scholarly journals Introductory Structural Engineering Education Through Computational And Physical Model Building

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Powell Draper ◽  
Edward Segal ◽  
Robert Sicurelli
Keyword(s):  
Engineering Education ◽  
Physical Model ◽  
Structural Engineering ◽  
Model Building

Studying form – Innovation in Structural Engineering Education

2002 ◽  
Vol 17 (2-3) ◽  
pp. 235-242 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wanda Lewis ◽  
John C. Chilton
Keyword(s):  
Engineering Education ◽  
Structural Engineering ◽  
Computer Modelling ◽  
Physical Modelling ◽  
Qualitative Assessment ◽  
Space Structures ◽  
Engineering Curriculum ◽  
Form Finding ◽  
Student Work ◽  
And Performance

This paper summarises the authors' experience in the design and implementation of an innovative course in structural engineering education. A course on structural form and behaviour of “non-conventional” or space structures, which primarily focuses on form-finding through physical modelling, is described, although, where appropriate, computer modelling is also encouraged. Several case studies of student work are presented and the insights acquired by the students are discussed. It is concluded that the design of space structures, based on qualitative assessment of their functionality and performance, should be given more prominence within the civil and structural engineering curriculum.

Form and Formalism: On the Future Role of Structural Design in Architectural Education in China

2012 ◽  
Vol 450-451 ◽  
pp. 257-262 ◽  
Author(s):  
Christiane Margerita Herr ◽  
Thomas Fischer ◽  
Stephen Millard ◽  
Andre Brown
Keyword(s):  
Structural Design ◽  
Architectural Design ◽  
Structural Engineering ◽  
Model Building ◽  
Current Trends ◽  
Master Builder ◽  
Education In China ◽  
Compositional Approaches ◽  
Structural Innovation

Architectural designing, creating new form and often unknown structural assemblies, is, we argue, distinct from structural engineering approaches that focus on the dimensioning of members in well-understood kinds of assemblies. Based on a review of compositional approaches, we offer in this paper an appraisal of the dominant educational approaches in structural engineering and architectural design. Based on current trends in both professions, we anticipate a future that sees architectural and structural engineering responsibilities no longer strictly separated but collaboratively integrated, in a way that harnesses benefits of specialist expertise, yet–somewhat reminiscent of the role of the medieval master builder–recognizes the need for generalist awareness and oversight required to achieve architectural and structural innovation. From this position, we propose a learning approach for architectural students that focuses less on rote learning and calculation and emphasizes applied learning through model building and the development of "structural commonsense" through the detailed study of precedent case studies.

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