Application in Civil Engineering

Numerous parts of structural building require math. Firstly, derivation of the basic fluid
mechanics equations requires calculus. For example, all hydraulic analysis programs, which aid
in the design of storm drain and open channel systems, use calculus numerical methods to obtain
the results. In hydrology, volume is calculated as the area under the curve of a plot of flow versus
time and is accomplished using calculus. Engineering uses integration in determining the amount
of the necessary materials to construct curved shape constructions (e.g. dome over a sports arena)
and also to measure the weight of that structure. Calculus is used to improve the architecture not
only of buildings but also of important infrastructures such as bridges. Calculus is used
throughout every engineering discipline.