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Civil Engineering: Making a Difference
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Civil engineering! What a great job to make a difference! Airplanes take off on runways designed by civil engineers. The Space Shuttle lands on a similar runway. Every bridge we cross was designed by a civil engineer who had to ensure that flora and fauna are minimally impacted while we are assured of the bridge's ability to allow us to cross. Our tallest buildings stand up to the strongest storms, and we do not feel movement at the top floor. When we wash our dishes, bathe, and flush, civil engineers created the system that cleans the water and returns it to the environment as clean as we found it..
Industrial facilities, oil platforms, gas lines, and fuel transport are safe …
