What Is Structural Design?
Structural design is the process of creating a load-bearing system that will make a structure behave safely under its own weight, live loads, earthquakes, wind and other actions, and of verifying it through engineering calculations.
However, good structural design is not just a calculation model that meets code requirements.
The load-bearing system must also be compatible with the architecture, economical, buildable, sustainable and manageable during construction.
We Start with the Right Load-Bearing System
One of the most important decisions that determine a structure's performance is the choice of load-bearing system made at the start of the design.
At SEBİZA, we develop suitable load-bearing system alternatives by considering together the key parameters of the structure, such as its intended use, architectural geometry, spans and height, soil conditions, earthquake effects, construction method, material options, cost and site conditions.
In this way, we put engineering decisions on the right footing from the very beginning of the design.
Reinforced Concrete, Steel and Composite Structural Systems
Recognizing that different types of structures have different engineering needs, we evaluate reinforced concrete, steel and composite load-bearing systems according to project requirements.
Rather than imposing a single system approach on every project, we make it our principle to identify the load-bearing system best suited to the needs of the structure.
Where necessary, we compare different system alternatives in terms of technical performance, cost, construction time and buildability, and develop the most suitable solution for the project.
Numerical Modeling and Advanced Analysis
We support our structural design processes with up-to-date numerical modeling and analysis tools.
By modeling the structure's geometry, material properties, load-bearing system behavior and load effects numerically, we assess structural behavior in detail.
For special structures or complex engineering problems where standard analysis methods are not sufficient, we carry out more comprehensive assessments using advanced analysis and simulation methods.
BIM-Based Design
We do not see the structural model as merely a tool for running calculations.
With a BIM-based modeling approach, we bring structural design data together with the architectural, mechanical and electrical disciplines in the same digital environment, achieving project coordination at an earlier stage.
This approach contributes to:
- reducing clashes between disciplines,
- managing design changes in a more controlled way,
- keeping project information traceable,
- reducing construction errors,
- running design and construction processes more efficiently.
From Design to Construction
A good design is not just a model that gives the right results on a computer; it is an engineering solution that can be built correctly and economically on site.
For this reason, during the design process we also take into account construction methods, detailing solutions, material availability and site conditions.
Where needed, we provide engineering support during construction, helping to ensure that design decisions are implemented correctly on site.
We Bring Together Experience, Academic Knowledge and Technology
At the heart of SEBİZA's design approach is the combined use of different sources of knowledge.
We bring together long-standing engineering experience, academic knowledge and the up-to-date technological skills of our young engineers within the same project process.
Where needed, we work with our academic consultants in various fields of expertise to evaluate special and complex engineering problems on a scientific basis.
In this way, we adopt a design approach that does not merely apply standard solutions, but can develop project-specific engineering solutions when required.
Design Review and Technical Assessment
In addition to designing new structures, we also carry out independent technical review and checking of existing structural designs.
By evaluating the load-bearing system approach, calculation models, engineering assumptions, details and construction drawings as a whole, we help identify possible shortcomings at an early stage.
From Idea to Buildable Structure
SEBİZA's structural design approach covers the entire process of Defining the Need → Selecting the Load-Bearing System → Numerical Modeling → Structural Analysis → Optimization → Construction Drawings → Site Support.
Our aim is not just to complete the project, but to deliver a safe, economical and buildable load-bearing system solution.