When people hear the term “slump,” most think about posture; think of concrete slump as "concrete posture." Pro Tip: While you can certainly perform the slump test procedure by yourself, it will go a ...

Some basic NDT techniques utilized to assess concrete structures include:Once concrete has hardened, it is important to determine whether the final structure is suitable for its designated use. To do ...

As a foundational building material, concrete must exceed quality and strength expectations. This means rigorous testing throughout the construction process. Concrete is the most commonly used ...

A solid concrete structure may probably fail if gaps are not properly bridged and protected. When the concrete structure serves as a containment vessel of fluids, leakage must be prevented or reduced ...

Controls' Automax 5 series of Concrete Testing equipment features a fully automatic test cycle with a closed loop retraction. The load/time graph and the gradient are displayed in real time, while the ...

Concrete sample undergoing strength testing Carelle Mulawa-Richards/RMIT Using organic waste-enhanced concrete could mean construction cost savings. “Our research creates a potential to even reduce ...

Experimental concrete that patches up cracks by itself is to undergo outdoor testing. The concrete contains limestone-producing bacteria, which are activated by corrosive rainwater working its way ...