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Geology, geotechnical and ground engineering

A section of Crossrail tunnel, at Farringdon station - picture courtesy of Crossrail

Geotechnical engineering is the branch of civil engineering concerned with the engineering behaviour of earth materials.

If you specialise in this field, or simply wish to know more, explore our dedicated resources including case studies, best practice advice and recorded lectures.

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Featured case study
3D modelling on Melbourne West Gate Tunnel project

3D modelling on Melbourne West Gate Tunnel project

The multi-billion dollar project is one of the largest diameter bored excavation projects in the world and the biggest ever undertaken in the southern hemisphere. Read more about the project, and how 3D modelling software LEAPFROG WORKS was used to provide fast and dynamic visualisation of the ground conditions

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  • Geotechnique

    Geotechnique

    Géotechnique, indexed in Web of Science and published monthly, is the world’s premier geotechnics journal, publishing research of the highest quality on all aspects of geotechnical engineering.

    Discover more about this journal

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  • Hayley Jackson talks to us about Smart city bins
    Blog post

    How Sheffield City Council are integrating Smart City technology

    • 18 March 2020
  • Policy

    Civil engineering insights into Northern Powerhouse Rail

    • 17 March 2020
  • Northern Powerhouse Rail is a major rail programme designed to unlock the economic potential of the North
    Blog post

    Insights into Northern Powerhouse Rail

    • 17 March 2020
  • The ICE has been at the forefront of the debate for more than a decade
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    Influencing the debate around climate change and CO2?

    • 16 March 2020
  • RIS2 delivers £27.4 billion of investment for road projects on the Strategic Road Network
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    Assessing the second Road Investment Strategy

    • 13 March 2020
  • National Infrastructure Strategy delayed in the Budget
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    Budget fails to set out a strategic plan for infrastructure investment

    • 12 March 2020
  • Testing to see how well concrete performs under pressure.
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    Investigations into the spalling of concrete and fire performance, London

    • 12 March, 2020
  • Retrofitting infrastructure in the digital age
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    How can infrastructure be retrofitted in the digital age?

    • 10 March 2020
  • What action is needed to ensure the integrity of typical 1980s European structures such as these?
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    Improving the structural integrity of existing buildings

    • 09 March 2020

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  • Graduate Geotechnical Engineer

    Graduate Geotechnical Engineer

    • England, West Midlands, Birmingham
    • £24000 - £28000 per annum
  • Civil Engineer (Can be home based)

    Civil Engineer (Can be home based)

    • Leeds, West Yorkshire (GB)
    • £50,000 - £60,000 per annum plus car, pension, healthcare & bonus
  • Senior Geotechnical Engineer

    Senior Geotechnical Engineer

    • England, London
    • £46000 - £52000 per annum

Courses from ICE Training

  • Earthworks - Theory and Practice

    Earthworks - Theory and Practice

    • £490 exc vat
  • Temporary Works Design (Below Ground)

    Temporary Works Design (Below Ground)

    • £300 exc vat
  • Getting it Right - Ground Investigation

    Getting it Right - Ground Investigation

    • £300 exc vat
  • Getting it Right - Geotechnical Data for Design

    Getting it Right - Geotechnical Data for Design

    • £300 exc vat

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    British Geotechnical Association

    The British Geotechnical Association (BGA) specialises in how soil mechanics, rock mechanics and geology are applied to engineering.

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