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 ...

Concrete is the most used construction material in the whole world. More than that, behind water, it’s the most used material, all categories combined. Worldwide, about 10 billion tons of concrete are ...

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 ...

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 ...

In January 2002, the American Concrete Institute (ACI) issued a new standard, ACI355.2-01, which prescribed a comprehensive testing program to ascertain design parameters for post-installed adhesive ...

The concrete developed at MSU is considered "self-heating" because it can store heat from the sun, then release it when ...

WARE, Mass. (WWLP) – The 22News I-Team has learned more about concrete testing for homes in western and central Massachusetts who could have a crumbling foundation. The University of Connecticut was ...

A concrete-testing laboratory faked results for a LaGuardia Airport control tower, the new Yankee Stadium, the Lincoln Tunnel and more than a dozen other projects around the city, creating thousands ...