WONG WEI LIT (1501aH100780) HS2

Coordinate Geometry in Engineering and ArchitectureEngineers and architects use coordinate geometry to represent points, lines, shapes and surfaces as algebraic expressions with letters and numbers. This allows them to perform the calculations required to design a complex structure, such as a bridge or building. Such calculations include stress, moment of inertia, and tensile strength. For example, a structural engineer may measure the dimensions of a beam in order to calculate the maximum load, or stress, the beam can support. This is essential information when planning the infrastructure of a building.