

The Structural Engineering Podcast
Zach and Max
Hosted by Max and Zach, The Structural Engineering Podcast dives into the world of structural design, real-world engineering challenges, and the stories behind the structures that shape our world. Whether you're a practicing engineer, an aspiring student, or just curious about how buildings stand tall, tune in for expert insights, industry interviews, and relatable experiences from the field.
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May 22, 2020 • 47min
Episode 42 - Awesome Framers
This week we have an awesome chat with awesome framers (Check em out on instagram) to answer questions live on Instagram with a group of contractors. It was a real blast sharing what we could and learning a lot about what we can do to make their job easier, and produce better structures together. We talked for two hours, so I cut it down to two parts. we hope to do it again some time (with better audio quality hopefully), so please enjoy part 1@AwesomeFramers We're trying something new this year to help keep the podcast up and running and hopefully get even better. If you've learned something from our guests, consider becoming a patron of the show with the link https://www.patreon.com/SEPodcastIf you're liking the show please subscribe, and heck, send us an email, we really enjoy chatting.Website: theengineeringpodcast.comEmail: info@theengineeringpodcast.comInstagram: @structure_3dLinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/structural-engineering-podcastFaceBook: facebook.com/structuralpodcastYouTube: youtu.be/KMSE1Nywa3E

May 14, 2020 • 35min
Episode 41 - Exciting news from Sideplate
We are adding an unscheduled addition to our regular podcast line-up to squeeze in an extra episode with Ryan Smith of Sideplate . When we heard the Engineers over at Sideplate had developed a fully bolted moment frame with the existing sideplate technology we had to learn a little more. Please enjoy our conversation with Ryan, and feel free to reach out to us or Sideplate with any questions.https://www.sideplate.com/https://www.linkedin.com/posts/sideplate-systems-inc-_sideplate-2020-all-bolted-connections-information-activity-6659133296917774337-vwkHWe're trying something new this year to help keep the podcast up and running and hopefully get even better. If you've learned something from our guests, consider becoming a patron of the show with the link https://www.patreon.com/SEPodcastIf you're liking the show please subscribe, and heck, send us an email, we really enjoy chatting.Website: theengineeringpodcast.comEmail: info@theengineeringpodcast.comInstagram: @structure_3dLinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/structural-engineering-podcastFaceBook: facebook.com/structuralpodcastYouTube: youtu.be/KMSE1Nywa3E

May 8, 2020 • 50min
Episode 40 - High Rise Design
This week Max and Zach sit down with the guys from Structuralengineeringbasics.com to discuss high rise design, and a little about the courses they provide. We hear some great stories about design in Dubai and an exciting project with some unique challenges in Canada. We recommend checking out their website at www.structuralengineeringbasics.com and If you'd like to check out their courses use code SEP25OFF for 25% off!We're trying something new this year to help keep the podcast up and running and hopefully get even better. If you've learned something from our guests, consider becoming a patron of the show with the link https://www.patreon.com/SEPodcastIf you're liking the show please subscribe, and heck, send us an email, we really enjoy chatting.Website: theengineeringpodcast.comEmail: info@theengineeringpodcast.comInstagram: @structure_3dLinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/structural-engineering-podcastFaceBook: facebook.com/structuralpodcastYouTube: youtu.be/KMSE1Nywa3E

Apr 16, 2020 • 37min
Episode 39 - Tornado Shelters Pt. 2
This is the second edition of tornado shelter design. This week we talk with Mark Kaiser of RLG to wrap up the story of tornado shelters, and talk about the future of shelter design.We're trying something new this year to help keep the podcast up and running and hopefully get even better. If you've learned something from our guests, consider becoming a patron of the show with the link https://www.patreon.com/SEPodcastIf you're liking the show please subscribe, and heck, send us an email, we really enjoy chatting.Website: theengineeringpodcast.comEmail: info@theengineeringpodcast.comInstagram: @structure_3dLinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/structural-engineering-podcastFaceBook: facebook.com/structuralpodcastYouTube: youtu.be/KMSE1Nywa3E

Apr 9, 2020 • 51min
PDH#1 ICC 500 with RLG
Welcome to our first ever PDH worthy episode! at 50 minutes, it's longer than usual, but if you pass our quiz we'll send you a certificate for 1 PDH hour. This episode Zach and Max interview Mark and David from RLG about the basics of storm shelter design and ICC 500. Once you've had a listen, the quiz can be found by following this link (or through our website).
flexiquiz.com/SC/N/STORM_SHELTER_DESIGN
We've got a lot of other fun things coming this year, so stay tuned.
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We're trying something new this year to help keep the podcast up and running and hopefully get even better. If you've learned something from our guests, consider becoming a patron of the show with the link https://www.patreon.com/SEPodcast

Apr 2, 2020 • 34min
Episode 38 - Tornado Shelters
This episode we get to talk with David Cumming, a principle at RLG in Texas about the challenges of designing in tornado country, including learning a bit about tornado shelters, and the damage we see when tornado's touch down. Grab something sturdy and have a listen
We're trying something new this year to help keep the podcast up and running and hopefully get even better. If you've learned something from our guests, consider becoming a patron of the show with the link https://www.patreon.com/SEPodcast
If you're liking the show please subscribe, and heck, send us an email, we really enjoy chatting.
Website: theengineeringpodcast.com
Email: info@theengineeringpodcast.com
Instagram: @structure_3d
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/structural-engineering-podcast
FaceBook: facebook.com/structuralpodcast
YouTube: youtu.be/KMSE1Nywa3E

Mar 19, 2020 • 36min
Episode 37 - Building Information Modeling
This week is a quick Max-and-Zach-isode. No guests, just the two of us giving our two cents on the use of BIM and its alternatives in the construction world. That's 4 cents total to start off your Thursday morning. We understand a lot of podcasts right now are a bit of a downer, and rightfully so, hopefully this one keeps the mood light as a nice distraction. Stay healthy
We're trying something new this year to help keep the podcast up and running and hopefully get even better. If you've learned something from our guests, consider becoming a patron of the show with the link https://www.patreon.com/SEPodcast
If you're liking the show please subscribe, and heck, send us an email, we really enjoy chatting.
Website: theengineeringpodcast.com
Email: info@theengineeringpodcast.com
Instagram: @structure_3d
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/structural-engineering-podcast
FaceBook: facebook.com/structuralpodcast
YouTube: youtu.be/KMSE1Nywa3E

Mar 5, 2020 • 38min
Episode 36 - WoodWorks
This week Max and Zach had the opportunity to sit down with Ricky McLain, PE, SE of WoodWorks. We discuss the topic of mass timber and Ricky provides great insight on design. Tune in to learn more about mass timber design as well as Woodworks.
WoodWorks: www.woodworks.org
We're trying something new this year to help keep the podcast up and running and hopefully get even better. If you've learned something from our guests, consider becoming a patron of the show with the link https://www.patreon.com/SEPodcast
If you're liking the show please subscribe, and heck, send us an email, we really enjoy chatting.
Website: theengineeringpodcast.com
Email: info@theengineeringpodcast.com
Instagram: @structure_3d
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/structural-engineering-podcast
FaceBook: facebook.com/structuralpodcast
YouTube: youtu.be/KMSE1Nywa3E

Feb 20, 2020 • 44min
Episode 35 - Cannon Design
This week we got the opportunity to sit down with John Roach of Cannon Design. We discuss the Lancaster General Hospital expansion project, existing structures, and vertical additions, but also some of the qualities that makes Cannon Design so special. Learn about the training opportunities that cannon has in place for its employees as well as some of the guiding principles.
Cannon Design: cannondesign.com
AISC article for Lancaster General Hospital:
aisc.org/globalassets/modern-steel/archives/2018/07/takingittothelimit.pdf
We're trying something new this year to help keep the podcast up and running and hopefully get even better. If you've learned something from our guests, consider becoming a patron of the show with the link https://www.patreon.com/SEPodcast
If you're liking the show please subscribe, and heck, send us an email, we really enjoy chatting.
Website: theengineeringpodcast.com
Email: info@theengineeringpodcast.com
Instagram: @structure_3d
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/structural-engineering-podcast
FaceBook: facebook.com/structuralpodcast
YouTube: youtu.be/KMSE1Nywa3E

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Feb 6, 2020 • 43min
Episode 34 - High Seismic
The podcast discusses high seismic design questions, including working with architects and design codes. They explore impressive construction of a building in 10 days using modular units. They also discuss efficient thermal envelopes with poly isocyanurate foam, high seismic regions in the US, choosing a seismic system, lateral force resolving systems, analyzing seismic design, and irregularities in structures impacting stability.