Concrete Corrosion Repair of Reinforced Structures: Prevention and Methods
The strenuous job of planning a reinforced concrete structure does not end after your project is complete. Concrete structures can be exposed to elements like…
Giatec 360™: An Online Concrete Monitoring Software for Testing Reporting
Giatec 360™ is the world’s most advanced web-based dashboard for controlling and predicting the quality of concrete pours. With this latest online concrete monitoring software,…
Understanding and Monitoring Corrosion in Steel Reinforced Concrete
Corrosion is a natural process that occurs when the steel rebar within reinforced concrete structures rusts. In scientific terms, concrete corrosion is the “destruction of…
Concrete Mix Design Just Got Easier
A concrete mix is a combination of five major elements in various proportions: cement, water, coarse aggregates, fine aggregates (i.e. sand), and air. Additional elements…
What Is the Half-Cell Potential Test?
Corrosion is a natural process that occurs when a structure is exposed to elements like CO2 or chloride, which can penetrate the concrete all the…
What is Concrete Maturity?: A Method for The Measurement of Real-Time Compressive Strength
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.
6 Ways You Know to Test Concrete Field Strength and 1 You May Not Know
When choosing a method for concrete strength measurement and concrete field strength monitoring, it is important for project managers to consider the impact that each…
Curing Techniques for Improving the Compressive Strength of Concrete
As we build concrete structures, it is important to know the ability they have to withstand compressive loading and to find ways to improve it….
Concrete professionals are facing the well-know issue of corrosion in concrete structures on a regular basis. Learn how chloride diffusion causes concrete corrosion, and how testing methods like ASTM C1202 and RCPT are helping construction projects
Assessing Concrete Corrosion with Non-Destructive Testing Methods (NDT)
Have you ever been driving over a bridge and wondered who is in charge of making sure it is safe? Or how do they test…
There is no denying that concrete and the technology surrounding it have come a long way since its discovery and development. From the Great Pyramids…
Pouring Concrete in Winter vs. Summer: What Is The Difference?
One of the most important aspects of concrete strength development and ensuring the integrity of a completed structure is the temperature of the concrete pours…
Check Your Concrete Temperature and Test It for Optimal Strength With Fully Embedded Sensors
How to Test and Check Concrete Temperature?Like with many other materials, concrete can change in quality as a result of its temperature. This is especially…
Top 11 Green Ready-Mix Concrete Producers in North America
Sustainability and green movements have been quickly taking over industries, and construction is no different. Every year, 20 billion tons (10 billion cubic yards) of…
Sustainable Concrete: Positively Impacting the Environment
How Does Concrete Impact the Environment? You have probably noticed that we are big fans of concrete here at Giatec. It is an amazing, durable, and…
New Giatec 360 Updates – Part 2: Graph Customization Tools
This article will continue on the topic discussed in Part 1, be sure to check it out! SmartRock® is #1 and we can prove it!…
New Giatec 360 Updates – Part 1: Temperature, Strength, and Maturity Charts
As part of Giatec’s continued efforts and goal to meet customer requirements and expectations, progressive changes are being made to the system to better comply…
Concrete Testing Equipment for Your Thermal Control Plan
Consistent temperature tracking is one of the most crucial steps after a concrete pour. By monitoring the temperature, you will be able to create an optimal curing environment. This will…
