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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...
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...
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...
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
EP #082: The Art of Concrete
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...
EP #081: Beyond the Big Bad CO2: Why Concrete is the Hero of Sustainability Stories
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...
EP #080: Concrete Talks Nuclear Energy
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 ...
Guest:Dan McCoy
EP #079: Bridging the Gap - The Concrete Lifeline
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 ...
Guest:Dan McCoy