This is the first in a series of articles reviewing specific structural engineering basics and design processes. In this introductory article, simple structural engineering elements are classified to form the basis of more complex structures. Basic Elements of Structural Construction Never Push On a Rope Creating a safe, durable, cost effective structural engineering design is…
One of the fundamental engineering analyses performed for structural applications is determining the moment of force. Unexpected twisting or turning may be a great dance move, but it usually spells disaster for structural elements. Analytical Details The first of multiple articles reviewing some of the methods and calculations used in structural engineering. Atypical Philosophy A…
Joining individual and assembled elements together is the bread and butter of structural engineering. A crucial part in many of these joined elements are fasteners: bolts, screws, rivets, welds, clamps, nails, and even adhesives can play a vital role. Ignorance Is Bliss Keeping load bearing assemblies together is the role of structural fasteners. Using the…
Completed in 2007, the Wembley Stadium in London was not only built to welcome 1.5 million football and rugby fans each year, but it is also the UK’s leading venue for music concerts. The landmark feature that will inspire all of these visitors is the arch that sits above the north stand. Wembley Stadium is…
Rubberized asphalt concrete is extremely useful for road construction projects since it is economical. It is prepared from used tires that otherwise are delivered to the landfills and occupy useful space. Rubberized Asphalt Concrete pavements include binders to resist rutting. What Is Rubberized Asphalt Concrete (RAC) Rubberized asphalt concrete is basically used for road construction,…
The Millau Viaduct is the world’s tallest and longest cable bridge in the world. An absolute engineering wonder, Millau Viaduct has supporting pylons which are even taller than the great Eiffel tower. Find out more of such amazing facts about this great civil engineering wonder in the article inside Introduction Sometimes a civil engineering wonder…
Commonly seen as a load bearing header over windows and doors, the deceptively simple post and lintel system can require non-trivial design analysis. While span limited due mainly to strength limitations in the lintel materials, this trabeated system has many other applications. The Simplest Form In the simplest form, post and lintel structures consist of two vertical…
What is the best method for traveling from point A to point B? This is but another timeless question in civil engineering that transportation efficiency computer models attempt to answer, helping quantify mass transit effects and reducing the worst traffic jams along the way. The Worst Traffic Jams Traffic Jams Are Not Very Tasty Reducing…
For thousands years the use of wood trusses has been an important architectural and structural engineering practice. The concept has been considerably improved over the last 70 years to enable wood roof trusses and wood floor trusses to become common place construction components. The Versatility of Wood Trusses With hundreds of variations of a few…
Searching for the top engineering colleges for civil and structural engineering? There are many outstanding institutions to consider, and here is one possible short list of only some of the most notable choices. Visit the websites, talk to alumni, and otherwise do the homework when deciding. Narrowing Down the Selection For prospective structural engineering students,…