Business Details
38 Years
experience
Trusted Construction Materials Testing & Consulting Services
Founded in 1988, Applied Materials & Engineering has established itself as a leader in construction materials consulting, inspection, and testing. Our team comprises civil, structural, metallurgical, and materials engineers, along with geologists holding advanced degrees and certified field and laboratory technicians. We specialize in structural investigations, building envelope consulting, infrastructure testing, and forensic analysis of construction materials. Our ISO 17025 and IAS-accredited laboratory supports nationwide clients with advanced testing services. We provide code-compliant inspections for seismic upgrades, commercial high-rises, and infrastructure projects, utilizing cutting-edge tools like ground-penetrating radar and FTIR spectroscopy.Our multidisciplinary approach ensures accurate failure analysis and repair recommendations for wood, concrete, steel, and masonry structures. We offer litigation support, expert witness testimony, and customized solutions for roofing, waterproofing, and solar panel mount testing. With decades of experience, we deliver cost-effective, high-quality services for historic and modern construction projects.
Services
Special Inspections
Structural Investigations
Building Envelope Consulting
Infrastructure Testing
Laboratory Testing
Petrographic Analysis
Roofing Assessments
Concrete Mix Design
Solar Panel Mount Testing
Forensic Material Analysis
Details
- Year established: 1988
Highlights and features
- We have over 35 years of experience in construction materials consulting.
- Our team includes certified engineers and ISO-accredited laboratory technicians.
- We provide comprehensive forensic analysis using advanced technologies like GPR and FTIR.
- Our services comply with Caltrans and municipal code requirements.
- We offer litigation support and expert witness testimony for construction failures.
Associations and certifications
- ISO 17025
- IAS
Services
Special Inspections
Our certified inspectors verify structural systems meet approved plans and local codes. We conduct field testing for reinforced concrete, structural masonry, and high-strength bolts while supporting projects with laboratory analysis. Services cover seismic upgrades, commercial buildings, and infrastructure projects requiring municipal compliance.
Structural Investigations
We investigate construction material failures in wood, concrete, and steel structures. Our engineers perform forensic analysis using ultrasonic testing and X-ray diffraction to determine root causes. Clients receive repair recommendations and construction specifications for historic and modern buildings requiring structural assessments.
Building Envelope Consulting
Our consultants specialize in roofing systems and building envelope waterproofing. Services include leak investigations, material testing, and design reviews for EIFS and stucco systems. We provide construction monitoring and litigation support for above-grade waterproofing systems in commercial and residential properties.
Infrastructure Testing
We offer Caltrans-compliant testing for bridges, highways, and water treatment plants. Our accredited laboratory performs soil classification, asphalt compaction, and pavement testing using Superpave and Marshall methods. Services support municipal projects requiring earthwork analysis and airport infrastructure assessments.
Laboratory Testing
Our ISO 17025-accredited lab conducts mechanical testing on construction materials. Services include concrete mix design, GFRC analysis, and solar panel mount load testing. We provide petrographic analysis for cementitious materials and utilize FTIR spectroscopy for organic compound identification in building components.
People
Dushyant Manmohan
Principal
Dushyant Manmohan, D.Eng., leads structural engineering initiatives with expertise in materials analysis and forensic investigations. He oversees complex projects requiring advanced testing methodologies and code compliance verification.
Armen Tajirian
Principal
Armen Tajirian, P.E., Ph.D., specializes in construction materials failure analysis. With decades of experience, he directs forensic investigations and provides expert testimony for structural performance and code compliance matters.
Mohammed Faiyaz
Senior Engineer
Mohammed Faiyaz, P.E., manages infrastructure testing projects. He specializes in municipal code compliance, asphalt analysis, and field inspection services for transportation and water treatment facility construction.
Questions
What construction materials testing services do you offer?
We provide concrete analysis, asphalt testing, petrographic examination, and mechanical property testing for construction materials in our ISO-accredited laboratory.
Do you provide forensic analysis for building failures?
Yes, our engineers investigate structural failures using ultrasonic testing, GPR, and chemical analysis to determine root causes in wood, steel, and concrete structures.
Are your inspection services code-compliant?
Our special inspections meet Caltrans requirements and local building codes for seismic upgrades, commercial buildings, and infrastructure projects.
Can you assist with roofing system assessments?
We offer roofing material analysis, leak investigations, and waterproofing design reviews for commercial and residential building envelope systems.
Do you support litigation cases with expert testimony?
Our principals provide expert witness services for construction material performance, code compliance, and structural failure litigation cases.
What infrastructure projects do you handle?
We support roadway, bridge, airport, and water treatment plant projects with soil testing, pavement analysis, and construction materials verification services.
