Essays on Structural Engineering

Introduction

Civil engineering and its related fields are very diverse and entail both structural design and architectural work. Structural engineering as we can deduct from the term ‘structure’ deals with the physical components of a given design. For example, in the house construction process, the structural engineer considers all the aspects of materials to be used and consults with the architect to ensure the durability of the home. On the other hand, architectural engineering refers to the technology of incorporating the basic functional aspects of a given design to make sure that an ambient environment has been created. My journey ...

Abstract

The construction of the Bayonne Bridge (New Jersey) in 1931 revolutionized the structural technique and design of bridges. It was mad exceptionally well that it incorporated materials and styles that had not been used at the time. The length of the structure made it the world’s largest bridge for many years before other structures were raised. As the first structure that used manganese steel, it is pioneered and revolutionized many aspects in construction of bridges and among other structures The impacts that the bridge had after its competition resulted into much more benefits to the communities linked by ...

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Introduction – 3

Safety versus Economy – 4 Work Safety Hazards – 6 Accountability of Engineers – 8 Conclusion – 10

References – 12

Introduction The accountability for the safely of workers during construction has been largely shouldered by contractors that hire the workers involved. However, there is a growing consensus among the public and policy makers that designers should have an increased accountability to a project’s overall safety. It should be noted though, that unless an engineer or architect have been tasked to oversee the project, their role is more on the design process and not on the management of the project. For the ...

Introduction

The Great Belt Fixed Link (Storebæltforbindelsen) is the fixed link connecting the islands of Zealand and Funen across the strait of Great Belt. The link is composed of three mega structures: a road suspension bridge (known as the East Bridge), a railway between Zealand and Sprogø, and a box girder bridge (known as the West Bridge) between Sprogø and Funen (Railway-Technology, n.d.). The link was purposely designed to replace the primary means of crossing the Great Belt (Transportation Research Board, 1995). Combined purpose and aesthetic perfection, this majestic link exhibits eccentric engineering skills and craftsmanship, a true man-made wonder. Figure 1. ...

Executive summary

The following is a report on how to improve the security of a CEO and his family facing threats from Animal Rights Militia (ARM). ARM is an illegal organization operating in UK aimed at taking direct action to protest against mishandling of animals. The organization believes in direct action policy and applies inhuman acts such as destruction of properties and intimidating people using letter bombs. The CEO runs an International Pharmaceutical Company that uses animals in testing of its products. The CEO faces a constant threat from the ARM group and has requested for a security support. There have been reported instances ...

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Disaster Management

Mitigation is the prevention of a disaster from happening. The world has for some time witnessed a recent increase in natural disasters. Among the worst striking disasters are earthquakes. Among these is the famous Haiti earthquake in 2010 which occurred in Haiti with an epicenter near the Léogâne town, 25 km west of Port-au-Prince, Haiti's capital. The quake had a Richter scale of 7 magnitudes, one of the strongest earthquakes in the history of mankind. Mitigation as a process of disaster management has played a crucial role in prevention and reduction of the effects of disasters in the world today ( ...