Problem 2.4.1 Structural Design
Introduction
Structural Engineering is the design of structuralelements and their connections that work together tosupport loads and maintain stability within a system.Structures vary by application and can range in scalefrom complex bridge designs to mass-produced cell
phone enclosures. Regardless of the structure’s
scale or purpose, all structures are designed to meetspecific design criteria, including operationalenvironment, durability, aesthetics, internal andexternal load handling, and cost. To ensure that theoptimal structural design is achieved engineers withdiverse backgrounds (e.g., material science, statics,etc.) work together throughout the design process. To aid engineers in the development of complexstructural design, computer-aided design packagesare used for design analysis and verification.
Structural Engineering is the design of structuralelements and their connections that work together tosupport loads and maintain stability within a system.Structures vary by application and can range in scalefrom complex bridge designs to mass-produced cell
phone enclosures. Regardless of the structure’s
scale or purpose, all structures are designed to meetspecific design criteria, including operationalenvironment, durability, aesthetics, internal andexternal load handling, and cost. To ensure that theoptimal structural design is achieved engineers withdiverse backgrounds (e.g., material science, statics,etc.) work together throughout the design process. To aid engineers in the development of complexstructural design, computer-aided design packagesare used for design analysis and verification.
Conclusion
1. How does the type and direction of stress applied affect the selection of the
material type and the cross-sectional area?
2. How can the forces of compression and tension work together to make a stronger bridge?
1. How does the type and direction of stress applied affect the selection of the
material type and the cross-sectional area?
2. How can the forces of compression and tension work together to make a stronger bridge?