geotechnical engineering

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Scope note
A branch of civil engineering which applies principles of rock and soil mechanics to the study of subsurface conditions. In a conservation context, geotechnical engineering is used in the monitoring and preservation of monuments and historic sites.
geotechnical engineering
Accepted term: 02-Dec-2024