STRUCTURAL
ENGINEERING BASICS
Introduction
WHO IS THIS COURSE FOR?
Architects Mechanical/Electrical/ Engineering and Fabricators and
Mining/Chemical/ Architectural Students Manufacturers of
Agricultural Engineers Structural Systems
General contractors Property Managers and Building Owners Home owners
and Project managers Building Inspectors and Developers
COURSE CONTENT
▫ Structural Engineering Overview
▪ What is structural engineering and why is it
important?
▪ What do structural engineers do?
▫ Construction Materials
▫ Structural Systems and Structural Members
COURSE CONTENT
▫ Types of Loads and Load Takedowns
▫ Building Codes
▫ Basics of Structural Design
▫ Tips for Architects
▫ Tips for Contractors
▫ Tips for Owners
BY THE END OF THE COURSE YOU WILL: Have professional
development hours that
Save time by arriving at a you can apply to your
more practical solution continuing education
that is more acceptable by programs
Use your new structural the structural engineer
engineering knowledge you are working with
to apply to your own
Be more confident in work/life
your ability to converse
with structural
Understand the basics engineers
of structural
engineering
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Who Needs Engineering
Why Structural Engineering
What is Engineering
What Do Structural Engineers Do?
- Use/function of the structure
- Loads on the structure
- Analysis and design
- Drawings/documents
- Site visits and inspection
Types of projects?
- Bridges
- Buildings
- Dams
- Renovations/Additions
- Restoration
- Building Envelope
Structural Failure
- Hyatt regency hotel suspended
walkway collapse
- 1981, Kansas city, mo.
- 114 dead
- > 200 injured
Structural Failure
Structural Failure
Structural Failure
Structural Failure
Super Tall Structures
