Podcasts
Influence of Fiber Type and Dosage on Tensile Property ofAsphalt Mixture Using Direct Tensile Test
Episode Info In engineering practice, fiber addition is a frequently used method to improve the tensile property of asphalt mixture. The results indicated that asphalt mixture reinforced with 0.50 wt% granular lignin fiber exhibited ideal direct tensile fatigue...
Telosa – A New CITY in the Desert in the South-western US.
Episode Info This week we're covering our latest Tomorrow's Build video! It features an exclusive interview with US billionaire Marc Lore discussing his plans for Telosa - a $400BN BRAND NEW CITY that's set to be built in the desert somewhere in the south-western US.
Damage Detection in Reinforced Concrete Member Using Local Time-Frequency Transform Applied
Episode Info Signal processing and analysis of structural vibration measurements are key components of structural damage detection (SDD) in structural health monitoring (SHM). [button...
Thailand’s New $67BN High Speed Railway.will Transform Asia
Episode Info We're back for 2023, and this week we're talking about Thailand's new $67BN High Speed Railway. This region of Asia has a beautiful landscape to look at, but it's hell for engineers. On top of this, the project is apart of China's controversial "Belt...
Flexural Performance of RC Beams Strengthened with Pre-Stressed Iron-Based Shape Memory Alloy Bars
Episode Info Researchers in the UAE and Egypt found the iron-based shape memory alloy can help strengthen reinforced concrete beams. Researchers wrote "it can be concluded that using Fe-SMA bars embedded in a shotcrete layer attached to the beam's soffit is a viable...
A Swarm of Robots Built This Tunnel”.
Episode Info Also in the show we chat about the new community in Queens, NYC that will be based around the "15-minute city" concept where all amenities and services are located within a 15-minute walk or public transport ride from a person's home. This community...
The Outlook for Construction and Design
Episode Info On this episode of ConstructorCast, two of the nation's leading construction economists will discuss where the economy is headed, construction categories they think will do particularly well, and share their insights on top issues including supply chains...
Parametric Study on Steel–Concrete Composite Beams Strengthened with Post-Tensioned CFRP Tendons
Episode Info Chinese researchers compared four reinforced recycled aggregate concrete pavements with varying thickness and ratios of reinforcement and one reinforced normal concrete pavement to determine its potential use for airport runway pavement.Researchers...
The Relentless Evolution of the New York Skyscraper
Episode Info This week we're back in the Big Apple to talk about The B1M's latest long-form video; "New York's Chrysler Building is Being Covered Up".Arguably, NYC is the most famous city in the world for tall buildings - but when is it too much? Should there be...