- Work relating to soil mechanics, foundation engineering, rock mechanics, engineering geology, hydrogeology and materials testing
an area of civil engineering specialty concerned with geological materials, earth structures and foundations
Refering to the use of scientific methods and engineering principles to acquire, interpret, and apply knowledge of earth materials for solving engineering problems
Referring to the use of scientific methods and engineering principles to acquire, interpret, and apply knowledge of earth materials for solving engineering problems
Refers to the application of civil engineering technology to some aspect of the earth
Geotechnical engineering is the branch of civil engineering concerned with the engineering behavior of earth materials. Geotechnical engineering includes investigating existing subsurface conditions and materials; assessing risks posed by site conditions; designing earthworks and structure foundations; and monitoring site conditions, earthwork and foundation construction