The Geotechnical Branch

Geotechnical engineers work with the ground or with soil to ensure that the structures built can be properly supported. These engineers know the soil compositions inside the ground and how they behave. Not all buildings are created the same. This is why the ground have to be prepared by geotechnical engineers. In fact, it is very crucial to ensure that the building doesn't stick into the ground. In my region there is lots of sinkholes, which are caused by heavy rainfall. During the process the soil becomes saturated. Eventually, the soil dries up, leaving air bubbles inside the soil. The sinkhole forms when there are large air bubbles, resulting in anything falling in. This is why technology plays an important role in the geotechnical branch of Civil Engineering Technology. To ensure that the ground is stable, technology software can help detect sinkholes to prevent a potential disaster. This is a safety measure because an ounce of prevention (of the sinkhole) is worth more than a pound of cure! (damaged buildings)