Civil engineering is the application of
physical and scientific principles for solving the problem. It is linked
to advances in understanding of physics and mathematics. Civil engineering is a
wide-ranging profession, including several specialized sub-disciplines, it is
linked to knowledge of structures, materials science, geography, geology,
soils, hydrology, environment, mechanics and other fields.
Civil engineers apply the
principles of geotechnical engineering, structural engineering, environmental engineering,
transportation engineering and construction engineering to residential,
commercial, industrial and public works projects of all sizes and levels of
construction. Civil engineering is a professional engineering discipline that
deals with the design, construction, and maintenance of the physical and
naturally built environment, including works like roads, bridges, canals, dams,
and buildings.
Civil engineering takes place in the public sector from
municipal through to national governments, and in the private sector from
individual homeowners through to international companies.