אודות פרק זה
As brilliant as concrete is, it has its pitfalls. Several defects can occur in concrete depending on the constituent materials and their chemical interactions. Others can arise because of the interaction of concrete with its surrounding environment. In this episode, we talk about concrete cancer, alkali aggregate reactions, and an infamous cement mix that initially gives you strong concrete but later converts to weaker concrete (concerning… yes).
Does creep in concrete compare to bread becoming stale? Listen on for Ellie’s reasoning.
Happy listening, and please send any comments or suggestions for future episodes to spanatter.contact@gmail.com
אנגלית
הממלכה המאוחדת
תעתיק 🔗
Are you the producer of this podcast?
Add a podcast transcript
Need Audio-to-Text?
Transcribe with Listen411 in Just 60 Seconds
פרקים אחרים בפודקאסט הזה
Hello listeners, apologies for the long delay in releasing our favourite episode to date: An Interview With Alison Cox!
If you are contemplating a career in construction, or wonder what it's like to be a female in a traditionally male sector, then wonder no more. Alison Cox is a leading female in…
Picture the scene: you're given a nice chunk of land to develop and make billions, but there's a catch. There's already somebody situated on the plot of land who won't budge - you need to share.
This was the problem faced by structural engineer William LeMessurier in 1976 for the construction of …
We're learning about another pioneering engineer in today's episode; the 'father of civil engineering' - Thomas Telford.
Born in 1957, the Scotsman rose from humble origins to become the 'Colossus of Roads', so called for his work on over 1000 miles of UK roads. Just as the 'Colossus of Rhodes' w…
It is February, yes, but we did want to round up some of the construction projects either completed in 2024 or still ongoing. From London’s super sewer to an iconic airport upgrade in Oregon, and the only permanent venue constructed for the Paris 2024 Olympics, we delve into what 2024 looked like …
It is statistically proven that a positive mindset enables positive outcomes... Then let's learn from success!
When "101" appears after a term, it typically signifies an introductory level of knowledge about a topic... And Taipei 101 is a good place to start this series of podcasts; the Taiwanese …
הצהרה: הפודקאסט והגרפיקה המוטבעים בדף זה הם מ-SPAN, שהוא רכושו של בעליו ואינו קשור או מאושר על ידי Listen Notes, Inc.
