Civil engineering Definition and 191 Threads

hello everybody, I will Study Engineering and I'm thinking to take your opinions in the major that i will study I'm Confused between communication and electronics engineering, mechanical engineering or civil engineering. I care about the job-market which one is the most requested ? . which...

Hello everyone, I have a question regarding aerospace technology civil engineering. What are the chances that you get to work with companies such as NASA and SpaceX? In case it is low, what do you do otherwise with the degree you have been working on? I might want to pursue a degree in...

hello everyone. I'm taking a diploma in civil engineering and think to switch to mechanical engineering for my degree. What I'm worry about is I'm afraid that i can't catch up with the new syllabus because from i heard that mechanical engineering have more calculation than civil engineering. Is...

I would like some feedback as to whether or not it would be worthwhile to obtain a masters degree in Civil Engineering. My current situation may (or may not) be unique. I graduated in 2005 with a bachelor degree in Civil Engineering. Upon graduation, I obtained my E.I.T., and after about...

I'm sure these two have been compared before, but I'm wondering if anyone could grant me insight on what the Mechanical Engineering/Civil Engineering industry is like. I know Mechanical Engineering is much more broad, but how is the work on a day to day basis? What is the work on a day to day...

I recently graduated with a Bachelors of Science in Physics and want to attain the credentials necessary to qualify to take the Fundamentals of Engineering Exam. I am wondering what the best course of action would be. Do you basically need either an ABET undergraduate degree or masters degree in...

Civil Engineering is the easiest Engineering discipline?? I always hear people say this and i actually slightly believe on it, I think Civil Engineering is easier because everything on it can be seen physically like bridges, dams, highways, i mean compared to electricity you need a higher level...

Homework Statement 1) The slab shown forms a walkway between buildings in a new hospital complex (Please consider it as the sketch below). ________________________________360 ^| A......780...|^B Determine the values of: a) the maximum applied internal bending moment b) the...

I can not find a formula to calculate the following question, any help would be appreciated, ty AlephZero for helping me clarify my question. An example in my problem set (homework help) An oak rod is hung from a rigid support. The rod has a diameter = 13 mm, length = 7 m, and a catch plate...

One advice I received on choosing a major is pick what you are good at and what you like while keep in mind what future career you might have. Even though I was just accepted into the EE department after my freshman year, I am still unsure if I really want to do EE. Would someone please give...

What university is best for civil Engineering? Carleton university or university of Ottawa? I have also been accepted to Co-op at both universities. So which one has a better Co-op program?

Hey guys, I currently in my second year of Bachelors in Civil, however i am contemplating on switching to mechanical. The reasons for this, is that i am wanting a degree that can lead me to a career where i can be involved in the design, development and integration of technology that have...

I really like physics and civil engineering. I want to both do research in physics and work and design in civil engineering. I eventually want to be a professor in either one. Can anyone give me some advice choosing majors. Should I be a double major, or do a minor? Should I get a bachelor's in...

I have a question I really would be thankful if I had some help For the mix design in the fresh concrete.. I've got the compressive strength 6525 psi, I didn't find it in any table to find the w/c (water-cement ratio), what should I do and if there is a formula for it what it is?

I need suggestions of any research topics related to civil engineering for a bachelor level. My current fields of interest include Surveying/transportation, geotechnical engineering and construction materials and testing. Our title defense will take place on Thursday so I'm a bit on a hurry...

I am a freshman in college and I am really interested in engineering and I've narrowed it down to Civil or Mechanical engineering. I am from Illinois but I am willing to travel. I like civil engineering because I like the idea of creating large structures such as bridges and buildings. I also...

Homework Statement Heavy infiltration (due to excess irrigation) of 3 cm/d causes a perched water table to form above a low permeable, flow-restricting layer. The top of the restricting layer is at a depth of 2 m, it is 0.4 m thick, and it has a K_v of 0.01 m/day. The material above the...

what is difference in these two things.. as i know both are realated to building construction>>but An architect is more concerned about beauty but civil engineer is give more emphasis on construction. am i correct?

I'm interested in either of these disciplines, but I'm stuck between the two. What exactly is the difference between these two fields of engineering and what are the pro's and con's of each? I'm relatively good at math and physics, so in which field would I be able to utilize my skills more? In...

Hello all I am trying to understand the closing error of a Level Survey in civil engineering. I have carried out a survey of a highway, I started the survey on a Temporary Bench Mark (TBM), I took several readings of point of interest and several change points. I ended the survey back...

I have 2 years left in my Civil BS. I plan to do my emphasis in structural engineering. I am currently enrolled in my schools co-op program and have completed the first of my 3 terms. The office I am working in does environmental work. I am learning allot about project management, communication...

Hi All, I got this tute question that I need help with. I need to determine the thickness of a roadbase (can be anything from crushed concrete or crushed sandstone) on top of sand to withhold a 7tonne rig (350kpa). Any help would be most appreciated. Thank you!

Hi, I'm about to graduate with a BS in Civil Engineering and wanted to find the right career path. What job/career path/company would allow me to travel the most? Temporary field work around the world or being relocated for extended periods of time (as long as its not for too long) would be...

I am currently finishing up my freshman year of college and am a civil engineering major. I have been considering switching to nuclear engineering recently. I want to know if nuclear engineering would be a good fit for me. I don't really enjoy chemistry very much, I strongly prefer physics...

Hi! I'm currently a second-semester sophomore in Mechanical Engineering. Right now I hate pretty much all of my classes. I'm currently in Intro to Fluids/Thermo (used to be Fluids I and Thermo I, now combined), Machines and Mechanisms, and Mechanical Engineering lab I (and gen ed garbage, but...

For those with a background in Civil; what do you think about graduate degrees in Civil Engineering for people with a different undergraduate background? I don't plan on doing traditional engineering work but a lot of what I do does relate to the water quality part of civil engineering. I'm...

civil engineering degree question? hi i am in grade 11(ontario) and am really interested in becoming a civil engineer i have been looking at unvirsities engineering programs but i don't really think i want to to go to univ first and found out about this college-univ program where you you do a 3...

civil engineering! still worth it?? I've always like civil engineering. Bridges and highways fascinate me. I was thinking about majoring in it but everyone keeps telling me stuff like " don't do it you will find no jobs.. Low salary.. Too much stress.. Not well respected..etc" I'm a strong...

I don't mind doing either. I think both of them are interesting and would be enjoyable but which one has a better chance of getting a job in the future?

Hey guys, its been a while since I've been on this board and just wanted to ask for some advice/insight/recommendations. I'm currently a senior undergraduate getting my degree in Civil Engineering. Lately, I've really been considering graduate school due to two reasons: 1. ASCE in support of...

So i have a bachelors degree in business administration and i feel like that is not enough for the life that i eventually want. so basically i have this this feeling that i should go back to school for a post-baccalaureate degree. i have come to the conclusion, since high school really, that...

I need to figure out which of these subjects to study, because they will require slightly different courses next semester. Ever since I was little, I've been interested in infrastructure. Bridges, buildings, roads, pipelines, dams, etc. are all just really cool. That's the argument for civil...

Homework Statement (a) The total load applied to the beam and its direction (in kN) (b) The stress (σ) in each column given that Their cross-sections are solid square sections 10 x 10 mm (in MPa) (c) The strain in each column if the Young’s Modulus (E) of the steel is 207 GPa. (d) The...

Hello I am in the first year civil engineering course, we are currently learning mechancis. However, I don't get the concept of plane symmetry and symmetrical of forces in 3d problem. so, what's the condition or requirement for symmetry? for the first photo, 1 and 2 are symmetrical about the...

i have 3 more semesters to go to get my civil engineering degree, currently my gpa is 2.5. i was ignorant and careless when i first started school, i have just started to get good grades my last 3 semesters. A's and B's. its going to be next to impossible to graduate with a 3.0 gpa...

Hello! So here is the deal. I went to a meeting on Industrial Experience job placement for engineering students where it's kind of like a co-op, they help you find internships in your field for summer work. Anyways I know there is no way I can get in this year because one of the...

Hi everyone, I am a 2nd year transfer student with about a 3.8+ gpa. My situation is special b/c I already have a bachelor's and it's tough to transfer to top schools for 2nd BS. I like math and physics and I want to be a renaissance man of sorts, but for employment I think that design and...

Hi, I am an undergrad civil engineering student and wanted to know... 1) What are the jobs i can get from graduating with a B.S.? What are those different positions? 2) Do i need to take masteral or doctorate degrees in order to be employed for a higher position? Or having a B.S. is already...

Hi guys, I am a 1st year student in civil engineering, I must admit that I like my field program, the thing is that some people are good at a certain thing, others struggle with it. Okay I think I will fail my first mechanics exam. Whereas I scored well on my other exams, such as math...

Is it easy to find a job where you don't have to sit behind a desk? I would like to be able to work outside. I am just finishing up all my general engineering classes and I have found them to be very boring so far. I am considering doing something other than engineering. I am considering...

Now it's my time to choose my major,I will choose from Civil Engeering and Electronic Engineering.In my university,Civil Engeering College is better than Electronic Engineering College,I may get a higher salary if I choose the previous one,but the work may be tougher(I may stay at a very remote...

I want to do land development as a job when I am older, possibly get a job with a home building company out of college, or other development company (that builds hotels, offices). I have been accepted to the U of Arizona with a full ride (and iPad :-p) and they have a major called Regional...

Hi...am pursuing B.tech 2nd yr in Civil Engineering from India. I am very much interested in Astronomy and Astrophysics. But as I am already into my engineering, I don't find any way for my interests. Can anyone help me with this? Please let me know if a Civil Engineering under graduate can...

Hows it going? Graduate of 18 months with only 2 months experience since graduation. Living in Ireland where the economy is dead and buried and the job scene is hopeless so I'm looking at emigration. Spent the last year in Australia where I done my 2 months before being told I wasn't going to be...

Im taking these the high math classes right now. Just want to know, how will I be incorporating these Differential Equations in my profession as a civil engineer?

I am a junior currently pursuing a degree in Mechanical Engineering. Recently, I decided to pursue a law degree after completing my Bachelor's degree. I am currently considering a switch to Civil Engineering, but I am not sure if this is a good decision. Does anyone have advice for me? I...

Currently needing career advices in this job-searching transition phase. I have recently completed physics degree in Canada, and am seeking three career planning possibilities in order of preference: (i) Apply physics degree to civil engineering preferably without more schooling Need...

help I am having trouble deciding for my future. i live here in the philippines, and yes maybe most graduates from a third world country may be looked down to but i want to maximize what i can learn from my engineering school(mapua institute of technology) to ensure me a good future. im...

civil engineering -- manning's equation through channel Homework Statement I'm given the slope S, the flow Q, the n value, and the diameter of the pipe. I am asked if the channel can handle a certain depth D of water. Homework Equations V = (1/n)*R^(2/3) x S^(1/2) The Attempt at a...

Why do people look down at Civil Engineering? It seems like everywhere you look people are saying that Civil Engineering sucks and that they wish they went into business. Why is this?