Structural Design Disaster | Building Construction

A lesson for all the Civil Engineers to learn

"Structural Engineering is a field that deals with the analysis and design of structures that support or resist loads".

In this article, we will discuss a project in which Structural Design (Column Layout) had already been executed on site which was absolutely incorrect. After the erection of columns, the owner hired an Architect to design a Hostel for him.

I feel that not only Civil engineering students and civil engineers must understand the importance of making correct column layouts for the buildings. It is also the job of an Architect to give the column positions in the plan which works like a guideline for the Civil Engineer.

Now we will move on with our discussion on the reaction of the Architect after analyzing the Column Layout made by a Civil Engineer...

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Example of a Column Layout of a Residence | Building Construction

Thumb rules followed for the design of a Residence
In our previous article, we discussed the "thumb rules for making a column layout" that are to be essentially followed by all the civil engineers as well as Architects.
In this article, we will illustrate as to how the thumb rules have been efficiently followed with the help of an example of a Residence.
Column layout efficiency determines the quality of the standing structure. Hence, it is important to understand the important of designing a correct column layout for a structure.

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