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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
Why Concrete Testing is Essential for New Construction Projects
Concrete is one of the most common materials that is used in construction as the building blocks for the foundations of various structures around the world. These structures could be as large and complex as your office high-rise or as simple as the sidewalk that you... Read more
Jan 3
How Civil Materials Testing Maximizes Construction Schedules and Budgets
New construction developments are often considered to be high stake projects that require adherence to strict budgets and timelines over the course of the construction period. This creates a necessity for producing high quality work while maintaining budget and... Read more
Dec 27
Fun Fact Friday: Atterberg Limits Testing
Atterberg Limits Testing is just one of the testing methods that Encorus’s Civil Testing Group uses to determine properties of soil. According to ASTM International, Atterberg Testing Limits are six limits of consistency in soils that were defined by Albert Atterberg.... Read more
Dec 23