четвъртък, 8 септември 2016 г.

Advantages And Challenges Faced By Geotech Engineers

By Charles Anderson


Geotech Engineering is a branch of civil engineering that for years has been relied in the development of infrastructure. The field requires a lot of expertise and creativity since the activities involved needs a lot of professionalism. Engineers have used these skills to ensure that optimal results have been achieved. Below are some of the factors that one should consider before sourcing Geotech Engineers.

Being a multi-discipline, for one to become an engineer he or she must have knowledge in several engineering fields which may include: material science, structural engineering, petroleum engineering and ocean engineering. The career is diverse and apart from being an engineer, these engineers are expected to be scientists, mathematicians and also technicians at the same time.

The field is very diverse and when one holds a degree in Geotech Engineering, he or she can work in different fields. This makes professionals to have experience in these other fields thus not limiting them in their job. These fields may include petroleum and mining among others. This also gives guarantee of jobs to the professional once they complete their studies.

One of the roles of engineers in this field is to carry out subsurface investigations which involves collection of soil samples by use of test pits and bores from the intended project sites. Among other factors, the stability and stress of ground bearing capabilities are determined. After soil quality examinations and factors which may contribute to stress have been fully analyzed, other issues like the sloppiness, erosion are determined on their safety risks to the project.

For one to be a Geotech Engineer, he or she must be flexible and ready to work for longer hours. This can be very challenging especially during harsh weather conditions. The career also involves working for longer hours which can be very hectic. The field requires a lot of laboratory studies where a lot data testing and sampling are done. This requires a lot professionalism and accuracy of data interpretation. Misinterpretation of these data can lead to safety risks.

Engineering services are very costly. It is always advisable to source a professional who is registered under any legal engineering company. This will enable the client to get hold of the company in case the engineer goes centrally to the contract. On the other hand, engineers who work under companies have high chances of delivering quality work compared to those who are not. This is because they interact with other engineers who are specialized in other engineering fields thus gaining more skills.

Another factor to consider is the charges of the engineering project. Sourcing an engineer who offers quality services at an affordable price is highly recommended. This will help in reducing the financial constraints that may occur when the project tends to take longer than expected. This can be done by doing a research on the charges from different engineers.

Though Geotech engineering provides a solution to the underground investigation the data provided by this method is not accurate. This is centrally to when cone penetration testing (CPT). To obtain accurate data cone penetration testing is always recommended and also cost effective.It is good to always work with a competent engineer.




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