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Have questions about your materials testing equipment? We have the answers to these questions and much more right here! Check back monthly for long-form blog posts, how-to guides, and more. We’ll address industry insights, the operation and maintenance of specific equipment, and our product line recommendations, all designed to better serve you.
Thermal imaging gives inspectors a faster, safer way to evaluate construction materials without causing damage. Learn how infrared cameras reveal temperature differences linked to delamination, voids, moisture, and paving issues, and how thermal imaging can support more efficient NDE and NDT inspections.
Continue Reading Thermal Imaging: A New Way Forward for Nondestructive Evaluation
Placing concrete in extreme heat presents a unique set of challenges. High temperatures can affect the concrete mixture and disrupt every stage of placement, from transport to curing. Read our latest blog to learn what measures you can take to protect your concrete and maintain quality in high-temperature conditions.
Continue Reading Placing Concrete in Hot Weather: What to Be Aware of
Concrete is a versatile material used in countless applications, but even the best pours can crack. Learn what causes concrete to crack, which cracks are harmless and which are serious, and the steps you can take to track and prevent damage, keeping your concrete strong for years to come.
Continue Reading Cracks in Concrete: An Overview
Concrete maturity testing provides real-time insight into strength development, helping construction teams make safer, faster decisions. Learn how maturity methods work, how they compare to traditional cylinder testing, and how modern monitoring systems streamline strength estimation.
Continue Reading Concrete Maturity: A Window into Strength Development
The density test is an easy and essential step in ensuring the concrete has all of the essential characteristics for successful results. In our latest blog, we discuss the importance of measuring the density/unit weight of fresh concrete with every set of concrete strength samples.
Continue Reading Density/Unit Weight Test of Fresh Concrete: Why It’s Needed with Every Set of Strength Samples
A key element of successful concrete testing is selecting the right representative sample. This blog post covers standard practices for concrete sampling and how to optimize your concrete testing process.
Continue Reading Optimize Your Concrete Testing: How Representative Sampling and Efficient Workflow Yields Better Concrete
The new Mechanical Marshall Compactors from Gilson raise the bar for asphalt specimen testing with improved performance and features, including a fully enclosed compaction mechanism, a safety interlock switch, and reduced noise. Read to learn why a Gilson Mechanical Marshall Asphalt Compactor can benefit your testing lab.
Continue Reading Gilson Mechanical Marshall Compactors: A New State-of-the-Art
Should your lab be accredited? Accreditation builds up your lab's reputation by ensuring accountability and quality control. Learn about accreditation standards and agencies to see which option best suits your lab.
Continue Reading Laboratory Accreditation: Can You Afford Not To?
Through the Federal Highway Administration Mobile Concrete Technology Center, concrete testing, equipment, and educational opportunities are delivered nationwide. Learn more about this mobile concrete lab and its initiatives in our latest blog.
Continue Reading The FHWA Mobile Concrete Technology Center: Putting Innovation into Practice
