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Sets the standard for concrete and aggregate testing. Testing of
concrete and aggregate provides engineers and contractors with vital
information about the composition and performance of the concrete they
will be using.
What Are Aggregate and Concrete?
Simple concrete is composed of water, aggregate and cement.
Additional additives can be used to cause the concrete to dry faster,
improve strength, change the color or improve water resistance.
Aggregate can be sand, gravel or some other stone. Cement forms crystals
as it dries, binding together the aggregate to form a solid mass.
Why Test?
The composition of concrete varies from batch to batch as well as
between manufacturers. A concrete and aggregate testing facility ensures
that all concrete used in a construction is consistent and meets
current standards. Testing also guarantees that the concrete ordered by
the contractor is consistent with the project’s needs.
Types of Testing
Concrete and aggregate inspection involves both onsite and laboratory
testing. Qualified laboratories will take samples of mix components
from the manufacturer and samples of the mixed product before and after
it is delivered. Tests include strength, curing speed, type and quality
of additives, composition and amount of entrained air.
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