An Interesting Paper on the "Deep Dark Secrets of Geotechnical Engineering"
An Interesting Paper on the "Deep Dark Secrets of Geotechnical Engineering"
(OP)
Ran across this article when I was doing a search on Krey . . . Thought you all might like to have a look.
http://www.ejge.com/iGEM/Trivia.htm
http://www.ejge.com/iGEM/Trivia.htm





RE: An Interesting Paper on the "Deep Dark Secrets of Geotechnical Engineering"
I also like the last bullet point :'Terzaghi (1936) reports that "less than 10 years ago the Foundations Committee of a well-known engineering society decided that the word "settlement" should be avoided in public discussions, because it might disturb the peace of mind of those who are to be served by engineering profession."'
My experience in Colorado is that to mention Expansive Soils definately ''disturbs the peace ....
RE: An Interesting Paper on the "Deep Dark Secrets of Geotechnical Engineering"
www.mccoy.it
RE: An Interesting Paper on the "Deep Dark Secrets of Geotechnical Engineering"
Mccoy - it is amazing what some of those guys back when were into . . . sort of like Mingus who played the bass, piano and who knows what other instruments!
RE: An Interesting Paper on the "Deep Dark Secrets of Geotechnical Engineering"
It is so very interesting to see this history clarified and spelled out... It is also neat to think that such brilliant technical people can get the details wrong.