Devika Rao
Structural Engineer · SE-07

Built for
load.
Made to last.

A bento portfolio for structural engineering work where analysis becomes elegant, buildable form - from seismic frames to long-span public spaces.

12+Years practice
86Structures delivered
27Peer reviews
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ROOF LOADBRACEBEAMFOUNDATION

"Good structure is a quiet argument between forces, material and space."

My practice sits between rigorous analysis and practical construction. I turn architectural intent into rational structural systems, with a focus on clarity, resilience and efficient material use.

Steel frames RC systems Seismic design Finite elements Connection design Peer review

Load paths

Every major decision is traceable from imposed load to ground reaction.

Buildability

Details are resolved with fabrication, erection and site realities in mind.

Resilience

Robust systems, ductile detailing and thoughtful redundancy come first.

Clarity

Analysis becomes concise drawings, schedules and decisions teams can use.

Portfolio board

Four representative systems showing how geometry, material and force work together.

S-01 · 2025

Riverline Transit Hall

42 m steel roof truss spanning a column-free concourse.

Structural system01 / 04
S-02 · 2024

Terrace Seismic Retrofit

Strengthening strategy for a six-storey reinforced-concrete frame.

Structural system02 / 04
S-03 · 2023

North Courtyard Tower

Composite core-and-frame scheme optimized for drift and material efficiency.

Structural system03 / 04
S-04 · 2022

Canopy 17

Lightweight branching steel canopy with concealed drainage and clean edges.

Structural system04 / 04

Gridgleam in four moves.

Like a structural grid catching light, the method makes invisible forces visible, testable and communicable.

34FE models
18Codes checked
92Detail sets
CRITICAL NODEBASEEDGE
01 - DEFINE

Brief + constraints

Geometry, occupancy, codes, site and architectural intent.

02 - MODEL

System + loads

Idealization, load paths, combinations and governing actions.

03 - TEST

Analysis + iterate

Strength, serviceability, stability and constructability checks.

04 - RESOLVE

Details + issue

Drawings, calculations, schedules and clear design decisions.

Principal Structural Engineer · Arcline Studio

Lead engineer for complex steel and reinforced-concrete projects, coordinating design with architecture and construction teams.

Senior Structural Engineer · FrameWorks

Delivered analysis and detailed design across commercial, residential and civic structures.

Structural Engineer · Axis Engineering

Built fundamentals in analysis, detailing, site coordination and technical documentation.

M.Tech

Structural Engineering, Institute of Technology

Seismic

Performance-minded design for demanding lateral systems.

Peer-led

Independent review and design assurance for critical structures.

Connection

Steel connections and transfer zones resolved early.

Have a difficult load path?

Let's turn the structural problem into a clear, buildable system.

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◈ Bengaluru, IN