Episode 25 - Wise Words From a Structural Plans Reviewer
The Structural Engineering Podcast
Release Date: 09/19/2019
Episode 87 - How strong is your understanding of UHPC?
The Structural Engineering Podcast
This weeks episode is about one of the most unique materials we have had in a while. Now you may say this is concrete, which we've been pretty good at since 1300 BC, and while that isnt incorrect, we say its so much more than stone, clay, and limestone from 3300 years ago, this is Ultra High Performance! So sit back and let us ask the dumb questions while we learn about UHPC, the many advantrages, and where we might see it in the future. Fun Links: Reach out to us: Email: [email protected]
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Episode 86 - Succesfully Engineering A Career
The Structural Engineering Podcast
We are lucky enough to have one more episode with Scott Johnson this week. Scott was our primary host at Louisiana Pacific and works in the construction services sector. We had a short conversation with Scott about his career path and quickly decided we wanted to hear more. From the Marines to teaching Masonry design and finally wood elements, It seems Scott has seen it all, so join in, and I have a feeling you'll take some good lessons away from this conversation. Check out Louisiana Pacific products here: Reach out to us: Email: [email protected]
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Episode 85 - Long Spans - Short Timelines, Mr. Beasts Engineer
The Structural Engineering Podcast
Welcome to another exciting episode of The Structural Engineering Podcast! Today, we have the pleasure of chatting with Scott Collins, an innovative engineer whose remarkable work caught our attention in a recent article in Modern Steel. Join us as we delve into the diverse projects Scott is involved in, and don't hesitate to share any questions you have for him. Also, The structural Python Course is getting so close to launch. If you're interested in joining in or learning more, the course will only be available to those on the email list, so head to to check it out. And, Connor put...
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Episode 84 - MF Vs BF, Pick Your Team
The Structural Engineering Podcast
This episode of the structural engineering podcast is a showdown of epic proportions, BRACE yourself, or maybe reserve a MOMENT to listen to the show? Zach and Max compete for the best R=3 system and discuss where they hold advantages. So pick your team, and join in. And, We're getting much closer to the launch of connors course (Episode 77), I'll certainly be joining in and I even get the chance to learn a little python for this episode to help team BF win. So check out his link below. Reach out to us: Email: [email protected]
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Episode 83 - Engineering Sales: Curiosity's Role
The Structural Engineering Podcast
In this episode of the Structural Engineering Podcast, we explore the crucial yet often overlooked topic of sales in engineering with consultant Mark Wainwright. Discover how curiosity enhances both engineering and sales skills as we delve into the interrelated dynamics of client relations, offering essential insights for our professional journey. Check out more of Marks work at the link below. And I also wanted to link in Connor's (Episode 77) new Python course, I'll certainly be joining in since I see this as a beneficial future set of skills for our profession: Reach out to us: Email:...
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Episode 82 - Financial Engineering
The Structural Engineering Podcast
This week is unique for us, as it's not a direct structural engineering resource but it's a topic that I am certain you need to understand while you plan out your career. Zach and I are talking with Ryan Sullivan, an engineer who left his design job to go after a passion in financial planning. This is a great story for all the engineers with a pocket full of "numbers" questions, and we finally have the right person to ask. So join in while we learn how we should think about this critical, and engineering adjacent, decision framework for your work life. Ryan Website can be found here:...
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Episode 81 - Keeping the Fire Out
The Structural Engineering Podcast
This Episode we continue our series of conversations at Louisiana Pacific and this time we get to learn all about fire design. We are talking with Scott Johnson who made the transition from consulting structural engineer to a whole host of tasks and skills at LP. We get to hear all about fire design, where exactly the responsibilty falls, and how structural engineers can make better more efficient buildings with even a little understanding in this area. As always, reach out to us on the email below with any questions at all, If we dont know the answer we will happily pass it along to...
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Episode 80 - The future of Mass Timber - Countless Reasons To Learn
The Structural Engineering Podcast
In this installment, we delve further into the realm of Mass Timber design. As the popularity of this material rises, we find ourselves in a prime position to expand our knowledge and contribute to the advancement of structural engineering in this domain. Our guest for this episode is Mark Robertson, a trailblazer who has been at the forefront of the Mass Timber movement throughout his entire career. Join the conversation, and feel free to pose any questions you may have for him or for us. Let's explore the exciting developments in Mass Timber together!
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Episode 79 - The Engineering of Building Science
The Structural Engineering Podcast
This Episode will be the first part of our Louisiana Pacific Building Solutions series put together when Zach and Max visited LP at their Tennessee headquarters and tried to learn everything we could manage in a few short days. This first conversation is with Neil Freidberg, a building scientist at LP, and an absolute expert in building science and moisture and thermal control in a structure. We start with the intro of what exactly a building scientist does for the other Structural Engineers that can only guess, and move into some of the detailing items and questions we should be addressing in...
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Episode 78 - Done with the podcast?
The Structural Engineering Podcast
After 4 years we decide if we've hit the end...is the SE podcast done? Join in while we talk about that, some great management discussion, CA PE, SE tests, and so much more. Reach out to us: Email: [email protected]
info_outlineIf you're familiar with the term "frenemy", this is how many engineers might describe a plans reviewer. Plans reviewers hold the key to getting your project through city/county approval. It's an important step in assuring we have safe buildings to live and work in., and..... it can be kinda annoying. Sit down this week and learn what plans reviewers look for in a project, what is a clean calc packet, and probably the best job search advise we've heard yet.
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