0 the planning and building of things not used for religious or military purposes, such as roads, bridges, and public buildings
1 the planning and building of public roads, bridges, and buildings
2 the work of designing, building, and repairing large public structures such as roads, bridges, water systems, and airports:
In civil engineering, a major component of functionality is safety: civil structures are meant to be used by large numbers of people, with near-perfect safety.
a career/degree in civil engineering
