Practical Structural Engineering Handbook

Comprehensive Guide to Structural Design: Concepts, Sample Use Cases, and Practical Calculations for Engineers

By: Practicing Engineers Network

Narrated by: Virtual Voice

Practical Structural Engineering Handbook is the ultimate guide for engineers, students, and professionals seeking a comprehensive resource on structural design. This expertly crafted handbook combines fundamental concepts with practical use cases, detailed sample designs, and step-by-step calculations to help readers master the complexities of modern structural engineering.

Inside, discover clear explanations of essential principles, reinforced with real-world examples covering steel and concrete structures, retaining systems, foundations, curtain walls, and more. The book includes valuable reference tables, quick sizing rules, and design aids to streamline your workflow while ensuring safety and compliance with engineering standards.

Whether preparing for professional exams, tackling challenging projects, or refreshing core knowledge, this handbook provides hands-on solutions and trusted methods needed to navigate complex structural challenges confidently. Supplemented with engineering drawings, calculation examples, and pointers to standards and software tools, it is your practical companion throughout your engineering journey.

Ideal for practicing engineers, advanced students, and educators, the Practical Structural Engineering Handbook serves as both a study guide and an indispensable reference for design excellence.

Unlock your engineering potential—design safer, smarter, and more efficiently with this essential handbook at your side.

This book has been prepared by the Practicing Engineers Network, a collective of professionals with several years of hands-on experience in engineering design, installation, and code compliance. The Network brings together licensed engineers, project managers, and field practitioners who have not only designed and overseen large-scale designs and constructions, but also trained aspiring engineers for professional licensure exams.

Members of the Practicing Engineers Network have worked across diverse sectors—commercial, industrial, and utility systems—giving them a comprehensive understanding of the challenges engineers face both in practice and during exam preparation. Their collective expertise ensures that the content is not only accurate and aligned with the latest exam specifications, but also enriched with practical insights, problem-solving strategies, and real-world examples.