The Structural Engineer's Professional Training Manual offers a solid foundation in the real-world business and problem-solving skills needed in the engineering workplace.

Filled with illustrations and practical “punch-list” summaries, this handbook provides an introduction to the practice and business of structural and civil engineering, including detailed advice on developing competence and communicating ideas.

Comprehensive and easy-to-understand, The Structural Engineer's Professional Training Manual features:

• Recommendations for successfully training engineers who are new to the field
• Methods for bringing together ideas from a variety of sources to find workable solutions to difficult problems
• Information on the real-world behaviors of building materials
• Guidance on licensing, liability, regulations, and employment
• Techniques for responsibly estimating design time and cost
• Tips on communicating design ideas effectively
• Strategies for working successfully as part of a team

Contents

1. The Dynamics of Training
2. The World of Professional Engineering
3. The Business of Structural Engineering
4. Building Projects
5. Bridge Projects
6. Building Your Own Competence
7. Communicating Your Designs
8. Engineering Mechanics
9. Soil Mechanics
10. Understanding the Behavior of Concrete
11. Understanding the Behavior of Masonry Construction
12. Understanding the Behavior of Structural Steel
13. Understanding the Behavior of Wood Framing

Index

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