What I do
- Design structural systems for buildings and infrastructure
- Perform geotechnical analysis and foundation design
- Plan and design transportation systems
- Design water resources and hydraulic systems
- Manage construction projects and specifications
When to use me
- When designing buildings, bridges, or infrastructure
- When analyzing soil and foundation conditions
- When planning roads, railways, or airports
- When designing water supply or drainage systems
- When preparing construction documents and specifications
Key Concepts
Structural Analysis
# Basic structural analysis
class StructuralAnalysis:
def beam_stress(self, M, y, I):
"""Bending stress"""
return M * y / I
def beam_deflection(self, P, L, E, I):
"""Simply supported beam, point load at center"""
return P * L**3 / (48 * E * I)
def column_buckling(self, L, E, I):
"""Euler buckling load"""
# P_cr = π²EI/L²
return (np.pi**2 * E * I) / L**2
def shear_stress(self, V, Q, I, t):
"""Shear stress in beams"""
return V * Q / (I * t)
Load Types
| Load Type |
Symbol |
Description |
| Dead Load |
DL |
Self-weight of structure |
| Live Load |
LL |
Occupancy/usage loads |
| Wind Load |
WL |
Wind pressure on structure |
| Seismic |
EL |
Earthquake forces |
| Snow |
SL |
Snow accumulation |
| Rain |
RL |
Ponding on flat roofs |
Foundation Design
# Shallow foundation
class FoundationDesign:
@staticmethod
def bearing_capacity(c, phi, gamma, D_f, B):
"""Terzaghi's bearing capacity"""
# q_ult = cN_c + γD_fN_q + 0.5γBN_γ
N_q = np.exp(2 * np.pi * np.tan(np.radians(phi))) * np.tan(np.pi/4 + phi/2)**2
N_c = (N_q - 1) / (2 * np.tan(np.radians(phi)))
N_gamma = (N_q - 1) * np.tan(1.4 * phi)
return c * N_c + gamma * D_f * N_q + 0.5 * gamma * B * N_gamma
@staticmethod
def settlement(Es, mu, q, B):
"""Immediate settlement (elastic)"""
# s_i = (qB(1-μ²) / Es) × I
return (q * B * (1 - mu**2) / Es) * 1.5
Concrete Design
# Reinforced concrete
class ConcreteDesign:
@staticmethod
def steel_area(f_strength, d, As_required):
"""Calculate reinforcement"""
return As_required
@staticmethod
def crack_width(f_s, z, A):
"""Calculate crack width"""
# w = f_s × A / (0.6 × Es × z)
return f_s * A / (0.6 * 200000 * z)
@staticmethod
def deflection(I, M, E):
"""Calculate deflection"""
return 5 * M * 12**2 / (384 * E * I)
Geotechnical Parameters
| Soil Type |
γ (kN/m³) |
c (kPa) |
φ (°) |
E (MPa) |
| Sand (dense) |
18-20 |
0 |
35-40 |
50-80 |
| Sand (loose) |
15-17 |
0 |
30-35 |
20-40 |
| Clay (stiff) |
18-20 |
50-100 |
20-25 |
20-50 |
| Clay (soft) |
15-17 |
10-25 |
10-15 |
2-10 |
| Gravel |
19-22 |
0 |
35-45 |
100-200 |
Transportation Design
# Pavement design (AASHTO)
class PavementDesign:
@staticmethod
def structural_number(W_18, R, S, Z):
"""Calculate required SN"""
# Logarithmic relationship
return (W_18 - 7.35*np.log10(R+1) + 0.2 -
9.36*np.log10(S+1) + 8.27*Z) / (0.4 + 1094/(S+1)**2.2)
Common Codes and Standards
- ACI: American Concrete Institute
- AISC: American Institute of Steel Construction
- ASCE: American Society of Civil Engineers
- IBC: International Building Code
- AASHTO: American Association of State Highway Officials
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