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Becoming a great project manager need so much learning. You need to juggle time, money, people, equipment and materials. To do it all, some people feel like they have to be a miracle worker! But it's not the case. Just take these essential tips... Initiate Carefully When you start your project, wind it up slowly. Define the process by which you're going to manage your project from start to finish. Adopt a Project Life Cycle so you know what you have to do and by when. Then take these steps: 1. Define the project goals, timeline and schedule 2. Quantify the amount of resource you need 3. Specify the project scope and deliverables 4. Decide if you need to outsource to a supplier 5. Recruit your team and set up a project office Plan In Depth Then identify all of the tasks needed to complete your project. Prioritize them and calculate how long each will take. Create a detailed project schedule, so you know what you have to do, when and how. Then take these steps: 6. Identify the number of resources you need 7. Set a budget and plan your expenditure 8. List the deliverables and set quality targets 9. Plan your communications so everyone is informed 10. Decide how you are going to manage risks, changes and issues Execute Swiftly The next step is to execute your plan quickly and efficiently. This is the longest phase in the project, so you need to work smart to complete this phase on time. Take these steps: 11. Record time spent by your team completing tasks 12. Frequently check your actual vs. planned progress 13. If you start falling behind, take action or get help 14. Resolve risks, issues and changes quickly 15. Keep your team motivated by rewarding good performance Close and learn When you've produced all of your deliverables and handed them over to your sponsor or customer, you're ready for closure. Do this by releasing project staff, contractors, suppliers and equipment. Then close your project office and handover documentation. Take the time to identify your lessons learned, as these will be invaluable to your next project. To learn more please visit https://www.mpmm.com/

The main difference between SAFE 8 and 12 is that SAFE 8: was analysis 2D plate behaviour only SAFE12: by default it takes full analysis rather than 2D plate I dont my self aware of the full analysis which SAFE 12 does but the answer to the question that why NON LINEAR UPLIFT analysis in SAFE 8 takes no time and why in 12 it takes hours. We faced this problem and asked CSI guyz! because personally i dont like the SAFE 8 interface but there were people saying that if you have to do the non linear analysis export it to SAFE 12 which i really dont like. SAFE 8 was doing only 2D plate analysis (so you dont have to put restraint in x and y) only vertical springs. But in SAFE 12 if you run the analysis and check the log you will find that there is instability error because of no restraint in x and y. in SAFE 12 the options to select non linear uplift analysis are also very complex. Its not clear to select NON LINEAR UPLIFT in individual load cases or to select the option CONVERT COMBO TO NON LINEAR COMBOS well dont select the first option to check UPLIFT in each load case (results will be very strange) rather convert all load combos to non linear for uplift (results will be fine) but remember here that if you are doing 3d analysis without restraining in x and y your simplest model could take upto 3 hrs to run bcz of instabilities. to compare the results with SAFE 8 and to save run time goto RUN>Advanced options> and select 2d plate analysis option so by selecting just option you convert safe 12 to 8. no need to use the older version of SAFE and also note that in SAFE 12: Tension is + and Compression is - SAFE 8: Tension is - and Compression is +

Its a great effort Umar I appreciate and congratulate you.

To reduce moisture migration through concrete floors, place an impermeable water barrier over the rock and gravel before placing the concrete. Polyethylene fi lm is low cost and easily installed, but it is easily punctured and difficult to seal at the edges. More durable products are polyethylene-coated Kraft paper and glass-reinforced waterproof paper, extrusion coated on both sides with polyethylene. Use 8 mil or heavier material and do not puncture the barrier.

Asalam-o-alikum wr wb everyone! I am very excited to announce the launch of "Structural Engineering Forum of Pakistan". Its a open discussion forum directed to Civil/Structural Engineers. The purpose is to have discussions, to shun ambiguity and to overall uplift the structural design practice. I welcome everyone aboard. I hope this forum meets serves its purpose, May Almighty ALLAH bless you all. Warm Regards, Makhzumi!

Guide for computing moments and shears in rectangular concrete tanks. rectangular concrete tanks.pdf

I have an idea that if a seniors manage some weekly meetings on skype in which different topics are discussed !!! or there is a teaching site "wiziq"there lectures can be delivered free of cost and also can be recorded!!! i guess such activity can also help the freshers and engg students.so what wud seniors say about that suggestions

Chinese architectural firm plans to build world's largest building in 90 days. Prefabricated construction is on rise.http://designtaxi.com/news/352814/China-Plans-To-Build-The-World-s-Tallest-Building-In-90-Days/

Trusted or solved example. We do have a similar section. I think it would be good to make another section with the name you proposed once site gets more busy and we have more people that can contribute to it. The only concern is forum activity. Will do when its more busy. Model Review Its a very good suggestion but I am holding back.. When the forum gets more busier we will make it.. for now let stick to Structural Software Issues Suggestion 3 and 4, The thing is what you are saying is 100% the way it should be, but we need to have more fourm activity for that. Lets wait for some time.. then for sure Suggestion 5. We have 5 supermods. I will review and see if we need more. I am willing to add/make anyone moderator if he is interested and visits forum actively. Suggestion 6: You can upload all images in your post. attach them, and select the option to display in post where you want them. PM me and explain it why we need more? I think we need to start uploading stuff.. I am busy these days but will do soon! Thanks for the suggestions Rana. I highly value them. I want this place to be a bit more busy, then will update as required. cheers!

but if you ask me personally ( although i love my fields..but some times.....dont ask:P) i would never recommend to anyone to choose structural engineering...yes a hard truth!

As-Salam-o-Alikum.. I am Abdul Quddus graduate from B.ZU Multan session 2005. Currently working in Developement sector (NGO) in World Vision International Pakistan having 2 years experinence,interested in Management,tranpostation,and building design.I was just surfing on net in office found the link of this forum.I think this is really good for graduates as well as freshers to exchange ideas,experience an post questions.that is really nice to meet people here :)

its good that you said that you want to study it first, rather following it blindly.

Can be very expensive if you want to grow grass. you have to use gravel, embedded in geotextile with perforated pipes under the lawn you will be growing to provide drainage. Plus, no one knows, what loading is your terrace capable of unless got it designed when it was being built.

hEy fRnz...!!! m Furqan from lahore.. m student of civil engineering final year... looking 4 exchange of info with all of u.. tnx

For field construction, plazas and commercial buildings all buildings are RCC frames. Use of brick is only for infill walls and for that , strength is not that major issue, so maybe brick testing is still insignificant yet because of its secondary use. Good share though.

Dear All, Hopefully you all have found this message in best of your health. If any one known about the vacant places for two to 5 years experience structural and bridge design engineers plz let me know.. Also if you there is any possibilities for frsh graduates, As i am mantoring final year students for last 4 years and want them all successfull. Kindly send me email at fasih_baqai@hotmail.com. Thanks and Regards Fasih Uddin Baqai

the idea is like a pin support..slabs supported on masonry walls has max moment at mid span wl²/8 no moment (ideal) at the wall support...so in that case for gravity loads..yes no moments at joitns but if you talk about lateral loads...they do take somehow out of plane moments but they are very weak in tension as concrete. So in that case reinforcement is added and moment can also be transffered to base (footing) and by inbuilt concrete cols or beams... remember masonry system can be used as lateral resistant system

Salam bro, now working in an NGO in Islamabad, but want to come to Saudia, can u help me in this regard ..?

I would say after 1.5 or 3 years is good. Its hard to do masters when you have been away from academics for long. In fact, any experience is better than having no experience and going straight for MS or MS leading to Phd!

i agree with waseem. after this tenure it is difficult for one to STUDY AGAIN

That is very nice of you umaaa to making such an awsum plateform , i know very less about structural engineering bt i am proud of you