Engineering Facts

The book traces engineering's progression across eras, highlighting innovations such as the Roman aqueducts, the steam engine during the Industrial Revolution, and cutting-edge 21st-century technologies like renewable energy systems. By investigating specific projects like the Panama Canal and skyscrapers such as the Burj Khalifa, Engineering Facts illustrates complex engineering processes and the innovative use of materials.

The book argues that engineering is a fundamental driver of human progress, linking it to urban planning, material science, and sustainability studies. What makes this book unique is its holistic approach, presenting both the triumphs and failures of engineering endeavors in an accessible style. It offers a balanced view of the field, making it ideal for students, history enthusiasts, technology buffs, and anyone curious about the forces behind our built environment.