Episode 75 - Equity, Education, and Growing in Your Career
The Structural Engineering Podcast
Release Date: 08/16/2023
Episode 102 - Navigating Emergency Response Engineering
The Structural Engineering Podcast
In Episode 102, we chat with Scott Collins and Mike Riccitiello about the role of structural engineers in emergency response. From the first phone call to on-site triage, we break down how engineers gather information, assess danger, and make judgment calls while coordinating with other emergency response officials. Tune in to hear real stories and learn how emergency response work changes the way you design long after the crisis is over. Links & Resources: Scott Colllins: Mike Riccitiello: StructurEd (our free study tool): Structural Trivia: for our structural trivia! A...
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Episode 101 - Engineering Better Outcomes with Design Build
The Structural Engineering Podcast
In this episode of The Structural Engineering Podcast, we sit down with Matt Byrum of Hutton to explore the world of design-build delivery. Matt shares how his role connects architecture, engineering and construction, the types of projects where design-build shines, and the cultural shifts it takes for teams to thrive. Links & Resources: Hutton: Structured (our free study tool): Structural Trivia: Join our structural trivia! A quick email mid-week will keep you sharp (FYI-Survey Monkey is often re-directed to the spam folder) Reach out to us: ...
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Episode 100 - Candid Conversations with Max and Zach
The Structural Engineering Podcast
Celebrating a milestone! This week marks our 100th episode of The Structural Engineering Podcast. We're reflecting on the journey from our very first episode to where we are today. More importantly, we’re thanking you, our incredible community of listeners, for your support. Join us for this lighthearted celebration as we dive into a special Q&A segment. Links & Resources: StructurEd (our free study tool): Structural Trivia: for our structural trivia! A quick email mid-week will keep you sharp (FYI-Survey Monkey is often re-directed to the spam folder). Reach...
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Episode 99 - Engineering a Startup: The CalcBook Story
The Structural Engineering Podcast
In this episode of The Structural Engineering Podcast, we sit down with the founders of CalcBook, Nick and Peter, a tech startup that’s rethinking how engineers document and share structural calculations. What started as a frustration with scattered spreadsheets and inconsistent workflows has grown into a powerful, cloud-based platform built by engineers for engineers. We dive into the full journey: How the idea for CalcBook was born The leap from side project to startup Challenges of building a technical product for a technical audience Lessons learned from launching and growing in...
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Episode 98 - Post-Tensioned Concrete with Ryan Musgrove
The Structural Engineering Podcast
This episode is brought to you by CalcBook — the modern way to perform and document your structural calculations. Visit and use promo code SEPOD for 50% off your first three months. Episode Summary: In this episode of The Structural Engineering Podcast, we sit down with Ryan Musgrove from Kramer Gehlen & Associates to dive into the world of post-tensioned (PT) concrete design. Ryan walks us through the fundamentals of PT systems, their advantages over conventional reinforced concrete, and what engineers should consider when designing and detailing these systems in the...
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Episode 97 – Innovating Mass Timber Design with SPEC Toolbox
The Structural Engineering Podcast
In this episode, we sit down with Adam Jones from , a company reshaping how engineers approach mass timber design. From CLT panels to connection detailing, Spec Toolbox offers a suite of digital tools that streamline workflows, reduce errors, and bring clarity to the often chaotic world of timber documentation. We explore the challenges of designing with mass timber, navigating code compliance, coordinating across disciplines, and managing ever-evolving changes and how Spec Toolbox helps engineers stay ahead. Whether you're deep in the weeds of timber detailing or just curious about the future...
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Episode 96 - AI Is Reinventing Structural Engineering
The Structural Engineering Podcast
Is AI about to redesign the future of structural engineering? In Episode 96, the Structural Engineering Podcast sits down with a leading AI expert to explore how artificial intelligence is shaking up the AEC industry. From automated design to predictive modeling, we dive into the tech trends that could transform how engineers work, build, and innovate. Whether you're curious, skeptical, or already experimenting with AI tools, this episode is your starting blueprint for what’s coming next. Join our structural trivia! A quick email mid-week will keep you sharp (FYI - Survey Monkey is often...
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Episode 95 - Understanding D.G. #1
The Structural Engineering Podcast
In this episode, we test our knowledge of an AISC design document, Design Guide #1 - Base Plate Connections. This is the first DG we read as we entered the working world, and we think it's worthwhile to revisit it occasionally. Want to look at all the guides available? Join our structural trivia! A quick email mid-week will keep you sharp (FYI - Survey Monkey is often re-directed to the spam folder) or below Reach out to us: Email: info@theengineeringpodcast.com
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Episode 94 - Famous Failures
The Structural Engineering Podcast
In this week's episode, we discuss famous structural engineering failures. From the Hyatt Regency Collapse to Ronan Point, these instances have been crucial in helping us develop our profession and design safer, more appealing structures for the world. Creating the built environment inevitably involves mistakes; they only become a complete loss when we fail to learn from them.
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Episode 93 - Unique Seismicity
The Structural Engineering Podcast
In this episode, we discuss the seismic systems we've used and have dreamed of using, as well as the new systems and latest research. This is a pretty fun overview of the seismic systems available to us, so take a listen and check out all the links below. Dampers Explanation (From Taylor Devices) - Episode 14 - Mettalic Yield Damper - Wild - Sustainability meets High Seismic - Mast Frames -
info_outlineThis week we get to talk with Jordan Jarrett, an engineer with an impressive career that includes being a structural engineering consultant at a renowned firm and then teaching mechanics and structural design at a university. She has seen a broad spectrum of the resources that structural engineers have for education in and beyond college, and she shares tips on navigating your career. This talk covers numerous and varied topics, but common themes include the importance of inclusion in academia and industry, the necessity of being a life-long learner, and the benefit of professional organizations. Enjoy the talk and check out some of the links below.
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/
jjrrtt - SE3 Publications: https://www.se3committee.com/
publications - Join SE3: https://www.se3committee.com/
connect - STRUCTURE Magazine: A Case for Flexible Work: https://www.structuremag.org/?
p=21964 - Black engineers disproportionately face barriers in states with licensing restrictions: https://publicintegrity.org/
education/black-engineers- face-barriers-in-states/ - NCSEA Membership: http://www.ncsea.com/members/
- ASCE Membership: https://www.asce.org/
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