There is a public disagreement in the concrete and construction industry regarding the concrete slump test. But who specifically disagrees and why? Let’s take a few minutes to break down both sides of the concrete slump test controversy and how it can impact a project. What are the…
If you’re wondering, “What is the concrete slump test?” – you’ve come to the right place. At Intelligent Concrete, we help companies and contractors better work with and maintain their concrete mix design. To help you understand this specific test, let’s define a slump test for concrete, break…
What are ASTM test methods and why do they matter? For starters, the main reason they exist is to ensure the safety, reliability, and consistency of materials. This is important not only for everyday life, but for the future of manufacturing and architecture as we know it. Let’s…
If you’re wondering “What is the ASTM C779 test?” – you’ve come to the right place. At Intelligent Concrete, our team of concrete consultants, engineers, and scientists are constantly involved in concrete testing, including ASTM C779. To help you better understand ASTM C779, let’s break down what it…
What is hot weather concreting and how can it affect your concrete pour? In simple terms, hot weather concreting happens when the environmental conditions make it more difficult to pour concrete successfully. As a result, a variety of issues can occur during or after the pouring process. Because…
Pouring concrete in hot weather doesn’t have to end in disaster. It is possible to pour concrete in hot weather without suffering the consequences once your concrete cures. Let’s take a few minutes to break down why hot weather affects concrete pours and what steps you can take…
When we’re approached about concrete pumping, we often get asked, “How far can a concrete pump reach?” And the answer to this question depends on the type of pump and the location of the job. Let’s take a look at the average reach of a concrete pump and…
Since the early 1990s, other industries (such as the manufacturing industry) have doubled productivity levels. When it comes to the construction industry, however, productivity growth has remained flatlined for decades. To increase productivity and lower costs, the construction industry must look to new and innovative technologies. This includes…
February 3, 2022
Concrete 2030 – Innovation or Apocalypse
We’ve had a lot of our clients (Government agencies, private industry, to homeowners) ask us what will concrete 2030 and 2050 look like. My answer is both positive/uplifting and negative/cynical. My positive answer is: I believe that if we get over our current struggles there will be…
January 25, 2022
Concrete Flavored Wine?
Wood Wine Barrels (Courtesy of Getty Images 2018). “Wine can be a better teacher than ink, and banter is often better than books.” ~ S. Frye “I love wine. And while I have had my fair share of awesome vintages, one of the great wine-drinking experiences was drinking…