Forensic Engineering in the Anticipation of Geoengineering Failures
Publication: Journal of Performance of Constructed Facilities
Volume 37, Issue 4
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 37 • Issue 4 • August 2023
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Received: Jan 19, 2023
Accepted: Jan 30, 2023
Published online: Apr 17, 2023
Published in print: Aug 1, 2023
Discussion open until: Sep 17, 2023
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