Avoiding the Uncertainties of Concrete Cylinder Testing with the Maturity Method
Concrete is a material that has been used for over a millennia. Concrete is the most used construction material in the whole world! More than that, behind water, it’s the most used material, all categories combined! Worldwide, approximately 10 billion tons of concrete are produced per year. Obviously,…
Giatec and binni Work Together to Increase Operational Efficiency on Construction Projects
Construction is difficult and complex. As the design and architecture of buildings and infrastructure progresses – the means, methods, and tools used to build the structures are required to advance at a similar rate. This has been a challenge for an industry that has historically been behind the…
Essential Tips for Heating Concrete in Winter
As extreme weather conditions in the winter arrive, construction companies must prepare to face possible problems that could arise. Educating contractors to adapt to cold weather concreting is necessary to prevent issues such as project delays when it comes to heating concrete in winter. Each phase of the…
Are There Standards for Concrete Maturity in Your Country or State?
No matter where you are in the world, the ability to accurately measure the early age compressive strength of concrete is vital for a wide spectrum of construction projects. Concrete maturity directly affects the structural integrity and safety standards of job sites as well as the speed at…
Effect of High Rebar Temperature During Casting on Corrosion in Carbonated Concrete
Giatec would like to congratulate Lijie Chen and Ray Kai Leung Su of Hong Kong for their publication of “Effect of High Rebar Temperature During Casting on Corrosion in Carbonated Concrete” in Construction and Building Materials journal. Detect the Rate of Rebar Corrosion in Seconds Evaluate and measure…
Concrete testing is essential for all construction projects. Testing, in general, is a very lengthy and costly process. Traditional methods of concrete testing require additional time to set up equipment, often resulting in delays. However, Giatec’s SmartRock® maturity sensors offer a simple solution and a new modern approach…
Cement is a binding material that has contributed to the creation of historical monuments, but as we shift from 3000 BC into the twenty-first century, we can see the multitude of ways in which cement is being used. Big Projects Deserve Better Protection Keep mega pours safe from…
Faster Tilt-Up With Concrete Maturity Monitoring
In the construction industry, innovations that reduce costs and speed up project completion are highly sought after—so it’s no wonder that we’re seeing a resurgence in the popularity of tilt-up construction. According to Tilt Wall Ontario Inc, over 10,000 buildings are constructed using the tilt-up method each year….
From Conferences to Construction Sites in the COVID-19 Times: How Prepared Are You?
If you are in the concrete industry, conferences such as World of Concrete (WOC), ConExpo, and American Concrete Institute’s ACI Concrete Convention make for important dates in your calendar. They certainly are in ours. Big Projects Deserve Better Protection Keep mega pours safe from cold-weather risks. Real-time insights,…
A New Technique for Rebar Corrosion Measurement in Concrete
Rebar corrosion is a recurrent problem in the construction industry. More specifically, it can affect the quality of a project by cracking and damaging the concrete, as well as adding costs of repairs. However, there are new technologies that can help us deal with corrosion in a practical…
Relating the Electrical Resistance of Fresh Concrete to Mixture Proportions
Giatec would like to congratulate Karthik Obla, Rongjin Hong, and Stuart Sherman of the National Ready Mixed Concrete Association and Dale P. Bentz and Scott Z. Jones, members of the National Institute of Standards and Technology for receiving ASTM International’s Advances in Civil Engineering Materials’ Outstanding Article Award…
Why Project Managers Value SmartRock® Plus Concrete Sensors
SmartRock® Plus is the next level in online concrete monitoring and branded concrete mix design, helping ready-mix producers differentiate their company, and mixes, within their local markets. However, this service doesn’t just help producers, it also helps contractors and field personnel eliminate the need for field-cured break tests, and saving valuable time in…
SmartRock® Plus: Helping Producers ‘Know Their Concrete’ Beyond the Pour
Since its commercial takeoff in the last three decades, the use of maturity sensors has historically been driven by contractors. In deploying this testing method on their jobsite, contractors get real-time temperature and strength data directly on their mobile devices, allowing them to make quick decisions. Before the…
What Contractors Need to Know About Field Testing Concrete
A shortage of skilled labor continues to be the dominate issue in the construction industry, and rightfully so. However, delays in construction schedules have always been a thorn in the side of contractors, and history shows that probably won’t change. Big Projects Deserve Better Protection Keep mega pours…
Access Your Concrete Data Anytime, Anywhere with SmartHub™
As the leading wireless sensor for monitoring concrete temperature and strength, SmartRock® gives you reliable and accurate data in real-time. The sensors are fully embedded in the concrete (secured on the rebar) before pouring. Temperature is constantly monitored by the sensor and is used to calculate the compressive…
Why Concrete Temperature Testing Is Important During Extreme Weather
Why Concrete Temperature Testing Is Important During Extreme Weather The heat produced by concrete during curing is called heat of hydration. This exothermic reaction occurs when water and cement react. The amount of heat produced during the reaction is largely related to the composition (Table 1) and fineness…
5 Pro Tips for Surviving World of Concrete 2020
World of Concrete, one of the largest annual construction tradeshows, is just over a month away. With an expected 1,500 companies and 60,000 registered industry professionals, this is an amazing opportunity to see new products and devices, attend skill-building workshops and educational seminars, and network with your industry…
Reduce Delays on High Rise Construction Projects
High rise buildings are a huge undertaking—no pun intended. In terms of scale, personnel, timelines, costs, scheduling, planning, and logistics—high rise construction projects are significant investments. Big Projects Deserve Better Protection Keep mega pours safe from cold-weather risks. Real-time insights, up to 1,000 ft away with SmartRock® Long…
