Civil Engineering plays an important role in solving the problems of modern civilized society. Civil Engineers are involved in planning, design, construction, maintenance and management of physical infrastructure.

Civil Engineers are closely related to Architects. It would not be wrong, if we say that Civil Engineers turn the dream of an Architect into reality.

Civil engineers work on complex projects and usually specialize in one of several areas; Structural Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Transportation Engineering, Construction Engineering, Environmental Engineering.

Some of the jobs where civil engineers are involved are given below;
Preparing survey reports, maps, and other data to plan and design projects.
Supervise and analyze the results of soil testing to determine the adequacy and strength of foundations of structures.
Preparing cost estimates for materials, equipment, or labor to determine a project’s economic feasibility.
Managing the repair, maintenance, and replacement of public and private infrastructure.
Using design software to plan and design structures, transportation systems, hydraulic systems in line with industry and government standards.
Analyzing the test results on building materials, such as concrete, timber, asphalt, or steel, for use in construction projects
Surveying operations to establish building locations and site layouts.
Working to improve recycling, waste disposal, public health, and water and air pollution control.

A Civil Engineering program encompases the following broad areas of study

Engineering Mechanics, Structural Analysis, Structural Design , Geotechnical Engineering, Water Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Transportation Engineering, Irrigation Engineering, Construction Management, Construction Technology, Land Surveying, Quantity Surveying, Engineering Drawing, Construction materials

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