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Why core RCC Structure learning is important for civil engineers ?


Reinforced Cement Concrete

Do you ever think about?

Who are the creators of these big buildings & structures?

How they have been constructed?

Behind these questions……….The answer is “Structural Engineering”.

Infrastructure sector is a key driver for the Indian economy. The sector is highly responsible for India’s overall development and enjoys intense focus from Government for initiating policies that would ensure time-bound creation of world class infrastructure in the country. Infrastructure sector includes power, bridges, dams, roads and urban infrastructure development...

India has a requirement of investment worth Rs 50 trillion (US$ 777.73 billion) in infrastructure by 2022 to have sustainable development in the country. India is witnessing significant interest from international investors in the infrastructure space.

Don’t you think Civil Engineers , there is lot of scope in civil industry , need to learn RCC design ( Reinforced Cement Concrete ) and be known as Structural Engineer.

There are 296 job openings in India for RCC Design .Out of which 30 job openings are in Pune.

Source: Naukri.com

Imagine the number of jobs available around the world!!!!!

We are taking about RCC. Are you aware of it ? If no ,then learn with us.

What Is RCC ?

In lay men’s language “When simple concrete (pcc) is made strong by providing steel bars, which is called reinforcement bars, then it is called RCC”

In technical terms an RCC building means the main structural members of the building, viz, slabs, beams, columns and foundations are made up of reinforced cement concrete.

Benefits of RCC:

  1. Reinforced concrete has a high compressive strength compared to other building materials.

  2. Due to the provided reinforcement, reinforced concrete can also withstand a good amount tensile stress.

  3. Fire and weather resistance of reinforced concrete is fair.

  4. The reinforced concrete building system is more durable than any other building system.

  5. Reinforced concrete, as a fluid material, in the beginning, can be economically molded into a nearly limitless range of shapes.

  6. The maintenance cost of reinforced concrete is very low.

  7. In the structure like footings, dams, piers etc. reinforced concrete is the most economical construction material.

  8. It acts like a rigid member with minimum deflection.

  9. As reinforced concrete can be molded to any shape required, it is widely used in precast structural components. It yields rigid members with minimum apparent deflection.

  10. Compared to the use of steel in structure, reinforced concrete requires less skilled labor for the erection of the structure.

Now we know about the basic of RCC. Its time to learn , know the job opportunities in it.

Software's used in RCC

  • Staad Pro

  • Etabs

Job Profile of Structural Engineer :

  • Chief Engineer

  • Project Manager

  • Division Head

  • Supervisory Engineer

  • Director of Public Works

  • Consultants

  • Quality Analysts

  • Researcher

  • Professor and Teachers

Duties of a Structural Engineer:

  • Making frame work, drawings & specifications of various structures like building, bridges, towers, etc.

  • Calculate the stresses, pressures and strain of structural components.

  • Checking the properties of building materials like steel, concrete, glass, etc.

  • Checking unsafe buildings and advising how to improve structure’s safety.

  • Using Computer Aided Design (CAD) & computer technology.

  • Making sure that the project meets the legal guidelines, health & safety regulations and environmental rules.

Structural engineers can start their career as a construction designer and can further become project managers. One can seek employment in private section and public sector as well.

Professionals in Structural engineering plays an important role in construction industry. They can also work as a self-employed contract engineer or as consultants. Most structural engineers work in engineering consultancies.

Opportunity in teaching field is also exists for professionals of this field.

Major Recruiters are:

  • Jaypee (India) Capital Services Ltd

  • The Stellar Group of Companies

  • Jindal Steel and Power Ltd

  • Larsen & Toubro

  • Bharat Heavy Electronics Ltd

  • Reliance Infrastructure

“Structural Engineers are the minds behind the safe and stable structures”.

Want to be the person behind all this. Learn, Work and Create Safe Buildings!!!!!

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