Your Guide to Structural Engineering Terms
A licensed engineer is a great resource to assess cause of loss in property claims, but sometimes the jargon used in reports can make things equally confusing. Don’t get bogged down in the vocabulary when referencing a report or deciding on a claim. We’ve created a glossary to help!
Your Guide to Structural Engineering Terms demystifies some specialized terms, including:
- Frequently used acronyms
- Construction terms
- Common structural damages
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Alpine Intel’s content is meant to inform and educate readers using general terms and descriptions. They do not replace expert evaluations that determine facts and details related to each unique claim.
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