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is a mirror of the history of human beings on this earth

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the history of civil engineering

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The earliest practices of Civil eng’g may have commenced between

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4000 and 2000 BC inAncient Egypt and Mesopotamia (Ancient Iraq)

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considered the first instances of large structure constructions

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Pyramids in Egypt (circa 2700-2500 BC)

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Around 2550 BC

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the first documented engineer

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Imhotep greatest contribution to engineering was his

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discovery of the art of building with shaped stones.

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The first self-proclaimed civil engineer was

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John Smeaton

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who constructed the Eddystone Lighthouse. In 1771

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John Smeaton

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When was the world’s first engineering society

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the Institution of Civil Engineers was founded inLondon In 1818

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1820 the eminent engineer became the Institution of Civil Engineers first president

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Thomas Teiford

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When was the institution received a Royal Charter in and formally recognizing civil engineering as a profession

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1828

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In 1905 graduated from Cornell as the very first woman to ever receive a degree in civil engineering

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Nora Stanton Blatch

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The term “civil engineer” was made to contrast engineers working was established by

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John Smeaton in 1750

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Named as it is because it is a part of Science which deals with the comfort accessories required by the civilians

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Civil Engineering

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is a five-year degree program in the Philippines that is concerned with the use of scientific and mathematical principles in the construction of buildings and infrastruetures

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The Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering (BSCE)

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The first civil engineering school in the Philippines is the School of Engineering of

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the University of Santo Tomas (UST)

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UST BSCE was established on

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May 18 1907

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He was the first registered civil engineer of the Philippines and the father of National Artist forMusic Lucrecia Kasilag

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Marcial Kasilag

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was the first Civil Engineering organization in the country formed by a group of Civil Engineers mostly from the govemment sector and was

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Philippine Society of Civil Engineers (PSCE)

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Man used the old shelter caves to protect themselves from weather and harsh environments and used a tree trunk to cross the river, which being the demonstration of

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ancient age civil engineering.

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The Philippine Association of Civil Engineers(PACE) was formed in

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1937

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was the culmination and fulfillment of a visionto merge two separate organizations of civil enginecrs in the country: (PSCE) and the (PACE)

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Philippine Institute of Civil Engineers (PICE)

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Enhance and improve civil engineering standardscurricula and facilities in schoolsprovide encouragement

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Philippine Institute ofCivil Engineers

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The main role of is to guarantee that the buildingand construction process is safe and conformsto the Philippine code and regulations

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the civil engineer

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are allowed to practice in the Philippines under international conventions or agreements

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Foreign civil engineers

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a professional engineering discipline that deals with the design construction and maintenance of the physical and naturally built environment

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Civil engineering

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is the branch of science and technology that deals with the application of science and math tosolve problems

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Engineering (Eng’g)

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The creativity and innovative spirit of civil engineers are showcased in the projects they have created throughout the world

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ASCE’s Historic Civil Engineering Landmarks program honors

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Their identified set of challenges include

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Estimating sea levels Enhancing disaster management through infrastructure resiliene Reducing soil erosion Improving building energy efficiency Managing groundwater Monitoring the health of infrastructure Reducing traffic congestion lmproving construction productivityEnhancing construction site safety

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are central figures in community development without their unique talents communities would not grow and prosper

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Civil engineers

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Essential Skills’ for a Career in Civil Engineering

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Technical training
Mathematical skills
Written communication skills
Oral communication skills
Leadership skills
Organizational skills
Problem-solving Decision-making

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The Philippine Institute of Civil Engineers (PICE) enumerated six (6) specializalionsunder civil eng ineering profession They are

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Transportation Engineering
Structural Engineering
Construction Engineering
Geotechnical Engineering
Material Engineering
Water Resources Engineering Environmental engineering

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