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Ottawa-based company, Giatec Scientific Inc., is revolutionizing the construction industry by bringing smart concrete testing technologies and real-time data collection to the forefront of every jobsite. Learn more about Giatec Scientific Inc Mission and Core Values, or read more about Giatec Scientific's Line of Products. We are bringing long-overdue change to a conservative industry by addressing the current challenges in concrete testing, analysis, design, and production. Click the following links to learn more about Giatec Scientific's Management Team and Research and Development Team.

Strength Activity Index and Bulk Resistivity Index Modifications That Differentiate Inert and Reactive Materials

Giatec continues to uphold the value of bridging the gap between academic research and sustainable construction on the jobsite. Every year, we recognize civil engineering students, researchers and faculty across Canada and the U.S. with the Giatec Best Paper Award for Sustainability in Construction. Below is a summary of the 2021 winning paper submitted by Ying Wang and her team, Strength Activity Index and Bulk Resistivity Index Modifications That Differentiate Inert and Reactive Materials in Cement and Concrete Composites. Find how you can join the list of winners and showcase your research to a global audience of industry experts while receiving a monetary award of 1,000 USD here. Keep your winter pours in check with the Free Concrete Pour Checklist. Download the full Checklist now and experience smoother, stress-free cold-weather concreting like never before. Download Free Checklist Research Background Portland cement is often replaced by…

Choosing the Right Concrete Thermocouple for Your Jobsite

What Is a Concrete Thermocouple? In layman’s terms, a thermocouple is an electric device that measures temperature, essentially making it a type of thermometer. That being said, it is not the kind of thermometer you would use to measure your body temperature when running a fever, or to deduce what the atmospheric weather is today, or as an in-built mechanism within your refrigerators and heaters. So, what exactly sets a concrete thermometer apart?  Keep your winter pours in check with the Free Concrete Pour Checklist. Download the full Checklist now and experience smoother, stress-free cold-weather concreting like never before. Download Free Checklist It takes two metals to form a thermocouple, both of which are wires that are welded, crimped, or twisted together, and the voltage is interpreted to determine the temperature. Heating metal wires causes the electrons within them to move, and once their potential for movement is sensed by a multimeter, this measurement can help us calculate the temperature. To…

The Importance of Monitoring Temperature Differentials in Mass Concrete

Closely monitoring concrete temperatures is critical for ensuring proper strength development of concrete structures and concrete sustainability regardless of their application or size. However, when it comes to mass concrete structures, we need to consider temperature differentials due to the risk of a large difference between the relatively hot internal temperature and cool surface temperature. If a too-large temperature differential occurs, the surface of mass concrete will start cracking. This is detrimental to its durability and the length of its service life. Keep your winter pours in check with the Free Concrete Pour Checklist. Download the full Checklist now and experience smoother, stress-free cold-weather concreting like never before. Download Free Checklist What Is Mass Concrete?Mass concrete is not defined by any specific measurements. According to the American Concrete Institute (ACI), mass concrete is “any volume of concrete with dimensions large…

Schmidt / Rebound Hammer vs. The Maturity Method: Which Is Best for Your Concrete?

Schmidt Hammer (or Rebound Hammer) MethodThe concrete rebound hammer test (often referred to as Schmidt Hammer) was invented in 1948 and is still a popular choice to test the compressive strength of concrete. To use this method, the concrete rebound hammer must first be calibrated against a steel test anvil. Once calibrated, a spring release mechanism is used to activate a hammer which impacts a plunger to drive into the surface of the concrete. After impact, the plunger is locked in its retracted position and a rebound number is recorded (the numbers can range from 10-100). For accuracy, testers should record several numbers. Keep your winter pours in check with the Free Concrete Pour Checklist. Download the full Checklist now and experience smoother, stress-free cold-weather concreting like never before. Download Free Checklist In order to establish a relationship between the…

How to Monitor Temperature Using a Sensor or Thermocouple for Mass Concrete

In recent years, the development of large concrete structures has become increasingly common due to its many structural benefits. Concrete presents a number of characteristics that improve the sustainability performance of a structure. Not only does it offer advantages regarding sustainability due to its low carbon emission during the construction phase, but it also offers durability, increased structural capacity, resistance to fire and flooding, and optimal sound isolation. This blog will delve into defining concepts, as well as the importance of recording and monitoring the measurements of concrete with sensors or a thermocouple for mass concrete structures. Keep your winter pours in check with the Free Concrete Pour Checklist. Download the full Checklist now and experience smoother, stress-free cold-weather concreting like never before. Download Free Checklist What is a Mass Concrete Element?Mass concrete is categorized as any volume of concrete…

Concrete Setting: What it Is, Why it’s Important and How to Test It

According to ASTM C125 – 20: Standard Terminology Relating to Concrete and Concrete Aggregates, the concrete setting is “the process, due to chemical reactions, occurring after the addition of mixing water, that results in a gradual development of rigidity of a cementitious mixture.”   Keep your winter pours in check with the Free Concrete Pour Checklist. Download the full Checklist now and experience smoother, stress-free cold-weather concreting like never before. Download Free Checklist In other words, the concrete undergoes a process called hydration, in which the major compounds in cement form chemical bonds with water molecules. Hydration causes concrete to harden and become durable enough for its intended use. The setting period begins when the concrete is placed and continues until it has developed the desired properties.  Depending on the specific application for which the concrete will be used, it should have…

Curing Boxes vs. The Maturity Method: Maintaining Concrete Temperature Onsite

Concrete curing temperature is undoubtedly a critical part of construction. According to a report by ACI Committee 308, the American Concrete Institute defines “curing” as “the process by which hydraulic-cement concrete matures and develops hardened properties over time.” This process can be negatively impacted if freshly placed concrete is exposed to temperatures that are too high or too low. The beginning stages of the process are essential to the success of the project, as curing directly influences the quality of your overall structure. Continue to read for more information on curing boxes and the maturity method. Keep your winter pours in check with the Free Concrete Pour Checklist. Download the full Checklist now and experience smoother, stress-free cold-weather concreting like never before. Download Free Checklist Strength gain during this early stage is rapid but will slow the longer the concrete…

SmartRock 2 VS. SmartRock 3: What’s the Difference Between these Concrete Sensors?

By now, you might have noticed that we recently released a newly re-engineered version of our leading concrete sensor. This flagship product, SmartRock®, was introduced to the market back in 2015. In September of 2020, we were thrilled to release the third generation. The purpose of this blog is to guide you through the differences between the second and third generation of the SmartRock sensor. Usually, we refer to our product simply as SmartRock, but to help us compare, we will be referring to the second generation as SmartRock 2, and the third as SmartRock 3.   Keep your winter pours in check with the Free Concrete Pour Checklist. Download the full Checklist now and experience smoother, stress-free cold-weather concreting like never before. Download Free Checklist First, some background. Giatec developed SmartRock with the purpose of revolutionizing the concrete industry. The…

Building Clean Energy: Mass Concrete Temperature Monitoring with SmartRock®

As global initiatives to go carbon-neutral continue to push the demand for sustainable and renewable energy sources, many are looking to wind farms as a green solution to energy needs. Wind power has been used as an energy source for centuries – from windmills grinding grain to sailboats traversing bodies of water. However, as more and more of the world depends on electricity to function, wind is now being harnessed as a source of electricity.   Keep your winter pours in check with the Free Concrete Pour Checklist. Download the full Checklist now and experience smoother, stress-free cold-weather concreting like never before. Download Free Checklist Wind turbines, usually grouped into “wind farms”, operate by converting kinetic energy from the air into electricity. This electricity can be used locally or directed into the power grid to fulfill more remote electric needs. Because wind farms require no fuel and create no pollution, they are becoming increasingly popular as…

Dallas Bridge Margaret McDermott Eliminates Testing to Save Money

Photo by Art Davis, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons  Keep your winter pours in check with the Free Concrete Pour Checklist. Download the full Checklist now and experience smoother, stress-free cold-weather concreting like never before. Download Free Checklist The Margaret McDermott Dallas Bridge over the Trinity River in Dallas, Texas was intended to replace the I-30 bridge built in the late 50s to early 60s. The bridge cost over $100 million to build and features a design resembling a suspension bridge. The part of the bridge designed for pedestrians and cyclists was supposed to open in 2017, but it remains closed. Now, it is going to take two more years and $7 million dollars more before pedestrians will be allowed to use the bridge.  Why did this disastrous result happen? The simple answer is a lack of bridge testing. In…

Wired vs. Wireless Concrete Temperature and Strength Sensors

Since the commercialization of the maturity method, there have been important advancements in monitoring and computing technologies such as a simple thermocouple for concrete, wireless sensors, manual data entry, cloud sharing systems, and more. Keep your winter pours in check with the Free Concrete Pour Checklist. Download the full Checklist now and experience smoother, stress-free cold-weather concreting like never before. Download Free Checklist When deciding between wired or wireless loggers to measure the temperature and strength of your in-situ concrete, it is important to take into account the type of data you’re collecting, the ease of collecting data, and on-site handling of the sensors. What Is Concrete Temperature Monitoring?One of the most important steps in the construction of a concrete structure is monitoring the temperature of your slab after placement to ensure proper curing of the in-situ concrete. This is…

Coring vs. Maturity? What’s the Best Way to Test Concrete Strength?

The quality of your concrete directly depends on proper curing and accurate strength tests. While there are several different methods used to test concrete strength, not all of them are equally efficient. Below, we compare two methods of strength testing: concrete coring and concrete maturity. Keep your winter pours in check with the Free Concrete Pour Checklist. Download the full Checklist now and experience smoother, stress-free cold-weather concreting like never before. Download Free Checklist For more methods, see our blog detailing seven different ways to test concrete strength!Concrete CoringCoring is the process of drilling and extracting cylinders of concrete for testing. These samples are then mechanically compressed to determine the strength of the in-place concrete. These cylindrical samples are intended to be representative of the concrete as a whole, and are generally used to verify or disprove low strength results…

Mastering Post-Tensioning in Cold Weather Conditions with Smart Technology

Post-tensioning is a critical component of modern construction, providing the structural strength needed for large-scale buildings and infrastructure projects. However, when cold weather enters the equation, it can create significant challenges in ensuring the success of this process. Low temperatures slow down concrete curing and strength development, making it more difficult to achieve the required tensioning at the right time. Fortunately, with the advancements in concrete monitoring technology, contractors and engineers can now manage these challenges more effectively.  Keep your winter pours in check with the Free Concrete Pour Checklist. Download the full Checklist now and experience smoother, stress-free cold-weather concreting like never before. Download Free Checklist At Giatec, we’ve transformed how construction professionals approach cold weather conditions with our innovative SmartRock® technology. This game-changing wireless sensor gives real-time insights into concrete temperature and strength development, offering critical support to…

Monitoring Concrete Temperature With Wireless Sensors

Running temperature measurements of your pour after placement is one of the most important steps in the construction of a concrete structure. That is why ensuring optimal curing conditions for your element is critical, especially during extreme weather conditions. The hydration process (the chemical reaction between hydraulic cement and water) can be drastically impacted if freshly placed concrete is exposed to temperatures that are too high or too low, compromising the strength development of a mix design. Furthermore, if temperature differentials are too high, thermal cracking can occur. By closely checking temperature measurement variances with concrete temperature thermometers during element curing, you will ensure that the strength, quality, and durability of your structure are acceptable. Keep your winter pours in check with the Free Concrete Pour Checklist. Download the full Checklist now and experience smoother, stress-free cold-weather concreting like never…

7 Common Mistakes to Avoid During Cold Weather Concreting

Although contractors might wish they did not have to perform tasks like pouring concrete in winter, construction does not stop when temperatures drop. As the concrete temperature fluctuates in response to changing weather conditions, the concrete is subject to different curing conditions resulting in sporadic strength gain. Contractors must prepare long before the weather changes to adequately protect fresh concrete. Having the right equipment ready to use at the jobsite, such as tarps and blankets, can help avoid unnecessary delays and unsafe development of cold-weather concrete. Keep your winter pours in check with the Free Concrete Pour Checklist. Download the full Checklist now and experience smoother, stress-free cold-weather concreting like never before. Download Free Checklist What Is Considered “Cold Weather” When Dealing With Concrete?In the American Concrete Institute (ACI) 306: Guide to Cold Weather Concreting “cold weather” is defined as…

The Limitations of the Concrete Maturity Method

As a company that develops and produces concrete testing equipment, we can’t stress how important it is to properly test concrete with reliable equipment. In the last decade, we’ve seen the arrival of real-time sensors that make it easier than ever to gather data and put it to good use. As maturity becomes more and more popular on jobsites around the world, we thought we would shed some light on what the concept of concrete maturity is and what its limitations are.  Keep your winter pours in check with the Free Concrete Pour Checklist. Download the full Checklist now and experience smoother, stress-free cold-weather concreting like never before. Download Free Checklist What Is the Maturity Concept of Concrete? As stated in ASTM C1074: Standard Practice for Estimating Concrete Strength by the Maturity Method, the maturity concept of concrete can be used…

How IoT Is Revolutionizing the Concrete Industry

The construction industry is experiencing a massive shift, with the Internet of Things (IoT) at the forefront of innovation. This transformation is particularly evident in concrete construction, where IoT is reshaping how we build, monitor, and maintain structures. At Giatec, we are excited to lead the charge in bringing IoT-powered solutions when it comes to revolutionizing the construction industry, providing smarter, faster, and more efficient ways to manage concrete installations.  Keep your winter pours in check with the Free Concrete Pour Checklist. Download the full Checklist now and experience smoother, stress-free cold-weather concreting like never before. Download Free Checklist What Is IoT in Concrete Construction? In simple terms, the Internet of Things (IoT) refers to a network of connected devices embedded with sensors, electronics, and software that communicate with each other. For concrete, this means integrating sensors directly into concrete structures…

Toward the Prediction of Pore Volumes and Freeze-Thaw Performance of Concrete Using Thermodynamic Modelling

Giatec continues to uphold the value of bridging the gap between academic research and sustainable construction on the jobsite. Every year, we recognize civil engineering students, researchers and faculty across Canada and the U.S. with the Giatec Best Paper Award for Sustainability in Construction. Below is a summary of the 2020 winning paper submitted by Keshav Bharadwaj, Deborah Glosser, Mehdi Khanzadeh Moradllo, O. Burkan Isgor, W. Jason Weiss under the title Toward the Prediction of Pore Volumes and Freeze-Thaw Performance of Concrete Using Thermodynamic Modelling. Find how you can join the list of winners and showcase your research to a global audience of industry experts while receiving a monetary award of 1,000 USD here. Keep your winter pours in check with the Free Concrete Pour Checklist. Download the full Checklist now and experience smoother, stress-free cold-weather concreting like never before. Download Free Checklist SummaryConcrete…

The SmartHub 24/7 Concrete Remote Monitoring System

Sync concrete temperature and strength data collected from your SmartRock wireless sensor to your mobile device. Keep your winter pours in check with the Free Concrete Pour Checklist. Download the full Checklist now and experience smoother, stress-free cold-weather concreting like never before. Download Free Checklist   Giatec’s newest generation of their SmartHub remote monitoring device works in conjunction with the company’s SmartRock wireless sensors for accurate concrete temperature, temperature differential, and strength monitoring. With this system, concrete temperature and strength data collected from your SmartRock wireless sensor is automatically synced to your mobile device, eliminating the need for you to be on the jobsite. Giatec says this combined technology can reduce labor costs and speed up a project by days, even weeks. Access Concrete Data 24/7 in Three Steps: 1. Install the Hub—With a rugged, waterproof design, the SmartHub can withstand any weather conditions. All you…

Warm Weather & The Mass Concrete Pour

Challenges with concrete can affect any type of structure built during warm weather conditions. However, additional considerations need to be taken into account for mass concrete elements. Keep your winter pours in check with the Free Concrete Pour Checklist. Download the full Checklist now and experience smoother, stress-free cold-weather concreting like never before. Download Free Checklist   Summer can be the busiest time for the construction industry. Not only do the summer months provide the chance to get a lot done, but it also helps you avoid the challenges that come with cold weather concreting, like the freezing of concrete at early stages. However, warm weather concreting places several risks to the strength and durability of your mass concrete pour if adequate measures and calculated precautions are not taken to cool your concrete during the curing process. High ambient temperature,…

Breakthrough Giatec concrete AI tool debuting at ENR FutureTech Virtual Conference

Giatec, a major concrete testing technology maker, is debuting the claimed world’s first concrete artificial intelligence (AI) tool for producers, SmartMix, at Engineering-News Record’s FutureTech virtual conference. Keep your winter pours in check with the Free Concrete Pour Checklist. Download the full Checklist now and experience smoother, stress-free cold-weather concreting like never before. Download Free Checklist SmartMix is the first web-based AI tool that allows producers to optimise concrete ingredient proportions, reduce cement usage, and predict the performance of their mixes while still meeting project specifications. Ottawa, Canada-headquartered Giatec believes this tool will lower greenhouse gas emissions resulting from concrete production by 400 million tons annually, the equivalent of taking 110 million cars off the road.Read more in the link above!

Reducing Concrete CO2 Emissions with AI-Based Giatec’s SmartMix Application

A low-carbon economy has become a primary focus in the news, permeating all industries, including construction and the production of concrete. Every year, 20 billion tons (10 billion cubic yards) of concrete are produced globally, making it the number one product created by humans. For every kilogram of cement produced, 0.81 kilograms of CO₂ is emitted. This translates to approximately 2 billion tons of Greenhouse Gas emissions. As the global population and urbanization grows, so does cement production. Keep your winter pours in check with the Free Concrete Pour Checklist. Download the full Checklist now and experience smoother, stress-free cold-weather concreting like never before. Download Free Checklist One of the most essential elements in a concrete mix design is cement. When mixed with water, this ingredient binds the components and allows concrete to set, harden, and gain strength. However, there…

Climate Leadership Award Winners Leverage SmartRock®

SmartRock, utilized by Sundt Construction, deep inside of the sustainability award-winning San Diego International Airport Project Keep your winter pours in check with the Free Concrete Pour Checklist. Download the full Checklist now and experience smoother, stress-free cold-weather concreting like never before. Download Free Checklist OTTAWA, Ontario, May 25, 2021 (Newswire.com) – On the day of the Climate Leadership Exchange event hosted by the Climate Leadership Conference, Giatec®, the leader in concrete testing technology and concrete software applications, is proud to highlight award winners of the Climate Leadership Awards recognizing the San Diego International Airport project’s sustainability.In the construction of a three-million-gallon underground stormwater containment reservoir for the San Diego International Airport, Sundt Construction Inc. utilized Giatec’s wireless concrete sensor SmartRock®. Construction professionals around the world are choosing SmartRock to ensure their projects meet sustainability targets through the sensor’s ability to reduce…

4 Tech Innovations to Boost Productivity at Concrete Plants

In the past few years, rising costs have pushed concrete producers to seek out ways to create efficiencies and digitize manual tasks and processes. The challenges created by the pandemic — maintaining safe workplaces and reducing physical touchpoints — have accelerated attempts to transform operations with technology. Keep your winter pours in check with the Free Concrete Pour Checklist. Download the full Checklist now and experience smoother, stress-free cold-weather concreting like never before. Download Free Checklist In a recent cross-industry roundtable, Ryan Cialdella, VP of Innovation and Market Development at Ozinga Ready Mix, moderated a discussion with technology experts from Command Alkon, Giatec, Climate Earth, and CarbonCure.Each of these companies has developed solutions that make it easier for concrete producers to create efficiencies, boost productivity, drive more profits in their business, and meet sustainability mandates with low-carbon concrete. This blog post summarizes four…

Concrete International

DESCRIPTIONConcrete International is the magazine of the concrete community, published monthly by ACI. Keep your winter pours in check with the Free Concrete Pour Checklist. Download the full Checklist now and experience smoother, stress-free cold-weather concreting like never before. Download Free Checklist CI’s circulation is concentrated among professionals in the concrete field — the engineers, architects, contractors, manufacturers, researchers, and technicians largely responsible for the advancement of concrete technology and practice. These professionals collaborate in preparing ACI Codes, Standards, and Guides that define the essential requirements for all types of concrete structures.

Giatec to Help Reduce Concrete Emissions

Giatec has unveiled an artificial intelligence (AI) programme, which it believes can reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in the concrete industry by up to 20%.  Keep your winter pours in check with the Free Concrete Pour Checklist. Download the full Checklist now and experience smoother, stress-free cold-weather concreting like never before. Download Free Checklist The strategy is based on a new AI tool to cut at least  400 million tonnes annually of GHG emissions.The construction Internet of Things company says 20 billion tonnes of concrete is produced globally every year, which translates to approximately 2 billion tonnes of GHG emissions. The SmartMix programme was realised after three years and more than $3 million in research efforts.Giatec describes it as the “world’s first web-based AI programme that applies millions of data points worldwide – the richest concrete dataset assembled”.The data comes from Giatec’s embedded wireless…

Giatec Aims to Reduce 400 Million Tons of GHG with AI

Along with the extended development of the Giatec SmartMix AI program, the company also plans to planting one tree for every product order shipped worldwide to offset the impact of GHG emissions. Keep your winter pours in check with the Free Concrete Pour Checklist. Download the full Checklist now and experience smoother, stress-free cold-weather concreting like never before. Download Free Checklist Giatec’s strategy to cut at least an annual 400 million tons of Greenhouse Gases (GHG) is based on the company’s SmartMix web-based artificial intelligence (AI) program.  Every year, 20 billion tons (10 billion cubic yards) of concrete is produced globally, making it the number one product created by humans. This translates to approximately 2 billion tons of GHG emissions. Removing 400 million tons of GHG roughly equals to taking 100 million cars off the road. Nearly a pound of…

New AI to Reduce GHG Emissions in Concrete Industry

On the verge of a global summit aimed at reducing Greenhouse Gases (GHG), Giatec, an innovator for building more sustainable concrete, announced a strategy based on a new artificial intelligence (AI) tool to cut at least 400 million tons annually of GHG emissions, the equivalent of taking 110 million cars off the road. Keep your winter pours in check with the Free Concrete Pour Checklist. Download the full Checklist now and experience smoother, stress-free cold-weather concreting like never before. Download Free Checklist Every year, 20 billion tons (10 billion cubic yards) of concrete is produced globally, making it the number one product created by humans. This translates to approximately two billion tons of GHG emissions.Giatec believes its strategy can reduce CO2 emissions by up to 20% by getting the construction industry to accept new ways to design concrete mixes.After three…

Concrete convention showcases latest research on AI, 3D printing

The architecture, engineering and construction industry is well-versed in the concrete design principles needed to optimize productivity. However, the advanced technologies that could take that productivity to the next level are less mature. Structural engineering researchers have explored machine learning applications in the field for decades. But only within the past five years has the community of researchers and practitioners begun to seriously explore ways in which machine learning can improve the efficiency and accuracy of specific tasks or solve previously intractable problems, says Henry Burton, an associate professor at the University of California at Los Angeles. The same can be said for concrete 3D printing, which has the potential to transform the industry through customized structural shapes, reduced formwork and lower construction time and cost. The American Concrete Institute’s 2021 Virtual Concrete Convention offered a peek inside the latest research into the…

Global Remote Construction Market – Top 10 Key players in 2021 |Autodesk Inc, Hitachi Ltd, Oracle Corporation, Giatec Scientific, Inc

Remote Construction Market Business Strategies, Acquisitions and Mergers, Revenue, Share, Region, and Global Forecast 2021-2027 Keep your winter pours in check with the Free Concrete Pour Checklist. Download the full Checklist now and experience smoother, stress-free cold-weather concreting like never before. Download Free Checklist Infinity Business Insights has introduced a new comprehensive update on the global Remote Construction Market to its extensive repository. This global research study offers a thorough overview of the key industry, including key factors including such as strengths, constraints, and possibilities. This global revolutionary study provides insights into recent events or technologies. In order to get a deeper understanding of the global Remote Construction Industry.Major industry Players:Autodesk Inc, Hitachi Ltd, Oracle Corporation, Giatec Scientific, Inc, Caterpillar Inc, and Trimble Inc,Get Informative Sample Copy.REPORT SCOPE:In addition, the Remote Construction report contains industry sales by region and region. The report’s researchers…

One-part alkali-activated blast furnace slag for sustainable construction at subzero temperatures

Highlights OP cement and one-part alkali-activated blast furnace slag (AAS) mortars were compared. Effects of subzero temperatures on hardened-state properties were determined. One-part AAS mortar gained a higher compressive strength. Compressive strength retrieval in AAS mortar after converting it to room temperature. Construction season in cold areas could be extended by using one-part AAS materials. AbstractThe construction season is limited in northern countries due to the severe cold weather conditions and their detrimental impacts on concrete quality. Thus, there are excessive expenses required annually for insulation and energy-intensive heating systems for cold-weather concreting. This experimental study aimed to investigate the potential of using high-strength one-part alkali-activated blast furnace slag (AAS) in cold weather without the need for supplementary heating systems. Therefore, the impacts of different subzero curing temperatures on the hardened properties of one-part AAS mortar in comparison with cement…

The ConTechCrew 255: In Love with Concrete with Aali Alizadeh from Giatec

This week’s construction tech news with James Benham (@JamesMBenham), and Rob McKinney (@ConAppGuru) Keep your winter pours in check with the Free Concrete Pour Checklist. Download the full Checklist now and experience smoother, stress-free cold-weather concreting like never before. Download Free Checklist Featuring: Interview with Aali Alizadeh from Giatec Construction Tech News of the Week

Giatec’s AI-Based SmartMix Application Improves Concrete MIX Performance, Reduces Emissions

Giatec has announced that their artificial intelligence (AI) algorithm, Roxi, is now incorporated in SmartMix, a new web-based dashboard that enables producers to optimize concrete materials and predict the performance of their mixes. Keep your winter pours in check with the Free Concrete Pour Checklist. Download the full Checklist now and experience smoother, stress-free cold-weather concreting like never before. Download Free Checklist “The SmartMix platform has helped us communicate with our customers and provide transparency. We can give them better insights into when our mixes will achieve a specified early-age strength to help them with their construction schedule,” says Patrick Frawley, P.E., Director of Quality Assurance, Central Concrete.With the SmartMix dashboard, producers can adjust the proportions of their concrete mixes, such as the use of chemical admixtures and amount of cement. With millions of datapoints used to train the AI algorithm,…

Giatec Scientific Warming to the Challenge of Building a Greener Concrete Industry

Pouria Ghods and his colleagues at Giatec Scientific aren’t just paying lip service to fighting climate change ​– they have a concrete plan of action. Keep your winter pours in check with the Free Concrete Pour Checklist. Download the full Checklist now and experience smoother, stress-free cold-weather concreting like never before. Download Free Checklist One of Ottawa’s hottest tech startups, Giatec specializes in developing wireless sensors that measure the quality and consistency of concrete during the construction process and beyond.Founded just over a decade ago, the company has evolved into a global leader in its field. Giatec appeared on OBJ’s list of fastest-growing companies three years ago, and last fall it finished in the top 100 on Canadian Business magazine’s prestigious Growth List with five-year revenue growth of nearly 1,400 per cent.Now, the engineering whizzes at Giatec have turned their attention to tackling…

Giatec’s AI-Based SmartMix Application Provides Concrete Producers Transparency

SmartMix Online Dashboard Equips Producers with a Comprehensive Platform that Improves Concrete Mix Performance and Reduces CO2 Emissions Keep your winter pours in check with the Free Concrete Pour Checklist. Download the full Checklist now and experience smoother, stress-free cold-weather concreting like never before. Download Free Checklist Giatec, world leader in concrete testing technologies, has announced that their artificial intelligence (AI) algorithm, Roxi, is now incorporated in SmartMix, a new web-based dashboard that enables producers to optimize concrete materials and predict the performance of their mixes.“The SmartMix platform has helped us communicate with our customers and provide transparency. We can give them better insights into when our mixes will achieve a specified early-age strength to help them with their construction schedule,” says Patrick Frawley, P.E., Director of Quality Assurance, Central Concrete.

Optimize the Performance of Your Concrete Mix with the Web-based SmartMix App Dashboard

Giatec’s SmartMix is a web-based dashboard that enables producers to optimize concrete materials and predict the performance of their mixes.  Keep your winter pours in check with the Free Concrete Pour Checklist. Download the full Checklist now and experience smoother, stress-free cold-weather concreting like never before. Download Free Checklist “The SmartMix platform has helped us communicate with our customers and provide transparency. We can give them better insights into when our mixes will achieve a specified early-age strength to help them with their construction schedule,” says Patrick Frawley, P.E., Director of Quality Assurance, Central Concrete.Giatec Scientific Inc.With the SmartMix dashboard, producers can adjust the proportions of their concrete mixes, such as the use of chemical admixtures and amount of cement. With millions of datapoints used to train Roxi, Giatec’s artificial intelligence (AI) algorithm, the program’s suggestions ensure that these adjustments will meet…

About Giatec

Giatec is a global company revolutionizing the construction industry by bringing smart testing technologies and real-time data collection to the forefront of every jobsite. Giatec’s suite of hardware and software products has leveraged advanced technologies such as AI and the Internet of Things (IoT), including wireless concrete sensors, mobile apps, and advanced non-destructive technologies (NDT) to drive innovation throughout concrete’s lifecycle and reduce concrete’s carbon footprint.

Our suite of hardware and software products has leveraged advanced technologies such as; Artificial Intelligence (AI), and Internet of Things (IoT), including; wireless concrete sensors, mobile apps, and advanced non-destructive technologies (NDT) to drive innovation throughout concrete’s lifecycle.

Combining wireless concrete sensors and mobile apps, Giatec has developed smart IoT-based technologies, like SmartRock® concrete maturity sensors, for real-time monitoring of concrete properties. This provides critical information to contractors so they can make efficient and informed decisions on the jobsite, ultimately saving time and money. Ready-mix producers also leverage the SmartRock® Plus cloud, which gives them access to concrete performance data to optimize their mix designs.

Wireless Sensors and NDT Technologies

Our suite of hardware and software products has leveraged advanced technologies such as; Artificial Intelligence (AI), and Internet of Things (IoT), including; wireless concrete sensors, mobile apps, and advanced non-destructive technologies (NDT) to drive innovation throughout concrete’s lifecycle.

Combining wireless concrete sensors and mobile apps, Giatec has developed smart IoT-based technologies, like SmartRock® concrete maturity sensors, for real-time monitoring of concrete properties. This provides critical information to contractors so they can make efficient and informed decisions on the jobsite, ultimately saving time and money. Ready-mix producers also leverage the SmartRock® Plus cloud, which gives them access to concrete performance data to optimize their mix designs.

 

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