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Concrete Strength Monitoring Made Simple: Manage Variability With Mix-Independent Sensors

Mehrtash Soltani October 18, 2024

Strength testing is a critical aspect of concrete structures, ensuring that structures meet safety and durability standards. The strength of concrete directly impacts a building’s ability to withstand loads, resist environmental factors, and maintain structural integrity. Accurate testing allows engineers to verify that the concrete used in construction…

Groundbreaking Concrete Technology That Is Transforming the Jobsite!

Andrea Arellano October 17, 2024

You already know the importance of modern technology in your construction team’s daily operations. A recent AGC survey showed that most contracting firms agree that modern technology improves workforce skills and thus, the result of their operations. Ultimately, bringing innovations to the jobsite can have great benefits when…

Why Is Your Concrete Testing Lab Essential for Ensuring Construction Quality and Compliance?

Mehrtash Soltani October 16, 2024

Concrete forms the foundation of most construction projects, from skyscrapers to bridges. Its quality directly impacts the safety and longevity of these structures. Accredited concrete testing labs play a crucial role in guaranteeing that the concrete used meets stringent standards. This ensures structural integrity, durability, and compliance with…

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Concrete: The Superhero of Modern Construction

Pouria Ghods October 11, 2024

When you walk on a sidewalk, drive over a bridge, or step into a high-rise building, you’re interacting with one of the most versatile, durable, and superhero-level strong materials on the planet—concrete. This unsung hero is holding up cities, spanning rivers, and creating the very floors beneath our…

Understanding Early-Age Strength of Concrete: Key Insights

Giatec Scientific Inc. October 4, 2024

Concrete is one of the most widely used materials in construction, and its early-age strength, the period between 1 and 28 days post-placement, is crucial to ensuring long-term durability. Testing this strength allows engineers to track structural integrity and prevent issues like thermal stress or freeze-thaw damage. One…

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Assessing Concrete Durability with Electrical Resistivity: The Key to Long-Term Performance

Giatec Scientific Inc. October 3, 2024

An educational video on the concept and measurement techniques of concrete electrical resistivity and its application in the durability-related studies in concrete materials. Parameters affecting the resistivity measurement are described.

Timing Is Everything: How Long Should Concrete Cure Before Putting Weight on It?

Hayan Azzam October 3, 2024

Concrete is a fundamental material in construction, and its performance is highly dependent on its curing process. Understanding how long concrete should cure before loading is crucial to ensure structural integrity and safety. This blog delves into the curing period required for concrete, explores relevant standards, and examines…

Achieving the Best Concrete Quality of Your Pour

Giatec Scientific October 2, 2024

In this blog, let’s examine some of the quality control actions that are relevant during the process of concrete pour.

Assessing Corrosion in Concrete With Non-Destructive Testing: Your Guide to Efficient Monitoring

Giatec Scientific October 1, 2024

Concrete, often hailed for its durability, isn’t immune to the hidden threat of corrosion. When steel reinforcement within concrete structures corrodes, it compromises the integrity, leading to safety risks and costly repairs. But how can you assess corrosion without causing further damage to the structure? That’s where non-destructive…

How Long Does It Take for Concrete to Set?

Hayan Azzam October 1, 2024

Concrete is a key construction material known for its strength and adaptability. Its performance is also dependent on managing its setting times. This blog will explore the science behind the initial and final concrete setting times. Factors such as temperature, humidity, and mix composition influence these setting times….

The Benefits Of Using Sensors In The Construction Industry

Giatec Scientific Inc. September 30, 2024

Sensors are at the heart of revolutionizing modern construction processes, driving efficiency, accuracy, and sustainability. At Giatec, we understand the immense value these tools bring to the concrete industry, particularly with innovations like SmartRock®. Concrete sensors enable real-time monitoring of critical factors like temperature and strength, helping project…

Back-to-Basics: Mastering Concrete Slabs to Build Strong and Durable Structures!

Andrea Arellano September 26, 2024

Let’s resume our “Back-to-Basics” series. In this latest edition, we will delve into the use of concrete slabs, and their importance when building strong and durable structures. Keep your winter pours in check with the Free Concrete Pour Checklist. Download the full Checklist now and experience smoother,…

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Can Optimized Concrete Mixtures Drive Sustainable Construction?

Lara Mansour September 13, 2024

Optimizing concrete mixtures is essential in adapting to evolving sustainability requirements being imposed on ready-mix organizations globally. However, this effort is challenged by several factors including the emergence of new materials, evolving demands, diverse market standards, and limitations in testing practices. This blog explores these challenges and outlines…

Transforming Concrete Monitoring With SmartRock® Pro’s Self-Calibrating Technology

Mehrtash Soltani August 13, 2024

Concrete is widely used in modern construction due to its accessibility, cost-efficiency, strength, and durability. However, its performance can be compromised by environmental elements, weather conditions, and natural disasters. Its performance can also be significantly impacted by any changes in the mix design and raw material used. A…

The Importance of Pre-Pour Meetings for the Success of Post-Tensioned Slabs

Icaro Mariani July 17, 2024

Pre-pour meetings are essential in the construction process, particularly when dealing with complex structures such as post-tensioned slabs. These meetings ensure that all stakeholders are on the same page regarding the concrete schedule and potential challenges. And also for specific pour requirements Let’s learn in this blog why…

Building the Future: Performance-Based Temperature Limits for Mass Concrete Foundations

Olatunde David Ogunseye July 4, 2024

Most countries are embarking on a journey to reduce construction costs significantly. For instance, the UK government has set goals to reduce construction costs by 33%, accelerate project delivery, and lower greenhouse gas emissions by 50% [1]. Similarly, countries like Japan and the United States are working to…

Optimizing Concrete Operations: Is Interoperability the Key?

Lara Mansour June 4, 2024

In the effort of optimizing concrete operations from design to pouring, the industry struggles with a pervasive challenge: the existence of data silos. Data in concrete operations often resides in closed systems, scattered across various platforms, lacking integration for efficient decision-making. This lack of interoperability hinders operational efficiency,…

Understanding the Challenges of the Maximum Temperature of Concrete in Mass Elements

Andrea Arellano April 25, 2024

As mass concrete is now an essential part of the construction industry, it is important to consider the different factors that affect its quality and strength gain. When designing and monitoring a mass concrete mix, contractors must take special consideration to the maximum temperature that the mass element concrete will…

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