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The James IQM Features Fresh Concrete
& M-Meter System and Benefits
IQM System
The James IQM System enables • Modular design facilitates optimum
number of monitoring locations.
fresh concrete to be easily and • A visual indicator shows field
completely monitored in the field for personnel that the required maturity is
improved safety, quality assurance reached at each location.
and optimum setting time. • Construction personnel with minimal
training can easily implement
Application: monitoring function.
Premature form stripping in cold weather can be • Multiple use thermocouple sensor
avoided. Excessive summer heat exposure is lowers costs.
controlled. Loading, prestressing or post tensioning
as well as lifting and/or form removal can be done • Documented quality control of each
safely. pour.
Large difference in concrete strength caused by • Faster and safer form stripping.
variations in temperature during curing, can be • ASTM C-1074 & ASTM C-918.
eliminated and uniformity of concrete strength
achieved. Maturing concrete strength can be M-Meter
monitored continuously, and documented.
• Six channels recorded
Optimum scheduling of form removal, prestressing, • Display of current maturity
post tensioning and highway loading achieved.
Artificial heating or cooling minimized. Rework due • Optional field printer for results
to concrete not being cured to specified strength
reduced. Costly cylinder testing reduced.
Confroms to ASTM C-1074 & C-918, SHRP C625.
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