Civil engineering has accompanied mankind since its earliest forms of social organization, providing the material foundations necessary for the development of settlements, water management, transportation and protection against natural phenomena. With scientific and technological progress, this discipline evolved from empirical techniques to a professional field based on principles of physics, mechanics, hydraulics, geotechnics and land management. Its multidisciplinary nature allows the integration of technical, environmental, social and economic criteria in the planning and execution of essential works for modern life.
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