In 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. Engineering Quotes: Here Are Some of the Key Points Discussed About Resilience Strategies for Buildings […] The post Resilience Strategies for Buildings and Wildfires – Ep 051 appeared first on Engineering Management Institute ....
May 13, 2021•1 hr 5 min
In 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 […] The post Reducing the Carbon Footprint of Concrete (to Tackle Concrete’s CO2 Problem) – Ep 050 appeared first on Engineering Management Institute ....
Apr 29, 2021•44 min
In 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 […] The post What a Geotechnical Engineer Thinks a Structural Engineer Needs to Know – Ep 049 appeared first on Engineering Management Institute ....
Apr 15, 2021•44 min
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: Here Are Some of the Questions We Ask David in This Episode: In reference to the article you wrote in Structures […] The post Resilience, Building Codes, and Free Markets in Structural Engineering – Ep 048 appeared first on Engineering Management Institute ....
Apr 01, 2021•43 min
In this episode, we talk to Ross J. Smith, PE, LEED AP BD+C, CDT, principal at WJE (Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates, Inc.) about steps that can be taken to reduce the likelihood of structural failures. Engineering Quotes: Here Are Some of the Questions We Ask Ross: What are the typical steps that structural engineers follow during a […] The post Reducing the Likelihood of Structural Failures – Ep 047 appeared first on Engineering Management Institute ....
Mar 18, 2021•45 min
In this episode, I talk to Alexis Clark, P.E., M.ASCE, who you’re used to hearing from as our show’s co-host, but instead, in honor of International Women’s Day, Alexis talks to us about the nonprofit organization she works with to enhance the diversity of women in STEM. Engineering Quotes: Here Are Some of the Questions […] The post Diversity in STEM: What are You Doing About It? – Ep 046 appeared first on Engineering Management Institute ....
Mar 04, 2021•41 min
In this episode, we talk to Jake Davis, Ph.D., a scientist with extensive experience in clean environmental science and technology from Hilti Concrete Sensors in Hilti North America. He talks about concrete testing technology, concrete sensors, and discusses the maturity method. Engineering Quotes: Here Are Some of the Questions We Ask Jake: What are concrete […] The post Concrete Sensors and the Maturing Method – Ep 044 appeared first on Engineering Management Institute ....
Feb 04, 2021•26 min
In this episode, we talk to Matthew Karalus, P.E., a field technician from the ECS Group of Companies, about low concrete strength and some of the methods used to test for concrete strength. Engineering Quotes: Here Are Some of the Questions We Ask Matthew: Why is it so important to conduct a concrete strength test? Are the […] The post Evaluating Low Concrete Strength Results – Ep 043 appeared first on Engineering Management Institute ....
Jan 21, 2021•30 min
In this episode, we talk to three people who are involved in seismic upgrades to a Heritage Designated World Recognizable Work of Architecture, the Museum of Anthropology (MOA) in Canada. They are Nick Milkovich, Principal at Nick Milkovich Architects Inc. Who is also the principal architect for the upgrade, Aletha Utimati, Project Manager at The […] The post Seismic Upgrades To the Museum of Anthropology (MOA) – Ep 042 appeared first on Engineering Management Institute ....
Jan 07, 2021•39 min
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. Engineering Quotes: Here Are Some of the Questions We Ask Brian […] The post An Overview of Masonry in Structural Engineering – Ep 041 appeared first on Engineering Management Institute ....
Dec 24, 2020•31 min
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. Engineering Quotes: Here Are Some of the Questions I Ask Mat: What […] The post Tips on Preparing for the SE Exam (From a Recent SE Examinee) – Ep 040 appeared first on Engineering Management Institute ....
Dec 10, 2020•25 min
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. Engineering Quotes: Here Are Some of the Questions […] The post The Difference Between Construction Engineering and Structural Engineering – Ep 039 appeared first on Engineering Management Institute ....
Nov 26, 2020•31 min
Freepik 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 […] The post The Benefits and Common Pitfalls of Mass Timber in Structural Engineering – Ep 038 appeared first on Engineering Management Institute ....
Nov 12, 2020•42 min
In this episode, we talk to Jennifer Traut-Todaro. SE, LEED AP, a senior engineer at the American Institute of Steel Construction about equity in the AEC world. She expands on some of the challenges faced in the office environment and in the trades and how you can become more involved in the AEC Industry. Engineering […] The post Equity in AEC and the Challenges Engineers Face in the Office Environment and the Trades – Ep 037 appeared first on Engineering Management Institute ....
Oct 28, 2020•52 min
Image by vecstock on Freepik 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. Engineering Quotes: […] The post How AI Might Affect Your Design and Forensic Processes as an Engineer – Ep 36 appeared first on Engineering Management Institute ....
Oct 15, 2020•35 min
In this episode of The Structural Engineering Channel Podcast, we talk to Drew Dudley, P.E., SE, Vice President at Dudley Dunham Engineering and a lecturer at Texas A&M University, about the state of structural engineering and higher education. Engineering Quotes: Here Are Some of the Questions We Ask Drew in This Episode: The American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) and […] The post The State of Structural Engineering in Higher Education – Ep 035 appeared first on Engineering Management I...
Sep 30, 2020•43 min
In this episode of The Structural Engineering Channel Podcast, we talk to Sam Carigliano, CEO and co-founder of SkyCiv Engineering. Sam talks about how the cloud is shifting the way we design and also talks about programming in structural engineering. Engineering Quotes: Here Are Some of the Questions We Ask Sam Carigliano in This Episode: Do you think that your […] The post How the Cloud Is Shifting the Way We Design – Ep 034 appeared first on Engineering Management Institute ....
Sep 17, 2020•31 min
In this episode of The Structural Engineering Channel Podcast, we talk to Rens Hayes, Principal at H+O Structural Engineering, about strategic planning, organizational structure, leadership, management, and advancing your engineering career. Regardless of your current position and aspirations in your engineering career, if advancement is something you’d like to continue to pursue, this episode is full of big-picture […] The post Leading With Outcomes: Keys to Advancing Your Engineering Career – ...
Sep 03, 2020•44 min
In this episode, we talk with Jason B. Lloyd, Ph.D., P.E., a Bridge Steel Specialist at NSBA. We found Jason through an article he wrote in the AISC magazine on redundancy in steel and, in this episode, we talk to him about redundancy in steel bridges, steel, and failure critical members. Engineering Quotes: Here Are […] The post Structural Redundancy in Steel Bridges: What You Need to Know – Ep 032 appeared first on Engineering Management Institute ....
Aug 20, 2020•48 min
In this episode, we talk to Missy McMullen, Design Engineer at Lane Supply Inc., about barrier cables in parking garages, what they are, how they work, and how they can benefit the industry as we know it. Engineering Quotes: Here Are Some of the Questions We Ask Missy in This Episode: Tell us more about […] The post Designing Barrier Cables in Parking Garages – Ep 031 appeared first on Engineering Management Institute ....
Aug 06, 2020•37 min
In this episode, we talk to Antonio Zaldívar de Alba, a teacher and research assistant at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. He talks about wind engineering and provides three great benefits that students can get by joining ASCE’s Structural Engineering Institute (SEI). Engineering Quotes: Here Are Some of the Questions We Ask Antonio Zaldívar […] The post TSEC 30: Wind Engineering and Membership in ASCE SEI – Ep 030 appeared first on Engineering Management Institute ....
Jul 23, 2020•48 min
In this episode of The Structural Engineering Channel Podcast, we talk to Prof. Dr. Olivier Vassart, Chief Executive Officer of Steligence at ArcelorMittal about fire engineering, his nomination as CEO of the Steligence business unit, and how Steligence can benefit the construction industry as we know it. Engineering Quotes: Here Are Some of the Questions […] The post Fire Engineering Explained With Prof. Dr. Olivier Vassart – Ep 029 appeared first on Engineering Management Institute ....
Jul 09, 2020•48 min
Image by TravelScape on Freepik In this episode of The Structural Engineering Channel Podcast, we talk to Mostafa El-Mogy, Ph.D., P.Eng, an active researcher, passionate instructor, and highly talented structural engineer about the design of high-rise buildings. Mostafa also talks about the structural engineering profession and provides some great tips for aspiring structural engineers. Engineering […] The post Structural Design of High-Rise Buildings: What You Need to Know – Ep 028 appeared fir...
Jun 25, 2020•37 min
In this episode of The Structural Engineering Channel podcast, we talk to Anne Ellis, a leader in the AEC industry, about the ASCE SEI Global Practice Guide. Anne provides five very important points that structural engineers should know about this guide. The Global Practice Guide, developed by and for the structural engineering community, highlights those […] The post Five Points Structural Engineers Should Know About the ASCE SEI Global Practice Guide – Ep 027 appeared first on Engineering Mana...
Jun 11, 2020•31 min
In episode 26 of The Structural Engineering Channel, we talk to Rose McClure PE, SE, LEED AP, a senior consulting engineer at Simpson Gumpertz & Heger Inc. Rose talks about SE3, an NCSEA Committee that works to improve engagement and retention of structural engineers. She provides us with the latest updates on the SE3 2020 […] The post Updates to the 2020 NCSEA SE3 Survey – Ep 026 appeared first on Engineering Management Institute ....
May 28, 2020•34 min
In episode 25 of The Structural Engineering Podcast, we talk to Kayley Seawright, an aeromechanics structural analyst. Kayley talks about her career journey and provides some great advice to our listeners on how they should never give up on their dreams no matter how people may perceive them — and especially when people tell them […] The post Yes, I Am an Engineer! But You Don’t Look Like an Engineer! – Ep 025 appeared first on Engineering Management Institute ....
May 14, 2020•43 min
In episode 24 of The Structural Engineering Channel podcast, Alexis Clark interviews her co-host, Mat Picardal. Mat hosts the very popular YouTube channel “Structural Engineering Life,” through which he promotes the structural engineering profession to engineering students who are not familiar with the industry perspective. In this episode, Mat talks to us about what he […] The post Inspiring the Next Generation of Structural Engineers Through YouTube – Ep 024 appeared first on Engineering Manag...
Apr 30, 2020•42 min
In episode 23 of The Structural Engineering Channel Podcast, we talk to Stan R. Caldwell, P.E., SECB, a Structural Engineering Consultant who provides structural engineering consultation, primarily with respect to construction litigation. This is the second of a two-episode series. In the previous episode, Stan provided five tips for young structural engineers and in this […] The post 5 Tips for Structural Engineering Managers – Ep 023 appeared first on Engineering Management Institute ....
Apr 16, 2020•36 min
Image by jcomp on Freepik, Image by vector_corp on Freepik, and Image from Freepik In episode 22 of The Structural Engineering Channel Podcast, we talk to Angie Fante, PE, SECB, LEED AP, who is the Principal and Chief Structural Engineer at Ballinger. Angie talks to us about a Structural Engineering City Walking Tour App that […] The post Structural Engineering City Walking Tour App – Ep 022 appeared first on Engineering Management Institute ....
Apr 02, 2020•26 min
In episode 21 of The Structural Engineering Channel podcast, we talk to Aimee Corn, PE, who is a civil and structural engineer at Gannett Fleming. Aimee will be talking to us about structural analysis using finite element modeling and hydropower dam inspections. She also talks about her career journey and shares some great tips on […] The post Structural Analysis Using Finite Element Modeling and Hydropower Dam Inspections – Ep 021 appeared first on Engineering Management Institute ....
Mar 19, 2020•40 min
