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What is the water cement ratio followed? How to become a successful Civil Engineer? I really wanted to understand what all things we need to be strong to become a successful civil engineer? Do we need to know all the details? or just learning the subjects and getting marks is enough?

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What is the water cement ratio followed? How to become a successful Civil Engineer? I really wanted to understand what all things we need to be strong to become a successful civil engineer? Do we need to know all the details? or just learning the subjects and getting marks is enough?

Water-cement ratio is the ration of weight of water to the weight of cement utilized in a concrete mix.

The ratio has deep influence on the quality of concrete prepared.

Lower water-cement ratio gives higher strength and durability.

To be a successful Civil engineer, you must have following qualities like:

• You must be able to share your ideas and calculations in a simple, compact and professional way.
• You must be able to manage your time efficiently so that you can complete your projects on time.
• You must have a perfect understanding of the physics (including statics, dynamics, solid mechanics, fluid mechanics, etc.)
• Good understanding of the construction/rehabilitation process.
• Programming and Debugging skills (including Excel spreadsheets)