Concrete testing methods differ from place to place and each country has their own specifications that must be followed. While engineers and project managers in…
Make the Most of the Concrete Maturity Method with These Calibration Tips One of our favorite subjects to write about is concrete maturity. One of—if…
Mass concrete pours are becoming more and more present in the construction industry. As our ambition grows, the size of our concrete structures grow with…
Giatec would like to recognize Najeebullah Tareen, Junkyeong Kim, Won-Kyu Kim, and Seunghee Park of Sungkyunkwan University for their incredible research regarding the strength estimation…
In 1971, the One Shell Plaza pierced the Texas skyline, breaking the city record for the tallest building. This 52-storey building broke another record as…
Potholes are a huge problem all over North America, but nowhere are the detrimental effects more evident than in Canada’s capital, Ottawa. According to CTV…
AASHTO T358 is the standard method of test for surface resistivity indication of concrete’s ability to resist chloride ion penetration. It measures how strongly a…
Norman Lauzon is the Senior Project Manager at Ledcor, a successful and diversified construction company that partners with projects across North America. Norman has more…
Concrete temperature plays a critical role in the success of any construction project. As one of the most commonly used materials in the world, concrete…
Minimizing the risk of cracking is critical for maintaining structural integrity and increasing the service life of a concrete structure. This is an important consideration…
Why Your Field-Cured Concrete Test Cylinders Break Lower Than Standard-Cured Ones If your field-cured concrete test cylinders consistently break 25-35% below your standard-cured ones, you…
Damaged and deteriorating bridges are a major concern when it comes to transportation infrastructures. According to the ARTBA Bridge Report, “1 in 3 U.S. bridges…
Artificial intelligence (AI) is widely used to solve problems in industries like finance and healthcare, however, the construction industry has generally had a slower rate…
Controlling the temperature of concrete on construction sites poses many challenges. It is critical to keep track of your concrete temperature differential to ensure the…
Although concrete curing, concrete temperature, and concrete strength are three different things with three different meanings, they are not independent of one another. There is…
The concrete maturity method ASTM C1074 is a non-destructive approach that allows the estimation of the strength of in-place concrete. The method uses the temperature…
When it comes to testing compressive concrete strength, there are several methods to choose from. Field-cured cylinder testing is the most common method utilized for…
With the evolution of the construction industry, we are building structures bigger than ever before. These massive structures are mostly made of concrete and often…
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