Geotechnical Graduate seminar

Graduate Geotechnical Seminar

October 26, 2012

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• Determining load capacities of shallow foundations for bridges founded on rock
• Electromagnetic wave propagation through soils
• Geologic features of the New Madrid Fault Zone