Understanding the Importance of Structural Engineering Terminology Essential Structural Engineering Terms Explained Navigating the world of structural engineering can be daunting with its intricate terminology. But fear not! Whether you’re a budding engineer, an architecture enthusiast, or simply curious, we’ve broken down the most essential terms for you. Dive in to demystify the jargon and…
The process used for determining the adequacy of a wood, steel, or even a concrete beam is essentially the same. Once a beam has been selected the method is as follows: Determine the LoadsThe first step in the structural analysis of a beam is determining the amount of load, or weight the beam is going to…
The elements of beam design is a topic of great interest for structural engineers and contractors. Beam design is integral in the design and construction of a structure. Most structural beams are comprised of wood, steel or concrete. Each of these construction materials reacts differently under the stress of a load. Each also has its…
Designing Earthquake Safe Buildings and Structures Buildings and structures are susceptible to the ravaging devastation of earthquakes. Great amounts of research have been performed to determine what types of buildings and structures are able to withstand an earthquake and how structural engineers can design earthquake-safe buildings and structures for the future. Flexibility is Key One…
Within StruCalc is the hip/valley beam portion of the roof beam module. Our users can easily determine the size of a hip or valley beam by entering the span length and the pitch of the two roofs that are coming together. StruCalc will then determine the slope adjusted actual length of the beam, behind the…
Stud wall design plays an important role in noise transmission from room to room in your home. Staggered stud wall design can help soundproof any area of your home. Construction begins with a wider than normal top and bottom beam, usually a 2 x 6 or a 2 x 8 instead of a 2 x…
The column module in StruCalc is set up to design most posts in residential or light commercial projects. The program first asks the user to specify the type of column to be designed. There are five different types of materials available in the column module: Each of these materials then has selections from the current…
The column module in StruCalc is set up to design most posts in residential or light commercial projects. The program first asks the user to specify the type of column to be designed. There are five different types of materials available in the column module: Each of these materials then has selections from the current…
Wide flange steel columns are used in structural design to add strength and stability to a structure that will support heavy loads. Wide flange steel column are most often used in commercial construction, such as the construction of high rise buildings. A structural engineer has many different types of columns and materials to choose from…
The science of structural engineering is constantly evolving. Structural engineers continually look to develop new architectural designs to please clients. As new building materials emerge, structural engineers are pushed to integrate these materials into new construction. They must study the way these materials react under the stress of load and predict how to support key areas strategically…
