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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