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An Encyclopædia of Civil Engineering, Historical, Theoretical, and Practical - Page vi
by Edward Cresy - 1847 - 1039 pages
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The Chemical News and Journal of Physical Science, Volumes 27-28

1773 - 700 pages
...purposes of our present consideration. They then (in 1818) defined the objeil of their association to be " The acquisition of that species of knowledge which constitutes the profession of a civil engineer, whereby the great sources of power in nature—if, the energies of the imponderables—are converted,...
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Chemical News and Journal of Industrial Science, Volumes 27-28

1773 - 682 pages
...purposes of our present consideration. They then (in 1818) defined the object of their association to be " The acquisition of that species of knowledge which constitutes the profession of a civil engineer, whereby the great sources of power in nature — ie, the energies of the imponderables — are converted,...
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Pamphlets on English Public Works and Engineering

1800 - 798 pages
...have been incorporated, " for the general advancement of mechanical science, and " more especially for promoting the acquisition of that species of "...which constitutes the profession of a civil engineer." It was generally considered, that any question vitally affecting the interests, or professional dignity...
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The Royal Kalendar and Court and City Register for England, Scotland ...

1858 - 544 pages
...TS Godwin. INSTITUTION or CIVIL ENGINEERS, for the general advancement of Mechanical Science, ana, more particularly for promoting the acquisition of...which constitutes the profession of a Civil Engineer. Escab. 1818. Jncorp. 1828. 25, Gt. George St., Westm. Council. President, #R. Stephenson, esq. rice-Pres.,...
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Iron: An Illustrated Weekly Journal for Iron and Steel ..., Volume 9

Perry Fairfax Nursey - 1828 - 410 pages
...charter are, "the general advancement of mechanical science, and more particularly the acquirement of that species of knowledge, which constitutes the profession of a civil engineer; being the art of directing tbe great sources of power in nature, for the use and convenience of man,...
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Minutes of Proceedings of the Institution of Civil Engineers, Volume 106

Institution of Civil Engineers (Great Britain) - 1891 - 496 pages
...science ? The charter and bye-laws definc the purpose of the institution as being " for the gencral advancement of mechanical science, and more particularly...which constitutes the profession of a civil engineer." I cannot see any reason to doubt that the emincnt men who founded the institution, and who obtained...
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The Dublin almanac, and general register of Ireland, for 1847

1020 pages
...Secretary, Mr. Saumarez Du Bonrdien. TV? Institution of Civil Engineers of Ireland has been formed for the general advancement of Mechanical Science,...promoting the acquisition of that species of knowledge «h)rh constitutes the profession of a Civil Engineer. This Institution meets at the Rooms of the G«-«i«ical...
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The parliamentary gazetteer of England and Wales.4 vols, Volume 3

England - 1848 - 710 pages
...institution was formed in 1818, and incorporated by charter in 1828. The object of its formation is the general advancement of mechanical science, and...particularly for promoting the acquisition of that speciet of knowledge which constitutes the profession of a civil engineer, being the art of directing...
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The Mining Almanack for ...

1849 - 604 pages
...1818, and incorporated by Royal Charter in 1828, for the general advancement of mechanical science and for promoting the acquisition of that species of knowledge...which constitutes the profession of a Civil Engineer. It consists of four classes, viz. Members, Associates, Graduates, and Honorary Members. To be admitted...
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Minutes of Proceedings of the Institution of Civil Engineers, Volume 9

1850 - 512 pages
...application to our peculiar purposes ;"* and the Royal Charter has since recorded, that this is " a Society for the general advancement of Mechanical Science,...which constitutes the profession of a Civil Engineer;" I am induced to submit to you, whether the best mode of obtaining this desirable knowledge, is not...
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