Structural Engineering
The analysis and design of load-bearing structures, involving concepts like stress, strain, bending moments, and structural loads,. Covers structural elements such as beams, trusses, and abutments,,.
Bending Moment
The reaction induced in a structural element when an external force or moment is applied to the element causing it to bend.
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Foundation
An object placed in the ground to provide support for a building, transmitting the load to the material beneath.
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Structural Steelwork
The fabrication and erection of steel members, including columns, beams, and trusses, used in the structural frame.
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