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Nisarg Desai

Civil engineering is one of the oldest engineering fields, focusing on infrastructure development like buildings, bridges, and water systems.

1. Irrigation Canals (~3000 BCE)
  • Purpose: Developed by ancient civilizations (e.g., Mesopotamians) for agricultural irrigation.
  • Category: Water management.
2. Pyramids of Egypt (~2600 BCE)
  • Purpose: Monumental tombs, showcasing advanced knowledge of construction and material use.
  • Category: Structural engineering.
3. Great Wall of China (~700 BCE)
  • Purpose: Defensive structure spanning thousands of kilometers.
  • Category: Infrastructure.
4. Roman Aqueducts (~312 BCE)
  • Purpose: Advanced water supply systems to transport fresh water to cities.
  • Category: Hydraulic engineering.
5. Pantheon Dome (~126 CE)
  • Purpose: The largest unreinforced concrete dome in the world, showcasing advancements in material engineering and structural design.
  • Category: Structural engineering.
6. Pont du Gard (~19 BCE)
  • Purpose: A Roman aqueduct bridge in France, demonstrating early civil engineering skills.
  • Category: Hydraulic and structural engineering.
7. Brooklyn Bridge (1883 CE)
  • Purpose: First steel-wire suspension bridge, a milestone in modern bridge engineering.
  • Category: Structural and transportation engineering.
8. Hoover Dam (1936 CE)
  • Purpose: A major dam on the Colorado River, providing water and power to several states.
  • Category: Hydraulic engineering.
9. Golden Gate Bridge (1937 CE)
  • Purpose: Iconic suspension bridge that remains one of the longest and tallest.
  • Category: Structural and transportation engineering.
10. Burj Khalifa (2010 CE)
  • Purpose: Tallest man-made structure, pushing the limits of skyscraper engineering.
  • Category: Structural engineering.