BY “THE BONES”

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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

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• HTTP://SEAOO.ORG/CONTENT.PHP?PAGE=WHAT_DOES_A_STRUCTURAL_ENGINEER_DO_

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