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TSEC 04: Mass Timber in Structural Engineering – It’s Not as Boring as It Sounds

July 11, 2019 By Anthony Fasano

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In episode 04 of The Structural Engineering Channel podcast, we talk with Mikhail Gershfeld, S.E, a Professional Practice Professor at Cal Poly, Pomona, CA. We talk about mass timber in structural engineering and some of the new and innovative things happening with this material that has been around for a very long time.

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Tell us about how wood has been evolving in the last 20 years?
The panels are new to the US but have been used in Europe extensively. Why is it taking longer for US to use them?
How do these new panels offer aesthetic benefits?
Can you talk about the environmental benefits of wood?
How did the testing go with mass timber in regard to fire resistance, and is this a concern?
What organizations can provide assistance with using Mass Timber on projects?
Tell us about the new code changes that will take effect in 2021 with mass timber?
Can you talk about manufacturing facilities for mass timber?
What does the collaboration between the architect and engineer look like in regard to CLT?

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TCEP 121: From Engineer to CEO and Everything In-Between

July 3, 2019 By Anthony Fasano

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In episode 121 of The Civil Engineering Podcast, I will be bringing you with me to visit with William T. Thomsen, PE, who is the President and CEO of Urban Engineers of New York, DPC. We will be talking about his career journey and what has factored into his success and progression from engineer to Chief Executive Officer (CEO). He’ll also talk about how his Engineering Management degree has helped him in his career.

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Take us through your career progression from engineer to CEO?
At what point in your career did you become part of the executive leadership team?
What does it take to manage large scale projects like the ones you have managed?
Your father was the President of a construction company, how did his career influence your career?
You have a degree in Engineering Management, how has that degree helped you?
What worries you about the Civil Engineering industry right now?
Is it possible to have work-life balance as an engineering executive?

Here Are Some Key Points Discussed in This Episode About Going from Engineer to CEO:

How to Build Genuine Inclusion into Your Corporate Culture

July 1, 2019 By Anthony Fasano

***How to Build Genuine Inclusion into Your Corporate Culture* *is a guest blog by Michael J. Carragher, P.E., VHB***

As engineers, we like hard lines and definition in our daily lives – spreadsheets, CADD drawings, checklists and things we can easily see and measure. While these characteristics support effective work products, they are often the traits that inhibit us from excelling in the more unstructured human factors that are crucial to organizational success. [Read more…] about How to Build Genuine Inclusion into Your Corporate Culture

TSEC 03: Here’s Why Base Isolation is Rarely Used in the United States — It Doesn’t Sell Units

June 27, 2019 By Anthony Fasano

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The picture above features the The Los Angeles City Hall. This building was renovated which included seismic strengthening, life safety and accessibility code upgrades, and preservation of historically significant building elements. The plan also included base isolation of the structure.

In this episode of The Structural Engineering Channel podcast, we will be taking to Ronald O. Hamburger, SE who is a Senior Principal at Simpson Gumpertz & Heger and Evan Reis, SE, co-founder of the U.S. Resiliency Council. We will be talking about recent articles in the New York Times on the concept of base isolation, including the article: Buildings Can Be Designed to Withstand Earthquakes – Why Doesn’t the U.S. Build More of them?

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The Four Types of Problems Engineers Must Solve

June 24, 2019 By Anthony Fasano

The Four Types of Problems Engineers Must Solve is a guest blog by Kyle K. Cheerangie, P.E.

In Your Engineering Work, Problems Will Arise Under Four Basic Categories, Namely:

TCEP 120: The State of the Structural Engineering Industry from the ASCE SEI Structures Congress Part 2

June 19, 2019 By Anthony Fasano

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In episode 120 of The Civil Engineering Podcast, you are going to hear interviews from my recent visit to the ASCE Structural Engineering Institute (SEI) Structures Congress. The interviews will cover both technical and professional development topics related to civil and structural engineering as well as personal development including effective communication skills for engineers.

This is the second of a two part series. The first part can be found here on our new sister podcast The Structural Engineering Channel which you can find in iTunes here.

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Career Management – What Engineering Professionals Should Know

June 17, 2019 By Anthony Fasano

This is a guest blog by Mary Jane Riccardi MBA, SPHR

Managing a career is not always an easy task. Maybe you are fresh out of school or just starting your engineering career. Or maybe you have several years under your belt and feel like you are doing the same things over and over again. Regardless of your current status, embracing your career management can be frustrating. How do you know where to start? [Read more…] about Career Management – What Engineering Professionals Should Know

TSEC 02: The State of the Structural Engineering Industry from the ASCE SEI Structures Congress Part 1

June 13, 2019 By Anthony Fasano

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In episode 02 of The Structural Engineering Channel podcast, we will be taking you with us back to the ASCE SEI Structures Congress in Orlando where we interviewed some guests on the current state of the structural engineering industry. This is actually one of two episodes from ASCE’s Structural Engineering Institute(SEI Structures Congress). The other episode will be published on June, 19 on The Civil Engineering Podcast, in an effort to give the Congress more visibility.

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Here Are Some of the Questions We Ask Our Guests in This Episode:

What are some of the things that excite you about structural engineering?
How do you determine what you need to focus your time and energy on?
Talk about your thoughts on structural engineering being a commodity?
What is it like being a professor and working with students in the real beginnings of their engineering careers?
Do you think it’s important for structural engineers to gain practical experience in the field?

Here Are Some of the Key Points Discussed About the Structural Engineering Industry:

TSEC 01: Introduction to The Structural Engineering Channel

June 11, 2019 By Anthony Fasano

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In this first episode of The Structural Engineering Channel podcast, we would like to introduce the show, the hosts, our goals for this show and give you an opportunity to provide us with topics or guests for future episodes.

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This Is How the Podcast Came to Be:

Women in Engineering – We Still Have a Long Way to Go

June 10, 2019 By Anthony Fasano

***Women in Engineering – We Still Have a Long Way to Go* *is a guest blog by Jacob Dillon***

Hello – Anthony Fasano, P.E. here, President of EMI. As we have been developing our Current Management Abilities Potential (CMAP) diagnostic tool for engineering firms, we have realized through our research that there is a big difference in how women in engineering versus male engineers interact with their managers. To that end, we have been doing more research on female representation in the engineering world including the history of women in engineering, and so I am happy to share this informative article written by guest author Jacob Dillon.

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Here Are Some of the Key Points Discussed About Mass Timber:

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Here Are Some of the Questions I Ask Bill Thomsen, PE:

Here Are Some Key Points Discussed in This Episode About Going from Engineer to CEO:

How to Build Genuine Inclusion into Your Corporate Culture is a guest blog by Michael J. Carragher, P.E., VHB

Engineering Quotes:

Here Are Some of the Questions We Ask Our Guests in This Episode:

The Four Types of Problems Engineers Must Solve is a guest blog by Kyle K. Cheerangie, P.E.

In Your Engineering Work, Problems Will Arise Under Four Basic Categories, Namely:

Engineering Quotes:

Here Are Some of the Questions We Ask Our Guests in This Episode:

This is a guest blog by Mary Jane Riccardi MBA, SPHR

Engineering Quotes:

Here Are Some of the Questions We Ask Our Guests in This Episode:

Here Are Some of the Key Points Discussed About the Structural Engineering Industry:

Engineering Quotes:

This Is How the Podcast Came to Be:

Women in Engineering – We Still Have a Long Way to Go is a guest blog by Jacob Dillon

***How to Build Genuine Inclusion into Your Corporate Culture* *is a guest blog by Michael J. Carragher, P.E., VHB***

***Women in Engineering – We Still Have a Long Way to Go* *is a guest blog by Jacob Dillon***