A brief background on education and training in Soil Mechanics, Rock Mechanics and Engineering Geology is presented, highlighting some facts which influenced the development of these sciences. The interplay between them is stressed. The International Societies (ISSMGE, ISRM and IAEG) role in promoting education at different levels is emphasised. The per...
View ArticleThe article consists of the application of a new rating methodology for final disposal of urban solid waste (USW) by evaluating the conformity of geotechnical and environmental aspects during the implementation and operating processes. The IQS was proposed when introducing the concepts of Environmental Management, in accordance with ISO 14001, to the La...
View ArticleGeotechnical properties of dense to very dense sands at Channel Island Harbor in Oxnard, California, are re-evaluated after slope failures to select appropriate strength parameters for remedial and extension works. The revetment is excavated at a slope of 2:1 (horizontal: vertical) in estuarine and dune sands and covered with a geotextile filter and arm...
View ArticleThe topographic and geological conditions of several regions in Brazil favour the formation of large deposits of soft soils. Sometimes this requires the use of innovative techniques to allow constructions of geotechnical works in these sites. The presence of deep soft foundation soils has led to an increasing number of reinforced bridge abutments being ...
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