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what is the role of civil engineering in any society?and speculate on the future of civil engineering proffesion in Africa in general and in east A frica in particular?coment on the linear and cyclical approach of analyzing stages of construction?

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Hi Getahun,

This sounds like a homework/essay question, which really you should do your own research for.

However, I will say that civil engineering has a very important role in society, because ever since man abandoned the caves, he needed shelter (houses/buildings), means of travel (roads, rails, bridges), drinking water (water supply schemes, dams, tanks, pipework), waste disposal (sewerage systems, sewage treatment plants, drainage pipes) and power (dams, electricity generators, power stations, distribution systems/grids, etc), all of which are part of civil engineering.

I would say that civil engineering always has and will continue to have a major role in the development of Africa,including East Africa.

I am sure you will find a lot of useful data on www.google.com

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Arshad Khan

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I can answer any questions to do with civil and structural engineering consultancy and construction industry in East Africa and the Middle East, and specifically with the analysis and design of reinforced concrete structures. My particular expertise is in the aseismic design and optimisation of tall buildings.

Experience

Employment history: 36 years in Construction and consultancy in the UK, Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Ethiopia, Eritrea, South Africa, Somalia, Zambia, Austria, Bahrain, Kuwait, Doha and the U.A.E.

Organizations
.Fellow of Institution of Structural Engineers (UK) .Fellow of Institution of Civil Engineers(UK) .Member of the Institution of Engineers, Kenya .Registered Engineer, ERB, Kenya .Member of the Architectural Association of Kenya (Engineers Chapter) .Chartered Engineer (UK)

Publications
•1984: International Conference on the Art and Practice of Structural Design, London •1994: 3rd Int. Kerensky Conference in Structural Engineering, Singapore •2008: International Conference on High-Rise Towers, Abu Dhabi

Education/Credentials
BSc, 1st Class Hons, in Building Engineering, University of Bath, UK MSc in Concrete Structures and Technology, University of London. Diploma of Imperial College, UK.

Awards and Honors
•Science Congress Special Award (for 2-seater Hovercraft - 1968) •Institution of Civil Engineers Award for outstanding performance at Bath University (1975) •Concrete Society Postgraduate study Bursary Award (1976) •Consular Representative for British High Commission, Nairobi. (1995 to 1998) •Examiner for Institution of Civil Engineers Professional Interviews, Nairobi. (1997 to 1998) •Branch Representative in Vienna for PI assessment for Inst. of Struct. Engrs. (1999 to date)

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