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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 to learn a little python for this episode to help team BF win. So check out his link below. https://www.structuralpython.com/ Reach out to us: Instagram https://www.instagram.com/struct_engineer_podcast/ LinkedIn https://castbox.fm/creator/linkedin.com/company/structural-engineering-podcast Email: info@theengineeringpodcast.com
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. https://www.wainwrightinsight.com/ Reach out to us: Instagram https://www.instagram.com/struct_engineer_podcast/ LinkedIn https://castbox.fm/creator/linkedin.com/company/structural-engineering-podcast Email: info@theengineeringpodcast.com
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 have the right person to ask. So join in while we learn how we should think about this critical, and engineering adjacent, decision framework for your work life. Ryan Website can be found here: https://www.obpfinancial.com/ And I also wanted to link in Connor's (Episode 77) new Python course, I'll certainly be joining in since I see this as a beneficial future set of skills for our profession, Check it out here: https://www.structuralpython.com/
This Episode we continue our series of conversations at Luisiana 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 deaign, where exactly the responsibilty falls, and how structural engineers can make better more efficient buildings with even a little understanding in this area. As akways, reach out to us on the email below with any questions at all, If we dont know the answer we will happily pass it along to Scott. Reach out to us: Instagram https://www.instagram.com/struct_engineer_podcast/ LinkedIn https://castbox.fm/creator/linkedin.com/company/structural-engineering-podcast Email: info@theengineeringpodcast.com
In this installment, we delve further into the realm of Mass Timber design. As the popularity of this material rises, we're looking forward to continuing out education and helping spread the conversation. Our guest for this episode is Mark Robertson, an engineer who has been at the forefront of the Mass Timber movement throughout his entire career. Join the discussion, and feel free to ask any questions you may have for him (or us). Let's explore the exciting developments in Mass Timber together!
This Episode will be the first part of our Louisiana Pacific series put together when Zack 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 start with the intro of what exactly a building scientist does for the other Structural Engineers that can only guess, and move into some of the detailing items and questions we should be addressing in every design. Enjoy, and feel free to write in if you have any questions for us or Neil. Reach out to us: Instagram https://www.instagram.com/struct_engineer_podcast/ LinkedIn https://castbox.fm/creator/linkedin.com/company/structural-engineering-podcast Email: info@theengineeringpodcast.com
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 https://www.instagram.com/struct_engineer_podcast/ LinkedIn https://castbox.fm/creator/linkedin.com/company/structural-engineering-podcast Email: info@theengineeringpodcast.com
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 better in our field, and it's pretty dang fun to learn as well. Please take a look at all these links picked out of today's episode: Structural Python - https://www.structuralpython.com/ Git Hub - github.com http://github.com/ Spyder - https://www.spyder-ide.org/ Pynite - https://github.com/JWock82/PyNite Pycba - https://pypi.org/project/PyCBA/ pystra - python structural reliability analysis - https://pystra.github.io/ Jupyter Lab - https://jupyter.org/ Spekle - https://speckle.systems/ Excel is evil (presentation) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-NuTlczV72Q selenium - https://www.selenium.dev/ ospgrillage - Bridge deck grillage analysis - https://monashsmartstructures.github.io/ospgrillage/ OpenSeesPy - https://openseespydoc.readthedocs.io https://openseespydoc.readthedocs.io/ Why I left SE - https://mclare.blog/posts/why-i-left-structural-engineering/ Reach out to us: Instagram https://www.instagram.com/struct_engineer_podcast/ LinkedIn https://castbox.fm/creator/linkedin.com/company/structural-engineering-podcast Email: info@theengineeringpodcast.com
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 from our normal office buildings. Below are some great links on the subject including many of the buildings we discussed: https://www.ctbuh.org/resource/height Park Tower: https://www.skyscrapercenter.com/building/park-tower-at-transbay/20058 Tower in Amazon Campus: https://www.skyscrapercenter.com/building/amazon-tower-iii/17085 150 North Riverside: https://www.skyscrapercenter.com/building/150-north-riverside/15587 SkyRise Miami: https://www.skyscrapercenter.com/building/skyrise-miami/15973 Reach out to us: Instagram https://www.instagram.com/struct_engineer_podcast/ LinkedIn https://castbox.fm/creator/linkedin.com/company/structural-engineering-podcast Email: info@theengineeringpodcast.com
This week we get to talk with Jordan Jarrett, an engineer with an impressive career spanning a renowned technical firm to teaching at a college, she's seen a broad spectrum of the resources we have for education beyond college, and shares some tips on navigating your career, enjoy the talk, and check out some of the links below. SE3 http://www.se3project.org/ CASE https://www.acec.org/member-center/get-involved/coalitions/case/ NCSEA http://www.ncsea.com/ Reach out to us: Instagram https://www.instagram.com/struct_engineer_podcast/ LinkedIn https://castbox.fm/creator/linkedin.com/company/structural-engineering-podcast Email: info@theengineeringpodcast.com
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 https://se2050.org/ Reach out to us: Instagram https://www.instagram.com/struct_engineer_podcast/ LinkedIn https://castbox.fm/creator/linkedin.com/company/structural-engineering-podcast Email: info@theengineeringpodcast.com
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 get the chance to have Dan come help your team, make sure to listen to the end of the show for a special deal on the coaching Dan provides for podcast listeners. A couple links I recommend checking out: Dan's Website https://masterlistener.com Dan's Books https://www.amazon.com/stores/Dan-Oblinger/author/B07JR598JR?ref=ap_rdr&store_ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true
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 industry, enjoy! Some Helpful Links: SE 2050 https://se2050.org/ Arch 2030 https://architecture2030.org/ Dovetail Partners https://www.dovetailinc.org/ Forest Management https://www.fs.usda.gov/managing-land/forest-management Reach out to us: Instagram https://www.instagram.com/struct_engineer_podcast/ LinkedIn https://castbox.fm/creator/linkedin.com/company/structural-engineering-podcast Email: info@theengineeringpodcast.com
This episode we're talking with Trevor Haskett of motioneering, motioneering is one of the worlds premier firms managing damping systems. 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 practical terms of a damper, weight and volume requirements, and the many systems available to the designer. Instagram https://www.instagram.com/struct_engineer_podcast/ LinkedIn https://castbox.fm/creator/linkedin.com/company/structural-engineering-podcast Email: info@theengineeringpodcast.com
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 bringing on your first junior engineer, this will be a great episode for you. If you have any questions, feel free to send us an email, and otherwise it's great to be back. Instagram https://www.instagram.com/struct_engineer_podcast/ LinkedIn https://castbox.fm/creator/linkedin.com/company/structural-engineering-podcast Email: info@theengineeringpodcast.com
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 an email, and otherwise it's great to be back. Mola Structural Kit https://www.amazon.com/s?k=Mola+dtructural+kit&crid=12VQL73CRUFY5&sprefix=mola+dtructural+kit%2Caps%2C145&ref=nb_sb_noss (On sale till Nov 7th!) Instagram https://www.instagram.com/struct_engineer_podcast/ LinkedIn https://castbox.fm/creator/linkedin.com/company/structural-engineering-podcast FaceBook https://castbox.fm/creator/facebook.com/structuralpodcast YouTube https://castbox.fm/creator/youtu.be/KMSE1Nywa3E Email: info@theengineeringpodcast.com
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 person. Website https://castbox.fm/creator/theengineeringpodcast.com Instagram https://www.instagram.com/struct_engineer_podcast/ LinkedIn https://castbox.fm/creator/linkedin.com/company/structural-engineering-podcast FaceBook https://castbox.fm/creator/facebook.com/structuralpodcast YouTube https://castbox.fm/creator/youtu.be/KMSE1Nywa3E Email: info@theengineeringpodcast.com
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 https://castbox.fm/creator/theengineeringpodcast.com Instagram https://www.instagram.com/struct_engineer_podcast/ LinkedIn https://castbox.fm/creator/linkedin.com/company/structural-engineering-podcast FaceBook https://castbox.fm/creator/facebook.com/structuralpodcast YouTube https://castbox.fm/creator/youtu.be/KMSE1Nywa3E Email: info@theengineeringpodcast.com
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 https://castbox.fm/creator/theengineeringpodcast.com Instagram https://www.instagram.com/struct_engineer_podcast/ LinkedIn https://castbox.fm/creator/linkedin.com/company/structural-engineering-podcast FaceBook https://castbox.fm/creator/facebook.com/structuralpodcast YouTube https://castbox.fm/creator/youtu.be/KMSE1Nywa3E Email: info@theengineeringpodcast.com
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 https://www.youtube.com/c/TylerLey?app=desktop Additional info on: Aggregate In Concrete https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sNz3kBKKpvw Cement Content https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vH1YtLCKjao Cement Types https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cApoqFALh8s There is so much more on Tyler's YouTube channel, so go check it out! Website https://castbox.fm/creator/theengineeringpodcast.com Instagram https://www.instagram.com/struct_engineer_podcast/ LinkedIn https://castbox.fm/creator/linkedin.com/company/structural-engineering-podcast FaceBook https://castbox.fm/creator/facebook.com/structuralpodcast YouTube https://castbox.fm/creator/youtu.be/KMSE1Nywa3E Email: info@theengineeringpodcast.com
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 Website https://castbox.fm/creator/theengineeringpodcast.com Instagram https://www.instagram.com/struct_engineer_podcast/ LinkedIn https://castbox.fm/creator/linkedin.com/company/structural-engineering-podcast FaceBook https://castbox.fm/creator/facebook.com/structuralpodcast YouTube https://castbox.fm/creator/youtu.be/KMSE1Nywa3E Email: info@theengineeringpodcast.com
This week we are talking with John Schmidt a structural engineer with Burns and McDonnell about blast design and the loads of which are applied to structures. We enjoyed speaking with John and hope to discuss different topics in the future. Let us know what your thought are about the episode! Website https://castbox.fm/creator/theengineeringpodcast.com Instagram https://www.instagram.com/struct_engineer_podcast/ LinkedIn https://castbox.fm/creator/linkedin.com/company/structural-engineering-podcast FaceBook https://castbox.fm/creator/facebook.com/structuralpodcast YouTube https://castbox.fm/creator/youtu.be/KMSE1Nywa3E Email: info@theengineeringpodcast.com
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 anything we've brought up, we'd love to talk about it. Website https://castbox.fm/creator/theengineeringpodcast.com Instagram https://www.instagram.com/struct_engineer_podcast/ LinkedIn https://castbox.fm/creator/linkedin.com/company/structural-engineering-podcast FaceBook https://castbox.fm/creator/facebook.com/structuralpodcast YouTube https://castbox.fm/creator/youtu.be/KMSE1Nywa3E Email: info@theengineeringpodcast.com
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 printing will be a big portion of that, and these guys have a very cool system to help us get there. mightybuildings.com /www.mightybuildings.com Website https://castbox.fm/creator/theengineeringpodcast.com Instagram https://www.instagram.com/struct_engineer_podcast/ LinkedIn https://castbox.fm/creator/linkedin.com/company/structural-engineering-podcast FaceBook https://castbox.fm/creator/facebook.com/structuralpodcast YouTube https://castbox.fm/creator/youtu.be/KMSE1Nywa3E Email: info@theengineeringpodcast.com
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 future. Links: Achieving net zero embodied carbon (pdf) https://seisustainability.files.wordpress.com/2020/05/how-to-get-to-zero-200525.pdf EPD's https://www.environdec.com/all-about-epds0/all-about-epds SE2050.org https://se2050.org/ Buildingtransparency.org https://www.buildingtransparency.org/ Website https://castbox.fm/creator/theengineeringpodcast.com Instagram https://www.instagram.com/struct_engineer_podcast/ LinkedIn https://castbox.fm/creator/linkedin.com/company/structural-engineering-podcast FaceBook https://castbox.fm/creator/facebook.com/structuralpodcast YouTube https://castbox.fm/creator/youtu.be/KMSE1Nywa3E Email: info@theengineeringpodcast.com
This week we talk with Ilana Danzig an associate with Aspect Structural Engineers http://aspectengineers.com/. She brings a large knowledge of complex structures with a passion in timber. We hope you enjoy! Click here https://www.theengineeringpodcast.com/episodes/episode-59-mass-timber-in-high-seismic to see the connection. Website /theengineeringpodcast.com Instagram https://www.instagram.com/struct_engineer_podcast/ LinkedIn https://castbox.fm/creator/linkedin.com/company/structural-engineering-podcast FaceBook https://castbox.fm/creator/facebook.com/structuralpodcast YouTube https://castbox.fm/creator/youtu.be/KMSE1Nywa3E Email: info@theengineeringpodcast.com
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 actually happens. We hope you enjoy. Website https://castbox.fm/creator/theengineeringpodcast.com Instagram https://www.instagram.com/struct_engineer_podcast/ LinkedIn https://castbox.fm/creator/linkedin.com/company/structural-engineering-podcast FaceBook https://castbox.fm/creator/facebook.com/structuralpodcast YouTube https://castbox.fm/creator/youtu.be/KMSE1Nywa3E Email: info@theengineeringpodcast.com
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 it. 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. Every Tuesday morning we send out a short snip highlighting the most important engineering related story of the past week, as well as a 1 minute trivia for those studying for an exam or looking to stay sharp. Head over to our website below and you'll be prompted to sign up. Website https://castbox.fm/creator/theengineeringpodcast.com Instagram https://www.instagram.com/struct_engineer_podcast/ LinkedIn https://castbox.fm/creator/linkedin.com/company/structural-engineering-podcast FaceBook https://castbox.fm/creator/facebook.com/structuralpodcast YouTube https://castbox.fm/creator/youtu.be/KMSE1Nywa3E Email: info@theengineeringpodcast.com
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: https://www.presentyourscience.com/ and her ted talk https://www.ted.com/talks/melissa_marshall_talk_nerdy_to_me 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. Every Tuesday morning we send out a short snip highlighting the most important engineering related story of the past week, as well as a 1 minute trivia for those studying for an exam or looking to stay sharp. Head over to our website below and you'll be prompted to sign up. Website https://castbox.fm/creator/theengineeringpodcast.com Instagram https://www.instagram.com/struct_engineer_podcast/ LinkedIn https://castbox.fm/creator/linkedin.com/company/structural-engineering-podcast FaceBook https://castbox.fm/creator/facebook.com/structuralpodcast YouTube https://castbox.fm/creator/youtu.be/KMSE1Nywa3E Email: info@theengineeringpodcast.com
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 with us. we hope you like it. 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. Every Tuesday morning we send out a short snip highlighting the most important engineering related story of the past week, as well as a 1 minute trivia for those studying for an exam or looking to stay sharp. Head over to our website below and you'll be prompted to sign up. Website https://castbox.fm/creator/theengineeringpodcast.com Instagram https://www.instagram.com/struct_engineer_podcast/ LinkedIn https://castbox.fm/creator/linkedin.com/company/structural-engineering-podcast FaceBook https://castbox.fm/creator/facebook.com/structuralpodcast YouTube https://castbox.fm/creator/youtu.be/KMSE1Nywa3E Email: info@theengineeringpodcast.com
