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cant decide between mechanical or civil

DoubleJK · 2007-11-17 17:56:33

Hello, I am not american but I guess the jobs aren't that different from different countries. The problem is I can't decide between choosing mechanical or civil-engineering. I reallyreally enjoy math and physics and want a job where I use these subjects.(In this case it would be more mechanics than regular physics.) I have…

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#32 23-12-2007 11:16PM

DoubleJK

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kearnsr wrote: »

I dont do alot of calcs these days but I could put a long list here as to why maths is needed to be an engineer. But I wont as its late

Aah well, have a nice christmas anyway!:D

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#33 24-12-2007 11:39PM

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kearnsr wrote: »

DO civil its alot easier

Need we delve any deepier into the issue:rolleyes:Sorry cheap Mech Dig
If your lookling for deep calcs with intensive sims and all that i reckon Civ or with Mech and hint of CFD or failure analysis is the way to go. Work with a few Civils and they are well better than i at sims and building calcs but more mech like we know are more about facilities/utilities, fluids and practical math. But when it comes to building and structure the guys run me ragged.

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