20 episodes

The Infrastructure Show consists of monthly podcasts in which some of the nation’s top infrastructure experts discuss with host Professor Joseph Schofer of Northwestern University the condition of our infrastructure today, and what can be done about it. While many subjects are addressed, including repairs, upgrades and new construction, there is an emphasis on the topics of preventive and predictive maintenance, as well as “structural health monitoring” – a special focus of the Northwestern Infrastructure Technology Institute, of which Dr. Schofer is Director.

The Infrastructure Show - Podcasts Professor Joseph Schofer, Thomas Herman, and Marion Sours

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    • 4.8 • 36 Ratings

The Infrastructure Show consists of monthly podcasts in which some of the nation’s top infrastructure experts discuss with host Professor Joseph Schofer of Northwestern University the condition of our infrastructure today, and what can be done about it. While many subjects are addressed, including repairs, upgrades and new construction, there is an emphasis on the topics of preventive and predictive maintenance, as well as “structural health monitoring” – a special focus of the Northwestern Infrastructure Technology Institute, of which Dr. Schofer is Director.

    Let Drones Do It – Taking on Bridge Inspection

    Let Drones Do It – Taking on Bridge Inspection

    Bridge inspectors like to get up close and personal to detect small defects that could grow into disasters. The configuration of bridges – their size, height, and locations – can make the job difficult and dangerous. But rapid advances in aerial

    • 18 min
    The Global Positioning Satellite System – Fifty Years of Success

    The Global Positioning Satellite System – Fifty Years of Success

    GPS, the Global Positioning System, is now half a century old. This extraordinary technological advance routinely guides planes, ships, trains, automobiles, bikers and pedestrians with high precision. A Defense Department

    • 23 min
    Locking the Door on Cyberattacks

    Locking the Door on Cyberattacks

    Almost every major system we rely on seems to be vulnerable to cyberattacks from scammers, criminals, and nation states threatening our national security. Reports of cyberattacks disrupting and even destroying critical infrastructure systems are

    • 24 min
    Delivering Energy on Demand: Grid-Scale Storage

    Delivering Energy on Demand: Grid-Scale Storage

    Energy from wind and solar sources is available when nature permits, but the demand for energy is based on the cyclical needs of people and their activities. To make renewable energy work, and to manage the normal daily mismatches between supply and

    • 20 min
    When Permafrost isn’t Permanent – Building Infrastructure in Cold Regions

    When Permafrost isn’t Permanent – Building Infrastructure in Cold Regions

    In very cold places, like Alaska, Northern parts of Canada and Europe, building infrastructure means building on permafrost, perennially frozen ground. Permafrost provides reliable foundations for buildings and highways as long as it remains frozen.

    • 17 min
    The Bay Lights – Bridges as Art

    The Bay Lights – Bridges as Art

    Spectacular bridges can be focal points of their host cities, reminding us that unique infrastructure can also be unique art. Lighting those bridges can carry their aesthetic value into the night. In 2013, the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge was

    • 20 min

Customer Reviews

4.8 out of 5
36 Ratings

36 Ratings

Russell R. Layton ,

Love this show!

I work in the electric infrastructure field in California and I love learning more about the built environment, trends, and developments happening in infrastructure. This show is well thought out, produced, and informative.

Abvinyimjim ,

Awesome podcast

Solid podcast with just enough information to keep you engaged. I enjoy learning about infrastructure so it’s a great listen. My feedback would be to do an episode or a mini series on “green” cities or sustainable cities or whatever that looks like. I know we can have amazing cities but have more efficient ones too.

Buddykicker50000 ,

Concise and Interesting

Very concise and informative interviews. I enjoy listening to technical interviews concerning infrastructure, but it’s hard for me to give them my full attention after a while. However, the roughly 20 minute time limit of this podcast helps keep me engaged and interested. I am looking forward to learning what else is new in the field I work in.

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