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Civil engineering

Scope note

Branch of engineering concerned primarily with public works such as highways, bridges, waterways, harbors, and water supply systems, but also private enterprises such as land drainage and railroad building. W

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

300054481

Broader Terms used

engineering

Term used for

engineering, civil

Created

13yrs ago

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