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Civil Engineering

Field

Engineering

Sub-fields

Structural • transportation • environmental • geotechnical

Advancements

Aqueductssewersroadsbridgesdamstunnels

Iconic structures

ParthenonColosseumHanging Gardens of BabylonGreat Wall of ChinaStonehenge

Historical context

Prehistoric to modern times

Influence on society

Urbanization • transportation • public health • resource management

Notable practitioners

Hypatia of Alexandria • ImhotepLeonardo da VinciAda Lovelace

Prominent civilizations

Ancient EgyptAncient GreeceIndus Valley CivilizationMesoamerica

Materials and techniques

Adobemasonryconcretesteelcomposite material

Civil Engineering