To build a structure you need to calculate the dimensions of the building. You can only proceed with the construction after the calculations have been done and finalized. The calculations will decide how big a structure is and how much useable space it will provide to the occupants. Structural engineers with the help of an architect will calculate the length, breadth and width of the building and how much occupied space can be allotted and how much outdoor space can be spared. In some cases the structural calculations will be focussing on getting more space out of a tiny plot. Structural calculations refer to detailed analysis of a building by a qualified structural engineer during which he will also calculate the forces such as weight of the structure. The calculation will also include the weights like furniture and occupants. The calculation is essential done to determine the structural integrity of the building and it should be done by licensed structural engineer and his team to make it authentic assessments of buildings measurements and resistance.
What are the key points of structural calculations?
- It should be done by a qualified structural engineers
- Structural calculations are done to ensure that the building is stable and safe while bearing
- The calculation includes live loads, dead loads, distribution of loads across the structure, analyzing materials used, strength of the foundation, and the design of beams, and columns
- Structural calculation report is necessary for getting government approvals
You must engage a reputed construction company to draw the plan or layout of the house after proper calculation of the structure. Professional building contractors in your area can take up your project and execute it with excellence. They have expert architects, and construction engineers in their team hence they are most suited for this purpose.
Structural alteration is done to fortify existing structure
Structural alternations are done during a building’ renovation and that may need demolition of certain portions of the structure or adding some more structure to the existing structure. Renovation is done mostly to expand living space or complete construction which was left out in the first phase. Some people fail to complete their homes according to a architecture plan owing to shortage of funds. They renew the task after the availability of funds and such projects most require structural alterations. These changes made are made mostly to provide better support to the structure which may include walls, floors, foundation and roof.
Engage approved structural engineers to alter structure
Structural alterations sometimes may affect the integrity of the structure. building construction drawings cannot be carried out by tenants as they do not have the right. One should consider these points before opting for structural changes and only engage qualified and authorized by agencies building contractors, structural engineers and architects.