When compressive strength tests of laboratory-cured cylinders fail to meet the specified acceptance criteria, core tests are commonly used to verify the strength and to obtain acceptance of the ...

As a foundational building material, concrete must exceed quality and strength expectations. This means rigorous testing throughout the construction process. Concrete is the most commonly used ...

“This is a slump test, which is a measure of the consistency of the concrete,” said Tim Lautenbach ’04. While Lautenbach is the construction materials testing division manager at Materials Testing ...

Engineers in Australia have found that substituting sand with waste glass in concrete mixes can be beneficial. By using up to ...

A worker installs GreenVibe monitoring equipment within a reinforcing steel cage before concrete placement. Embedded sensors collect data as concrete cures, helping project teams assess in-place ...

Since two of the city's biggest testers of concrete are under indictment, the Department of Buildings has decided to open its own independent testing lab. WNYC's Bob Hennelly has more. Buildings ...

Purdue University professor Luna Lu, at left, and students in her lab made the discoveries and conducted the experiments that have led to the development of a promising new concrete strength testing ...

JERSEY CITY -- You've likely never heard of the Port Authority Materials Engineering Unit lab, but the job it does is no less important. Nestled on the lower level of Port Authority's technical center ...

(WXYZ) — This year's pothole season has been brutal, but a group of engineers in metro Detroit are working to make sure the roads of the future can withstand all ...

The practices and methods listed were compiled from information found on the DOT’s website or from a document or documents on their website. AASHTO standard specifications begin with an “M,” practices ...

At the materials testing lab, they consider it every day. They test asphalts, concrete, and aggregates within the facility. Wayne Bartholomew, the VDOT lab supervisor, and his team test the different ...