It is the scientific discipline concerned with the application of geological knowledge to engineering problems-e.g., to 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, or other engineering works. (A) Engineering Geology (B) Soil Mechanics C Rock Mechanics Mechanics for Deformable Bodies

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It is the scientific discipline concerned with the application of geological knowledge to engineering problems-e.g., to 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, or other engineering works.
(A) Engineering Geology
(B) Soil Mechanics
C Rock Mechanics
Mechanics for Deformable Bodies
Transcribed Image Text:It is the scientific discipline concerned with the application of geological knowledge to engineering problems-e.g., to 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, or other engineering works. (A) Engineering Geology (B) Soil Mechanics C Rock Mechanics Mechanics for Deformable Bodies
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