Feb 28
Feb 28
Feb 14
The End of the Road for Concrete Test Specimens: Compressive Strength Testing
For the past few Friday’s we’ve focused on concrete (read more: Why Concrete Testing is Essential for New Construction Projects, How Cold Weather Impacts the Structural Integrity of Concrete, How to Determine the Temperature of Freshly Mixed Hydraulic Cement Concrete... Read more
Jan 31
Making and Curing Concrete Test Specimens in the Field
We’ve spent some time learning about the role of concrete in the construction process, so now let’s learn about what goes into testing it! The strength of a particular batch of concrete depends on many factors: temperature, age of the concrete, water-to-cement ratio,... Read more
Jan 24
How to Determine the Temperature of Freshly Mixed Hydraulic-Cement Concrete and Why it is Important
In the civil materials testing industry, there are several testing methods that can be applied at construction sites. This article will focus on the testing method that is used to determine the temperature of freshly mixed hydraulic-cement concrete. There are... Read more
Jan 17
How Cold Weather Impacts the Structural Integrity of Concrete
As a Western New York-based firm, we are no strangers to cold weather. The temperature has a daily impact on our lives, from what clothes we wear to how long our morning commute will take. Just as the temperature has an impact on us, it also has an impact on... Read more
Jan 10