American Wooden Bridges
Wooden bridges are inimitably American. Their practicality, individuality, and ruggedness are traditional characteristics associated with our country. This publication catalogues some...
History of ASCE and Civil Engineering
In October 1974, ASCE published William H. Wisely's book, The American Civil Engineer, 1852-1974, the History, Traditions and Development of ASCE. Some highlights of the book...
Civil Engineering History Gives Valuable Lessons
Many students, and others, feel the study of engineering history is a frill. Not so, this article suggests. A study of the past can give an engineer better ideas on how to solve a new...
Civil Engineers and Unions in Sweden
The history, education, and professional practice of civil engineering in Sweden are briefly reviewed. The services and function of the Swedish Society of Civil Engineers and the National...
Landmarks in Reinforced Concrete
To properly understand the significance of ASCE'S National Historic Civil Engineering Landmarks the instrumental steps in engineering history leading up to the landmarks period...
Water for the Southwest
Historical Survey and Guide to Historic Sites
In this document, a brief narrative history of the effects of the people who lived in the area (prehistoric Indians, the Spanish, and the Anglo-Americans) to secure and maintain water...
Engineer as Historian
A Series of Historical Columns Written by Neal FitzSimons that Appeared in Civil Engineering magazine from 1965 to 1973
A Series of Historical Columns Written by Neal FitzSimons that Appeared in Civil Engineering magazine from 1965 to 1973...
A Biographical Dictionary of American Civil Engineers
This biographical dictionary consists of two parts. Part I contains about 170 entries of civil engineers who were born before the Civil War. To make this first volume as useful to as many...
City Planning Bibliography
A Basic Bibliography of Sources and Trends
This bibliography cites dozens of papers covering a broad range of relevant issues and research in city planning. The paper citations are organized into several categories. Topics include...
Civil Engineering Through the Ages
Author narrates the history of civil engineering from ancient Egypt to the present....
Design of Cylindrical Concrete Shell Roofs
Historical Sketch of the American Society of Civil Engineers
1852-1897
Author provides a detailed history of American Society of Civil Engineering from 1852 to 1897 including all the ASCE presidents during this time period....
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