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Revolutionizing Third-Party Concrete Testing with SmartRock® Wireless Sensors

Andrea Arellano November 16, 2022

Often, third-party testing agencies face several challenges with standard temperature and strength monitoring systems. Some of these involve relying on multiple wired components and expensive concrete monitoring systems. Subsequently, concrete testing lab facilities require extra time to produce accurate data, and this presents a burden when contractors need…

Introducing Thermal Modeling: The New Giatec 360™ Feature to Predict the Maximum Temperature of Mass Concrete Elements

Sarah De Carufel November 14, 2022

Thermal Modeling is Giatec 360™’s first-of-its-kind new feature that can be used to predict concrete temperature in a mass concrete element. This helps to limit the potential of long-term and short-term cracking and increases the concrete’s quality and long-term durability.

Effect of Temperature on CO2 Curing, Compressive Strength, and Microstructure of Cement Paste

Giatec Scientific October 31, 2022

Winner of 2022 Giatec Award for Best Paper shares findings on how optimal CO2 curing conditions and design mixes can preserve concrete properties.

Giatec’s New Generation Technology: The LoRa SmartHub™

Varshni Siva Elangovan October 24, 2022

As part of Giatec’s continued efforts to revolutionize the construction industry, one of the newest products released is the new generation Long Range SmartHub™. In this blog we will discuss the answers to all the questions about LoRa, providing insights and introducing the end-user to the latest technology. Let…

Chloride Diffusion and Concrete Corrosion: Causes, Effects, and Testing Methods

Mohammed Eid October 13, 2022

Concrete professionals are facing the well-know issue of corrosion in concrete structures on a regular basis. Learn how chloride diffusion causes concrete corrosion, and how testing methods like ASTM C1202 and RCPT are helping construction projects

New Giatec 360 Updates – Part 2: Graph Customization Tools

Varshni Siva Elangovan June 7, 2022

This article will continue on the topic discussed in Part 1, be sure to check it out! Get Your First SmartRock Concrete Sensor for FREE Free Demo Kit DisplayThe max and min temperature limits can be assigned to a sensor using the Parameter Thresholds function on both the…

New Giatec 360 Updates – Part 1: Temperature, Strength, and Maturity Charts

Varshni Siva Elangovan June 7, 2022

As part of Giatec’s continued efforts and goal to meet customer requirements and expectations, progressive changes are being made to the system to better comply with updating needs. Working with clients on a global scale, we strive to provide a streamlined platform that is one place for all….

Level Up Your Project Reports With Giatec 360™ – Part 2

Varshni Siva Elangovan April 29, 2022

Let’s dive deeper into report generation to learn more about how Giatec 360’s reports help you make better decisions faster on the jobsite. For an introduction to Giatec 360, click to read Part 1 of this blog. Get Your First SmartRock Concrete Sensor for FREE Free Demo Kit…

Level Up Your Project Reports With Giatec 360™ – Part 1

Varshni Siva Elangovan April 22, 2022

Let’s learn about Giatec 360 and how to make the most of this advanced web-based dashboard for monitoring and managing concrete pours. Get Your First SmartRock Concrete Sensor for FREE Free Demo Kit The construction industry is one of the busiest, most challenging, and constantly evolving industries, globally. A…

Giatec Award for Best Paper 2022

Giatec Scientific April 7, 2022

We are very excited to announce the launch of our annual sustainability in construction research paper award contest! This is a great opportunity for civil engineers to expose their research and development to a global audience of industry experts. Plus, the winner will receive a monetary award of $1,000 US….

Measuring Relative Humidity With Embedded BlueRock Sensors In Concrete

Oluseun Olaniyi January 31, 2022

During construction, the internal relative humidity (RH) of concrete plays a significant role in the progression of work. Especially in slabs-on-ground or suspended slabs that are to receive moisture-sensitive flooring materials, professionals often rely on experience to understand the drying time of field concrete. Flooring materials such as…

Use These Tech Tools for More Efficient Cold Weather Concreting

Varshni Siva Elangovan November 19, 2021

Let’s dive into our sensors in detail.  Get Your First SmartRock Concrete Sensor for FREE Free Demo Kit SmartRock Sensors:   SmartRock is a wireless concrete sensor designed for temperature and strength monitoring with the ability to record real-time temperature data for every 15-minute interval for 2 months and comes with remote-monitoring capabilities. It is fast, simple,…

Everything You Need to Know About Pouring Concrete in Winter

Varshni Siva Elangovan November 19, 2021

Winter is coming! Worried about the cold weather concreting that comes with it in the construction industry? We’ve got it covered with Giatec’s SmartRock sensors.  Keep reading to learn more. Get Your First SmartRock Concrete Sensor for FREE Free Demo Kit The temperature is dropping, the days start to get shorter, and frost covers the ground. While it may be exciting…

Giatec’s Unique Concrete Knowledge Resources

Giatec Scientific October 28, 2021

The Giatec Scientific website is a treasure trove of concrete knowledge, ranging from blogs and case studies to podcasts and videos! Find a few of our exclusive resources below: Get Your First SmartRock Concrete Sensor for FREE Free Demo Kit Giatec’s Concrete Terminology Search BarNeed a one-stop destination…

Engineering Solutions and Technical Support at Giatec

Giatec Scientific October 28, 2021

For over a decade, Giatec has leveraged advanced technologies such as: Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Internet-of-Things (IoT) solutions to help the construction industry redefine business models and value propositions. We integrate best engineering practices, research, and developments to achieve sustainable infrastructure constructions. Get Your First SmartRock Concrete Sensor…

Differentiating Inert and Reactive Pozzolanic Materials using Bulk Resistivity

Giatec Scientific October 18, 2021

Research Background Portland cement is often replaced by supplementary cementitious materials (SCMs) in concrete to increase sustainability (reducing CO2 emissions due to lower cement contents) and durability (mitigation of alkali-silica reaction, reduced sulfate attack, and reduced chloride penetration). Fly ash and natural pozzolans are specified using ASTM C618/AASHTO M295, and an important part of this specification is the strength activity index test (SAI), which dictates that a mortar…

Giatec’s Pioneering AI Programs for Sustainable Concrete Testing and Reducing CO2 Emissions

Andrew Fahim August 16, 2021

In late 2020, Giatec announced that our artificial intelligence (AI) program RoxiTM has been trained with the funding provided by Sustainable Development Technology Canada (SDTC), which will help in the reduction of cement usage during concrete testing. For those that are unfamiliar with Roxi’s functions, require deeper insights into how and why this…

Blog Posts

Revolutionizing Third-Party Concrete Testing with SmartRock® Wireless Sensors

Introducing Thermal Modeling: The New Giatec 360™ Feature to Predict the Maximum Temperature of Mass Concrete Elements

Effect of Temperature on CO2 Curing, Compressive Strength, and Microstructure of Cement Paste

Giatec’s New Generation Technology: The LoRa SmartHub™

Chloride Diffusion and Concrete Corrosion: Causes, Effects, and Testing Methods

Top 11 Green Ready-Mix Concrete Producers in North America

New Giatec 360 Updates – Part 2: Graph Customization Tools

New Giatec 360 Updates – Part 1: Temperature, Strength, and Maturity Charts

Level Up Your Project Reports With Giatec 360™ – Part 2

Level Up Your Project Reports With Giatec 360™ – Part 1

Giatec Award for Best Paper 2022

Measuring Relative Humidity With Embedded BlueRock Sensors In Concrete

Use These Tech Tools for More Efficient Cold Weather Concreting

Everything You Need to Know About Pouring Concrete in Winter

Giatec’s Unique Concrete Knowledge Resources

Engineering Solutions and Technical Support at Giatec

Differentiating Inert and Reactive Pozzolanic Materials using Bulk Resistivity

Giatec’s Pioneering AI Programs for Sustainable Concrete Testing and Reducing CO2 Emissions

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