The stabilometer was originally developed by the California Division of Highways to measure the combined effects of frequent traffic loads, repeated over a long period of time, on a given bituminous mix.

Test results are used to determine the maximum amount of bituminous binder which can be used without causing instability.

This application is developed around the accepted standard “Method For Determining The Resistance “R” Value Of Treated And Untreated Bases, Subbases and Basement Soils using the Hveem Stabilometer” typically used by Departments of Transportation and suppliers of road surfaces.

The stabilometer is a triaxial testing device used to determine the stability of bituminous paving mixtures, soils and other plastic or semi-plastic materials.

One of the most widely used medical devices is the contact lens worn by millions of people daily.

The material science and technology in such a small device is amazing in the form of soft and hard lens with varying degrees of air permeability.Performing a strength and elastic stretch test on such a device is challenging, the lens must be held to prevent slippage during the test but not to cause fracture or damage, ambient conditions need to be managed simulating conditions of use.

Tinius Olsen Has the expertise having successfully supplied strength test systems to contact lens manufacturers.