Professional Engineer Summary Statement - Civil Engineering

This document is a Professional Engineer Summary Statement, detailing the application of various competency elements in different civil engineering projects. The report covers three primary projects: understanding the effect of bioenzyme with stabilization tests, comparing the mechanical properties of rice husk ash blended cement concrete with OPC 53 and OPC 53S, and designing an earthquake-resistant multi-storied building. The summary statement outlines how the engineer applied knowledge and skills in areas such as soil stabilization, concrete analysis, structural design, and the use of software like Staad Pro. The engineer demonstrates understanding of engineering principles, application of established methods, and adherence to ethical and professional standards. The projects involved experimental analysis, material comparisons, and structural design, with a focus on sustainability and earthquake resistance. The report emphasizes the application of theoretical knowledge, systematic engineering processes, and effective communication in the completion of each project. This report is a valuable resource for students seeking to understand how to apply engineering principles to real-world problems, with access to past papers and solved assignments available on Desklib's AI-powered platform.

PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER Summary
Statement
Competency Element A brief summary of how you have
applied the element
Paragraph number in the
career episode(s) where
the element is addressed
PE1 KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL BASE
PE1.1 Comprehensive, theory-based
understanding of the underpinning
natural and physical sciences and the
engineering fundamentals applicable to
the engineering discipline
This project report was for
understanding the overall effect of
Bioenzyme with the help of certain
stabilization tests.
CE 1.1, CE 1.2
I had to compare various mechanical
properties of rice husk ask blended
cement concrete with the help of OPC
53 and OPC 53S in this project.
CE 2.1, CE 2.2
I have designed an earthquake resistant
multi storied building in Deakin
University.
CE 3.1, CE 3.2
PE1.2 Conceptual understanding of the
mathematics, numerical analysis,
statistics and computer and
information sciences which underpin
the engineering discipline
After studying the effect of bio diversity,
it became quite easier for me to provide
proper solutions. I selected Terrazyme
for the work.
CE 1.2.1, CE 1.2.2, CE 1.2.3
I decided to replace Portland cement in
the concrete with few distinct materials,
for the core purpose of achieving
highest sustainability.
CE 2.2.1, CE 2.2.2, CE 2.2.3
With my knowledge in structural
analysis, I was able to provide proper
solution to the earthquake resistant
building.
CE 3.2.1, CE 3.2.2, CE 3.2.3

PE1.3 In-depth understanding of
specialist bodies of knowledge within
the engineering discipline
The in depth knowledge for different
enzymes and stabilization tests are
applied in this project.
CE 1.2.5, CE 1.3.1, CE 1.3.3
My knowledge for industrial wastes like
Rice Husk Ash and Fly Ash is being
applied in the project work. Moreover,
familiarity with OPC 53 and OPC 53S is
also applied here.
CE 2.2.5, CE 2.3.1, CE 2.3.3
To make the work a successful one, I
have used seismic coefficient
methodology to design the multi storied
building. Staad Pro design software is
being used here.
CE 3.2.5, CE 3.3.1, CE 3.3.3
PE1.4 Discernment of knowledge
development and research directions
within the engineering discipline
I had to apply my knowledge after
proper understanding of different
features and aspects of Terrazyme and
also chemical stabilization.
CE 1.3.1
It was required to understand the
effects in concrete, such as spalling of
concrete, loss of the compressive
strength, change in the color and loss of
mass and weight.
CE 2.3.1
To make the building earthquake
resistant, I have used seismic coefficient
methodology and then use Staad Pro
software to design and analyse the
foundation, columns, beams and slabs.
CE 3.3.1
PE1.5 Knowledge of contextual factors
impacting the engineering discipline
I have proper knowledge of different
contextual factors, which can impact
the engineering discipline of bioenzyme
project.
CE 1.2.3, CE 1.2.5
The contextual factors of this project
included risk husk ash and fly ash.
CE 2.2.3, CE 2.2.5
The design loads were considered in this
work with the help of my project
supervisor.
CE 3.2.3, CE 3.2.5
PE1.6 Understanding of the scope,
principles, norms, accountabilities and
bounds of contemporary engineering
practice in the specific discipline
The main scope of the work included
studying the experimental output
through stabilization tests and use
Terrazyme for the work.
CE 1.2.2
I had to compare different mechanical
properties of rice husk ash, after
blending it with cement concrete and
then utilize OPC 53 and OPC 53S for
successful comparison of the properties.
CE 2.2.2

I had to examine earthquakes and their
seismic effects with Staad Pro design
software.
CE 3.2.2
PE2 ENGINEERING APPLICATION ABILITY
PE2.1 Application of established
engineering methods to complex
engineering problem solving
I had to use Terrazyme for the work to
complete stabilization of 5 different
types of soil with the help of varying
index properties.
CE 1.3.1, CE 1.3.3
I have selected risk husk ash for this
work as it is quite high in ash, after
comparing to any other biomass fuel.
CE 2.3.1, CE 2.3.3
The Staad Pro design software was
being used by me for ensuring that the
project work is accurate and efficient.
CE 3.3.1, CE 3.3.3
PE2.2 Fluent application of engineering
techniques, tools and resources
I had to consider different theoretical
concepts for stabilization tests and bio
enzymes, so that the output is
appropriate and would be effective, as
compared to other experiments.
CE 1.3.1, CE 1.3.2, CE 1.3.3
Few initial tests are being applied on the
raw materials of concrete like water
absorption, specific gravity, fineness
test, fineness modules and several
others.
CE 2.3.1, CE 2.3.2, CE 2.3.3
I had to apply different skills related to
structural analysis, earthquake
resistance, seismic analysis and few
others.
CE 3.3.1, CE 3.3.2, CE 3.3.3
PE2.3 Application of systematic
engineering synthesis and design
processes
I have applied the systematic
engineering synthesis as well as design
procedures, such as soil stabilization and
chemical stabilization.
CE 1.3.1, CE 1.3.3
The physical properties for OPC 53 and
OPC 53S were considered for getting
compressive strengths, after completing
the sieve analysis.
CE 2.3.1, CE 2.3.3
The lateral design loads were being
included in the project for making the
building earthquake resistance.
CE 3.3.1, CE 3.3.3
PE2.4 Application of systematic
approaches to the conduct and
I had to carry out few laboratory tests
on the natural soil like particle size
CE 1.3.3

management of engineering projects
distribution and different unconfined
compression tests.
I had to arrange the loading of the
flexural test specimens and then casted
different concrete cubes for normalized
mix at 0%, 10%, 20%, 30% and 40%,
replacement of the RHA.
CE 2.3.3
I have designed the beams, slabs and
columns with manual method and Staad
Pro software.
CE 3.3.3
PE3 PROFESSIONAL AND PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
PE3.1 Ethical conduct and professional
accountability
I have tried to remain ethical and
professional in my work to ensure that
the project attains a suitable output.
CE 1.2.3, CE 1.2.5
With my ethical approach, I was able to
divide the project work into 7 chapters.
CE 2.2.3, CE 2.2.5
Since, the project was to design a multi
storied building, it was needed to ensure
that the project work was ethical.
CE 3.2.3, CE 3.2.5
PE3.2 Effective oral and written
communication in professional and lay
domains
An effective oral and written
communication was required in the
work for making the project
documentation proper and also reduce
the issues faced here.
CE 1.3.4, CE 1.3.5, CE 1.3.6,
CE 1.4
I communicated with my project
supervisor regularly and hence gain
knowledge about the concrete features.
Work collaboration was also maintained.
CE 2.3.4, CE 2.3.5, CE 2.3.6,
CE 2.4
I communicated with different workers
at the size and then completed the
documentation properly.
CE 2.3.4, CE 2.3.5, CE 2.3.6,
CE 2.4
PE3.3 Creative innovative and proactive
demeanour
Sequential approach was being used in
the work for ensuring that all the steps
are executed properly.
CE 1.3.5, CE 1.3.6
Being uncomfortable with graph
implementation, I took the decision to
show all the graphs to the project senior
and complete the comparative study
over RHA.
CE 2.3.5, CE 2.3.6

I have divided the project work into
seven chapters and hence ensure that
the risks and vulnerabilities are
identified successfully, for conducting a
successful research.
CE 3.3.5, CE 3.3.6
PE3.4 Professional use and
management of information
I collaborated with my project leader
and HOD to use and manage
information of the project properly.
CE 1.3.6
With my proper collaboration with the
project supervisor and HOD, it was quite
easier for me to ensure that the work
becomes successful.
CE 2.3.6
I took help from the college staff and
hence gained knowledge about different
risks and vulnerabilities that can take
place.
CE 3.3.6
PE3.5 Orderly management of self, and
professional conduct
I have incremented the CBR test value
from 6.1667% to 8.809%, after obtaining
the maximum CBR test value of 0.5 ml.
It was done by effective management of
self as well as professional conduct.
CE 1.4.1, CE 1.4.2
I had to check the increment of
compressive strength for RHA from
23.01% to 33.9% as soon as being
replaced with around 20% OPC 53
cement for 28 and 56 days.
CE 2.4.1, CE 2.4.2
My civil engineering skills were required
to make the work a successful one as
per the applicable industry standards.
CE 3.4.1, CE 3.4.2
PE3.6 Effective team membership and
team leadership
I have worked with my supervisor and
head of the department and then
maintained a proper relation with them.
CE 1.2.4, CE 1.3.6
Being the supervisor of the work, I have
maintained team membership with the
supervisor and HOD.
CE 2.2.4, CE 2.3.6

I have not included any team member in
the work, as I was sure about completing
this project with my supervisor only.
CE 3.2.4, CE 3.3.6