CIVIL ENGINEERING
by juan manuel mejia triana
1. Applicant profile
1.1. Ability
1.1.1. To apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering.
1.1.2. To design and conduct experiments
1.1.3. To function on multidisciplinary teams.
1.1.4. To identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems.
1.1.5. To communicate effectively.
2. Professional profile
2.1. Design
2.2. Construct
2.3. Supervise
2.4. Operate
2.5. Maintain large construction projects
2.5.1. Buildings
2.5.2. Airports
2.5.3. Destinations
2.5.4. Tunnels
2.5.5. Bridges
3. Occupational profile
3.1. Analyze survey reports
3.2. Consider construction costs
3.3. Test soils to determine the adequacy and strength of foundations
3.4. Test building materials, such as concrete, asphalt, or steel, for use in particular projects
3.5. Design transportation systems, hydraulic systems, and structures
3.6. Present their findings to the public on topics such as bid proposals, environmental impact statements.
4. Objectives
4.1. Develop
4.1.1. The technological innovations
4.1.2. Improve and economize infrastructure and society
4.2. Apply
4.2.1. High performance structural materials and systems
4.3. Characterize and mitigate
4.3.1. Natural and man-made hazards