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 ...

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 ...

A shortage of skilled labor continues to be the dominate issue in the construction industry, and rightfully so. However, delays in construction schedules have always been a thorn in the side of ...

American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials’ Committee on Materials and Pavements approves Purdue-invented method as a national standard for estimating concrete strength WEST ...

As infrastructure ages, one question shapes the future of cities: How do we know the materials we build with will last?

This innovative IoT-ANN framework allows for non-destructive concrete strength assessment, improving accuracy and ...

Universal testing machines outfitted with bend fixtures are used in calculating flexural strength, flexural modulus, yield point, and more. This article will explore the requisite equipment for ...

Concrete is a fantastic building material, but if you’ve ever walked down a poorly-maintained sidewalk, you know it deteriorates over time. As concrete ages and dries out, cracks form in the material ...