In this episode, Maithili Ghadge, podcast host, talks with Jestine, a master’s degree holder in Structural Engineering and Assistant Professor at one of the best universities in India. He likes challenging work with learning new skills. Jestine has also published several research papers and journals.
Jestine talks about the basics of structural analysis, the importance of structural analysis, manual analysis versus software analysis, and why students face difficulties in learning structural analysis. He also talked about the future of structural analysis and advised those graduates who want to venture into the field. Tune in to learn more about the benefits of using both manual and software structural analysis.
Timestamps
[00:40] Basics of structural analysis
[05:50] The importance of structural analysis
[08:59] Manual analysis versus software analysis
[13:19] The future of structural analysis using software
[16:35] Jestine’s final words
Quotes
● Most students face difficulties in learning structural analysis because of the grasping of concepts.
● Both manual analysis and software analysis is essential.
● It is easier to complete a task with software analysis, and the results are always accurate since it is already programed.
● If you are using software, the workload will be lesser and more accurate than the manual analysis.
● If you are planning to go to the structural field, in the case of design and analysis, you have to be very confident to use any of the software.
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