For over 40 years, the basic methods and tools of Construction Materials Testing have remained relatively unchanged. Continuing to provide accuracy and consistency, these methods are still utilized today for construction projects of varying sizes, types, and schedules. While preserving the core goal of providing timely testing and accurate reporting, Isett has incorporated new technologies to provide additional services and help improve the speed and efficiency of concrete testing.
Consider the utilization of Concrete Maturity testing for your next project. For applications such as high-rise buildings and condensed construction schedules, this service can produce concrete strengths faster than cylinders alone. Bluetooth sensors are tied to reinforcing steel during concrete pours and continuously take readings of temperature, time, and correlated strength based on previously collected mix calibrations. A mobile application online dashboard allows the contractor and client to view all active sensors on a project giving a “live look” at the current concrete performance. Concrete Maturity testing helps to optimize formwork removal, post-tensioning, concrete curing conditions, saw cutting, field quality control, monitoring temperature gradients in large pours, and open traffic based on project specifications. In meeting the requirements of ATSM C1074 standards, this process assists in increasing the efficiency of construction, while maintaining safety and accuracy.
Here are some benefits of incorporating Concrete Maturity testing into your next project:
- Increased efficiency
- Reduced wait time in concrete strength readings
- Optimized construction progression
- Real-time readings allow the contractor and client to view all active sensors
- Mobile device application offers convenience and accessibility
- Eliminates the need to field cure or utilize extra cylinders
- Meets ASTM C1074 standards
- Allows the contractor to control budget costs by reducing wait times and possible oversights
For warehouse, laboratory, and manufacturing facility applications, Isett offers floor level and flatness testing services using D-Meter Floor Profilers. Flat surfaces are crucial for specific industries like medical/chemical laboratories, precision manufacturing, and proper stacking and storage in warehouses. Unleveled concrete floors can disrupt manufacturing processes and pose safety risks. In meeting ASTM E1155 standards, Isett can measure floor flatness and level within the required 72-hour timeframe specified by the American Concrete Institute (ACI).
Overall, Isett’s incorporation of technologies in construction materials testing, such as Concrete Maturity testing and D-Meter Floor Profilers, aims to enhance efficiency, reduce wait times, optimize construction processes, provide real-time monitoring, ensure adherence to industry standards, and offer cost control measures for contractors and clients.