All answers from AllExperts.com by my colleague Robert Cummings, P.E. of Saguaro GeoServices, LLC of Tucson. He’s an expert in geological engineering, rock blasting and geotechnical engineering. I was impressed to see he has over 300 questions answered.
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ISSMGE Releases Manual Discussing its Open Access Policy
The ISSMGE has made a commitment to making their journal and conference papers free to the geoengineering community, including over 10,000 papers dating back to 1936! I am posting the entire letter from my friend […]
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New FHWA Mechanically Stabilized Earth Retaining Wall (MSE Wall) Manual
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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Geoengineer Group
Partially affiliated with the Geoengineer.org website, this Yahoo! Group has over 900 members that submit geotechnical questions for the entire membership to respond on. Visit Geoengineer Group