with expert Severin Werner of LPM AG Summary In this episode of Concretely, Johannes Lohner talks to Severin Werner, an experienced chemist and expert surveyor at LPM, about coatings in the construction industry. The focus is on common weaknesses during application, causes of structural damage, moisture measurement methods, and how Read more…
Zusammenfassung Prüfinstitute spielen eine zentrale Rolle in der Qualitätssicherung und Werterhaltung von Bauwerken. Aldo Rancati, Leiter der akkreditierten Prüfstelle Tecnotest, gibt im Gespräch mit Johannes Lohner Einblicke in Kontrollprüfungen während der Bauphase und detaillierte Zustandsuntersuchungen bestehender Bauwerke. Dabei wird deutlich: Nur durch präzise Prüfmethoden lassen sich Fehlentscheidungen vermeiden und nachhaltige Read more…
with Christoph Mauderli from Mauderli AG Your browser does not support the audio element. Introduction The company Mauderli, led by Christoph Mauderli, has established itself as a pioneer in the field of innovative building materials in recent years. In particular, the use of Ultra High Performance Fiber Reinforced Compound (UHPFRC) Read more…
with Professor Eugen Brühwiler Summary The second part of our exploration into Ultra-High-Performance Fiber-Reinforced Concrete (UHPFRC) delves into the market dynamics, challenges of adoption, and comparisons with other composite materials. UHPFRC offers innovative opportunities for engineers, asset owners, and contractors but also demands a shift in mindset and approach for Read more…
With expert Edgar Kälin, CEO of his namesake engineering firm Summary In this episode of Podcast Concretely, the Ultra-High-Performance Fiber-Reinforced Compound (UHPFRC)—is introduced as a material that is revolutionizing structural preservation. Edgar Kälin, managing director of his eponymous engineering firm, shares his extensive experience with the material and explains its Read more…
with Professor Rade Hajdin, CEO of IMC (Infrastructure Maintenance Consultants) in Zürich “Innovative Technologies” Summary In this podcast episode, Johannes Lohner welcomes Professor Rade Hajdin, CEO of a leading consultancy in infrastructure management,. Professor Hajdin has extensive experience in the research and application of technologies in construction and emphasizes the Read more…
Jens Kühne from German Society for Structural Monitoring (DeGeBaM) Höre die Podcast Folgen und hinterlasse Kommentare Short Summary In this episode of Concretely, Johannes Lohner speaks with Jens Kühne, the President of the German Society for Structural Monitoring, about the importance of data management in infrastructure maintenance. They discuss the Read more…
with Professor Dirk Proske of Berner Fachhochschule. Summary Bridge collapses are a complex phenomenon influenced by a variety of factors, including material aging, structural errors, natural disasters, and climatic changes. The type of bridge and the materials used play a crucial role in its lifespan and susceptibility to damage. In Read more…
with Christian Steffes, COO of Infrasolute Summary In this episode, Christian Steffes, COO of Infrasolute, elucidates the application, functionality, examples, and benefits of concrete monitoring for engineers and builders. The discussion covers how data is captured, transmitted, and visualized, as well as who is responsible for processing and interpreting the Read more…
with expert Dr. Yves Reuland from Irmos Technologies Summary Structural Health Monitoring (SHM) and laboratory investigations for the condition monitoring of structures. Listen to which technologies are used in SHM and how data from the sensors are used to obtain global assessments of the structural condition. Yves and Johannes emphasize Read more…
