Geotechnical Analysis/Design - Geotechnical Earthquake Engineering

Geotechnical earthquake engineering can be defined as that subspecialty within the field of geotechnical engineering which deals with the design and construction of projects in order to resist the effects of earthquakes. Geotechnical earthquake engineering requires an understanding of basic geotechnical principles as well as geology, seismology, and earthquake
engineering. In a broad sense, seismology can be defined as the study of earthquakes. This would include the internal behavior of the earth and the nature of seismic waves generated by the earthquake. The first step in geotechnical earthquake engineering is often to determine the dynamic loading from the anticipated earthquake (the anticipated earthquake is also known as the design earthquake). For the analysis of earthquakes, the types of activities that may need to be performed by the geotechnical engineer.An engineering geologist is an individual who applies geologic data, principles, and interpretation so that geologic factors affecting the planning, design, construction, and maintenance of civil engineering works are properly recognized and utilized (Geologist and Geophysicist Act 1986). In some areas of the United States, there may be minimal involvement of engineering geologists except for projects involving such items as rock slopes or earthquake fault studies. In other areas of the country, such as California, the geotechnical investigations are usually performed jointly by the geotechnical engineer and the engineering geologist. The majority of geotechnical reports include both engineering and geologic aspects of the project, and the report is signed by both the geotechnical engineer and the engineering geologist.

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