by Sarah Ackerly | Nov 5, 2020 | 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...
by Sarah Ackerly | Jul 9, 2020 | Articles
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...
by Sarah Ackerly | Dec 17, 2019 | Articles
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...
by Sarah Ackerly | Oct 17, 2019 | Articles
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....
by Sarah Ackerly | Aug 28, 2019 | Articles
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 underneath....
by Sarah Ackerly | Feb 1, 2019 | Articles |
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...
