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The density test is an easy and essential step in ensuring the concrete has all of the essential characteristics for successful results. In our latest blog, we discuss the importance of measuring the density/unit weight of fresh concrete with every set of concrete strength samples.
A key element of successful concrete testing is selecting the right representative sample. This blog post covers standard practices for concrete sampling and how to optimize your concrete testing process.
Concrete compressive strength has steadily evolved over the last century. Read about how Rigid Frame Concrete Compression Machines can withstand today's high-performance concrete mix designs.
Through the Federal Highway Administration Mobile Concrete Technology Center, concrete testing, equipment, and educational opportunities are delivered nationwide. Learn more about this mobile concrete lab and its initiatives in our latest blog.
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.
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.
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.
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.
More than a century ago, Duff Abrams established a simple ratio to define the strength, quality, and workability of concrete mixtures. The water to cementitious material (w/cm) ratio is universally used in mixture design and batching, but accurate determinations for on-site acceptance of fresh concrete have remained elusive until now. The Phoenix method provides accurate and repeatable w/cm measurements in the lab or field in minutes.
If surface moisture evaporates from freshly poured concrete too quickly, the concrete surface dries out and plastic shrinkage cracking can occur. Learn how to monitor and mitigate plastic shrinkage for optimum concrete results.
