วธ. 498 การใช้โปรแกรมคอมพิวเตอร์ทวั่ ไปในการ แก้ปํญหาพื้นฐานทางวิศวกรรม DE 498 Introduction to Computing Tools in Solving Engineering Problems By Dr. Krisada Chaiyasarn Krisada Chaiyasarn Education BA/MA (Civil Engineering), University of Cambridge MEng (Civil Engineering), University of Cambridge PhD (Civil and Information Engineering), University of Cambridge Work Experience J.P.Morgan, IB Technology, Electronic Market Maker Developer Ministry of Mobility and Public Works Belgium/Cambridge University, Engineering Consultant ITM Soil/Cambridge University, Engineering Consultant Phusis Ltd./Rolls-Royce, Engineering Data Analyst CE489 Introduction to Computing Tools in Civil Engineering Outline • Why this course is important? • Some examples of uses in Civil Engineering • Excel and capabilities • Class agreement • Excel Anatomy CE489 Introduction to Computing Tools in Civil Engineering Why? • Improve work efficiency, e.g. shortcuts, macro, proper used of functionalities • Required skills in professional careers • Enhance job opportunities in today’s job market • Great tools for data analysis and mining (used widely in amazon, google, retail), and charting, useful for business owners CE489 Introduction to Computing Tools in Civil Engineering Transferable vs. non-transferable skills Technical skills - E.g. structural design, foundation design, reinforced concrete design, etc. - E.g. CAD, Autodesk, programming libraries, SAP, ABACUS, FEMLAB, etc. Transferable skills - E.g. organisation, leadership, presentation, writing, timemanagement, languages, etc. - Generic computing skills, Matlab, MS office, programming CE489 Introduction to Computing Tools in Civil Engineering Job opportunities - Sought after skills - Back up with evidence - Useful for interviews - Progress faster - Multiple use, e.g. financial modelling, financial planning, project management, cost analysis, etc. - Required skills in most corporates. CE489 Introduction to Computing Tools in Civil Engineering Structural analysis - Use widely for structural analysis, e.g. calculating forces and moments and dimensions for structural components - Use in Eurocode - E.g. Load takedown for column in tall buildings - Tumcivil.com CE489 Introduction to Computing Tools in Civil Engineering Geotechnical Engineering - Calculate the size of slap foundation - Depend of the size of ground stiffness - Relation to concrete stiffness and soil properties, many dependency, different worksheet used for data CE489 Introduction to Computing Tools in Civil Engineering and calculation Water engineering - Design retaining wall, e.g. Dam - Amount of required soil and concreted, dependency include water pressure - Can vary different parameters for optimal design - Possible for diagrams - Parametric testings CE489 Introduction to Computing Tools in Civil Engineering Construction Management - Gantt chart for project management - Good to manage subtasks with many sub-contractors - Monitor project progress CE489 Introduction to Computing Tools in Civil Engineering Data Analysis • Analyse large amount of data • Perform repeated calculations • Regression, can fit multiple models with errors analysis • Many bar charts and charts types available • Template used for new data • E.g. BOTDR example CE489 Introduction to Computing Tools in Civil Engineering Modelling CE489 Introduction to Computing Tools in Civil Engineering Data Organisation • Pivot Table • Project Life cycle cost analysis • Separate calculation to data • Organize to different categories • Easy to analyse where the costs occurs CE489 Introduction to Computing Tools in Civil Engineering Others • Scenario analysis • Project management, e.g. time tracking, etc. • Use as database, record data and link them, although Database tools, such as SQL or Access have advantages • Diagram or flow chart, but Visio is better CE489 Introduction to Computing Tools in Civil Engineering Data Presentation Source www.informationisbeautiful.net - Present large data in more visually interesting - Easy to understand and analyse - Capture audience attention, great for PR CE489 Introduction to Computing Tools in Civil Engineering Course outline Introduction to Excel and basic functionalities Advance functionalities Data Analysis Graph design and plotting Macro and VBA Modelling and Using Solver CE489 Introduction to Computing Tools in Civil Engineering Tools • Excel 2013 • Maltab • Words • Power Points • Labtop CE489 Introduction to Computing Tools in Civil Engineering Assessment • Class assessment 15% • Mid-term 20% • Final 30% • Project 35% CE489 Introduction to Computing Tools in Civil Engineering Classroom etiquette • No mobile or communication devices • No talking, or causing disturbance in a class • Late no more than 15 mins CE489 Introduction to Computing Tools in Civil Engineering Excel Anatomy name ribbon Work sheet Quick access tool bar Formula bar Cell CE489 Introduction to Computing Tools in Civil Engineering