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TSEC 49: What a Geotechnical Engineer Thinks a Structural Engineer Needs to Know

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geotechnical engineerIn this episode, we talk to Jared M. Green, PE, D. GE, NOMA, who is the host of one of EMI’s other podcasts, The Geotechnical Engineering Podcast. Jared is also a Vice-President at Langan Engineering, and in this episode, he is going to tell us what he thinks a structural engineer needs to know about a geotechnical engineer.

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Geotechnical Engineer
Geotechnical Engineer

Here Are Some of the Questions We Ask Jared:

  • What do geotechnical engineers do, and in your opinion how does that differ from what structural engineers do?
  • If a civil engineer asks you what field you think he or she should specialize in, choosing between a geotechnical and structural engineer, what advice might you offer about each?
  • How feasible do you think is it to get a B.S. in one field and then a Masters in the other?
  • How important is it to get a geotechnical master’s degree?
  • Share with us one secret/tip that you think structural engineers may not know about geotechnical engineering?
  • How can structural engineers become more involved, or work more closely with geotechnical engineers?
  • In your opinion, what can we expect of geotechnical engineering in the future?

Here Are Some of the Key Points Discussed About What a Geotechnical Engineer Thinks a Structural Engineer Needs to Know:

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TSEC 48: Resilience, Building Codes, and Free Markets in Structural Engineering

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Building CodesIn this episode of The Structural Engineering Podcast, we talk to David L. Pierson, PE, SE, SECB, Sr. Principal at ARW Engineers, about resilience, building codes, and free markets in structural engineering.

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Building Codes

Building Codes

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

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TSEC 47: Reducing the Likelihood of Structural Failures

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structural failuresIn this episode, we talk to Ross J. Smith, PE, LEED AP BD+C, CDT, principal at WJE (Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates, Inc.) about steps that can be taken to reduce the likelihood of structural failures.

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structural failures

structural failures

forensic engineering

Here Are Some of the Questions We Ask Ross:

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TSEC 46: Diversity in STEM: What are You Doing About It?

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Diversity in STEMIn this episode, I talk to Alexis Clark, P.E., M.ASCE, who you’re used to hearing from as our show’s co-host, but instead, in honor of International Women’s Day, Alexis talks to us about the nonprofit organization she works with to enhance the diversity of women in STEM.

Engineering Quotes:

Diversity in STEM

Diversity in STEM

Here Are Some of the Questions We Ask Alexis:

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TSEC 45: Tensile Structures With a Focus on ETFE Applications (Lakhta Center)

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ETFE ApplicationsIn this episode, we talk to Matteo Jean Pietrobelli, P.Eng, Eur.Eng, P.E., who is the Principal – Regional Manager of Maffeis Engineering. We found Matteo through an article that was published on the New Atlas called Russia’s massive Lakhta Center named skyscraper of the year. We talk to him about the ETFE applications of the skylight in between the glazed façades of the buildings at Lakhta Center. Matteo expands on the design and loading process that was used and the type of fabric material used  in EFTE applications.

Engineering Quotes:

ETFE Applications

ETFE Applications

Here Are Some of the Questions We Ask Matteo:

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TSEC 44: Concrete Sensors and the Maturing Method

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Concrete SensorsIn this episode, we talk to Jake Davis, Ph.D., a scientist with extensive experience in clean environmental science and technology from Hilti Concrete Sensors in Hilti North America. He talks about concrete testing technology, concrete sensors, and discusses the maturity method.

Engineering Quotes:

Concrete Sensors

Concrete Sensors

Here Are Some of the Questions We Ask Jake:

  • What are concrete sensors, and how do they work?
  • When using these sensors, do you use real-time strength calculations instead of doing break testing?
  • What is the concrete maturity method?
  • How do concrete sensors supplement traditional concrete testing or monitoring methods?
  • How do you see maturity meters technology affecting the construction industry, and how might it evolve further?
  • On which project types is this technology most impactful?
  • How does maturity meters technology fit in with design code?
  • What makes implementing the maturity method an attractive solution to the project?
  • How has the adoption of these technologies and the maturity method happened over the years?
  • How do you see this technology affecting the structural industry currently, and how do you envision it evolving in the future?

Here Are Some of the Key Points Discussed About Concrete Sensors and the Maturing Method:

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TSEC 43: Evaluating Low Concrete Strength Results

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Concrete StrengthIn this episode, we talk to Matthew Karalus, P.E., a field technician from the ECS Group of Companies, about low concrete strength and some of the methods used to test for concrete strength.

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concrete strength

Here Are Some of the Questions We Ask Matthew:

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

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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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Seismic Upgrades

Seismic Upgrades

Seismic Upgrades

Here Are Some of the Questions We Ask Our Guests:

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TSEC 41: An Overview of Masonry in Structural Engineering

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masonryIn 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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masonry

masonry

masonry

Here Are Some of the Questions We Ask Brian Trimble, P.E.:

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

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Preparing for the SE ExamIn 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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Preparing for the SE Exam

Preparing for the SE Exam

Here Are Some of the Questions I Ask Mat:

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