Presented in the format of a dictionary, and written in clear, simple language, the encyclopaedia is an excellent reference tool for all those contributing directly or indirectly to the development of construction industry like Engineers, Students, Architects, Educators and equipment manufacturers. The style being easy to read, non-native English Speakers and translators with no engineering experience will also find the ENCYCLOPEDIA OF CIVIL ENGINEERING a handy and useful reference work with over 3600+ terms used in Civil Engineering.

A classic reference work first published in the mid-19th century, this encyclopaedia covers all aspects of civil engineering, including construction, bridges, tunnels, canals, and railways. Edward Cresy, an eminent civil engineer in his own right, draws on his extensive knowledge and experience to produce a comprehensive and authoritative guide that remains relevant to this day. A valuable resource for students and practitioners of engineering. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Civil Engineering is the component of Encyclopedia of Physical Sciences, Engineering and Technology Resources in the global Encyclopedia of Life Support Systems (EOLSS), which is an integrated compendium of twenty one Encyclopedias. Civil Engineering is the oldest of the engineering specialties and has contributed very much to develop our society throughout the long history of human life. The advancement of civil engineering has, therefore, been closely related to that of civilization. In this theme, human activities on the earth from ancient times to the present are briefly reviewed first, and then the history of the process to establish the civil engineering discipline is discussed for better understanding of the important role that civil engineering has played in the growth of a mature society, from both technological and social points of view. Broad diversification of civil engineering has resulted from the enormous expansion of society during the latter half of the twentieth century. The various branches are briefly described to show the notable characters that civil engineering has formed to maintain the sustainable development of society. The Theme on Civil Engineering with contributions from distinguished experts in the field provides the essential aspects and fundamentals of civil engineering. The two volumes are aimed at the following five major target audiences: University and College Students Educators, Professional Practitioners, Research Personnel and Policy Analysts, Managers, and Decision Makers, NGOs and GOs.

Edward Cresy, the renowned architectural historian and civil engineer, has drawn on his incredible vision and breadth of knowledge to bring together a remarkable history of civil engineering. First published in 1847 this facsimile edition of the first part of his encyclopaedia includes a vast number of illustrations, a history of civil engineering by period and a glimpse into the theory and practices of the day.