M.ENG – GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING

M.ENG - GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING

Description

Geotechnical engineering, also known as geotechnics, is the branch of civil engineering concerned with the engineering behavior of earth materials. It uses the principles of soil mechanics and rock mechanics for the solution of its respective engineering problems. It also relies on knowledge of geology, hydrology, geophysics, and other related sciences.
In addition to civil engineering, geotechnical engineering also has applications in military, mining, petroleum, coastal engineering, and offshore construction. The fields of geotechnical engineering and engineering geology have knowledge areas that overlap, however, while geotechnical engineering is a specialty of civil engineering, engineering geology is a specialty of geology: They share the same principles of soil mechanics and rock mechanics, but differ in the application. Geotechnical engineers and engineering geologists perform geotechnical investigations to obtain information on the physical properties of soil and rock underlying (and sometimes adjacent to) a site to design earthworks and foundations for proposed structures, and for the repair of distress to earthworks and structures caused by subsurface conditions. A geotechnical investigation will include surface exploration and subsurface exploration of a site. Sometimes, geophysical methods are used to obtain data about sites.

 

Outcomes:

The tasks of a geotechnical engineer comprise the investigation of subsurface conditions and materials; the determination of the relevant physical, mechanical, and chemical properties of these materials; the design of earthworks and retaining structures (including dams, embankments, sanitary landfills, deposits of hazardous waste), tunnels, and structure foundations; the monitoring of site conditions, earthwork, and foundation construction; the evaluation of the stability of natural slopes and man-made soil deposits; the assessment of the risks posed by site conditions; and the prediction, prevention, and mitigation of damage caused by natural hazards (such as avalanches, mud flows, landslides, rockslides, sinkholes, and volcanic eruptions).

Jobs Opportunities:
    • Field Engineer;
    • Material Engineer;
    • Geotechnical Engineer;
    • Earthwork Engineer;
    • Underground Engineer;
    • Soil/Material Testing Engineer.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS:
    • A hand written application addressed to the Director;
    • A certified true copy of Birth certificate;
    • A certified true copy of Advanced Level Certificate / Result Slip or school Attendance Attestation for candidates awaiting GCE Avanced level results;
    • 02 passport size photographs;
    • An A4 envelope with postal stamp carrying the candidate’s address;
    • An application form available at the institution or on the website(www.myiuc.com);
    • A medical fee of 5000 Fcfa to be paid after admission and during registration;
    • Application fee : 30 000 Frs.
M.ENG – GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING

Additional information

CYCLE

M.ENG – MASTER OF ENGINEERING

NIVEAU

BAC+6

REGIME

JOUR

LANGUE DE FORMATION

ANGLAIS

ECOLE

SEAS

DEPARTEMENT

ENGINEERING

FILIERE

CIVIL & ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING

TUTELLE

UNIVERSITY OF BUEA

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