Back-to-Basics: All About Cast-in-Place Concrete
For years, concrete structures have played a pivotal role in the expansion and development of cities around the world. From housing to office buildings, these structures are made durable and robust, and the techniques used for their construction are continuously improving. One of those techniques has been perfected…
A Comprehensive Guide to Concrete Cooling Systems: Water, Ice, and Liquid Nitrogen
Concrete cooling systems are essential in construction projects that have mass concrete elements to monitor. This is because concrete generates heat during the hydration process. If not controlled, heat can be detrimental to the overall durability of the given element. Furthermore, the control of temperature during the curing…
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 salt water, CO2 and chloride, which can penetrate the concrete all the way to the steel reinforcement, resulting in corrosion. If corrosion is…
Back-to-Basics: Reviewing Concrete Pouring Steps and Management for Your Project Success
In this blog, we will review the basics of concrete pour management, its benefits, and the technological advances available in the market to maximize your concrete performance.
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, you are introduced to the next level in user management capabilities. These range from data reporting and data analytics for your SmartRock® wireless…
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 metal by chemical, electrochemical, and electrolytic reactions within its environment.” It typically forms as the concrete ages. In this blog, we will discuss…
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 such as pozzolanic materials and chemical admixtures can also be incorporated into the mix to give it certain desirable properties. While a ready…
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 way to the steel reinforcement. This can have serious durability and safety consequences, which is why it is important to monitor corrosion using…
Why Is It Important to Cool Concrete in the Summer?
Summer is a busy time for the construction industry. The warm months present a chance to get a lot done, and avoid the extensive challenges that come with cold weather concreting. However, hot weather concreting can also affect the safety and durability of your structure if you do not take…
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 technique will have on their schedule. While some testing processes can be done directly onsite, others require extra time in external facilities that deliver…
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. Therefore, this blog will delve into the advantages of three practical curing techniques to enhance the compressive strength of concrete.What Is Concrete Curing?Concrete…
Evaluating Concrete Quality with Electrical Resistivity Test
The fast-paced environment of the construction industry results in a constant search for better and more efficient ways to evaluate the quality of concrete. Despite the increase in modern knowledge regarding concrete research, current industry practices still rely on compressive strength testing to measure concrete quality. However, the…
An Essential Guide to Concrete Formwork Removal and Cycling Benefits
Before we delve into the process of its removal, it is essential to understand what “formwork” means in the concrete sphere. As described by Hunker, formwork that is set prior to pour concrete “serves as a frame for the shape of the concrete, holding the poured material in place as it cures.” So why the question of removing formwork? During the…
New Customer Onboarding: Get the Most out of Your SmartRock® Concrete Sensor
A listening ear, wise judgment calls, and real industry experience are attributes we pride ourselves on offering throughout your project life cycle. In this blog, learn about new customer onboarding at Giatec
SmartRock® Pro vs. SmartRock: What Are the Differences?
Giatec has announced the release of its newest product, the SmartRock® Pro. This new sensor provides a superior solution for general contractors and producers to cut costs and save time. But, hows does it differ from the well-known SmartRock® wireless sensor? In this blog, let’s delve into the differences and similarities between these two innovative testing technologies.
Understanding Concrete Electrical Resistivity and its Relationship with Rapid Chloride Permeability
In this blog, we learn the similarities in results and the differences in procedures between Concrete Electrical Resistivity (ASTM C1876) and the Concrete RCPT method (ASTM C1202). Likewise, we will discuss the advantages of concrete resistivity equipment as opposed to other devices.
5 Concrete Blogs You Should Check Out
As the concrete industry keeps growing, so does the number of sites that offer quality and educational content. The topics range from tips and techniques to sustainability in the industry. So, let’s check a compilation of the best five concrete blogs you should be on the lookout for this year.
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