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This chapter explores the historical context and significant advancements in civil engineering, highlighting its influence on sustainable development. Key eras discussed include the Pre-Industrial, Agricultural, and Industrial Revolutions, leading to the Digital Revolution and contemporary innovations. It emphasizes the continuous evolution of infrastructure and engineering practices that shape civilization and society today.
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What we have learnt
- Civil engineering has profoundly shaped societal infrastructure from ancient times to the present, influencing quality of life.
- Major revolutions, including the Agricultural and Industrial revolutions, sparked significant engineering innovations and societal changes.
- The Digital Revolution and emerging technologies like Industry 4.0 are revolutionizing civil engineering, focusing on sustainability and efficiency.
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Term: Sustainable Development
Definition: Sustainable development refers to the organizing principle for meeting human development goals while sustaining the ability of natural systems to provide the natural resources and ecosystem services upon which the economy and society depend.
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Term: Industrial Revolution
Definition: The Industrial Revolution denotes the period of major industrialization during the late 18th and early 19th centuries that transformed largely rural agrarian societies in Europe and America into industrialized and urban ones.
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Term: Digital Revolution
Definition: The Digital Revolution is characterized by the shift from mechanical and analog electronic technology to digital electronics, leading to the rise of computers, the internet, and digital communication.
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Term: Green Revolution
Definition: The Green Revolution refers to a period when agriculture worldwide increased production with improved technologies and practices, particularly through high-yield crop varieties and modern agricultural techniques.