Structural Engineering
Structural engineering involves the design and analysis of major structures underpinning society including: buildings; bridges; urban infrastructure; ports and aviation facilities. Structural engineers understand the forces that structures carry, and how these structures deform under load. Their particular focus is on the elements and materials that shape structures, hold them together and ensure their safety.
Our Structural Engineering major offers the most structural engineering and mechanics design courses of any South Australian engineering degree. You鈥檒l study both traditional methods and materials鈥攕uch as: steel; timber; concrete; aluminium; glass and masonry鈥攁nd modern technologies and materials, including composites and polymers.
As a structural engineer you could find yourself planning, designing and constructing a huge range of structures, including: bridges; buildings; tunnels; roads; airports; harbours; water supply structures; dams; pipelines; sewerage treatment facilities; drainage; pollution control equipment; and coastal/port facilities. With deep knowledge of engineering principles, design codes, mathematics and physics, complemented by your creativity, you鈥檒l be well equipped to help construct a built environment that鈥檚 safe, functional and supports the economy and society.
Degrees that offer this study area
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Last updated: 09 Jul 2019