In recent years, the development of large concrete structures has become increasingly common due to its many structural benefits. Concrete presents a number of characteristics…
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….
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,…
According to ASTM C125 – 20: Standard Terminology Relating to Concrete and Concrete Aggregates, concrete setting is “the process, due to chemical reactions, occurring after…
Monitoring your concrete curing temperature during the early stages of construction ensures the integrity of your structure. This is especially true during extreme weather conditions…
Wireless technology has been growing at an incredible rate, having a deeper presence in everyday life than ever before. From earbuds to refrigerators, it seems…
The process of demolishing a building involves heavy machinery to crush concrete and separate valuable materials that can be reused. Current methods consume quite a significant amount of time and money in order…
Concrete curing temperature is undoubtedly a critical part of construction. According to a report by ACI Committee 308, the American Concrete Institute defines “curing” as…
Winter in colder climates such as Canada, Alaska, and the Upper Mid-West entails treacherous and unpredictable driving conditions, with snow and ice build-up making roads unsafe. For over 70 years, the solution to this problem has been to cover roads with sodium chloride…
By now, you might have noticed that we recently released a newly re-engineered version of our leading concrete sensor. This flagship product, SmartRock®, was introduced…
As global initiatives to go carbon-neutral continue to push the demand for sustainable and renewable energy sources, many are looking to wind farms as a green solution to energy needs. Wind power…
Photo by Art Davis, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons Get Your First SmartRock Concrete Sensor for FREE Free Demo Kit The Margaret McDermott Dallas…
One of our top priorities at Giatec is helping our customers and partners find an environmentally friendly way of building with green concrete. It is…
Since the commercialization of the maturity method, there have been important advancements in monitoring and computing technologies such as a simple thermocouple for concrete, wireless…
The quality of your concrete directly depends on proper curing and accurate strength tests. While there are several different methods used to test concrete strength,…
What is Post-tensioning?Concrete has compressive strength, meaning that it can withstand its own weight within a structure. However, it lacks tensile strength. Therefore, as soon…
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…
Monitoring the temperature of your pour after placement is one of the most important steps in the construction of a concrete structure. That is why…
