The Civil Engineering Academy Podcast Isaac Oakeson

Ready for a free master class on post-tensioned (PT) concrete? Today, Michael Hopper, P.E., an Associate Partner at LERA Consulting Structural Engineers, elaborates on his professional experience designing award-winning post-tensioned concrete structures to teach you everything about it.

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What prestressed concrete is and what makes it different from other structural systems
Why pre-tensioned and post-tensioned concrete are both "prestressed concrete"
Common applications of pre-tensioned and post-tensioned concrete
How pre-tensioning and post-tensioning are achieved
The structural and construction benefits of using post-tensioned concrete
How void formers and post-tensioning can reduce construction effort and cost
How post-tensioned concrete can help you reduce your building skin costs
One aspect contributing more to global warming than concrete — and how PT can help
When to use grouted and ungrouted post-tension systems
What's the SE 2050 Commitment for structural engineering firms?
Michael’s #1 advice for young engineers just getting started

Out Partners:
Built Bar - https://civilengineeringacademy.com/built
School of PE - https://civilengineeringacademy.com/sope

Resources Mentioned:
Michael Hopper, PE - https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-hopper-p-e-7b5aa398
LERA Consulting Structural Engineers - https://www.lera.com
Columbia Uni Medical Center - https://www.lera.com/medical-education-building-columbia-uni
David Rubenstein Forum - https://www.lera.com/rubenstein-forum
Novartis Radiation Oncology Research Office Building - https://www.lera.com/novartis
ACI - https://www.concrete.org
ASCE - https://www.asce.org

Structural Engineering Institute (SEI) - https://www.asce.org/sei
SE 2050 Commitment - https://se2050.org
Penn State University - https://www.psu.edu






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Architects are years ahead of civil engineers regarding one crucial aspect of their projects. Today, Sam Lytle, founder of Beyondware, explains what that aspect is and how he’s aiming at closing that gap with Beyond CAD, a software tool for civil engineering projects powered by a video game engine!

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How Sam Lytle found his way in an area most civil engineers don't even consider
What architecture has that civil engineering lacks — and how video games can help
Sam's entrepreneurial journey to provide civil engineers with (way) better software tools
How Beyond CAD can help civil engineers in transportation and infrastructure
One aspect of the civil engineering industry that will change in five years or less
How Sam got funding from Epic Games to develop Beyond CAD
What it's like to run and scale a company as an engineer by training
Should you be a generalist or a specialist?
The best, easy-to-use platform to start building your network today
How to find what really makes you excited — and make a living out of it

Out Partners:
PPI - https://civilengineeringacademy.com/ppi

Built Bar - https://civilengineeringacademy.com/built



Resources Mentioned:
Sam Lytle - https://www.linkedin.com/in/samlytle

Beyondware Website - https://beyondware.com

Beyond CAD Software - http://beyondware.com/beyondcad

Beyond Typicals Software - https://beyondware.com/bt

Civil FX, a Division of Parametrix - https://www.civilfx.com

Distracted Driving Simulator - https://www.civilfx.com/sadd

Epic Games - https://www.epicgames.com

Epic Game Store - https://store.epicgames.com
Epic's MegaGrants - https://www.unrealengine.com/megagrants

Unreal Engine - https://www.unrealengine.com
University of Nevada, Las Vegas - https://www.unlv.edu

Nevada Department of Transportation - https://www.dot.nv.gov

Project Neon (Nevada) - http://ndotprojectneon.com

American Public Works Association - https://www.apwa.net


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Are you preparing for the FE exam…again? You’re not alone! Today’s guest is Brianna Tallas, who passed the exam on her fourth try, years after school. In this episode, she lays out everything she learned along this journey, and how The Ultimate FE Review Course helped her finally get it done.

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Briannas's journey taking the FE exam four times
A little-known benefit of taking a review course — and it's not the course content
The factors to consider when choosing the best review course for you
What she loved about The Ultimate Civil FE Review Course — and why you will too
The simple secret she learned as to correctly prepare for the FE exam
Two test-taking strategies to help you manage your time during the exam
Are there a lot of Alternative-Item Type (AIT) questions on the FE?
Her top two tips for those preparing for this big exam

CEA Resources:
Website - https://civilengineeringacademy.com

The Ultimate Civil FE Review Course - https://civilfereviewcourse.com
The Ultimate Civil PE Review Course - https://civilpereviewcourse.com
FE and PE Practice Exams - https://civilengineeringacademy.com/exams
Free Facebook Community - https://ceacommunity.com
YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPeFLBZ2gk0uO5M9uE2zj0Q
Newsletter - https://civilengineeringacademy.com/newsletter
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/theceacademy
Twitter - https://twitter.com/civilengacad

Reach out to Isaac - isaac@civilengineeringacademy.com


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Everybody can be busy, but what are you actually busy about? Today, you’ll learn how to get into “deep work mode” so you do what moves you forward, instead of only mundane tasks that get you nowhere. And guess what? You need deep work to pass your FE and PE exams.

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The difference between busy work and deep work
The two main things you need to start doing deep work
Four strategies to get into "deep work mode" when you're supposed to
How to deeply concentrate on the task at hand
The role of big goals in getting you to focus

Our Partner:
Built Bar - https://www.civilengineeringacademy.com/built

CEA Resources:
Website - https://civilengineeringacademy.com

The Ultimate Civil FE Review Course - https://civilfereviewcourse.com
The Ultimate Civil PE Review Course - https://civilpereviewcourse.com
FE and PE Practice Exams - https://civilengineeringacademy.com/exams
Free Facebook Community - https://ceacommunity.com
YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPeFLBZ2gk0uO5M9uE2zj0Q
Newsletter - https://civilengineeringacademy.com/newsletter
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/theceacademy
Reach out to Isaac - isaac@civilengineeringacademy.com


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The current supply chain crisis is causing a worldwide shortage of goods…and that includes components of construction materials. In this episode, you’ll understand exactly how these issues are affecting your work as a civil engineer, regardless of the discipline you’re in.

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Today's supply chain issues and how they impact your civil engineering projects
How this whole supply chain mess got started
Best practices for civil engineers to deal with these issues at their job
What civil engineering firms are doing to navigate this situation and stay in business
“Here-to-stay” trends in civil engineering that emerged from these supply chain problems

Our Partner:
School of PE - http://www.civilengineeringacademy.com/sope

CEA Resources:
Website - https://civilengineeringacademy.com
The Ultimate Civil FE Review Course - https://civilfereviewcourse.com
The Ultimate Civil PE Review Course - https://civilpereviewcourse.com
FE and PE Practice Exams - https://civilengineeringacademy.com/exams
FREE Facebook Community - https://ceacommunity.com
YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPeFLBZ2gk0uO5M9uE2zj0Q
Newsletter - https://civilengineeringacademy.com/newsletter
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/theceacademy
Reach out to Isaac - isaac@civilengineeringacademy.com


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You can expect 10-15 theory questions during each session of your FE or PE exam. The problem? You either know how to answer them or you don’t. So today, Isaac walks you through 12 of these, detailing what you should do in order to be prepared and how to approach them on exam day to give you the best shot at getting them right.

Question Topics Covered:


Wastewater treatment plant design
Open channel flow
Concrete construction work
Project management
Field compaction
Soil shear strength
Mechanical properties of materials
Level of service (LOS)
Types of concrete
Truss systems
In-situ geotech tests

Our Partner:
Built Bar - https://www.civilengineeringacademy.com/built

CEA Resources:
Website - https://civilengineeringacademy.com

The Ultimate Civil FE Review Course - https://civilfereviewcourse.com
The Ultimate Civil PE Review Course - https://civilpereviewcourse.com
FE and PE Practice Exams - https://civilengineeringacademy.com/exams
20 Bonus Theory Questions - https://civilengineeringacademy.com/breadth
Free Facebook Community - https://ceacommunity.com
YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPeFLBZ2gk0uO5M9uE2zj0Q
Newsletter - https://civilengineeringacademy.com/newsletter
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/theceacademy
Reach out to Isaac - isaac@civilengineeringacademy.com


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