As the world is moving towards more advancement, many constructions are planned and constructed day to day. Any structural construction simply stands on the soil. So, Geotechnical Engineering has much more to do with every construction being planned. Always being an enthusiast to learning and innovation, the four-year undergraduate degree inspired me to achieve and learn more.
As time passed with technical knowledge, I became more interested in-depth knowledge. Many factors have triggered my mind and influenced me for pursuing a Masters of Science in Civil Engineering with the major in Geotechnical Engineering. Basic ideas in this field made me go to retrieve more. My interest in Geotech was sparked by the Geotechnical aspect of our country and mainly a part of Pokhara Valley (my residential place) where Sink Hole formation has been a prominent problem in last
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Here my major responsibility is to make designs of safer residential buildings which are earthquake resistant as well. Along with these duties, I am responsible for doing site surveys for building construction and make sure the place where construction work is to be carried out is geologically safe. After my college, I spent almost three months as a Surveyor under the Department of Burea and Statistics of Nepal and worked on five VDC’s of Kaski District. During this time I accessed the damage caused by the Nepal Earthquake of 2015 on the structures. While working I also got the chance to analyze the causes of destruction and found out that the geological aspect too had a vital role in building collapse. Also, the structures were wanting a proper engineering guidance and construction technology. During this time, I found out that many people were unaware of the need for soil tests to be conducted before construction. In here I realized the need to develop my designing skills and to research and learn more on geotechnical part of the
What is interesting about this paper is the author’s purpose. It seems as though he is attempting to raise awareness and support geophysics. However, all the points he brings up to discuss he quickly refutes with dangers. This confuses the reader as the article is more intimidating rather than informational. The overwhelming sense of danger associated with each
This enriched education is how I plan to further my understanding of the field of geological sciences, which I dream will provide me with credentials to work with the USGS. Pursuing my career ambitions starts now. Gaining knowledge from different aspects of geology, such as programming as I mentioned in the other essay, raise the potential of my work and will help me achieve my
With the tremendous loss of life and destruction of property that resulted from Hurricane Katrina, the American Society of Civil Engineers and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) began redesigning and implementing new hurricane prevention system guidelines. Through extensive studies, it was evident that the structures for the levees were constructed on weak and compressible soil. “Although the geology of the area was relatively well known and borings taken were reasonably adequate for characterizing the variety of conditions in the area, the spacing could have missed local anomalies in soil type and strength” (USACE I-119). As a result, geotechnical engineers suggested a
There is great controversy due to this method and over the years many have studied the effects of this technique, which are said to be linked to earthquakes, sinkholes and also the destruction
Many people around the entire world do not possess the knowledge of the different types of constructions and if there is a specific reason this construction are made in certain way or area of the world. Construction is more complex than just building an infrastructure or a facility. It takes planning, land property inspection, design, in numerous occasion financing and the process ends once the project is built and ready for use.
Earthquakes rank as one of the most devastating natural disasters that can occur, causing damage to multiple facets of society. Earthquakes can cause major damage to vital infrastructure, cost human lives, and trigger other events that can cause even more destruction. Throughout history, earthquakes have caused millions, even billions of dollars of damage to cities and towns alike. Much of the destruction resulting from earthquakes is a product of poor design against seismic loads and forces. However as we have become more educated about what causes earthquakes and where they come from, we have been able to better fortify our structures to resist such forces, and have been able to
Moving further into my coursework, I realized that theoretical knowledge and Civil Engineering literature could only provide me with a skeletal overview of the actual practices in the outside world. In order to fill the void that was created by relying only on my curriculum, I secured
In order to be safe from a geological hazard, first we must start at our home. The house that I am currently living in was built around 1942 for single family with one floor. Starting from the bottom, this house contains pad foundation
Physical changes are typically very costly to a given community as they typically include a series of technical requirements such as; cumulative research and analysis, manufacturing, preservation and monitoring. Structural mitigation is often labeled as “man controlling nature.” (FEMA, 2014). Also, characterization includes compliance with localized codes, regulations, inspections, enforcement and other maintenance issues.
Earthquakes are destructive natural disasters that have the potential to occur. Earthquakes greatly impact various locations around the world. Generally, earthquakes typically only last for a few brief moments but they can greatly impact a society. One of which include the Nepal Earthquake of April 25,2015. This particular earthquake flattened large parts of the capital Kathmandu and also, caused destruction throughout the already improvised Himalayan nation. The earthquake in Nepal was the most catastrophic natural disaster in the last 80 years (News Discovery, 2015). With this in mind, the Nepal earthquake obviously has caused a tremendous amount of damage and loss. However, earthquakes are bound to take place due to Mother Nature. In order to understand the severity of the earthquake in Nepal, it is imperative to comprehend how earthquakes form. While much of the damage in Nepal could be attributed to the country’s poor infrastructure, citizens in other nations can mitigate the disastrous effects of an earthquake by becoming knowledgeable of natural disasters. Thus, this paper will explain several different aspects regarding how earthquakes form, the severity of the Nepal earthquake, and how earthquakes can be mitigated.
I believe that education is the key to every person to be successful and to develop his/her society and the country. My aim to pursue Construction Project Management is to improve and widen my skills and knowledge and have a professional contribution to the world because this course will add value of my bachelor degree of science in Quantity Surveying. I am building my career in construction industry and it is required to have a high education background to be competitive on the market. This will only be achieved through learning, practicing and getting experience. The course will open a whole new world of opportunities to enhance my employability by adding to my curriculum vitae an internationally respected and recognized qualification. Construction project management will enable me to develop skills in different areas such as
Coming fresh out of high school, earth sciences was never on my radar as a potential future career field. There were no earth science classes available at my schools from kindergarten to 12th grade; I was only briefly exposed to the idea of it during a Georgia history class in middle school. I entered college as a biology major, but subsequently went through the common stage of frantic major switching after I encountered organic chemistry. In the end, I settled with geology after conducting mildly extensive research on what the major entails, the broad range of career opportunities, and the job availability; however, having no exposure to anything earth science-related, whether it be classes, hiking, or camping, I was initially hesitant in pursuing unknown territory. Yet, after a year of geology courses, I attained a compelling fascination with the subject, and particularly with the water science/hydrogeology aspect of the field.
I have diligently worked on all these projects to attain something new in Structural & Earthquake Engineering. Currently, all that is on my mind is Structural Engineering, and finding a new strategy to increase Structures’ capacity and their stability under different conditions. To improve their seismic performance, to decrease their damages when they are subjected to natural disasters, to decrease the cost of their damages, and their construction, to reach the most effective approach to construct, maintain and rehabilitate different structures, I have so much on my mind, so much to experience, and numerous approaches to try; A complete list of my research interests is enumerated on my
I have found that earthquake proof construction is a necessary accommodation to all in countries around the ring of fire. Our main worry is saving the
“Did I win? Did I lose? Those are the wrong questions. The correct question is: Did I make my best effort?” If so, he says, “You may be outscored but you will never lose.”