Explains the latest methods of building bridges, houses, highways, skyscrapers; new ideas in geothermal heating and pollution control; and construction problems in the Antarctic and under the sea.
Explores the design and building technology of ancient Rome, along with the political and economic significance of Roman city construction throughout the empire.
Discusses how civil engineers contribute to the design and construction of structures such as high-rise buildings, dams, bridges, and stadiums, and explains the steps they follow in the engineering design process.