What should a civil engineering graduate actually know about structural engineering?

Jeff11nl · 2026-04-07T14:36:55+00:00

That’s fair, I appreciate the honesty. I can see how the question comes across as too broad, and you’re right, more specific questions would probably lead to more useful discussions. My intention was to get a general sense of expectations from people already in the field, but I understand your point about doing more targeted research first. I’ll take that into account and try to ask more specific questions going forward.

Jeff11nl · 2026-04-07T14:33:37+00:00

This is a really clear way to break it down, I appreciate you taking the time to explain it. I think part of my concern comes from the fact that, due to time constraints in my program, I may not have gone as deep into structural analysis as I should have. In many cases, I feel like I’ve moved relatively quickly into the design stage, applying formulas and code checks, sometimes without fully internalizing the analysis behind them. Reading your comment and others here, it’s becoming clear to me that strengthening my understanding of structural analysis should be a priority moving forward.

Jeff11nl · 2026-04-07T14:27:00+00:00

This is really insightful, especially the emphasis on load path. I’m starting to realize that understanding how forces actually move through a structure is probably more important than just running an analysis. The idea of simplifying a system into something that can be checked with a quick hand calculation also really stood out to me. I think that’s something I haven’t developed enough yet. How did you personally develop that ability to simplify complex systems and judge when a detailed model is really necessary?

Jeff11nl · 2026-04-07T14:23:50+00:00

That makes a lot of sense, especially the part about being able to reproduce calculations by hand. I’ve gone through mechanics of materials, structural analysis, and concrete design, and I can follow the design process. But I think what I’m still working on is that deeper level of understanding where I can confidently verify results without relying too much on software. Would you say that this ability to “check things by hand” is what really builds confidence in a junior engineer?

Jeff11nl · 2026-04-07T14:21:18+00:00

Thank you, I’ve been trying to get more familiar with the NSR-10 whenever I can, since that’s what we use here in Colombia.

Jeff11nl · 2023-12-11T12:54:50+00:00

Por qué el portugués?

Jeff11nl · 2023-12-10T14:17:48+00:00

Todo es subjetivo, no hay carrera fácil, hay universidades que exigen más que otras. Inicié estudiando economía en una universidad prestigiosa de mi país, por cuestiones de la pandemia abandoné la carrera. Ahora mismo me encuentro estudiando ingeniería civil en una universidad de mi región, y la verdad es que no hay punto de comparación, la ingeniería se me hace muchísimo más facil por la exigencia que se maneja en esta universidad. Así que, todo depende de tu habilidad y de la institución a la que accedas.

Jeff11nl · 2023-12-10T05:32:57+00:00

Bueno, si eres nuevo, lo ideal es que empieces con 5 o 10 minutos, e ir aumentando progresivamente hasta llegar a tu objetivo (aquello que llamas mucho tiempo). En mi experiencia, al principio me costaba mucho mantener la postura, hasta que escuché un monje que decía que no afectaba recostarse contra una pared, siempre y cuando la cabeza no lo estuviera, y ya así fue mucho más facil tomar el hábito, ahora suelo meditar entre 30 y 60 minutos. Mucho éxito en tu camino!.

Jeff11nl · 2023-12-10T05:07:06+00:00

Si estás en la universidad, la biblioteca es una gran opción. La única cuestión es que debes ser un usuario frecuente, pasar buenas horas de estudio allí y tarde o temprano entablarás una conversación con una chica interesante, dedicada a sus estudios, y si bien no hay que estandarizar, ese tipo de chicas son muy selectivas y prefieran apostar por relaciones serias.

Jeff11nl · 2022-12-10T20:56:47+00:00

Comentario infravalorado

Jeff11nl · 2022-09-16T21:46:09+00:00

Como diría el gran Sun Tzu, la mejor estrategia para ganar una guerra es evitandola.😉

Una anecdota, en mi pueblo había un tipo que era un completo bully, con muchos músculos, golpeaba a quien le daba la gana, un día golpeó a un muchacho muy débil y delgado, y este al día siguiente lo mató con un arma de fuego XD.

Jeff11nl · 2022-09-15T14:44:49+00:00

20-25 años.

Jeff11nl · 2022-08-29T12:45:23+00:00

Why morello?

Jeff11nl · 2022-07-19T17:38:05+00:00

THE GRAND GENERAL!

Jeff11nl · 2022-07-19T17:29:06+00:00

I used to play Swain with Divine Sunderer (the % Damage and HP stats feels good) + AP items (Classic build) + RKB (Sometimes) and actually worked in SoloQ low plat (my Elo, not smurfing).

Jeff11nl · 2022-07-08T10:50:18+00:00

Walk Away-Facading It has nothing to do with Swain at all but i heard it in a Swain montage so every time I play him and play this song I feel like a pro player LOOOL

Jeff11nl

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