How does the structure engineer design the structure?

Question

How does the structure engineer design the structure?

Answer 1

Carefully and diligently.

With use of the laws of physics and particularly the strength of materials, and most important, the local building codes.

And referring to the many books on the subject, and to the many relevant handbooks.

And finally with review by his peers, and the relevant local and state agencies, and their approval.

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Answer 2

engineers design the structure by technical drawing method

it contain the chapter of dimensions,orthographic etc

the orthographic chapter is very important to construct a mechines and buldings.

Answer 3

using design softwares like autocad, proe, catia etc

Answer 4

Design of a structure doesnt have a definition. In a nut-shell: design of a structure is an iterative procedure. To start off, a reasonable assumption to the structure is made and using the concepts of strength of materials and relevant design codes, solution is obtained. If solution satisfies all safety factors and is still within permissible load bearing capacity of the assumed structure, the assumption is the correct solution. If not the assumption is revised until the solution seems reasonable to the solver and reviewer.

Answer 5

First you plan your requirement. Then study the loads and decide the dimensions of beams and columns based on the loads.  Safety factor is very high in civil structures. Not only vertical loads, you must also take into account the lateral forces during earth quakes.  You must study Strength of Materials to understand all these.