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Re: what software should a young Civil/Structural Engineer learn? by Emusan(m): 12:03pm On Feb 05, 2019
Josipov:
Please house who among us here is based in Ibadan, I need someone to put me through on AutoCAD civil 3D.
Whatsapp 08138043374

My favorite Software....but unfortunately I reside in Abuja
Re: what software should a young Civil/Structural Engineer learn? by Ujawissy: 4:03pm On Feb 05, 2019
Emusan:


If you base in Abuja I can teach you for free
In Abuja right now Sir,
Where can I meet you Emusan
Re: what software should a young Civil/Structural Engineer learn? by Emusan(m): 6:04pm On Feb 05, 2019
Ujawissy:
In Abuja right now Sir, Where can I meet you Emusan
OK, I'll reply your PM
Re: what software should a young Civil/Structural Engineer learn? by agboghai: 6:38pm On Feb 05, 2019
Go and learns SACS software.
Re: what software should a young Civil/Structural Engineer learn? by teewai3(m): 3:25pm On Feb 06, 2019
einsteino:
I have been getting lots of pm asking, what software should a young Civil/Structural Engineer learn?
That would depend on a number of factors. if you work in an organised firm, the firm would narrow down your options as it would already have purchased multi-user license for a software, it is either you have proficiency in that software or you learn fast. Also you would likely have a designation that narrows your duties to a specific subject area.

On the other hand if you work for smaller firms or freelance, you would likely be allowed to choose what suits you and wouldnt get the luxury of specialising in a subject area. Nonetheless, your considerations should cover support, ease of use, intuitiveness of User interface, functions/features, learning curve, cost of software and most importantly the nature of the project at hand.

Civil engineering softwares can be grouped into the following;

Building design software: these usually are only able to handle buildings and are easier to use and comes with rudimentary detailing features. In this category you have Orion, protastructures, tekla structural designer, Etabs etc.

General Analysis/Design software: These are versatile software, they are flexible and leaves you to conceptualize whatever you fancy, while it handles the computation. You would have to be well grounded in analysis and design concepts to correctly use these. E.g STAAD PRO, Robot Structural Analysis, Midas, SAP 2000, SAFE, STAAD FOUNDATION.

Detailing suites: Most Engrs hate detailing, it is time demanding and sucks! even worse, an average joe wouldnt appreciate the effort/technicality it takes. You may be saying "but orion automatically generates details, tekla structural designer does too"..the tuth is you wouldnt dare submit their detail drawings without painstaking revising and editing it, except you dont know what you are doing or work in an environment where anything goes. atimes you would find certain details from it are just not usable and doesn't meet the standards of either your employer or client. This is where detailing suites come in, they are bespoke softwares that lets you detail in 2D whatever you wish, however you wish with the aid of intelligent codefied macros. example of these are Allplan, Cads RC, Autocad stŕuctural detailing.

Building information modelling software: These are 3D modelling suites that contains parametric data of elements of the project you have modelled, but have no capability of analysis/design. Its mainly for exporting/integrating with analysis software. they also have detailing features and are mainly used for steel projects e.g Tekla, Revit Structure, Advance steel etc.

other civil/Bespoke software: These are special need software, you may never need them depending on your career path. E.g
SACS, EPASWMM, Civil 3D, Water Gem, EPA NET, PLAXIS, ANSYS, Mstower, Tstower, All pile, CSI Bridge, PHA-PRO etc.


if you are a neophyte to CAD, start with the Building design softwares, a popular but unwise choice is Orion, you would be better off with Etabs or Tekla structural designer. when you have come up, get your teeth into Robot/Staad pro/Sap 2000 and pick either Cads Rc or ASD for your detailing needs.

to try most of the softwares out for free as a student, simply visit their website and register with your university email, you would be granted an educational license, at least for most of them.
How can u get these softwares

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Re: what software should a young Civil/Structural Engineer learn? by micxwell(m): 4:47pm On Feb 06, 2019
teewai3:

How can u get these softwares
YouTube!... Do your assignment. Ever heard of "quora.com"? Make use of it too.
Re: what software should a young Civil/Structural Engineer learn? by Ujawissy: 7:12am On Feb 07, 2019
Emusan:


OK, I'll reply your PM
Still waiting
Re: what software should a young Civil/Structural Engineer learn? by Emusan(m): 10:12am On Feb 07, 2019
Ujawissy:
Still waiting
Check your mail...I've replied since
Re: what software should a young Civil/Structural Engineer learn? by Furious2(m): 1:12am On Jul 18, 2019
Emusan:


My favorite Software....but unfortunately I reside in Abuja

Kindly reply my mail at your earliest convenience sir.
Re: what software should a young Civil/Structural Engineer learn? by Emusan(m): 5:05am On Jul 18, 2019
Furious2:


Kindly reply my mail at your earliest convenience sir.

Ok

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Re: what software should a young Civil/Structural Engineer learn? by PDSI(m): 2:12am On May 21, 2020
Nice Thread...

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Re: what software should a young Civil/Structural Engineer learn? by nasbidemi(m): 7:09pm On Apr 09, 2021
Can I get mstower software from you


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Re: what software should a young Civil/Structural Engineer learn? by stanley000: 7:21am On Jun 07, 2021
I ve gone through the whole thread and alot of you here are misguided. Stop distracting and desturbing your brain with those stamp pro or is it stap dro, focus on AutoCAD, get a really good engineer to teach u how to convert AutoCAD to the money. Who's asking you to design a railway, one is even talking about wind load, how many high rise buildings will be built in this country that can barely solve electricity problem.

Kudos to a engr there that spoke on knowing it all from M&E to architectural, that's where the money is. Help yourself as a civil engineer, learn the money side of this or your life will become miserable in unemployment.

I will be willing to help if you contact me, i will give u jobs to do and u will learn from it. WhatsApp me on my signature.
Re: what software should a young Civil/Structural Engineer learn? by Kentucky404: 6:31am On Jun 08, 2021
stanley000:
I ve gone through the whole thread and alot of you here are misguided. Stop distracting and desturbing your brain with those stamp pro or is it stap dro, focus on AutoCAD, get a really good engineer to teach u how to convert AutoCAD to the money. Who's asking you to design a railway, one is even talking about wind load, how many high rise buildings will be built in this country that can barely solve electricity problem.

Kudos to a engr there that spoke on knowing it all from M&E to architectural, that's where the money is. Help yourself as a civil engineer, learn the money side of this or your life will become miserable in unemployment.

I will be willing to help if you contact me, i will give u jobs to do and u will learn from it. WhatsApp me on my signature.

Nairalanders Beware of Charlatans like this idiot Stanley000.


Ya'll should Read up this to the latest Page.
https://www.nairaland.com/2550211/general-topic-thread-to-discuss-anything/2225#102157766
Re: what software should a young Civil/Structural Engineer learn? by stanley000: 1:24pm On Jun 08, 2021
Kentucky404:


Nairalanders Beware of Charlatans like this idiot Stanley000.


Ya'll should Read up this to the latest Page.
https://www.nairaland.com/2550211/general-topic-thread-to-discuss-anything/2225#102157766
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Re: what software should a young Civil/Structural Engineer learn? by kinibigdeal(m): 5:02pm On Sep 07, 2021
einsteino:


Oh I no longer use ASD, though the philosophy is the same as CADS RC in some way. You would find video tutorials on ASD on youtube. Also, you can check autodesk forum for case specific help too.

Where can one get CADS RC?
Re: what software should a young Civil/Structural Engineer learn? by MomentMan(m): 10:10pm On May 20, 2022
hakeem4:
you can learn prota structures, Orion staad pro and aucad via you tube videos. Or you can hit me up . I tutor people also

Do you also tutor people on Revit?
Re: what software should a young Civil/Structural Engineer learn? by hakeem4(m): 7:07am On May 21, 2022
MomentMan:


Do you also tutor people on Revit?
revit structures?
Re: what software should a young Civil/Structural Engineer learn? by Emusan(m): 9:16am On May 21, 2022
MomentMan:


Do you also tutor people on Revit?

I can teach you for free, my location Abuja!
Re: what software should a young Civil/Structural Engineer learn? by MomentMan(m): 10:02am On May 21, 2022
hakeem4:
revit structures?

No! Architectural
Re: what software should a young Civil/Structural Engineer learn? by hakeem4(m): 2:15pm On May 21, 2022
MomentMan:


No! Architectural
no, but I have a friend who can teach you but he might be expensive.
you could try Udemy or YouTube

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