The Structural Engineering Podcast

Latest Episodes:

Episode 53 - Misunderstood Seismic Principles Jan 14, 2021

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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 of 2, and check back shortly for the next one.

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Episode 52 - Totally Tubular Oct 29, 2020

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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 HERE

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Episode 51 - Precast Concrete Design Oct 18, 2020

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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.

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Episode 50 - Annie Kao Oct 01, 2020

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This week we talked with Annie Kao, the Vice President of Engineering at Simpson Strong-Tie. Annie brings insight for both an engineering and management prospective. During the episode we discuss the culture of Simpson Strong-Tie, why Toyota is important, and how to be a successful engineer. If you want to learn more about the Toyota philosophy check out the book (link below).

The Toyota Way to Lean Leadership on Amazon.

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Episode 49 - Engineering the Chicago Skyline with Bob Johnson Sep 20, 2020

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In this episode, we speak with Bob Johnson, a Chicago native and distinguished structural engineer that designed parts of the Chicago skyline.

Bob's LinkedIn:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/robertbrandtjohnson/

Video of Bob work:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2iTK9lizgLg

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Episode 48 - Performance Based Structural Fire Design Aug 25, 2020

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We're talking with Kevin Lamalva this week of Warrington Fire all about PBSFD. If you've never heard of this, in short, its using additional strength within the structure and rigorous analysis over a "blind" application of fireproofing material. There are a number of advantages here, from potential cost savings to a more defined level of performance. Traditional fire rating is terribly outdated, and PBSFD is on it's way to becoming a competitive technique. Kevin is the Author of many design guides, references, and white papers on the topic, and is truly one of the experts in the field.

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Episode 47 - Intro to Fire Aug 06, 2020

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Warning: This is not an episode we know all that much about! We talked with Kevin LaMalva who wrote the book (many of them) on performance based fire engineering. This is not that episode, that comes next. Before we get to the high level, Zach and I try to learn for ourselves what the IBC says about fire proofing, how it is applied, and what structural engineers should know.

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Episdoe 46 - Fast+Epp, a lot more than mass timber Jul 09, 2020

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Fast + Epp has become world renown for innovative and beautiful design in mass timber. As a fairly small firm with 35 years of experience behind them they have managed to work on some of the most exciting and structurally creative projects you're likely to see across the US, Canada, and Europe. We talk with Ian Boyle, one of the principals of Fast + Epp about not just mass timber, but the design philosophies of Fast + Epp and much more.

Enjoy

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Episode 45 - Engineering Our Future Jun 25, 2020

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We recently had the opportunity to chat with Luis Duque, a bridge engineer in Boulder Colorado and the host of the 'Engineering Our Future" podcast. Luis created began his podcast to share his experiences navigating the early stages of an engineering career. His episodes discuss everything from nailing a resume to managing work life balance.

Check out his podcast on any major platform, or through his website: https://www.luisfelipeduque.com/

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Episode 44 - Skinny Braces Jun 12, 2020

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This week we're talking with Thor Matteson, A structural engineer in California, and the inventor of Skinny Braces. These unique braces attach a ductile fuse to an old fashioned cantilever column system to create a chimera of unmatched R value. Or really, you get to use an R=6.5, just like a wood framed shear wall. This gives you all the benefits of a cantilever column system without the huge footings and low R. The skinny brace is aptly named because it takes up a tiny amount of space compared to the competitors in the soft story retrofit space. Check them out here: https://www.quakebracing.com/

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