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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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mantle
Engineering; Civil engineering
A thick layer of rock deep within the earth that separates the earth's crust above from the earth's core below.
microsystem irrigation
Engineering; Civil engineering
Method of precisely applying irrigation water to the immediate root zone of the target plant at very low rates.
original ground
Engineering; Civil engineering
The surface of the earth as it exists in an unaltered state (i.e. prior to any earthwork). See existing ground.
original surface
Engineering; Civil engineering
The surface of the earth as it exists in an unaltered state (i.e. prior to any earthwork). See existing ground.
outlet
Engineering; Civil engineering
An opening through which water can be freely discharged from a reservoir to the river for a particular purpose.
particle displacement
Engineering; Civil engineering
The difference between the initial position of a soil particle and any later temporary position during shaking.
potential spill
Engineering; Civil engineering
An accident or other circumstances which threatens to result in discharge of oil or other hazardous substances.
