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Civil engineering is the oldest and one of the most versatile branches of engineering.
Every structure that we see around today is a creation of civil engineering. Learn more
about this fascinating discipline.
Civil engineering is the oldest and broadest engineering
discipline among all the engineering fields. The field deals with
the planning, designing, and construction of buildings and
various other structures. From huge dams to sky high buildings,
from suspension bridges to offshore drilling platforms, every
physical concrete structure comes under civil engineering.
The usage of civil engineering dates back to the ancient times.
Most of the seven wonders, including Egyptian pyramids and
the Taj Mahal, are the creation of flawless civil engineering
skills. Some of the worlds oldest civilizations such as Harappa and Mohenjo-daro are
also the product of immaculate civil engineering. After all, how can one ignore the
magnificent architecture of Romes Coliseum or the unique design of the great Eiffel
tower?