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with Tyler Ley
Tyler Ley
A structural engineer, Oklahoma State University Professor, leading YouTube concrete influencer with over 100k subscribers, and concrete innovator who “Loves Concrete!”
About Me:
With over 20 years in structural and concrete materials engineering, I've worked as an engineer, consultant, contractor, government agent, and professor. My diverse roles have enhanced my teaching and research skills. I've received numerous awards, including the Halliburton Excellent Young Teaching Award (2011), Williams Foundation Professor (2013), ACI Walter P. Moore Faculty Achievement Award (2014), and the ACPA Martin J. Knutson Award (2017). Named one of the Most Influential People in the Concrete Industry by Concrete Construction Magazine in 2019. At Oklahoma State University, I've secured over $23M in grants, including the NSF Career Award (2012) and FHWA Exploratory Advanced Research Grants. My projects have led to patents and changes in national codes. I'm active in the American Concrete Institute and served as president of the American Ceramics Society Cements Division (2016). My educational content on YouTube has garnered over 6 million views, reflecting my passion for innovative teaching.
Topics I Can Discuss:
- Optimizing mix designs
- Utilizing new materials
- Best practices for Portland Limestone Cement (PLC)
- Increase your use of C-S-H concrete
- Concrete codes
- Freeze/thaw strategies
- Minimizing cracking
- Tarantula curve
- Low carbon concrete
- And more!
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