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TSEC 58: Innovation and Product Testing in Engineering

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product testing in engineeringIn this episode of The Structural Engineering Podcast, we talk to Annie Kao, PE, Vice President of Engineering at Simpson Strong-Tie about innovation and product testing in engineering and why seismic retrofitting is so important in structural engineering.

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

  • What would you say makes a good engineering leader?
  • What is your involvement in the research and development sector of Simpson Strong-Tie?
  • You are also responsible for innovation across all product lines at Simpson Strong-Tie. What does that entail?
  • Can you tell us more about the product testing and training that is done at Simpson?
  • What are some of the latest advancements in construction technology that have a direct impact on the structural engineering industry?
  • Why is seismic retrofitting important in structural engineering?
  • What advice can you give young students out there that might consider pursuing a career in the engineering industry?

Here Are Some of the Key Points Discussed About Innovation and Product Testing in Engineering:

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TSEC 57: Structural Engineering and the Surfside Building Collapse

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Surfside building collapseIn this episode, we talk to Emily Guglielmo, P.E., SE, the past president of the National Council of Structural Engineers Associations (NCSEA) and the Structural Engineers Association of Northern California (SEAONC), about building safety in response to the recent Surfside building collapse in Miami a few weeks ago. She will also talk about a structural engineer’s role post-collapse and how the collapse will affect our building codes.

Engineering Quotes:

Surfside building collapse

Surfside building collapse

Here Are Some of the Questions We Ask Emily:

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TSEC 56: From Engineer to Successful Business Owner

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Business OwnerIn this episode, we talk to Peter Vanderzee, President and CEO at LifeSpan Technologies, about his career journey and experience transitioning from electronics to chemical to environmental to geotechnical and then finally to structural engineering. He also shares some great strategies and tips for the startup engineering business owner.

Engineering Quotes:

Business Owner

Business Owner

Business Owner

Here Are Some of the Questions We Ask Peter:

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TSEC 55: Tilt-up Construction and Tornado Storm Shelter Design

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tilt-up ConstructionIn this episode, we talk to Mark Kaiser, S.E., a senior associate at RLG Consulting Engineers, about tilt-up construction and shelter designs. He elaborates on the difference between tilt-up and precast and also talks about what he thinks the future holds for shelter design.

Engineering Quotes:

tilt-up Construction

tilt-up Construction

Here Are Some of the Questions We Ask Mark:

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TSEC 54: Timber Structural Systems (in Modern Digital Workflows)

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Timber Structural SystemsIn this episode, we talk to Eli Gould, U.S. Representative at Wood Construction Group, about timber structural systems in modern digital workflows. He talks about some of the challenges in modern timber systems and discusses some of the emerging standards used for data and descriptions in timber structural systems.

Engineering Quotes:

timber structural systems

timber structural systems

timber structural systems

Here Are Some of the Questions We Ask Eli Gould:

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TSEC 53: Communicating Your Ideas and Solutions as a Structural Engineer

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CommunicatingIn this episode, we talk to George T. Hubbard, Jr., P.E., a structural supervisor at Pavarini McGovern, about his career and how he returned to engineering after exploring other career fields. He talks about the importance of communicating in engineering and how you and your firm can improve your communication skills.

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communicating

communicating

communicating

Here Are Some of the Questions We Ask George Hubbard:

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TSEC 52: How Pushing Past Your Comfort Zone Elevates You to the Next Level (in Your Engineering Career)

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Comfort ZoneIn this episode, we talk about the importance of getting outside of your comfort zone and how those experiences — where you try something outside of your wheelhouse — often lead to seeing the greatest increase in personal and professional growth. Joining us today are Anthony Fasano, CEO of The Engineering Management Institute, and Cara Green, a Structural Engineering trade manager at Hilti North America.  We also have a big announcement that we make during the episode, so keep listening to the end.

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Comfort Zone

Comfort Zone

Comfort Zone

Here Are Some of the Key Points Discussed About How Pushing Past Your Comfort Zone Elevates You to the Next Level in Your Engineering Career:

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TSEC 51: Resilience Strategies for Buildings and Wildfires

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resilience strategiesIn this episode, we talk to Kevin S. Moore, P.E., S.E., SECB, the Senior Principal/Division Head at Simpson Gumpertz & Heger, and Erica Fischer, Ph.D., P.E., an Assistant Professor at Oregon State University about resilience strategies for buildings and wildfires.

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Resilience Strategies

Resilience Strategies

Here Are Some of the Key Points Discussed About Resilience Strategies for Buildings and Wildfire:

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TSEC 50: Reducing the Carbon Footprint of Concrete (to Tackle Concrete’s CO2 Problem)

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Carbon Footprint of ConcreteIn this episode, we talk to Professor Karen L. Scrivener, MA, a research group leader at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology, Lausanne (EPFL), and an expert on cement chemistry and material science of cement-based materials. She talks about alternative ways to reduce the carbon footprint of concrete to tackle concrete’s CO2 problem, as well as her career and research.

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LC3 cement

Carbon Footprint of Concrete

Carbon Footprint of Concrete

Here Are Some of the Questions We Ask Professor Karen Scrivener:

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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.

Engineering Quotes:

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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