Civil Engineering
We see bridges, buildings and highways on a daily basis, but have you ever wondered how these structures are designed and built? These civil engineering articles help explain this very question.
The World's Most Awe-inspiring Glass Buildings
10 Innovative Architects to Watch
16 World-Famous Architects and Their Impact
10 Types of Swords for All Sorts of Circumstances
A Horrifying Russian Lathe Accident Highlights Vital Safety Protocols
How Zambonis Work
What's the Hardest Wood in the World?
10 Types of Metal (and We Don't Mean the Music)
Are food-based plastics a good idea?
Your Thoughts Could Activate a Tiny Robot Inside Your Own Brain
How Star Wars Works: Fan-built Droids
Robot Pictures
What's the Scariest Roller Coaster in the World? 10 Contenders
The Tallest Roller Coaster in the World Stood for 19 Years
Tallest Building in the U.S. and 13 Other Stunning Skyscrapers
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