Structural Engineering in Everyday Objects

An overview of how structural engineering plays a role in the design and

evaluation of everyday objects
Introduction

The scope of a structural engineer's Everyday objects like furniture also This presentation focuses on the role
work extends beyond buildings and require structural engineering for of structural engineering in furniture
bridges functionality design
Importance of Strain
Measurement
● Strain measurement helps understand how
materials and structures respond to external
forces
● National Instruments Corporation defines
strain as the ratio of change in length to
initial length due to applied force
● Strain measurement is crucial for evaluating
structural integrity
 Strain Gauge: A Common Device

Strain gauges are commonly

used to measure strain
01
02 They convert mechanical
deformation or strain into an
electrical signal

This enables precise 03

measurements of strain
Project Purpose

01 The goals are to identify potential maintenance or design

issues and propose improvements

02 This project aims to assess the structural integrity of beds

under real-world conditions

03 Data Acquisition systems will be used to measure strains

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