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X analyzing suitable configurations of the basic structural components of a building or other structure;
X calculating the pressures, stresses and strains that each component, such as a beam or lintel, is likely to experience from other parts of the structure or from external pressures, such as wind and waves;
X considering the strength of various materials, e.g. timber, concrete, steel and brick, to see how their inclusion may necessitate a change of structural design;
X liaising with other designers, including architects, to reach agreement about safe designs and how they may fit in with the aesthetic concept of the construction;
X examining structures at risk of collapse and advising on measures to be taken to improve their structural integrity, such as recommending removal or repair of defective parts or re-building the entire structure - the Leaning Tower of Pisa was recently saved from collapse by structural engineers;
X communicating the design of a structure through drawings, specifications and computer models so that others can construct it;
X investigating ground conditions and analysing results of site tests, such as soil samples;
X liaising closely with construction contractors to ensure that newly erected buildings are structurally sound;
X applying expert knowledge of the forces that act on various structures;
X using computer-aided design (CAD) technology for simulation purposes.

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