Learn about maturity, drilled cores, field- and lab-cured cylinders, and compare them for concrete strength evaluation.
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.
As we build concrete structures, it is important to know the ability they have to withstand compressive loading and to find ways to improve it….
Often, third-party testing agencies face several challenges with standard temperature and strength monitoring systems. Some of these involve relying on multiple wired components and expensive…
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Schmidt Hammer (or Rebound Hammer) Method The concrete rebound hammer test (often referred to as Schmidt Hammer) was invented in 1948 and is still a…
Concrete temperature monitoring becomes more critical in cold weather as low temperatures decrease the rate of strength development during curing. That is why ensuring optimal…
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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…
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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…
Understanding Compressive Strength vs. Tensile Strength Ensuring your concrete is durable and stable isn’t just about achieving an acceptable level of compressive strength, which is…
Concrete testing methods differ from place to place and each country has their own specifications that must be followed. While engineers and project managers in…
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…
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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