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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

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

Internally Cured Concrete: What Does it Mean for Testing Labs?

November 05, 2025

<img loading="eager" style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; width: 100%; max-width: 715px; height: 100%; max-height: 515px;" alt="Internally Cured Concrete" src="/Content/Images/uploaded/blog/2025/Nov/November-2025-Blog-hero.jpg" width="715" height="515" />Internally Cured Concrete (ICC) effectively ensures that cementious materials have appropriate access to moisture to enhance concrete durability. Learn more about this technique and its importance for construction materials testing labs.

Tags: Concrete Testing , Concrete Strength , Concrete , Fresh Concrete , Moisture Content

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

August 05, 2025

<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" />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.

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

Reinforcing Steel and Concrete Quality for Nondestructive Evaluation The Comprehensive Assessment of Hardened Concrete Series: Part 2 of 2

June 05, 2024

<div><a href="/blog/nondestructive-evaluation-nde-concrete-quality"><img src="/Content/Images/uploaded/blog/2024/june/nde-methods.jpg" alt="Reinforcing Steel and Concrete Quality for Nondestructive Evaluation (NDE) Guide" width="100%" /></a></div>While Part 1 of this blog series discussed nondestructive concrete testing methods and equipment, Part 2 will cover equipment used to detect location, orientation, and corrosion of reinforcing steel, the effects of moisture, and how to document concrete quality.

Tags: Testing Insights , Concrete Testing , Non-destructive Testing of Concrete , Concrete , Rebar Location , Crack Monitoring , Crack Movement , Concrete Corrosion , ASR Testing , Alkali-Silica Reactivity