Use of IT in Civil Engineering

Abstract 

Towards the end of the 20^th century the world moved inexorably towards being a global village. The merging of multi-nationals across borders and continents, the growth in international transport, the increased use of English as an international language, the dropping of trade barriers and the ease of communication have all contributed to the rapid growth of Information Technology. 

Information technology is widely used throughout Civil Engineering. Web sites are used for information and publicity purposes and their use in project management as centers of information has been developed over recent years.

 

In this paper the current use of information technology (IT) in the Civil Engineering is examined. The development of the project chain is examined, its role players identified and the activities carried out throughout the chain described. An overview is given of software available to Civil Engineers for these types of activities and its use within the civil engineers’ fraternity discussed.

 

Finally it is argued that IT can readily be used by civil engineers given the low capital investment levels required and the benefits to be gained, the only requirement being the need for investment in IT education throughout the world & recognition of the enormous potential lying beneath.

 

 

Submitted By:

 

Tilak Bhattacharya.

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