Each year, the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) searches for the most innovative technologies across all major infrastructure sectors to identify what it determines to be the country’s most important #GameChangers in infrastructure.
Wavelogix is honored to have been selected as an ASCE Gamechanger for 2021!
Our Journey
In 2017, the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) partnered with Dr. Luna Lu and her team at Purdue University’s Lyles School of Civil Engineering to find a solution for reducing road and bridge failures while minimizing traffic closures. After four years of successful research and development, Wavelogix®, Inc. was founded.
Innovative Technology
Traditional concrete maturity sensors relied on the temperature profile of concrete, requiring manual calculations and extra concrete cylinders for testing. Wavelogix revolutionized the process with the REBEL® concrete strength sensing system, which accurately measures the elastic properties of curing concrete in real-time. This system provides a more reliable alternative to outdated methods, eliminating the need for destructive testing and maturity curves.
Versatile Solutions
The REBEL system, paired with a data analytics platform, serves a wide range of projects, from highways and bridges to commercial construction and precast concrete. It provides real-time, in-place concrete strength data, enabling construction engineers to make informed decisions, ultimately saving time, money, and resources.
Value Proposition
Our patented technology eliminates the need for pre-established maturity curves, delivering easy-to-use, accurate results regardless of the concrete mix design. Wavelogix empowers construction teams to optimize schedules and budgets, streamline the construction process, and improve concrete performance.
Luna's Journey
At Purdue University’s College of Civil Engineering, innovation is at the heart of every breakthrough. Dr. Luna Lu, a pioneering figure in civil engineering, developed the REBEL Concrete Sensor—an advanced technology that is transforming the way concrete strength is measured in real-time.
The journey started with a challenge posed by the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT), which needed a faster, more reliable way to assess the strength of curing concrete. Traditional methods, like crush testing, were slow and wasteful, delaying critical construction timelines. Dr. Lu and her research team sought a smarter solution, which they found in studying concrete’s resonant frequencies.
As concrete cures, its resonance changes, providing valuable data about its strength. The REBEL Concrete Sensor captures this information, offering precise, real-time strength measurements directly at the construction site. This eliminates the guesswork, reduces waste, and speeds up project timelines.
The sensor’s capabilities have been rigorously tested, thanks to partnerships with the Federal Highway Administration (FHA) and various state Departments of Transportation, including CalTrans and TxDOT. From major road projects on Interstate 70 to diverse testing environments, each deployment has further validated the technology’s accuracy and durability.
On July 31, 2024, the REBEL system reached a significant milestone: approval by the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) as a new industry standard (AASHTO T412-24). This recognition marks a new era in civil engineering, where real-time concrete strength monitoring becomes the norm, ensuring stronger, safer infrastructure for the future.
The story of the REBEL Concrete Sensor is a testament to vision, collaboration, and the power of academic research in solving real-world problems. Dr. Luna Lu and the Wavelogix team are proud to lead the charge toward smarter, more efficient construction practices—building the roads of tomorrow with the technology of today.
Meet the Team
Luna Lu
Founder & CEO
Prof. Lu is an academic leader, innovator, and entrepreneur who is dedicated to discovery, education, and technology translation in the engineering community to advance our Nation’s civil infrastructure systems.
At Purdue, she serves as Founding Director of Center for Intelligent Infrastructue, the Director of the Office of Professional Practice, and ACPA Professor of Lyles School of Civil Engineering. She has also founded several startup companies and translated several patents out of her research lab.
Joe Turek
President
Joe created a supply chain organization to engage global manufacturers in multiple disciplines ranging from custom electronic products to advanced logistics, stocking programs, lean purchasing and warehouse management programs.
Joe has been involved in manufacturing since he was 15. He holds five patents involving high-performance microwave telecommunications circuit board technologies and is a registered professional engineer and a member of the IPC and IEEE.
