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Wonena and Engineering: One woman’s Journey to Engineering
Episode Info In this episode, and in honor of National Women in Engineering Day, I talk to Marsia Geldert-Murphey, P.E., F. ASCE, Regional Director of Lochmueller Group, who was recently elected as the ASCE President Elect for 2023. Marsia is also the author of a book...
The Future of Infrastructure Could Be Revolutionary
A revolution in infrastructure is on the way, according to Melodie Yashar, director of building design and performance at ICON. Speaking on a recent episode of ASCE Interchange, Yashar explored what's in store for materials, systems and new horizons, observing that...
Building Smarter Roadways with Concrete Slabs & Sensors
Episode Info Integrated Roadways is embedding sensors inside precast slabs of materials to help create network that will support the current and future needs of drivers, owners, vehicles and devices.
Thermal Intelligence Offers Jobsite Fuel Efficiency
Episode Info This Digging Deeper episode features an interview with Mark Malekoff, director of Thermal Intelligence - an equipment manufacturer out of Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. Mark and his co-founder used their first-hand experience in dealing with equipment that...
How Civil Engineers can be Successful on the Job
Episode Info In this episode of The Civil Engineering Podcast, I answer a few questions that I received from a consulting engineer a few years out of school about how to be successful on the job, get up to speed with design practices, learn codes, gain field practice,...
Researcher Aims to Refine Concrete 3D Printing for Homes
Giuseppe Loporcaro, an architectural engineer at University of Canterbury in New Zealand, is heading a research project that seeks to improve technologies for concrete 3D printing that make home construction faster, less expensive and more sustainable. Research in the...
Lets Look at Concrete 3D Printing
Episode Info This Digging Deeper episode features a conversation with 3D concrete printing contractor Zach Mannheimer, founder and CEO of Alquist 3D. They are part of a handful of 3D concrete printing companies here in the U.S. and head up the construction of a 3D...
Insulating a Raised Addition and Preventing Termites in Exterior Foam
Episode Info Andrew, Ian, and Patrick hear from listeners about low decks and landslides, before taking questions about converting a deck to a screened porch, insulating the floor of a raised addition, and detailing exterior foam insulation.
Concrete a Spong for Carbon Dioxide
Episode Info Rick Bohan, vice president of sustainability for the Portland Cement Association, explains the fifth link in the PCA Roadmap to Carbon Neutrality value chain: using concrete as a carbon sink. He talks to us to clear up some confusion surrounding the...