For this assignment, you will study some of the history of civil engineering in San Diego, better understanding the regions layout, people, government, and civil engineering related work. Complete by reading the Introduction to each Journal (2002 and 2016) and pick one of the detailed articles to read in full as well. Then visit the project site or one of the locations related to the article (if you can, if you cannot visit due to distance or other issues, use online photos and video resources). Submit a brief (1-2 minutes) video of yourself speaking (preferably live video on-site) about the project… why does it interest you, what is the purpose of the project, who was involved, what was the “main discipline” of civil engineering, and how are all of the other “disciplines” of civil engineering still involved in that one project, and what other types of work/companies/experts. Identify what may be sustainable or unsustainable about the project. Upload video to this assignment using one of the Canvas tools, from your Smart Phone or other method.
Note that the writer of each article is a local engineering expert. Take time to look them up and learn about who they are, what companies and agencies they come from (tip: LinkedIn is a great resource)
2002 – THE JOURNAL OF SAN DIEGO HISTORY: THE LEGACY OF CIVIL ENGINEERING
Introduction by Gordon Lutes
Civil Engineering for Buildings by Thomas G. Atkinson
Mission Bay: An Engineer’s Vision by William B. Rick
Mission Bay Aquatic Park: The History of Planning and Land Acquisitions by Ed Gabrielson
Dry Rivers, Dammed Rivers and Floods: An Early History of the Struggle Between Droughts and Floods in San Diego by Joseph Hill
Water Supply Development in San Diego County and a Review of Related Outstanding Projects by Mike Sholders
A Review of San Diego’s Transit History: From Rail to Bus to Rail by Gena Holle
2016 – THE JOURNAL OF SAN DIEGO HISTORY: ONE HUNDRED YEARS OF CIVIL ENGINEEIRNG EXCELLENCE IN SAN DIEGO
Introduction by Timothy M. Shell
The Bridges of San Diego County: The Art of Civil Engineering by Christine Robbins
The History of Caltrans District 11 by Cathryne Bruce-Johnson and Carmen Sandoval
Rick Engineering and the Rick Family Legacy: Planning, Designing, and Engineering Communities Since 1927 by Brian F. Mooney
The Mountain Springs Grade: Conquering San Diego’s Mountain Barrier to Commerce with the East by Joe Streetman
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