Civil Engineering
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This article tries to analyze the importance of civil engineering in the modern world and discusses some of the tasks it accomplishes. more...
By: John Crandall
The Romans built more roads than any other pre-modern civilization. more...
By: John Crandall
After WWII the American Federal Government took over road building from the States. An impressive road system resulted, but at what price? more...
By: John Crandall
As I mentioned in a previous article, wheels likely developed from log rollers used to move heavy loads. more...
By: John Crandall
What we call the silk road is actually a network of "legs" in a long journey which at its hieght could transmit goods from Northern China to the British Isles. more...
By: John Crandall
The network of roads built by the Romans played a significant role in the development of Western Civilization. more...
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