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Placing Concrete in Hot Weather: What to Be Aware of

August 07, 2026

<img loading="eager" style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; width: 100%; max-width: 715px; height: 100%; max-height: 515px;" alt="Cracks in Concrete" src="/Content/Images/uploaded/blog/2026/Aug/Aug_2026_Blog_hero.jpg" width="715" height="515" />Placing concrete in extreme heat presents a unique set of challenges. High temperatures can affect the concrete mixture and disrupt every stage of placement, from transport to curing. Read our latest blog to learn what measures you can take to protect your concrete and maintain quality in high-temperature conditions.

Tags: Concrete , Concrete Strength

Cracks in Concrete: An Overview

July 07, 2026

<img loading="eager" style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; width: 100%; max-width: 715px; height: 100%; max-height: 515px;" alt="Cracks in Concrete" src="/Content/Images/uploaded/blog/2026/Jul/July_2026_Blog_hero.jpg" width="715" height="515" />Concrete is a versatile material used in countless applications, but even the best pours can crack. Learn what causes concrete to crack, which cracks are harmless and which are serious, and the steps you can take to track and prevent damage, keeping your concrete strong for years to come.

Tags: Concrete , Crack Monitoring , Crack Movement

Concrete Maturity: A Window into Strength Development

June 05, 2026

<img loading="eager" style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; width: 100%; max-width: 715px; height: 100%; max-height: 515px;" alt="Concrete Maturity: A Window into Strength Development" src="/Content/Images/uploaded/blog/2026/Jun/June_2026_Blog_Hero.jpg" width="715" height="515" />Concrete maturity testing provides real‑time insight into strength development, helping construction teams make safer, faster decisions. Learn how maturity methods work, how they compare to traditional cylinder testing, and how modern monitoring systems streamline strength estimation.

Tags: Concrete Strength , Concrete Testing , Concrete Cylinder Molds , Maturity Testing , Compressive Strength , Concrete Test Cylinders , Concrete

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Density/Unit Weight Test of Fresh Concrete: Why It’s Needed with Every Set of Strength Samples

April 30, 2026

<img loading="eager" style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; width: 100%; max-width: 715px; height: 100%; max-height: 515px;" alt="Density/Unit Weight Test of Fresh Concrete: Why it is Needed" src="/Content/Images/uploaded/blog/2026/May/May_2026_Blog-hero.jpg" width="715" height="515" /> The density test is an easy and essential step in ensuring the concrete has all of the essential characteristics for successful results. In our latest blog, we discuss the importance of measuring the density/unit weight of fresh concrete with every set of concrete strength samples.

Tags: Concrete Testing , Concrete , Fresh Concrete , Air Content Testing , Air Void , Slump Test

Optimize Your Concrete Testing: How Representative Sampling and Efficient Workflow Yields Better Concrete

April 09, 2026

<img loading="eager" style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; width: 100%; max-width: 715px; height: 100%; max-height: 515px;" alt="Optimize Your Concrete Testing: How Representative Sampling and Efficient Workflow Yields Better Concrete " src="/Content/Images/uploaded/blog/2026/Apr/April_2026_Blog_hero.jpg" width="715" height="515" /> A key element of successful concrete testing is selecting the right representative sample. This blog post covers standard practices for concrete sampling and how to optimize your concrete testing process.

Tags: Concrete Testing , Concrete , Water Cement Ratio , Aggregate Testing , Slump Test , Air Content Testing , Fresh Concrete , Concrete Cylinder Molds

Gilson Mechanical Marshall Compactors: A New State-of-the-Art

March 12, 2026

<img loading="eager" style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; width: 100%; max-width: 1000px; height: 100%; max-height: 750px;" alt="Gilson Mechanical Marshall Compactors: A New State-of-the-Art" src="/Content/Images/uploaded/blog/2026/Mar/March-2026_Blog_2_hero.jpg" width="1000" height="750" /> The new Mechanical Marshall Compactors from Gilson raise the bar for asphalt specimen testing with improved performance and features, including a fully enclosed compaction mechanism, a safety interlock switch, and reduced noise. Read to learn why a Gilson Mechanical Marshall Asphalt Compactor can benefit your testing lab.

Tags: Asphalt Testing , Asphalt , Marshall Testing , Marshall Compactor , Marshall Stability

Laboratory Accreditation: Can You Afford Not To?

February 12, 2026

<img loading="eager" style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; width: 100%; max-width: 715px; height: 100%; max-height: 515px;" alt="Laboratory Accreditation: Can You Afford Not To?" src="/Content/Images/uploaded/blog/2026/Feb/February-2026-blog-hero.jpg" width="715" height="515" />Should your lab be accredited? Accreditation builds up your lab's reputation by ensuring accountability and quality control. Learn about accreditation standards and agencies to see which option best suits your lab.

Tags: Certification , Laboratory

The FHWA Mobile Concrete Technology Center: Putting Innovation into Practice

January 08, 2026

<img loading="eager" style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; width: 100%; max-width: 715px; height: 100%; max-height: 515px;" alt="The FHWA Mobile Concrete Technology Center: Putting Innovation into Practice" src="/Content/Images/uploaded/blog/2026/Jan/January-2026-Blog-hero.jpg" width="715" height="415" /> Through the Federal Highway Administration Mobile Concrete Technology Center, concrete testing, equipment, and educational opportunities are delivered nationwide. Learn more about this mobile concrete lab and its initiatives in our latest blog.

Tags: Concrete Testing , Concrete , Field Testing , Laboratory

Gilson and Fritsch: Teaming Up to Make Sample Preparation Easy

December 18, 2025

<img loading="eager" style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; width: 100%; max-width: 715px; height: 100%; max-height: 515px;" alt="Gilson and Fritsch: Teaming Up to Make Sample Preparation Easy" src="/Content/Images/uploaded/blog/2026/Jan/December_2-2025-Blog-hero.jpg" width="715" height="515" /> Gilson proudly offers a variety of Fritsch laboratory equipment for particle size reduction. Read this blog to learn about the Fritsch products available and how to choose the right instrument for your sample preparation needs.

Tags: Sample Dividing , Sample Prep , Sample Collecting