Civil Inspection Department

Civil Inspection Department at Tohama Company

The Civil Inspection Department at Tohama Company for Engineering Inspection is a cornerstone of the organization’s service offerings, delivering comprehensive quality control and testing services across a wide spectrum of civil engineering projects. Headquartered in Basra – Al-Zubair Main Street, Tohama serves governmental, oil & gas, construction, and infrastructure sectors with high technical precision, compliance, and professionalism.

Scope of Civil Inspection Services

Tohama’s Civil Inspection Department is equipped with advanced laboratory and field testing tools and a team of experienced engineers and certified technicians. The department provides a wide range of destructive and non-destructive civil tests, ensuring that construction materials and methods meet project specifications, international standards, and safety codes.

1. Soil and Sub-base Testing

• Compaction Tests (Field Density)

• Sieve Analysis & Soil Classification

• CBR Test (California Bearing Ratio)

• Proctor Test

• LL (Liquid Limit) & PL (Plastic Limit)

• Chemical Testing for Sulfates, Chlorides, Organic Matter

• Gypsum Content & TSS/TDS

2. Concrete Testing

• Sampling and Curing of Concrete Cubes

• Compressive Strength Testing

• Ultrasonic Testing (UPV)

• Core Testing

• Schmidt Hammer Test

• Water Suitability for Construction

• Chemical Content Analysis (Chloride, Sulfate)

3. Asphalt Testing

• Marshall Stability & Flow Test

• Mix Design for Asphalt

• Asphalt Core and Compaction Tests

• Viscosity, Flash Point, Penetration, Sieve Analysis

4. Aggregate and Material Testing

• Sand and Gravel Sieve Analysis

• Absorption, Density, and Abrasion Tests

• Los Angeles Abrasion Test

• Soundness using MgSO₄ / Na₂SO₄

5. Cement and Block Testing

• Compressive Strength of Bricks, Thermostone, Blocks

• Cement Tests (SO₃, Fe₂O₃, MgO, C₃A, Loss on Ignition)

6. Water Testing

• PH, TDS, TSS

• Salinity, Turbidity

• Chloride, Sulfate, CO₃, HCO₃ Content

Piles Inspection and Structural Testing

Tohama specializes in all types of pile testing and foundation assessments:

• Pile Integrity Tests

• Pile Compression, Lateral, and Tension Load Tests

• Cross-hole Sonic Logging

• PDA (Pile Driving Analyzer)

These services are crucial in mega infrastructure projects where pile integrity and ground conditions affect long-term structural stability.

Equipment and Certifications

Tohama operates under strict quality management systems certified by ISO 9001, ISO 17020, and ISO 17025, ensuring traceability, precision, and standardization. The company utilizes state-of-the-art testing instruments and adheres to ASTM, AASHTO, BS, and DIN standards in all civil inspection activitiesQuality Management Syst….

Major Clients and Projects

Tohama’s Civil Inspection Department has executed work for numerous high-profile clients and projects, such as:

• LUKOIL – West Qurna 2 Field

• SHELL – Majnoon Oil Field

• ENI – Children’s Hospital and Nuclear Medicine Hospital in Basra

• PEG & PETRONAS, ExxonMobil, BGC, and Kuwait Energy

Projects included soil investigation, pile inspection, concrete cube testing, asphalt core analysis, and full material lab testingقائمة الاعمال المماثلة.

Conclusion

The Civil Inspection Department of Tohama Company is a trusted and certified provider of civil testing services in Iraq. With a commitment to technical excellence, safety, and regulatory compliance, the department ensures that construction and infrastructure projects are built on solid, verified foundations. From soil and asphalt to concrete and water testing, Tohama supports the lifecycle of civil works with precision and reliability.