Geotechnical engineering Geotechnical engineering An engineering geologist is a geologist trained and experienced in the discipline of engineering geology. Many states in the United States, foreign governments and professional organizations have programs for the qualification, testing and certification of engineering geologists as a protection to public. ...more on Wikipedia about "Engineering geologist"
A foundation is a structure that transmits loads from a building or road to the underlying ground. A footing is a slab element that acts as the foundation, transferring loads from the superstructure to the ground. ...more on Wikipedia about "Foundation (architecture)"
The Gaillard Cut, or Culebra Cut, is a man-made valley cutting through the continental divide in Panama. The cut forms part of the Panama Canal, linking Lake Gatún, and thereby the Atlantic Ocean, to the Gulf of Panama and the Pacific Ocean. It is 12.6 km (7.8 miles) long from the Pedro Miguel lock on the Pacific side to the Chagres River arm of Lake Gatun, with a water level 26 m (85 ft) above sea level. ...more on Wikipedia about "Gaillard Cut"
The Gatun Dam is a large earthen dam across the Chagres River in Panama, near the town of Gatun. The dam, constructed between 1907 and 1913, is a crucial element of the Panama Canal; it impounds the artificial Lake Gatun, which in turn carries ships for 33 km (20 statute miles) of their transit across the Isthmus of Panama. In addition, a hydro-electric generating station at the dam generates electricity which is used to operate the locks and other equipment in the canal. ...more on Wikipedia about "Gatun Dam"
Gatun Lake (Sp. Lago Gatún) is a large artificial lake situated in the Republic of Panama; it forms a major part of the Panama Canal, carrying ships for 33 km (20 miles) of their transit across the Isthmus of Panama. ...more on Wikipedia about "Gatun Lake"
(Geolograph) An apparatus designed to automatically record the rate of penetration and depth during a drilling operation. Information concerning the power, thrust and torque can be gauged in order to show the progress of a drill. The data is often displayed on a circular graph with a spiral curve indicating rotation rate and depth. There is a patent for its use. ...more on Wikipedia about "Geolograph"
Slope stability is the geotechnical analysis of a soil covered hillslope and its potential to undergo mass wasting. Slope stability is a focus of soil mechanics. ...more on Wikipedia about "Slope stability" Are you ready for www.shortopedia.com?
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