200 common terms used in civil engineering and their full forms

 

200 common terms used in civil engineering and their full forms 

200 common terms used in civil engineering and their full forms:

 As part of our ongoing efforts to enhance our information & knowledge in civil engineering, it is essential to familiarize ourselves with the commonly used terms and their full forms within the field. By understanding these terms, we can communicate effectively and collaborate efficiently on various projects. The following briefing provides an overview of some widely used terms in civil engineering along with their full forms:

 

Term	Full Form
RCC	Reinforced Cement Concrete
PCC	Plain Cement Concrete
CPM	Critical Path Method
PERT	Program Evaluation and Review Technique
BOQ	Bill of Quantities
BIM	Building Information Modeling
CAD	Computer-Aided Design
FEM	Finite Element Method
GIS	Geographic Information System
CBR	California Bearing Ratio
FIDIC	International Federation of Consulting Engineers
DPC	Damp Proof Course
HVAC	Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning
EPC	Engineering, Procurement, and Construction
WMM	Wet Mix Macadam
GGBS	Ground Granulated Blast Furnace Slag
SBC	Safe Bearing Capacity
BOD	Biological Oxygen Demand
STP	Sewage Treatment Plant
WTP	Water Treatment Plant
SWM	Solid Waste Management
EIA	Environmental Impact Assessment
STAAD	Structural Analysis And Design
CBR	California Bearing Ratio
FEED	Front-End Engineering Design
DPC	Damp Proof Course
FIDIC	International Federation of Consulting Engineers
RFI	Request for Information
TBM	Tunnel Boring Machine
HMA	Hot Mix Asphalt
CTE	Coefficient of Thermal Expansion
BOD	Bottom of Drainage
CPHEEO	Central Public Health and Environmental Engineering Organization
DPC	Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care
ETP	Effluent Treatment Plant
IBC	International Building Code
JKR	Jabatan Kerja Raya (Public Works Department)
MIVAN	Aluminum Formwork System
OHE	Overhead Equipment
PE	Professional Engineer
QA/QC	Quality Assurance/Quality Control
RFI	Request for Information
UTM	Universal Transverse Mercator
VDF	Volume Delay Function
WHS	Work Health and Safety
ZVS	Zero Velocity Switch
CMAA	Construction Management Association of America
IOT	Internet of Things
LIDAR	Light Detection and Ranging
MTO	Material Take-Off
NDT	Non-Destructive Testing
OSHA	Occupational Safety and Health Administration
PPE	Personal Protective Equipment
QP	Qualified Person
RMC	Ready-Mix Concrete
SHM	Structural Health Monitoring
TS	Total Station
UDL	Uniformly Distributed Load
VCB	Vacuum Circuit Breaker
WPC	Water Proofing Compound
XRD	X-Ray Diffraction
ZLD	Zero Liquid Discharge
AISC	American Institute of Steel Construction
BIM	Bridge Inspection Manual
CED	Continuing Education Development
DBA	Design-Build Agreement
EER	Energy Efficiency Ratio
FHWA	Federal Highway Administration
GPR	Ground Penetrating Radar
HDPE	High-Density Polyethylene
IBC	Indian Building Code
JCB	Joseph Cyril Bamford (construction equipment manufacturer)
KPI	Key Performance Indicator
LCC	Life Cycle Cost
MEP	Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing
NRMCA	National Ready Mixed Concrete Association
OWT	Offshore Wind Turbine
PC	Prestressed Concrete
QM	Quality Management
RAP	Recycled Asphalt

 

These are a few examples of common terms usually used in civil engineering. As we continue to expand our knowledge, it is basically crucial to explore further and stay updated on the latest developments and terminology in our field. Remember, effective communication and a shared understanding of these terms will enhance our ability to collaborate and succeed in our projects. If you have any questions or need further clarification, please feel free to reach out.