Field | Engineering |
Sub-fields | Structural • transportation • environmental • geotechnical |
Advancements | |
Iconic structures | Parthenon • Colosseum • Hanging Gardens of Babylon • Great Wall of China • Stonehenge |
Historical context | Prehistoric to modern times |
Influence on society | Urbanization • transportation • public health • resource management |
Notable practitioners | Hypatia of Alexandria • Imhotep • Leonardo da Vinci • Ada Lovelace |
Prominent civilizations | Ancient Egypt • Ancient Greece • Indus Valley Civilization • Mesoamerica |
Materials and techniques | Adobe • masonry • concrete • steel • composite material |