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What are some responsibilities of an engineer?
Question by Gianna: What are some responsibilities of an engineer?
I’m doing a project called “Geometry in the Workplace” for my geometry class and one of the careers I chose was an engineer. I need to find out how geometry is used in this job and how often it is used. I assume it is used a lot but I don’t know how. I also need to know the responsibilities of this job and what someone who has this job is like and what characteristics they might have. The last thing I need to know is the possibilities of promotion or advancement in this career. Thank you for your help!
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Answer by Andrew
Civil Engineerings who specialize in structural Engineering deal with geometry on a day to day basis.
Take a look at this link http://www.yourotherteacher.com/wbDemo/xmamgiq8a7-28948/trusses-frames-machines.html
This is called “statics” which is used to determine if a structure will be static or not. Say if you design a bridge and the “loads” applied will be the cars going across. You want that bridge to be “static” (not moving) or else bad things will happen (it will fail). Here is another link (just skim over it) http://www.civilcraftstructures.com/civil-subjects/3-methods-for-truss-analysis/
Another type of Engineering that uses geometry is Mechanical
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mechanical_engineering
The responsibilities of an Engineer are tremendous. My teachers always told me a doctor can kill one person with the slip of a scalpel but with a slip of a pencil (messing up calculations when designing say a bridge) could possibly kill lots of people. In Canada once you graduate Engineering you are called a Junior Engineer for 5 years until you can actually become a professional Engineer. Once you become a Professional Engineer you will have a stamp that you approve drawings with. If you don’t look over drawings well and find mistakes and put your stamp on it and something goes wrong with the project its your butt on the line.
Characteristics of an Engineer would be highly skilled in problem solving, mathematics and other courses related to Engineering. They need to have good writing skills to write up specification manuals, reports, analysis’. You also need to be a good speaker to make clear what you are trying to say (most Engineering failures are due to lack of communication).
Promotion – Once you finish being a junior engineering and you write a test to become a professional engineer, then you can get your masters in engineering and the get your PhD in engineering. You can also advance by studying other disciplines of engineering, my father is a civil engineer but he does structural, mechanical, geotechnical. Also if you have an engineering degree is does not mean you need to practice engineering. Some high up managers in companies have an engineering degree.
Feel free to inbox me if you have any more questions.
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Will China face repercussions on a larger scale from all of the recalls?
Question by : Will China face repercussions on a larger scale from all of the recalls?
Will our appetite for goods made in China lessen after all of these findings or will we as Americans keep going with our insataible need for cheaply manufactured goods? I for one am trying to avoid all products made in China though it is a hard thing to do. What say you all?
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Answer by Mental Rabbi
China pays it labor force much less than the Americans.
The Americans will continue to buy Chinese products, even though they are tainted with lead or even poison just to save a few pennies.
Then, when their child dies, they will try to sue for millions.
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Looking for a pair of good over the ear headphones?
Question by DC: Looking for a pair of good over the ear headphones?
So my cousin got the beat by dre, they are the nicest things i have ever seen and heard. I love them so much but they are too expensive. I’m looking for a pair of headphones with great quality, a price of under 0, preferably around 70-80, and don’t look straight out stupid.
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Answer by Jordan
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Q&A: Obama orders a massive offensive against the Taliban in Afghanistan. Is the timing of this suspicious?
Question by Culture Warrior: Obama orders a massive offensive against the Taliban in Afghanistan. Is the timing of this suspicious?
While I support the offensive against the Taliban (and wish Obama would attack Iran), I have to question Obama’s timing.
Is launching this offensive during the Winter Olympics designed to distract the public from Obama’s stunning failure to secure the 2016 Olympics for Chicago?
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Answer by Guess Who
I miss George Bush already.
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Q&A: What happens if engineers mess up their calculations when designing structures?
Question by : What happens if engineers mess up their calculations when designing structures?
I know that physics can be really tricky and its easy to make a mistake, especially the complicated kind of physics engineers do.
How do you prevent mistakes from happening?
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Answer by Alex
well there is bound to be mistakes, so they ALWAYS create some failsafe that if they forgot something, something else can make up for that.
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Q&A: Does anyone know of a safe sugar substitute?
Question by csrmybiz: Does anyone know of a safe sugar substitute?
I’ve heard aspartame, like Equal, and even Splenda are harmful. I’m desperate to find something that will sweeten my tea, for example. Any suggestions?
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Answer by Violet Pearl
Stevia is all natural
http://www.stevia.com/
You can get it at health food stores and some better grocery stores.
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Why do people blame Obama for choosing to do the Notre Dame graduation Commencement?
Question by The Alpha and the Omega: Why do people blame Obama for choosing to do the Notre Dame graduation Commencement?
I wouldn’t blame him; it’s not his fault they invited him. Seriously. And the argument they put forth is ridiculous. One opposing opinion and he is not a suitable person?
This is not a church, its a university. There are thousands of other issues which are important and require discussion at this university.
I was born a Christian, but this is over-doing it. Some people need to listen to those who they don’t agree with, and open their eyes to the world for it is not imaginary.
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Answer by LA LA
I agree with you, i thought people were able to have there own opinions, and there are more important things like education, those people need to have a sock put over there mouth with tape over it, they are the ones who should keep there opinions to themselves.
Peace
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