Structural Design Practice Exam

Structural design is the process of designing civil structures like buildings, bridges, and towers, so that they are safe, and able to bear various loads and forces.The process involves planning, analyzing, and constructing such structures. The practice includes engineering, physics, and material science to use structures as per the needs as well as being cost-effective and sustainable. Structural design is impacted by the choice of materials, load distribution, seismic and environmental conditions, and building codes.
Certification in structural design attests to your skills and knowledge in the principles and practices of designing safe, and stable structures. This certification assess you in engineering principles, building codes, and software to design structural systems.
Why is Structural Design certification important?

• The certification certifies your skills and knowledge of structural design principles and practices.
• Shows your commitment to professional growth and learning.
• Increases your credibility and employability in structural engineering.
• Provides you a competitive edge in job markets.
• Increases your career opportunities in construction.
• Validates your competency to use software for structural analysis and design.
• Increases your client trust and confidence in your design skills.

Who should take the Structural Design Exam?

• Structural Engineer
• Civil Engineer
• Structural Design Engineer
• Construction Project Manager
• Building Code Compliance Officer
• Infrastructure Engineer
• Bridge Design Engineer
• Architectural Engineer
• Site Engineer
• Structural Consultant

Skills Evaluated

Candidates taking the certification exam on the Structural Design is evaluated for the following skills:

• Materials and their properties for structures.
• Dead loads, live loads, wind loads, seismic forces
• Building codes
• Safety regulations
  
• beams, columns, and foundations
  
• AutoCAD, Revit, STAAD Pro, SAP2000
• Structural failure modes
  
• Structural simulations and analyses
  
• Sustainable and cost-effective design principles.
• Environmental and seismic design
  
• Problem-solving and critical-thinking
  

Structural Design Certification Course Outline
The course outline for Structural Design certification is as below -

Domain 1. Fundamentals of Structural Design

• Introduction to structural engineering

• Principles of structural design

• Types of structures and materials used

• Safety considerations in structural design

Domain 2. Materials in Structural Design

• Properties of construction materials (steel, concrete, wood, etc.)

• Material selection for different structural applications

• Behavior of materials under load

• Advanced materials in structural design

Domain 3. Structural Analysis

• Types of loads (dead load, live load, wind load, seismic load, etc.)

• Static and dynamic analysis

• Load distribution and calculation methods

• Structural analysis methods (finite element analysis, etc.)

Domain 4. Design of Structural Elements

• Design of beams, columns, and slabs

• Structural foundations and footings

• Lateral systems and bracing

• Reinforced concrete and steel structures design

Domain 5. Building Codes and Standards

• National and international building codes (e.g., AISC, ACI, Eurocodes)

• Safety regulations and legal requirements

• Load factors and safety margins

• Seismic design codes and considerations

Domain 6. Advanced Structural Design

• Seismic and wind-resistant design

• Design of complex structures (high-rise buildings, bridges)

• Sustainability and green design principles

• Structural design optimization and cost analysis

Domain 7. Structural Software and Tools

• Introduction to structural design software (AutoCAD, Revit, STAAD Pro, SAP2000)

• Computer-aided design (CAD) for structural projects

• Structural simulation and analysis tools

• Model-based design and BIM integration

Domain 8. Environmental and Sustainability Considerations

• Environmental impact of structural materials

• Sustainable structural design techniques

• Lifecycle analysis of structures

• Renewable materials and energy-efficient designs