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Concrete and Asphalt Core Drilling: When, Why, and How

August 06, 2021

<div><a href="/blog/the-core-drilling-method"><img loading="lazy" src="/Content/Images/uploaded/blog/2021/August/concrete-asphalt-core-drilling715x396px.jpg" alt="Concrete and Asphalt Core Drilling: When, Why, and How" style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; width: 100%; max-width: 715px;" /> </a></div><p>This blog post will focus on the core drilling method and the core sampling equipment. We discuss why and how core samples are taken from asphalt and concrete. Lastly, we touch on some of the different lab tests performed.</p>

Tags: Testing Insights , Resource Guide , Sample Collecting , Strength Testing , Asphalt Testing , Concrete Testing , Cylinder Testing , Core Sampling

Nondestructive Testing of Concrete Compressive Strength: The Comprehensive Assessment of Hardened Concrete Series: Part 1 of 2

June 30, 2016

<div><a href="/blog/non-destructive-testing-of-concrete-an-equipment-guide"><img src="/Content/Images/uploaded/blog/2016/June/ndt-blog.jpg" alt="Non-Destructive Testing of Concrete: An Equipment Guide" width="100%" /></a></div><p>Nondestructive concrete testing determines the quality and properties of hardened concrete to assess its condition and safety. Read this blog to learn about in-place and nondestructive methods and equipment used to measure concrete strength.</p>

Tags: Non-destructive Testing of Concrete , Concrete Testing , In-situ Testing , Strength Testing , Compressive Strength , Maturity Testing , Equipment Selection Guide , Resource Guide , Field Testing , Rebound Hammer Test , Pulse Velocity , Core Sampling