48 Questions
What is the aim of Engineering Geology according to the Association of Engineering Geologists?
Applying geological data to the study of rock and soil materials
What does the Association of Engineering Geologists define as the discipline of Engineering Geology?
Applying geologic data, techniques, and principles to the study of rock, soil materials, and fluids
What does the IAEG's redefined mission in 1998 focus on?
Engineering Geology and the Environment
What do many 'engineering geologists' essentially do?
Deliver basic geological data to engineers without interpretation
What is the primary focus of Engineering Geology according to the Association of Engineering Geologists?
Recognition, interpretation, and presentation of geologic factors affecting engineering structures
What does the 2000 Annual Report and Directory of the Association of Engineering Geologists define as the discipline of Engineering Geology?
Applying geologic data, techniques, and principles to the study of naturally occurring rock and soil materials
What is one of the main concerns of engineering geologists?
Designing foundations and slope stabilisation
In some countries, who is primarily responsible for the exploration of potable water sources?
Engineering geologists
What influences the trend of exploration for potable water sources in different countries?
Cultural factors
What determines whether a postgraduate degree will produce an engineering geologist or a geotechnical engineer?
First degree in geology or engineering
What is the ultimate goal of engineering geologists in ensuring understanding of ground conditions?
To prevent engineering failures
In addition to financial costs, what are the potential consequences of engineering failures?
Injuries and loss of lives
What is the role of engineering geologists in the design and construction of engineering works?
To determine the influence of site geology on design and construction
What may cost lives, cause injuries, and result in consequential delay?
Engineering failures
What is one of the outcomes after completing a postgraduate (Masters) degree in engineering geology?
Becoming an engineering geologist
What determines whether the product after a Masters degree will be an engineering geologist or a geotechnical engineer?
First degree in environmental science or civil engineering
Engineering Geology aims to apply geologic data, techniques, and principles to the study of rock and soil materials, surface and sub-surface fluids, and the interaction of introduced materials and processes with the geologic environment.
True
The Association of Engineering Geologists' mission was redefined in 1998 as The International Association for Engineering Geology and the Environment.
True
Engineering geologists primarily deliver basic geological data to engineers without interpretation.
False
The discipline of Engineering Geology does not vary in its statement and interpretation from country to country.
False
The aim of Engineering Geology is solely to ensure the development, protection, and remediation of ground-water resources.
False
The Association of Engineering Geologists defines Engineering Geology as the discipline of applying geological data only to engineering structures (fixed works).
False
Engineering geologists may design foundations and slope stabilisation, spending much of their time as geotechnical engineers.
True
Exploration for sources of potable water is primarily carried out by engineering geologists in all countries.
False
Engineering geology is always taught as a postgraduate (Masters) degree course following on from a first degree or other qualification.
False
Engineering geology is also known as 'geotechnical engineering', 'earth science engineering', and 'environmental geology'.
True
The product after the Masters degree will always be an engineering geologist if the first degree is in geology.
True
Engineering failures may only result in financial costs.
False
The influence of the geology of the site on the design and construction of the engineering work does not need to be determined, understood, and clearly explained.
False
Engineering geologists contribute to the task of providing a level of understanding of ground conditions that ensures the engineering works are constructed to estimates of time and cost.
True
The role of engineering geologists in the design and construction of engineering works is not significant.
False
Engineering geology is not influenced by the national culture of science and engineering.
False
What is the discipline of Engineering Geology defined as by the Association of Engineering Geologists?
The discipline of applying geologic data, techniques, and principles to the study of both naturally occurring rock and soil materials, surface and sub-surface fluids, and the interaction of introduced materials and processes with the geologic environment.
What is the primary focus of Engineering Geology according to the Association of Engineering Geologists?
The primary focus is to ensure that geologic factors affecting the planning, design, construction, operation, and maintenance of engineering structures and the development, protection, and remediation of ground-water resources are recognized, interpreted, and presented for use in engineering and related practice.
What is one of the main concerns of engineering geologists?
To ensure the understanding of ground conditions to aid in the construction of engineering works.
What is one of the outcomes after completing a postgraduate (Masters) degree in engineering geology?
The ability to contribute to the task of providing a level of understanding of ground conditions that ensures the engineering works are constructed to estimates of time and cost.
What may cost lives, cause injuries, and result in consequential delay?
Engineering failures.
What do many 'engineering geologists' essentially do?
Deliver basic geological data to engineers, without interpretation.
What might some engineering geologists design, spending much of their time as geotechnical engineers?
foundations and slope stabilisation
In some countries, who primarily carries out the exploration for sources of potable water?
engineering geologists
What determines whether the product after a Masters degree will be an engineering geologist or a geotechnical engineer?
the first degree
What is the primary focus of Engineering Geology according to the text?
to ensure the engineering works are constructed to estimates of time and cost
What are some potential consequences of engineering failures?
cost lives, cause injuries, result in consequential delay
What is one of the main concerns of engineering geologists?
to determine, understand, and clearly explain the influence of the geology of the site on the design and construction of the engineering work
What is the role of engineering geologists in the design and construction of engineering works?
to contribute to the task of providing a level of understanding of ground conditions
What is the ultimate goal of engineering geologists in ensuring understanding of ground conditions?
to prevent engineering failures and incidents
What does the text suggest may vary in the content of the disciplines described under different titles?
the training and experience of the practitioner
What influences the trend of exploration for potable water sources in different countries?
the national culture of science and engineering
Explore the aims and purposes of engineering geology and its application in studying naturally occurring rock and soil materials, surface and sub-surface fluids, and the interaction of introduced materials and processes. Understand the definition provided by the Association of Engineering Geologists and its significance.
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