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Surveying
The science of accurately determining the terrestrial or three-dimensional position of geographical points and the distances and angles between them.
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cross-section
Construction; Surveying
A graph or plot of ground elevation across a stream valley or a portion of it, usually along a line perpendicular to the stream or direction of flow.
contour line
Construction; Surveying
Line on a map which represents a contour or points of equal elevation.
contour
Construction; Surveying
An imaginary line on the surface of the earth connecting points of the same elevation.
combined sewer
Construction; Surveying
A sewerage system that carries both sanitary sewage and stormwater runoff.
chute or rock chute
Construction; Surveying
A high velocity, open channel (lined with rip-rap) for conveying water down a steep slope without erosion.
catch basin
Construction; Surveying
A chamber usually built at the curb line of a street for the admission of surface water to a storm sewer of sub-drain, having at its base a sediment sump designed to retain grit and detritus below ...
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