Geochallenges: Rising to the Geotechnical Challenges of Colorado (Geotechnical Practice Publication) - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0784412634 ISBN 13: 9780784412633

Publisher: American Society Civil Engineers, 2013

Synopsis

Proceedings of the 2012 Biennial Geotechnical Seminar held in Denver, Colorado, on November 9, 2012. <br><br>This <em>Geotechnical Practice Publication</em> contains 16 papers that address the complex geotechnical challenges in geologic hazards, nondestructive evaluation, geo-construction, and the ground itself. <br><br>Topics include: debris flow assessment and mitigation; rockfall rating systems; dam sinkhole evaluation; seismic imaging for landslide remediation; photogrammetry for mapping discontinuities, river morphology, and concrete damage; mine subsidence under levees; laramie formation claystone behaviour; underdrains for construction on expansive soils; reinforced soil structures; bedrock settlement under dams; energy foundations; drilled shaft foundations; and tunnel rehabilitation. <br><br>This <em>Geotechnical Practice Publication</em> focuses on Colorado and the Rocky Mountain West s specific geotechnical practice and experience. It will be valuable to anyone in geotechnical engineering, especially those working in Colorado or similar geologic settings.

About this edition

• Publisher: American Society Civil Engineers
• Publication date: 2013
• ISBN 10: 0784412634
• ISBN 13: 9780784412633
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 252
• Editor: Christopher M. Goss, Jere A. Strickland, Richard L. Wiltshire