| The basic function of a structural engineer is to | | | | must be reviewed again to ensure compliance |
| provide effective design and assess structural | | | | with codes. The approved plans are the basis for |
| members that supports or carries a load. A | | | | all site reviews, so it is very critical that they are |
| structural engineer deals with two preliminary | | | | accurate and complete. |
| areas - buildings and non-building structures. The | | | | During the design stage, the engineer is integral |
| structural engineer who looks after building | | | | part of the design team. His duties include defining |
| construction are responsible for evaluating | | | | the structural weak points, providing safety |
| schematics and making sure that the building | | | | tolerances, finding out pivot points and modifying |
| meets the local engineering codes for structural | | | | designs to increase the strength of overall |
| safety, is safe for habitation and is able to resist | | | | structure. Highest and lowest load capacity values |
| natural forces. | | | | are determined by mathematical calculations. |
| The structural engineer performs careful | | | | Locations of the joints, type of material used and |
| inspection of the design and its elements and | | | | proposed usage all have impact on the accuracy |
| compares it to the approved building plans. He/she | | | | of these calculations. |
| makes sure that the building comply with the | | | | A structural engineering company may provide |
| drawings provided and that any necessary | | | | services from a wide variety of engineering |
| corrections are done. He can be helpful during | | | | disciplines, or may focus on a single discipline. |
| various phases of construction such as design | | | | Bigger firms may engage civil, architectural and |
| analysis, official permit and collaboration with other | | | | structural engineers to collaborate on complex |
| departments. | | | | projects for a client. These firms are like |
| The structural design review process requires | | | | "one-stop shop" for all your engineering and CAD |
| detailed review of approved building plans and the | | | | related requirements which help to minimize |
| possible clash among members. The designer or | | | | communication errors and is also cost-effective |
| the builder must correct these issues before next | | | | for the client. |
| phase begin. If a plan needs to be changed, it | | | | |