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Factor of safety
What is ‘safety’ in soil and rock mechanics? Any geologist or civil engineer, entering an...
What is geotechnical engineering?
What is geotechnical engineering? Geotechnical engineering is a branch of civil engineering that concerns the...
Types of foundation movement
Types of foundation movement – Ground movements in both the vertical and horizontal directions can...
GEOLOGY CAREERS
What kind of careers are there in geology? In general, geologists study the Earth to...
What is permafrost?
What is permafrost? Permanently frozen ground, known as permafrost, occurs where summers are too short...
Ground Penetration Radar (GPR)
Ground Penetration Radar (GPR) Ground Penetration Radar (GPR) uses reflection to give continuous high resolution...
Slope Stabilization
Slope Stabilization How to Slope Stabilization? If a slope is too steep to be stable...
What are anticlines and synclines?
What are anticlines and synclines? The difference between Anticlines and synclines Anticlines and synclines are...
What is seismic refraction?
What is seismic refraction? The most commonly used seismic method is seismic refraction.Longitudinal sections equipped...
Classification of Sedimentary Rocks
Classification of Sedimentary Rocks The classification scheme in Figure divides sedimentary rocks into major groups:...
