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Anyone can build a structure that will stand, but if you want to build one that barely stands, ask a structural engineer. But what is a structural engineer? A structural engineer definition: By calculating the forces that a structure can carry, a structural engineer can help you to find the best and most affordable way to carry the weight of the building. The real value of a structural engineer, therefore, is in not building more of a structure than you need to. The money you save on unnecessary building materials should more than make up for what the structural engineer costs.
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