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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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gravel surfacing
Engineering; Civil engineering
Layer of gravel spread over an area intended for vehicular or personnel traffic, such as roads, parking lots and sidewalks.
hydraulic fill dam
Engineering; Civil engineering
An embankment dam constructed of materials, often dredged, which are conveyed and/or placed by suspension in flowing water.
release
Engineering; Civil engineering
The amount of water released after use. The difference between delivery and release is usually the same as consumptive use.
special populations
Engineering; Civil engineering
Those individuals or groups that may be institutionalized and have needs that require special consideration in emergencies.
turning point
Engineering; Civil engineering
A point whose elevation is taken from two or more instrument positions to determine their height in relation to each other.
transfer point
Engineering; Civil engineering
A point whose elevation is taken from two or more instrument positions to determine their height in relation to each other.
water management plan
Engineering; Civil engineering
A plan developed during construction to help assure water quality compliance for both point and nonpoint pollution sources.
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