Tag Archives: History of Engineering

A sketch from around 1480 by Leonardo da Vinci, illustrating a concept for a lightweight, portable parabolic swing bridge intended for military applications.
c. 1500: Leonardo da Vinci and the Evolution of Civil Engineering

Civil engineering, a field pivotal to societal development, was exemplified by Leonardo da Vinci, a Renaissance polymath. His work spanned military and civilian projects, including city defense, weapon design, and bridge construction. Civil engineering has [...]