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	Geotechnical engineering is also important in coastal and ocean engineering, in relation to building wharves, jetties, marinas and coastal defences, as well as foundation and anchor systems for offshore structures such as oil rig platforms. Engineers may also work on embankments, tunnels, channels, reservoirs, irrigation systems, and so on.		Geotechnical engineering is also important in coastal and ocean engineering, in relation to building wharves, jetties, marinas and coastal defences, as well as foundation and anchor systems for offshore structures such as oil rig platforms. Engineers may also work on embankments, tunnels, channels, reservoirs, irrigation systems, and so on.

−	= Related articles on Designing Buildings ~~Wiki~~ =	+	NB [https://centaur.reading.ac.uk/4307/1/Roles_in_construction_projects_v6c.pdf Roles in construction projects: analysis and terminology], by Hughes, W. and Murdoch, J. R, published in 2001 by the University of Reading, defines a geotechnical engineer or geotechnic engineer as a: ‘Consultant with specific responsibility for contributing advice and information on aspects connected with conditions below the surface of the ground.’
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	Geotechnical engineering is a practice that relates to the engineering behaviour of the earth and its materials. As a branch of civil engineering it is of great importance to construction activities taking place on the surface or within the ground, as well as to mining, coastal, drilling and other disciplines.		Geotechnical engineering is a practice that relates to the engineering behaviour of the earth and its materials. As a branch of civil engineering it is of great importance to construction activities taking place on the surface or within the ground, as well as to mining, coastal, drilling and other disciplines.

−	Despite having considerable overlap, geotechnical engineering differs from engineering geology in that it is a ~~specialty~~ of engineering, whereas the latter is a ~~specialty~~ of geology.	+	Despite having considerable overlap, geotechnical engineering differs from engineering geology in that it is a speciality of engineering, whereas the latter is a speciality of geology.

	Geotechnical engineers are responsible for evaluating subsurface and soil conditions and materials, using the principles of soil and rock mechanics. They are commonly appointed as consultants on construction projects. Engineers also examine environmental issues such as flood plains and water tables. By doing so, they are able to determine whether a particular site is suitable for a proposed project, and can inform the engineering design process with regard to how ground conditions can be made safe and effective for construction.		Geotechnical engineers are responsible for evaluating subsurface and soil conditions and materials, using the principles of soil and rock mechanics. They are commonly appointed as consultants on construction projects. Engineers also examine environmental issues such as flood plains and water tables. By doing so, they are able to determine whether a particular site is suitable for a proposed project, and can inform the engineering design process with regard to how ground conditions can be made safe and effective for construction.
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	Geotechnical engineering is also important in coastal and ocean engineering, in relation to building wharves, jetties, marinas and coastal defences, as well as foundation and anchor systems for offshore structures such as oil rig platforms. Engineers may also work on embankments, tunnels, channels, reservoirs, irrigation systems, and so on.		Geotechnical engineering is also important in coastal and ocean engineering, in relation to building wharves, jetties, marinas and coastal defences, as well as foundation and anchor systems for offshore structures such as oil rig platforms. Engineers may also work on embankments, tunnels, channels, reservoirs, irrigation systems, and so on.

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	* Appointing consultants.		* Appointing consultants.
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	* Site surveys.		* Site surveys.
	* Structural engineer.		* Structural engineer.
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	* Water engineering.		* Water engineering.
	* Wellpoint.		* Wellpoint.

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	Despite having considerable overlap, geotechnical engineering differs from engineering geology in that it is a specialty of engineering, whereas the latter is a specialty of geology.		Despite having considerable overlap, geotechnical engineering differs from engineering geology in that it is a specialty of engineering, whereas the latter is a specialty of geology.

−	Geotechnical engineers are responsible for evaluating subsurface and soil conditions and materials, using the principles of soil and rock mechanics. They are commonly appointed as consultants on construction projects. Engineers also examine environmental issues such as flood plains and water tables. By doing so they are able to determine whether a particular site is suitable for a proposed project, and can inform the engineering design process with regard to how ground conditions can be made safe and effective for construction.	+	Geotechnical engineers are responsible for evaluating subsurface and soil conditions and materials, using the principles of soil and rock mechanics. They are commonly appointed as consultants on construction projects. Engineers also examine environmental issues such as flood plains and water tables. By doing so, they are able to determine whether a particular site is suitable for a proposed project, and can inform the engineering design process with regard to how ground conditions can be made safe and effective for construction.

	From geotechnical surveys, engineers will be able to evaluate the stability of the ground, including any slopes and soil deposits, assess any risks and/or contamination, and help to determine the types of foundations and earthworks that will be required. The potential for hazards such as landslides, earthquakes and other seismic activity can also be assessed.		From geotechnical surveys, engineers will be able to evaluate the stability of the ground, including any slopes and soil deposits, assess any risks and/or contamination, and help to determine the types of foundations and earthworks that will be required. The potential for hazards such as landslides, earthquakes and other seismic activity can also be assessed.
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	Geotechnical engineers can be involved in ‘ground improvement’, in which soil is treated through a variety of different techniques to improve strength, stiffness, and/or permeability.		Geotechnical engineers can be involved in ‘ground improvement’, in which soil is treated through a variety of different techniques to improve strength, stiffness, and/or permeability.

−	Geotechnical engineering is also important in coastal and ocean engineering, in relation to building wharves, jetties, marinas and coastal defences, as well as foundation and anchor systems for offshore structures such as oil rig platforms. Engineers may also work on embankments, tunnels, channels, reservoirs, irrigation systems and so on.	+	Geotechnical engineering is also important in coastal and ocean engineering, in relation to building wharves, jetties, marinas and coastal defences, as well as foundation and anchor systems for offshore structures such as oil rig platforms. Engineers may also work on embankments, tunnels, channels, reservoirs, irrigation systems, and so on.

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	* Engineer.		* Engineer.
	* Geophysical survey.		* Geophysical survey.
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	* Ground investigation.		* Ground investigation.
	* How to become an engineer.		* How to become an engineer.

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	* Water engineering.		* Water engineering.
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−	Geotechnical engineering is a practice that relates to the engineering behaviour of the earth and its materials. As a branch of civil engineering it is of ~~significant~~ importance to construction activities ~~that are~~ taking place on the surface or within the ground, as well as to mining, coastal, drilling and other disciplines.	+	Geotechnical engineering is a practice that relates to the engineering behaviour of the earth and its materials. As a branch of civil engineering it is of great importance to construction activities taking place on the surface or within the ground, as well as to mining, coastal, drilling and other disciplines.

−	Despite having ~~a lot of~~ overlap, geotechnical engineering differs from engineering geology in that it is a specialty of engineering, whereas the latter is a specialty of geology.	+	Despite having considerable overlap, geotechnical engineering differs from engineering geology in that it is a specialty of engineering, whereas the latter is a specialty of geology.

−	Geotechnical engineers are responsible for evaluating subsurface and soil conditions and materials, using the principles of soil and rock mechanics. They are commonly appointed as consultants on construction projects.	+	Geotechnical engineers are responsible for evaluating subsurface and soil conditions and materials, using the principles of soil and rock mechanics. They are commonly appointed as consultants on construction projects. Engineers also examine environmental issues such as flood plains and water tables. By doing so they are able to determine whether a particular site is suitable for a proposed project, and can inform the engineering design process with regard to how ground conditions can be made safe and effective for construction.

−	~~Engineers also examine environmental issues such as flood plains and water tables. By doing so they are~~ able to determine ~~whether a particular site is suitable~~ for ~~a proposed project~~, and can ~~inform the engineering design process with regard to how ground conditions can~~ be ~~made safe and effective for construction~~.	+	From geotechnical surveys, engineers will be able to evaluate the stability of the ground, including any slopes and soil deposits, assess any risks and/or contamination, and help to determine the types of foundations and earthworks that will be required. The potential for hazards such as landslides, earthquakes and other seismic activity can also be assessed.

−	~~From geotechnical surveys,~~ engineers ~~will~~ be ~~able to evaluate the stability of the ground~~, ~~including any slopes and~~ soil ~~deposits~~, ~~assess any risks~~ and/or contamination, and help to determine the types of foundations and earthworks that will be required. The potential for hazards such as landslides, earthquakes and other seismic activity can also be assessed from geotechnical surveys.	+	Geotechnical engineers can be involved in ‘ground improvement’, in which soil is treated through a variety of different techniques to improve strength, stiffness, and/or permeability.

−	~~Geotechnical engineers can be involved in ‘ground improvement’, whereby soil is treated through a variety of different techniques to improve strength, stiffness, and/or permeability.~~	+	Geotechnical engineering is also important in coastal and ocean engineering, in relation to building wharves, jetties, marinas and coastal defences, as well as foundation and anchor systems for offshore structures such as oil rig platforms. Engineers may also work on embankments, tunnels, channels, reservoirs, irrigation systems and so on.
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−	Geotechnical engineering is also ~~utilised~~ in coastal and ocean engineering, ~~with regard~~ to building wharves, jetties, marinas and coastal defences, as well as foundation and anchor systems for offshore structures such as oil rig platforms. Engineers ~~will~~ also work on embankments, tunnels, channels, reservoirs, ~~and~~ irrigation systems.	+

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Geotechnical engineering is a practice that relates to the engineering behaviour of the earth and its materials. As a branch of civil engineering it is of significant importance to construction activities that are taking place on the surface or within the ground, as well as to mining, coastal, drilling and other disciplines.

Despite having a lot of overlap, geotechnical engineering differs from engineering geology in that it is a specialty of engineering, whereas the latter is a specialty of geology.

Geotechnical engineers are responsible for evaluating subsurface and soil conditions and materials, using the principles of soil and rock mechanics. They are commonly appointed as consultants on construction projects.

Engineers also examine environmental issues such as flood plains and water tables. By doing so they are able to determine whether a particular site is suitable for a proposed project, and can inform the engineering design process with regard to how ground conditions can be made safe and effective for construction.

From geotechnical surveys, engineers will be able to evaluate the stability of the ground, including any slopes and soil deposits, assess any risks and/or contamination, and help to determine the types of foundations and earthworks that will be required. The potential for hazards such as landslides, earthquakes and other seismic activity can also be assessed from geotechnical surveys.

Geotechnical engineers can be involved in ‘ground improvement’, whereby soil is treated through a variety of different techniques to improve strength, stiffness, and/or permeability.

Geotechnical engineering is also utilised in coastal and ocean engineering, with regard to building wharves, jetties, marinas and coastal defences, as well as foundation and anchor systems for offshore structures such as oil rig platforms. Engineers will also work on embankments, tunnels, channels, reservoirs, and irrigation systems.

= Find out more =

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* Engineer.
* Geophysical survey.
* Ground investigation.
* How to become an engineer.
* River engineering.
* Site surveys.
* Structural engineer.
* Water engineering.

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