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What is Geological Engineering?

What is Geological Engineering? . Project 0 term 1 engineering 103. Geological Engineering Is:. An interdisciplinary field Applies the knowledge of geology to real world problems. What do Geo Engineers Do?. Building structures Foundations Dams Mining Disposing of Waste

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What is Geological Engineering?

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  1. What is Geological Engineering? Project 0 term 1 engineering 103

  2. Geological Engineering Is: • An interdisciplinary field • Applies the knowledge of geology to real world problems

  3. What do Geo Engineers Do? • Building structures • Foundations • Dams • Mining • Disposing of Waste • Mitigation of Natural hazards

  4. Channel Tunnel • 31.5 miles long • Took 13,000 workers 7 years • Geo engineers: • Planned the excavation of chalk • Calculated the strength of the supporting rock

  5. How do geo Engineers Work? • Collect Data • Analyze data • Compose reports

  6. How does one become a Geo-Engineer? • Many schools offer MS and PHD. • Some schools offer a BA • Backgrounds range from Civil engineering to geology • Specific courses of study include: • Rock Mechanics • Soil Mechanics • Geotechnics • Foundations

  7. URLS of Websites we used • http://www.wikipedia.com • http://www.engr.wisc.edu/interd/gep/courses/ • http://nwgeoscience.com/kelso/slope_stability_buss.htm • http://www.eurotunnel.com/ukcp3main

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