Abstract: The probability of failure of California Delta levees was estimated using simple statistical procedures, based heavily on empirical data. Forty‐four islands were included in the study, and it was found that the probability ...

Abstract: Analytical models and procedures are presented for the evaluation of peak and residual compaction‐induced lateral earth pressures either in the free field or adjacent to vertical, nondeflecting soil‐structure interfaces. ...

Abstract: Analytical models and a finite element analysis methodology are presented for evaluation of compaction‐induced soil stresses and resulting soilstructure interaction effects. These analytical methods model the incremental ...

Abstract: Case histories of tank settlement and damage are examined to determine which factors control the magnitude of differential settlements of tanks. The available data are used to assess the accuracy of conventional settlement ...

Abstract: An extensive series of undrained triaxial tests were performed on reconstituted samples of Alaskan silts in both the normally consolidated and over‐consolidated state. The results of the investigation show that the pore ...

Abstract: Oil storage tanks built on weak and compressible foundations have suffered catastrophic failures due to foundation instability. These experiences are reviewed and used to establish simple procedures for evaluating factors ...