1. Define civil engineering.
an engineer trained in design and contruction of public works such as bridges, dams, and other large facilities
2. Define architecture.
art and science of designing buildings for habitations.
3. Describe the origination of the concept of architecture?
4. In ancient times how were building materials chosen?
materials were chosen based on availibility and climate
5. Give two examples of vernacular architecture.
mud building
and stone building in greek times
mud building
and stone building in greek times
6. Name and describe the type of system used to create many early buildings.
the greeks use post-and-lintel, it was easy and could hold a lot of weight.
the greeks use post-and-lintel, it was easy and could hold a lot of weight.
7. What was the purpose of the Egyptian pyramids? Mexican pyramids?
the were tombs for dead famous people
8. What kind of construction method was used to build the Parthenon? Made a simple sketch to illustrate.
Post-and-Lintel Construction
9. What problem in architecture led to this form of construction?
roofs were falling down
10. Explain how an arch is created.
start with two posts and start making a half circle to connect them
11. How is the vault used in civil engineering?
helps makes bridges and walk ways
12. Give an example of an arch and dome system.
arch= colliseum
dome= patheon
dome= patheon
13. Give an example of a modern material we have that was not available to the ancients. How did this restrict construction in ancient times?
steel or iron, this lets us build things bigger and better.
14. What was the purpose of the Roman aqueducts?
14. What was the purpose of the Roman aqueducts?
it carried watter from the moutains into the city.
15. Compare ancient Greek roads to ancient Roman roads.
the greek roads were made for trading the roman roads were made for people and trading
16. Describe an ancient Roman bridge.
made from stones and normally made in a arch
17. How did building materials and methods change after the Romans?
they didnt use stone and heaving materials as much.
Conclusion
1. Give an example of a modern pyramid not shown in the presentation. How does its function differ from that of the Egyptian pyramids? What do you think accounts for this difference?
the materials and sixe differ, it can be made bigger because of the steel and glass. this is much stronger than stone.
2. Give an example of a modern structure that uses an arch and dome system.
arch: st. louis Gateway
Dome: st. peter's dome
Dome: st. peter's dome
3. What is the main purpose of modern roads? How is the cost of modern roadways defrayed?
to make trivaling easier and safer. the cost has gone up because of the cost of gas.
to make trivaling easier and safer. the cost has gone up because of the cost of gas.
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