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Mariappa Surendra, A. M. ASCE
Sr. Geotechnical Engr., Bhate Engrg. Corp., 5217 Fifth Ave. So., Birmingham, Ala. 35212
John A. Mundell, A. M. ASCE
Geotechnical Engr., ATEC Assoc., Inc., 5150 East 65th St., Indianapolis, Ind. 46220

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