Episodes
Aug. 6, 2024
EP #094: Exploring the Advantages of Lightweight Concrete
In this episode of the Concrete Logic podcast, Seth interviews Kevin Cavanaugh from Arcosa Lightweight Aggregates about lightweight concrete. They discuss the history and types of lightweight aggregates, the advantages of usi...
July 25, 2024
EP #093: Colloidal Silica: The Nano-Particles Concrete Dreams About
In this episode, Dr. Jon Belkowitz and Seth discuss colloidal silica and its various applications in the concrete industry. Dr. Jon highlights the differences between colloidal silica and silicates, emphasizing the benefits o...
July 18, 2024
EP #092: Concrete Contractors Unite: PLC Troubleshooting
In this episode, Seth interviews Mike Hernandez, the Technical Director of the American Society of Concrete Contractors (ASCC), about a survey they conducted on Portland Limestone Cement (PLC). The survey aimed to understand ...
July 9, 2024
EP #091: Rethinking Time Limits on Concrete
In this episode, Seth interviews Rich Szecsy, an executive in the concrete supply industry. They discuss the recent change in the batch time for concrete from 90 minutes to 120 minutes. Rich explains the history behind the 90...
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 conve...
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 reductio...
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, i...
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 practice...
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 g...
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 compa...
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 rea...
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 counter...
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 infl...
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 int...
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 insi...
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 1...
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 concre...
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 ...
