WONG WEI LIT (1501aH100780) HS2

Coordinate Geometry in Engineering and Architecture

Engineers and architects use coordinate geometry to represent points, lines, shapes
and surfaces as algebraic expressions with letters and numbers. This allows them to
perform the calculations required to design a complex structure, such as a bridge or
building. Such calculations include stress, moment of inertia, and tensile strength.
For example, a structural engineer may measure the dimensions of a beam in order
to calculate the maximum load, or stress, the beam can support. This is essential
information when planning the infrastructure of a building.