TOP 10 CIVIL ENGINEERING BRANCHES:
The top 10 civil engineering branches are as following:
1. CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING:
Construction engineering is one of the important branches of civil engineering. This branch deals with the planning, construction, and maintenance of structures such as buildings, bridges, towers etc.
2. GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING:
Geotechnical engineering is about analyzing the subterrestrial soil, rock, foundation etc.
GeoTechnical Engineering:
- Soil Mechanics.
- Soil Dynamics.
- Foundation Engineering.
- Rock Mechanics.
- Pavement Engineering.
3. STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING:
Structural engineering is the branch which deals with the design and structural analysis of structures such as buildings, bridges, etc.
4. SURVEYING:
In this branch of civil engineering, surveying and leveling are done to locate and measure the property lines, layout of buildings, roads, bridges etc. for construction.
5. TRANSPORTATION ENGINEERING:
Transportation engineering deals with the design, construction, and maintenance of various transportation facilities such as highways, railways, airports, parking lots, traffic signal control systems etc.
6. ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING:
This branch is related to study of pollution, environment-friendly designs, water treatment plants, etc.
7. EARTHQUAKE ENGINEERING:
Earthquake engineering is one of the latest additions in civil engineering. It deals with the seismic forces, designs and construction of earthquake resistant structures.
8. WATER RESOURCE ENGINEERING:
This branch of civil engineering interacts with the design and construction of hydraulic structures such as dams, canals, water distribution systems etc.
9. MUNICIPAL ENGINEERING:
Municipal engineers work with the urban or city governments for planning and management of township.
10. MATERIAL ENGINEERING:
Material engineering is the study of the strength of materials, properties of materials etc which are used in construction work and other ceramics.