What is the Internet of Things (IoT)? You may have heard the phrase but don’t really know what it means. Don’t worry, it is much…
When it comes to any construction project that requires the use of concrete, whether it’s a hospital, residential building, road, bridge, or dam, concrete strength…
Understanding Compressive Strength vs. Tensile Strength Ensuring your concrete is durable and stable isn’t just about achieving an acceptable level of compressive strength, which is the…
As social media platforms continue to grow, it can be overwhelming to decide who to follow. That is why we created this list of our…
Wood and concrete have been used in construction for thousands of years and for good reason. Both materials have properties that make them appealing building…
Corrosion is a natural process that begins when the steel rebar within reinforced concrete starts to rust. According to ACI, “corrosion occurs when the protective…
Concrete has numerous properties that can be studied and recorded, but its compressive strength has generally been the center of attention. Indeed, in most projects,…
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…
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…
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…
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