Civil Engineering, Theory And Aplication: History and Heritage

Civil engineers build the world's infrastructure. In doing so, they shape the history of nations around the world. This site provides information on the people, projects, and concepts that comprise the history and heritage of civil engineering. Feel free to browse through the various sections to learn more about this history and ASCE's History & Heritage Program.
Woodhead Dam Named International Historic Civil Engineering Landmark
On August 1, 2008, David Mongan, President of ASCE, presented the South African Institution of Civil Engineering (SAICE) with a plaque designating the Woodhead Dam, Tabletop Mountain, Cape Town, South Africa, an International Historic Civil Engineering Landmark. Built between 1893 and 1897, Woodhead Dam was the first large masonry dam designed and built in South Africa. For more information on this dam, click here.

Below is a photograph of the plaque being presented to the officers of the SAICE. They are from left to right:

Back Row : Verelene De Koker, SAICE editor; Marie Ashpole, SAICE Outreach Officer; Marianne Van der Schuren, SAICE western Cape Branch Chair; Johan De Koker, President of SAICE; David Mongan, President of ASCE; Patrick Natale, Executive Director of ASCE; and Meggan Maughan-Brown, Director of International Affairs, ASCE.

Front Row: Anthony Murray, Chair, History & Heritage, SAICE and David Botha, Executive Director of SAICE

NEW! A Brochure on ASCE's

History and Heritage Program

The History & Heritage Committee has produced a new brochure describing all the different aspects of ASCE's program. It describes not only such well-known programs as the Landmark program but also the publications, symposia, and, of course, the Web site. This compact brochure provides members with a n easy way to promote the field's history with the
public. It is also a good way for faculty to introduce their students to the wonderful heritage of their chosen field.