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It has never been more important for structural engineers to be competent in the use of digital tools and demonstrate an awareness of the potential risks and opportunities digital systems can bring.

The influence of the digital world is increasing its impact on those involved with the built environment, whilst our capability to exploit data to inform designs and push the boundaries of what is possible is at the heart of structural engineering.

As our ability to monitor, record, extract and extrapolate information on the performance of our structures continues to improve there is a growing need to better understand how best to use the information. 

The use of big data and AI tools are emerging challenges for the industry. It is the ability to understand and manipulate information with computational tools which may transform the role of structural engineers. 

An increasingly online world requires robust digital security to mitigate potential infiltration of digital systems and the harm that could be caused to our infrastructure, whether it be financial damage, intellectual property infringement, criminal activity or terrorism. 

Featured events and resources

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The ACORN, the SQUIRREL and the OAK

The poster of the 2021 Coolest Concrete Award winner, Robin Oval, Postdoctoral Research Associate at University of Cambridge.

Date – 7 February 2022
Author – Robin Oval
Price – Free
Guidance
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Computational engineering

Providing comprehensive guidance on: design (including parametric design), modelling (and its problems), analysis, optimisation, AI and machine learning, and the future of engineering software.

Date – 22 October 2020
Author – Peter Debney
Price – £34.50
Report
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Vision-based monitoring data to inform new assessment techniques for tunnelling-induced damage

The executive summary from a 2020 Research Award winning project.

Date – 7 February 2022
Author – Sinan Acikgoz, Harvey Burd, Burcu Gulen, Yiyan Liu, Michael Devriendt, Ben Gilson, Deniz Dalgic, Alper Ilki, Muhammet Marasli
Price – Free
Guidance
<h4>LOD and LOI Tool</h4>

LOD and LOI Tool

Use this tool to help you determine the structural information requirements and level of detail required for your projects.

Date – 11 August 2021
Author – IStructE BIM Panel
Price – 0
Training
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AI and the structural engineer

Peter Debney explores Artificial Intelligence and how it can help structural engineers. 

Date – 21 July 2021
Author – Peter Debney
Price – Free

Digital engineering resources and events

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Using computational design in practice

This practical, two-day, online course introduces engineers to various computational design methods and systems.

Date – 19 June 2024
Location – Online
Price – £515 - £765 + VAT
Course
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Understanding structural design

This two-day course extends the principles developed in the Understanding structural behaviour course. It covers more complex real structures and failures; and the important skills of approximate analysis for checking computational output and member sizing.

Date – 4 June 2024
Location – Online
Price – £515 - £765 + VAT
Course
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Eurocode 3: structural steelwork design

This course provides an introduction to structural steelwork design to Eurocode 3 for building design.

Date – 23 May 2024
Location – Online
Price – £295 - £445 + VAT
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Eurocode 3: structural steelwork design

This course provides an introduction to structural steelwork design to Eurocode 3 for building design.

Date – 6 February 2024
Location – 47-58 Bastwick St, London, EC1V 3PS
Price – £295 - £445 + VAT
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Design and analysis of tall buildings

This popular one-day, online course offers guidance on the design, stability, safety and performance of tall buildings.

Date – 5 February 2024
Location – Online
Price – £295 - £445 + VAT
Webinar
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Giving power to users with Oasys GSA

Discover Oasys GSA’s versatile analysis and design capabilities including new, enhanced features and updates that give power and control to users.

Date – 24 October 2023
Location – Online
Price – Free
Lecture
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Lean design and structural innovation

This lecture explores lean structural design, how to challenge a brief to reduce embodied carbon, and low-carbon structural innovation.

Date – 18 October 2023
Location – Online
Price – Free
Course
A computer model of a walkway in Geneva

Understanding structural design

This two-day, online course extends the principles developed in the Understanding Structural Behaviour course. It covers more complex real structures and failures; and the important skills of approximate analysis for checking computer output and member sizing.

Date – 10 October 2023
Location – Online
Price – £485 - £745 + VAT
Webinar
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Parametric design and Grasshopper in today’s engineering challenges

Discover how to utilize the power of parametric design in today’s structural engineering applications.

Date – 27 September 2023
Location – Online
Price – Free
Course
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Eurocode 3: structural steelwork design

This one-day, online course examines changes between BS 5950 and Eurocode 3. The emphasis is on buildings and the provision of general rules for buildings of EN 1993-1-1 and design of joints to EN 1993-1-8.

Date – 27 September 2023
Location – Online
Price – £275 - £425 + VAT
Training
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Achieving material and economic efficiency through digital optimisation

This webinar on digital optimisation showcases strategies to optimise designs and explores how to apply available techniques to achieve material and cost savings.

Date – 19 September 2023
Author – Various
Price – £45 - £70 + VAT
Blog
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Optimisation in structural engineering: enhancing efficiency and performance

Ashley Kacha, Senior Engineer at the Institution, explores the diverse applications of optimisation techniques in structural engineering for smarter designs and better outcomes.

Date – 1 September 2023
Author – Ashley Kacha
Price – Free
Training
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Managing digital workflows for optimisation

This webinar focuses on the opportunities for business benefits, improved quality and increased performance generated by implementing efficient digital workflows in your practice.

Date – 14 June 2023
Price – £45 - £70 + VAT
Blog
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Can you trust your AI assistant?

As the field of engineering continues to evolve, new technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI) and language models are becoming increasingly important tools for structural engineers. AI and language models can provide many benefits to structural engineers, but they also come with potential risks that must be considered.

Date – 17 April 2023
Author – Ashley Kacha
Blog
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The built environment: sustainability from the outset

The built environment contributes significantly to the climate crisis. Susan Mantle, Technical Director at Heyne Tillett Steel, discusses five ways Structural Engineers can reduce carbon emissions - embodied carbon in particular - right from the very start of their projects.

Date – 2 March 2023
Author – Susan Mantle
Price – Free