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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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soil-cement bedding
Engineering; Civil engineering
A mixture of soil, portland cement, and water placed for pipe bedding.
subgrade
Engineering; Civil engineering
The soil prepared amd compacted to support a structure or a pavement system.
basalt
Engineering; Civil engineering
Fine-grained, dark-colored volcanic rock rich in iron-bearing minerals.
caldera
Engineering; Civil engineering
Large circular depression formed by explosion or collapse of a volcano.
crater
Engineering; Civil engineering
Large circular depression formed by explosion or collapse of a volcano.
dynamic compaction
Engineering; Civil engineering
A method of compacting soil by dropping a heavy weight onto loose soil.
lateral
Engineering; Civil engineering
A channel that conveys water from a canal to a farm, municipality, etc.
