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Mechanical engineering

Terms related to the discipline of engineering that applies the principles of physics and materials science for analysis, design, manufacturing, and maintenance of mechanical systems.

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LOGCAP IV

Engineering; Mechanical engineering

U.S. Army's Logistics Civil Augmentation Program IV provides support to military troops worldwide using private contractors. Fluor provides services to U.S. Army as part of LOGCAP IV.

logistics

Engineering; Mechanical engineering

The process of planning and executing the transportation of material to required destinations to meet schedules.

LSM

Engineering; Mechanical engineering

Large-scale manufacturing; typically related to biotech or pharmaceutical industries.

Lump-Sum Turnkey Project

Engineering; Mechanical engineering

Fixed price project for which all components are within a single supplier's responsibility.

contingency operations

Engineering; Mechanical engineering

Services provided worldwide to U.S. Government agencies, including logistics, base camp construction, housing, transportation, fuel, meals, laundry, recreation, and other support services.

decommissioning

Engineering; Mechanical engineering

The retirement of a facility, including decontamination and/or dismantlement.

decontamination

Engineering; Mechanical engineering

The removal of unwanted hazardous contamination by a chemical or mechanical process.

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