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Expanding the American Civil War Museum at Richmond’s Historic Tredegar
The American Civil War Museum at Historic Tredegar required careful engineering to allow new construction beside historic structures while protecting Richmond’s industrial past...
From the Ground Up: Concrete Testing – Lab
Concrete cylinders are tested in the laboratory to measure compressive strength and confirm that concrete continues to perform as expected after placement...
From the Ground Up: Concrete Testing On-Site
Field concrete testing verifies slump, air content, temperature, and strength so concrete performs as designed during construction...
From the Ground Up: Earthworks Part I
Earthworks prepare a site for construction by shaping, grading, and stabilizing soil before foundations and infrastructure are built...
From the Ground Up: Earthworks Part II
A closer look at field density testing, soil compaction, and moisture verification during earthwork construction projects...
From the Ground Up: Earthworks Part III
Sometimes soil needs more than compaction to perform as intended. While many sites can be prepared through proper grading, moisture control, and compaction, some soils require additional treatment to become stable and...
From the Ground Up: Reinforcing Steel Inspections
Much of a structure’s strength is hidden before concrete or masonry is placed. Reinforcing steel must be installed exactly as designed to ensure structural performance and durability...
