New laser measurement and analysissystem for concrete blocks

The LAMAS 21W laser measurement and analysis system offers many advantages in comparison with traditional immersion procedures or simple weight and height measurement: it works very quickly, is very accurate, needs no operator and all measurements are thoroughly documented. Since the gross density of the analysed concrete blocks can be obtained non-destructively, the prescribed material strength test can also be carried out 28 days later on the same specimen. What is more, it can be ascertained straightaway after production whether a concrete block will comply with material strength standards, as the gross density remains in a constant relationship to material strength. Manufacturing parameters can be altered immediately to achieve a perfect aggregate mix and yet still remain within the tolerance zone for material strength. Knowing the exact gross density can save cash and avoid rejects.

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