Concrete Logic

In this episode of the Concrete Logic podcast, Shawn O'Connor from Somero joins us. Somero is a manufacturer of concrete laser screed machines. Shawn and I discussed two of Somero's machines: the Sky Screed and the SkyStrip. These machines are helping relieve the labor-intensive tasks of placing concrete and stripping formwork from the concrete once it can support it's own weight.  Listen to this episode to get an idea of the labor savings these machines are producing. Also, you'll learn the different pronunciations of Somero from a Pennsylvanian and Virginian. I think you should stick with Shawn's pronunciation since he works for Somero...;) Anyhow, I hope you enjoy this episode and get a knowledge nugget or two from it. Episode References Podcast guest: Shawn O'Connor, 239-850-7931, [email protected] Podcast guest website: Somero.com Podcast host: Seth Tandett, [email protected] Podcast website: ConcreteLogicPodcast.com

In this episode of the Concrete Logic podcast, we brought on Brent Rollins and Scott DiLoreto from Spray-Lock to discuss colloidal silica. If you are like most folks, you probably never heard of colloidal silica (CS). It is a product that can be sprayed on concrete during concrete placement or long after the concrete is cured. It can even be used as an additive to ready-mix concrete. Once CS is applied to the concrete, it penetrates and fills up the microscopic (nano) voids it finds in the concrete and essentially makes the concrete waterproof! Although CS keeps water from penetrating the concrete, it still allows water in the concrete mix to escape just like it normally would in the curing process. After this interview with Brent and Scott, your head will start spinning on how you can use colloidal silica in your future projects. Did you learn something? Show your gratitude by donating to the show! Any amount, large or small, is greatly appreciated. Click on this link to learn more: https://www.concretelogicpodcast.com/support/ Episode References Guest: Brent Rollins, VP of Business Development, [email protected] Guest: Scott DiLoreto, Director of Sales, [email protected] Guest website: https://www.concreteprotection.com/ Donate & Become a Producer: ⁠⁠https://www.concretelogicpodcast.com/support/⁠⁠ Music: Mike Dunton | ⁠⁠https://www.mikeduntonmusic.com⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠ | Instagram ⁠⁠@Mike_Dunton⁠ Podcast host: Seth Tandett, [email protected] Podcast website: concretelogicpodcast.com

In this episode of Concrete Logic, we welcome Bryant Wheeler of Polycrete USA. Bryant is an expert in insulated concrete forms (ICF). ICF resembles traditional concrete wall formwork, but it is made out of expanded polystyrene styrofoam. One of the advantages of ICF is that the styrofoam not only acts as the concrete formwork but stays in place for insulation! It's a really cool concrete technology that has been around for decades.  Episode Resources Guest: Bryant Wheeler, [email protected], 804-901-6893 Guest Website: PolycreteUSA.com Host: Seth Tandett, [email protected] Host Website: ConcreteLogicPodcast.com

In this episode of Concrete Logic, we welcome Mark Chase of RPX Technologies to the show. Mark is an expert on concrete sensors. These sensors are used to monitor the strength and temperature of in-place concrete. Traditionally during construction, the strength of concrete placed in a structure is determined by breaking a 6" x 12" (or 4" x 8") concrete cylinder sample taken during the placement. Mark and I discuss the downfalls of this archaic process and how monitoring the temperature of the concrete that is actually placed may be a better (and safer) strategy for your next project. Here are the resources for this episode: Guest: Mark Chase, [email protected], 314-713-1107 Guest Website:  construction.rpxtech.com Host: Seth Tandett, [email protected] Host Website: concretelogicpodcast.com

In this episode of the Concrete Logic podcast, our special guest is Grady Lonigan. Grady has an extensive background in concrete construction background and up until recently has been working with a well-known 3D printing company. I found his perspective on the potential of 3D printing in the concrete construction industry refreshing since he acknowledges the challenges that this technology has in becoming universally accepted by the industry. In other words, he has worked on both sides of the fence. I hope you find our conversation thought-provoking or at the very least you get a sense of the current capabilities of 3D printing in concrete construction. Grady is working at the forefront of this technology and I look forward to having him back on the show once he starts his next project. To get a hold of Grady, buzz him on LinkedIn: Grady Lonigan Concrete Logic Podcast Website: concretelogicpodcast.com Email the host, Seth Tandett: [email protected]

Something different this week... In this episode, we did something a bit different. I was interviewed on the Engineer of Finance Podcast hosted by Ken Greene. I met Ken over a year ago after hearing him on another podcast. He was initially an engineer (that's probably why we get along) and then became a financial advisor.  Anyhow, check out the short intro I gave about Ken, and then head over to his podcast to hear our conversation.  To listen to Ken's podcast, here's the link: Engineer of Finance Podcast Here are more resources for this week's episode: Ken Greene's website: https://www.greenefi.com/ Concrete Logic Podcast website: concretelogicpodcast.com To get a hold of Seth, the host of the Concrete Logic Podcast, at [email protected] Thank you for being a listener! We appreciate the support!     

In this episode of Concrete Logic Podcast, we welcome Jason Adams CEO of MEGASLAB. I found Jason and his company when researching jointless slab-on-grades for a project. If you Google "jointless concrete slabs," you'll find MEGASLAB on the first page of results so I figured this is what Jason and his company were all about. I was wrong. I would say Jason and his team take a "holistic" approach to concrete. Take a listen to this episode and see if you agree. I found our conversation interesting and look forward to having Jason back on the podcast. If you want to reach out to Jason, email him at [email protected]. Also, check out these other resources to learn more about MEGASLAB: Website: megaslab.com YouTube: MEGASLAB USA 

On today's episode of Concrete Logic, we welcome Stephanie Hampton to the show. Stephanie is a Senior Technical Sales Engineer with Lehigh Hanson, one of the largest producers of cement in the world. Lehigh Hanson is pursuing carbon neutrality by 2050 and is a leading proponent of utilizing Portland Limestone Cement (PLC) to achieve this ambitious goal. If you don't know what Portland Limestone Cement (PLC) is, this is the episode for you! Stephanie shares what the difference is between PLC and normal Portland Cement along with the environmental benefits of using PLC. Once you listen to this episode, you'll want to learn more from Stephanie. She can be reached via email at [email protected] or by phone at 443-714-0469. Other resources mentioned in the episode:  www.lehighhanson.com www.greenercement.com If there is a topic you want to hear on the Concrete Logic podcast, please email [email protected] and give us your show request!

In today’s episode of the Concrete Logic podcast, we are lucky to have Jessica Wilson and Doug Clark of CarbonCure. CarbonCure is a technology that injects carbon dioxide into ready-concrete. Carbon dioxide (CO2) is an important heat-trapping (greenhouse) gas, which is released through human activities such as deforestation and burning fossil fuels and natural processes such as respiration and volcanic eruptions. It's also used to carbonate soft drinks and beer! The purpose of CarbonCure (injecting CO2in concrete) is to offset the Carbon footprint of cement used in concrete as a tool to compete in our new world of carbon credit construction. Think of it as making the concrete "green" or more environmentally friendly. Listen to the podcast and learn more about this new concrete technology! To learn more about CarbonCure, please feel free to email Jessica Wilson ([email protected]) or Doug Clark ([email protected]). If you want to reach Seth, please email [email protected].

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 [email protected] or call 804-409-6272.