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What is Civil Engineering?

9/1/2020

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Engineering is the application of mathematic and scientific principles to find practical solutions to complex problems. Civil engineering is the design, construction, maintenance, and inspection of the physical and naturally built environment. Civil engineering is made up of several subdisciplines: environmental engineering, hydrology and water resources engineering, transportation engineering, construction engineering, geotechnical engineering, and structural engineering among others. For example,
·       Environmental engineers prevent, detect, reduce, and eliminate pollutants in water, soil, and air.
·       Hydrology and water resources engineers manage and transport water.
·       Transportation engineers design, construct, and maintain transportation infrastructure.
·       Construction engineers plan and manage the construction process.
·       Geotechnical engineers study the soil properties of a construction site and secure the foundation of structures.
·       Structural engineers design structural systems.
Civil engineers may work in the academic sector as professors and researchers or in the government and private sectors as designers, managers, directors, and policy makers. Within these sectors civil engineers oversee dams, stormwater collection systems, wastewater treatment plants, remediation sites, roads, bridges, airports, and other systems.
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Hailey Miller link
8/18/2021 08:01:31 pm

Thanks for pointing out that structural engineers design structural systems for construction. I would imagine that any construction company would want to provide the best services for their clients. I think they should also have a structural engineer who can help them accomplish their tasks quickly and in a safe manner.

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Eve Mitchell link
9/10/2021 02:53:04 pm

I liked that you mentioned that environmental engineering is a sub-section of civil engineering! My husband was talking about needing a civil engineer for something at work. I hope that he can find a good one that will be able to solve the issue!

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11/9/2021 08:18:14 pm

I appreciate that this post mentioned that when hiring a civil engineer, it is important that we consider their qualifications. It makes sense for us to be mindful as it helps to ensure that we are hiring the right people for the job. I will definitely keep this information in mind should I find myself needing to hire an engineer to have my house built.

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John Carston link
11/26/2021 02:57:34 pm

You made a good point about mentioning that engineering is the purpose of scientific and mathematic principles. My cousin mentioned to me last night that his friend is hoping to find a geotechnical engineer for his upcoming project and asked if I have any idea what is the best option to do. Thanks to this informative article and I'll be sure to tell him that it will be much better if he consults a trusted environmental services company as they can answer all his inquiries.

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Kristofer Van Wagner link
2/24/2022 08:06:25 pm

I appreciate that this post stressed that when looking to hire a civil engineering consultant, it is important to ensure that they are licensed and credible. It makes sense as in doing so, it ensures we are under the right advice and guidance. I will definitely keep this information in mind for future references.

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Kelly link
4/14/2022 05:56:04 am

Thank you for the information; I personally am aiming for Water Resource Engineering.

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10/13/2022 08:30:17 pm

Flooding impacts more people globally than any other natural hazard and causes significant damage to property

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Thomas Clarence link
10/27/2022 01:12:02 pm

It was informative when you talked about how civil engineers can manage the construction process. It seems like you would want to work with a civil engineer if you are wanting to construct a commercial property. You would want to make sure that you follow all of the local regulations when you are constructing a commercial property.

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1/10/2023 02:01:15 pm

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Daisy James link
2/14/2023 10:58:05 am

I like how you said that your structural systems can be designed by a structural engineer. My boyfriend has a very important construction project coming up at his office building in a couple of weeks, so he wants to make sure he hires all of the right services. I'll pass these tips along to him so he can look into working with a structural engineer!

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2/14/2023 11:14:44 pm

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