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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Feb 20, 2020 • 28min
Engineers Week — Not Just a Week, but a Way of Life – Ep 019
In this episode of The Structural Engineering Channel podcast, we talk to Reed Brockman, Associate Vice President and Bridge and Tunnel Inspection Leader at AECOM. We discuss National Engineers Week (EWeek) and, more specifically, the importance of inspiring the youth of today to become more aware of engineering and the state of the infrastructure in […]
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Feb 6, 2020 • 32min
Blast Protection and Active Shooter Mitigation in Structural Engineering – Ep 018
Blast protection moved beyond military and conventional warfare as the frequency of terrorist and domestic attacks increased.
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Jan 23, 2020 • 37min
Mentoring for Structural Engineers and a Special Introduction – Ep 017
If you know what your goals are and where you want to go, a mentor will help you get there quicker and help you become what you want to be.
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Jan 9, 2020 • 38min
BIM and Collaboration Between Structural Engineers and Drafters – Ep 016
As BIM evolves into two groups, namely structural engineers and drafters, the groups need to start working closely together. When BIM tools get better, the BIM tools will link with structural analysis better.
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Dec 26, 2019 • 39min
Integrating Sustainability and Resilience into Structural Engineering – Ep 015
Practitioners, contractors and researchers should all work together to advance sustainability and resilience in our world. By spurring research through the Federal Government and industry support on the topics of sustainability and resilience pragmatic solutions will be developed.
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Dec 12, 2019 • 32min
Key Takeaways from the 2019 NCSEA Summit – Ep 014
The NCSEA Summit is a structural engineering conference where professionals come together to share their experience and knowledge. It has sessions for engineers with different experience levels and from different industries; regardless of the industry that you’re in, you’ll get a really good overview it.
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Nov 29, 2019 • 38min
Twelve Firsts in Structural Engineering on the Halls River Bridge – Ep 013
A combination of beams was used in the construction of the bridge, including HCB beams, CFRP and GFRP strands and stirrups, and FRP bars and strands. That is what makes this project unique: every element has some form of FRP composite.
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Nov 14, 2019 • 28min
Structural Engineering Career Fair Tips for Students – Ep 012
These tips will help you to prepare for that structural engineering career fair you are planning to visit and ensure that you make the most out of every moment, which in turn might just launch your engineering career.
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Nov 1, 2019 • 34min
The Structural Engineering Engagement and Equity (SE3) Project – Ep 011
SE3 is about trying to attract and retain the best talent in the structural engineering industry, and make sure that every single engineer has equal access to success.
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Oct 3, 2019 • 28min
The Design of Amusement Industry Roller Coaster Projects – Ep 010
Maser Consulting don’t over design and is very practical in what they are doing. We come up with what we think is the best, most efficient and safest solution for the public.
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