The Structural Engineering Podcast

May 21 2024 91 ep. 40 mins 310
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Structural engineering podcast by Max and Zach. Join in weekly as we discuss structural engineering topics and experiences for new engineers. TheEngineeringPodcast.com

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Episode 88 - Ultra High Performance Continues

May 21 2024 38 mins  
This week we get to continue our education in to UHPC with a discussion with Joe Bunkers from Gage Brothers. Gage Brothers is a group of precast experts helping move the needle on UHPC production and use, take a peak at the links below for a very cool project that comes up in our conversation, and reach out to if you have any questions at all.Steel District redevelopment projecthtt

Episode 87 - How strong is your understanding of UHPC?

May 07 2024 38 mins  
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 m

Episode 86 - Succesfully Engineering A Career

Apr 23 2024 33 mins  
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 joi

Episode 85 - Long Spans And Short Timelines

Apr 02 2024 65 mins  
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 structura

Episode 84 - MF Vs BF, Pick your team

Mar 19 2024 48 mins  
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

Episode 83 - Engineering Sales: Curiosity's Role

Mar 05 2024 91 mins  
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 th

Episode 82 - Financial Engineering

Feb 23 2024 62 mins  
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, an

Episode 81 - Keeping The Fire Out

Feb 08 2024 48 mins  
This Episode we continue our series of conversations at Luisiana 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 deaign, where exactly the responsibilty falls, and how structural engineers can make better

Episode 80 - The future of Mass Timber - Countless Reasons To Learn

Jan 23 2024 42 mins  
In this installment, we delve further into the realm of Mass Timber design. As the popularity of this material rises, we're looking forward to continuing out education and helping spread the conversation. Our guest for this episode is Mark Robertson, an engineer who has been at the forefront of the Mass Timber movement throughout his entire career. Join the discussion, and feel fre

Episode 79 - The Engineering of Building Science

Jan 09 2024 38 mins  
This Episode will be the first part of our Louisiana Pacific series put together when Zack 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 star