engineering geology

engineering geology
the application of geologic principles, techniques, and data to mining, construction, petroleum engineering, and ground-water utilization.
[1860-65]

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or geological engineering

Scientific discipline concerned with the application of geologic knowledge to engineering problems such as reservoir design and location, determination of slope stability for construction purposes, and determination of earthquake, flood, or subsidence danger in areas considered for roads, pipelines, bridges, dams, or other engineering works.

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also called  Geological Engineering,  

      the scientific discipline concerned with the application of geological knowledge to engineering problems—e.g., to reservoir design and location, determination of slope stability for construction purposes, and determination of earthquake, flood, or subsidence danger in areas considered for roads, pipelines, or other engineering works.

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