Concrete Logic Podcast: Building Knowledge and Pouring Wisdom, One Episode at a Time

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June 27, 2024

EP #090: High-Performance Concrete

In this episode of the Concrete Logic Podcast Seth welcomes back to the show Bill Kulish with Steelike, Inc. Bill explains the unique properties of UHPC, its durability, and its resistance to temperature variations. The conversation also covers the cost and quality control of UHPC compared to traditional concrete. The…

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June 18, 2024

EP #089: Will AI Take Over Concrete Design?

In this episode, Seth interviews Alex Hall, CEO of Concrete AI, to discuss the impact of AI on the concrete industry. They explore the use of AI in concrete design, material optimization, and the challenges of carbon reduction. Alex shares insights on the future of concrete technology and its global…

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June 18, 2024

EP #089: Will AI Take Over Concrete Mix Design?

In this episode, Seth interviews Alex Hall, CEO of Concrete AI, to discuss the impact of AI on the concrete industry. They explore the use of AI in concrete design, material optimization, and the challenges of carbon reduction. Alex shares insights on the future of concrete technology and its global…

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June 4, 2024

EP #088: Concrete Pumping 101

In this episode of the Concrete Logic Podcast, Seth interviews Gary Brown, a business development professional with 47 years of experience in the concrete pumping industry. They discuss the introduction to concrete pumping, its various types, operation, impact on concrete mix design, and safety considerations. Gary also shares insights on…

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June 4, 2024

EP #088: Concrete Pumping 101

In this episode of the Concrete Logic Podcast, Seth interviews Gary Brown, a business development professional with 47 years of experience in the concrete pumping industry. They discuss the introduction to concrete pumping, its various types, operation, impact on concrete mix design, and safety considerations. Gary also shares insights on…

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May 21, 2024

EP #087: The Importance of Properly Curing Concrete

In this Concrete Logic Podcast episode, Seth and Robert Higgins discuss the importance of curing concrete properly and the impact it has on the durability and sustainability of concrete. They highlight the historical practices of curing and how they have not evolved to keep up with changes in concrete composition.…

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May 21, 2024

EP #087: The Importance of Properly Curing Concrete

In this Concrete Logic Podcast episode, Seth and Robert Higgins discuss the importance of curing concrete properly and the impact it has on the durability and sustainability of concrete. They highlight the historical practices of curing and how they have not evolved to keep up with changes in concrete composition.…

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May 7, 2024

EP #086: Maintenance, Government Funds and Concrete Bridges

In this episode of the Concrete Logic Podcast, Seth and Dan McCoy discuss the maintenance and funding of bridges in the United States. They address questions about the responsibility of bridge maintenance, the allocation of government resources, and the challenges of maintaining bridges over time. They also compare the maintenance…

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May 7, 2024

EP #086: Maintenance, Government Funds and Concrete Bridges

In this episode of the Concrete Logic Podcast, Seth and Dan McCoy discuss the maintenance and funding of bridges in the United States. They address questions about the responsibility of bridge maintenance, the allocation of government resources, and the challenges of maintaining bridges over time. They also compare the maintenance…

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April 25, 2024

EP #085: Dr. Concrete Answers Hokie Queries

In this episode of the Concrete Logic Podcast, Seth and Dr. Belkowitz answer questions from students at Virginia Tech about concrete mix design. They discuss the role of aggregate size in a mix design, its impact on the cost and control of the concrete, and the importance of a well-graded…

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April 25, 2024

EP #085: Dr. Concrete Answers Hokie Queries

In this episode of the Concrete Logic Podcast, Seth and Dr. Belkowitz answer questions from students at Virginia Tech about concrete mix design. They discuss the role of aggregate size in a mix design, its impact on the cost and control of the concrete, and the importance of a well-graded…

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April 18, 2024

EP #084: The Concrete Path to Stratospheric Success

In this episode of the Concrete Logic Podcast, host Seth Tandett answers questions from students at Virginia Tech about career advice and the inspiration behind the podcast. He discusses the benefits of staying with one company for a long time and finding a good fit in terms of culture and…

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April 18, 2024

EP #084: The Concrete Path to Stratospheric Success

In this episode of the Concrete Logic Podcast, host Seth Tandett answers questions from students at Virginia Tech about career advice and the inspiration behind the podcast. He discusses the benefits of staying with one company for a long time and finding a good fit in terms of culture and…

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April 11, 2024

EP #083: Laser Scanning’s Role in Concrete Construction

In this episode, Seth interviews Leo Zhang, a virtual construction manager and chair of ACI 117 subcommittee 117 L, who discusses using laser scanning in construction. He explains that laser scanning is a form of reality capture that uses an optical instrument to collect dimensional information and create a 3D…

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April 11, 2024

EP #083: Laser Scanning’s Role in Concrete Construction

In this episode, Seth interviews Leo Zhang, a virtual construction manager and chair of ACI 117 subcommittee 117 L, who discusses using laser scanning in concrete construction. He explains that laser scanning is a form of reality capture that uses an optical instrument to collect dimensional information and create a…

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April 4, 2024

EP #082: The Art of Concrete

In this episode, Seth interviews Simon Tipple from Phoenix Concrete Works. Simon specializes in decorative concrete, including countertops, fire bowls, wall claddings, and more. They discuss the advantages of concrete countertops over other materials, such as customization and flexibility. Simon also explains the different reinforcement and technologies used in his…

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April 4, 2024

EP #082: The Art of Concrete

In this episode, Seth interviews Simon Tippel from Phoenix Concrete Works. Simon specializes in decorative concrete, including countertops, fire bowls, wall claddings, and more. They discuss the advantages of concrete countertops over other materials, such as customization and flexibility. Simon also explains the different reinforcement and technologies used in his…

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March 28, 2024

EP #081: Beyond the Big Bad CO2: Why Concrete is the Hero of Sustainability Stories

In this Concrete Logic Podcast episode, Aaron Fisher discusses the importance of engaging with sustainability in the concrete industry. He highlights the need for concrete professionals to be part of the conversation and influence the rules and regulations being developed. Aaron explains how the focus on CO2 emissions has led…

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March 28, 2024

EP #081: Beyond the Big Bad CO2: Why Concrete is the Hero of Sustainability Stories

In this Concrete Logic Podcast episode, Aaron Fisher discusses the importance of engaging with sustainability in the concrete industry. He highlights the need for concrete professionals to be part of the conversation and influence the rules and regulations being developed. Aaron explains how the focus on CO2 emissions has led…

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March 21, 2024

EP #080: Concrete Talks Nuclear Energy

In this Concrete Logic Podcast episode, Seth and Dan discuss nuclear power and its connection to the concrete industry. They address public perception of nuclear power, the efficiency of nuclear energy, and the challenges of other energy sources like hydroelectric, wind, and solar power. They also explore the concerns about…

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March 21, 2024

EP #080: Concrete Talks Nuclear Energy

In this Concrete Logic Podcast episode, Seth and Dan discuss nuclear power and its connection to the concrete industry. They address public perception of nuclear power, the efficiency of nuclear energy, and the challenges of other energy sources like hydroelectric, wind, and solar power. They also explore the concerns about…

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March 14, 2024

EP #079: Bridging the Gap - The Concrete Lifeline

In this Concrete Logic podcast episode, Seth interviews Dan McCoy from R.L. McCoy about the life cycle of bridges and the importance of bridge maintenance. They discuss the process of maintaining bridges over time, including inspections, repairs, and replacements. Dan explains the challenges of designing and maintaining bridges in a…

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March 14, 2024

EP #079: Bridging the Gap - The Concrete Lifeline

In this Concrete Logic podcast episode, Seth interviews Dan McCoy from R.L. McCoy about the life cycle of bridges and the importance of bridge maintenance. They discuss the process of maintaining bridges over time, including inspections, repairs, and replacements. Dan explains the challenges of designing and maintaining bridges in a…

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Feb. 22, 2024

EP #078: The Role of ASTM in Concrete and Flooring - A Comedy of Errors

In this episode, Seth interviews Jim Kaylor from Durability Consultants about ASTM F6 and ASTM F710. They discuss the role of ASTM in the construction industry and the slow process of developing standards. They also delve into the issue of moisture in resilient flooring and the limitations of ASTM F710.…

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