18th Century Engineering

Eighteenth-century engineering was a period of innovation and craftsmanship driven by the Industrial Revolution. Engineers designed and built advanced machines, bridges, canals, and infrastructure to improve transportation and manufacturing. They used new materials like cast iron and experimented with steam engines, which powered factories and ships. This era laid the groundwork for modern engineering by combining scientific principles with practical problem-solving, transforming cities and industries and boosting economic growth. It was characterized by a blend of artistic design, technical skill, and mechanical ingenuity that revolutionized the way people built and moved goods across society.