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TSEC 42: Seismic Upgrades To the Museum of Anthropology (MOA)

January 7, 2021 By EMI

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Photo by Brannen Bell, courtesy of the Museum of Anthropology at UBC.

In this episode, we talk to three people who are involved in seismic upgrades to a Heritage Designated World Recognizable Work of Architecture, the Museum of Anthropology (MOA) in Canada. They are Nick Milkovich, Principal at Nick Milkovich Architects Inc. Who is also the principal architect for the upgrade, Aletha Utimati, Project Manager at The University of British Columbia and for the Great Hall renewal project, and 5013 and Eric Karsh, a structural engineer and principal at Equilibrium Consulting Inc and a leader in timber engineering and construction. They talk about some of the seismic upgrades planned at the Museum of Anthropology.

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TSEC 41: An Overview of Masonry in Structural Engineering

December 24, 2020 By EMI

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In this episode, we talk to Brian Trimble, P.E., a director of Industry Development at the International Masonry Institute. He talks about masonry, optimizing structural masonry, the importance of teamwork, and why getting out in the field is so important in your engineering career.

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TSEC 40: Tips on Preparing for the SE Exam (From a Recent SE Examinee)

December 10, 2020 By EMI

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In this episode, I interview my co-host Mat Picardal, who recently took the SE Exam. He talks about his experience taking and preparing for the SE Exam, what the exam is, why it’s so difficult, and the benefits of earning a SE licensure.

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TSEC 39: The Difference Between Construction Engineering and Structural Engineering

November 26, 2020 By EMI

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In this episode, we talk to Andrew (Drew) Twarek, a project manager at Ruby+Associates, Inc. Structural Engineers about construction engineering, what it is and how it differs from structural engineering. He also talks about some of the top award-winning projects that he’s worked on in the past.

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TSEC 38: The Benefits and Common Pitfalls of Mass Timber in Structural Engineering

November 12, 2020 By EMI

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In this episode, we talk to Ricky McLain, P.E., SE, who is the Senior Technical Director at Tall Wood, WoodWorks about mass timber in structural engineering — what it is, some of the common pitfalls for mass timber projects, and how structural engineers can play a significant role in setting a mass timber project up for success.

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What is mass timber?
Why is mass timber suddenly so relevant to structures in the United States now?
How can a structural engineer promote the use of mass timber to their clients?
What are some of common pitfalls in a mass timber project?
How can engineers determine what products each manufacturer is producing?
How can structural engineers play a significant role in setting a mass timber project up for success?
In what ways can an engineer use mass timber as a differentiating opportunity for their business development strategy?

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TSEC 37: Equity in AEC and the Challenges Engineers Face in the Office Environment and the Trades

October 28, 2020 By EMI

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In this episode, we talk to Jennifer Traut-Todaro. SE, LEED AP, a senior engineer at the American Institute of Steel Construction about equity in the AEC world. She expands on some of the challenges faced in the office environment and in the trades and how you can become more involved in the AEC Industry.

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TSEC 36: How AI Might Affect Your Design and Forensic Processes as an Engineer

October 15, 2020 By EMI

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In this episode, we talk to Dr. Badri Hiriyur, Ph.D., Vice President and Director of Artificial Intelligence at Thornton Tomasetti (TT) about the applications of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning in the AEC industry and how it may affect your design and forensic processes as an engineer.

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TSEC 35: The State of Structural Engineering in Higher Education

September 30, 2020 By EMI

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In this episode of The Structural Engineering Channel Podcast, we talk to Drew Dudley, P.E., SE, Vice President at Dudley Dunham Engineering and a lecturer at Texas A&M University, about the state of structural engineering and higher education.

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The American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) and Structural Engineering Institute (SEI) formed a committee for the reform of structural engineering education. What is it and what is it focused on?
Are there any measures or actions that the committee is taking to change the masters course to a more practical course, rather than a research course?
Do you think that the 20-year plan is on track, as it is already 40% into the duration of the plan?
Is it better to do a co-op with one company or multiple internships with several companies?
Do you have any tips for students who are looking for co-ops or internships?

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TSEC 34: How the Cloud Is Shifting the Way We Design

September 17, 2020 By EMI

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In this episode of The Structural Engineering Channel Podcast, we talk to Sam Carigliano, CEO and co-founder of SkyCiv Engineering. Sam talks about how the cloud is shifting the way we design and also talks about programming in structural engineering.

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TSEC 33: Leading With Outcomes: Keys to Advancing Your Engineering Career

September 3, 2020 By EMI

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In this episode of The Structural Engineering Channel Podcast, we talk to Rens Hayes, Principal at H+O Structural Engineering, about strategic planning, organizational structure, leadership, management, and advancing your engineering career. Regardless of your current position and aspirations in your engineering career, if advancement is something you’d like to continue to pursue, this episode is full of big-picture insights that will help you see where opportunity for growth lies.

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