A Day in the Life of a Structural Engineer | Working from Home
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- Опубліковано 26 кві 2022
- We go through a full day as a structural engineer - working from home! It takes lots of coffee and a furry friend to make it through all the daily ups and downs.
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Disclaimer: No work shown represents actual engineering projects. All work is for illustrative purposes only and does not represent complete or necessarily accurate engineering work.
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I became a chartered structural engineer in 1988 so nice to be reminded of those fun days designing stuff. Nowadays I am nearly retired and last 10 years doing more project management roles means you almost forget how to do design. If I could do it all again though, I would.
Great video! The truth of a life of a structural engineer amongst the humour was perfect! I especially enjoyed all the Pi “Easter eggs” hidden in there as well. ☺️
Hahah I'm so glad you caught those!!!
I completed my sturutural engineering July 2023 i am watching a structure job
Great video! Loved all the funny but informative descriptions of your work day.
Thanks so much!
This is super helpful! Please do more of this and the definitions 😊 are really good!
I feel like Pi really lets you get away with lots!! Great video!!!
No way! She's the toughest boss ;)
Hey I'm your 500th subscriber. Displaying all this technicalities with your humour is gold. Especially the floss dance with the sap model dancing 🤣🤣
Awesome, glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for subscribing :)
Great video of a structural engineer thanks for Sharing.
Cool video thanks for sharing! I graduated with a geology bachelor's and now currently do environmental research in a hybrid setting. I've been thinking about pursuing engineering as a master's but haven't made up my mind yet. This provides great insight into some of the work you do.
Glad you enjoyed it, good luck with your career !
3:08 Aah the good ol 5wL^4/384EI for simply supported beam :)
It's a classic!
I am a structure design engineer in hydropower project previously in bridge, box culvert and retaining wall
So professional -Thanx
😂 Every Structural engineer has a common thing that after the analysis when building is swinging, they also swing and dancing 🙃 like you.
I enjoyed very much!
Making more videos.
Always dancing, as long as there are no bugs in the model ;)
The way you designed is amazing
I'll tell my mentor he trained me well ;) Thanks!
Wow great video. I appreciate your videos and little sneaky humors haha. I'm an enthusiast in engineering, and would like to learn stuffs :) Please, what applications do you use to draw those plans and to do structural design? Thank you for your response.
Cheers from a struc eng working from home in Alberta!!
Cheers! :D
I appreciate the way you engage with the modal response of the building, @ 6:17 but the only difference I noticed is that your structure seems to exhibit the 1st or 2nd modal responses, while your dance showcases higher modal responses. I extend my appreciation as another structural engineer from India.
Haha!
Hi, Can you please share where did you buy the grid notebook at 03:00 :D I liked that one and have been searching for a long but couldn't find it.
Staples :)
Great video keep up the amazing work
Thanks so much!
Concrete design handbook for exercise that was really funny :)
They are very heavy hahaha
I really like it.
Waiting for more videos.
More to come!
Snow: Heckin' Lots!
Very nicely knowledge about civil engineering work thank you
Thank you
Why you have kept beam as simply supported in calculations moment distribution method should be done
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Hi, really thanks for this great video,
If I need to understand the framing concept how I can learn
Thanks! Framing concepts are all about setting up a plan for your load path that works with the architecture. A great way to practice is just to look at structures when you're running errands. Try to see where the load is going and guess why the engineer did it that way :)
@@learnwithpi Thanks a TON
Such a great, I learnt a lot there…took some screenshots too😂😂😂
Haha thanks! Glad you enjoyed!
make videos on softwares where u design a whole building
This was helpful thanks
awesome video rather the others messing around in youtube u made a useful content
Glad you liked it!
I loved PI😍
Can u give me the name of the handbook?
I see you use sap2000 to analyses, why not use Etabs? what's different between these two software?
If you watch closely, you'll see I actually used both of these softwares :) In general, as a simplified answer - SAP2000 is more customizable, for connections, complex geometries, etc, while ETABS is a bit more robust for whole-structure analysis. Both are useful and fun to play with. There is tons of info about both softwares on the web if you're looking to find out more!
@@learnwithpi thank you. should you share some tutorials with us about structural design of your own project.
Halo sister, may i ask a question ?
The mechanical electrical plumbing loads on house building structures, how much are those value that you ussually using on your project as a structural engineer ?
Thanx before sister...
In Canada, we use the National Building Code of Canada to determine loads and typical residential construction information (available for free download online). There is also a table of typical dead loads near the end of the Canadian Handbook of Steel Construction. Those are both good references :)
Love this 😂 cats, design and hating on architects, it's got everything!
Thanks Kayley!!!
hi i am a civil engineer from the philippines and an aspiring structural engineer, i have a question , do you advice using sap2000 over staad pro connect?? thank you in advanced :)
I've never used staad pro so I can't comment :)
Although I am an electrical engineer. I really enjoyed your video. My niece wants to become a a structural engineer and I am trying to learn about the discipline to help her. I will refer her to your channel. Thanks for providing such valuable information. If had to choose a field besides electrical engineering it would be structural engineering. I love analysis of any kind. Structural seems to have nice analysis and calculations components to it. Similar to power systems analysis and system protection in electrical engineering.
Good luck to your niece in her studies! There is a comforting similarity between different engineering fields; I'm sure you will be able to relate to your niece as she goes through her career :)
I also start dancing when the structure starts to dance (Seismic analysis, Modal analysis,wind analysis 😂😂)❤️from 🇮🇳 (India)
It's always cause for celebration :D
Where are you from india??
@@Ankitadil Kanpur
she made it soo funny,, I laughed all through,, Thanks for the great video though :)
Which hand book you use may I know ..?
All of the relevant material and building codes for Canada. It would be impossible to fit everything in one book :)
What is the software you using when video showed at 6:10 ? (Software name)?
ETABS :)
This was super helpful :) currently a sophomore civil engineering major and your caclulations look extremely familiar!
That's awesome!
That's structural analysis class. I noticed the live load and dead load.
I love the Mewnager :D
As a structural engineer from Russia with more than 8 years of experience, I can totally relate to it. Apart from the fact that I prefer working from the office just because the atmosphere is more suitable 😊
The office is also nice! Sometimes it's good to be around coworkers who don't meow :)
It's very similar in Ecuador
:D We all have similar struggles and things we enjoy!
I want be structural engineer so what should i do
What specification would u recommend to study after civil engineering , currently.
Whatever you think you will enjoy the most :)
Love this 😂😍
Your live is relaxing and amazing 😃😁
Sometimes there's stress, but I'm definitely grateful :)
Architects are an engineer's worse nightmare, I guess they would say the same about an engineer also.
Much respect to structural engineers.
Also an SE from home, also reliant on a meownager.
They can be hard bosses!
Structural engineer vs construction manager which master degree should i pursue in ITALY , Europe please reply! Please suggest mam!
what do you think that ,a fresh structural engineering grad should know which of the softwares and skills to land up the industry's
I'm not an expert, but from my experience I would say that SAP2000, ETABS and SAFE are helpful. Even if your company uses different software, the principles are generally the same. I can't really speak to what industry is looking for, but I found that the most BENEFICIAL skills for me were communication skills (lots of communicating while you're getting trained!!), a well rounded technical background, and critical thinking skills.
Good luck :)
Brilliant video
Thanks so much :)
How to add bracing frame cross widow?
I like to pitch bracing as an architectural feature when it's visible ;) BUT sometimes we just move windows to another bay :D
@@learnwithpi thank your for your answer.
how often structural engineer visit to the construction site? Do they find time to be with their family or do they have to work in different places for most of the year like civil engineers?
It depends on the project, your company and the type of work you are doing! I also know civil engineers who work regular 9-5 hours and travel very little :) I would ask the company you are specifically interested in what the expectations are for their employees in the job role you are considering.
@@learnwithpi what kind of civil engineers work 9-5 hours and travel very little? to be honest i'm civil engineering undergraduate student and i like to be a structural engineer but i have doubt about working hours and working location. I don't like to live far from family members for long period. many peoples says structural engineering is very tough job and if i choose this job it is greatly reduce Spending time with my family. is that true? I would be very grateful if you could clarify that......
Unfortunately I don't think I have the answers you're looking for. It really depends. The best bet would be to speak with potential employers directly. For instance, a construction engineer may be on a remote site for a long period of time. But a civil engineer working on grading plans for a local development may be home every night. I hope you find what you're looking for :)
@@learnwithpi ok. thank you very much for your responses
Hello madam,
I have good knowledge in autocad, Staad pro, revit architecture, sketch up....
Can I get works from you....
Nice video!!
Thank you!
Can I what software you use on Design
Lots of different ones for different things. Often SAP2000 and ETABS.
Good job on the humor.
Thanks!!
that concrete book felt heavy lol
The ETABS music! What is it for!??!
It's to make you happy :)
as an Architect...i Love engineers. They some of my best friends..no hate here.
Hay quá
could you elaborate the productive things to become a good structural engineer
I'll try to make a video one day on the things that have benefited my development as an engineer :) I'm definitely still a work in progress, but the thing that has benefited me the most is maintaining a willingness to continue to learn new things :)
@@learnwithpi Anyway, i'm really appreciated your hard -working
can you do a saap tutorial?
I'm afraid I wouldn't do SAP2000 justice if I gave a tutorial on it. I found the videos on the Computers and Structures, Inc UA-cam channel pretty useful though. I also practiced with the example problems on the program's "Help" pages when I was getting started.
Good luck!
Oatmeal, syrup and coffee for breakfast i.e. you are running on carbs, sugar and caffeine, plus lots of stress. This is a recipe for long term health problems. From one engineer (40 yrs.) to another.
Amazing video, just what I needed and straightforward. Also I love your personality, tell me you're not married?
Do you design all members manually in paper and pen? That's too much,
Not all members. It's a personal preference sometimes to physically write things out :)
Getting dress move was awesome 😂
Love the ETABS dance, those are the moves of my people
The moves of your happy people when things go well ;)
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What's the work of structural designer?????
Hi ☺️ which software is best for a structural engineer...........
There's so many! It really depends on what you're doing. You want to use the one most suited for the task you are working on :) That's like asking a woodworker which tool is best - it depends what you're doing; if you need a hammer or a saw ;)
Hi mam can you give me some information about masters in structural engineering.... I don't have any idea about how the life of a structural engineer and what are the courses in it.
@@hemanth6410 Most universities post their course catalogues with course descriptions. If you're interested in a masters I would look up your university and their course descriptions. That would give you far better information than I would be able to. For example, the University of Toronto has theirs here: civmin.utoronto.ca/timetables-and-course-descriptions/graduate-course-catalogue/#CIV519H
@@learnwithpi i would like to become structural Engineer can u please guide me.
I will get dressed 😂😂😂😂
Contractor: all the concrete came back with low strength is absolutely killing me 😭😭😭😭😭. We had a C30 design but the strength result is showing 18N/mm2 😭
Oh no! They need to invent fairy dust that you can sprinkle on concrete to make it stronger. Hopefully you found a fix :)
I love this 😂
Thanks!
Cats are like architects, “meow meow meow where are my drawings meow meow meow. Feed me meow meow meow”😅
Haha they can be similar! Both can have high standards and require short timelines :D
Hii guys, I got offers from 3 universities:
1. University of East London- MSc Structural Engineering (with Industrial Placement)
2. Anglia Ruskin University- Construction Project Management
3. Coventry University, Coventry - MSc Civil Engineering Project Management
so, if u have an idea, what do u suggest me to take as per course and universities????
Fascinating insight into the exhausting intellectual demands on a feline support worker to a building designer.
All the loads upon a moment frame may be abstract and beneath a cat but Pi is a hero, smoooth dead lift technique BTW
I suspect that it was a cats ears which inspired the Pharaoh of ancient Egypt (who thought in 2D according to the hieroglyphs) and one morning thought that the Giza plateau development needed giant triangles? 😉
Haha I love this - I would definitely support the idea that cats inspired the pyramids :P
Hi,, i like your channel
Thank you so much 🙂
Pls do you mentor structural engineering students?
Your contact info pls?
I need to work with your I'f possible
a cute vlog
😊
What is the starting structural engineer salary
Honestly it varies widely; I wouldn't be able to give you an accurate answer. Depends on your location & type of structural engineering. When I was job hunting I found it helpful to look at the posted salaries on job board web sites. Engineering associations will also commission salary surveys. For example, the Ontario Society of Professional Engineers (OSPE) has a National Engineering Compensation Survey on its website ospe.on.ca.
It gives a broad range of salaries across engineering disciplines and practice levels.
Good luck :)
I am structural engineer i need work from home job
809 subscriber 😁👋
Thanks so much!
WOW YOU HAVE A CAT ASSISTING YOU
She would argue that she is more of a boss than an assistant ;) But yes, she is pretty fabulous and very good at physics.
Being a Master degree holder in SE. I chose BIM Instead.
i wonder how it would be like if i make a video called ((A Day in the Life of a Contractor engineer))!
You could make one :)
i'm an italian freelance structural engineering. I have to wear real clothes (and pants) when have a meeting or a client come to my office. so sad :D
Awesome! Definitely sad when the pyjamas have to go away :)
Hello structural engineer from a civil engineer...)))
Just passed the FE, studying for the structural PE, would you be open to an interview? . . . What about being a mentor!
PI is a talker, I’ve got two cats (Calico and Norwegian) that are very vocal as well!
Hello...How are you sister
How many coffee mugs do you have?😂
You can never have too many mugs or too much coffee :)
How to get a structural job after graduation without doing M.E
Somehow pi looks a bit different than I remember 🤓
She's a lot less grumpy looking when she's in her routine ;)
@@learnwithpi I see I see.
I envy your life 😢
Hiio
Hii
You charge very very less as compared to your risk and work.