Abstract: Prediction of the settlement of soil beneath a foundation is a very important part of foundation design. Several methods of prediction are reviewed, with emphasis on the cone penetration test. Each method requires a soil ...

Abstract: The liquefaction potential of saturated cohesionless deposits in Charleston, South Carolina, was evaluated probabilistically. The map is a combination of liquefaction susceptibility and liquefaction opportunity. Critical ...

Abstract: Many civil engineering departments are facing low enrollments, despite excellent job opportunities and demand for both undergraduate and graduate degree recipients. The main problem in attracting students to civil engineering ...

Abstract: Rapid nondestructive evaluation of pavements is needed to help maintain highways and airport runways. A review of current techniques for measuring pavement profile, texture, and deflection under load is conducted. Rapid ...

Abstract: An investigation was conducted to assess the effectiveness of a series of kindergarten through 12th grade (K–12) educational outreach activities related to civil engineering. In particular, a program called