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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Apr 29, 2021 • 44min
Reducing the Carbon Footprint of Concrete (to Tackle Concrete’s CO2 Problem) – Ep 050
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 […]
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Apr 15, 2021 • 44min
What a Geotechnical Engineer Thinks a Structural Engineer Needs to Know – Ep 049
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 […]
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Apr 1, 2021 • 43min
Resilience, Building Codes, and Free Markets in Structural Engineering – Ep 048
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 […]
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Mar 18, 2021 • 45min
Reducing the Likelihood of Structural Failures – Ep 047
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 […]
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Mar 4, 2021 • 41min
Diversity in STEM: What are You Doing About It? – Ep 046
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 […]
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Feb 4, 2021 • 26min
Concrete Sensors and the Maturing Method – Ep 044
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 […]
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Jan 21, 2021 • 30min
Evaluating Low Concrete Strength Results – Ep 043
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 […]
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Jan 7, 2021 • 39min
Seismic Upgrades To the Museum of Anthropology (MOA) – Ep 042
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 […]
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Dec 24, 2020 • 31min
An Overview of Masonry in Structural Engineering – Ep 041
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 […]
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Dec 10, 2020 • 25min
Tips on Preparing for the SE Exam (From a Recent SE Examinee) – Ep 040
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 […]
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