adhesion. n. 1. the quality or condition of sticking together or holding fast. 2. ability to make firm contact without skidding or slipping. 3. attachment or fidelity, as to a political party, cause, etc.
What Civil Engineers Do. Civil engineers conceive, design, build, supervise, operate, construct, and maintain infrastructure projects and systems in the public and private sector, including roads, buildings, airports, tunnels, dams, bridges, and systems for water supply and sewage treatment. Work Environment
So what does a civil engineer do, exactly? Civil engineering isn't all about fancy buildings â here's a guide to the skills you need and what you can expect from a career in the industry. Civil engineering isnât all about fancy buildings â it's about maintaining vital infrastructure too. Photograph: Lewis Whyld/PA.