Podcasts
Performance Improvement of Asphalt Mastics Using Bamboo Fiber Reinforcement+
Description Discover the eco-friendly future of asphalt in our latest podcast episode, where we delve into groundbreaking research by Tingting Xie and Linbing Wang on bamboo fibers. Explore how this sustainable and durable material enhances crack resistance,...
New Disaster-proof Construction System
Description In this episode of Digging Deeper, we feature an interview with Annette Rubin, the co-founder of Vero Building Systems. This company is responsible for the development of an innovative, "disaster-proof" building construction method. Vero Building Systems...
Design and Key Construction Technology of Steel-concrete-steel Sandwich Composite Pylon for a Large Span Cable-stayed Bridge
Discription Discover the innovative steel-concrete composite pylon revolutionising bridge construction in our latest GCO podcast, featuring the Nanjing Fifth Yangtze River Bridge. Uncover the future of civil engineering today! [button...
The Jeddah Tower: How to Finish the World’s Tallest Skyscraper
Description This week, to celebrate our 40th episode, we’re talking about The B1M's latest video "How to Finish the World's Tallest Skyscraper" - that can only mean one thing... The Jeddah Tower, Saudi Arabia. Big episode. Big discussion. Big bants. Big building....
Performance of Geopolymer Mortar Containing PVC Plastic Waste from Bottle Labels at Normal and Elevated Temperatures
Description Tune into our podcast to explore the innovative use of PVC waste from bottle labels in geopolymer mortar, creating eco-friendly, lightweight construction materials with thermal insulation properties.Author(s). [button...
The $7BN Plan to Save New York’s Most Hated Train Station
Description This week we’re talking about The B1M's latest video "The $7BN Plan to Save New York's Most Hated Train Station" - that's right, Manhattan's Penn Station is finally getting an update. Later, we talk about a 480-metre supertall skyscraper that's broken...
Learn about Israel’s surprising building spree
Description Discover the latest news in architecture and construction in this week's podcast episode. Learn about Israel's surprising building spree, featuring KPF's 350-metre Azrieli Spiral Tower and a new mass transit system. Plus, we discuss The B1M's April fools...
Understanding the Moisture Sensitivity of Warm-mix asphalt Binders Based on Bond Strength
Description Moisture damage in asphalt mixtures is a result of losing bond strength at the interface of the asphalt binder and aggregate matrix. Selecting materials that resist moisture damage is crucial for warm-mix asphalt (WMA) mixtures. The study found that WMA...
The Time Fred was Sent Down the World’s Deepest Elevator Test Shaft
Description This week we’re talking about the time Fred was sent down the world's deepest elevator test shaft... and it's not in an obvious location. This episode is FULL of amazing factoids.Later in the show, we talk about Dubai's International Finance Centre (DIFC)...