Discussion of “Method for Evaluation of Depth of Wetting in Residential Areas” by Kenneth D. Walsh, Craig A. Colby, William N. Houston, and Sandra L. Houston
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Journal of Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Engineering
Volume 137 • Issue 3 • March 2011
Pages: 293 - 296
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Received: Jul 1, 2009
Accepted: Aug 5, 2009
Published in print: Mar 1, 2011
Published online: Mar 2, 2011
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