Abstract: Geotechnical uncertainty is the governing source of risk on urban tunnel projects. A typical preconstruction geotechnical site investigation for a tunnel project involves vertical and/or inclined boreholes spaced at 50-m ...

Abstract: The influence of the subtropical gyre on the spread of Mediterranean Water in the Atlantic is discussed in terms of a simple horizontal advection-diffusion model. The northern, southern and western boundaries of a rectangular ...

Abstract: An investigation was conducted to characterize and relate in situ soil stress-strain behavior to roller-measured soil stiffness. Continuous assessment of soil stiffness via roller vibration monitoring has the potential to ...

Abstract: The lightweight deflectometer (LWD) is gaining acceptance and popularity as an in situ spot-testing device for quality control/quality assurance of earthwork compaction. Little research has been conducted to investigate ...

Abstract: The objective of the study presented in this paper was to determine the optimal sensor location to assess human discomfort during vehicle groove wander, a phenomenon whereby vehicle occupants ...

Abstract: Cyclic mechanical strain has been demonstrated to enhance the development and function of engineered smooth muscle (SM) tissues, but appropriate scaffolds for engineering tissues under conditions ...

Abstract: A field investigation was carried out with an instrumented vibratory roller compactor to explore the relationship between vibration characteristics and underlying soil properties, namely soil stiffness. The roller was ...

Abstract: A randomized cloud seeding experiment was conducted on the Lake Almanor watershed near Mt. Lassen, Calif., during five winter seasons, 1962-1957. The target area extended approximately 20 mi east-west and 15 mi north-south, ...