Friday, March 22, 2019

Civil Engineering: The Heart of Structural Design and Construction


The landscape of our world has changed over the years and its proof lies in the massive, beautiful architectural structures around us. New innovative complex designs are not limited by topographical surveys or traditional building plans.  Every day we witness a massive growth in the development of structures that are both unique and eco-friendly.

Civil engineering as a vocation has risen over the past few years because of the increase in demand for original, space saving, safe and beautiful structures.  These structures range from highways to bridges and all of them include thorough site investigations. The field of civil engineering encompasses two very crucial aspects. One being consulting engineering which involves designs for specific projects and the other being contract engineering which takes care of the actual construction of the proposed design. Apart from this civil engineering entails other specialisations that are vital to the successful completion of a project.

Some of the important functions or job roles of a civil engineer are as follows:

The first key step before any construction can take place is topographical surveys of the site and its surrounding areas. A thorough investigation is required to check the practicality of construction in the chosen location.

The next step is to outline all the key components and create a design plan.

The next responsibility of the civil engineer is to develop and design a detailed layout keeping in mind all the elements and requirements of the client. This design needs to be edited for any changes and potential risks are to be identified before it is finally sent for approval.

Finally, once the design proposal has been submitted, a review of the layout, the guidelines and precautions are rechecked. While this takes place, the civil engineer needs to continue with his site investigations. He needs to work with consultants, contractors and architects to work within the budget and time period.

The role of the civil engineer is very essential to ensure a clear, smooth execution of all engineering projects.

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