The race against time
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Issues discussed concern engineers' work to repair the damage caused by a landslide in northern California that endangered a water pipeline and four homes. Topics addressed include slope conditions and instability, the failure of slope stabilization efforts, and the effect of rain on landslide conditions.
Publication Name: Civil Engineering
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0885-7024
Year: 1999
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Regenesis
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Revival of the buildings of de Young Museum situated in Golden Gate Park, San Francisco, after a significant damage from the 1989 Loma Prieta earthquake, is discussed. Design details of the new structure, which is more efficient, are presented.
Publication Name: Civil Engineering
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0885-7024
Year: 2006
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Caltrans reuses steel girders in new overpass
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The plans of the California Department of Transportation to reuse a steel girder bridge in an interchange reconstruction program is detailed. The design and construction of the steel girders are examined.
Publication Name: Civil Engineering
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0885-7024
Year: 1999
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