BEng Hielscher
BEng Hielscher
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Structural Engineering Projects That Taught Me How To Design
Check out SkyCiv here: skyciv.com/ben/
TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 Intro
00:27 Project #1
03:12 Project #2
06:33 Project #3
07:53 Project #4
09:00 Project #5
🔥 - My Concrete Design Notes & Spreadsheet: payhip.com/b/WATdL
🔥 - My Retaining Wall Design Notes & Spreadsheet: payhip.com/b/nN5Ya
🔥 - My Resume & Portfolio Template: payhip.com/b/GlXqf
Textbook Names/Links:
Design of Portal Frame Buildings 4th Edition
Steel Designers' Handbook Eighth Edition 🇺🇸 amzn.to/4ch3nLQ
Craig's Soil Mechanics 9th Edition 🇺🇸 amzn.to/3RIKnh1
Principles of Geotechnical Engineering 9th Edition 🇺🇸 amzn.to/3VCq1ay
Concrete Structures R.F. Warner 🇺🇸 amzn.to/4cCXkAX
Reinforced and Prestressed Concrete 3rd Edition 🇺🇸 amzn.to/3VWwiiC
Reinforced Concrete Design: to Eurocode 2 7th Edition 🇺🇸 amzn.to/3KUIXMO
CONNECT:
👨🏼‍💻 - UA-cam ua-cam.com/users/BEngHielscher
👷🏻‍♂️ - Linkedin www.linkedin.com/in/benhielscher/
📩 - Email: BEngHielscher@gmail.com
WHO AM I:
I’m Ben, a structural engineer. I make videos about tech, engineering, productivity and self-development. On this channel I hope to provide entertainment, advice and knowledge for aspiring and young students and professionals.
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Відео

Day in the Life of a Structural Engineer
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Check out SkyCiv here: skyciv.com/ben/ In this video I take you through a day in my life as a Structural Engineer in a buildings team based on the east coast of Australia. From meetings, to design work, office antics and other daily activities. Enjoy! 🔥 - My Concrete Design Notes & Spreadsheet: payhip.com/b/WATdL 🔥 - My Retaining Wall Design Notes & Spreadsheet: payhip.com/b/nN5Ya CONNECT: 👨🏼‍💻...
How Engineers Design Houses: What Structural Engineers Actually Do
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In this video I take you through all the stages that structural engineers go through in order to bring residential house to life. Enjoy :) TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Intro 00:40 Project Initiation 01:35 Preliminary Design 03:34 Analysis 07:39 Drawings 08:23 Construction 🔥 - My Concrete Design Notes & Spreadsheet: payhip.com/b/WATdL 🔥 - My Retaining Wall Design Notes & Spreadsheet: payhip.com/b/nN5Ya CON...
I Was Wrong - 5 Mistakes I Made Studying Engineering
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In this video I share 5 of the big mistakes I made as an engineering student. Each of these mistakes cost me better grades and opportunities, and looking back if I had known this stuff from the beginning I think it would have made a big impact on my future. I hope by learning these now, you can avoid making the same mistakes. Enjoy :) TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Intro 00:31 Mistake #1 02:27 Mistake #2 04...
Why is Engineering so Hard? What it REALLY Takes
Переглядів 3,1 тис.3 місяці тому
In this video I break down the 3 underlying reasons of why studying engineering is so hard. Many of these reasons may not cross your mind when considering if studying engineering is for you but being prepared for them will make things a lot easier for you. Enjoy :) TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Intro 00:38 Reason #1 02:46 Reason #2 05:36 Reason #3 🔥 - My Concrete Design Notes & Spreadsheet: payhip.com/b/WA...
How to Design a Retaining Wall For Beginners
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Access my notes and Excel spreadsheet here: payhip.com/b/nN5Ya In this video I give an introduction to retaining wall design. I go over some of the basics you'll need to know before you get started, I give you a refresher on the relevant geotechnical parameters, then I go through the 3 global stability checks and how to find the design actions in the wall, and finally, at the end of the video I...
Structural Engineering Was Hard Until I Learnt This
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In this video I share 5 things that really changed how hard structural engineering is for me. Each of these things helped me to build my confidence and stop feeling like an imposter. I hope they can do the same for you. Enjoy :) TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Intro 00:23 Thing #1 01:44 Thing #2 02:35 Thing #3 03:25 Thing #4 04:31 Thing #5 🔥 - My Concrete Design Notes & Spreadsheet: payhip.com/b/WATdL CONNEC...
Revealing The MOST IMPORTANT TOPICS For Structural Engineering
Переглядів 18 тис.5 місяців тому
In this video I share some of the most important topics to learn in structural engineering. These topics are the ones that I use the most as a structural engineer and are the ones I would focus on learning the best if I were to start over. Enjoy :) TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Intro 01:10 Topic #1 03:29 Topic #2 04:59 Topic #3 06:23 Topic #4 07:23 Topic #5 08:10 Topic #6 08:57 Topic #7 🔥 - My Concrete Des...
How to Get Ahead of 99% of Engineering Students
Переглядів 9 тис.6 місяців тому
In this video I share 6 secrets that the top civil engineering students use to get ahead. When implemented, each of these tips can life changing consequences on your grades and career. Enjoy :) TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Intro 00:57 Tip #1 02:16 Tip #2 04:02 Tip #3 05:21 Tip #4 06:48 Tip #5 08:16 Tip #6 🔥 - My Concrete Design Notes & Spreadsheet: payhip.com/b/WATdL CONNECT: 👨🏼‍💻 - UA-cam ua-cam.com/user...
Reinforced Concrete Design for Beginners: FULL Guide
Переглядів 4,7 тис.7 місяців тому
Access my notes and Excel spreadsheet here: payhip.com/b/WATdL CONNECT: 👨🏼‍💻 - UA-cam ua-cam.com/users/BEngHielscher 👷🏻‍♂️ - Linkedin www.linkedin.com/in/benhielscher/ 📩 - Email: BEngHielscher@gmail.com WHO AM I: I’m Ben, a graduate structural engineer. I make videos about tech, engineering, productivity and self-development. On this channel I hope to provide entertainment, advice and knowledge...
6 Free Websites All Civil Structural Engineers Should Know!
Переглядів 28 тис.7 місяців тому
Software & resources are game-changing tools for engineers. They allow us to automate repetitive tasks and ultimately, streamline our work. In this video I go over 6 free websites that have been helping me be more productive in my work as a civil structural engineer. Enjoy :) TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Intro 00:22 Website #1 02:37 Website #2 04:01 Website #3 05:12 Website #4 05:43 Website #5 06:49 Websi...
Why NOT to Major in Civil Structural Engineering
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In this video I go over 5 reasons to not major in civil engineering. Many of these things I had no idea about before I decided to major in civil engineering so I think this will help those trying to decide. Enjoy :) TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Intro 00:37 Reason #1 02:25 Reason #2 03:50 Reason #3 05:31 Reason #4 06:52 Reason #5 CONNECT: 👨🏼‍💻 - UA-cam ua-cam.com/users/BEngHielscher 👷🏻‍♂️ - Linkedin www.li...
6 Habits You Must AVOID as a Civil Structural Engineer
Переглядів 7 тис.9 місяців тому
In this video I share 6 habits that you must avoid if you want to improve fast as a civil structural engineer. I hope the tips I share in this video make things a little bit easier for you. Enjoy :) TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Intro 00:35 Habit #1 02:04 Habit #2 03:08 Habit #3 04:08 Habit #4 04:54 Habit #5 06:02 Habit #6 CONNECT: 👨🏼‍💻 - UA-cam ua-cam.com/users/BEngHielscher 👷🏻‍♂️ - Linkedin www.linkedin....
How To Create a Civil Structural Engineering Resume
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Access my Resume & Portfolio template here: payhip.com/b/GlXqf In this video I go through my current civil structural engineering resume and share what I've learnt from making several resumes throughout university and my graduate years. Enjoy! TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Intro 00:27 Layout 01:05 Skills 02:33 Projects 03:02 Education 03:45 Experience 06:35 Portfolio Template inspiration taken from Tamer, ...
7 Ways I Save 3+ Hours a Day as a Civil Structural Engineer
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In this video I share 7 of the ways I save time each day in my work as a civil structural engineer. Each of these time saving tricks combine together to have a significant effect on the time it takes me to complete my work, although a lot of these tricks are not talked about. I hope that by sharing these tips they make things a little bit easier for you. Enjoy :) TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Intro 00:32 S...
8 Habits That Quickly Made Me a Better Civil Structural Engineer
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8 Habits That Quickly Made Me a Better Civil Structural Engineer
Day in the Life of a Structural Design Engineer: Office & Site Inspection
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Day in the Life of a Structural Design Engineer: Office & Site Inspection
What It's Like to Work at a Small Company as a Civil Structural Engineer
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What It's Like to Work at a Small Company as a Civil Structural Engineer
How Engineers Design Buildings: What Structural Engineers Actually Do
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How Engineers Design Buildings: What Structural Engineers Actually Do
How to Create A Civil Structural Engineering Portfolio
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How to Create A Civil Structural Engineering Portfolio
How to Productively Study as an Engineering Student
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How to Productively Study as an Engineering Student
How I Would Learn Structural Engineering If I Could Start Over
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How I Would Learn Structural Engineering If I Could Start Over
10 Purchases That Will Change Your Life as an Engineering Student
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10 Purchases That Will Change Your Life as an Engineering Student
I Quit My Structural Engineering Job
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I Quit My Structural Engineering Job
What's in my Bag as an Engineer: Tech Gear & Everyday Carry
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What's in my Bag as an Engineer: Tech Gear & Everyday Carry
How to Make Studying Fun: Study Strategies that Changed My Life
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How to Make Studying Fun: Study Strategies that Changed My Life
iPad Guide for Students in 2023 - Best Apps, Note Taking & Set Up
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iPad Guide for Students in 2023 - Best Apps, Note Taking & Set Up
8 Lessons I Learned in My 1st Year as a Structural Engineer
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8 Lessons I Learned in My 1st Year as a Structural Engineer
How to Network as an Engineering Student: What to Talk About and My Strategy
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How to Network as an Engineering Student: What to Talk About and My Strategy
10 Tips I'd Give Myself Before Graduating Engineering
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10 Tips I'd Give Myself Before Graduating Engineering

КОМЕНТАРІ

  • @user-lz1yu5hb9h
    @user-lz1yu5hb9h 9 годин тому

    The contents of your videos are of high quality! Great great stuff

  • @michaelzajac5284
    @michaelzajac5284 День тому

    Solidworks taught me how to frame from UA-cam.

  • @internationalunionmarket.com1

    Please solve and upload some example in Virtual work method both frame and truss and beams

  • @kimjustinelabansawan1005
    @kimjustinelabansawan1005 2 дні тому

    Hi, im new to your channel and im already thankful that you are here, please can you give reviewers for board exams

  • @user-cw5xj8fi3i
    @user-cw5xj8fi3i 2 дні тому

    Hi, I'm studing civil engineering and I've finished my first year, I will be thankful if you gave me some advises about how to imporve my studing and what to study and how, also what is the most important things I can study and spend my holiday with? Thank you very much 💙

  • @minhducpham6332
    @minhducpham6332 3 дні тому

    The house plan website is very helpfull Many tks

    • @BEngHielscher
      @BEngHielscher 3 дні тому

      No worries, glad it could help :)

    • @minhducpham6332
      @minhducpham6332 2 дні тому

      @@BEngHielscher btw, Do you know any website provided sample structural drawing.

  • @trickshotshorts7004
    @trickshotshorts7004 3 дні тому

    Steel and lot harder than concrete 😂

  • @Archiphobia
    @Archiphobia 3 дні тому

    Brother can tell me which job is best and which is easy to inter in this field as a fresher ( Bim Engineer or Structural engineer) ... What's your opinion please tell us....

  • @arundeenbastin2024
    @arundeenbastin2024 3 дні тому

    I m B.E civil graduated.what kind of courses strutctural design enginner needing ?

  • @nesar_05
    @nesar_05 3 дні тому

    I didn't get it are you civil engineer or structure engineer?

  • @Ace-nh8kb
    @Ace-nh8kb 4 дні тому

    This video has been really helpful Ben, thank you. I will be graduating in the coming days, and I’ve followed each and every step of your guide in preparation for graduate roles. I am just a little unsure if the formatting and structure of your amazing template is ATS friendly, coz AI apparently doesn’t like headers/footers and occasionally columns. Also not sure if pictures in the portfolio might cause issues if the resume and portfolio are in the same document.

  • @richardboshielo1948
    @richardboshielo1948 4 дні тому

    What about utility orientated Civil Engineering path .....does it have as many challenges as Structural Engineering, (you think? )

  • @macdedeh69
    @macdedeh69 4 дні тому

    really appreciate your videos mate.

  • @zeyad2724
    @zeyad2724 5 днів тому

    Inspired me, thx✨️✨️.

  • @shatakshipandey8014
    @shatakshipandey8014 5 днів тому

    Starting university within a month. As a freshman . This is gonna come in handy.

  • @Ezilengineering
    @Ezilengineering 5 днів тому

    youtube.com/@ezilengineering?si=ANDpWEGlYbvfYk-f

  • @chris_omwenga
    @chris_omwenga 5 днів тому

    Hi Ben. Thanks for all your work. Do you mind sharing your own website where we can find all the information and your journey? Thanks

  • @enami_0136
    @enami_0136 6 днів тому

    Thanks you so much ! Im in 4th year through my degree bit never done the calcula of a concrete building only steal . Do you advice me to do it ?

  • @jugg205
    @jugg205 6 днів тому

    As a sophomore civil engineering student who’s interested in structural/land development I really appreciate your videos

  • @jigglypuff2562
    @jigglypuff2562 6 днів тому

    this will be a good revision practice

    • @jigglypuff2562
      @jigglypuff2562 6 днів тому

      question, how hard was finite element theory if u had that in ur course

    • @BEngHielscher
      @BEngHielscher 6 днів тому

      It’s complex but I got through it with enough study

  • @daniilliliakov6588
    @daniilliliakov6588 6 днів тому

    Brilliant video mate, keep it up! A quick question - would you say from your personal experience, is it better to get a Beng degree and start getting work experience or pursue Masters? Currently I am a Beng student, finished my second year and I do feel quite burned out and not sure if extra year is gonna be good for me mentally. From what I gathered from industry recruiters, they d rather get somebody with a year of experience rather than a masters student. Obviously every company is different and this is not always the case, but just wanted to get your opinion on it.

    • @BEngHielscher
      @BEngHielscher 6 днів тому

      Thanks! Industry experience is very valued. If you can find a role at a fast placed small company the learnings you will have can sometimes far out weigh what you would learn during a masters. Formal education is still important but if you want a break this wouldn’t be a bad way to spend it :)

    • @daniilliliakov6588
      @daniilliliakov6588 6 днів тому

      Appreciate you taking your time to respond. Needed to hear something like this for a while! Keep making great content, it is always helpful and enjoyable to watch.

  • @brunodepascaossete7184
    @brunodepascaossete7184 6 днів тому

    as always thank you

  • @simonehleringer9767
    @simonehleringer9767 6 днів тому

    I will start studying structural wood engineering in germany in two months and I will definitely use your tips during my time at university to create a strong portfolio. Thx for these great videos!

  • @anasshahin94
    @anasshahin94 6 днів тому

    Thank you for your help

  • @LieveAngel64
    @LieveAngel64 6 днів тому

    Very helpful!

  • @user-lm6dp3qo8b
    @user-lm6dp3qo8b 8 днів тому

    Hi Hielsher. Thank you for this video. Could you please give me some insight on the kind of laptop you use?

  • @tome6023
    @tome6023 9 днів тому

    Structural engineering is by far the most beautiful spec in my opinion. Everything you do has practical implications and real world consequences. You the same liability for human life as do doctors, and in many cases a strcutral failure is much more catastrophic. I am actually proud to bear so much responsibility wtih my designs because that tells me I'm making a positive impact on society. Not to mention, the theoretical complexity and elegance of the theory we are taught, how everything ends up fitting together like a jigsaw puzzle from connection design to seismic and gravity just amazes me. Our specialisation is as old as time and will continue to be indespinsable to humanity. Proud start working soon.

  • @nanaamofaowusu4204
    @nanaamofaowusu4204 10 днів тому

    Thank you brother🫡❤️

  • @Adhil_parammel
    @Adhil_parammel 10 днів тому

    Architects get all perks of dirty works done by civil engineers.they have service brands.can take credit & negotiate well.

  • @richardgamehole4226
    @richardgamehole4226 10 днів тому

    But please is it a must to always come to the office

  • @richardgamehole4226
    @richardgamehole4226 10 днів тому

    I really like ur videos

  • @richardgamehole4226
    @richardgamehole4226 10 днів тому

    This is an amazing video I'm still a student studying civil engineering Any advice

  • @richardgamehole4226
    @richardgamehole4226 10 днів тому

    This is an amazing video I'm still a student studying civil engineering

  • @DarkCastleBoy
    @DarkCastleBoy 11 днів тому

    Just wanna say my Inspiration to become Civil Engineer was "Bob the Builder"

  • @gccharles8014
    @gccharles8014 12 днів тому

    I'm in my final year Civil engineering HND 2 Your lecture inspired me.

  • @ralphbroeils1760
    @ralphbroeils1760 13 днів тому

    Contractors immediately want to start work once the deal is made. This means producing site stabilization drawings and design right away. A clearing and grubbing set of drawings may precede the grading and stabilization. I always took a preliminary set of sheets to the city or county for a cursary review. This inclusion of the city/county will payoff in getting the permitting for grading and drainage. This design activity gets the civil and structural engineers time to begin further design. Exciting career although pay is not as good as other disciplines and schedule is tight at the first of the project. A good site survey and site borings are needed right away if not already performed. Civil engineers have a love/hate relationship with their careers. Mine was more love than hate. Retired in 2016 as a registered professional engineer doing both civil and structural engineering.

  • @michaelveegh4508
    @michaelveegh4508 13 днів тому

    LED = layout, engineering, detailing. The final calculation document is really the last item to be completed. This is the approach that works for me.

  • @DanildFlamme
    @DanildFlamme 13 днів тому

    At 4:44: "and the Builders decided to use a different size of timber and grade than the one you've specified". Isn't the builders held responsible for not following specifications? I mean, the specifications are made for a reason.

    • @BEngHielscher
      @BEngHielscher 13 днів тому

      That happens very rarely, unfortunately. More often than not, the engineer will need to do extra work to ensure that the structure will still be ok. Another reason the engineer ends up doing this work is to maintain the relationship, as the builder can be your client

    • @DanildFlamme
      @DanildFlamme 13 днів тому

      @@BEngHielscher Ah I see. So it is kind of a bit of "free service" to the customer in the case where the builder is the one paying your bills. It still sounds risky though, because if the new size and grade won't be able to handle it, then you end up having to be "the bearer of bad news", that their changes is going to be a problem, and then you really have to be creative I guess. I am still only 2 years into my civil-engineering degree, and I will probably focus more on the utility-oriented path, water-lines, heating, etc. ... But that will probably have similar challenges I guess.

  • @funtv2450
    @funtv2450 14 днів тому

    Amazing video...very helpful

  • @brunodepascaossete7184
    @brunodepascaossete7184 15 днів тому

    I really hope I could have seen this video sooner, I'm in my late 20s, and is so relevant to every student lucky enough to see this video you don't know how lucky you are and to the Creator of this videos thank you.

  • @karenr3915
    @karenr3915 15 днів тому

    Nice job! I appreciate all your videos. You're my inspiration.

  • @shivamannan
    @shivamannan 16 днів тому

    Its was a very interesting career. But i found frustrating to see small changes keep happening and the we have to re submit entire revised calculation even though it may not change any thing structurally. It wont be accepted even though all of us know there is more than 2 times safety margin is provided in all designs. The learning curve takes years. But the new professionals tend to over rely on computer model and results forgetting to verify using simple hand calculations. I am from India.

  • @Starseedzisi
    @Starseedzisi 16 днів тому

    Ipad is engineering unfriendly

  • @karenr3915
    @karenr3915 17 днів тому

    Thanks for sharing!

  • @SO_SELL_ICE.
    @SO_SELL_ICE. 17 днів тому

    Ask for more money, Structural Engineers shall be paid more!!!

  • @karenr3915
    @karenr3915 18 днів тому

    I really appreciate your advices...Thank you so much for this video I wish more of this.🙏

  • @rgwhwrfdbwrg
    @rgwhwrfdbwrg 18 днів тому

    wheres your hi vis mate

  • @coniston3106
    @coniston3106 18 днів тому

    Oh wow, doing fluid mechnaics next sem

  • @coniston3106
    @coniston3106 18 днів тому

    I would love to know how to deal with difficult clients or dodgy tradesmen & builders, how to communicate properly or any tips on it. If you haven't made a video on it, I think that might be a good idea. Thanks Ben!

  • @smeargut1809
    @smeargut1809 19 днів тому

    I’m guessing you have a Croatian background.

    • @BEngHielscher
      @BEngHielscher 18 днів тому

      Nope but I’m interested to hear why you think that?

    • @smeargut1809
      @smeargut1809 18 днів тому

      I did my carpentry apprenticeship under a civil engineer/builder and he would explain the reason for everything we did so I not only learned how to build something but the the structural reason behind it also, and you remind me of him he was Croatian 😊

    • @BEngHielscher
      @BEngHielscher 18 днів тому

      Oh ok haha cool!