Damaged and deteriorating bridges are a major concern when it comes to transportation infrastructures. According to the ARTBA Bridge Report, “1 in 3 U.S. bridges…
Corrosion is a natural process that occurs when a structure is exposed to elements like CO2 or chloride, which can penetrate the concrete all the…
Artificial intelligence (AI) is widely used to solve problems in industries like finance and healthcare, however, the construction industry has generally had a slower rate…
Monitoring Concrete Temperature On-Site According to ASTMControlling the temperature of concrete on construction sites poses many challenges. Not only is it critical to keep track…
Although concrete curing, concrete temperature, and concrete strength are three different things with three different meanings, they are not independent of one another. There is…
What is Concrete Maturity?Concrete maturity is a non-destructive approach that allows the estimation of the strength of in-place concrete. The method uses the temperature history…
When it comes to testing compressive concrete strength, there are several methods to choose from. Field-cured cylinder testing is the most common method utilized for…
With the evolution of the construction industry, we are building structures bigger than ever before. These massive structures are mostly made of concrete and often…
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The traditional way to determine whether a concrete element is strong enough for critical construction operation is to monitor concrete strength using field cured cylinders….
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…
No matter where you are in the world, the ability to accurately measure the early age compressive strength of concrete is vital for a wide…
Concrete testing is essential for all construction projects. Testing, in general, is a very lengthy and costly process. Traditional methods of concrete testing require additional…
Cement is a binding material that has contributed to the creation of historical monuments, but as we shift from 3000 BC into the twenty-first century,…
In the construction industry, innovations that reduce costs and speed up project completion are highly sought after—so it’s no wonder that we’re seeing a resurgence…
If you are in the concrete industry, conferences such as World of Concrete (WOC), ConExpo, and American Concrete Institute’s ACI Concrete Convention make for important…
Corrosion of Steel in ConcreteCorrosion is initiated when materials that are harmful to steel, such as CO2 and chloride from de-icing salt, start to penetrate…
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