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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

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

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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

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

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

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

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

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

Water/Cement Ratio of Concrete: How to Change a Number into a Tool

January 13, 2025

<div><a href="/blog/water-cement-ratio-of-concrete-article"><img loading="lazy" src="/Content/Images/uploaded/blog/2025/january/water-cement-ratio-hero.jpg" alt="Water/Cement Ratio Article" style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; width: 100%; max-width: 715px;" /> </a></div><p>More than a century ago, Duff Abrams established a simple ratio to define the strength, quality, and workability of concrete mixtures. The water to cementitious material (w/cm) ratio is universally used in mixture design and batching, but accurate determinations for on-site acceptance of fresh concrete have remained elusive until now. The Phoenix method provides accurate and repeatable w/cm measurements in the lab or field in minutes.</p>

Tags: Testing Insights , Concrete Testing , Water Cement Ratio