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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" /><p>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.</p><p></p>

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

Modulus of Elasticity & Poisson’s Ratio of Concrete: Beyond Compressive Strength

October 09, 2025

<img src="/Content/Images/uploaded/blog/2025/Oct/modulus-of-elasticity.jpg" alt="Modulus of Elasticity & Poisson's Ratio of Concrete: Beyond Compressive Strength" width="715" height="515" style="margin: 0 auto; width: 100%; max-width: 715px;" /><p>Modulus of Elasticity (MOE) and Poisson's Ratio are concrete compressive strength tests that can be performed using an Automatic Concrete Compression Machine. Learn how these tests are performed in our latest blog.</p>

Tags: Concrete Compression Machine , Compressive Strength , Concrete Strength , Concrete Cylinder Molds , Testing Insights

Gilson Guardian: One Inclusive Platform for Concrete Inspection, Testing, and Reporting

August 05, 2025

<p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" src="/Content/Images/uploaded/blog/2025/Aug/August-2025-Blog-hero.jpg" alt="Gilson Guardian: One Inclusive Platform for Concrete Inspection, Testing, and Reporting" style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; width: 100%; max-width: 715px;" width="715" height="515" /></p><p>Gilson Guardian makes it possible to track concrete specimens from curing through completion. Learn how one program can enhance your lab's concrete testing programs.</p>

Tags: Concrete Testing , Concrete Strength , Concrete , Concrete Compression Machine , Compressive Strength

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A Guide to Selecting the Right Concrete Compression Testing Machine for Your Lab

June 10, 2025

<div><a href="/blog/comparing-concrete-compression-machines-article"><img loading="lazy" src="/Content/Images/uploaded/blog/2025/june/comparing-compression-machines-hero.jpg" alt="Selecting the Right Concrete Compression Machine Article" style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; width: 100%; max-width: 715px;" /> </a></div><p>The right Concrete Compression Testing Machine will shape the overall success of your concrete testing. In this guide, we explain the different machines available and how to determine the best option for your lab.</p>

Tags: Resource Guide , Comparison Guide , Concrete Testing , Concrete Strength , Compressive Strength , Cylinder Testing , Beam Testing

Gilson Servo Control Load Frames: Comprehensive, Adaptable, Precise

May 07, 2025

<p><a href="/blog/servo-control-load-frames-comprehensive-adaptable-precise"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" src="/Content/Images/uploaded/blog/2019/April/load-frames-hero.jpg" alt="Guide to the Gilson Servo Control Load Frames" style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; width: 100%; max-width: 715px;" width="715" height="515" /></a></p><p>Laboratory load frames perform multiple test methods on a variety of soil, asphalt, and cement materials simply by changing prescribed components used for load and distance measurements. This blog post introduces Gilson’s innovative Servo Control Load Frames and explores important considerations for selection of a suitable load frame and testing components for your applications.</p>

Tags: Soil Testing , Soil Mechanics , Geotechnical , Asphalt Testing , Compressive Strength , Shear Strength , Marshall Stability , Semi-Circular Bend , Lottman Test , Tack Coat , ISS Method , Load Frames , Unconsolidated-Undrained , Consolidated-Undrained , Consolidated-Drained , Equipment Selection Guide

Automating Concrete Compression Testing

February 06, 2025

<div><a href="/blog/automatic-controller-retrofits-article"><img loading="lazy" src="/Content/Images/uploaded/blog/2025/february/retrofit-blog-hero.jpg" alt="Automatic Controller Retrofit Article" style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; width: 100%; max-width: 715px;" /> </a></div><p>Increase the overall performance of your basic or manual concrete compression testing machine by upgrading to automatic operation with an Automatic Controller Retrofit. Learn more about the benefits of automatic operation and see how easy it is to install a Retrofit to your existing compression machine.</p>

Tags: Product Insights , Strength Testing , Compressive Strength , Concrete Testing , Concrete Strength

Sulfur Capping Concrete Test Cylinders: Equipment & Techniques

January 17, 2024

<div><a href="/capping-concrete-cylinders"><img loading="lazy" src="/Content/Images/uploaded/blog/2024/january/capping-concrete-cylinders-blog.jpg" alt="Capping Concrete Cylinders Article" style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; width: 100%; max-width: 715px;" /> </a></div><p>The two most popular types of end treatment for cylindrical concrete specimens are sulfur mortar capping and neoprene compression pads. Both have their advantages. Neoprene pads are convenient and reusable many times over. Sulfur mortar is economical when testing large numbers of cylinders, and is often the preferred end treatment for cylinders because of its long history of use. Reliable strength results and consistent display of fracture patterns are predictable and well understood. In this article, we go over the equipment and techniques used for sulfur mortar capping.</p>

Tags: Testing Insights , Equipment Selection Guide , Compressive Strength , Concrete Testing , ASTM C617 , AASHTO T 231 , Sulfur Capping , Concrete Test Cylinders

Unconfined Compressive Strength of Soil

November 08, 2023

<div><a href="/blog/unconfined-compressive-strength-test-of-soil"><img loading="lazy" src="/Content/Images/uploaded/blog/2023/november/ucs-soil-blog.jpg" alt="Unconfined Compression Test Article" style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; width: 100%; max-width: 715px;" /> </a></div><p>Unconfined compressive strength is a standard geotechnical test performed on cohesive soil samples in construction materials testing laboratories. Straightforward sample preparation and a rapid, uncomplicated procedure makes unconfined compression tests cost-effective when fundamental strength values are adequate for design.</p>

Tags: Testing Insights , Resource Guide , Compressive Strength , Unconfined Compressive Strength , Soil Testing

5 Concrete Strength Testing Methods – Non-Destructive

January 04, 2023

<div><a href="/blog/ndt-test-for-concrete-strength"><img loading="lazy" src="/Content/Images/uploaded/blog/2023/january/ndt-test-methods-hero.jpg" alt="Non-Destructive Testing Methods" style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; width: 100%; max-width: 715px;" /> </a></div><p>Testing the properties of hardened concrete is central to evaluating a structure, whether it is decades old or still under construction. In-place testing of concrete is a significant part of assessing an existing structure's safety and physical condition for routine maintenance before modifications. This blog post will discuss in-place and nondestructive methods and equipment to measure concrete strength.</p>

Tags: Testing Insights , Compressive Strength , Strength Testing , Concrete Testing , Non-destructive Testing of Concrete