1. Impact of Civil Engineering: An introduction
The chapter provides a comprehensive overview of the evolution and impact of civil engineering and sustainable development from historical perspectives to modern applications. It highlights key technological advancements, such as modular construction, CAD, BIM, and 3D printing, illustrating their roles in transforming the built environment. The chapter also discusses the importance of sustainability within civil engineering and the global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), emphasizing the need for responsible practices that address both current and future generations' needs.
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1.2Sustainable Development: Present Day World And Future Projections
What we have learnt
- Modular construction, CAD, and BIM are critical technologies in modern civil engineering.
- Sustainability is essential for engineering practices, focusing on social, environmental, and economic aspects.
- The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) serve as a framework for measuring progress towards sustainable development globally.
Key Concepts
- -- Modular Construction
- A construction method where buildings are produced in sections or modules in a factory setting and assembled on-site.
- -- Building Information Modeling (BIM)
- A digital representation of a building's physical and functional characteristics used to facilitate management throughout its lifecycle.
- -- Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
- A set of global objectives established by the United Nations to address issues such as poverty, inequality, and environmental sustainability by 2030.
- -- Human Development Index (HDI)
- A composite statistic of life expectancy, education, and per capita income indicators, which are used to rank countries into four tiers of human development.
- -- Ecological Footprint
- A measure of human demand on Earth's ecosystems, indicating how much natural capital is consumed by human activities.
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