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CIVIL ENGINEERING We BUILD Our World

Discover the world of civil engineering and how it shapes our environment. Explore projects such as buildings, roads, water systems, bridges, and more. Join us in turning dreams into reality.

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CIVIL ENGINEERING We BUILD Our World

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  1. CIVIL ENGINEERINGWe BUILD Our World Engineering Honors

  2. Who are Civil Engineers? • Buildings • Roads • Water systems • Harbors/Ports • Bridges • Dams • Offshore platforms • Environmental protection Engineers who design and build infrastructure and constructed facilities

  3. Example: AT&T Stadium, Arlington, TXWorld’s largest domed stadium Source: RedWingAerials.com

  4. Structural Engineering . Source: American Society of Civil Engineers Zachry Department of CIVIL ENGINEERING A structural engineer’s view of the roof…

  5. Construction Engineering and Management Source: American Society of Civil Engineers Building the world’s largest single-span roof structure

  6. Example: Southwest Freeway (US 59), Houston, TX Water Resources Engineering Tropical Storm Allison, June 2001 Source: Spiceware.org Source: Houston Chronicle Normal conditions

  7. Example: Supply Water to DFW MetroplexWater Resources Engineering Source: Region C Water Planning Group

  8. Example: “Freedom Tower”, NYC Geotechnical Engineering Source: WABC-TV Source: skyscrapercenter.com A 1776 ft tall building supported by a 70 ft deep foundation

  9. Example: “Aggie Highway” (aka SH249 Extension)Transportation Engineering Source: TxDOT

  10. Example: East Fork Wetland Project, Dallas, TXEnvironmental Engineering Source: John Bunker Sands Wetland Center Constructed wetlands to recycle North Texas wastewater

  11. Example: Porous Pavements Increase SafetyMaterials Engineering Permeable friction course paving • >50% decreases in: • All accidents • Wet weather accidents • Injuries • Accident fatalities Conventional asphalt Source: Texas A&M Transportation Institute

  12. Example: BurjKhalifa, Dubai, UAE Construction Engineering & Project Management – World’s Tallest Structure, (2,722 ft, $1.5B) • Contractor – Samsung Engr & Construction (South Korea), Besix (Belgium), and Arabtec (UAE) • Project Manager – Turner Construction (USA) • Construction Supervisor – Al Ghurair (UAE) • Independent Verification and Testing – GHD Group (Australia) • Supervising Engineer – Hyder Consulting (UK) Photo: Skidmore, Owings and Merrill, som.com

  13. What’s different about Civil Engineering? Projects are one-of-a-kind Many projects are for public clients As much or more work with people as with technology (CEM=Construction Engineering and MANAGEMENT)

  14. CVEN Job Market – Will I get hired? Data courtesy TAMU Career Center

  15. CVEN Job Market – Will I be poor? A&M BS-CVEN Avg Starting Salary Inflation 5/2011 to 5/2015 • A&M Career Center Starting Salary Survey • May 2015: Avg $59,263 and Max $92,112 • National industry average: $87,130 • Texas state average: $100,330 • Houston regional average: $112,480 (#1 in US)

  16. Civil Engineering Building our world Turning dreams into reality Come join us

  17. For more information: Dr. David Ford Honors Program Coordinator DavidFord@tamu.edu (979) 845-3759

  18. Long Tan hydropower plant in Tian, China

  19. Entry-to-a-Major for CVEN • CVEN uses “holistic review” • 50% Quantitative and 50% Qualitative • Grades are obviously important, but… • Other factors matter a great deal • Engagement with ASCE and student organizations • Early interest shown in the major and profession • Good understanding of the profession and your long-term goals

  20. Some ETAM Advice… • There is no “broad” major • Do your homework • Identify good options • Think about your goals, not what your major should be • Write good essays • Ignore what your HS English teachers taught you, and just answer the !%@# questions • Write about your future, not just your past • Be honest

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