SmartRock^® 2

Product discontinued: SmartRock 2 is now a Giatec legacy product. Learn more about the SmartRock 3 here.

Rugged & Reliable

Installs directly onto the rebar with no cumbersome wires or expensive data loggers. Temperature and strength readings are immediately sent to an intuitive mobile app.

The Highest Standards

Eliminate reliance on error-prone cylinder break tests. SmartRock estimates concrete maturity accurately based on the ASTM C1074.

Finish Projects Faster

Make critical, real-time decisions during concrete curing. Help crews hit project milestones faster, saving days or weeks off construction schedules.

Monitor Curing of Concrete in
Real-Time

SmartRock is the most widely used wireless concrete sensor in the world, helping construction companies build structures faster, safely, and more efficiently. These user-friendly sensors are easily installed in the concrete formwork (on the rebar) before pouring to monitor in-situ temperature and maturity according to ASTM C1074. The wire-free logger continuously records the measured temperature of any concrete pour in real-time. These results are then downloaded and analyzed automatically onsite (to determine the in-place concrete strength) using the free SmartRock app (available for both Android/iOS mobile devices).

Applications

Formwork removal timing
Post-tensioning
Optimizing curing conditions
Saw cutting
Controlling quality in the field
Monitoring temperature gradients in mass concrete
Opening roads to traffic

SmartRock® Concrete Sensor | Previous Generation

Software

Real-time data display (e.g. temperature, strength, max-min values, and graphs)
Maturity calibration database
Free Android and iOS apps for smartphones and tablets
Project management tools including live data sharing
Full PDF reporting and CSV data exporting
Giatec 360 Cloud Dashboard (user/data management, predictive analytics, and more!)
Integration with project management applications (e.g. Procore)

Hardware

Wire-free and wireless technology
Rugged and waterproof design
Easy installation and activation by tying the wires together
Extended temperature sensor cable for mass concrete
Long battery life

We've been able to save owners and contractors tons of time and money with SmartRock since 2015 and are impressed with the continuous improvements of both the hardware and software. It is our go-to technology for every concrete project.

By the time you get lab results from the first cylinder break, you could already have met strength without knowing it.

This more advanced sensor will make it 10 times easier for our customers to use. Plus, additional functionality added to Giatec’s artificial intelligence tool, Roxi, helps us eliminate human error. We’re excited to get it out on the field.

Accelerate project schedules with
real-time monitoring of concrete
for temperature and concrete strength on-site

STANDARDIZATION

ASTM C1074 – Standard Practice for Estimating Concrete Strength by the Maturity Method

ACI 318 – Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete and Commentary

CSA A23.1 – Concrete materials and methods of concrete construction / Test methods and standard practices for concrete

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

General

Type	Value
Reading Range	-22 to +181 °F (-30 to 85 °C)
Measurement Accuracy	± 1.8 °F (± 1°C)
Measurement Resolution	± 0.18 °F (± 0.1°C)
Measurement Frequency	Once every 15 mins (for 2 months of data)
Wireless Signal Range	Up to 26 ft (8 m)
Temperature Cable Length	16 in (40 cm) / 10 ft (3 m)
Battery Life	Up to 4 months after installation

FAQS

How long is the battery life?

The battery life is about 4 months under room temperature.

Do MTO and DOTs allow this method of concrete strength measurement?

The strength estimation according to the concrete maturity method as described in the ASTM C1074 has been specified by many DOTs in the US as well as the CSA. Here is the clause from CSA:

“4.4.6.4.5 In-place strength
4.4.6.4.5.1 Test procedures
Unless otherwise specified by the owner, the in-place strength shall be determined in accordance with CSA A23.2-14C, CSA A23.2-15C or ASTM C1074 for the purposes of determining:
(a) when forms shall be removed or when prestressing or post-tensioning shall be applied; (b) when curing shall be terminated; and (c) when re-shores shall be removed.”

What is the maximum depth I can place the SmartRock?

We recommend a maximum depth of 2 in (5 cm) to ensure that the signals from the sensor are strong enough. The signal strength weakens as you place the sensor deeper.

Can I get SmartRock with longer thermocouple cables?

Yes. Please ask for customized length when you are ordering your SmartRock package. You can get this cable as long as 10 ft.

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Get Started in 3 Easy Steps

1 Tag Sensor

Activate the sensor and tag each one in your SmartRock app by project and section.

2 Install & Pour

Secure the sensor to the rebar in the formwork and pour concrete as usual.

3 View Results

Open the SmartRock app to view concrete strength and temperature data in real-time or remotely using SmartHub.