Concrete maturity monitoring: insight into the curing process

Temperature, maturity and strength straight from the component. Data-based decisions instead of estimates, from the construction phase through to operation.

Building constructionInfrastructurePrecast elementsIn-situ concrete
Orange sensor, fixed to a reinforcement cage, with sensor cable

Why concrete maturity monitoring

When the formwork-striking time dictates the construction schedule

Temperature, maturity and strength straight from the component turn a guess into a decision. That shortens waiting times, secures quality and documents itself along the way.

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Earlier formwork striking

Strip formwork up to several days earlier, because the release is based on measured data rather than table values.

Faster construction progress

Construction schedules become plannable because strength development is reliably forecast.

Lower risk

Decisions are based on real measured data from the component rather than estimates.

Real-time data

Temperature, maturity and strength are retrievable at any time, on any device.

Automatic documentation

All measuring points are logged without gaps, auditable and tamper-proof.

Transparency

Clients and site management receive traceable reports at all times.

Winter construction

Monitoring keeps running even at critical temperatures and in severe frost.

Flexible deployment

Suitable for in-situ concrete, precast elements, bridges, tunnels and complex infrastructure projects.

Traditional or digital

The formwork-striking time can be measured

The traditional approach works with table values and safety margins. The temperature in the component instead delivers the maturity and from that the strength, specific to this exact pour.

Traditional approach

Where the effort arises today

  • Uncertainty about the optimal formwork-striking time
  • Weather-dependent curing without real-time data
  • Manual documentation, error-prone and time-consuming
  • Delays from conservative waiting times
  • No central overview across multiple sites

With monitoring

What the measurement takes over

  • Sensors deliver temperature directly from the component
  • Automatic data capture, around the clock
  • Live evaluation in the dashboard, anytime and anywhere
  • Earlier, data-based release of the construction phase
  • Overview of all projects at a glance
Orange sensor with cable on a freshly poured concrete surface, construction workers in the background

How it works

Four steps to a data-based release

The sensor sits in the component and measures the temperature exactly where the concrete is curing. Everything else is calculated by the system and made available in the dashboard.

  1. 01

    Install sensors

    Nova, Nova Split or Gaia 300 are placed in the component during concreting and continuously measure the temperature inside the concrete.

  2. 02

    Calculate maturity

    From the temperature history, the system automatically calculates the concrete maturity using the recognised method.

  3. 03

    Derive strength

    Based on a calibration of your concrete mix, the strength development is estimated in real time.

  4. 04

    Dashboard and alerts

    All data is visible on the web, alerts inform you about the right formwork-striking time.

Sensor selection

Two sensor lines for two project sizes

For fast, uncomplicated projects on site, Nova and Nova Split are ready to go, for large projects with fully automatic cloud connectivity, the Gaia 300. Which sensor fits your component is clarified during the concept phase.

Large and long-term projects

Gaia 300: reusable and cloud-connected

A thermocouple is embedded in the component and connected to the reusable Gaia transmitter. The transmitter transmits the data fully automatically into the cloud via mobile network, without anyone on site.

  • Reusable transmitter, low cost per measurement
  • Remote access to all data from the cloud
  • Individually adjustable cable lengths
  • Ideal for large concrete pours, bridges, tunnels and areas with restricted access
  • Cable routing is needed at the component.

Small and medium projects

Nova and Nova Split: plug-and-play

Nova is the straightforward entry point into concrete monitoring: plug in, cast in concrete, done. The data is read directly on site via the app. Nova Split is suitable for foundations, walls and mass concrete with three measuring points.

  • Plug-and-play, without complex installation
  • Immediate temperature and strength values via the app
  • Ideal for slabs, decks, foundations and fast-moving projects
  • Entry point even without prior experience
  • Single-use sensor, it remains in the concrete. Readout requires presence on site.

Data transmission

Three ways to the measured data

From manual to fully automatic into the cloud. The difference decides who needs to go to the site for the data.

Line drawing: a data logger at the component is read out via cable with a notebook

Classic data logger

Manual, via cable and USB

The data is read directly at the logger via a USB cable. This requires physical access to each sensor, and the raw data is then evaluated manually, usually in a spreadsheet.

Line drawing: a smartphone reads out a cast-in sensor wirelessly

Nova and Nova Split

Local wireless via Bluetooth and NFC

The Nova sensor connects directly with the smartphone via the app: plug-and-play, without cables and without complex installation. Temperature and strength are available immediately on site. Ideal for slabs, decks and smaller to medium concrete pours.

Line drawing: a transmitter at the component radios the measured data into a cloud

Gaia 300

Recommended

Automatic to the cloud via GSM and IoT

The Gaia 300 continuously transmits the measured data into the cloud via mobile network. Presence on site is not required, the data is retrievable through the dashboard at any time. The first choice for large projects and hard-to-reach components.

Automatic calculation instead of spreadsheets

Classic data loggers only deliver raw data. Maturity and strength have to be calculated manually by formula, time-consuming and error-prone.

Infrasolute calculates everything automatically based on the measured temperature history and shows the results in real time in the dashboard, from any device and anywhere.

Calculation
Manual in a spreadsheet, by formula
Real time, automatic
Data access
On site only
Anywhere, anytime

The maturity method

Scientifically grounded, explained in practical terms

The maturity method is based on the physical finding that concrete with an equivalent temperature history reaches a comparable early strength, independent of the outside temperature.

Maturity is the product of time and temperature (TTI). After a one-off calibration of your concrete mix, the current strength can be inferred directly from the measured maturity.

Standard-compliant and individually calibratable

  1. Measured

    Temperature + time

    Sensor in the component

  2. Calculated

    Maturity (TTI)

    Time-Temperature Index

  3. Derived

    Concrete strength

    Real-time forecast (MPa)

The dashboard

All measuring points in one place

Floor plan view with the measuring points, live values per component and automatic alerting. Select a measuring point and see what is coming in there.

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Target value reached

MS-01, Column A1

Installed 72 h ago · Concrete C30/37

Temperature
23.1 °C
+0.2 °C
Maturity
2,100 °C·h
Strength
36.5 MPa
Progress to formwork-striking time 100 %

Formwork-striking strength 30 MPa reached

  • Live values for temperature, maturity and strength
  • Interactive floor plan with all measuring points
  • Alerting by email and SMS
  • Tamper-proof reports and export
  • Role-based team access

Project, measuring points and values in this view are an example. How many measuring points your component needs and which thresholds apply follows from the concept phase.

Application areas

From the foundation to the roof

Wherever the formwork-striking time dictates the construction schedule or curing must be documented.

The direct comparison

What changes with the measurement

CategoryTraditionalWith monitoring
Data availability Only on site, point by point Around the clock, anywhere
Response speed Delayed, with laboratory waiting times Immediate in the live dashboard
Documentation Manual and paper-based Automatic and without gaps
Plannability Conservative estimates Precise forecasts
Risk from weather change Frost and heat go unnoticed Automatic alert on thresholds
Long-term monitoring Ends with formwork striking Transitions into continuous monitoring

Typical use cases

How the monitoring is used

Orange sensor with cable on a freshly poured concrete surface

Building construction

Earlier release of the construction phase

In building construction, formwork striking can be released several days earlier as soon as the measured strength development reaches the required value.

Three construction workers spreading fresh concrete over a reinforcement mat

Winter construction

Safety during winter temperatures

During a frost period, monitoring runs around the clock. Alerts prevent premature formwork striking.

Two construction workers reading measured values on a mobile device on site

Precast plant

Digital documentation for clients

In the precast plant, the dashboard logs all curing processes without gaps. Reports can be handed over directly, tamper-proof and verifiable.

CorroDec 2G moisture sensor with metal housing, cut out CorroDec 2G corrosion sensor with red housing, cut out

After curing

Protecting concrete long-term

Formwork striking ends the construction phase, not the exposure. Moisture penetrates, chlorides travel with it, and in the end there is corrosion of the reinforcement. The CorroDec 2G measures both permanently in the component, wirelessly, batteryless and maintenance-free: the moisture sensor as an early indicator, the corrosion sensor as confirmation.

Both can be installed during concreting, in the same work step as the sensors for curing.

Anyone who needs moisture, corrosion, cracks and movement not individually but as an overall picture of the structure will find them brought together in concrete monitoring.

Concrete maturity monitoring for your pour

Tell us the component, the concrete mix and the required formwork-striking strength. We align the sensor line, measuring points and thresholds with your project.

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Data platform

All readings on one platform

The sensors transmit their readings wirelessly to the data platform, where they are evaluated, documented and continuously checked against your thresholds.

  • AI-assisted data analysis
  • User-focused reporting
  • Continuous evaluation
  • Warning and alarm thresholds
  • Alerts by email and text message
  • Remote access around the clock
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  • AI-assisted data analysis Condition within limits
  • User-focused reporting Report ready
  • Alerting Thresholds monitored
FAQ

Frequently asked questions about concrete maturity monitoring

What is concrete maturity monitoring?
Concrete maturity monitoring refers to the continuous, digital monitoring of the curing process of concrete using sensors placed directly in the component. The sensors measure the temperature inside the concrete, providing the basis for calculating maturity and strength development in real time.
How does the maturity method work?
The maturity method uses the physical relationship between time and temperature during the hydration of cement. The Time-Temperature Index (TTI), i.e. the maturity, is calculated from the temperature history. A one-off calibration allows the strength to be inferred from it.
Can concrete strength really be monitored in real time?
Yes. After calibrating the relationship between strength and maturity, the system delivers a forecast of strength development in real time. It is a calibrated estimate based on the measured temperature history, not a test on a sample specimen.
How does the monitoring help specifically with formwork striking?
The system shows in real time whether the concrete has reached the necessary minimum strength. This avoids conservative waiting times and lets you set the formwork-striking time based on data, often significantly earlier and more safely than with standard table values.
Is the solution suitable for in-situ concrete and precast elements?
Yes. The monitoring is suitable both for in-situ concrete on site and for precast plants. Precast manufacturers particularly benefit from shorter turnaround times.
How am I warned about critical temperatures?
In the dashboard you define project-specific thresholds. If a value falls below or exceeds a threshold, the system automatically triggers notifications by email or SMS to you and your team.

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Let's talk about your pour

Tell us about the component, the construction schedule and the time you want to strike formwork. You will receive a prompt assessment of which sensor line fits and how many measuring points make sense.

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