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Structural design - achieving excellence

Publication Year

2015

Document Status

Current

Abstract

Provides an overview of the role and responsibilities of a structural engineer in the context of design and construction, looking at processes, preparing for the design brief and information needed, procurement factors and the construction stages. Also looks at stability, robustness and serviceability, structural adequacy and communication.

Document History

This report has arisen from the Institution's decision to update: Aims of structural design. 2nd edition (IStructE, 1987), Communication of structural design (IStructE, 1975), Stability of buildings (IStructE, 1988) and Achievement of structural adequacy (IStructE, 1990).

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Institution of Structural Engineers

The Institution of Structural Engineers publishes authoritative books and technical reports that provide essential, accurate information for structural engineers.

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