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 >
D6913 and D7928 Replace D422 Particle Size Analysis
- January 6th, 2022
- Category: Announcements, Guest Posts
This guest post was written by Jack Germaine . He is a Research Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Tufts University. Determination of the particle size distribution (PSD) is one of the most requested soil characterization tests. The results are used for classification and estimation of engineering... 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 >
A Demonstration of the Asphalt Pavement Scanner
- April 8th, 2021
- Category: Guest Posts
This guest post was written by Chuck Oden, PhD of ESS. This white paper was originally published by ESS and we are sharing it here, with his permission. Introduction The Humboldt Asphalt Pavement Scanner (APS) is a revolutionary new system that provides detailed and comprehensive quality information for new asphalt mats without... Read more >
Covid-19 Pandemic Enables Remote Laboratory Learning
- March 12th, 2021
- Category: Announcements, Guest Posts
This guest post was written by Jack Germaine. He is a Research Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Tufts University. Universities were quick to adapt to the norms of social distancing. Various modes of remote delivery were implemented to allow students to continue educational progress. Laboratory subjects are... 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 Measure Field Density of Soil Using Nuclear Density Gauges
- November 18th, 2020
- Category: Equipment Guides
Soil density is an important factor to most construction projects and provides critical support for buildings, roads, pavements and other structures. Soil is frequently disturbed during the development process resulting in the introduction of air or water into the ground. Any water particles or air voids must be removed from... Read more >
Women of Asphalt: Lead & Inspire
- October 21st, 2020
- Category: Announcements
The WofA, or Women of Asphalt, is a national organization aimed at supporting women who work in the asphalt industry through education, mentorship and advocacy. Women of Asphalt was formed in 2017 with five founding members and has grown to over 1,000 members in 2020. There is no cost to join and you can do so at:... Read more >