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It Only Looks Simple…
The Importance of Structural
Engineering
What is Structural Engineering?
Structural Engineering is the science and art of designing and making, with
economy and elegance, buildings, bridges, frameworks and other similar
structures so that they can safely resist the forces to which they may be
subjected.
OR
Structural Engineering is the art of molding materials we do not entirely
understand into shapes we cannot precisely analyze so as to withstand forces
we cannot really assess, in such a way that the community at large has no
reason to suspect the extent of our ignorance.
OR
A bunch of trained
people doing their best to
build things that don’t
fall down when other
people use them!
Why do we need structural engineers?
Because people expect
their buildings,
bridges and other
structures to be safe.
Some of history’s greatest structures are
still standing because of structural
engineering
Roman Aqueducts designed and built by
Roman Soldiers trained in structural engineering – Circa 300 BC
The Great Pyramids of Egypt
Circa 5,000 BC
The “Leaning” Tower
of Pisa
Pisa, Italy
Circa 1173-1373
Empire State
Building
New York City
Circa 1931
Petronas Twin Towers World's Tallest Building –
Kuala Lumpur
It has 88 floors and stands
at an imposing height of
452 meters (1,480 ft) with
two identical towers –
linked by a sky bridge on
the 42nd floor.
So what does a structural engineer really do?
Explosive
demolition of
buildings
and other
structures
Where do structural engineers
fit into the big picture?
Owner
Architect
Building Design
General Contractor
Building Construction
Structural
Engineer
Mechanical
Engineer
Concrete
Roofing
Electrical
Engineer
Plumbing
Engineer
Carpentry
Painters
Education Required:
High School
College
Graduate School
(optional)
Important Classes to Take
Math
Science
Drafting
Computers
What’s in it for
Me?
Stable Career
Positive Social Presence
Upscale Lifestyle
What Do I Do Next?