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What was a key contribution to civil engineering mentioned in the content?
What was a key contribution to civil engineering mentioned in the content?
Which ancient structure is noted for its extensive water management system?
Which ancient structure is noted for its extensive water management system?
Who built the Great Wall of China, as specified in the content?
Who built the Great Wall of China, as specified in the content?
Which of the following structures was built around 300 BC?
Which of the following structures was built around 300 BC?
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What was significant about the engineering of Machu Picchu?
What was significant about the engineering of Machu Picchu?
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Which civilization is credited with extensive irrigation works alongside the Anuradhapura?
Which civilization is credited with extensive irrigation works alongside the Anuradhapura?
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What was a major purpose of the extensive Roman highways?
What was a major purpose of the extensive Roman highways?
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Which engineering project was executed in the 19 BC?
Which engineering project was executed in the 19 BC?
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Who was responsible for the engineering technique used in the construction of the church associated with the stained glass windows?
Who was responsible for the engineering technique used in the construction of the church associated with the stained glass windows?
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What was the original name of Puente de Espatia before it was renamed?
What was the original name of Puente de Espatia before it was renamed?
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Which friar is credited with constructing the first water system that laid the foundation for the current MWSS?
Which friar is credited with constructing the first water system that laid the foundation for the current MWSS?
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In which year was the first artesian well constructed in the Philippines?
In which year was the first artesian well constructed in the Philippines?
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What significant event led to the renaming of Puente Grande?
What significant event led to the renaming of Puente Grande?
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Who received the honor of holding PRC Registration Number 1 for Civil Engineers?
Who received the honor of holding PRC Registration Number 1 for Civil Engineers?
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What significant action did the Philippine Legislature take in 1931 regarding government departments?
What significant action did the Philippine Legislature take in 1931 regarding government departments?
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Which irrigation system is recognized as one of the oldest in the Philippines?
Which irrigation system is recognized as one of the oldest in the Philippines?
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What condition was set by Act Number 4211 enacted in 1935 for under-aged persons taking the board exam?
What condition was set by Act Number 4211 enacted in 1935 for under-aged persons taking the board exam?
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Which architectural style is associated with the final design of the bridge that replaced Puente Grande in the 1930s?
Which architectural style is associated with the final design of the bridge that replaced Puente Grande in the 1930s?
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What was the primary objective of both the Philippine Association of Civil Engineers (PACE) and PSCE?
What was the primary objective of both the Philippine Association of Civil Engineers (PACE) and PSCE?
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What distinguishes the Pasig River Light House in the context of Philippine history?
What distinguishes the Pasig River Light House in the context of Philippine history?
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Which structure was replaced by a modern steel arch bridge during the early 1930s?
Which structure was replaced by a modern steel arch bridge during the early 1930s?
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Who was the first president of the Philippine Association of Civil Engineers (PACE)?
Who was the first president of the Philippine Association of Civil Engineers (PACE)?
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What was significant about the composition of the DPWC after its reorganization in 1935?
What was significant about the composition of the DPWC after its reorganization in 1935?
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What trend did the formation of PACE cause among PSCE members?
What trend did the formation of PACE cause among PSCE members?
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What significant aspects were included in the architecture of Machu Picchu?
What significant aspects were included in the architecture of Machu Picchu?
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Which Roman architect authored the treatise known as 'De Architectura'?
Which Roman architect authored the treatise known as 'De Architectura'?
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How did most architectural design occur throughout ancient and medieval history?
How did most architectural design occur throughout ancient and medieval history?
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What scientific principle attributed to Archimedes is fundamental to understanding buoyancy?
What scientific principle attributed to Archimedes is fundamental to understanding buoyancy?
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What was one of the earliest civil engineering institutions established that contributed to the discipline?
What was one of the earliest civil engineering institutions established that contributed to the discipline?
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Which mathematician is noted for using arithmetic for excavation computations in the 7th century AD?
Which mathematician is noted for using arithmetic for excavation computations in the 7th century AD?
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When did the civil engineering discipline start to become separate from military engineering?
When did the civil engineering discipline start to become separate from military engineering?
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What allowed engineers to advance from empirical formulas to more scientific approaches?
What allowed engineers to advance from empirical formulas to more scientific approaches?
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Who served as Secretary of Public Works and Communications under both President Manuel Roxas and President Elpidio Quirino?
Who served as Secretary of Public Works and Communications under both President Manuel Roxas and President Elpidio Quirino?
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In what year was the Motor Vehicles Office placed under the Department of Public Works and Communications?
In what year was the Motor Vehicles Office placed under the Department of Public Works and Communications?
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What was the original purpose of the Manila International Airport before it became a civilian airport in 1948?
What was the original purpose of the Manila International Airport before it became a civilian airport in 1948?
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What is the maximum height of the Ambuklao dam?
What is the maximum height of the Ambuklao dam?
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What significant law was passed for architects in 1950?
What significant law was passed for architects in 1950?
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What was the usable storage capacity of the Ambuklao dam's reservoir?
What was the usable storage capacity of the Ambuklao dam's reservoir?
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When did the construction of the Ambuklao dam begin?
When did the construction of the Ambuklao dam begin?
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Which organization was instrumental in passing the Civil Engineering law (RA 544) in 1950?
Which organization was instrumental in passing the Civil Engineering law (RA 544) in 1950?
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Study Notes
to Civil Engineering
- Civil engineering foundations date back to ancient sContributionsocieties, showcasing remarkable structures created with basic tools and mathematics.
- Key ancient civil engineering feats include the Qanat water management system (older than 3000 years, 71 km long) and the Parthenon in Greece (447-438 BC).
- The Romans introduced extensive civil structures: aqueducts, insulae, harbors, bridges, dams, and roads, exemplified by in the Appian Way (c. 312 BC) and Julius Caesar's bridge over the Rhine River (55 BC).
- Significant structures from history include Sennacherib's Aqueduct in Jerwan (691 BC), Pont du Gard in France (19 BC), and Machu Picchu in Peru (c. 1450), noted for advanced water resource engineering.
- Historical architects like Vitruvius produced essential works on architecture, shaping engineering education and practices in ancient Rome.
Evolution of Engineering Techniques
- Historical construction relied on artisans like stonemasons and carpenters, with knowledge preserved in guilds, leading to incremental scaling of structures.
- Archimedes' scientific contributions in the 3rd century BC, including principles of buoyancy and the Archimedes’ screw, marked early developments in civil engineering mathematics.
- In the 7th century AD, Indian mathematician Brahmagupta utilized arithmetic for excavation calculations due to Hindu-Arabic numeral advancements.
Modern Civil Engineering Developments
- Modern civil engineering began with the establishment of the Bridge and Highway Corps in France (1716) and later the École Nationale des Ponts et Chaussées (1747).
- Development of expert knowledge and moving beyond empirical formulas positioned nonmilitary engineers as key figures.
- Markets evolved, allowing self-taught craftsmen to transition into formal civil engineering roles throughout history.
Significant Engineering Projects in the Philippines
- Puente Grande: First bridge across the Rio del Pasig (1632), noted for continual reconstructions due to earthquake damage, later becoming Jones Bridge in the 1930s.
- Irrigation advancements began with artesian wells and water systems initiated by Fr. Juan Peguero (1686) and the oldest irrigation system constructed by Fr. Jose Delgado.
- The Pasig River Light House (1846) was the first masonry lighthouse in the Philippines, indicating advancements in maritime navigation.
Institutional Growth and Legislation
- The Department of Public Works and Communications was established in 1931, succeeding the Department of Commerce and Communications.
- Civil engineering laws, like the Civil Engineering law (RA 544) and Architect's law (RA 545), were passed in 1950, professionalizing the sector.
- The Philippine Association of Civil Engineers (PACE) formed in 1937, aimed to elevate professional standards and promote technological knowledge within civil engineering.
Milestones and Infrastructure in the 20th Century
- The Ambuklao Dam (1956) became the tallest and largest in the Far East, showcasing significant advancements in civil engineering with a vast storage capacity.
- Infrastructure developments in the 1950s focused on rebuilding post-WWII, ensuring new and improved public utilities across the Philippines.
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