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As a civil engineer, what type of computer interaction do you have. Specifically, do you write your own programs for building designs? Do you work with an interacting 3D designing system? If not either of these options, how do you come up with blueprints?

Civil Engineering is my dream job but I love making computer programs and working with computers. I am very curious as to how much civil engineers work with computers and what that specifically looks like. #civil-engineering

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DAVID’s Answer

as a civil engineer you spend a great deal of time on the pc
you do not write your own programs since they are packages that design firms standardize on for reliability
1. MS word, excel and powerpoint for reports and presentations
2. Auto CAD 2D and 3D for design
3. hydraulic pipeline modelling programs
4. many use auto CAD civil earthwork programs
5. Solidworks
6. wastewater plant hydraulic programs
for example
Thank you comment icon Thank you so much! That makes it much clearer. Hunter
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Kacey’s Answer

The most widely used software for creating blueprints is AutoCAD. There are some cheaper products available that function like AutoCAD but in my experience it is the best of the best. There are many different types of AutoCAD including a specific Civil AutoCAD version. As a student I believe you can get a license for free but you can also download a trial version to use (I think for a month) so you can see what its like to work in the program.

I also use a GIS program to draw routes along roads and add details to a stick drawing. We use this platform as a company so others can look at an interactive map and be able to find live details of what is constructed and what isn't.

Some companies use proprietary software to do this type of work but they all function in a similar way.

Hope this helps!

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