Technical Guidance Note (Level 1, No. 9): Visualisation of structures

Author: The Institution of Structural Engineers

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2 May 2012

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Technical Guidance Note (Level 1, No. 9): Visualisation of structures

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The Institution of Structural Engineers
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2 May 2012
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The Institution of Structural Engineers

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The Structural Engineer, Volume 90, Issue 5, 2012, Page(s) 3

Date published

2 May 2012

Author

The Institution of Structural Engineers

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The Structural Engineer, Volume 90, Issue 5, 2012, Page(s) 3

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Standard: £14.95 + VAT
Members/Subscribers: Free

It is essential for structural engineers to be able to express their ideas clearly through their designs. This note describes two common techniques used to draw in three dimensions.

Introduction
This Technical Guidance Note focuses on the visualisation of structures. It is essential for structural engineers to be able to express their ideas clearly through their designs. Visualising structures in the appropriate way enhances the design process – not least because drawing the complex elements of a structure while carrying out calculations, can help to identify possible construction issues/problems at an earlier stage than may otherwise be possible. This guide explains two techniques that are commonly used to draw in three dimensions and thus aid the structural engineer in visualising the structures they design. 

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