In this episode, we dig into flood and wave design and explore when water transitions from a site consideration into a true structural load case. We talk through how engineers identify flood risk, interpret FEMA flood maps, and determine when flood, wave, or debris loads must be considered—especially for engineers who typically design in dry conditions. We break down the difference between flood loads and wave impact, how elevated structures, piles, and breakaway walls behave under water-driven forces, and where standard structural intuition starts to fall apart. The conversation also covers how ASCE 7, ASCE 24, and FEMA guidance are used in practice, common misconceptions around seawalls and shoreline protection, how engineers communicate risk to clients, and what the future of coastal design may look like as conditions continue to evolve. Links & Resources: StructurEd (our free study tool): <a href= "https://theengineeringpodcast.com/structured">TheEngineeringPodcast.com/StructurEd</a> Structural Trivia: <a href="https://www.flexiquiz.com/SC/join-group/SEPTrivia">Sign up</a> for our structural trivia! A quick email mid-week will keep you sharp. Reach out to us: <a href= "https://theengineeringpodcast.com/">TheEngineeringPodcast.com</a> <a href= "https://www.instagram.com/struct_engineer_podcast/">Instagram</a> <a href= "https://www.linkedin.com/company/structural-engineering-podcast">Linkedin</a> Disclaimer: <a href= "https://www.theengineeringpodcast.com/disclaimer" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Here</a>

In this episode, we dig into flood and wave design and explore when water transitions from a site consideration into a true structural load case. We talk through how engineers identify flood risk, interpret FEMA flood maps, and determine when flood, wave, or debris loads must be considered—especially for engineers who typically design in dry conditions. We break down the difference between flood loads and wave impact, how elevated structures, piles, and breakaway walls behave under water-driven forces, and where standard structural intuition starts to fall apart. The conversation also covers how ASCE 7, ASCE 24, and FEMA guidance are used in practice, common misconceptions around seawalls and shoreline protection, how engineers communicate risk to clients, and what the future of coastal design may look like as conditions continue to evolve. Links & Resources: StructurEd (our free study tool): TheEngineeringPodcast.com/StructurEd Structural Trivia: Sign up for our structural trivia! A quick email mid-week will keep you sharp. Reach out to us: TheEngineeringPodcast.com Instagram Linkedin Disclaimer: Here

In this episode, we dig into flood and wave design and explore when water transitions from a site consideration into a true structural load case. We talk through how engineers identify flood risk, interpret FEMA flood maps, and determine when flood, wave, or debris loads must be considered—especially for engineers who typically design in dry conditions. We break down the difference between flood loads and wave impact, how elevated structures, piles, and breakaway walls behave under water-driven forces, and where standard structural intuition starts to fall apart. The conversation also covers how ASCE 7, ASCE 24, and FEMA guidance are used in practice, common misconceptions around seawalls and shoreline protection, how engineers communicate risk to clients, and what the future of coastal design may look like as conditions continue to evolve. Links &amp; Resources: StructurEd (our free study tool): <a href="https://theengineeringpodcast.com/structured" rel="noopener noreferrer">TheEngineeringPodcast.com/StructurEd</a> Structural Trivia: <a href="https://www.flexiquiz.com/SC/join-group/SEPTrivia" rel="noopener noreferrer">Sign up</a> for our structural trivia! A quick email mid-week will keep you sharp. Reach out to us: <a href="https://theengineeringpodcast.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">TheEngineeringPodcast.com</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/struct_engineer_podcast/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Instagram</a> <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/structural-engineering-podcast" rel="noopener noreferrer">Linkedin</a> Disclaimer: <a href="https://www.theengineeringpodcast.com/disclaimer" rel="noopener noreferrer">Here</a>

Episode 109 – How Coastal Structures Hold Back the Ocean

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 re-directed to the spam folder) <a href="https://forms.gle/2JRqawfiGn1dWy3g9" target= "_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Here</a> Reach out to us: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/struct_engineer_podcast/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Instagram</a> <a href= "https://www.linkedin.com/company/structural-engineering-podcast/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">LinkedIn</a> Disclaimer: <a href= "https://www.theengineeringpodcast.com/disclaimer" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Here</a>

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 re-directed to the spam folder) Here Reach out to us: Instagram LinkedIn Disclaimer: Here

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 re-directed to the spam folder) <a href="https://forms.gle/2JRqawfiGn1dWy3g9" rel="noopener noreferrer">Here</a> Reach out to us: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/struct_engineer_podcast/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Instagram</a> <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/structural-engineering-podcast/" rel="noopener noreferrer">LinkedIn</a> Disclaimer: <a href="https://www.theengineeringpodcast.com/disclaimer" rel="noopener noreferrer">Here</a>

Episode 96 - AI Is Reinventing Structural Engineering

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? <a href= "https://www.aisc.org/publications/design-guides/">https://www.aisc.org/publications/design-guides/</a> Join our structural trivia! A quick email mid-week will keep you sharp (FYI - Survey Monkey is often re-directed to the spam folder) <a href="https://forms.gle/2JRqawfiGn1dWy3g9" target= "_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Here</a> or below <a href= "https://forms.gle/2JRqawfiGn1dWy3g9">https://forms.gle/2JRqawfiGn1dWy3g9</a> Reach out to us: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/struct_engineer_podcast/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Instagram</a> <a href= "https://castbox.fm/creator/linkedin.com/company/structural-engineering-podcast" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">LinkedIn</a> Email: <a href= "mailto:info@theengineeringpodcast.com">info@theengineeringpodcast.com</a> Disclaimer: <a href= "https://www.theengineeringpodcast.com/disclaimer" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Here</a>

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? https://www.aisc.org/publications/design-guides/ Join our structural trivia! A quick email mid-week will keep you sharp (FYI - Survey Monkey is often re-directed to the spam folder) Here or below https://forms.gle/2JRqawfiGn1dWy3g9 Reach out to us: Instagram LinkedIn Email: info@theengineeringpodcast.com Disclaimer: Here

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? <a href="https://www.aisc.org/publications/design-guides/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.aisc.org/publications/design-guides/</a> Join our structural trivia! A quick email mid-week will keep you sharp (FYI - Survey Monkey is often re-directed to the spam folder) <a href="https://forms.gle/2JRqawfiGn1dWy3g9" rel="noopener noreferrer">Here</a> or below <a href="https://forms.gle/2JRqawfiGn1dWy3g9" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://forms.gle/2JRqawfiGn1dWy3g9</a> Reach out to us: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/struct_engineer_podcast/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Instagram</a> <a href="https://castbox.fm/creator/linkedin.com/company/structural-engineering-podcast" rel="noopener noreferrer">LinkedIn</a> Email: <a href="mailto:info@theengineeringpodcast.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">info@theengineeringpodcast.com</a> Disclaimer: <a href="https://www.theengineeringpodcast.com/disclaimer" rel="noopener noreferrer">Here</a>

Episode 95 - Understanding D.G. #1

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. Disclaimer: <a href= "https://www.theengineeringpodcast.com/disclaimer" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Here</a>

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. Disclaimer: Here

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. Disclaimer: <a href="https://www.theengineeringpodcast.com/disclaimer" rel="noopener noreferrer">Here</a>

Episode 94 - Famous Failures

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) - <a href= "https://www.google.com/aclk?sa=L&ai=DChsSEwiflqD8qfWOAxVLNtQBHcgJDJUYACICCAEQABoCb2E&co=1&ase=2&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIn5ag_Kn1jgMVSzbUAR3ICQyVEAAYASAAEgIUV_D_BwE&cce=1&category=acrcp_v1_32&sig=AOD64_2HWlJUSa1f-voS335Yd-Acmm-86A&q&nis=4&adurl&ved=2ahUKEwjGhJv8qfWOAxWm7ckDHQZBAtYQ0Qx6BAhDEAE"> https://www.taylordevices.com/products/fluid-viscous-damper/#:~:text=Fluid%20viscous%20dampers%20(FVDs)%20are,and%20stresses%20in%20a%20structure.</a> Episode 14 - <a href= "https://structure3d.libsyn.com/episode-14-structural-dampers-featuring-taylor-devices"> https://structure3d.libsyn.com/episode-14-structural-dampers-featuring-taylor-devices</a> Mettalic Yield Damper - Wild - <a href= "https://www.brant-hydraulics.com/en/products/metallic-yield-damper"> https://www.brant-hydraulics.com/en/products/metallic-yield-damper</a> Sustainability meets High Seismic - <a href= "https://www.structuremag.org/article/sustainability-in-structural-design-inhigh-seismic-regions/"> https://www.structuremag.org/article/sustainability-in-structural-design-inhigh-seismic-regions/</a> Mast Frames - <a href= "https://www.structuremag.org/article/improved-economy-resilience-with-mast-frames/"> https://www.structuremag.org/article/improved-economy-resilience-with-mast-frames/</a> Disclaimer: <a href= "https://www.theengineeringpodcast.com/disclaimer" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Here</a>

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) - https://www.taylordevices.com/products/fluid-viscous-damper/#:~:text=Fluid%20viscous%20dampers%20(FVDs)%20are,and%20stresses%20in%20a%20structure. Episode 14 - https://structure3d.libsyn.com/episode-14-structural-dampers-featuring-taylor-devices Mettalic Yield Damper - Wild - https://www.brant-hydraulics.com/en/products/metallic-yield-damper Sustainability meets High Seismic - https://www.structuremag.org/article/sustainability-in-structural-design-inhigh-seismic-regions/ Mast Frames - https://www.structuremag.org/article/improved-economy-resilience-with-mast-frames/ Disclaimer: Here

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) - <a href="https://www.google.com/aclk?sa=L&amp;ai=DChsSEwiflqD8qfWOAxVLNtQBHcgJDJUYACICCAEQABoCb2E&amp;co=1&amp;ase=2&amp;gclid=EAIaIQobChMIn5ag_Kn1jgMVSzbUAR3ICQyVEAAYASAAEgIUV_D_BwE&amp;cce=1&amp;category=acrcp_v1_32&amp;sig=AOD64_2HWlJUSa1f-voS335Yd-Acmm-86A&amp;q&amp;nis=4&amp;adurl&amp;ved=2ahUKEwjGhJv8qfWOAxWm7ckDHQZBAtYQ0Qx6BAhDEAE" rel="noopener noreferrer"> https://www.taylordevices.com/products/fluid-viscous-damper/#:~:text=Fluid%20viscous%20dampers%20(FVDs)%20are,and%20stresses%20in%20a%20structure.</a> Episode 14 - <a href="https://structure3d.libsyn.com/episode-14-structural-dampers-featuring-taylor-devices" rel="noopener noreferrer"> https://structure3d.libsyn.com/episode-14-structural-dampers-featuring-taylor-devices</a> Mettalic Yield Damper - Wild - <a href="https://www.brant-hydraulics.com/en/products/metallic-yield-damper" rel="noopener noreferrer"> https://www.brant-hydraulics.com/en/products/metallic-yield-damper</a> Sustainability meets High Seismic - <a href="https://www.structuremag.org/article/sustainability-in-structural-design-inhigh-seismic-regions/" rel="noopener noreferrer"> https://www.structuremag.org/article/sustainability-in-structural-design-inhigh-seismic-regions/</a> Mast Frames - <a href="https://www.structuremag.org/article/improved-economy-resilience-with-mast-frames/" rel="noopener noreferrer"> https://www.structuremag.org/article/improved-economy-resilience-with-mast-frames/</a> Disclaimer: <a href="https://www.theengineeringpodcast.com/disclaimer" rel="noopener noreferrer">Here</a>

Episode 93 - Unique Seismicity

We dive into how we got our first jobs at a structural engineering firm. Disclaimer: <a href= "https://www.theengineeringpodcast.com/disclaimer" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Here</a>

We dive into how we got our first jobs at a structural engineering firm. Disclaimer: Here

We dive into how we got our first jobs at a structural engineering firm. Disclaimer: <a href="https://www.theengineeringpodcast.com/disclaimer" rel="noopener noreferrer">Here</a>

Episode 2 - How to get your first engineering job?

Hosted by Max and Zach, The Structural Engineering Podcast dives into the world of structural design, real-world engineering challenges, and the stories behind the structures that shape our world. Whether you're a practicing engineer, an aspiring student, or just curious about how buildings stand tall, tune in for expert insights, industry interviews, and relatable experiences from the field.

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