什么是土木工程?

民事、沿海、 & 环境工程

This field involves the sustainable design and construction of systems necessary for our modern society to function. It encompasses many specialty areas that design & construct large, normally one-of-a-kind structures or facilities such as bridges, buildings, tunnels, highways, dams, airports, flood-control systems, coastal & 港 protection systems, drinking water systems, and waste treatment plants. 具有挑战性的 opportunities are available for Civil Engineers in private consulting firms, large companies, or in governmental agencies. 土木工程 is projected to be #1 in engineering hires through 2023 (Kelly Services).

专门化

• Coastal Engineering focuses on beach restoration and conservation, coastline protection, ports, 港s, and the infrastructure along the coast.
• 环境工程 focuses on protection of public health and the environment through wastewater management, drinking water production, storm water management, 空气污染控制.
• Geotechnical Engineering focuses on the foundations of large structures and the interaction 土壤和岩石.
• Structural Engineering focuses on the framework of buildings, bridges, and other large structures to ensure safety, functionality, and long-term stability.
• Transportation Engineering focuses on the design, maintenance, safety, and traffic management of transportation systems such as highways, airports, trains, and bridges.