Varshni Siva Elangovan, Author at Giatec Scientific Inc.

A Deep Dive Into ACI 318: Requirements and Guidelines for Structural Concrete

Varshni Siva Elangovan December 21, 2023

The American Concrete Institute (ACI) publishes ACI 318 which provides the minimum requirements for the design and construction of structural concrete buildings and structures. This standard covers topics like materials, analysis, design, detailing, construction, inspection, testing, and evaluation. The ACI updates its 318 standard periodically, taking into account emerging trends and practices in the industry. It also reflects the latest developments in concrete technology, structural systems, seismic design, and sustainability.  In this blog, let’s explore the most recent version of ACI 318, ACI 318-19, published in 2019 and adopted by the International Building Code (IBC) in 2021. Explore 12 Futuristic Technology Trends Solving Concrete’s Biggest Challenges. Download our 2025 Innovations Calendar! Download Now Despite its main focus on concrete structures, this standard also spotlights non-building structures where applicable. Additionally, it includes commentary that explains the rationale and background of the code…

New Generation Technology Part 1: Understanding the SmartHub™ Long Range

Varshni Siva Elangovan October 24, 2022

As part of Giatec’s continued efforts to revolutionize the construction industry, one of the newest products released is the new generation SmartHub™ Long Range. In this blog we will discuss the answers to all the questions about SmartHub Long Range, providing insights and introducing the end-user to the latest technology. You can also read the second part of this long-range series here. Let us get started. Explore 12 Futuristic Technology Trends Solving Concrete’s Biggest Challenges. Download our 2025 Innovations Calendar! Download Now An Introduction to Long RangeThe SmartHub Long Range is an advanced, innovative, remote monitoring system that enables you to access your concrete data at any time, from any location. The device automatically connects to up to 100 sensors on the jobsite via LTE. Then, it is synchronized to the SmartRock® app on your team’s mobile devices. As for the…

New Giatec 360 Updates – Part 2: Graph Customization Tools

Varshni Siva Elangovan June 7, 2022

This article will continue on the topic discussed in Part 1, be sure to check it out! Explore 12 Futuristic Technology Trends Solving Concrete’s Biggest Challenges. Download our 2025 Innovations Calendar! Download Now DisplayThe max and min temperature limits can be assigned to a sensor using the Parameter Thresholds function on both the app and the web platform of Giatec 360. When assigned, these limits are represented in the form of fine lines in red (max limit) and blue (min limit) color. Using the 360 dashboard, a user can choose if they would like to have the threshold limits displayed on the chart or not by using the ‘Display’ feature. The final PDF reports will reflect these changes accordingly. Data SelectionFor the purpose of report generation, a user might have several preferences, one of them being how the data is able to…

New Giatec 360 Updates – Part 1: Temperature, Strength, and Maturity Charts

Varshni Siva Elangovan June 7, 2022

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 with updating needs. Working with clients on a global scale, we strive to provide a streamlined platform that is one place for all. With the feedback collected from our valued customers several updates and transitions have been made to the Giatec 360 program, especially the ‘Charts’. To learn what the updated site has to offer and how beneficial this can be to the end-user, this blog will serve as a walkthrough to explore the new chart features in-depth. Explore 12 Futuristic Technology Trends Solving Concrete’s Biggest Challenges. Download our 2025 Innovations Calendar! Download Now A Complete Package – Temperature, Strength, and Maturity ChartsDesigning and generating charts can require considerable time and effort; sorting the data…

Level Up Your Project Reports With Giatec 360™ – Part 2

Varshni Siva Elangovan April 29, 2022

Let’s dive deeper into report generation! Learn how Giatec 360™‘s reports help you make better decisions faster on the jobsite. For an introduction to Giatec 360, click to read Part 1 of this blog. Explore 12 Futuristic Technology Trends Solving Concrete’s Biggest Challenges. Download our 2025 Innovations Calendar! Download Now Giatec 360 – An OverviewSome of the key features are as listed as follows: Temperature Differential AnalysisIn mass concrete applications, identifying the temperature differential of the concrete pour is critical. Temperature differential, as the name implies, is the difference between two varying conditions in terms of their temperature. Making sure the concrete poured does not exceed a certain temperature difference [say 20 ℃ (36℉)] is certainly one of the more difficult tasks that require a lot of work. The ‘Temperature Differential Analysis’ feature on 360 makes this process easier than ever….

Level Up Your Project Reports With Giatec 360™ – Part 1

Varshni Siva Elangovan April 22, 2022

Let’s learn about Giatec 360 and how to make the most of this advanced web-based dashboard for monitoring and managing concrete pours. Explore 12 Futuristic Technology Trends Solving Concrete’s Biggest Challenges. Download our 2025 Innovations Calendar! Download Now The construction industry is one of the busiest, most challenging, and constantly evolving industries, globally. A series of activities beginning from the designing, planning, testing, maintenance, etc., are coupled with rising demand for industrial infrastructure. The requirement and expectations of the field are set high, and the demands are more augmented than usual. Besides the major activities on-site, the off-site work is as equally important. Out of many tasks, report generation is a recurrent task that is vital and crucial in achieving better communication as well as producing a visual medium for the result. The Importance of Report Generation and Its ImpactEvery organization has the…

Devices and Tools for More Efficient Cold Weather Concreting

Varshni Siva Elangovan November 19, 2021

Despite the complexities and unexpected challenges that cold weather brings to the concrete pouring process, the industry has made great advances when it comes to tools and solutions. Today, it is possible to record temperature and strength data wherever you are and at any time. Let’s delve into the game-changer features that  Giatec’s  products, SmartRock® and SmartHub™, bring to the job site for the coldest months if the year. Explore 12 Futuristic Technology Trends Solving Concrete’s Biggest Challenges. Download our 2025 Innovations Calendar! Download Now SmartRock® Sensors  and Cold Weather Concrete SmartRock is a wireless concrete sensor designed for temperature and strength monitoring with the ability to record real-time temperature data for every 15-minute interval for 2 months and comes with remote-monitoring capabilities. It is fast, simple, designed rugged , and waterproof, and can be activated and installed hassle-free. The sensor contains two points of temperature measurements located in the sensor cable and body and comes with an extended temperature cable…

Everything You Need to Know About Pouring Concrete in Winter

Varshni Siva Elangovan November 19, 2021

The temperature is dropping, the days are getting shorter, and the frost is covering the ground. While it may be exciting to imagine a festive winter season, that is not what comes to mind when working in the construction industry. Especially, when you have a project to complete, a schedule to maintain, and a desired concrete temperature and strength to achieve. The pressure is on when dealing with factors like the freezing of concrete at an early age, and rapid temperature changes, all while trying to meet the required strength. However, there are tools that can monitor temperature and strength for this holiday concrete trouble. Let’s get started with all you need to know about pouring concrete in winter. Explore 12 Futuristic Technology Trends Solving Concrete’s Biggest Challenges. Download our 2025 Innovations Calendar! Download Now Understanding the Role of Concrete Concrete is the most widely used construction material in the civil engineering field. It is strong, durable, resilient, energy-efficient,…

About Giatec

Giatec is a global company revolutionizing the construction industry by bringing smart testing technologies and real-time data collection to the forefront of every jobsite. Giatec’s suite of hardware and software products has leveraged advanced technologies such as AI and the Internet of Things (IoT), including wireless concrete sensors, mobile apps, and advanced non-destructive technologies (NDT) to drive innovation throughout concrete’s lifecycle and reduce concrete’s carbon footprint.

Our suite of hardware and software products has leveraged advanced technologies such as; Artificial Intelligence (AI), and Internet of Things (IoT), including; wireless concrete sensors, mobile apps, and advanced non-destructive technologies (NDT) to drive innovation throughout concrete’s lifecycle.

Combining wireless concrete sensors and mobile apps, Giatec has developed smart IoT-based technologies, like SmartRock® concrete maturity sensors, for real-time monitoring of concrete properties. This provides critical information to contractors so they can make efficient and informed decisions on the jobsite, ultimately saving time and money. Ready-mix producers also leverage the SmartRock® Plus cloud, which gives them access to concrete performance data to optimize their mix designs.

Wireless Sensors and NDT Technologies

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