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Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product.The Business and Problem-Solving Skills Needed for Success in Your Engineering Career! The Structural Engineer's Professional Training Manual offers a solid foundation in the real-world business and problem-solving skills needed in the engineering workplace. Filled with illustrations and practical "punch-list" summaries, this career-building guide provides an introduction to the practice and business of structural and civil engineering, including lots of detailed advice on developing competence and communicating ideas. Comprehensive and easy-to-understand, The Structural Engineer's Professional Training Manual features: Recommendations for successfully training engineers who are new to the field Methods for bringing together ideas from a variety of sources to find workable solutions to difficult problemsInformation on the real-world behaviors of building materialsGuidance on licensing, liability, regulations, and employmentTechniques for responsibly estimating design time and costTips on communicating design ideas effectivelyStrategies for working successfully as part of a teamInside This Skills-Building Engineering Resource- The Dynamics of Training - The World of Professional Engineering - The Business of Structural Engineering - Building Projects - Bridge Projects - Building Your Own Competence - Communicating Your Designs - Engineering Mechanics - Soil Mechanics - Understanding the Behavior of Concrete - Understanding the Behavior of Masonry Construction - Understanding the Behavior of Structural Steel - Understanding the Behavior of Wood Framing