geotechnical

[ jee-oh-tek-ni-kuhl ]

adjective

1. of or relating to practical applications of geological science in civil engineering, mining, etc.

geotechnical

/ ˌdʒiːəʊˈtɛknɪkəl /

adjective

1. relating to the application of technology to engineering problems caused by geological factors

Word History and Origins

Origin of geotechnical¹

geo- + technical

Example Sentences

Currently, the advanced mechanical, geotechnical, and imaging technologies needed for further study of the Champati seeds are not fully available in Kathmandu.

From Science Daily

Inspectors can also suggest if a geotechnical engineer is needed to conduct soil samples of the home.

From Los Angeles Times

And after amassing more than 260,000 followers on Instagram, she has now given up her job as a geotechnical engineer to pursue her passion for talking and writing about rocks full-time.

From BBC

After graduating from Glasgow she took up a job as a geotechnical engineer.

From BBC

A geotechnical fabric barrier can also be installed.

From Science Daily