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I am in high school and am really bad at drawing and want to know if you have to be good at hand drawing and designing at civil engineering?
Yes,be sure to take a CAD course in your first year. AutoCad seems to be the common one in these parts for Civils, although any sort of CAD program will suffice. You may not be skilled in manual drafting, but be sure to understand the basic plan, side, elevation, isometric, and Section views. Best wishes in your studies.Plus, as a working Engineer, you do most of your drawings (mechanical, electrical, civil, etc.) with a CAD system anyway.
Yes, you can still be successful in civil engineering even if you are not good at hand-drawing. While hand-drawing skills can be helpful in certain aspects of the job, they are not essential. With today's technology, most civil engineers use computer-aided design (CAD) software for drafting and design.
No, hand-drawing is not a requirement for a degree in civil engineering. While some courses may involve hand-drawing as part of assignments or projects, it is not a core skill that is necessary for obtaining a degree in civil engineering.
It depends on the specific job and company you work for. While some jobs may require hand-drawing skills, many civil engineering roles rely heavily on CAD software for drafting and design. It is important to have a basic understanding of hand-drawing, but it may not be a daily requirement in your job.
Yes, with practice and dedication, you can improve your hand-drawing skills as a civil engineer. While it may not be necessary for your job, having a basic understanding and ability to hand-draw can be useful in certain situations.
Having good hand-drawing skills can be beneficial in certain situations, such as quickly sketching ideas or communicating with clients who may not understand CAD drawings. However, it is not a requirement for success in civil engineering as CAD software is widely used in the industry.