Geotechnical Engineering

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An Introduction to Soil Mechanics

By applying the principles of physics, mechanics, hydraulics, strength of materials, and structural engineering –…

Saving Money With Foundations Testing

View complete article here. In the previous issue I wrote an article on sustainability which…

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The Project’s Geotechnical Report Makes Or Breaks The Contractor

Click here to view the complete article. by L.A. Prieto-Portar PhD, PE, SE, FASCE –…

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John R. Wolosick: Director of Engineering at Hayward Baker, Atlanta

View complete article here. John Wolosick is the director of engineering for the Atlanta office…

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The Importance of Geotechnical Engineering

A Foundational Profession Soil mechanic authorities, subsurface condition experts, foundation designers. These titles all reference…

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Dick Hartman: Failure Specialist and Cofferdam Expert

View complete article here. by Sarah Milstead This summer, Pile Buck traveled to Clarence, New York…

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Dr. Bengt Fellenius: Philospher, Teacher, Mentor

View complete article here. by Sarah Milstead Bengt Fellenius has changed little since our last meeting.…

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Sinkholes: Natural Phenomena And Headache

By Larry Madrid, PE, D.GE, F.ASCE, president of Madrid Engineering Group, Inc., and Brian Murphy, PG,…

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Formerly Mined Land In Florida Can Be Be Hazardous to Developers

by Larry Madrid, PE, D.GE, F.ASCE Lands that were formerly mined for phosphate can look…