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In previous articles I discussed both Flexible Diaphragms and Rigid Diaphragms. Historically diaphragms have been considered as one of these two..

This is the fifth in a series of articles on diaphragms. In the previous article I discussed the classification of Rigid diaphragms. The rigid..

In my previous post I discussed the definition of Flexible diaphragms, and their modeling and characteristics. In this article I will do the same for..

In my previous post I listed and briefly described the three types of diaphragms referenced in the building codes; they include:

In my previous post I included a brief history of the consideration of diaphragms in hand calculations and analysis programs. Knowing this history..

Over the last several years we have seen a steady evolution in how diaphragms are considered in analysis programs.

Geotechnical challenges are everywhere, starting from the soil interaction with the foundation of our homes, roads, embankments, dams, retaining..

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The Challenge in Slope Stability Analysis for Embankments on Clay The construction of an embankment on clay can generate excess pore pressure in the..