A Practical Guide for Engineers, Technicians and Students
Structural design is one of the most critical responsibilities in engineering. Every building, bridge, tower, and industrial structure must be designed to safely carry loads throughout its entire life.
This book explains how structural design works using the SANS 10160 standard, which governs structural loading in South Africa.
Instead of complicated academic theory, this book explains the concepts in simple engineering language, making it easier for students and technicians to understand.
You will learn how loads act on structures, how engineers analyse them, and how safe structural members are designed.
What You Will Learn
Understanding Structural Loads
Learn how engineers determine:
• Dead loads
• Live loads
• Environmental loads
• Wind forces
• Load combinations
These loads form the foundation of all structural calculations.
Structural Member Design
The book explains how engineers design:
• Structural beams
• Reinforced concrete columns
• Structural slabs
• Steel roof systems
• Structural frames
All explained step-by-step in simple language.
Load Combinations and Safety
A key focus of this book is teaching how to apply load combinations correctly.
You will understand:
• Ultimate limit states
• Serviceability limit states
• Safety factors
• Structural reliability
These principles ensure that structures remain safe even under extreme conditions.
Worked Structural Design Examples
The book contains practical engineering examples, including:
• Simply supported beam design
• Reinforced concrete column calculations
• Structural steel roof systems
• Portal frame design
• Load path analysis
These examples help you see how real engineers perform calculations.
Why This Book Is Different
Most structural design textbooks are written for universities and are difficult to follow.
This book focuses on practical engineering understanding, making it ideal for:
• Diploma students
• BTech students
• Engineering technicians
• Junior structural engineers
• Construction professionals
Every chapter is written as if an engineer is explaining the concept directly to you.
Book Chapters Overview
The book covers the full structural design process:
-
Introduction to Structural Design
-
Structural Reliability Principles
-
Dead Loads
-
Imposed Loads
-
Wind Loads
-
Seismic Loads
-
Load Combinations
-
Structural Member Design
-
Serviceability Limit States
-
Worked Structural Design Examples
-
Practical Engineering Checklists
-
Common Structural Design Errors
-
Structural Reference Tables
-
Final Engineering Conclusions
Who This Book Is For
This guide is ideal for:
✔ Civil Engineering Students
✔ Structural Engineering Students
✔ Engineering Technicians
✔ Graduate Engineers
✔ Construction Professionals
✔ Structural Design Learners
If you want to understand structural design clearly and practically, this book is for you.
Instant Download
After purchase, the PDF book will be available for immediate download.
No waiting. Start learning structural design today.
Reviews
There are no reviews yet.