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Structural Enginering Notes

Structural engineering is a civil engineering branch focused on designing structures to withstand various loads, including dead, live, wind, seismic, and snow loads. Key materials used include concrete, steel, timber, and masonry, while analysis methods encompass static, dynamic, and finite element analysis. Design codes such as ACI, AISC, Eurocode, and IS guide the design of components like beams, columns, and slabs.

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Structural Enginering Notes

Structural engineering is a civil engineering branch focused on designing structures to withstand various loads, including dead, live, wind, seismic, and snow loads. Key materials used include concrete, steel, timber, and masonry, while analysis methods encompass static, dynamic, and finite element analysis. Design codes such as ACI, AISC, Eurocode, and IS guide the design of components like beams, columns, and slabs.

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Introduction to Structural Engineering


Structural engineering is a branch of civil engineering focused on designing and
analyzing structures to withstand loads and forces.
Key principles include strength, stability, stiffness, and durability.
2. Types of Structures
Buildings (residential, commercial, industrial)
Bridges (suspension, cable-stayed, beam, arch)
Dams
Towers & Masts
Shell Structures (domes, vaults)
3. Loads on Structures
Dead Load (DL): Permanent/static loads (self-weight of structure).
Live Load (LL): Variable/moving loads (occupants, furniture, vehicles).
Wind Load (WL): Horizontal force due to wind pressure.
Seismic Load (EL): Forces due to earthquakes.
Snow Load: Weight of accumulated snow.
4. Structural Materials
Concrete (strong in compression, weak in tension, requires reinforcement)
Steel (high strength, ductile, used in high-rise buildings & bridges)
Timber (lightweight, used in residential buildings)
Masonry (brick, stone, used for walls and foundations)
5. Structural Analysis Methods
Static Analysis: For stationary loads.
Dynamic Analysis: For time-dependent loads (earthquakes, wind, vibrations).
Finite Element Analysis (FEA): Computer-based numerical method.
6. Structural Design Codes & Standards
ACI (American Concrete Institute) for concrete design.
AISC (American Institute of Steel Construction) for steel structures.
Eurocode (European standard).
IS (Indian Standards) for structural design.
7. Design of Structural Components
Beams:
Designed for bending, shear, and deflection limits.
Types: Simply supported, cantilever, continuous beams.
Columns:
Primarily carry axial loads (compression).
Types: Short columns (fail by crushing), long columns (fail by buckling).
Slabs:
Types: One-way, two-way, flat slab, waffle slab.
Transfer loads to beams and columns.

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