CE 101 Final
What are some of engineering achievements of the 20th century?
- automobile - airplane -water supply and distribution * -electronics -radio and television -computers -telephones -air conditioning -highways* -spacecrafts -household appliances - laser and fiber optics
What is earthquake engineering?
Effect of earthquake, time varying nature-dynamic, vertical and horizontal inertial forces
Define structural Engineering?
analysis and design of constructed structures.
What are the basic needs of Environmental Engineering?
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What is Geotechnical Engineering?
deals with soil/rock as supporting material for structures
What are the basic needs of Structural/Geotechnical Engineering?
earthquake mitigation for safety
What is Fire Engineering?
fire weakens material; design philosophy- suffi
What are the basic needs of hydraulic engineering/ water resources?
flood mitigation for safety
What is the design philosophy of building engineering?
function vs. Cost
What are the specialities under Structural Engineering?
geotechnical, environmental, Water resource, transportation, construction, geomatics(surveying), urban planning
What is Dam Engineering?
how to retain water/ reservoir
What is Wind Engineering?
hurricane, tornado, storm, vertical and horizontal forces, time-varying nature- dynamic
What are the basic needs of Structural/ Construction Engineering ?
livable shelter for sleep
What is building engineering?
residential and commercial buildings Special buildings: stadiums and large dome structures
What is the design philosophy of wind engineering?
save lives and offer shelter
What is the design philosophy of earthquake engineering?
save lives/shelters
What is the design philosophy of fire engineering
sufficient times to escape
What is Bridge Engineering?
types of material" beam/girder/ arch; integrated with construction consideration
What are the basic needs of transportation/construction Engineering?
ways to travel/ move around
What are the basic needs of Structural Engineering?
wind mitigation and fire resistance for safety
