This is material world plz plz plz try to know yourself this is human body that u rarely got from millions of species. Difference between a human and other being is just worshipping of krishna. Spiritual life is the motive of human being. I hope u understand it ASAP. JAI SIYA RAM
I wish i could imagine my 10 yrs life as structural Engineer unfortunately i don't live the right environment for professional growth mainly due to lack of mentoring opportunities and challenging projects that will force me to learn new design approaches. Some of us take things for granted while others are not.
I used to work as a structural engineer in my country, however it does pay bills, it takes us more of our personal life, and unfortunately it does not give us a decent lifestyle. I am now working as a truss designer and I feel fulfilled. It's a shame because I still love structural engineering, but it's not viable
This is really encouraging. I know "People's skills" is something I am actively trying to improve on since trying to learn all of this on your own is pretty much impossible. Thanks for sharing your experience and cant' wait to see what the next ten years look like for you Mat. Keep it up!
I am a student of civil engineering from Bangladesh. I really love to see your videos! I also want to take structure as my major and guess what...you really inspire me. And in this video I realized structural engineering has the exact thing that I wanted to do. Thanks for making these videos.
I just want to thank you and let you know that your videos have been very helpful in many ways. I've always had a vision and a passion in becoming a civil engineering with the focus in structural engineering since I was in MS. And you know, life happens...I joined the USAF, got married, had kids, finished my contract and now I am here. Starting school all over again but with a toddler and a newborn. So it's definitely been difficult mentally and for sure there's been many doubts. However, that's when your videos become helpful because of the reassurance that you provide that can be done. Not only that, but all the helpful information that we can use a guide. Much appreciated!
Thanks for sharing. Back in college, I had older classmates in your position as well and they all did/doing well in their engineering careers. They are also more mature and experienced in life than the typical fresh grad, so I think that was an advantage for them. You got this!
I have a masters degree in structural engineering - and an undergrad degree in Mechanical. I think a grad degree in structural is 100% necessary, otherwise you'll struggle to understand what the software is doing.
I agree. Codes and technology just keep getting more complex. The undergrad degree in structures just isn't enough in-depth training. An MSCE or MSAE (architectural engineering, structures concentration) is mandatory. many consulting firms will only hire MS grads. PhD? Could actually work against you.
@@kurtsalm2155 Yea the problem is that nobody wants to increase salaries enough to justify this kind of education. I work in Aerospace now because the civil/structural salaries in my region are a joke. The job I have now pays significantly more than when I was a Structural Engineer and I really only need my undergrad degree in mechanical to do this work.
@@Murfster I won't argue with that. My son wanted to go into structural engineering when he was looking at colleges. I told him to forget about it. He graduated with a BS in computer engineering in 1997. His net worth is over 1 million now --more than twice mine.
Doing work placement in january for my first year of my masters degree. Cant wait to finally get out into the real world and see some real life engineering
Excellent content man, I found you about this time last year as I was studying for my FE exam and I love your insight into this industry. I’m currently in my first year as a structural engineer for primarily industrial projects and I love my work. Your videos always seem very applicable to my current situation and It’s interesting to hear you thought process as a more established engineer. Good luck in this coming year, I’m sure it’ll be a busy and exciting one
Great video! These contents really give young civil engineers like myself very helpful guidance and insights about the industry. I’m currently working as an entry level structural engineer in Shanghai, and I do plan to go back to the US to get my master degree in the future.
Love this video!! Incredible! I feel like more people need to know starting grad school means signing up for imposter syndrome too! Lol! Also love the don't be a lone wolf, ask LOTS of questions, and surround yourself with great people! Your different projects sound amazing!!! Oh people skills... 🤣🤣🤣 BE THE CHANGE YOU WANT TO SEE!! ♥️ Congratulations on taking care of yourself and thanks for the message about burnout!
Great recap! Glad you put extra emphasis on asking questions. It's probably the most important thing engineers can do at their job (new or experienced).
Incredible and inspiring video Mat! Thank you for coming out of your comfort zone and bringing some much-needed exposure to the civil engineering profession!
thank you sir it was great to listen to you about your experience in the structural engineering field. I'm proud that I chose this field... STRUCTURAL ENGINEER IN MAKING
You know there are very less people that take time out of theirs haptic work schedules like you just to help their juniors to get a step ahead of them... Glad to found your channel gave a great insight!
I was wondering when you got your first building design project, were there people to help guide you? After gettin accepted into internships and jobs, how much do people expect from you? what were their expectations? have you ever felt lost or clueless?
Minimal guidance on first building project, I knew nothing, I needed to ask a lot of questions. And that's the expectation of new graduates, you know nothing, even if you went to grad school. So you should be asking questions, if you aren't it's a red flag that you're good at going around in circles because you don't want to ask for help (aka, good at wasting time and money). TLDR, ask questions, and if your firm/management makes you feel stupid for asking questions and doesn't want/have time to support you, then you're in the wrong firm.
You mentioned burnout briefly at the very end after you listed all the incredible things you did over the preceding years. Looking back, what would you have cut out or said no to or done differently to avoid burnout? What might that mental process have looked like since you had not experienced burnout personally at the time to be able to say no to those things?
Mat, we come across loads of Structural & Civil Engineers - and you have been able to communicate a lot about what loads of our users love about their profession in an entertaining and inspiring way! Let us know if you look to do a special on contech ever 👌
Thank you for mentioning the difference between Cal Poly and UCSD. I'm 46, have my PE and SE, and decided to finish the last 15 hours of my MSCE. I'm a little scared, but I want to start my own firm and I just don't see myself making a lot of headway without the MSCE credential. I love your channel and love your openness about your failures - that takes a lot of guts. (Just a sidenote: DCI Engineers doesn't pay the best, so maybe greener pastures are on the horizon?)
this might be unrelated, but how hard is it to get into the industry in America? Ive heard a lot about how hard it is for international students, sayin how if you have 0 network and connections, your done.
I think it's tough, but I only have my foreign friends to go off of. They all went to undergrad or grad school in the U.S. first, that's how they eventually got jobs in the US.
I did my bachelor's degree in Civil engineering. But i can't learn anything about actual structural design and practical problems. When applied job all i heard was "You don't have any experience". So i decided to study Masters in environmental engineering. But i do have interested in actual structural engineering. Here is my question, How do i learn structural engineering to solve actual structural problems? Is there any course or books that you recommend?
Here's some that are more practical (US Codes), some are free, some aren't: Steel: www.aisc.org/education/university-programs/ta-steel-construction-manual-design-examples-v15.1/ Concrete: google: CRSI Design Guide on the ACI 318 Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete Wood: Design of Wood Structures by Breyer Post-Tensioned Concrete: Post-Tensioned Concrete Principles and Practice by Dirk Bondy Masonry: BOOK: "2015 Design of Reinforced Masonry Structures" by Brandow, Ekwueme, & Hart: cmacn.org/bookstore-CMACN.htm Lateral Wind/Seismic for Concrete, Wood, Steel, etc.: www.seaoc.org/store/ListProducts.aspx?catid=597260
brother give me advice im civil engineer but i have just 2 years of experience of feild after that i stopped working as site engineer and did start working in different field i mean i no more work as civil engineer its been 6 years but now i wanted to work abroad as civil engineer and i forget all things what and what should i do when interviewer asked questions.
Hi Mat, I did Civil Engineering for first degree in Ghana, structural analysis was a problem. I'm currently on the field and I now really want to go into structures but I feel I have a lot to learn. Can you help me out?
I'm choosing UCSD or UCB for the MS because of the math and mechanics lol. FEA and computational mechanics/elasticity/all that is really interesting. The internship and job with this structural firm I'm going to comes first though.
Really like the vid, I am currently getting by BS in Structures as well at UT Knoxville. How often do you use your Steel Manuel on a day to day basis in your work field?
Just work hard and have common sense and you will succeed. Though I disagree with the format of the P.E. Exam. I feel that 80 multiple choice questions are too easy and do not really access competency as a practicing engineer.
How long is grad school for structural engineering? And what are the things you learn there that you wouldn't learn in your degree? Great video by the way.
I have a doubt about Civil Engineer Student of USA... You have feeling yourself prepared to do an estructural project when you finish the graduate? Brazilian viewer here. Thanks for the content.
In 2019 you call it a project management promotion. If I were you at this stage in my career and I didn't want to go the project management route, do engineering firms offer another "promotion" route?
Make sure you know the career paths in your firm. Some firms (usually bigger ones), have multiple long term career paths, like project management or BIM leads or technical lead roles, etc. Smaller firms may just have fewer career paths, such as they expect you to run your own projects (PM'ing).
do you think is is better to have the knowledge about all structures types or to be specialized in single type i.e post tenssioned slabs, steel design, high rise. please advice in that because I feel that I have to master all 😢
As a structural engineer you will be faced with design problems in all materials. There is a hell of a lot to learn, so just getting training in one or two will never work, although you can specialize once you get some well-rounded experience. You need to have a working knowledge of: Structural steel, welding and connections, reinforced concrete, precast concrete, post-tensioned concrete, structural masonry, wood framing, aluminum structures, heavy timber, cold rolled steel, indeterminate structural analysis, material properties of steel and concrete, strength of materials in general, seismic analysis, statics, structural dynamics and engineering economics. Like a doctor, be a general practitioner first and brain surgeon later.
if you mean you hate all calculus and diff. equations, then just do your best and survive it. I work with a guy who had C in diff. eq. class and he is a great str. engineer. You will not do calculus and diff. eq. on daily bases in typical str. eng. jobs. If you mean you hate any type of math, even simple algebra, then str. engineering might be not for you. But you can still do a lot of things in this field, be an inspector or work as a construction manager.
How do you want your next 10 years to look like?
This is material world plz plz plz try to know yourself this is human body that u rarely got from millions of species. Difference between a human and other being is just worshipping of krishna. Spiritual life is the motive of human being. I hope u understand it ASAP. JAI SIYA RAM
I want to see myself as a structural engineer, enjoying my job and continuously learning from it.
I wish i could imagine my 10 yrs life as structural Engineer unfortunately i don't live the right environment for professional growth mainly due to lack of mentoring opportunities and challenging projects that will force me to learn new design approaches. Some of us take things for granted while others are not.
I used to work as a structural engineer in my country, however it does pay bills, it takes us more of our personal life, and unfortunately it does not give us a decent lifestyle. I am now working as a truss designer and I feel fulfilled. It's a shame because I still love structural engineering, but it's not viable
Like yours, full of exciting experiences 😎🔥
This is really encouraging. I know "People's skills" is something I am actively trying to improve on since trying to learn all of this on your own is pretty much impossible. Thanks for sharing your experience and cant' wait to see what the next ten years look like for you Mat. Keep it up!
Thanks Daniel, glad it helped!
I am a student of civil engineering from Bangladesh. I really love to see your videos! I also want to take structure as my major and guess what...you really inspire me. And in this video I realized structural engineering has the exact thing that I wanted to do. Thanks for making these videos.
I just want to thank you and let you know that your videos have been very helpful in many ways. I've always had a vision and a passion in becoming a civil engineering with the focus in structural engineering since I was in MS. And you know, life happens...I joined the USAF, got married, had kids, finished my contract and now I am here. Starting school all over again but with a toddler and a newborn. So it's definitely been difficult mentally and for sure there's been many doubts. However, that's when your videos become helpful because of the reassurance that you provide that can be done. Not only that, but all the helpful information that we can use a guide. Much appreciated!
Thanks for sharing. Back in college, I had older classmates in your position as well and they all did/doing well in their engineering careers. They are also more mature and experienced in life than the typical fresh grad, so I think that was an advantage for them. You got this!
I have a masters degree in structural engineering - and an undergrad degree in Mechanical. I think a grad degree in structural is 100% necessary, otherwise you'll struggle to understand what the software is doing.
I agree. Codes and technology just keep getting more complex. The undergrad degree in structures just isn't enough in-depth training. An MSCE or MSAE (architectural engineering, structures concentration) is mandatory. many consulting firms will only hire MS grads. PhD? Could actually work against you.
@@kurtsalm2155 Yea the problem is that nobody wants to increase salaries enough to justify this kind of education. I work in Aerospace now because the civil/structural salaries in my region are a joke. The job I have now pays significantly more than when I was a Structural Engineer and I really only need my undergrad degree in mechanical to do this work.
@@Murfster I won't argue with that. My son wanted to go into structural engineering when he was looking at colleges. I told him to forget about it. He graduated with a BS in computer engineering in 1997. His net worth is over 1 million now --more than twice mine.
Doing work placement in january for my first year of my masters degree. Cant wait to finally get out into the real world and see some real life engineering
All the best mate
You're killing it Mat! If iv learnt anything from my engineering career its that sustainable persistence is key. Loving the content mate
Excellent content man, I found you about this time last year as I was studying for my FE exam and I love your insight into this industry. I’m currently in my first year as a structural engineer for primarily industrial projects and I love my work. Your videos always seem very applicable to my current situation and It’s interesting to hear you thought process as a more established engineer. Good luck in this coming year, I’m sure it’ll be a busy and exciting one
Great video! These contents really give young civil engineers like myself very helpful guidance and insights about the industry. I’m currently working as an entry level structural engineer in Shanghai, and I do plan to go back to the US to get my master degree in the future.
Great to hear! Best of luck!
This is a true reflection of the Engineering industry as whole. Thank yuy for this fantastic self reflection
Love this video!! Incredible!
I feel like more people need to know starting grad school means signing up for imposter syndrome too! Lol!
Also love the don't be a lone wolf, ask LOTS of questions, and surround yourself with great people!
Your different projects sound amazing!!!
Oh people skills... 🤣🤣🤣
BE THE CHANGE YOU WANT TO SEE!! ♥️
Congratulations on taking care of yourself and thanks for the message about burnout!
Great recap! Glad you put extra emphasis on asking questions. It's probably the most important thing engineers can do at their job (new or experienced).
Incredible and inspiring video Mat! Thank you for coming out of your comfort zone and bringing some much-needed exposure to the civil engineering profession!
HEY MAT...YOU STORIES ALWAYS MOTIVATE ME MAN.
Glad to hear it!
A+++ video. I'm mechanical engineering but these lessons learned still apply
thank you sir it was great to listen to you about your experience in the structural engineering field.
I'm proud that I chose this field... STRUCTURAL ENGINEER IN MAKING
I’ll be going to UCSD as Structural Engineering this fall! Your videos have helped a lot to see how my career is going to be. Thank you so much :)
You know there are very less people that take time out of theirs haptic work schedules like you just to help their juniors to get a step ahead of them... Glad to found your channel gave a great insight!
Thank you for sharing this with us Matt. It's wonderful.
I was wondering when you got your first building design project, were there people to help guide you? After gettin accepted into internships and jobs, how much do people expect from you? what were their expectations? have you ever felt lost or clueless?
Minimal guidance on first building project, I knew nothing, I needed to ask a lot of questions. And that's the expectation of new graduates, you know nothing, even if you went to grad school. So you should be asking questions, if you aren't it's a red flag that you're good at going around in circles because you don't want to ask for help (aka, good at wasting time and money). TLDR, ask questions, and if your firm/management makes you feel stupid for asking questions and doesn't want/have time to support you, then you're in the wrong firm.
you had a great journey. but i hope you are on the top of the list now.
Thx so much , u really inspired me
Take care and happy new year to you Matt ! Another great video ! Stay awesome and keep hustling !!
Thanks, happy new year!
Perfect to watch in the morning
You mentioned burnout briefly at the very end after you listed all the incredible things you did over the preceding years. Looking back, what would you have cut out or said no to or done differently to avoid burnout? What might that mental process have looked like since you had not experienced burnout personally at the time to be able to say no to those things?
Mat, we come across loads of Structural & Civil Engineers - and you have been able to communicate a lot about what loads of our users love about their profession in an entertaining and inspiring way! Let us know if you look to do a special on contech ever 👌
Sir... u looked smart at 2019❤️
After 10 years, just found out become youtuber can earn more money than an engineer. The engineer just helping others to build wealth and not himself.
Thank you for sharing your experience.
It gives me motivation to review my own experience same way as you did.
Just loved the positive vibe . Keep it up.
Great video! Thank you
This video is so inspiring ❤️🥰
I liked it
Thanks for this video!❤
Thank you for all this work
The summary of it all is to learn to be analytically minded
No stories in engineering
Thank you for mentioning the difference between Cal Poly and UCSD. I'm 46, have my PE and SE, and decided to finish the last 15 hours of my MSCE. I'm a little scared, but I want to start my own firm and I just don't see myself making a lot of headway without the MSCE credential. I love your channel and love your openness about your failures - that takes a lot of guts. (Just a sidenote: DCI Engineers doesn't pay the best, so maybe greener pastures are on the horizon?)
It's like a consistent growth proscess
I always like your videos. I am very passionate about Structural Engineering however i am struggling with it.
Super Boost your Engineering knowledge here💯💯🇺🇸🇺🇸
More power to you.
These videos stress me out !!!!!
You should playing the Infrastructure Sim game
thank you sir.
I am preparing to do my honours and I don’t know which to pick between water and structural engineering 😢…
10 years in 10 minutes? You can't possibly convey the stress and pressure of 10 years in only 10 minutes.
this might be unrelated, but how hard is it to get into the industry in America? Ive heard a lot about how hard it is for international students, sayin how if you have 0 network and connections, your done.
I think it's tough, but I only have my foreign friends to go off of. They all went to undergrad or grad school in the U.S. first, that's how they eventually got jobs in the US.
I did my bachelor's degree in Civil engineering. But i can't learn anything about actual structural design and practical problems. When applied job all i heard was "You don't have any experience". So i decided to study Masters in environmental engineering. But i do have interested in actual structural engineering. Here is my question,
How do i learn structural engineering to solve actual structural problems?
Is there any course or books that you recommend?
Yes please. If you find help please share
Here's some that are more practical (US Codes), some are free, some aren't:
Steel: www.aisc.org/education/university-programs/ta-steel-construction-manual-design-examples-v15.1/
Concrete: google: CRSI Design Guide on the ACI 318 Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete
Wood: Design of Wood Structures by Breyer
Post-Tensioned Concrete: Post-Tensioned Concrete Principles and Practice by Dirk Bondy
Masonry: BOOK: "2015 Design of Reinforced Masonry Structures" by Brandow, Ekwueme, & Hart: cmacn.org/bookstore-CMACN.htm
Lateral Wind/Seismic for Concrete, Wood, Steel, etc.: www.seaoc.org/store/ListProducts.aspx?catid=597260
@@MatPicardal thank you so much sir. I never thought I would get reply from you. I will get benefited from it.
@@MatPicardal can you be my mentor?
How can I inbox you?
brother give me advice im civil engineer but i have just 2 years of experience of feild after that i stopped working as site engineer and did start working in different field i mean i no more work as civil engineer its been 6 years but now i wanted to work abroad as civil engineer and i forget all things what and what should i do when interviewer asked questions.
Hi Mat, I did Civil Engineering for first degree in Ghana, structural analysis was a problem. I'm currently on the field and I now really want to go into structures but I feel I have a lot to learn. Can you help me out?
I'm choosing UCSD or UCB for the MS because of the math and mechanics lol. FEA and computational mechanics/elasticity/all that is really interesting. The internship and job with this structural firm I'm going to comes first though.
Hey Mat Picardal, do you mind help me with civil structure of a project I’m currently working on?
I like the video. Is that the new ASCE 7-22 in the back? Greetings from Bolivia
Nope, just 7-16 :)
Really like the vid, I am currently getting by BS in Structures as well at UT Knoxville. How often do you use your Steel Manuel on a day to day basis in your work field?
hello ING Mat please can u tell me software that can plot 2d beam analysis and also view it in 3D
Inspiring.
Hey I have a question I don’t really care about pay. But people keep complaining about the pay in civil engineering is it really that bad. I’m 15
Hey Mat! Awesome video! Did you get your master's degree at UCSD in a year?
Just work hard and have common sense and you will succeed.
Though I disagree with the format of the P.E. Exam. I feel that 80 multiple choice questions are too easy and do not really access competency as a practicing engineer.
How long is grad school for structural engineering? And what are the things you learn there that you wouldn't learn in your degree? Great video by the way.
I have a doubt about Civil Engineer Student of USA... You have feeling yourself prepared to do an estructural project when you finish the graduate? Brazilian viewer here.
Thanks for the content.
You should make Discord community.
It'll help a lot to grow a lot of interaction.
Thanks, have been thinking about that.
which one is good structural or construction management
Hey I am structure draughts man... Will u suggest me a better idea for my job p
In 2019 you call it a project management promotion. If I were you at this stage in my career and I didn't want to go the project management route, do engineering firms offer another "promotion" route?
Make sure you know the career paths in your firm. Some firms (usually bigger ones), have multiple long term career paths, like project management or BIM leads or technical lead roles, etc. Smaller firms may just have fewer career paths, such as they expect you to run your own projects (PM'ing).
If you can give salary range and increments it would be helpful
do you think is is better to have the knowledge about all structures types or to be specialized in single type i.e post tenssioned slabs, steel design, high rise. please advice in that because I feel that I have to master all 😢
As a structural engineer you will be faced with design problems in all materials. There is a hell of a lot to learn, so just getting training in one or two will never work, although you can specialize once you get some well-rounded experience.
You need to have a working knowledge of:
Structural steel, welding and connections, reinforced concrete, precast concrete, post-tensioned concrete, structural masonry, wood framing, aluminum structures, heavy timber, cold rolled steel, indeterminate structural analysis, material properties of steel and concrete, strength of materials in general, seismic analysis, statics, structural dynamics and engineering economics. Like a doctor, be a general practitioner first and brain surgeon later.
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Hi where did you do your Bachelors
Project manager after 4 years of experience? That seems impossible.
I think what you are telling has compacted the time line. I don’t believe what you have said. This is only about advertising the software. Sad.
Background is disturbing sir
I am going into my first year of structural engineering but I hate math 😫
if you mean you hate all calculus and diff. equations, then just do your best and survive it. I work with a guy who had C in diff. eq. class and he is a great str. engineer. You will not do calculus and diff. eq. on daily bases in typical str. eng. jobs.
If you mean you hate any type of math, even simple algebra, then str. engineering might be not for you. But you can still do a lot of things in this field, be an inspector or work as a construction manager.
@@denfl6605 please get in touch with me I'd like to ask you some questions concerning structural engineering I want yo pursue it.. I'll appreciate
too much talk but no info about structural design or recommendation that could be learned. It's just a waste of time, don't watch it!
The all attractive Shri krishna shri Ram. HARE Ram Hare Ram Ram Ram Hare Hare, Hare Krishna Hare Krishna Krishna Krishna Hare Hare
Get outta here man!
I wish I was your close friend
sigma's don't watch this, omggg