Structural engineering is a sub-discipline of civil engineering that deals with the structural integrity and strength of a building or structure. Structural engineering is a specialty of civil engineering that ensures the structures are safe, economically, stable, and don’t collapse under applied loads. It is mainly focused on the analysis and design of the structure.
The subject and purposes of the Theory of Structure in a broad sense is the branch of applied engineering that deals with the methods of analysis of structures of different types and purposes subjected to arbitrary types of external exposures. Analysis of a structure implies its investigation from the viewpoint of its strength, stiffness, stability,
Structural engineers analyze, design, plan, and research structural components and structural systems to achieve design goals and ensure the safety and comfort
The structural design basis starts with the type of structure to be designed. For any structural design to commence, we require certain data. These data include information about the type of structure, site conditions, loading conditions, type of environmental exposure, earthquake zone, and wind zone. Site Conditions: The structural design of the foundation requires soil