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476 total views Geotechnical engineering is the science of studying the soil’s behaviour under the power of soil-water interactions and loading forces. Geotechnical engineering explains the technicalities of rock and soil and its applications to the development of various aspects. Geotechnical engineering is usually applied when designing the foundations or layout of earth damns, clay liners, retaining walls and geo-synthetics for waste containment. Furthermore, it analyses, designs and constructs the foundations, retaining structures, slopes, embankments, levees, landfills and other systems that are constructed or are supported by rock or soil. Geotechnical…
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