Abstract: This paper is intended to provide, from an insurer's perspective, an overview of what has created the need for alternate dispute resolution (ADR) mechanisms, the preferred method, its function, effects, and results. ...

Abstract: Problem subgrade materials consisting of collapsible soils are common in arid environments, which have climatic conditions and depositional and weathering processes favorable to their formation. Included herein is a ...

Abstract: The purpose of this paper is to show the current limits on Chinese construction-management practice. In an era of increased global competitiveness, which extends to the construction industry, China is fighting an uphill, ...

Abstract: A series of nondestructive tests (NDT) using a falling‐weight deflectometer and Dynaflect was performed at 20 test locations in Arizona. Deflection basins were obtained at 10 ft (3 m) intervals over 90 ft (27 m) length of ...

Abstract: A common underlying assumption in the development of soil-water characteristic curves (SWCCs) is that the soil is sufficiently stiff such that no changes occur in the volume of the soil associated with soil-suction change. ...

Abstract: The infiltration of ponded water beneath a footing on collapsible soil is monitored. Soil suction, water content, and footing settlement measurements are made. Laboratory infiltration tests are used to predict the extent ...

Abstract: A comprehensive study of sample disturbance effects on the response of collapsible soils was performed. Various factors potentially affecting degree of disturbance were studied. It was found that the effect of tube length ...