Important activities that are carried out during structural design process Development of structural design remains a highly complicated process when compared to the design development for other building disciplines such as architecture and MEP. Much more detailing is required for developing the design of structural framework, as it remains highly important for the integrity of the building. Since structure has to deal with all the loads which are imposed on a building, it is necessary that its design is developed after analyzing all the complicated issues. Structure has to withstand the load imposed on the building by its own components and the load that comes from things like earthquake and cyclones etc. List of activities which are performed by structural design team
Each and every structural design activity has to be performed with high attention as minor mistakes can lead to rework and eventually the loss of money. For developing a strong structural design, structural engineer has to pay attention to the specifications which are provided to him by the architect. Since structure is developed for holding the entire building together, it is mandatory that architectural design is supported by structural design. After studying the specifications in details which are provided by the architect, structural engineer should develop such a structural design that effectively comply with the design code and standards which are developed by reputed organizations. For developing a strong design, implementation of design standards and codes is necessary. Once the design is developed, it is necessary that it come out in the papers so that it can be viewed by architects and other important building stakeholders. For doing so, structural drafting services are executed by drafters. Structural detailing is also performed when it comes to developing detailed drawings for fabricators who have to manufacture structural components. Structural shop drawings and erection drawings are the main drawings which are developed by detailers during structural detailing process. After that modeling services are executed in which the entire design is developed in details in a 3D environment. Detailed design developed for structural framework in 3D helps in identifying potential errors in the design which automatically helps in improving its quality. At the end of everything, structural analysis is performed which talks about the validity of the design in question and checks out if the design has the capacity to resist different kinds of pressure.