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An instrument & method for testing the compressive strength of freshly mixed concrete, in under 15 mins, compared to waiting 28 days for the official results
About
We have created new innovative algorithms and an accelerated method of testing cement and freshly mixed concrete on its compressive strength, results given within a 5 to 10 minute period. Incorporating this with our specifically designed probe & instrument ‘ConcTest’ which measures the conductivity of the mixture with a pre-determined amount of cement or freshly mixed concrete mixed with 500 ml of deionised water. By inputting essential parameters of the sample to calculate its compressive strength at key stages: 2, 3, 7, 14 & 28 days. This is cost & time effective testing solution for material testing professionals on site with results giving a good indication of the quality of materials they have produced or to be used. • Gives users an early warning and quality assurance. • Gives a consistent and fast method of testing The testing of the cementitious products by traditional compression crush test, can officially confirm the validity of the accelerated method test results. Our concept together with the traditional crush method will proved reassurance of the quality of the cementitious building materials.
Key Benefits
Fast, easy and cost effective instruments and method enables onsite testing, with results within 15 minutes giving a good indication of the quality of materials being produced or being used. It will save time, money and resources without reducing the control on quality, to act as an early warning indicator to provide data for the hardened compressive strength of cement or concrete within EN196-1 and EN12390-1 or equivalent standard tolerances.
Applications
End users (wishing to test the compressive strength of concrete before its delivered or poured on site. Construction, Ready Mixed Concrete Producers etc