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  1. CivilTom

    Cracked monolithic slab is keeping me up at night.

    You’re right. I should have a report drafted. Any advice on who to hire? Is it just a local licensed SE? Or “foundation specialist”?
  2. CivilTom

    Cracked monolithic slab is keeping me up at night.

    I've owned a 2 flat building for 7 years now. The 2 flat sits on a perfect rectangle monolithic slab on grade. The slab is cracked about 1/5" right down the middle of the slab (short path of rectangle). There isn't any water penetration. Now although I did not know about this crack when I...
  3. CivilTom

    Vertical Concrete block foundation Crack

    Slightly worried about the vertical crack identified in the attached photo. The cracks widest point is .2 inches. My research suggested this may be due to temperature fluctuations since it is located in my boiler room and shouldn’t be of concern. But there’s also a drain line running...
  4. CivilTom

    Graduating with barely a 3.0 GPA from a top university- should I worry?

    Here is the truth. Work experience and personality will get you the job, Not gpa.
  5. CivilTom

    Masters in civil engineering or certificate in construction management.

    Im in my first six month at my new job. I work at a large company and there are always leadership roles available. I'm wondering what would help me secure a supervisory engineering role. Ive competed one course so far for a masters degree in civil engineering. However the course material...
  6. CivilTom

    Should I do a masters in civil engineering please help

    Ok so my job right now can be titled " gas engineering" my tasks consist of pipe design and project coordination. My company is offering tuition reimbursement so I would like to take advantage of this, however I'm not sure if a masters in civil will help me advance in my job. I plan on staying...
  7. CivilTom

    Received a larger job offer, now what?

    Sorry for the late response, the new job is great. It's a laid back work environment, and the days go by quickly. I work with a young group of engineers and a great manager/mentor. I'm very happy with the decision I made.
  8. CivilTom

    How to make a great first impression?

    As far as behavior and appearence, I am not worried. I am well groomed and show respect to others, especially to higher engineers/managers. The main concern I have is not catching on quickly or asking a dumb quesiton (YES there is such a thing as dumb questions).
  9. CivilTom

    How to make a great first impression?

    This question is geared more toward senior engineers or people within management in engineering departments. How does a new grad give off a great first impression during thier first day or week at work? What would make you think "wow this candidate was a great choice I'm very happy with him"
  10. CivilTom

    Pipe Design?

    is this type of work geared more toward petroleum engineering?
  11. CivilTom

    What does "associate" engineer mean?

    haha jeez it looks like the title does vary greatly from company to company.
  12. CivilTom

    What does "associate" engineer mean?

    My friend mentioned that he received an offer as an associate engineer. The responsiblities of this job look identicle to a "design engineer" and the salary is actually greater then a typical civil engineer I (we both recently graduated as civil engineers). However the title "associate...
  13. CivilTom

    Master Degree = Raise?

    I have no plans to leave my current job. But out of curiosity, are you obligated (by contract) to stay with a company for some time if they offered to pay for you degree?
  14. CivilTom

    Master Degree = Raise?

    Well that sucks..On the bright side, my company is offering to pay for my education tho.
  15. CivilTom

    Pipe Design?

    I am about to begin my new career that focuses on the design of distribution pipe lines. These pipe lines carry natural gas throughout urban areas. Does anyone have anyone have any experience with this type of work? My favorite class while studying for my BSCE was fluid mechanics, so I'm hoping...

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