2006-10-01 16:20:57 · 9 answers · asked by al_americany 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Other - Education
As a civil engineer, I think I can take this one. First off, a civil engineer is divided into several differenct specific categories, structural, environmental, site & development, geotechnical. A civil engineer designs the infrastructure (the footings, the columns, the beams, the pipe sizes, etc...) An architect draws how things should look after all of these things are constructed. An architect will design things to make it look pleasing to the eye, such as wall types, facade types, colors, things that you would actually look at.
2006-10-01 16:27:53 · answer #1 · answered by pcolaengr1 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
A civil engineer is concerned with the physical design of structures. An architect is concerned with the look and layout of buildings.
Civil engineers and architects should work hand in hand to design buildings. Where the architect is concerned with the layout of the building, locating the facilities, designing the shape of the exterior, the civil engineer would be concerned with making sure that the building won't fall down, that it meets all the required codes and that it can be built economically and safely.
Civil engineers also work on projects like highways, bridges, mines and other similar projects that architects are not concerned with. Where an architect is concerned mainly with structures and buildings, a civil engineer works on those and many other projects.
2006-10-01 23:27:46 · answer #2 · answered by Ben 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Civil engineering is a broad field of engineering that deals with the planning, construction, and maintenance of fixed structures, or public works, as they are related to earth, water, or civilization and their processes. Most civil engineering today deals with power plants, bridges, roads, railways, structures, water supply, irrigation, environment, sewer, flood control and traffic. In essence, civil engineering may be regarded as the profession that makes the world a more agreeable place in which to live.
Sub-disciplines of civil engineering
General engineering
Structural engineering
Fire protection engineering
Geotechnical engineering
Transportation engineering
Environmental engineering
Hydraulic engineering
Water resources engineering
Construction engineering
Materials science
Surveying
An architect is a person involved in the planning, designing and oversight of a building's construction. An architect must thoroughly understand the building and operational codes under which his or her design must conform.
2006-10-01 23:36:06 · answer #3 · answered by DeeJay 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Architect: design a structure (creative)
Civil Engineer: actually figure out the most cost effective ways to build the damn structure that the architects dreams about.
FYI: Architects would often quote "it's your(engineer) job to figure out and for me to dream up".
2006-10-01 23:31:01 · answer #4 · answered by sandman11354 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Civil engineers are mainly polite. Architects of my experience assume I am totally ignorant and they are arrogant to the Nth degree.
Rose P.
2006-10-02 00:21:48 · answer #5 · answered by rose p 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
a civil engineer deals mostly with big structures like a bridge, tunnel, power plants, roads...so on. Architects deal with plannig and designing and oversight of building construction.
2006-10-01 23:24:50 · answer #6 · answered by Ruth Less RN 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
an architect draws it -- a civil engineer figures out how it can be built.
2006-10-01 23:23:41 · answer #7 · answered by Stormy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A civil engineer is a person who practices civil engineering. Originally a civil engineer worked on public works projects and was contrasted with the military engineer, who worked on armaments and defenses. Over time, various branches of engineering have become recognized as distinct from civil engineering, including chemical engineering, mechanical engineering, and electrical engineering, while much of military engineering has been absorbed by civil engineering.
In most countries, a civil engineer has graduated from a post-secondary school with a degree in civil engineering, which requires a strong background in mathematics and the physical sciences; this degree is typically a four-year degree, though many civil engineers continue on to obtain additional degrees. In many countries, civil engineers are subject to licensure, and often, persons not licensed may not call themselves "civil engineers".
In some places, a civil engineer may perform land surveying; in others, surveying is limited to construction surveying, unless an additional qualification is obtained
Job Description for: ARCHITECT
Researches, plans, designs, and administers building projects for clients, applying knowledge of design, construction procedures, zoning and building codes, and building materials: Consults with client to determine functional and spatial requirements of new structure or renovation, and prepares information regarding design, specifications, materials, color, equipment, estimated costs, and construction time. Plans layout of project and integrates engineering elements into unified design for client review and approval. Prepares scale drawings and contract documents for building contractors. Represents client in obtaining bids and awarding construction contracts. Administers construction contracts and conducts periodic on-site observation of work during construction to monitor compliance with plans. May prepare operating and maintenance manuals, studies, and reports. May use computer-assisted design software and equipment to prepare project designs and plans. May direct activities of workers engaged in preparing drawings and specification documents.
2006-10-01 23:25:31 · answer #8 · answered by schmushe 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
About 100k a year!
2006-10-01 23:29:59 · answer #9 · answered by cherokeeflyer 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋