In structural engineering, structural design is an iterative process of applying engineering mechanics and past experience to create a functional, economic, and, most importantly, safe structure for the public to enjoy. Using structural analysis techniques and comforming to design specifications, the design engineer works to create a solution that is to everyone's benefit.

Structural design is also a process that has evolved to its modern refinement through hard lessons learned from various structural failures.

See also

• Serviceability
• Serviceability failure
• Structural collapse