Concrete Basics

  • Concrete is the construction material that is composed of cement, water, and aggregates, such as sand, gravel, and crushed stone. It is one of the most widely used construction materials in the world due to its durability, strength, and versatility. Here are some basic terms and concepts related to concrete: Cement is a main binding agent that is used to hold the concrete together along with water and aggregates. With the use of proper mix design and curing process, concrete of desired strength is used in building structures.
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Concrete Mix Design Just Got Easier

Giatec Scientific Inc. June 20, 2023

A concrete mix is a combination of five major elements in various proportions: cement, water, coarse aggregates, fine aggregates (i.e. sand), and air. Additional elements…

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Back to Basics: Cement vs Concrete

Andrea Arellano November 30, 2022

How many times have you heard people use the words cement and concrete interchangeably? Probably enough for you to wonder if there is a difference at all. While there are some ways in which the terms are related, the answer is simple: concrete and cement are fundamentally different. In this blog we will discuss all you need to know to answer the question: cement vs concrete, are they different?

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The History of Concrete

Giatec Scientific July 28, 2022

There is no denying that concrete and the technology surrounding it has come a long way since its discovery and development. From the Great Pyramids…

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The Best Concrete Sensor in 2020

Aali R. Alizadeh April 30, 2020

A Review of Top Wired and Wireless Temperature and Strength Concrete Sensors Pour smarter, build stronger.Get the Concrete Pour Checklist today! Download Free Checklist Concrete…

The Future of Smart Cement

Giatec Scientific Inc. April 1, 2020

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,…

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