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'''Structural engineering''' is a branch of [[civil engineering]] concerned with the analysis and design of structures that must safely support loads and resist forces. Structural engineers work with buildings, bridges, towers, tunnels, dams, industrial structures, and many other systems in which strength, stability, durability, and efficient use of materials are important. | '''Structural engineering''' is a branch of [[civil engineering]] concerned with the analysis and design of structures that must safely support loads and resist forces. Structural engineers work with buildings, bridges, towers, tunnels, dams, industrial structures, and many other systems in which strength, stability, durability, and efficient use of materials are important. | ||
Structural engineering draws on [[physics]], [[mechanics]], [[mathematics]], [[materials science]], [[geotechnical engineering]], and [[architecture]]. The field combines theoretical analysis with practical design, construction knowledge, building codes, testing, and observation of how real structures perform. | Structural engineering draws on [[physics]], [[mechanics]], [[mathematics]], [[materials science]], [[geotechnical engineering]], and [[architecture]]. The field combines theoretical analysis with practical design, construction knowledge, building codes, testing, and observation of how real structures perform. | ||
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Please, [[Help:Be bold|feel free to improve]] upon what you see; your contributions will be greatly appreciated. | Please, [[Help:Be bold|feel free to improve]] upon what you see; your contributions will be greatly appreciated. This topic page is for organizing the development of '''Structural engineering''' related content on this wiki. | ||
== Major concepts == | == Major concepts == | ||