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2022/09/27

German-Italian cooperation in concrete testing

New agreement between CONTROLS and Bepete for international cooperation
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Advanced Pavements
2022/07/18

Binder Empirical Tests: Six different tests that can determine the quality of bitumen

Checking Bitumen quality mean to put it through several tests to determine its grade, consistency, viscosity, temperature sensitivity, and safety. The characteristics of bituminous materials can be evaluated using a variety of tests. The following tests are typically carried out to assess various bituminous material properties.
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Advanced Pavements
2022/06/30

Asphalt Mix Testing Fundamentals

This article will explore the fundamental aspects of performance asphalt mix testing. We will explain why asphalt mix testing is necessary, how it came about, and what options are available for different testing needs.
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Concrete
2022/06/29

Modulus of Elasticity (MOE) made easy

Automation in a concrete testing lab is a game changer as it will expand how testing labs are run and operated.
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Concrete
2022/01/10

Automation, the only way forward for concrete testing

Seven questions you should answer to help your business improve quality control, increase productivity, reduce inefficiency in reporting and expand testing capabilities.
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Concrete
2022/01/10

Automation: It is Where the Magic Happens

Only a Wizard could deliver better results for a better price.
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Soil Mechanics
2021/12/14

Did you know that Gmax value can be evaluated using Static Triaxial?

One of the important roles of a Geotechnical engineer is to predict soil behavior and soil structure interaction resulting from earthquakes, explosions or machine & traffic vibrations in order to improve the safety of built infrastructure.
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Soil Mechanics
2021/08/03

Triaxial Testing: A Beginner’s Guide for Geotechnical Testing Engineers

In this article, we will explore all aspects of Triaxial Testing including definition of what is triaxial testing, outline why you should perform these tests, explain different types of consolidation tests and methods, go through the typical test procedures, explore details of the main components required, go through the typical available configurations
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2021/07/28

Is automation in materials testing worth the investment?

This article investigates the role of automation in materials testing. We evaluate how construction materials testing labs can benefit from using automated systems and the positive impact they can have in your laboratory, regardless of the type of material being tested.
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