Engineering and Technology of Roman Public Works

TEACHING UNIT 1. THE ROLE OF ENGINEERING IN ROMAN CIVILIZATION Introduction Aqva Viae Portvs Petra Agro Metalla Ars mensoria TEACHING UNIT 2. WATER ABSTRACTION. WATER QUALITY AND DAMS Meeting Demand The Public Relations Impact of Water Uses of Water Drinking Water Abstraction Dams and Irrigation Water Notable Dams. (Types and Construction) TEACHING UNIT 3. AQUEDUCTS. THE TOPOGRAPHICAL CHALLENGE Conveying Water Settling Distribution Drainage The Topographic Key TEACHING UNIT 4. ROADS I. THE ROLE OF THE ROAD NETWORK Ancient roads The role of roads in Roman civilization Roman roads TEACHING UNIT 5. ROADS II. CONSTRUCTION TECHNIQUES Construction techniques Identifying ancient roads TEACHING UNIT 6. BRIDGES AND MASONRY STRUCTURES. THE BALANCE OF STONE The Vault in the Roman World Masonry TEACHING UNIT 7. SEAPORTS. CONQUERED ELEMENTS Introduction Port Engineering Port Organization and Operations TEACHING UNIT 8. ROMAN MINING ENGINEERING Introduction Roman mining technology TEACHING UNIT 9. ROMAN TOPOGRAPHY Introduction Ancient technology Instruments Techniques Conclusion TEACHING UNIT 10. URBAN PLANNING: THE GROWTH OF CITIES Introduction The Art of City Planning Urban Expansion