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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

Celsius

Engineering; Civil engineering

Unit of temperature. Degrees Celsius equals (5/9)x(degrees Fahrenheit-32).

Iowa vane

Engineering; Civil engineering

A flow deflector that will divert water in a way calculated to attract fish.

Grout blanket

Engineering; Civil engineering

An area of the foundation systematically grouted to a uniform shallow depth.

Existing ground

Engineering; Civil engineering

The earth's surface as it is prior to any work. See original ground surface.

Attribute survey

Engineering; Civil engineering

Survey to determine the important components of the recreational experience.

Fahrenheit (F)

Engineering; Civil engineering

Unit of temperature. Degrees Fahrenheit equals (9/5)x(degrees Celsius)+(32).

Divide

Engineering; Civil engineering

A ridge or high area of land that separates one drainage basin from another.

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