Did we mention that we had rocket scientists working on the Scioto Mile?

Under those rocks, the Prow has a network of cables that provide support

Okay, not real rocket scientists, but brainiac Civil Engineers. Chatting with those engineers is as mentally challenging as it gets. They have excited conversations about topics like PSI and post-tensioning cables.

Although those techy terms are intimidating, the concepts actually have some humble, everyday connections. The notion of post-tensioning cables dates back to a discovery by a French florist in the 1800’s. He was just trying to make a stronger flowerpot.

Our engineers aren’t real interested in flowerpot technology; they are interested in building strong walls on the Scioto Mile’s prow. So the team uses thick post-tensioning cables to help bolster the concrete sides of the forming landmass.

And while those cables have an impressive “PSI” (that’s a measurement of pressure in pounds per square inch), the next time we have a brainy chat, we’re armed with some impressive PSI data of our own.

Did you know that Pop Rocks candies explode with the force of 600 PSI?

Good thing they use regular rocks to fill the prow.

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