Have you ever stopped wondering about the diversity of buildings and structures around us?
Why do we keep saying that the houses will stay and the bridges won't fall?
The answer can be found in the work of a Structural Engineer. Structural Engineers design, create, solve problems, innovate using mathematics and science to form globally. The structures they build; from homes, theaters, sports stadiums and hospitals, to bridges, oil rigs and space satellites are all used by us every day. As highly trained professionals, they work with architects and surveyors to ensure that whatever they are building can withstand the load and pressure it will be under.
The challenges they face are varied and require creativity and problem-solving skills. That's why Structural Engineers are also public designers and problem solvers.
They are experts in solving extreme conditions such as heavy snow, coastal storms, earthquakes. Seismic structural engineers meet the construction challenge in an earthquake zone.
They are people who focus on disaster relief, helping to rebuild broken communities and restore normal lives.
They are engineers who specialize in renovating old buildings to continue their use while preserving the heritage that meets modern standards.
They are forensic experts when investigating why some structure is faulty.
Today structural engineers also face the problem of climate change, which will make textures need to enjoy the environment more challenging over time.
Sustainability is an increasingly important goal. The new regulations require building materials and techniques to create green buildings that remain solid and safe.
Structural engineers are responsible for some of the most innovative concepts, projects and designs. They are developing new technologies and techniques to create extremely ordinary structures that are literally changing the world.
