali
Instructions for Use Chlorides calculated as NaCl
Warning phrases concerning the product (if any) Saponification Value
Chemical and Physical Tests Free Fatty Acid as Oliec Acid
Moisture Extraneous matter
pH Total Non Acqueos content
Sediment and suspended matter Peroxide value
Alchohol content Total Bacterial count
Formaldehyde Yeast and Mould
Essential oils Pseudomonas aeroginosa
Volatile matter Staphylococcus aureus
Non volatile alcohol matter
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LIST OF CHEMICALENVIRONMENTALMICROBIOLOGICAL EQUIPMENTS
pH Meter Conductivity Meter pH Meters
Dissolved Oxygen Meter Turbidity Meter
Flame Atomic Absorption Spectrometer
FAASGFAAS Hg Analyzer
EDXRF Analyzer ndash Philips MiniPal2
Muffle Air Furnace (1100˚C) Breakdown voltage
ICP- OES Colour apparatus for OIL
GC-MSGC centrifuge
IC Open cup ndashClosed cup Flash point
UV-VIS-NIR Spectrometer HACH TAN delta Resistivity meter
Dissolved gas Analyser ( TOGA) AAS
TAN Titrator Microscope
Copper corrosion Colony Counter
Karl fisher colometric Viscometer
Interfacial tensometer OES
Biological safety Cabinet UV apparatus
Shaker Water bath
Freezer Incubator
Chillier Autoclave
Micro pipetter Vortex
pipetter
Weighing Balance
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KEY STAFF AT CHEMICALMICROBIOLOGICAL LAB
MAJOR CHEMICALENVIRONMENTAL CLIENTS
Client Client
HMR Consultants Dhofar Power Company
Geo-Resources Omani Euro Foods Industries
Al-Safa Environmental Consultancy Al-Hassan Engineering Company
Five Oceans Dawood Contracting Company
Fugro Middle East Natural Resources Consultants
Gulf Mining ICES
Muscat Chromite Sohar Steel LLC
Total Management Trading Construction Materials Industries
Emirates Trading Co Al-Shidhani Refreshments Enterprises
Oman Chromite Oman Aluminium Processing Industries LLC
Muscat Overseas Radisson Blu
National Arabian Gulf International Desalination amp Water Treatment
ASB Group Dhofar Beverages
Majan Mining Company OMASCO
Haya Oman Liquefied Natural Gas Company
Oman Polyproplene Swan Foods LLC
Oman Methanol Bahwan Engineering Co
NAME DESIGNATION EXPERIENCE
P Tejali Lab Manager 17 yrs
Asad Naqvi Chemical Lab Supervisor 17 yrs
OD Sebastian Senior Chemist 32 yrs
Vinu Mohan Senior Microbiologist 7 yrs
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Sohar Aluminum OMIFCO
Oman Refreshment Occidental Mukhaizna LLC
Shangri-La Barr Al Jissa Special Technical Services
ENATO Consolidated Contractors Company
Blue City Northern Minerals Company
Andam International Sweets of Oman
SUR Desalination (Bahwan Veolia Water) Lalbuksh Voltas Engineering Services
STFA Bahwan Veolia Water LLC
Larsen amp Turbo COWI-Larsen
GALFAR Khimji Permoglaze (Oman) LLC
AATCO United Chrome LLC
Interbeton amp Six Construct Oman Flour Mills Company
Douglas OHI Oman National Engineering amp Investment
VALE -Oman Petrogas
BP Oman Sohar aluminium
Siemens-Oman American Embassy
Tawoos Catering Wacasco Catering
MAF DALKIA Al Futtaim amp Sons
Enhance Khimji Ramdas LLC
Oman Oasis National Mineral water CO LLC
Areej Vegetablesamp Oil Derivatives National Pharmaceuticals
Towell Infrastructure Tulip Inn
The Chedi Grand Hyatt
Al Bustan Palace Muscat Holiday INN
Hotel Ibis Park Inn
Radisson Blu Mother Care
Tabreed Taghleef Indusries
NABIL Biscuits ATTCO
Worely parrsion AECOM
Honda Rotem Abensia
Global Gypsum Board Minvest
Global Engineering SteamTech
Mazoom Pharmacy Muscat Pharmacy
IBN- SINA Pharmacy Golden Jood Trading
Sun rise Global Beya Global Muscat
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MECHANICAL CORROSION AND METALLURGICAL TESTING
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories Company Profile
Lonestar Alpha has the capability to cater to the physical metallurgical testing requirements of a wide range of
materials and products The testing capability and experience are recognized by reputed organizations like
PDO OXY BP OGC etc and third party inspection agencies Tests are generally carried out to international
standards set by ASTM BS ASME API AWS and others Lonestar Alpha offers quality service to
international standards accurate results and quick turnaround at reasonable cost
Lonestar Alpha Mechanical Metallurgical Corrosion Testing Capabilities Include
Tensile compression Test Vickers Hardness RockwellBrinell Hardness
Impact (Ambient temp to -196degC) BendFlatteningNick Break Test Elevated Temperature
tensile testing
Corrosion Test - ASTM
A262G48G28ASTM A 923
ASTM E 562 Ferrite measurement
by ferritscope Flexure
Proof Load Breaking Load Failure Load
Coating Thickness Coating Continuity Coating Adhesion
MacroMicro Examination Fillet Weld Break Nick Break
HIC SSCC test in accordance with
NACE standards Chemistry by OES
Failure Analysis and
Material Investigation
Chemical analysis of metallic materials of
Fe and Ni base alloys In situ Replica Metallography
Metallic sample collection at
site for chemical analysis
Strand wire testing for mechanical
properties Portable hardness testing Manhole Cover testing
Rubber testing Geo-textile testing HDPE testing
Materials frequently tested include
Metals and alloy products such as plates shapes bares pipes and fittings
Welding procedure qualification test coupons
Welding consumable qualification test coupons
Welder qualification test coupons
Welding procedure test coupons
Steel Bars Wires and Fabric for concrete reinforcement
Galvanized Steel products
Fasteners
Metal Castings
Cemented Carbide Products
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Lonestar Alpha Laboratories offers a wide range of metallurgical services to many diverse industries supported by
an experienced team of metallurgical engineers trained technicians and modern equipment The following
services are offered
o Laboratory Metallography and Microscopy
o Replica and In-situ Metallography
o Corrosion Testing and Evaluation
o Condition Usability and Remaining Life Assessment
o Failure Analysis and Investigation
o Other Services
Laboratory Metallography and Microscopy
Scanning Electron Microscopy
Stereomicroscopy
Energy Dispersive X-ray Analysis
Fractrography
Macrostructural Examination
Microstructural Examination
Microhardness Evaluation
Replica and In-situ Metallography
In-situ Replica Metallography
Replication of Fractures
Replication of Surface Features
Corrosion Testing and Evaluation
Lonestar Alpha is equipped to undertake corrosion testing and evaluation in accordance with NACE and ASTM
standards for qualification of materials used in corrosive environments which include sea water brine blackish
water and sour service The following tests are conducted
Resistance to Pitting and Crevice Corrosion
Susceptibility to Intergranular Corrosion Attack
Resistance to Sulfide Stress Cracking (SSC)
Resistance to Hydrogen Induced Cracking (HIC)
Examination of Scales and Corrosion Products
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Condition Usability and Remaining Life Assessment
Periodic inspections serve to identify degradation processes at an early stage and thereby provide necessary
information for assessment of condition usability and remaining life Further the initiation of timely repair or
replacement actions substantially reduced or eliminates costly capital and downtime losses
Lonestar has the capability and experience to perform comprehensive inspections necessary for condition
usability and remaining life assessment of a wide range of materials and components used in structures plants and
operating equipment
Power plant and auxiliary boiler tubes headers and connectors
Turbine nozzles vanes combustor lines and casings
Oil and gas processing equipment and components
Equipment and components of marineoffshore structures
Drilling and downhole equipment and components
Engine Components
Failure Analysis and Investigation
Supported by its integrated analytical facilities and the diverse professional capabilities of its staff Lonestar has
for the last several years provided accurate and timely analyses and investigations into failures of components
Reports include comprehensive photographic documentation of observations discussions of findings conclusions
on the mechanism and root cause of failure
Other Services
Lonestar offer assistance in the following areas
Material selection for intended service
Preparation of material testing and inspection procedures
Study of failure mechanisms of complex systems
Troubleshooting
Research and development
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LIST OF METALLURGY TESTS
LIST OF METALLURGY LAB EQUIPMENTS Instron Universal Tensile Tester Lathe Machine
Satec Charpy Impact testing machine Charpy Broaching Machine
Forcipol Bend Testing machine Gas Cutting Gear
Olympus Metallurgical Microscope Carl Zeiss
microscope upto 1600X
Stereo Microscope
Metlabcorp Micro Polisher Digital Verniers
Automatic Polishing machine Digital Micrometers
Water Chiller Bath Coating thickness Meter
Optorama Shadowgraph Holiday detector
Digital thermometers Band Saw Machine
Vickers hardness tester Hack Saw Machine
Fischer Ferritscope Universal Milling Machine
STEEL REBARS EXOTIC MATERIAL
Tensile Tests Bend Tests
Elevated Temperature Tensiles Rebar Tensile Bend and Rebend
Proof Load test Fracture Test
Macro Preparation amp Examination Coating thickness test Holiday Detection Test
Peel Off Test Vickers Rockwell Hardness Survey
Charpy Impact Test Micro Examination with photograph
Ferrite Count (Point Count method) - count Ferrite Content (Magnetic Method) - spots
A262 Test Practice CE ASTM G48ASTM G28 tests
SSCC Test HIC Test
Chemical Analysis XRD EDXRF Analysis
SEMEDS Analysis Detailed Failure Investigation Material investigation
CTOD In-situ Replica Metallography
Strand Wire Tensile Test Manhole Cover Compression Test
Ring Stiffness Test GRE Rubber Plastic Geo-textile Tensile testing
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KEY STAFF AT METALLURGY LAB
Anil Vashishta Pratik Raval Sasikumar Isehaq Chezian
NAME DESIGNATION QUALIFICATION EXPERIENCE
Anil Vashishta Operations Manager
Metallurgical Head
BE Metallurgical
Engineering 24 years
Pratik Raval Test House Supervisor BE Mechanical
Engineering 10 years
KSasikumar Senior Metallurgist BE Metallurgical
Engineering 14 years
GChezhian Metallurgist BE Metallurgical
Engineering 06 years
Ishaq Al Harassi Senior Engineer BE Mechanical
Engineering 08 years
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BRANCHES amp CONTACTS
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LONESTAR ALPHA LABORATORIES BRANCHES amp CONTACTS
Website
wwwlonestaralphacom
General Email infolonestaralphacom
Branches
Muscat (Central Laboratory) PO Box 1197 PC 130 Azaiba ndash Muscat Sultanate of Oman
Tel +968 24501524 24505590
Fax +968 24503814
Email muscatlablonestaralphacom
Muscat (Chemistry Environmental) PO Box 1197 PC 130 Azaiba ndash Muscat Sultanate of Oman
Tel +968 24504206 24504924
Fax +968 24502635
Email chemlablonestaralphacom
Muscat (Micro-biology) PO Box 1197 PC 130 Azaiba ndash Muscat Sultanate of Oman
Tel +968 24504206 24504924
Fax +968 24502635
Email microlablonestaralphacom
Sohar PO Box 84 PC 327 Sohar Industrial Estate Sohar ndash Sultanate of Oman
Tel +968 26751775 26751920 26751976
Fax +968 26751331
Email civilsoharlonestaralphacom
Duqm Tel +968 99278040 92303290
Fax +968 24503814
Email duqmlablonestaralphacom
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Salalah
Tel +968 2321 3390 +968 92038358
Fax +968 2321 3391
Email salalahlablonestaralphacom
Key Personals
Administration
Dawood Al-Harrasi
Chief Executive Officer
+968 91111411 dawoodalharrasilonestaralphacom
Saif Al-Harthi
Business Development Manager
+968 90122471 saifalharthylonestaralphacom
Santosh Elapanda
QHSE Manager
+968 99881224 santoshelapandalonestaralphacom
Moncy Thomas
Finance HR amp Admin Manager
+968 99221293 moncythomaslonestaralphacom
Operations
Anil Vashishta
Operations Manager Metallurgical Head
+968 99866907 anilvashishtalonestaralphacom
Civil Engineering Material Lab Hukam Chand
Civil Engineering Country Manager - Civil
+968 99445354 hukamchandlonestaralphacom
Naresh Paladugu
Civil Engineering Technical Manager - Civil
+968 99063458 nareshpaladugulonestaralphacom
Rakesh
Civil Engineering Lab Manager - Sohar Lab
+968 92869691 civilsoharlonestaralphacom
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FrancisMD
Civil Engineering Lab Manager ndash Salalah Lab
+968 92038358 Salalahlablonestaralphacom
Tomiyo
Civil Engineering Senior Lab Technician - Duqm Lab
+968 99278040 duqmlablonestaralphacom
Geotechnical Engineering Lab
J Pavan Kumar
Geotechnical Engineering Sr Geotechnical engineer
+968 99887852 ameerudeenlonestaralphacom
Chemical Microbiology amp Environmental Lab
P Tejali
Chemical Microbiology amp Environmental Engineering Lab Manager
+968 99887834 tejaliparsekarlonestaralphacom
Asad
Chemical amp Environmental Engineering Assistant Manager Chemistry
+968 99884612 asadnaqvilonestaralphacom
Vinu Mohan
Food amp Microbiology Testing
+968 99248181 vinumohanlonestaralphacom
Metallurgy Lab
Email metlablonestaralphacom
Anil Vashishta
Metallurgy Lab Manager Metallurgy
+968 99866907 anilvashishtalonestaralphacom
Pratik Raval
Metallurgy Lab Test House Supervisor
+968 99880633 pratikravallonestaralphacom
Sasi Kumar
Metallurgy Lab Senior Metallurgist
+968 99843415 sasikumarlonestaralphacom
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LOCATION MAPS
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1 MUSCAT
2 Muscat ndash Chemistry Lab
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3 SOHAR
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4 DUQM
5 SALALAH
Registered with Directorate General for Specification amp measurements
Approved by PDO ISOIEC 170252005 Certified by SGS for ISO 9001
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AMBIENT AIR amp STACK EMISSION MONITORING
CO amp CO2
Hydrogen Sulfide
Hydrocarbons
Metal Particulates
NOx SOx
Oxygen
Volatile Organic Compounds
Dioxin amp Furion
MICROBIOLOGICAL AIR QUALITY MONITORING
Bacteria(CFUm3
Moulds (CFUm3)
Identification of Microorganisms up to Species level
INDOOR AIR QUALITY (IAQ)
Lonestar Alpha leads the way in Indoor Air Quality Services with our dedicated team of field staff and the latest
equipment We are equipped to investigate chemical and biological exposure situations
IAQ Air Monitoring Services
VOCs and SVOCs
Fungal Mold Indentification Quantification
Total Respirable Particulates
Toxic Vapors
Sick Building Syndrome
Bacterial Indentification Quantification
Typical IAQ Surveys
IAQ profile for preliminary building study
Baseline IAQ monitoring
Mold Fungal contamination monitoring using spore trap sampling devices
Compliance monitoring for municipal amp Government enviromental agencies
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HSE monitoring for critical response of environmental hazards
INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE (IH)
Lonestar Alpha is capable of providing a wide variety of Industrial Hygiene Service
using state of the art equipment and depth of experience with IH procedures
NoiseDosimetry TLV+8Hr TWA
Particulates (Total PM 10 PM 50 PM 25)
Combustible Gases (Total Hydrocarbons)
VOCs and SVOCs
Total and Respirable Fibers
Metals and Inorganics
Typical Industrial Hygiene Monitoring
HSE monitoring for corporate or client requirec field data collection
Compliance monitoring for Municipal or Governmental agency requirements
Background monitoring for comparative Environmental studies
HYGIENE AUDITING AND INSPECTIONS
Hygiene Auditing
Hygiene Inspections and Hygiene recommendations
Assisting in ISOHACCP Certifications
Microbiological Sampling and Analysis of Food and Water
Swab sampling and Air Monitoring
Hotel and Industrial HAACP and Hygiene System Implementation
Assisting in Laboratory setup and Accreditations Response monitoring for safety analysis and quality assurance audits
OIL ANALYSIS
Lube Oil
Transformer Oil
Compressor Oil
Diesel
Heavy fuel
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LIST OF CHEMICALENVIRONMENTALMICROBIOLOGICAL TESTS ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY amp ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS
WATER EFFLUENT SEAWATER SOIL SEDIMENT ANALYSIS
Acidity Sulfide Selenium
Alkalinity TDS Silicon
Ammonia Temperature Silver
Bicarbonate Total Hardness Sodium
BOD Total Nitrogen Strontium
Boron Total Organic Carbon Thallium
Chlorite chlorate Potassium
Bromate TSS Tin
Carbonate Turbidity Titanium
Chlorides Aluminum Vanadium
COD Antimony Zink
Color Arsenic Aromatic Volatile Orgabicx (BTEX)
Conductivity Barium Chlorinated Hydrocarbons
Cyanides Beryllium Crude amp Refined Product Fingerprinting
Dissolved Oxygen Cadmium Extractible Organic Halides
Fluoride Calcium Haloacetic Acids
Free Chlorine Chromium Halogenated Volatile Organics
Magnesium Hardness Cobalt Herbicides amp Pesticides
Nitrates Copper Nitroaromatic amp Cyclic Ketones
Nitrites Hexavalent Chromium Organic and Volatile Acids
Oil amp Grease Iron PCBrsquos
Organic Nitrogen Lead Polynuclear Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAH)
pH Lithium Semi Volatile Organic Compounds
Phenols Magnesium Total Organic Halides
Phosphates Mercury Total Petroleum Hydrocarbons (TPH)
Phosphorus Molybdenum Trihalomethanes
Residual Chlorine Nickel Volatile Organic Compounds
Salinity Niobium Pthalate Esters
Sodium Absorption Ratio
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FOOD CHEMICAL AND MICROBIOLOGICAL TEST
Fish and Value added fish products vegetable oils Ketchups Mayonnaise Vinegar Cooked sea
food Cooked Non sea foods Canned foods Vegetables Snacks Ghee Cheese Honey Sweats etc
CHEMICAL ANALYSIS OF FOOD
GIDELINES - OMAN STANDARDGULF STANDARDOther International Standards
TEST METHODS- AOACASTAAOCSISOSASOASTMBS
CHEMICAL ANALYSIS OF FOOD
Protein Cholesterol
Fat content Phosphorous
Vitamins Sodium
Moisture Potassium
Ash Calcium
Dietary Fibre Lead
Sugar Cadmium
Starch Mercury
Saturated Fat Iron
Unsaturated Fat Magnesium
Arsenic Aflatoxins
Moisture content Histamine
Volatile protein Irradiation
Pesticides Sudan Dyes
MICROBIOLOGICAL ANALYSIS OF FOOD
TEST METHODS ndash USFDA BAMAOACCCFRACMMEFISO
GUIDELINES ndash OMANI STANDARDGSOPHLS
MICROBIOLOGICAL ANALYSIS OF FOOD
Aerobic Plate Count Listeria monocytogens
Lactobacillus acidophilus Shelf Life Analysis
Escherichia coli Enterobacteriaceae
Escherichia coli O157 H7 Vibrio parahaemolyticus
Fecal Coliforms Shigella
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Total Coliforms Listeria spp
Staphylococcus aureus Clostridium perfringens
Salmonella Yeast and Mould
Vibrio cholera Vibrio parahaemolyticus
Anaerobic plate count Campylobacter
Histamine Bacillus cereus
Aflatoxin
CHEMISTRY OF CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL
Chemical Analysis of Cement Chemical Analysis of Lime Powder
Heat of Hydration of cement Total Alkalis
Chemical Analysis of Micro silica Chemical Analysis of Ground Granulated Blast
Furnace Slag
Sodium Absorption Ratio Leachibility Tests of Metals from Soil
Testing of Concrete making water Determination of Alkali carbonates amp Bi carbonates
Cation Exchange Capacity of Soil Organic matter content of soil
Mass loss of Ignition of soil Total Sulphate content of soil
Water soluble Sulphate content of soil Water soluble Chloride content of soil
Carbonate content of soil Acid soluble Chloride content of soil
Gypsum content of soil Ammonia content of soil
Total Sulphate content of Aggregates Total Chloride content of Aggregates
Potential Alkali ndash Silica reactivity of Aggregates Water Soluble Chloride Salts in Aggregates
Acid ndash Soluble Material in fine Aggregate Organic impurities in fine Aggregates
Determining the water content of freshly mixed
concrete
Determining the Portland cement content of the
hardened hydraulic cement concrete
Chemical analysis of hardened concrete Sulfate content of hardened concrete
Chemical analysis for metals like steel Chloride content of hardened concrete
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ORE ANALYSIS
Dolomite Ore Iron Ore
Copper Ore Nickel Ore
Chromium Ore Limestone Ore
Manganese Ore Gypsum
Dunite Quartz
STEEL CHEMISTRY
Alloys Brass amp Bronze
Aluminum Alloys Chemical Composition of Steel
ASTM A 262 (Various) Diffused Hydrogen Test
ASTM G 48 (Variou) Purity of Metals
ASTM G 6667 Nickel Alloys
OIL ANALYSIS
Appearance Flash Point Specific Gravity
Ash Content Water content Insoluble pentane
Carbon Conradson Residue Wear Metals Total Acid Number
Kinematic Viscosity Break Down voltage Total Base Number
Dissipation factor Oil Content Viscosity Index
Color Pour Point Flash Point
Copper Corrosion BS amp W Density
Neutralization number Resistivity Interfacial tension
Dissolve gas Sediment Sulphur content
Cloud point Distillation PCB
Oxidation test Gassing
AMBIENT AIR STACK MONITORING
Carbon Dioxide RPM (PM 10 5 25)
Carbon Monoxide Semi Volatile Organic Compounds
Chlorine Content SO2
Hydrogen Sulfide Total Acid Concentration
Lower Explosion Limit Total Hydrocarbon
Oxides of Nitrogen Total Particulate Concentration
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Oxygen Volatile Organic Compounds
Ozone Dioxin amp Furion
INDOOR AIR QUALITY ndash IAQ INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE - IH
Asbestos Bulk Sample Analysis Total amp Respirable Fibers
Asbestos Fiber Concentration in Air Total amp Respirable Particulates
Bacterial amp Microbial Identification Total Plate Count
FungalMould Identification Toxic Vapors
Metals VOC amp SVOC
Noise Monitoring Dosimetry TWA Yeast amp Mould Identification
MICROBIOLOGICAL ANALYSIS OF WATER
Test Method ndash BS ENISOAPHAAWWACMMEF CCFRA
GUIDELINES ndash Omani standardGSOWHODubai Municipality
WATER WASTE WATERINDUSTRIES WATER SOIL
Heterotrophic plate count
Total Coliforms
Escherichia coli
EnterococciFecal streptococci
Pseudomonas aeroginosa Staphylococcus aureus
Legionella spp Nematodes
Sulphate Reducing Bacteria Yeast amp Mould
Salmonella Microscopic observations and interpretations
Vibrio cholera Standard Plate count at 22 o C
Fecal Coliform Clostridium perfringens
Legionella anisa
Legionella Pneumophila serogroup 1
Legionella Pneumophila serogroup 2-14
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MICROBIOLOGICAL ANALYSIS OF PERSONAL SWABSSURFACE SWABSEQUIPMENT
SWABS
Total coliforms
Fecal coliforms
Escherichia coli
Aerobic plate count
Staphylococcus aureus
Yeast and Mould
Salmonella spp
COSMETICS ANALYSIS
HairoilsHair creams Hair shampooBody lotion Chemical DepilinatorsTalcum PowderDeoderants
Toilette soapSkin cream etc As per GSOOS SASO USFDAAOAC Standards
COSMETICS ANALYSIS
Appearance Thermal Stability
Color Total Fat
Odor Lead
Homogenous Cadmium
Texture Nickel
Seperation Chromium
Skin Irritation Test Ethanol insoluble matter
Marking Water insoluble matter
Language Total free Alkali
Instructions for Use Chlorides calculated as NaCl
Warning phrases concerning the product (if any) Saponification Value
Chemical and Physical Tests Free Fatty Acid as Oliec Acid
Moisture Extraneous matter
pH Total Non Acqueos content
Sediment and suspended matter Peroxide value
Alchohol content Total Bacterial count
Formaldehyde Yeast and Mould
Essential oils Pseudomonas aeroginosa
Volatile matter Staphylococcus aureus
Non volatile alcohol matter
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LIST OF CHEMICALENVIRONMENTALMICROBIOLOGICAL EQUIPMENTS
pH Meter Conductivity Meter pH Meters
Dissolved Oxygen Meter Turbidity Meter
Flame Atomic Absorption Spectrometer
FAASGFAAS Hg Analyzer
EDXRF Analyzer ndash Philips MiniPal2
Muffle Air Furnace (1100˚C) Breakdown voltage
ICP- OES Colour apparatus for OIL
GC-MSGC centrifuge
IC Open cup ndashClosed cup Flash point
UV-VIS-NIR Spectrometer HACH TAN delta Resistivity meter
Dissolved gas Analyser ( TOGA) AAS
TAN Titrator Microscope
Copper corrosion Colony Counter
Karl fisher colometric Viscometer
Interfacial tensometer OES
Biological safety Cabinet UV apparatus
Shaker Water bath
Freezer Incubator
Chillier Autoclave
Micro pipetter Vortex
pipetter
Weighing Balance
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MAJOR CHEMICALENVIRONMENTAL CLIENTS
Client Client
HMR Consultants Dhofar Power Company
Geo-Resources Omani Euro Foods Industries
Al-Safa Environmental Consultancy Al-Hassan Engineering Company
Five Oceans Dawood Contracting Company
Fugro Middle East Natural Resources Consultants
Gulf Mining ICES
Muscat Chromite Sohar Steel LLC
Total Management Trading Construction Materials Industries
Emirates Trading Co Al-Shidhani Refreshments Enterprises
Oman Chromite Oman Aluminium Processing Industries LLC
Muscat Overseas Radisson Blu
National Arabian Gulf International Desalination amp Water Treatment
ASB Group Dhofar Beverages
Majan Mining Company OMASCO
Haya Oman Liquefied Natural Gas Company
Oman Polyproplene Swan Foods LLC
Oman Methanol Bahwan Engineering Co
NAME DESIGNATION EXPERIENCE
P Tejali Lab Manager 17 yrs
Asad Naqvi Chemical Lab Supervisor 17 yrs
OD Sebastian Senior Chemist 32 yrs
Vinu Mohan Senior Microbiologist 7 yrs
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Sohar Aluminum OMIFCO
Oman Refreshment Occidental Mukhaizna LLC
Shangri-La Barr Al Jissa Special Technical Services
ENATO Consolidated Contractors Company
Blue City Northern Minerals Company
Andam International Sweets of Oman
SUR Desalination (Bahwan Veolia Water) Lalbuksh Voltas Engineering Services
STFA Bahwan Veolia Water LLC
Larsen amp Turbo COWI-Larsen
GALFAR Khimji Permoglaze (Oman) LLC
AATCO United Chrome LLC
Interbeton amp Six Construct Oman Flour Mills Company
Douglas OHI Oman National Engineering amp Investment
VALE -Oman Petrogas
BP Oman Sohar aluminium
Siemens-Oman American Embassy
Tawoos Catering Wacasco Catering
MAF DALKIA Al Futtaim amp Sons
Enhance Khimji Ramdas LLC
Oman Oasis National Mineral water CO LLC
Areej Vegetablesamp Oil Derivatives National Pharmaceuticals
Towell Infrastructure Tulip Inn
The Chedi Grand Hyatt
Al Bustan Palace Muscat Holiday INN
Hotel Ibis Park Inn
Radisson Blu Mother Care
Tabreed Taghleef Indusries
NABIL Biscuits ATTCO
Worely parrsion AECOM
Honda Rotem Abensia
Global Gypsum Board Minvest
Global Engineering SteamTech
Mazoom Pharmacy Muscat Pharmacy
IBN- SINA Pharmacy Golden Jood Trading
Sun rise Global Beya Global Muscat
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MECHANICAL CORROSION AND METALLURGICAL TESTING
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories Company Profile
Lonestar Alpha has the capability to cater to the physical metallurgical testing requirements of a wide range of
materials and products The testing capability and experience are recognized by reputed organizations like
PDO OXY BP OGC etc and third party inspection agencies Tests are generally carried out to international
standards set by ASTM BS ASME API AWS and others Lonestar Alpha offers quality service to
international standards accurate results and quick turnaround at reasonable cost
Lonestar Alpha Mechanical Metallurgical Corrosion Testing Capabilities Include
Tensile compression Test Vickers Hardness RockwellBrinell Hardness
Impact (Ambient temp to -196degC) BendFlatteningNick Break Test Elevated Temperature
tensile testing
Corrosion Test - ASTM
A262G48G28ASTM A 923
ASTM E 562 Ferrite measurement
by ferritscope Flexure
Proof Load Breaking Load Failure Load
Coating Thickness Coating Continuity Coating Adhesion
MacroMicro Examination Fillet Weld Break Nick Break
HIC SSCC test in accordance with
NACE standards Chemistry by OES
Failure Analysis and
Material Investigation
Chemical analysis of metallic materials of
Fe and Ni base alloys In situ Replica Metallography
Metallic sample collection at
site for chemical analysis
Strand wire testing for mechanical
properties Portable hardness testing Manhole Cover testing
Rubber testing Geo-textile testing HDPE testing
Materials frequently tested include
Metals and alloy products such as plates shapes bares pipes and fittings
Welding procedure qualification test coupons
Welding consumable qualification test coupons
Welder qualification test coupons
Welding procedure test coupons
Steel Bars Wires and Fabric for concrete reinforcement
Galvanized Steel products
Fasteners
Metal Castings
Cemented Carbide Products
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories Company Profile
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories offers a wide range of metallurgical services to many diverse industries supported by
an experienced team of metallurgical engineers trained technicians and modern equipment The following
services are offered
o Laboratory Metallography and Microscopy
o Replica and In-situ Metallography
o Corrosion Testing and Evaluation
o Condition Usability and Remaining Life Assessment
o Failure Analysis and Investigation
o Other Services
Laboratory Metallography and Microscopy
Scanning Electron Microscopy
Stereomicroscopy
Energy Dispersive X-ray Analysis
Fractrography
Macrostructural Examination
Microstructural Examination
Microhardness Evaluation
Replica and In-situ Metallography
In-situ Replica Metallography
Replication of Fractures
Replication of Surface Features
Corrosion Testing and Evaluation
Lonestar Alpha is equipped to undertake corrosion testing and evaluation in accordance with NACE and ASTM
standards for qualification of materials used in corrosive environments which include sea water brine blackish
water and sour service The following tests are conducted
Resistance to Pitting and Crevice Corrosion
Susceptibility to Intergranular Corrosion Attack
Resistance to Sulfide Stress Cracking (SSC)
Resistance to Hydrogen Induced Cracking (HIC)
Examination of Scales and Corrosion Products
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories Company Profile
Condition Usability and Remaining Life Assessment
Periodic inspections serve to identify degradation processes at an early stage and thereby provide necessary
information for assessment of condition usability and remaining life Further the initiation of timely repair or
replacement actions substantially reduced or eliminates costly capital and downtime losses
Lonestar has the capability and experience to perform comprehensive inspections necessary for condition
usability and remaining life assessment of a wide range of materials and components used in structures plants and
operating equipment
Power plant and auxiliary boiler tubes headers and connectors
Turbine nozzles vanes combustor lines and casings
Oil and gas processing equipment and components
Equipment and components of marineoffshore structures
Drilling and downhole equipment and components
Engine Components
Failure Analysis and Investigation
Supported by its integrated analytical facilities and the diverse professional capabilities of its staff Lonestar has
for the last several years provided accurate and timely analyses and investigations into failures of components
Reports include comprehensive photographic documentation of observations discussions of findings conclusions
on the mechanism and root cause of failure
Other Services
Lonestar offer assistance in the following areas
Material selection for intended service
Preparation of material testing and inspection procedures
Study of failure mechanisms of complex systems
Troubleshooting
Research and development
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories Company Profile
LIST OF METALLURGY TESTS
LIST OF METALLURGY LAB EQUIPMENTS Instron Universal Tensile Tester Lathe Machine
Satec Charpy Impact testing machine Charpy Broaching Machine
Forcipol Bend Testing machine Gas Cutting Gear
Olympus Metallurgical Microscope Carl Zeiss
microscope upto 1600X
Stereo Microscope
Metlabcorp Micro Polisher Digital Verniers
Automatic Polishing machine Digital Micrometers
Water Chiller Bath Coating thickness Meter
Optorama Shadowgraph Holiday detector
Digital thermometers Band Saw Machine
Vickers hardness tester Hack Saw Machine
Fischer Ferritscope Universal Milling Machine
STEEL REBARS EXOTIC MATERIAL
Tensile Tests Bend Tests
Elevated Temperature Tensiles Rebar Tensile Bend and Rebend
Proof Load test Fracture Test
Macro Preparation amp Examination Coating thickness test Holiday Detection Test
Peel Off Test Vickers Rockwell Hardness Survey
Charpy Impact Test Micro Examination with photograph
Ferrite Count (Point Count method) - count Ferrite Content (Magnetic Method) - spots
A262 Test Practice CE ASTM G48ASTM G28 tests
SSCC Test HIC Test
Chemical Analysis XRD EDXRF Analysis
SEMEDS Analysis Detailed Failure Investigation Material investigation
CTOD In-situ Replica Metallography
Strand Wire Tensile Test Manhole Cover Compression Test
Ring Stiffness Test GRE Rubber Plastic Geo-textile Tensile testing
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KEY STAFF AT METALLURGY LAB
Anil Vashishta Pratik Raval Sasikumar Isehaq Chezian
NAME DESIGNATION QUALIFICATION EXPERIENCE
Anil Vashishta Operations Manager
Metallurgical Head
BE Metallurgical
Engineering 24 years
Pratik Raval Test House Supervisor BE Mechanical
Engineering 10 years
KSasikumar Senior Metallurgist BE Metallurgical
Engineering 14 years
GChezhian Metallurgist BE Metallurgical
Engineering 06 years
Ishaq Al Harassi Senior Engineer BE Mechanical
Engineering 08 years
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BRANCHES amp CONTACTS
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LONESTAR ALPHA LABORATORIES BRANCHES amp CONTACTS
Website
wwwlonestaralphacom
General Email infolonestaralphacom
Branches
Muscat (Central Laboratory) PO Box 1197 PC 130 Azaiba ndash Muscat Sultanate of Oman
Tel +968 24501524 24505590
Fax +968 24503814
Email muscatlablonestaralphacom
Muscat (Chemistry Environmental) PO Box 1197 PC 130 Azaiba ndash Muscat Sultanate of Oman
Tel +968 24504206 24504924
Fax +968 24502635
Email chemlablonestaralphacom
Muscat (Micro-biology) PO Box 1197 PC 130 Azaiba ndash Muscat Sultanate of Oman
Tel +968 24504206 24504924
Fax +968 24502635
Email microlablonestaralphacom
Sohar PO Box 84 PC 327 Sohar Industrial Estate Sohar ndash Sultanate of Oman
Tel +968 26751775 26751920 26751976
Fax +968 26751331
Email civilsoharlonestaralphacom
Duqm Tel +968 99278040 92303290
Fax +968 24503814
Email duqmlablonestaralphacom
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Salalah
Tel +968 2321 3390 +968 92038358
Fax +968 2321 3391
Email salalahlablonestaralphacom
Key Personals
Administration
Dawood Al-Harrasi
Chief Executive Officer
+968 91111411 dawoodalharrasilonestaralphacom
Saif Al-Harthi
Business Development Manager
+968 90122471 saifalharthylonestaralphacom
Santosh Elapanda
QHSE Manager
+968 99881224 santoshelapandalonestaralphacom
Moncy Thomas
Finance HR amp Admin Manager
+968 99221293 moncythomaslonestaralphacom
Operations
Anil Vashishta
Operations Manager Metallurgical Head
+968 99866907 anilvashishtalonestaralphacom
Civil Engineering Material Lab Hukam Chand
Civil Engineering Country Manager - Civil
+968 99445354 hukamchandlonestaralphacom
Naresh Paladugu
Civil Engineering Technical Manager - Civil
+968 99063458 nareshpaladugulonestaralphacom
Rakesh
Civil Engineering Lab Manager - Sohar Lab
+968 92869691 civilsoharlonestaralphacom
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FrancisMD
Civil Engineering Lab Manager ndash Salalah Lab
+968 92038358 Salalahlablonestaralphacom
Tomiyo
Civil Engineering Senior Lab Technician - Duqm Lab
+968 99278040 duqmlablonestaralphacom
Geotechnical Engineering Lab
J Pavan Kumar
Geotechnical Engineering Sr Geotechnical engineer
+968 99887852 ameerudeenlonestaralphacom
Chemical Microbiology amp Environmental Lab
P Tejali
Chemical Microbiology amp Environmental Engineering Lab Manager
+968 99887834 tejaliparsekarlonestaralphacom
Asad
Chemical amp Environmental Engineering Assistant Manager Chemistry
+968 99884612 asadnaqvilonestaralphacom
Vinu Mohan
Food amp Microbiology Testing
+968 99248181 vinumohanlonestaralphacom
Metallurgy Lab
Email metlablonestaralphacom
Anil Vashishta
Metallurgy Lab Manager Metallurgy
+968 99866907 anilvashishtalonestaralphacom
Pratik Raval
Metallurgy Lab Test House Supervisor
+968 99880633 pratikravallonestaralphacom
Sasi Kumar
Metallurgy Lab Senior Metallurgist
+968 99843415 sasikumarlonestaralphacom
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LOCATION MAPS
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1 MUSCAT
2 Muscat ndash Chemistry Lab
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3 SOHAR
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4 DUQM
5 SALALAH
Registered with Directorate General for Specification amp measurements
Approved by PDO ISOIEC 170252005 Certified by SGS for ISO 9001
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HSE monitoring for critical response of environmental hazards
INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE (IH)
Lonestar Alpha is capable of providing a wide variety of Industrial Hygiene Service
using state of the art equipment and depth of experience with IH procedures
NoiseDosimetry TLV+8Hr TWA
Particulates (Total PM 10 PM 50 PM 25)
Combustible Gases (Total Hydrocarbons)
VOCs and SVOCs
Total and Respirable Fibers
Metals and Inorganics
Typical Industrial Hygiene Monitoring
HSE monitoring for corporate or client requirec field data collection
Compliance monitoring for Municipal or Governmental agency requirements
Background monitoring for comparative Environmental studies
HYGIENE AUDITING AND INSPECTIONS
Hygiene Auditing
Hygiene Inspections and Hygiene recommendations
Assisting in ISOHACCP Certifications
Microbiological Sampling and Analysis of Food and Water
Swab sampling and Air Monitoring
Hotel and Industrial HAACP and Hygiene System Implementation
Assisting in Laboratory setup and Accreditations Response monitoring for safety analysis and quality assurance audits
OIL ANALYSIS
Lube Oil
Transformer Oil
Compressor Oil
Diesel
Heavy fuel
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LIST OF CHEMICALENVIRONMENTALMICROBIOLOGICAL TESTS ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY amp ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS
WATER EFFLUENT SEAWATER SOIL SEDIMENT ANALYSIS
Acidity Sulfide Selenium
Alkalinity TDS Silicon
Ammonia Temperature Silver
Bicarbonate Total Hardness Sodium
BOD Total Nitrogen Strontium
Boron Total Organic Carbon Thallium
Chlorite chlorate Potassium
Bromate TSS Tin
Carbonate Turbidity Titanium
Chlorides Aluminum Vanadium
COD Antimony Zink
Color Arsenic Aromatic Volatile Orgabicx (BTEX)
Conductivity Barium Chlorinated Hydrocarbons
Cyanides Beryllium Crude amp Refined Product Fingerprinting
Dissolved Oxygen Cadmium Extractible Organic Halides
Fluoride Calcium Haloacetic Acids
Free Chlorine Chromium Halogenated Volatile Organics
Magnesium Hardness Cobalt Herbicides amp Pesticides
Nitrates Copper Nitroaromatic amp Cyclic Ketones
Nitrites Hexavalent Chromium Organic and Volatile Acids
Oil amp Grease Iron PCBrsquos
Organic Nitrogen Lead Polynuclear Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAH)
pH Lithium Semi Volatile Organic Compounds
Phenols Magnesium Total Organic Halides
Phosphates Mercury Total Petroleum Hydrocarbons (TPH)
Phosphorus Molybdenum Trihalomethanes
Residual Chlorine Nickel Volatile Organic Compounds
Salinity Niobium Pthalate Esters
Sodium Absorption Ratio
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FOOD CHEMICAL AND MICROBIOLOGICAL TEST
Fish and Value added fish products vegetable oils Ketchups Mayonnaise Vinegar Cooked sea
food Cooked Non sea foods Canned foods Vegetables Snacks Ghee Cheese Honey Sweats etc
CHEMICAL ANALYSIS OF FOOD
GIDELINES - OMAN STANDARDGULF STANDARDOther International Standards
TEST METHODS- AOACASTAAOCSISOSASOASTMBS
CHEMICAL ANALYSIS OF FOOD
Protein Cholesterol
Fat content Phosphorous
Vitamins Sodium
Moisture Potassium
Ash Calcium
Dietary Fibre Lead
Sugar Cadmium
Starch Mercury
Saturated Fat Iron
Unsaturated Fat Magnesium
Arsenic Aflatoxins
Moisture content Histamine
Volatile protein Irradiation
Pesticides Sudan Dyes
MICROBIOLOGICAL ANALYSIS OF FOOD
TEST METHODS ndash USFDA BAMAOACCCFRACMMEFISO
GUIDELINES ndash OMANI STANDARDGSOPHLS
MICROBIOLOGICAL ANALYSIS OF FOOD
Aerobic Plate Count Listeria monocytogens
Lactobacillus acidophilus Shelf Life Analysis
Escherichia coli Enterobacteriaceae
Escherichia coli O157 H7 Vibrio parahaemolyticus
Fecal Coliforms Shigella
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Total Coliforms Listeria spp
Staphylococcus aureus Clostridium perfringens
Salmonella Yeast and Mould
Vibrio cholera Vibrio parahaemolyticus
Anaerobic plate count Campylobacter
Histamine Bacillus cereus
Aflatoxin
CHEMISTRY OF CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL
Chemical Analysis of Cement Chemical Analysis of Lime Powder
Heat of Hydration of cement Total Alkalis
Chemical Analysis of Micro silica Chemical Analysis of Ground Granulated Blast
Furnace Slag
Sodium Absorption Ratio Leachibility Tests of Metals from Soil
Testing of Concrete making water Determination of Alkali carbonates amp Bi carbonates
Cation Exchange Capacity of Soil Organic matter content of soil
Mass loss of Ignition of soil Total Sulphate content of soil
Water soluble Sulphate content of soil Water soluble Chloride content of soil
Carbonate content of soil Acid soluble Chloride content of soil
Gypsum content of soil Ammonia content of soil
Total Sulphate content of Aggregates Total Chloride content of Aggregates
Potential Alkali ndash Silica reactivity of Aggregates Water Soluble Chloride Salts in Aggregates
Acid ndash Soluble Material in fine Aggregate Organic impurities in fine Aggregates
Determining the water content of freshly mixed
concrete
Determining the Portland cement content of the
hardened hydraulic cement concrete
Chemical analysis of hardened concrete Sulfate content of hardened concrete
Chemical analysis for metals like steel Chloride content of hardened concrete
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ORE ANALYSIS
Dolomite Ore Iron Ore
Copper Ore Nickel Ore
Chromium Ore Limestone Ore
Manganese Ore Gypsum
Dunite Quartz
STEEL CHEMISTRY
Alloys Brass amp Bronze
Aluminum Alloys Chemical Composition of Steel
ASTM A 262 (Various) Diffused Hydrogen Test
ASTM G 48 (Variou) Purity of Metals
ASTM G 6667 Nickel Alloys
OIL ANALYSIS
Appearance Flash Point Specific Gravity
Ash Content Water content Insoluble pentane
Carbon Conradson Residue Wear Metals Total Acid Number
Kinematic Viscosity Break Down voltage Total Base Number
Dissipation factor Oil Content Viscosity Index
Color Pour Point Flash Point
Copper Corrosion BS amp W Density
Neutralization number Resistivity Interfacial tension
Dissolve gas Sediment Sulphur content
Cloud point Distillation PCB
Oxidation test Gassing
AMBIENT AIR STACK MONITORING
Carbon Dioxide RPM (PM 10 5 25)
Carbon Monoxide Semi Volatile Organic Compounds
Chlorine Content SO2
Hydrogen Sulfide Total Acid Concentration
Lower Explosion Limit Total Hydrocarbon
Oxides of Nitrogen Total Particulate Concentration
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Oxygen Volatile Organic Compounds
Ozone Dioxin amp Furion
INDOOR AIR QUALITY ndash IAQ INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE - IH
Asbestos Bulk Sample Analysis Total amp Respirable Fibers
Asbestos Fiber Concentration in Air Total amp Respirable Particulates
Bacterial amp Microbial Identification Total Plate Count
FungalMould Identification Toxic Vapors
Metals VOC amp SVOC
Noise Monitoring Dosimetry TWA Yeast amp Mould Identification
MICROBIOLOGICAL ANALYSIS OF WATER
Test Method ndash BS ENISOAPHAAWWACMMEF CCFRA
GUIDELINES ndash Omani standardGSOWHODubai Municipality
WATER WASTE WATERINDUSTRIES WATER SOIL
Heterotrophic plate count
Total Coliforms
Escherichia coli
EnterococciFecal streptococci
Pseudomonas aeroginosa Staphylococcus aureus
Legionella spp Nematodes
Sulphate Reducing Bacteria Yeast amp Mould
Salmonella Microscopic observations and interpretations
Vibrio cholera Standard Plate count at 22 o C
Fecal Coliform Clostridium perfringens
Legionella anisa
Legionella Pneumophila serogroup 1
Legionella Pneumophila serogroup 2-14
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MICROBIOLOGICAL ANALYSIS OF PERSONAL SWABSSURFACE SWABSEQUIPMENT
SWABS
Total coliforms
Fecal coliforms
Escherichia coli
Aerobic plate count
Staphylococcus aureus
Yeast and Mould
Salmonella spp
COSMETICS ANALYSIS
HairoilsHair creams Hair shampooBody lotion Chemical DepilinatorsTalcum PowderDeoderants
Toilette soapSkin cream etc As per GSOOS SASO USFDAAOAC Standards
COSMETICS ANALYSIS
Appearance Thermal Stability
Color Total Fat
Odor Lead
Homogenous Cadmium
Texture Nickel
Seperation Chromium
Skin Irritation Test Ethanol insoluble matter
Marking Water insoluble matter
Language Total free Alkali
Instructions for Use Chlorides calculated as NaCl
Warning phrases concerning the product (if any) Saponification Value
Chemical and Physical Tests Free Fatty Acid as Oliec Acid
Moisture Extraneous matter
pH Total Non Acqueos content
Sediment and suspended matter Peroxide value
Alchohol content Total Bacterial count
Formaldehyde Yeast and Mould
Essential oils Pseudomonas aeroginosa
Volatile matter Staphylococcus aureus
Non volatile alcohol matter
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LIST OF CHEMICALENVIRONMENTALMICROBIOLOGICAL EQUIPMENTS
pH Meter Conductivity Meter pH Meters
Dissolved Oxygen Meter Turbidity Meter
Flame Atomic Absorption Spectrometer
FAASGFAAS Hg Analyzer
EDXRF Analyzer ndash Philips MiniPal2
Muffle Air Furnace (1100˚C) Breakdown voltage
ICP- OES Colour apparatus for OIL
GC-MSGC centrifuge
IC Open cup ndashClosed cup Flash point
UV-VIS-NIR Spectrometer HACH TAN delta Resistivity meter
Dissolved gas Analyser ( TOGA) AAS
TAN Titrator Microscope
Copper corrosion Colony Counter
Karl fisher colometric Viscometer
Interfacial tensometer OES
Biological safety Cabinet UV apparatus
Shaker Water bath
Freezer Incubator
Chillier Autoclave
Micro pipetter Vortex
pipetter
Weighing Balance
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KEY STAFF AT CHEMICALMICROBIOLOGICAL LAB
MAJOR CHEMICALENVIRONMENTAL CLIENTS
Client Client
HMR Consultants Dhofar Power Company
Geo-Resources Omani Euro Foods Industries
Al-Safa Environmental Consultancy Al-Hassan Engineering Company
Five Oceans Dawood Contracting Company
Fugro Middle East Natural Resources Consultants
Gulf Mining ICES
Muscat Chromite Sohar Steel LLC
Total Management Trading Construction Materials Industries
Emirates Trading Co Al-Shidhani Refreshments Enterprises
Oman Chromite Oman Aluminium Processing Industries LLC
Muscat Overseas Radisson Blu
National Arabian Gulf International Desalination amp Water Treatment
ASB Group Dhofar Beverages
Majan Mining Company OMASCO
Haya Oman Liquefied Natural Gas Company
Oman Polyproplene Swan Foods LLC
Oman Methanol Bahwan Engineering Co
NAME DESIGNATION EXPERIENCE
P Tejali Lab Manager 17 yrs
Asad Naqvi Chemical Lab Supervisor 17 yrs
OD Sebastian Senior Chemist 32 yrs
Vinu Mohan Senior Microbiologist 7 yrs
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Sohar Aluminum OMIFCO
Oman Refreshment Occidental Mukhaizna LLC
Shangri-La Barr Al Jissa Special Technical Services
ENATO Consolidated Contractors Company
Blue City Northern Minerals Company
Andam International Sweets of Oman
SUR Desalination (Bahwan Veolia Water) Lalbuksh Voltas Engineering Services
STFA Bahwan Veolia Water LLC
Larsen amp Turbo COWI-Larsen
GALFAR Khimji Permoglaze (Oman) LLC
AATCO United Chrome LLC
Interbeton amp Six Construct Oman Flour Mills Company
Douglas OHI Oman National Engineering amp Investment
VALE -Oman Petrogas
BP Oman Sohar aluminium
Siemens-Oman American Embassy
Tawoos Catering Wacasco Catering
MAF DALKIA Al Futtaim amp Sons
Enhance Khimji Ramdas LLC
Oman Oasis National Mineral water CO LLC
Areej Vegetablesamp Oil Derivatives National Pharmaceuticals
Towell Infrastructure Tulip Inn
The Chedi Grand Hyatt
Al Bustan Palace Muscat Holiday INN
Hotel Ibis Park Inn
Radisson Blu Mother Care
Tabreed Taghleef Indusries
NABIL Biscuits ATTCO
Worely parrsion AECOM
Honda Rotem Abensia
Global Gypsum Board Minvest
Global Engineering SteamTech
Mazoom Pharmacy Muscat Pharmacy
IBN- SINA Pharmacy Golden Jood Trading
Sun rise Global Beya Global Muscat
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MECHANICAL CORROSION AND METALLURGICAL TESTING
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories Company Profile
Lonestar Alpha has the capability to cater to the physical metallurgical testing requirements of a wide range of
materials and products The testing capability and experience are recognized by reputed organizations like
PDO OXY BP OGC etc and third party inspection agencies Tests are generally carried out to international
standards set by ASTM BS ASME API AWS and others Lonestar Alpha offers quality service to
international standards accurate results and quick turnaround at reasonable cost
Lonestar Alpha Mechanical Metallurgical Corrosion Testing Capabilities Include
Tensile compression Test Vickers Hardness RockwellBrinell Hardness
Impact (Ambient temp to -196degC) BendFlatteningNick Break Test Elevated Temperature
tensile testing
Corrosion Test - ASTM
A262G48G28ASTM A 923
ASTM E 562 Ferrite measurement
by ferritscope Flexure
Proof Load Breaking Load Failure Load
Coating Thickness Coating Continuity Coating Adhesion
MacroMicro Examination Fillet Weld Break Nick Break
HIC SSCC test in accordance with
NACE standards Chemistry by OES
Failure Analysis and
Material Investigation
Chemical analysis of metallic materials of
Fe and Ni base alloys In situ Replica Metallography
Metallic sample collection at
site for chemical analysis
Strand wire testing for mechanical
properties Portable hardness testing Manhole Cover testing
Rubber testing Geo-textile testing HDPE testing
Materials frequently tested include
Metals and alloy products such as plates shapes bares pipes and fittings
Welding procedure qualification test coupons
Welding consumable qualification test coupons
Welder qualification test coupons
Welding procedure test coupons
Steel Bars Wires and Fabric for concrete reinforcement
Galvanized Steel products
Fasteners
Metal Castings
Cemented Carbide Products
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories Company Profile
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories offers a wide range of metallurgical services to many diverse industries supported by
an experienced team of metallurgical engineers trained technicians and modern equipment The following
services are offered
o Laboratory Metallography and Microscopy
o Replica and In-situ Metallography
o Corrosion Testing and Evaluation
o Condition Usability and Remaining Life Assessment
o Failure Analysis and Investigation
o Other Services
Laboratory Metallography and Microscopy
Scanning Electron Microscopy
Stereomicroscopy
Energy Dispersive X-ray Analysis
Fractrography
Macrostructural Examination
Microstructural Examination
Microhardness Evaluation
Replica and In-situ Metallography
In-situ Replica Metallography
Replication of Fractures
Replication of Surface Features
Corrosion Testing and Evaluation
Lonestar Alpha is equipped to undertake corrosion testing and evaluation in accordance with NACE and ASTM
standards for qualification of materials used in corrosive environments which include sea water brine blackish
water and sour service The following tests are conducted
Resistance to Pitting and Crevice Corrosion
Susceptibility to Intergranular Corrosion Attack
Resistance to Sulfide Stress Cracking (SSC)
Resistance to Hydrogen Induced Cracking (HIC)
Examination of Scales and Corrosion Products
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories Company Profile
Condition Usability and Remaining Life Assessment
Periodic inspections serve to identify degradation processes at an early stage and thereby provide necessary
information for assessment of condition usability and remaining life Further the initiation of timely repair or
replacement actions substantially reduced or eliminates costly capital and downtime losses
Lonestar has the capability and experience to perform comprehensive inspections necessary for condition
usability and remaining life assessment of a wide range of materials and components used in structures plants and
operating equipment
Power plant and auxiliary boiler tubes headers and connectors
Turbine nozzles vanes combustor lines and casings
Oil and gas processing equipment and components
Equipment and components of marineoffshore structures
Drilling and downhole equipment and components
Engine Components
Failure Analysis and Investigation
Supported by its integrated analytical facilities and the diverse professional capabilities of its staff Lonestar has
for the last several years provided accurate and timely analyses and investigations into failures of components
Reports include comprehensive photographic documentation of observations discussions of findings conclusions
on the mechanism and root cause of failure
Other Services
Lonestar offer assistance in the following areas
Material selection for intended service
Preparation of material testing and inspection procedures
Study of failure mechanisms of complex systems
Troubleshooting
Research and development
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories Company Profile
LIST OF METALLURGY TESTS
LIST OF METALLURGY LAB EQUIPMENTS Instron Universal Tensile Tester Lathe Machine
Satec Charpy Impact testing machine Charpy Broaching Machine
Forcipol Bend Testing machine Gas Cutting Gear
Olympus Metallurgical Microscope Carl Zeiss
microscope upto 1600X
Stereo Microscope
Metlabcorp Micro Polisher Digital Verniers
Automatic Polishing machine Digital Micrometers
Water Chiller Bath Coating thickness Meter
Optorama Shadowgraph Holiday detector
Digital thermometers Band Saw Machine
Vickers hardness tester Hack Saw Machine
Fischer Ferritscope Universal Milling Machine
STEEL REBARS EXOTIC MATERIAL
Tensile Tests Bend Tests
Elevated Temperature Tensiles Rebar Tensile Bend and Rebend
Proof Load test Fracture Test
Macro Preparation amp Examination Coating thickness test Holiday Detection Test
Peel Off Test Vickers Rockwell Hardness Survey
Charpy Impact Test Micro Examination with photograph
Ferrite Count (Point Count method) - count Ferrite Content (Magnetic Method) - spots
A262 Test Practice CE ASTM G48ASTM G28 tests
SSCC Test HIC Test
Chemical Analysis XRD EDXRF Analysis
SEMEDS Analysis Detailed Failure Investigation Material investigation
CTOD In-situ Replica Metallography
Strand Wire Tensile Test Manhole Cover Compression Test
Ring Stiffness Test GRE Rubber Plastic Geo-textile Tensile testing
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories Company Profile
KEY STAFF AT METALLURGY LAB
Anil Vashishta Pratik Raval Sasikumar Isehaq Chezian
NAME DESIGNATION QUALIFICATION EXPERIENCE
Anil Vashishta Operations Manager
Metallurgical Head
BE Metallurgical
Engineering 24 years
Pratik Raval Test House Supervisor BE Mechanical
Engineering 10 years
KSasikumar Senior Metallurgist BE Metallurgical
Engineering 14 years
GChezhian Metallurgist BE Metallurgical
Engineering 06 years
Ishaq Al Harassi Senior Engineer BE Mechanical
Engineering 08 years
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Lonestar Alpha Laboratories Company Profile
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories Company Profile
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Lonestar Alpha Laboratories Company Profile
BRANCHES amp CONTACTS
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories Company Profile
LONESTAR ALPHA LABORATORIES BRANCHES amp CONTACTS
Website
wwwlonestaralphacom
General Email infolonestaralphacom
Branches
Muscat (Central Laboratory) PO Box 1197 PC 130 Azaiba ndash Muscat Sultanate of Oman
Tel +968 24501524 24505590
Fax +968 24503814
Email muscatlablonestaralphacom
Muscat (Chemistry Environmental) PO Box 1197 PC 130 Azaiba ndash Muscat Sultanate of Oman
Tel +968 24504206 24504924
Fax +968 24502635
Email chemlablonestaralphacom
Muscat (Micro-biology) PO Box 1197 PC 130 Azaiba ndash Muscat Sultanate of Oman
Tel +968 24504206 24504924
Fax +968 24502635
Email microlablonestaralphacom
Sohar PO Box 84 PC 327 Sohar Industrial Estate Sohar ndash Sultanate of Oman
Tel +968 26751775 26751920 26751976
Fax +968 26751331
Email civilsoharlonestaralphacom
Duqm Tel +968 99278040 92303290
Fax +968 24503814
Email duqmlablonestaralphacom
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories Company Profile
Salalah
Tel +968 2321 3390 +968 92038358
Fax +968 2321 3391
Email salalahlablonestaralphacom
Key Personals
Administration
Dawood Al-Harrasi
Chief Executive Officer
+968 91111411 dawoodalharrasilonestaralphacom
Saif Al-Harthi
Business Development Manager
+968 90122471 saifalharthylonestaralphacom
Santosh Elapanda
QHSE Manager
+968 99881224 santoshelapandalonestaralphacom
Moncy Thomas
Finance HR amp Admin Manager
+968 99221293 moncythomaslonestaralphacom
Operations
Anil Vashishta
Operations Manager Metallurgical Head
+968 99866907 anilvashishtalonestaralphacom
Civil Engineering Material Lab Hukam Chand
Civil Engineering Country Manager - Civil
+968 99445354 hukamchandlonestaralphacom
Naresh Paladugu
Civil Engineering Technical Manager - Civil
+968 99063458 nareshpaladugulonestaralphacom
Rakesh
Civil Engineering Lab Manager - Sohar Lab
+968 92869691 civilsoharlonestaralphacom
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FrancisMD
Civil Engineering Lab Manager ndash Salalah Lab
+968 92038358 Salalahlablonestaralphacom
Tomiyo
Civil Engineering Senior Lab Technician - Duqm Lab
+968 99278040 duqmlablonestaralphacom
Geotechnical Engineering Lab
J Pavan Kumar
Geotechnical Engineering Sr Geotechnical engineer
+968 99887852 ameerudeenlonestaralphacom
Chemical Microbiology amp Environmental Lab
P Tejali
Chemical Microbiology amp Environmental Engineering Lab Manager
+968 99887834 tejaliparsekarlonestaralphacom
Asad
Chemical amp Environmental Engineering Assistant Manager Chemistry
+968 99884612 asadnaqvilonestaralphacom
Vinu Mohan
Food amp Microbiology Testing
+968 99248181 vinumohanlonestaralphacom
Metallurgy Lab
Email metlablonestaralphacom
Anil Vashishta
Metallurgy Lab Manager Metallurgy
+968 99866907 anilvashishtalonestaralphacom
Pratik Raval
Metallurgy Lab Test House Supervisor
+968 99880633 pratikravallonestaralphacom
Sasi Kumar
Metallurgy Lab Senior Metallurgist
+968 99843415 sasikumarlonestaralphacom
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LOCATION MAPS
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories Company Profile
1 MUSCAT
2 Muscat ndash Chemistry Lab
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3 SOHAR
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories Company Profile
4 DUQM
5 SALALAH
Registered with Directorate General for Specification amp measurements
Approved by PDO ISOIEC 170252005 Certified by SGS for ISO 9001
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LIST OF CHEMICALENVIRONMENTALMICROBIOLOGICAL TESTS ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY amp ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS
WATER EFFLUENT SEAWATER SOIL SEDIMENT ANALYSIS
Acidity Sulfide Selenium
Alkalinity TDS Silicon
Ammonia Temperature Silver
Bicarbonate Total Hardness Sodium
BOD Total Nitrogen Strontium
Boron Total Organic Carbon Thallium
Chlorite chlorate Potassium
Bromate TSS Tin
Carbonate Turbidity Titanium
Chlorides Aluminum Vanadium
COD Antimony Zink
Color Arsenic Aromatic Volatile Orgabicx (BTEX)
Conductivity Barium Chlorinated Hydrocarbons
Cyanides Beryllium Crude amp Refined Product Fingerprinting
Dissolved Oxygen Cadmium Extractible Organic Halides
Fluoride Calcium Haloacetic Acids
Free Chlorine Chromium Halogenated Volatile Organics
Magnesium Hardness Cobalt Herbicides amp Pesticides
Nitrates Copper Nitroaromatic amp Cyclic Ketones
Nitrites Hexavalent Chromium Organic and Volatile Acids
Oil amp Grease Iron PCBrsquos
Organic Nitrogen Lead Polynuclear Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAH)
pH Lithium Semi Volatile Organic Compounds
Phenols Magnesium Total Organic Halides
Phosphates Mercury Total Petroleum Hydrocarbons (TPH)
Phosphorus Molybdenum Trihalomethanes
Residual Chlorine Nickel Volatile Organic Compounds
Salinity Niobium Pthalate Esters
Sodium Absorption Ratio
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FOOD CHEMICAL AND MICROBIOLOGICAL TEST
Fish and Value added fish products vegetable oils Ketchups Mayonnaise Vinegar Cooked sea
food Cooked Non sea foods Canned foods Vegetables Snacks Ghee Cheese Honey Sweats etc
CHEMICAL ANALYSIS OF FOOD
GIDELINES - OMAN STANDARDGULF STANDARDOther International Standards
TEST METHODS- AOACASTAAOCSISOSASOASTMBS
CHEMICAL ANALYSIS OF FOOD
Protein Cholesterol
Fat content Phosphorous
Vitamins Sodium
Moisture Potassium
Ash Calcium
Dietary Fibre Lead
Sugar Cadmium
Starch Mercury
Saturated Fat Iron
Unsaturated Fat Magnesium
Arsenic Aflatoxins
Moisture content Histamine
Volatile protein Irradiation
Pesticides Sudan Dyes
MICROBIOLOGICAL ANALYSIS OF FOOD
TEST METHODS ndash USFDA BAMAOACCCFRACMMEFISO
GUIDELINES ndash OMANI STANDARDGSOPHLS
MICROBIOLOGICAL ANALYSIS OF FOOD
Aerobic Plate Count Listeria monocytogens
Lactobacillus acidophilus Shelf Life Analysis
Escherichia coli Enterobacteriaceae
Escherichia coli O157 H7 Vibrio parahaemolyticus
Fecal Coliforms Shigella
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Total Coliforms Listeria spp
Staphylococcus aureus Clostridium perfringens
Salmonella Yeast and Mould
Vibrio cholera Vibrio parahaemolyticus
Anaerobic plate count Campylobacter
Histamine Bacillus cereus
Aflatoxin
CHEMISTRY OF CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL
Chemical Analysis of Cement Chemical Analysis of Lime Powder
Heat of Hydration of cement Total Alkalis
Chemical Analysis of Micro silica Chemical Analysis of Ground Granulated Blast
Furnace Slag
Sodium Absorption Ratio Leachibility Tests of Metals from Soil
Testing of Concrete making water Determination of Alkali carbonates amp Bi carbonates
Cation Exchange Capacity of Soil Organic matter content of soil
Mass loss of Ignition of soil Total Sulphate content of soil
Water soluble Sulphate content of soil Water soluble Chloride content of soil
Carbonate content of soil Acid soluble Chloride content of soil
Gypsum content of soil Ammonia content of soil
Total Sulphate content of Aggregates Total Chloride content of Aggregates
Potential Alkali ndash Silica reactivity of Aggregates Water Soluble Chloride Salts in Aggregates
Acid ndash Soluble Material in fine Aggregate Organic impurities in fine Aggregates
Determining the water content of freshly mixed
concrete
Determining the Portland cement content of the
hardened hydraulic cement concrete
Chemical analysis of hardened concrete Sulfate content of hardened concrete
Chemical analysis for metals like steel Chloride content of hardened concrete
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ORE ANALYSIS
Dolomite Ore Iron Ore
Copper Ore Nickel Ore
Chromium Ore Limestone Ore
Manganese Ore Gypsum
Dunite Quartz
STEEL CHEMISTRY
Alloys Brass amp Bronze
Aluminum Alloys Chemical Composition of Steel
ASTM A 262 (Various) Diffused Hydrogen Test
ASTM G 48 (Variou) Purity of Metals
ASTM G 6667 Nickel Alloys
OIL ANALYSIS
Appearance Flash Point Specific Gravity
Ash Content Water content Insoluble pentane
Carbon Conradson Residue Wear Metals Total Acid Number
Kinematic Viscosity Break Down voltage Total Base Number
Dissipation factor Oil Content Viscosity Index
Color Pour Point Flash Point
Copper Corrosion BS amp W Density
Neutralization number Resistivity Interfacial tension
Dissolve gas Sediment Sulphur content
Cloud point Distillation PCB
Oxidation test Gassing
AMBIENT AIR STACK MONITORING
Carbon Dioxide RPM (PM 10 5 25)
Carbon Monoxide Semi Volatile Organic Compounds
Chlorine Content SO2
Hydrogen Sulfide Total Acid Concentration
Lower Explosion Limit Total Hydrocarbon
Oxides of Nitrogen Total Particulate Concentration
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Oxygen Volatile Organic Compounds
Ozone Dioxin amp Furion
INDOOR AIR QUALITY ndash IAQ INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE - IH
Asbestos Bulk Sample Analysis Total amp Respirable Fibers
Asbestos Fiber Concentration in Air Total amp Respirable Particulates
Bacterial amp Microbial Identification Total Plate Count
FungalMould Identification Toxic Vapors
Metals VOC amp SVOC
Noise Monitoring Dosimetry TWA Yeast amp Mould Identification
MICROBIOLOGICAL ANALYSIS OF WATER
Test Method ndash BS ENISOAPHAAWWACMMEF CCFRA
GUIDELINES ndash Omani standardGSOWHODubai Municipality
WATER WASTE WATERINDUSTRIES WATER SOIL
Heterotrophic plate count
Total Coliforms
Escherichia coli
EnterococciFecal streptococci
Pseudomonas aeroginosa Staphylococcus aureus
Legionella spp Nematodes
Sulphate Reducing Bacteria Yeast amp Mould
Salmonella Microscopic observations and interpretations
Vibrio cholera Standard Plate count at 22 o C
Fecal Coliform Clostridium perfringens
Legionella anisa
Legionella Pneumophila serogroup 1
Legionella Pneumophila serogroup 2-14
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MICROBIOLOGICAL ANALYSIS OF PERSONAL SWABSSURFACE SWABSEQUIPMENT
SWABS
Total coliforms
Fecal coliforms
Escherichia coli
Aerobic plate count
Staphylococcus aureus
Yeast and Mould
Salmonella spp
COSMETICS ANALYSIS
HairoilsHair creams Hair shampooBody lotion Chemical DepilinatorsTalcum PowderDeoderants
Toilette soapSkin cream etc As per GSOOS SASO USFDAAOAC Standards
COSMETICS ANALYSIS
Appearance Thermal Stability
Color Total Fat
Odor Lead
Homogenous Cadmium
Texture Nickel
Seperation Chromium
Skin Irritation Test Ethanol insoluble matter
Marking Water insoluble matter
Language Total free Alkali
Instructions for Use Chlorides calculated as NaCl
Warning phrases concerning the product (if any) Saponification Value
Chemical and Physical Tests Free Fatty Acid as Oliec Acid
Moisture Extraneous matter
pH Total Non Acqueos content
Sediment and suspended matter Peroxide value
Alchohol content Total Bacterial count
Formaldehyde Yeast and Mould
Essential oils Pseudomonas aeroginosa
Volatile matter Staphylococcus aureus
Non volatile alcohol matter
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LIST OF CHEMICALENVIRONMENTALMICROBIOLOGICAL EQUIPMENTS
pH Meter Conductivity Meter pH Meters
Dissolved Oxygen Meter Turbidity Meter
Flame Atomic Absorption Spectrometer
FAASGFAAS Hg Analyzer
EDXRF Analyzer ndash Philips MiniPal2
Muffle Air Furnace (1100˚C) Breakdown voltage
ICP- OES Colour apparatus for OIL
GC-MSGC centrifuge
IC Open cup ndashClosed cup Flash point
UV-VIS-NIR Spectrometer HACH TAN delta Resistivity meter
Dissolved gas Analyser ( TOGA) AAS
TAN Titrator Microscope
Copper corrosion Colony Counter
Karl fisher colometric Viscometer
Interfacial tensometer OES
Biological safety Cabinet UV apparatus
Shaker Water bath
Freezer Incubator
Chillier Autoclave
Micro pipetter Vortex
pipetter
Weighing Balance
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KEY STAFF AT CHEMICALMICROBIOLOGICAL LAB
MAJOR CHEMICALENVIRONMENTAL CLIENTS
Client Client
HMR Consultants Dhofar Power Company
Geo-Resources Omani Euro Foods Industries
Al-Safa Environmental Consultancy Al-Hassan Engineering Company
Five Oceans Dawood Contracting Company
Fugro Middle East Natural Resources Consultants
Gulf Mining ICES
Muscat Chromite Sohar Steel LLC
Total Management Trading Construction Materials Industries
Emirates Trading Co Al-Shidhani Refreshments Enterprises
Oman Chromite Oman Aluminium Processing Industries LLC
Muscat Overseas Radisson Blu
National Arabian Gulf International Desalination amp Water Treatment
ASB Group Dhofar Beverages
Majan Mining Company OMASCO
Haya Oman Liquefied Natural Gas Company
Oman Polyproplene Swan Foods LLC
Oman Methanol Bahwan Engineering Co
NAME DESIGNATION EXPERIENCE
P Tejali Lab Manager 17 yrs
Asad Naqvi Chemical Lab Supervisor 17 yrs
OD Sebastian Senior Chemist 32 yrs
Vinu Mohan Senior Microbiologist 7 yrs
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Sohar Aluminum OMIFCO
Oman Refreshment Occidental Mukhaizna LLC
Shangri-La Barr Al Jissa Special Technical Services
ENATO Consolidated Contractors Company
Blue City Northern Minerals Company
Andam International Sweets of Oman
SUR Desalination (Bahwan Veolia Water) Lalbuksh Voltas Engineering Services
STFA Bahwan Veolia Water LLC
Larsen amp Turbo COWI-Larsen
GALFAR Khimji Permoglaze (Oman) LLC
AATCO United Chrome LLC
Interbeton amp Six Construct Oman Flour Mills Company
Douglas OHI Oman National Engineering amp Investment
VALE -Oman Petrogas
BP Oman Sohar aluminium
Siemens-Oman American Embassy
Tawoos Catering Wacasco Catering
MAF DALKIA Al Futtaim amp Sons
Enhance Khimji Ramdas LLC
Oman Oasis National Mineral water CO LLC
Areej Vegetablesamp Oil Derivatives National Pharmaceuticals
Towell Infrastructure Tulip Inn
The Chedi Grand Hyatt
Al Bustan Palace Muscat Holiday INN
Hotel Ibis Park Inn
Radisson Blu Mother Care
Tabreed Taghleef Indusries
NABIL Biscuits ATTCO
Worely parrsion AECOM
Honda Rotem Abensia
Global Gypsum Board Minvest
Global Engineering SteamTech
Mazoom Pharmacy Muscat Pharmacy
IBN- SINA Pharmacy Golden Jood Trading
Sun rise Global Beya Global Muscat
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MECHANICAL CORROSION AND METALLURGICAL TESTING
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Lonestar Alpha has the capability to cater to the physical metallurgical testing requirements of a wide range of
materials and products The testing capability and experience are recognized by reputed organizations like
PDO OXY BP OGC etc and third party inspection agencies Tests are generally carried out to international
standards set by ASTM BS ASME API AWS and others Lonestar Alpha offers quality service to
international standards accurate results and quick turnaround at reasonable cost
Lonestar Alpha Mechanical Metallurgical Corrosion Testing Capabilities Include
Tensile compression Test Vickers Hardness RockwellBrinell Hardness
Impact (Ambient temp to -196degC) BendFlatteningNick Break Test Elevated Temperature
tensile testing
Corrosion Test - ASTM
A262G48G28ASTM A 923
ASTM E 562 Ferrite measurement
by ferritscope Flexure
Proof Load Breaking Load Failure Load
Coating Thickness Coating Continuity Coating Adhesion
MacroMicro Examination Fillet Weld Break Nick Break
HIC SSCC test in accordance with
NACE standards Chemistry by OES
Failure Analysis and
Material Investigation
Chemical analysis of metallic materials of
Fe and Ni base alloys In situ Replica Metallography
Metallic sample collection at
site for chemical analysis
Strand wire testing for mechanical
properties Portable hardness testing Manhole Cover testing
Rubber testing Geo-textile testing HDPE testing
Materials frequently tested include
Metals and alloy products such as plates shapes bares pipes and fittings
Welding procedure qualification test coupons
Welding consumable qualification test coupons
Welder qualification test coupons
Welding procedure test coupons
Steel Bars Wires and Fabric for concrete reinforcement
Galvanized Steel products
Fasteners
Metal Castings
Cemented Carbide Products
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Lonestar Alpha Laboratories offers a wide range of metallurgical services to many diverse industries supported by
an experienced team of metallurgical engineers trained technicians and modern equipment The following
services are offered
o Laboratory Metallography and Microscopy
o Replica and In-situ Metallography
o Corrosion Testing and Evaluation
o Condition Usability and Remaining Life Assessment
o Failure Analysis and Investigation
o Other Services
Laboratory Metallography and Microscopy
Scanning Electron Microscopy
Stereomicroscopy
Energy Dispersive X-ray Analysis
Fractrography
Macrostructural Examination
Microstructural Examination
Microhardness Evaluation
Replica and In-situ Metallography
In-situ Replica Metallography
Replication of Fractures
Replication of Surface Features
Corrosion Testing and Evaluation
Lonestar Alpha is equipped to undertake corrosion testing and evaluation in accordance with NACE and ASTM
standards for qualification of materials used in corrosive environments which include sea water brine blackish
water and sour service The following tests are conducted
Resistance to Pitting and Crevice Corrosion
Susceptibility to Intergranular Corrosion Attack
Resistance to Sulfide Stress Cracking (SSC)
Resistance to Hydrogen Induced Cracking (HIC)
Examination of Scales and Corrosion Products
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Condition Usability and Remaining Life Assessment
Periodic inspections serve to identify degradation processes at an early stage and thereby provide necessary
information for assessment of condition usability and remaining life Further the initiation of timely repair or
replacement actions substantially reduced or eliminates costly capital and downtime losses
Lonestar has the capability and experience to perform comprehensive inspections necessary for condition
usability and remaining life assessment of a wide range of materials and components used in structures plants and
operating equipment
Power plant and auxiliary boiler tubes headers and connectors
Turbine nozzles vanes combustor lines and casings
Oil and gas processing equipment and components
Equipment and components of marineoffshore structures
Drilling and downhole equipment and components
Engine Components
Failure Analysis and Investigation
Supported by its integrated analytical facilities and the diverse professional capabilities of its staff Lonestar has
for the last several years provided accurate and timely analyses and investigations into failures of components
Reports include comprehensive photographic documentation of observations discussions of findings conclusions
on the mechanism and root cause of failure
Other Services
Lonestar offer assistance in the following areas
Material selection for intended service
Preparation of material testing and inspection procedures
Study of failure mechanisms of complex systems
Troubleshooting
Research and development
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LIST OF METALLURGY TESTS
LIST OF METALLURGY LAB EQUIPMENTS Instron Universal Tensile Tester Lathe Machine
Satec Charpy Impact testing machine Charpy Broaching Machine
Forcipol Bend Testing machine Gas Cutting Gear
Olympus Metallurgical Microscope Carl Zeiss
microscope upto 1600X
Stereo Microscope
Metlabcorp Micro Polisher Digital Verniers
Automatic Polishing machine Digital Micrometers
Water Chiller Bath Coating thickness Meter
Optorama Shadowgraph Holiday detector
Digital thermometers Band Saw Machine
Vickers hardness tester Hack Saw Machine
Fischer Ferritscope Universal Milling Machine
STEEL REBARS EXOTIC MATERIAL
Tensile Tests Bend Tests
Elevated Temperature Tensiles Rebar Tensile Bend and Rebend
Proof Load test Fracture Test
Macro Preparation amp Examination Coating thickness test Holiday Detection Test
Peel Off Test Vickers Rockwell Hardness Survey
Charpy Impact Test Micro Examination with photograph
Ferrite Count (Point Count method) - count Ferrite Content (Magnetic Method) - spots
A262 Test Practice CE ASTM G48ASTM G28 tests
SSCC Test HIC Test
Chemical Analysis XRD EDXRF Analysis
SEMEDS Analysis Detailed Failure Investigation Material investigation
CTOD In-situ Replica Metallography
Strand Wire Tensile Test Manhole Cover Compression Test
Ring Stiffness Test GRE Rubber Plastic Geo-textile Tensile testing
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KEY STAFF AT METALLURGY LAB
Anil Vashishta Pratik Raval Sasikumar Isehaq Chezian
NAME DESIGNATION QUALIFICATION EXPERIENCE
Anil Vashishta Operations Manager
Metallurgical Head
BE Metallurgical
Engineering 24 years
Pratik Raval Test House Supervisor BE Mechanical
Engineering 10 years
KSasikumar Senior Metallurgist BE Metallurgical
Engineering 14 years
GChezhian Metallurgist BE Metallurgical
Engineering 06 years
Ishaq Al Harassi Senior Engineer BE Mechanical
Engineering 08 years
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BRANCHES amp CONTACTS
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LONESTAR ALPHA LABORATORIES BRANCHES amp CONTACTS
Website
wwwlonestaralphacom
General Email infolonestaralphacom
Branches
Muscat (Central Laboratory) PO Box 1197 PC 130 Azaiba ndash Muscat Sultanate of Oman
Tel +968 24501524 24505590
Fax +968 24503814
Email muscatlablonestaralphacom
Muscat (Chemistry Environmental) PO Box 1197 PC 130 Azaiba ndash Muscat Sultanate of Oman
Tel +968 24504206 24504924
Fax +968 24502635
Email chemlablonestaralphacom
Muscat (Micro-biology) PO Box 1197 PC 130 Azaiba ndash Muscat Sultanate of Oman
Tel +968 24504206 24504924
Fax +968 24502635
Email microlablonestaralphacom
Sohar PO Box 84 PC 327 Sohar Industrial Estate Sohar ndash Sultanate of Oman
Tel +968 26751775 26751920 26751976
Fax +968 26751331
Email civilsoharlonestaralphacom
Duqm Tel +968 99278040 92303290
Fax +968 24503814
Email duqmlablonestaralphacom
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Salalah
Tel +968 2321 3390 +968 92038358
Fax +968 2321 3391
Email salalahlablonestaralphacom
Key Personals
Administration
Dawood Al-Harrasi
Chief Executive Officer
+968 91111411 dawoodalharrasilonestaralphacom
Saif Al-Harthi
Business Development Manager
+968 90122471 saifalharthylonestaralphacom
Santosh Elapanda
QHSE Manager
+968 99881224 santoshelapandalonestaralphacom
Moncy Thomas
Finance HR amp Admin Manager
+968 99221293 moncythomaslonestaralphacom
Operations
Anil Vashishta
Operations Manager Metallurgical Head
+968 99866907 anilvashishtalonestaralphacom
Civil Engineering Material Lab Hukam Chand
Civil Engineering Country Manager - Civil
+968 99445354 hukamchandlonestaralphacom
Naresh Paladugu
Civil Engineering Technical Manager - Civil
+968 99063458 nareshpaladugulonestaralphacom
Rakesh
Civil Engineering Lab Manager - Sohar Lab
+968 92869691 civilsoharlonestaralphacom
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FrancisMD
Civil Engineering Lab Manager ndash Salalah Lab
+968 92038358 Salalahlablonestaralphacom
Tomiyo
Civil Engineering Senior Lab Technician - Duqm Lab
+968 99278040 duqmlablonestaralphacom
Geotechnical Engineering Lab
J Pavan Kumar
Geotechnical Engineering Sr Geotechnical engineer
+968 99887852 ameerudeenlonestaralphacom
Chemical Microbiology amp Environmental Lab
P Tejali
Chemical Microbiology amp Environmental Engineering Lab Manager
+968 99887834 tejaliparsekarlonestaralphacom
Asad
Chemical amp Environmental Engineering Assistant Manager Chemistry
+968 99884612 asadnaqvilonestaralphacom
Vinu Mohan
Food amp Microbiology Testing
+968 99248181 vinumohanlonestaralphacom
Metallurgy Lab
Email metlablonestaralphacom
Anil Vashishta
Metallurgy Lab Manager Metallurgy
+968 99866907 anilvashishtalonestaralphacom
Pratik Raval
Metallurgy Lab Test House Supervisor
+968 99880633 pratikravallonestaralphacom
Sasi Kumar
Metallurgy Lab Senior Metallurgist
+968 99843415 sasikumarlonestaralphacom
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LOCATION MAPS
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories Company Profile
1 MUSCAT
2 Muscat ndash Chemistry Lab
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories Company Profile
3 SOHAR
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories Company Profile
4 DUQM
5 SALALAH
Registered with Directorate General for Specification amp measurements
Approved by PDO ISOIEC 170252005 Certified by SGS for ISO 9001
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories Company Profile
FOOD CHEMICAL AND MICROBIOLOGICAL TEST
Fish and Value added fish products vegetable oils Ketchups Mayonnaise Vinegar Cooked sea
food Cooked Non sea foods Canned foods Vegetables Snacks Ghee Cheese Honey Sweats etc
CHEMICAL ANALYSIS OF FOOD
GIDELINES - OMAN STANDARDGULF STANDARDOther International Standards
TEST METHODS- AOACASTAAOCSISOSASOASTMBS
CHEMICAL ANALYSIS OF FOOD
Protein Cholesterol
Fat content Phosphorous
Vitamins Sodium
Moisture Potassium
Ash Calcium
Dietary Fibre Lead
Sugar Cadmium
Starch Mercury
Saturated Fat Iron
Unsaturated Fat Magnesium
Arsenic Aflatoxins
Moisture content Histamine
Volatile protein Irradiation
Pesticides Sudan Dyes
MICROBIOLOGICAL ANALYSIS OF FOOD
TEST METHODS ndash USFDA BAMAOACCCFRACMMEFISO
GUIDELINES ndash OMANI STANDARDGSOPHLS
MICROBIOLOGICAL ANALYSIS OF FOOD
Aerobic Plate Count Listeria monocytogens
Lactobacillus acidophilus Shelf Life Analysis
Escherichia coli Enterobacteriaceae
Escherichia coli O157 H7 Vibrio parahaemolyticus
Fecal Coliforms Shigella
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Total Coliforms Listeria spp
Staphylococcus aureus Clostridium perfringens
Salmonella Yeast and Mould
Vibrio cholera Vibrio parahaemolyticus
Anaerobic plate count Campylobacter
Histamine Bacillus cereus
Aflatoxin
CHEMISTRY OF CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL
Chemical Analysis of Cement Chemical Analysis of Lime Powder
Heat of Hydration of cement Total Alkalis
Chemical Analysis of Micro silica Chemical Analysis of Ground Granulated Blast
Furnace Slag
Sodium Absorption Ratio Leachibility Tests of Metals from Soil
Testing of Concrete making water Determination of Alkali carbonates amp Bi carbonates
Cation Exchange Capacity of Soil Organic matter content of soil
Mass loss of Ignition of soil Total Sulphate content of soil
Water soluble Sulphate content of soil Water soluble Chloride content of soil
Carbonate content of soil Acid soluble Chloride content of soil
Gypsum content of soil Ammonia content of soil
Total Sulphate content of Aggregates Total Chloride content of Aggregates
Potential Alkali ndash Silica reactivity of Aggregates Water Soluble Chloride Salts in Aggregates
Acid ndash Soluble Material in fine Aggregate Organic impurities in fine Aggregates
Determining the water content of freshly mixed
concrete
Determining the Portland cement content of the
hardened hydraulic cement concrete
Chemical analysis of hardened concrete Sulfate content of hardened concrete
Chemical analysis for metals like steel Chloride content of hardened concrete
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories Company Profile
ORE ANALYSIS
Dolomite Ore Iron Ore
Copper Ore Nickel Ore
Chromium Ore Limestone Ore
Manganese Ore Gypsum
Dunite Quartz
STEEL CHEMISTRY
Alloys Brass amp Bronze
Aluminum Alloys Chemical Composition of Steel
ASTM A 262 (Various) Diffused Hydrogen Test
ASTM G 48 (Variou) Purity of Metals
ASTM G 6667 Nickel Alloys
OIL ANALYSIS
Appearance Flash Point Specific Gravity
Ash Content Water content Insoluble pentane
Carbon Conradson Residue Wear Metals Total Acid Number
Kinematic Viscosity Break Down voltage Total Base Number
Dissipation factor Oil Content Viscosity Index
Color Pour Point Flash Point
Copper Corrosion BS amp W Density
Neutralization number Resistivity Interfacial tension
Dissolve gas Sediment Sulphur content
Cloud point Distillation PCB
Oxidation test Gassing
AMBIENT AIR STACK MONITORING
Carbon Dioxide RPM (PM 10 5 25)
Carbon Monoxide Semi Volatile Organic Compounds
Chlorine Content SO2
Hydrogen Sulfide Total Acid Concentration
Lower Explosion Limit Total Hydrocarbon
Oxides of Nitrogen Total Particulate Concentration
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Oxygen Volatile Organic Compounds
Ozone Dioxin amp Furion
INDOOR AIR QUALITY ndash IAQ INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE - IH
Asbestos Bulk Sample Analysis Total amp Respirable Fibers
Asbestos Fiber Concentration in Air Total amp Respirable Particulates
Bacterial amp Microbial Identification Total Plate Count
FungalMould Identification Toxic Vapors
Metals VOC amp SVOC
Noise Monitoring Dosimetry TWA Yeast amp Mould Identification
MICROBIOLOGICAL ANALYSIS OF WATER
Test Method ndash BS ENISOAPHAAWWACMMEF CCFRA
GUIDELINES ndash Omani standardGSOWHODubai Municipality
WATER WASTE WATERINDUSTRIES WATER SOIL
Heterotrophic plate count
Total Coliforms
Escherichia coli
EnterococciFecal streptococci
Pseudomonas aeroginosa Staphylococcus aureus
Legionella spp Nematodes
Sulphate Reducing Bacteria Yeast amp Mould
Salmonella Microscopic observations and interpretations
Vibrio cholera Standard Plate count at 22 o C
Fecal Coliform Clostridium perfringens
Legionella anisa
Legionella Pneumophila serogroup 1
Legionella Pneumophila serogroup 2-14
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MICROBIOLOGICAL ANALYSIS OF PERSONAL SWABSSURFACE SWABSEQUIPMENT
SWABS
Total coliforms
Fecal coliforms
Escherichia coli
Aerobic plate count
Staphylococcus aureus
Yeast and Mould
Salmonella spp
COSMETICS ANALYSIS
HairoilsHair creams Hair shampooBody lotion Chemical DepilinatorsTalcum PowderDeoderants
Toilette soapSkin cream etc As per GSOOS SASO USFDAAOAC Standards
COSMETICS ANALYSIS
Appearance Thermal Stability
Color Total Fat
Odor Lead
Homogenous Cadmium
Texture Nickel
Seperation Chromium
Skin Irritation Test Ethanol insoluble matter
Marking Water insoluble matter
Language Total free Alkali
Instructions for Use Chlorides calculated as NaCl
Warning phrases concerning the product (if any) Saponification Value
Chemical and Physical Tests Free Fatty Acid as Oliec Acid
Moisture Extraneous matter
pH Total Non Acqueos content
Sediment and suspended matter Peroxide value
Alchohol content Total Bacterial count
Formaldehyde Yeast and Mould
Essential oils Pseudomonas aeroginosa
Volatile matter Staphylococcus aureus
Non volatile alcohol matter
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LIST OF CHEMICALENVIRONMENTALMICROBIOLOGICAL EQUIPMENTS
pH Meter Conductivity Meter pH Meters
Dissolved Oxygen Meter Turbidity Meter
Flame Atomic Absorption Spectrometer
FAASGFAAS Hg Analyzer
EDXRF Analyzer ndash Philips MiniPal2
Muffle Air Furnace (1100˚C) Breakdown voltage
ICP- OES Colour apparatus for OIL
GC-MSGC centrifuge
IC Open cup ndashClosed cup Flash point
UV-VIS-NIR Spectrometer HACH TAN delta Resistivity meter
Dissolved gas Analyser ( TOGA) AAS
TAN Titrator Microscope
Copper corrosion Colony Counter
Karl fisher colometric Viscometer
Interfacial tensometer OES
Biological safety Cabinet UV apparatus
Shaker Water bath
Freezer Incubator
Chillier Autoclave
Micro pipetter Vortex
pipetter
Weighing Balance
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KEY STAFF AT CHEMICALMICROBIOLOGICAL LAB
MAJOR CHEMICALENVIRONMENTAL CLIENTS
Client Client
HMR Consultants Dhofar Power Company
Geo-Resources Omani Euro Foods Industries
Al-Safa Environmental Consultancy Al-Hassan Engineering Company
Five Oceans Dawood Contracting Company
Fugro Middle East Natural Resources Consultants
Gulf Mining ICES
Muscat Chromite Sohar Steel LLC
Total Management Trading Construction Materials Industries
Emirates Trading Co Al-Shidhani Refreshments Enterprises
Oman Chromite Oman Aluminium Processing Industries LLC
Muscat Overseas Radisson Blu
National Arabian Gulf International Desalination amp Water Treatment
ASB Group Dhofar Beverages
Majan Mining Company OMASCO
Haya Oman Liquefied Natural Gas Company
Oman Polyproplene Swan Foods LLC
Oman Methanol Bahwan Engineering Co
NAME DESIGNATION EXPERIENCE
P Tejali Lab Manager 17 yrs
Asad Naqvi Chemical Lab Supervisor 17 yrs
OD Sebastian Senior Chemist 32 yrs
Vinu Mohan Senior Microbiologist 7 yrs
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Sohar Aluminum OMIFCO
Oman Refreshment Occidental Mukhaizna LLC
Shangri-La Barr Al Jissa Special Technical Services
ENATO Consolidated Contractors Company
Blue City Northern Minerals Company
Andam International Sweets of Oman
SUR Desalination (Bahwan Veolia Water) Lalbuksh Voltas Engineering Services
STFA Bahwan Veolia Water LLC
Larsen amp Turbo COWI-Larsen
GALFAR Khimji Permoglaze (Oman) LLC
AATCO United Chrome LLC
Interbeton amp Six Construct Oman Flour Mills Company
Douglas OHI Oman National Engineering amp Investment
VALE -Oman Petrogas
BP Oman Sohar aluminium
Siemens-Oman American Embassy
Tawoos Catering Wacasco Catering
MAF DALKIA Al Futtaim amp Sons
Enhance Khimji Ramdas LLC
Oman Oasis National Mineral water CO LLC
Areej Vegetablesamp Oil Derivatives National Pharmaceuticals
Towell Infrastructure Tulip Inn
The Chedi Grand Hyatt
Al Bustan Palace Muscat Holiday INN
Hotel Ibis Park Inn
Radisson Blu Mother Care
Tabreed Taghleef Indusries
NABIL Biscuits ATTCO
Worely parrsion AECOM
Honda Rotem Abensia
Global Gypsum Board Minvest
Global Engineering SteamTech
Mazoom Pharmacy Muscat Pharmacy
IBN- SINA Pharmacy Golden Jood Trading
Sun rise Global Beya Global Muscat
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Lonestar Alpha Laboratories Company Profile
MECHANICAL CORROSION AND METALLURGICAL TESTING
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories Company Profile
Lonestar Alpha has the capability to cater to the physical metallurgical testing requirements of a wide range of
materials and products The testing capability and experience are recognized by reputed organizations like
PDO OXY BP OGC etc and third party inspection agencies Tests are generally carried out to international
standards set by ASTM BS ASME API AWS and others Lonestar Alpha offers quality service to
international standards accurate results and quick turnaround at reasonable cost
Lonestar Alpha Mechanical Metallurgical Corrosion Testing Capabilities Include
Tensile compression Test Vickers Hardness RockwellBrinell Hardness
Impact (Ambient temp to -196degC) BendFlatteningNick Break Test Elevated Temperature
tensile testing
Corrosion Test - ASTM
A262G48G28ASTM A 923
ASTM E 562 Ferrite measurement
by ferritscope Flexure
Proof Load Breaking Load Failure Load
Coating Thickness Coating Continuity Coating Adhesion
MacroMicro Examination Fillet Weld Break Nick Break
HIC SSCC test in accordance with
NACE standards Chemistry by OES
Failure Analysis and
Material Investigation
Chemical analysis of metallic materials of
Fe and Ni base alloys In situ Replica Metallography
Metallic sample collection at
site for chemical analysis
Strand wire testing for mechanical
properties Portable hardness testing Manhole Cover testing
Rubber testing Geo-textile testing HDPE testing
Materials frequently tested include
Metals and alloy products such as plates shapes bares pipes and fittings
Welding procedure qualification test coupons
Welding consumable qualification test coupons
Welder qualification test coupons
Welding procedure test coupons
Steel Bars Wires and Fabric for concrete reinforcement
Galvanized Steel products
Fasteners
Metal Castings
Cemented Carbide Products
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories Company Profile
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories offers a wide range of metallurgical services to many diverse industries supported by
an experienced team of metallurgical engineers trained technicians and modern equipment The following
services are offered
o Laboratory Metallography and Microscopy
o Replica and In-situ Metallography
o Corrosion Testing and Evaluation
o Condition Usability and Remaining Life Assessment
o Failure Analysis and Investigation
o Other Services
Laboratory Metallography and Microscopy
Scanning Electron Microscopy
Stereomicroscopy
Energy Dispersive X-ray Analysis
Fractrography
Macrostructural Examination
Microstructural Examination
Microhardness Evaluation
Replica and In-situ Metallography
In-situ Replica Metallography
Replication of Fractures
Replication of Surface Features
Corrosion Testing and Evaluation
Lonestar Alpha is equipped to undertake corrosion testing and evaluation in accordance with NACE and ASTM
standards for qualification of materials used in corrosive environments which include sea water brine blackish
water and sour service The following tests are conducted
Resistance to Pitting and Crevice Corrosion
Susceptibility to Intergranular Corrosion Attack
Resistance to Sulfide Stress Cracking (SSC)
Resistance to Hydrogen Induced Cracking (HIC)
Examination of Scales and Corrosion Products
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories Company Profile
Condition Usability and Remaining Life Assessment
Periodic inspections serve to identify degradation processes at an early stage and thereby provide necessary
information for assessment of condition usability and remaining life Further the initiation of timely repair or
replacement actions substantially reduced or eliminates costly capital and downtime losses
Lonestar has the capability and experience to perform comprehensive inspections necessary for condition
usability and remaining life assessment of a wide range of materials and components used in structures plants and
operating equipment
Power plant and auxiliary boiler tubes headers and connectors
Turbine nozzles vanes combustor lines and casings
Oil and gas processing equipment and components
Equipment and components of marineoffshore structures
Drilling and downhole equipment and components
Engine Components
Failure Analysis and Investigation
Supported by its integrated analytical facilities and the diverse professional capabilities of its staff Lonestar has
for the last several years provided accurate and timely analyses and investigations into failures of components
Reports include comprehensive photographic documentation of observations discussions of findings conclusions
on the mechanism and root cause of failure
Other Services
Lonestar offer assistance in the following areas
Material selection for intended service
Preparation of material testing and inspection procedures
Study of failure mechanisms of complex systems
Troubleshooting
Research and development
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories Company Profile
LIST OF METALLURGY TESTS
LIST OF METALLURGY LAB EQUIPMENTS Instron Universal Tensile Tester Lathe Machine
Satec Charpy Impact testing machine Charpy Broaching Machine
Forcipol Bend Testing machine Gas Cutting Gear
Olympus Metallurgical Microscope Carl Zeiss
microscope upto 1600X
Stereo Microscope
Metlabcorp Micro Polisher Digital Verniers
Automatic Polishing machine Digital Micrometers
Water Chiller Bath Coating thickness Meter
Optorama Shadowgraph Holiday detector
Digital thermometers Band Saw Machine
Vickers hardness tester Hack Saw Machine
Fischer Ferritscope Universal Milling Machine
STEEL REBARS EXOTIC MATERIAL
Tensile Tests Bend Tests
Elevated Temperature Tensiles Rebar Tensile Bend and Rebend
Proof Load test Fracture Test
Macro Preparation amp Examination Coating thickness test Holiday Detection Test
Peel Off Test Vickers Rockwell Hardness Survey
Charpy Impact Test Micro Examination with photograph
Ferrite Count (Point Count method) - count Ferrite Content (Magnetic Method) - spots
A262 Test Practice CE ASTM G48ASTM G28 tests
SSCC Test HIC Test
Chemical Analysis XRD EDXRF Analysis
SEMEDS Analysis Detailed Failure Investigation Material investigation
CTOD In-situ Replica Metallography
Strand Wire Tensile Test Manhole Cover Compression Test
Ring Stiffness Test GRE Rubber Plastic Geo-textile Tensile testing
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories Company Profile
KEY STAFF AT METALLURGY LAB
Anil Vashishta Pratik Raval Sasikumar Isehaq Chezian
NAME DESIGNATION QUALIFICATION EXPERIENCE
Anil Vashishta Operations Manager
Metallurgical Head
BE Metallurgical
Engineering 24 years
Pratik Raval Test House Supervisor BE Mechanical
Engineering 10 years
KSasikumar Senior Metallurgist BE Metallurgical
Engineering 14 years
GChezhian Metallurgist BE Metallurgical
Engineering 06 years
Ishaq Al Harassi Senior Engineer BE Mechanical
Engineering 08 years
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Lonestar Alpha Laboratories Company Profile
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BRANCHES amp CONTACTS
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LONESTAR ALPHA LABORATORIES BRANCHES amp CONTACTS
Website
wwwlonestaralphacom
General Email infolonestaralphacom
Branches
Muscat (Central Laboratory) PO Box 1197 PC 130 Azaiba ndash Muscat Sultanate of Oman
Tel +968 24501524 24505590
Fax +968 24503814
Email muscatlablonestaralphacom
Muscat (Chemistry Environmental) PO Box 1197 PC 130 Azaiba ndash Muscat Sultanate of Oman
Tel +968 24504206 24504924
Fax +968 24502635
Email chemlablonestaralphacom
Muscat (Micro-biology) PO Box 1197 PC 130 Azaiba ndash Muscat Sultanate of Oman
Tel +968 24504206 24504924
Fax +968 24502635
Email microlablonestaralphacom
Sohar PO Box 84 PC 327 Sohar Industrial Estate Sohar ndash Sultanate of Oman
Tel +968 26751775 26751920 26751976
Fax +968 26751331
Email civilsoharlonestaralphacom
Duqm Tel +968 99278040 92303290
Fax +968 24503814
Email duqmlablonestaralphacom
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Salalah
Tel +968 2321 3390 +968 92038358
Fax +968 2321 3391
Email salalahlablonestaralphacom
Key Personals
Administration
Dawood Al-Harrasi
Chief Executive Officer
+968 91111411 dawoodalharrasilonestaralphacom
Saif Al-Harthi
Business Development Manager
+968 90122471 saifalharthylonestaralphacom
Santosh Elapanda
QHSE Manager
+968 99881224 santoshelapandalonestaralphacom
Moncy Thomas
Finance HR amp Admin Manager
+968 99221293 moncythomaslonestaralphacom
Operations
Anil Vashishta
Operations Manager Metallurgical Head
+968 99866907 anilvashishtalonestaralphacom
Civil Engineering Material Lab Hukam Chand
Civil Engineering Country Manager - Civil
+968 99445354 hukamchandlonestaralphacom
Naresh Paladugu
Civil Engineering Technical Manager - Civil
+968 99063458 nareshpaladugulonestaralphacom
Rakesh
Civil Engineering Lab Manager - Sohar Lab
+968 92869691 civilsoharlonestaralphacom
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FrancisMD
Civil Engineering Lab Manager ndash Salalah Lab
+968 92038358 Salalahlablonestaralphacom
Tomiyo
Civil Engineering Senior Lab Technician - Duqm Lab
+968 99278040 duqmlablonestaralphacom
Geotechnical Engineering Lab
J Pavan Kumar
Geotechnical Engineering Sr Geotechnical engineer
+968 99887852 ameerudeenlonestaralphacom
Chemical Microbiology amp Environmental Lab
P Tejali
Chemical Microbiology amp Environmental Engineering Lab Manager
+968 99887834 tejaliparsekarlonestaralphacom
Asad
Chemical amp Environmental Engineering Assistant Manager Chemistry
+968 99884612 asadnaqvilonestaralphacom
Vinu Mohan
Food amp Microbiology Testing
+968 99248181 vinumohanlonestaralphacom
Metallurgy Lab
Email metlablonestaralphacom
Anil Vashishta
Metallurgy Lab Manager Metallurgy
+968 99866907 anilvashishtalonestaralphacom
Pratik Raval
Metallurgy Lab Test House Supervisor
+968 99880633 pratikravallonestaralphacom
Sasi Kumar
Metallurgy Lab Senior Metallurgist
+968 99843415 sasikumarlonestaralphacom
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LOCATION MAPS
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1 MUSCAT
2 Muscat ndash Chemistry Lab
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3 SOHAR
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4 DUQM
5 SALALAH
Registered with Directorate General for Specification amp measurements
Approved by PDO ISOIEC 170252005 Certified by SGS for ISO 9001
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Total Coliforms Listeria spp
Staphylococcus aureus Clostridium perfringens
Salmonella Yeast and Mould
Vibrio cholera Vibrio parahaemolyticus
Anaerobic plate count Campylobacter
Histamine Bacillus cereus
Aflatoxin
CHEMISTRY OF CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL
Chemical Analysis of Cement Chemical Analysis of Lime Powder
Heat of Hydration of cement Total Alkalis
Chemical Analysis of Micro silica Chemical Analysis of Ground Granulated Blast
Furnace Slag
Sodium Absorption Ratio Leachibility Tests of Metals from Soil
Testing of Concrete making water Determination of Alkali carbonates amp Bi carbonates
Cation Exchange Capacity of Soil Organic matter content of soil
Mass loss of Ignition of soil Total Sulphate content of soil
Water soluble Sulphate content of soil Water soluble Chloride content of soil
Carbonate content of soil Acid soluble Chloride content of soil
Gypsum content of soil Ammonia content of soil
Total Sulphate content of Aggregates Total Chloride content of Aggregates
Potential Alkali ndash Silica reactivity of Aggregates Water Soluble Chloride Salts in Aggregates
Acid ndash Soluble Material in fine Aggregate Organic impurities in fine Aggregates
Determining the water content of freshly mixed
concrete
Determining the Portland cement content of the
hardened hydraulic cement concrete
Chemical analysis of hardened concrete Sulfate content of hardened concrete
Chemical analysis for metals like steel Chloride content of hardened concrete
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ORE ANALYSIS
Dolomite Ore Iron Ore
Copper Ore Nickel Ore
Chromium Ore Limestone Ore
Manganese Ore Gypsum
Dunite Quartz
STEEL CHEMISTRY
Alloys Brass amp Bronze
Aluminum Alloys Chemical Composition of Steel
ASTM A 262 (Various) Diffused Hydrogen Test
ASTM G 48 (Variou) Purity of Metals
ASTM G 6667 Nickel Alloys
OIL ANALYSIS
Appearance Flash Point Specific Gravity
Ash Content Water content Insoluble pentane
Carbon Conradson Residue Wear Metals Total Acid Number
Kinematic Viscosity Break Down voltage Total Base Number
Dissipation factor Oil Content Viscosity Index
Color Pour Point Flash Point
Copper Corrosion BS amp W Density
Neutralization number Resistivity Interfacial tension
Dissolve gas Sediment Sulphur content
Cloud point Distillation PCB
Oxidation test Gassing
AMBIENT AIR STACK MONITORING
Carbon Dioxide RPM (PM 10 5 25)
Carbon Monoxide Semi Volatile Organic Compounds
Chlorine Content SO2
Hydrogen Sulfide Total Acid Concentration
Lower Explosion Limit Total Hydrocarbon
Oxides of Nitrogen Total Particulate Concentration
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Oxygen Volatile Organic Compounds
Ozone Dioxin amp Furion
INDOOR AIR QUALITY ndash IAQ INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE - IH
Asbestos Bulk Sample Analysis Total amp Respirable Fibers
Asbestos Fiber Concentration in Air Total amp Respirable Particulates
Bacterial amp Microbial Identification Total Plate Count
FungalMould Identification Toxic Vapors
Metals VOC amp SVOC
Noise Monitoring Dosimetry TWA Yeast amp Mould Identification
MICROBIOLOGICAL ANALYSIS OF WATER
Test Method ndash BS ENISOAPHAAWWACMMEF CCFRA
GUIDELINES ndash Omani standardGSOWHODubai Municipality
WATER WASTE WATERINDUSTRIES WATER SOIL
Heterotrophic plate count
Total Coliforms
Escherichia coli
EnterococciFecal streptococci
Pseudomonas aeroginosa Staphylococcus aureus
Legionella spp Nematodes
Sulphate Reducing Bacteria Yeast amp Mould
Salmonella Microscopic observations and interpretations
Vibrio cholera Standard Plate count at 22 o C
Fecal Coliform Clostridium perfringens
Legionella anisa
Legionella Pneumophila serogroup 1
Legionella Pneumophila serogroup 2-14
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MICROBIOLOGICAL ANALYSIS OF PERSONAL SWABSSURFACE SWABSEQUIPMENT
SWABS
Total coliforms
Fecal coliforms
Escherichia coli
Aerobic plate count
Staphylococcus aureus
Yeast and Mould
Salmonella spp
COSMETICS ANALYSIS
HairoilsHair creams Hair shampooBody lotion Chemical DepilinatorsTalcum PowderDeoderants
Toilette soapSkin cream etc As per GSOOS SASO USFDAAOAC Standards
COSMETICS ANALYSIS
Appearance Thermal Stability
Color Total Fat
Odor Lead
Homogenous Cadmium
Texture Nickel
Seperation Chromium
Skin Irritation Test Ethanol insoluble matter
Marking Water insoluble matter
Language Total free Alkali
Instructions for Use Chlorides calculated as NaCl
Warning phrases concerning the product (if any) Saponification Value
Chemical and Physical Tests Free Fatty Acid as Oliec Acid
Moisture Extraneous matter
pH Total Non Acqueos content
Sediment and suspended matter Peroxide value
Alchohol content Total Bacterial count
Formaldehyde Yeast and Mould
Essential oils Pseudomonas aeroginosa
Volatile matter Staphylococcus aureus
Non volatile alcohol matter
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories Company Profile
LIST OF CHEMICALENVIRONMENTALMICROBIOLOGICAL EQUIPMENTS
pH Meter Conductivity Meter pH Meters
Dissolved Oxygen Meter Turbidity Meter
Flame Atomic Absorption Spectrometer
FAASGFAAS Hg Analyzer
EDXRF Analyzer ndash Philips MiniPal2
Muffle Air Furnace (1100˚C) Breakdown voltage
ICP- OES Colour apparatus for OIL
GC-MSGC centrifuge
IC Open cup ndashClosed cup Flash point
UV-VIS-NIR Spectrometer HACH TAN delta Resistivity meter
Dissolved gas Analyser ( TOGA) AAS
TAN Titrator Microscope
Copper corrosion Colony Counter
Karl fisher colometric Viscometer
Interfacial tensometer OES
Biological safety Cabinet UV apparatus
Shaker Water bath
Freezer Incubator
Chillier Autoclave
Micro pipetter Vortex
pipetter
Weighing Balance
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories Company Profile
KEY STAFF AT CHEMICALMICROBIOLOGICAL LAB
MAJOR CHEMICALENVIRONMENTAL CLIENTS
Client Client
HMR Consultants Dhofar Power Company
Geo-Resources Omani Euro Foods Industries
Al-Safa Environmental Consultancy Al-Hassan Engineering Company
Five Oceans Dawood Contracting Company
Fugro Middle East Natural Resources Consultants
Gulf Mining ICES
Muscat Chromite Sohar Steel LLC
Total Management Trading Construction Materials Industries
Emirates Trading Co Al-Shidhani Refreshments Enterprises
Oman Chromite Oman Aluminium Processing Industries LLC
Muscat Overseas Radisson Blu
National Arabian Gulf International Desalination amp Water Treatment
ASB Group Dhofar Beverages
Majan Mining Company OMASCO
Haya Oman Liquefied Natural Gas Company
Oman Polyproplene Swan Foods LLC
Oman Methanol Bahwan Engineering Co
NAME DESIGNATION EXPERIENCE
P Tejali Lab Manager 17 yrs
Asad Naqvi Chemical Lab Supervisor 17 yrs
OD Sebastian Senior Chemist 32 yrs
Vinu Mohan Senior Microbiologist 7 yrs
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories Company Profile
Sohar Aluminum OMIFCO
Oman Refreshment Occidental Mukhaizna LLC
Shangri-La Barr Al Jissa Special Technical Services
ENATO Consolidated Contractors Company
Blue City Northern Minerals Company
Andam International Sweets of Oman
SUR Desalination (Bahwan Veolia Water) Lalbuksh Voltas Engineering Services
STFA Bahwan Veolia Water LLC
Larsen amp Turbo COWI-Larsen
GALFAR Khimji Permoglaze (Oman) LLC
AATCO United Chrome LLC
Interbeton amp Six Construct Oman Flour Mills Company
Douglas OHI Oman National Engineering amp Investment
VALE -Oman Petrogas
BP Oman Sohar aluminium
Siemens-Oman American Embassy
Tawoos Catering Wacasco Catering
MAF DALKIA Al Futtaim amp Sons
Enhance Khimji Ramdas LLC
Oman Oasis National Mineral water CO LLC
Areej Vegetablesamp Oil Derivatives National Pharmaceuticals
Towell Infrastructure Tulip Inn
The Chedi Grand Hyatt
Al Bustan Palace Muscat Holiday INN
Hotel Ibis Park Inn
Radisson Blu Mother Care
Tabreed Taghleef Indusries
NABIL Biscuits ATTCO
Worely parrsion AECOM
Honda Rotem Abensia
Global Gypsum Board Minvest
Global Engineering SteamTech
Mazoom Pharmacy Muscat Pharmacy
IBN- SINA Pharmacy Golden Jood Trading
Sun rise Global Beya Global Muscat
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories Company Profile
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories Company Profile
MECHANICAL CORROSION AND METALLURGICAL TESTING
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories Company Profile
Lonestar Alpha has the capability to cater to the physical metallurgical testing requirements of a wide range of
materials and products The testing capability and experience are recognized by reputed organizations like
PDO OXY BP OGC etc and third party inspection agencies Tests are generally carried out to international
standards set by ASTM BS ASME API AWS and others Lonestar Alpha offers quality service to
international standards accurate results and quick turnaround at reasonable cost
Lonestar Alpha Mechanical Metallurgical Corrosion Testing Capabilities Include
Tensile compression Test Vickers Hardness RockwellBrinell Hardness
Impact (Ambient temp to -196degC) BendFlatteningNick Break Test Elevated Temperature
tensile testing
Corrosion Test - ASTM
A262G48G28ASTM A 923
ASTM E 562 Ferrite measurement
by ferritscope Flexure
Proof Load Breaking Load Failure Load
Coating Thickness Coating Continuity Coating Adhesion
MacroMicro Examination Fillet Weld Break Nick Break
HIC SSCC test in accordance with
NACE standards Chemistry by OES
Failure Analysis and
Material Investigation
Chemical analysis of metallic materials of
Fe and Ni base alloys In situ Replica Metallography
Metallic sample collection at
site for chemical analysis
Strand wire testing for mechanical
properties Portable hardness testing Manhole Cover testing
Rubber testing Geo-textile testing HDPE testing
Materials frequently tested include
Metals and alloy products such as plates shapes bares pipes and fittings
Welding procedure qualification test coupons
Welding consumable qualification test coupons
Welder qualification test coupons
Welding procedure test coupons
Steel Bars Wires and Fabric for concrete reinforcement
Galvanized Steel products
Fasteners
Metal Castings
Cemented Carbide Products
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories Company Profile
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories offers a wide range of metallurgical services to many diverse industries supported by
an experienced team of metallurgical engineers trained technicians and modern equipment The following
services are offered
o Laboratory Metallography and Microscopy
o Replica and In-situ Metallography
o Corrosion Testing and Evaluation
o Condition Usability and Remaining Life Assessment
o Failure Analysis and Investigation
o Other Services
Laboratory Metallography and Microscopy
Scanning Electron Microscopy
Stereomicroscopy
Energy Dispersive X-ray Analysis
Fractrography
Macrostructural Examination
Microstructural Examination
Microhardness Evaluation
Replica and In-situ Metallography
In-situ Replica Metallography
Replication of Fractures
Replication of Surface Features
Corrosion Testing and Evaluation
Lonestar Alpha is equipped to undertake corrosion testing and evaluation in accordance with NACE and ASTM
standards for qualification of materials used in corrosive environments which include sea water brine blackish
water and sour service The following tests are conducted
Resistance to Pitting and Crevice Corrosion
Susceptibility to Intergranular Corrosion Attack
Resistance to Sulfide Stress Cracking (SSC)
Resistance to Hydrogen Induced Cracking (HIC)
Examination of Scales and Corrosion Products
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories Company Profile
Condition Usability and Remaining Life Assessment
Periodic inspections serve to identify degradation processes at an early stage and thereby provide necessary
information for assessment of condition usability and remaining life Further the initiation of timely repair or
replacement actions substantially reduced or eliminates costly capital and downtime losses
Lonestar has the capability and experience to perform comprehensive inspections necessary for condition
usability and remaining life assessment of a wide range of materials and components used in structures plants and
operating equipment
Power plant and auxiliary boiler tubes headers and connectors
Turbine nozzles vanes combustor lines and casings
Oil and gas processing equipment and components
Equipment and components of marineoffshore structures
Drilling and downhole equipment and components
Engine Components
Failure Analysis and Investigation
Supported by its integrated analytical facilities and the diverse professional capabilities of its staff Lonestar has
for the last several years provided accurate and timely analyses and investigations into failures of components
Reports include comprehensive photographic documentation of observations discussions of findings conclusions
on the mechanism and root cause of failure
Other Services
Lonestar offer assistance in the following areas
Material selection for intended service
Preparation of material testing and inspection procedures
Study of failure mechanisms of complex systems
Troubleshooting
Research and development
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories Company Profile
LIST OF METALLURGY TESTS
LIST OF METALLURGY LAB EQUIPMENTS Instron Universal Tensile Tester Lathe Machine
Satec Charpy Impact testing machine Charpy Broaching Machine
Forcipol Bend Testing machine Gas Cutting Gear
Olympus Metallurgical Microscope Carl Zeiss
microscope upto 1600X
Stereo Microscope
Metlabcorp Micro Polisher Digital Verniers
Automatic Polishing machine Digital Micrometers
Water Chiller Bath Coating thickness Meter
Optorama Shadowgraph Holiday detector
Digital thermometers Band Saw Machine
Vickers hardness tester Hack Saw Machine
Fischer Ferritscope Universal Milling Machine
STEEL REBARS EXOTIC MATERIAL
Tensile Tests Bend Tests
Elevated Temperature Tensiles Rebar Tensile Bend and Rebend
Proof Load test Fracture Test
Macro Preparation amp Examination Coating thickness test Holiday Detection Test
Peel Off Test Vickers Rockwell Hardness Survey
Charpy Impact Test Micro Examination with photograph
Ferrite Count (Point Count method) - count Ferrite Content (Magnetic Method) - spots
A262 Test Practice CE ASTM G48ASTM G28 tests
SSCC Test HIC Test
Chemical Analysis XRD EDXRF Analysis
SEMEDS Analysis Detailed Failure Investigation Material investigation
CTOD In-situ Replica Metallography
Strand Wire Tensile Test Manhole Cover Compression Test
Ring Stiffness Test GRE Rubber Plastic Geo-textile Tensile testing
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories Company Profile
KEY STAFF AT METALLURGY LAB
Anil Vashishta Pratik Raval Sasikumar Isehaq Chezian
NAME DESIGNATION QUALIFICATION EXPERIENCE
Anil Vashishta Operations Manager
Metallurgical Head
BE Metallurgical
Engineering 24 years
Pratik Raval Test House Supervisor BE Mechanical
Engineering 10 years
KSasikumar Senior Metallurgist BE Metallurgical
Engineering 14 years
GChezhian Metallurgist BE Metallurgical
Engineering 06 years
Ishaq Al Harassi Senior Engineer BE Mechanical
Engineering 08 years
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Lonestar Alpha Laboratories Company Profile
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories Company Profile
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories Company Profile
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories Company Profile
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories Company Profile
BRANCHES amp CONTACTS
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories Company Profile
LONESTAR ALPHA LABORATORIES BRANCHES amp CONTACTS
Website
wwwlonestaralphacom
General Email infolonestaralphacom
Branches
Muscat (Central Laboratory) PO Box 1197 PC 130 Azaiba ndash Muscat Sultanate of Oman
Tel +968 24501524 24505590
Fax +968 24503814
Email muscatlablonestaralphacom
Muscat (Chemistry Environmental) PO Box 1197 PC 130 Azaiba ndash Muscat Sultanate of Oman
Tel +968 24504206 24504924
Fax +968 24502635
Email chemlablonestaralphacom
Muscat (Micro-biology) PO Box 1197 PC 130 Azaiba ndash Muscat Sultanate of Oman
Tel +968 24504206 24504924
Fax +968 24502635
Email microlablonestaralphacom
Sohar PO Box 84 PC 327 Sohar Industrial Estate Sohar ndash Sultanate of Oman
Tel +968 26751775 26751920 26751976
Fax +968 26751331
Email civilsoharlonestaralphacom
Duqm Tel +968 99278040 92303290
Fax +968 24503814
Email duqmlablonestaralphacom
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Salalah
Tel +968 2321 3390 +968 92038358
Fax +968 2321 3391
Email salalahlablonestaralphacom
Key Personals
Administration
Dawood Al-Harrasi
Chief Executive Officer
+968 91111411 dawoodalharrasilonestaralphacom
Saif Al-Harthi
Business Development Manager
+968 90122471 saifalharthylonestaralphacom
Santosh Elapanda
QHSE Manager
+968 99881224 santoshelapandalonestaralphacom
Moncy Thomas
Finance HR amp Admin Manager
+968 99221293 moncythomaslonestaralphacom
Operations
Anil Vashishta
Operations Manager Metallurgical Head
+968 99866907 anilvashishtalonestaralphacom
Civil Engineering Material Lab Hukam Chand
Civil Engineering Country Manager - Civil
+968 99445354 hukamchandlonestaralphacom
Naresh Paladugu
Civil Engineering Technical Manager - Civil
+968 99063458 nareshpaladugulonestaralphacom
Rakesh
Civil Engineering Lab Manager - Sohar Lab
+968 92869691 civilsoharlonestaralphacom
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FrancisMD
Civil Engineering Lab Manager ndash Salalah Lab
+968 92038358 Salalahlablonestaralphacom
Tomiyo
Civil Engineering Senior Lab Technician - Duqm Lab
+968 99278040 duqmlablonestaralphacom
Geotechnical Engineering Lab
J Pavan Kumar
Geotechnical Engineering Sr Geotechnical engineer
+968 99887852 ameerudeenlonestaralphacom
Chemical Microbiology amp Environmental Lab
P Tejali
Chemical Microbiology amp Environmental Engineering Lab Manager
+968 99887834 tejaliparsekarlonestaralphacom
Asad
Chemical amp Environmental Engineering Assistant Manager Chemistry
+968 99884612 asadnaqvilonestaralphacom
Vinu Mohan
Food amp Microbiology Testing
+968 99248181 vinumohanlonestaralphacom
Metallurgy Lab
Email metlablonestaralphacom
Anil Vashishta
Metallurgy Lab Manager Metallurgy
+968 99866907 anilvashishtalonestaralphacom
Pratik Raval
Metallurgy Lab Test House Supervisor
+968 99880633 pratikravallonestaralphacom
Sasi Kumar
Metallurgy Lab Senior Metallurgist
+968 99843415 sasikumarlonestaralphacom
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LOCATION MAPS
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories Company Profile
1 MUSCAT
2 Muscat ndash Chemistry Lab
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories Company Profile
3 SOHAR
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories Company Profile
4 DUQM
5 SALALAH
Registered with Directorate General for Specification amp measurements
Approved by PDO ISOIEC 170252005 Certified by SGS for ISO 9001
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories Company Profile
ORE ANALYSIS
Dolomite Ore Iron Ore
Copper Ore Nickel Ore
Chromium Ore Limestone Ore
Manganese Ore Gypsum
Dunite Quartz
STEEL CHEMISTRY
Alloys Brass amp Bronze
Aluminum Alloys Chemical Composition of Steel
ASTM A 262 (Various) Diffused Hydrogen Test
ASTM G 48 (Variou) Purity of Metals
ASTM G 6667 Nickel Alloys
OIL ANALYSIS
Appearance Flash Point Specific Gravity
Ash Content Water content Insoluble pentane
Carbon Conradson Residue Wear Metals Total Acid Number
Kinematic Viscosity Break Down voltage Total Base Number
Dissipation factor Oil Content Viscosity Index
Color Pour Point Flash Point
Copper Corrosion BS amp W Density
Neutralization number Resistivity Interfacial tension
Dissolve gas Sediment Sulphur content
Cloud point Distillation PCB
Oxidation test Gassing
AMBIENT AIR STACK MONITORING
Carbon Dioxide RPM (PM 10 5 25)
Carbon Monoxide Semi Volatile Organic Compounds
Chlorine Content SO2
Hydrogen Sulfide Total Acid Concentration
Lower Explosion Limit Total Hydrocarbon
Oxides of Nitrogen Total Particulate Concentration
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Oxygen Volatile Organic Compounds
Ozone Dioxin amp Furion
INDOOR AIR QUALITY ndash IAQ INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE - IH
Asbestos Bulk Sample Analysis Total amp Respirable Fibers
Asbestos Fiber Concentration in Air Total amp Respirable Particulates
Bacterial amp Microbial Identification Total Plate Count
FungalMould Identification Toxic Vapors
Metals VOC amp SVOC
Noise Monitoring Dosimetry TWA Yeast amp Mould Identification
MICROBIOLOGICAL ANALYSIS OF WATER
Test Method ndash BS ENISOAPHAAWWACMMEF CCFRA
GUIDELINES ndash Omani standardGSOWHODubai Municipality
WATER WASTE WATERINDUSTRIES WATER SOIL
Heterotrophic plate count
Total Coliforms
Escherichia coli
EnterococciFecal streptococci
Pseudomonas aeroginosa Staphylococcus aureus
Legionella spp Nematodes
Sulphate Reducing Bacteria Yeast amp Mould
Salmonella Microscopic observations and interpretations
Vibrio cholera Standard Plate count at 22 o C
Fecal Coliform Clostridium perfringens
Legionella anisa
Legionella Pneumophila serogroup 1
Legionella Pneumophila serogroup 2-14
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MICROBIOLOGICAL ANALYSIS OF PERSONAL SWABSSURFACE SWABSEQUIPMENT
SWABS
Total coliforms
Fecal coliforms
Escherichia coli
Aerobic plate count
Staphylococcus aureus
Yeast and Mould
Salmonella spp
COSMETICS ANALYSIS
HairoilsHair creams Hair shampooBody lotion Chemical DepilinatorsTalcum PowderDeoderants
Toilette soapSkin cream etc As per GSOOS SASO USFDAAOAC Standards
COSMETICS ANALYSIS
Appearance Thermal Stability
Color Total Fat
Odor Lead
Homogenous Cadmium
Texture Nickel
Seperation Chromium
Skin Irritation Test Ethanol insoluble matter
Marking Water insoluble matter
Language Total free Alkali
Instructions for Use Chlorides calculated as NaCl
Warning phrases concerning the product (if any) Saponification Value
Chemical and Physical Tests Free Fatty Acid as Oliec Acid
Moisture Extraneous matter
pH Total Non Acqueos content
Sediment and suspended matter Peroxide value
Alchohol content Total Bacterial count
Formaldehyde Yeast and Mould
Essential oils Pseudomonas aeroginosa
Volatile matter Staphylococcus aureus
Non volatile alcohol matter
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LIST OF CHEMICALENVIRONMENTALMICROBIOLOGICAL EQUIPMENTS
pH Meter Conductivity Meter pH Meters
Dissolved Oxygen Meter Turbidity Meter
Flame Atomic Absorption Spectrometer
FAASGFAAS Hg Analyzer
EDXRF Analyzer ndash Philips MiniPal2
Muffle Air Furnace (1100˚C) Breakdown voltage
ICP- OES Colour apparatus for OIL
GC-MSGC centrifuge
IC Open cup ndashClosed cup Flash point
UV-VIS-NIR Spectrometer HACH TAN delta Resistivity meter
Dissolved gas Analyser ( TOGA) AAS
TAN Titrator Microscope
Copper corrosion Colony Counter
Karl fisher colometric Viscometer
Interfacial tensometer OES
Biological safety Cabinet UV apparatus
Shaker Water bath
Freezer Incubator
Chillier Autoclave
Micro pipetter Vortex
pipetter
Weighing Balance
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KEY STAFF AT CHEMICALMICROBIOLOGICAL LAB
MAJOR CHEMICALENVIRONMENTAL CLIENTS
Client Client
HMR Consultants Dhofar Power Company
Geo-Resources Omani Euro Foods Industries
Al-Safa Environmental Consultancy Al-Hassan Engineering Company
Five Oceans Dawood Contracting Company
Fugro Middle East Natural Resources Consultants
Gulf Mining ICES
Muscat Chromite Sohar Steel LLC
Total Management Trading Construction Materials Industries
Emirates Trading Co Al-Shidhani Refreshments Enterprises
Oman Chromite Oman Aluminium Processing Industries LLC
Muscat Overseas Radisson Blu
National Arabian Gulf International Desalination amp Water Treatment
ASB Group Dhofar Beverages
Majan Mining Company OMASCO
Haya Oman Liquefied Natural Gas Company
Oman Polyproplene Swan Foods LLC
Oman Methanol Bahwan Engineering Co
NAME DESIGNATION EXPERIENCE
P Tejali Lab Manager 17 yrs
Asad Naqvi Chemical Lab Supervisor 17 yrs
OD Sebastian Senior Chemist 32 yrs
Vinu Mohan Senior Microbiologist 7 yrs
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Sohar Aluminum OMIFCO
Oman Refreshment Occidental Mukhaizna LLC
Shangri-La Barr Al Jissa Special Technical Services
ENATO Consolidated Contractors Company
Blue City Northern Minerals Company
Andam International Sweets of Oman
SUR Desalination (Bahwan Veolia Water) Lalbuksh Voltas Engineering Services
STFA Bahwan Veolia Water LLC
Larsen amp Turbo COWI-Larsen
GALFAR Khimji Permoglaze (Oman) LLC
AATCO United Chrome LLC
Interbeton amp Six Construct Oman Flour Mills Company
Douglas OHI Oman National Engineering amp Investment
VALE -Oman Petrogas
BP Oman Sohar aluminium
Siemens-Oman American Embassy
Tawoos Catering Wacasco Catering
MAF DALKIA Al Futtaim amp Sons
Enhance Khimji Ramdas LLC
Oman Oasis National Mineral water CO LLC
Areej Vegetablesamp Oil Derivatives National Pharmaceuticals
Towell Infrastructure Tulip Inn
The Chedi Grand Hyatt
Al Bustan Palace Muscat Holiday INN
Hotel Ibis Park Inn
Radisson Blu Mother Care
Tabreed Taghleef Indusries
NABIL Biscuits ATTCO
Worely parrsion AECOM
Honda Rotem Abensia
Global Gypsum Board Minvest
Global Engineering SteamTech
Mazoom Pharmacy Muscat Pharmacy
IBN- SINA Pharmacy Golden Jood Trading
Sun rise Global Beya Global Muscat
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Lonestar Alpha Laboratories Company Profile
MECHANICAL CORROSION AND METALLURGICAL TESTING
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories Company Profile
Lonestar Alpha has the capability to cater to the physical metallurgical testing requirements of a wide range of
materials and products The testing capability and experience are recognized by reputed organizations like
PDO OXY BP OGC etc and third party inspection agencies Tests are generally carried out to international
standards set by ASTM BS ASME API AWS and others Lonestar Alpha offers quality service to
international standards accurate results and quick turnaround at reasonable cost
Lonestar Alpha Mechanical Metallurgical Corrosion Testing Capabilities Include
Tensile compression Test Vickers Hardness RockwellBrinell Hardness
Impact (Ambient temp to -196degC) BendFlatteningNick Break Test Elevated Temperature
tensile testing
Corrosion Test - ASTM
A262G48G28ASTM A 923
ASTM E 562 Ferrite measurement
by ferritscope Flexure
Proof Load Breaking Load Failure Load
Coating Thickness Coating Continuity Coating Adhesion
MacroMicro Examination Fillet Weld Break Nick Break
HIC SSCC test in accordance with
NACE standards Chemistry by OES
Failure Analysis and
Material Investigation
Chemical analysis of metallic materials of
Fe and Ni base alloys In situ Replica Metallography
Metallic sample collection at
site for chemical analysis
Strand wire testing for mechanical
properties Portable hardness testing Manhole Cover testing
Rubber testing Geo-textile testing HDPE testing
Materials frequently tested include
Metals and alloy products such as plates shapes bares pipes and fittings
Welding procedure qualification test coupons
Welding consumable qualification test coupons
Welder qualification test coupons
Welding procedure test coupons
Steel Bars Wires and Fabric for concrete reinforcement
Galvanized Steel products
Fasteners
Metal Castings
Cemented Carbide Products
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories Company Profile
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories offers a wide range of metallurgical services to many diverse industries supported by
an experienced team of metallurgical engineers trained technicians and modern equipment The following
services are offered
o Laboratory Metallography and Microscopy
o Replica and In-situ Metallography
o Corrosion Testing and Evaluation
o Condition Usability and Remaining Life Assessment
o Failure Analysis and Investigation
o Other Services
Laboratory Metallography and Microscopy
Scanning Electron Microscopy
Stereomicroscopy
Energy Dispersive X-ray Analysis
Fractrography
Macrostructural Examination
Microstructural Examination
Microhardness Evaluation
Replica and In-situ Metallography
In-situ Replica Metallography
Replication of Fractures
Replication of Surface Features
Corrosion Testing and Evaluation
Lonestar Alpha is equipped to undertake corrosion testing and evaluation in accordance with NACE and ASTM
standards for qualification of materials used in corrosive environments which include sea water brine blackish
water and sour service The following tests are conducted
Resistance to Pitting and Crevice Corrosion
Susceptibility to Intergranular Corrosion Attack
Resistance to Sulfide Stress Cracking (SSC)
Resistance to Hydrogen Induced Cracking (HIC)
Examination of Scales and Corrosion Products
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Condition Usability and Remaining Life Assessment
Periodic inspections serve to identify degradation processes at an early stage and thereby provide necessary
information for assessment of condition usability and remaining life Further the initiation of timely repair or
replacement actions substantially reduced or eliminates costly capital and downtime losses
Lonestar has the capability and experience to perform comprehensive inspections necessary for condition
usability and remaining life assessment of a wide range of materials and components used in structures plants and
operating equipment
Power plant and auxiliary boiler tubes headers and connectors
Turbine nozzles vanes combustor lines and casings
Oil and gas processing equipment and components
Equipment and components of marineoffshore structures
Drilling and downhole equipment and components
Engine Components
Failure Analysis and Investigation
Supported by its integrated analytical facilities and the diverse professional capabilities of its staff Lonestar has
for the last several years provided accurate and timely analyses and investigations into failures of components
Reports include comprehensive photographic documentation of observations discussions of findings conclusions
on the mechanism and root cause of failure
Other Services
Lonestar offer assistance in the following areas
Material selection for intended service
Preparation of material testing and inspection procedures
Study of failure mechanisms of complex systems
Troubleshooting
Research and development
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LIST OF METALLURGY TESTS
LIST OF METALLURGY LAB EQUIPMENTS Instron Universal Tensile Tester Lathe Machine
Satec Charpy Impact testing machine Charpy Broaching Machine
Forcipol Bend Testing machine Gas Cutting Gear
Olympus Metallurgical Microscope Carl Zeiss
microscope upto 1600X
Stereo Microscope
Metlabcorp Micro Polisher Digital Verniers
Automatic Polishing machine Digital Micrometers
Water Chiller Bath Coating thickness Meter
Optorama Shadowgraph Holiday detector
Digital thermometers Band Saw Machine
Vickers hardness tester Hack Saw Machine
Fischer Ferritscope Universal Milling Machine
STEEL REBARS EXOTIC MATERIAL
Tensile Tests Bend Tests
Elevated Temperature Tensiles Rebar Tensile Bend and Rebend
Proof Load test Fracture Test
Macro Preparation amp Examination Coating thickness test Holiday Detection Test
Peel Off Test Vickers Rockwell Hardness Survey
Charpy Impact Test Micro Examination with photograph
Ferrite Count (Point Count method) - count Ferrite Content (Magnetic Method) - spots
A262 Test Practice CE ASTM G48ASTM G28 tests
SSCC Test HIC Test
Chemical Analysis XRD EDXRF Analysis
SEMEDS Analysis Detailed Failure Investigation Material investigation
CTOD In-situ Replica Metallography
Strand Wire Tensile Test Manhole Cover Compression Test
Ring Stiffness Test GRE Rubber Plastic Geo-textile Tensile testing
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KEY STAFF AT METALLURGY LAB
Anil Vashishta Pratik Raval Sasikumar Isehaq Chezian
NAME DESIGNATION QUALIFICATION EXPERIENCE
Anil Vashishta Operations Manager
Metallurgical Head
BE Metallurgical
Engineering 24 years
Pratik Raval Test House Supervisor BE Mechanical
Engineering 10 years
KSasikumar Senior Metallurgist BE Metallurgical
Engineering 14 years
GChezhian Metallurgist BE Metallurgical
Engineering 06 years
Ishaq Al Harassi Senior Engineer BE Mechanical
Engineering 08 years
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Lonestar Alpha Laboratories Company Profile
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories Company Profile
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories Company Profile
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories Company Profile
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BRANCHES amp CONTACTS
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories Company Profile
LONESTAR ALPHA LABORATORIES BRANCHES amp CONTACTS
Website
wwwlonestaralphacom
General Email infolonestaralphacom
Branches
Muscat (Central Laboratory) PO Box 1197 PC 130 Azaiba ndash Muscat Sultanate of Oman
Tel +968 24501524 24505590
Fax +968 24503814
Email muscatlablonestaralphacom
Muscat (Chemistry Environmental) PO Box 1197 PC 130 Azaiba ndash Muscat Sultanate of Oman
Tel +968 24504206 24504924
Fax +968 24502635
Email chemlablonestaralphacom
Muscat (Micro-biology) PO Box 1197 PC 130 Azaiba ndash Muscat Sultanate of Oman
Tel +968 24504206 24504924
Fax +968 24502635
Email microlablonestaralphacom
Sohar PO Box 84 PC 327 Sohar Industrial Estate Sohar ndash Sultanate of Oman
Tel +968 26751775 26751920 26751976
Fax +968 26751331
Email civilsoharlonestaralphacom
Duqm Tel +968 99278040 92303290
Fax +968 24503814
Email duqmlablonestaralphacom
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories Company Profile
Salalah
Tel +968 2321 3390 +968 92038358
Fax +968 2321 3391
Email salalahlablonestaralphacom
Key Personals
Administration
Dawood Al-Harrasi
Chief Executive Officer
+968 91111411 dawoodalharrasilonestaralphacom
Saif Al-Harthi
Business Development Manager
+968 90122471 saifalharthylonestaralphacom
Santosh Elapanda
QHSE Manager
+968 99881224 santoshelapandalonestaralphacom
Moncy Thomas
Finance HR amp Admin Manager
+968 99221293 moncythomaslonestaralphacom
Operations
Anil Vashishta
Operations Manager Metallurgical Head
+968 99866907 anilvashishtalonestaralphacom
Civil Engineering Material Lab Hukam Chand
Civil Engineering Country Manager - Civil
+968 99445354 hukamchandlonestaralphacom
Naresh Paladugu
Civil Engineering Technical Manager - Civil
+968 99063458 nareshpaladugulonestaralphacom
Rakesh
Civil Engineering Lab Manager - Sohar Lab
+968 92869691 civilsoharlonestaralphacom
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FrancisMD
Civil Engineering Lab Manager ndash Salalah Lab
+968 92038358 Salalahlablonestaralphacom
Tomiyo
Civil Engineering Senior Lab Technician - Duqm Lab
+968 99278040 duqmlablonestaralphacom
Geotechnical Engineering Lab
J Pavan Kumar
Geotechnical Engineering Sr Geotechnical engineer
+968 99887852 ameerudeenlonestaralphacom
Chemical Microbiology amp Environmental Lab
P Tejali
Chemical Microbiology amp Environmental Engineering Lab Manager
+968 99887834 tejaliparsekarlonestaralphacom
Asad
Chemical amp Environmental Engineering Assistant Manager Chemistry
+968 99884612 asadnaqvilonestaralphacom
Vinu Mohan
Food amp Microbiology Testing
+968 99248181 vinumohanlonestaralphacom
Metallurgy Lab
Email metlablonestaralphacom
Anil Vashishta
Metallurgy Lab Manager Metallurgy
+968 99866907 anilvashishtalonestaralphacom
Pratik Raval
Metallurgy Lab Test House Supervisor
+968 99880633 pratikravallonestaralphacom
Sasi Kumar
Metallurgy Lab Senior Metallurgist
+968 99843415 sasikumarlonestaralphacom
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LOCATION MAPS
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories Company Profile
1 MUSCAT
2 Muscat ndash Chemistry Lab
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories Company Profile
3 SOHAR
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories Company Profile
4 DUQM
5 SALALAH
Registered with Directorate General for Specification amp measurements
Approved by PDO ISOIEC 170252005 Certified by SGS for ISO 9001
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories Company Profile
Oxygen Volatile Organic Compounds
Ozone Dioxin amp Furion
INDOOR AIR QUALITY ndash IAQ INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE - IH
Asbestos Bulk Sample Analysis Total amp Respirable Fibers
Asbestos Fiber Concentration in Air Total amp Respirable Particulates
Bacterial amp Microbial Identification Total Plate Count
FungalMould Identification Toxic Vapors
Metals VOC amp SVOC
Noise Monitoring Dosimetry TWA Yeast amp Mould Identification
MICROBIOLOGICAL ANALYSIS OF WATER
Test Method ndash BS ENISOAPHAAWWACMMEF CCFRA
GUIDELINES ndash Omani standardGSOWHODubai Municipality
WATER WASTE WATERINDUSTRIES WATER SOIL
Heterotrophic plate count
Total Coliforms
Escherichia coli
EnterococciFecal streptococci
Pseudomonas aeroginosa Staphylococcus aureus
Legionella spp Nematodes
Sulphate Reducing Bacteria Yeast amp Mould
Salmonella Microscopic observations and interpretations
Vibrio cholera Standard Plate count at 22 o C
Fecal Coliform Clostridium perfringens
Legionella anisa
Legionella Pneumophila serogroup 1
Legionella Pneumophila serogroup 2-14
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories Company Profile
MICROBIOLOGICAL ANALYSIS OF PERSONAL SWABSSURFACE SWABSEQUIPMENT
SWABS
Total coliforms
Fecal coliforms
Escherichia coli
Aerobic plate count
Staphylococcus aureus
Yeast and Mould
Salmonella spp
COSMETICS ANALYSIS
HairoilsHair creams Hair shampooBody lotion Chemical DepilinatorsTalcum PowderDeoderants
Toilette soapSkin cream etc As per GSOOS SASO USFDAAOAC Standards
COSMETICS ANALYSIS
Appearance Thermal Stability
Color Total Fat
Odor Lead
Homogenous Cadmium
Texture Nickel
Seperation Chromium
Skin Irritation Test Ethanol insoluble matter
Marking Water insoluble matter
Language Total free Alkali
Instructions for Use Chlorides calculated as NaCl
Warning phrases concerning the product (if any) Saponification Value
Chemical and Physical Tests Free Fatty Acid as Oliec Acid
Moisture Extraneous matter
pH Total Non Acqueos content
Sediment and suspended matter Peroxide value
Alchohol content Total Bacterial count
Formaldehyde Yeast and Mould
Essential oils Pseudomonas aeroginosa
Volatile matter Staphylococcus aureus
Non volatile alcohol matter
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories Company Profile
LIST OF CHEMICALENVIRONMENTALMICROBIOLOGICAL EQUIPMENTS
pH Meter Conductivity Meter pH Meters
Dissolved Oxygen Meter Turbidity Meter
Flame Atomic Absorption Spectrometer
FAASGFAAS Hg Analyzer
EDXRF Analyzer ndash Philips MiniPal2
Muffle Air Furnace (1100˚C) Breakdown voltage
ICP- OES Colour apparatus for OIL
GC-MSGC centrifuge
IC Open cup ndashClosed cup Flash point
UV-VIS-NIR Spectrometer HACH TAN delta Resistivity meter
Dissolved gas Analyser ( TOGA) AAS
TAN Titrator Microscope
Copper corrosion Colony Counter
Karl fisher colometric Viscometer
Interfacial tensometer OES
Biological safety Cabinet UV apparatus
Shaker Water bath
Freezer Incubator
Chillier Autoclave
Micro pipetter Vortex
pipetter
Weighing Balance
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories Company Profile
KEY STAFF AT CHEMICALMICROBIOLOGICAL LAB
MAJOR CHEMICALENVIRONMENTAL CLIENTS
Client Client
HMR Consultants Dhofar Power Company
Geo-Resources Omani Euro Foods Industries
Al-Safa Environmental Consultancy Al-Hassan Engineering Company
Five Oceans Dawood Contracting Company
Fugro Middle East Natural Resources Consultants
Gulf Mining ICES
Muscat Chromite Sohar Steel LLC
Total Management Trading Construction Materials Industries
Emirates Trading Co Al-Shidhani Refreshments Enterprises
Oman Chromite Oman Aluminium Processing Industries LLC
Muscat Overseas Radisson Blu
National Arabian Gulf International Desalination amp Water Treatment
ASB Group Dhofar Beverages
Majan Mining Company OMASCO
Haya Oman Liquefied Natural Gas Company
Oman Polyproplene Swan Foods LLC
Oman Methanol Bahwan Engineering Co
NAME DESIGNATION EXPERIENCE
P Tejali Lab Manager 17 yrs
Asad Naqvi Chemical Lab Supervisor 17 yrs
OD Sebastian Senior Chemist 32 yrs
Vinu Mohan Senior Microbiologist 7 yrs
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories Company Profile
Sohar Aluminum OMIFCO
Oman Refreshment Occidental Mukhaizna LLC
Shangri-La Barr Al Jissa Special Technical Services
ENATO Consolidated Contractors Company
Blue City Northern Minerals Company
Andam International Sweets of Oman
SUR Desalination (Bahwan Veolia Water) Lalbuksh Voltas Engineering Services
STFA Bahwan Veolia Water LLC
Larsen amp Turbo COWI-Larsen
GALFAR Khimji Permoglaze (Oman) LLC
AATCO United Chrome LLC
Interbeton amp Six Construct Oman Flour Mills Company
Douglas OHI Oman National Engineering amp Investment
VALE -Oman Petrogas
BP Oman Sohar aluminium
Siemens-Oman American Embassy
Tawoos Catering Wacasco Catering
MAF DALKIA Al Futtaim amp Sons
Enhance Khimji Ramdas LLC
Oman Oasis National Mineral water CO LLC
Areej Vegetablesamp Oil Derivatives National Pharmaceuticals
Towell Infrastructure Tulip Inn
The Chedi Grand Hyatt
Al Bustan Palace Muscat Holiday INN
Hotel Ibis Park Inn
Radisson Blu Mother Care
Tabreed Taghleef Indusries
NABIL Biscuits ATTCO
Worely parrsion AECOM
Honda Rotem Abensia
Global Gypsum Board Minvest
Global Engineering SteamTech
Mazoom Pharmacy Muscat Pharmacy
IBN- SINA Pharmacy Golden Jood Trading
Sun rise Global Beya Global Muscat
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories Company Profile
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories Company Profile
MECHANICAL CORROSION AND METALLURGICAL TESTING
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories Company Profile
Lonestar Alpha has the capability to cater to the physical metallurgical testing requirements of a wide range of
materials and products The testing capability and experience are recognized by reputed organizations like
PDO OXY BP OGC etc and third party inspection agencies Tests are generally carried out to international
standards set by ASTM BS ASME API AWS and others Lonestar Alpha offers quality service to
international standards accurate results and quick turnaround at reasonable cost
Lonestar Alpha Mechanical Metallurgical Corrosion Testing Capabilities Include
Tensile compression Test Vickers Hardness RockwellBrinell Hardness
Impact (Ambient temp to -196degC) BendFlatteningNick Break Test Elevated Temperature
tensile testing
Corrosion Test - ASTM
A262G48G28ASTM A 923
ASTM E 562 Ferrite measurement
by ferritscope Flexure
Proof Load Breaking Load Failure Load
Coating Thickness Coating Continuity Coating Adhesion
MacroMicro Examination Fillet Weld Break Nick Break
HIC SSCC test in accordance with
NACE standards Chemistry by OES
Failure Analysis and
Material Investigation
Chemical analysis of metallic materials of
Fe and Ni base alloys In situ Replica Metallography
Metallic sample collection at
site for chemical analysis
Strand wire testing for mechanical
properties Portable hardness testing Manhole Cover testing
Rubber testing Geo-textile testing HDPE testing
Materials frequently tested include
Metals and alloy products such as plates shapes bares pipes and fittings
Welding procedure qualification test coupons
Welding consumable qualification test coupons
Welder qualification test coupons
Welding procedure test coupons
Steel Bars Wires and Fabric for concrete reinforcement
Galvanized Steel products
Fasteners
Metal Castings
Cemented Carbide Products
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories Company Profile
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories offers a wide range of metallurgical services to many diverse industries supported by
an experienced team of metallurgical engineers trained technicians and modern equipment The following
services are offered
o Laboratory Metallography and Microscopy
o Replica and In-situ Metallography
o Corrosion Testing and Evaluation
o Condition Usability and Remaining Life Assessment
o Failure Analysis and Investigation
o Other Services
Laboratory Metallography and Microscopy
Scanning Electron Microscopy
Stereomicroscopy
Energy Dispersive X-ray Analysis
Fractrography
Macrostructural Examination
Microstructural Examination
Microhardness Evaluation
Replica and In-situ Metallography
In-situ Replica Metallography
Replication of Fractures
Replication of Surface Features
Corrosion Testing and Evaluation
Lonestar Alpha is equipped to undertake corrosion testing and evaluation in accordance with NACE and ASTM
standards for qualification of materials used in corrosive environments which include sea water brine blackish
water and sour service The following tests are conducted
Resistance to Pitting and Crevice Corrosion
Susceptibility to Intergranular Corrosion Attack
Resistance to Sulfide Stress Cracking (SSC)
Resistance to Hydrogen Induced Cracking (HIC)
Examination of Scales and Corrosion Products
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories Company Profile
Condition Usability and Remaining Life Assessment
Periodic inspections serve to identify degradation processes at an early stage and thereby provide necessary
information for assessment of condition usability and remaining life Further the initiation of timely repair or
replacement actions substantially reduced or eliminates costly capital and downtime losses
Lonestar has the capability and experience to perform comprehensive inspections necessary for condition
usability and remaining life assessment of a wide range of materials and components used in structures plants and
operating equipment
Power plant and auxiliary boiler tubes headers and connectors
Turbine nozzles vanes combustor lines and casings
Oil and gas processing equipment and components
Equipment and components of marineoffshore structures
Drilling and downhole equipment and components
Engine Components
Failure Analysis and Investigation
Supported by its integrated analytical facilities and the diverse professional capabilities of its staff Lonestar has
for the last several years provided accurate and timely analyses and investigations into failures of components
Reports include comprehensive photographic documentation of observations discussions of findings conclusions
on the mechanism and root cause of failure
Other Services
Lonestar offer assistance in the following areas
Material selection for intended service
Preparation of material testing and inspection procedures
Study of failure mechanisms of complex systems
Troubleshooting
Research and development
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories Company Profile
LIST OF METALLURGY TESTS
LIST OF METALLURGY LAB EQUIPMENTS Instron Universal Tensile Tester Lathe Machine
Satec Charpy Impact testing machine Charpy Broaching Machine
Forcipol Bend Testing machine Gas Cutting Gear
Olympus Metallurgical Microscope Carl Zeiss
microscope upto 1600X
Stereo Microscope
Metlabcorp Micro Polisher Digital Verniers
Automatic Polishing machine Digital Micrometers
Water Chiller Bath Coating thickness Meter
Optorama Shadowgraph Holiday detector
Digital thermometers Band Saw Machine
Vickers hardness tester Hack Saw Machine
Fischer Ferritscope Universal Milling Machine
STEEL REBARS EXOTIC MATERIAL
Tensile Tests Bend Tests
Elevated Temperature Tensiles Rebar Tensile Bend and Rebend
Proof Load test Fracture Test
Macro Preparation amp Examination Coating thickness test Holiday Detection Test
Peel Off Test Vickers Rockwell Hardness Survey
Charpy Impact Test Micro Examination with photograph
Ferrite Count (Point Count method) - count Ferrite Content (Magnetic Method) - spots
A262 Test Practice CE ASTM G48ASTM G28 tests
SSCC Test HIC Test
Chemical Analysis XRD EDXRF Analysis
SEMEDS Analysis Detailed Failure Investigation Material investigation
CTOD In-situ Replica Metallography
Strand Wire Tensile Test Manhole Cover Compression Test
Ring Stiffness Test GRE Rubber Plastic Geo-textile Tensile testing
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories Company Profile
KEY STAFF AT METALLURGY LAB
Anil Vashishta Pratik Raval Sasikumar Isehaq Chezian
NAME DESIGNATION QUALIFICATION EXPERIENCE
Anil Vashishta Operations Manager
Metallurgical Head
BE Metallurgical
Engineering 24 years
Pratik Raval Test House Supervisor BE Mechanical
Engineering 10 years
KSasikumar Senior Metallurgist BE Metallurgical
Engineering 14 years
GChezhian Metallurgist BE Metallurgical
Engineering 06 years
Ishaq Al Harassi Senior Engineer BE Mechanical
Engineering 08 years
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories Company Profile
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories Company Profile
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories Company Profile
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories Company Profile
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories Company Profile
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories Company Profile
BRANCHES amp CONTACTS
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories Company Profile
LONESTAR ALPHA LABORATORIES BRANCHES amp CONTACTS
Website
wwwlonestaralphacom
General Email infolonestaralphacom
Branches
Muscat (Central Laboratory) PO Box 1197 PC 130 Azaiba ndash Muscat Sultanate of Oman
Tel +968 24501524 24505590
Fax +968 24503814
Email muscatlablonestaralphacom
Muscat (Chemistry Environmental) PO Box 1197 PC 130 Azaiba ndash Muscat Sultanate of Oman
Tel +968 24504206 24504924
Fax +968 24502635
Email chemlablonestaralphacom
Muscat (Micro-biology) PO Box 1197 PC 130 Azaiba ndash Muscat Sultanate of Oman
Tel +968 24504206 24504924
Fax +968 24502635
Email microlablonestaralphacom
Sohar PO Box 84 PC 327 Sohar Industrial Estate Sohar ndash Sultanate of Oman
Tel +968 26751775 26751920 26751976
Fax +968 26751331
Email civilsoharlonestaralphacom
Duqm Tel +968 99278040 92303290
Fax +968 24503814
Email duqmlablonestaralphacom
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories Company Profile
Salalah
Tel +968 2321 3390 +968 92038358
Fax +968 2321 3391
Email salalahlablonestaralphacom
Key Personals
Administration
Dawood Al-Harrasi
Chief Executive Officer
+968 91111411 dawoodalharrasilonestaralphacom
Saif Al-Harthi
Business Development Manager
+968 90122471 saifalharthylonestaralphacom
Santosh Elapanda
QHSE Manager
+968 99881224 santoshelapandalonestaralphacom
Moncy Thomas
Finance HR amp Admin Manager
+968 99221293 moncythomaslonestaralphacom
Operations
Anil Vashishta
Operations Manager Metallurgical Head
+968 99866907 anilvashishtalonestaralphacom
Civil Engineering Material Lab Hukam Chand
Civil Engineering Country Manager - Civil
+968 99445354 hukamchandlonestaralphacom
Naresh Paladugu
Civil Engineering Technical Manager - Civil
+968 99063458 nareshpaladugulonestaralphacom
Rakesh
Civil Engineering Lab Manager - Sohar Lab
+968 92869691 civilsoharlonestaralphacom
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories Company Profile
FrancisMD
Civil Engineering Lab Manager ndash Salalah Lab
+968 92038358 Salalahlablonestaralphacom
Tomiyo
Civil Engineering Senior Lab Technician - Duqm Lab
+968 99278040 duqmlablonestaralphacom
Geotechnical Engineering Lab
J Pavan Kumar
Geotechnical Engineering Sr Geotechnical engineer
+968 99887852 ameerudeenlonestaralphacom
Chemical Microbiology amp Environmental Lab
P Tejali
Chemical Microbiology amp Environmental Engineering Lab Manager
+968 99887834 tejaliparsekarlonestaralphacom
Asad
Chemical amp Environmental Engineering Assistant Manager Chemistry
+968 99884612 asadnaqvilonestaralphacom
Vinu Mohan
Food amp Microbiology Testing
+968 99248181 vinumohanlonestaralphacom
Metallurgy Lab
Email metlablonestaralphacom
Anil Vashishta
Metallurgy Lab Manager Metallurgy
+968 99866907 anilvashishtalonestaralphacom
Pratik Raval
Metallurgy Lab Test House Supervisor
+968 99880633 pratikravallonestaralphacom
Sasi Kumar
Metallurgy Lab Senior Metallurgist
+968 99843415 sasikumarlonestaralphacom
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories Company Profile
LOCATION MAPS
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories Company Profile
1 MUSCAT
2 Muscat ndash Chemistry Lab
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories Company Profile
3 SOHAR
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories Company Profile
4 DUQM
5 SALALAH
Registered with Directorate General for Specification amp measurements
Approved by PDO ISOIEC 170252005 Certified by SGS for ISO 9001
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories Company Profile
MICROBIOLOGICAL ANALYSIS OF PERSONAL SWABSSURFACE SWABSEQUIPMENT
SWABS
Total coliforms
Fecal coliforms
Escherichia coli
Aerobic plate count
Staphylococcus aureus
Yeast and Mould
Salmonella spp
COSMETICS ANALYSIS
HairoilsHair creams Hair shampooBody lotion Chemical DepilinatorsTalcum PowderDeoderants
Toilette soapSkin cream etc As per GSOOS SASO USFDAAOAC Standards
COSMETICS ANALYSIS
Appearance Thermal Stability
Color Total Fat
Odor Lead
Homogenous Cadmium
Texture Nickel
Seperation Chromium
Skin Irritation Test Ethanol insoluble matter
Marking Water insoluble matter
Language Total free Alkali
Instructions for Use Chlorides calculated as NaCl
Warning phrases concerning the product (if any) Saponification Value
Chemical and Physical Tests Free Fatty Acid as Oliec Acid
Moisture Extraneous matter
pH Total Non Acqueos content
Sediment and suspended matter Peroxide value
Alchohol content Total Bacterial count
Formaldehyde Yeast and Mould
Essential oils Pseudomonas aeroginosa
Volatile matter Staphylococcus aureus
Non volatile alcohol matter
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories Company Profile
LIST OF CHEMICALENVIRONMENTALMICROBIOLOGICAL EQUIPMENTS
pH Meter Conductivity Meter pH Meters
Dissolved Oxygen Meter Turbidity Meter
Flame Atomic Absorption Spectrometer
FAASGFAAS Hg Analyzer
EDXRF Analyzer ndash Philips MiniPal2
Muffle Air Furnace (1100˚C) Breakdown voltage
ICP- OES Colour apparatus for OIL
GC-MSGC centrifuge
IC Open cup ndashClosed cup Flash point
UV-VIS-NIR Spectrometer HACH TAN delta Resistivity meter
Dissolved gas Analyser ( TOGA) AAS
TAN Titrator Microscope
Copper corrosion Colony Counter
Karl fisher colometric Viscometer
Interfacial tensometer OES
Biological safety Cabinet UV apparatus
Shaker Water bath
Freezer Incubator
Chillier Autoclave
Micro pipetter Vortex
pipetter
Weighing Balance
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories Company Profile
KEY STAFF AT CHEMICALMICROBIOLOGICAL LAB
MAJOR CHEMICALENVIRONMENTAL CLIENTS
Client Client
HMR Consultants Dhofar Power Company
Geo-Resources Omani Euro Foods Industries
Al-Safa Environmental Consultancy Al-Hassan Engineering Company
Five Oceans Dawood Contracting Company
Fugro Middle East Natural Resources Consultants
Gulf Mining ICES
Muscat Chromite Sohar Steel LLC
Total Management Trading Construction Materials Industries
Emirates Trading Co Al-Shidhani Refreshments Enterprises
Oman Chromite Oman Aluminium Processing Industries LLC
Muscat Overseas Radisson Blu
National Arabian Gulf International Desalination amp Water Treatment
ASB Group Dhofar Beverages
Majan Mining Company OMASCO
Haya Oman Liquefied Natural Gas Company
Oman Polyproplene Swan Foods LLC
Oman Methanol Bahwan Engineering Co
NAME DESIGNATION EXPERIENCE
P Tejali Lab Manager 17 yrs
Asad Naqvi Chemical Lab Supervisor 17 yrs
OD Sebastian Senior Chemist 32 yrs
Vinu Mohan Senior Microbiologist 7 yrs
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories Company Profile
Sohar Aluminum OMIFCO
Oman Refreshment Occidental Mukhaizna LLC
Shangri-La Barr Al Jissa Special Technical Services
ENATO Consolidated Contractors Company
Blue City Northern Minerals Company
Andam International Sweets of Oman
SUR Desalination (Bahwan Veolia Water) Lalbuksh Voltas Engineering Services
STFA Bahwan Veolia Water LLC
Larsen amp Turbo COWI-Larsen
GALFAR Khimji Permoglaze (Oman) LLC
AATCO United Chrome LLC
Interbeton amp Six Construct Oman Flour Mills Company
Douglas OHI Oman National Engineering amp Investment
VALE -Oman Petrogas
BP Oman Sohar aluminium
Siemens-Oman American Embassy
Tawoos Catering Wacasco Catering
MAF DALKIA Al Futtaim amp Sons
Enhance Khimji Ramdas LLC
Oman Oasis National Mineral water CO LLC
Areej Vegetablesamp Oil Derivatives National Pharmaceuticals
Towell Infrastructure Tulip Inn
The Chedi Grand Hyatt
Al Bustan Palace Muscat Holiday INN
Hotel Ibis Park Inn
Radisson Blu Mother Care
Tabreed Taghleef Indusries
NABIL Biscuits ATTCO
Worely parrsion AECOM
Honda Rotem Abensia
Global Gypsum Board Minvest
Global Engineering SteamTech
Mazoom Pharmacy Muscat Pharmacy
IBN- SINA Pharmacy Golden Jood Trading
Sun rise Global Beya Global Muscat
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories Company Profile
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories Company Profile
MECHANICAL CORROSION AND METALLURGICAL TESTING
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories Company Profile
Lonestar Alpha has the capability to cater to the physical metallurgical testing requirements of a wide range of
materials and products The testing capability and experience are recognized by reputed organizations like
PDO OXY BP OGC etc and third party inspection agencies Tests are generally carried out to international
standards set by ASTM BS ASME API AWS and others Lonestar Alpha offers quality service to
international standards accurate results and quick turnaround at reasonable cost
Lonestar Alpha Mechanical Metallurgical Corrosion Testing Capabilities Include
Tensile compression Test Vickers Hardness RockwellBrinell Hardness
Impact (Ambient temp to -196degC) BendFlatteningNick Break Test Elevated Temperature
tensile testing
Corrosion Test - ASTM
A262G48G28ASTM A 923
ASTM E 562 Ferrite measurement
by ferritscope Flexure
Proof Load Breaking Load Failure Load
Coating Thickness Coating Continuity Coating Adhesion
MacroMicro Examination Fillet Weld Break Nick Break
HIC SSCC test in accordance with
NACE standards Chemistry by OES
Failure Analysis and
Material Investigation
Chemical analysis of metallic materials of
Fe and Ni base alloys In situ Replica Metallography
Metallic sample collection at
site for chemical analysis
Strand wire testing for mechanical
properties Portable hardness testing Manhole Cover testing
Rubber testing Geo-textile testing HDPE testing
Materials frequently tested include
Metals and alloy products such as plates shapes bares pipes and fittings
Welding procedure qualification test coupons
Welding consumable qualification test coupons
Welder qualification test coupons
Welding procedure test coupons
Steel Bars Wires and Fabric for concrete reinforcement
Galvanized Steel products
Fasteners
Metal Castings
Cemented Carbide Products
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories Company Profile
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories offers a wide range of metallurgical services to many diverse industries supported by
an experienced team of metallurgical engineers trained technicians and modern equipment The following
services are offered
o Laboratory Metallography and Microscopy
o Replica and In-situ Metallography
o Corrosion Testing and Evaluation
o Condition Usability and Remaining Life Assessment
o Failure Analysis and Investigation
o Other Services
Laboratory Metallography and Microscopy
Scanning Electron Microscopy
Stereomicroscopy
Energy Dispersive X-ray Analysis
Fractrography
Macrostructural Examination
Microstructural Examination
Microhardness Evaluation
Replica and In-situ Metallography
In-situ Replica Metallography
Replication of Fractures
Replication of Surface Features
Corrosion Testing and Evaluation
Lonestar Alpha is equipped to undertake corrosion testing and evaluation in accordance with NACE and ASTM
standards for qualification of materials used in corrosive environments which include sea water brine blackish
water and sour service The following tests are conducted
Resistance to Pitting and Crevice Corrosion
Susceptibility to Intergranular Corrosion Attack
Resistance to Sulfide Stress Cracking (SSC)
Resistance to Hydrogen Induced Cracking (HIC)
Examination of Scales and Corrosion Products
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories Company Profile
Condition Usability and Remaining Life Assessment
Periodic inspections serve to identify degradation processes at an early stage and thereby provide necessary
information for assessment of condition usability and remaining life Further the initiation of timely repair or
replacement actions substantially reduced or eliminates costly capital and downtime losses
Lonestar has the capability and experience to perform comprehensive inspections necessary for condition
usability and remaining life assessment of a wide range of materials and components used in structures plants and
operating equipment
Power plant and auxiliary boiler tubes headers and connectors
Turbine nozzles vanes combustor lines and casings
Oil and gas processing equipment and components
Equipment and components of marineoffshore structures
Drilling and downhole equipment and components
Engine Components
Failure Analysis and Investigation
Supported by its integrated analytical facilities and the diverse professional capabilities of its staff Lonestar has
for the last several years provided accurate and timely analyses and investigations into failures of components
Reports include comprehensive photographic documentation of observations discussions of findings conclusions
on the mechanism and root cause of failure
Other Services
Lonestar offer assistance in the following areas
Material selection for intended service
Preparation of material testing and inspection procedures
Study of failure mechanisms of complex systems
Troubleshooting
Research and development
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories Company Profile
LIST OF METALLURGY TESTS
LIST OF METALLURGY LAB EQUIPMENTS Instron Universal Tensile Tester Lathe Machine
Satec Charpy Impact testing machine Charpy Broaching Machine
Forcipol Bend Testing machine Gas Cutting Gear
Olympus Metallurgical Microscope Carl Zeiss
microscope upto 1600X
Stereo Microscope
Metlabcorp Micro Polisher Digital Verniers
Automatic Polishing machine Digital Micrometers
Water Chiller Bath Coating thickness Meter
Optorama Shadowgraph Holiday detector
Digital thermometers Band Saw Machine
Vickers hardness tester Hack Saw Machine
Fischer Ferritscope Universal Milling Machine
STEEL REBARS EXOTIC MATERIAL
Tensile Tests Bend Tests
Elevated Temperature Tensiles Rebar Tensile Bend and Rebend
Proof Load test Fracture Test
Macro Preparation amp Examination Coating thickness test Holiday Detection Test
Peel Off Test Vickers Rockwell Hardness Survey
Charpy Impact Test Micro Examination with photograph
Ferrite Count (Point Count method) - count Ferrite Content (Magnetic Method) - spots
A262 Test Practice CE ASTM G48ASTM G28 tests
SSCC Test HIC Test
Chemical Analysis XRD EDXRF Analysis
SEMEDS Analysis Detailed Failure Investigation Material investigation
CTOD In-situ Replica Metallography
Strand Wire Tensile Test Manhole Cover Compression Test
Ring Stiffness Test GRE Rubber Plastic Geo-textile Tensile testing
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories Company Profile
KEY STAFF AT METALLURGY LAB
Anil Vashishta Pratik Raval Sasikumar Isehaq Chezian
NAME DESIGNATION QUALIFICATION EXPERIENCE
Anil Vashishta Operations Manager
Metallurgical Head
BE Metallurgical
Engineering 24 years
Pratik Raval Test House Supervisor BE Mechanical
Engineering 10 years
KSasikumar Senior Metallurgist BE Metallurgical
Engineering 14 years
GChezhian Metallurgist BE Metallurgical
Engineering 06 years
Ishaq Al Harassi Senior Engineer BE Mechanical
Engineering 08 years
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories Company Profile
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories Company Profile
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories Company Profile
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories Company Profile
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories Company Profile
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories Company Profile
BRANCHES amp CONTACTS
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories Company Profile
LONESTAR ALPHA LABORATORIES BRANCHES amp CONTACTS
Website
wwwlonestaralphacom
General Email infolonestaralphacom
Branches
Muscat (Central Laboratory) PO Box 1197 PC 130 Azaiba ndash Muscat Sultanate of Oman
Tel +968 24501524 24505590
Fax +968 24503814
Email muscatlablonestaralphacom
Muscat (Chemistry Environmental) PO Box 1197 PC 130 Azaiba ndash Muscat Sultanate of Oman
Tel +968 24504206 24504924
Fax +968 24502635
Email chemlablonestaralphacom
Muscat (Micro-biology) PO Box 1197 PC 130 Azaiba ndash Muscat Sultanate of Oman
Tel +968 24504206 24504924
Fax +968 24502635
Email microlablonestaralphacom
Sohar PO Box 84 PC 327 Sohar Industrial Estate Sohar ndash Sultanate of Oman
Tel +968 26751775 26751920 26751976
Fax +968 26751331
Email civilsoharlonestaralphacom
Duqm Tel +968 99278040 92303290
Fax +968 24503814
Email duqmlablonestaralphacom
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories Company Profile
Salalah
Tel +968 2321 3390 +968 92038358
Fax +968 2321 3391
Email salalahlablonestaralphacom
Key Personals
Administration
Dawood Al-Harrasi
Chief Executive Officer
+968 91111411 dawoodalharrasilonestaralphacom
Saif Al-Harthi
Business Development Manager
+968 90122471 saifalharthylonestaralphacom
Santosh Elapanda
QHSE Manager
+968 99881224 santoshelapandalonestaralphacom
Moncy Thomas
Finance HR amp Admin Manager
+968 99221293 moncythomaslonestaralphacom
Operations
Anil Vashishta
Operations Manager Metallurgical Head
+968 99866907 anilvashishtalonestaralphacom
Civil Engineering Material Lab Hukam Chand
Civil Engineering Country Manager - Civil
+968 99445354 hukamchandlonestaralphacom
Naresh Paladugu
Civil Engineering Technical Manager - Civil
+968 99063458 nareshpaladugulonestaralphacom
Rakesh
Civil Engineering Lab Manager - Sohar Lab
+968 92869691 civilsoharlonestaralphacom
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories Company Profile
FrancisMD
Civil Engineering Lab Manager ndash Salalah Lab
+968 92038358 Salalahlablonestaralphacom
Tomiyo
Civil Engineering Senior Lab Technician - Duqm Lab
+968 99278040 duqmlablonestaralphacom
Geotechnical Engineering Lab
J Pavan Kumar
Geotechnical Engineering Sr Geotechnical engineer
+968 99887852 ameerudeenlonestaralphacom
Chemical Microbiology amp Environmental Lab
P Tejali
Chemical Microbiology amp Environmental Engineering Lab Manager
+968 99887834 tejaliparsekarlonestaralphacom
Asad
Chemical amp Environmental Engineering Assistant Manager Chemistry
+968 99884612 asadnaqvilonestaralphacom
Vinu Mohan
Food amp Microbiology Testing
+968 99248181 vinumohanlonestaralphacom
Metallurgy Lab
Email metlablonestaralphacom
Anil Vashishta
Metallurgy Lab Manager Metallurgy
+968 99866907 anilvashishtalonestaralphacom
Pratik Raval
Metallurgy Lab Test House Supervisor
+968 99880633 pratikravallonestaralphacom
Sasi Kumar
Metallurgy Lab Senior Metallurgist
+968 99843415 sasikumarlonestaralphacom
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories Company Profile
LOCATION MAPS
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories Company Profile
1 MUSCAT
2 Muscat ndash Chemistry Lab
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories Company Profile
3 SOHAR
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories Company Profile
4 DUQM
5 SALALAH
Registered with Directorate General for Specification amp measurements
Approved by PDO ISOIEC 170252005 Certified by SGS for ISO 9001
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories Company Profile
LIST OF CHEMICALENVIRONMENTALMICROBIOLOGICAL EQUIPMENTS
pH Meter Conductivity Meter pH Meters
Dissolved Oxygen Meter Turbidity Meter
Flame Atomic Absorption Spectrometer
FAASGFAAS Hg Analyzer
EDXRF Analyzer ndash Philips MiniPal2
Muffle Air Furnace (1100˚C) Breakdown voltage
ICP- OES Colour apparatus for OIL
GC-MSGC centrifuge
IC Open cup ndashClosed cup Flash point
UV-VIS-NIR Spectrometer HACH TAN delta Resistivity meter
Dissolved gas Analyser ( TOGA) AAS
TAN Titrator Microscope
Copper corrosion Colony Counter
Karl fisher colometric Viscometer
Interfacial tensometer OES
Biological safety Cabinet UV apparatus
Shaker Water bath
Freezer Incubator
Chillier Autoclave
Micro pipetter Vortex
pipetter
Weighing Balance
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories Company Profile
KEY STAFF AT CHEMICALMICROBIOLOGICAL LAB
MAJOR CHEMICALENVIRONMENTAL CLIENTS
Client Client
HMR Consultants Dhofar Power Company
Geo-Resources Omani Euro Foods Industries
Al-Safa Environmental Consultancy Al-Hassan Engineering Company
Five Oceans Dawood Contracting Company
Fugro Middle East Natural Resources Consultants
Gulf Mining ICES
Muscat Chromite Sohar Steel LLC
Total Management Trading Construction Materials Industries
Emirates Trading Co Al-Shidhani Refreshments Enterprises
Oman Chromite Oman Aluminium Processing Industries LLC
Muscat Overseas Radisson Blu
National Arabian Gulf International Desalination amp Water Treatment
ASB Group Dhofar Beverages
Majan Mining Company OMASCO
Haya Oman Liquefied Natural Gas Company
Oman Polyproplene Swan Foods LLC
Oman Methanol Bahwan Engineering Co
NAME DESIGNATION EXPERIENCE
P Tejali Lab Manager 17 yrs
Asad Naqvi Chemical Lab Supervisor 17 yrs
OD Sebastian Senior Chemist 32 yrs
Vinu Mohan Senior Microbiologist 7 yrs
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories Company Profile
Sohar Aluminum OMIFCO
Oman Refreshment Occidental Mukhaizna LLC
Shangri-La Barr Al Jissa Special Technical Services
ENATO Consolidated Contractors Company
Blue City Northern Minerals Company
Andam International Sweets of Oman
SUR Desalination (Bahwan Veolia Water) Lalbuksh Voltas Engineering Services
STFA Bahwan Veolia Water LLC
Larsen amp Turbo COWI-Larsen
GALFAR Khimji Permoglaze (Oman) LLC
AATCO United Chrome LLC
Interbeton amp Six Construct Oman Flour Mills Company
Douglas OHI Oman National Engineering amp Investment
VALE -Oman Petrogas
BP Oman Sohar aluminium
Siemens-Oman American Embassy
Tawoos Catering Wacasco Catering
MAF DALKIA Al Futtaim amp Sons
Enhance Khimji Ramdas LLC
Oman Oasis National Mineral water CO LLC
Areej Vegetablesamp Oil Derivatives National Pharmaceuticals
Towell Infrastructure Tulip Inn
The Chedi Grand Hyatt
Al Bustan Palace Muscat Holiday INN
Hotel Ibis Park Inn
Radisson Blu Mother Care
Tabreed Taghleef Indusries
NABIL Biscuits ATTCO
Worely parrsion AECOM
Honda Rotem Abensia
Global Gypsum Board Minvest
Global Engineering SteamTech
Mazoom Pharmacy Muscat Pharmacy
IBN- SINA Pharmacy Golden Jood Trading
Sun rise Global Beya Global Muscat
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories Company Profile
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories Company Profile
MECHANICAL CORROSION AND METALLURGICAL TESTING
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories Company Profile
Lonestar Alpha has the capability to cater to the physical metallurgical testing requirements of a wide range of
materials and products The testing capability and experience are recognized by reputed organizations like
PDO OXY BP OGC etc and third party inspection agencies Tests are generally carried out to international
standards set by ASTM BS ASME API AWS and others Lonestar Alpha offers quality service to
international standards accurate results and quick turnaround at reasonable cost
Lonestar Alpha Mechanical Metallurgical Corrosion Testing Capabilities Include
Tensile compression Test Vickers Hardness RockwellBrinell Hardness
Impact (Ambient temp to -196degC) BendFlatteningNick Break Test Elevated Temperature
tensile testing
Corrosion Test - ASTM
A262G48G28ASTM A 923
ASTM E 562 Ferrite measurement
by ferritscope Flexure
Proof Load Breaking Load Failure Load
Coating Thickness Coating Continuity Coating Adhesion
MacroMicro Examination Fillet Weld Break Nick Break
HIC SSCC test in accordance with
NACE standards Chemistry by OES
Failure Analysis and
Material Investigation
Chemical analysis of metallic materials of
Fe and Ni base alloys In situ Replica Metallography
Metallic sample collection at
site for chemical analysis
Strand wire testing for mechanical
properties Portable hardness testing Manhole Cover testing
Rubber testing Geo-textile testing HDPE testing
Materials frequently tested include
Metals and alloy products such as plates shapes bares pipes and fittings
Welding procedure qualification test coupons
Welding consumable qualification test coupons
Welder qualification test coupons
Welding procedure test coupons
Steel Bars Wires and Fabric for concrete reinforcement
Galvanized Steel products
Fasteners
Metal Castings
Cemented Carbide Products
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories Company Profile
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories offers a wide range of metallurgical services to many diverse industries supported by
an experienced team of metallurgical engineers trained technicians and modern equipment The following
services are offered
o Laboratory Metallography and Microscopy
o Replica and In-situ Metallography
o Corrosion Testing and Evaluation
o Condition Usability and Remaining Life Assessment
o Failure Analysis and Investigation
o Other Services
Laboratory Metallography and Microscopy
Scanning Electron Microscopy
Stereomicroscopy
Energy Dispersive X-ray Analysis
Fractrography
Macrostructural Examination
Microstructural Examination
Microhardness Evaluation
Replica and In-situ Metallography
In-situ Replica Metallography
Replication of Fractures
Replication of Surface Features
Corrosion Testing and Evaluation
Lonestar Alpha is equipped to undertake corrosion testing and evaluation in accordance with NACE and ASTM
standards for qualification of materials used in corrosive environments which include sea water brine blackish
water and sour service The following tests are conducted
Resistance to Pitting and Crevice Corrosion
Susceptibility to Intergranular Corrosion Attack
Resistance to Sulfide Stress Cracking (SSC)
Resistance to Hydrogen Induced Cracking (HIC)
Examination of Scales and Corrosion Products
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories Company Profile
Condition Usability and Remaining Life Assessment
Periodic inspections serve to identify degradation processes at an early stage and thereby provide necessary
information for assessment of condition usability and remaining life Further the initiation of timely repair or
replacement actions substantially reduced or eliminates costly capital and downtime losses
Lonestar has the capability and experience to perform comprehensive inspections necessary for condition
usability and remaining life assessment of a wide range of materials and components used in structures plants and
operating equipment
Power plant and auxiliary boiler tubes headers and connectors
Turbine nozzles vanes combustor lines and casings
Oil and gas processing equipment and components
Equipment and components of marineoffshore structures
Drilling and downhole equipment and components
Engine Components
Failure Analysis and Investigation
Supported by its integrated analytical facilities and the diverse professional capabilities of its staff Lonestar has
for the last several years provided accurate and timely analyses and investigations into failures of components
Reports include comprehensive photographic documentation of observations discussions of findings conclusions
on the mechanism and root cause of failure
Other Services
Lonestar offer assistance in the following areas
Material selection for intended service
Preparation of material testing and inspection procedures
Study of failure mechanisms of complex systems
Troubleshooting
Research and development
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories Company Profile
LIST OF METALLURGY TESTS
LIST OF METALLURGY LAB EQUIPMENTS Instron Universal Tensile Tester Lathe Machine
Satec Charpy Impact testing machine Charpy Broaching Machine
Forcipol Bend Testing machine Gas Cutting Gear
Olympus Metallurgical Microscope Carl Zeiss
microscope upto 1600X
Stereo Microscope
Metlabcorp Micro Polisher Digital Verniers
Automatic Polishing machine Digital Micrometers
Water Chiller Bath Coating thickness Meter
Optorama Shadowgraph Holiday detector
Digital thermometers Band Saw Machine
Vickers hardness tester Hack Saw Machine
Fischer Ferritscope Universal Milling Machine
STEEL REBARS EXOTIC MATERIAL
Tensile Tests Bend Tests
Elevated Temperature Tensiles Rebar Tensile Bend and Rebend
Proof Load test Fracture Test
Macro Preparation amp Examination Coating thickness test Holiday Detection Test
Peel Off Test Vickers Rockwell Hardness Survey
Charpy Impact Test Micro Examination with photograph
Ferrite Count (Point Count method) - count Ferrite Content (Magnetic Method) - spots
A262 Test Practice CE ASTM G48ASTM G28 tests
SSCC Test HIC Test
Chemical Analysis XRD EDXRF Analysis
SEMEDS Analysis Detailed Failure Investigation Material investigation
CTOD In-situ Replica Metallography
Strand Wire Tensile Test Manhole Cover Compression Test
Ring Stiffness Test GRE Rubber Plastic Geo-textile Tensile testing
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories Company Profile
KEY STAFF AT METALLURGY LAB
Anil Vashishta Pratik Raval Sasikumar Isehaq Chezian
NAME DESIGNATION QUALIFICATION EXPERIENCE
Anil Vashishta Operations Manager
Metallurgical Head
BE Metallurgical
Engineering 24 years
Pratik Raval Test House Supervisor BE Mechanical
Engineering 10 years
KSasikumar Senior Metallurgist BE Metallurgical
Engineering 14 years
GChezhian Metallurgist BE Metallurgical
Engineering 06 years
Ishaq Al Harassi Senior Engineer BE Mechanical
Engineering 08 years
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories Company Profile
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories Company Profile
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories Company Profile
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories Company Profile
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories Company Profile
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories Company Profile
BRANCHES amp CONTACTS
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories Company Profile
LONESTAR ALPHA LABORATORIES BRANCHES amp CONTACTS
Website
wwwlonestaralphacom
General Email infolonestaralphacom
Branches
Muscat (Central Laboratory) PO Box 1197 PC 130 Azaiba ndash Muscat Sultanate of Oman
Tel +968 24501524 24505590
Fax +968 24503814
Email muscatlablonestaralphacom
Muscat (Chemistry Environmental) PO Box 1197 PC 130 Azaiba ndash Muscat Sultanate of Oman
Tel +968 24504206 24504924
Fax +968 24502635
Email chemlablonestaralphacom
Muscat (Micro-biology) PO Box 1197 PC 130 Azaiba ndash Muscat Sultanate of Oman
Tel +968 24504206 24504924
Fax +968 24502635
Email microlablonestaralphacom
Sohar PO Box 84 PC 327 Sohar Industrial Estate Sohar ndash Sultanate of Oman
Tel +968 26751775 26751920 26751976
Fax +968 26751331
Email civilsoharlonestaralphacom
Duqm Tel +968 99278040 92303290
Fax +968 24503814
Email duqmlablonestaralphacom
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories Company Profile
Salalah
Tel +968 2321 3390 +968 92038358
Fax +968 2321 3391
Email salalahlablonestaralphacom
Key Personals
Administration
Dawood Al-Harrasi
Chief Executive Officer
+968 91111411 dawoodalharrasilonestaralphacom
Saif Al-Harthi
Business Development Manager
+968 90122471 saifalharthylonestaralphacom
Santosh Elapanda
QHSE Manager
+968 99881224 santoshelapandalonestaralphacom
Moncy Thomas
Finance HR amp Admin Manager
+968 99221293 moncythomaslonestaralphacom
Operations
Anil Vashishta
Operations Manager Metallurgical Head
+968 99866907 anilvashishtalonestaralphacom
Civil Engineering Material Lab Hukam Chand
Civil Engineering Country Manager - Civil
+968 99445354 hukamchandlonestaralphacom
Naresh Paladugu
Civil Engineering Technical Manager - Civil
+968 99063458 nareshpaladugulonestaralphacom
Rakesh
Civil Engineering Lab Manager - Sohar Lab
+968 92869691 civilsoharlonestaralphacom
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories Company Profile
FrancisMD
Civil Engineering Lab Manager ndash Salalah Lab
+968 92038358 Salalahlablonestaralphacom
Tomiyo
Civil Engineering Senior Lab Technician - Duqm Lab
+968 99278040 duqmlablonestaralphacom
Geotechnical Engineering Lab
J Pavan Kumar
Geotechnical Engineering Sr Geotechnical engineer
+968 99887852 ameerudeenlonestaralphacom
Chemical Microbiology amp Environmental Lab
P Tejali
Chemical Microbiology amp Environmental Engineering Lab Manager
+968 99887834 tejaliparsekarlonestaralphacom
Asad
Chemical amp Environmental Engineering Assistant Manager Chemistry
+968 99884612 asadnaqvilonestaralphacom
Vinu Mohan
Food amp Microbiology Testing
+968 99248181 vinumohanlonestaralphacom
Metallurgy Lab
Email metlablonestaralphacom
Anil Vashishta
Metallurgy Lab Manager Metallurgy
+968 99866907 anilvashishtalonestaralphacom
Pratik Raval
Metallurgy Lab Test House Supervisor
+968 99880633 pratikravallonestaralphacom
Sasi Kumar
Metallurgy Lab Senior Metallurgist
+968 99843415 sasikumarlonestaralphacom
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories Company Profile
LOCATION MAPS
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories Company Profile
1 MUSCAT
2 Muscat ndash Chemistry Lab
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories Company Profile
3 SOHAR
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories Company Profile
4 DUQM
5 SALALAH
Registered with Directorate General for Specification amp measurements
Approved by PDO ISOIEC 170252005 Certified by SGS for ISO 9001
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories Company Profile
KEY STAFF AT CHEMICALMICROBIOLOGICAL LAB
MAJOR CHEMICALENVIRONMENTAL CLIENTS
Client Client
HMR Consultants Dhofar Power Company
Geo-Resources Omani Euro Foods Industries
Al-Safa Environmental Consultancy Al-Hassan Engineering Company
Five Oceans Dawood Contracting Company
Fugro Middle East Natural Resources Consultants
Gulf Mining ICES
Muscat Chromite Sohar Steel LLC
Total Management Trading Construction Materials Industries
Emirates Trading Co Al-Shidhani Refreshments Enterprises
Oman Chromite Oman Aluminium Processing Industries LLC
Muscat Overseas Radisson Blu
National Arabian Gulf International Desalination amp Water Treatment
ASB Group Dhofar Beverages
Majan Mining Company OMASCO
Haya Oman Liquefied Natural Gas Company
Oman Polyproplene Swan Foods LLC
Oman Methanol Bahwan Engineering Co
NAME DESIGNATION EXPERIENCE
P Tejali Lab Manager 17 yrs
Asad Naqvi Chemical Lab Supervisor 17 yrs
OD Sebastian Senior Chemist 32 yrs
Vinu Mohan Senior Microbiologist 7 yrs
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories Company Profile
Sohar Aluminum OMIFCO
Oman Refreshment Occidental Mukhaizna LLC
Shangri-La Barr Al Jissa Special Technical Services
ENATO Consolidated Contractors Company
Blue City Northern Minerals Company
Andam International Sweets of Oman
SUR Desalination (Bahwan Veolia Water) Lalbuksh Voltas Engineering Services
STFA Bahwan Veolia Water LLC
Larsen amp Turbo COWI-Larsen
GALFAR Khimji Permoglaze (Oman) LLC
AATCO United Chrome LLC
Interbeton amp Six Construct Oman Flour Mills Company
Douglas OHI Oman National Engineering amp Investment
VALE -Oman Petrogas
BP Oman Sohar aluminium
Siemens-Oman American Embassy
Tawoos Catering Wacasco Catering
MAF DALKIA Al Futtaim amp Sons
Enhance Khimji Ramdas LLC
Oman Oasis National Mineral water CO LLC
Areej Vegetablesamp Oil Derivatives National Pharmaceuticals
Towell Infrastructure Tulip Inn
The Chedi Grand Hyatt
Al Bustan Palace Muscat Holiday INN
Hotel Ibis Park Inn
Radisson Blu Mother Care
Tabreed Taghleef Indusries
NABIL Biscuits ATTCO
Worely parrsion AECOM
Honda Rotem Abensia
Global Gypsum Board Minvest
Global Engineering SteamTech
Mazoom Pharmacy Muscat Pharmacy
IBN- SINA Pharmacy Golden Jood Trading
Sun rise Global Beya Global Muscat
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories Company Profile
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories Company Profile
MECHANICAL CORROSION AND METALLURGICAL TESTING
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories Company Profile
Lonestar Alpha has the capability to cater to the physical metallurgical testing requirements of a wide range of
materials and products The testing capability and experience are recognized by reputed organizations like
PDO OXY BP OGC etc and third party inspection agencies Tests are generally carried out to international
standards set by ASTM BS ASME API AWS and others Lonestar Alpha offers quality service to
international standards accurate results and quick turnaround at reasonable cost
Lonestar Alpha Mechanical Metallurgical Corrosion Testing Capabilities Include
Tensile compression Test Vickers Hardness RockwellBrinell Hardness
Impact (Ambient temp to -196degC) BendFlatteningNick Break Test Elevated Temperature
tensile testing
Corrosion Test - ASTM
A262G48G28ASTM A 923
ASTM E 562 Ferrite measurement
by ferritscope Flexure
Proof Load Breaking Load Failure Load
Coating Thickness Coating Continuity Coating Adhesion
MacroMicro Examination Fillet Weld Break Nick Break
HIC SSCC test in accordance with
NACE standards Chemistry by OES
Failure Analysis and
Material Investigation
Chemical analysis of metallic materials of
Fe and Ni base alloys In situ Replica Metallography
Metallic sample collection at
site for chemical analysis
Strand wire testing for mechanical
properties Portable hardness testing Manhole Cover testing
Rubber testing Geo-textile testing HDPE testing
Materials frequently tested include
Metals and alloy products such as plates shapes bares pipes and fittings
Welding procedure qualification test coupons
Welding consumable qualification test coupons
Welder qualification test coupons
Welding procedure test coupons
Steel Bars Wires and Fabric for concrete reinforcement
Galvanized Steel products
Fasteners
Metal Castings
Cemented Carbide Products
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories Company Profile
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories offers a wide range of metallurgical services to many diverse industries supported by
an experienced team of metallurgical engineers trained technicians and modern equipment The following
services are offered
o Laboratory Metallography and Microscopy
o Replica and In-situ Metallography
o Corrosion Testing and Evaluation
o Condition Usability and Remaining Life Assessment
o Failure Analysis and Investigation
o Other Services
Laboratory Metallography and Microscopy
Scanning Electron Microscopy
Stereomicroscopy
Energy Dispersive X-ray Analysis
Fractrography
Macrostructural Examination
Microstructural Examination
Microhardness Evaluation
Replica and In-situ Metallography
In-situ Replica Metallography
Replication of Fractures
Replication of Surface Features
Corrosion Testing and Evaluation
Lonestar Alpha is equipped to undertake corrosion testing and evaluation in accordance with NACE and ASTM
standards for qualification of materials used in corrosive environments which include sea water brine blackish
water and sour service The following tests are conducted
Resistance to Pitting and Crevice Corrosion
Susceptibility to Intergranular Corrosion Attack
Resistance to Sulfide Stress Cracking (SSC)
Resistance to Hydrogen Induced Cracking (HIC)
Examination of Scales and Corrosion Products
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories Company Profile
Condition Usability and Remaining Life Assessment
Periodic inspections serve to identify degradation processes at an early stage and thereby provide necessary
information for assessment of condition usability and remaining life Further the initiation of timely repair or
replacement actions substantially reduced or eliminates costly capital and downtime losses
Lonestar has the capability and experience to perform comprehensive inspections necessary for condition
usability and remaining life assessment of a wide range of materials and components used in structures plants and
operating equipment
Power plant and auxiliary boiler tubes headers and connectors
Turbine nozzles vanes combustor lines and casings
Oil and gas processing equipment and components
Equipment and components of marineoffshore structures
Drilling and downhole equipment and components
Engine Components
Failure Analysis and Investigation
Supported by its integrated analytical facilities and the diverse professional capabilities of its staff Lonestar has
for the last several years provided accurate and timely analyses and investigations into failures of components
Reports include comprehensive photographic documentation of observations discussions of findings conclusions
on the mechanism and root cause of failure
Other Services
Lonestar offer assistance in the following areas
Material selection for intended service
Preparation of material testing and inspection procedures
Study of failure mechanisms of complex systems
Troubleshooting
Research and development
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories Company Profile
LIST OF METALLURGY TESTS
LIST OF METALLURGY LAB EQUIPMENTS Instron Universal Tensile Tester Lathe Machine
Satec Charpy Impact testing machine Charpy Broaching Machine
Forcipol Bend Testing machine Gas Cutting Gear
Olympus Metallurgical Microscope Carl Zeiss
microscope upto 1600X
Stereo Microscope
Metlabcorp Micro Polisher Digital Verniers
Automatic Polishing machine Digital Micrometers
Water Chiller Bath Coating thickness Meter
Optorama Shadowgraph Holiday detector
Digital thermometers Band Saw Machine
Vickers hardness tester Hack Saw Machine
Fischer Ferritscope Universal Milling Machine
STEEL REBARS EXOTIC MATERIAL
Tensile Tests Bend Tests
Elevated Temperature Tensiles Rebar Tensile Bend and Rebend
Proof Load test Fracture Test
Macro Preparation amp Examination Coating thickness test Holiday Detection Test
Peel Off Test Vickers Rockwell Hardness Survey
Charpy Impact Test Micro Examination with photograph
Ferrite Count (Point Count method) - count Ferrite Content (Magnetic Method) - spots
A262 Test Practice CE ASTM G48ASTM G28 tests
SSCC Test HIC Test
Chemical Analysis XRD EDXRF Analysis
SEMEDS Analysis Detailed Failure Investigation Material investigation
CTOD In-situ Replica Metallography
Strand Wire Tensile Test Manhole Cover Compression Test
Ring Stiffness Test GRE Rubber Plastic Geo-textile Tensile testing
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories Company Profile
KEY STAFF AT METALLURGY LAB
Anil Vashishta Pratik Raval Sasikumar Isehaq Chezian
NAME DESIGNATION QUALIFICATION EXPERIENCE
Anil Vashishta Operations Manager
Metallurgical Head
BE Metallurgical
Engineering 24 years
Pratik Raval Test House Supervisor BE Mechanical
Engineering 10 years
KSasikumar Senior Metallurgist BE Metallurgical
Engineering 14 years
GChezhian Metallurgist BE Metallurgical
Engineering 06 years
Ishaq Al Harassi Senior Engineer BE Mechanical
Engineering 08 years
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories Company Profile
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories Company Profile
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories Company Profile
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories Company Profile
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories Company Profile
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories Company Profile
BRANCHES amp CONTACTS
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories Company Profile
LONESTAR ALPHA LABORATORIES BRANCHES amp CONTACTS
Website
wwwlonestaralphacom
General Email infolonestaralphacom
Branches
Muscat (Central Laboratory) PO Box 1197 PC 130 Azaiba ndash Muscat Sultanate of Oman
Tel +968 24501524 24505590
Fax +968 24503814
Email muscatlablonestaralphacom
Muscat (Chemistry Environmental) PO Box 1197 PC 130 Azaiba ndash Muscat Sultanate of Oman
Tel +968 24504206 24504924
Fax +968 24502635
Email chemlablonestaralphacom
Muscat (Micro-biology) PO Box 1197 PC 130 Azaiba ndash Muscat Sultanate of Oman
Tel +968 24504206 24504924
Fax +968 24502635
Email microlablonestaralphacom
Sohar PO Box 84 PC 327 Sohar Industrial Estate Sohar ndash Sultanate of Oman
Tel +968 26751775 26751920 26751976
Fax +968 26751331
Email civilsoharlonestaralphacom
Duqm Tel +968 99278040 92303290
Fax +968 24503814
Email duqmlablonestaralphacom
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories Company Profile
Salalah
Tel +968 2321 3390 +968 92038358
Fax +968 2321 3391
Email salalahlablonestaralphacom
Key Personals
Administration
Dawood Al-Harrasi
Chief Executive Officer
+968 91111411 dawoodalharrasilonestaralphacom
Saif Al-Harthi
Business Development Manager
+968 90122471 saifalharthylonestaralphacom
Santosh Elapanda
QHSE Manager
+968 99881224 santoshelapandalonestaralphacom
Moncy Thomas
Finance HR amp Admin Manager
+968 99221293 moncythomaslonestaralphacom
Operations
Anil Vashishta
Operations Manager Metallurgical Head
+968 99866907 anilvashishtalonestaralphacom
Civil Engineering Material Lab Hukam Chand
Civil Engineering Country Manager - Civil
+968 99445354 hukamchandlonestaralphacom
Naresh Paladugu
Civil Engineering Technical Manager - Civil
+968 99063458 nareshpaladugulonestaralphacom
Rakesh
Civil Engineering Lab Manager - Sohar Lab
+968 92869691 civilsoharlonestaralphacom
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories Company Profile
FrancisMD
Civil Engineering Lab Manager ndash Salalah Lab
+968 92038358 Salalahlablonestaralphacom
Tomiyo
Civil Engineering Senior Lab Technician - Duqm Lab
+968 99278040 duqmlablonestaralphacom
Geotechnical Engineering Lab
J Pavan Kumar
Geotechnical Engineering Sr Geotechnical engineer
+968 99887852 ameerudeenlonestaralphacom
Chemical Microbiology amp Environmental Lab
P Tejali
Chemical Microbiology amp Environmental Engineering Lab Manager
+968 99887834 tejaliparsekarlonestaralphacom
Asad
Chemical amp Environmental Engineering Assistant Manager Chemistry
+968 99884612 asadnaqvilonestaralphacom
Vinu Mohan
Food amp Microbiology Testing
+968 99248181 vinumohanlonestaralphacom
Metallurgy Lab
Email metlablonestaralphacom
Anil Vashishta
Metallurgy Lab Manager Metallurgy
+968 99866907 anilvashishtalonestaralphacom
Pratik Raval
Metallurgy Lab Test House Supervisor
+968 99880633 pratikravallonestaralphacom
Sasi Kumar
Metallurgy Lab Senior Metallurgist
+968 99843415 sasikumarlonestaralphacom
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories Company Profile
LOCATION MAPS
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories Company Profile
1 MUSCAT
2 Muscat ndash Chemistry Lab
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories Company Profile
3 SOHAR
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories Company Profile
4 DUQM
5 SALALAH
Registered with Directorate General for Specification amp measurements
Approved by PDO ISOIEC 170252005 Certified by SGS for ISO 9001
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories Company Profile
Sohar Aluminum OMIFCO
Oman Refreshment Occidental Mukhaizna LLC
Shangri-La Barr Al Jissa Special Technical Services
ENATO Consolidated Contractors Company
Blue City Northern Minerals Company
Andam International Sweets of Oman
SUR Desalination (Bahwan Veolia Water) Lalbuksh Voltas Engineering Services
STFA Bahwan Veolia Water LLC
Larsen amp Turbo COWI-Larsen
GALFAR Khimji Permoglaze (Oman) LLC
AATCO United Chrome LLC
Interbeton amp Six Construct Oman Flour Mills Company
Douglas OHI Oman National Engineering amp Investment
VALE -Oman Petrogas
BP Oman Sohar aluminium
Siemens-Oman American Embassy
Tawoos Catering Wacasco Catering
MAF DALKIA Al Futtaim amp Sons
Enhance Khimji Ramdas LLC
Oman Oasis National Mineral water CO LLC
Areej Vegetablesamp Oil Derivatives National Pharmaceuticals
Towell Infrastructure Tulip Inn
The Chedi Grand Hyatt
Al Bustan Palace Muscat Holiday INN
Hotel Ibis Park Inn
Radisson Blu Mother Care
Tabreed Taghleef Indusries
NABIL Biscuits ATTCO
Worely parrsion AECOM
Honda Rotem Abensia
Global Gypsum Board Minvest
Global Engineering SteamTech
Mazoom Pharmacy Muscat Pharmacy
IBN- SINA Pharmacy Golden Jood Trading
Sun rise Global Beya Global Muscat
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories Company Profile
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories Company Profile
MECHANICAL CORROSION AND METALLURGICAL TESTING
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories Company Profile
Lonestar Alpha has the capability to cater to the physical metallurgical testing requirements of a wide range of
materials and products The testing capability and experience are recognized by reputed organizations like
PDO OXY BP OGC etc and third party inspection agencies Tests are generally carried out to international
standards set by ASTM BS ASME API AWS and others Lonestar Alpha offers quality service to
international standards accurate results and quick turnaround at reasonable cost
Lonestar Alpha Mechanical Metallurgical Corrosion Testing Capabilities Include
Tensile compression Test Vickers Hardness RockwellBrinell Hardness
Impact (Ambient temp to -196degC) BendFlatteningNick Break Test Elevated Temperature
tensile testing
Corrosion Test - ASTM
A262G48G28ASTM A 923
ASTM E 562 Ferrite measurement
by ferritscope Flexure
Proof Load Breaking Load Failure Load
Coating Thickness Coating Continuity Coating Adhesion
MacroMicro Examination Fillet Weld Break Nick Break
HIC SSCC test in accordance with
NACE standards Chemistry by OES
Failure Analysis and
Material Investigation
Chemical analysis of metallic materials of
Fe and Ni base alloys In situ Replica Metallography
Metallic sample collection at
site for chemical analysis
Strand wire testing for mechanical
properties Portable hardness testing Manhole Cover testing
Rubber testing Geo-textile testing HDPE testing
Materials frequently tested include
Metals and alloy products such as plates shapes bares pipes and fittings
Welding procedure qualification test coupons
Welding consumable qualification test coupons
Welder qualification test coupons
Welding procedure test coupons
Steel Bars Wires and Fabric for concrete reinforcement
Galvanized Steel products
Fasteners
Metal Castings
Cemented Carbide Products
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories Company Profile
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories offers a wide range of metallurgical services to many diverse industries supported by
an experienced team of metallurgical engineers trained technicians and modern equipment The following
services are offered
o Laboratory Metallography and Microscopy
o Replica and In-situ Metallography
o Corrosion Testing and Evaluation
o Condition Usability and Remaining Life Assessment
o Failure Analysis and Investigation
o Other Services
Laboratory Metallography and Microscopy
Scanning Electron Microscopy
Stereomicroscopy
Energy Dispersive X-ray Analysis
Fractrography
Macrostructural Examination
Microstructural Examination
Microhardness Evaluation
Replica and In-situ Metallography
In-situ Replica Metallography
Replication of Fractures
Replication of Surface Features
Corrosion Testing and Evaluation
Lonestar Alpha is equipped to undertake corrosion testing and evaluation in accordance with NACE and ASTM
standards for qualification of materials used in corrosive environments which include sea water brine blackish
water and sour service The following tests are conducted
Resistance to Pitting and Crevice Corrosion
Susceptibility to Intergranular Corrosion Attack
Resistance to Sulfide Stress Cracking (SSC)
Resistance to Hydrogen Induced Cracking (HIC)
Examination of Scales and Corrosion Products
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories Company Profile
Condition Usability and Remaining Life Assessment
Periodic inspections serve to identify degradation processes at an early stage and thereby provide necessary
information for assessment of condition usability and remaining life Further the initiation of timely repair or
replacement actions substantially reduced or eliminates costly capital and downtime losses
Lonestar has the capability and experience to perform comprehensive inspections necessary for condition
usability and remaining life assessment of a wide range of materials and components used in structures plants and
operating equipment
Power plant and auxiliary boiler tubes headers and connectors
Turbine nozzles vanes combustor lines and casings
Oil and gas processing equipment and components
Equipment and components of marineoffshore structures
Drilling and downhole equipment and components
Engine Components
Failure Analysis and Investigation
Supported by its integrated analytical facilities and the diverse professional capabilities of its staff Lonestar has
for the last several years provided accurate and timely analyses and investigations into failures of components
Reports include comprehensive photographic documentation of observations discussions of findings conclusions
on the mechanism and root cause of failure
Other Services
Lonestar offer assistance in the following areas
Material selection for intended service
Preparation of material testing and inspection procedures
Study of failure mechanisms of complex systems
Troubleshooting
Research and development
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories Company Profile
LIST OF METALLURGY TESTS
LIST OF METALLURGY LAB EQUIPMENTS Instron Universal Tensile Tester Lathe Machine
Satec Charpy Impact testing machine Charpy Broaching Machine
Forcipol Bend Testing machine Gas Cutting Gear
Olympus Metallurgical Microscope Carl Zeiss
microscope upto 1600X
Stereo Microscope
Metlabcorp Micro Polisher Digital Verniers
Automatic Polishing machine Digital Micrometers
Water Chiller Bath Coating thickness Meter
Optorama Shadowgraph Holiday detector
Digital thermometers Band Saw Machine
Vickers hardness tester Hack Saw Machine
Fischer Ferritscope Universal Milling Machine
STEEL REBARS EXOTIC MATERIAL
Tensile Tests Bend Tests
Elevated Temperature Tensiles Rebar Tensile Bend and Rebend
Proof Load test Fracture Test
Macro Preparation amp Examination Coating thickness test Holiday Detection Test
Peel Off Test Vickers Rockwell Hardness Survey
Charpy Impact Test Micro Examination with photograph
Ferrite Count (Point Count method) - count Ferrite Content (Magnetic Method) - spots
A262 Test Practice CE ASTM G48ASTM G28 tests
SSCC Test HIC Test
Chemical Analysis XRD EDXRF Analysis
SEMEDS Analysis Detailed Failure Investigation Material investigation
CTOD In-situ Replica Metallography
Strand Wire Tensile Test Manhole Cover Compression Test
Ring Stiffness Test GRE Rubber Plastic Geo-textile Tensile testing
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories Company Profile
KEY STAFF AT METALLURGY LAB
Anil Vashishta Pratik Raval Sasikumar Isehaq Chezian
NAME DESIGNATION QUALIFICATION EXPERIENCE
Anil Vashishta Operations Manager
Metallurgical Head
BE Metallurgical
Engineering 24 years
Pratik Raval Test House Supervisor BE Mechanical
Engineering 10 years
KSasikumar Senior Metallurgist BE Metallurgical
Engineering 14 years
GChezhian Metallurgist BE Metallurgical
Engineering 06 years
Ishaq Al Harassi Senior Engineer BE Mechanical
Engineering 08 years
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories Company Profile
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories Company Profile
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories Company Profile
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories Company Profile
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories Company Profile
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories Company Profile
BRANCHES amp CONTACTS
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories Company Profile
LONESTAR ALPHA LABORATORIES BRANCHES amp CONTACTS
Website
wwwlonestaralphacom
General Email infolonestaralphacom
Branches
Muscat (Central Laboratory) PO Box 1197 PC 130 Azaiba ndash Muscat Sultanate of Oman
Tel +968 24501524 24505590
Fax +968 24503814
Email muscatlablonestaralphacom
Muscat (Chemistry Environmental) PO Box 1197 PC 130 Azaiba ndash Muscat Sultanate of Oman
Tel +968 24504206 24504924
Fax +968 24502635
Email chemlablonestaralphacom
Muscat (Micro-biology) PO Box 1197 PC 130 Azaiba ndash Muscat Sultanate of Oman
Tel +968 24504206 24504924
Fax +968 24502635
Email microlablonestaralphacom
Sohar PO Box 84 PC 327 Sohar Industrial Estate Sohar ndash Sultanate of Oman
Tel +968 26751775 26751920 26751976
Fax +968 26751331
Email civilsoharlonestaralphacom
Duqm Tel +968 99278040 92303290
Fax +968 24503814
Email duqmlablonestaralphacom
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories Company Profile
Salalah
Tel +968 2321 3390 +968 92038358
Fax +968 2321 3391
Email salalahlablonestaralphacom
Key Personals
Administration
Dawood Al-Harrasi
Chief Executive Officer
+968 91111411 dawoodalharrasilonestaralphacom
Saif Al-Harthi
Business Development Manager
+968 90122471 saifalharthylonestaralphacom
Santosh Elapanda
QHSE Manager
+968 99881224 santoshelapandalonestaralphacom
Moncy Thomas
Finance HR amp Admin Manager
+968 99221293 moncythomaslonestaralphacom
Operations
Anil Vashishta
Operations Manager Metallurgical Head
+968 99866907 anilvashishtalonestaralphacom
Civil Engineering Material Lab Hukam Chand
Civil Engineering Country Manager - Civil
+968 99445354 hukamchandlonestaralphacom
Naresh Paladugu
Civil Engineering Technical Manager - Civil
+968 99063458 nareshpaladugulonestaralphacom
Rakesh
Civil Engineering Lab Manager - Sohar Lab
+968 92869691 civilsoharlonestaralphacom
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories Company Profile
FrancisMD
Civil Engineering Lab Manager ndash Salalah Lab
+968 92038358 Salalahlablonestaralphacom
Tomiyo
Civil Engineering Senior Lab Technician - Duqm Lab
+968 99278040 duqmlablonestaralphacom
Geotechnical Engineering Lab
J Pavan Kumar
Geotechnical Engineering Sr Geotechnical engineer
+968 99887852 ameerudeenlonestaralphacom
Chemical Microbiology amp Environmental Lab
P Tejali
Chemical Microbiology amp Environmental Engineering Lab Manager
+968 99887834 tejaliparsekarlonestaralphacom
Asad
Chemical amp Environmental Engineering Assistant Manager Chemistry
+968 99884612 asadnaqvilonestaralphacom
Vinu Mohan
Food amp Microbiology Testing
+968 99248181 vinumohanlonestaralphacom
Metallurgy Lab
Email metlablonestaralphacom
Anil Vashishta
Metallurgy Lab Manager Metallurgy
+968 99866907 anilvashishtalonestaralphacom
Pratik Raval
Metallurgy Lab Test House Supervisor
+968 99880633 pratikravallonestaralphacom
Sasi Kumar
Metallurgy Lab Senior Metallurgist
+968 99843415 sasikumarlonestaralphacom
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories Company Profile
LOCATION MAPS
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories Company Profile
1 MUSCAT
2 Muscat ndash Chemistry Lab
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories Company Profile
3 SOHAR
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories Company Profile
4 DUQM
5 SALALAH
Registered with Directorate General for Specification amp measurements
Approved by PDO ISOIEC 170252005 Certified by SGS for ISO 9001
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories Company Profile
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories Company Profile
MECHANICAL CORROSION AND METALLURGICAL TESTING
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories Company Profile
Lonestar Alpha has the capability to cater to the physical metallurgical testing requirements of a wide range of
materials and products The testing capability and experience are recognized by reputed organizations like
PDO OXY BP OGC etc and third party inspection agencies Tests are generally carried out to international
standards set by ASTM BS ASME API AWS and others Lonestar Alpha offers quality service to
international standards accurate results and quick turnaround at reasonable cost
Lonestar Alpha Mechanical Metallurgical Corrosion Testing Capabilities Include
Tensile compression Test Vickers Hardness RockwellBrinell Hardness
Impact (Ambient temp to -196degC) BendFlatteningNick Break Test Elevated Temperature
tensile testing
Corrosion Test - ASTM
A262G48G28ASTM A 923
ASTM E 562 Ferrite measurement
by ferritscope Flexure
Proof Load Breaking Load Failure Load
Coating Thickness Coating Continuity Coating Adhesion
MacroMicro Examination Fillet Weld Break Nick Break
HIC SSCC test in accordance with
NACE standards Chemistry by OES
Failure Analysis and
Material Investigation
Chemical analysis of metallic materials of
Fe and Ni base alloys In situ Replica Metallography
Metallic sample collection at
site for chemical analysis
Strand wire testing for mechanical
properties Portable hardness testing Manhole Cover testing
Rubber testing Geo-textile testing HDPE testing
Materials frequently tested include
Metals and alloy products such as plates shapes bares pipes and fittings
Welding procedure qualification test coupons
Welding consumable qualification test coupons
Welder qualification test coupons
Welding procedure test coupons
Steel Bars Wires and Fabric for concrete reinforcement
Galvanized Steel products
Fasteners
Metal Castings
Cemented Carbide Products
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories Company Profile
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories offers a wide range of metallurgical services to many diverse industries supported by
an experienced team of metallurgical engineers trained technicians and modern equipment The following
services are offered
o Laboratory Metallography and Microscopy
o Replica and In-situ Metallography
o Corrosion Testing and Evaluation
o Condition Usability and Remaining Life Assessment
o Failure Analysis and Investigation
o Other Services
Laboratory Metallography and Microscopy
Scanning Electron Microscopy
Stereomicroscopy
Energy Dispersive X-ray Analysis
Fractrography
Macrostructural Examination
Microstructural Examination
Microhardness Evaluation
Replica and In-situ Metallography
In-situ Replica Metallography
Replication of Fractures
Replication of Surface Features
Corrosion Testing and Evaluation
Lonestar Alpha is equipped to undertake corrosion testing and evaluation in accordance with NACE and ASTM
standards for qualification of materials used in corrosive environments which include sea water brine blackish
water and sour service The following tests are conducted
Resistance to Pitting and Crevice Corrosion
Susceptibility to Intergranular Corrosion Attack
Resistance to Sulfide Stress Cracking (SSC)
Resistance to Hydrogen Induced Cracking (HIC)
Examination of Scales and Corrosion Products
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories Company Profile
Condition Usability and Remaining Life Assessment
Periodic inspections serve to identify degradation processes at an early stage and thereby provide necessary
information for assessment of condition usability and remaining life Further the initiation of timely repair or
replacement actions substantially reduced or eliminates costly capital and downtime losses
Lonestar has the capability and experience to perform comprehensive inspections necessary for condition
usability and remaining life assessment of a wide range of materials and components used in structures plants and
operating equipment
Power plant and auxiliary boiler tubes headers and connectors
Turbine nozzles vanes combustor lines and casings
Oil and gas processing equipment and components
Equipment and components of marineoffshore structures
Drilling and downhole equipment and components
Engine Components
Failure Analysis and Investigation
Supported by its integrated analytical facilities and the diverse professional capabilities of its staff Lonestar has
for the last several years provided accurate and timely analyses and investigations into failures of components
Reports include comprehensive photographic documentation of observations discussions of findings conclusions
on the mechanism and root cause of failure
Other Services
Lonestar offer assistance in the following areas
Material selection for intended service
Preparation of material testing and inspection procedures
Study of failure mechanisms of complex systems
Troubleshooting
Research and development
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories Company Profile
LIST OF METALLURGY TESTS
LIST OF METALLURGY LAB EQUIPMENTS Instron Universal Tensile Tester Lathe Machine
Satec Charpy Impact testing machine Charpy Broaching Machine
Forcipol Bend Testing machine Gas Cutting Gear
Olympus Metallurgical Microscope Carl Zeiss
microscope upto 1600X
Stereo Microscope
Metlabcorp Micro Polisher Digital Verniers
Automatic Polishing machine Digital Micrometers
Water Chiller Bath Coating thickness Meter
Optorama Shadowgraph Holiday detector
Digital thermometers Band Saw Machine
Vickers hardness tester Hack Saw Machine
Fischer Ferritscope Universal Milling Machine
STEEL REBARS EXOTIC MATERIAL
Tensile Tests Bend Tests
Elevated Temperature Tensiles Rebar Tensile Bend and Rebend
Proof Load test Fracture Test
Macro Preparation amp Examination Coating thickness test Holiday Detection Test
Peel Off Test Vickers Rockwell Hardness Survey
Charpy Impact Test Micro Examination with photograph
Ferrite Count (Point Count method) - count Ferrite Content (Magnetic Method) - spots
A262 Test Practice CE ASTM G48ASTM G28 tests
SSCC Test HIC Test
Chemical Analysis XRD EDXRF Analysis
SEMEDS Analysis Detailed Failure Investigation Material investigation
CTOD In-situ Replica Metallography
Strand Wire Tensile Test Manhole Cover Compression Test
Ring Stiffness Test GRE Rubber Plastic Geo-textile Tensile testing
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories Company Profile
KEY STAFF AT METALLURGY LAB
Anil Vashishta Pratik Raval Sasikumar Isehaq Chezian
NAME DESIGNATION QUALIFICATION EXPERIENCE
Anil Vashishta Operations Manager
Metallurgical Head
BE Metallurgical
Engineering 24 years
Pratik Raval Test House Supervisor BE Mechanical
Engineering 10 years
KSasikumar Senior Metallurgist BE Metallurgical
Engineering 14 years
GChezhian Metallurgist BE Metallurgical
Engineering 06 years
Ishaq Al Harassi Senior Engineer BE Mechanical
Engineering 08 years
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories Company Profile
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories Company Profile
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories Company Profile
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories Company Profile
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories Company Profile
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories Company Profile
BRANCHES amp CONTACTS
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories Company Profile
LONESTAR ALPHA LABORATORIES BRANCHES amp CONTACTS
Website
wwwlonestaralphacom
General Email infolonestaralphacom
Branches
Muscat (Central Laboratory) PO Box 1197 PC 130 Azaiba ndash Muscat Sultanate of Oman
Tel +968 24501524 24505590
Fax +968 24503814
Email muscatlablonestaralphacom
Muscat (Chemistry Environmental) PO Box 1197 PC 130 Azaiba ndash Muscat Sultanate of Oman
Tel +968 24504206 24504924
Fax +968 24502635
Email chemlablonestaralphacom
Muscat (Micro-biology) PO Box 1197 PC 130 Azaiba ndash Muscat Sultanate of Oman
Tel +968 24504206 24504924
Fax +968 24502635
Email microlablonestaralphacom
Sohar PO Box 84 PC 327 Sohar Industrial Estate Sohar ndash Sultanate of Oman
Tel +968 26751775 26751920 26751976
Fax +968 26751331
Email civilsoharlonestaralphacom
Duqm Tel +968 99278040 92303290
Fax +968 24503814
Email duqmlablonestaralphacom
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories Company Profile
Salalah
Tel +968 2321 3390 +968 92038358
Fax +968 2321 3391
Email salalahlablonestaralphacom
Key Personals
Administration
Dawood Al-Harrasi
Chief Executive Officer
+968 91111411 dawoodalharrasilonestaralphacom
Saif Al-Harthi
Business Development Manager
+968 90122471 saifalharthylonestaralphacom
Santosh Elapanda
QHSE Manager
+968 99881224 santoshelapandalonestaralphacom
Moncy Thomas
Finance HR amp Admin Manager
+968 99221293 moncythomaslonestaralphacom
Operations
Anil Vashishta
Operations Manager Metallurgical Head
+968 99866907 anilvashishtalonestaralphacom
Civil Engineering Material Lab Hukam Chand
Civil Engineering Country Manager - Civil
+968 99445354 hukamchandlonestaralphacom
Naresh Paladugu
Civil Engineering Technical Manager - Civil
+968 99063458 nareshpaladugulonestaralphacom
Rakesh
Civil Engineering Lab Manager - Sohar Lab
+968 92869691 civilsoharlonestaralphacom
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories Company Profile
FrancisMD
Civil Engineering Lab Manager ndash Salalah Lab
+968 92038358 Salalahlablonestaralphacom
Tomiyo
Civil Engineering Senior Lab Technician - Duqm Lab
+968 99278040 duqmlablonestaralphacom
Geotechnical Engineering Lab
J Pavan Kumar
Geotechnical Engineering Sr Geotechnical engineer
+968 99887852 ameerudeenlonestaralphacom
Chemical Microbiology amp Environmental Lab
P Tejali
Chemical Microbiology amp Environmental Engineering Lab Manager
+968 99887834 tejaliparsekarlonestaralphacom
Asad
Chemical amp Environmental Engineering Assistant Manager Chemistry
+968 99884612 asadnaqvilonestaralphacom
Vinu Mohan
Food amp Microbiology Testing
+968 99248181 vinumohanlonestaralphacom
Metallurgy Lab
Email metlablonestaralphacom
Anil Vashishta
Metallurgy Lab Manager Metallurgy
+968 99866907 anilvashishtalonestaralphacom
Pratik Raval
Metallurgy Lab Test House Supervisor
+968 99880633 pratikravallonestaralphacom
Sasi Kumar
Metallurgy Lab Senior Metallurgist
+968 99843415 sasikumarlonestaralphacom
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories Company Profile
LOCATION MAPS
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories Company Profile
1 MUSCAT
2 Muscat ndash Chemistry Lab
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories Company Profile
3 SOHAR
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories Company Profile
4 DUQM
5 SALALAH
Registered with Directorate General for Specification amp measurements
Approved by PDO ISOIEC 170252005 Certified by SGS for ISO 9001
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories Company Profile
MECHANICAL CORROSION AND METALLURGICAL TESTING
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories Company Profile
Lonestar Alpha has the capability to cater to the physical metallurgical testing requirements of a wide range of
materials and products The testing capability and experience are recognized by reputed organizations like
PDO OXY BP OGC etc and third party inspection agencies Tests are generally carried out to international
standards set by ASTM BS ASME API AWS and others Lonestar Alpha offers quality service to
international standards accurate results and quick turnaround at reasonable cost
Lonestar Alpha Mechanical Metallurgical Corrosion Testing Capabilities Include
Tensile compression Test Vickers Hardness RockwellBrinell Hardness
Impact (Ambient temp to -196degC) BendFlatteningNick Break Test Elevated Temperature
tensile testing
Corrosion Test - ASTM
A262G48G28ASTM A 923
ASTM E 562 Ferrite measurement
by ferritscope Flexure
Proof Load Breaking Load Failure Load
Coating Thickness Coating Continuity Coating Adhesion
MacroMicro Examination Fillet Weld Break Nick Break
HIC SSCC test in accordance with
NACE standards Chemistry by OES
Failure Analysis and
Material Investigation
Chemical analysis of metallic materials of
Fe and Ni base alloys In situ Replica Metallography
Metallic sample collection at
site for chemical analysis
Strand wire testing for mechanical
properties Portable hardness testing Manhole Cover testing
Rubber testing Geo-textile testing HDPE testing
Materials frequently tested include
Metals and alloy products such as plates shapes bares pipes and fittings
Welding procedure qualification test coupons
Welding consumable qualification test coupons
Welder qualification test coupons
Welding procedure test coupons
Steel Bars Wires and Fabric for concrete reinforcement
Galvanized Steel products
Fasteners
Metal Castings
Cemented Carbide Products
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories Company Profile
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories offers a wide range of metallurgical services to many diverse industries supported by
an experienced team of metallurgical engineers trained technicians and modern equipment The following
services are offered
o Laboratory Metallography and Microscopy
o Replica and In-situ Metallography
o Corrosion Testing and Evaluation
o Condition Usability and Remaining Life Assessment
o Failure Analysis and Investigation
o Other Services
Laboratory Metallography and Microscopy
Scanning Electron Microscopy
Stereomicroscopy
Energy Dispersive X-ray Analysis
Fractrography
Macrostructural Examination
Microstructural Examination
Microhardness Evaluation
Replica and In-situ Metallography
In-situ Replica Metallography
Replication of Fractures
Replication of Surface Features
Corrosion Testing and Evaluation
Lonestar Alpha is equipped to undertake corrosion testing and evaluation in accordance with NACE and ASTM
standards for qualification of materials used in corrosive environments which include sea water brine blackish
water and sour service The following tests are conducted
Resistance to Pitting and Crevice Corrosion
Susceptibility to Intergranular Corrosion Attack
Resistance to Sulfide Stress Cracking (SSC)
Resistance to Hydrogen Induced Cracking (HIC)
Examination of Scales and Corrosion Products
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories Company Profile
Condition Usability and Remaining Life Assessment
Periodic inspections serve to identify degradation processes at an early stage and thereby provide necessary
information for assessment of condition usability and remaining life Further the initiation of timely repair or
replacement actions substantially reduced or eliminates costly capital and downtime losses
Lonestar has the capability and experience to perform comprehensive inspections necessary for condition
usability and remaining life assessment of a wide range of materials and components used in structures plants and
operating equipment
Power plant and auxiliary boiler tubes headers and connectors
Turbine nozzles vanes combustor lines and casings
Oil and gas processing equipment and components
Equipment and components of marineoffshore structures
Drilling and downhole equipment and components
Engine Components
Failure Analysis and Investigation
Supported by its integrated analytical facilities and the diverse professional capabilities of its staff Lonestar has
for the last several years provided accurate and timely analyses and investigations into failures of components
Reports include comprehensive photographic documentation of observations discussions of findings conclusions
on the mechanism and root cause of failure
Other Services
Lonestar offer assistance in the following areas
Material selection for intended service
Preparation of material testing and inspection procedures
Study of failure mechanisms of complex systems
Troubleshooting
Research and development
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories Company Profile
LIST OF METALLURGY TESTS
LIST OF METALLURGY LAB EQUIPMENTS Instron Universal Tensile Tester Lathe Machine
Satec Charpy Impact testing machine Charpy Broaching Machine
Forcipol Bend Testing machine Gas Cutting Gear
Olympus Metallurgical Microscope Carl Zeiss
microscope upto 1600X
Stereo Microscope
Metlabcorp Micro Polisher Digital Verniers
Automatic Polishing machine Digital Micrometers
Water Chiller Bath Coating thickness Meter
Optorama Shadowgraph Holiday detector
Digital thermometers Band Saw Machine
Vickers hardness tester Hack Saw Machine
Fischer Ferritscope Universal Milling Machine
STEEL REBARS EXOTIC MATERIAL
Tensile Tests Bend Tests
Elevated Temperature Tensiles Rebar Tensile Bend and Rebend
Proof Load test Fracture Test
Macro Preparation amp Examination Coating thickness test Holiday Detection Test
Peel Off Test Vickers Rockwell Hardness Survey
Charpy Impact Test Micro Examination with photograph
Ferrite Count (Point Count method) - count Ferrite Content (Magnetic Method) - spots
A262 Test Practice CE ASTM G48ASTM G28 tests
SSCC Test HIC Test
Chemical Analysis XRD EDXRF Analysis
SEMEDS Analysis Detailed Failure Investigation Material investigation
CTOD In-situ Replica Metallography
Strand Wire Tensile Test Manhole Cover Compression Test
Ring Stiffness Test GRE Rubber Plastic Geo-textile Tensile testing
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories Company Profile
KEY STAFF AT METALLURGY LAB
Anil Vashishta Pratik Raval Sasikumar Isehaq Chezian
NAME DESIGNATION QUALIFICATION EXPERIENCE
Anil Vashishta Operations Manager
Metallurgical Head
BE Metallurgical
Engineering 24 years
Pratik Raval Test House Supervisor BE Mechanical
Engineering 10 years
KSasikumar Senior Metallurgist BE Metallurgical
Engineering 14 years
GChezhian Metallurgist BE Metallurgical
Engineering 06 years
Ishaq Al Harassi Senior Engineer BE Mechanical
Engineering 08 years
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories Company Profile
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories Company Profile
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories Company Profile
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories Company Profile
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories Company Profile
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories Company Profile
BRANCHES amp CONTACTS
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories Company Profile
LONESTAR ALPHA LABORATORIES BRANCHES amp CONTACTS
Website
wwwlonestaralphacom
General Email infolonestaralphacom
Branches
Muscat (Central Laboratory) PO Box 1197 PC 130 Azaiba ndash Muscat Sultanate of Oman
Tel +968 24501524 24505590
Fax +968 24503814
Email muscatlablonestaralphacom
Muscat (Chemistry Environmental) PO Box 1197 PC 130 Azaiba ndash Muscat Sultanate of Oman
Tel +968 24504206 24504924
Fax +968 24502635
Email chemlablonestaralphacom
Muscat (Micro-biology) PO Box 1197 PC 130 Azaiba ndash Muscat Sultanate of Oman
Tel +968 24504206 24504924
Fax +968 24502635
Email microlablonestaralphacom
Sohar PO Box 84 PC 327 Sohar Industrial Estate Sohar ndash Sultanate of Oman
Tel +968 26751775 26751920 26751976
Fax +968 26751331
Email civilsoharlonestaralphacom
Duqm Tel +968 99278040 92303290
Fax +968 24503814
Email duqmlablonestaralphacom
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories Company Profile
Salalah
Tel +968 2321 3390 +968 92038358
Fax +968 2321 3391
Email salalahlablonestaralphacom
Key Personals
Administration
Dawood Al-Harrasi
Chief Executive Officer
+968 91111411 dawoodalharrasilonestaralphacom
Saif Al-Harthi
Business Development Manager
+968 90122471 saifalharthylonestaralphacom
Santosh Elapanda
QHSE Manager
+968 99881224 santoshelapandalonestaralphacom
Moncy Thomas
Finance HR amp Admin Manager
+968 99221293 moncythomaslonestaralphacom
Operations
Anil Vashishta
Operations Manager Metallurgical Head
+968 99866907 anilvashishtalonestaralphacom
Civil Engineering Material Lab Hukam Chand
Civil Engineering Country Manager - Civil
+968 99445354 hukamchandlonestaralphacom
Naresh Paladugu
Civil Engineering Technical Manager - Civil
+968 99063458 nareshpaladugulonestaralphacom
Rakesh
Civil Engineering Lab Manager - Sohar Lab
+968 92869691 civilsoharlonestaralphacom
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories Company Profile
FrancisMD
Civil Engineering Lab Manager ndash Salalah Lab
+968 92038358 Salalahlablonestaralphacom
Tomiyo
Civil Engineering Senior Lab Technician - Duqm Lab
+968 99278040 duqmlablonestaralphacom
Geotechnical Engineering Lab
J Pavan Kumar
Geotechnical Engineering Sr Geotechnical engineer
+968 99887852 ameerudeenlonestaralphacom
Chemical Microbiology amp Environmental Lab
P Tejali
Chemical Microbiology amp Environmental Engineering Lab Manager
+968 99887834 tejaliparsekarlonestaralphacom
Asad
Chemical amp Environmental Engineering Assistant Manager Chemistry
+968 99884612 asadnaqvilonestaralphacom
Vinu Mohan
Food amp Microbiology Testing
+968 99248181 vinumohanlonestaralphacom
Metallurgy Lab
Email metlablonestaralphacom
Anil Vashishta
Metallurgy Lab Manager Metallurgy
+968 99866907 anilvashishtalonestaralphacom
Pratik Raval
Metallurgy Lab Test House Supervisor
+968 99880633 pratikravallonestaralphacom
Sasi Kumar
Metallurgy Lab Senior Metallurgist
+968 99843415 sasikumarlonestaralphacom
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories Company Profile
LOCATION MAPS
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories Company Profile
1 MUSCAT
2 Muscat ndash Chemistry Lab
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories Company Profile
3 SOHAR
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories Company Profile
4 DUQM
5 SALALAH
Registered with Directorate General for Specification amp measurements
Approved by PDO ISOIEC 170252005 Certified by SGS for ISO 9001
MECHANICAL CORROSION AND METALLURGICAL TESTING
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories Company Profile
Lonestar Alpha has the capability to cater to the physical metallurgical testing requirements of a wide range of
materials and products The testing capability and experience are recognized by reputed organizations like
PDO OXY BP OGC etc and third party inspection agencies Tests are generally carried out to international
standards set by ASTM BS ASME API AWS and others Lonestar Alpha offers quality service to
international standards accurate results and quick turnaround at reasonable cost
Lonestar Alpha Mechanical Metallurgical Corrosion Testing Capabilities Include
Tensile compression Test Vickers Hardness RockwellBrinell Hardness
Impact (Ambient temp to -196degC) BendFlatteningNick Break Test Elevated Temperature
tensile testing
Corrosion Test - ASTM
A262G48G28ASTM A 923
ASTM E 562 Ferrite measurement
by ferritscope Flexure
Proof Load Breaking Load Failure Load
Coating Thickness Coating Continuity Coating Adhesion
MacroMicro Examination Fillet Weld Break Nick Break
HIC SSCC test in accordance with
NACE standards Chemistry by OES
Failure Analysis and
Material Investigation
Chemical analysis of metallic materials of
Fe and Ni base alloys In situ Replica Metallography
Metallic sample collection at
site for chemical analysis
Strand wire testing for mechanical
properties Portable hardness testing Manhole Cover testing
Rubber testing Geo-textile testing HDPE testing
Materials frequently tested include
Metals and alloy products such as plates shapes bares pipes and fittings
Welding procedure qualification test coupons
Welding consumable qualification test coupons
Welder qualification test coupons
Welding procedure test coupons
Steel Bars Wires and Fabric for concrete reinforcement
Galvanized Steel products
Fasteners
Metal Castings
Cemented Carbide Products
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories Company Profile
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories offers a wide range of metallurgical services to many diverse industries supported by
an experienced team of metallurgical engineers trained technicians and modern equipment The following
services are offered
o Laboratory Metallography and Microscopy
o Replica and In-situ Metallography
o Corrosion Testing and Evaluation
o Condition Usability and Remaining Life Assessment
o Failure Analysis and Investigation
o Other Services
Laboratory Metallography and Microscopy
Scanning Electron Microscopy
Stereomicroscopy
Energy Dispersive X-ray Analysis
Fractrography
Macrostructural Examination
Microstructural Examination
Microhardness Evaluation
Replica and In-situ Metallography
In-situ Replica Metallography
Replication of Fractures
Replication of Surface Features
Corrosion Testing and Evaluation
Lonestar Alpha is equipped to undertake corrosion testing and evaluation in accordance with NACE and ASTM
standards for qualification of materials used in corrosive environments which include sea water brine blackish
water and sour service The following tests are conducted
Resistance to Pitting and Crevice Corrosion
Susceptibility to Intergranular Corrosion Attack
Resistance to Sulfide Stress Cracking (SSC)
Resistance to Hydrogen Induced Cracking (HIC)
Examination of Scales and Corrosion Products
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories Company Profile
Condition Usability and Remaining Life Assessment
Periodic inspections serve to identify degradation processes at an early stage and thereby provide necessary
information for assessment of condition usability and remaining life Further the initiation of timely repair or
replacement actions substantially reduced or eliminates costly capital and downtime losses
Lonestar has the capability and experience to perform comprehensive inspections necessary for condition
usability and remaining life assessment of a wide range of materials and components used in structures plants and
operating equipment
Power plant and auxiliary boiler tubes headers and connectors
Turbine nozzles vanes combustor lines and casings
Oil and gas processing equipment and components
Equipment and components of marineoffshore structures
Drilling and downhole equipment and components
Engine Components
Failure Analysis and Investigation
Supported by its integrated analytical facilities and the diverse professional capabilities of its staff Lonestar has
for the last several years provided accurate and timely analyses and investigations into failures of components
Reports include comprehensive photographic documentation of observations discussions of findings conclusions
on the mechanism and root cause of failure
Other Services
Lonestar offer assistance in the following areas
Material selection for intended service
Preparation of material testing and inspection procedures
Study of failure mechanisms of complex systems
Troubleshooting
Research and development
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories Company Profile
LIST OF METALLURGY TESTS
LIST OF METALLURGY LAB EQUIPMENTS Instron Universal Tensile Tester Lathe Machine
Satec Charpy Impact testing machine Charpy Broaching Machine
Forcipol Bend Testing machine Gas Cutting Gear
Olympus Metallurgical Microscope Carl Zeiss
microscope upto 1600X
Stereo Microscope
Metlabcorp Micro Polisher Digital Verniers
Automatic Polishing machine Digital Micrometers
Water Chiller Bath Coating thickness Meter
Optorama Shadowgraph Holiday detector
Digital thermometers Band Saw Machine
Vickers hardness tester Hack Saw Machine
Fischer Ferritscope Universal Milling Machine
STEEL REBARS EXOTIC MATERIAL
Tensile Tests Bend Tests
Elevated Temperature Tensiles Rebar Tensile Bend and Rebend
Proof Load test Fracture Test
Macro Preparation amp Examination Coating thickness test Holiday Detection Test
Peel Off Test Vickers Rockwell Hardness Survey
Charpy Impact Test Micro Examination with photograph
Ferrite Count (Point Count method) - count Ferrite Content (Magnetic Method) - spots
A262 Test Practice CE ASTM G48ASTM G28 tests
SSCC Test HIC Test
Chemical Analysis XRD EDXRF Analysis
SEMEDS Analysis Detailed Failure Investigation Material investigation
CTOD In-situ Replica Metallography
Strand Wire Tensile Test Manhole Cover Compression Test
Ring Stiffness Test GRE Rubber Plastic Geo-textile Tensile testing
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories Company Profile
KEY STAFF AT METALLURGY LAB
Anil Vashishta Pratik Raval Sasikumar Isehaq Chezian
NAME DESIGNATION QUALIFICATION EXPERIENCE
Anil Vashishta Operations Manager
Metallurgical Head
BE Metallurgical
Engineering 24 years
Pratik Raval Test House Supervisor BE Mechanical
Engineering 10 years
KSasikumar Senior Metallurgist BE Metallurgical
Engineering 14 years
GChezhian Metallurgist BE Metallurgical
Engineering 06 years
Ishaq Al Harassi Senior Engineer BE Mechanical
Engineering 08 years
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories Company Profile
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories Company Profile
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories Company Profile
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories Company Profile
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories Company Profile
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories Company Profile
BRANCHES amp CONTACTS
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories Company Profile
LONESTAR ALPHA LABORATORIES BRANCHES amp CONTACTS
Website
wwwlonestaralphacom
General Email infolonestaralphacom
Branches
Muscat (Central Laboratory) PO Box 1197 PC 130 Azaiba ndash Muscat Sultanate of Oman
Tel +968 24501524 24505590
Fax +968 24503814
Email muscatlablonestaralphacom
Muscat (Chemistry Environmental) PO Box 1197 PC 130 Azaiba ndash Muscat Sultanate of Oman
Tel +968 24504206 24504924
Fax +968 24502635
Email chemlablonestaralphacom
Muscat (Micro-biology) PO Box 1197 PC 130 Azaiba ndash Muscat Sultanate of Oman
Tel +968 24504206 24504924
Fax +968 24502635
Email microlablonestaralphacom
Sohar PO Box 84 PC 327 Sohar Industrial Estate Sohar ndash Sultanate of Oman
Tel +968 26751775 26751920 26751976
Fax +968 26751331
Email civilsoharlonestaralphacom
Duqm Tel +968 99278040 92303290
Fax +968 24503814
Email duqmlablonestaralphacom
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories Company Profile
Salalah
Tel +968 2321 3390 +968 92038358
Fax +968 2321 3391
Email salalahlablonestaralphacom
Key Personals
Administration
Dawood Al-Harrasi
Chief Executive Officer
+968 91111411 dawoodalharrasilonestaralphacom
Saif Al-Harthi
Business Development Manager
+968 90122471 saifalharthylonestaralphacom
Santosh Elapanda
QHSE Manager
+968 99881224 santoshelapandalonestaralphacom
Moncy Thomas
Finance HR amp Admin Manager
+968 99221293 moncythomaslonestaralphacom
Operations
Anil Vashishta
Operations Manager Metallurgical Head
+968 99866907 anilvashishtalonestaralphacom
Civil Engineering Material Lab Hukam Chand
Civil Engineering Country Manager - Civil
+968 99445354 hukamchandlonestaralphacom
Naresh Paladugu
Civil Engineering Technical Manager - Civil
+968 99063458 nareshpaladugulonestaralphacom
Rakesh
Civil Engineering Lab Manager - Sohar Lab
+968 92869691 civilsoharlonestaralphacom
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories Company Profile
FrancisMD
Civil Engineering Lab Manager ndash Salalah Lab
+968 92038358 Salalahlablonestaralphacom
Tomiyo
Civil Engineering Senior Lab Technician - Duqm Lab
+968 99278040 duqmlablonestaralphacom
Geotechnical Engineering Lab
J Pavan Kumar
Geotechnical Engineering Sr Geotechnical engineer
+968 99887852 ameerudeenlonestaralphacom
Chemical Microbiology amp Environmental Lab
P Tejali
Chemical Microbiology amp Environmental Engineering Lab Manager
+968 99887834 tejaliparsekarlonestaralphacom
Asad
Chemical amp Environmental Engineering Assistant Manager Chemistry
+968 99884612 asadnaqvilonestaralphacom
Vinu Mohan
Food amp Microbiology Testing
+968 99248181 vinumohanlonestaralphacom
Metallurgy Lab
Email metlablonestaralphacom
Anil Vashishta
Metallurgy Lab Manager Metallurgy
+968 99866907 anilvashishtalonestaralphacom
Pratik Raval
Metallurgy Lab Test House Supervisor
+968 99880633 pratikravallonestaralphacom
Sasi Kumar
Metallurgy Lab Senior Metallurgist
+968 99843415 sasikumarlonestaralphacom
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories Company Profile
LOCATION MAPS
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories Company Profile
1 MUSCAT
2 Muscat ndash Chemistry Lab
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories Company Profile
3 SOHAR
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories Company Profile
4 DUQM
5 SALALAH
Registered with Directorate General for Specification amp measurements
Approved by PDO ISOIEC 170252005 Certified by SGS for ISO 9001
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories Company Profile
Lonestar Alpha has the capability to cater to the physical metallurgical testing requirements of a wide range of
materials and products The testing capability and experience are recognized by reputed organizations like
PDO OXY BP OGC etc and third party inspection agencies Tests are generally carried out to international
standards set by ASTM BS ASME API AWS and others Lonestar Alpha offers quality service to
international standards accurate results and quick turnaround at reasonable cost
Lonestar Alpha Mechanical Metallurgical Corrosion Testing Capabilities Include
Tensile compression Test Vickers Hardness RockwellBrinell Hardness
Impact (Ambient temp to -196degC) BendFlatteningNick Break Test Elevated Temperature
tensile testing
Corrosion Test - ASTM
A262G48G28ASTM A 923
ASTM E 562 Ferrite measurement
by ferritscope Flexure
Proof Load Breaking Load Failure Load
Coating Thickness Coating Continuity Coating Adhesion
MacroMicro Examination Fillet Weld Break Nick Break
HIC SSCC test in accordance with
NACE standards Chemistry by OES
Failure Analysis and
Material Investigation
Chemical analysis of metallic materials of
Fe and Ni base alloys In situ Replica Metallography
Metallic sample collection at
site for chemical analysis
Strand wire testing for mechanical
properties Portable hardness testing Manhole Cover testing
Rubber testing Geo-textile testing HDPE testing
Materials frequently tested include
Metals and alloy products such as plates shapes bares pipes and fittings
Welding procedure qualification test coupons
Welding consumable qualification test coupons
Welder qualification test coupons
Welding procedure test coupons
Steel Bars Wires and Fabric for concrete reinforcement
Galvanized Steel products
Fasteners
Metal Castings
Cemented Carbide Products
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories Company Profile
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories offers a wide range of metallurgical services to many diverse industries supported by
an experienced team of metallurgical engineers trained technicians and modern equipment The following
services are offered
o Laboratory Metallography and Microscopy
o Replica and In-situ Metallography
o Corrosion Testing and Evaluation
o Condition Usability and Remaining Life Assessment
o Failure Analysis and Investigation
o Other Services
Laboratory Metallography and Microscopy
Scanning Electron Microscopy
Stereomicroscopy
Energy Dispersive X-ray Analysis
Fractrography
Macrostructural Examination
Microstructural Examination
Microhardness Evaluation
Replica and In-situ Metallography
In-situ Replica Metallography
Replication of Fractures
Replication of Surface Features
Corrosion Testing and Evaluation
Lonestar Alpha is equipped to undertake corrosion testing and evaluation in accordance with NACE and ASTM
standards for qualification of materials used in corrosive environments which include sea water brine blackish
water and sour service The following tests are conducted
Resistance to Pitting and Crevice Corrosion
Susceptibility to Intergranular Corrosion Attack
Resistance to Sulfide Stress Cracking (SSC)
Resistance to Hydrogen Induced Cracking (HIC)
Examination of Scales and Corrosion Products
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories Company Profile
Condition Usability and Remaining Life Assessment
Periodic inspections serve to identify degradation processes at an early stage and thereby provide necessary
information for assessment of condition usability and remaining life Further the initiation of timely repair or
replacement actions substantially reduced or eliminates costly capital and downtime losses
Lonestar has the capability and experience to perform comprehensive inspections necessary for condition
usability and remaining life assessment of a wide range of materials and components used in structures plants and
operating equipment
Power plant and auxiliary boiler tubes headers and connectors
Turbine nozzles vanes combustor lines and casings
Oil and gas processing equipment and components
Equipment and components of marineoffshore structures
Drilling and downhole equipment and components
Engine Components
Failure Analysis and Investigation
Supported by its integrated analytical facilities and the diverse professional capabilities of its staff Lonestar has
for the last several years provided accurate and timely analyses and investigations into failures of components
Reports include comprehensive photographic documentation of observations discussions of findings conclusions
on the mechanism and root cause of failure
Other Services
Lonestar offer assistance in the following areas
Material selection for intended service
Preparation of material testing and inspection procedures
Study of failure mechanisms of complex systems
Troubleshooting
Research and development
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories Company Profile
LIST OF METALLURGY TESTS
LIST OF METALLURGY LAB EQUIPMENTS Instron Universal Tensile Tester Lathe Machine
Satec Charpy Impact testing machine Charpy Broaching Machine
Forcipol Bend Testing machine Gas Cutting Gear
Olympus Metallurgical Microscope Carl Zeiss
microscope upto 1600X
Stereo Microscope
Metlabcorp Micro Polisher Digital Verniers
Automatic Polishing machine Digital Micrometers
Water Chiller Bath Coating thickness Meter
Optorama Shadowgraph Holiday detector
Digital thermometers Band Saw Machine
Vickers hardness tester Hack Saw Machine
Fischer Ferritscope Universal Milling Machine
STEEL REBARS EXOTIC MATERIAL
Tensile Tests Bend Tests
Elevated Temperature Tensiles Rebar Tensile Bend and Rebend
Proof Load test Fracture Test
Macro Preparation amp Examination Coating thickness test Holiday Detection Test
Peel Off Test Vickers Rockwell Hardness Survey
Charpy Impact Test Micro Examination with photograph
Ferrite Count (Point Count method) - count Ferrite Content (Magnetic Method) - spots
A262 Test Practice CE ASTM G48ASTM G28 tests
SSCC Test HIC Test
Chemical Analysis XRD EDXRF Analysis
SEMEDS Analysis Detailed Failure Investigation Material investigation
CTOD In-situ Replica Metallography
Strand Wire Tensile Test Manhole Cover Compression Test
Ring Stiffness Test GRE Rubber Plastic Geo-textile Tensile testing
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories Company Profile
KEY STAFF AT METALLURGY LAB
Anil Vashishta Pratik Raval Sasikumar Isehaq Chezian
NAME DESIGNATION QUALIFICATION EXPERIENCE
Anil Vashishta Operations Manager
Metallurgical Head
BE Metallurgical
Engineering 24 years
Pratik Raval Test House Supervisor BE Mechanical
Engineering 10 years
KSasikumar Senior Metallurgist BE Metallurgical
Engineering 14 years
GChezhian Metallurgist BE Metallurgical
Engineering 06 years
Ishaq Al Harassi Senior Engineer BE Mechanical
Engineering 08 years
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories Company Profile
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories Company Profile
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories Company Profile
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories Company Profile
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories Company Profile
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories Company Profile
BRANCHES amp CONTACTS
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories Company Profile
LONESTAR ALPHA LABORATORIES BRANCHES amp CONTACTS
Website
wwwlonestaralphacom
General Email infolonestaralphacom
Branches
Muscat (Central Laboratory) PO Box 1197 PC 130 Azaiba ndash Muscat Sultanate of Oman
Tel +968 24501524 24505590
Fax +968 24503814
Email muscatlablonestaralphacom
Muscat (Chemistry Environmental) PO Box 1197 PC 130 Azaiba ndash Muscat Sultanate of Oman
Tel +968 24504206 24504924
Fax +968 24502635
Email chemlablonestaralphacom
Muscat (Micro-biology) PO Box 1197 PC 130 Azaiba ndash Muscat Sultanate of Oman
Tel +968 24504206 24504924
Fax +968 24502635
Email microlablonestaralphacom
Sohar PO Box 84 PC 327 Sohar Industrial Estate Sohar ndash Sultanate of Oman
Tel +968 26751775 26751920 26751976
Fax +968 26751331
Email civilsoharlonestaralphacom
Duqm Tel +968 99278040 92303290
Fax +968 24503814
Email duqmlablonestaralphacom
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories Company Profile
Salalah
Tel +968 2321 3390 +968 92038358
Fax +968 2321 3391
Email salalahlablonestaralphacom
Key Personals
Administration
Dawood Al-Harrasi
Chief Executive Officer
+968 91111411 dawoodalharrasilonestaralphacom
Saif Al-Harthi
Business Development Manager
+968 90122471 saifalharthylonestaralphacom
Santosh Elapanda
QHSE Manager
+968 99881224 santoshelapandalonestaralphacom
Moncy Thomas
Finance HR amp Admin Manager
+968 99221293 moncythomaslonestaralphacom
Operations
Anil Vashishta
Operations Manager Metallurgical Head
+968 99866907 anilvashishtalonestaralphacom
Civil Engineering Material Lab Hukam Chand
Civil Engineering Country Manager - Civil
+968 99445354 hukamchandlonestaralphacom
Naresh Paladugu
Civil Engineering Technical Manager - Civil
+968 99063458 nareshpaladugulonestaralphacom
Rakesh
Civil Engineering Lab Manager - Sohar Lab
+968 92869691 civilsoharlonestaralphacom
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories Company Profile
FrancisMD
Civil Engineering Lab Manager ndash Salalah Lab
+968 92038358 Salalahlablonestaralphacom
Tomiyo
Civil Engineering Senior Lab Technician - Duqm Lab
+968 99278040 duqmlablonestaralphacom
Geotechnical Engineering Lab
J Pavan Kumar
Geotechnical Engineering Sr Geotechnical engineer
+968 99887852 ameerudeenlonestaralphacom
Chemical Microbiology amp Environmental Lab
P Tejali
Chemical Microbiology amp Environmental Engineering Lab Manager
+968 99887834 tejaliparsekarlonestaralphacom
Asad
Chemical amp Environmental Engineering Assistant Manager Chemistry
+968 99884612 asadnaqvilonestaralphacom
Vinu Mohan
Food amp Microbiology Testing
+968 99248181 vinumohanlonestaralphacom
Metallurgy Lab
Email metlablonestaralphacom
Anil Vashishta
Metallurgy Lab Manager Metallurgy
+968 99866907 anilvashishtalonestaralphacom
Pratik Raval
Metallurgy Lab Test House Supervisor
+968 99880633 pratikravallonestaralphacom
Sasi Kumar
Metallurgy Lab Senior Metallurgist
+968 99843415 sasikumarlonestaralphacom
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories Company Profile
LOCATION MAPS
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories Company Profile
1 MUSCAT
2 Muscat ndash Chemistry Lab
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories Company Profile
3 SOHAR
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories Company Profile
4 DUQM
5 SALALAH
Registered with Directorate General for Specification amp measurements
Approved by PDO ISOIEC 170252005 Certified by SGS for ISO 9001
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories Company Profile
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories offers a wide range of metallurgical services to many diverse industries supported by
an experienced team of metallurgical engineers trained technicians and modern equipment The following
services are offered
o Laboratory Metallography and Microscopy
o Replica and In-situ Metallography
o Corrosion Testing and Evaluation
o Condition Usability and Remaining Life Assessment
o Failure Analysis and Investigation
o Other Services
Laboratory Metallography and Microscopy
Scanning Electron Microscopy
Stereomicroscopy
Energy Dispersive X-ray Analysis
Fractrography
Macrostructural Examination
Microstructural Examination
Microhardness Evaluation
Replica and In-situ Metallography
In-situ Replica Metallography
Replication of Fractures
Replication of Surface Features
Corrosion Testing and Evaluation
Lonestar Alpha is equipped to undertake corrosion testing and evaluation in accordance with NACE and ASTM
standards for qualification of materials used in corrosive environments which include sea water brine blackish
water and sour service The following tests are conducted
Resistance to Pitting and Crevice Corrosion
Susceptibility to Intergranular Corrosion Attack
Resistance to Sulfide Stress Cracking (SSC)
Resistance to Hydrogen Induced Cracking (HIC)
Examination of Scales and Corrosion Products
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories Company Profile
Condition Usability and Remaining Life Assessment
Periodic inspections serve to identify degradation processes at an early stage and thereby provide necessary
information for assessment of condition usability and remaining life Further the initiation of timely repair or
replacement actions substantially reduced or eliminates costly capital and downtime losses
Lonestar has the capability and experience to perform comprehensive inspections necessary for condition
usability and remaining life assessment of a wide range of materials and components used in structures plants and
operating equipment
Power plant and auxiliary boiler tubes headers and connectors
Turbine nozzles vanes combustor lines and casings
Oil and gas processing equipment and components
Equipment and components of marineoffshore structures
Drilling and downhole equipment and components
Engine Components
Failure Analysis and Investigation
Supported by its integrated analytical facilities and the diverse professional capabilities of its staff Lonestar has
for the last several years provided accurate and timely analyses and investigations into failures of components
Reports include comprehensive photographic documentation of observations discussions of findings conclusions
on the mechanism and root cause of failure
Other Services
Lonestar offer assistance in the following areas
Material selection for intended service
Preparation of material testing and inspection procedures
Study of failure mechanisms of complex systems
Troubleshooting
Research and development
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories Company Profile
LIST OF METALLURGY TESTS
LIST OF METALLURGY LAB EQUIPMENTS Instron Universal Tensile Tester Lathe Machine
Satec Charpy Impact testing machine Charpy Broaching Machine
Forcipol Bend Testing machine Gas Cutting Gear
Olympus Metallurgical Microscope Carl Zeiss
microscope upto 1600X
Stereo Microscope
Metlabcorp Micro Polisher Digital Verniers
Automatic Polishing machine Digital Micrometers
Water Chiller Bath Coating thickness Meter
Optorama Shadowgraph Holiday detector
Digital thermometers Band Saw Machine
Vickers hardness tester Hack Saw Machine
Fischer Ferritscope Universal Milling Machine
STEEL REBARS EXOTIC MATERIAL
Tensile Tests Bend Tests
Elevated Temperature Tensiles Rebar Tensile Bend and Rebend
Proof Load test Fracture Test
Macro Preparation amp Examination Coating thickness test Holiday Detection Test
Peel Off Test Vickers Rockwell Hardness Survey
Charpy Impact Test Micro Examination with photograph
Ferrite Count (Point Count method) - count Ferrite Content (Magnetic Method) - spots
A262 Test Practice CE ASTM G48ASTM G28 tests
SSCC Test HIC Test
Chemical Analysis XRD EDXRF Analysis
SEMEDS Analysis Detailed Failure Investigation Material investigation
CTOD In-situ Replica Metallography
Strand Wire Tensile Test Manhole Cover Compression Test
Ring Stiffness Test GRE Rubber Plastic Geo-textile Tensile testing
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories Company Profile
KEY STAFF AT METALLURGY LAB
Anil Vashishta Pratik Raval Sasikumar Isehaq Chezian
NAME DESIGNATION QUALIFICATION EXPERIENCE
Anil Vashishta Operations Manager
Metallurgical Head
BE Metallurgical
Engineering 24 years
Pratik Raval Test House Supervisor BE Mechanical
Engineering 10 years
KSasikumar Senior Metallurgist BE Metallurgical
Engineering 14 years
GChezhian Metallurgist BE Metallurgical
Engineering 06 years
Ishaq Al Harassi Senior Engineer BE Mechanical
Engineering 08 years
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories Company Profile
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories Company Profile
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories Company Profile
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories Company Profile
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories Company Profile
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories Company Profile
BRANCHES amp CONTACTS
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories Company Profile
LONESTAR ALPHA LABORATORIES BRANCHES amp CONTACTS
Website
wwwlonestaralphacom
General Email infolonestaralphacom
Branches
Muscat (Central Laboratory) PO Box 1197 PC 130 Azaiba ndash Muscat Sultanate of Oman
Tel +968 24501524 24505590
Fax +968 24503814
Email muscatlablonestaralphacom
Muscat (Chemistry Environmental) PO Box 1197 PC 130 Azaiba ndash Muscat Sultanate of Oman
Tel +968 24504206 24504924
Fax +968 24502635
Email chemlablonestaralphacom
Muscat (Micro-biology) PO Box 1197 PC 130 Azaiba ndash Muscat Sultanate of Oman
Tel +968 24504206 24504924
Fax +968 24502635
Email microlablonestaralphacom
Sohar PO Box 84 PC 327 Sohar Industrial Estate Sohar ndash Sultanate of Oman
Tel +968 26751775 26751920 26751976
Fax +968 26751331
Email civilsoharlonestaralphacom
Duqm Tel +968 99278040 92303290
Fax +968 24503814
Email duqmlablonestaralphacom
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories Company Profile
Salalah
Tel +968 2321 3390 +968 92038358
Fax +968 2321 3391
Email salalahlablonestaralphacom
Key Personals
Administration
Dawood Al-Harrasi
Chief Executive Officer
+968 91111411 dawoodalharrasilonestaralphacom
Saif Al-Harthi
Business Development Manager
+968 90122471 saifalharthylonestaralphacom
Santosh Elapanda
QHSE Manager
+968 99881224 santoshelapandalonestaralphacom
Moncy Thomas
Finance HR amp Admin Manager
+968 99221293 moncythomaslonestaralphacom
Operations
Anil Vashishta
Operations Manager Metallurgical Head
+968 99866907 anilvashishtalonestaralphacom
Civil Engineering Material Lab Hukam Chand
Civil Engineering Country Manager - Civil
+968 99445354 hukamchandlonestaralphacom
Naresh Paladugu
Civil Engineering Technical Manager - Civil
+968 99063458 nareshpaladugulonestaralphacom
Rakesh
Civil Engineering Lab Manager - Sohar Lab
+968 92869691 civilsoharlonestaralphacom
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories Company Profile
FrancisMD
Civil Engineering Lab Manager ndash Salalah Lab
+968 92038358 Salalahlablonestaralphacom
Tomiyo
Civil Engineering Senior Lab Technician - Duqm Lab
+968 99278040 duqmlablonestaralphacom
Geotechnical Engineering Lab
J Pavan Kumar
Geotechnical Engineering Sr Geotechnical engineer
+968 99887852 ameerudeenlonestaralphacom
Chemical Microbiology amp Environmental Lab
P Tejali
Chemical Microbiology amp Environmental Engineering Lab Manager
+968 99887834 tejaliparsekarlonestaralphacom
Asad
Chemical amp Environmental Engineering Assistant Manager Chemistry
+968 99884612 asadnaqvilonestaralphacom
Vinu Mohan
Food amp Microbiology Testing
+968 99248181 vinumohanlonestaralphacom
Metallurgy Lab
Email metlablonestaralphacom
Anil Vashishta
Metallurgy Lab Manager Metallurgy
+968 99866907 anilvashishtalonestaralphacom
Pratik Raval
Metallurgy Lab Test House Supervisor
+968 99880633 pratikravallonestaralphacom
Sasi Kumar
Metallurgy Lab Senior Metallurgist
+968 99843415 sasikumarlonestaralphacom
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories Company Profile
LOCATION MAPS
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories Company Profile
1 MUSCAT
2 Muscat ndash Chemistry Lab
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories Company Profile
3 SOHAR
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories Company Profile
4 DUQM
5 SALALAH
Registered with Directorate General for Specification amp measurements
Approved by PDO ISOIEC 170252005 Certified by SGS for ISO 9001
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories Company Profile
Condition Usability and Remaining Life Assessment
Periodic inspections serve to identify degradation processes at an early stage and thereby provide necessary
information for assessment of condition usability and remaining life Further the initiation of timely repair or
replacement actions substantially reduced or eliminates costly capital and downtime losses
Lonestar has the capability and experience to perform comprehensive inspections necessary for condition
usability and remaining life assessment of a wide range of materials and components used in structures plants and
operating equipment
Power plant and auxiliary boiler tubes headers and connectors
Turbine nozzles vanes combustor lines and casings
Oil and gas processing equipment and components
Equipment and components of marineoffshore structures
Drilling and downhole equipment and components
Engine Components
Failure Analysis and Investigation
Supported by its integrated analytical facilities and the diverse professional capabilities of its staff Lonestar has
for the last several years provided accurate and timely analyses and investigations into failures of components
Reports include comprehensive photographic documentation of observations discussions of findings conclusions
on the mechanism and root cause of failure
Other Services
Lonestar offer assistance in the following areas
Material selection for intended service
Preparation of material testing and inspection procedures
Study of failure mechanisms of complex systems
Troubleshooting
Research and development
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories Company Profile
LIST OF METALLURGY TESTS
LIST OF METALLURGY LAB EQUIPMENTS Instron Universal Tensile Tester Lathe Machine
Satec Charpy Impact testing machine Charpy Broaching Machine
Forcipol Bend Testing machine Gas Cutting Gear
Olympus Metallurgical Microscope Carl Zeiss
microscope upto 1600X
Stereo Microscope
Metlabcorp Micro Polisher Digital Verniers
Automatic Polishing machine Digital Micrometers
Water Chiller Bath Coating thickness Meter
Optorama Shadowgraph Holiday detector
Digital thermometers Band Saw Machine
Vickers hardness tester Hack Saw Machine
Fischer Ferritscope Universal Milling Machine
STEEL REBARS EXOTIC MATERIAL
Tensile Tests Bend Tests
Elevated Temperature Tensiles Rebar Tensile Bend and Rebend
Proof Load test Fracture Test
Macro Preparation amp Examination Coating thickness test Holiday Detection Test
Peel Off Test Vickers Rockwell Hardness Survey
Charpy Impact Test Micro Examination with photograph
Ferrite Count (Point Count method) - count Ferrite Content (Magnetic Method) - spots
A262 Test Practice CE ASTM G48ASTM G28 tests
SSCC Test HIC Test
Chemical Analysis XRD EDXRF Analysis
SEMEDS Analysis Detailed Failure Investigation Material investigation
CTOD In-situ Replica Metallography
Strand Wire Tensile Test Manhole Cover Compression Test
Ring Stiffness Test GRE Rubber Plastic Geo-textile Tensile testing
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories Company Profile
KEY STAFF AT METALLURGY LAB
Anil Vashishta Pratik Raval Sasikumar Isehaq Chezian
NAME DESIGNATION QUALIFICATION EXPERIENCE
Anil Vashishta Operations Manager
Metallurgical Head
BE Metallurgical
Engineering 24 years
Pratik Raval Test House Supervisor BE Mechanical
Engineering 10 years
KSasikumar Senior Metallurgist BE Metallurgical
Engineering 14 years
GChezhian Metallurgist BE Metallurgical
Engineering 06 years
Ishaq Al Harassi Senior Engineer BE Mechanical
Engineering 08 years
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories Company Profile
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories Company Profile
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories Company Profile
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories Company Profile
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories Company Profile
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories Company Profile
BRANCHES amp CONTACTS
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories Company Profile
LONESTAR ALPHA LABORATORIES BRANCHES amp CONTACTS
Website
wwwlonestaralphacom
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Muscat (Central Laboratory) PO Box 1197 PC 130 Azaiba ndash Muscat Sultanate of Oman
Tel +968 24501524 24505590
Fax +968 24503814
Email muscatlablonestaralphacom
Muscat (Chemistry Environmental) PO Box 1197 PC 130 Azaiba ndash Muscat Sultanate of Oman
Tel +968 24504206 24504924
Fax +968 24502635
Email chemlablonestaralphacom
Muscat (Micro-biology) PO Box 1197 PC 130 Azaiba ndash Muscat Sultanate of Oman
Tel +968 24504206 24504924
Fax +968 24502635
Email microlablonestaralphacom
Sohar PO Box 84 PC 327 Sohar Industrial Estate Sohar ndash Sultanate of Oman
Tel +968 26751775 26751920 26751976
Fax +968 26751331
Email civilsoharlonestaralphacom
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Fax +968 24503814
Email duqmlablonestaralphacom
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories Company Profile
Salalah
Tel +968 2321 3390 +968 92038358
Fax +968 2321 3391
Email salalahlablonestaralphacom
Key Personals
Administration
Dawood Al-Harrasi
Chief Executive Officer
+968 91111411 dawoodalharrasilonestaralphacom
Saif Al-Harthi
Business Development Manager
+968 90122471 saifalharthylonestaralphacom
Santosh Elapanda
QHSE Manager
+968 99881224 santoshelapandalonestaralphacom
Moncy Thomas
Finance HR amp Admin Manager
+968 99221293 moncythomaslonestaralphacom
Operations
Anil Vashishta
Operations Manager Metallurgical Head
+968 99866907 anilvashishtalonestaralphacom
Civil Engineering Material Lab Hukam Chand
Civil Engineering Country Manager - Civil
+968 99445354 hukamchandlonestaralphacom
Naresh Paladugu
Civil Engineering Technical Manager - Civil
+968 99063458 nareshpaladugulonestaralphacom
Rakesh
Civil Engineering Lab Manager - Sohar Lab
+968 92869691 civilsoharlonestaralphacom
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories Company Profile
FrancisMD
Civil Engineering Lab Manager ndash Salalah Lab
+968 92038358 Salalahlablonestaralphacom
Tomiyo
Civil Engineering Senior Lab Technician - Duqm Lab
+968 99278040 duqmlablonestaralphacom
Geotechnical Engineering Lab
J Pavan Kumar
Geotechnical Engineering Sr Geotechnical engineer
+968 99887852 ameerudeenlonestaralphacom
Chemical Microbiology amp Environmental Lab
P Tejali
Chemical Microbiology amp Environmental Engineering Lab Manager
+968 99887834 tejaliparsekarlonestaralphacom
Asad
Chemical amp Environmental Engineering Assistant Manager Chemistry
+968 99884612 asadnaqvilonestaralphacom
Vinu Mohan
Food amp Microbiology Testing
+968 99248181 vinumohanlonestaralphacom
Metallurgy Lab
Email metlablonestaralphacom
Anil Vashishta
Metallurgy Lab Manager Metallurgy
+968 99866907 anilvashishtalonestaralphacom
Pratik Raval
Metallurgy Lab Test House Supervisor
+968 99880633 pratikravallonestaralphacom
Sasi Kumar
Metallurgy Lab Senior Metallurgist
+968 99843415 sasikumarlonestaralphacom
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories Company Profile
LOCATION MAPS
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories Company Profile
1 MUSCAT
2 Muscat ndash Chemistry Lab
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories Company Profile
3 SOHAR
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories Company Profile
4 DUQM
5 SALALAH
Registered with Directorate General for Specification amp measurements
Approved by PDO ISOIEC 170252005 Certified by SGS for ISO 9001
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories Company Profile
LIST OF METALLURGY TESTS
LIST OF METALLURGY LAB EQUIPMENTS Instron Universal Tensile Tester Lathe Machine
Satec Charpy Impact testing machine Charpy Broaching Machine
Forcipol Bend Testing machine Gas Cutting Gear
Olympus Metallurgical Microscope Carl Zeiss
microscope upto 1600X
Stereo Microscope
Metlabcorp Micro Polisher Digital Verniers
Automatic Polishing machine Digital Micrometers
Water Chiller Bath Coating thickness Meter
Optorama Shadowgraph Holiday detector
Digital thermometers Band Saw Machine
Vickers hardness tester Hack Saw Machine
Fischer Ferritscope Universal Milling Machine
STEEL REBARS EXOTIC MATERIAL
Tensile Tests Bend Tests
Elevated Temperature Tensiles Rebar Tensile Bend and Rebend
Proof Load test Fracture Test
Macro Preparation amp Examination Coating thickness test Holiday Detection Test
Peel Off Test Vickers Rockwell Hardness Survey
Charpy Impact Test Micro Examination with photograph
Ferrite Count (Point Count method) - count Ferrite Content (Magnetic Method) - spots
A262 Test Practice CE ASTM G48ASTM G28 tests
SSCC Test HIC Test
Chemical Analysis XRD EDXRF Analysis
SEMEDS Analysis Detailed Failure Investigation Material investigation
CTOD In-situ Replica Metallography
Strand Wire Tensile Test Manhole Cover Compression Test
Ring Stiffness Test GRE Rubber Plastic Geo-textile Tensile testing
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories Company Profile
KEY STAFF AT METALLURGY LAB
Anil Vashishta Pratik Raval Sasikumar Isehaq Chezian
NAME DESIGNATION QUALIFICATION EXPERIENCE
Anil Vashishta Operations Manager
Metallurgical Head
BE Metallurgical
Engineering 24 years
Pratik Raval Test House Supervisor BE Mechanical
Engineering 10 years
KSasikumar Senior Metallurgist BE Metallurgical
Engineering 14 years
GChezhian Metallurgist BE Metallurgical
Engineering 06 years
Ishaq Al Harassi Senior Engineer BE Mechanical
Engineering 08 years
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories Company Profile
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories Company Profile
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories Company Profile
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories Company Profile
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories Company Profile
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories Company Profile
BRANCHES amp CONTACTS
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories Company Profile
LONESTAR ALPHA LABORATORIES BRANCHES amp CONTACTS
Website
wwwlonestaralphacom
General Email infolonestaralphacom
Branches
Muscat (Central Laboratory) PO Box 1197 PC 130 Azaiba ndash Muscat Sultanate of Oman
Tel +968 24501524 24505590
Fax +968 24503814
Email muscatlablonestaralphacom
Muscat (Chemistry Environmental) PO Box 1197 PC 130 Azaiba ndash Muscat Sultanate of Oman
Tel +968 24504206 24504924
Fax +968 24502635
Email chemlablonestaralphacom
Muscat (Micro-biology) PO Box 1197 PC 130 Azaiba ndash Muscat Sultanate of Oman
Tel +968 24504206 24504924
Fax +968 24502635
Email microlablonestaralphacom
Sohar PO Box 84 PC 327 Sohar Industrial Estate Sohar ndash Sultanate of Oman
Tel +968 26751775 26751920 26751976
Fax +968 26751331
Email civilsoharlonestaralphacom
Duqm Tel +968 99278040 92303290
Fax +968 24503814
Email duqmlablonestaralphacom
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories Company Profile
Salalah
Tel +968 2321 3390 +968 92038358
Fax +968 2321 3391
Email salalahlablonestaralphacom
Key Personals
Administration
Dawood Al-Harrasi
Chief Executive Officer
+968 91111411 dawoodalharrasilonestaralphacom
Saif Al-Harthi
Business Development Manager
+968 90122471 saifalharthylonestaralphacom
Santosh Elapanda
QHSE Manager
+968 99881224 santoshelapandalonestaralphacom
Moncy Thomas
Finance HR amp Admin Manager
+968 99221293 moncythomaslonestaralphacom
Operations
Anil Vashishta
Operations Manager Metallurgical Head
+968 99866907 anilvashishtalonestaralphacom
Civil Engineering Material Lab Hukam Chand
Civil Engineering Country Manager - Civil
+968 99445354 hukamchandlonestaralphacom
Naresh Paladugu
Civil Engineering Technical Manager - Civil
+968 99063458 nareshpaladugulonestaralphacom
Rakesh
Civil Engineering Lab Manager - Sohar Lab
+968 92869691 civilsoharlonestaralphacom
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories Company Profile
FrancisMD
Civil Engineering Lab Manager ndash Salalah Lab
+968 92038358 Salalahlablonestaralphacom
Tomiyo
Civil Engineering Senior Lab Technician - Duqm Lab
+968 99278040 duqmlablonestaralphacom
Geotechnical Engineering Lab
J Pavan Kumar
Geotechnical Engineering Sr Geotechnical engineer
+968 99887852 ameerudeenlonestaralphacom
Chemical Microbiology amp Environmental Lab
P Tejali
Chemical Microbiology amp Environmental Engineering Lab Manager
+968 99887834 tejaliparsekarlonestaralphacom
Asad
Chemical amp Environmental Engineering Assistant Manager Chemistry
+968 99884612 asadnaqvilonestaralphacom
Vinu Mohan
Food amp Microbiology Testing
+968 99248181 vinumohanlonestaralphacom
Metallurgy Lab
Email metlablonestaralphacom
Anil Vashishta
Metallurgy Lab Manager Metallurgy
+968 99866907 anilvashishtalonestaralphacom
Pratik Raval
Metallurgy Lab Test House Supervisor
+968 99880633 pratikravallonestaralphacom
Sasi Kumar
Metallurgy Lab Senior Metallurgist
+968 99843415 sasikumarlonestaralphacom
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories Company Profile
LOCATION MAPS
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories Company Profile
1 MUSCAT
2 Muscat ndash Chemistry Lab
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories Company Profile
3 SOHAR
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories Company Profile
4 DUQM
5 SALALAH
Registered with Directorate General for Specification amp measurements
Approved by PDO ISOIEC 170252005 Certified by SGS for ISO 9001
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories Company Profile
KEY STAFF AT METALLURGY LAB
Anil Vashishta Pratik Raval Sasikumar Isehaq Chezian
NAME DESIGNATION QUALIFICATION EXPERIENCE
Anil Vashishta Operations Manager
Metallurgical Head
BE Metallurgical
Engineering 24 years
Pratik Raval Test House Supervisor BE Mechanical
Engineering 10 years
KSasikumar Senior Metallurgist BE Metallurgical
Engineering 14 years
GChezhian Metallurgist BE Metallurgical
Engineering 06 years
Ishaq Al Harassi Senior Engineer BE Mechanical
Engineering 08 years
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories Company Profile
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories Company Profile
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories Company Profile
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories Company Profile
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories Company Profile
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories Company Profile
BRANCHES amp CONTACTS
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories Company Profile
LONESTAR ALPHA LABORATORIES BRANCHES amp CONTACTS
Website
wwwlonestaralphacom
General Email infolonestaralphacom
Branches
Muscat (Central Laboratory) PO Box 1197 PC 130 Azaiba ndash Muscat Sultanate of Oman
Tel +968 24501524 24505590
Fax +968 24503814
Email muscatlablonestaralphacom
Muscat (Chemistry Environmental) PO Box 1197 PC 130 Azaiba ndash Muscat Sultanate of Oman
Tel +968 24504206 24504924
Fax +968 24502635
Email chemlablonestaralphacom
Muscat (Micro-biology) PO Box 1197 PC 130 Azaiba ndash Muscat Sultanate of Oman
Tel +968 24504206 24504924
Fax +968 24502635
Email microlablonestaralphacom
Sohar PO Box 84 PC 327 Sohar Industrial Estate Sohar ndash Sultanate of Oman
Tel +968 26751775 26751920 26751976
Fax +968 26751331
Email civilsoharlonestaralphacom
Duqm Tel +968 99278040 92303290
Fax +968 24503814
Email duqmlablonestaralphacom
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories Company Profile
Salalah
Tel +968 2321 3390 +968 92038358
Fax +968 2321 3391
Email salalahlablonestaralphacom
Key Personals
Administration
Dawood Al-Harrasi
Chief Executive Officer
+968 91111411 dawoodalharrasilonestaralphacom
Saif Al-Harthi
Business Development Manager
+968 90122471 saifalharthylonestaralphacom
Santosh Elapanda
QHSE Manager
+968 99881224 santoshelapandalonestaralphacom
Moncy Thomas
Finance HR amp Admin Manager
+968 99221293 moncythomaslonestaralphacom
Operations
Anil Vashishta
Operations Manager Metallurgical Head
+968 99866907 anilvashishtalonestaralphacom
Civil Engineering Material Lab Hukam Chand
Civil Engineering Country Manager - Civil
+968 99445354 hukamchandlonestaralphacom
Naresh Paladugu
Civil Engineering Technical Manager - Civil
+968 99063458 nareshpaladugulonestaralphacom
Rakesh
Civil Engineering Lab Manager - Sohar Lab
+968 92869691 civilsoharlonestaralphacom
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories Company Profile
FrancisMD
Civil Engineering Lab Manager ndash Salalah Lab
+968 92038358 Salalahlablonestaralphacom
Tomiyo
Civil Engineering Senior Lab Technician - Duqm Lab
+968 99278040 duqmlablonestaralphacom
Geotechnical Engineering Lab
J Pavan Kumar
Geotechnical Engineering Sr Geotechnical engineer
+968 99887852 ameerudeenlonestaralphacom
Chemical Microbiology amp Environmental Lab
P Tejali
Chemical Microbiology amp Environmental Engineering Lab Manager
+968 99887834 tejaliparsekarlonestaralphacom
Asad
Chemical amp Environmental Engineering Assistant Manager Chemistry
+968 99884612 asadnaqvilonestaralphacom
Vinu Mohan
Food amp Microbiology Testing
+968 99248181 vinumohanlonestaralphacom
Metallurgy Lab
Email metlablonestaralphacom
Anil Vashishta
Metallurgy Lab Manager Metallurgy
+968 99866907 anilvashishtalonestaralphacom
Pratik Raval
Metallurgy Lab Test House Supervisor
+968 99880633 pratikravallonestaralphacom
Sasi Kumar
Metallurgy Lab Senior Metallurgist
+968 99843415 sasikumarlonestaralphacom
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories Company Profile
LOCATION MAPS
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories Company Profile
1 MUSCAT
2 Muscat ndash Chemistry Lab
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories Company Profile
3 SOHAR
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories Company Profile
4 DUQM
5 SALALAH
Registered with Directorate General for Specification amp measurements
Approved by PDO ISOIEC 170252005 Certified by SGS for ISO 9001
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories Company Profile
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories Company Profile
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories Company Profile
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories Company Profile
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories Company Profile
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories Company Profile
BRANCHES amp CONTACTS
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories Company Profile
LONESTAR ALPHA LABORATORIES BRANCHES amp CONTACTS
Website
wwwlonestaralphacom
General Email infolonestaralphacom
Branches
Muscat (Central Laboratory) PO Box 1197 PC 130 Azaiba ndash Muscat Sultanate of Oman
Tel +968 24501524 24505590
Fax +968 24503814
Email muscatlablonestaralphacom
Muscat (Chemistry Environmental) PO Box 1197 PC 130 Azaiba ndash Muscat Sultanate of Oman
Tel +968 24504206 24504924
Fax +968 24502635
Email chemlablonestaralphacom
Muscat (Micro-biology) PO Box 1197 PC 130 Azaiba ndash Muscat Sultanate of Oman
Tel +968 24504206 24504924
Fax +968 24502635
Email microlablonestaralphacom
Sohar PO Box 84 PC 327 Sohar Industrial Estate Sohar ndash Sultanate of Oman
Tel +968 26751775 26751920 26751976
Fax +968 26751331
Email civilsoharlonestaralphacom
Duqm Tel +968 99278040 92303290
Fax +968 24503814
Email duqmlablonestaralphacom
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories Company Profile
Salalah
Tel +968 2321 3390 +968 92038358
Fax +968 2321 3391
Email salalahlablonestaralphacom
Key Personals
Administration
Dawood Al-Harrasi
Chief Executive Officer
+968 91111411 dawoodalharrasilonestaralphacom
Saif Al-Harthi
Business Development Manager
+968 90122471 saifalharthylonestaralphacom
Santosh Elapanda
QHSE Manager
+968 99881224 santoshelapandalonestaralphacom
Moncy Thomas
Finance HR amp Admin Manager
+968 99221293 moncythomaslonestaralphacom
Operations
Anil Vashishta
Operations Manager Metallurgical Head
+968 99866907 anilvashishtalonestaralphacom
Civil Engineering Material Lab Hukam Chand
Civil Engineering Country Manager - Civil
+968 99445354 hukamchandlonestaralphacom
Naresh Paladugu
Civil Engineering Technical Manager - Civil
+968 99063458 nareshpaladugulonestaralphacom
Rakesh
Civil Engineering Lab Manager - Sohar Lab
+968 92869691 civilsoharlonestaralphacom
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories Company Profile
FrancisMD
Civil Engineering Lab Manager ndash Salalah Lab
+968 92038358 Salalahlablonestaralphacom
Tomiyo
Civil Engineering Senior Lab Technician - Duqm Lab
+968 99278040 duqmlablonestaralphacom
Geotechnical Engineering Lab
J Pavan Kumar
Geotechnical Engineering Sr Geotechnical engineer
+968 99887852 ameerudeenlonestaralphacom
Chemical Microbiology amp Environmental Lab
P Tejali
Chemical Microbiology amp Environmental Engineering Lab Manager
+968 99887834 tejaliparsekarlonestaralphacom
Asad
Chemical amp Environmental Engineering Assistant Manager Chemistry
+968 99884612 asadnaqvilonestaralphacom
Vinu Mohan
Food amp Microbiology Testing
+968 99248181 vinumohanlonestaralphacom
Metallurgy Lab
Email metlablonestaralphacom
Anil Vashishta
Metallurgy Lab Manager Metallurgy
+968 99866907 anilvashishtalonestaralphacom
Pratik Raval
Metallurgy Lab Test House Supervisor
+968 99880633 pratikravallonestaralphacom
Sasi Kumar
Metallurgy Lab Senior Metallurgist
+968 99843415 sasikumarlonestaralphacom
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories Company Profile
LOCATION MAPS
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories Company Profile
1 MUSCAT
2 Muscat ndash Chemistry Lab
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories Company Profile
3 SOHAR
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories Company Profile
4 DUQM
5 SALALAH
Registered with Directorate General for Specification amp measurements
Approved by PDO ISOIEC 170252005 Certified by SGS for ISO 9001
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories Company Profile
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories Company Profile
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories Company Profile
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories Company Profile
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories Company Profile
BRANCHES amp CONTACTS
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories Company Profile
LONESTAR ALPHA LABORATORIES BRANCHES amp CONTACTS
Website
wwwlonestaralphacom
General Email infolonestaralphacom
Branches
Muscat (Central Laboratory) PO Box 1197 PC 130 Azaiba ndash Muscat Sultanate of Oman
Tel +968 24501524 24505590
Fax +968 24503814
Email muscatlablonestaralphacom
Muscat (Chemistry Environmental) PO Box 1197 PC 130 Azaiba ndash Muscat Sultanate of Oman
Tel +968 24504206 24504924
Fax +968 24502635
Email chemlablonestaralphacom
Muscat (Micro-biology) PO Box 1197 PC 130 Azaiba ndash Muscat Sultanate of Oman
Tel +968 24504206 24504924
Fax +968 24502635
Email microlablonestaralphacom
Sohar PO Box 84 PC 327 Sohar Industrial Estate Sohar ndash Sultanate of Oman
Tel +968 26751775 26751920 26751976
Fax +968 26751331
Email civilsoharlonestaralphacom
Duqm Tel +968 99278040 92303290
Fax +968 24503814
Email duqmlablonestaralphacom
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories Company Profile
Salalah
Tel +968 2321 3390 +968 92038358
Fax +968 2321 3391
Email salalahlablonestaralphacom
Key Personals
Administration
Dawood Al-Harrasi
Chief Executive Officer
+968 91111411 dawoodalharrasilonestaralphacom
Saif Al-Harthi
Business Development Manager
+968 90122471 saifalharthylonestaralphacom
Santosh Elapanda
QHSE Manager
+968 99881224 santoshelapandalonestaralphacom
Moncy Thomas
Finance HR amp Admin Manager
+968 99221293 moncythomaslonestaralphacom
Operations
Anil Vashishta
Operations Manager Metallurgical Head
+968 99866907 anilvashishtalonestaralphacom
Civil Engineering Material Lab Hukam Chand
Civil Engineering Country Manager - Civil
+968 99445354 hukamchandlonestaralphacom
Naresh Paladugu
Civil Engineering Technical Manager - Civil
+968 99063458 nareshpaladugulonestaralphacom
Rakesh
Civil Engineering Lab Manager - Sohar Lab
+968 92869691 civilsoharlonestaralphacom
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories Company Profile
FrancisMD
Civil Engineering Lab Manager ndash Salalah Lab
+968 92038358 Salalahlablonestaralphacom
Tomiyo
Civil Engineering Senior Lab Technician - Duqm Lab
+968 99278040 duqmlablonestaralphacom
Geotechnical Engineering Lab
J Pavan Kumar
Geotechnical Engineering Sr Geotechnical engineer
+968 99887852 ameerudeenlonestaralphacom
Chemical Microbiology amp Environmental Lab
P Tejali
Chemical Microbiology amp Environmental Engineering Lab Manager
+968 99887834 tejaliparsekarlonestaralphacom
Asad
Chemical amp Environmental Engineering Assistant Manager Chemistry
+968 99884612 asadnaqvilonestaralphacom
Vinu Mohan
Food amp Microbiology Testing
+968 99248181 vinumohanlonestaralphacom
Metallurgy Lab
Email metlablonestaralphacom
Anil Vashishta
Metallurgy Lab Manager Metallurgy
+968 99866907 anilvashishtalonestaralphacom
Pratik Raval
Metallurgy Lab Test House Supervisor
+968 99880633 pratikravallonestaralphacom
Sasi Kumar
Metallurgy Lab Senior Metallurgist
+968 99843415 sasikumarlonestaralphacom
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories Company Profile
LOCATION MAPS
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories Company Profile
1 MUSCAT
2 Muscat ndash Chemistry Lab
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories Company Profile
3 SOHAR
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories Company Profile
4 DUQM
5 SALALAH
Registered with Directorate General for Specification amp measurements
Approved by PDO ISOIEC 170252005 Certified by SGS for ISO 9001
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories Company Profile
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories Company Profile
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories Company Profile
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories Company Profile
BRANCHES amp CONTACTS
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories Company Profile
LONESTAR ALPHA LABORATORIES BRANCHES amp CONTACTS
Website
wwwlonestaralphacom
General Email infolonestaralphacom
Branches
Muscat (Central Laboratory) PO Box 1197 PC 130 Azaiba ndash Muscat Sultanate of Oman
Tel +968 24501524 24505590
Fax +968 24503814
Email muscatlablonestaralphacom
Muscat (Chemistry Environmental) PO Box 1197 PC 130 Azaiba ndash Muscat Sultanate of Oman
Tel +968 24504206 24504924
Fax +968 24502635
Email chemlablonestaralphacom
Muscat (Micro-biology) PO Box 1197 PC 130 Azaiba ndash Muscat Sultanate of Oman
Tel +968 24504206 24504924
Fax +968 24502635
Email microlablonestaralphacom
Sohar PO Box 84 PC 327 Sohar Industrial Estate Sohar ndash Sultanate of Oman
Tel +968 26751775 26751920 26751976
Fax +968 26751331
Email civilsoharlonestaralphacom
Duqm Tel +968 99278040 92303290
Fax +968 24503814
Email duqmlablonestaralphacom
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories Company Profile
Salalah
Tel +968 2321 3390 +968 92038358
Fax +968 2321 3391
Email salalahlablonestaralphacom
Key Personals
Administration
Dawood Al-Harrasi
Chief Executive Officer
+968 91111411 dawoodalharrasilonestaralphacom
Saif Al-Harthi
Business Development Manager
+968 90122471 saifalharthylonestaralphacom
Santosh Elapanda
QHSE Manager
+968 99881224 santoshelapandalonestaralphacom
Moncy Thomas
Finance HR amp Admin Manager
+968 99221293 moncythomaslonestaralphacom
Operations
Anil Vashishta
Operations Manager Metallurgical Head
+968 99866907 anilvashishtalonestaralphacom
Civil Engineering Material Lab Hukam Chand
Civil Engineering Country Manager - Civil
+968 99445354 hukamchandlonestaralphacom
Naresh Paladugu
Civil Engineering Technical Manager - Civil
+968 99063458 nareshpaladugulonestaralphacom
Rakesh
Civil Engineering Lab Manager - Sohar Lab
+968 92869691 civilsoharlonestaralphacom
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories Company Profile
FrancisMD
Civil Engineering Lab Manager ndash Salalah Lab
+968 92038358 Salalahlablonestaralphacom
Tomiyo
Civil Engineering Senior Lab Technician - Duqm Lab
+968 99278040 duqmlablonestaralphacom
Geotechnical Engineering Lab
J Pavan Kumar
Geotechnical Engineering Sr Geotechnical engineer
+968 99887852 ameerudeenlonestaralphacom
Chemical Microbiology amp Environmental Lab
P Tejali
Chemical Microbiology amp Environmental Engineering Lab Manager
+968 99887834 tejaliparsekarlonestaralphacom
Asad
Chemical amp Environmental Engineering Assistant Manager Chemistry
+968 99884612 asadnaqvilonestaralphacom
Vinu Mohan
Food amp Microbiology Testing
+968 99248181 vinumohanlonestaralphacom
Metallurgy Lab
Email metlablonestaralphacom
Anil Vashishta
Metallurgy Lab Manager Metallurgy
+968 99866907 anilvashishtalonestaralphacom
Pratik Raval
Metallurgy Lab Test House Supervisor
+968 99880633 pratikravallonestaralphacom
Sasi Kumar
Metallurgy Lab Senior Metallurgist
+968 99843415 sasikumarlonestaralphacom
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories Company Profile
LOCATION MAPS
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories Company Profile
1 MUSCAT
2 Muscat ndash Chemistry Lab
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories Company Profile
3 SOHAR
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories Company Profile
4 DUQM
5 SALALAH
Registered with Directorate General for Specification amp measurements
Approved by PDO ISOIEC 170252005 Certified by SGS for ISO 9001
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories Company Profile
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories Company Profile
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories Company Profile
BRANCHES amp CONTACTS
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories Company Profile
LONESTAR ALPHA LABORATORIES BRANCHES amp CONTACTS
Website
wwwlonestaralphacom
General Email infolonestaralphacom
Branches
Muscat (Central Laboratory) PO Box 1197 PC 130 Azaiba ndash Muscat Sultanate of Oman
Tel +968 24501524 24505590
Fax +968 24503814
Email muscatlablonestaralphacom
Muscat (Chemistry Environmental) PO Box 1197 PC 130 Azaiba ndash Muscat Sultanate of Oman
Tel +968 24504206 24504924
Fax +968 24502635
Email chemlablonestaralphacom
Muscat (Micro-biology) PO Box 1197 PC 130 Azaiba ndash Muscat Sultanate of Oman
Tel +968 24504206 24504924
Fax +968 24502635
Email microlablonestaralphacom
Sohar PO Box 84 PC 327 Sohar Industrial Estate Sohar ndash Sultanate of Oman
Tel +968 26751775 26751920 26751976
Fax +968 26751331
Email civilsoharlonestaralphacom
Duqm Tel +968 99278040 92303290
Fax +968 24503814
Email duqmlablonestaralphacom
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories Company Profile
Salalah
Tel +968 2321 3390 +968 92038358
Fax +968 2321 3391
Email salalahlablonestaralphacom
Key Personals
Administration
Dawood Al-Harrasi
Chief Executive Officer
+968 91111411 dawoodalharrasilonestaralphacom
Saif Al-Harthi
Business Development Manager
+968 90122471 saifalharthylonestaralphacom
Santosh Elapanda
QHSE Manager
+968 99881224 santoshelapandalonestaralphacom
Moncy Thomas
Finance HR amp Admin Manager
+968 99221293 moncythomaslonestaralphacom
Operations
Anil Vashishta
Operations Manager Metallurgical Head
+968 99866907 anilvashishtalonestaralphacom
Civil Engineering Material Lab Hukam Chand
Civil Engineering Country Manager - Civil
+968 99445354 hukamchandlonestaralphacom
Naresh Paladugu
Civil Engineering Technical Manager - Civil
+968 99063458 nareshpaladugulonestaralphacom
Rakesh
Civil Engineering Lab Manager - Sohar Lab
+968 92869691 civilsoharlonestaralphacom
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories Company Profile
FrancisMD
Civil Engineering Lab Manager ndash Salalah Lab
+968 92038358 Salalahlablonestaralphacom
Tomiyo
Civil Engineering Senior Lab Technician - Duqm Lab
+968 99278040 duqmlablonestaralphacom
Geotechnical Engineering Lab
J Pavan Kumar
Geotechnical Engineering Sr Geotechnical engineer
+968 99887852 ameerudeenlonestaralphacom
Chemical Microbiology amp Environmental Lab
P Tejali
Chemical Microbiology amp Environmental Engineering Lab Manager
+968 99887834 tejaliparsekarlonestaralphacom
Asad
Chemical amp Environmental Engineering Assistant Manager Chemistry
+968 99884612 asadnaqvilonestaralphacom
Vinu Mohan
Food amp Microbiology Testing
+968 99248181 vinumohanlonestaralphacom
Metallurgy Lab
Email metlablonestaralphacom
Anil Vashishta
Metallurgy Lab Manager Metallurgy
+968 99866907 anilvashishtalonestaralphacom
Pratik Raval
Metallurgy Lab Test House Supervisor
+968 99880633 pratikravallonestaralphacom
Sasi Kumar
Metallurgy Lab Senior Metallurgist
+968 99843415 sasikumarlonestaralphacom
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories Company Profile
LOCATION MAPS
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories Company Profile
1 MUSCAT
2 Muscat ndash Chemistry Lab
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories Company Profile
3 SOHAR
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories Company Profile
4 DUQM
5 SALALAH
Registered with Directorate General for Specification amp measurements
Approved by PDO ISOIEC 170252005 Certified by SGS for ISO 9001
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories Company Profile
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories Company Profile
BRANCHES amp CONTACTS
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories Company Profile
LONESTAR ALPHA LABORATORIES BRANCHES amp CONTACTS
Website
wwwlonestaralphacom
General Email infolonestaralphacom
Branches
Muscat (Central Laboratory) PO Box 1197 PC 130 Azaiba ndash Muscat Sultanate of Oman
Tel +968 24501524 24505590
Fax +968 24503814
Email muscatlablonestaralphacom
Muscat (Chemistry Environmental) PO Box 1197 PC 130 Azaiba ndash Muscat Sultanate of Oman
Tel +968 24504206 24504924
Fax +968 24502635
Email chemlablonestaralphacom
Muscat (Micro-biology) PO Box 1197 PC 130 Azaiba ndash Muscat Sultanate of Oman
Tel +968 24504206 24504924
Fax +968 24502635
Email microlablonestaralphacom
Sohar PO Box 84 PC 327 Sohar Industrial Estate Sohar ndash Sultanate of Oman
Tel +968 26751775 26751920 26751976
Fax +968 26751331
Email civilsoharlonestaralphacom
Duqm Tel +968 99278040 92303290
Fax +968 24503814
Email duqmlablonestaralphacom
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories Company Profile
Salalah
Tel +968 2321 3390 +968 92038358
Fax +968 2321 3391
Email salalahlablonestaralphacom
Key Personals
Administration
Dawood Al-Harrasi
Chief Executive Officer
+968 91111411 dawoodalharrasilonestaralphacom
Saif Al-Harthi
Business Development Manager
+968 90122471 saifalharthylonestaralphacom
Santosh Elapanda
QHSE Manager
+968 99881224 santoshelapandalonestaralphacom
Moncy Thomas
Finance HR amp Admin Manager
+968 99221293 moncythomaslonestaralphacom
Operations
Anil Vashishta
Operations Manager Metallurgical Head
+968 99866907 anilvashishtalonestaralphacom
Civil Engineering Material Lab Hukam Chand
Civil Engineering Country Manager - Civil
+968 99445354 hukamchandlonestaralphacom
Naresh Paladugu
Civil Engineering Technical Manager - Civil
+968 99063458 nareshpaladugulonestaralphacom
Rakesh
Civil Engineering Lab Manager - Sohar Lab
+968 92869691 civilsoharlonestaralphacom
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories Company Profile
FrancisMD
Civil Engineering Lab Manager ndash Salalah Lab
+968 92038358 Salalahlablonestaralphacom
Tomiyo
Civil Engineering Senior Lab Technician - Duqm Lab
+968 99278040 duqmlablonestaralphacom
Geotechnical Engineering Lab
J Pavan Kumar
Geotechnical Engineering Sr Geotechnical engineer
+968 99887852 ameerudeenlonestaralphacom
Chemical Microbiology amp Environmental Lab
P Tejali
Chemical Microbiology amp Environmental Engineering Lab Manager
+968 99887834 tejaliparsekarlonestaralphacom
Asad
Chemical amp Environmental Engineering Assistant Manager Chemistry
+968 99884612 asadnaqvilonestaralphacom
Vinu Mohan
Food amp Microbiology Testing
+968 99248181 vinumohanlonestaralphacom
Metallurgy Lab
Email metlablonestaralphacom
Anil Vashishta
Metallurgy Lab Manager Metallurgy
+968 99866907 anilvashishtalonestaralphacom
Pratik Raval
Metallurgy Lab Test House Supervisor
+968 99880633 pratikravallonestaralphacom
Sasi Kumar
Metallurgy Lab Senior Metallurgist
+968 99843415 sasikumarlonestaralphacom
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories Company Profile
LOCATION MAPS
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories Company Profile
1 MUSCAT
2 Muscat ndash Chemistry Lab
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories Company Profile
3 SOHAR
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories Company Profile
4 DUQM
5 SALALAH
Registered with Directorate General for Specification amp measurements
Approved by PDO ISOIEC 170252005 Certified by SGS for ISO 9001
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories Company Profile
BRANCHES amp CONTACTS
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories Company Profile
LONESTAR ALPHA LABORATORIES BRANCHES amp CONTACTS
Website
wwwlonestaralphacom
General Email infolonestaralphacom
Branches
Muscat (Central Laboratory) PO Box 1197 PC 130 Azaiba ndash Muscat Sultanate of Oman
Tel +968 24501524 24505590
Fax +968 24503814
Email muscatlablonestaralphacom
Muscat (Chemistry Environmental) PO Box 1197 PC 130 Azaiba ndash Muscat Sultanate of Oman
Tel +968 24504206 24504924
Fax +968 24502635
Email chemlablonestaralphacom
Muscat (Micro-biology) PO Box 1197 PC 130 Azaiba ndash Muscat Sultanate of Oman
Tel +968 24504206 24504924
Fax +968 24502635
Email microlablonestaralphacom
Sohar PO Box 84 PC 327 Sohar Industrial Estate Sohar ndash Sultanate of Oman
Tel +968 26751775 26751920 26751976
Fax +968 26751331
Email civilsoharlonestaralphacom
Duqm Tel +968 99278040 92303290
Fax +968 24503814
Email duqmlablonestaralphacom
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories Company Profile
Salalah
Tel +968 2321 3390 +968 92038358
Fax +968 2321 3391
Email salalahlablonestaralphacom
Key Personals
Administration
Dawood Al-Harrasi
Chief Executive Officer
+968 91111411 dawoodalharrasilonestaralphacom
Saif Al-Harthi
Business Development Manager
+968 90122471 saifalharthylonestaralphacom
Santosh Elapanda
QHSE Manager
+968 99881224 santoshelapandalonestaralphacom
Moncy Thomas
Finance HR amp Admin Manager
+968 99221293 moncythomaslonestaralphacom
Operations
Anil Vashishta
Operations Manager Metallurgical Head
+968 99866907 anilvashishtalonestaralphacom
Civil Engineering Material Lab Hukam Chand
Civil Engineering Country Manager - Civil
+968 99445354 hukamchandlonestaralphacom
Naresh Paladugu
Civil Engineering Technical Manager - Civil
+968 99063458 nareshpaladugulonestaralphacom
Rakesh
Civil Engineering Lab Manager - Sohar Lab
+968 92869691 civilsoharlonestaralphacom
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories Company Profile
FrancisMD
Civil Engineering Lab Manager ndash Salalah Lab
+968 92038358 Salalahlablonestaralphacom
Tomiyo
Civil Engineering Senior Lab Technician - Duqm Lab
+968 99278040 duqmlablonestaralphacom
Geotechnical Engineering Lab
J Pavan Kumar
Geotechnical Engineering Sr Geotechnical engineer
+968 99887852 ameerudeenlonestaralphacom
Chemical Microbiology amp Environmental Lab
P Tejali
Chemical Microbiology amp Environmental Engineering Lab Manager
+968 99887834 tejaliparsekarlonestaralphacom
Asad
Chemical amp Environmental Engineering Assistant Manager Chemistry
+968 99884612 asadnaqvilonestaralphacom
Vinu Mohan
Food amp Microbiology Testing
+968 99248181 vinumohanlonestaralphacom
Metallurgy Lab
Email metlablonestaralphacom
Anil Vashishta
Metallurgy Lab Manager Metallurgy
+968 99866907 anilvashishtalonestaralphacom
Pratik Raval
Metallurgy Lab Test House Supervisor
+968 99880633 pratikravallonestaralphacom
Sasi Kumar
Metallurgy Lab Senior Metallurgist
+968 99843415 sasikumarlonestaralphacom
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories Company Profile
LOCATION MAPS
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories Company Profile
1 MUSCAT
2 Muscat ndash Chemistry Lab
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories Company Profile
3 SOHAR
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories Company Profile
4 DUQM
5 SALALAH
Registered with Directorate General for Specification amp measurements
Approved by PDO ISOIEC 170252005 Certified by SGS for ISO 9001
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories Company Profile
LONESTAR ALPHA LABORATORIES BRANCHES amp CONTACTS
Website
wwwlonestaralphacom
General Email infolonestaralphacom
Branches
Muscat (Central Laboratory) PO Box 1197 PC 130 Azaiba ndash Muscat Sultanate of Oman
Tel +968 24501524 24505590
Fax +968 24503814
Email muscatlablonestaralphacom
Muscat (Chemistry Environmental) PO Box 1197 PC 130 Azaiba ndash Muscat Sultanate of Oman
Tel +968 24504206 24504924
Fax +968 24502635
Email chemlablonestaralphacom
Muscat (Micro-biology) PO Box 1197 PC 130 Azaiba ndash Muscat Sultanate of Oman
Tel +968 24504206 24504924
Fax +968 24502635
Email microlablonestaralphacom
Sohar PO Box 84 PC 327 Sohar Industrial Estate Sohar ndash Sultanate of Oman
Tel +968 26751775 26751920 26751976
Fax +968 26751331
Email civilsoharlonestaralphacom
Duqm Tel +968 99278040 92303290
Fax +968 24503814
Email duqmlablonestaralphacom
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories Company Profile
Salalah
Tel +968 2321 3390 +968 92038358
Fax +968 2321 3391
Email salalahlablonestaralphacom
Key Personals
Administration
Dawood Al-Harrasi
Chief Executive Officer
+968 91111411 dawoodalharrasilonestaralphacom
Saif Al-Harthi
Business Development Manager
+968 90122471 saifalharthylonestaralphacom
Santosh Elapanda
QHSE Manager
+968 99881224 santoshelapandalonestaralphacom
Moncy Thomas
Finance HR amp Admin Manager
+968 99221293 moncythomaslonestaralphacom
Operations
Anil Vashishta
Operations Manager Metallurgical Head
+968 99866907 anilvashishtalonestaralphacom
Civil Engineering Material Lab Hukam Chand
Civil Engineering Country Manager - Civil
+968 99445354 hukamchandlonestaralphacom
Naresh Paladugu
Civil Engineering Technical Manager - Civil
+968 99063458 nareshpaladugulonestaralphacom
Rakesh
Civil Engineering Lab Manager - Sohar Lab
+968 92869691 civilsoharlonestaralphacom
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories Company Profile
FrancisMD
Civil Engineering Lab Manager ndash Salalah Lab
+968 92038358 Salalahlablonestaralphacom
Tomiyo
Civil Engineering Senior Lab Technician - Duqm Lab
+968 99278040 duqmlablonestaralphacom
Geotechnical Engineering Lab
J Pavan Kumar
Geotechnical Engineering Sr Geotechnical engineer
+968 99887852 ameerudeenlonestaralphacom
Chemical Microbiology amp Environmental Lab
P Tejali
Chemical Microbiology amp Environmental Engineering Lab Manager
+968 99887834 tejaliparsekarlonestaralphacom
Asad
Chemical amp Environmental Engineering Assistant Manager Chemistry
+968 99884612 asadnaqvilonestaralphacom
Vinu Mohan
Food amp Microbiology Testing
+968 99248181 vinumohanlonestaralphacom
Metallurgy Lab
Email metlablonestaralphacom
Anil Vashishta
Metallurgy Lab Manager Metallurgy
+968 99866907 anilvashishtalonestaralphacom
Pratik Raval
Metallurgy Lab Test House Supervisor
+968 99880633 pratikravallonestaralphacom
Sasi Kumar
Metallurgy Lab Senior Metallurgist
+968 99843415 sasikumarlonestaralphacom
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories Company Profile
LOCATION MAPS
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories Company Profile
1 MUSCAT
2 Muscat ndash Chemistry Lab
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories Company Profile
3 SOHAR
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories Company Profile
4 DUQM
5 SALALAH
Registered with Directorate General for Specification amp measurements
Approved by PDO ISOIEC 170252005 Certified by SGS for ISO 9001
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories Company Profile
Salalah
Tel +968 2321 3390 +968 92038358
Fax +968 2321 3391
Email salalahlablonestaralphacom
Key Personals
Administration
Dawood Al-Harrasi
Chief Executive Officer
+968 91111411 dawoodalharrasilonestaralphacom
Saif Al-Harthi
Business Development Manager
+968 90122471 saifalharthylonestaralphacom
Santosh Elapanda
QHSE Manager
+968 99881224 santoshelapandalonestaralphacom
Moncy Thomas
Finance HR amp Admin Manager
+968 99221293 moncythomaslonestaralphacom
Operations
Anil Vashishta
Operations Manager Metallurgical Head
+968 99866907 anilvashishtalonestaralphacom
Civil Engineering Material Lab Hukam Chand
Civil Engineering Country Manager - Civil
+968 99445354 hukamchandlonestaralphacom
Naresh Paladugu
Civil Engineering Technical Manager - Civil
+968 99063458 nareshpaladugulonestaralphacom
Rakesh
Civil Engineering Lab Manager - Sohar Lab
+968 92869691 civilsoharlonestaralphacom
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories Company Profile
FrancisMD
Civil Engineering Lab Manager ndash Salalah Lab
+968 92038358 Salalahlablonestaralphacom
Tomiyo
Civil Engineering Senior Lab Technician - Duqm Lab
+968 99278040 duqmlablonestaralphacom
Geotechnical Engineering Lab
J Pavan Kumar
Geotechnical Engineering Sr Geotechnical engineer
+968 99887852 ameerudeenlonestaralphacom
Chemical Microbiology amp Environmental Lab
P Tejali
Chemical Microbiology amp Environmental Engineering Lab Manager
+968 99887834 tejaliparsekarlonestaralphacom
Asad
Chemical amp Environmental Engineering Assistant Manager Chemistry
+968 99884612 asadnaqvilonestaralphacom
Vinu Mohan
Food amp Microbiology Testing
+968 99248181 vinumohanlonestaralphacom
Metallurgy Lab
Email metlablonestaralphacom
Anil Vashishta
Metallurgy Lab Manager Metallurgy
+968 99866907 anilvashishtalonestaralphacom
Pratik Raval
Metallurgy Lab Test House Supervisor
+968 99880633 pratikravallonestaralphacom
Sasi Kumar
Metallurgy Lab Senior Metallurgist
+968 99843415 sasikumarlonestaralphacom
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories Company Profile
LOCATION MAPS
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories Company Profile
1 MUSCAT
2 Muscat ndash Chemistry Lab
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories Company Profile
3 SOHAR
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories Company Profile
4 DUQM
5 SALALAH
Registered with Directorate General for Specification amp measurements
Approved by PDO ISOIEC 170252005 Certified by SGS for ISO 9001
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories Company Profile
FrancisMD
Civil Engineering Lab Manager ndash Salalah Lab
+968 92038358 Salalahlablonestaralphacom
Tomiyo
Civil Engineering Senior Lab Technician - Duqm Lab
+968 99278040 duqmlablonestaralphacom
Geotechnical Engineering Lab
J Pavan Kumar
Geotechnical Engineering Sr Geotechnical engineer
+968 99887852 ameerudeenlonestaralphacom
Chemical Microbiology amp Environmental Lab
P Tejali
Chemical Microbiology amp Environmental Engineering Lab Manager
+968 99887834 tejaliparsekarlonestaralphacom
Asad
Chemical amp Environmental Engineering Assistant Manager Chemistry
+968 99884612 asadnaqvilonestaralphacom
Vinu Mohan
Food amp Microbiology Testing
+968 99248181 vinumohanlonestaralphacom
Metallurgy Lab
Email metlablonestaralphacom
Anil Vashishta
Metallurgy Lab Manager Metallurgy
+968 99866907 anilvashishtalonestaralphacom
Pratik Raval
Metallurgy Lab Test House Supervisor
+968 99880633 pratikravallonestaralphacom
Sasi Kumar
Metallurgy Lab Senior Metallurgist
+968 99843415 sasikumarlonestaralphacom
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories Company Profile
LOCATION MAPS
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories Company Profile
1 MUSCAT
2 Muscat ndash Chemistry Lab
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories Company Profile
3 SOHAR
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories Company Profile
4 DUQM
5 SALALAH
Registered with Directorate General for Specification amp measurements
Approved by PDO ISOIEC 170252005 Certified by SGS for ISO 9001
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories Company Profile
LOCATION MAPS
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories Company Profile
1 MUSCAT
2 Muscat ndash Chemistry Lab
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories Company Profile
3 SOHAR
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories Company Profile
4 DUQM
5 SALALAH
Registered with Directorate General for Specification amp measurements
Approved by PDO ISOIEC 170252005 Certified by SGS for ISO 9001
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories Company Profile
1 MUSCAT
2 Muscat ndash Chemistry Lab
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories Company Profile
3 SOHAR
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories Company Profile
4 DUQM
5 SALALAH
Registered with Directorate General for Specification amp measurements
Approved by PDO ISOIEC 170252005 Certified by SGS for ISO 9001
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories Company Profile
3 SOHAR
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories Company Profile
4 DUQM
5 SALALAH
Registered with Directorate General for Specification amp measurements
Approved by PDO ISOIEC 170252005 Certified by SGS for ISO 9001
Lonestar Alpha Laboratories Company Profile
4 DUQM
5 SALALAH
Registered with Directorate General for Specification amp measurements
Approved by PDO ISOIEC 170252005 Certified by SGS for ISO 9001
Registered with Directorate General for Specification amp measurements
Approved by PDO ISOIEC 170252005 Certified by SGS for ISO 9001