engineering geology

Engineering geologyHydrogeologist making notes while testing for underground water flow.

engineering geology, 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.

This article was most recently revised and updated by Amy Tikkanen.
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Article Title: engineering geology
Website Name: Encyclopaedia Britannica
Publisher: Encyclopaedia Britannica, Inc.
Date Published: 07 March 2016
Access Date: February 22, 2025