Articles

Maturity Testing & Bluey High Early Strength Grout

  We’ve already highlighted the benefits of using our Giatec SmartRock sensors for maturity testing early age concrete strength, but what about high early strength grout? From improved construction safety to cost and construction timeline saving, the SmartRock...

Matching the Correct Mixing Paddle to Your Material

  With so many different materials being used these days for building purposes, users are becoming increasingly aware of how important it is to prepare the materials correctly. A decision as simple as the wrong choice of mixing paddle can result in a failure to...

8 Typical Mixing Errors and How to Prevent Them

  Mixing jobs are a big part of the daily work on construction sites and improperly mixed concrete can create unacceptable or substandard results. This often leads to construction damages and/or additional costs. It’s the right mixture that matters. The question...

Hot Weather Concreting: Understand the Risks

 Hot weather concreting is a risk. The combination of high temperatures, wind and low humidity create an unfavourable environment for proper curing. By placing concrete in the heat you run the risk of cracking, crazing, surface crusting and lower 28-day strengths....

Creating Hygienic Concrete for Health Sensitive Environments

  Maintaining a sterile environment is imperative in areas such as hospitals, aged-care and childcare facilities. We focus on keeping exposed surfaces clean; however, we don’t often consider what is happening below flooring coverings and within the concrete...

Understanding Relative Humidity in Concrete

Here is an article from our distribution partner Giatec on relative humidity for use with the BlueRock sensors.  Relative humidity (RH) is often mistaken for moisture; however, these are two completely separate terms. Moisture content represents the amount of water in...

What Is Concrete Maturity?

Maturity is a non-destructive approach to concrete testing which allows you to estimate in real time the early-age and compressive strength of in-place concrete. Using the maturity method, many projects greatly improve their schedule because it eliminates the need for...