Structural Engineering Reports are insightful reports prepared by a professional engineer that check for potential damages by evaluating property structures and substructures, identify the [...]
The construction industry plays a pivotal role in the building of new offices, stores, and houses to provide both a home for those in [...]
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, [...]
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...
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 [...]
Concrete is one of the most widely used materials around the world. The construction industry is often involved in a wide array of testing which [...]
Bridge failures underscore the importance of rigorous material testing. The collapse of the incomplete pedestrian bridge at Florida International University on March 2018 is [...]
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.
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...
Fiber reinforced concrete (FRC) is finding increased use in construction. FRC offers several advantages over rebar or wire mesh reinforced concrete including increased crack resistance, ductility, energy absorption, impact resistance and resi...
