A series of twelve modules that constitute a comprehensive training course in geotechnical and foundation engineering. Sponsored by the National Highway Institute (NHI) of the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), the...

The National Geophysical Data Center (NGDC), provides a series of data sets and slides related to natural disasters. These include: earthquake, tsunami, volcano and wildfire data sets. The web page also includes a link...

An animated Powerpoint presentation for seismic refraction geophysics used on a simple two-layer system (soil over rock). Compression wave measurements used to determine depth to horizontal bedrock surface.

Dr. John Atkinson, of the University of the West of England, developed a site for undergraduate students wanting to learn more about soil classification. His site addresses issues such as: shear strength, peak strength,...

A mesh based partition of unity method, known as the manifold method, is used in simulating the evolution of a slope failure. The problem configuration consists of a simple slope that has pre-existing tensile cracks...