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 requirements of bridges and tunnels, highlighting the environmental factors that affect each structure. Additionally, they explore the process of replacing a bridge...

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. It has superior compressive strength, tensile properties, and resistance to freeze-thaw cycles and chloride penetration. UHPC is commonly used for overlays, preservation, restoration, and repair of bridges. Bill also explains the process of shotcreting UHPC and its poten...