As builders of the infrastructure of
society, civil engineers need a strong understanding
of the property of materials as they relate to civil
engineering. Properties of stress, strain, shear, and
deformation are applied to a wide range of
engineering materials, including metals, concrete,
wood, composites and soils. Knowledge of these
materials allow a civil engineer to select
appropriate building materials and to prepare a
foundation for roadways and structures. A civil
engineer emphasizing this area is prepared for future
study to applied mechanics and geotechnical
engineering.
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