Monitor in-situ concrete strength to build structures faster, more economically, and with lower embodied carbon

Overview

Join the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) Singapore and ConcreteAI for a technical session on the use of temperature-matched curing and the concrete maturity method for monitoring in-situ concrete strength.

Builders often face challenges in accurately determining when freshly poured concrete has gained sufficient strength for subsequent construction activities. Traditional methods, which rely on standard-cured samples, can underestimate in-situ strength due to variations in volume, curing conditions, and temperature. This may lead to productivity losses and over-engineered concrete.

This session introduces the technique of temperature-matched curing (TMC), as highlighted in the Building and Construction Authority circular (December 2024), alongside the concrete maturity method. These approaches allow for more accurate in-situ strength assessments, helping to reduce construction cycle times by up to 50% and enabling optimised concrete mix designs for a lower carbon footprint.

The speaker will present real-world applications of these methods in Singapore projects, demonstrating improvements in project productivity, reduced testing frequency, and the use of sustainable materials such as GGBS concrete. The session will also outline ConcreteAI's typical project onboarding process, focusing on achieving cost savings and enhanced sustainability.

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