Calculation models

Author: Calum Lockhart

Date published

15 May 2026

Price
Standard: £69.95
Member: £44.95
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Calculation models

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Author
Calum Lockhart
Date published
15 May 2026
Price
Standard: £69.95
Member: £44.95
Guidance
Author

Calum Lockhart

Date published

15 May 2026

Author

Calum Lockhart

Price

Standard: £69.95
Member: £44.95

Structural failures rarely start with dramatic mistakes. They often begin with reasonable assumptions. A boundary condition left unconsidered. A load path taken for granted. A model trusted too quickly. Calculation Models is for engineers who understand that calculations are not just paperwork, but a record of professional judgment. This guide promotes consistency, clarity, and sound engineering judgment throughout the design process.

Key features


What makes this guidance different:

  • Combines all forms of calculations; hand, FEA, and automated design into one clear framework
  • Focuses on responsibility and verification, not just analysis techniques 
  • Encourages clarity, consistency, and professional discipline 


Engineering rarely fails because equations are unknown. It fails when assumptions go unexamined. Calculation models helps you see what others overlook and build designs that are solid.
 

Who this book is for


Practicing structural engineers

  • Engineers responsible for checking and approving designs 
  • Technical leads setting modelling standards 
  • Professionals who want stronger engineering judgment not just better software skills

What you’ll learn

 

  • Develop clear conceptual models before using analysis software 
  • Identify the most common sources of modelling errors before they cost you 
  • Organize calculations so they are clear, traceable, and defensible 
  • Independently verify models in a way that genuinely reduces risk 
  • Avoid hidden dangers in automated workflows and default software settings


 

You can download a copy of the Computer model design & check certificate referenced in Calculation models here:

 

Additional information

Format:
PDF + EPUB
ISBN:
978-1-906335-98-4 (PDF) | 978-1-906335-99-1 (EPUB)
Pages:
37
Publisher:
IStructE Ltd

Tags

Guidance Safety Digital Structural Behaviour Calculation Conceptual Design E-book Guides AI

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