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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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Normal depth
Engineering; Civil engineering
The depth of flow that would exist for a steady-uniform flow condition.
Subgrade
Engineering; Civil engineering
The soil prepared amd compacted to support a structure or a pavement system.
Basalt
Engineering; Civil engineering
Fine-grained, dark-colored volcanic rock rich in iron-bearing minerals.
Lateral
Engineering; Civil engineering
A channel that conveys water from a canal to a farm, municipality, etc.
Caldera
Engineering; Civil engineering
Large circular depression formed by explosion or collapse of a volcano.
Crater
Engineering; Civil engineering
Large circular depression formed by explosion or collapse of a volcano.
Gantry crane
Engineering; Civil engineering
A fixed or traveling, bent-supported crane for handling heavy equipment.
