To the field of Geotechnology belong, amongst others, the following scientific disciplines:

• Geological engineering: Science that incorporates the application and evalutation of geological know-how and consolidated findings when dealing with construction works.

• Soil and rock mechanics (geomechanics): Science with the objectives…
  • To investigate the subsoil,
  • To describe and classify the soil,
  • To determine the strength and deformation behaviour of the soil and rock, and
  • To use the obtained test results in order to quantify the stress and deformation state under, and next to, structures (considering the groundwater, where required) in places that are of importance for building coverage.

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