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What is the primary concern of the structural engineer in building design?
What is the primary concern of the structural engineer in building design?
Safety
What are the important considerations in structural design, apart from safety?
What are the important considerations in structural design, apart from safety?
Serviceability and economy
What role does the architect play in the design process?
What role does the architect play in the design process?
Decides how the building should look
What is the engineer's responsibility regarding the architect's design?
What is the engineer's responsibility regarding the architect's design?
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What factors contribute to an economical structure?
What factors contribute to an economical structure?
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What is the collaboration ideal between the architect and the engineer in the design process?
What is the collaboration ideal between the architect and the engineer in the design process?
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What is the focus of the book mentioned in the text?
What is the focus of the book mentioned in the text?
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What must be done before analyzing the individual components of a framing plan?
What must be done before analyzing the individual components of a framing plan?
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What should a good design of a steel structure require?
What should a good design of a steel structure require?
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What are the typical building materials mentioned in the text?
What are the typical building materials mentioned in the text?
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What type of members are assumed to form a continuous structure in the rigid frame illustrated in Figure 1.2a?
What type of members are assumed to form a continuous structure in the rigid frame illustrated in Figure 1.2a?
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What are the typical loading conditions for simply supported trusses loaded as shown in Figure 1.1?
What are the typical loading conditions for simply supported trusses loaded as shown in Figure 1.1?
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What is the emphasis on in the book mentioned in the text?
What is the emphasis on in the book mentioned in the text?
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What is the main cost component of a typical steel structure according to the text?
What is the main cost component of a typical steel structure according to the text?
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What is the role of the structural engineer in producing an efficient and economical design?
What is the role of the structural engineer in producing an efficient and economical design?
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What is the primary requirement for a good design?
What is the primary requirement for a good design?
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