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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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detention
Construction; Surveying
Managing stormwater runoff by temporary holding and controlled release.
dike
Construction; Surveying
An embankment to confine or control water. Often built along the banks of a river to prevent overflow of lowlands: a levee.
design storm
Construction; Surveying
An selected storm event, described in terms of the probability of occurring once within a given number of years, for which drainage or flood control improvements are designed and built.
design standards
Construction; Surveying
Detailed engineering drawings and/or specifications promulgated by public or private organizations that leave little choice to design engineers and technicians (e.g. manhole, catch-basin, and inlet ...
design life
Construction; Surveying
The period of time for which a facility is expected to perform its intended function.
cut-and-fill
Construction; Surveying
The process of earth grading by excavating part of a higher area and using the excavated material for fill to raise the surface of an adjacent lower area.
culvert
Construction; Surveying
A closed conduit used for the conveyance of surface drainage water under a roadway, railroad, canal, or other impediment.
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