The Structural Engineering Podcast
The Structural Engineering Podcast is hosted by Max and Zach and explores the practice of structural design and the engineering behind the built environment. Episodes cover real-world design challenges, the stories behind notable structures, and insights from working professionals in the field. The show features industry interviews and practical experiences aimed at practicing engineers, students, and anyone curious about how buildings stand up. It blends technical discussion with relatable career and project stories.
Episodes
Episode 129 - Restarting the World's Tallest Building
In this episode, we go inside the engineering and restart of Jeddah Tower, the megaproject designed to become the world's tallest building. We explore the structural systems behind the tower, what it takes for an engineer to step into a project of this scale, and the challenges of continuing a design that began years earlier. We also discuss what happens when construction on a megaproject stops fo
Episode 128 - Casting the Impossible: Rethinking Steel Connections
In this episode, we explore how cast steel is changing what's possible in structural connection design. We discuss the origins of CAST CONNEX, why traditional fabrication methods can struggle with complex connection geometries, and how casting can provide new opportunities for structural performance, constructability, and architectural expression. We also break down how cast steel connections are
Episode 127 - What If Wood Could Flow?
What if structural timber could be shaped to put material exactly where it's needed? In this episode, we sit down with the team from Strong by Form to explore Woodflow, a new approach to engineered timber that combines material efficiency, structural performance, and advanced manufacturing. We break down how Woodflow is formed, how strand length and wood grade influence its behavior, and how it co
Episode 126 - Your Design Works… But Can It Be Built?
In this episode, we step outside the design office to explore what structural engineers often get wrong about construction. We discuss the disconnect between design intent and what actually happens in the field from constructability and tolerances to sequencing, temporary conditions, and coordination. We also look at the details engineers tend to overcomplicate, the information contractors wish th
Episode 125 - The Building Doesn't Match the Drawings
In this episode, we explore the unique challenges of structural engineering in existing buildings, where the drawings don't always match what's actually in the field. We discuss how engineers navigate unknown conditions, undocumented modifications, aging materials, and the constraints that can make seemingly simple projects incredibly complex. We also dive into creative problem solving how to avoi
Episode 124 - Your Concrete Numbers Are Wrong. Does It Matter?
In this episode, we take a closer look at the concrete mixture requirements structural engineers encounter in ACI 318. We explore where the familiar values for water-to-cementitious-material ratio, air content, aggregate size, cement type, and durability requirements come from—and what they mean for the concrete we specify on our projects. We discuss how ACI durability exposure classes influence m
Episode 123 - What's Next for Structural Steel?
In this episode, we explore what's next for the American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC) and the future of structural steel. We discuss how AISC's role extends beyond the Steel Manual, how research makes its way into the codes and standards engineers use every day, and the trends shaping the steel industry over the next decade. We also dive into AISC's 2033 Initiative and what it could mean
Episode 122 - The Role of Structural Engineers in Resilience
In Episode 122, we explore a question that goes beyond how we design buildings: how do we make our communities more resilient before disaster strikes? We discuss the growing challenges of natural disasters, infrastructure risk, insurance, and the economic consequences of rebuilding after the fact — and why simply designing for the minimum code requirements may not be enough. We also dive into what
Episode 121 - Are Structural Engineers Too Dependent on Codes?
In this episode, we explore the future of structural engineering and what it will take to continue pushing the profession forward. We discuss why innovation can be difficult in a risk-averse industry, how performance-based design is changing the way engineers approach complex structures, and whether our reliance on codes and software is beginning to replace first-principles thinking. We also dive
Episode 120 – How Glass & Grid Shells Make the Impossible Possible
In this episode, we sit down with Joshua Schultz, Ph.D., P.E., to explore the engineering behind grid shells and structural glass. We discuss how grid shells achieve remarkable long spans through efficient geometry, the role of form-finding and computational design, and the challenges of analysis, connections, and construction. We also dive into structural glass, covering its behavior as a structu
Episode 119 - Can Great Engineers Be Bad Leaders?
In Episode 119, we sit down with Travis Slisher to discuss what great leadership looks like in the engineering profession and why technical expertise alone isn't enough to build successful teams. Drawing from his own leadership journey, Travis shares the lessons he's learned about earning trust, communicating effectively, developing future leaders, and creating a culture where engineers feel empow
Episode 118 - Do You Really Need Rebar?
In this episode, we sit down with Claire Gandee from Bekaert to explore how steel fiber reinforced concrete is changing the way engineers design slab-on-grade and industrial floor systems. Using two comparable projects, one with conventional reinforcement and one with steel fibers, we discuss how the design process changes, what the fibers are actually doing after concrete cracks, and when steel f
Episode 117 - When Design Becomes Evidence
In this episode, we sit down with forensic structural engineer Mark Duckett, PE, SI, from Robson Forensic to explore what happens when engineering decisions are examined long after a project is complete. We discuss the role of expert witnesses, what the legal system means by "standard of care," and how forensic engineers use the scientific method to investigate failures, defects, and construction
Episode 116 - Nonlinear Twists: An Easy Path into Complex Structure
In Episode 116, we explore the world of nonlinear structural analysis and performance-based seismic design. We discuss when nonlinear methods become necessary, how pushover analysis helps engineers understand building behavior beyond elastic limits, and where these advanced tools fit within modern codes and standards. The conversation covers modeling challenges, common misconceptions, software wor
Episode 115 - The Gap That Saves Buildings
In this episode, we dive into facade engineering and explore how building skins are designed to accommodate wind, seismic drift, thermal movement, construction tolerances, and long-term building behavior. We discuss the different types of facade systems, the loads they are designed for, and why movement joints are one of the most critical and often misunderstood parts of facade design. The convers
Episode 114 - Yielding for a Better Brace
In Episode 114, we dig into buckling restrained braced frames with Brandt Saxey, SE, of CoreBrace. We talk through how BRBFs work, what makes them different from traditional concentrically braced frames, and why yielding in both tension and compression without global buckling makes them such an effective seismic system. The conversation also covers brace behavior, energy dissipation, detailing con
Episode 113 - How Software Leaders See the Future of Structural Engineering
In this episode, we dig into the future of structural engineering software with the North American CEO and Chief Product Officer of IDEA StatiCa. We talk through why connection design is such a difficult problem to solve digitally, where traditional spreadsheets and simplified checks can fall short, and how engineers can balance speed, analytical rigor, and judgment. The conversation also covers A
Episode 112 – Good Connections Make Great Structures
In this episode, we dig into structural connection design and explore why connections are far more than just the final step of a project. We talk through how engineers approach connections as critical components that influence constructability, architectural expression, fabrication efficiency, and even the overall behavior of the structure itself. We break down how engineers think about clean and
Episode 111 - Can Glass Really Be Structural?
In this episode, we dig into structural glass design and explore why glass in buildings can be far more than a transparent enclosure. We talk through how engineers approach glass as a true structural material in systems where stiffness, redundancy, detailing, and post-breakage behavior can be just as important as ultimate strength. We break down how engineers think about glass in tension, compres
Episode 110 - Venues Aren't "Just Code": Vibration, Rigging & Mall Reuse
In this episode, we dig into entertainment and retail design and explore why venues can't be engineered by code compliance alone. We talk through how structural engineers approach performance-driven spaces like concert venues, theaters, and experiential retail where vibration, rigging, sightlines, and serviceability often control the design more than strength. We break down how engineers think ab
Episode 109 – How Coastal Structures Hold Back the Ocean
In this episode, we dig into flood and wave design and explore when water transitions from a site consideration into a true structural load case. We talk through how engineers identify flood risk, interpret FEMA flood maps, and determine when flood, wave, or debris loads must be considered—especially for engineers who typically design in dry conditions. We break down the difference between flood
Episode 108 - What LEGO Can Teach Structural Engineers
In this episode, we explore structural engineering through an unexpected lens: LEGO. What starts as a simple building toy becomes a powerful way to explain fundamental concepts like load paths, stability, and structural behavior. We discuss how the idea began, why physical models can communicate more clearly than sketches or equations, and the first moment it became clear this approach actually wo
Episode 107 – The Structural Logic of High‑End Residential Design
In this episode, we explore the realities of high‑end residential structural engineering, using custom homes in the Hamptons to examine how architectural ambition, homeowner expectations, and constructability intersect. Although single‑family homes dominate the U.S. building stock, this conversation shows why residential work especially at the high end demands careful coordination and judgment.
Episode 106 - Mast Frame: Rethinking Seismic Systems
In this episode, we take a deep dive into mast frames a hybrid seismic system that challenges the traditional boundaries between elastic and energy‑dissipating components. Using the Samuel Merritt University project as a case study, we unpack why the design team stepped away from conventional BRB‑only frames and moment‑frame/dual systems, and instead embraced a BRBM (Buckling‑Restrained Brace + Ma
Episode 105 - Standardizing Tornado Resilience: Provisions of ASCE 7-22 Chapter 32
In this episode, we break down the landmark introduction of Chapter 32 in ASCE 7-22. For the first time, tornado-resistant design moves from a voluntary recommendation to a codified requirement for specific Risk Categories. We explore the probabilistic shift in how we view tornado hazards and the practical hurdles of implementing these loads in the design. Links & Resources: StructurEd (our free
Episode 104 - What's Really Holding Up Your Building?
In Episode 104, we dig into the world beneath our buildings, foundation systems. From shallow footings to deep foundations, we explore how engineers match soil behavior, structural demands, and constructability to choose the right system for the job. We break down the fundamentals of spread footings, mats, piles, drilled shafts, and ground‑improvement‑based systems. You'll hear how load paths shif
Episode 103 - Space Frames, Cable Nets, and ETFE Systems
In Episode 103, we dive into space frames, cable nets, and ETFE membrane systems. Joining us is Joshua Schultz, Associate Professor of Civil Engineering at Gonzaga University, to discuss the lightweight structural forms that make some of today's most iconic buildings possible. From the geometry that drives space frame efficiency to the tension‑based behavior of cable nets and the surprising perfor
Episode 102 - Navigating Emergency Response Engineering
In Episode 102, we chat with Scott Collins and Mike Riccitiello about the role of structural engineers in emergency response. From the first phone call to on-site triage, we break down how engineers gather information, assess danger, and make judgment calls while coordinating with other emergency response officials. Tune in to hear real stories and learn how emergency response work changes the way
Episode 101 - Engineering Better Outcomes with Design Build
In this episode of The Structural Engineering Podcast, we sit down with Matt Byrum of Hutton to explore the world of design-build delivery. Matt shares how his role connects architecture, engineering and construction, the types of projects where design-build shines, and the cultural shifts it takes for teams to thrive. Links & Resources: Hutton: huttonbuilds.com Structured (our free study tool): T
Episode 100 - Candid Conversations with Max and Zach
Celebrating a milestone! This week marks our 100th episode of The Structural Engineering Podcast. We're reflecting on the journey from our very first episode to where we are today. More importantly, we're thanking you, our incredible community of listeners, for your support. Join us for this lighthearted celebration as we dive into a special Q&A segment. Links & Resources: StructurEd (our free s
Episode 99 - Engineering a Startup: The CalcBook Story
In this episode of The Structural Engineering Podcast, we sit down with the founders of CalcBook, Nick and Peter, a tech startup that's rethinking how engineers document and share structural calculations. What started as a frustration with scattered spreadsheets and inconsistent workflows has grown into a powerful, cloud-based platform built by engineers for engineers. We dive into the full journe
Episode 98 - Post-Tensioned Concrete with Ryan Musgrove
This episode is brought to you by CalcBook — the modern way to perform and document your structural calculations. Visit calcbook.com and use promo code SEPOD for 50% off your first three months. Episode Summary: In this episode of The Structural Engineering Podcast, we sit down with Ryan Musgrove from Kramer Gehlen & Associates to dive into the world of post-tensioned (PT) concrete design. Ryan
Episode 97 – Innovating Mass Timber Design with SPEC Toolbox
In this episode, we sit down with Adam Jones from SPEC Toolbox, a company reshaping how engineers approach mass timber design. From CLT panels to connection detailing, Spec Toolbox offers a suite of digital tools that streamline workflows, reduce errors, and bring clarity to the often chaotic world of timber documentation. We explore the challenges of designing with mass timber, navigating code co
Episode 96 - AI Is Reinventing Structural Engineering
Is AI about to redesign the future of structural engineering? In Episode 96, the Structural Engineering Podcast sits down with a leading AI expert to explore how artificial intelligence is shaking up the AEC industry. From automated design to predictive modeling, we dive into the tech trends that could transform how engineers work, build, and innovate. Whether you're curious, skeptical, or already
Episode 95 - Understanding D.G. #1
In this episode, we test our knowledge of an AISC design document, Design Guide #1 - Base Plate Connections. This is the first DG we read as we entered the working world, and we think it's worthwhile to revisit it occasionally. Want to look at all the guides available? https://www.aisc.org/publications/design-guides/ Join our structural trivia! A quick email mid-week will keep you sharp (FYI - Sur
Episode 94 - Famous Failures
In this week's episode, we discuss famous structural engineering failures. From the Hyatt Regency Collapse to Ronan Point, these instances have been crucial in helping us develop our profession and design safer, more appealing structures for the world. Creating the built environment inevitably involves mistakes; they only become a complete loss when we fail to learn from them. Disclaimer: Her
Episode 93 - Unique Seismicity
In this episode, we discuss the seismic systems we've used and have dreamed of using, as well as the new systems and latest research. This is a pretty fun overview of the seismic systems available to us, so take a listen and check out all the links below. Dampers Explanation (From Taylor Devices) - https://www.taylordevices.com/products/fluid-viscous-damper/#:~:text=Fluid%20viscous%20dampers%20(F
Episode 92 - Meetings With The Architect
In this episode, we chat with Melissa Lanning from Infusion Architects. As you may have noticed, Melissa is the first architect we've asked to be on the show. We're ready to talk with the most common client for structural engineers to learn how we can better navigate the structural/architectural work dynamic and ensure a successful partnership. You can find Infusion Architects: Here Also, we have
Episode 91 - Cellular Hybrid
In this episode, we dive into a conversation with Kee Leung. Kee is the director of Odace engineering, a firm in London that specializes in efficient structural systems, both in design and development. https://www.odace.co.uk/ A weird instagram link that shows this beam: Here Reach out to us: Instagram LinkedIn Email: info@theengineeringpodcast.com Disclaimer: Here
Episode 90 - Engagement and Equity SE3
In Episode 90, we chat with Amanda Dean from the SE3 project. She's one of the structural engineers actively working to promote equality in our profession, ensuring it is open to and pursued by the most qualified talent for the benefit of the built environment. Take a look at the SE3 page here: http://www.se3project.org/ A great SE3 video as an introduction: Here The TED talk we mentioned: Here
Episode 89 - Our Favorite Modern Structures
Join us as we highlight the five most impactful buildings of the last half-decade, and the upcoming projects we're watching closely. We have plenty of technical content currently in the works, but we're kicking things off by getting back to the heart of why we love this industry. Also, we are starting a weekly structural trivia, Facts only, generally referencing code books. A great way to stay s
Episode 89 - Building Understanding with Mola
We're talking structural dynamics with Mola founder Marcio Sequeira! Discover the story behind the new Mola 4, its roots in academia, and its future in professional practice. Stick around until the final minutes for a sneak peek at upcoming releases. Check out Mola 4: https://mola4.kckb.me/8ce9dc59 Disclaimer: Here
Episode 88 - Ultra High Performance Continues
This week we get to continue our education in to UHPC with a discussion with Joe Bunkers from Gage Brothers. Gage Brothers is a group of precast experts helping move the needle on UHPC production and use, take a peak at the links below for a very cool project that comes up in our conversation, and reach out to if you have any questions at all. Steel District redevelopment project https://gagebroth
Episode 87 - How strong is your understanding of UHPC?
This weeks episode is about one of the most unique materials we have had in a while. Now you may say this is concrete, which we've been pretty good at since 1300 BC, and while that isnt incorrect, we say its so much more than stone, clay, and limestone from 3300 years ago, this is Ultra High Performance! So sit back and let us ask the dumb questions while we learn about UHPC, the many advantrages,
Episode 86 - Succesfully Engineering A Career
We are lucky enough to have one more episode with Scott Johnson this week. Scott was our primary host at Louisiana Pacific and works in the construction services sector. We had a short conversation with Scott about his career path and quickly decided we wanted to hear more. From the Marines to teaching Masonry design and finally wood elements, It seems Scott has seen it all, so join in, and I have
Episode 85 - Long Spans - Short Timelines, Mr. Beast's Engineer
Welcome to another exciting episode of The Structural Engineering Podcast! Today, we have the pleasure of chatting with Scott Collins, an innovative engineer whose remarkable work caught our attention in a recent article in Modern Steel. Join us as we delve into the diverse projects Scott is involved in, and don't hesitate to share any questions you have for him. Also, The structural Python Course
Episode 84 - MF Vs BF, Pick Your Team
This episode of the structural engineering podcast is a showdown of epic proportions, BRACE yourself, or maybe reserve a MOMENT to listen to the show? Zach and Max compete for the best R=3 system and discuss where they hold advantages. So pick your team, and join in. And, We're getting much closer to the launch of connors course (Episode 77), I'll certainly be joining in and I even get the chance
Episode 83 - Engineering Sales: Curiosity's Role
In this episode of the Structural Engineering Podcast, we explore the crucial yet often overlooked topic of sales in engineering with consultant Mark Wainwright. Discover how curiosity enhances both engineering and sales skills as we delve into the interrelated dynamics of client relations, offering essential insights for our professional journey. Check out more of Marks work at the link below. ht
Episode 82 - Financial Engineering
This week is unique for us, as it's not a direct structural engineering resource but it's a topic that I am certain you need to understand while you plan out your career. Zach and I are talking with Ryan Sullivan, an engineer who left his design job to go after a passion in financial planning. This is a great story for all the engineers with a pocket full of "numbers" questions, and we finally hav
Episode 81 - Keeping the Fire Out
This Episode we continue our series of conversations at Louisiana Pacific and this time we get to learn all about fire design. We are talking with Scott Johnson who made the transition from consulting structural engineer to a whole host of tasks and skills at LP. We get to hear all about fire design, where exactly the responsibilty falls, and how structural engineers can make better more efficient
Episode 80 - The future of Mass Timber - Countless Reasons To Learn
In this installment, we delve further into the realm of Mass Timber design. As the popularity of this material rises, we find ourselves in a prime position to expand our knowledge and contribute to the advancement of structural engineering in this domain. Our guest for this episode is Mark Robertson, a trailblazer who has been at the forefront of the Mass Timber movement throughout his entire care
Episode 79 - The Engineering of Building Science
This Episode will be the first part of our Louisiana Pacific Building Solutions series put together when Zach and Max visited LP at their Tennessee headquarters and tried to learn everything we could manage in a few short days. This first conversation is with Neil Freidberg, a building scientist at LP, and an absolute expert in building science and moisture and thermal control in a structure. We s
Episode 78 - Done with the podcast?
After 4 years we decide if we've hit the end...is the SE podcast done? Join in while we talk about that, some great management discussion, CA PE, SE tests, and so much more. Reach out to us: Instagram LinkedIn Email: info@theengineeringpodcast.com Disclaimer: Here
Episode 77 - Open Source
In todays episode we get to talk with a group of people that are each doing amazing things in the computer programming space as it relates to structural engineering and sharing their work in an open source platform. Listen in to learn about Python, open source, a bit of AI, and much more. You may find, like I did, that understanding the programs we use at a deeper level will absolutely make us bet
Episode 76 - Building Tall
This episode we get the chance to continue our conversation with Jordan Jarrett and learn about a unique design challenge that very few engineers get the opportunity to work on, but we all "literally" look up to. We're talking about tall buildings today, and learning how they work and in what way's they're different than our normal office buildings. Below are some great links on the subject incl
Episode 75 - Equity, Education, and Growing in Your Career
This week we get to talk with Jordan Jarrett, an engineer with an impressive career that includes being a structural engineering consultant at a renowned firm and then teaching mechanics and structural design at a university. She has seen a broad spectrum of the resources that structural engineers have for education in and beyond college, and she shares tips on navigating your career. This talk co
Episode 74 - Starting with 2050
This episode is with Connor Lewer, a structural engineer with Professional Engineering Consultants out of the Colorado office. We're talking with Connor about their steps in the SE2050 movement and take the chance to ask a lot of introductory questions to continue our education in the school of embodied Carbon. Some Helpful Links: SE 2050 Reach out to us: Instagram LinkedIn Email: info@theengine
Episode 73 - Negotiating Your Career
This Episode is unique in its guest but relevant and valuable in content. This week we get the chance to talk with Dan Oblinger, a hostage negotiator, and business coach focusing on the engineering side of things. Zach has had Dan come to his firm and it was a fantastic experience, If you have the chance to have Dan come help your team, listen to the end of the show for a special deal on the coach
Episode 72 - Building With The Future in Mind
This episode is with Ethan Fogle of HGA Architects and Engineers about some of his work and an itroduction for us regarding sustainability and embodied carbod as it relates to structural engineers. This is a theme that we've wanted to share for a long time so this episode goes a bit longer than usual but we think its valuable information to understand moving ahead in our careers and as an indust
Episode 71 - Dampers, How to Shake it up and Slow it Down
This episode we're talking with Trevor Haskett of motioneering. Motioneering is one of the worlds premier firms managing damping systems on many of the largest and most interesting projects out there. If you've ever seen the picture of the large golden ball pendulum type structure in taipei 101, motioneering would be the team behind it. Enjoy our conversation while we learn a little more about the
Episode 70 - School-Masters-Your First Job
This week we talk with David Wu, a new engineer recently completing his undergrad, and now finishing up a great internship before grad school. We talk with David about what new engineers can expect from the working world, and we ask about how his education prepared him for his first structural internship and why he chose a masters. If your either getting started in the working world yourself, or b
Episode 69 - The Art of Mass Timber
This week we talk with Robert Malczyk, an experienced engineer on the forefront of mass timber design and the founding principle of Timber Engineering Based in Vancouver BC. We talk about what type of Architect/Engineer relationships we may want to aim for as our careers move forward, and the ones that have stood out to Robert throughout his career. If you have any questions, feel free to send us
Episode 68 - Should you be a sales Engineer?
This week we talk with Jason Hoover, he's the senior director for structural solution with MITEK. After listening to the episode let us know if you would ever switch over to engineering sales or if you currently are in engineering sales let us know how you like it. If you plan to be in Denver for this year's Steel Conference on March 23rd through the 25th swing by booth 2203 and meet Jason in pe
Episode 67 - Pultruded FRP
Zach and Max sit down with Jake Althouse, an FRP enthusiast, certainly an expert by my standards, and head of advanced materials at Frost engineeeing. Jake gave us the run-down on all things FRP. If you've ever wondered when, how, and why to use FRP, this episode will pull(trude) you to your first succesful FRP project. Website Instagram LinkedIn FaceBook YouTube Email: info@theengineeringpodcast.
Episode 66 - GC and SE walk into a bar...
This week we talk with Chris Whittle a project engineer at a construction company. It's taken some time but we got a contractor to join us on the show. Let us know what your thoughts are on the episode and any questions you might have! Website Instagram LinkedIn FaceBook YouTube Email: info@theengineeringpodcast.com
Episode 65 - Concrete for Christmas
In this episode Max gets stuck in the office wrapping up a concrete submittal before the holidays. Luckily Tyler Ley swings by to help save the day and teach us about the miracle of concrete. For more from Tyler, Check out the links below: Tyler's YouTube Additional info on: Aggregate In Concrete Cement Content Cement Types There is so much more on Tyler's YouTube channel, so go check it out! We
Episode 64 - Shingle It
This week we are talking with Aaron and Wes, the Founders of a new platform for remote and flexible freelance structural work. That's probably not a combination of words you often come across. Shingle is looking to shake up how work is done in the engineering community, and I have a good feeling that they will. We hope you enjoy the episode, and check out their website below. www.Shingleit.com W
Episode 63 - Blast Design with Jon Schmidt
This week we are talking with Jon Schmidt a structural engineer with Burns and McDonnell about blast design and the loads of which are applied to structures. We enjoyed speaking with Jon and hope to discuss different topics in the future. Let us know what your thought are about the episode! Website Instagram LinkedIn FaceBook YouTube Email: info@theengineeringpodcast.com
Episode 62 - How Do You S.O.G.
Welcome back to the structural engineering podcast! It's been a busy few months and we're finally getting around to editing some of the conversations we've had in that time. This episode Zach and Max discuss our take on Slab on Grade Design with added tips and tricks picked up at the World Of Concrete Convention. We hope you enjoy, and since this can be a hotly debated topic, if you disagree with
Episode 61 - Mighty Buildings
In this episode we talk with Sam Ruben, the Co-founder of Mighty Buildings, a company attempting to change the way we build residential and even commercial structures through 3D printing. At the SEP we believe the future of structures should, and will, look a lot different then our current practice. (Do you know how long we've been building houses with wood!?) If I were to place a bet, I think 3D
Episode 60 - Sustainability with Holmes
This week we talk with Megan Stringer and Erik Kneer of Holmes Structures. Both Megan and Erik are committed advocates for more sustainable practices in structural design. I admittedly didn't know how much SE's could do to reduce the total carbon emissions of a building project, but I was happy to find not only do we have a role in this space, but it's truly crucial to a sustainable, low carbon fu
Episode 59 - Mass Timber in High Seismic?!
This week we talk with Ilana Danzig an associate with Aspect Structural Engineers. She brings a large knowledge of complex structures with a passion in timber. We hope you enjoy! Click here to see the connection. Website Instagram LinkedIn FaceBook YouTube Email: info@theengineeringpodcast.com
Episode 58 - I'll See You in Court
This week we hear from Sam Mcglamery, Executive VP of vertex engineering. Sam has been a structural engineer far longer than I've been alive. At this point in his career he often uses his knowledge and experience to serve as an expert witness and standard of care expert. We reached out to Sam because we wanted to know the reality behind lawsuits and engineering, how likely are they, and what actua
Episode 57 - FRP, Bonding With Simpson
This week we talked with Aniket Borwanker, a production manager at Simpson Strong Tie. Aniket it tasked with developing and testing new uses for FRP products. FRP includes fiberglass and carbon fiber wrap used in seismic retrofit's, bridges, wall strengthening, and many other possible applications. We learn all the places you can stick this stuff, how strong it is, and some tips on designing with
Episode 56 - Present your science
This week we talked with Melissa Marshall, an expert science communicator, and probably the only TED speaker we'll ever convince to join us on the show. Melissa shares tips for communicating science and engineering terms and how to give more effective presentations. We recommend checking out her company HERE or at www.presentyourscience.com/ and her ted talk HERE or at www.ted.com/talks/melissa_ma
Episode 55 - A Primer on Forensics
This weeks guest is a little different than usual. We're talking with Sarah Lazar, a very specific recruiter working for the firm LVI. Sarah recruits for forensic engineering firms and only in the Midwest, but we're not talking to Sarah because we're looking for a job. She is also passionate and knowledgeable about the field of forensics structural engineering and offered to share what she knows w
Episode 54 - Misunderstood Seismic Principles Pt 2
This is Part 2 of our interview with Emily Guglielmo, a principle at Martin and Martin, and a member of the ASCE 7 wind and seismic committees. We learned a ton talking with her over an hour and decided to split the episode up in to bite sized chunks. Also, we've started a little newsletter. Now I know more email is not what most people are looking for, but we're hoping you'll make an exception. E
Episode 53 - Misunderstood Seismic Principles
Gosh it's been a long time since we've put out an episode, but we're starting this season on a high note. Our first interview this year was with Emily Guglielmo, a principle at Martin and Martin, and a member of the ASCE 7 wind and seismic committees. We learned a ton talking with her over an hour and decided to split the episode up in to bite sized chunks. With that, enjoy part 1. Also, we've sta
Episode 52 - Totally Tubular
This week we talked with Ted Goldstein PE of Tubular Connections and the inventor of the Shuriken nut keeper. We all know tubes generally make for more efficient and compact column shapes, but connections can be a challenge. Luckily Ted's got us covered. Check out his website at TubularConnect.com, or for a quick video of the product, check THIS out Finally, for a product data sheet, head over HER
Episode 51 - Precast Concrete Design
This week we talked with Nathan Krause PE a Precast Concrete engineer located in the mid-west. As season two of the SE Podcast comes to an end, we will have additional precast episodes next season including detailing and seismic design. Reach out to SE Podcast via: Website Instagram LinkedIn FaceBook YouTube Email: info@theengineeringpodcast.com
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