IM-CEOR-01 (3rd & 4th Week)

Republic of the Philippines
NUEVA VIZCAYA STATE UNIVERSITY

Bayombong, Nueva Vizcaya
INSTRUCTIONAL MODULE
IM No.:CEOR-1ST-2020-2021
COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING
Bayombong Campus
DEGREE PROGRAM BSCE COURSE NO. CE OR

SPECIALIZATION COURSE TITLE CIVIL ENGINEERING ORIENTATION
YEAR LEVEL BSCE 1 TIME FRAME 4 HR WK NO. 3-4 IM NO. 3
I. UNIT TITLE/CHAPTER TITLE

1. Currents Fields/Careers of Civil Engineering
II. LESSON TITLE

1. Currents Fields/Careers of Civil Engineering
III. LESSON OVERVIEW
1. Learning current fields / careers of Civil Engineering
IV. DESIRED LEARNING OUTCOMES
1. Know and understand the Currents Fields/Careers of Civil Engineering and Structural Engineering.
V. LESSON CONTENT
A Career In CIVIL ENGINEERING:

- Improving the Quality of Life
What Do Civil Engineers Do?

As a Civil Engineer, you may be involved in planning, designing and managing a variety of projects. Your
assignments might place you at a computer work station, in front of a public hearing, or on a project work site. You
will usually work within a team that may include other engineering and scientific disciplines, contractors, project
owners, architects, bankers, lawyers and government officials.
There are two major branches of Civil Engineering, construction and structural engineering. Engineers who
specialize in construction will often work as project managers. They are responsible for the time management
of the project which involves the order of trades involved on a project, keeping the project on track and
consulting with other engineers involved in the project such as architectural engineers and mechanical
engineers.
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Types of Jobs
 Design
 Construction
 Management
 Sales & Marketing
 Testing Labs
 Teaching and Research
 Surveying
 Computer Activities (Designing, Drafting, Estimating, Scheduling, Illustrations)
Careers /Specialties for Civil Engineers

 Architectural engineers
 Bridge engineers
 Construction engineers
 Facilities engineers
 Geotechnical engineers
 Highway engineers
 Research hydraulic engineers
 Structural engineers
 Transportation engineers
 Urban Planning
 Surveying
 Environmental
Architectural Engineering
Architectural engineering, also known as building engineering or architecture engineering,

is an engineering discipline that deals with the technological aspects and multi-disciplinary
approach to planning, design, construction and operation of buildings, such as analysis
and integrated design of environmental systems (energy conservation, HVAC, plumbing,
lighting, fire protection, acoustics, vertical and horizontal transportation), structural
systems, behavior and properties of building components and materials, and construction
management.
Architectural Engineers | Architectural Engineers, Inc ...

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Founded in 1985 by Robin Greenleaf, AEI provides innovative solutions to engineering problems in the building
systems industry. We do so in in the spirit of extraordinary teamwork and partnership. Our project experience
includes heating and air conditioning, plumbing, electrical lighting and power systems, instrumentation, and fire
protection engineering.
Bridge
A bridge is a structure built to span a physical obstacle, such as a body of water,
valley, or road, without closing the way underneath. It is constructed for the
purpose of providing passage over the obstacle, usually something that is
otherwise difficult or impossible to cross. There are many different designs that
each serve a particular purpose and apply to different situations. Designs of
bridges vary depending on the function of the bridge, the nature of the terrain
where the bridge is constructed and anchored, the material used to make it, and
the funds available to build it.
Bridge Engineering
The first bridges were made by nature — as simple as a log fallen across a stream. The first bridges made by
humans were probably spans of wooden logs or planks and eventually stones, using a simple support and
crossbeam arrangement. Most of these early bridges could not support heavy weights or withstand strong
currents. It was these inadequacies which led to the development of better bridges. The oldest surviving stone
bridge in China is the Zhaozhou Bridge, built from 595 to 605 AD during the Sui Dynasty. This bridge is also
historically significant as it is the world's oldest open-spandrel stone segmental arch bridge. The first book on
bridge engineering was written by Hubert Gautier in 1716. With the Industrial Revolution in the 19th century,
truss systems of wrought iron were developed for larger bridges, but iron did not have the tensile strength to
support large loads. With the advent of steel, which has a high tensile strength, much larger bridges were built,
many using the ideas of Gustave Eiffel.
Bridges are classified on the basis that how the four forces namely shear, compression, tension, and moment
are distributed in the bridge structure.
Definition
A structure built to span and provide passage over a river, chasm, road, or any other physical hurdle. The function
required from the bridge and the area where it is constructed decides the design of the bridge.
Construction Engineering
Construction engineering is a professional discipline that deals with the designing,

planning, construction and management of infrastructures such as roads, tunnels, bridges, airports,
railroads, facilities, buildings, dams, utilities and other projects.
Construction engineering is a professional discipline that deals with

the designing, planning, construction and management of infrastructures such
as roads, tunnels, bridges, airports, railroads, facilities, buildings, dams, utilities and other projects.
Civil engineering is a related field that deals more with the practical aspects of projects. Construction engineers
learn some of the design aspects similar to civil engineers as well as project site management aspects.
At the educational level, civil engineering students concentrate primarily on the design work which is more
analytical, gearing them toward a career as a design professional. This essentially requires them to take a
multitude of challenging engineering science and design courses as part of obtaining a 4-year accredited
degree. Education for construction engineers is primarily focused on construction procedures, methods, costs,
schedules and personnel management. Their primary concern is to deliver a project on time within budget and
of the desired quality.
The difference between a construction engineer and a civil engineer is that construction engineering students
take basic design courses as well as construction management courses.
Facilities Engineering
Facilities engineering evolved from "plant engineering" in the early 1990s as U.S.
workplaces became more specialized. Practitioners preferred this term because it more
accurately reflected the multidisciplinary demands for specialized conditions in a wider
variety of indoor environments, not merely manufacturing plants.
What is a Facilities Engineer?
The job of a Facilities Engineer is to design, review and implement new processes or improvements in the operations
or construction of a manufacturing or related facility. Facilities Engineers analyze material and labor costs, set
procedures and standards, review construction or production bids, and may also be responsible for overall plant
operations. Facility Engineers plan, design, and oversee the reconfiguration, maintenance, and alteration of
equipment, machinery, buildings, structures, and other facilities. They ensure the optimal operation of high-rise
commercial real estate, commercial and industrial plants, university campuses, medical centers, offices, and
government facilities.
Facilities engineers work in both offices and work sites, depending on the nature of their projects. They work
closely with a wide range of other people in their daily work. Because the nature of their work is versatile and
wide-ranging, employment of Facilities Engineers will likely stay steady in coming years.
Facilities Engineer Duties and Responsibilities
In ensuring the smooth operation of plants and or other types of facility, Facilities Engineers are responsible
for a variety of tasks. We analyzed several job listings to identify these core duties that Facilities Engineers
typically perform in their work.
Refine Operations to Maximize Efficiency
Facilities Engineers must have in-depth understanding of the production schedules, engineering
specifications, process flows, and other information about the process of the facility. They use this knowledge
of the methods and activities to determine ways that processes can be refined to make the manufacturing or
delivery of services more efficient.
Analyze Material and Labor Costs
Facility Engineers gather and review data concerning facility or equipment specifications Based on a thorough
financial planning and cost analysis of a facility. Facility Engineers determine what particular needs the project
has and develop management control systems that will reduce costs.
Design and Enact Control Systems and Procedures
Facilities Engineers develop and enact quality control procedures to resolve particular production problems or
minimize overall costs. They also design facility-specific control systems that coordinate production activities
to ensure that all products meet those quality standards
Confer with Management on Procedures and Contracts
Facility Managers regularly confer with the client or facility management about processes, contracting, and
manufacturing capabilities, and update them on the status of the project.
Facilities Engineer Skills
Facility Engineers need to be both creative and analytical thinkers. They should have strong communication
and management skills, as well as the ability to work with and motivate inter-departmental teams. At the same
time, much of their job requires them to take initiative and work well independently. They should be able to
work under stressful situations, with strong crisis management skills. Often, they will need to make informed
and appropriate decisions under pressure. Along with these traits and abilities, there are other skills that
Facility Engineers should possess to be strong candidates.
Core skills: We looked through job listings for Facility Engineers to find what care skills employers want in a
candidate. Make sure you have these skills if you want to apply for a Facility Engineer position.
 Budget management experience.

 Ability to work with others on a team to accomplish goals.
 Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing, maintain detailed and accurate records, and
prepare clear and concise written reports.
 Ability to apply engineering principles and techniques to the solution of equipment, buildings and infrastructure.
 Vendor management experience.
 Familiarity with regulations and building codes.
Advanced skills: Most employers did not require the following skills for Facility Engineers, but multiple job
listings included them as preferred. Gain these abilities and you will be a very strong Facilities Engineer
candidate.
 Ability to prepare engineering specifications, statements of work, and estimates for a wide range of
facility related projects.
 Knowledge of architectural designs, building codes, construction/project management principles.
 , LEED accreditation.
 Experience with IT network design & AV design.
Tools of the trade: With the wide range of responsibilities they cover, Facilities Engineers use lots of different tools
to in their daily work. If you plan on becoming a Facilities Engineer, you will want to be able to use the following:
 Computer programs including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Visio and PowerPoint.
 Air Handling, hydraulics, pneumatics associated with the manufacturing, construction, and power
environments.
 AutoCAD 2012, Primavera, Revit and other BIM related software.
 Architectural and Manufacturing blueprints.
Geotechnical Engineering
Geotechnical engineering, also known as geotechnics, is the application of scientific

methods and engineering principles to the acquisition, interpretation, and use of knowledge
of materials of the Earth's crust and earth materials for the solution of engineering problems
and the design of engineering works. It is the applied science of predicting the behavior of
the Earth, its various materials and processes towards making the Earth more suitable for
human activities and development.
What is a Geotechnical Engineer?

Geotechnical engineering is a specialization within civil engineering that involves investigating and
understanding what is beneath the ground’s surface. Geotechnical engineers figure out the impact that
geological formations may have on construction projects. They use advanced knowledge of scientific and
mathematical processes to examine the formation of the earth beneath and around residential, commercial
or industrial buildings and structures.
A geotechnical engineer's skills are used for drilling wells, constructing production and storage facilities,
transporting petroleum products and examining ground water flow. This career has amazing possibilities,
from marine operations, to floating ice platforms in the Arctic, to mining operations.
What does a Geotechnical Engineer do?

All construction takes place in or on the ground, so it is easy to see how geotechnical engineering plays a
crucial role in all civil engineering projects. Before any construction work takes place, it is vitally important
to do a site investigation. Failure to carry this out often has had negative and expensive consequences on
construction projects.
Geotechnical engineers guard and maintain the earth's physical environment during the development of
major public and private projects. Combining their expertise in civil engineering construction and design
enables them to safely investigate and analyze sites and determine their present and future stability. Projects
like these typically involve major changes to the physical environment, and can include tunnelling and
construction of major structures like buildings, bridges, dams, airport runways, and towers.
Geotechnical engineers perform the following functions within the framework of the following jobs:
Geotechnical or Geological Engineers (General)

- provide analysis and mapping of technical results obtained from seismic surveys, and investigate
subsurface conditions and materials to determine their properties and risks
Geotechnical or Geological Engineer (Oil Sands Projects)

- design open pit walls, mine waste dumps and dam structures used in oil sands mining, and analyze slope
stability, seepage and hydraulic separation on dam structures.
Hydrogeological Engineer
- provide design and analysis of ponds containing discarded oil sands materials, water extraction from soil
and sand, and steam injection into wells; and evaluate underground water layers trapped in rocks
(aquifers). They also provide advice on environmental restoration.
Reservoir Geomechanics Engineer (Oil & Gas Operations)

- analyze the strength of soils, drill hole stability, stress constraint, permeability of rock formations and the
degree of trapped hydrocarbons in underground reservoirs
Geomechanics Engineers (Marine Operations)

- analyze the relationship between physical structures and marine geology, anchoring systems, sediment
erosion, slope stability, and foundations for offshore and coastal structures
Highway Engineering
Highway engineering is an engineering discipline branching from civil engineering that involves the planning, design,
construction, operation, and maintenance of roads, bridges, and tunnels to ensure safe and effective transportation
of people and goods. Highway engineering became prominent towards the latter half of the 20th Century after World
War II. Standards of highway engineering are continuously being improved. Highway engineers must take into
account future traffic flows, design of highway intersections/interchanges, geometric alignment and design, highway
pavement materials and design, structural design of pavement thickness, and pavement maintenance.
Hydraulic engineering
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Not to be confused with Hydrologic engineering.
Hydraulic Flood Retention Basin (HFRB)
View from Church Span Bridge, Bern, Switzerland
Riprap lining a lake shore
Hydraulic engineering as a sub-discipline of civil engineering is concerned with the flow and
conveyance of fluids, principally water and sewage. One feature of these systems is the
extensive use of gravity as the motive force to cause the movement of the fluids. This area of
civil engineering is intimately related to the design of bridges, dams, channels, canals,
and levees, and to both sanitary and environmental engineering.
Hydraulic engineering is the application of the principles of fluid mechanics to problems dealing
with the collection, storage, control, transport, regulation, measurement, and use of
water.[1] Before beginning a hydraulic engineering project, one must figure out how much water
is involved. The hydraulic engineer is concerned with the transport of sediment by the river, the
interaction of the water with its alluvial boundary, and the occurrence of scour and
deposition.[1] "The hydraulic engineer actually develops conceptual designs for the various
features which interact with water such as spillways and outlet works for dams, culverts for
highways, canals and related structures for irrigation projects, and cooling-water facilities
for thermal power plants."
Applications
Common topics of design for hydraulic engineers include hydraulic structures such as dams, levees, water
distribution networks, water collection networks, sewage collection networks, storm
water management, sediment transport, and various other topics related to transportation
engineering and geotechnical engineering. Equations developed from the principles of fluid dynamics and fluid
mechanics are widely utilized by other engineering disciplines such as mechanical, aeronautical and even
traffic engineers.
Related branches include hydrology and rheology while related applications include hydraulic modeling, flood
mapping, catchment flood management plans, shoreline management plans, estuarine strategies, coastal
protection, and flood alleviation.
Transport Engineering
Transportation engineering or transport engineering is the application of technology and

scientific principles to the planning, functional design, operation and management of
facilities for any mode of transportation in order to provide for the safe, efficient, rapid,
comfortable, convenient, economical, and environmentally compatible movement of
people and goods transport.
A Transportation Engineer is an engineer that designs or improves transportation systems to allow

for safe and efficient traffic flow on roadways, airplanes, trains, ships, buses, and more.
Urban Planning
Urban planning is a technical and political process concerned with the development and
design of land use and the built environment, including air, water, and the infrastructure
passing into and out of urban areas, such as transportation, communications, and
distribution networks. Urban planning deals with physical layout of human settlements. The
primary concern is the public welfare, which includes considerations of efficiency,
sanitation, protection and use of the environment, as well as effects on social and economic
activities. Urban planning is considered an interdisciplinary field that includes social
science, architecture, human geography, politics, engineering and design sciences. It is
closely related to the field of urban design and some urban planners provide designs for
streets, parks, buildings and other urban areas. Urban planning is also referred to as urban
and regional planning, regional planning, town planning, city planning, rural planning, urban
development, physical planning, urban management or some combination in various areas
worldwide.
Surveying
Surveying or land surveying is the technique, profession, art and science of determining
the terrestrial or three-dimensional positions of points and the distances and angles
between them. A land surveying professional is called a land surveyor. These points are
usually on the surface of the Earth, and they are often used to establish maps and
boundaries for ownership, locations, such as building corners or the surface location of
subsurface features, or other purposes required by government or civil law, such as
property sales.
Environmental Engineering
Environmental engineering is a professional engineering discipline that takes from
broad scientific topics like chemistry, biology, ecology, geology, hydraulics,
hydrology, microbiology, and mathematics to create solutions that will protect and
also improve the health of living organisms and improve the quality of the
environment. Environmental engineering is a sub-discipline of civil engineering,
chemical engineering and mechanical engineering.
What is an Environmental Engineer?
An environmental engineer is someone who uses the principles of engineering, soil science, biology, and
chemistry to develop solutions to environmental problems. They are involved in efforts to improve recycling,
waste disposal, public health, and control of water and air pollution.
 Water supply and treatment

Environmental engineers evaluate the water balance within a watershed and determine the available water
supply, the water needed for various needs in that watershed, the seasonal cycles of water movement
through the watershed and they develop systems to store, treat, and convey water for various uses.
Water is treated to achieve water quality objectives for the end uses. In the case of a potable water supply,
water is treated to minimize the risk of infectious disease transmission, the risk of non-infectious illness, and
to create a palatable water flavor. Water distribution systems are designed and built to provide adequate water
pressure and flow rates to meet various end-user needs such as domestic use, fire suppression, and irrigation.
 Wastewater treatment
There are numerous wastewater treatment technologies. A wastewater treatment train can consist of a
primary clarifier system to remove solid and floating materials, a secondary treatment system consisting of
an aeration basin followed by flocculation and sedimentation or an activated sludge system and a secondary
clarifier, a tertiary biological nitrogen removal system, and a final disinfection process. The aeration
basin/activated sludge system removes organic material by growing bacteria (activated sludge). The
secondary clarifier removes the activated sludge from the water. The tertiary system, although not always
included due to costs, is becoming more prevalent to remove nitrogen and phosphorus and to disinfect the
water before discharge to a surface water stream or ocean outfall. [19] Air pollution management
Scientists have developed air pollution dispersion models to evaluate the concentration of a pollutant at a receptor
or the impact on overall air quality from vehicle exhausts and industrial flue gas stack emissions. To some extent,
this field overlaps the desire to decrease carb
Air pollution management

Scientists have developed air pollution dispersion models to evaluate the concentration of a pollutant at a
receptor or the impact on overall air quality from vehicle exhausts and industrial flue gas stack emissions. To
some extent, this field overlaps the desire to decrease carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gas emissions
from combustion processes.
Environmental impact assessment and mitigation
Water pollution
Environmental engineers apply scientific and engineering principles to

evaluate if there are likely to be any adverse impacts to water quality,
air quality, habitat quality, flora and fauna, agricultural capacity, traffic,
ecology, and noise. If impacts are expected, they then develop
mitigation measures to limit or prevent such impacts. An example of a
mitigation measure would be the creation of wetlands in a nearby
location to mitigate the filling in of wetlands necessary for a road
development if it is not possible to reroute the road.
In the United States, the practice of environmental assessment was
formally initiated on January 1, 1970, the effective date of the National
Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). Since that time, more than 100
developing and developed nations either have planned specific
analogous laws or have adopted procedure used elsewhere. NEPA is
applicable to all federal agencies in the United States. [20]
VI. LEARNING ACTIVITIES
1. Research / reading on Government agencies that deals in
- Architectural engineering
- Bridge engineering
- Construction engineering
- Facilities engineering
- Geotechnical engineering
- Highway engineering
- Research hydraulic engineering
- Structural engineering
- Transportation engineering
- Urban Planning
- Surveying
- Environmental
VII. EVALUATION (Note: Not to be included in the student’s copy of the IM)
VIII. ASSIGNMENT
1. Research on Structural Engineering
X. REFERENCES
1. ^ "History and Heritage of Civil Engineering". ASCE. Archived from the original on 16 February 2007.
Retrieved 8 August 2007.
2. ^ "What is Civil Engineering". Institution of Civil Engineers. Retrieved 15 May 2017.
3. ^ Jump up to: a b "What is Civil Engineering?". The Canadian Society for Civil Engineering. Archived
from the original on 12 August 2007. Retrieved 8 August 2007.
4. ^ Jump up to: a b "Civil engineering". Encyclopædia Britannica. Retrieved 9 August 2007.
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NUEVA VIZCAYA STATE UNIVERSITY

DEGREE PROGRAM BSCE COURSE NO. CE OR

I. UNIT TITLE/CHAPTER TITLE

II. LESSON TITLE

III. LESSON OVERVIEW

1. Learning current fields / careers of Civil Engineering

IV. DESIRED LEARNING OUTCOMES

A Career In CIVIL ENGINEERING:

What Do Civil Engineers Do?

Careers /Specialties for Civil Engineers

Architectural engineering, also known as building engineering or architecture engineering,

Architectural Engineers | Architectural Engineers, Inc ...

Construction engineering is a professional discipline that deals with the designing,

Construction engineering is a professional discipline that deals with

What is a Facilities Engineer?

Facilities Engineer Duties and Responsibilities

Refine Operations to Maximize Efficiency

Analyze Material and Labor Costs

Confer with Management on Procedures and Contracts

Facilities Engineer Skills

 Budget management experience.

Geotechnical engineering, also known as geotechnics, is the application of scientific

What is a Geotechnical Engineer?

What does a Geotechnical Engineer do?

Geotechnical or Geological Engineers (General)

Geotechnical or Geological Engineer (Oil Sands Projects)

Reservoir Geomechanics Engineer (Oil & Gas Operations)

Geomechanics Engineers (Marine Operations)

Jump to navigationJump to search

Hydraulic Flood Retention Basin (HFRB)

View from Church Span Bridge, Bern, Switzerland

Riprap lining a lake shore

Transportation engineering or transport engineering is the application of technology and

A Transportation Engineer is an engineer that designs or improves transportation systems to allow

What is an Environmental Engineer?

 Water supply and treatment

Air pollution management

Environmental impact assessment and mitigation

Environmental engineers apply scientific and engineering principles to

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