Soil mechanics consists of the study of the physical and mechanical properties of uncemented deposits such as clays,silts and sands, and the application of these studies to the solution of civil engineering problems.
Structural health monitoring (SHM) refers to the process of implementing a damage detection and characterization strategy for engineering structures
Computational fluid dynamics (CFD) is the use of applied mathematics, physics and computational software to visualize how a gas or liquid flows -- as well as how the gas or liquid affects objects as it flows past. Computational fluid dynamics is based on the Navier-Stokes equations.
Ground improvement is carried out for various objectives: to improve bearing capacity andreduce settlement of soft ground, prevent earthquake liquefaction, control groundwater, stabilize excavation bottom, prevent deformation of surrounding ground, or clean up contaminated ground.
Water resources are sources of water that are useful or potentially useful to humans. It is important because it is needed for life to exist. Many uses of water include agricultural, industrial, household, recreational and environmental activities. Virtually all of these human uses require fresh water.