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Geotechnical engineering is not a subset of civil engineering.
Geotechnical engineering is not a subset of civil engineering.
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Geotechnical engineering involves assessing only soil properties and behavior.
Geotechnical engineering involves assessing only soil properties and behavior.
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Designing foundations, slopes, tunnels, and dams is not crucial in geotechnical engineering.
Designing foundations, slopes, tunnels, and dams is not crucial in geotechnical engineering.
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Geotechnical engineers do not play a role in environmental impact reduction.
Geotechnical engineers do not play a role in environmental impact reduction.
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To become a Diplomate, Geotechnical Engineering (D.GE), one needs a master's degree and eight years of engineering experience.
To become a Diplomate, Geotechnical Engineering (D.GE), one needs a master's degree and eight years of engineering experience.
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Studying geology is not one of the requirements to become a geotechnical engineer.
Studying geology is not one of the requirements to become a geotechnical engineer.
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Geotechnical Engineering primarily deals with the design of buildings and structures.
Geotechnical Engineering primarily deals with the design of buildings and structures.
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The average salary for a Geotechnical Engineer with a Master's Degree is 409,000 PHP for 2-5 years of experience.
The average salary for a Geotechnical Engineer with a Master's Degree is 409,000 PHP for 2-5 years of experience.
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Public sector Geotechnical Engineers earn more on average than those in the private sector.
Public sector Geotechnical Engineers earn more on average than those in the private sector.
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Geotechnical Design Engineer is not one of the top types of Geotechnical Engineer jobs.
Geotechnical Design Engineer is not one of the top types of Geotechnical Engineer jobs.
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Geotechnical engineers analyze soil and rock to ensure construction safety.
Geotechnical engineers analyze soil and rock to ensure construction safety.
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Geotechnical Engineering contributes to environmental protection, infrastructure development, and innovative foundation designs.
Geotechnical Engineering contributes to environmental protection, infrastructure development, and innovative foundation designs.
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Foundation engineering focuses on designing structures that support other structures like buildings and bridges.
Foundation engineering focuses on designing structures that support other structures like buildings and bridges.
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Soil mechanics is a branch of engineering that studies the behavior of air.
Soil mechanics is a branch of engineering that studies the behavior of air.
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Rock mechanics studies the mechanical behavior of surface sedimentary strata and rocks.
Rock mechanics studies the mechanical behavior of surface sedimentary strata and rocks.
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Numerical modeling is not a commonly used technique in geotechnical engineering.
Numerical modeling is not a commonly used technique in geotechnical engineering.
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Geotechnical engineering projects do not require an understanding of soil properties.
Geotechnical engineering projects do not require an understanding of soil properties.
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Rock changes in volume or form in response to pressure, which is known as strain.
Rock changes in volume or form in response to pressure, which is known as strain.
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Geo-environmental engineering focuses on protecting the environment and people's well-being by reducing environmental problems.
Geo-environmental engineering focuses on protecting the environment and people's well-being by reducing environmental problems.
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Geotechnical risk assessment primarily involves evaluating potential hazards associated with atmospheric conditions.
Geotechnical risk assessment primarily involves evaluating potential hazards associated with atmospheric conditions.
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Studying Geotechnical Engineering offers 4 advantages instead of 5 as mentioned in the text.
Studying Geotechnical Engineering offers 4 advantages instead of 5 as mentioned in the text.
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Expertise in geotechnical engineering involves understanding and managing soil and rock behavior.
Expertise in geotechnical engineering involves understanding and managing soil and rock behavior.
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One of the threats mentioned is competition from alternative foundation technologies.
One of the threats mentioned is competition from alternative foundation technologies.
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Geotechnical risk assessment relies heavily on above-the-surface data for precise analyses.
Geotechnical risk assessment relies heavily on above-the-surface data for precise analyses.
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Slope stability assessments are irrelevant for foundation design.
Slope stability assessments are irrelevant for foundation design.
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Grouting, compaction, and other methods are used in tunnel construction.
Grouting, compaction, and other methods are used in tunnel construction.
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Soil composition has no impact on foundation design.
Soil composition has no impact on foundation design.
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Understanding soil pressure and stability is not important for retaining walls design.
Understanding soil pressure and stability is not important for retaining walls design.
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Site investigations provide crucial information for construction but not for design.
Site investigations provide crucial information for construction but not for design.
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