Resources for learning structural design in new industries?
Resources for learning structural design in new industries?
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Hi all,
I've been a structural engineer for 4 years now and have worked almost exclusively on industrial structures. Would it be of value to try and learn some about other industries (residential/commercial/mixed use design)? If so, could you point me to any good resources?
Thanks!
I've been a structural engineer for 4 years now and have worked almost exclusively on industrial structures. Would it be of value to try and learn some about other industries (residential/commercial/mixed use design)? If so, could you point me to any good resources?
Thanks!
RE: Resources for learning structural design in new industries?
Same for an engineer.
Engineering is independent of the field of work....
For me it does not matter if i design an connection for an industry structure of a home structure or whatever
Codes might be a bit different but mechanics is the same
best regards
Klaus
RE: Resources for learning structural design in new industries?
RE: Resources for learning structural design in new industries?
RE: Resources for learning structural design in new industries?
1) I attended one of the Wood Solution Fairs offered by the WPS or APA or such. It was valuable.
2a) I started studying for the SE exam and really focused on wood and masonry shear walls.... Which were the major gaps in my design knowledge.
2b) Obtain a good reference on wood and masonry if you don't have them. Breyer's book on wood. RMEH (or something newer) for masonry.
3) Attend some seminars or webinars on the subjects you've less experience with. These webinars are usually reasonably basic and are good places to start. If they are too complex then at least you will be able to write down concepts and vocabulary that you need to research on your own.