Civil Engineer Professor Advice
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@arnavjamale1457
@arnavjamale1457 4 сағат бұрын
almost done with masters, 1 subject left next semester
@ThatCivilEngineer
@ThatCivilEngineer 4 сағат бұрын
Congratulations! So what is your takeaway? How would you choose a school if you had to do it again?
@arnavjamale1457
@arnavjamale1457 3 сағат бұрын
@ no, i learned alot, but from now i can do self study. I am in NYU, mostly they care about money 😂😂
@arnavjamale1457
@arnavjamale1457 3 сағат бұрын
@@ThatCivilEngineer to me honestly i had no option, to get F1 visa i needed a good school and mostly ur university name matters too when you are starting as an intern. School helps u learn stuff in short amount of time.
@ThatCivilEngineer
@ThatCivilEngineer 2 сағат бұрын
Interesting. I went to NYU for Undergrad. I've heard mixed reviews about NYU for the Master's program.
@ThatCivilEngineer
@ThatCivilEngineer 2 сағат бұрын
"Self Study" is, I think, one of the most important traits to have as an engineer. Most of your PE/FE prep will come down to that. In the real world, you have to learn and adapt to your clients needs so learning how to figure out solutions to problems that aren't straightforward (which is the same as self studying or solving on your own).
@globetrekengineeringcorpor1771
@globetrekengineeringcorpor1771 3 күн бұрын
Only Civil engineer can understand the power of Civil Engineering
@ThatCivilEngineer
@ThatCivilEngineer 3 күн бұрын
*fully understand
@kor2287
@kor2287 4 күн бұрын
quick question do u have to go to a university for civil engineering or could i go and do apprenticeship
@ThatCivilEngineer
@ThatCivilEngineer 3 күн бұрын
Yes, but getting a license will take longer. I believe in NYS, you need 12 years of work experience if you didn't go to an undergraduate program, but you need only 4 years of work experience to get a license if you did. It also may be hard to find an apprenticeship or entry job because you are competing with people who did go to school.
@DarkCastleBoy
@DarkCastleBoy 14 күн бұрын
I'm also curious regarding this stuff ~ Many Civil Engineers are shifting to IT or other field , is it bad or what are ur views on this.
@ThatCivilEngineer
@ThatCivilEngineer 8 күн бұрын
A lot of other fields pay a lot more with less risk than a civil engineer. This is a challenge that many engineers face at some point in their career.
@DarkCastleBoy
@DarkCastleBoy 14 күн бұрын
I have a question. Does gap matters coz I have a 2 year gap after i completed my Civil Engineering.
@ThatCivilEngineer
@ThatCivilEngineer 8 күн бұрын
Does a gap matter for what? To get a license? No. To get into the industry? also no, but it may be more difficult as you are not as well practiced.
@AlonsoMoreno-p8g
@AlonsoMoreno-p8g 18 күн бұрын
Excellent video. Which one would you recommend for a trainee or an internship?
@ThatCivilEngineer
@ThatCivilEngineer 15 күн бұрын
I'm not sure I understand you question. What would I recommend for what?
@tursunoyshamsiyeva2116
@tursunoyshamsiyeva2116 19 күн бұрын
Hi , is there any course or lessons like Usmle (for doktor) which teach civil engineer
@ThatCivilEngineer
@ThatCivilEngineer 15 күн бұрын
You're best bet would be a school that has an engineering program.
@KevlarSammy
@KevlarSammy Ай бұрын
2:10 this is great advice about cramming, that a lot of people overlook.
@ThatCivilEngineer
@ThatCivilEngineer 15 күн бұрын
Thank you! I'm glad you gained something!
@georgelieer7691
@georgelieer7691 Ай бұрын
Could an architecture bachelor holder master in civil engineering?
@ThatCivilEngineer
@ThatCivilEngineer 15 күн бұрын
Yes. You need to make sure that you have the correct prerequisites. If you do not, you may have to take a few undergrad classes before beginning on your masters.
@steadywatching7564
@steadywatching7564 2 ай бұрын
You've disagreed. You've made an assertion. You've rebuttaled opposing arguments. But you've backed up no statement that you have said. This video is purely: "I think civil engineering is art. I disagree with those who disagree. We think and solve problems." *the end*
@ThatCivilEngineer
@ThatCivilEngineer 8 күн бұрын
You are correct. I was testing a new format.
@IanLaurequez03
@IanLaurequez03 2 ай бұрын
The people who say civil engineers lack creativity, one of them are probably history soyboys. They keep complaining architectures these days are not like those palace, castles, wonders, and other infrastructures during the classical age to early gunpowder era. They fail to consider about the cost efficiency, minerals and resources that will be used are limited these days, manpower, and how an architecture will gonna support the population.
@amdadulhoquesohansohan
@amdadulhoquesohansohan 2 ай бұрын
In future i want to be a civil engineer. Its my dream
@ThatCivilEngineer
@ThatCivilEngineer 2 ай бұрын
You can do it!
@muffinmanmdor4
@muffinmanmdor4 2 ай бұрын
I didn’t make it before 😢April lol took it on the eclipse and failed 😅 what a waste
@ThatCivilEngineer
@ThatCivilEngineer 2 ай бұрын
Sorry about that. That stinks!
@mixedsupreme9026
@mixedsupreme9026 2 ай бұрын
I’m not really good at physics or math, and the highest math course I’ve taken in high school is precalc, which I found to be easy. I have also taken AP Physics in my senior year and found it to be incredibly difficult. Even though this is the case, I find physics to be very interesting. Although in not very good at these things, does anybody think that I should go into civil engineering? I am currently a freshman in college taking my core classes. I really want to do engineering but I am nervous that I won’t be able to complete it in 4 years as I currently have a scholarship that will pretty much pay for everything for a 4 year degree.
@ThatCivilEngineer
@ThatCivilEngineer 2 ай бұрын
Different parts of engineering use different parts of physics. So firstly, if your not good at one part, you may excel at another part. What kind of engineering are you thinking about doing? I think if you find physics interesting, it may be worth continuing and try to get the engineering degree (especially on a scholarship. Good Job!) If you still find it difficult you can always pivot after a year or two (into construction management for example).
@felocitybudmanlim2816
@felocitybudmanlim2816 2 ай бұрын
civil engineering is boring, other engineering majors use dynamic materials while civil uses static physics. id say they are creative but other engineer majors having more unique and dynamic problem solving.
@ThatCivilEngineer
@ThatCivilEngineer 2 ай бұрын
Can't argue with the dynamics part but there are parts of civil, and for me structural, that are more nuanced. For example, if the structure is existing then specific details need to be taken into account to allow for a practical design. I would also slightly push back that earthquakes and wind are dynamic loads. (There are also impact loads but those are not typical in structures for the most part.) I agree that these loads are not as dynamic as Mechanical and our Safety Factors are WAAAAAY higher though! But for the other parts of CE you are probably correct in terms of static vs dynamic loading. But those other types of CE take terrain and other factors into consideration which have their own challenges.
@gabthecreator03
@gabthecreator03 3 ай бұрын
i don't understand why civil engineers are so underrated while architects are overrated. Like how is the architect's design gonna turn to reality without civil engineers?
@ThatCivilEngineer
@ThatCivilEngineer 3 ай бұрын
A lot of people don't see what goes into designing a structure or "behind the scenes". Add to that that Civil Engineers don't market ourselves very well and you have a perfect recipe.
@user-tv4ih2kq6r
@user-tv4ih2kq6r Ай бұрын
Well... some Architects have some egos because they take all the credit, and thinking all other professionals out there are below them.
@crystalm2316
@crystalm2316 3 ай бұрын
I did exactly that. I just scheduled the exam and then I had to take it. Do you have any information on how to write up your experience?
@ThatCivilEngineer
@ThatCivilEngineer 3 ай бұрын
NCEES has good tips within the NCEES portal. If you are not using that here is some general advice off the top of my head: 1) Keep everything in first person. "I did this... I designed...I analyzed..." 2) Make sure the complexity of the tasks you are documenting are increasingly difficult. Start with I analyzed, then moves to analyzed and designed. Can end with analyzed, designed and explained designs to contractor. 3) Include somewhere within every project description, "All work was performed under the supervision of a licensed Professional Engineer (PE)."
@adamt.b.8501
@adamt.b.8501 3 ай бұрын
Such a great video. Thank you so much for uploading it on KZbin!
@ThatCivilEngineer
@ThatCivilEngineer 3 ай бұрын
Thank you for the positive feedback!
@SS-fn3rf
@SS-fn3rf 4 ай бұрын
Great! Very informative video with precise and concise explanations. Thank you very much and keep up the great work.
@ThatCivilEngineer
@ThatCivilEngineer 4 ай бұрын
Thank you! That means a lot.
@nascentnaga
@nascentnaga 4 ай бұрын
great video!
@ThatCivilEngineer
@ThatCivilEngineer 4 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it
@dack4dust856
@dack4dust856 4 ай бұрын
I needed this video
@SteveM1653
@SteveM1653 4 ай бұрын
Nice, well explained!!
@ThatCivilEngineer
@ThatCivilEngineer 4 ай бұрын
Glad you think so!
@ExpatTraderFX
@ExpatTraderFX 4 ай бұрын
if i dont have a degree as I'm self taught and I take the FE test would I still get an entry job ?
@ThatCivilEngineer
@ThatCivilEngineer 4 ай бұрын
I don't want to say it's impossible, but it'll be tough. For example, to get your PE you'll need 12 years of experience vs with a bachelor's you only need 4 years. If you're good at what you do you can get a job but job growth without the piece of paper (i.e. degree) *_may_* be stifled.
@BadgerWolf-19
@BadgerWolf-19 5 ай бұрын
10 years out of college back in the saddle to get the PE. I was content with staff level engineer EIT but Im ready to push for more. Thanks for this channel bordie!
@ThatCivilEngineer
@ThatCivilEngineer 5 ай бұрын
You got this!! Rooting for you! The new format (with no breadth) should make this easier as you don't need to relearn all the other subdisciplines from college!
@crystalm2316
@crystalm2316 3 ай бұрын
​@@ThatCivilEngineer Can you explain the difference between the new style exam and the older exam. My exam is scheduled for Jan 25
@ThatCivilEngineer
@ThatCivilEngineer 2 ай бұрын
You don't need to worry about the old format since it's no longer relevant. In summary, the older version had a breadth for every subspecialty of CE in the morning and a depth portion for your specialty in the afternoon. The new exam morning and portion are based on the same information, no more breadth and depth.
@_Harold_1D
@_Harold_1D 5 ай бұрын
Hey! I've done my undergrad in civil engineering and have Approx 1 yr of experience as a design engineer. Currently I'm considering pursuing MS in structural engineering from US. I want to know your insights on whether I should go for structural Engg or any other course in Civil Engg Considering Job opportunities. And the reason I'm considering masters is that There is no scope for civil engineers in my country, the employers don't give sh*t about Fresh engineers and the salary is way too less, they go for people with 10 to 15+ yr of experience. .... bit confused right now. So if you could provide me with detail insights that would be really helpful...Hope you reply!
@ThatCivilEngineer
@ThatCivilEngineer 5 ай бұрын
Are you trying to get a job in the US? I would try to take as many practical Engineering classes as possible. If you are in school and trying to get a job in the US, I would be applying for jobs while in school. I wasn't exactly sure what you are asking. If you clarify I can try to help better.
@aslanersoy8970
@aslanersoy8970 6 ай бұрын
Yeah, it's easy if you do statics, but when it comes to sth like Non-linear structural earthquake engineering, things have already started to seem scary
@ThatCivilEngineer
@ThatCivilEngineer 6 ай бұрын
True. But most of engineering is broken down to statics. That's why colleges tend to make that such an intense course. Regarding Earthquake and Non-Linear, the conceptual understanding is a bit more difficult but, ASCE 7 does break down the process for such analysis pretty soundly.
@aslanersoy8970
@aslanersoy8970 6 ай бұрын
@@ThatCivilEngineer thank you so much for the info, I'll definitely analyze the related parts 🤘🙏
@wolfgangthiele2785
@wolfgangthiele2785 6 ай бұрын
I would speculate that the problem wasnt the bridge but the control of safety of the ship.
@ThatCivilEngineer
@ThatCivilEngineer 6 ай бұрын
I agree
@ralphbroeils1760
@ralphbroeils1760 6 ай бұрын
The Structural Engineering Masters is almost a requirement to gain the Structural Engineering designation (over 10 stories)
@ThatCivilEngineer
@ThatCivilEngineer 6 ай бұрын
Is it really? I never heard such a thing and I've worked on some 10+ story buildings.
@ThatCivilEngineer
@ThatCivilEngineer 6 ай бұрын
You could argue that the larger firms tend to get larger projects and they like to hire Master Graduates. But definitely not a requirement.
@ralphbroeils1760
@ralphbroeils1760 6 ай бұрын
You would need to check with the engineering board in which you are performing the design.....however this is a requirement for the person sealing the plans. If you are doing the design under a person qualified to go over 10 stories, you are most likely good.
@ralphbroeils1760
@ralphbroeils1760 6 ай бұрын
Yes, not only licensed as a PE but also an SE (Structural Engineer) designation. Not every state requires an SE designation for over 10 stories. Not sure about the national registration. I retired 8 years ago.
@jameskeithhajji9883
@jameskeithhajji9883 6 ай бұрын
That looks like the twin fower dont judge of ny grammar plss
@ThatCivilEngineer
@ThatCivilEngineer 6 ай бұрын
I guess the angle does make it look like that.
@michaelmcmullen354
@michaelmcmullen354 6 ай бұрын
Perhaps like overloads on a bridge, ships beyond the capacity for impact with critical components should have a permitting process much like that used for overload road vehicles. Big sign on bridge saying something like 50,000 DWT tons max., and you need a permit with appropriate restrictions for exceeding this limit (tugs, pilot, special mechanical certification, max speed within x distance of the bridge, weather conditions, redundant systems, etc. ).
@hiscifi2986
@hiscifi2986 6 ай бұрын
Not too sure of the actual figures, but my guess is that the bridge was adequate for the ships of the 1970s. However the port now allows ships of ten times that weight to transit through. So any 1970s protection would need to be 10 times more robust these days. Or just limit the size of ships into the port.
@ThatCivilEngineer
@ThatCivilEngineer 6 ай бұрын
That's a very valid point. I'll look into those figures to see how large the allowable shipping weights have changed.
@ziminvader2015
@ziminvader2015 6 ай бұрын
Oh Man My exam it's scheduled in 10 days and I just started studying , because I moved to a new city , so Here We go....
@ThatCivilEngineer
@ThatCivilEngineer 6 ай бұрын
Buckle up! You can do this!
@marcoam2610
@marcoam2610 7 ай бұрын
Difference 115ES vs. 991ES? Who can tell? Thx!
@ThatCivilEngineer
@ThatCivilEngineer 7 ай бұрын
I only have experience with the Fx-115ES Plus but based on what I've seen online, it looks like the 115 is cheaper but the 991 gives you an additional line (or two) of text. I would go with the cheaper one as the I never really needed the tables functions and if I did I didn't mind scrolling a few times.
@davido3026
@davido3026 7 ай бұрын
Civil engineering is harder than human medicine!!!
@ThatCivilEngineer
@ThatCivilEngineer 6 ай бұрын
If only the market agreed!
@sidninewton5377
@sidninewton5377 7 ай бұрын
They hit it on purpose
@ThatCivilEngineer
@ThatCivilEngineer 6 ай бұрын
🤐. Who are they and why would be interesting to find out I think.
@GottfriedLeibniz5
@GottfriedLeibniz5 7 ай бұрын
I'm a sophomore in CE. I'm about to drink a huge amount of engineering knowledge.
@ThatCivilEngineer
@ThatCivilEngineer 7 ай бұрын
Good Luck! You got this!
@brucerogermorgan2388
@brucerogermorgan2388 7 ай бұрын
Interesting video but poor narration, I found him hard to understand. Perhaps you could find someone who can speak better.
@ThatCivilEngineer
@ThatCivilEngineer 6 ай бұрын
Got it. Thank you for the feedback
@JosephTrapani-bd3uj
@JosephTrapani-bd3uj 7 ай бұрын
I am a Civil Engineer who worked on building the Key Bridge for 3 years. The Bridge has four Dolphin piers (bumpers). They are 25 feet in diameter and sit about 1000 feet in front of and behind the two main piers. They are clearly visible on an over head view. The Dali passed the protective Dolphin and then veered right to go into the main pier. BTW, the pier was made of solid reinforced concrete and contained over 20,000 CY of concrete as best as I can recall.
@bobpratt5399
@bobpratt5399 7 ай бұрын
Concrete piers are hollow? Strong enough to support the bridge? Apparently so. But to take a hit? Apparently no. I have heard no comment about the hollow core versus solid with much more steel.?
@JosephTrapani-bd3uj
@JosephTrapani-bd3uj 7 ай бұрын
The main pier concrete was solid.
@marcellebaudry5786
@marcellebaudry5786 7 ай бұрын
bla bla bla
@ThatCivilEngineer
@ThatCivilEngineer 6 ай бұрын
That is what some people think of engineering 😂
@joeyager8479
@joeyager8479 7 ай бұрын
One thing to remember is that back in the 1970s when this bridge was designed and built there weren't any ocean going cargo ships anywhere near this big. Also, the Dali is SMALL in comparison to other ocean going cargo ships. Designing a bridge or pier to withstand such a massive impact force is impractical so it's a pretty safe bet that any towers or piers for the replacement bridge will likely be on land or way outside of the ship channel.
@ThatCivilEngineer
@ThatCivilEngineer 6 ай бұрын
Great point! I think people tend to forget about these changes. I am curious to see how they reconstruct this bridge and what safety precautions they take.
@clearview5281
@clearview5281 7 ай бұрын
If you believe what that guy just told you, I have a bridge to sell you. For an entire 8636 foot Bridge to fall down with one hit, it wasn't designed properly. Bridges have been designed since the Roman times, so 50 yrs isn't old. Thank you, I enjoyed the video.
@Jeff456-p3c
@Jeff456-p3c 7 ай бұрын
Too many democrats involved in this project here in Maryland
@johnryman-f3c
@johnryman-f3c 7 ай бұрын
THERE WHERE NO PIERS AROUND THE STRUCTURES PIERS
@lstnlne7399
@lstnlne7399 7 ай бұрын
kill the background music
@ThatCivilEngineer
@ThatCivilEngineer 7 ай бұрын
Will do. Thanks for the feedback.
@richardharrold4357
@richardharrold4357 8 ай бұрын
Finally an engineer stated the Key bridge did not have pylon barriers. Barriers are not new technology. I also read barriers for the Key bridge we're considerd but decision makers stated it was too expensive. Compare the costs of not having them and now after the collapse.
@ThatCivilEngineer
@ThatCivilEngineer 8 ай бұрын
Interesting. I didn't know that they considered them!
@Go_for_it652
@Go_for_it652 8 ай бұрын
Thanks for your information . The engineers must begin to assess their cities and towns to develop new and better safety for Americans.
@ThatCivilEngineer
@ThatCivilEngineer 8 ай бұрын
I agree. Unfortunately these things usually only get highlighted when something goes wrong.
@ramons8908
@ramons8908 8 ай бұрын
Two questions, one, were are the dolphins and two, why weren't that road crew on UHF radio. In Australia we have a common channel truck drivers use, hence road crews use it too so they can talk to truck drivers dropping off loads of road building material. Not sure of the system in the US, but one call out could of had that crew off that bridge. Mobile phones have become a terrible system of communication, mainly because of Indians with most calls from unknown numbers now being ignored. As for the dolphins and the expense, come on, this is a major US port, spending a bit of money to fix this problem would be nothing compared to the value of goods that go through that port. This collision was going to happen, if it wasn't that ship, this year, it would of been another ship in the future, this is a failure on the part of government planning.
@clearview5281
@clearview5281 7 ай бұрын
Agreed, but another area that I find hard to believe is the ships speed, some experts say without concern that it may have been doing 8 knots. The Captain had 2 Harbor Pilots standing behind him in order to guide him safely. I can't imagine them letting the Captain continue toward the pillar at that speed.
@ramons8908
@ramons8908 7 ай бұрын
@@clearview5281 Modern disaster prevention assumes a ship would hit the pylon. The idea being that eventually something will happen that will cause a ship to run into the pylon, in this case, bad fuel. With ships, time is money, so if the limit is 8 knots, it will be doing 8 knots. Yes, more could of been done to stop the ship doing what it did, but then you still have the bridge and the work crew, it was 3 disasters in one.
@clearview5281
@clearview5281 7 ай бұрын
@@ramons8908 I worked on a Passenger Ship going to Alaska way back when and the speed was 4 Knots going under a similar bridge. (Only for a short time) I thought the speed limit was for the safety of the Ship, not the Bridge, which I assumed could take almost anything. My criticism was mainly aimed at the Engineers that would design a Bridge where a hit would take down the whole 8,660 ft , and not just 1 section. Tks for your input.
@JosephTrapani-bd3uj
@JosephTrapani-bd3uj 7 ай бұрын
There are 4 dolphins
@KassimHussein-j2d
@KassimHussein-j2d 8 ай бұрын
Hi! I'm a recent high school grad and I took physics, chemistry an biology as core subjects with general studies and basic applied mathematics (BAM) as extra subjects. I got an A in physics, B in chemistry and C in biology as well as a B in basic applied mathematics (BAM). I'm looking forward to civil engineering but I don't know of my math is eligible for taking it or not (bevause it's not advanced mathematics, tho we touches on the basics of calculus ir differenciation and intergration in BAM). I'm interested in structural or transportational engineering within civil. Can anyone help tell me if I can enter into it or not based on my maths and if I would be capable of handling the maths there. Thanks!
@ThatCivilEngineer
@ThatCivilEngineer 8 ай бұрын
Civil Engineering does use a lot of math but it's mostly trigonometry in application. Calculus is used in school primarily to understand the derivation of different formulas. Structural Engineering is really mostly physics by balancing equations and forces. If you like physics (and it looks like you do) I would say go for it! You can always switch out if you think the math is too difficult.
@zachreyhelmberger894
@zachreyhelmberger894 8 ай бұрын
Thank you!! Very informative and I like the guardrail/guiderail concept
@ThatCivilEngineer
@ThatCivilEngineer 8 ай бұрын
Thanks! I'm not sure if the guardrail would have helped in this case but mitigation measures are definitely going to be discussed going forward. Even non-structural measures could help such as having a tugboat lead larger ships.