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LECTURE #2: Practice, Qualification and Selection

in Civil Engineering

OUTLINE

PRACTICE

• What do Civil Engineer do?
• People in Construction
• Specialization of a Civil Engineer

QUALIFICATION

• Characteristics of a Civil Engineer

SELECTION

• Client’s Selection of an Engineer

WHAT IS A CIVIL ENGINEER?

• designs and oversees the construction of public works, such as:

Roads Bridges

WHAT IS A CIVIL ENGINEER?

• designs and oversees the construction of public works, such as:

Dams Tunnels

WHAT IS A CIVIL ENGINEER?

• designs and oversees the construction of public works, such as:

Water and Sewage Systems Other Infrastructures

WHAT IS A CIVIL ENGINEER?

• someone who applies scientific knowledge to improve infrastructure and

common utilities that meet basic human needs

Civil Engineering is an exciting profession,

because that work in this field can see the

results of their work: a completed bridge, a

high-rise building, a subway station or a

hydroelectric dam

The civil engineering world is extremely

diverse. It follows, that civil engineers have

particularly varied career options.

SPECIALIZATION OF A CIVIL ENGINEER

concern with the properties of soil and rocks on which the foundation of any structure have to be laid down. Soil engineer experimentally workout soil types, bearing capacity, penetration tests, moisture content and shear capacities. deals with analyzing and designing the structure that could resist applied loads. These loads may include forces and stresses due to gravity loads as well as lateral forces. Structural Engineer works out material and sizes required for that particular structure that could make it durable, sustainable and constructable. brings the paperwork design to reality. Time, Cost, Quality are tangible parameters. Construction Engineer ensures the implementation of design and specifications at site. Construction engineer’s responsibility is to confirm availability of material, equipment and labor, identify any constraint and hazard, scope and trend, economical and safety aspect of a project. He schedules the cost and duration of a project and manages the execution throughout completion. deals with planning and design of infrastructure that could help in safe, efficient and quality movement from one place to another. It includes Highway Design Engineering, Bridges, Tunnels, Railways, Airport and Airways, Waterways, Canals and Pipelines study of fluid mechanics, hydraulics and water resource management. Water resource engineer study the natural cycle of water and work out methods to use it efficiently. They observe all the natural water reservoir and ways to preserve them. They design facilities for supply of water to localities. They also design irrigation water supply system. study of material properties used for construction purpose. A material engineer works out to bring innovative materials such as the addition of polymer and fabrics in reinforced concrete gives a high strength and flexible material. deals with the environmental feasibility of a project. Environmental engineering deals with energy efficient, environment friendly, sustainable and green building construction techniques. It aims to provide safe drinking water, pollution-free environment, recycling of water and waste material and renewable energy generation.

CHARACTERISTICS OF A CIVIL ENGINEER

TECHNICAL SKILLS

• must be well-versed and have depthon mathematics and physics as a basic and also should be well aware about the engineering basics at least. In order to improve these skills, greater exposure towards the outer world is essential. COMMUNICATION SKILLS
• it is important because for a work to be done properly, there must be fluent interactions between engineers and the workers. A person with poor communication skills cannot give their full potential. CREATIVITY
• a person with a creative mind is so valuable asset to that particular company as such people always comes up with unique and memorizing ideas in every project. This is very important for a designer, draftsman or even an architect. SELF-MOTIVATION
• there may be stages when you will be treated harshly, fired or may even get depressed when things won't go on your way. That is the time in your life when you are really tested whether you are timid hearted or courageous enough to move to the next phase. Thus, an engineer must develop a self motivating mindset among one another so as to become the survivor of the fittest. TEAM PLAYER
• for a civil project to be done successfully, all the engineers and works should form a team and they should be a valuable team player who knows when and where to take the next moves. Having an engineer with such a trait is always a plus and will be a positive energy to all.

CLIENT’S SELECTION OF AN ENGINEER

Whether you are at the Client or Engineer’s side, selecting the right

engineer or engineering team for your project is a critical step that will

affect the project from permitting through construction and permission.

• You should research the engineer or firm to learn how long they’ve been in business, what services they offer, and how big they are.
• Check reference.
• Check credentials and licenses.
• Ask around- talk to contractors and other design professionals.
• Interview the engineer or firm if your project requires it.
• Whatever you do, never choose an engineer based solely on fee. The money you save in design may end up costing you far more in the end