heavy engineering
noun[U]
PRODUCTIONukustheactivityofbuildinglargepiecesofmachinery:
In theNorthEastshipbuilding,steel,coal, andheavyengineeringhave beenreplacedby consumer-basedindustries.
aheavyengineeringcompany/group
Examplesofheavy engineering
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The construction and extension of the enterprise, which was aimed at mediumheavyengineeringproduction, created further employment opportunities in construction organisations, services and trade.
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This example is from Wikipedia and may be reused under a CC BY-SA license.Inheavyengineering, there is already an emerging trend to incorporate activation into bridges and domes to minimize vibrations under wind and earthquake loads.
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This example is from Wikipedia and may be reused under a CC BY-SA license.The interlocked grain timber is highly regarded forheavyengineering.
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This example is from Wikipedia and may be reused under a CC BY-SA license.Uses include flooring and decking, shipbuilding, poles, construction, railway sleepers andheavyengineering.
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This example is from Wikipedia and may be reused under a CC BY-SA license.The foundry designed and built large winding, pumping and mill engines,heavyengineeringand architectural castings until early 1885.
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This example is from Wikipedia and may be reused under a CC BY-SA license.It includes collections of textile machinery, railway equipment andheavyengineeringamongst others.
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This example is from Wikipedia and may be reused under a CC BY-SA license.The timber has various uses, including railway sleepers,heavyengineering, construction, poles and cross-arms.
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This example is from Wikipedia and may be reused under a CC BY-SA license.Other large operations include a diamond cutting works, variousheavyengineeringconcerns, steel reinforcement and a slagment cement factory.
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This example is from Wikipedia and may be reused under a CC BY-SA license.The local economy is mixed, with a mainly agricultural heartland and industrial towns in the north involved inheavyengineering, chemicals, and textiles.
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This example is from Wikipedia and may be reused under a CC BY-SA license.Traditional industries such as coal mining, steel, shipbuilding andheavyengineeringwere all in decline.
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