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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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aerobic
Engineering; Civil engineering
A condition in which free (atmospheric) or dissolved oxygen is present in water. The opposite of anaerobic.
batter
Engineering; Civil engineering
Inclination from the vertical. A pile driven at an angle to widen the area of support and to resist thrust.
desiccant
Engineering; Civil engineering
A drying agent which is capable of removing or absorbing moisture from the atmosphere in a small enclosure.
desiccation
Engineering; Civil engineering
The process of drying out. A process used to thoroughly dry air; to remove virtually all moisture from air.
design water level
Engineering; Civil engineering
The maximum water elevation, including the flood surcharge, that a dam is designed to be able to withstand.
ground water recharge
Engineering; Civil engineering
The flow to ground water storage from precipitation, inflitration from streams, and other sources of water.
shelterbelt
Engineering; Civil engineering
A natural or planned barrier of trees or shrubs to reduce erosion and provide shelter from winds or storms.
