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Sep 1, 1987

Closure to “Settlement Analysis of Embankments on Soft Clays” by G. Mesri and Y. K. Choi (April, 1985, Vol. 111, No. 4)

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Publication: Journal of Geotechnical Engineering
Volume 113, Issue 9
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G. Mesri, M. ASCE
Prof., Dept. of Civ. Engrg., Univ. of Illinois at Urbana‐Champaign, Newmark Civ. Engrg. Lab., 208 N. Romine St., Urbana, IL 61801
Y. K. Choi, A. M. ASCE
Engr., Geotechnical Engrs., Inc., Winchester, MA 01890

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