In January 2002, the American Concrete Institute (ACI) issued a new standard, ACI355.2-01, which prescribed a comprehensive testing program to ascertain design parameters for post-installed adhesive ...

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 ...

Load testing is a crucial aspect in deciding whether an application is ready for prime time. Do the groundwork before load testing your next project to get the most out of the effort. You can execute ...

Mumbai: Senior civic officials have directed that field dry density (FDD) tests be made mandatory at all ongoing cement concretisation worksites to ensure road strength and load-bearing capacity.

A shortage of skilled labor continues to be the dominate issue in the construction industry, and rightfully so. However, delays in construction schedules have always been a thorn in the side of ...