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Civil (Structures)
What is Civil Structures Engineering?
Civil Structures Engineering is the specialisation of structural engineering including infrastructure and large complex structures; analysing the design, analysis, and construction of various types of structures to ensure safety, stability, and functionality.
Civil structures engineers are proficient in creating and maintaining the physical infrastructure that forms the backbone of modern society, including buildings, bridges, dams, towers and other structures. They use advanced design and modelling techniques to understand the traditional and advanced materials available for creating efficient, long-lasting and sustainable structures for small to large highly complex construction projects.
Some iconic examples of these structures include Sydney Tower, International Towers, Sydney Opera House, Sydney Metro, M8 Motorway, Sydney Harbour Bridge and Anzac Bridge.
What you will learn
You will learn key analysis and design skills to become a professional civil engineer who understands structures under stresses and movements due to environmental impacts such as weather; wind, rain, heat and climate change, and earthquakes or explosions.
You will also learn how to assess structural damage, using leading-edge computer software to model, analyse and design structures. This includes having practical expertise in assessing and improving the safety of older structures that might be subject to loads and conditions they were not originally designed to withstand.
Career options
As a graduate in this field, you can work in civil engineering and construction companies as well as find opportunities with:
- Major commercial developers
- Government agencies and their contractors
- Engineering consultancies, particularly those that specialise in designing and building large structures or assessing existing structures
