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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

Chutes & Hoppers: Development of the Gilson Universal Splitter

December 12, 2024

<div><a href="/blog/development-of-gilson-universal-splitters-article"><img loading="lazy" src="/Content/Images/uploaded/blog/2024/december/december-blog-hero.jpg" alt="History of the Universal Sample Splitter Article" style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; width: 100%; max-width: 715px;" /> </a></div><p>Riffle splitters were a popular tool in sampling and dividing, but had limitations, such as a narrow particle size range, uneven particle distribution, and poorly divided samples. To solve these issues, Gilson designed the Universal Splitter models with adjustable chute widths, a closed hopper to evenly distribute samples, and other features to produce more accurate and efficient sampling and dividing results.</p>

Tags: Equipment Selection Guide , Product Insights , Sample Splitting , Sample Dividing , Sample Splitter , Aggregate Testing

The GilSonic AutoSiever Maintenance & Operation

November 13, 2024

<div><a href="/blog/autosiever-mainenance-and-operation"><img loading="lazy" src="/Content/Images/uploaded/blog/2024/november/november-blog-hero.jpg" alt="AutoSiever <Maintenance Article" style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; width: 100%; max-width: 715px;" /> </a></div><p>Gilson’s AutoSiever for particle sizing is the ideal solution for hard-to-separate fine powders. This blog post explores the cleaning, care, and storage of the GA-6 AutoSiever, acrylic test sieves, and latex components, along with some how-to tips for optimizing sonic sieving performance.</p>

Tags: Maintenance , Product Insights , Sieve Analysis , Sieving , Particle Sizing , Particle Size Distribution

Archive

The Dynamic Cone Penetrometer (DCP): Applications and Equipment

May 08, 2024

<div><a href="/blog/dcp-test"><img loading="lazy" src="/Content/Images/uploaded/blog/2024/may/dcp-testing.jpg" alt="DCP Testing Article" style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; width: 100%; max-width: 715px;" /> </a></div><p>The dynamic cone penetrometer (DCP) is an efficient tool used to perform soil strength assessments of fine-grained soils, pavement base courses, and more. Learn about the advantages of this tool compared to other penetration testing methods and how to perform penetration tests using the dynamic cone penetrometer.</p>

Tags: Testing Insights , Product Insights , Field Testing , In-situ Testing , Soil Testing , DCP , Dynamic Cone Penetrometer

The Gilson Rice Shaker: A Versatile Tool for Specific Gravity Testing

March 07, 2024

<div><a href="/blog/testing-with-the-asphalt-rice-shaker"><img loading="lazy" src="/Content/Images/uploaded/blog/2024/march/Blog-2024-March-Hero.jpg" alt="Asphalt Rice Shaker Article" style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; width: 100%; max-width: 715px;" /> </a></div><p>If you regularly perform asphalt theoretical maximum specific gravity (Rice) tests, the Gilson Rice Shaker is a time-saving tool to have in your lab. Find out why this unit is the key to determining accurate specific gravity determinations for asphalt, aggregates, and soils.</p>

Tags: Testing Insights , Product Insights , ASTM D2041 , AASHTO T 209 , ASTM C128 , AASHTO T 84 , ASTM C188 , AASHTO T 133 , ASTM D854 , AASHTO T 100 , Asphalt Testing , Rice Test , Theoretical Maximum Specific Gravity , Specific Gravity , Relative Density , Aggregate Testing , Soil Testing

A New Standard in Accuracy, Safety, & Performance: The Gilson Mechanical Soil Compactor

November 02, 2022

<div><a href="/blog/gilsons-mechanical-compactor-blog-article"><img loading="lazy" src="/Content/Images/uploaded/blog/2022/november/november-blog-hero.jpg" alt="Why Choose Gilson's Mechanical Soil Compactor" style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; width: 100%; max-width: 715px;" /> </a></div><p>Proctor tests of soils are simple to perform and easy to understand. A great way to train inexperienced technicians to follow procedures and pay attention to detail, but also repetitive, tedious, and in some variations, highly physical. Mechanical compactors help, but most have their own issues with accuracy and reliability. This blog article takes a close look at Gilson’s innovative solution to these issues. Our new Mechanical Soil Compactor features an innovative design, quality materials, and the latest technology to generate soil accurate and productive soil moisture/density profiles.</p>

Tags: Mechanical Soil Compactor , Product Insights , ASTM D698 , ASTM D1557 , AASHTO T 99 , AASHTO T 180 , ASTM D1883 , Soil Testing , Proctor , CBR , LBR