Mola Structural Kit Review - For Civil Structural Engineers and Architects

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  • Mola structural kit review for civil structural engineers and architects. I review the Mola model structural kits, what it is, how it works, where to get them, and how to get them at a discounted price.
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 138

  • @MatPicardal
    @MatPicardal  4 роки тому +20

    What are your thoughts on the Mola Structural Kits?

    • @fat_joe3604
      @fat_joe3604 4 роки тому +3

      In my opinion it's offer more and more understanding of structural members deformation

    • @leoads
      @leoads 4 роки тому +8

      The whole idea (and production) of the "mola" system is from an Brazilian Engineer. I was able to see one presentation of the initial system at "Instituto de Engenharia" in Sao Paulo (6 years ago).
      I'm a structural engineer from Brazil and I live in CA since 2015. I spent most of my time in Irvine - Orange County. I tried many times to contact you (to make a networking), but no reply back...
      Now I'm in Davis, where I'm gonna start my graduate studies. I hope one day to meet you in person. My goal is to study seismic analysis, since we do not have it in Brazil.
      Nice work with the channel, congratulations. Ohh! by the way "mola" means spring in Portuguese.

    • @fabiandelgado6955
      @fabiandelgado6955 4 роки тому +1

      They are useful to understand supports and also are a good decoration for my desk

    • @MatPicardal
      @MatPicardal  4 роки тому +3

      Thanks so much for that info Leonardo! Apologies for my lack of responsiveness, I get hundreds of messages/requests/emails/comments and it's difficult to respond/keep track of them all. Hoping to meet more of you in person when COVID and my SE exams are finally over.

    • @leoads
      @leoads 4 роки тому

      Mat Picardal yes, sure. Let’s know about the SE exam! I’m certain that you are gonna make a video about that. Good luck...

  • @dmontenegro
    @dmontenegro 4 роки тому +30

    Ooo I think I found a new desk toy!
    *looks at prices*
    -_- hello lego my old friend

    • @MatPicardal
      @MatPicardal  4 роки тому +2

      Lol, not too bad for an educational learning tool to be used at universities and structural engineering firms, but as a toy, yes, an expensive toy :)

  • @eduardobarretto1025
    @eduardobarretto1025 4 роки тому +5

    It's really great to know that this Mola Structural Kit was develop by a Brazillian Architect. It helps students to understand how does the structure behavior and turns the design thinking more easier.

    • @MatPicardal
      @MatPicardal  4 роки тому +1

      Yes, students studying these concepts for the first time is sometimes difficult, but seeing it and playing with it is another level.

  • @shaikhchilliee
    @shaikhchilliee 4 роки тому +7

    Sir I'd personally like to thank you so much for making such a niche yet essential profession out in the lime light and allowing other aspirants to be more confident about it. Thankyou so much, appreciated

    • @MatPicardal
      @MatPicardal  4 роки тому

      You are very welcome Zain! Thanks for the kind words!

  • @ikramboussaid1
    @ikramboussaid1 29 днів тому

    how can i find this matériel, for do this expriment ?

  • @juancastano6872
    @juancastano6872 4 роки тому +4

    you make me want to continue my dream of becoming a structural engineer

    • @MatPicardal
      @MatPicardal  4 роки тому

      Awesome, best of luck! You got this!

  • @aus2tigran
    @aus2tigran 4 роки тому +1

    I think for that slender column example, even with the rigid joints you put in, one direction is braced yes due to the adjacent braced bay, but the other direction it's acting as a sway frame so technically its unbraced

    • @MatPicardal
      @MatPicardal  4 роки тому

      Agreed. What's cool about the model is that even though it's technically unbraced, you can see/feel that putting a beam there definitely helps prevent column buckling. And in real life, we'd check that the stiffnesses of the columns were actually strong enough to be consider as braced.

  • @CU96821
    @CU96821 4 роки тому +1

    Just got my kit 2 and 3...... I’d love to see more engineering examples 😍

  • @hussainpanahi4810
    @hussainpanahi4810 4 роки тому +2

    Plz make a video about structural vs architectural drawings. 🙏🙏

  • @mariomandujano7116
    @mariomandujano7116 4 роки тому +2

    Nice! They are awesome. And the last estructura, genial!

  • @blink3951
    @blink3951 4 роки тому +1

    Mat, I love your channel. Thankyou for showing me this!

  • @hshhsjhahsvs7728
    @hshhsjhahsvs7728 4 роки тому +4

    MORE BOOK REVIEWS PLEEEEEEASE!
    Structural analysis and design*

    • @MatPicardal
      @MatPicardal  4 роки тому

      For structural analysis: Fundamentals of Structural Analysis - by Leet and Uang

  • @MantyTob
    @MantyTob 4 роки тому +6

    Hi Mat. I'll likely end up buying one of these for my office. Which one of the Mola Kits do you recommend? I might be leaning towards kit 2, as it seems to include a little of everything.

    • @MatPicardal
      @MatPicardal  4 роки тому +2

      I think it depends on what you're into building. Mola 1 is the most basic, but it has longer span members and diaphragm/plates. Mola 2 has fancier moment/splice connections, but smaller span members and diaphragm/plates. Mola 3 is great if you're into bridges and tension members, but doesn't come with diaphragms. If you look at the manuals online, they go more in depth on the parts. I personally would've just gone with Mola 1 since it's the bread and butter and allows me to play with the seismic behavior of the diaphragms.

  • @mahamednurie9594
    @mahamednurie9594 4 роки тому +1

    Amazing! Big Thanks Mat picardal, you're really inspiring person.

    • @MatPicardal
      @MatPicardal  4 роки тому

      My pleasure, thanks so much for the kind words Mahamed!

  • @petevatuloka9182
    @petevatuloka9182 4 роки тому +2

    Concepts are understood better this way.

    • @MatPicardal
      @MatPicardal  4 роки тому

      Wish I had them when I was a student!

  • @bjmarlecha66
    @bjmarlecha66 4 роки тому +1

    That’s a great product, and I wish I can purchase it and keep it on my office desk to understand some of the engineering concept at a glance, but the pricing is out of my budget. 😔 I hope in future I shall get one. 😊

    • @MatPicardal
      @MatPicardal  4 роки тому +2

      Yeah, they are kind of expensive for students and young professionals, but I think they were originally meant for educators/schools/large companies, but it's great knowing they are available to the public as well, but at a price.

  • @shubhamkale3602
    @shubhamkale3602 4 роки тому +1

    Thank u so much sir for this wonderful conceptual video , God bless u , love u from India

  • @jotrinidad6610
    @jotrinidad6610 4 роки тому +1

    Great review! Thank you.

  • @fat_joe3604
    @fat_joe3604 4 роки тому +1

    Thk mat for that magnificent video

    • @MatPicardal
      @MatPicardal  4 роки тому

      You're welcome! Glad you enjoyed it.

  • @isubscribeeveryonebackwhos2331
    @isubscribeeveryonebackwhos2331 4 роки тому +1

    *Mat Picardal* I looking for your next video

  • @knightshade9118
    @knightshade9118 4 роки тому +2

    What happens to a structural engineer when a building that they signed collapses??

    • @larsen4078
      @larsen4078 4 роки тому

      Co-asking

    • @roselv.babalcon8720
      @roselv.babalcon8720 4 роки тому

      Blood Ravens as long as they follow the prescribed codes in that country. And prevent brittle collapse, your safe.

    • @MatPicardal
      @MatPicardal  4 роки тому +1

      In general, if it collapses when it's not suppose to, then you will most likely lose your engineering license and get sued.

    • @knightshade9118
      @knightshade9118 4 роки тому

      i want to be a civil engineer in the future, but that stuff scares me a bit......

    • @larsen4078
      @larsen4078 4 роки тому

      @@knightshade9118 It's a fun field

  • @azurestocke1592
    @azurestocke1592 4 роки тому +2

    Excellent video.

  • @escrowfreelancer5613
    @escrowfreelancer5613 4 роки тому +1

    Thanks Mat!
    We need some frequency please.
    Took forever to have this video

    • @MatPicardal
      @MatPicardal  4 роки тому +2

      I'd love to, but I'm focusing on studying for my S.E. license in October. Will try to keep everyone updated, just don't have the time right now to upload as much as I'd want to.

    • @escrowfreelancer5613
      @escrowfreelancer5613 4 роки тому

      Thanks.
      Intriguing channel for aspiring structural engineers

  • @edwardzabala9053
    @edwardzabala9053 4 роки тому +1

    This is awesome!

  • @dreiplmnc4124
    @dreiplmnc4124 4 роки тому

    Meron po ba kayong idea sa planning engineer or do u have any idea in planning engineer. I'm student at ph and my grades Ave is not compatible in stem strand and ang pwede lang sakin ay mechanical and industrial that industrial have Planning engr so I'm curious in that. I want to become civil engineer too. Please answer thx po.

  • @nylymeng2316
    @nylymeng2316 4 роки тому +1

    Hi sir. Do you have any recommend book for deep excavation ? Thank for your share !!!

    • @MatPicardal
      @MatPicardal  4 роки тому +1

      Sorry, I don't have one off the top of my head, not really my specialty.

    • @nylymeng2316
      @nylymeng2316 4 роки тому

      Mat Picardal ohhh thank you brother for reply !!!!

  • @robTNT12
    @robTNT12 4 роки тому +1

    Great!

  • @esabahtiar9927
    @esabahtiar9927 4 роки тому +1

    Please making bahasa.

  • @rajm2626
    @rajm2626 5 місяців тому

    very cool!

  • @ailenei88
    @ailenei88 Рік тому

    Thumbs down. I'm sorry but you are "reviewing" a product that you are being sponsored by.

  • @JeffersonMartinSynfluent
    @JeffersonMartinSynfluent Рік тому +1

    Although I finally landed on the Chemical Engineering square I still recall building structures with the plastic Kenner Girder and Panel kits and spending a great deal of time torsioning, tensioning and compressing these small red plastic test structures and 'feeling' the reactions. What I would have given to have had any of these Mola kits. Thanks for the video.

  • @talktoeric
    @talktoeric 2 роки тому

    I'm designing a 4'x5' CNC router table out of 8020 aluminum extrusions. It is overkill when I could have probably just built a wood frame. I am trying to figure out the most efficient way to build a strong frame that could support 200lbs. Since it is aluminum, it will have some flex and I don't want it to deform especially after I paid so much!

  • @sumyamobder
    @sumyamobder 2 роки тому +1

    This is so cool!! My school is giving me this set to use at my thesis defence presentation. This video made me even more excited to use it!!!

  • @Idreesahaseeb
    @Idreesahaseeb 2 роки тому +1

    This is absolutely Gorgeous,I love the devices,keep on posting

  • @TonyTruss
    @TonyTruss 3 роки тому +1

    I have 12 kits on the way of the Mola2; I cannot wait to try these with my students !

  • @cleonholness1528
    @cleonholness1528 3 роки тому +1

    I.want to be a civil.engeneer

  • @rafiktaleb1504
    @rafiktaleb1504 3 роки тому

    Great educational tools...Mola should think about a miniature educational shaking table too to shake those structural models

  • @manelcamposcosta
    @manelcamposcosta 3 роки тому

    "#$%kj3oi52$#&%$&%
    I bought yesterday kit 2 and 3 and didn't have a promo code :(

  • @benjaminburns4412
    @benjaminburns4412 3 роки тому

    I guess this is more for schools to purchase for learning tools

  • @fratstorculas9326
    @fratstorculas9326 3 роки тому

    Hello Sir. May I ask if you are willing to be interview about issues or problems in Civil Engineering Field. I hope you will notice me.

  • @Jabodie
    @Jabodie 3 роки тому

    Very cool. This would make a great Christmas gift for a structural engineering nerd lol

  • @tsc7589
    @tsc7589 3 роки тому

    Hope you’re alright. More videos please I miss you so much.

  • @nanjatartol7375
    @nanjatartol7375 3 роки тому

    I wish I have money to buy this mola sturctural kit

  • @aishwarygohil
    @aishwarygohil 3 роки тому +1

    Hey why do you stopped making videos again..🙄
    No new innovations in structure 🙄

  • @rheybreboneria2456
    @rheybreboneria2456 3 роки тому

    I hope you upload a tutorial about structural designing a simple residential structure in the near future. Hope you read this!

  • @everythingconstruction5012
    @everythingconstruction5012 4 роки тому

    Hello Sir Mat. Is there reciprocity process for Engineers here in the Philippines migrating there on US?

  • @nature-vibe7900
    @nature-vibe7900 4 роки тому

    How to invent in this field tell some tips ❤️ love from india🙏

  • @zaid6142
    @zaid6142 4 роки тому +2

    Hey mat,
    Last year the job grow for civil engineers was a around 6%, but this year 2020 its around 2% according to the BLS. Is that due to COVID-19 or something else is going on here 🤷‍♂️

  • @Joseph9401al
    @Joseph9401al 4 роки тому

    please give a video about maths and physics used in structural engineering in a daily job life. thanks and great work

  • @lautaro8019
    @lautaro8019 4 роки тому

    If I get an MBA and a Civil Engineering Degree, will I have a better salary?

  • @garrettgreen9667
    @garrettgreen9667 4 роки тому

    Major gimmick

  • @TV-ws8mf
    @TV-ws8mf 4 роки тому

    Thank you sir

  • @smieficuanl730
    @smieficuanl730 4 роки тому

    ¡Amazing!

  • @Ryan-vf3ok
    @Ryan-vf3ok 4 роки тому +3

    Quick question for anyone. When do u recommend a structural engineer student to get an internship?

    • @a1k
      @a1k 4 роки тому

      After the 3rd semester and beyond

    • @darralnolan5792
      @darralnolan5792 4 роки тому

      Before you start

  • @mariomarcano
    @mariomarcano 4 роки тому

    Muy bueno, Mat. Gracias por compartir.

  • @GabrielSantos-kk7nt
    @GabrielSantos-kk7nt 4 роки тому +2

    Is there a lot of demand in civil engineering? Is it worth studying civil engineering?
    I like the profession but I don't know if it has a great future.

    • @mrjukes9234
      @mrjukes9234 4 роки тому

      There's demand for construction management imho. Working for a general contractor, you get to see the engineering in action if your in the field. There, you could witness the assembling steel structures (moment/bolted connections, steel shapes, etc.), placement of slabs/walls/rebar/anchor bolts, soil preperation, etc. You may be able to be involved with some layout/field measuring (ie. surveying). You may get to be involved with crane plans and heavy lifts. If your working with buildings, and depending on they company, you will likely have to work with non-civil stuff as well like carpet/paint/cabinets, mep, fire protection etc. All that to say you can work for a construction company rather than a design firm and maintain an appreciation for civil engineering even if you arent designing on paper per say.

  • @lucyjo2331
    @lucyjo2331 4 роки тому

    Do the springs show whether the member is in tension or compression? I can't tell if it's just the way its set up?

  • @mil9102
    @mil9102 4 роки тому +2

    Pre-ordered mine on July 26th, kit released on 31st of July and it arrived yesterday all the way from Brazil! (I’m in the UK). I’m amazed by it! The box is wayyy larger than it is on video and I can’t wait to create more structures with it.

  • @seratsediqi6007
    @seratsediqi6007 4 роки тому +4

    Bay Mat I was wondering how much does a civil engineer makes after taxes. I know it’s different for everybody but could you give me an hint 🤔

    • @iwillnotcomply007
      @iwillnotcomply007 4 роки тому

      Depends on a lot of things. New grad vs someone who has a lot of experience or their PE, could be 50k vs 120k. Also depends on location and project type.

  • @joe04171962
    @joe04171962 4 роки тому +1

    where can I buy that...

    • @MatPicardal
      @MatPicardal  4 роки тому

      You can check the description for the website and discount code.

  • @ryang54712
    @ryang54712 4 роки тому +1

    It’s like adult Legos

  • @zhafranirsyad8400
    @zhafranirsyad8400 4 роки тому +1

    That's really cool. Much easier to understand than just read a book. Hope all my lecturers have this to help the explanation

  • @mikemag1072
    @mikemag1072 4 роки тому

    Thanks so much for the very informative videos you post! I was wondering what classes master degree students must take to become competitive in structure industry.

  • @victorbrito150
    @victorbrito150 4 роки тому +1

    Excellent!

  • @nicolasrivera6279
    @nicolasrivera6279 4 роки тому +2

    I like it ! 🔥

  • @mohammedlasmi1304
    @mohammedlasmi1304 4 роки тому +1

    Please. From where we can get this modular pieces

    • @MatPicardal
      @MatPicardal  4 роки тому

      Check the description links, I link to their website and the discount code.

  • @saurabhshelar4666
    @saurabhshelar4666 4 роки тому +2

    Would this be available in India?

  • @yimsopanha4102
    @yimsopanha4102 4 роки тому

    The rods that you use them to do the cross sign between 2 column is called tie rods right?

  • @bdeshiguy
    @bdeshiguy 4 роки тому

    Can you speak about the process of construction? Additionally it would be great if you discuss about the hierarchy of construction site, for example chain of the different commands. Cheers

  • @fdggfgdfgd251
    @fdggfgdfgd251 4 роки тому +1

    Genius

  • @Kl1957u
    @Kl1957u 4 роки тому +1

    Hi sir, huge fan of urs...i m civil engineer from india and i've been working in planning profile for the last 3 years. Actually i always wanted to work as a structural engineer in the companies like wsp, aecom , atkins etc but my grades were not that good..nd neither did these companies visited our college campus. Sir , could u plz guide me which softwares should i learn to get into designing profile or should i get a masters degree in structural engineering???

  • @valterssejans3139
    @valterssejans3139 4 роки тому +1

    7:52 Both columns buckle ;)

    • @lucyjo2331
      @lucyjo2331 4 роки тому

      I think that's just because he puts some lateral force on the joint rather than a pure axial load? He technically didn't say it wouldn't buckle under lateral loading (ie wind or seismic loading) so fair enough Mat :')

  • @durbabsroom5633
    @durbabsroom5633 4 роки тому +1

    I am an asian, can they deliver here?

    • @MatPicardal
      @MatPicardal  4 роки тому

      They should be able to on their website they've delivered to over 60 counties including Asia.

    • @durbabsroom5633
      @durbabsroom5633 4 роки тому

      @@MatPicardal thank you

  • @danielgraygarrison1612
    @danielgraygarrison1612 4 роки тому +1

    Hey Mat, saw you speak at one of the SEAOSC monthly dinners and I have been watching your videos ever since. Love what you're doing, keep at it!

    • @MatPicardal
      @MatPicardal  4 роки тому

      Thanks so much for the support Daniel, added you on LinkedIn!

  • @ArtsFracture1.0
    @ArtsFracture1.0 4 роки тому +1

    Is necesary to know much construction for being structural engineer?

    • @MatPicardal
      @MatPicardal  4 роки тому +1

      Unfortunately, no, but it really should be.

  • @bdeshiguy
    @bdeshiguy 4 роки тому

    Have you ever thought to start own company?

  • @bdeshiguy
    @bdeshiguy 4 роки тому

    Do you need powerful computer for running of CAD programmes?