The Structural Engineering Podcast

• Episode 98 - Post-Tensioned Concrete with Ryan Musgrove

  This episode is brought to you by CalcBook — the modern way to perform and document your structural calculations. Visit calcbook.com and use promo code SEPOD for 50% off your first three months. Episode Summary:In this episode of The Structural Engineering Podcast, we sit down with Ryan Musgrove from Kramer Gehlen & Associates to dive into the world of post-tensioned (PT) concrete design. Ryan walks us through the fundamentals of PT systems, their advantages over conventional reinforced concrete, and what engineers should consider when designing and detailing these systems in the field. We discuss everything from tendon layout and serviceability checks to construction sequencing, stressing operations, and long-term deflection control. Ryan also shares some of the most common mistakes he sees in PT design and how clear communication between the engineer, detailer, and contractor can make or break a project. Whether you’re new to PT or have years of experience designing slabs and podium decks, this episode offers insights you can apply to your next project. Topics Covered:- Basics of post-tensioned concrete and how it differs from mild-reinforced systems - Design considerations for slab geometry, tendon layout, and anchorage zones - Common field challenges during stressing and construction - Strategies for controlling cracking, camber, and long-term deflection About Our Guest: Ryan Musgrove, P.E., is a Senior Project Manager with Kramer Gehlen & Associates, where he focuses on building design across a range of materials, including post-tensioned concrete and steel systems. His experience bridges design and construction, bringing a practical approach to complex structural systems. Resources Mentioned: - PTI Design and Construction of Post-Tensioned Slabs - ACI 318 provisions for prestressed concrete - www.kramergehlen.com Structural Trivia: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:InstagramLinkedIn

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• Episode 97 – Innovating Mass Timber Design with SPEC Toolbox

  In this episode, we sit down with Adam Jones 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.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:InstagramLinkedIn

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• Episode 96 - AI Is Reinventing Structural Engineering

  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:InstagramLinkedIn

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• Episode 95 - Understanding D.G. #1

  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 belowhttps://forms.gle/2JRqawfiGn1dWy3g9 Reach out to us:InstagramLinkedInEmail: [email protected]

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• Episode 94 - Famous Failures

  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. Structural Trivia: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:InstagramLinkedIn

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