Modern methods of design: categorising computational design methods

Author: Malcolm Turpin

Date published

1 April 2026

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Modern methods of design: categorising computational design methods

The Structural Engineer

Author

Malcolm Turpin

Citation

The Structural Engineer, Volume 104, Issue 4, 2026, Page(s) 10-13

Date published

1 April 2026

Author

Malcolm Turpin

Citation

The Structural Engineer, Volume 104, Issue 4, 2026, Page(s) 10-13

Price

Standard: £9.95 + VAT
Members/Subscribers: Free

This article by Malcolm Turpin considers the key categories of computers and software in structural engineering and their implications for the structural engineer.

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Format:
PDF
Pages:
10-13
Publisher:
The Institution of Structural Engineers

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Software Digital Feature Issue 4

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