Abstract

TORRES HUGUES, Ronnie. Hydraulics works and its teaching in Cuban time and space. riha [online]. 2017, vol.38, n.1, pp. 101-112. ISSN 1680-0338.

In this paper a historical analysis of two fundamental aspects of hydraulic engineering is made. They are the construction of works and engineering teaching in Cuban context. Evolution of construction and its influence in the formation of professionals can be appreciated. Also, the presence of this professionals has influenced the amount and complexity of works. Here, some social and environmental factors are mentioned, establishing an ancient memory, which has been divided into five parts withholding five centuries. On each part development of works and teaching of this engineering are presented, thus making a historical logical link between them.

Keywords : constructions; Cuba; teaching; history; hydraulic engineering.

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