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Expert: - 6/19/2009


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Sir,
 I am a graduate in Civil Engineering and working as a design Consultant in Power industry.Now I have got a chance to pursue an M Tech degree in Geotechnical but my preference was in Structural Engineering,should I wait for a year to get my first preference subject? or Geotechnical will sharpen my knowledge and future career  prospect better.Pleaseeeeeeeeeeeeee give me a suggestion as early as possible I am really confused.This is a personal question but I have not got anyone better than allexperts.com.Please help me ......

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Hi Subhadip,

The decision really depends on what interests you more- statics and analysis (and seeing actaul buildings come up that you have designed), or soil mechanics which is not a very exact science and you really do not have much to show your friends and families what you have done.

Both fields have good career prospects, so make the decision on what fires your imagination more.

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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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