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HOMEWORK # 1
CENG 3336
Soil Mechanics &
Foundation Design
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Part 1:
Select one of the modern soil mechanics pioneers:
Karl Terzaghi
Arthur Casagrande
Donald W. Taylor
Laurits Bjerrum
Ralph B. Peck
In NO LESS than 250 words (that is your own words) explain what great contribution the
individual made to modern soil mechanics.
Briefly describe the individual (where and when he lived, where was he educated, etc.)
What specifically was the contribution(s) that this person made?
What is the importance of the contribution(s)?
(Don’t forget to cite any sources used.)
Part 2:
Select a geotechnical related failure… (i.e., landslide, settlement, bearing capacity, failure)
In NO LESS than 250 words describe the failure, the causes of the failure, and the results of
the failure. Also describe what was done to fix the failure.

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