Discussion of “Characterization of Model Uncertainty for Cantilever Deflections in Undrained Clay” by D. M. Zhang, K. K. Phoon, H. W. Huang, and Q. F. Hu
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Received: Feb 23, 2015
Accepted: Mar 30, 2015
Published online: Aug 20, 2015
Published in print: Jan 1, 2016
Discussion open until: Jan 20, 2016
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