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Introduction-to-Engineering-Geology

Write scope of Engineering Geology in field of Civil Engineering. [2068 Magh][2]

Some of the Scope of Geology in Civil Engineering can be explained as:

  • Geology provides necessary information about the lithology of the area and site construction materials that can be used in the construction of building dams, tunnels, highways, and bridges.

  • Geological information is most important in the planning phase, design phase, and construction phase of an engineering project.

  • Without structural geology study of the area, earthquake engineering studies cannot be performed and hence construction cannot be made immune to earthquakes.

  • The knowledge of geology helps to overcome and minimize the geology related risks that can be encountered during any civil engineering constructions.

  • Water resources engineering projects cannot be completed without hydrogeological study. The knowledge of groundwater is necessary in connection with irrigation, excavation works, water supply, etc.

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