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.
Civil engineers also often manage several projects at the same time, and thus must be able to balance time needs and to effectively allocate resources. Problem-solving skills. Civil engineers work at the highest level of the planning, design, construction, and operation of multifaceted projects or research.