Concrete Logic
Concrete Logic
Seth Tandett
What is the most used manmade material on Earth? You guessed it – concrete. In each episode of Concrete Logic, we will explore one concrete-related topic with the help of industry professionals that are shaping the future of the trade. We’ll talk with suppliers, contractors, architects, engineers, specialists, and even some proponents of competing materials about their views of concrete and their vision of its future.
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 into the issue of moisture in resilient flooring and the limitations of ASTM F710. Jim shares his insights on proposed changes to the standard and emphasizes the importance of collaboration and coordination between different stakeholders. They conclude by highlighting the significance of good concrete and flooring practices and exploring alternative solutions such as polishing and enhancing concrete. Takeaways ASTM plays a crucial role in the construction industry by developing standards for various materials and practices. The process of developing ASTM standards is slow and involves collaboration between different stakeholders. Moisture is a significant issue in resilient flooring, and ASTM F710 provides guidelines for addressing this problem. There is a need for improvements in ASTM F710 to address the complexities of flooring installation and ensure successful outcomes. Good concrete and flooring practices, as well as coordination between different trades, are essential for avoiding flooring failures. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Ways to Support the Podcast 03:32 Introduction to ASTM and its Importance 07:41 The Role of Committees and the Slow Process of ASTM 12:20 The Issue of Moisture in Resilient Flooring 18:45 The Limitations of ASTM F710 23:39 The Need for Collaboration and Coordination 30:04 Proposed Changes to ASTM F710 36:21 Addressing the Whole Flooring Process 41:31 The Importance of Good Concrete and Flooring Practices 46:12 Alternative Solutions: Polishing and Enhancing Concrete 47:20 Conclusion and Contact Information *** Did you learn something from this episode? If so, please consider donating to the show to help us continue to provide high-quality content for the concrete industry. Donate here: ⁠https://www.concretelogicpodcast.com/support/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ***  Episode References Guest: Jim Kaylor | Durability Consultants |  ⁠jim@durabilityconsultants.com Guest Website:⁠ https://durabilityconsultants.com   Producers: Jodi Tandett, Jace Stocker Donate & Become a Producer: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.concretelogicpodcast.com/support/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠   Music: Mike Dunton | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.mikeduntonmusic.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠mikeduntonmusic@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@Mike_Dunton⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠   Host: Seth Tandett, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠seth@concretelogicpodcast.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Host LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/seth-tandett/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.concretelogicpodcast.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/concrete-logic-podcast  
Feb 22
48 min
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 inside concrete. It is about five times stronger than conventional rebar and is used in pre-stressed concrete. Unbonded post-tensioning is the standard for high-rise construction and large concrete structures in the US. The advantages of post-tensioning include material savings, reduced construction time, improved seismic behavior, and reduced deflections and vibrations. The future of post-tensioning includes its use in office buildings and the development of new systems. Takeaways Post-tensioning is a form of concrete reinforcement that uses high-strength steel cables inside concrete. Unbonded post-tensioning is the standard for high-rise construction and large concrete structures in the US. Post-tensioning offers material savings, reduced construction time, improved seismic behavior, and reduced deflections and vibrations. The future of post-tensioning includes its use in office buildings and the development of new systems. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Post-Tensioning 03:32 History of Post-Tensioning 05:09 Unbonded Post-Tensioning 11:21 Importance of Visual Representation of Post-Tensioning 12:17 Advantages of Post-Tensioning 16:15 Basic Engineering of Post-Tensioning 18:25 Fundamental Description of Post-Tensioning 20:37 Stressing Ends and Pulling Cables 23:19 Origin of Post-Tensioning 25:23 Post-Tensioning in High-Rise Buildings 30:01 Future Developments in Post-Tensioning 35:24 Conclusion and Contact Information *** Did you learn something from this episode? If so, please consider donating to the show to help us continue to provide high-quality content for the concrete industry. Donate here: ⁠https://www.concretelogicpodcast.com/support/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ***  Episode References Guest: Neel Khosa | AMSYSCO |  ⁠nkhosa@amsyscoinc.com Guest Website:⁠ https://amsyscoinc.com   Producers: Jodi Tandett, Jace Stocker Donate & Become a Producer: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.concretelogicpodcast.com/support/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠   Music: Mike Dunton | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.mikeduntonmusic.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠mikeduntonmusic@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@Mike_Dunton⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠   Host: Seth Tandett, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠seth@concretelogicpodcast.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Host LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/seth-tandett/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.concretelogicpodcast.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/concrete-logic-podcast
Feb 15
34 min
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 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 highlights the limitations of GFRP, such as restrictions in high seismic areas and the need for specialized detailing. Aaron encourages contractors to consider GFRP as a cost-effective and durable solution for concrete reinforcement.   Takeaways ·       Fiberglass rebar (GFRP) offers higher tensile strength, lighter weight, corrosion resistance, and sustainability compared to steel rebar. ·     The adoption of GFRP is limited due to the need for education and code updates. ·     GFRP has limitations in high seismic areas and requires specialized detailing. ·       Contractors can save costs by downsizing GFRP bars and taking advantage of their material and labor efficiency. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Podcast Support 02:23 Understanding Fiberglass Rebar 05:06 Fabrication and Sizes of Fiberglass Rebar 10:57 Advantages of GFRP over Steel Rebar 19:48 Challenges and Adoption of GFRP 28:21 Limitations and Education on GFRP 36:48 Contact Information and Conclusion *** Did you learn something from this episode? If so, please consider donating to the show to help us continue to provide high-quality content for the concrete industry. Donate here: https://www.concretelogicpodcast.com/support/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ***  Episode References Guest: Dr. Aaron Fisher | Ernest Maier|  afisher@emcoblock.com Guest Website:⁠ https://www.ernestmaier.com   Producers: Jodi Tandett, Jace Stocker, Mike Hernandez Donate & Become a Producer: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.concretelogicpodcast.com/support/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠   Music: Mike Dunton | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.mikeduntonmusic.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠mikeduntonmusic@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@Mike_Dunton⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠   Host: Seth Tandett, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠seth@concretelogicpodcast.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Host LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/seth-tandett/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.concretelogicpodcast.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/concrete-logic-podcast
Feb 8
40 min
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 ionic dew point, where particles migrate to the surface due to diffusion, not moisture migration. He emphasizes the importance of addressing older concrete differently and recommends grinding off the surface to remove accumulated salts. Robert also discusses the acclimation of adhesive and flooring products to prevent moisture accumulation. He highlights the need for proper testing and understanding of environmental conditions to avoid moisture issues. Takeaways Moisture in older concrete is caused by ionic dew point, where particles migrate to the surface due to diffusion, not moisture migration. Grinding off the surface of older concrete can remove accumulated salts and prevent moisture issues. Adhesive and flooring products should be acclimated to the same temperature as the concrete to avoid moisture accumulation. Proper testing and understanding of environmental conditions are crucial to prevent moisture issues in flooring installations. Chapters 00:00 Introduction 02:28 Issue with Old Concrete and Moisture 13:59 Moisture Accumulation and Adhesive Acclimation 20:34 Addressing Moisture in Operating Warehouses 26:00 Permanent Solutions and Avoiding Blame 29:33 Cement Grinding Aids and Chemical Migration 32:40 Conclusion *** Did you learn something from this episode? If so, please consider donating to the show to help us continue to provide high-quality content for the concrete industry. Donate here: https://www.concretelogicpodcast.com/support/ *** Episode References Guest: Robert Higgins | RC Consulting | rcconsulting.higgins@gmail.com Guest Website: linkedin.com/in/robert-higgins-b8294411 Producers: Jodi Tandett, Jace Stocker Donate & Become a Producer: https://www.concretelogicpodcast.com/support/ Music: Mike Dunton | https://www.mikeduntonmusic.com | mikeduntonmusic@gmail.com | Instagram @Mike_Dunton Host: Seth Tandett, seth@concretelogicpodcast.com Host LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/seth-tandett/ Website: https://www.concretelogicpodcast.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/concrete-logic-podcast
Feb 1
35 min
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 1L cement is a popular topic in the concrete industry and the challenges of using it across different locations. Kyle shares insights into the issues of differential set and cracking, as well as the importance of communication and material variability. The discussion also explores the role of admixtures and the development of new solutions for Type 1L cement. Overall, the episode provides valuable information for contractors and industry professionals dealing with Type 1L cement. Takeaways Type 1L cement is a popular topic in the concrete industry due to its newness and the challenges associated with its adoption. The use of Type 1L cement varies across different locations, and contractors need to be aware of the specific issues and requirements in each area. Communication and material variability are key factors in troubleshooting issues related to Type 1L cement. The development of new admixtures and testing of different materials can help address the challenges of using Type 1L cement. Chapters 00:01 Introduction and Podcast Support 01:20 Discussion on Type 1L Cement 01:46 Challenges with Type 1L Cement 03:25 Troubleshooting Type 1L Cement Issues 04:26 Addressing Low Breaks and Cracking 05:13 Adapting to Changes in Cement Composition 07:16 Importance of Communication in Cement Transition 18:25 Exploring New Admixtures 21:26 Conclusion and Contact Information *** Did you learn something from this episode? If so, please consider donating to the show to help us continue to provide high-quality content for the concrete industry. Donate here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.concretelogicpodcast.com/support/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ***  Episode References Guest: Kyle Kammer | Concrete Strategies |  kammerk@concretestrategies.com Guest Website:⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://concretestrategies.com   Producers: Jodi Tandett, Jace Stocker Donate & Become a Producer: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.concretelogicpodcast.com/support/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Music: Mike Dunton | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.mikeduntonmusic.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠mikeduntonmusic@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@Mike_Dunton⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠   Host: Seth Tandett, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠seth@concretelogicpodcast.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Host LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/seth-tandett/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.concretelogicpodcast.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/concrete-logic-podcast
Jan 25
26 min
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 of concrete structures, with civil engineers often not present on job sites and lacking knowledge of concrete mix design. Dr. Belkowitz emphasizes the need for engineers to take responsibility for their designs and be held accountable for failures. He suggests that insurance companies and lawsuits may be the catalyst for change in the industry. Dr. Belkowitz proposes a new PE exam focused on concrete to ensure engineers have the necessary knowledge and understanding of the material. Takeaways Civil engineers in the concrete industry often lack accountability for their designs and are rarely present on job sites. Many civil engineers have limited knowledge of concrete mix design and rely on ready mix providers for expertise. The lack of concrete education in civil engineering programs contributes to engineers' insufficient understanding of the material. Copying and pasting solutions without fully understanding the underlying principles is a common practice among civil engineers. Insurance companies and lawsuits may be the driving force for holding engineers accountable in the future. A new PE exam focused on concrete could help ensure that engineers have the necessary knowledge and understanding of the material. Chapters 0:00 Introduction and Call to Action 02:00 ACI 132 and Responsibility in Concrete Construction 03:33 Civil Engineers' Lack of Accountability 06:16 Lack of Concrete Mix Design Knowledge 08:51 Insufficient Concrete Education in Civil Engineering Programs 11:37 Copying and Pasting Solutions 13:33 The PE Exam and Lack of Concrete Questions 15:23 Engineers' Lack of Understanding of Concrete Tests 18:04 Lack of Accountability in Concrete Failures 19:03 Engineers' Absence on Job Sites 23:21 The Need for Engineers to Be Held Accountable 26:09 The Role of Insurance Companies in Holding Engineers Accountable 28:25 The Future of Engineer Accountability 31:15 Proposed Changes to the PE Exam 32:08 Conclusion *** Did you learn something from this episode? If so, please consider donating to the show to help us continue to provide high-quality content for the concrete industry. Donate here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.concretelogicpodcast.com/support/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ***  Episode References Guest: Dr. Jon Belkowitz | Intelligent Concrete | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠jon@intelligent-concrete.com Guest Website:⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.intelligent-concrete.com/   Producers: Jodi Tandett, Jace Stocker Donate & Become a Producer: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.concretelogicpodcast.com/support/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Music: Mike Dunton | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.mikeduntonmusic.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠mikeduntonmusic@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@Mike_Dunton⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠   Host: Seth Tandett, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠seth@concretelogicpodcast.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Host LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/seth-tandett/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.concretelogicpodcast.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/concrete-logic-podcast
Jan 18
34 min
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 concrete: ground penetrating radar (GPR). Dave explains that GPRS uses GPR to locate post-tension cables, electrical conduits, and rebar in or below concrete to ensure safe sawing and drilling. They also talk about Concrete Sawing and Drilling Safety Week, an annual event dedicated to promoting safety in the industry. Dave shares the key steps and precautions that workers should take to avoid accidents and injuries. They discuss the process of scanning concrete, the limitations and applications of GPR, and the integration of GPR data into building information models (BIM). Dave emphasizes the importance of communication and collaboration between project managers and contractors to ensure safe and efficient drilling and cutting. They also address common safety issues, such as slips, trips, and falls, and exposure to silica dust. Takeaways Ground penetrating radar (GPR) is a technology used to scan concrete and locate post-tension cables, electrical conduits, and rebar. Concrete Sawing and Drilling Safety Week is an annual event that promotes safety in the industry and educates workers on the dangers and precautions of concrete cutting and drilling. Communication plays a crucial role in scanning concrete, consulting contractors, and ensuring the safe execution of drilling and cutting. GPR technology provides a cross-sectional view of the concrete, allowing workers to identify targets and plan drilling and cutting accordingly. Silica dust exposure is a significant concern in the industry and measures should be taken to minimize exposure and protect workers' health.   Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Ways to Support the Podcast 02:29 Introduction to Concrete Sawing and Drilling Technology 04:24 Concrete Sawing and Drilling Safety Week 09:07 Process of Scanning and Safety Protocols 12:12 Overview of Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) Technology 15:57 Limitations and Applications of GPR 17:19 Integration of GPR Data into Building Information Models (BIM) 20:32 Role of GPRS Project Managers 22:13 Recommendations for Cutting and Drilling 23:51 Concrete Safety Week and Common Safety Issues 25:48 Addressing Silica Dust Exposure 27:18 Participation in World of Concrete 28:37 Contact Information and Conclusion *** Did you learn something from this episode? If so, please consider donating to the show to help us continue to provide high-quality content for the concrete industry. Donate here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.concretelogicpodcast.com/support/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ***  Episode References Guest: Dave Mulcahey | GPRS | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠dave.mulcahey@gprsinc.com Guest Website:⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.gprsinc.com, https://www.gp-radar.com/safety/concrete-safety-week   Producers: Jodi Tandett, Jace Stocker, Michael Butler Donate & Become a Producer: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.concretelogicpodcast.com/support/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Music: Mike Dunton | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.mikeduntonmusic.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠mikeduntonmusic@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@Mike_Dunton⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠   Host: Seth Tandett, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠seth@concretelogicpodcast.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Host LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/seth-tandett/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.concretelogicpodcast.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/concrete-logic-podcast
Jan 11
31 min
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 applications of 3D printing in construction. Darren explains that their stationary, climate-controlled facility allows for larger, more complex prints, such as architectural facades and themed structures. They also discuss the advantages of 3D printing, including speed, design freedom, and safety. Darren shares the future direction of Pikus 3D, which includes expanding into site furnishings, theme facades, and structural concrete. Takeaways What are commercial applications of 3D printing in construction. How stationary, climate-controlled facility allows for larger and more complex prints. Advantages of 3D printing include speed, design freedom, and safety. Future directions for commercial 3D concrete printing include site furnishings, theme facades, and structural concrete. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Welcome 02:48 Introduction to Pikus 3D 07:30 Different Approach to 3D Printing 13:14 Advantages of 3D Printing in Construction 18:30 Applications of 3D Printing in Construction 22:18 Future Direction of 3D Printing 27:32 Limitations and Constructability 31:08 Reinforcement and Structural Capabilities 33:00 Conclusion and Contact Information *** Did you learn something from this episode? If so, please consider donating to the show to help us continue to provide high-quality content for the concrete industry. Donate here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.concretelogicpodcast.com/support/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ***  Episode References Guest: Darren Baldwin | Pikus 3D | ⁠⁠⁠⁠darren@pikus3d.com Guest Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://pikus3d.com   Producers: Jodi Tandett, Jace Stocker Donate & Become a Producer: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.concretelogicpodcast.com/support/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Music: Mike Dunton | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.mikeduntonmusic.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠mikeduntonmusic@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@Mike_Dunton⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠   Host: Seth Tandett, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠seth@concretelogicpodcast.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Host LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/seth-tandett/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.concretelogicpodcast.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/concrete-logic-podcast
Jan 4
35 min
EP #070: Concrete vs. Microbes: The Battle Beneath Our Streets
In this episode of the Concrete Logic Podcast, host Seth talks to Sam Lines from ConSeal about microbial-induced concrete corrosion, particularly in the sewer system. They discuss various ways to mitigate this, including using antimicrobials and the potential consequences for failing to do so. Sam highlights the importance of designing sewer systems well, considering factors such as expected mass loss and humidity levels. He also talks about current research and potential future technologies that could help protect concrete from this type of corrosion. Takeaways 1. Understand the concept and negative impacts of microbial-induced corrosion on concrete used in sewer systems. 2. Learn about mitigation strategies such as antimicrobials and plastic liners to reduce concrete corrosion. 3. Get introduced to ongoing research and projects to create mitigation methods for microbial-induced corrosion. 4. Discover the importance of factors including oxygen levels, sulfur presence, and relative humidity in the corrosion process. 5. Explore the potential of enhancing concrete's resistance to corrosion through quality improvements and the use of substances like antimicrobials. Chapters 00:01 Introduction and Podcast Mechanics 02:11 Understanding Microbial Induced Corrosion 04:37 The Role of Bacteria in Corrosion 09:54 The Impact of Corrosion on Concrete 14:54 Designing for Corrosion Resistance 22:49 The Role of Antimicrobials in Corrosion Resistance 31:40 The Impact of Humidity on Corrosion 37:51 Closing Remarks and Contact Information *** Did you learn something from this episode? If so, please consider donating to the show to help us continue to provide high-quality content for the concrete industry. Donate here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.concretelogicpodcast.com/support/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ***  Episode References Guest: Sam Lines | ConSeal | ⁠slines@conseal.com Guest Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://conseal.com/   Producers: Jodi Tandett, Jace Stocker Donate & Become a Producer: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.concretelogicpodcast.com/support/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Music: Mike Dunton | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.mikeduntonmusic.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠mikeduntonmusic@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@Mike_Dunton⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠   Host: Seth Tandett, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠seth@concretelogicpodcast.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Host LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/seth-tandett/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.concretelogicpodcast.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/concrete-logic-podcast
Jan 3
43 min
EP #069: Dampening the Risk: Concrete and Moisture Emissions
Summary In this Concrete Logic Podcast episode, Dean Craft discusses the topic of concrete moisture vapor emissions. He explains that moisture vapor emissions occur when residual moisture in concrete is released and can cause adhesive bond failures and other issues. Dean emphasizes the importance of addressing moisture vapor emissions early in the construction process and suggests proactive approaches such as using concrete mixes with admixtures to mitigate moisture. He also highlights the limitations of moisture testing and the need for a shift in the industry's mindset regarding moisture vapor emissions. Overall, the episode emphasizes the importance of proactive planning and communication to prevent issues related to moisture vapor emissions in concrete projects.   Takeaways Moisture vapor emissions in concrete can cause adhesive bond failures and other issues. Addressing moisture vapor emissions early in the construction process is crucial. Proactive approaches, such as using concrete mixes with admixtures, can help mitigate moisture vapor emissions. Moisture testing has limitations and may not accurately reflect the moisture conditions in concrete. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Podcast Support 02:28 Concrete Moisture Vapor Emissions 04:46 Effects of Moisture Vapor Emissions 09:05 Importance of Proper Timing 11:42 Personal Experience with Concrete Countertops 13:12 Importance of Proper Mixing 16:30 Misconceptions about Moisture Vapor Emissions 19:11 Real Issues and Blame on Moisture Vapor Emissions 22:19 Addressing Moisture Vapor Emissions Proactively 30:28 Proactive Approach and Liability 36:59 Moisture Testing and Relevance 41:59 Conclusion and Proactive Approach *** Did you learn something from this episode? If so, please consider donating to the show to help us continue to provide high-quality content for the concrete industry. Donate here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.concretelogicpodcast.com/support/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ***  Episode References Guest: Dean Craft | ISE Logik Industries | decraft@iselogik.com Guest Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://iselogik.com/   Executive Producers: Jason Adams, Shannon Hoover Producers: Jodi Tandett, Jace Stocker Donate & Become a Producer: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.concretelogicpodcast.com/support/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Music: Mike Dunton | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.mikeduntonmusic.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠mikeduntonmusic@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@Mike_Dunton⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠   Host: Seth Tandett, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠seth@concretelogicpodcast.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Host LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/seth-tandett/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.concretelogicpodcast.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/concrete-logic-podcast
Dec 21, 2023
45 min
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