Six companies and research institutions were with the bauma Innovation Award during a festive ceremony held on April 10 in the church Allerheiligenhofkirche in Munich. The award is presented as part of the world’s leading trade fair for construction machinery, building material machines, mining machines, construction vehicles and…
Rebar Corrosion | Concept and Measurement Techniques
Rebar corrosion is one of the main deterioration mechanisms in reinforced concrete structures exposed to aggressive environments. In this video, the basic corrosion concept is presented, and various electrical methods to assess the steel corrosion in concrete are discussed.
Giatec’s SmartRock sensors are continuing to get adopted internationally. With sensors sold in over 25 countries since launched in November 2015, we are looking forward to further extending our smart concrete testing technologies to clients worldwide. We have been able to achieve great and quick success with the…
On March 31st 2016, one of the largest cities in India, Kolkata, witnessed a massive overpass collapsed. The massive structure collapsed onto a busy intersection in the commercial district of the city. According to multiple media outlets at least 20 individuals have been killed and up to 150 others were trapped after the overpass collapsed.
Concrete Hub, the educational mobile app
Click on your smartphone’s app store and type in concrete, what do you find? Nothing but endless calculator apps to help determine the amount of premixed concrete needed for a particular project. Yet the concrete industry is much more complex and intricate for those who live it everyday…
UCLA researchers turn carbon dioxide into sustainable concrete
UCLA researchers turn carbon dioxide into sustainable concrete. The new building material could transform polluting emissions into a valuable resource. A team of interdisciplinary researchers at UCLA has been working on a unique solution that may help eliminate these sources of greenhouse gases.
Corrosion is a never-ending problem for concrete
Estimates put the cost of concrete corrosion at about $9 billion annually. This article looks at the causes of corrosion and what’s being done to mitigate it and notes that ultrasonic and videoscope inspection can help determine if corrosion is occurring inside concrete.
Weak Concrete Blamed in Taiwan High-Rise Collapse
Design issues or lack of quality control? Empty oil cans were used as “construction materials” in the 17-story building that collapsed earlier this month in Taiwan following the 6.4 magnitude earthquake. Moreover, the rebar bending appeared to be performed incorrectly.
Researchers work to develop self-healing concrete
Researchers are hoping to use concrete’s natural properties to help aid in the healing process and extend the life of the material. The article summarizes much of the research into self-healing concrete.
De-icing concrete could improve roadway safety
De-icing concrete could improve roadway safety, guard against corporate espionage Prove you concrete better with the SmartRock® Prove-It Kit. See how SmartRock can work for you. Download Now January 22, 2016 by Scott SchrageA 200-square-foot slab of seemingly ordinary concrete sits just outside the Peter Kiewit Institute as…
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VIDEO: What is concrete maturity?
In this video, you will learn more about the concept and application of the Maturity Method in concrete. Maturity Measurement has long been known as an effective approach in estimating the early age strength of concrete materials.
Evolution of Bridge Inspection
A great article published by one of Giatec Scientific’s very own in this month’s issue of Concrete Engineering International associated with The UK Concrete Society. Click to read the full sized article! Prove you concrete better with the SmartRock® Prove-It Kit. See how SmartRock can work for you….
Giatec RCON2 Used to Study Concrete Cracks
We are happy here at Giatec to see the RCON2 being used at Gazi University in Ankara, Turkey in such an interesting research investigation. Read more about Dr. Sahmaran’s work here. Title: Concrete Cracks Heal Themselves Prove you concrete better with the SmartRock® Prove-It Kit. See how SmartRock…
Quite a haul: Lima concrete firm takes on massive project
They look like huge grey anchors and have been getting lots of looks recently on area highways. Prove you concrete better with the SmartRock® Prove-It Kit. See how SmartRock can work for you. Download Now Nearly 1,000 massive and oddly shaped concrete forms called dolosse are being sent…
The city of Las Vegas, Nevada has been notorious for its new projects in infrastructure for decades, and now a new breakthrough addition is about to be made. News of a potential subway line underneath the infamous strip has been stirring, and the feedback has been one extreme…
In light of The construction season upon us here in Canada, here is a very informative infographic about bridge inspection practices in America and where the country currently stands. Bridge inspection practices are not complying with the standards and the matters are not taken seriously. Infrastructure in North…
An invention by Delft University microbiologist Hendrik Jonkers offers an innovative approach to creating more stable concrete by adding limestone-producing bacteria to the mix; i.e. self-healing bioconcrete.
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