Old Material Testing Blog
Becoming a construction materials testing technician means you're prepared to take on one of the biggest responsibilities in the world of construction projects. This role is critical to ensuring that
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Finding the right ratio of cement, water and admixtures used to reinforce a concrete mix will all affect a property called "workability." Workability of concrete is directly proportional to the streng
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The fineness or coarseness of an aggregate plays a major part in determining the type of mix design needed to create strong, durable concrete. As such, finding a sample's fineness modulus is requir
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The water content of soil can significantly change its behavior. In order to get a reading on how soil will change depending on its level of moisture, and how stable it will be as it changes, engineer
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Several different tests are needed to estimate the stability and strength of a structure, from the soil it will stand on to the bricks or concrete that will form it. But what about mortar, the materia
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Water quality testing is crucial for a variety of industries, from fish farming to wastewater management. One of the most important and informative tests is the dissolved oxygen test. Several methods
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