The Romans were master builders. Many of their works, from the Pantheon (pictured above) and the Colosseum in Rome itself, to the Pont du Gard in southern Gaul and the equally impressive aqueduct of ...

An RPI professor and civil engineer says we need to take lessons that we have learned from previous disasters, and apply them now to better respond to Monday’s earthquake in Turkey and Syria. Dr. José ...

A year after the unprecedented collapse of the 12-story oceanfront condominium that killed 98 people in Surfside, Florida, a complex investigation continues in search of answers and lessons from that ...

Civil engineers build the world around us. They use their knowledge of science and engineering to design safer buildings, roads, water supply systems, and bridges, while reducing our carbon footprint.

Bridges, roads, buildings, railways, distribution systems, canals, dams, even lighthouses. Yes, lighthouses. If you encountered any of these structures today, or stopped to marvel at one on a recent ...

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The graduate programs at Drexel University engage students in learning and research at the forefront of civil engineering. Students graduate prepared for careers in academia, industry, or research.

Civil engineering is responsible for planning, designing, building, and managing civil structures to meet the needs of a growing population. From roads, bridges, and railways to dams, waterways, and ...