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View ArticleThe geotechnical properties of soil should be considered for several civil engineering purposes. Geotechnical information is used for urban planning, environmental management, slope stability analysis, and foundation design, among others. Given the importance that geotechnical information assumes in several engineering applications, geotechnical mapping...
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