The quality of
concrete is mainly judged by its compressive strength directly affecting
the load-bearing capacity and durability of concrete structures. Proceq
invented the Original Schmidt, the world’s first and now most widely used test hammer for analyzing the compressive strength of concrete properties.
The Original Schmidt will hit the concrete at a
defined energy whereas its rebound is dependent on the hardness of the
concrete and is measured by the instrument. The Original Schmidt is
available in models with different impact energies, each test hammer
designed for a specific test application, in order to meet the needs of
the customers to investigate a wide range of material types and sizes,
such as bridge decks, thin walls, cast stone components or small
components.