How I Would Learn Structural Engineering If I Could Start Over

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  • @Kalvin9898
    @Kalvin9898 Рік тому +52

    I'm a structural engineer myself with ~5 years experience, going back into the basics to move more into design roles for residential after a while being on site for large projects. Just want to say thank you for this video, makes it clear and easy for me to systematically look what I need to!

  • @jeff2tc99
    @jeff2tc99 Рік тому +105

    Great video. I agree, grasping the "big picture" is very important. Being able to appreciate how some of the tricky theoretic stuff applies in the real world is a game changer. I would also suggest that students keep their minds open to all aspects of "civil engineering" (civil-structures-geotech) thus allowing for a change of interest. For myself, after 25 years designing high rise and low rise buildings, i was looking for new challenges and transitioned into heavy civil structures, marine, hydraulics and civil works. This video should be mandatory viewing for ALL engineering students.

    • @BEngHielscher
      @BEngHielscher  Рік тому +7

      Wow 25 years experience! That’s impressive. I’m glad you like the video. Thanks for commenting again Jeff. Glad to have you in my UA-cam community :)

    • @Skateboardfreakist
      @Skateboardfreakist Рік тому +3

      thats actually very cool that you completely changed direction :)

    • @randomimmigrant348
      @randomimmigrant348 Рік тому +2

      That's really interesting. I've spent about 8 years in civil, water and wastewater and I've changed to structural engineering in the last 3 months.

    • @shishirdhawade2613
      @shishirdhawade2613 Рік тому

      I m a struct engg. We work hard and charge very less. It's a risky profession.We don't know our strength.

    • @shishirdhawade2613
      @shishirdhawade2613 Рік тому

      I m a struct engg. We work hard and charge very less. It's a risky profession.We don't know our strength.

  • @notachannel3104
    @notachannel3104 Рік тому +38

    That was a great video Ben!
    I enjoyed it. Being an undergrad civil engg. student, we are not guided well at university as a result you can't build skills and knowledge. Thankfully there are some helpful mentors like you which are so helpful especially for students.

    • @BEngHielscher
      @BEngHielscher  Рік тому +3

      Thanks so much, I appreciate the support!

  • @IsaacL98-b3z
    @IsaacL98-b3z 19 днів тому +1

    I found this video extremely useful as a student still at uni. I used to be confused by all the content I learned (geomechanics, solid mechanics, structural design, concrete design, etc.,) and what are they capable of. Now I figured out with this road map. Huge credit to the creator!!

  • @VALUE-INVESTOR
    @VALUE-INVESTOR Рік тому +10

    We had 2 architect teachers who taught us different BIM-softwares, aswell as our laws, standards and regulations for constructional drawings for our country. We had 1 exam in Autocad first semester, then an exam in Revit the semester thereafter. We keep using BIM software in other courses throughout our bachelor, such as in constructional projects, constructional physics and LCA(Life Cycle Analysis) where we import data from our buildings on Revit to Oneclick LCA to calc the CO2 emissions and other type of pollution from our projects.

    • @simonpusateri3527
      @simonpusateri3527 11 місяців тому +2

      What university? That sounds like a great way of doing things

    • @GabrielZini-tt8yn
      @GabrielZini-tt8yn 8 місяців тому

      Here in Brazil we also do it this way!! Except the carbon part, I will add it to my studies 😅

    • @keithkagiri1604
      @keithkagiri1604 8 місяців тому +1

      Your school's Engineering department seems to know what they are doing.

  • @MarieOLooney
    @MarieOLooney Рік тому +11

    Great work Ben. As a senior engineer i'm looking for concise and interesting ways to share information with my interns and graduates and this video is excellent. Keep up the great work 👏

  • @coniston3106
    @coniston3106 11 місяців тому +7

    you summed all of it pretty well mate. Most of the seniors I talk to are basically of the same words & ideas as well. I guess what I learned from this is that we shouldn't really go to uni hoping to pass the exams but actually to learn external skills & getting the hands one experience of being an engineer. Anyways newly subscribed mate here loved the video, heading into my civil engineering degree pretty soon, just on a summer holiday. Love the channel keep it up!

  • @viniciusmedeiros8544
    @viniciusmedeiros8544 Рік тому +10

    Fantastic video! I’m a Civil Engineering student from Brazil going for my last year at the University. I’m planning to follow my career in structural engineering and this video will be extremely helpful when it comes to organizing my studies and reviews for these next steps of my life. Thank you for the advices, hope u keep growing with a lot of success!

    • @BEngHielscher
      @BEngHielscher  Рік тому +2

      Thank you and best of luck with your last year of studies!

  • @tacs9960
    @tacs9960 Рік тому +8

    Your explanations and presentation of this video is so concise and clear. You’ve made me less worried about applying as I’ve been having major impostor syndrome and also you have given me a good guide on things to brush up on. I can’t thank you enough, you’re a true educator 🙌🏽

    • @BEngHielscher
      @BEngHielscher  Рік тому +1

      Thanks! I’m happy to hear you got a lot out of this video :)

    • @kwette9612
      @kwette9612 11 місяців тому

      I'm scared of starting over. Schooling in Nigeria gave me a rethink about this career. I don't know if I'll be capable. I just graduated a few days ago and I'm hoping to study my masters in Structural Engineering but I'm contemplating furthering in engineering. I don't know if I should just focus on a diploma or go for the masters. What advice would you give me.

  • @Motion.Lotion
    @Motion.Lotion Рік тому +6

    These are really good advice.
    When I took concrete and reinforced concrete design class, I worked on actual projects given to us by our lecturer in classes.
    And when I took design of steel structures, my assignment was to design a warehouse.
    Great video once again.

    • @BEngHielscher
      @BEngHielscher  Рік тому +2

      I’m glad you liked it and thanks for sharing this! :)

    • @Motion.Lotion
      @Motion.Lotion Рік тому +1

      @@BEngHielscher Thank you for making these great videos!!!

    • @BEngHielscher
      @BEngHielscher  Рік тому +1

      My pleasure!

  • @guangxidavidliu
    @guangxidavidliu Рік тому +8

    If I Could Start Over, I would study 4-years mathematics undergraduate, then study whatever I want to....

    • @shishirdhawade2613
      @shishirdhawade2613 Рік тому

      I m a struct engg. We work hard and charge very less. It's a risky profession.We don't know our strength.struct engg simply starve.

  • @navaneethkrishnan834
    @navaneethkrishnan834 Рік тому +3

    Best video for structural engineering aspirants.

    • @BEngHielscher
      @BEngHielscher  Рік тому +1

      That’s very nice of you to say, thanks!!

  • @farrazsetiawan
    @farrazsetiawan Рік тому +6

    finally i found a civil engineer youtuber

  • @randomimmigrant348
    @randomimmigrant348 Рік тому +5

    Thanks for this video. Watching from a very cold and windy Cape town. I've moved from civil Eng to structural engineering 3 months ago and agree with everything you say.
    Compared to civil Eng, structural has a much deeper level of detail. It did become overwhelming when I started off but now I just enjoy learning new things every day.

    • @BEngHielscher
      @BEngHielscher  Рік тому

      No worries, I’m happy to hear you liked it! That’s cool to hear about your switch, I hope things continue to go well :)

  • @LouDelannay
    @LouDelannay Рік тому +2

    Thanks for your videos !
    I'm a student in civil engineering and your videos are very helpful

  • @dangorelik3962
    @dangorelik3962 3 місяці тому +1

    What a great video, Ben!
    I wish I had seen it in my 1st year in Uni... But now when I finished studying it would be useful for work👌

  • @Ooze27
    @Ooze27 Рік тому +4

    Interesting. Over here (Portugal) we first learn Concrete design and steel usually not far off, when you follow structural branch into the masters, they you'll have laminar elements concrete and prestressed concrete. A lot more challenging than steel in my opinion.

  • @durgeshanand6774
    @durgeshanand6774 11 місяців тому +2

    I wish i had watched this video in my 1st yr, had the realisation i am having now, and understood the relevance and importance of all my clg courses , put in some geniune effort and interest in my branch. Long story short , i was not interested in CE but wanted the IIT clg so , i got admitted, just tried passing my courses and now i think my engineering degree is a waste as i learned so little in these 3 yrs. Anyways , i still have an year left and am taking interest in things. Hopefull , i will be able to recover from my academic disaster few yrs from now 🤞

  • @bogdangavril448
    @bogdangavril448 Рік тому +2

    I came across with your video, some fresh air for a junior engineer

    • @BEngHielscher
      @BEngHielscher  Рік тому

      Thanks!

    • @shishirdhawade2613
      @shishirdhawade2613 Рік тому +1

      I m a struct engg. We work hard and charge very less. It's a risky profession.We don't know our strength.struct engg simply starve.

  • @ignatiusv1869
    @ignatiusv1869 Рік тому +2

    Thanks for the advice. I'm currently trying to transition from an architecture to a structural engineering major.

  • @davidnamasaka3436
    @davidnamasaka3436 Рік тому +2

    Hello. Am a first-year Civil Engineering student at BME, Hungary. Your videos are very insightful. I shall follow your words and plan my studies accordingly. Thank you!

    • @BEngHielscher
      @BEngHielscher  Рік тому +1

      My pleasure! Good luck with your studies :)

    • @evanskingori7674
      @evanskingori7674 8 місяців тому

      Great to see you are still on it.
      Former classmate at TUK🤝

    • @davidnamasaka3436
      @davidnamasaka3436 8 місяців тому

      @@evanskingori7674 Hello, I can't forget you man. Such insightful videos are very fundamental in our studies and later in our careers.

  • @felanterap
    @felanterap Рік тому +1

    nice tips. I'm from Brazil and I've been working 6 years now. What I could contribute is...if you can study as much as possible Statics and Strength of Materials

  • @Christabelegbeama
    @Christabelegbeama Рік тому +1

    I'm so happy that I came across your video, this video in particular. I was just thinking about how to become a fully rounded civil engineer, because I'll be graduating this December. It can be hectic thinking about where to begin and how much of these knowledge from my undergraduate years I'll be applying in real life. I'm glad I've finally seen a guide to becoming a sound female structural engineer. Thank you so much 🙏

  • @dioniciotorres4290
    @dioniciotorres4290 Рік тому +220

    Imagine being a structural engineer before computers.

    • @BEngHielscher
      @BEngHielscher  Рік тому +39

      No thank you 🤣

    • @jamalcoimbra1652
      @jamalcoimbra1652 Рік тому +7

      A beautiful nightmare.

    • @mojtabaabdalaziz5876
      @mojtabaabdalaziz5876 11 місяців тому +1

      I don't have to imagine... Can't afford one sadly

    • @hasnnajm8345
      @hasnnajm8345 11 місяців тому

      U can see the old bridges plan , like damn wtf are these 😂😂😂😂 they give a large file for. A small arch bridge 😂

    • @shafafmm1599
      @shafafmm1599 9 місяців тому

      ⚰️

  • @miranjahii8882
    @miranjahii8882 Рік тому +3

    I'm very thankful to you for sharing this video with us brother, it did really help me and the and the explanations you made were wonderful. Best of luck 👍🏻

    • @BEngHielscher
      @BEngHielscher  Рік тому

      Thank you! I’m glad it helped :)

    • @shishirdhawade2613
      @shishirdhawade2613 Рік тому

      I m a struct engg. We work hard and charge very less. It's a risky profession.We don't know our strength.

  • @brunodepascaossete7184
    @brunodepascaossete7184 4 місяці тому +1

    I really hope I could have seen this video sooner, I'm in my late 20s, and is so relevant to every student lucky enough to see this video you don't know how lucky you are and to the Creator of this videos thank you.

  • @matteocoda6368
    @matteocoda6368 Рік тому +1

    Aerostructures eng here.
    Just a random thought while watching the beginning of your video: one thing about energetic principles and annexed complex calc involved...I think we should just learn those things as a physical explanation of how redundant loads work out in terms of increasing and the correspective deformation...
    That is as practical as it gets. Too maby calcs tend to overshadow physiscs when you're at Uni

  • @DrJQureshi
    @DrJQureshi Місяць тому

    Thanks for sharing the great insights.

  • @rororosie6326
    @rororosie6326 Рік тому +1

    tyvm for the video! just found ur channel and the detailed explanations were very helpful 🙏🏻🫡

  • @desiredditor
    @desiredditor Місяць тому +1

    very good video extremly simple and to the point

  • @engchoontan8483
    @engchoontan8483 5 місяців тому

    with computers, learn from sesmic-detection arrays, sonar-arrays, camera-sensor-arrays(use 30x to 48x zoom to observe vibrations, same tripod model per array). measure modular, within context of 4 sides and 8 directions(2nd order anulus, outer-corners). repeat with center-objective as "hollow" to double-check.
    towns-cities with weather-climate then 500-mile radius edge-geography.
    learn from sensors. biome is part-of, subset-of feng-shui.

    • @engchoontan8483
      @engchoontan8483 5 місяців тому

      toy PVC(good sonic properties, easy availability)-stethoscope to phone-microphone
      phone camera (bigger is more vibration)
      phone accelerometer-gyroscope (game mode)
      optional
      thermal-imager laser-range-finder laser-alignment (renovation tools)
      arrays of height and distance.

  • @tonpituwai963
    @tonpituwai963 8 місяців тому +1

    Thank you so much, very insightful

  • @ABRAHAMOMAMBIA
    @ABRAHAMOMAMBIA 6 місяців тому +2

    Very informative and promising Sir. I am a Diploma Civil Eng. student in Kenya and my goal is to reach Degree and specialize in Structural Engineering.

  • @robbyjrbajamonde9938
    @robbyjrbajamonde9938 Рік тому +3

    As a Graduating student in Civil engineering, It's even more challenging to think about after graduation and what will happen next, knowing that you need to apply all the things that you've learned in your college days. In my younger years, I can easily memorize all the processes and formulas but now I just conceptualize and it takes time to understand because my mind doesn't work in my younger years hahaha.
    Anyway, this video is a good start and also my guide in my upcoming Board exam.
    I will comment in this video after I got my license as Registered Civil Engineer
    Watching from Cagayan de Oro, Philippines
    Thanks for this Video Engr. Ben ❤️🙏

    • @BEngHielscher
      @BEngHielscher  Рік тому

      Thanks for sharing this :)

    • @shishirdhawade2613
      @shishirdhawade2613 Рік тому

      I m a struct engg. We work hard and charge very less. It's a risky profession.We don't know our strength.

  • @mb_construction
    @mb_construction Рік тому +1

    I from SIberia and 1st thing we calculate it's snow load ))

  • @h4lufu.712
    @h4lufu.712 Рік тому +1

    Great video sir, thank you so muchhhhh

  • @kamilmohamet3152
    @kamilmohamet3152 Рік тому

    Great tutoring video. As a junior graduate student who grasps well the importance of the basics and the real world challenges, this is the advice I would give to an engineering student: master the basics and prepare to the real life through internships and personal projects.

  • @BradleyLayton
    @BradleyLayton Рік тому +1

    Yes. Working on my SE at 53.

    • @BEngHielscher
      @BEngHielscher  Рік тому

      Good on you, never stop learning :)

    • @shishirdhawade2613
      @shishirdhawade2613 Рік тому +1

      I m a struct engg. We work hard and charge very less. It's a risky profession.We don't know our strength.struct engg simply starve.

  • @RunPepperRun
    @RunPepperRun Рік тому +1

    This is a great video! I wish I had seen it earlier.

  • @ima9769
    @ima9769 6 місяців тому

    A more in depth video about personal projects would be great!

  • @MainakChoudhury
    @MainakChoudhury Рік тому +1

    Very relevant points discussed.
    Good work.

  • @julesceasar7175
    @julesceasar7175 Рік тому +3

    Hello, sir. I am a mechanical engineering student. Could you please create a video where you discuss the future prospects and recommended steps to prepare for the field?

    • @BEngHielscher
      @BEngHielscher  Рік тому

      Hey! Sure. If you are looking for some advice on how to prepare you might get some value out of this video “8 Lessons I Learned in My First Year as a Structural Engineer”. Thanks for the comment :)

  • @funtv2450
    @funtv2450 4 місяці тому +1

    Amazing video...very helpful

  • @moamalothaib890
    @moamalothaib890 Рік тому +1

    Thanks my brother in civil engineering

    • @BEngHielscher
      @BEngHielscher  Рік тому

      No worries, glad you liked it!

    • @shishirdhawade2613
      @shishirdhawade2613 Рік тому

      I m a struct engg. We work hard and charge very less. It's a risky profession.We don't know our strength.struct engg simply starve.

  • @mohanjkatyal
    @mohanjkatyal Рік тому +1

    Very informative, thank you.

  • @DarkCastleBoy
    @DarkCastleBoy Рік тому +1

    Hey thanks for creating such knowledgeable content it's motivational I'm also a Civil Engineer 👷🏻‍♂️🏘️

  • @VALUE-INVESTOR
    @VALUE-INVESTOR Рік тому

    4:00 BIM is a mandatory first year course for us. I think all schools should have it. We make structural drawings every semester in different courses all throughout our bachelor.

  • @azariahmulaku9872
    @azariahmulaku9872 Рік тому +1

    the video is very educative am a 3rd year in civil eng and it has helped me àlot

  • @alligodfreyukuni2975
    @alligodfreyukuni2975 6 місяців тому

    Good presentation but i still think first principles is the best approach. It help a great deal with computer software applications.

  • @hebrews11vs5
    @hebrews11vs5 11 місяців тому +1

    Great video. I agree.

  • @omoruyiomoregie3429
    @omoruyiomoregie3429 Рік тому +1

    Great video, really helpful 👍

  • @Dan-sc7ln
    @Dan-sc7ln Рік тому +1

    Amazing video, very informative, thank you!

  • @NotAComicAddict
    @NotAComicAddict Рік тому +1

    I can't believe I watched till the end😅. Your video is captivating ❤✨

  • @abduallahjuma96
    @abduallahjuma96 Рік тому +1

    thank you so much
    as a student this is very informative and helpful
    great video 👏👏

  • @L-Prime
    @L-Prime Рік тому +1

    Loved your video.

  • @danielkaputula2350
    @danielkaputula2350 5 місяців тому

    This is the best video for anyone aspiring to go into structural engineering.
    After graduating with Bsc Civil Engineering, I always wanted to take up a structural engineering career. But I've always found myself working in construction.
    I have more than 5 years in construction Engineering experience. I don't know if it would be a good idea to venture into Structural Engineering now. I love structural engineering even though I've never practiced it. Any advice.

  • @sczullkjengker8380
    @sczullkjengker8380 2 місяці тому +1

    Thank you

  • @MaximillianNgoiya
    @MaximillianNgoiya 9 місяців тому +1

    Best thing above being intelligent is the ability to share and cherish knowledge you are a good leader Ben. Thank you very much.

  • @KILONEWTONS
    @KILONEWTONS 11 місяців тому +2

    Good Information👍🏻

  • @adinnugroho6544
    @adinnugroho6544 Рік тому

    Hearing "Engineering", it just reminds me My Fave Song from "The Satellite Station" (Dear Old Friend) 😅

  • @startos26
    @startos26 Рік тому +1

    Architect here. Find your channel useful for structural drawing coordination.

    • @BEngHielscher
      @BEngHielscher  Рік тому

      Awesome, that’s great to hear!

    • @shishirdhawade2613
      @shishirdhawade2613 Рік тому

      I m a struct engg. We work hard and charge very less. It's a risky profession.We don't know our strength.

  • @2BviewsOfficial
    @2BviewsOfficial Рік тому +3

    respected sir if you can make a video tutorial on how to design a building from scratch that will be helpfull

    • @BEngHielscher
      @BEngHielscher  Рік тому +1

      Hey thanks for leaving a comment and I’ll see what I can do! :)

    • @2BviewsOfficial
      @2BviewsOfficial Рік тому +1

      @@BEngHielscher you are welcome dear sir!!!waiting for your future videos

    • @BEngHielscher
      @BEngHielscher  Рік тому +1

      New video coming out later today :) Hope you enjoy it

    • @2BviewsOfficial
      @2BviewsOfficial Рік тому

      @@BEngHielscher i did enjoy thankyou

  • @daydreamdreams
    @daydreamdreams Рік тому +2

    Thank you for thisssss

  • @samdr6387
    @samdr6387 Рік тому

    Can you make a video talking about the final project that you did for your gratuation???

  • @shareqinamdar8903
    @shareqinamdar8903 3 місяці тому +1

    Good informative video

  • @Skateboardfreakist
    @Skateboardfreakist Рік тому +5

    I wish I would've gotten an internship during my studies. I got declined by like 20 companies and so ended up not working at all. I only got a job after my studies and it really made it hard, cause i had to learn a lot of construction basics after my studies, at the new job.

    • @BEngHielscher
      @BEngHielscher  Рік тому +2

      Yeah the difference between a graduate who has been working as an intern for the last 2-3 years opposed to one that hasn’t worked at all is huge. Although as you have highlighted, getting an internship is not as easy as it may seem

  • @blackorder77
    @blackorder77 Рік тому +1

    Thanks bro for clearing my doubts about structural engineering . Now I can peruse the course...

    • @BEngHielscher
      @BEngHielscher  Рік тому

      That’s awesome to hear. I’m glad it helped :)

  • @ginuthomas658
    @ginuthomas658 Рік тому +1

    Thanks brother

  • @Rashidiill
    @Rashidiill Рік тому +1

    I think computer based analysis knowledge is important for all engineers so FEM or Matlab should be also compulsory to countercheck software results. If not complex but at least basics. What do you think?

    • @BEngHielscher
      @BEngHielscher  Рік тому

      Agreed, at my university we actually do a course on matlab even as civil majors. I think the civil engineering major should definitely incorporate more of this sort of thing though. Being able to code as a civil engineer would be extremely helpful.

  • @arifgulzai8088
    @arifgulzai8088 11 місяців тому

    Please use etabs results for structural drawing in building

  • @DeepakKrishna11
    @DeepakKrishna11 Рік тому +1

    excellent points.

  • @nayemhosen355
    @nayemhosen355 Рік тому +1

    Take love Brother.

  • @SunnatDavlatgeldiyev
    @SunnatDavlatgeldiyev 4 години тому +1

    Hello everyone who is watching this. I have question now i am studying in business and finance management in bachelor. But i want to change my study to engineering. However I don’t know physics and math very well. Is it possible to change and start from scratch. Thank you🙂

  • @danielpedro271
    @danielpedro271 Рік тому +1

    Great video!

  • @pcanaskouhlani
    @pcanaskouhlani Рік тому +8

    who's here is an architecture student ?

  • @Elizabeths2Kim
    @Elizabeths2Kim Рік тому +1

    Hey… I want to start studying for a bachelor of civil engineering next year. But I am really overwhelmed learning about mathematical and physical knowledge as I am not really good at those disciplines.

    • @BEngHielscher
      @BEngHielscher  Рік тому

      It can be overwhelming at the start but once you get started you get used to it and it’s not too bad. Just give it a go!

    • @Elizabeths2Kim
      @Elizabeths2Kim Рік тому

      Thanks mate. I am also thinking to study at griffith. How was the course? Was that mostly tests or writing assessments?

    • @BEngHielscher
      @BEngHielscher  Рік тому

      Course was good. As far as I can tell the standard is pretty similar throughout Australia. There was a good mix between assignments and tests, there was always plenty going on

  • @Kenan19874
    @Kenan19874 Рік тому

    bro could you explain about how to design plumbing(pipes) in apartments?

  • @pedrohenriquecarneiro904
    @pedrohenriquecarneiro904 3 місяці тому +1

    Very nice

  • @eugeneodhiambo8637
    @eugeneodhiambo8637 Рік тому +2

    Hello Hielscher. I am interested in applying for Civil engineering next year and major in structural engineering. How are the prospects or the job markets for a structural engineer? Do you see a lot of growth in the field?
    Thank you for the video. It makes my whole body ecstatic to see nice structural engineering video's 😂❤

    • @BEngHielscher
      @BEngHielscher  Рік тому +3

      Hey I’m so happy to hear that you are enjoying my videos! Job prospects will change depending on the economy but in Australia where I live, construction is booming so there is lots of jobs and plenty of work right now. Engineering teaches you a lot of different skills and it’s quite versatile so I don’t think you should be worried about getting a job :)

    • @randomimmigrant348
      @randomimmigrant348 Рік тому

      Structural engineering is huuuuuge in Aus and NZ. Half our company in SA lost their engineers to Australia lol.

  • @Ryuzaki14YT
    @Ryuzaki14YT 9 місяців тому +1

    I find it insane content like this is free
    Thanks for this bro ❤

  • @AidilSafutra
    @AidilSafutra Рік тому +1

    thanks bro

  • @antonioalmeida7108
    @antonioalmeida7108 Рік тому +1

    nice video!!

  • @931_shlokmayekar2
    @931_shlokmayekar2 Рік тому +1

    Great video

  • @mjcarl
    @mjcarl Рік тому +1

    Great work on this video, it was super informative and I will for sure implement this advice into my own life. I just started my first year at college and I am majoring in civil engineering. I was wondering what field of civil engineering you would recommend getting into and whether or not I should go for a masters degree?

    • @BEngHielscher
      @BEngHielscher  Рік тому

      Thanks! I would keep an open mind about all the different fields within civil engineering and just naturally go with what interests you the most. As far as doing a masters degree, I would only recommend doing one if it’s required to get a job. In some places of the world a 4/5 year bachelors degree is all you need

    • @mjcarl
      @mjcarl Рік тому

      Thanks for the advice, I'll definitely keep an open mind as for what interests me the most. As of right now without any real prior experience I'm leaning towards structural and geotechnical, but I will for sure explore all horizons. As for the masters degree, my school offers a 4+1 program essentially meaning I could graduate with my bachelors and masters in 5 years. I was kind of intrigued by this, but if its not really necessary in my area I will probably just stick with the regular graduates degree. @@BEngHielscher

    • @shishirdhawade2613
      @shishirdhawade2613 Рік тому

      I m a struct engg. We work hard and charge very less. It's a risky profession.We don't know our strength.

  • @omaral-azzawi
    @omaral-azzawi Рік тому

    I graduated in 2021 and i finished a master degree in engineering management , Now doing a masters degree in structural engineering and still have no idea how the building are designed. Note: i have no experience in real life because I’m living in turkey and i have no right to work here :(

  • @darkprince56
    @darkprince56 Рік тому +3

    I wish I were a whiz at math...I would've been some type of engineer

  • @engrzohaibshoukat9570
    @engrzohaibshoukat9570 Рік тому +1

    What software for design and analysis are you using on MacOS / MacBook ?

    • @BEngHielscher
      @BEngHielscher  Рік тому

      Just incase you didn’t see my other reply: All the engineering design and analysis software I use is used on windows laptop :)

  • @josephharuna9297
    @josephharuna9297 Рік тому +1

    Lovely video, going into my first graduate Job as a civil/structural engineer in September, now I have to add you didn't mention anything on Structural dynamics or finite element analysis, did you encounter these subjects in your career?

    • @BEngHielscher
      @BEngHielscher  Рік тому +1

      Thanks and congrats on the new job! I can't say I have had much to do with any sort structural dynamics but I certainly have used FEA programs in my work

  • @matchewgames
    @matchewgames 7 місяців тому +1

    is there any tips or anything you would give for someone starting the industry. (i’m training to be a civil design/technician engineer)

  • @erwindomingo9847
    @erwindomingo9847 Рік тому +1

    Great video. By the way what software are you using in designing precast/prestressed structures/ elements (double tees,walls etc)?

  • @osmanywinter4465
    @osmanywinter4465 Рік тому +1

    Hi, could you tell me what kind of tablet is the one you are using with the electronical pen? and what app are you using there??

    • @BEngHielscher
      @BEngHielscher  Рік тому

      Hey! It’s either an iPad Pro 11" or a Microsoft surface pro 6. Can you tell me what the timestamp is for when I use the app you are referring to? I can then tell you what it is :)

  • @ranarafique2579
    @ranarafique2579 Рік тому

    Is there any sites which provide tutorial for these software to learn the desiging of steel structure & modeling the high rise building... If you know... Plz tell so that will learn from.... Thanks

  • @HunterParkNZ
    @HunterParkNZ Рік тому +1

    Hi I got a question about analysis and design programme that you have mentioned. Does Griffith univesity teaches students how to use those programmes?

    • @BEngHielscher
      @BEngHielscher  Рік тому

      We got introduced to spacegass and strand7 but majority of my knowledge on these programs has come from my own experimentation and from using them at work

  • @guyfawkes8873
    @guyfawkes8873 9 місяців тому

    There’s a third method of analysing trusses, and it’s plain better. Maxwells graphical method ;)

  • @SulaymanKora-c7h
    @SulaymanKora-c7h Рік тому +2

    What’s the difference between civil engineering and structural engineering ??

    • @ritaeshere9573
      @ritaeshere9573 Рік тому +1

      Structural engineering is a subset of civil engineering. In my uni it is an emphasis under civil engineering. Hope that helps❤

    • @SulaymanKora-c7h
      @SulaymanKora-c7h Рік тому

      @@ritaeshere9573 which means if you study civil engineering in uni
      After uni u can work as a structural engineer?

    • @ritaeshere9573
      @ritaeshere9573 Рік тому

      @@SulaymanKora-c7h yeah that’s what I’m doing(:

    • @ritaeshere9573
      @ritaeshere9573 Рік тому

      @@SulaymanKora-c7h you have to choose electives under the structural category

  • @thinker........
    @thinker........ Рік тому

    Mate... my son wants to get into engineering like building sky scrapers.. he's in year 7.. can you somehwat do a video of what to study, GCSEs to pick including A levels.. plz 🙏🙏🙏 and advise on career paths

  • @tjay8433
    @tjay8433 Рік тому +1

    thank you sir for this enlightenment....

  • @rabbit3964
    @rabbit3964 11 місяців тому +1

    Hello Ben ,
    I am a Civil Eng. with 2 years of experience. While I was a student I did not take the classes much seriously and was not that successful. For the last year I started to realize that I want to be a structural engineer but I have only site and technical office experience. I wanted to ask you is it too late for me to jump in Structural Engineering ? I am efficient at design softwares but lack theoretical knowledge. What should I do ? Bcz I can not see a future for me without being a Structural Engineer . Thank you ! ( I graduated in 2021 btw)

    • @BEngHielscher
      @BEngHielscher  11 місяців тому

      It’s definitely not too late. Start studying those structural engineering concepts from university and once you start working as a graduate structural engineer you can get mentoring and continue studying. It will be tough at first but if you’re determined you can do it.

  • @RusselDeGuzman-zr2lw
    @RusselDeGuzman-zr2lw 2 місяці тому

    Good evening, sir. I was going to ask how important structural engineering is?

  • @KarlChristopherFamador
    @KarlChristopherFamador Рік тому +1

    i haven't started reinforced concrete design and steel design yet in uni, but i am really curious to the design aspect (mainly the software part). do you recommend me to do small projects even if i don't have a solid foundation in RCD and Steel Design or should i really wait for me to finish atleast the RCD and steel design class ? i plan on doing some small projects and maybe just maybe make it as a side hustle.

    • @BEngHielscher
      @BEngHielscher  Рік тому +1

      Learning the basics of these programs could be done without having completed your concrete and steel design courses. However, I don’t think you would be able to complete small projects just yet. You won’t be able to valid the results you are getting from the programs so you would be blindly trusting your results

    • @shishirdhawade2613
      @shishirdhawade2613 Рік тому

      I m a struct engg. We work hard and charge very less. It's a risky profession.We don't know our strength.