Civil Engineering For prospective Civil Engineering students
February 26, 2009
CIVIL ENGINEERING Civil engineering is primarily concerned with the public domain. The emphasis in construction involves design, construction techniques, maintenance and operation of many types of facilities for government, commerce, and industry. These projects include office towers, factories, schools, roadway systems, bridges, airports, tunnels and subway systems, dams, canals, and environmental protection facilities such as solid waste and water treatment systems. All of these projects done by civil engineers are essential.
EDUCATION AND LICENSURE Hong Kong Skyline
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In most countries, a civil engineer has to graduate from a post-secondary school with a bachelors degree in civil engineering, which requires a strong background in mathematics, economics and the physical sciences; this degree is typically a four-year degree, though many civil engineers continue on to obtain a masters, doctoral and post doctoral degrees. After completing your bachelor’s degree an engineer must work under a professional engineer (PE) for 3-4 years. Then you must take the PE test and become a certified professional engineer. However, that will not be the end of your education. Engineers are always being taught new things and staying on top of the advancing technology.
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HISTORY Civil engineering is considered one of the oldest engineering disciplines, attracting those who are analytical by nature. Throughout history, civil engineers have designed and built facilities that have advanced civilization and have provided for a higher standard of living. Some examples are: PYRAMIDS AT GIZA
Around 2980 B.C., thousands of workers labored for years to build the pyramids as tombs for kings. THE COLISEUM IN ROME
It measured approximately 280 by 175 feet and featured four floors, with an overall capacity to accommodate 87,000 people.
CAREERS Employment growth for civil engineers is expected to move at a pace that is faster than the average for all occupations. ASU graduates with the BSE degree in Civil Engineering with a concentration in construction engineering find employment in consulting firms, design and build firms, municipalities, regulatory agencies and state agencies. A civil engineering background is an excellent foundation for jobs in management and public service. International opportunities are many and are likely to expand. With a civil engineering degree your opportunities are endless. You can do whatever you want within the field. If you the like environmental aspect better than construction, you can do that. You can work for big firms, or be self-employed. Also, the opportunities aren’t just in the United States, you can go overseas and work for companies in many different countries. If you want to travel and leave your mark on buildings around the world, then Civil Engineering is the major you are looking for.
THE TOWER BRIDGE IN LONDON
The majestic Tower Bridge is an iron drawbridge that spans the River Thames. It was completed in 1894. EIFFEL TOWER
Designed by Alexander Gustave Eiffel in 1889. PANAMA CANAL
The Panama Canal, one of the greatest engineering achievements in the world, links the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. HOOVER DAM
The Hoover Dam was completed in 1935 and continues to generate unparalleled benefits to the nation. GOLDEN GATE BRIDGE
The Golden Gate Bridge, designed by Joseph Strauss and Charles Ellis, was placed in service in 1937 and was the longest single span (4,200 feet) bridge in the world at the time. It remains today as an international symbol of civil engineering innovation.
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