Articles By Frank Georg Schulz

Published 8 Years Ago
Applications and Advantages of Light Weight Deflectometer
For highways, pavements, and compacted soil to perform as they should in the long term, its surface, soil, and aggregate layers must provide a stable foundation. Prior inspections should be conducted before and during construction to make sure that the

Published 8 Years Ago
Applications for Light Weight Deflectometer
The Light Weight Deflectometer is a hand-portable device based on the same principles as a falling weight deflectometer. It is typically used to evaluate the qualities and capacities of paved roads. Still underutilized in certain places in the world,

Published 8 Years Ago
Advantages of Using Light Weight Deflectometer with Bluetooth Technology
Now that light weight deflectometers are being increasingly used in the construction industry; manufacturers are looking for bigger and better ways to incorporate new technology in its use. Light weight deflectometers with Bluetooth capabilities are among

Published 8 Years Ago
Universal Use and Standardization of LWDs
The standard test method for measuring deflections using a light weight deflectometer or LWD determines surface deflection as a result of impulse load application. This is quantified by assessing the deflection right at the center of the applied load as

Published 8 Years Ago
LWD Applications in Civil Engineering Works
Light weight deflectometer devices make it easier to determine the compaction quality and soil bearing capacity of ground materials, pavements, and non-cohesive subbases. They allow for uncomplicated soil testing, providing a huge improvement on tedious

Published 8 Years Ago
Benefits of Using Light Weight Deflectometer Over Other Methods of Soil Testing
Soil testing methods vary across the board. Often, the modern testing method is the better. This is because they feature modern technology that traditional tools and approaches lack. Additionally, tests developed at later dates also offer more updated

Published 8 Years Ago
Why Is It Important To Check Bearing Capacity and Compaction Quality of Soils
The bearing capacity and compaction quality of the soil must always be determined before anything is constructed on it. This way, you can tell if the soil is in the right condition to support loads that will be applied to it. Measuring the bearing

Published 8 Years Ago
Is Buying Light Weight Deflectometer Online a Good Decision?
Investing in high-quality dynamic load plate testing equipment can provide you with long-term servings and improve your productivity in the field. You can find a wide variety of testing equipment online, and one of the things that you should consider

Published 8 Years Ago
Are Light Weight Deflectometers as Accurate as Nuclear Density Testing?
Different types of methods and equipment are used to test soil, and experts have varying opinions on which one is more reliable and more accurate in producing results. Standard testing methods still have their merits, but there are newer technologies that

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