A Love for Geotechnial Engineering: Ilyas Akram

Send us Fan Mail Did you know that before large civil projects are completed they have to undergo a geotechnical assessment? This is so the engineers can determine the structural properties of the soil. It does not matter if it is the construction of a new highway, a dam, a new building, or a railroad. Geotechnical engineers will study the soil conditions and make recommendations to structural engineers so they can design a proper foundation. In this episode we sit down wit...