Posts Tagged structural design
Relationship between Structural and Architectural Design
Posted by BenzuJK in Building Construction, Civil Projects on May 15, 2010
- Structural Engineering and Architecture are two different sciences that are inter-related. Structural Designing deals with the study of design of steel in a structure i.e., the internal skeleton of the structure that helps to keep the structure durable, sound and stiff.
- Whereas Architectural Design deals with design of spaces meant for a particular function. It helps to create ambient environment that is pleasing to eye. The Architect designs the building keeping all the functional aspects in mind that are to be incorporated into the design and then they are executed by a Civil or Structural Engineer.
Inter-relationship of Architectural Design and Structural Design
- The structures and structural members are designed to meet the functional and structural aspects. Both the aspects are inter-related. The functional aspect takes into consideration the purpose for which the building or the structure is designed. The functional aspect includes the determination of the amount and arrangement of space necessary for the structure.
Methods of Structural Design | Design of Steel Structures
Posted by BenzuJK in Building Construction on May 14, 2010
Structural design is the science of studying the Mechanics of a structure. Designing the skeleton of a building determines the real strength of the structure.
If the structure is externally beautiful and internally weak, it results into dramatic structural failure.
Structural Framework in a building
In this article, we are going to discuss in detail about the “Various Methods of Structural Design”.
All parts of a structural steel framework of a structure shall be capable of sustaining the most adverse combination of dead loads, the prescribed super imposed roof and floor loads, wind loads, seismic forces where applicable, and any other forces or loads to which the building maybe reasonably subjected without exceeding the permissible stresses.
The following methods may be employed for existing steel framework:
- Simple design
- Semi-rigid design
- Fully rigid design
- Plastic design
The Art and Science of Structural Design Engineering
Posted by BenzuJK in Civil Projects on April 25, 2010
The practice of Civil Engineering is extremely diverse, involving technical, legal, business & practical skills. It consists of various specializations like Structural Engineering, Project Management, Geotechnical Engineering and Surveying. The ability to combine skills in all these areas will contribute significantly to the success of a civil engineer.
Akashi Kaikyo Bridge, Japan - World's Longest Suspension Bridge
To provide an overview of factors which are relevant to the successful practice of structural engineering, we have to look at the role of a structural engineer, understanding the needs and objectives of a client, the difficulties and conditions faced on site and the constraints put down by the Architect. A structural designer is capable of calculating different loads and stresses acting on a structure and designing the structure to resist there forces. For tall buildings, towers, tunnels, roads, marine structures, bridges and even space stations, structural designers are called upon to provide their expertise to ensure the stability of the structures.