The Strength of Material: A History of Civil Engineering; 1979

Item sets: The Sphex Club Papers; Jones Memorial Library Manuscripts Collection

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Identifier: MS1133-0461
Title: The Strength of Material: A History of Civil Engineering; 1979
Description: This paper presents a comprehensive history of civil engineering, detailing the evolution of engineering principles from ancient times to the modern era. It covers significant developments like irrigation in Mesopotamia and Egypt, Roman aqueducts and roads, medieval bridges, and modern advancements in structural materials and designs. The paper emphasizes the role of civil engineering in shaping public infrastructure, transportation, and public health systems, highlighting the pivotal role of material science in these advancements.
Date: 1 February 1979
Creator: Johnson, William Martin
topic: talk; lecture; SPHEX Club; William Martin Johnson; Johnson; 1979; civil engineering history; engineering principles; ancient structures; irrigation systems; engineering materials; military engineering; Roman roads; medieval bridges; mechanical engineering; hydraulic systems; Sextus Julius Frontinus; Roman aqueducts; water supply engineering; Renaissance engineering; cast iron pipe; structural analysis; architectural advancements; transportation engineering; structural materials; railroad engineering; suspension bridges; Roebling wire; civil engineering projects; hydroelectric power; material science; Panama Canal; public health engineering; civil engineering in warfare; Alaska oil pipeline; structural design
Type: Text
Genre: lectures
Digital Format: application/pdf
Language: English
Repository: George M. Jones Library Association
Rights: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/
Rights Holder: William Martin Johnson