10 Things I wish I knew earlier about Structural Engineering

I have learned a lot about structural engineering, but these are 10 things I wish I knew earlier about engineering. The life of an engineer is full of things to learn, this video is not about what to learn but things about engineering to make your career more successful.

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[DHLJesus]

Brendan: I always appreciate what u are doing for our profession. You are a champ! At the age of 61, I thank God that i chose structural engineering from the beginning. I wish there were 100 more guys like you who promote our field the way you do. This is one noble profession that will always put food on the table:)

[Bendoen]

Really appreciate all your videos, i wish more engineers will share their thoughts as everyone as different experience depending on the country or industry they are working in.

[lucastadeu]

Best structural channel in YT, greetings from Brazil!

[morganchandler]

Worked as a fabricator my entire life building and welding doors patches all sorts of things and I am now currently at the very beginning of pursuing becoming a structural engineer I have 22 years experience in the field I believe I would make a great structural engineer I'm sure it will have its challenges especially at 37 years old

[kolavithonduraski]

after my masters i worked for 3 years as a structural engineer... i liked the work... but the circumstances were horrible... no learning from advanced colleagues... pressure and big projects directly at the beginning...

after burnout i quit... and changed to a kinda project controlling on the client side.

after years now, i miss the structural engineering. On my Job now i do only eork with outlook, the phone, excel tables and controlling costs and milestones.
as an studied structural engineer i miss the technical side of my job.

For the Young Colleagues out there:
IF THE WORK CIRCUMSTANCES ARE NOT HEALTHY, CHANGE THE COMPANY, SO THE ENVIRONMENT and maybe dont change the profession.

[dmontenegro]

Thanks for sharing your knowledge on what you wish you should have done. As a young engineer I find it daunting at points, especially when it comes to my production speed. I like I should be faster but I know it's just part of being new to engineering. Keep up the advice and the great videos!

[oluochphelix]

Hi Brendan. Sir your help to me is beyond measure. Highly appreciated.
I have other request sir, in your future videos, kindly discuss diaphragm in lateral load systems.

[humpback]

Have you worked in overseas project? Do you adjust to other countries standard? Would it be confusing? Also, lots of great points in your video. I do agree with your point on the most you'd learn is through working rather than uni. My only problem is, I noticed that not a lot of companies are willing to provide internships to internationals with student visas. I'm itching to get into the field asap :(

[Joshua_d_designer]

Thank you for this video, I appreciate it. I have enjoyed every bit of my moments with structural engineering and it's basically my drive and that's why I do what I do, facing difficult designs with the joy of creating solutions and teaching structural engineering even as a Youtuber...

[BrownNProud]

first time i have ever watched a video like this and had its words actually mean something to me. thank you!

[edwardbarnett]

As it is important to give the residents plenty to move and pay everybody good money would the units be able to sell off the plan for $2m in Parrahub.

[nishanthakkni]

Hi Brendan
Thanks for sharing such an interesting and educational videos. Its really appreciated about sharing your knowledge. I m a structural Engineer. Please put a video about concrete joints ( isolation, contraction, etc) and in which situations we need to think about providing isolation joints etc. appreciated if u could.

[Ss-ekrl]

Thanks for sharing your experience and knowledge. ❤️🙏

[ProspectorAl]

Only time and experience will give you what I call "calibrated eyeballs".

[DeepakKrishna]

That was very solid video for a youngsters mate. Keep going.

[winfreg.]

Thank you for the video! as a budding engineer this was very informative :>

[Rubibi-saltwaterjim]

Thanks for the video, I'm looking at entering the field at 37 hoping the years I have in another field with provide me with the skills to communicate effectively with others.

[kennakada]

This is such good advice. Thank you Brendan, please know that your contents are very valuable to me. Thanks, Appreciative Student Engineer

[beenay]

Explain stuffs with real life incidents specific technical problems and solutions.

[abjee]

There are not many sources where we can learn the philosophy of engineering. I have been your long time subscriber. It was really nice to meet you today sir.