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Table 1 only indicates some of the complexity of the system plan. It does not show iterations that are common, especially at the concept stage, nor does it show interactions among the sub-processes.
Table 1 only indicates some of the complexity of the system plan. It does not show iterations that are common, especially at the concept stage, nor does it show interactions among the sub-processes.
=== Controlling Risk ===
=== Controlling Risk ===
Reducing risk, e.g. risks of collapse, inadequate performance, cost escalations, etc, is a fundamental strategy in engineered processes. A structural collapse can have serious consequences and all structural engineering activities should be treated as being, to some degree [[Risk#Safety-criticals systems|safety critical]].
Reducing risk, e.g. risks of collapse, inadequate performance, cost escalations, etc, is a fundamental strategy in engineered processes. A structural collapse can have serious consequences and all structural engineering activities should be treated as being, to some degree [[Risk#Safety-critical systems|safety critical]].


Structural egineers have a duty of care to ensure that what they design will be safe to use.  
Structural egineers have a duty of care to ensure that what they design will be safe to use.