Air Meters for concrete measure the air content of fresh concrete in accordance with ASTM and AASHTO standards test methods. Gilson offers a selection of air meters for concrete for use in testing fresh concrete specimens or concrete mixes, lightweight aggregate concrete, or other lightweight mixes. Measuring the air content of fresh concrete is a critical…
Sieve shakers are devices designed to help promote particle movement through a stack of sieves, facilitating accurate particle separation. As the particle separate, they are retained on the various sieves depending on their size, providing insight into the average particle size of your sample. Sieve analysis is a long trusted method for accurately determining particle size…
They refer to road surfacing constructed from asphalt concrete mixtures of liquid asphalt binder and graded mineral aggregates. These composite pavements provide durable, weather-resistant infrastructure surfacing able to withstand heavy traffic loads across transportation networks. Commonly called flexible pavement, bituminous concrete derives viscoelastic properties from the thermoplastic petroleum-based asphalt cement that binds mixtures components together….
It is commonly known as asphalt concrete, refers to a composite material used for paving roadways and other transportation infrastructure. It consists of liquid asphalt binder and graded mineral aggregate stones mixed together to form a viscoelastic mixture optimized for constructability and traffic loads. The term “bituminous concrete” comes from the naturally occurring hydrocarbon bitumen…
Steel beams are horizontal or diagonal structural members that are designed to carry transverse loading across a span onto vertical columns at each end. They provide support to floors, roofs, and walls in buildings as well as serve as main spanning members in bridges. Types of Steel Beams Common types of steel beams consist of…
Whether you’re renovating your outdated driveway, expanding a cramped patio space, or designing a new modern backyard oasis, increasing numbers of homeowners are discovering the versatile durability of concrete for residential settings. working with concrete also comes with some common pitfalls to avoid, like cracking, scaling, crumbling, or discoloration when the mixture, forming, pouring, and…