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Structural glossary
Geotechnical engineering
The discipline studying ground behaviour in relation to structures.
Technical context
Ground investigations support foundation and retaining structure design. A cone penetration test describes ground resistance at the tested location.
Where might you encounter this?
This term is relevant to, among other things, foundations. The detailed design depends on your project's information and assumptions.
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