In this episode, we sit down with the team from Spec Toolbox, 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 of structural tools, this episode offers a behind-the-scenes look at innovation in action.

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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.

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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/

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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.

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/

In this episode, we chat with Melissa Lanning from Infusion Architects. As you may have noticed, Melissa is the first architect we've asked to be on the show. We're ready to talk with the most common client for structural engineers to learn how we can better navigate the structural/architectural work dynamic and ensure a successful partnership.

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In this episode, we dive into a conversation with Kee Leung. Kee is the director of Odace engineering, a firm in London that specializes in efficient structural systems, both in design and development.

https://www.odace.co.uk/

A weird instagram link that shows this beam: Here

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In episode 90, we chat with Amanda Dean from the SE3 project. She's one of the structural engineers actively working to promote equality in our profession, ensuring it is open to and pursued by the most qualified talent for the benefit of the built environment.

Take a look at the SE3 page here: http://www.se3project.org/

A great SE3 video as an introduction: Here

The TED talk we mentioned: Here

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