Some basic NDT techniques utilized to assess concrete structures include:Once concrete has hardened, it is important to determine whether the final structure is suitable for its designated use. To do ...

According to the American Concrete Institute CT-18, fiber-reinforced concrete is a concrete mixture that is reinforced with dispersed, randomly orientated fibers. These fibers can be used in lieu of ...

The performance of the final product depends heavily on the degree of cure - making it critical to ensure that the reaction goes to completion for the highest quality and reliability. Achieving this ...

Students learn about reinforced concrete through mixing, bending rebar, pouring and finally testing concrete beams of two different sizes in bending using CIEST’s 110-kip actuator ...

There are many ways to evaluate concrete in-place, from visual inspection to physical test methods in cases of concrete repair to full replacement. These techniques are often employed in the ...