Concrete Cube Testing

When working with concrete, it’s important to ensure the quality and integrity of your chosen mix. Concrete cube testing is a straightforward way to verify compressive strength and workability. Your concrete floor must withstand heavy loads while maintaining structural integrity. The cube test for concrete verifies that your chosen concrete mix is fit for purpose for safe, durable and long-lasting results.

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Concrete is one of the most commonly used materials for floors, foundations and much more, so knowing that it won’t crack or crumble is critical when designing your next project. Working with us ensures your internal and external concrete floors are 100% up to the job.

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What Is Concrete Cube Testing?

Cube tests on concrete flooring involve sampling ready-mix concrete, letting it cure, and then crushing it. This process measures compressive strength, allowing you to make confident purchasing decisions for your next project.

What Are The Standards For Concrete Cube Testing?

Our accredited independent testing house adheres to British Standards for concrete testing, including:

BS EN 12390

Testing hardened concrete

BS 8500

Specification for concrete mix materials and design

BS EN 12390-3:2019

Compressive strength of test cubes

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Applications For Concrete Cube Testing

The quality of construction materials is of critical importance for your project. A concrete cube test ensures peace of mind whether you’re laying a domestic drive or a warehouse floor.

Concrete cube testing can be used for the following:

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Benefits Of Concrete Cube Testing

Conducting British Standard concrete cube tests has multiple benefits, not limited to:

Verifying Quality

Ensuring your chosen concrete mix meets required strength standards is critical in guaranteeing your materials are fit for purpose.

Risk Mitigation

Accurate and reliable testing minimises structural failure and maximises durability and longevity.

Essential Data

Concrete cube testing provides crucial data and insight into the performance of your chosen materials.

Concrete Optimisation

Cube testing lets you optimise the correct mix for your project requirements.

Regulatory Compliance

Accredited testing provides documentation to prove your project meets industry safety standards

Customer Confidence

Demonstrate you’re a business new customers can trust with accredited testing

How Does Concrete Cube Testing Work?

A typical concrete cube test assesses the compressive strength of your chosen concrete mix. It’s a straightforward four-step process that lets you know the specified materials meet the required standards.

At Technic Concrete Floors tests are usually carried out after seven days when concrete reaches 65% of its compressive strength and 28 days at full strength. However, tests can also be carried out at 14 days (90% strength) and 56 days (maximum strength).

What Is The Process For Concrete Cube Testing?

Here are the steps concrete cube testing companies carry out:

1. Sampling

We’ll prepare freshly mixed samples of your concrete mix for testing. Fresh concrete gives the most accurate results in terms of strength, density, and consistency.

2. Moulding

We’ll fill three or more concrete moulds, then level and compact them to BSI standards. We’ll prepare several cubes so we can test at seven and 28-day intervals.

3. Curing

First, we’ll store the concrete cubes at 15℃-25℃ for 24 hours. This is followed by curing in temperature-controlled water tanks for up to four weeks.

4. Testing

On days 7, 14 (optional), 28, and 56 (optional), we’ll test the cubes using a concrete crushing machine. The machine exerts force on the cube until the concrete crumbles. We’ll measure the force it takes for the concrete to break so we can rate the compressive force of your concrete mix.

Choose Technic Concrete Floors For Your Concrete Cube Testing

Quality, durability and safety are at the core of everything we do. We only carry out cube testing at an independent accredited testing house working to British Standards, so you’ll have peace of mind that your chosen mix can withstand the rigours of your project. As a result, you get dependable results for concrete that performs over the long term.

Contact us today to discuss our concrete flooring services. Our expert design and engineering team will be happy to advise you on concrete cube testing for your next flooring project.

Concrete Cube Testing FAQs

We offer a variety of tailored, specialist concrete flooring solutions. Let our team handle the process — from ideation and design to expert installation.

When Should Concrete Cubes Be Tested?

Concrete cubes are generally tested on day 7 when they’re at 65% compressive strength or on day 28 when at full strength. We can also arrange 14- and 56-day testing for additional verification.

How Can You Tell If Concrete Is Weak?

Poor-quality concrete will crack, flake and discolour. Importantly, it crumbles under pressure. Concrete cube testing assures the quality and compressive strength of your concrete mix.

Why Must Concrete Cubes Be Cured?

Curing ensures that your concrete cube samples reach the required strength at the right time. A minimum of three cubes are cast to allow for testing on days 7 and 28, with one spare.