Structural Engineering
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When Stress Is Bad: Forensic Structural Engineering
Determining the cause of structural failures is the challenging discipline of forensic structural engineering. Determination of civil and criminal liabilities drive many such investigations, but there are also valuable lessons to be learned from these...By October 13, 2011
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A Guide to Building Construction
Looking to do some building? If so, you've come to the right place. Referenced right here is a treasure trove of information that will help guide you through the building process, from deciding what materials to use to picking the people doing...By October 6, 2011
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Bridge Design and Construction Guide
Bridges are structures that connect two land masses separated by valleys or rivers, but they serve a greater purpose as they bridge the gap between different places, cultures, and societies. Discover how civil engineers construct bridges that win out...By September 30, 2011
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Wöhler Fatique Curves (S-N) for Shearing Stress
August Wöhler, a German engineer, studied the fatigue characteristics of materials under cyclic loading. His studies resulted in development of S-N fatigue curves for shear stress. The applications of S-N curves, how to use them, and other major...By July 27, 2011
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Converting Coordinate System Rates for Structural Analysis
Any structural design has to be completely effective in the way the structure behaves when subjected to the loads that are expected on it. This requires all forces and their effects to be converted to a common coordinate system so that the overall effect...By July 15, 2011
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Versailles Rail Accident and Metal Fatigue
Metal fatigue causes failure of structural elements. This fatigue can be a result of over-stress, and the 1842 Versailles train crash was attributed to metal fatigue in one of the axles of the engine.By July 7, 2011
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Pursuing A Degree In Structural Engineering
A degree in structural engineering can be the start of a rewarding civil engineering career for dedicated engineering students. Many areas of specialization are available and qualified graduates may pursue exciting careers with existing structural engineering...By June 29, 2011
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Extraterrestrial Civil Engineering Part 4: When 9.8 is 3.7
Common place terrestrial materials handling techniques become uncommon once the effects of gravity are no longer Earth normal. Zero gravity, low gravity, and high gravity fields associated with the infrastructure of extraterrestrial life will present...By June 29, 2011
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What is Structural Engineering?
What is a Structural Engineer? He or she is a person who designs, analyzes and builds structures. Structural engineering, a branch of civil engineering, involves design of structures (e.g. buildings, bridges, etc.) so that they will withstand...By June 29, 2011
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Structural Engineering Consulting
Utilizing a broad knowledge of civil and mechanical engineering along with one or more specialty skill sets, structural engineering consulting provides an invaluable resource for the design/build process.By June 27, 2011