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My name is Kolneath Pen. I am studying Civil Engineering at Zaman University, Phnom Penh / Cambodia (Find more information by visiting the website: www.zamanuniversity.com). Civil engineers are specialized in:
* Oil and mining companies – designing and supervising drilling process and being a consultant

* Telecom companies – groundwork for fiber optic, transmission cables etc.

* Energy companies – constructing dams and power plants to generate electricity

* The Army – particularly the Royal Engineers

* Local and regional consultants – planning and designing projects, supervising the implementation of construction plans

* Local and regional contractors – organizing the execution of the designs on sites, overseeing labor force and materials, considering time, cost and safety precautions

* Local and regional authorities – being responsible for water, drainage, transport and highway systems

* Academia – lecturing in tertiary institutes

* Business – Running and managing a private construction company.
Programs listed below are recommended for all engineers to use. Enjoy!

AutoCAD 2012

Reviewed Application Software: AutoCAD2012
Type: Shareware
Link: http://usa.autodesk.com/autocad/trial/
Review:
AutoCAD2012 is a useful computer tool for desktop engineering due to its extra-ordinary features and combination. It allows the user to sketch, design and form shapes ranging from typical rooms to mega structures. Not only with the capability of drawing, it also permit the users to view their designed structures in 3-Dimension. Moreover, for students, the program company provides serial keys that can make them able to use it to a higher extend than the trail version. They also provide online help for their legal software purchaser. Especially, the installation process for the program is considered to be fast for a 4.0GB programs since it takes less than 15 minutes. However, for a newbie to the program, it could be burdensome.
Pros:
- Useful for desktop engineering
- Allows the users to design an accurate blueprint
- Capable of designing structures ranging from rooms to mega building
- 3-D View
- Online service and help
- It allows student to use at a higher extend than the trail version
- The installation is fast
Cons:
- Bothersome for a newcomer
- High cost for full software
Summary:
I am just a newbie to this program. However, I believe this program is potentially crucial for every engineer and architects since it provides the feature in which normal designing programs are not capable of. Moreover, to be an expert in this program, it requires patient and hard-work. For engineers, this program will sure provide very accurate plans and blueprints they need for their constructions.

Rate: 5 Stars
Picture taken from: http://twentyfive.hubpages.com/hub/Autocad-2012-Free-Download

Google Sketch

Reviewed Application Software: Google Sketch
Type: Freeware
Link: http://sketchup.google.com/intl/en/download/index.html
Review:
Google Sketch Up is a free and very convenient program for civil engineering beginner to use. It has the features of designing building and structures in 3-Dimension, but in a less complex way than the professional programs such as AutoCAD. Especially, it has the ability to synchronize with Google Earth. The program is small, thus the application’s installation is fast and it runs smoothly in both old and new computer.
Pros:
- Convenient to use
- 3-D dimension
- Able to synchronize with Google Earth
- Fast installation
- Runs smoothly
- Small size
- Free
Cons:
- Less complex than the professional programs
- The design might not match the user’s desire
Summary:
I have been using this program for over a year now. Last year, I learned how to use the program because my presentation teammate used Google Sketch to draw a plan for building structures for the development of Beoung Kak area. Honestly, the program is not complicated to utilize since the available tools are not so complex. I think ,for a newcomer to engineering and architectural design, it is recommended to use this program as the first climbing step towards other programs.

Rating: 4 Stars
Picture taken from: http://www.opossumsoft.com/google_sketchup_7_1_6087_144378-252470.html

CEcalc

Reviewed Application Software: CEcalc
Type: Web Application
Link: http://www.cecalc.com/CivilandStructuralCalcs.aspx
Review:
CEcalc, which stands for Civil Engineering Calculator, is a web application that allows the users (specifically civil engineers) to do calculation on their tasks. The calculation is available in many designs such as pavement and concrete design. Plus, the hydraulic calculation is also available. The web application also show the resources require in constructing one of those structures. Unit conversion is also available for the users. Furthermore, the program can also be downloaded to install into your windows.
Pros:
- Useful for engineering calculations
- Ranging in many types of calculation: pavement design and concrete structural design
- Show the resources required for construction
- Availability of unit conversion
- Able to download and install to your Windows
Cons:
- Only calculation is available
Summary:
In my opinion, this program is really beneficial for every type of engineers ranging from beginners to experts for calculation. Its calculation is precise and also detail when it comes to explaining the resources required for making the structure. I will need this program now and also in the future because engineering is all about calculation, so to make my studies and work more convenient, I will have to use it.

Rating: 4 Stars
Picture taken from: http://cecalc.com/Hydrology/TCChannel.aspx