There are two "parts" to the study of Structures: one is solid mechanics and analysis, the other is design.
The analysis part may be helpful to you. The same analysis principles (especially those involving solid mechanics and the finite element method) can apply to mechanical and aerospace engineering the same way they apply to structural. Of course, when you study structural engineering, the focus will be more towards large structures and less on thin plates.
The design part will not be as helpful. The design portion is specifically about calculating the capacity of steel and reinforced concrete beams/columns, so unless you're building with those materials, this part won't be helpful to you.
If you want to move into aerospace, I would suggest going into Mechanical Engineering instead, since it's a little bit closer. If you're already in Civil/Structural, then try to get internships at aerospace companies like Boeing or Lockheed Martin.
The analysis part may be helpful to you. The same analysis principles (especially those involving solid mechanics and the finite element method) can apply to mechanical and aerospace engineering the same way they apply to structural. Of course, when you study structural engineering, the focus will be more towards large structures and less on thin plates.
The design part will not be as helpful. The design portion is specifically about calculating the capacity of steel and reinforced concrete beams/columns, so unless you're building with those materials, this part won't be helpful to you.
If you want to move into aerospace, I would suggest going into Mechanical Engineering instead, since it's a little bit closer. If you're already in Civil/Structural, then try to get internships at aerospace companies like Boeing or Lockheed Martin.
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