In recent years, geotechnical bridge design has evolved rapidly due to advances in engineering and technology. According to Structure Magazine, “the need to create crossings has always been one of ...

Limit analysis has emerged as a fundamental approach in geotechnical engineering, providing robust methodologies to assess the stability and ultimate load-carrying capacity of soil–structure systems.

The new Narrows Bridge was built just 200 feet south of the existing bridge. Complex stratigraphy, diverse topography, fault-zones, landslide-prone slopes, contaminated soils and endangered species.

Spudcan foundations are a critical component in the design and installation of offshore jack-up rigs, providing stability by distributing loads across complex seabed layers. Recent advances in the ...

Dr. Ramin Motamed is a professor of geotechnical engineering in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of Nevada, Reno. His main areas of research are shake table ...

His current work is conducted in avenues of basic research relevant to granular material behavior as well as applicable research related to pile design and construction. The basic research ...