Concrete Testing: Manual vs. Automated Operation
Concrete is one of the most widely used materials around the world. The construction industry is often involved in a wide array of testing [...]
Setting up ASTM C1609 on MTESTQuattro
In Part II of our video series on ASTM C1609, ADMET founder and CEO Rich Gedney will walk you through the proper procedure for setting [...]
Self-repairing Coating may be Next Avenue for Metals and Construction Markets
Straight out of a fairytale, the materials manufacturing sectors may have the ability to develop self-healing devices in the near future. According to a CNN article, [...]
Material Testing Practices Prevent Structural Damages in Construction
Structural Engineering Reports are insightful reports prepared by a professional engineer that check for potential damages by evaluating property structures and substructures, identify the [...]
Material Testing: Crucial Step in Bridge Development & Engineering Design
Bridge failures underscore the importance of rigorous material testing. The collapse of the incomplete pedestrian bridge at Florida International University on March 2018 is [...]
Habitat for Humanity Utilizes Compressed Earth Blocks: ADMET Testing Systems Helpful for Construction Sector
The construction industry plays a pivotal role in the building of new offices, stores, and houses to provide both a home for those in [...]
Automatic Concrete Cylinder Tester for ASTM C39 Strength Reports
All concrete testing laboratories produce essentially the same compressive strength test reports. So, how can a laboratory manager create a distinctive product while boosting profitability? Speed ControlConcrete exhibits loading-rate sensitivity relati...
Three Case Studies, Three Success Stories!
At ADMET, we have over 25 years of experience helping companies in a diverse set of industries solve their materials testing problems. Below you'll find [...]
Performing ASTM C1609 on an ADMET eXpert 2655 UTM
ASTM C1609 is a test method that evaluates the flexural performance of fiber-reinforced concrete. This video guides you through running ASTM C1609 on an eXpert 2655 electromechanical testing machine equipped with MTESTQuattro and a three point bend fixture.
How to Perform an ASTM C469 Concrete Compression Test
ASTM C469 governs the determination of static Modulus of Elasticity and Poisson's Ratio of concrete in compression. The ensuing video demonstrates a C469 test on a hydraulically actuated manually controlled Baldwin universal testing machine equip...