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Have questions about your materials testing equipment?  We have the answers to these questions and much more right here! Check back monthly for long-form blog posts, how-to guides and infographics. We’ll address industry insights, the operation and maintenance of specific equipment, and our product line recommendations, all designed to better serve you.

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Internally Cured Concrete: What Does it Mean for Testing Labs?

Internally Cured Concrete

Internally Cured Concrete (ICC) effectively ensures that cementious materials have appropriate access to moisture to enhance concrete durability. Learn more about this technique and its importance for construction materials testing labs.

Modulus of Elasticity & Poisson’s Ratio of Concrete: Beyond Compressive Strength
Modulus of Elasticity & Poisson's Ratio of Concrete: Beyond Compressive Strength

Modulus of Elasticity (MOE) and Poisson's Ratio are concrete compressive strength tests that can be performed using an Automatic Concrete Compression Machine. Learn how these tests are performed in our latest blog.

Relative Density of Free-Draining Soils: Compaction Tests on Sand & Gravel
Relative Density of Free-Draining Soils

Field density tests determine the degree of soil compaction, which is used to estimate strength and stability. Read our blog to learn about soil characteristics and how relative density of soil is calculated.

Gilson Guardian: One Inclusive Platform for Concrete Inspection, Testing, and Reporting

Gilson Guardian: One Inclusive Platform for Concrete Inspection, Testing, and Reporting

Gilson Guardian makes it possible to track concrete specimens from curing through completion. Learn how one program can enhance your lab's concrete testing programs.

Stress vs. Strain: Selecting Equipment to Measure Load & Displacement

Stress vs Strain

Knowing how to determine stress versus strain is central to almost any strength assessment performed in a construction materials testing lab. In this blog, we explore the various the test methods and instruments available for measuring load and displacement.

A Guide to Selecting the Right Concrete Compression Testing Machine for Your Lab

The right Concrete Compression Testing Machine will shape the overall success of your concrete testing. In this guide, we explain the different machines available and how to determine the best option for your lab.

Gilson Servo Control Load Frames: Comprehensive, Adaptable, Precise

Guide to the Gilson Servo Control Load Frames

Laboratory load frames perform multiple test methods on a variety of soil, asphalt, and cement materials simply by changing prescribed components used for load and distance measurements. This blog post introduces Gilson’s innovative Servo Control Load Frames and explores important considerations for selection of a suitable load frame and testing components for your applications.

Low Noise, Low Dust, High Performance: The Gilson Rotary Sifter Advantage

Low Noise, Low Dust, High Performance: The Gilson Rotary Sifter Advantage

For decades, rotary sifters have served as a reliable and efficient unit for particle sizing operations. Learn about the different types of rotary sifters available and how Gilson's design philosophy helped shape more advanced units that suppress noise and dust.

Performance-Graded Asphalt Binders: A Guide to Tests and Testing Equipment

Knowing how to properly test and verify asphalt binders is essential to understanding how asphalt will react to various climate conditions. This guide covers the methods used to classify asphalt binders and how to perform these tests to ensure optimal pavement performance and longevity.

Automating Concrete Compression Testing

Increase the overall performance of your basic or manual concrete compression testing machine by upgrading to automatic operation with an Automatic Controller Retrofit. Learn more about the benefits of automatic operation and see how easy it is to install a Retrofit to your existing compression machine.