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what are some advantages and disadvantages of a civil engineer?
Hi William,
I presume you enquire about a career in civil engineering?
If so, the advantages are that you will learn a lot of different aspects of engineering and have great travel opportunities as this career can take you all over the world. The other advantage is that you can take pride from seeing the results of your analysis and design as physical objects (buildigs, bridges, etc) which will last for decades if not centuries.
The disadvantage is that it is not as high paying as other professions such as doctors, lawyers, etc, es[ecially in the early years of your career.
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Answers by Expert:
Arshad Khan
Expertise
I can answer any questions to do with 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: 35 years in Construction and consultancy in the UK, Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Ethiopia, Eritrea, South Africa, Somalia, Austria, Bahrain 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
.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 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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