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A- What are the subjects of the civil engineering major?

B- They are structural engineering, materials engineering, construction
engineering, water resources engineering, surveying, and so on.
A- Are civil engineers highly demanded?
B- Yes, there are many opportunities for the private sector. Do you intend
to study the major?
A- I am thinking about it
B- I think that, at present, it has a lot of possibilities in regard to laboral
insertion and, also, to variety of carreers
A- Where can I study this major?
B- There are universities that offer the degree all over Spain. Are you
really taking into consideration majoring in the field?
A- Yes, I think that I am going to study civil engineering
B- So then, welcome to the world of civil engineering.

A- To design a building we have to take into account the total weight of all
the component materials.
B- These loads are very important too
A- Besides, we have to take into account the added weight to the
building, the live load; havent we?
B- Yes, we have
A- Furthermore, in structures which support moving loads, we need to
have in mind the impact; neednt we?
B- Yes, I think so
A- And, finally, prevention
B- Do you think this really important?
A- Yes, it does.
B- Then we have to work on it

A- I am studying structures
B- Is that the branch of civil engineering which is more closely related to
architecture.
A- Thats right
B- It deals with the design of buildings, and applies the laws of
mathematics and physics.
A- So then it applies science to technology
B- Yes, it marches functional requirements with structural safety.
A- And, what is the difference with architecture?
B- it differs from architecture in that, perhaps, this one has a stronger
aesthetic nature.
A- Do you care about the aesthetical aspect?
B- Of course we do. We care about aesthetic and beauty. The civil
engineer is exactly the link between the architect and the engineer.
A- A bridge is more often seen as a work of art. On the contrary, tunnels
are not usually considered that way
B- I am with you, tunnels are only tubes made of concrete
A- I agree with you entirely. Bridges seem to have more beauty: present
day bridges resemble ribbons in the sky; they seem to have motion in the
air.
B- Present day bridges are constructed with steel, and they seem lighter.
A- But I also like the solidity of Roman stone. It has endured for centuries.
B- Roman bridges will never collapse!
A- If only new materials would last as long as the traditional ones!
B- We hope so.
A- Yes, it does.
B- Then we have to work on it

A- What are engineering vehicles?

B- They are vehicles designed for civil construction
A- How many types are there?
B- They are five: implement traction, structure, power train, and, control
and information
A- What is the purpose of these machinery?
B- To have the ratio between input force and force exerted multiplied.
A- What is the primary source?
B- The primary source is hydraulics.
A- Have they been in use for long?
B- Yes, they have been in use for very long. As far as we know, at least
from the times of Vitruvius, in the 1st century B.C.
A- Then, shall we read Vitruvius.
B- All right. Lets read De Architectura.
A- What is the presentation about?
B- The presentation deals about developing new materials for roads.
A- Are you an expert in this field?
B- No, not yet. I am taking some research on it.
A- Dont you think the budget is some how short?
B- Yes. The budget is somehow tight, but we can manage
A- What may be the reasons for reducting it?
B- I prefer not to say.
A- Yes, better not to think about it
B- Thank you very much

A- Is there any difference between an urbanist and a municipal engineer.

B- Yes, there is, they are different
A- And then, what is the work to be developed by each one?
B- An urbanist designs the layout, whereas an engineer tachles the inner
parts.
A- And which work do you like most?
B- The work of the first
A- What is hydraulics?
B- It is a science applied to several fields of engineering. It is related to
the mechanical properties of liquids
A- It is based on any other science?
B- it is based on fluid mechanics, a science that studies fluid properties
and their applications to engineering.
A- So then, it must be related to water conducts and containers.
B- You are right. And consequently, it is related to waterpipes and to
building dams, dikes, etc.