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Laboratory testingGOSTConstruction materials+2

Laboratory testing of construction materials: a complete overview of services and methods per GOST

A comprehensive overview of laboratory testing of construction materials per Russian standards. A detailed description of methods, the regulatory framework and practical application for ensuring construction quality.

PilesGeotechnicsFoundations+2

Geotechnical studies of pile foundations: modern approaches and equipment

Static probing, dynamic testing, non-destructive testing of piles. Compliance with SP 24.13330.2021. Modern equipment and methods.

RebarDetectorsReinforced concrete+2

Searching for rebar in concrete: rebar detector, reinforced-concrete maintenance

Searching for rebar in concrete: non-destructive testing methods, rebar detectors, inspection of reinforced-concrete structures. Professional concrete-scanning technologies.

Lab softwareConstructionDigitalisation+2

SaaS services for the construction industry: digital transformation of laboratories

Lab automation, project management, integration with equipment. Mattest Cloud, ULAB, 1C:LIMS. Digital transformation of the construction industry.

ConcreteQuality controlGOST+2

High-precision concrete-testing instruments: new quality standards

Ultrasonic flaw detectors, rebound hammers, testing presses. New 2018-2025 GOSTs require high-precision non-destructive concrete-testing methods.

EquipmentTestingLaboratory testing

Tensile testing machine: how to choose equipment for tensile testing

A professional guide to choosing a tensile testing machine for mechanical tensile material tests, from a lead lab engineer with 17 years' experience.

Non-destructive testingWeldsDefectoscopy+2

Non-destructive testing of welds: review of methods and equipment

Expert review of NDT methods for welded joints: VIK (visual and measurement), UT (ultrasonic), radiographic testing. Practical recommendations from an experienced defectoscopist.

PolymersLaboratory testingGOST+2

Testing polymer materials: non-destructive methods and equipment

GOST, ISO, ASTM standards for polymers. Universal testing machines, hardness testers, NDT methods. Practical equipment-selection recommendations from specialists.

X-ray inspectionNon-destructive testingRadiation safety+2

X-ray inspection in industry: applications and safety requirements

X-ray inspection in industry: NDT methods, radiography of welds, radiation safety. Professional defectoscopy technologies.

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