Civil Engineering Collection (page 33)

Postcard of Colorado Bridge in Grand Canyon. ca. 1929, 431. Grand Canyon of the Colorado Bridge, 485 Feet High. GRAND CANYON BRIDGE is the highest in the world

Dam and Hydro-Electric Plant. ca. 1945, Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin, USA, Dam and Hydro-Electric Plant at Chippewa Falls, Wis

Boulder Dam Under Construction. ca. 1934, Border of Nevada and Arizona, USA, LOOKING DOWNSTREAM, COLORADO RIVER, SHOWING THE IMMENSE CONCRETE FORMS OF BOULDER DAM

Boulder Dam Nearing Completion. ca. 1935, Border of Nevada and Arizona, USA, OVERLOOKING LOOKOUT POINT, SHOWING BOULDER DAM NEARING COMPLETION

Boulder Dam Under Construction. ca. 1935, Border of Nevada and Arizona, USA, DOWNSTREAM FACE OF DAM, SHOWING POWER HOUSES UNDER CONSTRUCTION, BOULDER DAM

Visitors Tour in Hoover Dam. ca. 1937, Between Nevada and Arizona, USA, Visitors Gallery inside Hoover (Boulder) Dam. Hoover (Boulder) Dam ranks as one of Americas greatest visitors attractions

San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge. ca. 1937, San Francisco, California, USA, VIEW FROM SAN FRANCISCO-OAKLAND BAY BRIDGE TOWER TOWARD SAN FRANCISCO, CALIF

Golden Gate Bridge. ca. 1937, San Francisco, California, USA, GOLDEN GATE BRIDGE Spanning San Franciscos GOLDEN GATE, 82. TOWARD THE MARIN SHORE

Map of Water Control System. ca. 1946, Florence, Alabama, USA, T. V. A. Water Control System
Map of Water Control System. ca. 1946, Florence, Alabama, USA, T.V.A. Water Control System

Pregolya bridge opening, Russia C017 / 9412
Pregolya bridge opening. Ceremonial opening of the six-lane two-kilometre bridge over two branches of the Pregolya River in Kaliningrad, Russia. Photographed on 23rd December 2011

Thames Barrier at dusk. Opened in 1984, this flood barrier was built between Newham and Greenwich, across the Woolwich Reach section of the River Thames, London, UK. It took eight years to complete

Victoria Embankment, London, 1890s C016 / 4497
Victoria Embankment. 19th-century photochrom (photographic lithograph) of a paddle steamer by the Victoria Embankment in London, England, in the 1890s

Panama Canal construction, 1893 C013 / 9095
Panama Canal construction, 19th-century artwork. The first attempt to build a canal to connect the Atlantic and Pacific oceans was made by the French at sea level from 1881 to 1889

Isambard Kingdom Brunel, caricature C013 / 7592
Isambard Kingdom Brunel (1806-1859). Caricature of the British civil engineer Isambard Kingdom Brunel, with steam coming out of his hat

Kovukkemer (Kirikkemer) Aqueduct in Kemerburgaz, Istanbul, Turkey

N1 Motorway, Madrid, Spain. This motorway is situated outside Madrid and connects Madrid to northern Spain

Ferdinand de Lesseps, French engineer
Ferdinand Marie Vicomte de Lesseps (1805-1894), French civil engineer. De Lesseps spent his early career in the diplomatic service before retiring in 1854 to plan the Suez Canal

Trans-Siberian Railway labourers, 1890s
Trans-Siberian Railway labourers, 19th-century artwork. Workers clearing trees in a forest during construction of the Trans-Siberian Railway. Engineers are surveying the route

Mullaperiyar Dam, 19th century
Mullaperiyar Dam, 19th-century artwork. Known at the time as the Periyar Dam, this dam was built from 1887 across the Periyar River in the state of Kerala in southern India. It opened in 1895

Construction of Tower Bridge, 1890s
Construction of Tower Bridge, 19th-century artwork. This bridge across the River Thames in London, UK, was constructed from 1886 to 1894

Sewer construction, Israel
Sewer construction. Engineers putting new sewage pipes in place. Photographed in Natanya, Israel

Underpass construction in Paris
Construction of a highway underpass in La Defense, Paris, France, showing reinforcing and concrete shuttering systems. Photographed in 2009

Joseph Bazalgette, British civil engineer
Joseph Bazalgette (1819-1891). Bust of the British civil engineer Sir Joseph William Bazalgette. Bazalgette is most famous as the builder of Londons sewer system

Isambard Kingdom Brunel, British engineer
Isambard Kingdom Brunel (1806-1859). Statue of the British civil engineer Isambard Kingdom Brunel. Brunel is most famous for his work on the Great Western Railway (GWR), founded in 1833

Pont du Gard, Gardon River, Gard, Languedoc, France, Roman aqueduct

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"Civil Engineering: Building Bridges and Shaping the World" From iconic structures like the Clifton Suspension Bridge and the Forth Bridge to ambitious projects such as the Manchester Ship Canal, it has played a pivotal role in shaping our modern world. The viaduct across the Sankey Valley stands as a testament to the ingenuity of early engineers, with its stunning aquatints showcasing their meticulous craftsmanship. But civil engineering is not limited to grand infrastructure alone. It extends its reach even into everyday life, as seen in A Parisian Flower Market captured on canvas, where urban planning seamlessly blends with aesthetics. Similarly, Colliford Reservoir in St Neot showcases how engineering can harness nature's resources for sustainable development. The reactor building and foundations of Sizewell A and B demonstrate how civil engineering supports advancements in energy production. Meanwhile, M6 Motorway construction exemplifies how transportation networks are meticulously designed to connect people and places efficiently. Looking back at history, we catch a glimpse of London's visionary spirit through the proposed western archway of Thames Tunnel from 1831. This project paved the way for future underground marvels that define cities today. Civil engineering encompasses both artistry and functionality - it bridges gaps between communities while ensuring safety and efficiency. As depicted in bridge constructions worldwide or celebrated through London North Eastern Railway posters advertising journeys to Scotland along picturesque routes – this field continues to shape our world by connecting us physically and culturally. In essence, civil engineering is more than just constructing buildings; it is about creating pathways towards progress that stand tall for generations to come.