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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

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

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

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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;" />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.

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

<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

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>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.

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

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>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.

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