1.1. Introduction
Civil
engineering is the oldest branch of engineering
that deals with:
the design,
Construction, and maintenance of the physical and naturally built environment.
Civil engineers are responsible for:
Planning, Designing, Overseeing.
Various infrastructure projects, such as:
Buildings, Bridges.
Roads, Dams.
Airports,
: WaterSupply systems.
1.2. Major Areas in Civil Engineering
Civil engineers work in many diversified fields. They plan, design, and supervise construction. The major areas of specialization in civil engineering are:
• Construction
• Geotechnical
• Structural
• Transportation
• Water Resources
• Environment
1.2.1. Construction Engineering
The Civil Engineer that specializes in construction must:
Know various construction methods and the construction equipment required to build
structures.
* Understand what the designer intended and how the structure best reflects the artistic message.
• Be a Master at construction management since there are so many people involved in the construction process.
* Be able to make accurate cost predictions to ensure the project is funded to completion while satisfying all the original specifications.