Structural engineering

TSEC 58: Innovation and Product Testing in Engineering

August 19, 2021 By EMI

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In 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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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?

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TSEC 57: Structural Engineering and the Surfside Building Collapse

August 5, 2021 By EMI

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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.

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Meet Cara Green, EIT – The New Co-Host for the Structural Engineering Channel Podcast

June 7, 2021 By EMI

The Engineering Management Institute recently invited Cara Green, EIT to become one of the The Structural Engineering Channel podcast. The show serves to bring important industry information, including technical and non-technical news, to practicing structural engineers worldwide.

“My number one goal with being the host of the Structural Engineering Channel podcast is to help engineers succeed in their profession, in the way they choose to succeed. The Structural Engineering Channel is a very interesting channel that addresses a lot of topics, and my hope is to continue that message to engineers out there. ” ~ Cara Green, EIT, Structural Engineering Trade Manager, HILTI North America

Cara will host The Structural Engineering Channel alongside Mathew Picardal, P.E. She is the Structural Engineering Trade Manager at Hilti North America. [Read more…] about Meet Cara Green, EIT – The New Co-Host for the Structural Engineering Channel Podcast

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

April 1, 2021 By EMI

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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.

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TSEC 41: An Overview of Masonry in Structural Engineering

December 24, 2020 By EMI

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In this episode, we talk to Brian Trimble, P.E., a director of Industry Development at the International Masonry Institute. He talks about masonry, optimizing structural masonry, the importance of teamwork, and why getting out in the field is so important in your engineering career.

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TWiCE 15: This Week in Civil Engineering – Artificial Intelligence Detects Flooded Spots

December 17, 2020 By EMI

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In this week’s episode, we provide you with the latest news in the Civil Engineering industry including covering how the researchers at Old Dominion University are working to develop a system that can — on its own, through artificial intelligence — detect spots that have flooded and send alerts to drivers notifying them of problems on their route. We also talk about how Olmsted County (Minnesota), Cenergy, and People’s Energy Cooperative has partnered to turn a contaminated site into new energy, and much more interesting stories.

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TSEC 40: Tips on Preparing for the SE Exam (From a Recent SE Examinee)

December 10, 2020 By EMI

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In this episode, I interview my co-host Mat Picardal, who recently took the SE Exam. He talks about his experience taking and preparing for the SE Exam, what the exam is, why it’s so difficult, and the benefits of earning a SE licensure.

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TSEC 39: The Difference Between Construction Engineering and Structural Engineering

November 26, 2020 By EMI

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In this episode, we talk to Andrew (Drew) Twarek, a project manager at Ruby+Associates, Inc. Structural Engineers about construction engineering, what it is and how it differs from structural engineering. He also talks about some of the top award-winning projects that he’s worked on in the past.

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TSEC 38: The Benefits and Common Pitfalls of Mass Timber in Structural Engineering

November 12, 2020 By EMI

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In this episode, we talk to Ricky McLain, P.E., SE, who is the Senior Technical Director at Tall Wood, WoodWorks about mass timber in structural engineering — what it is, some of the common pitfalls for mass timber projects, and how structural engineers can play a significant role in setting a mass timber project up for success.

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What is mass timber?
Why is mass timber suddenly so relevant to structures in the United States now?
How can a structural engineer promote the use of mass timber to their clients?
What are some of common pitfalls in a mass timber project?
How can engineers determine what products each manufacturer is producing?
How can structural engineers play a significant role in setting a mass timber project up for success?
In what ways can an engineer use mass timber as a differentiating opportunity for their business development strategy?

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

October 15, 2020 By EMI

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In 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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