The Structural Engineers Professional Training Manual

Features

• Cover Type: Hard Cover with 405 pages
• Published by: McGraw-Hill Professional
• Edition: 1st Edition October 24, 2007
• Written in: English
• ISBN 10 Number: 0071481079
• ISBN 13 Number: 978-0071481076
• Book Dimensions: 9.1 x 6.1 x 1.2 inches
• Weighs: 1.6 pounds

Product Description
The Business and Problem-Solving Skills Needed for Success in Your Engineering Career! The Structural Engineer's Professional Training Manual offers a solid foundation in the real-world business and problem-solving skills needed in the engineering workplace. Filled with illustrations and practical punch-list summaries, this career-building guide provides an introduction to the practice and business of structural and civil engineering, including lots of detailed advice on developing competence and communicating ideas. Comprehensive and easy-to-understand, The Structural Engineer's Professional Training Manual features: Recommendations for successfully training engineers who are new to the field. Methods for bringing together ideas from a variety of sources to find workable solutions to difficult problems. Information on the real-world behaviors of building materials. Guidance on licensing, liability, regulations, and employment. Techniques for responsibly estimating design time and cost. Tips on communicating design ideas effectively. Strategies for working successfully as part of a team. --This text refers to the Kindle Edition edition.

About The Author
David K. Adams, S.E., is a registered civil and structural engineer in California. He graduated from the University of California at San Diego with a degree in Structural Engineering and has practiced with Lane Engineers, Inc. in Tulare, California since 1990. A typical workday for Mr. Adams includes completion of structural calculations, drawings, and reports on buildings and other structures for commercial, residential, educational, institutional, and industrial uses. In addition to providing plan checking services for local municipalities to determine building compliance with life safety, accessibility, and structural requirements of current codes, the author also provides expert review services for California’s engineer licensing board, has participated in the development of national and California-specific structural engineering licensing examinations, and is currently an instructor for the American Society of Civil Engineers.