81 - Hard Up for Topics, the Boys Turn to Concrete
Description
From environmental footprint and slump tests to value-engineered footings and post-tension slabs, the boys do some solid coverage of concrete in buildings. While Pete suggested this topic, Steve goes from skeptical to the leader on all things concrete.
Pete's Resource(s):
1. Concrete carbon footprint: https://www.greenbuildingadvisor.com/article/reducing-concretes-hefty-carbon-footprint
2. BS & Beer Tackles Concrete: https://www.greenbuildingadvisor.com/article/the-bs-beer-show-the-science-of-concrete
3. BSC moisture-resistant foundations: https://buildingscience.com/documents/reports/rr-0206-foundations-moisture-resistant-construction
4. Hoover Dam Construction: https://www.usbr.gov/lc/hooverdam/history/essays/concrete.html
5. Post-tension concrete slab foundations: https://www.concretenetwork.com/post-tension/basics.html
United States
