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Detecting Unmarked Graves or Archaeological Features

Aim For several reasons, historic graves may not be marked by headstones or markers on the surface. A new development in a previously...

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Detecting Voids in a Karstic Environment

Aim The purpose of this project was to investigate the presence of, and map, potential voids underneath the working level of an active...

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Determining Location and Extent of Landfill

Aim While trying to determine a location for a pipeline, a historic landfill was identified. This project aimed to determine the...

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Site Classification Investigations for Subdivision Developments

Aim When you have a medium-to-large size development in the feasibility or consenting stage, a site-wide understanding of the subsurface,...

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Void Detection in Dam Spillway

Aim By their very nature, dam spillways are exposed to large quantities of flowing water. Any leak in the spillway can thus lead to...

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How to prepare for a static plate load test at your site:

A seven-step guide for practicing geotechnical engineer The static plate load test (PLT) is essentially a rigid plate placed at the...

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