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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.

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Water conveyance structure

Engineering; Civil engineering

Any structure that conveys water from one location to another.

Predominant period

Engineering; Civil engineering

The period(s) at which maximum spectral energy is concentrated.

Box girder

Engineering; Civil engineering

A hollow steel beam with a square or rectangular cross section.

Particle size

Engineering; Civil engineering

Diameter of the various particles comprising a particular soil.

Nominal dollars

Engineering; Civil engineering

Dollar value in the indicated year, not adjusted for inflation.

Granitic

Engineering; Civil engineering

General term for all light-colored, granite-like igneous rocks.

Mainstream

Engineering; Civil engineering

The main course of a stream where the current is the strongest.

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