CIE 365 Introduction to Soil Mechanics

Locating Geotechnical Failures on the Web

Below are links to various websites that have information about geotechnical engineering failures. These websites may be used as a starting point for selecting your topic, or provide additional information on a specific failure if you have already selected a topic.

Generally, it is not good to use the World Wide Web for scholarly research. If you do decide to use a webpage as a reference, remember to first evaluate the website for its authenticity and credibility. You can use this guide (courtesy of Cornell University Library) for help in your evaluation.

Cracking Dams Case Histories

Engineering Failure Watch

Baldwin Hills Reservoir

Vaiont Reservoir Landslide

Teton Dam Failure

Fort Peck Dam

Buffalo Creek

Johnstown Flood (Old South Fork Dam)

St. Francis Dam

Revised: 01/20/2008

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