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 curing conditions for your element is critical, especially during extreme weather…
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Concrete has compressive strength, meaning that it can withstand its own weight within a structure. However, it lacks tensile strength. Therefore, as soon as everyday loads are added to that structure, such as vehicles in a…
At Giatec, we have exciting technology and exciting people. Being a leading technology company with the goal of revolutionizing the concrete industry, we need extremely talented, diverse, and exceptional professionals to help us bring innovative and…
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 purpose, several techniques have been developed and studied. One of those…
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 need repair or replacement” and there are over 46,100 that are…
Giatec continues to uphold the value of bridging the gap between academic research and sustainable construction on the jobsite. Every year, we recognize civil engineering students, researchers and faculty across Canada and the U.S. with the…
The concrete cracking article originally appeared on Bluey Technologies. SmartRock® is #1 and we can prove it! Experience the world’s #1 concrete sensor. Get a Prove-It Kit Concrete Cracks in Built StructuresConcrete provides structures with strength,…
SmartRock® is #1 and we can prove it! Experience the world’s #1 concrete sensor. Get a Prove-It Kit Sensors embedded in concrete let you know when it’s cured and ready. Concrete is the material most widely…
What is Post-Tensioning Time?Concrete has compressive strength, meaning that it can withstand its own weight within a structure. However, it lacks tensile strength. Therefore, as soon as everyday loads are added to a concrete structure, such…
Winner of the Giatec Award for Best PaperNanoscale origins of creep in calcium silicate hydrates Ali Morshedifard, Saeed Masoumi, Mohammad Javad Abdolhosseini Qomi SmartRock® is #1 and we can prove it! Experience the world’s #1 concrete…
Recent advances in drone technologies (also known as unmanned aerial vehicles, UAVs) and non-destructive testing (NDT) have led to significant changes in the way data is collected in the field, especially when it comes to structural…
At Giatec, we believe that today’s civil engineering researchers are shaping cities of the future. SmartRock® is #1 and we can prove it! Experience the world’s #1 concrete sensor. Get a Prove-It Kit That’s why we…
In today’s digital world, the use of tablets in the business environment is becoming increasingly popular. This is true for the construction industry as well, where tablets are being used to give contractors and engineers access…
Service-Life Prediction for Reinforced Concrete Exposed to Chloride-Induced Corrosion Risk: Are We Just Rolling the Dice?Corrosion of reinforcing steel is the most prominent cause of deterioration in reinforced concrete in North America and many parts of…
A Viable Alternative to Corrosion Causing Road SaltIn Canada and other parts of the world with colder climates, road salt has been used for decades to ease the effects of ice on roads and prevent slipping…
Celebrating Innovations in Concrete and ConstructionGone are the days of horse-drawn carts and unpaved roads. Before ready-mix trucks were invented, concrete construction was driven by horse power. In those times, horses would trek rugged terrain with…
Using Mushrooms to Repair Crumbling Infrastructure There is no denying that as concrete ages it can start to crumble. Cracks and concrete corrosion can lead to weaker structures and in places like the United States and…
