Civil Engineering: A Very Short Introduction

Civil Engineering: A Very Short Introduction
ISBN-10
019957863X
ISBN-13
9780199578634
Series
Civil Engineering
Category
Science
Pages
143
Language
English
Published
2012-09-27
Publisher
Oxford University Press
Author
David Muir Wood

Description

Discusses the importance of civil engineering in the history of civilization, explores problems civil engineers face each day, and outlines some modern accomplishments in the field.

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