5 Reasons Why I Love Civil Structural Engineering

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  • 5 Reasons Why I Love Civil Structural Engineering
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    0:00 Intro
    0:20 #1 - Simple?
    2:37 #2 - Impact
    3:31 #3 - Tangible Results
    4:19 #4 - Problem Solving
    5:26 #5 - Lifelong Learning
    6:46 Bonus - Transferable Skills
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Komentáře • 128

  • @MatPicardal
    @MatPicardal  Před 2 lety +40

    Why do you love (or dislike) civil structural engineering?

    • @akhillanka4279
      @akhillanka4279 Před 2 lety +5

      Sir please make videos on software firms that develop structural engineering softwares

    • @akshaysonar1625
      @akshaysonar1625 Před 2 lety +6

      I think it's very risky job.
      I make so many mistakes in calculation.
      A small mistake in calculation can destroy things.
      Thats why I worried

    • @theshadowworld6907
      @theshadowworld6907 Před 2 lety +2

      I love structural engineering bcz of its a high responsible job for Safe people life. If i save one life i feel better inside of my heart 💝 and structural engineering is responsible and opportunity to save the world by your research knowledge Design safe structure.
      Hlw I'm Arjun, Civil engineering student(BSC). Lots of Love💝💝 from Bangladesh.

    • @nidpaul
      @nidpaul Před 2 lety +4

      Hey I guess Im leaning towards the dislike civil engineering side. Please note that I said civil and not structural engineering.
      I worked as a site/shop floor engineer for about 4 years in 3 different companies in Asia. And the hours were super loong. But the main problem that I faced was the politics and, should things go south, the finger pointing to blame people.
      From my visibility and opinions from a couple of friends, this work culture is prevalent in most civil engineering companies in the region. And this was reflected in the engineering offices too.
      Just wanted to rant. Feels good to blow off some steam.🙂

    • @mananpatel1818
      @mananpatel1818 Před 2 lety

      @@akshaysonar1625 thats why safety factor comes in picture

  • @husseinnaji2827
    @husseinnaji2827 Před 2 lety +23

    the first one gave me some much needed reassurance as im going into Structural Analysis class and im getting nervous at how complex it is getting

    • @georgeemesif2374
      @georgeemesif2374 Před 2 lety +1

      No need to bro, just Focus and follow through!! All d best!! 🙏👍🏾😊!

    • @husseinnaji2827
      @husseinnaji2827 Před 2 lety

      @@georgeemesif2374 thank you George, wish you luck brother

    • @EnginerdBrian
      @EnginerdBrian Před 2 lety +4

      Dude Structural Analysis is a topic you will continually keep learning over not only your studies but career. I'm 9 years into professional work and still learning SA and finding new ways to apply advanced topics to the ever more complex projects I get to work on.

  • @irinashustova662
    @irinashustova662 Před 2 lety +49

    I've been working as a Structural Engineer for almost 12 years. Agree with all 5 points

    • @BruceWayne-dr9zh
      @BruceWayne-dr9zh Před 2 lety +1

      Wow.. I am a structural engineering student.. Can u guide me plz

    • @whatislife142
      @whatislife142 Před 2 lety

      Im still a freshman so idk anything about working in actual industry. I am also a pretty pessimistic person and worried i might make a mistake in calculation of that sort that will cause an accident. Will that thing happen or am i just paranoid?

    • @lalizee9872
      @lalizee9872 Před 2 lety

      Wooow let's see how I handle the industry next year

    • @hokhetoachumi2063
      @hokhetoachumi2063 Před 2 lety

      Wowwww... I need some guidance

    • @muhammadkamran6339
      @muhammadkamran6339 Před 2 lety +1

      I am now student of civil engineer from Pakistan I always respect my senior ❤️

  • @edmundtumaca2334
    @edmundtumaca2334 Před 2 lety +9

    We are of the same interest. Structural Engineering is scientific, full of challenges and enjoyment. You become creative. It is life satisfying.

  • @MasterCivilEngineering
    @MasterCivilEngineering Před 2 lety +27

    Life is great when you are a Civil Engineer!

    • @ismailhaq3407
      @ismailhaq3407 Před 2 lety +2

      Why? Honestly curious a fresher and have no clue of future

    • @lalizee9872
      @lalizee9872 Před 2 lety

      I also wanna know what's sooo great..coz sooo far its been rough jst going thru Varsity

    • @divyapatel-ji1uc
      @divyapatel-ji1uc Před 2 lety

      Hamari jindgi to barbad ker rakhi hai

    • @krishnahirani3305
      @krishnahirani3305 Před 2 lety +1

      @@divyapatel-ji1uc mai yahi soch rha tha ki ab tak koi indian kyu nhi dikha?

  • @juliaszabla8317
    @juliaszabla8317 Před 2 lety +4

    My friends got so annoyed because I was heavily involved in a bridge project in our town that we would drive by pretty frequently but I was just so excited about knowing what was going on inside of the structure

    • @lalizee9872
      @lalizee9872 Před 2 lety

      Dats me everytime I see a lot of beams and frames everywhere I go

  • @DHL4Jesus
    @DHL4Jesus Před 2 lety +6

    Hey….I really appreciate your positive energy for this profession! Thank you for what you’re doing! You da man!!

  • @DarthVader-px6ff
    @DarthVader-px6ff Před 2 lety +14

    I’m a structural engineer apprentice and I am absolutely loving it

  • @louisesosomes
    @louisesosomes Před 2 lety +4

    I`ll be back here every time I get doubts about my course.

  • @j.o.s.h.o
    @j.o.s.h.o Před 2 lety +2

    Searched “I love civil engineering” in efforts to combat my thoughts that I am not interested in this field, but already halfway through university for it. Thanks for the motivation to stick it out.

  • @abbasdharamsi
    @abbasdharamsi Před 2 lety +16

    Engineering is a creative field, one that requires intense imagination and sometimes lots of sweat, blood and tears! Its can get really tough but yet, is super rewarding! As a mechanical Engineer, I love this video as its so relatable to my field! I'm planning to make a similar video on channel soon. Great video Mat, as always! Thanks for the inspiration :)

  • @EnginerdBrian
    @EnginerdBrian Před 2 lety +2

    Reason #1 is to true. "Everything you ever wanted to know you learned in Statics and Mechanics of Materials." Over and over and over again my professor said this in every one of his advanced design class lectures. The more I practice, the more I realize how correct he was!

  • @asdfghjklol225
    @asdfghjklol225 Před 2 lety +4

    watching right now as a student 4th yr civil engineering specializing in structural engineering ill be back on this video when i get that license (God willing) .

    • @vasanthkumar_7284
      @vasanthkumar_7284 Před 2 lety

      Same here man.... Hope we come across each other. All the best.

  • @shaikhchilliee
    @shaikhchilliee Před 2 lety +4

    Hey Mat! Great video! Really helpful for all the structural engineering students out there, just wanted to ask one question if you could answer that's be great.
    I have currently enrolled for a master's degree in structural engineering at California State University Northridge, first of all, since you're at California, what do you think about this university? Secondly and most importantly, do you need to gain experience as a site engineer in order to find a job in the structural engineering consultancy?
    Also, what types of internships would you recommend for structural engineering students?

  • @DeepakKrishna11
    @DeepakKrishna11 Před 2 lety

    Superb, of course there should be a video on disadvantage side too.

  • @bread8295
    @bread8295 Před 2 lety

    Nice vid! Could you maybe make more “A Day in my life” videos? Found those extremely interesting:)

  • @MRBOBBY8706
    @MRBOBBY8706 Před 2 lety +1

    1:15 awesome work

  • @Amir4457
    @Amir4457 Před 2 lety +1

    Hello Mat, i was wondering if you have any idea on what is the best laptop to use for structural engineer. I would really appreciate your response, thanks and keep posting this great videos!

  • @SarahCunningham71
    @SarahCunningham71 Před 2 lety +6

    Love your energy and point of view! Found myself nodding in agreement to most of these points, and I've been doing this for almost 3 decades. Wish CZcams was a thing back then, and that I made videos talking about my work. That archive of what it was like would be amazing to have to review.
    Also...is it just me, or does every civil engineer find Statics to be the! hardest! while they're taking it but as soon as it's over and you revisit some of that in other classes, it's like the simplest thing ever and just clicks into place?

    • @VenezuelaPatel
      @VenezuelaPatel Před 2 lety

      Mam! Just observe the worst scenario for Civil/Mechanical/Electrical in India. Civil Engineers are the poorest among all engineers. And the payscale downgrades them to the status of a mason.

    • @lalizee9872
      @lalizee9872 Před 2 lety

      Ohhhh my word...decades....I look up to u right now...dats amazing

    • @lalizee9872
      @lalizee9872 Před 2 lety

      @@VenezuelaPatel in south Africa dey r actually highly paid...consider changing countries

    • @VenezuelaPatel
      @VenezuelaPatel Před 2 lety

      @@lalizee9872 Waw That's so positive. Thank you Mam😊

  • @MrCbrehaut
    @MrCbrehaut Před 2 lety

    I love it because we design infrastructure and massive structures. 20 years experience and 15 was oil and gas platforms.

  • @benitapam
    @benitapam Před 2 lety +1

    I really love structural engineering and as a student will love to focus more it, buh still a little kind of scared bcus of the range of maths, buh I'm sure it'll be fun

  • @EngineerHunter
    @EngineerHunter Před 2 lety +1

    I like the problem solving part.

  • @bishwasharma9171
    @bishwasharma9171 Před 2 lety

    You clear many of my doubts being as a structural engineer 😊

  • @arnelsinconiegue3210
    @arnelsinconiegue3210 Před 2 lety

    I am a Civil Structural Engineer and Project Manager for 15 years. Pandemic hit, the project on my office got low since last. So I do agree on what you say its transferable. Now I landed on a job to Manager a Hardware and Fabrication Company, I used my skill that I learn from more than a decade and apply it into the different industries that I am in now.

  • @mrwadonsa
    @mrwadonsa Před 2 lety +1

    Im structural engineer since 15 years,to me structural engineering is the art of simplifying things,to be successfull in structural engineering one should be very skillful in simplifying complex problems,people who find structural engineering difficult are those who dont have the talent of making things simple

  • @civeng1357
    @civeng1357 Před 2 lety +3

    Spending my Junior Year in civil engineering. Currently in Statics which is a bitch to learn ngl. It’s difficult plain and simple but the year just started so I’m not totally freaking out. Since I’m probably gonna be using it a lot after graduation.

  • @malikkipoidi6885
    @malikkipoidi6885 Před 2 lety

    Thanks for the video! I want to know where do you think Ican learn the most and faster ? In the design office project management or in construction companies. Thanks for your return?

  • @zhengliu8351
    @zhengliu8351 Před 2 lety +1

    Perfect answer for interview. If you don’t mind, I hope I can use it for my interview.😁

  • @josephhazouri1833
    @josephhazouri1833 Před 2 lety +2

    i love ur videos so much man. I wanted to ask u i just finished my bachelor in civil structural engineering and i want to start working. Any tips from u would be great!!

  • @oraseus90
    @oraseus90 Před 2 lety

    I Love it cause you always get to learn new stuff also would be so sweet if you do some crash courses in structural engineering :D

  • @faidah98
    @faidah98 Před 2 lety +1

    Hey Mat, what can you tell an undergrad if they asked how can ETABS be used to design and analyze earthquake-resistant buildings?

  • @ridzmarsandag2782
    @ridzmarsandag2782 Před 2 lety

    Hello Sir, i always watch your vids as a aspiring engineering student, by any chance can you tell us ( though its out of topic) what camera you used to record your videos?

  • @yoannesothonggai8357
    @yoannesothonggai8357 Před 2 lety

    I love it too am even advances in some software now like autocad , sketchup and revit Sturctural but I haven't yet step to university 🙃

  • @jjr1sosla85
    @jjr1sosla85 Před 2 lety

    Hey could you do a video on some basic knowledge for beginners and small things to know?

  • @mananpatel1818
    @mananpatel1818 Před 2 lety +2

    Sir my question is how much countries like US and UK paid to their freshers structure engineer per month because in india it is very less

  • @prathameshkadam4160
    @prathameshkadam4160 Před 2 lety

    Civil engineering is best❤️🙌🏻 coz it is one of stable, never ending feild and gives fresh vibe to work within

  • @augustowanderlind7963
    @augustowanderlind7963 Před 2 lety

    100% agree

  • @bhekimosana1646
    @bhekimosana1646 Před 2 lety

    WHICH CZcams VIDEO CAN I WATCH FOR FLEXABILITY METHOD AND STIFFNESS METHOD,MY PROFESSOR IS NOT CLEAR ?

  • @unnatacharya
    @unnatacharya Před 2 lety

    I too am a civil structural engineer tried site engineering too but was shit nothing else just a day off in a month and during slab casting we we used to spend whole night

  • @madushannimesh7546
    @madushannimesh7546 Před rokem

    Dear Mr. Mathew, May I know which subjects need for civil Structual Engineering ( MAths,.. Like that ). Because 2023 September I start my bachelor degree in civil engineering. So I planned to get a simple idea about these subjects. Please tell about these subjects this one really helps for me to get an idea of which subjects am I need to follow before my bachelor degree. ( above video you mentioned Statistic Subject. Is this need for me ?)

  • @ivanahmad9379
    @ivanahmad9379 Před 2 lety

    i want to ask you Mat, how to apply CV in other country and what are we prepare for apply in?

  • @yoannesothonggai8357
    @yoannesothonggai8357 Před 2 lety

    I wanna know more about it bro

  • @kartikkhanolkar9670
    @kartikkhanolkar9670 Před 2 lety

    Please let me know if there is any kind of vacancy for structural engineer. I have 2 years of experience in oil and gas sector. Familiar with indian codes . And looking forward to work on new codes.

  • @ahmedgh1767
    @ahmedgh1767 Před 2 lety

    I really love ur videos helps me a lot but i the music is kinda disturbing

  • @antonmallorca3400
    @antonmallorca3400 Před 2 lety +1

    Good Afternoon Engr. Picardal, I'm Anton Joseph Mallorca, 1st year college student taking BSCE in National University - Laguna. We are assigned to look and interview a Structural Engineer, i would kindly like to ask for your help, thank you po!!

  • @chieee6609
    @chieee6609 Před 2 lety +1

    Welp. I'm currently a third year student. I already finished taking up Mechanics of Materials but I feel like I didn't learn anything. The online class is ruining me. I can't focus on studying. We used to have group studies during face-to-face but now, I have to study on my own. So I ended up cheating on that subject on every opportunity there is. Well, on my defense, I didn't start cheating until after a month when I noticed that my classmates were just lax and copying answers from each other. I passed it with a 2.0 grade but I'm so disappointed with myself. How can I redeem myself? I'm trying to be optimistic abt this since this is the only subject I really cheated almost everything but I still don't know where to start. You know people don't change overnight. I still have that mentality to compare efforts with others but my inner anxiety is making my mind restless to make changes in me. I'm a competitive person and I get fueled by seeing other people work hard but due to pandemic, I don't feel any burning desire anymore.

    • @airflare7285
      @airflare7285 Před 2 lety

      I feel you. Although I am just starting on my prereqs at the community college, I also have absolutely no motivation due to this online environment. My gpa has been about 2.5 for the past few semesters (GE).

  • @gameboyhi8536
    @gameboyhi8536 Před 2 lety +2

    I’m a second year student in college right now majoring in civil engineering. Besides classes, what do you think I should focus on to further my career after I get my degree?

  • @gunvitsingh3371
    @gunvitsingh3371 Před 2 lety

    As I'm Fresher Graduate In Civil Engineering From India . AS IS IT ANY SCOPE OF CIVIL ENGINEERS IN USA AND IS IT SCOPE OF GETTING GREEN CARD IN USA 🇺🇸

  • @ganbaatargforce9446
    @ganbaatargforce9446 Před 2 lety

    I really need a mentor to be a good structural engineer

  • @muhammedtijani2308
    @muhammedtijani2308 Před 2 lety

    Hello Engr. Mat picardo, IAM a civil/ Structural engineer, from Nigeria, your pay over there is good, I wish am in the u.s, or Hawaii, if I have an opportunity I will come.

  • @hiteshthakur4792
    @hiteshthakur4792 Před 2 lety

    Bhai dil pr hath rkh kar bol ye BAAT PS Maine thumbnail dekh kr hi ye bola hai

  • @glendyldenolong5382
    @glendyldenolong5382 Před 2 lety

    sir pwede po ba kayo ma interview? for project lang po engineering student here. plsssss 😢

  • @juanortegam73
    @juanortegam73 Před 2 lety

    Do you recommend to study a MSc online?

    • @kolkena
      @kolkena Před 2 lety

      I did. It can work depending on what sector you're in.

  • @CarlosRodriguez-it3kn
    @CarlosRodriguez-it3kn Před 2 lety

    Unfortunately, I can't develop none of those skills because in my country I have no job as a Civil Engineer. Kind of regret studying this. 🤷🏼‍♂️

  • @calebkenei6917
    @calebkenei6917 Před 2 lety

    really theoretical in coĺlege

  • @MrQuickPro
    @MrQuickPro Před 2 lety +3

    civil engineering is easy to study but hard to practice

    • @mrwadonsa
      @mrwadonsa Před 2 lety

      I have the opposite experience,practicing was easy but studying was hard

  • @emotionaldamage_bs9258

    Are you Malaysian people?

  • @v-electricshop7782
    @v-electricshop7782 Před 2 lety

    ❤️

  • @Aspirant0203
    @Aspirant0203 Před rokem

    Sir I am from Kashmir i want to be pro in structural analysis!.. please guide me how to be pro in this field?

  • @glendyldenolong5382
    @glendyldenolong5382 Před 2 lety

    💗

  • @scottwible1532
    @scottwible1532 Před 2 lety +8

    I don't like the unreasonable deadlines and overwork. There aren't enough structural engineers. And we aren't paid nearly enough.

    • @vijithnaik6612
      @vijithnaik6612 Před 2 lety

      Yup

    • @eramit2124
      @eramit2124 Před 2 lety

      You are 100% correct......

    • @rociolahere6637
      @rociolahere6637 Před 2 lety +3

      Damn so I can easily find a job in the field, right?

    • @eramit2124
      @eramit2124 Před 2 lety

      @Rociola here If you have good knowledge on the basics..... you will get hired.... for sure

    • @PeterRanieriII
      @PeterRanieriII Před 2 lety

      It’s starting to balance out, you will see structural engineer’s salaries continue to go up next couple years

  • @vaibhav1438
    @vaibhav1438 Před 2 lety

    Wat u do after 60 age

  • @pagulayanjohnphilipb.3455

    sir pa advice po for incoming first year college as a civil engineer kagaya ko hehe new subscribers here

  • @PrashantTiwari-gb2ke
    @PrashantTiwari-gb2ke Před 2 lety

    @mat picardal please guide me i am a fresher civil engineer and i dont have job please help me . iam from india😔😔😔😔🙏🙏

  • @vitukoconnection9935
    @vitukoconnection9935 Před 2 lety

    Awesome only when a job is secured

  • @filipimarcondes9986
    @filipimarcondes9986 Před 2 lety

    I hate the overtime haha

  • @markgilquiatchon1644
    @markgilquiatchon1644 Před 2 lety

    You look like Chad Kinis

  • @hassaneinakader5185
    @hassaneinakader5185 Před 2 lety

    Background music it is sooo heigh

  • @crazybee5494
    @crazybee5494 Před 2 lety

    And in your other video, you were talking about why its not good to be a Structural engineering ❌

  • @akshaysonar1625
    @akshaysonar1625 Před 2 lety

    Whats your salary and which country ?

  • @unnatacharya
    @unnatacharya Před 2 lety

    Agree with you but site engineering sucks.
    Have worked as a site engineer and just a day off in a month sucks way too much😂

  • @everythingbudget2183
    @everythingbudget2183 Před 2 lety +1

    Be prepared to be under paid and no work life balance if u are keen to become structural engineer

  • @ArtsFracture1.0
    @ArtsFracture1.0 Před 2 lety

    :)

  • @w.k8624
    @w.k8624 Před 2 lety

    Real *Civil Engineers* don't do ONLY Structural engineering.

  • @engr.h.mbasirijaz1249
    @engr.h.mbasirijaz1249 Před 2 lety

    I lost to a simple ..... couldn't watch the rest

  • @lilbaddie5783
    @lilbaddie5783 Před 2 lety

    those disliked people must enjoy living in a cave and ride a horse :D

  • @oliverrosas5734
    @oliverrosas5734 Před 2 lety

    Thank God you are not like Matt Tran