Giatec SmartRock Maturity Sensors
Details
- Product Type Concrete
- Regions Auckland, Australian Capital Territory, Christchurch, Dunedin, Hamilton, Lower Hutt, Napier & Hastings, Nelson, New Plymouth, New South Wales, Northern Territory, Palmerston North, Queensland, Queenstown, Rotorua, South Australia, Tasmania, Tauranga, Victoria, Wellington, Western Australia
Contact
- Sarah Ackerly 0408622292
- Website Visit
- Email Sarah@TeamCE.com.au
ISupplier
- Company Name CE Construction Solutions
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About
Giatec SmartRock Wireless Concrete Sensors are a revolutionary way of monitoring insitu concrete temperature and strength. Fully embedded within concrete, these advanced sensors offer real-time, accurate data regarding the strength gain of the structure. Data from the sensors is easily collected via a smartphone application and is available 24/7 for all project stakeholders. Combining the trust and safety of the 70-year-old maturity method with modern technological advancements, SmartRock allows for safer, faster and more collaborative construction.
Sustainability Outcomes
Utilising the SmartRock technology not only enables on site teams to streamlines project schedules but also significantly reduces material waste and energy consumption. By providing insights that are far more representative of the concrete mass than traditional underperforming cylinders, SmartRock sensors ensure both structural integrity and safety while also allowing for the refinement of concrete mix design. This can lead to an overall reduction in cement requirements of the mix – a significant sustainability benefit given the high carbon footprint of cement production. Additionally, SmartRock can reduce the waste generated both in the casting, crushing and transportation of traditional concrete cylinders that otherwise go to landfill.
Applicable Credits
| IS v1.2 | Inn-1 , Mat-1 , Was-2 |
| IS v2.1 | Inn-1 , Rso-4 , Rso-6 |
| Inn-1 (ISv1.2) | The use of CE Construction Solution products and services contributes to Innovation Challenge 8: Sustainable Suppliers and ISupply. The use of CE Construction Solution products and services contributes to Innovation Challenge 8: Sustainable Suppliers and ISupply. |
| Mat-1 (ISv1.2) | By enabling more accurate in-situ concrete strength assessments through its advanced sensor system and software, SmartRock facilitates optimised concrete mix designs and curing processes, leading to a notable reduction in cement usage. In essence, SmartRock's innovative approach to concrete testing not only enhances construction efficiency but also plays a crucial role in reducing the environmental footprint of construction materials throughout their lifecycle. |
| Was-2 (ISv1.2) | The traditional approach for concrete construction involves creating multiple concrete cylinders for each pour, which are later broken at predetermined intervals based on project specifications. This process results in substantial concrete waste, as the crushed cylinders are discarded and sent to landfill. However, adopting the concrete maturity method, as facilitated by Giatec SmartRock can significantly reduce this waste. By determining in-situ concrete strength using the maturity method instead of physical break tests, reliance on cylinders decreases, thereby reducing concrete waste on job sites. Additionally in mass concrete infrastructure projects, it's common to construct one-time-use mock-ups, typically measuring 1x1x1 meters, to study the thermal behaviour of the concrete under semi-adiabatic conditions. However, the SmartRock software can predict temperature profiles in mass concrete elements and simulate multiple scenarios based on external weather conditions, mix types, and protection systems. This tool enables the reduction of physical mock-ups, offering the ability to conduct extensive analysis online, further diminishing material waste and enhancing sustainability in construction practices. |
| Inn-1 (ISv2.1) | The use of CE Construction Solutions products and services contributes to Innovation Challenge 4: Sustainable Suppliers and ISupply |
| Rso-4 (ISv2.1) | The traditional approach for concrete construction involves creating multiple concrete cylinders for each pour, which are later broken at predetermined intervals based on project specifications. This process results in substantial concrete waste, as the crushed cylinders are discarded and sent to landfill. However, adopting the concrete maturity method, as facilitated by Giatec SmartRock can significantly reduce this waste. By determining in-situ concrete strength using the maturity method instead of physical break tests, reliance on cylinders decreases, thereby reducing concrete waste on job sites. Additionally in mass concrete infrastructure projects, it's common to construct one-time-use mock-ups, typically measuring 1x1x1 meters, to study the thermal behavior of the concrete under semi-adiabatic conditions. However, the SmartRock software can predict temperature profiles in mass concrete elements and simulate multiple scenarios based on external weather conditions, mix types, and protection systems. This tool enables the reduction of physical mock-ups, offering the ability to conduct extensive analysis online, further diminishing material waste and enhancing sustainability in construction practices. |
| Rso-6 (ISv2.1) | By enabling more accurate in-situ concrete strength assessments through its advanced sensor system and software, SmartRock facilitates optimised concrete mix designs and curing processes, leading to a notable reduction in cement usage. In essence, SmartRock's innovative approach to concrete testing not only enhances construction efficiency but also plays a crucial role in reducing the environmental footprint of construction materials throughout their lifecycle. |
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