USES OF CONCRETE MOISTURE METER

1. USES OF CONCRETE MOISTURE METER Traditional moisture meters meant for detecting the moisture content of concrete are known as the concrete moisture meter. Since decades these meters have been employed in identifying the moisture content of different substances. The evolution of these concrete moisture meter, they evolve from the wooden moisture meter. All devices are accompanied by some of the other forms of governing standards. There are no well-defined standards laid down for the use of concrete moisture meter. These concrete moisture meters for measuring the absolute moisture content of concrete floor coverings, beams, slabs and other concrete-related objects. It can be categorized as either destructive instrument or non-destructive instrument. The classification is dependent on measuring principle and the affixed sensors. There are oodles of concrete moisture meters available over the internet. Most of them are resistant to impacts. Also, the best concrete moisture meters are accompanied by a featured automatic temperature compensation. Modern concrete moisture meters are multi- functional tools. Due to their multifunctional working ability, they find their application for measuring the moisture of wooden materials. How to use the concrete moisture meters to measure the moisture content of concretes? No concrete moisture meter can give the accurate content of moisture in the concrete. The moisture content of concrete slabs can be detected with the help of pin and pinless meters. These meters are used to impart a qualitative and approximate indication of moisture content. Concrete Moisture Content Detection with Pin Meter While using the pin meter to measure the moisture content of concrete, the pins are merely pressed against concrete surfaces. Or else, the absolute moisture content can be detected with the use of two hardened masonry nails. These nails are set apart to penetrate deep into the concrete slab. The moment these nails come into contact with the pins, they facilitate you with a more in-depth reading. Concrete Moisture Content Detection with Pin Less Meter

2. Use of the pinless meters employs pressing the scanner plate across the concrete slab. This gives a surface-level moisture content reading of the concrete. Modern concrete moisture meters are designed to measure the moisture at a depth of 1” beneath the surface of the concrete slab. Hence, it facilitates the avoidance of rebar reinforcement below the concrete surface. The fundamental purpose behind the birth of concrete moisture meter is to promote the process of relative testing. One can say that the concrete moisture meters are used for ‘Spot Check.’ This ‘Spot Check’ is accomplished at one particular location on the concrete slab. Whatever is the result output of the entire moisture content detection, helps in determining a place to perform relative humidity test. Both the pin and pinless types of concrete moisture meters are affected by the concrete density, concrete slab’s aggregate size, and finally its chemical composition. The concrete moisture detection assists the contractors to make a note of the moisture gradient. This moisture gradient, in turn, facilitates in concluding whether further testing within situ probes are worthy of consideration or not. About the Company: PCTE supplies a range of equipment from around the world to offer you a one-stop shop with all of the latest equipment. Concrete Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) comprises testing a property of concrete, largely without damaging the concrete to assess some parameter that either directly or indirectly provides a required characteristic of the concrete or its embedment. For more details, you can contact us on the website.