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  • I am wondering what governs the estimation of safety factors in geotechnical design, Like why it is around 1.5 in slopes for example and around 3 in b…
        Last answered 18/07/2025 21:41, updated: 07/12/2025 08:27 by Stephen Buttling

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  • Is it advisable to do the exploratory drill holes in the tunnel alignment as it would puncture the tunnel and then we have to fill the hole by groutin…
        Last answered 20/07/2024 04:31, updated: 20/07/2024 05:21 by SAILENDRA SINGH BARIHA

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  • Please I need materials useable for research on geo statistical analysis of soil
        Last answered 18/07/2024 22:43 by Stephen Buttling

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  • Can you advise me about the different pressuremeter testing devices and their advantages and disadvantages???
        Last answered 04/01/2022 14:29, updated: 10/09/2023 07:11 by Stephen Buttling

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