A new test developed at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign can predict the performance of a new type of cementitious construction material in five minutes—a significant improvement over ...

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 ...

Bradford-based concrete admixture manufacturer, Oscrete, has expanded its concrete testing laboratory. This means the ...

Addressing flow challenges in cement handling, including arching and temperature effects, is vital for maintaining efficiency and reducing operational risks.

Petrographers learn a great deal not only about what is in the concrete, but how workmanship and environmental conditions affect performance. A huge advantage petrography has over any other test ...

“This study is exciting for our team here at Illinois and the cement and concrete industry in general because of the opportunity it will present to reduce the testing time while screening for new ...

The Roman concrete test samples came from the archaeological site of Privernum, near Rome, Italy (A), and shown as a photogrammetry-based three-dimensional reconstruction (B). The architectural ...

The properties of this concrete have generally been attributed to its ingredients. The ancient Romans were known for their exceptional engineering and building skills, with their iconic aqueducts ...

But that is not all. CNF also increases concrete strength and durability, resulting in constructions that can endure the test ...