
From Drawings to the Field: Practical Insights for Newcomers in Engineering
The company has recently started the preliminary preparation work for the Lvliang project. In order to accurately grasp the actual situation of the land, plan a scientific construction plan, and organize a special engineering survey. I am fortunate to have the opportunity to participate, and I am both looking forward to the upcoming on-site practice, as well as feeling pressured due to my limited experience.
On the way out, the atmosphere inside the car was focused and calm. The chairman, based on past project experience, earnestly reminded us that engineering technology needs to be rooted in the ground. This statement not only deepened my understanding of the importance of survey work, but also made me realize that this trip to LvLiang will be a crucial lesson for me to transform theoretical knowledge into practical abilities.
Under the leadership of the chairman, we explored three distinctive plots of land, each presenting unique engineering challenges, which also gave me a deeper understanding of engineering construction. Here are brief descriptions of three plots.
The first plot of land is approximately 100000 square meters, and a packaging workshop is planned to be built. The site is covered with wild grass, and there is a water channel to the south, so it is judged that the moisture content of the site is relatively high. The second plot covers an area of approximately 50000 square meters and requires the demolition of the upper structure to construct a park and underground parking lot. The groundwater level of the site is relatively high, about 1 meter. In response to the issue of high water levels, the leaders conducted a series of discussions, including the treatment methods of waterproofing curtains and steel sheet piles. The third plot covers an area of approximately 80000 square meters, and special attention should be paid to the natural gas pipeline. If dynamic compaction is ultimately used, the vibration impact of dynamic compaction on the natural gas pipeline needs to be considered. The chairman's suggestion is to maintain a certain safe distance, excavate isolation trenches, and set up vibration monitoring points on the natural gas pipeline.
I gained a lot from this on-site inspection of the construction site. It made me understand that engineering construction is not simply about converting drawings into physical objects, but requires starting from field investigations, deeply understanding the characteristics of each piece of land, and comprehensively considering various factors in order to develop a scientifically reasonable plan. Every seemingly small detail can become a key factor affecting engineering quality and safety.
As a newcomer in the engineering industry, the ocean of professional knowledge is vast and boundless, and the road to accumulating practical experience is long and arduous. This land survey in Lvliang is not only an important starting point for my career, but also a beacon that illuminates the direction of my progress. In the future, I will take this as an opportunity to continue to deepen my professional field, draw nutrients from theoretical learning and practical exploration, and steadily embark on a new journey of engineering construction with a rigorous attitude and solid style, striving to grow into a skilled and experienced engineering builder.
Zhang Liyao