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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

Rebound Hammer Test: What You May Not Know

April 28, 2016

<div><a href="/blog/concrete-rebound-hammer-test"><img src="/Content/Images/uploaded/blog/2016/April/rebound-hammer-test-method.jpg" alt="What You May Not Know About Using a Concrete Test Hammer" width="100%" /></a></div><p>The Concrete Test Hammer is a critical part of your tool kit when assessing potential problems in concrete structures, but it can also create problems if expected to perform beyond its capabilities. This blog post outlines the proper way to use this tool for establishing strength estimates and relationships by comparison.</p>

Tags: Concrete Test Hammer , Schmidt Hammer , Rebound Hammer Test , Concrete Testing , Strength Testing , Resource Guide , Testing Insights , Compressive Strength , Field Testing