An Equal Opportunity University CE 120: Introduction to Civil Engineering

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CIVIL … ENGINEERING 3/ Top 100 Strategic Infrastructure Projects

4/36 Pyramids

Temples of Greece The timeless Parthenon, with moonrise. Photo © Sacredsites.com.Sacredsites.com 5/36

The Roman Roads and Aqueducts 6/36

The Great Wall of China 7/36 For modern civil engineering history, see: “American Civil Engineering History.doc”

What makes a good engineer? TOP HAT 8/36

Adam Savage’s Ten Rules of Success … 1. Get good at something. Really good. Get good at as many things as you can. Being good at one thing makes it easier to get good at other things. 2. Getting good at stuff takes practice. Lots and lots of practice. 3. Get OBSESSED. Everyone at the top of their field is obsessed with what they're doing. 4. Doing something well and thoroughly is its OWN reward. 5. Show and Tell. If you do something well and you're happy with it, for FSM's sake, tell EVERYONE. 6. If you want something, ASK. If something piques your interest, tell someone. If you want to learn something, ask someone, like your BOSS. As an employer, I can tell you, people who want to learn new skills are people I want to keep employed. 7. Have GOALS. Make up goals. Set goals. Regularly assess where you are and where you want to be in terms of them. This is a kind of prayer that works, and works well. Allow for the fact that things will NEVER turn out like you think they will, and you must be prepared to end up miles from where you intended. 8. Be nice. To EVERYONE. Life is way too short to be If you are apologize. 9. FAIL. You will fail. It's one of our jobs in life. Keep failing. When you fail, admit it. When you don't, don't get cocky. 'Cause you're just about to fail again. 10. WORK OFF. Work like your life depends on it...

What makes a good Engineer? Difficult question to answer because the knowledge and skills required to be an engineer are a moving target. A successful 21 st -century engineer requires teaming skills (i.e., an ability to function on multi-disciplinary teams), good communication skills, a solid technical foundation, and an ability to integrate various skills to projects. 10/36 Read: “Tomorrow's Legends.pdf”

How has the image of engineering changed over time? Target 1939: older Americans 1964 younger 1992 kids 2008 revival IBM.com part 2 11/36

Civil Engineering Civil engineering focuses on the infrastructure of the world: Water works, Sewers, Dams, Power Plants, Transmission Towers/Lines, Railroads, Highways, Bridges, Tunnels Space Structures 12/36

Civil Engineering Irrigation Canals, River Navigation, Shipping Canals, Traffic Control, Mass Transit, Airport Runways, Terminals, Industrial Plant Buildings, Skyscrapers... 13/36

Civil Engineering In the beginning, Civil Engineering included all engineers that did not practice military engineering; said to have begun in 18th century France First “Civil Engineer” was an Englishman, John Smeaton in 1761 (waterwheels, windmills, lighthouses, hydraulic cement, bridges, canals, harbors) Civil engineers have saved more lives than all the doctors in history --- development of clean water and sanitation systems 14/36

Civil Engineering Process 15/36 Planning … Design … Construction … Operation/Maintenance … Rehabilitation …

Civil Engineering Clients Private Industry Industrial Retail Water Districts Educational Institutes Developers Government Federal, State, City, or County United States Army Corps of Engineers Universities 16/36

Civil Engineering “Project Oriented” In Manufacturing the Output is Product In Civil Engineering the Primary Output is … SERVICE !! 17/36

Group Discussion Exercise Motorized Beach Wheelchair Working in your group, develop a list of specifications for a motorized wheel chair that could be used on a sandy beach. Appoint a leader to keep the discussion on topic and a recorder to record and report what you come up with 18/36

Structural Surveying Transportation Water Resources Civil Engineering Specialties Construction Environmental/Water Quality Geotechnical Hydraulic Materials 20/36 See: “ASCE Technical CE Areas.pdf”

Traditional Site/Civil Engineers Design site layout. Establish site grading (i.e. cuts and fills). Design surface drainage. Obtain proper permitting prior to construction. 21/36

Surveyors Precisely locate and layout engineering projects. GIS (Geographic Information Systems), GPS (Global Positioning Systems), and lasers distance measurement devices. Maps and aerial photos. 22/36

Structural Engineers Design and analyze all man-made objects whose primary function is load resistance: buildings, bridges, aircraft, transmission towers, radar domes and antennas, drilling platforms, etc. Must also consider the economics, esthetics and social implications of their creations. 23/36

Materials Engineers Design, analyze, and inspect materials for civil engineering projects, such as: Steel Concrete Masonry Asphalt Composites 24/36

Geotechnical Engineers Analyze soil and rock that affect the behavior of structures, pavements, underground facilities, landfills, etc. Design foundations, retaining walls, roadway cuts, etc. Field and laboratory work along with design. 25/36

Transportation Engineers Analyze movement of persons and goods. Plan, design, construct, maintain and operate various transportation modes (e.g., highway, railway, airports, subways, etc.). Design traffic management systems. 26/36

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Are you willing to pay? Video 30-60s 5 29/36

Water Resources Engineers Develop, use and manage world’s water resources. Design water distribution systems, wells, reservoirs, canals, locks and dams, port facilities and flood control systems. Analyze the impact of other engineering projects on the natural hydrologic system. 30/36

Environmental Engineers Apply fluid mechanics, biology and chemistry to the design and operation of environmental control systems, e.g., wastewater systems, hazardous waste. Model and monitor the movement and behavior of contaminants or pollutants in natural waters, air. 32/36 Kelly Pennell, Ph.D.

Construction Engineers Management of construction resources: labor, materials, equipment, money and time. Design formwork, scaffolding, lifting apparatus, etc. Estimate costs of projects Quality control of construction Value engineering input 33/36

Why did you want to become a civil engineer (most important reason)? 34/36 A.Good at Math or Science B.Want to work outdoors C.Friend or relative in CE D.Want to do something for society/environment E.Other

Why Civil Engineering? Proficient skills in math and physical science An urging from a high school counselor Knows someone who is an engineer Knows that engineering offers literally dozens, if not hundreds of job opportunities Is aware that a degree in engineering can be quite lucrative Opportunities to make an impact on society 35/36

Rewards and Opportunities of a Civil Engineering Career 1. Job satisfaction 2. Varied opportunities 3. Challenging work 4. Intellectual development 5. Social impact 6. Financial security 7. Prestige 8. Professional environment 9. Understanding how things work 10. Creative thinking 36/36

Vision for Civil Engineering 1 planners, designers, constructors, and operators of the built environment, which is society's economic and social engine; stewards of the natural environment and its resources; innovators and integrators of ideas and technology across the public, private and academic sectors; managers of risk and uncertainty caused by natural events, accidents and other threats; and leaders in discussions and decisions shaping public environment and infrastructure policy. Entrusted by society to create a sustainable world and enhance the global quality of life, civil engineers serve competently, collaboratively, and ethically as master: 1 American Society of Civil Engineers 2025 Steering Committee 37/36 See: “Vision2025_ASCE.pdf”

Go Cats! 38/36