Structural engineering refers to the design and construction of systems such as buildings, bridges, towers, marine structures, dams, tunnels, retaining walls and other infrastructure. Structural engineering underpins and supports the built environment, where buildings should be safe, usable, solid, aesthetically pleasing and economical.
Structural engineering applies mathematics and physics to conventional building materials such as concrete, concrete, steel, wood and glass, as well as ground-breaking engineering materials such as aluminum, polymers and carbon fibers.
Structural design
The structural design shall specify the type of structure suitable for a specific purpose, the materials to be used, the loads and other acts to be performed by the structure, and the arrangement, arrangement and size of its various components.
The structure architecture must contain detailed measures to ensure that:
The structure has become stable.
All sections are capable of withstanding design loads.
The overall structure will remain in service throughout its construction life and will be able to meet its purpose.
Finally, structural architecture requires meticulous planning of the sketches that will convey the technical design to the builders who will construct the structure.
Structural analysis
Structural analysis is a key element of the structure's architecture. It requires the measurement of the response of the structure to the design loads and deformations it should withstand during its service life. In structural engineering, the term 'deformation' means whether the object is temporarily or permanently modified as a result of the applied force. These calculations allow structural engineers to choose the best material for construction and make sure that it is suitable for the purpose for which it is designed.