The Future Engineer: a Structural Architect?
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Bibliographic Details
| Author(s): |
Christiaan Jurgens
(Stellenbosch University, South Africa)
Jan Wium (Stellenbosch University, South Africa) |
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| Medium: | conference paper | ||||
| Language(s): | English | ||||
| Conference: | IABSE Conference: Structural Engineering: Providing Solutions to Global Challenges, Geneva, Switzerland, September 2015 | ||||
| Published in: | IABSE Conference Geneva 2015 | ||||
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| Page(s): | 325-332 | ||||
| Total no. of pages: | 8 | ||||
| Year: | 2015 | ||||
| DOI: | 10.2749/222137815818357269 | ||||
| Abstract: |
As design packages become more powerful, the need for physical computation in structural engineering is decreasing. Structural engineers may therefore need to redefine their role in the structural design process in order to remain a significant role player. This may require more prominent participation in the conceptual design, buildability, durability and/or project leadership. To achieve the above, future engineers will have to think and work with creativity and innovation. They will need a deep understanding of the conceptual design and theory of structures, in addition to the engineering fundamentals that are currently being taught. Structural leadership within the project team is seen to become an increasingly important role for future structural engineers. They will therefore require excellent leadership, management, communication and collaboration skills, and may need to receive additional education. |
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| Keywords: |
management structural engineer communication collaboration architect leadership buildability computer software
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