Road construction can be a lengthy, disruptive process. So, ensuring that your project stays on schedule is one of your most important responsibilities as a…
Concrete is one of the most widely used materials in construction, and its early-age strength, the period between 1 and 28 days post-placement, is crucial…
Today, many states’ Departments of Transportation (DOT) accept the maturity method as an essential tool to understand the strength development of in-place concrete for their…
In the world of concrete technology, achieving optimal performance is crucial. However, special precautions must be taken to comply with standards and have the best-finalized…
The maturity method is a convenient approach to predict the early age strength gain of concrete, using the principle that the concrete strength is directly related to the hydration temperature history of cementitious paste.
Schmidt Hammer (or Rebound Hammer) MethodThe concrete rebound hammer test (often referred to as Schmidt Hammer) was invented in 1948 and is still a popular…
Concrete curing temperature is undoubtedly a critical part of construction. According to a report by ACI Committee 308, the American Concrete Institute defines “curing” as…
The quality of your concrete directly depends on proper curing and accurate strength tests. While there are several different methods used to test concrete strength,…
As a company that develops and produces concrete testing equipment, we can’t stress how important it is to properly test concrete with reliable equipment. In…
When it comes to any construction project that requires the use of concrete, whether it’s a hospital, residential building, road, bridge, or dam, concrete strength…
The concrete maturity method ASTM C1074 is a non-destructive approach that allows the estimation of the strength of in-place concrete. The method uses the temperature…
Concrete is a material that has been used for over a millennia. Concrete is the most used construction material in the whole world! More than…
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