Structural Engineering
Before buying/building a house have you ever gave a thought to earthquake zone, remedies, type of roof/foundation/walls/windows/wind forces.
Have you ever thought the mystery/engineering that are hidden behind building the great monuments like The great wall of china/Tajmahal/Pyramids. These all are marvelous piece of engineering, a branch of engineering is backing up all of these. STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING.
Structural engineering is a field of engineering dealing with the analysis and design of structures that support or resist loads economically. Structural engineering is usually considered a specialty within civil engineering, but it can also be studied in its own right. Structural engineering theory is based upon physical laws and empirical knowledge of the structural performance of different geometries and materials. Structural engineering design utilizes a relatively small number of basic structural elements to build up structural systems that can be very complex.
Structural building engineering includes all structural engineering related to the design of buildings. It is the branch of structural engineering that is close to architecture.
Structural building engineering is primarily driven by the creative manipulation of materials and forms and the underlying mathematical and scientific principles to achieve an end which fulfills its functional requirements and is structurally safe when subjected to all the loads it could reasonably be expected to experience, while being economical and practical to construct. This is subtly different to architectural design, which is driven by the creative manipulation of materials and forms, mass, space, volume, texture and light to achieve an end which is aesthetic, functional and often artistic.
The architect is usually the lead designer on buildings, with a structural engineer employed as a sub-consultant. The degree to which each discipline actually leads the design depends heavily on the type of structure. Many structures are structurally simple and led by architecture, such as multi-storey office buildings and housing, while other structures, such as tensile structures, shells and grid shells are heavily dependent on their form for their strength, and the engineer may have a more significant influence on the form, and hence much of the aesthetic, than the architect. Between these two extremes, structures such as stadia, museums and skyscrapers are complex both architecturally and structurally, and a successful design is a collaboration of equals.
The structural design for a building must ensure that the building is able to stand up safely, able to function without excessive deflections or movements which may cause fatigue of structural elements, cracking or failure of fixtures, fittings or partitions, or discomfort for occupants. It must account for movements and forces due to temperature, creep, cracking and imposed loads. It must also ensure that the design is practically buildable within acceptable manufacturing tolerances of the materials. It must allow the architecture to work, and the building services to fit within the building and function (air conditioning, ventilation, smoke extract, electrics, lighting etc). The structural design of a modern building can be extremely complex, and often requires a large team to complete.
Structural engineering specialties for buildings include:
PS: I started this thread as Shalini asked me to start something related to Structural Engineering. Thanks.
-CB
Have you ever thought the mystery/engineering that are hidden behind building the great monuments like The great wall of china/Tajmahal/Pyramids. These all are marvelous piece of engineering, a branch of engineering is backing up all of these. STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING.
Structural engineering is a field of engineering dealing with the analysis and design of structures that support or resist loads economically. Structural engineering is usually considered a specialty within civil engineering, but it can also be studied in its own right. Structural engineering theory is based upon physical laws and empirical knowledge of the structural performance of different geometries and materials. Structural engineering design utilizes a relatively small number of basic structural elements to build up structural systems that can be very complex.
Structural building engineering includes all structural engineering related to the design of buildings. It is the branch of structural engineering that is close to architecture.
Structural building engineering is primarily driven by the creative manipulation of materials and forms and the underlying mathematical and scientific principles to achieve an end which fulfills its functional requirements and is structurally safe when subjected to all the loads it could reasonably be expected to experience, while being economical and practical to construct. This is subtly different to architectural design, which is driven by the creative manipulation of materials and forms, mass, space, volume, texture and light to achieve an end which is aesthetic, functional and often artistic.
The architect is usually the lead designer on buildings, with a structural engineer employed as a sub-consultant. The degree to which each discipline actually leads the design depends heavily on the type of structure. Many structures are structurally simple and led by architecture, such as multi-storey office buildings and housing, while other structures, such as tensile structures, shells and grid shells are heavily dependent on their form for their strength, and the engineer may have a more significant influence on the form, and hence much of the aesthetic, than the architect. Between these two extremes, structures such as stadia, museums and skyscrapers are complex both architecturally and structurally, and a successful design is a collaboration of equals.
The structural design for a building must ensure that the building is able to stand up safely, able to function without excessive deflections or movements which may cause fatigue of structural elements, cracking or failure of fixtures, fittings or partitions, or discomfort for occupants. It must account for movements and forces due to temperature, creep, cracking and imposed loads. It must also ensure that the design is practically buildable within acceptable manufacturing tolerances of the materials. It must allow the architecture to work, and the building services to fit within the building and function (air conditioning, ventilation, smoke extract, electrics, lighting etc). The structural design of a modern building can be extremely complex, and often requires a large team to complete.
Structural engineering specialties for buildings include:
- Earthquake engineering
- Façade engineering
- Fire engineering
- Roof engineering
- Tower engineering
- Wind engineering
PS: I started this thread as Shalini asked me to start something related to Structural Engineering. Thanks.
-CB
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Kaustubh KatdareIt would be nice if original articles are posted. Also, always mention the source when the content is a part of an existing article. -
Anil Jain
I didn't get you biggi....?The_Big_KIt would be nice if original articles are posted.
Also, always mention the source when the content is a part of an existing article.
Reference link: Structural Engineering
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Kaustubh KatdareThe article in the first post is copied from Wikipedia without mentioning the original source.
I urge CEans to write their own articles and post them on CE. -
shalini_goel14Awesome, Thanks a lot CB Sir. 😁
Right now I couldn't read it thoroughly because of time shortage but I will read it later carefully.
Few questions -
So how does a structural engineer differ from a B.Arch ? Isn't same kind of work. Ok structural engineer makes design of buidings keeping all earthquake and all related conditions in mind ?
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Anil Jain
So how does a structural engineer differ from a B.Arch ?
An architect designs a building and makes it attractive, asthetically good and functional. However, A structural engineer ensures building stills standing for more then 100 years.
Engineers study a lot more physics and materials science while architects involve themselves more in aesthetics. An architect with no engineering training would not build his own designs. He would design a building and then take it to the engineer for "editing" determining feasibility of the design with issues of balance, load bearing walls, and materials.
This isn't to say that architects don't have rudimentary knowledge of engineering, they do and its critical in their jobs so that their designs are realistic, but they usually require engineering support for actual building.
A nice way to look at it is architects are artists, engineers are scientists.
structural engineer makes design of buidings keeping all earthquake and all related conditions in mind ?
Yes, We do consider, earth quack zone, wind forces, water level and surroundings.
What was your final year project?
Theoritcal Design of a hydraulic tank of more then 10,000 ton capacity. 😀
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shalini_goel14Thanks for answering so nicely CB. 😁
Waiting to know about Earthquake and fire engineering to prevent my future house from that.😉 -
amagiis it allow to do piling works while constructing pile caps a few meters away?
what is the radial distance between piling works and concrete work to prevent excess vibration during concreting?
suggestions please.. 😀 -
Eng.NescafeeThank you for your efforts
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Divya SPCan you please tell something about underwater construction.
Basic metholodogies followed something like that. -
a121hi,
i am a 7th sem civil engineering student....... i want to do my project in STRUCTURES so can u plese suggest me some good innovative topics for my project please............ -
jalali am doing B.E. i want be a R.C.C. designer, is their some one who wants to help me ?
what thinks i want to do while compleating my B.E. -
Anil JainA group of members are there who can help you if you are really serious about your studies. What sort of help are you expecting from the forum.
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tammy140It would be nice if original articles are posted. Also, always mention the source when the content is a part of an existing article..
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jhbalajiGood info mate...
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a121hi, ................ if in your city u come across and heavy traffic circles or any railway crossings, you can design a very good underpass which consists all facilities like fire safety, drainage and air vents , you can design the RCC underpass ............ it will fetch u good marks and also popularity
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s.s.fatecrazyboyAn architect designs a building and makes it attractive, asthetically good and functional. However, A structural engineer ensures building stills standing for more then 100 years.
Engineers study a lot more physics and materials science while architects involve themselves more in aesthetics. An architect with no engineering training would not build his own designs. He would design a building and then take it to the engineer for "editing" determining feasibility of the design with issues of balance, load bearing walls, and materials.
This isn't to say that architects don't have rudimentary knowledge of engineering, they do and its critical in their jobs so that their designs are realistic, but they usually require engineering support for actual building.
A nice way to look at it is architects are artists, engineers are scientists.
Yes, We do consider, earth quack zone, wind forces, water level and surroundings.
Theoritcal Design of a hydraulic tank of more then 10,000 ton capacity.![[IMG]](proxy.php?image=http%3A%2F%2Fimages%2Fsmilies%2Fsmile.gif&hash=9ef99f7b58c9d8b23626e10a1ecebea2)
-CB
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s.s.fatehello sir,
Im a student of b.e. 5th se,i wanted know,is there any type of course or any degree or dip in concrete as i wanted to specialize and work in q.c.
So plz guide me..
Waiting 4 ur reply.
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