Database helps Washington State manage unstable slopes
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Washington system-a slope assessment program with an intranet database, has been used by the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT), for investigating hazardous slopes, which can lead to rock falls, landslides, etc. The features of the intranet database are also discussed.
Publication Name: Civil Engineering
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0885-7024
Year: 2006
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Transportation: New Jersey Turnpike builds new interchange to ease traffic
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The details pertaining to the construction of the first new interchange on the New Jersey Turnpike, by the New Jersey Turnpike Authority, are presented. The purpose is to help ease truck traffic from local roadways onto the turnpike.
Publication Name: Civil Engineering
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0885-7024
Year: 2006
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Ring levee would protect San Joaquin delta island community
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Construction of a levee to protect River Islands from floods of San Joaquin river is presented.
Publication Name: Civil Engineering
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0885-7024
Year: 2006
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