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What significant civil engineering structure was built in Mesopotamia around 2100 BCE?
What significant civil engineering structure was built in Mesopotamia around 2100 BCE?
Which of the following pyramids is recognized as the tallest?
Which of the following pyramids is recognized as the tallest?
Who is credited with coining the term 'Civil Engineering'?
Who is credited with coining the term 'Civil Engineering'?
When was the first Civil Engineering Society founded?
When was the first Civil Engineering Society founded?
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Which organization was recognized by the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) as the only official organization of Civil Engineers in the Philippines in 1975?
Which organization was recognized by the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) as the only official organization of Civil Engineers in the Philippines in 1975?
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Which structure is known as Smeaton's Tower?
Which structure is known as Smeaton's Tower?
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What major infrastructure development was established in 1907 in the Philippines?
What major infrastructure development was established in 1907 in the Philippines?
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Who was declared the 'Father of American Civil Engineering' in 1969?
Who was declared the 'Father of American Civil Engineering' in 1969?
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When did the PRC Board of Civil Engineering hold its first computerized examination?
When did the PRC Board of Civil Engineering hold its first computerized examination?
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In what year did the Engineers and Architects Law get passed in the Philippines?
In what year did the Engineers and Architects Law get passed in the Philippines?
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Which significant civil engineering achievement are the Romans credited with?
Which significant civil engineering achievement are the Romans credited with?
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Which ancient civilization is known for its urban planning and drainage system?
Which ancient civilization is known for its urban planning and drainage system?
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What was the primary engineering and construction arm of the government following Executive Order No. 124 in 1987?
What was the primary engineering and construction arm of the government following Executive Order No. 124 in 1987?
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Who is recognized as the first civil engineer of the Philippines?
Who is recognized as the first civil engineer of the Philippines?
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Who was the first dean of Civil Engineering in the University of Sto. Tomas?
Who was the first dean of Civil Engineering in the University of Sto. Tomas?
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Which two organizations merged to form PICE?
Which two organizations merged to form PICE?
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Study Notes
Early Civil Engineering (4000-2000 BC)
- Mesopotamia: Ziggurats and irrigation systems were developed.
- Egypt: Pyramids (118-138 built), with the Great Pyramid of Khufu reaching 146.5 meters. Mastabas predate pyramids.
- Indus Valley Civilization: Known for urban planning and drainage systems.
Key Developments and Figures
- 4000 BCE: Eridu Ziggurat constructed.
- 2550 BCE: Great Pyramid of Giza completed.
- 2700-2500 BC: Extensive pyramid construction in Egypt.
- 2100 BCE: Great Ziggurat of Ur and the early stages of the Great Wall of China were built.
- 550 BCE: Temple of Artemis constructed.
- 447 BCE: Parthenon constructed.
- John Smeaton (1724-1792): Coined the term "civil engineering," founded the first civil engineering society (Society of Civil Engineers, later Smeatonian Society), and designed the Eddystone Lighthouse (Smeaton's Tower). Wrote about its construction in 1791.
- 18th Century: Smeaton coins the term "Civil Engineering".
- 1747: École des Ponts et Chaussées (Bridge and Highway Corps) established in France (1716).
- Thomas Telford: Influential civil engineer of the late 18th and early 19th centuries, known as the "Colossus of Roads".
- Isambard Kingdom Brunel: Famous civil and mechanical engineer.
- Archimedes of Syracuse: Invented the compound pulley.
- Emperor Qin Shi Huang: Commissioned the construction of the Great Wall of China.
- Mesopotamian irrigation systems: Among the earliest and most complex.
- Romans: Developed concrete and built extensive road networks and aqueducts. The Colosseum and Pont du Gard aqueduct showcase their engineering.
Civil Engineering in the Philippines
- 1571: Miguel López de Legazpi founded Manila and started building Fort Santiago.
- 1632: Puente Grande, the first bridge across the Pasig River, was built, connecting Intramuros and Binondo.
- 1686: Artesian wells and irrigation systems were constructed.
- 1880: Escuela Practica y Artes Oficios de Manila, a school for "Maestro de Obras" (Master Builders), was founded.
- 1907: University of Santo Tomas established the oldest civil engineering school in the Philippines.
- 1921: Engineers and Architects Law (Act No. 2985) passed, including civil engineering in the PRC board exam.
- 1928: Philippine Society of Civil Engineers (PSCE) formed.
- 1937: Philippine Association of Civil Engineers (PACE) formed.
- 1956: Civil Engineering Law amended by RA 1582.
- 1965: RA 4566 (Contractor's License Law) enacted.
- 1969: Benjamin Wright declared "Father of American Civil Engineering".
- 1974: First PICE officer election.
- 1975: PICE officially recognized by PRC.
- 1987: Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) established.
- 1993: PRC Board of Civil Engineering held its first computerized examination.
- 2001: PICE awarded as Most Outstanding Accredited Professional Organization by PRC.
- Marcial Kasilag: First recorded civil engineer in the Philippines.
- Philippine Society of Civil Engineers (PSCE): First civil engineering organization in the Philippines.
- Philippine Association of Civil Engineers (PACE): Subsequent organization of civil engineers.
- PICE (PSCE + PACE): Resulting from the merger of PSCE and PACE.
- Daniel-Charles Trudaine: First dean of Civil Engineering at École Nationale des Ponts et Chaussées.
- Don Ramon de Irureta-Goyena: First dean of Civil Engineering at the University of Santo Tomas.
Other Notable Sites and Structures
- Wheal Busy (1600s)
- Royal Harbour (1600s)
- Coldstream Bridge (1650)
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Explore the remarkable achievements in civil engineering from ancient civilizations including Mesopotamia, Egypt, and the Indus Valley. This quiz covers the construction of iconic structures like the Great Pyramid of Giza and the Eridu Ziggurat, as well as key figures like John Smeaton. Test your knowledge on historical developments and engineering concepts.
