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Civil Engineering Specializations: An Overview

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Other specialization in line with our profession (Civil Engineering):
a. Architectural Engineering - it deals to use both practical and theoretical knowledge to design
structures and building systems. The goal is to design high-performance buildings that are
sustainable, resilient, and economically feasible, while also ensuring occupant safety, health,
comfort, and productivity.
b. Hydraulic Engineering - deals with the application of fluid mechanics concepts to problems
involving the collection, storage, control, transport, regulation, measurement, and use of water.
c. Coastal Engineering - it involves the planning, design, and building of works to reclaim land from
the sea, prevent subsidence, protect shorelines, facilitate navigation, and provide harbors.
d. Materials Engineering - deals with including the investigation of all materials and components
needed for a construction project, such as wood, steel, and concrete. Depending on the
requirements of a university degree, they may also study stones, dirt, plastics, and fabrics.
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