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Math in Engineering

Civil Engineeringand Mathematics

How do civil engineers use mathematics?

Although most civil engineers actually spend only a small portion of their time doing calculations, mathematics is essential to this field. For example, civil engineers may use math to carry out the technical calculations in order to plan a construction project. They may use math to model and simulate the possible behavior of a structure before it is actually built. They also use math to understand the necessary chemistry (the strength of a material) and/or physical components (how strong parts need to be) of a construction project.



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