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.
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Sep 16, 2021 • 23min
The Benefits of Using Ultra-High Performance Concrete in Your Engineering Projects – Ep 060
In this episode, we talk to Matthew J. Bandelt, Ph.D., P.E., an Assistant Professor and Associate Chair of Graduate Studies in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT) about using emerging concrete materials, such as ultra-high performance concrete, in projects and how they test these materials to evaluate […]
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Sep 2, 2021 • 30min
Starting Your Own Engineering Company (What You Need to Know) – Ep 059
In this episode, we talk to Michael Howell, P.E., SE, president and owner of Arrow Engineering. Mike is a licensed structural engineer who has experience as both a contractor and a designer. He specializes in providing engineering services for design-build projects and has experience in several different types of projects. We talk to Michael about […]
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Aug 19, 2021 • 38min
Innovation and Product Testing in Engineering – Ep 058
In this episode of The Structural Engineering Podcast, we talk to Annie Kao, PE, Vice President of Engineering at Simpson Strong-Tie about innovation and product testing in engineering and why seismic retrofitting is so important in structural engineering. Engineering Quotes: Here Are Some of the Questions We Ask Annie in This Episode: What would you […]
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Aug 5, 2021 • 32min
Structural Engineering and the Surfside Building Collapse – Ep 057
In this episode, we talk to Emily Guglielmo, P.E., SE, the past president of the National Council of Structural Engineers Associations (NCSEA) and the Structural Engineers Association of Northern California (SEAONC), about building safety in response to the recent Surfside building collapse in Miami a few weeks ago. She will also talk about a structural engineer’s role post-collapse […]
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Jul 22, 2021 • 42min
From Engineer to Successful Business Owner – Ep 056
In this episode, we talk to Peter Vanderzee, President and CEO at LifeSpan Technologies, about his career journey and experience transitioning from electronics to chemical to environmental to geotechnical and then finally to structural engineering. He also shares some great strategies and tips for the startup engineering business owner. Engineering Quotes: Here Are Some of […]
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Jul 8, 2021 • 33min
Tilt-up Construction and Tornado Storm Shelter Design – Ep 055
Image from rawpixel.com on Freepik In this episode, we talk to Mark Kaiser, S.E., a senior associate at RLG Consulting Engineers, about tilt-up construction and shelter designs. He elaborates on the difference between tilt-up and precast and also talks about what he thinks the future holds for shelter design. Engineering Quotes: Here Are Some of […]
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Jun 24, 2021 • 34min
Timber Structural Systems (in Modern Digital Workflows) – Ep 054
In this episode, we talk to Eli Gould, U.S. Representative at Wood Construction Group, about timber structural systems in modern digital workflows. He talks about some of the challenges in modern timber systems and discusses some of the emerging standards used for data and descriptions in timber structural systems. Engineering Quotes: Here Are Some of […]
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Jun 10, 2021 • 39min
Communicating Your Ideas and Solutions as a Structural Engineer – Ep 053
In this episode, we talk to George T. Hubbard, Jr., P.E., a structural supervisor at Pavarini McGovern, about his career and how he returned to engineering after exploring other career fields. He talks about the importance of communicating in engineering and how you and your firm can improve your communication skills. Engineering Quotes: Here Are […]
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May 27, 2021 • 41min
How Pushing Past Your Comfort Zone Elevates You to the Next Level (in Your Engineering Career) – Ep 052
In this episode, we talk about the importance of getting outside of your comfort zone and how those experiences — where you try something outside of your wheelhouse — often lead to seeing the greatest increase in personal and professional growth. Joining us today are Anthony Fasano, CEO of The Engineering Management Institute, and Cara […]
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May 13, 2021 • 1h 5min
Resilience Strategies for Buildings and Wildfires – Ep 051
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 […]
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