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What was the first institution to teach Civil Engineering?
What was the first institution to teach Civil Engineering?
- Institute of Civil Engineering Technology
- Royal Institute of Civil Engineers
- University of Engineering and Architecture
- Ecole Nationale des Ponts et Chaussees (correct)
Which material did the Romans mix with limestones to form a mortar for construction?
Which material did the Romans mix with limestones to form a mortar for construction?
- Volcanic ash (correct)
- Clay
- Sand
- Gravel
What is the significance of the Appian Way in Rome?
What is the significance of the Appian Way in Rome?
- First Roman amphitheater
- First major Roman Road (correct)
- First Roman bridge
- First aqueduct in Rome
What was the purpose of Opus Caementicium in ancient Rome?
What was the purpose of Opus Caementicium in ancient Rome?
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In which century did most architectural design and construction in ancient and medieval history occur?
In which century did most architectural design and construction in ancient and medieval history occur?
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Early Civil Engineering and Construction
- The first institution to teach Civil Engineering was not specified, but the discipline has its roots in ancient civilizations.
Ancient Roman Construction
- The Romans mixed volcanic ash with limestones to form a mortar for construction.
- The Appian Way in Rome, built in 312 BCE, is significant as one of the earliest and most important roads in the Roman Republic, playing a crucial role in the expansion of the Roman Empire.
- Opus Caementicium, a type of concrete, was used in ancient Rome for building structures, roads, and architecture, and its purpose was to provide a strong, durable, and long-lasting material.
Architectural History
- Most architectural design and construction in ancient and medieval history occurred in the 1st century BCE to the 15th century CE.
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