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Sieve Sizes: Why Is Particle Size Important?

Sieve Sizes: Why Is Particle Size Important?

Posted by Certified Material Testing Products on Jun 13, 2023

Concrete is one of the most important manufactured materials worldwide. We depend on it for roads, paths, bridges, and tunnels. It supports our buildings, forms our structures, and keeps us safe. B … read more
What is a Dial Indicator?

What is a Dial Indicator?

Posted by Certified Material Testing Products on Jun 10, 2023

The dial indicator seems simple on the surface, but it plays a crucial role in the testing of soils, concrete, and materials. Widely used by construction experts, engineers, and artisans to assess … read more
How to Use a Concrete PSI Chart

How to Use a Concrete PSI Chart

Posted by Certified Material Testing Products on Jun 06, 2023

From bridges and skyscrapers to tunnels and powerplants, we rely heavily on the stability and security of concrete. Compressive strength resilience plays an enormous role in ensuring the safety and st … read more
How To Use A Concrete Mold: Do's and Don'ts

How To Use A Concrete Mold: Do's and Don'ts

Posted by Certified Material Testing Products on Jun 02, 2023

Concrete molds have long been a staple of the construction industry. For decades, they have played a vital role in our architectural triumphs, from beautiful buildings to bridges that have stood th … read more
How to use a triple beam balance

How to use a triple beam balance

Posted by Certified Material Testing Products on May 30, 2023

Did you know? If a scientist weighed two identical objects on Earth and the Moon, a triple beam balance would provide the same mass reading in both instances, despite the Moon having one-sixth of t … read more
10 Reasons to Use Self-consolidating Concrete (SCC)

10 Reasons to Use Self-consolidating Concrete (SCC)

Posted by Certified Material Testing Products on May 26, 2023

The materials you choose when building a structural foundation are of equal importance to the way you use them. Self-consolidating concrete (SCC) is widely recognized as one of the greatest innovat … read more
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