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StructuralWiki was started by [http://www.longtailgroup.com Long Tail Group] in September 2006 to provide a professional oriented [http://www.wikipedia.com/wiki/Wiki wiki] for structural and civil engineers.
StructuralWiki is maintainted by [http://www.longtailgroup.com Long Tail Group] and its primary goal is to provide practical information related to the analysis and design of various types of structures, using both traditional as well as computer based methods. StructuralWiki uses semantic web technologies to syndicate data with other sites such as [http://www.freebase.com Freebase] or [http://dbpedia.org DBpedia].


== Goals ==
== Goals ==
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* Target audience: StructuralWiki is being developed '''for design professionals, construction professionals, students, researchers'''.
* Target audience: StructuralWiki is being developed '''for design professionals, construction professionals, students, researchers'''.
* Commercial information policy: commercial information can be included only of provides '''quality technical information''', otherwise will be removed.
* Commercial information policy: commercial information can be included only of provides '''quality technical information''', otherwise will be removed.
* Complement '''[http://www.bridgeart.net/software_database/ software database]''' by BridgeArt.net with additional information about software programs for AEC, contributed by visitors. This information can include original information and links to online articles, tutorials, etc.
* Complement '''[http://www.bridgeart.net/software software database]''' by BridgeArt.net with additional information about software programs for AEC, contributed by visitors. This information can include original information and links to online articles, tutorials, etc.
* Site design: '''simple and clean site design''' with easy navigation.
* Site design: '''simple and clean site design''' with easy navigation.
* Form '''partnership''' with other AEC information providers.
* Form '''partnership''' with other AEC information providers.
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== Related Products ==
== Related Products ==


* [http://www.bridgeart.net/software_database Database of Structural Engineering Software]
* [http://www.bridgeart.net/software Database of Structural Engineering Software]


== Acknowledgements ==
== Acknowledgements ==


* Jeff Dodd, [http://sdrc.lib.uiowa.edu University of Iowa Libraries] - Mr. Dodd provided the kind permission to use the digitized [http://sdrc.lib.uiowa.edu/eng/bridges/WaddellGlossary/glossintro.htm glossary]] of Bridge Engineering by J.A.L. Waddell that served as a basis for the [[:Category:Glossary|glossary]] of structural wiki.
* Jeff Dodd, [http://sdrc.lib.uiowa.edu University of Iowa Libraries]. Mr. Dodd provided the kind permission to use the digitized [http://sdrc.lib.uiowa.edu/eng/bridges/WaddellGlossary/glossintro.htm glossary] of Bridge Engineering by J.A.L. Waddell that served as a basis for the [[:Category:Glossary|glossary]] of structural wiki.
* [[Special:Listusers | Structural Wiki contributors]]
* [[Special:Listusers | Structural Wiki contributors]]


== See Also ==
== Partnership ==


* [[StructuralWiki:FAQ | Frequently Asked Questions]]
StructuralWiki was media partner for the following events:
* [[StructuralWiki:Contribute | Information for Contributors]]


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StructuralWiki also complements the [http://www.bridgeart.net/software_database database of structural engineering software] maintained by BridgeArt.net. The database includes only basic program descriptions, list of keywords, data formats and design codes. Entries are linked to StructuralWiki, where more information is provided.
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* it was developed by many people over a long time
 
* it can can be found somewhat scattered withing multiple resources, such as: technical reports, text books, design codes, first hand experience, journal articles, news, etc.
 
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StructuralWiki is maintainted by Long Tail Group and its primary goal is to provide practical information related to the analysis and design of various types of structures, using both traditional as well as computer based methods. StructuralWiki uses semantic web technologies to syndicate data with other sites such as Freebase or DBpedia.

Goals

The main goal of StructuralWiki is gather and organize information, data, references, and past experience for the professionals in the Architecture, Engineering and Construction (AEC) industry, with primary focus on structural engineering. The points below further illustrate the goals and philosophy of StructuralWiki:

  • Provide free information of high quality, both original and compiled from other sources.
  • Promote knowledge exchange and technology transfer.
  • Target audience: StructuralWiki is being developed for design professionals, construction professionals, students, researchers.
  • Commercial information policy: commercial information can be included only of provides quality technical information, otherwise will be removed.
  • Complement software database by BridgeArt.net with additional information about software programs for AEC, contributed by visitors. This information can include original information and links to online articles, tutorials, etc.
  • Site design: simple and clean site design with easy navigation.
  • Form partnership with other AEC information providers.
  • Generate enough revenue (through advertising, donations, sponsorship, etc.) to become financially self-supported.

Related Products

Acknowledgements

Partnership

StructuralWiki was media partner for the following events: