Imagine studying historic restoration while surrounded by historic structures and conservation experts in a city with over two thousand years of history. Is there any better way to learn? …
A problem-based learning case study is developed and can be incorporated as part of seismic design or earthquake engineering courses. In many universities, these courses are already part of the graduate course curriculum for students majoring in structural engineering. This is an advanced course and requires a strong background in structural analysis and dynamics of structures. …
Do you remember what inspired you to become a structural engineer? Did you love building blocks and toy construction sets when you were little? Maybe you had a relative who was an engineer or an architect. Maybe you loved problem solving, or you just wanted to build big things. …
Unlike the United States Constitution, the National Council of Structural Engineers Associations (NCSEA) recommended structural engineering curriculum suggested by practitioners for structural engineers is a living document that engineers need to review on a regular basis. In some cases, such as in technical writing, the monitoring by our profession and academic institutions results in a modification to the program. …
The process of awakening young minds to the beauty and excitement of structural engineering is not as complicated as one might think. What are the necessary ingredients? …
Although continuing education is known by a number of different acronyms, – CEU (Continuing Education Unit), PDH (Professional Development Hour), CPC (Continuing Professional Competency), CPD (Continuing Professional Development) and CE (Continuing Education) – the purpose of requiring licensed professionals to obtain it is the same: to assure an engineer’s ongoing competency in order to safeguard the life, health, property and welfare of the public. …
Could Socrates help us understand how structural engineering knowledge is attained? We know from his actions, and through Plato’s writings, that he is clearly able to help us understand the importance of a liberal education. How does this translate to engineering education? For Socrates, education within any classroom needs to foster freedom and inquiry. …