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Civil Engineering

Civil engineering is the branch of engineering that is focused on the design, development and maintenance of the structures and systems that society needs in order to live in a more efficient, safe and organized manner. As such, civil engineers are involved with infrastructure projects (such as the building of bridges, highways and transportation networks), with structural projects (such as the building of airports, buildings and stadiums), and also with projects relating to systems such as waste management and water filtration. Civil engineering is about making life more comfortable, convenient and sanitized. It is probably the oldest branch of engineering around, as proven by the aqueducts built by the Romans and pyramids built by the Egyptians. Ancient structures that are still amazing people today and that that stand as testaments to what civil engineering can produce.

Because of the broad scope of work that falls under the responsibility of civil engineering, there are a number of more specialized fields that have developed within its confines. Examples of such are: environmental engineering, transportation engineering, constructional engineering, surveying, geotechnical engineering, structural engineering and hydraulic engineering.

Web Resources On Civil Engineering

Wikipedia: Civil Engineering
Discover Civil Engineering

Book Resources On Civil Engineering

Civil Engineering Materials by Shan Somayaji
Civil Engineering Reference Manual for the PE Exam by Michael R. Lindeburg

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