structuresstanding
Structuresstanding is a term used in civil and structural engineering to describe the enduring upright condition and load-bearing performance of constructed structures over time. It encompasses the ability of a structure to resist deformation and failure under static and dynamic loads, environmental exposure, and aging processes until the end of its intended service life.
Applications and scope include buildings, bridges, towers, offshore platforms, and other infrastructure. It considers design validity,
Assessment and measurement: structural health monitoring, non-destructive testing, finite element analysis, load testing, and life-cycle assessment
Design and mitigation: to enhance structuresstanding, engineers apply redundancy, ductility, robust detailing, regular inspection, protective coatings,
Limitations and debates: the term is not standardized and is used variably in literature; it may overlap