<p>The primary goal of this report was to develop Load and Resistance Factor Design (LRFD) methods for slopes and retaining structures. Even though there is past research on LRFD of shallow foundations and piles, there are very few publications available on ...

The scope of a site investigation, with an aim to accurately estimate the response of a founda-tion design, typically involves using the results of several geotechnical tests, located at various locationsaround a site. However, many of the traditional settlement ...

The impact of different levels of uncertainty in geosynthetic clay liner (GCL) shear strength on landfill stability is evaluated in this study. The uncertainty in shear strength of the interface governing landfill stability is defined using statistical parameters ...

Simple reliability analyses, involving neither complex theory nor unfamiliar terms, can be used in routine geotechnical engineering practice. These simple reliability analyses require little effort beyond that involved in conventional geotechnical analyses. ...

Engineering judgment has always played a predominant role in geotechnical design and construction. Until earlier this century, most of this judgment was based on experience and precedents. The role of judgment in geotechnical practice has undergone significant ...

Common practice in tunnel design considers a deterministic approach for dimensioning primary support and final lining. Generally the design is based on some parameters statistics (for example the mean) and a fixed factor of safety is required to take into ...