Civil Engineering deals with design, construction, and maint…

What is Civil Engineering?

Civil Engineering is the branch of engineering that deals with the design, construction, and maintenance of infrastructure like:

Buildings

Roads

Bridges

Dams

Water systems

2. Types of Civil Engineering

Structural Engineering

Focus: Buildings, bridges

Deals with strength and stability

Geotechnical Engineering

Study of soil and foundations

Ensures structures are built on safe ground

Transportation Engineering

Roads, highways, railways, airports

Environmental Engineering

Water supply

Waste management

Pollution control

Hydraulics Engineering

Flow of water

Dams, canals, pipelines

3. Building Materials

Cement

Binding material

Types: OPC (Ordinary Portland Cement), PPC

Concrete

Mix of cement + sand + aggregates + water

Strong in compression

Steel

Strong in tension

Used in reinforcement (RCC)

Bricks

Used for walls

Made from clay

4. Types of Structures

Load Bearing Structure

Framed Structure (RCC/Steel frame)

5. Surveying

Surveying is the process of measuring land.

Types:

Chain Survey

Compass Survey

Leveling

Instruments:

Theodolite

Level machine

Total Station

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