TY - BOOK AU - Adams,Dave K. TI - The structural engineer's professional training manual SN - 0071481079 AV - TA635 .A33 2008 U1 - 624.1 22 PY - 2008///] CY - New York PB - McGraw-Hill KW - Structural engineering KW - Handbooks, manuals, etc KW - Vocational guidance N1 - Includes bibliographical references (pages 369-382) and index; 1; The Dynamics of Training --; 2; The World of Professional Engineering --; 3; The Business of Structural Engineering --; 4; Building Projects --; 5; Bridge Projects --; 6; Building Your Own Competence --; 7; Communicating Your Designs --; 8; Engineering Mechanics --; 9; Soil Mechanics --; 10; Understanding the Behavior of Concrete --; 11; Understanding the Behavior of Masonry Construction --; 12; Understanding the Behavior of Structural Steel --; 13; Understanding the Behavior of Wood Framing N2 - "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 ൮ch-list೵mmaries, 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; Inside This Skills-Building Engineering Resource; Ԩe Dynamics of Training Ԩe World of Professional Engineering Ԩe Business of Structural Engineering µilding Projects ²idge Projects µilding Your Own Competence ïmmunicating Your Designs Ůgineering Mechanics ӯil Mechanics ծderstanding the Behavior of Concrete ծderstanding the Behavior of Masonry Construction ծderstanding the Behavior of Structural Steel ծderstanding the Behavior of Wood Framing"--Publisher description UR - http://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0814/2007042454-b.html ER -