Concrete Basics

Concrete is the construction material that is composed of cement, water, and aggregates, such as sand, gravel, and crushed stone. It is one of the most widely used construction materials in the world due to its durability, strength, and versatility. Here are some basic terms and concepts related to concrete: Cement is a main binding agent that is used to hold the concrete together along with water and aggregates. With the use of proper mix design and curing process, concrete of desired strength is used in building structures.

Concrete Basics

Concrete is the construction material that is composed of cement, water, and aggregates, such as sand, gravel, and crushed stone. It is one of the most widely used construction materials in the world due to its durability, strength, and versatility. Here are some basic terms and concepts related to concrete: Cement is a main binding agent that is used to hold the concrete together along with water and aggregates. With the use of proper mix design and curing process, concrete of desired strength is used in building structures.

The History of Concrete

Giatec Scientific July 28, 2022

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…

Top 11 Green Ready-Mix Concrete Producers in North America

Concrete Setting: What it Is, Why it’s Important and How to Test It

Giatec Scientific April 20, 2021

According to ASTM C125 – 20: Standard Terminology Relating to Concrete and Concrete Aggregates, the concrete setting is “the process, due to chemical reactions, occurring…

The Top 25 Concrete Influencers to Follow in 2020

Giatec Scientific August 7, 2020

As social media platforms continue to grow, it can be overwhelming to decide who to follow. That is why we created this list of our…

How to Stay Up to Date in the Concrete Industry

Giatec Scientific July 30, 2020

The internet has an extraordinary amount of knowledge on any topic, including concrete and construction! At the same time, we know that not all of…

Wood vs. Concrete: The Best Choice for Builders and GCs

Giatec Scientific July 23, 2020

Wood and concrete have been used in construction for thousands of years and for good reason. Both materials have properties that make them appealing building…

The Best Concrete Sensor in 2020

Aali R. Alizadeh April 30, 2020

A Review of Top Wired and Wireless Temperature and Strength Concrete Sensors Explore 12 Futuristic Technology Trends Solving Concrete’s Biggest Challenges. Download our 2025 Innovations…

The Future of Smart Cement

Giatec Scientific Inc. April 1, 2020

Cement is a binding material that has contributed to the creation of historical monuments, but as we shift from 3000 BC into the twenty-first century,…

Concrete Producers Can Learn Something from the Ancient Romans

Cierra Decicco July 11, 2017

How Ancient Roman Concrete Has Survived The CenturiesResearchers have found concrete mixes from the Roman Empire prove to be the world’s longest-lasting. Modern concrete recipes…

Concrete Basics

Concrete Basics

The History of Concrete

Top 11 Green Ready-Mix Concrete Producers in North America

Concrete Setting: What it Is, Why it’s Important and How to Test It

The Top 25 Concrete Influencers to Follow in 2020

How to Stay Up to Date in the Concrete Industry

Wood vs. Concrete: The Best Choice for Builders and GCs

The Best Concrete Sensor in 2020

The Future of Smart Cement

Concrete Producers Can Learn Something from the Ancient Romans

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