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Browse Programs Admission InformationThe Master’s Degree in Geotechnical Engineering focuses on the study of soil and rock mechanics, foundation engineering, and ground improvement techniques. It provides students with advanced knowledge in geotechnical analysis, slope stability, tunneling, and seismic engineering, which are essential for designing safe and sustainable infrastructure projects.
Graduates can pursue careers as geotechnical engineers, foundation specialists, tunneling engineers, or soil mechanics experts in industries such as construction, mining, transportation, environmental engineering, and disaster mitigation.
✅ Master soil mechanics, foundation engineering, and geotechnical risk assessment.
✅ Develop expertise in underground construction, tunneling, and deep foundation design.
✅ Analyze and mitigate geotechnical hazards such as landslides, soil liquefaction, and earthquakes.
✅ Apply modern laboratory testing and numerical modeling techniques for soil behavior analysis.
✅ Gain hands-on experience through fieldwork, site investigations, and industry internships.
🔹 Soil Mechanics and Geotechnical Testing – Properties of soils, laboratory testing, and classification.
🔹 Foundation Engineering – Design of shallow and deep foundations, pile foundations, and retaining walls.
🔹 Rock Mechanics and Engineering Geology – Behavior of rock masses, slope stability, and rock excavation.
🔹 Geotechnical Site Investigation and Risk Assessment – Soil surveys, field testing, and hazard analysis.
🔹 Hydrogeology and Soil-Water Interaction – Groundwater flow, seepage, and drainage systems.
🔹 Numerical Modeling in Geotechnical Engineering – Finite element analysis (FEA) for soil and structure interactions.
🔹 Structural Analysis for Geotechnical Applications – Load-bearing capacity and settlement analysis.
🔹 Construction Techniques for Geotechnical Structures – Earthworks, embankments, and soil compaction.
🔹 Advanced Foundation Design – Deep foundations, caissons, and offshore foundation systems.
🔹 Tunneling and Underground Construction – Mechanized tunneling, NATM (New Austrian Tunneling Method), and tunnel lining.
🔹 Soil Dynamics and Earthquake Geotechnical Engineering – Seismic hazard analysis, liquefaction, and ground shaking effects.
🔹 Geosynthetics and Ground Improvement Techniques – Reinforced soil structures and geotextile applications.
🔹 Slope Stability and Landslide Mitigation – Risk analysis and stabilization techniques for slopes.
🔹 Environmental Geotechnics – Contaminated soil remediation and sustainable landfill engineering.
🔹 Geotechnical Engineering for Mega-Structures – Foundations for skyscrapers, bridges, and dams.
🔹 Smart Geotechnical Monitoring and Remote Sensing – Real-time monitoring of soil and infrastructure movements.
1- Holder of a Bachelor's Degree in civil Engineering or equivalent.
2- Based on available teaching
positions.
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