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engineering geology
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engineering geology

 or geological engineering

Scientific discipline concerned with the application of geologic knowledge to engineering problems such as reservoir design and location, determination of slope stability for construction purposes, and determination of earthquake, flood, or subsidence danger in areas considered for roads, pipelines, bridges, dams, or other engineering works.



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Geomechanics and Geoengineering" is designed to be a channel for research in the areas of soil and rock mechanics, geotechnical and geological engineering, engineering geology, environmental engineering and related science disciplines.
The Department of Geological Sciences and Geological Engineering, Queen's University, which has a tradition of research excellence in the fields of crustal processes and mineral-deposits geology, seeks individuals with outstanding research and teaching capabilities to apply for an Assistant Professor position at the interface between petrology and economic geology.
Demetri Georgeiou graduated from Queen's University in 1977 with a degree in geological engineering.
 
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