What's the difference between a civil and structural engineer?

Facial · July 18th, 2005, 07:14 AM

Just wondering, but are they the same thing?

melkor · July 18th, 2005, 11:01 AM

Structural engineering is an aspect within the sphere of the broad catagory known as civil engineering. Most universities at the undergraduate level will will give you a diploma as a civil engineer upon graduation. It is at the graduate level that the distinction is made. Also when you go to your local authorities to obtain a license there is also a distinction with structural engineering being a higher hurdle to acheive. You would not hire a civil engineer who studied roadworks or water distribution systems etc. to do structural engineering work. So no, they are not the same.

Facial · July 19th, 2005, 07:44 AM

Hmmm I see... thanks.

mhe-ann · July 19th, 2005, 09:24 AM

now I know. thanks!

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July 18th, 2005, 11:01 AM	#2
melkor Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 102 Likes (Received): 1	Structural engineering is an aspect within the sphere of the broad catagory known as civil engineering. Most universities at the undergraduate level will will give you a diploma as a civil engineer upon graduation. It is at the graduate level that the distinction is made. Also when you go to your local authorities to obtain a license there is also a distinction with structural engineering being a higher hurdle to acheive. You would not hire a civil engineer who studied roadworks or water distribution systems etc. to do structural engineering work. So no, they are not the same.

July 19th, 2005, 07:44 AM	#3
Facial Seeking truth from facts Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Los Angeles / San Diego Posts: 667 Likes (Received): 0	Hmmm I see... thanks.