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Giatec is driving breakthrough innovations in the concrete industry, bringing real-time data on concrete performance to the forefront of every construction jobsite. Their suite of hardware and software products, including non-destructive testing technologies, IoT solutions, and wireless sensors, analyze data throughout concrete’s lifecycle, helping to build structures faster, safer, and more economically.

Quality Control of Your Concrete Pour

Andrea Arellano September 13, 2023

In this blog, let’s examine some of the quality control actions that are relevant during the process of concrete pour.

Giatec’s SmartRock® Pro Sensor: The Latest Advancement in the Concrete Technology Industry

Sarah De Carufel August 15, 2023

If you are an engineer, construction professional, or contractor, you know how important it is to monitor the strength of your in-situ concrete. That is…

A Comprehensive Comparison: Maturity, Drilled Cores, Field-Cured, and Lab-Cured Samples for Concrete Strength Evaluation

Pedro Martins August 10, 2023

Learn about maturity, drilled cores, field- and lab-cured cylinders, and compare them for concrete strength evaluation.

Back-to-Basics: All About Cast-in-Place Concrete

Andrea Arellano July 20, 2023

For years, concrete structures have played a pivotal role in the expansion and development of cities around the world. From housing to office buildings, these…

Figure 2.3 Cooling fresh concrete with liquid nitrogen

A Comprehensive Guide to Concrete Cooling Systems: Water, Ice, and Liquid Nitrogen

Icaro Mariani July 14, 2023

Concrete cooling systems are essential in construction projects that have mass concrete elements to monitor. This is because concrete generates heat during the hydration process….

Prevent Corrosion With Concrete Repair of Reinforced Structures

Giatec Scientific July 11, 2023

The strenuous job of planning a reinforced concrete structure does not end after your project is complete. Concrete structures can be exposed to elements like…

Back-to-Basics: Reviewing Concrete Pouring Steps and Management for Your Project Success

Andrea Arellano July 7, 2023

In this blog, we will review the basics of concrete pour management, its benefits, and the technological advances available in the market to maximize your concrete performance.

Giatec 360™: An Online Concrete Monitoring Software for Testing Reporting

Alicia Hearns July 5, 2023

Giatec 360™ is the world’s most advanced web-based dashboard for controlling and predicting the quality of concrete pours. With this latest online concrete monitoring software,…

Understanding and Monitoring Corrosion in Reinforced Concrete

Giatec Scientific June 20, 2023

Corrosion is a natural process that occurs when the steel rebar within reinforced concrete structures rusts. In scientific terms, concrete corrosion is the “destruction of…

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…

Half-Cell Potential Test for Concrete Corrosion

What Is the Half-Cell Potential Test?

Sarah De Carufel June 20, 2023

Corrosion is a natural process that occurs when a structure is exposed to elements like CO2 or chloride, which can penetrate the concrete all the…

Why Is It Important to Cool Concrete in the Summer?

Giatec Scientific June 14, 2023

Summer is a busy time for the construction industry. The warm months present a chance to get a lot done, and avoid the extensive challenges…

What is Concrete Maturity?: A Method for The Measurement of Real-Time Compressive Strength

Giatec Scientific Inc. June 12, 2023

The maturity method is a convenient approach to predict the early age strength gain of concrete, using the principle that the concrete strength is directly related to the hydration temperature history of cementitious paste.

6 Ways You Know to Test Concrete Field Strength and 1 You May Not Know

Alicia Hearns June 12, 2023

When choosing a method for concrete strength measurement and concrete field strength monitoring, it is important for project managers to consider the impact that each…

Curing Techniques for Improving the Compressive Strength of Concrete

Alicia Hearns May 31, 2023

As we build concrete structures, it is important to know the ability they have to withstand compressive loading and to find ways to improve it….

Evaluating Concrete Quality with Electrical Resistivity

Icaro Mariani May 20, 2023

The fast-paced environment of the construction industry results in a constant search for better and more efficient ways to evaluate the quality of concrete. Despite…

An Essential Guide to Concrete Formwork Removal and Cycling Benefits

Giatec Scientific May 16, 2023

Before we delve into the process of its removal, it is essential to understand what “formwork” means in the concrete sphere. As described by Hunker, formwork that is set prior…

New Customer Onboarding: Get the Most out of Your SmartRock® Concrete Sensor

Jashan Singh April 5, 2023

A listening ear, wise judgment calls, and real industry experience are attributes we pride ourselves on offering throughout your project life cycle. In this blog, learn about new customer onboarding at Giatec

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