Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What does a Structural Engineer do ?
A: Whether it’s a concrete slab for a residence, tilt-up wall panels for a shopping mall or a steel frame for a factory building, the Structural Engineer designs and produces working drawings to suit the various conditions of soil type, live and wind loads etc.
The structural drawings convey important details to the Builder or Contractor including steel fixing for reinforced concrete, section sizes, bolting and welding details for steel framed construction, beam sizes and connection details for engineered timber structures, columns, piers, footings, bracing and other essential information.
Q: What does a Geotechnical Engineer do ?
A: Foundation investigation, groundwater management, embankment stabilisation and earth retention are just some of the skills of the professional Geotechnical Engineer.
Q: What does a Wastewater Engineer do ?
A: A Wastewater Engineer designs on-site effluent disposal for land that is not connected to an urban sewerage system.
Q: What does a Civil Engineer do ?
A: A Civil Engineer designs roads and freeways, stormwater treatment and drainage systems, sewerage systems, bridges, tunnels, railway infrastructure, dams and infrastructure for land subdivision.
A Civil Engineer also may act as a Project Manager to deliver construction projects on time and on budget.