Abstract: An earth‐retaining structure that derives its stability from anchor plates placed in the backfill soil is described. The system has been used for railroad/highway bridge abutments and as earth‐retaining walls to contain ...

Abstract: A microcomputer based free torsional vibration testing system is introduced; its ability to determine the shear modulus and damping ratio of soils is demonstrated. In comparing with the resonant column method, the free ...

Abstract: Two major earthquakes (

Abstract: An innovative resonant column control system is introduced. The system is based on the concepts of energy injection and virtual mass. A unique feature of the system is that it allows the user to specify the resonant frequency ...

Abstract: Results of an investigation of the geotechnical behavior of a hydraulic sand placed at a land reclamation site in Hong Kong are presented and interpreted. The study was conducted to aid in developing guidelines for quality ...

Abstract: A numerical implementation of the “bounding surface plasticity” model for cohesive soils is described. An adaptive multistep integration procedure is used in conjunction with local iteration and radial return. Emphasis is ...