One of the most talked about trends, not only in the construction industry, but in every field, is the discussion of the role of “big…
Congratulations to the winner of the Giatec Award for Best Paper, Mo Li of the University of California, IrvineTitle: Unveiling Electromechanical Behavior of Cementitious Materials…
The use of data and analytics has permeated all aspects of construction, and concrete is no exception. The value of data and information is really…
Concrete temperature monitoring becomes more critical in cold weather as low temperatures decrease the rate of strength development during curing. That is why ensuring optimal…
Optimizing Jobsite Workflow in Cold TemperaturesFor many construction companies it is approaching the time of the year when dropping temperatures play a massive role in…
As the leaves start to change, and the temperature starts to drop, construction companies are gearing up for the colder weather and all the potential…
Concrete is a permeable substance capable of absorbing and releasing moisture, which can continue to affect the RH of a slab long after it’s been…
Article originally appeared on Bluey Technologies Get Your First SmartRock Concrete Sensor for FREE Free Demo Kit Why Cracks Form in Concrete StructuresConcrete provides structures…
The construction job site is now ripe for fundamental changes that enable productivity, safety, process improvement and new tools. The Internet of Things (IoT) is…
Maturity is a concept that has existed since the 1950s. Since then, various equations have been proposed to measure the maturity of concrete. This chapter…
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.
Never Have a Low Break AgainOne of the most frustrating setbacks that occurs on jobsites is low concrete breaks. It seems like they always happen…
If you’re reading this article, you’re probably getting ready to use wireless concrete maturity sensors, like SmartRock®, on your jobsite to monitor the strength of…
Introducing new technology and software into the construction industry has increasingly been a focus in recent years. This software can involve processing large amounts of…
Testing concrete’s strength is essential, but is also messy and expensive. One needs to create test cylinders, cure them properly, transport them to the lab…
Time performance is one of the most crucial factors when working on a project. A delayed schedule not only eats into your profits, it also…
The construction industry is often described as being “slow”. Often this refers to how long it takes to complete a project, especially when multiple industry…
Corrosion is a natural process that occurs when the steel rebar within reinforced concrete structures rusts. In scientific terms, concrete corrosion is defined as the…
