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Dumating na Certificate of Training forBoth Hight Strain & Low Strain Dyanmic Foundation Testing Workshop
20/05/2026

Dumating na Certificate of Training for
Both
Hight Strain & Low Strain Dyanmic Foundation Testing Workshop






🏗️ Silt Content in Sand - By Volume & By WeightControlling silt content in sand is essential for ensuring strength and d...
18/05/2026

🏗️ Silt Content in Sand - By Volume & By Weight

Controlling silt content in sand is essential for ensuring strength and durability of concrete.
🔎 By Volume (Field Test)Limit: 8%

⚖️ By Weight (Accurate Test)Limit: 3%
✅ Conclusion🔹 Volume method → Quick site check🔹 Weight method → Accurate and reliable❌ High Silt = Poor Bonding✔️ Clean Sand = Better Strength

👉 Proper sieving + clean sand = Quality concrete




Fresh Concrete Tests – QA/QC Essentials in Construction 🏗️Understanding fresh concrete properties is critical for ensuri...
18/05/2026

Fresh Concrete Tests – QA/QC Essentials in Construction 🏗️

Understanding fresh concrete properties is critical for ensuring quality, durability, and performance on site. Below are the key fresh concrete tests commonly used in practice
1.:🧪 Slump Test (Workability Test)Purpose: Measures consistency/workability of fresh concreteStandard Code: ASTM C143 / C143M(Also referenced in ACI 211 mix design practice)Procedure (brief):Fill slump cone in 3 layersEach layer tamped 25 timesLift cone verticallyMeasure subsidence (slump) in mm

2.💎 Air Content TestPurpose: Measures percentage of air trapped in concrete (important for durability)Standard Codes:ASTM C231 (Pressure method – most common)ASTM C173 (Volumetric method – for lightweight/harsh aggregates)Procedure (brief):Fill air meter with concreteApply pressure (or water displacement method)Read % air content directly

3.🌡️ Concrete Temperature TestPurpose: Ensures concrete is within allowable temperature limits for proper hydrationStandard Code: ASTM C1064Procedure (brief):Insert calibrated thermometer into fresh concreteWait until stable readingRecord temperature (°C)

4.⚖️ Unit Weight / Density TestPurpose: Checks density and yield of concreteStandard Code: ASTM C138Procedure (brief):Fill standard container with fresh concreteCompact properlyWeigh and calculate density (kg/m³)

📌 Note: These tests are essential QA/QC checks to ensure concrete meets design specifications before placement.




15/05/2026

Good Pile and
Bad Pile

in PIT



15/05/2026

Day 3 - PIT Workshop

By Pile Dynamics, Inc




14/05/2026

Day 2
PDA Workshop

by: Pile Dynamics, Inc.
EMT Piletec Pty Ltd.

Event Organizer: Piling Solutions Sdn Bhd










Need to knowIf you are PDA Technician 🥰🥰🥰Log important info 🫡🫡🫡
13/05/2026

Need to know
If you are PDA Technician 🥰🥰🥰
Log important info 🫡🫡🫡

13/05/2026

Day 1
PDA Workshop

By Dynamics, Inc & EMP Piletec

Attend Seminar on Advance Solution for Drilled Foundations.
12/05/2026

Attend Seminar on Advance Solution for Drilled Foundations.





New Knowledge as Materials Engineer🤩🥰🥰🥰Sawadeeka 😍😍😍
12/05/2026

New Knowledge as Materials Engineer🤩🥰🥰🥰

Sawadeeka 😍😍😍




21/04/2026

Celebrating my 6th year on Facebook. Thank you for your continuing support. I could never have made it without you. 🙏🤗🎉

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