September 29, 2005
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I am asked what kind of work I do with bridges. Here is just a fragment of my work. These are pictures of bridge piers from the South of New Jersey near Atlantic City. Water runs in and out with the tide years after years corrode the concrete piers. Sometimes the piers are corroded not only because of the water velocity but also the chemical content in the water such as salt, or phosphur or sulfur in sewage. (The same way as acidity eats gradually the enamel of our teeth). I am in charge of these repairs from begin such as design concept, layouts, specs until the end such as managing contractors to actually carry out the physical works. I am also involved in other phases of the work such as having the contract out for bid, provide technical information to the contractor, or making decision of construction methods. I also manage budget, make sure my work gets funded…
Bridges over the waterway, bridge machinery, bridges over streets or highways also are in my scope. I make sure the work to be done with code compliance.
Picture of the victorian house near the bridge has nothing with my work. I post it just because it looks nice. The good look of a house with historic features. I am old so I like things (and people) who are older than I am.
So I can feel young and younger.
Comments (18)
1st!
Wish oi. Your work sounds so interesting. =) I don’t know whether you’re old or not but you are definitely young at heart and that’s all that counts =)
What an admirable job, AW. I assume you are working for govermental agencies either for city or state.
Chi Wish gioi? qua’
ho^m nay tro*i` mu*a…walk carefully chi Wish o*i
Aw thanks for the entries.. very nice…. i guess whoever pass the bridge they’re sure thinking bout whoever build the bridge.. .that is wat i was thinking all the time..wen i pass by…… thanks for the wonderful work……………………….
thanks for the info. everytime i cross a bridge, i’ll look for corrosion or anything in need of repair – i’ll think of you and say “hey, AW, missed this bridge!” anyway – good
job – literally.
Chi Wish o*i, thanks for your supportive comment. Your job sounds very cool and interesting. Some days when I am in NJ.. and see any bridges.. I’ll be thinking of you.
Very impressive what you do for a living, sis AW. I am with you about liking to be around old antique things and/or young people to feel young and youger again. Heheheh…
u know how i tend to exaggerate
wat i meant was that i wouldn’t do as well w/ the different environment, but i’ll be ok, esp. if i’m not taking the classes for grades. we’re having a lil’ gallery of vietnam today at the library across the street. would’ve been nice to have ur collection of pictures. quite extensive there 
interesting indeed wish. thanks for the comment on my entry this morning.
Hands up to you for what you’ve chosen as a profession!
hi tyty, great entry on bridges..
take good care and have a wonderful nite.
tieu de
Hi chi., so that makes you a civil or structural engr?
Ah, as long as you are young at heart, like me 
Wow…doc entry cua chi sound so interesting…You must love your job right chi?
I need a good job like you chi….bay gio chua co viec lam luon…chan qua…
Anyway…have a good night and have a great weekend!
Interesting profession Wish. I am envy of your skills and knowledge.
So are you like a project manager?
at first i thought that house was your castle, chi Witch…. ooops, i mean WISH
did i tell you that i am your secret admirer?…oh well, now you know… hehehe