Concrete Compression Test by Testing Equipment

Concrete is one of the commonly used structural materials in construction. It must be tested to make sure its quality meets the requirement—whether for building homes and commercial establishments or for building roads. One of the best ways to verify the quality of concrete is by using concrete compression testing equipment. The objective of a concrete compression test is to determine the quality and strength of concrete and its suitability for the application. Special equipment has been developed to make it easier and quicker to test the strength and quality of concrete while ensuring accurate results. Different types of equipment are available to suit the varying requirements of engineers and builders.

The manual cement compression and flexure testing machine can have one or two testing chambers to perform reliable flexure and strength tests on mortar samples. Manual machines are ideal for on-site testing when electric power supply is not reliable in the area. They are a low-cost alternative to automated concrete compression testing equipment, but they are easy to use and guaranteed to be precise. The equipment comes with a battery-operated digital readout unit, which can be used with pressure transducers and load cells. The simple function enables even a new operator to conduct an accurate compression or flexure test in the job site. Manual testing machines are designed and built to various standards, including EN 196-1 and 1015-11, as well as ASTM C 109 and BS 3892-1 when suitable accessories are used with them.


Concrete compression testing equipment come in semi-automatic or motorised and fully automatic versions. These are advanced testing equipment for less experienced and highly experienced concrete testing operators alike. They come with safety features, such as a piston travel limit switch and maximum pressure valves, which help prevent machine overloading. These machines can be upgraded with a tensile adhesion strength test apparatus upon your request.

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