The Structural Engineering Channel
Mathew Picardal, PE, SE & Alex Daddow
The Structural Engineering Channel (TSEC) focuses on helping structural engineering professionals stay up to date on technical trends in the field. Our hosts for the show, Mathew Picardal, PE, and Alexander Daddow, PE, CDT, interviews engineers ranging from recent engineering graduates to professionals from top engineering organizations on professional development topics for structural engineers to facilitate career advancement. Topics covered include but are not limited to performance-based design, fasteners and connections, post-tensioned structures, smart structures, tsunami modelling, earthquake engineering, software solutions, seismic design, blast resistant design, wood, business issues and professional development for structural engineers, how to specify things effectively, and more.
Episodes
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Feb 3, 2022 • 35min
Lessons Learned From Our Top 10 Structural Engineering Episodes – Ep 070
In this episode, we review our Top 10 Structural Engineering Episodes since this podcast started and talk about some of the great lessons we learned from those podcast episodes. Here Are Our Top 10 Structural Engineering Episodes: #10. TSEC 35: The State of Structural Engineering in Higher Education Drew Dudley, P.E., SE, Vice President at […]
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Jan 20, 2022 • 23min
Fastening to Steel in Corrosive Environments: Proven Technologies That Work – Ep 069
In this episode, we talk to Christopher Gill, a senior product manager at Hilti, Inc, about fastening in corrosive environments and how structural engineers can help to decrease the corrosion of metals used in construction. Engineering Quotes: Here Are Some of the Questions We Ask Chris: What are some of the factors that need to be considered when choosing […]
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Jan 6, 2022 • 33min
Structural Thermal Breaks: Benefits and Considerations for Engineers – Ep 068
In this episode, we talk to Alyson Hallander, a product engineer at Schöck, about structural thermal breaks, what it is, as well as some of the benefits and structural design considerations when working with it. Engineering Quotes: Here Are Some of the Questions We Ask Alyson: What is thermal bridging? What are some of the […]
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Dec 23, 2021 • 35min
What Structural Engineers Should Know About the Evolving Construction Economy – Ep 067
In this episode, we talk to Joseph (Joe) Dardis, P.E., a Senior Structural Steel Specialist with the American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC) in Chicago, about what structural engineers should know about the evolving construction economy. Engineering Quotes: Here Are Some of the Questions We Ask Joe About the Evolving Construction Economy: Can you provide […]
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Dec 9, 2021 • 33min
Reducing Embodied Carbon in Construction: How Structural Engineers Can Help – Ep 066
In this episode, we talk to Megan Stringer, SE, LEED, AP, BD+C, Associate Principal at Holmes, about embodied carbon reduction and how engineers can help reduce embodied carbon in construction. Engineering Quotes: Here Are Some of the Questions We Ask Megan: What is embodied carbon and why is it important? How can structural engineers help […]
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Nov 25, 2021 • 47min
Performance-Based Multi-Hazard Design of Buildings – Ep 065
In this episode, we talk to Anastasia Athanasiou, a Postdoc fellow in Structural and Wind Engineering at Concordia University about the performance-based multi-hazard design of buildings, and more specifically, the effects, similarities and differences of wind and earthquakes loads on buildings and how engineers can enhance the inherent resilience and improve the robustness of buildings. […]
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Nov 11, 2021 • 38min
What Newly Graduated Structural Engineers Can Expect After College – Ep 064
In this episode, we talk to Trina A. Agnello, P.E., a Structural Assistant Manager at Stewart. We take a deeper look into what newly graduated structural engineers can expect after the first five years of college when working at a firm. Engineering Quotes: Here Are Some of the Questions We Ask Trina: What would a […]
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Oct 28, 2021 • 33min
Buckling Restrained Braces in Structural Engineering – Ep 063
In this episode of The Structural Engineering Podcast, we talk to Maria Eugenia Chumbita, P.E., Vice President of CoreBrace, about the use of buckling restrained braces (BRB) in structural engineering, what they are, how they work, and the process involved in going from the design to the construction phase of projects. Maria also talks about […]
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Oct 14, 2021 • 27min
All You Need to Know About Modular Construction – Ep 062
In this episode of The Structural Engineering Podcast, we talk to Aaron Miller, P.E. who is a senior project manager at DCI Engineers. We will be talking about modular construction, what it is, and how it fits into the construction environment. Engineering Quotes: Here Are Some of the Questions We Ask Aaron in This Episode: What […]
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Sep 30, 2021 • 25min
How to Choose the Right Structural Framing System for a Building – Ep 061
In this episode, we talk to Jim Amundson, P.E., SE, Vice President, and Principal at Coffman Engineers, about important aspects you need to know about when selecting the appropriate structural framing system for a building. Engineering Quotes: Here Are Some of the Questions We Ask Jim: What is the thought process in selecting a structural […]
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