Improving Construction Quality by Seeing What's Hidden Underground
One of the challenges of deep foundation projects is the inability to see what's being built at depth. Construction is hidden below ground, in soil or rock conditions that...
A Probabilistic Approach to Karstic Foundation Variability
Karst is a landscape formed in soluble rocks caused by movement of water that has become slightly acidic. Limestone, dolomite, and gypsum are vulnerable to these influences and may be...
Pioneers In Groundwater Session with Christine Shoemaker
Selected in recognition of her contributions to groundwater management and remediation, global optimization, and watershed protection, Christine Shoemaker presents on her experiences and...
2011 OCEA Finalists Videos
Introductions for ASCE's 2011 Outstanding Civil Engineering Achievementaward finalistsalong with the acceptance speechof the winner, the Louisville Water Company. Also shown...
2011 OPAL Individual Awards Videos
Introductions for and the acceptance speeches of the recipients of ASCE's Outstanding Projects And Leaders award, the Henry L. Michel Award for Industry Advancement of Research,...
2012 OPAL Awards Videos
Introductions for ASCE's 2012 Outstanding Civil Engineering Achievement award finalists along with the acceptance speech of the winner, the Hoover Dam Bypass. Also shown are...
2013 OPAL Gala Award Videos
Introductions for ASCE's 2013 Outstanding Civil Engineering Achievement award finalists along with the acceptance speech of the winner, the Alvarado Water Treatment Plant....
OMC Business Session - Geo-Congress 2012 - Oakland, CA
Demonstrating the Value Geo-Professionals Provide to Projects business session from Day 2 of the 2012 Geo-Congress.Moderator James W. Martin is joined by panelistsJamesA. Morrison II,...
pLog Tablet Geotechnical Data Collection Software Demo by Datafore
Demonstration of Dataforensics' pLog tablet geotechnical data collection and data management system by company president Scott Deaton....
Structures Congress 2012
Forging Connections in the Windy City
Proceedings of Structures Congress 2012, held in Chicago, Illinois, March 29-31, 2012. Sponsored by the Structural Engineering Institute of ASCE. Structures Congress 2012 contains 202...
Design of Urban Stormwater Controls
Fully updated to address the paradigm shift in the way stormwater is viewed and managed, Design of Urban Stormwater Controls focuses on consolidating technologies to foster a convergence...
Evaluation of the KeySystem II Retaining Wall
By Keystone Retaining Wall Systems, Inc. with TenCate Geosynthetics Geogrid Reinforcement
Prepared by the Highway Innovative Technology Evaluation Center (HITEC). This report describes a HITEC evaluation designed to determine the basic capabilities...
Achieving the Vision for Civil Engineering in 2025
A Roadmap for the Profession
Now that the Summit [on the Future of Civil Engineering-2025] is complete, the Vision articulated, and the report completed, leaders of civil engineering organizations around the globe...
Evaluation of the Vistawall MSE Wall System by T&B Structural Systems
Final Report
The Highway Innovative Technology Evaluation Center (HITEC), serves as a clearinghouse for implementing highway innovation by conducting nationally focused, collaborative evaluations of...
Evaluation of the Stone Strong Gravity Wall System by Stone Strong Systems: Final Report
This report was prepared as part of the HITEC evaluation for earth retaining systems. This evaluation was performed on STONE STRONG gravity walls, a precast modular wall developed, designed,...
Journal of Hazardous, Toxic, and Radioactive Waste
The Journal of Hazardous, Toxic, and Radioactive Waste publishes articles relating to the allied engineering and scientific disciplines involved in the environmental aspects of the management of hazardous,...
Journal of Pipeline Systems Engineering and Practice
The Journal of Pipeline Systems Engineering and Practice is a professional, authoritative technical resource that reports on a broad range of topics pertaining to the planning, engineering, design, construction,...
Caisson Construction Problems and Correction in Chicago
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Grouting Methods
This chapter discusses common grouting methods used in underground applications in both soil and rock. Jet, compaction, permeation, and hydrofracture grouting methods are frequently used...
Specifications
There are essentially only two types of specifications used for construction projects. They are referred to as methods specifications and performance specifications. This chapter briefly...
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