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.
Civil engineers typically do the following: 1  Analyze long range plans, survey reports, maps, and other data in order to plan projects. 2  Consider construction costs, government regulations, potential environmental hazards, and other factors in planning the stages of, and risk analysis for, a project.
What kinds of engineers build bridges? What do civil engineers do? Civil engineering focuses on structures that serve the public such as transportation systems, water treatment, government buildings, public facilities such as airports and train stations, and other large-scale projects that benefit the public. A civil engineer must be able