Branches of civil engineering

There are several sub specialties and disciplines within the career of civil engineer and most civil engineers work focused on a specialty. All have in common the need for advanced mathematical and physical knowledge and the ability to solve problems optimally.

• structural engineering

While skyscrapers are buildings designed by architects, structural study usually comes from a structural engineer that is an area of civil engineering.

• geotechnical engineering

Geotechnical engineering estimate ensures resistance between particles of the crust of a different nature, particle size, moisture, cohesiveness, and the properties of soils in general, in order to ensure interaction with the structure of the soil. Also makes the design of the foundation or support for buildings, bridges, etc.

• hydraulic engineering

Besides the study of dams, hydraulic engineering pipelines, canals, maritime events and any structure that has to be affected by water are studied.

• Transportation engineering

The transport engineering deals with the study of traffic, transport and mobility of populations in order to increase comfort, reduce travel time and increase safety on journeys of people.

• Materials Engineering

One of the most important aspects of civil engineering is engineering materials. This branch of civil engineering studies the properties of materials used in the construction of civil works and hydraulic concrete, asphalt concrete, steel and polymer, among many others.

• Roads and pavements

It is the area of ​​responsible civil engineering design and maintenance of roads and structures. A dedicated Road Infrastructure and pavements engineer must have knowledge in the following areas:

• Geometric design of roads

• Design of pavements (rigid and flexible) and its optimization.

• Materials Engineering