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VIDEO: What is concrete maturity?
Giatec Scientific Inc.
October 25, 2015
In this video, you will learn more about the concept and application of the Maturity Method in concrete. Maturity Measurement has long been known as an effective approach in estimating the early age strength of concrete materials.
Evolution of Bridge Inspection
Sarah McGuire
August 7, 2015
A great article published by one of Giatec Scientific’s very own in this month’s issue of Concrete Engineering International associated with The UK Concrete Society. Click to read the full sized article! SmartRock® Long Range Savings for Big Projects Cut risk on mass concrete pours with SmartRock Long…
Giatec RCON2 Used to Study Concrete Cracks
Sarah McGuire
July 10, 2015
We are happy here at Giatec to see the RCON2 being used at Gazi University in Ankara, Turkey in such an interesting research investigation. Read more about Dr. Sahmaran’s work here. Title: Concrete Cracks Heal Themselves SmartRock® Long Range Savings for Big Projects Cut risk on mass concrete…
Quite a haul: Lima concrete firm takes on massive project
Sarah McGuire
July 9, 2015
They look like huge grey anchors and have been getting lots of looks recently on area highways. SmartRock® Long Range Savings for Big Projects Cut risk on mass concrete pours with SmartRock Long Range and get free Giatec 360™ Premium. Ends Dec 31. Claim Your Deal Nearly 1,000…
Sarah McGuire
May 28, 2015
The city of Las Vegas, Nevada has been notorious for its new projects in infrastructure for decades, and now a new breakthrough addition is about to be made. News of a potential subway line underneath the infamous strip has been stirring, and the feedback has been one extreme…
Sarah McGuire
May 22, 2015
In light of The construction season upon us here in Canada, here is a very informative infographic about bridge inspection practices in America and where the country currently stands. Bridge inspection practices are not complying with the standards and the matters are not taken seriously. Infrastructure in North…
Giatec Scientific Inc.
May 14, 2015
An invention by Delft University microbiologist Hendrik Jonkers offers an innovative approach to creating more stable concrete by adding limestone-producing bacteria to the mix; i.e. self-healing bioconcrete.
A 21st Century Solution to our Problems
Sarah McGuire
May 6, 2015
How smart technology is changing the concrete industry for the better SmartRock® Long Range Savings for Big Projects Cut risk on mass concrete pours with SmartRock Long Range and get free Giatec 360™ Premium. Ends Dec 31. Claim Your Deal By Sarah McGuire John Oliver, the host of…
Concrete Electrical Resistivity
Giatec Scientific Inc.
May 1, 2015
In an article published by the Concrete International, the basic concepts and measurement techniques as well as the applications of electrical resistivity method as novel NDT approach for concrete quality control are discussed.
Special Mentions of the ACI Convention
Sarah McGuire
April 17, 2015
SmartRock® Long Range Savings for Big Projects Cut risk on mass concrete pours with SmartRock Long Range and get free Giatec 360™ Premium. Ends Dec 31. Claim Your Deal After a very successful time spent at the Fountains of Concrete Knowledge ACI convention in Kansas City, there are…
Detroit Sparks Infrastructural News
Sarah McGuire
April 8, 2015
Another bridge in America has been deemed as deficient, which sadly comes as no shock to anyone well-educated on the current state of America’s infrastructure. The Rouge River bridge, a part of Detroit’s major trans-way the 1-75 was last inspected in 2013 and will not be repaired until…
Jordan River Faces More Pollution
Sarah McGuire
March 26, 2015
SmartRock® Long Range Savings for Big Projects Cut risk on mass concrete pours with SmartRock Long Range and get free Giatec 360™ Premium. Ends Dec 31. Claim Your Deal The Jordan River in Utah is at risk of contamination due to the illegal dumping of concrete materials in…
Apple Brings Concrete & Sustainability Together
Sarah McGuire
March 11, 2015
Another innovation is transpiring in the world of concrete, but not in the technology and software aspect. Apple Inc. has begun another project, unconventional from their standard technology devices from smartphones and computers to general software. As opposed to their current philosophy downsizing products to have all the…
Concrete Industry Advancements
Sarah McGuire
March 2, 2015
Progress Builders, a San Jose, California-based company offers a variety of services to ease construction projects and has just announced the release of new application, available on iOS software devices. The company focuses primarily on building custom homes and has a vast portfolio, including many projects with the…
Sarah McGuire
February 12, 2015
SmartRock® Long Range Savings for Big Projects Cut risk on mass concrete pours with SmartRock Long Range and get free Giatec 360™ Premium. Ends Dec 31. Claim Your Deal The World of Concrete 2015 trade show, hosted in the dynamic city of Las Vegas attracted over 60,000 attendees…
Lessons Learned From the Harmon Hotel
Sarah McGuire
February 9, 2015
In light of Giatec Scientific’s recent visit to Las Vegas for the World of Concrete 2015 trade show, we would like to take a closer look into the current and future infrastructure of the city. Aside from the infamous partying and gambling, Las Vegas is also well known…
Sarah McGuire
January 29, 2015
The World of Concrete 2015 Exposition is only four days away and Giatec Scientific is excited about being able to represent our concrete testing devices and meet the other exhibitors. Concrete impacts the average person more than one would think. Without it, transportation methods would be much different…