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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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theory
Engineering; Civil engineering
Possible or plausible explanation of phenomena based on available evidence. A pound of crops is worth a ton of theory.
thick arch dam
Engineering; Civil engineering
An arch dam with a base thickness to structural height ratio of 0.3 or greater (previously defined as 0.5 or greater).
wicket gate
Engineering; Civil engineering
In hydropower applications a gate which pivots open around the periphery of a turbine or pump to allow water to enter.
activity
Engineering; Civil engineering
The ratio of the plasticity index to the percent by dry mass of soil particles finer than 0.002 mm (2 microns) in size.
cipolletti weir
Engineering; Civil engineering
A contracted weir of trapezoidal shape in which the sides of the notch are given a slope of 1 horizontal to 4 vertical.
trapezoidal weir
Engineering; Civil engineering
A contracted weir of trapezoidal shape in which the sides of the notch are given a slope of 1 horizontal to 4 vertical.
collaring
Engineering; Civil engineering
Starting a drill hole. When the hole is deep enough to hold the bit from slipping out of it, it is said to be collared.
