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TSEC 16: BIM and Collaboration Between Structural Engineers and Drafters

January 9, 2020 By EMI

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In this episode of The Structural Engineering Channel podcast, we talk to Marcello Sgambelluri, PE,SE., the Director of Advanced Technology at John A. Martin & Associates. He talks about BIM(Building Information Modeling) and how it is evolving, and also shares his thoughts on the roles that structural engineers and drafters will play during this exciting technological time in structural engineering.

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

Why is BIM so ever-evolving in the structural engineering industry?
Do you think engineers of the future will need to keep up with all the technologies, coding, and scripting?
How can structural engineers learn more about BIM?
What is the role of structural engineers and drafters in the future?

Here Are Some of the Key Points Discussed in This Episode:

TSEC 15: Integrating Sustainability and Resilience into Structural Engineering

December 26, 2019 By EMI

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In episode 15 of The Structural Engineering Channel Podcast, we talk with Professor Jerome Hajjar, CDM Smith Professor and Chair at the Northeastern University Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering about how we can integrate sustainability and resilience into structural engineering. This is something that can change the way we look at structural engineering and change our community for the better.

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

What is sustainability and resilience?
Could you highlight some of the research initiatives that relate to sustainability and resilience in structural engineering?
Are the topics of sustainability and resilience becoming more common in the engineering curriculum?
How is data being used when designing deformations?

Here Are Some of the Key Points Discussed About Sustainability and Resilience:

TSEC 14: Key Takeaways from the 2019 NCSEA Summit

December 12, 2019 By EMI

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In episode 14 of The Structural Engineering Channel Podcast, I interview my co-host Matthew Picardal, P.E. about his recent attendance at the 2019 NCSEA Summit. The NCSEA (National Council of Structural Engineers Associations) Summit is a structural engineering summit that brings together the best structural engineering professionals in the field for education and networking. Mat outlines some of his key takeaways from this conference including SE3, retention and recruiting and the role of drafters in engineering.

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Here Are Some of the Questions I Ask Mat in This Episode About the 2019 NCSEA Summit:

What is the NCSEA Summit?
What are some of the sessions that you attended at this conference?
In terms of the Implementation session, what did you take away from that?
What does “advocate for yourself” involve?
What was the discussion about a 30-hour workweek in reference to?
Tell us more about the present and future role of drafters and engineers.

Here Are Some of the Key Points Discussed About the 2020 NCSEA Summit:

TSEC 13: Twelve Firsts in Structural Engineering on the Halls River Bridge

November 29, 2019 By EMI

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In this episode of The Structural Engineering Channel podcast, we talk to Steven Nolan, P.E., a bridge engineer at the Florida Department of Transportation. Steven talks about the Halls River Bridge project (HRB project), which is a project that was recently constructed in Florida that displayed 12 items that were the first of a kind for a bridge. Many of these firsts were related to new and innovative materials and technology.

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

Can you provide us with an overview of the Halls River Bridge project?
Could you please tell us about the funding of the project?
Was it mostly the Hybrid-Composite Beams (HCB) that were used during the replacement, or were carbon fiber-reinforced polymer (CFRP) and glass fiber-reinforced polymer (GFRP) bars and stirrups also used?
What are the advantages of using CFRP and GFRP instead of the epoxy coating rebar?
From a design perspective, what does using a new material entail?
Are you expecting maintenance on this type of bridge?
What were the construction challenges you had on this project?

Here Are Some of the Key Points Discussed About the Halls River Bridge Project:

TSEC 12: Structural Engineering Career Fair Tips for Students

November 14, 2019 By EMI

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In this episode of The Structural Engineering Channel podcast, we will provide some tips for students as they prepare to visit structural engineering career fairs. We ask that you please share this episode with structural engineering students you know, to help them prepare for what could be, one of the most important points in their careers!

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Here Are 7 Actions That Students Can Take to Prepare for a Structural Engineering Career Fair:

TSEC 11: The Structural Engineering Engagement and Equity (SE3) Project

November 1, 2019 By EMI

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In episode 11 of The Structural Engineering Channel podcast, we talk about The Structural Engineering Engagement and Equity Project, which is also known as the SE3 Project – a project focused on attracting and retaining the best talent into the structural engineering profession, and ensuring all structural engineers have a clear pathway to success in their careers. We’ll be talking with two volunteers that have been heavily involved with SE3. They are Dani Paxson who is the project director at Holmes Consulting and Nick Sherrow-Groves, P.E., who is a senior engineer with Arup.

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Here Are Some of the Questions We Ask Dani and Nick:

TSEC 10: The Design of Amusement Industry Roller Coaster Projects

October 3, 2019 By EMI

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In episode 10 of The Structural Engineering Channel podcast, we talk to Richard C. Maloney, PE, Discipline Leader for Bridges and Structures at Maser Consulting, about the design of amusement industry roller coaster projects. Rich talks about the design of these interesting projects, and also discusses some of the roller coaster projects that he and his team at Maser Consulting have worked on which include some of the world’s tallest and fastest roller coasters and thrill rides in the world.

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

What is different about these roller coaster projects versus other structural projects, if any?
What does the design process for roller coasters look like?
Tell us about the process of determining and designing the load of foundations for roller coasters.
Tell us more about The Six Flags Great Adventure Joker roller coaster.
What type of foundations do you use for uplift loads?
Tell us about the Zumanjaro: Drop of Doom ride?

Here Are Some of the Key Points Discussed About The Design of Industry Amusement Roller Coaster Projects:

TSEC 09: The New ASCE Prestandard for Performance-Based Wind Design with Don Scott

September 20, 2019 By EMI

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In this episode of The Structural Engineering Podcast, we talk to Don Scott, PE, SE, F.SEI, F.ASCE, who is the Senior Principal at PCS Structural Solutions. Don will be breaking down ASCE’s new Prestandard for Performance-Based Wind Design. He also provides some great examples of when you should use this prestandard and explains the importance of why you should use it.

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

SEI received a research grant from the Charles Pankow Foundation for $150,000 with co-funding from the ACI, AISC, ASCE Industry Leaders Council and the MKA Foundation. Can you tell us a little bit about the Charles Pankow Foundation?
What is the purpose of the ASCE/SEI Pre-standard for performance-based wind design?
What should structural engineers know about these prestandrad?
How does performance-based design differentiate from traditional prescriptive procedures?
Do you see this trend with performance-based design expanding across structural engineering and possibly into other industries of civil engineering?

Here Are Some of the Key Points Discussed About the New ASCE Prestandard for Performance-Based Wind Design:

TSEC 08: CROSS (Confidential Reporting on Structural Safety) Is Now Here in the United States

September 5, 2019 By EMI

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In episode 08 of The Structural Engineering Channel podcast, we talk to Alastair Soane, C.Eng, Ph.D., FICE, FIStructE who is the Director at Structural Safety. They are the group that oversees CROSS (Confidential Reporting on Structural Safety) and SCOSS (Standing Committee on Structural Safety). We then speak to Glenn R. Bell, P.E., S.E., C.Eng, F.SEI, F.ASCE, Senior Principal at SGH and President-Elect for ASCE SEI.

First Sloane gives an overview of CROSS-UK and CROSS-International, and then Bell, discusses the expansion of CROSS in the US and how this amazing program is providing great value to structural engineers all over the world.

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

What is CROSS?
Can you tell us more about the processing and publication of reports?
What are some lessons that can be learned from the development of CROSS in the United Kingdom?
Are you planning on expanding your research to other countries and regions?
Were you involved in the Hyatt Regency project?
What motivated you to get involved with the CROSS program?
What is the plan for implementing CROSS in the United States?

Here Are Some of the Key Points Discussed About the CROSS:

TSEC 07: Drones and Structural Engineering Inspections – A Marriage in the Making

August 22, 2019 By EMI

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In episode 07 of The Structural Engineering Channel podcast, we talk to Luis Duque, EIT, A.M. ASCE, A.M. SEI who is a structural engineer at DLK Engineering. We talk about the use of drones in structural engineering inspections and more specifically about how drones will impact bridge inspections. This is some really interesting stuff!

Engineering Quotes:

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

What made you interested in bridge inspections?
What are the benefits of using UAVs (unmanned aerial vehicles)?
Is it safer to use UAVs for inspection than doing it in traditional ways?
How do you see UAVs and similar technologies related to bridge inspection in the future?

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Here Are Some of the Key Points Discussed About Sustainability and Resilience:

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Here Are Some of the Questions I Ask Mat in This Episode About the 2019 NCSEA Summit:

Here Are Some of the Key Points Discussed About the 2020 NCSEA Summit:

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

Here Are Some of the Key Points Discussed About the Halls River Bridge Project:

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Here Are 7 Actions That Students Can Take to Prepare for a Structural Engineering Career Fair:

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Here Are Some of the Questions We Ask Dani and Nick:

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

Here Are Some of the Key Points Discussed About The Design of Industry Amusement Roller Coaster Projects:

Engineering Quotes:

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

Here Are Some of the Key Points Discussed About the New ASCE Prestandard for Performance-Based Wind Design:

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 CROSS:

Engineering Quotes:

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

Here Are Some of the Key Points Discussed About the Drones and Structural Engineering Inspections:

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