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Structural Design for Non-Structural Engineers
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Objectives• Understand the role of the structural engineer
• Gain awareness of the topics necessary to understand this subject
• Appreciate the overall objective of the course
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Structure
Structure is an assembly of components, constructed in such a way which makes them act together against stress conditions
Source: http://davincidilemma.com/2010/12/add-structure-to-your-schedule-to-be-more-creative/
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Examples of Structures
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Examples of Structures Continued..
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Structural Engineering
• Structural Engineering – analysis of structures
• Derive values of forces & stresses
– design of structures
• Finalize materials & sizes
A Structural Engineer designing a structure.Source: http://www.potentialengineeringpc.com/modeling.htm
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Purpose
• The purpose of engineering a structure is to ensure: – safety – functionality– economy
…under the most severe condition
during its lifespan
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Analysis
• Application of Principles of Mechanics to determine:
– Distribution of load based on configuration– Induced force in each individual member
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Design
• Determination of combination of material/size for the members on the basis of the Principles of Strength of Materials, to ensure:
– Non-failure of the material– Acceptable level of deformations– Overall economy
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Tools Available
• Software Programs – Analysis – Design
• Databases – Material Properties
Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Structural_engineering
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