Title: From Structural Design to Aggregates

Author(s): by Karla Kruse

Publication: Concrete International

Volume: 35

Issue: 7

Appears on pages(s): 22-23

Keywords: research, forensic engineering, concrete materials, petrography

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Date: 7/1/2013

Abstract:
The article is the winning entry in the first ACI Young Professionals Essay Contest. The author describes her path from an undergraduate student dreaming to become a structural engineer to finding a job as a petrographer. She encourages civil engineering students “to have an open mind and be willing to take a chance when new opportunities are presented” when choosing their careers.