ceo - structural and construction engineering Flashcards
also known as construction operations
Construction Engineering
branch of civil engineering that focuses on the design, analysis, and construction of structures to support or resist various loads
Structural Engineering
professional sub-discipline of civil engineering that deals with the designing, planning, construction, and operations management of infrastructure such as roadways, tunnels, bridges, airports, railroads, facilities, buildings, dams, utilities, and other projects
Construction Engineering
Constructions engineers are _________. They contribute to the creation of infrastructure that best meets the unique demands of its environment.
problem solvers
Heavy Equipments Used in Construction
Excavator/Back Hoe
Bulldozer
Loader
Compactor/Rollers
Dump Truck
essential construction equipment widely used in the civil construction industry
Excavator
powerful machine for pushing earth or rocks, used in road building, farming, construction, and wrecking
Bulldozer
type of tractor, usually wheeled, sometimes on tracks that has a front- mounted wide bucket connected to the end of two booms (arms) to scoop up loose material from the ground
Loader
machine that applies downward pressure on dirt, soil, or gravel to compress the ground and fill in sir pockets
Compactor
used for transporting materials (such as dirt, gravel, or demolition waste) for construction as well as coal
Dump Truck
contain a long arm with a digging bucket attached at the end
Excavator
consists of a heavy, broad steel blade or plate mounted on the front of a tractor
Bulldozer
commonly used to move a stockpiled material from the ground level and deposit it into an awaiting dump truck or into an open trench excavation
Loader
flatten the ground with either static or vibratory force
Compactor
is a 2D structure analysis software
GRASP