Structural engineering deals with the research, planning, design, construction, inspection, monitoring, maintenance, rehabilitation and demolition of permanent and temporary structures as well as structural systems and their components. It also considers the technical, economic, environmental, aesthetic and social aspects of the structures.
The structure may include buildings, bridges, in-ground structures, footings, frameworks and space frames including motor vehicles, space vehicles, ships, airplanes and cranes. They can be made of any structural material, including composites and novel materials.
Structural engineering is a creative profession that contributes significantly to infrastructure, industry as well as residential and recreational development.
Structural engineers calculate the strength and draw diagrams of the structures to ensure that they are strong enough to avoid loading. The most common structures are with buildings and bridges, but tunnels, walls, earth embankments, large tanks and silos as well as capturing mining structures are also part of the work of a structural engineer. Specialist areas include oil drilling platforms and related infrastructure, shipbuilding and aircraft design.
Structural engineers typically work in teams and look at the way a structure is to be built. They ensure that the buildings are strong enough to withstand the load imposed by the natural forces and nature of its use. Through research and testing of both form and material, new solutions are developed that promote safer, more environmentally friendly buildings and structures.
Some structural engineers work in the design of structures (supervise strength calculations and drawings), others specialize in building structures and some work in research. Structural engineers typically work with architects, builders, mechanical, electrical and chemical engineers to ensure that all parts of the structure are safe and capable of accomplishing their intended function. They also ensure that the structures use the appropriate materials efficiently.?
Structural engineering deals with the research, planning, design, construction, inspection, monitoring, maintenance, rehabilitation and demolition of permanent and temporary structures as well as structural systems and their components. It also considers the technical, economic, environmental, aesthetic and social aspects of the structures.
The structure may include buildings, bridges, in-ground structures, footings, frameworks and space frames including motor vehicles, space vehicles, ships, airplanes and cranes. They can be made of any structural material, including composites and novel materials.
Structural engineering is a creative profession that contributes significantly to infrastructure, industry as well as residential and recreational development.
Structural engineers calculate the strength and draw diagrams of the structures to ensure that they are strong enough to avoid loading. The most common structures are with buildings and bridges, but tunnels, walls, earth embankments, large tanks and silos as well as capturing mining structures are also part of the work of a structural engineer. Specialist areas include oil drilling platforms and related infrastructure, shipbuilding and aircraft design.
Structural engineers typically work in teams and look at the way a structure is to be built. They ensure that the buildings are strong enough to withstand the load imposed by the natural forces and nature of its use. Through research and testing of both form and material, new solutions are developed that promote safer, more environmentally friendly buildings and structures.
Some structural engineers work in the design of structures (supervise strength calculations and drawings), others specialize in building structures and some work in research. Structural engineers typically work with architects, builders, mechanical, electrical and chemical engineers to ensure that all parts of the structure are safe and capable of accomplishing their intended function. They also ensure that the structures use the appropriate materials efficiently.
