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

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Etymology

Origin of geotechnical

geo- + technical

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

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".

From BBC

“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

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.

From BBC

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

From Science Daily

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

From Los Angeles Times

Definitions and idiom definitions from Dictionary.com Unabridged, based on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2023