GEOLOGY FINALS PART 2

Key concept in Site Investigation

Soil Stratigraphy

Geotechnical Data Interpretation

Subsurface Exploration

Soil Stratigraphy

Understanding the layering of the soil and rock helps engineers predict behavior under load

Geotechnical Data Interpretation

Translating raw data into actionable insights for foundation and construction designs

Subsurface Exploration

Techniques such as geophysical surveys and borehole drilling are integral to obtaining reliable subsurface data

Importance of Site Investigation

Ensuring Structural Safety and Stability

Cost-effective and risk mitigation

Environmental Sustainability

Ensuring Structural Safety and Stability

 the main purpose is to ensure that the infrastructure can be safely supported by the underlying soil and rock.

Cost-effective and risk mitigation

minimized the risk of unexpected site conditions, which can significantly inflate project costs.

Environmental Sustainability

assessing the potential impact of the project on the surrounding ecosystem and identifying environmentally sensitive conditions, such as soil contamination

Geological Methods

-are the techniques and tools geologists use to study the Earth, its history, and the processes that shape it

Geological Methods

are ways used by geologists to study the Earth, its rocks, and how it changes over time. These methods help in finding minerals, oil, and understanding natural processes like earthquakes and volcanoes.

Geological Methods

Fieldwork

Mapping

Laboratory Analysis

Remote Sensing

Modeling

Fieldwork

Going outside to observe and collect rocks, fossils, and data directly from the Earth.

Mapping

Creating visual representations of geological features, like rock types and faults.

Laboratory Analysis

Studying collected samples using microscopes, chemical tests, and other equipment

Remote Sensing

Using satellites and aerial imagery to gather information about the Earth's surface.

Modeling

Creating computer simulations to understand and predict geological processes