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Geotechnical engineering is a sub-discipline of civil engineering and can be defined as the use of earth materials (soil and rock) for improving and defending society and life. Until about the last 100 years geotechnical engineering was largely empirical and based on observation and careful reflection. Remarkable scientific advancement in this specialty within civil engineering has been achieved in the post-World War II era and continues today with the aid of high-performance computers, sensors, data visualization, and advanced soil testing.

Geotechnical engineering is a critical component of nearly all infrastructure-related endeavors whether they be civilian or military. This is because everything except space structures such as satellites is founded on the earth. Furthermore, if there are issues with the foundation, then the entire structure is in trouble. Therefore, geotechnical engineers play a critical role in every constructed project.

Geotechnical engineering relies on the continuous application of engineering judgment. This judgment can be best developed by careful study of past successes and failures, and years of experience. Through continued education and mentorship, experiences are passed from one generation to the next leading to the continued advancement of the profession.

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Frequently Asked Questions for Geotechnical Engineering

Geotechnical Engineering is the branch of Civil Engineering that deals with the properties of soil and its suitability for different types of civil structures like bridges, dams, highways, etc. engineering. Foundation engineering is also a part of Geotechnical Engineering.

This assessment has been prepared for the ability check of field Knowledge of Geotechnical Engineering, Clay Mineralogy, Properties of soil, Classification of soils, etc.

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Properties of soil
Clay Mineralogy
Settlement of soil
Plasticity of soil
Classification of soil

Geotechnical engineers are responsible for evaluating subsurface and soil conditions and materials, using the principles of soil and rock mechanics. They are commonly appointed as consultants on construction projects. Engineers also examine environmental issues such as flood plains and water tables. By doing so, they are able to determine whether a particular site is suitable for a proposed project, and can inform the engineering design process with regard to how ground conditions can be made safe and effective for construction.

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Top five hard skills interview questions for Geotechnical Engineering

1. Can you explain the concepts of effective stress, total stress, and pore water pressure and how they impact soil behavior?

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2. Can you describe the types of soil tests commonly used in geotechnical engineering, including penetration tests, shear tests, and compression tests, and explain how they are used to evaluate soil properties?

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