The Peachoid Water Tower: Professional Judgment Skills for Engineers – Ep 071
In this episode, we talk to J. G. (Greg) Soules, Ph.D., P.E., S.E., P.Eng, a Senior Principal Structural Engineer and the Technical Authority for Seismic and Wind Engineering for CB&I, about his involvement in the Peachoid Water Tower project, how he received his Ph.D. at 63, and why professional judgment is important as an engineer. […]
Lessons Learned From Our Top 10 Structural Engineering Episodes – Ep 070
In this episode, we review our Top 10 Structural Engineering Episodes since this podcast started and talk about some of the great lessons we learned from those podcast episodes. Here Are Our Top 10 Structural Engineering Episodes:
Fastening to Steel in Corrosive Environments: Proven Technologies That Work – Ep 069
In this episode, we talk to Christopher Gill, a senior product manager at Hilti, Inc, about fastening in corrosive environments and how structural engineers can help to decrease the corrosion of metals used in construction. Engineering Quotes: Here Are Some of the Questions We Ask Chris:
Structural Thermal Breaks: Benefits and Considerations for Engineers – Ep 068
In this episode, we talk to Alyson Hallander, a product engineer at Schöck, about structural thermal breaks, what it is, as well as some of the benefits and structural design considerations when working with it. Engineering Quotes: Here Are Some of the Questions We Ask Alyson:
What Structural Engineers Should Know About the Evolving Construction Economy – Ep 067
In this episode, we talk to Joseph (Joe) Dardis, P.E., a Senior Structural Steel Specialist with the American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC) in Chicago, about what structural engineers should know about the evolving construction economy. Engineering Quotes: Here Are Some of the Questions We Ask Joe About the Evolving Construction Economy: Can you provide […]
Reducing Embodied Carbon in Construction: How Structural Engineers Can Help – Ep 066
In this episode, we talk to Megan Stringer, SE, LEED, AP, BD+C, Associate Principal at Holmes, about embodied carbon reduction and how engineers can help reduce embodied carbon in construction. Engineering Quotes: Here Are Some of the Questions We Ask Megan: What is embodied carbon and why is it important? How can structural engineers help […]
Performance-Based Multi-Hazard Design of Buildings – Ep 065
In this episode, we talk to Anastasia Athanasiou, a Postdoc fellow in Structural and Wind Engineering at Concordia University about the performance-based multi-hazard design of buildings, and more specifically, the effects, similarities and differences of wind and earthquakes loads on buildings and how engineers can enhance the inherent resilience and improve the robustness of buildings. […]
What Newly Graduated Structural Engineers Can Expect After College – Ep 064
In this episode, we talk to Trina A. Agnello, P.E., a Structural Assistant Manager at Stewart. We take a deeper look into what newly graduated structural engineers can expect after the first five years of college when working at a firm. Engineering Quotes: Here Are Some of the Questions We Ask Trina:
Buckling Restrained Braces in Structural Engineering – Ep 063
In this episode of The Structural Engineering Podcast, we talk to Maria Eugenia Chumbita, P.E., Vice President of CoreBrace, about the use of buckling restrained braces (BRB) in structural engineering, what they are, how they work, and the process involved in going from the design to the construction phase of projects. Maria also talks about […]
All You Need to Know About Modular Construction – Ep 062
In this episode of The Structural Engineering Podcast, we talk to Aaron Miller, P.E. who is a senior project manager at DCI Engineers. We will be talking about modular construction, what it is, and how it fits into the construction environment. Engineering Quotes: Here Are Some of the Questions We Ask Aaron in This Episode: What […]