Routledge Reference Guide to Famous Engineering Landmarks

Explore the history of human ingenuity with this comprehensive reference guide from Routledge. This book covers more than 650 landmarks, spanning from ancient monuments like Stonehenge to modern feats such as the World Trade Center in New York City. It provides a detailed look at the bridges, tunnels, dams, roads, and other structures that have shaped our world. Each entry is written concisely to provide essential facts, including when and why a landmark was built, the people behind the project, its dimensions, construction methods, and the challenges faced during the building process. This is an essential resource for students, professionals, and enthusiasts of architecture and civil engineering. Beyond the individual entries, the book includes helpful tools such as a glossary and a chronology of civil engineering dates from 3000 BC to the present. With numerous photographs and biographies of important designers and builders, this guide offers a clear and visual way to understand the evolution of global engineering.