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Completion requirements
- Every student must define at least two technical words or terms.
- Before beginning translations, it is essential to refer to the glossary to prevent redundancy. In other words, make sure to check the glossary before defining any word to ensure that it hasn't already been defined.
- If you come across any unfamiliar vocabulary while reading the lesson, consult the glossary that you and your fellow students have collectively created.
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/ˌdʒiːoʊˈtɛknɪks/ Geotechnics is the branch of engineering that deals with the behavior and properties of soil, rocks, and other geological materials as they relate to civil engineering projects. It involves the application of geology, soil mechanics, and rock mechanics principles to analyze and design structures and foundations. | |||