GROUND ENGINEERING July 2020

Ground engineering is the application of scientific methods and engineering principles to the acquisition, interpretation, and use of knowledge of materials of the Earth's crust and earth materials for the solution of engineering problems and the design of engineering works. It embraces the fields of soil mechanics and rock mechanics and has applications in the fields of geology, geophysics, hydrology, and other related sciences. Geotechnics is practiced by both engineering geologists and geotechnical engineers.

In this edition of the eMag-Lounge, we covered topics such as foundation importance, fundamentals of ground engineering study, pile foundation and ground improvement techniques. With the advent of more ground improvement techniques and sustainable design methods, professionals will be challenged moving forward – having to ensure the strength of foundations, slopes, and walls, while reducing their environmental impact.