Structural Engineering

Engr. Mark Jexter A. Sibayan

 Structural Engineering
a specialty within the field of civil engineering —
focuses on the framework of structures, and on
designing those structures to withstand the stresses
and pressures of their environment and remain safe,
stable and secure throughout their use. In other
words, structural engineers make sure that buildings
don't fall down and bridges don't collapse.
Objective of Structural Design
Safety: The structure should be able to carry all expected loads
safely, without failure, that is, without breaking or collapsing under
the loads.
Stability: The structure should not move (by sliding or overturning)
under the expected loads.
Serviceability: The structure should not deform or crack
unreasonably under the expected loads.
Durability: The structure should last for a reasonable period of time.
Economically designed structures: The structures should obtain
economical dimensions of structural members.
 Structural Engineers and Architects
What do architects do?
Architects create the built
environment all around us. They are
part-scientist, part-artist: they
must take into account both
physical structure and aesthetics.
On a day-to-day basis, architects
make sketches, models, plans and
technical drawings, either by hand
and more commonly with CAD
(computer-aided design) software.
They meet with clients to discuss
their needs, and with other
professionals in the industry such
What do structural engineers do?
Structural engineers also design buildings,
but they focus more on safety than
aesthetics. They choose appropriate
materials and make the calculations to
ensure structures don’t buckle or bend, and
that they’re fit for their purpose. They may
also advise on how to make improvements to
existing buildings. Structural engineers have
a wider remit than architects, working not
only on buildings but also on things like
bridges, dams and even theme park rides!
But in common with architects, they
produce plans and drawings, meet with
other professionals in the field, and may get
involved with project management as they
Design of Different Type of Structural Element