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The following is a list of notable structural engineering companies. Only companies with a Wikipedia article should be included in the list. Many of the companies included in this list do not practice only structural engineering, but may also be involved in civil engineering, architecture, and other related practices.
Simpson Gumpertz & Heger Inc.(SGH) is a privately held ENR 500 engineering firm that designs, investigates, and rehabilitates structures and building enclosures.Their work encompasses commercial, institutional and residential buildings, transportation, water/wastewater, nuclear, science, and defense structure projects throughout the U.S. and over twenty foreign countries.
Earth moving equipment (c. 1922) Flattened and leveled construction site.Road roller in the background.. Excavation may be classified by type of material: [1]: 13.1 ...
The Turner Construction Company is an American construction company with presence in 20 countries. It is a subsidiary of the German company Hochtief. It is the largest domestic contractor in the United States as of 2020, [3] with a revenue of $14.41 billion in 2020. [1] Turner Construction was founded in New York City in 1902 by Henry Chandlee ...
Shoring is a term used in the process of air freight container and pallet (ULD) buildup, e.g. making sure that the cargo placed in containers and on pallets is packed securely and efficiently. Specifically, shoring is done to affix cargo to the ULD and adapt different form factors of cargo items to maximize the use of the available ULD volume.
Structural engineering theory is based upon applied physical laws and empirical knowledge of the structural performance of different materials and geometries. Structural engineering design uses a number of relatively simple structural concepts to build complex structural systems. Structural engineers are responsible for making creative and ...
Structural engineers analyze, design, plan, and research structural components and structural systems to achieve design goals and ensure the safety and comfort of users or occupants. Their work takes account mainly of safety, technical, economic, and environmental concerns, but they may also consider aesthetic and social factors.
Scaffolding for rehabilitation in Madrid, Spain [1] Scaffolding for renovation on the Virgin Mary statue, Santiago de Chile, Chile.. Scaffolding, also called scaffold or staging, [2] is a temporary structure used to support a work crew and materials to aid in the construction, maintenance and repair of buildings, bridges and all other human-made structures.