Geotechnical engineering

scientific study of earth materials in engineering problems; branch of civil engineering concerned with the engineering behavior of earth materials

application of the geologic sciences to engineering practice

Geomechanics (from the Greek γεός, i.e. prefix geo- meaning "earth"; and "mechanics") is the study of the mechanical state of the Earth's crust and the processes occurring in it under the influence of natural physical factors. It involves the study of the mechanics of soil and rock.

type of building foundation

Design of buildings and civil engineering works standard - Eurocode 7 : Geotechnical design