1.1 - Introduction
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Practice Questions
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What is civil engineering?
💡 Hint: Think about what kind of structures we need in our everyday lives.
Name a material used in ancient civil engineering.
💡 Hint: Consider famous structures from ancient Egypt.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is a primary focus of civil engineering?
💡 Hint: Think about what makes up the cities we live in.
True or False: Testing materials is optional in civil engineering.
💡 Hint: Consider the implications of using faulty materials.
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Challenge Problems
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You are tasked with designing a structure that must withstand multiple environmental stresses. Discuss the historical materials that could be useful today and why.
💡 Hint: Reflect on what ancient engineers used in harsh environments.
Analyze a historical failure of a structure due to inadequate material testing. What can be learned from this case?
💡 Hint: Consider famous engineering disasters and their causes.
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