geotechnical

[jee-oh-tek-ni-kuhl]

adjective

1. of or relating to practical applications of geological science in civil engineering, mining, etc.

geotechnical

/ ˌdʒiːəʊˈtɛknɪkəl /

adjective

1. relating to the application of technology to engineering problems caused by geological factors

Word History and Origins

Origin of geotechnical¹

geo- + technical

Example Sentences

In a lengthy response, Dunedin said regarding the landslip at Cradley Heath there were "a number of extremely complex geotechnical factors to take account of".

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“Any professional geotechnical engineer will not go to test for the foundation strength unless they know that site is free of toxins,” said Sharif, of the American Institute of Architects.

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But Dr Collins, reader in geology and geotechnical engineering at Brunel University, said that in this case where water infrastructure plays a role it is harder to predict potential ground collapses.

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Currently, the advanced mechanical, geotechnical, and imaging technologies needed for further study of the Champati seeds are not fully available in Kathmandu.

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Inspectors can also suggest if a geotechnical engineer is needed to conduct soil samples of the home.

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