The process of demolishing a building involves heavy machinery to crush concrete and separate valuable materials that can be reused. Current methods consume quite a significant amount of time and money in order…
Concrete is a porous material which contains microscopic voids known as pores. These pores range in size, vary in connectivity (pore structure) and can be…
The global pandemic that hit our North American shores early in 2020 has brought profound change to how we work, live, and operate in the…
Every year, the construction industry goes through a recurring cycle. During summer, construction worksites explode in number and activity. This is the time when concrete strength development occurs at a steady…
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…
Winter in colder climates such as Canada, Alaska, and the Upper Mid-West entails treacherous and unpredictable driving conditions, with snow and ice build-up making roads unsafe. For over 70 years, the solution to this problem has been to cover roads with sodium chloride…
By now, you might have noticed that we recently released a newly re-engineered version of our leading concrete sensor. This flagship product, SmartRock®, was introduced…
As global initiatives to go carbon-neutral continue to push the demand for sustainable and renewable energy sources, many are looking to wind farms as a green solution to energy needs. Wind power…
Photo by Art Davis, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons Got the game on? Don’t miss a shot with SmartRock® in hand. Move faster. Cure…
Since the commercialization of the maturity method, there have been important advancements in monitoring and computing technologies such as a simple thermocouple for concrete, wireless…
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,…
Concrete has compressive strength, meaning that it can withstand its own weight within a structure. However, it lacks tensile strength. Therefore, as soon as everyday…
Running temperature measurements of your pour after placement is one of the most important steps in the construction of a concrete structure. That is why…
Does your company provide condition assessment services to your clients? When was the last time your customers understood the corrosion levels on the surface of…
During the winter months, when snow has taken over every inch of not only your driveway, but also your jobsite, it can be incredibly frustrating…
Although contractors might wish they did not have to perform tasks like pouring concrete in winter, construction does not stop when temperatures drop. As concrete…
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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