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Engineering Geology
Applied Earth Science
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The application of geology to engineering, ensuring that geological factors affecting the location, design, construction, operation and maintenance of engineering works are properly recognized and accounted for. Engineering geologists provide geological and geotechnical recommendations, analysis and design associated with human development, essentially studying how the earth and earth processes affect human-made structures and activities; the field is closely related to geological and geotechnical engineering.
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Central QuestionEngineering geology is the application of geology to engineering, specializing in ensuring that geological factors affecting the location, design, construction, operation and maintenance of engineering works are properly recognized and accounted for. 1 ScopeEngineering geology applies geological knowledge to civil engineering, assessing ground conditions, slope stability and geological hazard for the siting and design of structures. 1 SignificanceEngineering geology reduces the risk of landslides, foundation failure and other geological hazards to dams, tunnels, roads and buildings. 1 Cross-Tradition Connections
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Landslide and slope-stability hazards from mass wasting are a core concern of engineering geology.
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1. Engineering Geology (Wikipedia)
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Engineering geology is the application of geology to engineering study for the purpose of assuring that the geological factors regarding the location, design, construction, operation and maintenance of engineering works are recognized and accounted for.
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