Engineering Geology

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Overview

Applies geology to engineering and construction: site investigation, geotechnical design, hazard analysis and the effect of geological conditions on engineering works.

On completion, graduates can

• Conduct detailed site and subsurface studies
• Perform risk assessments and engineering seismology
• Design safe underground and surface structures
• Mitigate natural hazards and manage hazard risk
• Write geotechnical and engineering geology reports

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Programme structure

Selected core modules. Fieldwork and geotechnical investigations are part of the programme.

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Entry requirements

• Class XII pass with at least 50% in each of Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics and English
• A pass in Dzongkha
• An entrance test, which every applicant sits
• Subject ability ratings (Class XII): Mathematics 5, Physics 5, Chemistry 4, English 3, any one other subject 1

Documents required: Citizenship Identity Card (CID), Class XII mark sheet and Class XII pass certificate. Admission details and dates

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Career opportunities

• Site investigation and geotechnical design
• Geohazard and risk management
• Geological assessment for construction and development projects

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Main facilities

• Structure and Concrete LabMaterials testing, concrete mix design, structural behaviour
• Highway / Soil Mechanics LabSoil properties, compaction, aggregates and asphalt
• Hydraulic LabFlow channels, pumps, pressure and energy loss
• Survey LabTotal stations, GPS, mapping and levelling
• Geology LabMinerals, rocks, fossils and geological structures
• Rock Mechanics LabRock strength, hardness and permeability
• Environmental LabWater and soil testing

Shared laboratories of the Civil and Environmental Engineering Department.