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EP #106: Best Practices for Placing & Finishing Concrete Floors
Dec. 5, 2024

EP #106: Best Practices for Placing & Finishing Concrete Floors

In this episode of the Concrete Logic Podcast, Seth and Chad White discuss best practices for placing and finishing concrete floors. Chad shares insights on the importance of a solid base, the use of vapor retarders, and the ...
Guest: Chad White
EP #105: Rethinking Concrete Moisture Testing
Nov. 26, 2024

EP #105: Rethinking Concrete Moisture Testing

In this episode of the Concrete Logic Podcast, Seth and Bob Higgins discuss the complexities of moisture testing in concrete. They explore the misconceptions surrounding moisture dynamics, the importance of time of installati...
EP #104: Tackling Concrete's Fly Ash Problem
Nov. 14, 2024

EP #104: Tackling Concrete's Fly Ash Problem

In this episode of the Concrete Logic Podcast, Seth and Joe Shetterley discuss the innovative technology of liquid fly ash (LFA) and its implications for the concrete industry. Joe explains the differences between traditional...
EP #103: Concrete & the Rise of Blended Cements
Nov. 5, 2024

EP #103: Concrete & the Rise of Blended Cements

In this episode of the Concrete Logic Podcast, Seth and Tyler Ley delve into the intricacies of Type 1L cement, discussing its significance in the construction industry and the challenges associated with its use. They explore...
Guest: Tyler Ley
EP #102: Testing Cement: How to Ensure Quality in the Concrete Industry
Oct. 24, 2024

EP #102: Testing Cement: How to Ensure Quality in the Concrete Industry

In this episode of the Concrete Logic Podcast, Seth and Dr. Jon Belkowitz delve into the complexities of cement testing, particularly focusing on Type 1L cement and the challenges posed by blended cements. They discuss the im...
EP #101: How to Start Your Journey as a Ready-Mix Concrete Driver
Oct. 15, 2024

EP #101: How to Start Your Journey as a Ready-Mix Concrete Driver

In this episode of the Concrete Logic Podcast, host Seth interviews Abigail Olson, a 24-year-old ready-mix driver and author. Abigail shares her journey into the concrete industry, discussing the challenges she faced in obtai...
EP #100: How to Build a Successful Career in Concrete Construction
Oct. 3, 2024

EP #100: How to Build a Successful Career in Concrete Construction

In this episode of the Concrete Logic Podcast, Seth interviews Richard Williams, Senior Director of Talent for Baker Construction. They discuss the importance of hands-on experience in concrete careers, the growing demand for...
EP #099: The State of Concrete 3D Printing
Sept. 24, 2024

EP #099: The State of Concrete 3D Printing

In this episode of the Concrete Logic Podcast , Seth interviews Jarett Gross, founder of Automate Construction, who discusses the evolution of construction automation and 3D printing. Jarett emphasizes the need to differentia...
Guest: Jarett Gross
EP #098: Concrete Challenges: Mastering Water-to-Cement Ratios
Sept. 12, 2024

EP #098: Concrete Challenges: Mastering Water-to-Cement Ratios

In this Concrete Logic Podcast episode, Seth, Rich, and Dr. Jon discuss the potential issues with water-to-cement ratios in concrete production. They highlight the challenges of using new cement and fly ash materials, as well...
EP #097: The Power of Hyrdogels in Concrete Restoration
Sept. 3, 2024

EP #097: The Power of Hyrdogels in Concrete Restoration

In this episode of the Concrete Logic Podcast, Seth and Dan McCoy discuss aging concrete and how to responsibly treat and maintain it. They talk about the importance of maintaining existing infrastructure and extending the li...
Guest: Dan McCoy
EP #096: Understanding the Maturity Method in Concrete Construction
Aug. 22, 2024

EP #096: Understanding the Maturity Method in Concrete Construction

In this episode of the Concrete Logic Podcast, Seth and Dr. Jon Belkowitz discuss the concrete construction maturity method. The maturity method is an estimation technique that predicts in-place concrete strength based on tem...
EP #095: Carbon Infused Concrete
Aug. 15, 2024

EP #095: Carbon Infused Concrete

In this episode of the Concrete Logic Podcast, Seth interviews Shaun Lane, founder and president of NanoCrete, about the use of graphene in concrete. They discuss the potential of graphene as a wonder material and its ability...
Guest: Shaun Lane
EP #094: Exploring the Advantages of Lightweight Concrete
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...
EP #093: Colloidal Silica: The Nano-Particles Concrete Dreams About
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...
EP #092: Concrete Contractors Unite: PLC Troubleshooting
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 ...
EP #091: Rethinking Time Limits on Concrete
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...
Guest: Rich Szecsy
EP #090: High-Performance Concrete
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...
Guest: Bill Kulish
EP #089: Will AI Take Over Concrete Mix Design?
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...
Guest: Alex Hall
EP #088: Concrete Pumping 101
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...
Guest: Gary Brown
EP #087: The Importance of Properly Curing Concrete
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...
EP #086: Maintenance, Government Funds and Concrete Bridges
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...
Guest: Dan McCoy
EP #085: Dr. Concrete Answers Hokie Queries
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 ...
EP #084: The Concrete Path to Stratospheric Success
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...
EP #083: Laser Scanning’s Role in Concrete Construction
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...
Guest: Leo Zhang