Four Common Errors To Avoid When Performing a Pull-off Test
- November 18th, 2022
- Category: Equipment Guides
Four Common Errors To Avoid When Performing a Pull-off Test Pull-off testing using Hydrajaws equipment is easy, straightforward and accurate when done correctly. In this article we have identified four common mistakes, which may affect test results, as well as some methods to use to avoid these mistakes. 1. Incorrect use of the... Read more >
Curing Rooms for Concrete Specimen Testing
- September 28th, 2022
- Category: Equipment Guides
When it comes to testing concrete cylinders and cubes, the proper storage and curing of specimens is just as important as the testing process. Not paying attention to properly curing and storing specimens can lead to erroneous compression test results. Dry conditions, lack of humidity, low and high temperatures can all... Read more >
Protect Your Assets and Minimize Risk with Regular Concrete Inspection
- November 2nd, 2021
- Category: Equipment Guides
Climate Change is Corrupting Infrastructure As atmospheric CO2 levels continue to increase with global warming, the safety of concrete structures is in jeopardy. Climate change has become a major concern, and a contributing factor of reinforcement corrosion in buildings, bridges, and other concrete infrastructure around the... Read more >
The Infrastructure Bill and Effects on the Construction Materials Industry
- August 24th, 2021
- Category: Announcements
The new infrastructure bill passed the Senate on August 10 after months of tough negotiations. This spending package carries a $1 trillion price tag over five years. $550 billion is geared for transportation, broadband and utilities, while $110 billion is earmarked for roads, bridges and other major infrastructure projects,... Read more >
Concrete Slump Testing
- January 14th, 2021
- Category: Equipment Guides
Knowing the quality of the concrete being used in construction is a requirement at building sites worldwide. Concrete slump testing is a quick and easy procedure that can be performed in real-time and on-site that is used to determine the workability as well as the consistency of fresh concrete. Concrete with slump values that... Read more >
How to Perform and Report Half Cell Corrosion Mapping
- July 25th, 2017
- Category: Equipment Guides
Half Cell corrosion mapping is an effective method for assessing the severity of corrosion in reinforced concrete structures. This rapid, cost-effective and non-destructive survey method provides key information in corrosion evaluations. Corrosion of steel reinforcement is a major factor in the deterioration of highway and... Read more >