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Making and Curing Concrete Test Specimens in the Field Jan 31

Making and Curing Concrete Test Specimens in the Field

Jan 31, 2020

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
Fun Fact Friday: Dynamic Cone Penetrometer Testing Nov 15

Fun Fact Friday: Dynamic Cone Penetrometer Testing

Nov 15, 2019

Dynamic Cone Penetrometer (DCP) testing is a method of measuring the strength of loose soil that has not been disturbed, or compacted materials under existing field conditions. This is an important test to perform if any type of construction is planned for the area.... Read more
Fun Fact Friday: Hydrometer Analysis Testing Dec 7

Fun Fact Friday: Hydrometer Analysis Testing

Dec 7, 2018

This Fun Fact Friday article will describe the procedure for hydrometer analysis of soils. This procedure measures the particle-size distribution of fine-grained soils and is one of the services offered by our Civil Testing Group to ensure the integrity of subject... Read more