KnowraEarthworksLinked fromLinked fromThe 8 pages that link to Earthworks, each with the reason it gives.All 8Broader topic 2Related 4Narrower topic 2Geotechnical engineeringRelated: Geotechnical properties guide material selection, compaction, and embankment design.Land artBroader topic: Earthworks are land art’s most recognizable sculptural form.Trace italienneRelated: Earth absorbed cannon impacts better than exposed masonry and formed much of the ramparts.Topographic surveyingRelated: Existing terrain surveys support cut-and-fill estimates and construction grading.Motte-and-bailey castleNarrower topic: Mottes and enclosing banks drew on earthwork construction, which required little specialized material.Nicaragua CanalRelated: A sea-level route across Nicaragua would require enormous excavation through varied terrain.Ecological artBroader topic: Some ecological artworks reshape terrain to support restoration or alter water flow.GeoglyphNarrower topic: Geoglyphs are one kind of large-scale alteration of the ground.