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PCTE is one of the leading suppliers of concrete non-destructive testing equipment and laboratory testing equipment which are mainly utilised for concrete and other materials.

PCTE is one of the leading suppliers of concrete non-destructive testing equipment and laboratory testing equipment which are mainly utilised for concrete and other materials.

PCTE is one of the leading suppliers of concrete non-destructive testing equipment and laboratory testing equipment which are mainly utilised for concrete and other materials.

One of the prime targets for Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) scanning of concrete are Post Tensioning (PT). Post Tensioning (PT) is a type of reinforcing in concrete, where tensioning is applied to steel bars or wire after the concrete has strengthened. Usually these wires are places into a metal (or plastic) duct in bundles. Cutting PT can be dangerous for the sawing operator as well as damaging for the structure and is generally avoided. GPR is very effective for this application as it is less affected by other reinforcing present. A method by which GPR can be employed for this application follows in order to give guidance to users.

PCTE is one of the leading suppliers of concrete non-destructive testing equipment and laboratory testing equipment which are mainly utilised for concrete and other materials.

Each building and structure have its durability and strength requirements, which are fulfilled by the proper concrete mixtures. One of the most common and useful performance-related attributes of concrete is its compressive strength. The concrete compression test for determining the compressive strength of concrete may be carried out using cubes and cylinders, where known and pre-measured force is applied. Some of the important considerations to be followed while carrying out a concrete compression test are outlined below.

Paint coatings over metal and other surfaces protect them from environmental damages. While the paint's quality is essential, it is also crucial to have the right coating thickness to ensure that the susceptible damages can be prevented and quality is maintained. Contrary to what many people may think, more than an adequate thickness of paint is not always appropriate. More than the desired thickness of the paint may cause unevenness in the texture, paint cracks, and other kinds of damages when the surface has certain grooves and cut.

The California Bearing Ratio (CBR) test is used to discover the strength of subgrade soil for constructions like roadways, pavements, and curves. The test is named after the California Division of Highways who first developed the testing method. The penetration...

Working with concrete can be a tedious and time-consuming task many times. In cases when the engineers and surveyors do not have access to the master plans and architectural data, they fail to find out where the utilities (including cables and pipes), rebar (steel mesh and bars supporting concrete), and other things located in concrete. They also fail to decide where to cut or drill so that no damages are done. Without the use of concrete scanning equipment, uncertainty surrounds any project as the engineers never know when they would be hitting the rebar or cable while accomplishing their job responsibilities and tasks.

There are various types of utility locating equipments available in the market. LLC utility is a utility locator which uses electromagnetic and radar, which penetrates the ground to locate the underground utilities of the project and construction sites.

A moisture meter is an important instrument which is used in various industries. It is used for finding a level of moisture content in the materials. The authorities who build homes and buildings, solely rely on these instruments to find out the moisture level in the soil. It helps in identifying the possible problems and damage to the structures due to the moisture in the material.

A gauge which measures paint thickness is also called a paint meter. The thickness of dry films is measured by it. Measuring dry film thickness is the most difficult measurements in the industry of coating. It is because it has a great consequence on the process of coating, its quality, and its cost.