1. วธ. 498 การใช้โปรแกรม คอมพิวเตอร์ทั่วไปในการแก้ปํญหา พื้นฐานทางวิศวกรรม DE 498 Introduction to Computing Tools in Solving Engineering Problems By Dr. Krisada Chaiyasarn

2. Krisada Chaiyasarn CE489 Introduction to Computing Tools in Civil Engineering Education BA/MA (Civil Engineering), University of Cambridge MEng (Civil Engineering), University of Cambridge PhD (Civil and Information Engineering), University of Cambridge Work Experience J.P.Morgan, IB Technology, Electronic Market Maker Developer Ministry of Mobility and Public Works Belgium/Cambridge University, Engineering Consultant ITM Soil/Cambridge University, Engineering Consultant Phusis Ltd./Rolls-Royce, Engineering Data Analyst

3. Outline Why this course is important? Some examples of uses in Civil Engineering Excel and capabilities Class agreement Excel Anatomy CE489 Introduction to Computing Tools in Civil Engineering

4. Why? Improve work efficiency, e.g. shortcuts, macro, proper used of functionalities Required skills in professional careers Enhance job opportunities in today’s job market Great tools for data analysis and mining (used widely in amazon, google, retail), and charting, useful for business owners CE489 Introduction to Computing Tools in Civil Engineering

5. Transferable vs. non-transferable skills Technical skills -E.g. structural design, foundation design, reinforced concrete design, etc. -E.g. CAD, Autodesk, programming libraries, SAP, ABACUS, FEMLAB, etc. Transferable skills - E.g. organisation, leadership, presentation, writing, time- management, languages, etc. -Generic computing skills, Matlab, MS office, programming CE489 Introduction to Computing Tools in Civil Engineering

6. Job opportunities CE489 Introduction to Computing Tools in Civil Engineering -Sought after skills -Back up with evidence -Useful for interviews -Progress faster -Multiple use, e.g. financial modelling, financial planning, project management, cost analysis, etc. -Required skills in most corporates.

7. Structural analysis CE489 Introduction to Computing Tools in Civil Engineering -Use widely for structural analysis, e.g. calculating forces and moments and dimensions for structural components - Use in Eurocode -E.g. Load takedown for column in tall buildings -Tumcivil.com

8. Geotechnical Engineering CE489 Introduction to Computing Tools in Civil Engineering -Calculate the size of slap foundation -Depend of the size of ground stiffness -Relation to concrete stiffness and soil properties, many dependency, different worksheet used for data and calculation

9. Water engineering CE489 Introduction to Computing Tools in Civil Engineering -Design retaining wall, e.g. Dam -Amount of required soil and concreted, dependency include water pressure -Can vary different parameters for optimal design -Possible for diagrams -Parametric testings

10. Construction Management CE489 Introduction to Computing Tools in Civil Engineering -Gantt chart for project management -Good to manage subtasks with many sub-contractors -Monitor project progress

11. Data Analysis Analyse large amount of data Perform repeated calculations Regression, can fit multiple models with errors analysis Many bar charts and charts types available Template used for new data E.g. BOTDR example CE489 Introduction to Computing Tools in Civil Engineering

12. Modelling CE489 Introduction to Computing Tools in Civil Engineering

13. Data Organisation Pivot Table Project Life cycle cost analysis Separate calculation to data Organize to different categories Easy to analyse where the costs occurs CE489 Introduction to Computing Tools in Civil Engineering

14. Others Scenario analysis Project management, e.g. time tracking, etc. Use as database, record data and link them, although Database tools, such as SQL or Access have advantages Diagram or flow chart, but Visio is better CE489 Introduction to Computing Tools in Civil Engineering

15. Data Presentation CE489 Introduction to Computing Tools in Civil Engineering Source www.informationisbeautiful.net -Present large data in more visually interesting -Easy to understand and analyse -Capture audience attention, great for PR

16. Course outline CE489 Introduction to Computing Tools in Civil Engineering Introduction to Excel and basic functionalities Advance functionalities Data Analysis Graph design and plotting Macro and VBA Modelling and Using Solver

17. Tools Excel 2013 Maltab Words Power Points Labtop CE489 Introduction to Computing Tools in Civil Engineering

18. Assessment Class assessment 15% Mid-term 20% Final 30% Project 35% CE489 Introduction to Computing Tools in Civil Engineering

19. Classroom etiquette No mobile or communication devices No talking, or causing disturbance in a class Late no more than 15 mins CE489 Introduction to Computing Tools in Civil Engineering

20. Excel Anatomy CE489 Introduction to Computing Tools in Civil Engineering ribbon Quick access tool bar name Formula bar Work sheet Cell