Adjective
geotechnical (comparative more geotechnical, superlative most geotechnical)
Of or relating to the soil and bedrock, especially aspects of foundations and earthworks.
A geotechnical engineer then determines and designs the type of foundations, earthworks, and/or pavement subgrades required for the intended man-made structures to be built. Source: Internet
Although it is now recognized that precise determination of cohesion is impossible because is not a fundamental soil property, Disturbed soil properties and geotechnical design, Schofield, Andrew N.,Thomas Telford, 2006. Source: Internet
A geotechnical investigation will include surface exploration and subsurface exploration of a site. Source: Internet
Another application of TDRs in geotechnical engineering is to determine the soil moisture content. Source: Internet
Boston 's Big Dig presented geotechnical challenges in an urban environment. Source: Internet
Considered by many to be the father of modern soil mechanics and geotechnical engineering, Terzaghi developed the principle of effective stress, and demonstrated that the shear strength of soil is controlled by effective stress. Source: Internet