Across
- 2. A type of stress that occurs when a material is squeezed or pressed together. It is the opposite of tension, which occurs when a material is stretched.
- 4. The process by which soil, rock, or other materials are removed from a site by wind, water, or other natural forces.
- 7. The surface layer of a road, runway, or other structure designed to support vehicular or foot traffic.
- 8. A raised edge or barrier along the edge of a road or sidewalk.
- 9. A high-strength, durable material used in various applications in civil engineering, such as bridges, buildings, and infrastructure.
- 13. The part of a structure that supports the weight of the building or other structure and transfers it to the ground below.
- 14. The ability of a material or structure to bend or deform under load.
- 16. Exists beneath the earth’s surface in saturated soil or rock.
- 17. A type of stress that occurs in a material or structure when it is subjected to a pulling or stretching force.
- 19. The process by which a soil becomes more compact and dense due to the weight of overlying materials.
- 21. The process of removing groundwater or surface water from a construction site or foundation.
Down
- 1. A structural element that supports the weight of a building or other structure and transfers it to the ground below.
- 3. The system of pipes, channels, and structures used to manage and remove surface water and groundwater from a site or structure.
- 5. A petroleum-based material used for paving roads, parking lots, and other surfaces.
- 6. A joint or connection between two metal parts or elements, typically made by heating the parts and adding a filler material.
- 8. A vertical structural element that supports the weight of a building or other structure.
- 10. A structural element that supports loads by bending.
- 11. A composite material made of cement, water, and aggregates, such as sand and gravel.
- 12. The height of a point or object above a reference point, such as sea level.
- 15. A sudden shaking or movement of the earth’s crust caused by the release of energy from tectonic plates.
- 18. A fluid mixture of cement, water, and sand or other fine aggregates used to fill gaps or voids in concrete or masonry structures.
- 20. A mixture of sand, gravel, crushed stone, or other materials used in concrete, asphalt, and road construction.
