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Earthquake Reconnaissance

 

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Geotechnical Engineering Photo Album: A collection of photographs for educational instruction by Ross W. Boulanger and J. Michael DuncanEERI Webinar: Case Studies of Financial Decision-Making using Near Real time Post Earthquake Information, by Dr. David J. Wald

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Liquefaction During the Loma Prieta Earthquake

CE 179-Geosystems Engineering Design

Liquefaction is a serious hazard that much of the San Francisco Bay Area faces. To determine the areas at risk for liquefaction, one must look at the soil composition and saturation level. Liquefact...

Liquefaction During the 1964 Niigata Earthquake

CE 179-Geosystems Engineering Design

I decided to research the infamous 1964 Niigata Earthquake because it was one of two earthquakes that kick-started geotechnical research in liquefaction and liquefaction prevention methods. In this r...

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EERI Webinar: Case Studies of Financial Decision-Making using Near Real time Post Earthquake Information, by Dr. David J. Wald

Jun, 02, 2020

In a 2019 webinar, offered by the Earthquake Engi...

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Geotechnical Engineering Photo Album: A collection of photographs for educational instruction by Ross W. Boulanger and J. Michael Duncan

Apr, 09, 2020

Professor Ross W. Boulanger and Professor, Emerit...

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In Memoriam: Distinguished Professor Paul G. Marinos (1944-2021)

Oct, 13, 2021

The following obituary was prepared and presen...

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Numerical Modelling: The Soft-Soil and Soft-Soil Creep Model

Oct, 05, 2021

The following was prepared by Dr. Ronald B.J. Bri...

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Numerical Modelling: The Hardening Soil Model

Aug, 09, 2021

The following was prepared by Dr. Ronald B.J. Bri...

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Numerical Modelling: On the Importance of an Appropriate Soil Model

Jul, 22, 2021

The following was prepared by Dr. Ronald B.J. Bri...

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