geotechnical

American

[jee-oh-tek-ni-kuhl] / ˌdʒi oʊˈtɛk nɪ kəl /

adjective

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

geotechnical British

/ ˌdʒiːəʊˈtɛknɪkəl /

adjective

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

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Etymology

Origin of geotechnical

geo- + technical

Example Sentences

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The bicycles caught the eye of project director Giovanna Araujo as she was scoping out the basement for sites to bore holes for geotechnical testing.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

BMA steelmaking coal production, on the other hand, misses consensus by 7.9% on wet weather and ongoing geotechnical challenges at Broadmeadow, Anand says.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 22, 2026

In a letter to the council, consultants on behalf of MSW said they had "serious concerns" about the geotechnical report, which they branded a "desk-top assessment".

From BBC • Dec. 3, 2025

“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.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 27, 2025

A geotechnical fabric barrier can also be installed.

From Science Daily • Jun. 19, 2024

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