Episodes
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…
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 comp…
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 re…
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 counte…
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 inf…
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…
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…
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 in…
Feb. 15, 2024
EP #077: Concrete Tension - The Strength of Post-Tensioning
In this episode, Seth interviews Neel Khosa from AMSYSCO, a post-tensioning supplier, to introduce post-tensioning and its history. Post-tensioning is a form of concrete reinforcement that uses high-strength steel cables ins…
Feb. 8, 2024
EP #076: Lighten the Load - How to Remove Steel from Concrete
Summary In this episode of Concrete Logic, Seth interviews Dr. Aaron Fisher to discuss the use of fiberglass rebar (GFRP) as an alternative to steel rebar in concrete construction. He explains the fabrication process and the…
Feb. 1, 2024
EP #075: How to Unlearn Everything You Know About Moisture in Concrete
Summary In this episode, Seth interviews Robert Higgins, a flooring concrete consultant specialist, about the issue of moisture in old concrete. Robert explains that moisture in older concrete is caused by a condition called…
Jan. 25, 2024
EP #074: Type IL Cement - A Concrete Conundrum
Summary In this episode of the Concrete Logic Podcast, Kyle Kammer from Concrete Strategies and Seth discuss the challenges and troubleshooting methods related to Type 1L cement. The conversation covers the reasons why Type …
Jan. 18, 2024
EP #073: Hardened by Law - The Future of Concrete Accountability
Summary In this episode of the Concrete Logic Podcast, Dr. Jon Belkowitz discusses the lack of accountability among civil engineers in the concrete industry. He highlights the disconnect between the design and implementation…
Jan. 11, 2024
EP #072: GPR - Enhancing Concrete Sawing & Drilling Safety
In this Concrete Logic Podcast episode, Seth interviews Dave Mulcahey from GPRS about concrete sawing and drilling technology and the importance of safety in the industry. They discuss the major technology for scanning concr…
Jan. 4, 2024
EP #071: Concrete 3D Printing That Makes $ense
In this Concrete Logic Podcast episode, Seth interviews Darren Baldwin, the president of Pikus 3D, a 3D printing company in the construction industry. They discuss the unique approach of Pikus 3D, which focuses on commercial…
Dec. 28, 2023
EP #070: Concrete vs. Microbes: The Battle Beneath Our Streets
In this episode of the Concrete Logic Podcast, host Seth talks to Sam Lines from ConSeal about microbial-induced concrete corrosion, particularly in the sewer system. They discuss various ways to mitigate this, including usi…
Dec. 21, 2023
EP #069: Dampening the Risk: Concrete and Moisture Emissions
Summary In this Concrete Logic Podcast episode, Dean Craft discusses the topic of concrete moisture vapor emissions. He explains that moisture vapor emissions occur when residual moisture in concrete is released and can caus…
Dec. 14, 2023
EP #068: Banking on a Greener Concrete
In this episode of the Concrete Logic Podcast, Seth interviews Jason Adams from Megaslab, a technology company focused on optimizing concrete design and reducing material usage. They discuss the concept of jointless slabs an…
Dec. 7, 2023
EP #067: Maturity Meters - The Concrete Cylinder Breakup
Get ready for an illuminating episode of Concrete Logic! Our host Seth sits down with Mark Chase from RPX Technologies to delve into the world of maturity meters in construction. Discover the science behind these game-change…
Nov. 30, 2023
EP #066: UHPC, Not Your Grandma’s Concrete
In this episode, Bill Kulish from Steelike discusses ultra-high-performance concrete (UHPC) and its applications in bridge construction. UHPC is a composite material with a high binder content and a low water-cement ratio. I…
Nov. 22, 2023
EP #065: Reclaiming Fly Ash: A Concrete Solution
Ever wondered how reclaimed fly ash could revolutionize the concrete industry? Tune into this episode of the Concrete Logic podcast where we’re shaking things up with Pete Paone. We’re diving deep into the world of reclaimed…
Oct. 26, 2023
EP #064: Nano Concrete
Usually in concrete construction, we think about the big things we can see - formwork, rebar, ready-mix concrete, tower cranes, trucks, excavation equipment, and laser screeds. In this episode, we will explore the benefits o…
Oct. 12, 2023
EP #063: The Future of Concrete is Robotic
In this riveting episode of the Concrete Logic podcast, we’re thrilled to have Danielle Proctor, the CEO of Advanced Construction Robotics, as our special guest. Danielle, with her 25 years of experience in technology constr…
Oct. 5, 2023
EP #062: Dr. Concrete's Top 5 Concrete Tech
What existing concrete technology is making the biggest impact in the industry? Join us for this episode of the Concrete Logic Podcast as Dr. Jon Belkowitz of Intelligent Concrete returns to the show to share his top 5 concr…