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It Only Looks Simple… The Importance of Structural Engineering

What is Structural Engineering? Structural Engineering is the science and art of designing and making, with economy and elegance, buildings, bridges, frameworks and other similar structures so that they can safely resist the forces to which they may be subjected. OR Structural Engineering is the art of molding materials we do not entirely understand into shapes we cannot precisely analyze so as to withstand forces we cannot really assess, in such a way that the community at large has no reason to suspect the extent of our ignorance. OR

A bunch of trained people doing their best to build things that don’t fall down when other people use them!

Why do we need structural engineers? Because people expect their buildings, bridges and other structures to be safe.

Some of history’s greatest structures are still standing because of structural engineering Roman Aqueducts designed and built by Roman Soldiers trained in structural engineering – Circa 300 BC

The Great Pyramids of Egypt Circa 5,000 BC

The “Leaning” Tower of Pisa Pisa, Italy Circa

Empire State Building New York City Circa 1931

Petronas Twin Towers - World's Tallest Building – Kuala Lumpur It has 88 floors and stands at an imposing height of 452 meters (1,480 ft) with two identical towers – linked by a sky bridge on the 42nd floor.

So what does a structural engineer really do?

Explosive demolition of buildings and other structures

Where do structural engineers fit into the big picture?

Education Required: High School College Graduate School (optional)

Important Classes to Take MathScienceDraftingComputers

What’s in it for Me? Stable Career Positive Social Presence Upscale Lifestyle

What Do I Do Next?