ceo - structural and construction engineering Flashcards

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also known as construction operations

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Construction Engineering

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branch of civil engineering that focuses on the design, analysis, and construction of structures to support or resist various loads

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Structural Engineering

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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

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Construction Engineering

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4
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Constructions engineers are _________. They contribute to the creation of infrastructure that best meets the unique demands of its environment.

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problem solvers

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Heavy Equipments Used in Construction

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Excavator/Back Hoe
Bulldozer
Loader
Compactor/Rollers
Dump Truck

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essential construction equipment widely used in the civil construction industry

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Excavator

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powerful machine for pushing earth or rocks, used in road building, farming, construction, and wrecking

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Bulldozer

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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

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Loader

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machine that applies downward pressure on dirt, soil, or gravel to compress the ground and fill in sir pockets

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Compactor

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used for transporting materials (such as dirt, gravel, or demolition waste) for construction as well as coal

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Dump Truck

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contain a long arm with a digging bucket attached at the end

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Excavator

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consists of a heavy, broad steel blade or plate mounted on the front of a tractor

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Bulldozer

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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

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Loader

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flatten the ground with either static or vibratory force

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Compactor

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15
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is a 2D structure analysis software

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GRASP

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16
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often used for data analysis, calculations, and report generation

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MS Excel

17
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a software solution for the design of foundation systems, including mat foundations, pile caps, and footings

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SAFE

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part of Autodesk’s suite, this software offers advanced structural analysis and design for buildings and bridges

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Robot Structural Analysis

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used for the analysis and design of structures such as buildings, bridges, towers, and more

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STAAD.Pro

20
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specifically designed for the analysis and design of building systems and offers advanced modeling and analysis capabilities

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ETABS

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comprehensive software for structural analysis and design, capable of handling various types of structures, including buildings, bridges, and dams

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SAP2000

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shows the vibration acceleration, vibration velocity, and vibration displacement directly on the display

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Vibration Meter

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designed for locating and or scanning rebar in concrete and measuring depth, identifying rebar size, rebar diameter & corrosion in concrete

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Rebar Detector/Concrete Scanner

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non-contact temperature measurement device which detect the infrared energy emitted, transmitted, or reflected by all materials - at temperatures above absolute zero and convert the energy factor into a temperature reading or thermogram

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Thermal Imagers

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thermal image displayed by the camera of the object that is emitting, transmitting, or reflecting the infrared energy

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Thermogram

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Key Aspects of Structural Engineering

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Design
Analysis
Materials Selection
Construction Supervision
Safety and Building Codes
Innovative Design
Renovation and Rehabilitation

27
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trained professionals who are responsible for making sure that the structures we use in our daily lives are safe, stable and don’t collapse under applied loads

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Structural Engineers

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Three Stages of Structural Design Process

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Load Calculation
Structural Analysis
Design