Structural engineering has come a long way – from rule-of-thumb calculations to computer-aided precision, from hand-drawn blueprints to BIM modeling and digital twins. Safety and efficiency have never been better, but has progress come at a cost?
Modern regulations, conservative codes, and risk-averse decision-making mean some of the boldest, most efficient ideas never see the light of day. We celebrate progress, but we also ask: Are we advancing in the right ways, or are we sometimes overcomplicating solutions that used to work?
Let’s talk: Where has engineering improved efficiency, and where has it become its own roadblock?
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