Undrained Strengths and Long-Term Stability of Slopes
Publication: Journal of Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Engineering
Volume 145, Issue 11
Abstract
Forum papers are thought-provoking opinion pieces or essays founded in fact, sometimes containing speculation, on a civil engineering topic of general interest and relevance to the readership of the journal. The views expressed in this Forum article do not necessarily reflect the views of ASCE or the Editorial Board of the journal.
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Volume 145 • Issue 11 • November 2019
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Received: Jan 31, 2019
Accepted: May 2, 2019
Published online: Aug 19, 2019
Published in print: Nov 1, 2019
Discussion open until: Jan 19, 2020
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