r/StructuralEngineering is a subreddit with 150k members. The most common kinds of discussions are advice requests and solution requests, and the community frequently discusses looking for, engineering, struggling, structural, and design, and they frequently recommend/review design software and tablet.
Structural engineering is the use of applied physics and mechanics to analyze and design man-made structures or objects to safely resist the loads imposed upon them.
Popular Themes in r/StructuralEngineering
#1
Advice Requests
: "I'm joining an 8 person firm as their VP to take over for the retiring Principal. Give me your best advice."
12 posts
#2
Solution Requests
: "Building on weathered granite — footings etc"
6 posts
#3
Opportunities
: "Structural Engineer Looking for a Job"
1 post
Popular Topics in r/StructuralEngineering
#1
Looking For
32 posts
#2
Engineering
16 posts
#3
Struggling
13 posts
#4
Structural
13 posts
#5
Design
13 posts
#6
Job
8 posts
#7
Structural Engineer
8 posts
#8
Career Dissatisfaction
7 posts
#9
Structural Engineer Search
7 posts
#10
Software
6 posts
Products Discussed in r/StructuralEngineering
Design Software
19 reviews
#1
RISA 3D
4.5★ from 2 reviews
#2
STAAD.Pro
4.0★ from 2 reviews
#3
Metal Building Software
4.0★ from 1 review
Tablet
1 review
#1
Samsung
4.0★ from 1 review
Flair Used in r/StructuralEngineering
#1
Career/Education
: "It's over"
56 posts
#2
Structural Analysis/Design
: "What is happening here? NYC"
53 posts
#3
Humor
: "Duct Beats Beam"
15 posts
#4
Photograph/Video
: "This doesn't seem right? They are all like this!"
13 posts
#5
Failure
: "When sellers tell buyers that this is normal for the area…."
11 posts
#6
Concrete Design
: "Dry Concrete in a Railway Pillar"
8 posts
#7
Engineering Article
: "Structural Engineer Claims Reinforcement Was Never Installed on Troubled NYC Tower"
5 posts
#8
Wood Design
: "Floor Joists: The Do’s and Don’ts of Proper Framing"
4 posts
#9
Steel Design
: "What’s the first thing that comes to your mind when you see it?"
4 posts
#10
Op Ed or Blog Post
: "Drivers in Greece have been driving over a collapsed bridge as it’s quicker than going around it."
3 posts
Member Growth in r/StructuralEngineering
Yearly
+27k members(21.6%)
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Last updated: August 5, 2026