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TSEC 57: Structural Engineering and the Surfside Building Collapse

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

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In 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.

Engineering Quotes:

Building Codes

Building Codes

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

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TGEP 06: Foundation Design and Analysis: Deep Foundations, Codes, and Regulations

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Deep Foundations

In this episode of The Geotechnical Engineering Podcast, I talk to Michael Wysockey, Ph.D., P.E., who is the president of Thatcher Foundations, Inc. Michael dives into some very interesting items including deep foundations, earth retention, marine construction, and safety considerations from a geotechnical specialty contractor’s perspective.

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

  • What do you do daily at Thatcher Foundations, Inc.?
  • How did receiving the Wilson and Peck Fellowships benefit your geotechnical engineering career?
  • You have many publications; can you tell us about your paper on the Accuracy of Methods Predicting Axial Capacity in Deep Foundations?
  • As a geotechnical professional, where do you learn about things like building codes and union agreements?
  • What kinds of techniques should young engineers be thinking about when they design something?
  • How much do you get into the codes and regulations in designs?
  • What have you learned from the marine projects that you have done?
  • What excites you about geotechnical engineering today, and in the future?

Here Are Some of the Key Points Discussed About Deep Foundations, Earth Retention, Marine Construction, and Safety Considerations:

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TSEC 10: The Design of Amusement Industry Roller Coaster Projects

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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:

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