Concrete Failure Analysis You Can Prove. Not Just Guess.

C3S, Inc. is a Houston-based concrete consulting services firm founded by civil engineer and concrete specialist, Dr. Ebow Coleman.

Engineering Consulting Services

C3S, Inc. delivers concrete consulting and testing across planning, construction, and maintenance to ensure quality, detect issues, and solve problems efficiently.

GC-MS, FTIR, petrography

C3S, Inc. delivers advanced analytical services using GC-MS, FTIR, petrography, and SEM to identify chemical compositions, diagnose failures, and determine root causes with precision.

Concrete Testing

Concrete testing utilizing the procedure set forth by ASTM C42 – Standard Test Method for Obtaining and Testing Drilled Cores and Sawed Beams of Concrete.

Trusted by Industry Leaders

#1 Best Consulting Engineers Structural Concrete Experts
#1 Best Consulting Engineers Structural Concrete Experts
#1 Best Consulting Engineers Structural Concrete Experts
#1 Best Consulting Engineers Structural Concrete Experts
#1 Best Consulting Engineers Structural Concrete Experts
#1 Best Consulting Engineers Structural Concrete Experts
#1 Best Consulting Engineers Structural Concrete Experts
#1 Best Consulting Engineers Structural Concrete Experts
#1 Best Consulting Engineers Structural Concrete Experts
#1 Best Consulting Engineers Structural Concrete Experts
#1 Best Consulting Engineers Structural Concrete Experts
#1 Best Consulting Engineers Structural Concrete Experts

DBE Certified

SBE Certified

TxDOT Certified

DBE Certified

Comprehensive Concrete Solutions

Forensic Investigation<br />

Forensic Investigation

Root-cause analysis using petrographic examination, SEM, XRD, TGA, and GCMS.

Engineering Consulting Services

C3S, Inc. delivers concrete consulting and testing across planning, construction, and maintenance to ensure quality, detect issues, and solve problems efficiently.

Engineering Consulting Services
Concrete Non Destructive Testing<br />

Concrete Non Destructive Testing

C3S, Inc. delivers non-destructive testing services to assess concrete quality, detect hidden issues, and ensure structural integrity without causing damage.

Concrete Testing

C3S performs compressive strength concrete testing utilizing the procedure set forth by ASTM C42 – Standard Test Method for Obtaining and Testing Drilled Cores and Sawed Beams of Concrete.

Concrete testing
Forensic Investigation<br />

Petrographic Analysis & Scanning

C3S Inc. deliver results based on investigation, testing and analysis. We compile and report all our findings in succinct and comprehensive manner.

GC-MS, FTIR, petrography

C3S, Inc. delivers advanced analytical services using GC-MS, FTIR, petrography, and SEM to identify chemical compositions, diagnose failures, and determine root causes with precision.

Gas Chromatography Mass Spectrometry and Fourier Transform Infrared Spectrometry
Thermogravimetric Analysis and X Ray Diffraction Analysis<br />

Thermogravimetric & X Ray Diffraction Analysis

C3S, Inc. delivers advanced TGA and XRD analysis to evaluate material composition, identify crystalline structures, and determine root causes with precision.

Concrete Expert Witness

C3S, Inc. provides expert witness services and litigation support, delivering objective analysis and clear testimony to resolve concrete-related disputes.

Concrete Expert Witness

Why C3S

5,000+ Analyses. 34 Years of Trust.

We don’t just test concrete. We diagnose problems, determine root causes, and deliver solutions that hold up in the field and in court.

Years Experience

Analyses Completed

Phase Approach

Project Reach

Consulting Engineers - Structural Engineers - Concrete Experts
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Petrographic Analysis - Featured Project 3

Best Consulting Engineers in the Field

We service all concrete structures, including:

  • Dams
  • Highways
  • Airport runways
  • Concrete tanks
  • Concrete columns
  • Concrete foundations
  • Concrete caissons
  • Industrial facilities
  • Marine structures
  • Building envelopes
  • and more…

Every project starts with a question. We deliver the answer backed by microscopic evidence.

C3S IS A GLOBAL LEADER IN CONCRETE EVALUATION

We provide quality services that our customers have come to expect.