Switching from Buildings to Bridges
Switching from Buildings to Bridges
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I am thinking of maybe switching from building design to bridge design in terms of structural engineering. If I could get the opportunity to do so, should I expect a pay cut? Also, do you think the transition from buildings to bridges is difficult to do due to each being a specialize?
Thanks
K.
Thanks
K.
The resisant virtues of the structure that we seek depend on their form; it is through their form that they are stable, not because of an awkward accumulation of material. There is nothing more noble and elegant from an intellectual viewpoint than this: to resist through form. Eladio Dieste





RE: Switching from Buildings to Bridges
If you are planning on designing typical concrete/steel highway bridges, I think you will find the transition fairly easy.
Why do you want to design bridges? How many years do you have in buildings?
RE: Switching from Buildings to Bridges
Here is an old thread on the topic. If you search, I am pretty sure that it has been discussed other times as well.
http://www.eng-tips.com/viewthread.cfm?qid=207593
RE: Switching from Buildings to Bridges
The resisant virtues of the structure that we seek depend on their form; it is through their form that they are stable, not because of an awkward accumulation of material. There is nothing more noble and elegant from an intellectual viewpoint than this: to resist through form. Eladio Dieste