21 June, 2022 |  Structural Engineering Consultant | 

How does a structural engineering consultant help in robust construction?

Do you know buildings like the pyramids in Egypt were constructed thousands of years ago using the same structural engineering principles? If you don’t know much about this, Global Design Control, the leading structural engineering consultancy service provider has come up with a blog. Let’s go!

Our core work- Structural Engineering

Structural engineering is the profession that ensures the safety, reliability and sustainability of buildings and structures such as bridges, buildings, and roads. Structural engineers design and oversee the construction of buildings and other structures using a variety of structural materials and construction methods. Structural engineers also provide consulting services to ensure the structural integrity of buildings during construction.

It utilises a variety of methods, including mathematical modelling, analysis, and testing. Structural engineers are often involved in the design of not only physical structures but also infrastructure projects such as airports and dams.

Core work of s a structural engineering consultant such as Global Design Control

We use a variety of engineering techniques to analyze and assess the risks associated with project features such as weight, wind loads, and earthquake loads. Our structural engineers also develop specifications for materials and construction methods that meet or exceed safety requirements. Structural engineers design and supervise the construction of buildings, bridges, and other structures. 

Our experts work on projects such as new construction, renovations, and alterations. Every structural engineer typically possesses a bachelor's degree in engineering or architecture. They must pass a state licensing exam and obtain professional membership in their respective engineering society before they can practice. 

Structural engineers typically use computerized design programs to create models of buildings and systems. They may also use specialized equipment, such as load cells or sensors, to measure the structural response of a building to loading conditions.

How we are different from civil engineering consultant

One key difference between structural and civil engineering consultancy is that structural engineers typically focus on the load-carrying capacity of a structure while civil engineers are more concerned with the form and function of infrastructure. 

For example, a bridge designed by a structural engineer may require heavy support beams to hold up traffic but may not include features necessary to prevent water from flowing underneath the bridge in rainy conditions. Civil engineers would be more likely to include rain drainage systems in their designs.

Structural engineering is a field of engineering that deals with the design, analysis, and construction of structures. Structural engineers use a variety of techniques to analyze the loads imposed on a structure and develop recommendations for designing, constructing, or modifying the structure to withstand those loads. 

In contrast, civil engineering consultants typically deal with the design and construction of infrastructures such as roads, bridges, dams, and airports.

Conclusions

Hopefully, you got a clear understanding of our work. Global Design Control is a leading consultant for commercial and industrial projects. We handle structural steel detailing, connection design, and checking in accordance with the American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC) and Canadian Institute of Steel Construction (CISC) standards.

We also support our customers with evaluation, planning, the creation of custom drawings, and general details. Through our expertise, we enable our clients to complete the monumental job of building a steel structure with the greatest possible ease.  If you need to know more about our work, please feel free to contact us.

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