Engineer Glossary

15 Civil Engineer terms

Hello, my name is Abdoullah Touhouche, and next year I will be entering the civil engineering program at Polytechnique. That is why I am writing this dictionary of 15 words containing vocabulary related to the program I would like to join.

calculation
noun
A mathematical determination of the size or number of something.
Example: If the machines are to be replaced before 2003, then incorporate the estimated disposal and replacements values into the calculation.
fr: calcul
Calculation of trigo
construction
noun
The building of something, typically a large structure.
Example: Unfortunately like in other cases, one conflict often leads to another, logging is closely linked to road CONSTRUCTION- which results in more habitat loss as well as increased access for more logging.
fr: construction
Eiffel Tower
design
noun
Decide upon the look and functioning of (a building, garment, or other object), by making a detailed drawing of it.
Example: Cultural web of M&S The assumption which constitute the paradigm reflect the common public perception that M&S is traditional, old-fashioned and lack of innovations as it always emphasis and launch classic style clothing without any fashionable DESIGN.
fr: conception
Design of the white house
innovation
noun
The action or process of innovating.
Example: In order to discuss this topic, this study will present an overview of what INNOVATION is, what transfer of technology focus, and the reasons why there is a need to shift from transfer of technology to an innovative approach in the extension practices context.
fr: innovation
Globe of Science and Innovation
machine
noun
An apparatus using or applying mechanical power and having several parts, each with a definite function and together performing a particular task.
Example: Actually dirsyn doesn't allow the synchronisation of two directories which are not in the same MACHINE.
fr: machine
Heavy machine
material
noun
The matter from which a thing is or can be made.
Example: As with all archaeology, sampling is destructive of the MATERIAL.
fr: matériel
Glassy carbone
model
noun
A three-dimensional representation of a person or thing or of a proposed structure, typically on a smaller scale than the original.
Example: With the re-think of the uses of communication for rural innovation, the Figure 3 shows the approaches used from a linear to an interactive MODEL.
fr: modèle
Model of old Albany car
project
noun
An individual or collaborative enterprise that is carefully planned to achieve a particular aim.
Example: Evaluation Further quantifiable research is needed to ascertain the suggestions made in this PROJECT.
fr: projet
Project Stavers Belong
prototype
noun
A first, typical or preliminary model of something, especially a machine, from which other forms are developed or copied.
Example: As BUN maybe viewed as a PROTOTYPE, its characteristics can be applied to other viruses within the Bunyavirus genus such as La Crosse Virus.
fr: prototype
Ferrari 250 GTO prototype
resistance
noun
The refusal to accept or comply with something; the attempt to prevent something by action or argument.
Example: Ultimately at a higher pace, the project may encounter RESISTANCE.
fr: résistance
software
noun
The programs and other operating information used by a computer.
Example: Any expenses that are incurred to execute the particular tasks that are involved in SOFTWARE development and installation should be identified as 'SOFTWARE' costs.
fr: logiciel
SmartGoNext software
solution
noun
A means of solving a problem or dealing with a difficult situation.
Example: Frequently altering group arrangements and providing a complex enclosure may provide a SOLUTION (Ball, et al., ...).
fr: solution
system
noun
A set of things working together as parts of a mechanism or an interconnecting network.
Example: The battery SYSTEM There are 30,000,000 chickens in this country and 85% are under the battery SYSTEM.
fr: système
Digestive system
team
noun
Two or more people working together.
Example: Particular emphasis should be placed on aspects of TEAM-building as the Operations Department will be working in teams later.
fr: équipe
Team of acrobats
technology
noun
The application of scientific knowledge for practical purposes, especially in industry.
Example: Integrated Farming Systems (IFS), Integrated Arable Farming Systems (IAFS), Integrated Crop Management (ICM) are all, in essence the same thing, where the focus is to combine traditional methods of farming with modern TECHNOLOGY.
fr: technologie
Track Tunnel at Illionois