JOIN THE ACADEMY!! FOR A LIMITED TIME, VISIT CONCRETESCHOOL.CO FOR YOUR FREE ACCESS!! CONCRETESCHOOL.CO ON THIS EPISODE OF THE CONCRETE LOGIC PODCAST Should we really design concrete infrastructure for 75 to 100 years? In this episode, Seth is joined by Dr. Jon Belkowitz to question one of civil engineering’s favorite ideas: the 100-year design life. Using Hoboken, New Jersey as the example, Seth and Jon talk about what happens when old infrastructure has to serve a city that no longer looks,...

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We design concrete for 75 years. So why are we okay watching it fail in 12 to 24 months? That’s the uncomfortable question Seth Tandett puts on the table with Dr. Jon Belkowitz in this episode. Codes, specifications, and budgets are still written around a 50–75 year design life. But in the field, concrete surfaces are scaling, wearing, and failing in as little as a year or two. Instead of revisiting that original promise, the industry seems stuck reacting to failures instead of asking why they...

Mass timber is often promoted as faster, cheaper, and greener—but does it really hold up against concrete? In this episode of the Concrete Logic Podcast, we examine where timber actually competes, where it falls short, and what owners and engineers need to know before choosing it over concrete. From speed and aesthetics to fire ratings, insurance, and durability, this conversation exposes the tradeoffs that get lost in the marketing. What You'll Learn - What exactly qualifies as mass timber, a...

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 sizes available for GFRP. The advantages of GFRP over steel rebar include higher tensile strength, lighter weight, corrosion resistance, and sustainability. However, the adoption of GFRP is still limited due to the need for education and code updates. Dr. Fisher also high...

On today’s episode of the Concrete Logic Podcast, our guest is Garrett Braun, a structural engineer. Garrett is the founder of Blue Nest Structural. We discussed what it’s like to open a new firm in the last year, how far the design of projects is by the time his engineering group gets involved, why do engineers not consider changing materials in concrete mix designs, and why buildings are not designed with more concrete. To reach out to Garrett, email him at gbraun@blueneststructural.com or ...