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 TipsOne of our favorite subjects to write about is concrete maturity. One of—if not…
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…
As the demand for new concrete structures continues to increase, contractors need better and more efficient ways to test concrete quality and durability. For this…
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…
The five phases of the concrete curing process are designed to maintain appropriate moisture content and temperature levels in early-age concrete to reach its specific…
One thing we are sure you know at this point is that concrete is one of the most widespread building materials in the world. By…
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…
How do Curing Methods Affect Concrete Field Performance?ASTM C31 is the standard that defines two different concrete curing conditions, standard curing and field curing. This…
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…
Monitoring Concrete Temperature On-Site According to ASTMControlling the temperature of concrete on construction sites poses many challenges. Not only is it critical to keep track…
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…
What is Concrete Maturity?The concrete maturity method is a non-destructive approach that allows the estimation of the strength of in-place concrete. The method uses the…
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…
