Statement Of Sop For Structural Engineering

motivated and driven by an inspiration which makes them to achieve big. Every discoveries in the world are result of some source of inspiration like gravity from an apple fall, steam engine from boiling water, construction of house may be inspired form a bird’s nest, idea of tunnel from a rabbits burrow, cantilever beam may be inspired from the tree (a natural cantilever). When I was eleven, I visited my grandfather’s house, he took me to place, which changed my life: a construction site. I was astonished by the mammoth construction work and rumbling sound of the construction machineries. Secondly, having my father as Professor of Civil Engineering at College of Engineering, Guindy (CEG) and grandfather a Public Works Department (PWD) Contractor inspired me to field of civil engineering. I started playing with reals construction material and equipment while other kids of my age would spend time on Lego toys and building blocks which in turn turned into a passion for me. Moreover, I felt my skills applied when solving complicated maths problems. All these factors played a crucial role in deciding my course.

Upon entering high school, I joined the Middletown High School NJROTC Unit. This is what lead me to begin a successful high school career filled with over 800 hours of volunteer service. As a freshman in high school I discovered a sense of selflessness. I realized not only did I want to help but I needed to. As a major element of the NJROTC Unit; volunteering is our priority. Since starting, I’ve participated in countless events that benefit the community and help those that deserve it most; helping raise over $20,000 for various organizations. Following up on this sense of selflessness, I sought out to increase my knowledge on how to help others. This is when I decided to become a certified lifeguard supervising and teaching up to 200 grade

For as long as I can remember I dreamed of one day becoming a very successful and accomplished engineer. During high school in Guyana, I crafted great plans. I would attend a prestigious university, gain my degree, then I would go on to be a productive, if not influential, member of society. My dreams turned into reality when the opportunity to study in the United States as an international student came before me. This time I had a solid plan. I wanted to study civil engineering with a minor in architecture and a specialization in sustainable construction. I would start out at Essex County College, then transfer to a four year university where I could complete my bachelor’s degree. I quickly completed my paperwork and was soon on my way to a world class education and to make a name for myself.

Today, some building codes may require a more rigorous structural design methodology than is associated with conventional construction. This requirement may result from a need for better building performance when the structure is exposed to moderate-to-high wind, seismic, and snow loads. An example of published

I seem to have always had an underlying passion for infrastructure. That is a fact which I only came to fully comprehend during the summer. The Python Bridge, with its red snake-like abnormal shape, and Magere Brug, with its iconic drawbridge properties, are both picturesque examples of engineering done “right”. Perhaps it is that realisation of modern life being wholly dependent on engineering, which is everywhere and is always changing; perhaps it is the pressures of the ever increasing population and global warming; or perhaps it is the idea of helping to change the world around me to meet the demands of the future generations. That has driven me to hope for a challenging career which I will find personally gratifying and feel that I have given something back to the community.

In order to design such a building for seismological risks, preliminary research is done about the geological conditions of the city, fault locations, and earthquake history. Three earthquakes were chosen that occurred in the vicinity of the city, and their characteristics were analyzed, as were any effects resulting from those quakes, including liquefaction, landslides, or settlement. At the conclusion of this project, recommendations for the structure were provided in relation to the seismic analysis of the area. The structure must follow any codes regarding seismic design, as well as perform up to the standard set by various organizations, such as the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE).

AECOM recruits graduates who have specialized in Civil Engineering. In general, civil engineers translate detailed designs into structures such as bridges, roadways and buildings. In order to qualify for employment at AECOM, an aspiring engineer must be proficient in computer aided design (CAD) using relevant software. In addition, they must be capable of interpreting blueprints and technical specifications. Generally, potential candidates are expected to be knowledgeable in all aspects that touch on construction. Furthermore, must demonstrate their ability to troubleshoot technical challenges that may arise at any given phase of the project. The role of civil engineers is to ensure that a project conforms to its blueprints (Fasano 1).

“What do you want to be when you grow up?” From an early age, kids are asked this question and begin to consider what profession they might pursue. Initially, individuals might respond by picking a job that one of their parents has or one that is out of their reach, an actor, race car driver, professional athlete, etc. At some point during adolescence this question becomes incredibly important and much more consideration must be taken to answer it realistically. With thousands of careers to choose from, deciding which one to pursue might be one of the hardest decisions an individual faces. Although both degrees lead to the design and building of structures, many factors should be taken in consideration when determining whether to obtain a B.S. in Civil Engineering or B.A. in Architecture.

With the rapid advance in technology, the internet continues to change the landscape of our personal and professional lives. Right now the civil engineering field is a mix of traditional and cutting edge. Much like the retiring baby boomers who have decades of experience;

This study aims to develop life-cycle cost functions (LCCF) for typical reinforced concrete (R/C) buildings located in Mexico City by training an Artificial Neural Network (ANN) model. The total expected cost includes the initial cost and the cost of the damage caused by possible ground motions at the site of interest. The present value of the cost includes: initial cost, repair or reconstruction cost, cost of damage to the contents, costs associated to the loss of life or injuries and economic losses. The damage index induced by earthquakes is associated to the maximum interstory drifts (MID), and for this purpose the structural performance is evaluated using probabilistic models. The occurrence of earthquakes is assumed to be modeled by a

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

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 tackled major subjects like engineering thermodynamics, process engineering, transport phenomenon, modeling and simulation, fluid flow and engineering economics which will surely play a imperative role in my further studies. My particular areas of interests comprise numerical methods & simulations in chemical engineering, process engineering .

I have literally known what I want to be since I was a toddler. Of course, as a three-year old putting together Legos, I could not have verbalized that I want to be a mechanical engineer. However, it was at that time that I began to develop and use the skills that I will need for my desired career. I began to consider how parts went together and the different components necessary to build and sustain various systems. Part of the inspiration was the simple fun that I had while putting together these small toys, but part of my inspiration was my father. He was a maintenance turn-around coordinator at an oil refinery, which led to my own desire to work as a mechanical engineer in a refinery one day. As I grew older, my interest in mechanical engineering remained constant, though I expanded my interest beyond the oil refineries. In fact, after attending a pre-college program, Jackling Introduction to Engineering, offered by Missouri Science and Technology in Rolla, Missouri in the summer of 2011, I realized that engineering was the perfect way to exercise my curiosity and inventiveness in a constructive and productive manner.

Architects need to aim to have structurally sound buildings in order to prevent loss of money, supplies, and most importantly, loss of life. Structural failure occurs when a structure or structural member is unable to perform its intended purpose. This usually happens because of outside forces that the structure was not equipped to handle. Different causes for failure may be miscalculations of loads, incorrect materials, unskilled workers doing the construction work, or improper site analysis. Too often the site’s weather is overlooked, and possible natural disasters, and the loads and stresses they effect on the building, are not planned for. When designing for earthquakes, the structure needs to be able to twist and sway with the ground. For tornadoes, the structure needs to be secured to the ground and have impact-proof glass. When designing for buildings that will come in contact with large amounts of water, the structure needs to either be airtight, or sit above the predicted waterline. One of the worst things is when the reason for failure is understood, but then is allowed to occur again out of want for a lower cost or quicker finish date. Thankfully, many design and construction regulations are in place nowadays in order to help curb any structural failures that might occur when designing or while on the construction site. In the case of the Alexandria Lighthouse, the building was not designed to be able to withstand multiple earth tremors and excessive water damage,