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I am not a Mechanical guy. However, I was wondering if someone can explain the concept of equivalent length in piping for an outsider. Thanks.

Some aerospace engineers are working on high-end structural engineering solutions

Working on projects from star-architects. Unfortunately, if they don't have work then you don't. And not everyone can get such opportunity even with right qualifications.

Because in a typical civil degree, you only get to specialize in your last year. So practically and academically speaking, students only receive one year or less of practice-based professional training. Let alone the responsibilities of a structural engineer

Ha, good point. I do proofread and carefully phrase all my emails at work, no matter big or small. Unlike text messages, they can be sent in a controlled manner: I can take 5-10 minutes (more than enough) to phrase and proofread the content. If I spend 10 minutes to type and proofread my posts...

btw it's AutoCAD 2004 since this is for an owner's in-house design team. We don't have the most up-to-date software.

Is there a package which contains all W/HSS/WWF/L shape etc. structural steel shapes so I don't have to make them from scratch? This ques probably has been asked before. I am quite new to AutoCAD drafting.Thanks for the input.

I know for a fact that for conventional industrial building and low-rise 2/3 story buildings, a bachelor degree + motivation to learn/continuing education might suffice. However, I want to have a hand in larger and high-profile projects. I've heard ppl saying that a Master is almost a must to...

it seems so hard to get the necessary training needed in the industry to become a Structural Engineer