Structural Engineering

Structural engineers plan and design structures of all types. As structures become more complex, the structural engineer strives to provide improved building performance. They must identify special building problems and find innovative solutions. They deal with advanced building materials, earthquake resistance, building aerodynamics, construction management, rehabilitation and maintenance of structures,energy efficiency, ice-structure interaction, computer analysis of structures, and much more. Structural engineers are involved in: the basic planning and designing of such structures as: Bridges Dams Tunnels Water towers & Light Houses Hydro-electric plants, coal fired plants, gas fired plants, nuclear power plants Research facilities Buildings (office, apartment & special purpose) Storage facilities Roller Coasters & Ferris Wheels & otherRecreational Facilities Rare & Unusual Structures using many types of building materials such as: stone, clay or brick - Masonry concrete steel wood synthetic building materials and using Intelligent Technology as a helpful tool. They are also involved in: Earthquake engineering Cold region engineering