Here is a list of 5 things a civil engineer should carry in his backpack.
1. Fineliner pens.
Fineliner pens have a smooth tip and are widely used for graphical, and sketching purposes. Engineers are required to make constant modifications to their drawings. So, these are really useful to them.
I use this brand of fineliner pens called Stabilo. They are very smooth and gets the job done. They are available in every stationary shops or you can find them online at a reasonable price.
Link for online purchasing of Stabilo pens,
2. Laser Distance Measurer-
Laser Distance Measurers are better than the measuring tapes for horizontal and vertical measurements because the laser line is always straight and no bending takes place. Also, there is no chance of misreading and the unit of the distance can be chosen. Time required is also less. In India, there are two famous brands for LDM, one is Bosch and the other is Leica. You can buy them online at reasonable prices. Use of LDMs are limited because they cannot be used in outdoor conditions where light is too bright.
Link for online purchasing of LDMs,
3. Spirit Level-
It is an instrument used for indicating the surface to be horizontally levelled. They are cheap and easily available. It is widely used in construction works.
Link for online purchasing of spirit levels,
4. Safety Goggles-
Eyes are the most important part of our body. So, it is necessary to protect them by using safety goggles. Construction sites have lots of dirt flying around which can get in your eyes and result in infection or during welding the melted pieces can fly into your eyes and result in blindness. Safety goggles are cheap and can be life saving if you are working on construction sites.
Link for online purchasing of Safety Goggles,
5. Safety Gloves-
Civil engineers who work in quality management are supposed to carry out many tests on building materials. If they perform it with bare hands it can cut them or cause a serious injury. Safety gloves provide protection to the hands.
This is my list of things, a civil engineer should carry with him in his bag. If you have any suggestions or things to add in this list please comment below.
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