Site Characterization Services: Step 2 Methods Consulting

September 14, 2015 rockman Available Resources Comments Off on Site Characterization Services: Step 2 Methods Consulting

The second in a series of videos by Terracon on the various steps of site characterization. If you are someone new to geotechnical engineering, these videos are a great overview of what we do! [Source: Terracon YouTube Channel. Image: YouTube]

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Design of Mechanically Stabilized Earth Walls and Reinforced Soil Slopes The much anticipated LRFD update to the MSE Wall and Reinforced Soil Slope Manual is now available for download from the FHWA’s website. The full title of the document is Design of Mechanically Stabilized Earth Walls and Reinforced Soil Slopes and it was authored by Ryan R. Berg, P.E.; Barry R. Christopher, Ph.D., P.E. and Naresh C. Samtani, Ph.D., P.E. Find the abstract and download link below. As time permits, I’ll try to post more about some of the changes in this important geotechnical publication.

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Geo-Institute Releases Jet Grouting Guideline Document

June 24, 2009 rockman Standards and Codes Comments Off on Geo-Institute Releases Jet Grouting Guideline Document

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