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Civil engineering

The branch of engineering concerned with the design, construction, and maintenance of such public works roads, bridges, canals, dams, and buildings.

Contributors in Civil engineering

Civil engineering

Harrow

Engineering; Civil engineering

An agricultural tool that loosens and works the ground surface.

Preference

Engineering; Civil engineering

Priority access to Federal power by public bodies and cooperatives.

Protective action

Engineering; Civil engineering

An action or measure taken to avoid or reduce exposure to a hazard.

Watershed divide

Engineering; Civil engineering

The divide or boundary between catchment areas (or drainage areas).

Timbering set

Engineering; Civil engineering

A tunnel support consisting of a roof beam or arch, and two posts.

Common material

Engineering; Civil engineering

All earth materials which do not fall under the definition of rock.

Field tile

Engineering; Civil engineering

Short lengths of clay pipe that are installed as subsurface drains.

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