In my area, I have been seeing a lot of infiltration-based stormwater management systems being put on site plans lately. I am curious to hear thoughts on A) the role of geotechnical engineers in the design of infiltration-based systems and B) what do you think are acceptable methods of...
I am involved with a small, municipality-owned bridge project. The structural engineer has informed us that we will be using AASHTO Load Factor Design design (per AASHTO 2002 Standard Specifications)and that review of the design will be performed by the state transporation agency.
Our...
I am trying to desin a reinforced soil slope and am looking to verify my design using a slope stability program. I have tried using RSS (from the FHWA site), but it seems to be overly conservative. I designed the reinforcement in accordance with the Design Guide presented on Mirafi's website...
What are some opinions on LEED Accreditation for Geotechnical Engineers? Do you see value in obtaining accredited professional status as a Geotechnical Engineer?
LEED-NC and sustainable design are now part of the curriculum for civil engineers at many four-year schools. I have looked at the...
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I am just out of school and am working on my first project associated with drilled pier foundations for mast arms and I am wondering what I need to include for parameters in the geotechnical report. The report will be submitted to a structural engineer for design of the foundations...
