Devices and Tools for More Efficient Cold Weather Concreting
Despite the complexities and unexpected challenges that cold weather brings to the concrete pouring process, the industry has made great advances when it comes to tools and solutions. Today, it is possible to record temperature and strength data wherever you are and at any time. Let’s delve into the…
Everything You Need to Know About Pouring Concrete in Winter
The temperature is dropping, the days are getting shorter, and the frost is covering the ground. While it may be exciting to imagine a festive winter season, that is not what comes to mind when working in the construction industry. Especially, when you have a project to complete, a schedule to maintain, and a desired concrete temperature…
Concrete Knowledge: Find the Best of the Industry Resources Here!
The Giatec website is a treasure trove of concrete knowledge, ranging from blogs and case studies to podcasts and videos! Find a few of our exclusive concrete knowledge resources below: Giatec’s Concrete Terminology Search Bar Need a one-stop destination for searching definitions for a plethora of terms related…
Engineering Solutions and Technical Support at Giatec
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. Based on our core values of…
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…
Giatec’s Pioneering AI Programs for Sustainable Concrete Testing and Reducing CO2 Emissions
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…
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…
Schmidt / Rebound Hammer vs. The Maturity Method: Which Is Best for Your Concrete?
Schmidt Hammer (or Rebound Hammer) Method The 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…
The Impact of Thermal Cracking in Concrete for Strength Development
Concrete temperature monitoring becomes more critical in cold weather as low temperatures decrease the rate of strength development during curing. That is why ensuring optimal curing conditions for your element is critical, especially during extreme weather conditions. The hydration process can be drastically impacted if freshly placed concrete…
Cut Down Your Project Schedule by Testing Concrete Strength Onsite
A lack of productivity onsite is one of the most frustrating issues facing the construction industry today. Think about the hours you spend in a single day with no choice but to sit around and wait. Historically, this issue has been largely neglected in the industry. “Up to…
How to Monitor Temperature Using a Sensor or Thermocouple for Mass Concrete
Concrete temperature monitoring is the practice of recording the temperature inside a concrete element continuously from the moment it is placed, so the team can confirm the concrete is curing within specified limits and act before a problem becomes permanent. It is done with a temperature probe embedded…
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.” In other words, the concrete…
Why Should You Monitor Concrete Curing Temperature?
Concrete cures best when the in-place temperature stays between roughly 50°F and 75°F (10°C and 24°C). Below about 40°F (5°C), cement hydration slows sharply and strength gain can stall entirely, which is why cold weather placements need protection and a minimum maintained temperature. Above about 90°F (32°C), concrete…
From Jobsites to the Cloud, the Paths Your Data Can Take
Wireless technology has been growing at an incredible rate, having a deeper presence in everyday life than ever before. From earbuds to refrigerators, it seems like everything is getting the wireless treatment these days to a point where you might ask, isn’t it a bit excessive? One of…
We are very excited to announce the launch of our annual research paper 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. The “Giatec Award for…
Analyzing Corrosion in Reinforced Concrete Structures
Reinforced concrete structures have shaped our cities for thousands of years, from historical buildings stretching as far back as the Romans to present day, such as the 3-storey parking garage adjacent to the mega shopping mall a few miles from your home. As individuals living in the 21st…
Concrete-Eating Robots – The Future of Recycling Old Buildings
The process of demolishing a building involves heavy machinery to crush concrete and separate valuable materials that can be reused. Current methods consume quite a significant amount of time and money in order to safely disassemble the building, extract parts, and transport the materials to off-site centers for repurposing. Furthermore, these processes use a large volume of water to prevent dust clouds from…
Why Measure Concrete Resistivity?
Concrete is a porous material which contains microscopic voids known as pores. These pores range in size, vary in connectivity (pore structure) and can be added to the concrete via air-entraining admixtures. The water-to-cementitious material and type of cementitious materials used have a significant effect on the pore…
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