As brilliant as concrete is, it has its pitfalls. Several defects can occur in concrete depending on the constituent materials and their chemical interactions. Others can arise because of the interaction of concrete with its surrounding environment. In this episode, we talk about concrete cancer, alkali aggregate reactions, and an infamous cement mix that initially gives you strong concrete but later converts to weaker concrete (concerning… yes).

Does creep in concrete compare to bread becoming stale? Listen on for Ellie’s reasoning. 

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