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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Jul 9, 2020 • 48min
Fire Engineering Explained With Prof. Dr. Olivier Vassart – Ep 029
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 […]
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Jun 25, 2020 • 37min
Structural Design of High-Rise Buildings: What You Need to Know – Ep 028
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 […]
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Jun 11, 2020 • 31min
Five Points Structural Engineers Should Know About the ASCE SEI Global Practice Guide – Ep 027
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 […]
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May 28, 2020 • 34min
Updates to the 2020 NCSEA SE3 Survey – Ep 026
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 […]
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May 14, 2020 • 43min
Yes, I Am an Engineer! But You Don’t Look Like an Engineer! – Ep 025
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 […]
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Apr 30, 2020 • 42min
Inspiring the Next Generation of Structural Engineers Through YouTube – Ep 024
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 […]
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Apr 16, 2020 • 36min
5 Tips for Structural Engineering Managers – Ep 023
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 […]
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Apr 2, 2020 • 26min
Structural Engineering City Walking Tour App – Ep 022
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 […]
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Mar 19, 2020 • 40min
Structural Analysis Using Finite Element Modeling and Hydropower Dam Inspections – Ep 021
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 […]
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Mar 5, 2020 • 35min
5 Tips for Structural Engineers: Become the Best Version of Yourself – Ep 020
In episode 20 of The Structural Engineering Channel podcast, we talk with Stan R. Caldwell, P.E., SECB, a structural engineering consultant who primarily consults on construction litigation. After almost 50 years of managing and mentoring dozens of young structural engineers, Stan has seen firsthand the various struggles that engineers face in building successful careers. This […]
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