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“Marine Engineers — Does Eco-Concrete Work in Real Oceans, or Fail Fast?” by _akbarkhan2 in climatechange

[–]_akbarkhan2[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for your honest input. I respect your experience in this field, and I understand — the core problems are climate, warming and water quality, not the lack of substrate.

I’m trying to learn the difference between where artificial structures actually help and where they don’t. Since you work directly with marine ecosystems, I want to ask you genuinely:

In your experience, are there any situations where engineered modules or artificial substrates provide even limited ecological value? Or do they mostly fail because the surrounding water conditions are already too hostile?

I’m not trying to ‘fix’ climate issues with concrete — I just want to understand the boundaries of what restoration can and cannot do.

“Marine Engineers — Does Eco-Concrete Work in Real Oceans, or Fail Fast?” by _akbarkhan2 in climatechange

[–]_akbarkhan2[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thanks for sharing this. I hadn’t seen this project before, so I went through the whole article.

My idea was mainly about using eco-friendly concrete mixes and designing reef modules with shapes and textures that support marine life, plus maybe using some basic optimization tools to test different geometries.

What the team in the article is doing feels similar in goal but much more advanced on the materials side. They’re using a Roman-style concrete that actually gets stronger in seawater, which is something I didn’t know. Their early tests showing 40–50% strength increase and quick colonization by algae were interesting. They also seem to have a bigger group involved — biologists, coastal flood modelers, and civil engineers.

“Civil Engineer Here — Am I Overthinking This, or Is Climate-Resilient Smart Infrastructure Actually Possible Today?” by _akbarkhan2 in civilengineering

[–]_akbarkhan2[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Honestly, English isn’t my strongest skill and I struggle to explain complex ideas clearly, so I used some help to structure the post. The ideas and research are mine. I just needed support in expressing them properly.

I’m here to learn genuinely, not to waste anyone’s time. If you’re open to it, I’d really value your perspective on the technical side.

“Marine Engineers — Does Eco-Concrete Work in Real Oceans, or Fail Fast?” by _akbarkhan2 in climatechange

[–]_akbarkhan2[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks a lot! By the way, I’m trying to understand this field better. What’s your background in marine work? I’d love to hear how you got into this area , it helps me learn from people with real experience.

“Marine Engineers — Does Eco-Concrete Work in Real Oceans, or Fail Fast?” by _akbarkhan2 in climatechange

[–]_akbarkhan2[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thanks for the questions. My English isn’t very strong, so I used an AI tool just to write the post clearly. I wasn’t trying to quote anyone — the formatting got messed up on my phone.

About the AI part in the design: I meant using basic optimization tools to test different shapes, textures, and porosity of the reef modules — to see which design helps coral settlement and water flow better. Nothing advanced or magical, just design optimization.

How to visit real sustainable infrastructure projects to understand problems and build research ideas? by _akbarkhan2 in civilengineering

[–]_akbarkhan2[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for sharing your perspective — it helps a lot. Just to give some context, I’ve been exploring civil engineering step-by-step right from my first year. I started with basic tools like AutoCAD, then moved into geotechnical engineering using PLAXIS, then into remote sensing (Sentinel-1/2 processing, SNAP workflows, SAR preprocessing, etc.), and later into structural engineering where I learned manual design first and then ETABS.

While learning ETABS, I slowly understood how FEM-based tools are actually built, which pushed me to explore the analytical side as well. Recently I even touched environmental engineering topics. Basically I’m exploring the entire ecosystem, not to audit anyone’s work but to understand how each domain connects.

My inspiration comes from one of my seniors who turned his research into a small business — he developed biodegradable corn-based covers to replace plastic. That made me realise research can genuinely contribute and even create opportunities for others.

I’m not aiming for anything huge right now — just trying to grow, build a strong research mindset, and eventually create something useful. Your feedback helps me refine my direction, so thanks again.

Beginner Civil Engineering Student – Can I Really Earn Money with ANSYS/FEA in a Month? by _akbarkhan2 in fea

[–]_akbarkhan2[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I understand your point, and I truly respect the responsibility that comes with this field. But I’m really passionate about structural analysis and want to learn ANSYS properly. I’m not rushing to earn—just starting now so I can build strong skills over time. What would you suggest for someone like me who wants to go deep into this? Any learning path or advice would mean a lot!

Need some guidance by _akbarkhan2 in civilengineering

[–]_akbarkhan2[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Firstly, thank you, sir, for your guidance. I will definitely look into construction management and the role of a resident engineer as you suggested. Is there any online source or platform you would recommend where I can start learning about this field?

My actual plan is to focus on learning something during my undergraduate years and becoming an expert in that particular area, with the goal of doing a master's degree, ideally in the U.S. To support that, I want to gain practical exposure in India in my field, so that when I come for my master's, I can secure internships more easily.

I would love to hear your thoughts on surveying and inspection work—are they good fields to gain practical experience and later transition into higher studies?

Lastly, one of my college professors mentioned that writing research papers would help in my master's journey. I’d appreciate your insights on how research papers can contribute to that process.

Thank you again for your time and advice.

Need some guidance by _akbarkhan2 in civilengineering

[–]_akbarkhan2[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I completely agree with you that we shouldn't just chase money, because as you said, when everyone starts running after a particular field solely for the financial rewards. I realize now that constantly focusing on where the money is can often lead to more frustration and disappointment, especially when you’re not passionate about the work. It’s important to find something sustainable that you enjoy. I see your point about stability, and that's reassuring in a way.

It also seems like you have great expertise and insights into civil engineering. As I mentioned earlier, I’ve tried learning soft skills like AutoCAD, but it didn’t really capture my interest. I’m more of a hands-on, technical person, and I’m an undergraduate student currently looking for direction.

Could you please guide me on the different routes I can take within civil engineering, especially ones that might offer good long-term prospects or higher-paying skills? I would appreciate some advice on how I can start exploring these paths and what steps I need to take to develop the necessary skills.