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Expert: Jeanette A - 9/30/2009


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can without knowledge of structural analysis subject become a good design engineer?

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Hello Rock,

Absolutely not. A sound understanding of statics and mechanics and structural analysis and design are the most fundamental subjects for civil engineering design. Could you imagine a heart surgeon who has no idea about the heart and he is going to operate on your heart. Yea not a pretty image. You are going to be the designer for the future, you have a huge responsibility in your hands and you should not take the matter so lightly.


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Jeanette

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Jeanette A

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Willing to answer all civil engineering-related questions through the undergraduate level. I will explain unclear concepts and suggest approaches to solving problems, but would prefer not to completely solve homework problems for you. If you are completely stumped on homework/assignment I will do my best to try and guide you in the right direction. Also willing to give advice on issues not related to study although related to civil engineering.

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I have been studying for 5 years in Civil Engineering and have a sound knowledge of various civil engineering subjects. I have also worked as a consultant in the Roads and Highways Department for Sinclair Knight Merz (SKM).

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Undergraduate Bachelor of Civil Engineering and Diploma in Engineering Practice, University of Technology Sydney, NSW

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