Joseph Monier
patented wire-reinforced concrete flowerpots
Episodes
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#4561: Why Concrete Crumples: Tension vs. CompressionWhy does a material that holds skyscrapers crumble when hung? A beginner's guide to seeing the built world differently. -
#4508: How Concrete Conquered StoneRoman concrete self-healed for 2,000 years. So why did stone lose out? -
#3985: How Your Floor Stays Up: The Hidden Skeleton Inside Every BuildingThe invisible chain that carries every pound from your apartment to the bedrock.