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: https://lpcorp.com/ Reach out to us: Instagram LinkedIn Email: info@theengineeringpodcast.com

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 https://www.structuralpython.com/ to check it out. And, Connor put together a great video highlighting some of the advantages of being able to create your own calculation software so take a look at that HERE to spark some problem solving creativity. Mr. Beast Dominos (This is different knowing an engineer was involved): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bx-lGhBgOQU Python Link: podcast.structuralpython.com Modern Steel Magazine: https://www.aisc.org/globalassets/modern-steel/archives/2022/april2022.pdf Reach out to us: Instagram LinkedIn Email: info@theengineeringpodcast.com

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. https://www.structuralpython.com/ Reach out to us: Instagram LinkedIn Email: info@theengineeringpodcast.com

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. https://www.wainwrightinsight.com/ 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: https://www.structuralpython.com/ Reach out to us: Instagram LinkedIn Email: info@theengineeringpodcast.com

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: https://www.obpfinancial.com/ 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: https://www.structuralpython.com/ Reach out to us: Instagram LinkedIn Email: info@theengineeringpodcast.com

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 Scott. Reach out to us: Instagram LinkedIn Email: info@theengineeringpodcast.com

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!

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 every design. Enjoy, and feel free to write in if you have any questions for us or Neil. Reach out to us: Instagram LinkedIn Email: info@theengineeringpodcast.com

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: Instagram LinkedIn Email: info@theengineeringpodcast.com

In todays episode we get to talk with a group of people that are each doing amazing things in the computer programming space as it relates to structural engineering and sharing their work in an open source platform. Listen in to learn about Python, open source, a bit of AI, and much more. You may find, like I did, that understanding the programs we use at a deeper level will absolutely make us better in our field, and it's pretty dang fun to learn as well. Please take a look at all these links picked out of today's episode: Structural Python - https://www.structuralpython.com/ Git Hub - github.com Spyder - https://www.spyder-ide.org/ Pynite - https://github.com/JWock82/PyNite Pycba - https://pypi.org/project/PyCBA/ Pystra - python structural reliability analysis - https://pystra.github.io/ Jupyter Lab - https://jupyter.org/ Spekle - https://speckle.systems/ Excel is evil (presentation) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-NuTlczV72Q selenium - https://www.selenium.dev/ ospgrillage - Bridge deck grillage analysis - https://monashsmartstructures.github.io/ospgrillage/ OpenSeesPy - https://openseespydoc.readthedocs.io Why I left SE - https://mclare.blog/posts/why-i-left-structural-engineering Reach out to us: Instagram LinkedIn Email: info@theengineeringpodcast.com

This episode we get the chance to continue our conversation with Jordan Jarrett and learn about a unique design challenge that very few engineers get the opportunity to work on, but we all "literally" look up to. We're talking about tall buildings today, and learning how they work and in what way's they're different than our normal office buildings. Below are some great links on the subject including many of the buildings we discussed: https://www.ctbuh.org/resource/height Park Tower: https://www.skyscrapercenter.com/building/park-tower-at-transbay/20058 Tower in Amazon Campus: https://www.skyscrapercenter.com/building/amazon-tower-iii/17085 150 North Riverside: https://www.skyscrapercenter.com/building/150-north-riverside/15587 SkyRise Miami: https://www.skyscrapercenter.com/building/skyrise-miami/15973 Reach out to us: Instagram LinkedIn Email: info@theengineeringpodcast.com

This 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. https://www.linkedin.com/in/jjrrtthttps://www.se3committee.com/publicationshttps://www.se3committee.com/connecthttps://www.structuremag.org/?p=21964https://publicintegrity.org/education/black-engineers-face-barriers-in-states/http://www.ncsea.com/members/https://www.asce.org/membership Reach out to us: Instagram LinkedIn Email: info@theengineeringpodcast.com

This episode is with Connor Lewer, a structural engineer with Professional Engineering Consultants out of the Colorado office. We're talking with Connor about their steps in the SE2050 movement and take the chance to ask a lot of introductory questions to continue our education in the school of embodied Carbon. Some Helpful Links: SE 2050 Reach out to us: Instagram LinkedIn Email: info@theengineeringpodcast.com

This Episode is unique in its guest but relevant and valuable in content. This week we get the chance to talk with Dan Oblinger, a hostage negotiator, and business coach focusing on the engineering side of things. Zach has had Dan come to his firm and it was a fantastic experience, If you have the chance to have Dan come help your team, listen to the end of the show for a special deal on the coaching Dan provides for podcas listeners. A couple links I reccomend checking out: Dan's Website Dan's Books

This episode is with Ethan Fogle of HGA Architects and Engineers about some of his work and an itroduction for us regarding sustainability and embodied carbod as it relates to structural engineers. This is a theme that we've wanted to share for a long time so this episode goes a bit longer than usual but we think its valuable information to understand moving ahead in our careers and as an industry, enjoy! Some Helpful Links: SE 2050 Arch 2030 Dovetail Partners Forest Management Reach out to us: Instagram LinkedIn Email: info@theengineeringpodcast.com

This episode we're talking with Trevor Haskett of motioneering. Motioneering is one of the worlds premier firms managing damping systems on many of the largest and most interesting projects out there. If you've ever seen the picture of the large golden ball pendulum type structure in taipei 101, motioneering would be the team behind it. Enjoy our conversation while we learn a little more about the practical terms of a damper, weight and volume requirements, and the many systems available to the designer. Instagram LinkedIn Email: info@theengineeringpodcast.com

This week we talk with David Wu, a new engineer recently completing his undergrad, and now finishing up a great internship before grad school. We talk with David about what new engineers can expect from the working world, and we ask about how his education prepared him for his first structural internship and why he chose a masters. If your either getting started in the working world yourself, or bringing on your first junior engineer, this will be a great episode for you. If you have any questions, feel free to send us an email, and otherwise it's great to be back. Instagram LinkedIn Email: info@theengineeringpodcast.com

This week we talk with Robert Malczyk, an experienced engineer on the forefront of mass timber design and the founding principle of Timber Engineering Based in Vancouver BC. We talk about what type of Architect/Engineer relationships we may want to aim for as our careers move forward, and the ones that have stood out to Robert throughout his career. If you have any questions, feel free to send us an email, and otherwise it's great to be back. Mola Structural Kit (On sale till Nov 7th!) Instagram LinkedIn FaceBook YouTube Email: info@theengineeringpodcast.com

This week we talk with Jason Hoover, he's the senior director for structural solution with MITEK. After listening to the episode let us know if you would ever switch over to engineering sales or if you currently are in engineering sales let us know how you like it. If you plan to be in Denver for this year’s Steel Conference on March 23rd through the 25th swing by booth 2203 and meet Jason in person. Website Instagram LinkedIn FaceBook YouTube Email: info@theengineeringpodcast.com

Zach and Max sit down with Jake Althouse, an FRP enthusiast, certainly an expert by my standards, and head of advanced materials at Frost engineeeing. Jake gave us the run-down on all things FRP. If you've ever wondered when, how, and why to use FRP, this episode will pull(trude) you to your first succesful FRP project. Website Instagram LinkedIn FaceBook YouTube Email: info@theengineeringpodcast.com