Publications & Articles

We’ve published dozens of articles and reports over the years. Here’s a collection of select few that we are particularly excited about!

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Condition Evaluation of Fire Exposed Concrete Foundation

Concrete structures often survive fires better than steel or timber but can still suffer spalling, cracking, and strength loss from prolonged heat exposure. This paper examines fire-induced concrete damage and highlights assessment methods like pulse velocity testing, rebound hammer tests, and petrographic analysis. A case study of a fire-exposed residential foundation demonstrates that with proper evaluation, targeted repairs can restore structural integrity without full demolition, offering a cost-effective rehabilitation approach.

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The Schmidt Hammer: A Guide to Non-Destructive Testing of Concrete and Rock Strength

The Schmidt hammer, also known as the rebound hammer, is a trusted tool for non-destructive testing of concrete and rock strength. Used in construction, engineering, and geology, it provides quick, reliable surface hardness measurements to estimate compressive strength. This guide explores how it works, its advantages, and its role in ensuring structural integrity and quality control.

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Basics of Concrete

ConcreteScience© - Concrete Science, Inc. publishes educational & informational articles to enhance knowledge base of concrete contractors, engineers, architects, owners, and other construction professionals, on the basics of concrete science.

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What is Petrography and How is it Applied to Construction Material?

The definition of petrography is the branch of science concerned with the description of rocks especially by microscopic study. We, at Concrete Science, use petrography as a baseline for examining the concrete or construction material and/or the sand and gravel.

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