Examining the alternatives
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Field research indicates that the alternative earthen final cover with adequate storage capacity is effective in containing percolation of moisture to landfills to low levels at a rate of less than 1.5 millimeter per year in arid and semiarid areas. However, in humid and subhumid condtions moisture percolation rates are higher than expected.
Publication Name: Civil Engineering
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0885-7024
Year: 2003
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Examining the Capitol dome
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A structural engineering study of the Capitol dome of the United States Capitol reveals that the dome is structurally sound and can withstand environmental impacts of any reasonable nature. The study was carried out by LZA Technology of the Thornton-Tomasetti Group of New York.
Publication Name: Civil Engineering
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0885-7024
Year: 2000
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Concrete delivers
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This article describes designing and construction of a slender and the tallest all-concrete 62-story office tower in Shanghai, China. The structure incorporates an innovative semirigid outrigger system, which imparts stability to the tower.
Publication Name: Civil Engineering
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0885-7024
Year: 2001
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