Concrete Logic

EP #070: Concrete vs. Microbes: The Battle Beneath Our Streets


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In this episode of the Concrete Logic Podcast, host Seth

talks to Sam Lines from ConSeal about microbial-induced concrete corrosion, particularly in the sewer system. They discuss various ways to mitigate this, including using antimicrobials and the potential consequences for failing to do
so.

Sam highlights the importance of designing sewer systems well, considering factors such as expected mass loss and humidity levels. He also talks about current research and potential future technologies that could help protect concrete from this type of corrosion.

Takeaways

1. Understand the concept and negative impacts of microbial-induced

corrosion on concrete used in sewer systems.

2. Learn about mitigation strategies such as antimicrobials

and plastic liners to reduce concrete corrosion.

3. Get introduced to ongoing research and projects to create

mitigation methods for microbial-induced corrosion.

4. Discover the importance of factors including oxygen

levels, sulfur presence, and relative humidity in the corrosion process.

5. Explore the potential of enhancing concrete's resistance

to corrosion through quality improvements and the use of substances like
antimicrobials.

Chapters

00:01 Introduction and Podcast Mechanics

02:11 Understanding Microbial Induced Corrosion

04:37 The Role of Bacteria in Corrosion

09:54 The Impact of Corrosion on Concrete

14:54 Designing for Corrosion Resistance

22:49 The Role of Antimicrobials in Corrosion Resistance

31:40 The Impact of Humidity on Corrosion

37:51 Closing Remarks and Contact Information


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Episode References

Guest: Sam Lines | ConSeal | [email protected]

Guest Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://conseal.com/

 

Producers: Jodi Tandett, Jace Stocker

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Music: Mike Dunton | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.mikeduntonmusic.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@Mike_Dunton⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

 

Host: Seth Tandett, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Host LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/seth-tandett/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.concretelogicpodcast.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/concrete-logic-podcast

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