Loss on Ignition (LOI) is essential for measuring cement’s composition and quality. It calculates the proportion of volatile substances, such as carbon dioxide, moisture, and organic compounds, ...

When people hear the term “slump,” most think about posture; think of concrete slump as "concrete posture." Pro Tip: While you can certainly perform the slump test procedure by yourself, it will go a ...

Researchers have, for the first time, used a 'micropillar compression' technique to characterize the micro-scale strength of cement, allowing for the development of cement with desirable strength ...

Engineers have developed a new test that can predict the durability of cement in seconds to minutes -- rather than the hours it takes using current methods. The test measures the behavior of water ...

Extensive laboratory testing and data analyses reveal that the oil and gas industry can reliably estimate foamed-cement sample compressive strength, if the design engineer knows the compressive ...

To fully grasp cement’s properties and long-term effects, measurements such as hydration levels, loss on ignition (LOI), material composition (e.g., calcium carbonate in interground limestone) and ...