New Giatec 360 Updates – Part 1: Temperature, Strength, and Maturity Charts
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….
Concrete Testing Equipment for Your Thermal Control Plan
Consistent temperature tracking is one of the most crucial steps after a concrete pour. By monitoring the temperature, you will be able to create an optimal curing environment. This will improve the overall strength of your concrete. According to ACI 301-16 standards, maintaining temperatures is also critical for the success of the hydration…
Green Concrete: 7 Tips to Make Your Construction Project Environmentally Friendly
One of our top priorities at Giatec is helping our customers and partners find an environmentally friendly way of building with green concrete. It is no secret that concrete, particularly the cement in a concrete mix, can have a negative impact on the environment due to the CO₂…
Level Up Your Project Reports With Giatec 360™ – Part 2
Let’s dive deeper into report generation! Learn 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. Explore 12 Futuristic Technology Trends Solving Concrete’s Biggest Challenges. Download our 2025 Innovations Calendar!…
Level Up Your Project Reports With Giatec 360™ – Part 1
Let’s learn about Giatec 360 and how to make the most of this advanced web-based dashboard for monitoring and managing concrete pours. Explore 12 Futuristic Technology Trends Solving Concrete’s Biggest Challenges. Download our 2025 Innovations Calendar! Download Now The construction industry is one of the busiest, most challenging,…
Giatec Award for Best Paper 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
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…
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: Explore 12 Futuristic Technology Trends Solving Concrete’s Biggest Challenges. Download our 2025 Innovations Calendar! Download Now Giatec’s Concrete…
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. Explore 12 Futuristic Technology Trends Solving…
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 refrigerators…
The Importance of Monitoring Temperature Differentials in Mass Concrete
Closely monitoring concrete temperatures is critical for ensuring proper strength development of concrete structures and concrete sustainability regardless of their application or size. However, when it comes to mass concrete structures, we need to consider temperature differentials due to the risk of a large difference between the relatively…
Schmidt / Rebound Hammer vs. The Maturity Method: Which Is Best for Your Concrete?
Schmidt Hammer (or Rebound Hammer) MethodThe 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 steel…
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…
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