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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Jun 22, 2022 • 33min
How Engineers Can Help Preserve and Protect Historic Landmark Structures – Ep 080
In this episode, we talk to René Vignos, SE, a structural engineer and Principal with Forell/Elsesser Engineers in San Francisco, about retrofitting historic buildings and how engineers can help preserve and protect historic landmark structures. Engineering Quotes: Here Are Some of the Questions We Ask René: What interests you about working on projects that preserve […]
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Jun 9, 2022 • 29min
Structural Changes to the 2021 International Building Code – Ep 079
In this episode, we talk to Sandra Hyde and John “Buddy” Showalter about the significant structural changes to the 2021 International Building Code and how they will affect structural engineers. They also talk about mass timber buildings and how they compare to concrete and steel buildings. Engineering Quotes: Here Are Some of the Questions We […]
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May 26, 2022 • 26min
Transmission Line Design in Structural Engineering – Ep 078
In this episode, we talk to Cody Forell, Structural Design Engineer at Sunflower Electric Power Corporation, about transmission line design and what it is like working as a structural engineer at an electrical utility. Engineering Quotes: Here Are Some of the Questions We Ask Cody: What was passing the PE Exam like for you, and […]
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May 12, 2022 • 32min
Top Career Takeaways From Two Successful Engineers – Ep 077
In this episode, Mat and Cara talk about three career takeaways that stood out for them throughout their careers, and how those experiences helped them to grow as engineers. Engineering Quotes: Here Are Some of the Key Points Discussed About Their Career Takeaways: Cara’s first career takeaway: If you are a student or an engineer who […]
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Apr 28, 2022 • 38min
Mass Timber in Structural Engineering: Seeing the Bigger Picture – Ep 076
In this episode, we talk to Michelle Kam-Biron, P.E., SE, F. SEAOC, SECB, mass timber specialist at Structurlam, about mass timber in structural engineering and how engineers can become more involved in the industry. Engineering Quotes: Here Are Some of the Questions We Ask Michelle: What does a career in mass timber entail, and what […]
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Apr 14, 2022 • 39min
Engineering Safer Skies With Performance-Based Seismic Design – Ep 075
In this episode, we talk to Joe Maffei, SE, Ph.D., LEED AP, an internationally recognized expert on the seismic evaluation, design, and retrofitting of structures, about the SFO Air Traffic Control Tower, for which his company, Maffei Structural Engineering, also received an excellence award. He talks about their involvement in the project and how they designed […]
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Mar 31, 2022 • 51min
Structural Steel Design Explained – Ep 074
In this episode, we talk to Alex Morales, Assoc. AIA, EDAC, PMP, LEED Green Assoc., about structural steel design and how he went from architecture to falling in love with steel. He also talks about some of the latest innovative steel systems and how they are helping structural engineers. Engineering Quotes: Here Are Some of […]
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Mar 17, 2022 • 34min
Post-Tensioned Concrete Structures: Advantages of Using Post Tensioning – Ep 073
In this episode, we talk to Michael Hopper, P.E., an Associate Partner at LERA Consulting Structural Engineers, about post-tensioned concrete (PT) structures, what they are, some of the advantages of using post-tensioning, and what he thinks the future holds for PT. Engineering Quotes: Here Are Some of the Questions We Ask Michael: What is post-tensioning, and […]
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Mar 3, 2022 • 26min
Why This Structural Engineer Chose to Go Back to Business School – Ep 072
In this episode, we talk to Derek Loush, P.E., who has worked as a senior project engineer for the past seven years and then decided to go back to business school to get his MBA at UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School. We talk about why he chose to go back to business school, what he hopes to […]
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Feb 17, 2022 • 22min
The Peachoid Water Tower: Professional Judgment Skills for Engineers – Ep 071
In this episode, we talk to J. G. (Greg) Soules, Ph.D., P.E., S.E., P.Eng, a Senior Principal Structural Engineer and the Technical Authority for Seismic and Wind Engineering for CB&I, about his involvement in the Peachoid Water Tower project, how he received his Ph.D. at 63, and why professional judgment is important as an engineer. […]
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