Structural engineering
Structural Engineering
Structural engineering (/ˈstrʌktʃərəl ˌɛndʒɪˈnɪərɪŋ/) is a sub-discipline of Civil engineering that deals with the analysis and design of structures that support or resist loads. The term "structural" was first used in relation to engineering by Jean-Rondelet in the late 18th century.
Etymology
The term "structural" comes from the Latin word "structura" meaning "a fitting together, building." The term "engineering" comes from the Latin word "ingenium" meaning "cleverness."
Related Terms
- Load (engineering): A force applied to a structure or material.
- Structural analysis: The determination of the effects of loads on physical structures and their components.
- Structural integrity: The ability of an item to hold together under a load, including its own weight, resisting breakage or deformation.
- Structural failure: The loss of structural integrity, or the loss of load-carrying capacity in either a structural component, or the structure itself.
- Structural system: A system that is designed and constructed to support and transmit applied loads safely to the ground without causing any undue stress in the structure itself.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Structural engineering
- Wikipedia's article - Structural engineering
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