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CeO Midterm Flashcards

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has been an aspect of life since the beginnings of human existence

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Civil Engineering

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2
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The earliest practices of Civil
engineering may have commenced
between

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4000 and 2000 BC in Ancient
Egypt and Mesopotamia (Ancient Iraq)

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The first documented civil engineer

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Imhotep

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He was responsible in
building a stepped pyramid for King Djoser located at Saqqara Necropolis

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Imhotep

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His greatest contribution to engineering was his discovery of the art of building with shaped stones. Those who followed him carried engineering to emarkable heights using skill and imagination

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Imhotep

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6
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A water system in Persia (modern day Iran)
situated underneath the desert. It is more than
3000 years old and has a length of of 71km.

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Qanat Water Management System

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7
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withstood earthquakes, fire, wars, explosions
and looting yet remains, although battered, a
powerful symbol of Ancient Greece and
Athenian culture

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The Parthenon

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Designed and built the Parthenon in Ancient Greece around 447 to 448 BC.

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Iktinos

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9
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Constructed by General Meng T’ien (220BC)
under the orders of Emperor Shih Huang Ti.

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The Great Wall of China

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10
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The purpose of this structure is to fortify
China’s norther border from invasion.

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The Great Wall of China

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Built around 1450, this structure is considered an
engineering marvel. It was built in the Andes
Mountains assisted by some of history’s most
ingenious water resource engineers

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Machu Picchu

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mountain top city with
running water, drainage systems, food production
and stone structures so advanced that they
endured for over 500years.

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Machu Picchu

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13
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The first documented literature for the practice of
civil engineering was dated to1AD Rome.

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Vitruvius’ De Archiectura

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It tells about what is the engineering education in the ancient times. Was written by a Roman architect: Vitruvius, as a guide for building projects.

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Vitruvius’ De Archiectura

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15
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One of the earliest examples of a
scientific approach to physical and
mathematical problems applicable to
civil engineering is the work of

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Archimedes

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16
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used
arithmetic in the 7th century AD, based on Hindu Arabic numerals, for excavation (volume)
computations.

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Brahmagupta

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17
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was
coined to incorporate all things civilian as opposed
to military engineering.

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Civil Engineering

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18
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The first engineering
school

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The National School of Bridges and
Highways,

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19
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The first self-proclaimed civil engineer

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John
Smeaton

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20
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constructed the Eddystone
Lighthouse

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John
Smeaton

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21
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a group of leaders of the profession
who met informally over dinner

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Smeatonian Society of Civil
Engineers

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22
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world’s first engineering society in London

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the Institution of Civil Engineers

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23
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The institution received a Royal Charter in 1828, formally
recognizing civil engineering as a profession.

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Institution of Civil Engineers

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24
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is the application of physical and scientific principles, and its history is intricately linked to advances in understanding of physics and mathematics throughout history

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Civil Engineering

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25
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Social prejudice constrained the repressed indio builders to content themselves to be called

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Maestro de Obras

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26
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Walled city established by the Spaniards as a model community

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Intramuros

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27
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The Civil Engineering documents shall pertain to: (3)

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  • Structural Analysis and Design
  • Boring and Load Tests
  • Seismic Analysis
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28
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plays a vital role in building the society

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Civil engineers

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28
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Civil engineers are

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planners, designers, innovators, and builders

29
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the main roles of civil engineering and civil engineers in the society (4)

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  • Planners
  • Builders
  • Innovators/Problem solvers
  • Protectors
30
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allows the engineers to develop a foresight – a vital trait in the development of projects

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discipline of civil engineering

31
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Urban development including planning of cities, transportation, food distribution, division of regions, infrastructures, and their interconnected issues.

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As planners

32
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includes verifying feasibility of the structure, identifying probable issues to the public, and planning on resource requirements

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As planners

33
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Ensuring the project will be done in a cost efficient manner without compromising the safety and health of the community.

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As planners

34
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The projects that were built over time is strategic and helped
societies towards greater civilization.

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As Builders

35
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The discipline also paved the way for building financial and
political strength of a particular society.

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As Builders

36
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With great infrastructures,
employment and opportunities will be created. Construction industry is considered one of the major industry worldwide.

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As Builders

37
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In the medieval times, fortresses are built around castles to prevent invaders, and walls were also built to strengthen defenses

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As Protectors/Builders

38
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  • The threat of famine and low food supply can be mitigated through effective irrigation system
  • Energy crises can be minimized through the construction of powerplants.
  • Gone are the days of long travels because we now have by-pass roads
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As problem solvers

39
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A lot of infrastructures that were built by civil engineers can help protect the lives and livelihood of the people.

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As protectors

40
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  • Dams protect us from having unnecessary flooding.
  • Dikes and seawalls can protect us from big waves and storm surges.
  • Retaining walls and slope protections prevent landslides.
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As protectors

41
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Multi-Disciplinary Fields of Civil Engineering (8)

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  • Water resources
  • Construction
  • Environmental
  • Geotechnical
  • Material
  • Structural
  • Transportation
  • Urban Planning
42
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ensure safety and structural soundness

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Civil Engineers

43
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Interior Designers (overall design)

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Architects

44
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concerns everything related to electrical component

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Electrical Engineers

45
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concerned with the plumbing and sewerage system

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Plumbing Engineers

46
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How Engineers Help Society (4)

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  • Lowering cost of construction
  • Maintain safety of workers on site
  • Faster completion of project
  • Maintain quality of work
47
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design a specific project (Job roles)

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CONSULTING

48
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manage the physical construction and play a significant role in transforming the proposed plan into reality (job roles)

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Contracting

49
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A good civil engineer should have a level of mathematics and physics that allows for the identification and solving of engineering problems

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Technical Skills

50
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good in handling the workflow of construction projects and allocating the right resources, at the right time, and the right place

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Project Management Skills

51
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engineers need to be able to communicate
and gives direction leaving no ambiguity.
They must also be able to listen and benefit
from the ideas of the others in the team

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Communication Skills

52
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engineers need to be able to innovate and
improve on solutions

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Creativity

53
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find efficient solutions for complex problems

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Critical thinking

54
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organize multiple project information,
manage the team, and allocate resources as
necessary

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Organization Skills

55
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show great attention to detail and spot small
issues before they may become major problems

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Attention to detail

56
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  • think ahead and identify possible problems that may
    arise so that when it happens it would be easier to
    address
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Foresight

57
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Characteristics of a good Civil Engineer (8)

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  • Technical Skills
  • Project Management Skills
  • Communication skills
  • Creativity
  • Critical Thinking
  • Organizational Skills
  • Attention to Detail
  • Foresight
58
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Fundamental Principles of Civil Engineers (4)

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  • Use knowledge and skill to enhance human welfare and the environment
  • Be honest and impartial serving the public, employers/employees, and clients.
  • Strive to increase competence and prestige of civil engineering
  • Support the pro. and tech. societies of their discipline
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Fundamental Canons of Civil Engineers (6)

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  • Hold paramount safety, health and welfare of public and comply to sustainable development
  • Perform services only in areas of competence
  • Issue public statement in truthful and objective manner
  • Act like a pro. for employer or client as agents of trustees, avoiding COIs
  • Build pro. reputation based on merit and compete fairly with others
  • Act to uphold and enhance honor, integrity, and dignity of profession
60
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is a branch of civil engineering that involves the application of the laws of physics, mathematics and empirical knowledge to safely design the load bearing elements of man made structures

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Structural engineering

61
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provides a large and detailed body of knowledge that can accurately predict the performance of different shapes and materials used in structures to resist loads and stresses on structures.

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structural engineering

62
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determines the type of structure that is suitable for a particular purpose, the materials to be used, the loads and other actions that the structure must sustain, and the arrangement, layout and dimensions of its various components.

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structural design

63
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Structural design involves calculations to ensure that: (3)

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  • structure is stable
  • all parts have adequate strength to resist the design loads
  • structure remains serviceable throughout its design life and function properly
64
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involves the careful preparation of drawings that will communicate the engineering design to the contractors who will build the structure.

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structural design

65
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is an integral part of structural design. It involves the calculation of the response of the structure to the design loads and imposed deformations that it will be required to resist during its lifetime.

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Structural analysis

66
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refers to when an object is changed temporarily or permanently due to applied force.

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‘deformation’

67
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Architect Difference

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  • Focus on the artistry and design of the building
  • Architects design a structure by considering the
    customer’s needs and requirements
68
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Structural Engineers Difference (3)

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  • Focus on technical and structural design
  • Makes sure building is functional and safe
  • Design structure according to architect, electrical, structural layout and plumbing.
69
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Roles of Structural Engineers (7)

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  • develop and maintain structures and incorporate advanced materials
  • develop solutions to resist loads and forces
  • provide safe load paths for forces
  • create drawings and specifications, reports and eval., and observe sites.
  • design buildings to support loads and stable against the elements
  • makes buildings safe to use
  • design sustainable structures
70
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Ethics in the practice of Civil Engineering (5)

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=To attempt to injure the professional reputation, prospects, or business of another Engineer

=To attempt to supplant another Engineer after steps have been taken toward his employment.

=To advertise in self-laudatory language, or in any other manner derogatory to the dignity of the Profession.

=To use the advantages of a salary to compete unfairly with Engineers in private practice.

=To act in any manner which will bring discredit on the honor or dignity of the Engineering Profession.

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