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Structural Engineer
Every building carries weight it must not drop. When you know which shapes and materials are strong, you keep people safe.
The 25 headline skills a structural engineer is built on. Tap a + node to open the 75 building blocks underneath, or tap any star to see how it connects.
What it leans on most
Strengthening StructuresYour whole job is making structures strong enough.Design & TechnologyDrawing Force DiagramsForce diagrams show where a building is pushed.ScienceDescribing Material PropertiesYou pick materials that are strong for the load.ScienceAngles in triangles (age 6+)Triangles are one of the strongest shapes to build with.MathematicsMeasuring length and height (age 5+)You measure how long and tall each part must be.Mathematics
The subjects behind it
GeometryMathematics
Strong shapes like triangles hold buildings up.
Forces & MotionScience
You track every force pushing on a structure.
Matter & MaterialsScience
Steel and concrete have different strengths.
Designing & MakingDesign & Technology
You design frames that will not bend or break.
MeasurementMathematics
You measure spans and heights so the structure holds the load.