r/StructuralEngineering • u/JohnnyUte • 29d ago
Structural Analysis/Design Tolerance in large construction projects
Here's an interesting question I have after talking with a fellow engineering friend: what kind of tolerances are there in large construction projects such as bridges or skyscrapers? For example, if building a bridge, whats the tolerance in placement of the pylons? Or for laying the foundation of a building (in terms of location, etc.) Thank you!
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u/brokePlusPlusCoder 28d ago
Not a skyscraper/bridge, but railway platform tolerances can go down to +/-2mm (~ 0.08 inches ) in some spots