The RSquared Podcast

#4 The Engineering Feats behind London's Skyline w/ Yash Shah


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London's skyline is a testament to extraordinary engineering and architectural innovation. In this episode, we uncover the structural challenges and groundbreaking solutions behind some of the city’s most iconic landmarks.

Join us as we explore the ingenuity, materials, and technologies that make these engineering marvels stand tall in one of the world’s busiest cities.


Special thanks to Yash Shah for his insights - and make sure to follow his photography page as well!


Timestamps

0:00 Introduction

1:30 Difference between civil and structural engineering

3:05 Why did Yash want to become a structural engineering

4:07 Types of projects

5:15 Safety

6:00 Day to day responsibilities

7:05 Money-saving recommendations

8:45 Rishi hates civil engineering

9:30 Passion for civil engineering

10:22 Constructing above the London Underground

14:30 Impact of AI and tech

18:27 Evolution of tech

20:36 Sustainability

23:25 Material properties

27:53 Dealing with different teams

32:00 Rapid Fire






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The RSquared PodcastBy Rajath Rajanandam, Rishi Shah