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?
Often, third-party testing agencies face several challenges with standard temperature and strength monitoring systems. Some of these involve relying on multiple wired components and expensive…
Thermal Modeling is Giatec 360™’s first-of-its-kind new feature that can be used to predict concrete temperature in a mass concrete element. This helps to limit the potential of long-term and short-term cracking and increases the concrete’s quality and long-term durability.
Winner of 2022 Giatec Award for Best Paper shares findings on how optimal CO2 curing conditions and design mixes can preserve concrete properties.
As part of Giatec’s continued efforts to revolutionize the construction industry, one of the newest products released is the new generation Long Range SmartHub™. In…
Concrete professionals are facing the well-know issue of corrosion in concrete structures on a regular basis. Learn how chloride diffusion causes concrete corrosion, and how testing methods like ASTM C1202 and RCPT are helping construction projects
Sustainability and green movements have been quickly taking over industries, and construction is no different. Every year, 20 billion tons (10 billion cubic yards) of…
This article will continue on the topic discussed in Part 1, be sure to check it out! Get Your First SmartRock Concrete Sensor for FREE…
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…
Let’s dive deeper into report generation to learn more about how Giatec 360’s reports help you make better decisions faster on the jobsite. For an…
Let’s learn about Giatec 360 and how to make the most of this advanced web-based dashboard for monitoring and managing concrete pours. Get Your First…
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…
Let’s dive into our sensors in detail. Get Your First SmartRock Concrete Sensor for FREE Free Demo Kit SmartRock Sensors: SmartRock is a wireless concrete sensor…
Winter is coming! Worried about the cold weather concreting that comes with it in the construction industry? We’ve got it covered with Giatec’s SmartRock sensors. Keep reading to learn more. Get…
The Giatec Scientific website is a treasure trove of concrete knowledge, ranging from blogs and case studies to podcasts and videos! Find a few of…
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…
Research Background Portland cement is often replaced by supplementary cementitious materials (SCMs) in concrete to increase sustainability (reducing CO2 emissions due to lower cement contents) and durability (mitigation of alkali-silica reaction, reduced sulfate attack, and reduced chloride penetration). Fly…
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…
