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How to use a triple beam balance(Post)
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 the ...
The Science of Precision: Choosing and Maintaining Lab Balances and Scales for Material Testing(Post)In scientific research, quality control, and material testing, accuracy is not just a goal, it is a baseline requirement. Whether you are analyzing soil mechanics, verifying asphalt design mixtures, ...
Test Cement With Superior Products(Post)What kind of material do you use when testing to make sure your concrete pour will hold up and last for years to come? If you have been searching for materials testing equipment, but you haven’ ...
Find Your Certified Concrete Testing Products Today(Post)When you're on the job site and you're getting ready to pour concrete, you want to make sure that the concrete's work-ability is suited to the purpose for which you need it. If it's too wet, it can b ...
The Professional’s Guide to the Concrete Slump Test(Post)Why Concrete Quality Matters In heavy construction and civil engineering, the quality of any structure is only as good as the materials behind it. Concrete remains the most essential of these materia ...
Field Testing vs Lab Testing in Construction(Post)Every construction quality control program relies on two environments: the job site and the laboratory. While both serve the same ultimate goal, confirming that materials meet specification before th ...
How to Set Up a Construction Materials Testing Lab(Post)Setting up a construction materials testing lab from scratch is one of the most consequential decisions a testing firm, contractor, or engineering department can make. Done right, it becomes the oper ...
Concrete Testing and Equipment Glossary(Post)There are a wide variety of terms relating to concrete testing and equipment. To help you make sense of them, Certified Material Testing Products has created this concrete testing glossary: Ai ...
Marshall Compactor Guide for Asphalt Testing(Post)In the world of asphalt construction and pavement engineering, precision is everything. Every road, highway, or parking lot must be designed to withstand heavy loads, environmental stress, and long-t ...
What Can You Learn From a Sand Equivalent Test?(Post)Having the right balance of particles in the aggregate added to your hot mix asphalt (HMA) will play a huge role in the pavement's success after it sets. In order to quickly and accurately evaluate t ...
Which Vortex Mixer is Best for My Lab?(Post)Vortex mixers are a necessary piece of equipment for any lab that deals with the combination of liquids, solutions, and suspensions. The technology they utilize - in which blasts of energy are delive ...
Concrete Pouring Process & Testing Equipment Guide(Post)Concrete is one of the most widely used construction materials in the world, forming the foundation of everything from residential driveways to large-scale infrastructure projects. While it may seem ...