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

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AIIn 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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AI

AI

Here Are Some of the Questions We Ask Dr. Badri Hiriyur, Ph.D.:

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TSEC 35: The State of Structural Engineering in Higher Education

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Drew Dudley’s engineering students at the University of Houston

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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Higher Education

Higher Education

Higher Education

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

  • 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?

Here Are Some of the Key Points Discussed About Structural Engineering in Higher Education:

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

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cloudIn 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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cloud

cloud

creativity

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

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

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Advancing Your Engineering CareerIn 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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Advancing Your Engineering Career

Advancing Your Engineering Career

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

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TSEC 32: Structural Redundancy in Steel Bridges: What You Need to Know

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Redundancy in Steel BridgesIn this episode, we talk with Jason B. Lloyd, Ph.D., P.E., a Bridge Steel Specialist at NSBA. We found Jason through an article he wrote in the AISC magazine on redundancy in steel and, in this episode, we talk to him about redundancy in steel bridges, steel, and failure critical members.

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Redundancy in Steel Bridges

Here Are Some of the Questions We Ask Jason B. Lloyd, Ph.D., P.E. in This Episode:

  • Tell us about your time spent at the Navy Civil Engineering Corps.
  • Talk a bit about what full-scale testing looks like.
  • Do you have anything to do with sourcing funding?
  • From the time you were doing research, can you give an example of a finding that you found to be interesting?
  • Talk to us about your opinion on historical consideration of redundancy in steel bridges, and why you think engineers should think of other modes of redundancy in steel bridges.
  • In your second article, Load Carrying Potential, there is a guide that you mentioned on how engineers can use finite information analysis to classify a redundant structure. Can you talk a bit about this?
  • Can you go over some of the lessons learned or some of the best advice you can give to new or active engineers?

Here Are Some of the Key Points Discussed About Redundancy in Steel Bridges:

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TSEC 31: Designing Barrier Cables in Parking Garages

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barrier cablesIn this episode, we talk to Missy McMullen, Design Engineer at Lane Supply Inc., about barrier cables in parking garages, what they are, how they work, and how they can benefit the industry as we know it.

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Barrier cables

barrier cables

barrier cables

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

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TSEC 30: Wind Engineering and Membership in ASCE SEI

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wind engineeringIn this episode, we talk to Antonio Zaldívar de Alba, a teacher and research assistant at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. He talks about wind engineering and provides three great benefits that students can get by joining ASCE’s Structural Engineering Institute (SEI).

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Wind Engineering

ASCE SEI

Here Are Some of the Questions We Ask Antonio Zaldívar de Alba in This Episode:

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TSEC 29: Fire Engineering Explained With Prof. Dr. Olivier Vassart

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fire engineeringIn this episode of The Structural Engineering Channel Podcast, we talk to Prof. Dr. Olivier Vassart, Chief Executive Officer of Steligence at ArcelorMittal about fire engineering, his nomination as CEO of the Steligence business unit, and how Steligence can benefit the construction industry as we know it.

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Fire Engineering

Here Are Some of the Questions We Ask Prof. Dr. Olivier Vassart in This Episode:

  • Can you share with us what you do in your position at ArcelorMittal?
  • Do you spend time with regulatory bodies?
  • How did you get started in fire engineering?
  • What are some of the unique projects you have done related to fire engineering?
  • Is the demand for fire engineering driven mostly by the safety codes or the project owners?
  • Can you tell us more about Steligence and what you do there?
  • When were you nominated as CEO and how did you get to that point?
  • What advice can you give about the profession you have chosen and what makes you excited about fire engineering?

Here Are Some of the Key Points Discussed About Fire Engineering and Steligence:

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TSEC 28: Structural Design of High-Rise Buildings: What You Need to Know

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High-Rise BuildingsIn this episode of The Structural Engineering Channel Podcast, we talk to Mostafa El-Mogy, Ph.D., P.Eng, an active researcher, passionate instructor, and highly talented structural engineer about the design of high-rise buildings. Mostafa also talks about the structural engineering profession and provides some great tips for aspiring structural engineers.

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High-Rise Buildings

Here Are Some of the Questions We Ask Mostafa El-Mogy in This Episode:

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TSEC 27: Five Points Structural Engineers Should Know About the ASCE SEI Global Practice Guide

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Global Practice GuideIn this episode of The Structural Engineering Channel podcast, we talk to Anne Ellis, a leader in the AEC industry, about the ASCE SEI Global Practice Guide. Anne provides five very important points that structural engineers should know about this guide.

The Global Practice Guide, developed by and for the structural engineering community, highlights those areas requisite for global practice that are beyond the structural engineer’s domestic field of training, including culture, design, and construction as well as legal and financial issues. This Guide intends to raise awareness of — and seed inquiry into — specific topics that can provide appropriate assistance whether you are contemplating global practice, considering go-no-go decisions on specific opportunities, and/or formulating project planning.

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Global Practice Guide

Global Practice Guide

Global Practice Guide

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

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