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Structural Basics is a platform that teaches structural engineering knowledge in the easiest possible way. Hi, I am Laurin, I am a structural engineer and I started Structural Basics in 2022 to make structural engineering knowledge available online. I wasn’t happy with the structural engineering content that you could find on Google. I either couldn’t find the things I was looking for or I wasn’t happy with how the content was presented. There were no easy to follow step-by-step design guides, and I thought that I could change that.


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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Essential material for applying Structural Engineering concepts

The wholistic, condensed approach to structural engineering with examples is invaluable. These clear, well-written modules will be helpful to many, from engineers to DIYers. They combine what could otherwise be disjointed concepts to focus on the goal, which is the complete understanding and construction of a building.

2 November 2026
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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

It is quite a good reference book

It is quite a good reference book, especially for graduate engineers who are unsure how to kick off their first design assignment. A good teaching material too, as it is so elaborate. QUITE AN EXCELLENT REFERENCE BOOK.

12 March 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Structural Engineer

Module 2 breaks down how a junior engineer should design structural elements and it follows the load path from roof to the walls. Highly recommended for those just starting out in the industry and for a refresh for more experienced engineers.

7 October 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Short and precise e-book

Short and precise e-book, that explain the very basic steps of civil engineer's project design. The e-book contain example of small residential building that is usually been a task to solve by every civil engineer. The explanations are precise and using the references make reading very easy. Good job.

22 July 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Full of High Value Practical Insights for Structural Engineers

Laurin brings practical experience and real world insight into a predominantly theoretical field. Not many structural engineers are out there sharing value in this way. His writing is clear, concise and full of hard earned knowledge and insight.

I have been following his writing for years and it's improving all the time. Highly recommended.

26 June 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

A very useful and straightforward…

A very useful and straightforward manual that every structural engineering student should keep by his side and use in his future career.
Also, as in the case of my home country, a must have for engineers who transition from non EC design codes, for whom Structural Basics provides easy step-by-step guidance.
I'm closely following Laurin and his work and I'm always looking forward for something to his future projects.

3 June 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Structural basics - The very best structural Website

Laurin manages to explain and highlight the fundamentals of structural design according to Eurocodes in a simple way along with other related structural design topics. Anyone who is teaching future structural designers should point their students to this website. The website is also very good for experienced designers like me to review and help me doing my own structural designs.

21 May 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent Resource for Engineers and Non-Engineers

StructuralBasics.com is an outstanding blog that makes structural engineering concepts accessible—even for people without an engineering background. What I appreciate most are the clear, step-by-step how-to guides. They’re incredibly practical and easy to follow.

I also really enjoy the vlogs and the newsletter, which keep me informed and inspired. Recently, Laurin—the founder and the brain behind Structural Basics—released an e-book that explains residential housing loads in a very clear and structured way. It's a great addition to the platform.

Although the site is designed with non-engineers in mind, I find it just as valuable as an engineer who doesn’t specialize in structural design. It’s a perfect mix of depth and simplicity.
Highly recommended!

19 May 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

An Educational Platform for Structural Engineering

StructuralBasics.com is an exceptional educational resource that successfully breaks down complex structural engineering concepts into understandable content. The site's greatest strength is its practical approach, offering detailed step-by-step guides and clear visual explanations for everything from basic statics to advanced structural design.
The founder, Laurin Ernst, actively engages with users' questions, and the site's commitment to Einstein's principle "If you can't explain it simply, you don't understand it well enough" is evident throughout.

16 May 2025

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