BY “THE BONES”
KHOO ZER KAI 0320500CHONG ZHAO LUN 0320408 DEONG KHAI KEAT 0320055FOO ZHI FUNG 0320226BOON YI CHUNG 0318300
WHAT DOES A WHAT DOES A STRUCTURAL ENGINEER STRUCTURAL ENGINEER
DO?DO?• Design and select material to build the
“bones” of a construction and make the construction stable , durable and safe.
• Analyze the bending , compression and tension capacity of each structural.
ROLES AND ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIESRESPONSIBILITIES
BEFORE CONSTRUCTIONBEFORE CONSTRUCTION
• Discuss with client.
• Provides advice on building materials.
• Investigate the construct with architects and other professions as partner.
• Consultants to architects or design-build contractors.
• Calculate the loads and decide to use what structural systems.
• Working with geotechnical engineers to investigate ground condition.
DURING CONSTRUCTIONDURING CONSTRUCTION
• Supervise structural work at sites.
• Provides advice on construction method.
• Conduct site inspection.
• Provides engineering solving in building structures.
• Provides another solution if client change their mind.
AFTER CONSTRUCTIONAFTER CONSTRUCTION
• Make sure the structure is safety.
• Check the structural is it properly constructed.
TYPES OF DRAWINGS
•Structural Drawings
•Reinforcement Drawings
•Record Drawings
STRUCTURAL DRAWINGSSTRUCTURAL DRAWINGS
• Used to progress the architect’s concept by specifying the shape and position of all parts of the structure.
• Preparation of the reinforcement drawing.
REINFORCEMENT REINFORCEMENT DRAWINGSDRAWINGS
• Fully describe and locate all reinforcement in relation to the finished surface of concrete and to holes or fixings.
RECORD DRAWINGSRECORD DRAWINGS
• Modifications to be made to the original drawings to cater for unforeseen difficulties that inevitably occur on site.(Earthquake , wind , snow)
Development ProcessDevelopment Process
Pre-
Construction
PLANNINGPLANNING• Various requirement, factor affect the
general layout and dimensions of the structure
• Calculate the loads
• Type of structure that suitable for buildings
• Structural and constructional requirements and limitations
DESIGNDESIGN• Different solution in the planning stage
• The most suitable dimensions, proportion and details of the structural elements
• Position of columns and beams
• Arrangement of connection structure
CONSTRUCTIONCONSTRUCTION
• Mobilization of personnel
• Procurement of materials and equipment
• Redesign for unpredicted difficulties occur
• Advising construction
CITATION AND REFERENCES
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• HTTP://WWW.PROSPECTS.AC.UK/STRUCTURAL_ENGINEER_JOB_DESCRIPTION.HTM
• HTTP://WWW.YOUTUBE.COM/WATCH?V=QFH4HJSDK1K
• HTTP://WWW.YOUTUBE.COM/WATCH?V=BOKEUBPLUJU
• HTTP://SEAOO.ORG/CONTENT.PHP?PAGE=WHAT_DOES_A_STRUCTURAL_ENGINEER_DO_
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• HTTP://WWW.STRUCTURALDRAFTINGINDIA.COM/IMAGES/PORTFOLIO/STRUCTURAL_DRAFTING_SERVICES/OUTSOURCING-STRUCTURAL-STEEL-DRAWINGS-SAMPLES-L9.JPG
• HTTP://CAC.MCGILL.CA/SAFDIE/HABITAT/IMAGES/DRAWINGS/MS003P108.JPG
• HTTP://THEMILITARYSTANDARD.COM/MISSILE/AFRL/IMAGES/192935PV.JPG