Civil Engineering in UK: An oral hystory

Civil engineering: An oral history

The Institution of Civil Engineers has a rich and proud history thanks to its members, who have helped shape the world around us.

Achievements in civil engineering are captured in many ways in order to provide an authentic evocation of developments in civil engineering. Oral history is a powerful means of recording through audio and video the unique memories and life experiences of people whose stories might otherwise have been lost. As a result of this, ICE recently interviewed Professor John Burland on his life and career. The film clips below are extracts from that interview.

Civil engineering: An oral history part 1 - Engineering heroes

ICE interviewed Professor John Burland as part of its oral history of civil engineering programme. In part one, John discusses his civil engineering heroes, Karl von Terzaghi and Alec Skempton.

Civil engineering: An oral history part 2 - Propping up Pisa

Professor John Burland, 'the man who propped up Pisa' talks about his 12 year involvement with the Leaning Tower of Pisa

Civil engineering: An oral history part 3 - Parking under Parliament

Professor John Burland talks through the process of creating a car park underneath the Mother of Parliaments in Westminster, and the impact this had on how geotechnical projects are managed.

Civil engineering: An oral history part 4 - A career in civil engineering

Professor Burland explains why a career in civil engineering is so rewarding

Fuente: nstitution of Civil Engineers UK